• Michael Byrne, British Stage Actor, Dies at 86 — New York Times Arts - 17:19
• A New Era at the Montpellier Dance Festival — New York Times Arts - 16:42
• Canada Will Compete in Eurovision Song Contest — New York Times Arts - 16:29
• 30 Fun Things to Do in N.Y.C. in July — New York Times Arts - 16:22
• 8 Essential Songs Produced by Tay Keith — New York Times Arts - 15:45
• ‘Sinatra, The Musical’: Regrets, We Have a Few — New York Times Arts - 15:15
• 18 Off and Off Off Broadway Shows to See in July — New York Times Arts - 15:00
• Victor Willis, Lead Singer of the Village People, Dies at 74 — New York Times Arts - 14:55
• It’s Soccer, but Set to Disco. And May the Best Dancers Win. — New York Times Arts - 14:52
• America, Onscreen — New York Times Arts - 14:47

Recent **film reviews for 'Minions & Monsters' and 'Enola Holmes 3', a new 'Legally Blonde' prequel series, and a look at definitive American films** dominate the news.

• She Grew Up Loving ‘Legally Blonde.’ Now She’s Elle Woods. — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: Third Time’s the Charm — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Enola Holmes 3’ Review: A Kidnapping in Malta — New York Times Arts -

• America, Onscreen — New York Times Arts -

Slate's 'Culture Gabfest' concluding after 18 years, Warsaw becoming a nightlife capital, the competition between art institutions and entertainment centers, and a look back at Sly Stone's iconic Madison Square Garden wedding highlight the evolving media landscape.

• Slate’s ‘Culture Gabfest’ Signs Off After 18 Years — New York Times Arts -
• How Warsaw Is Becoming a Nightlife Capital — New York Times Music -
• How the Museum of Ice Cream and Other Companies Woo Visitors From Art Institutions — New York Times Arts -

• When Sly Stone Got Married at M.S.G., He Had 20,000 Fans There With Him — New York Times Arts -

The passing of Victor Willis, frontman of the Village People, and Tony Brown, influential host of a public affairs show for Black audiences, marks significant losses in music and media.

• Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74 — New York Times Arts -
• Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74 — New York Times Arts -
• Tony Brown, Host of Public Affairs Show Aimed at Black Audiences, Dies at 93 — New York Times Arts -

Tributes to children's book icon Sandra Boynton and a review of Samuel Moyn's 'Gerontocracy in America' reflect current literary discussions.

• A (Serious) Homage to Sandra Boynton, Queen of Board Books — New York Times Books -
• Sandra Boynton’s Best Books: A Guide — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘Gerontocracy in America,’ by Samuel Moyn — New York Times Books -

A critique of 2026's impactful theater moments, a guide to July activities in N.Y.C., and Little Island's reduced summer schedule showcase the dynamic world of live performances and events.

• The 10 Most Mind-Altering Theater Moments of 2026 (So Far) — New York Times Arts -
• 30 Fun Things to Do in N.Y.C. in July — New York Times Arts -
• Little Island Significantly Scales Back Its Summer Schedule — New York Times Arts -