• The Artist Behind Trump’s Legacy Projects — New York Times Arts - 18:20
• Five International Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts - 16:13
• Stream These 5 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in August — New York Times Arts - 15:48
• In ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ Nolan Knows Civilization Is at Stake — New York Times Arts - 14:58
• Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail From Short Story — New York Times Arts - 14:46
• Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Affray Charge in London Nightclub Assault Case — New York Times Arts - 14:27
• An A.I. Music F.A.Q.: Can I Remix Madonna? Is This All Legal? — New York Times Arts - 14:08
• 8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts - 14:03
• Book Review: ‘The Lost Founder,’ by Jesse Wegman and ‘The Fall of Republics,’ by Thomas F. Madden — New York Times Books - 14:00
• In Artwork Across the Ages, Odysseus’ Myth Keeps Entrancing Audiences — New York Times Arts - 13:31

The music industry is grappling with legal questions surrounding A.I. music creation while also reflecting on Conor Oberst's journey through rock stardom and facing the grim reality of new evidence in the D4vd murder case.

• An A.I. Music F.A.Q.: Can I Remix Madonna? Is This All Legal? — New York Times Arts -
• How Conor Oberst Survived Teenage Rock Stardom — New York Times Arts -
• D4vd Murder Case: Prosecutors Share Photos and More Evidence During Preliminary Hearing — New York Times Music -

Cultural narratives and political impact are explored through the new Trent Park spy museum, Matthew Taylor's role in President Trump's cultural legacy projects, and his assistance in reshaping Washington's artistic landscape.

• Upstairs, Downstairs at Trent Park, a House Full of Spies — New York Times Arts -
• The Artist Behind Trump’s Legacy Projects — New York Times Arts -
• The Artist Matthew Taylor Is Helping Trump Reshape Washington — New York Times Arts -

The world of books offers a look at the best titles of the year so far, celebrates children's picture books about boredom, and highlights celebrity audio memoirs read by the authors themselves.

• Let’s Talk About the Best Books of the Year (So Far) — New York Times Books -
• Children’s Picture Books About Boredom — New York Times Books -
• Let These 11 Celebrities Read You Their Memoirs — New York Times Books -

Cinema and television feature Christopher Nolan's thematic links between 'The Odyssey' and 'Oppenheimer', Jimmy Fallon's humorous take on President Trump's latest gaffe, and a review of Kevin Hart's new film, '72 Hours'.

• In ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ Nolan Knows Civilization Is at Stake — New York Times Arts -
• Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at Trump’s ‘Pinky Herman’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘72 Hours’ Review: Kevin Hart Is Joining Your Bachelor Party — New York Times Arts -

On the stage, veteran actors Debra Winger and Arliss Howard are taking on new roles in 'The Gin Game', while the profound connection between Romare Bearden's artwork and August Wilson's classic play is revealed.

• Debra Winger and Arliss Howard Feel Old Enough to Play ‘The Gin Game’ — New York Times Arts -
• How a Romare Bearden Masterpiece Inspired August Wilson — New York Times Arts -