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  2. The Man Behind the Muppets

    The documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man,” from Ron Howard, explains how the puppeteer was inspired by felt, feathers and the lifelong pursuit of creativity.

     

    CreditThomas Prior for The New York Times

    1. Jennifer Lopez Cancels Summer Tour

      The singer and actress said she was “heartsick and devastated” about the decision, which comes on the heels of a hit Netflix movie and persistent rumors about her marriage.

       By Maya Salam

      Jennifer Lopez at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, “Atlas.”
      Jennifer Lopez at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, “Atlas.”
      CreditMario Anzuoni/Reuters
    2. Critic’s Notebook

      When the Stage Harnesses the Power of the Movies

      Adaptations of films will be a factor at the Tonys this year. Surprisingly the best of these shows are not always the most faithful.

       By Alissa Wilkinson

      In “The Notebook” on Broadway, above, Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez recreate a moment from the original film, with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
      In “The Notebook” on Broadway, above, Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez recreate a moment from the original film, with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
      CreditSara Krulwich/The New York Times; New Line Cinema

  1. Joking Aside, the ‘Hacks’ Showrunners Explain That Final Twist

    In an interview, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky discussed the Season 3 finale and if the anything-for-a-laugh ethos is worth it. (Short answer: Yes.)

     By Alexis Soloski

    “We like to have the audience feel the rug is pulled out from under them,” said Lucia Aniello, center, with Jen Statsky and Paul W. Downs.
    CreditElizabeth Weinberg for The New York Times

  2. Carl Radke on His Tumultuous Journey Through ‘Summer House’

    From getting sober, grieving the loss of his brother and calling off his engagement, Radke has let viewers in on the most intimate moments of his life.

     By Shivani Gonzalez

    Carl Radke (behind the wheel) and Kyle Cooke in a typical “Summer House” moment.
    CreditEugene Gologursky/Bravo

  3. How Stop-Motion Yetis Emerged From Film Hibernation

    “The Primevals,” a movie in the lineage of “Jason and the Argonauts,” was filmed 30 years ago. It has finally been released.

     By Christopher Kuo

    The stop-motion used in “The Primevals” conjures up an earlier era of filmmaking, before computer-generated imagery took over visual effects.
    CreditFull Moon Features

  4. ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’: In a Joyful Weirdo, Lessons for Young Artists

    This Ron Howard documentary doesn’t ignore the Muppet mastermind’s faults, but the tribute has a lot to teach creators everywhere.

     By Alissa Wilkinson

    Jim Henson as seen in the documentary.
    CreditDisney
    Critic’s Notebook

  5. 10 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

    Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

     By The New York Times

    The happy dog-robot pair in the animated film “Robot Dreams.”
    CreditArcadia Motion Pictures, Lokiz Films, Noodles Production, Les Films du Worso

  1. What’s a Banksy Museum Without Banksy?

    Work by the anonymous street artist is hard to find. At a museum devoted to him, it’s even harder.

     By Max Lakin

    A scene from the Banksy Museum, left to right, with reproductions of “Migrant Child,” 2019, a commentary on the refugee crisis, Venice, Italy; “Child With Vulture,” 2015, Calais, France; “Raft of the Medusa,” 2015, Calais, France; “Steve Jobs — The Son of a Migrant From Syria,” 2015, near Calais, France.
    CreditHiroko Masuike/The New York Times
    Art Review

  2. Charles Barkley’s Barbs Infuriate and Fuel Players

    With the future of “Inside the NBA” in flux, athletes say their respect for Barkley means his unsparing evaluations are a rite of passage.

     By Emmanuel Morgan

    Charles Barkley, in remarks last year about Kevin Durant, called the Phoenix Suns star “part of that generation who think he can’t be criticized.”
    CreditDavid Dow/NBAE, via Getty Images

  3. Sarah McLachlan Is Resurfacing

    The Canadian songwriter became a superstar through a series of defiant decisions. After slowing down to be a single mother, she has returned to the stage and studio.

     By Grayson Haver Currin

    Sarah McLachlan is on tour celebrating “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,” the 1993 album that turned her into an avatar for the sensitive, mysterious singer-songwriters of ’90s radio.
    CreditAlana Paterson for The New York Times

  4. After Hack, Christie’s Gives Details of Compromised Client Data

    Its disclosure came after RansomHub claimed responsibility for the cyberattack and threatened to release client data on the dark web.

     By Zachary Small

    The auction house Christie’s said that it had reached out to law enforcement officials about its recent hack.
    CreditLi Qiang for The New York Times

  5. Cleveland Museum of Art to Return a Rare Ancient Icon to Libya

    A 2,200-year-old sculpture of a bearded man carved from basalt, unearthed in the 1930s, is believed to have been stolen in the early 1940s.

     By Tom Mashberg

    The two-foot-tall statue, chiseled during ancient Egypt’s Ptolemaic Dynasty, was a rare find. It was discovered in the 1930s in a large earthenware storage jar.
    Creditvia The Cleveland Museum of Art

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  2. The Age of Brooke Shields

    The model and actress has three new titles: Netflix rom-com star, union boss and C.E.O. of a beauty brand aimed at women over 40.

    By Jessica Testa

     
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  8. Elaine May, Ahead of Her Time

    For the brilliant comedian, writer and director, Hollywood success was elusive. A new book offers perspective on the rocky career.

    By Nathan Gelgud

     
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