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May 13, 2026

Ye Must Pay Musicians for Using Sample Without Permission
A jury in Los Angeles found the rapper and three of his companies liable for more than $400,000 after he played an unauthorized music sample at an event in 2021.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Cynthia Shange, Who Defied Apartheid at a Beauty Pageant, Dies at 76
She was the first Black South African to enter the Miss World contest, placing in the top five in 1972.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Koji Suzuki, Sometimes Called the Stephen King of Japan, Dies at 68
His "Ring" trilogy helped create a genre known as J-horror and spawned a multimedia franchise, including one of the highest-grossing horror films ever made.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Voice memos, snail mail and your own private screening room.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Addiction Counselor Who Helped Supply Ketamine to Matthew Perry Sentenced to Two Years
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, had admitted to selling 51 vials of ketamine to the actor, including the dose that killed him.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

At Cannes 2026, Gaza Becomes a Political Flashpoint
The event's leaders immediately jumped into the debate over whether festival participants should speak out on issues like Israel and Gaza.

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May 13, 2026

Jade Manns Is Breathing New Life Into Dance
Jade Manns is part of a generation of young dance artists who dig deep inside the body's inner landscape. Nature leads the way.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Mel Brooks Donates His Archives to the National Comedy Center
The comedian is contributing some 20,000 documents and photos covering his career, including his time in the Army and the lyrics for "Springtime for Hitler."

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?
Five luxury artworks hold the key to the spring season, one of the most anticipated sales in years. Major buyers are looking past female and younger artists and toward tradition.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

‘A New Leaf': A Romantic Comedy, With Murder on the Mind
This 1971 movie, restored and revived for a week at the IFC Center, offers ample evidence of Elaine May's screwball genius.

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May 13, 2026

Cy Twombly, From Intimate Angles
In photos by his wife, whose negatives were discovered by his granddaughter, we see more personal sides to the 20th-century master.

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May 13, 2026

‘They Shooting at Us': Rihanna and ASAP Rocky Outlined Attack to Police
The singers discussed their stalkers and their experience inside a trailer struck by gunfire, according to a police report. A woman has been charged with attempted murder.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

‘Ragtime' Star Joshua Henry Is Bringing Broadway to Its Feet
Joshua Henry, a Tony nominee for his thrilling performance in "Ragtime," credits the demanding role with helping him "feel like I have mastered the voice."

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Are These the Bones of the Fourth Musketeer? This Dutch Village Hopes So.
Wolder, near the Belgian border, is waiting to see if the skeleton it dug up in a church is Count d'Artagnan, from Alexandre Dumas's tale.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

‘The A List' Review: The Diaspora, Described
This documentary spotlights the individual histories and struggles of 15 figures from all walks of life, connected by their inclusion in the Asian and Pacific diasporas.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Jada Manns Is Breathing New Life Into Dance
Jada Manns is part of a generation of young dance artists who dig deep inside the body's inner landscape. Nature leads the way.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Matt Dillon's Lesser-Known Life as a Visual Artist
The actor's large scale, Neo-Expressionist-inspired paintings are now on view in New York.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Closed-Door Romance Books That Will Make You Swoon
The best-selling author Lynn Painter recommends low-heat love stories that deliver on juicy tension, crackling banter and plenty of swoon.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Jordan Klepper Wants the President to Get More Sleep
"Well, well, well, looks like the Sleepy Joe-er has become the sleepy Joe-ee," Klepper said after President Trump was seen with his eyes closed during an event in the Oval Office.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

Claire Maurier, the Narcissistic Mother in ‘400 Blows,' Dies at 97
A landmark of New Wave cinema, "The 400 Blows" brought her enduring global attention. She later appeared in "La Cage Aux Folles" and "Amélie."

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

In Tuscany, an Artistic Sculpture Hub Thrives
Pietrasanta, in the Tuscan region of Italy, has become an international sculpture hub that bursts with activity, especially in summer.

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May 12, 2026

A Photographer of Newark's People Gets a Show Among the People
A number of works by Manuel Acevedo are being displayed throughout the city in outdoor spots highly visible to the residents who inspired them.

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May 12, 2026

Drawings Dominate at a Chicago de Kooning Exhibit
In an exception to the usual paintings-heavy blockbuster exhibitions, the Art Institute of Chicago is presenting the masterful drawings of Willem de Kooning.

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May 12, 2026

The Swiss Collector Building a Massive Trove of Chinese Art
Over three decades, Sigg, a Swiss businessman and former diplomat, amassed thousands of contemporary Chinese works. Ai Weiwei calls him "my maker."

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May 12, 2026

Spotlighting the Woman Who Brought European Modernism to California
Although Galka Scheyer might an unfamiliar name, the artists she championed have become famous. A exhibition in Pasadena brings her to the foreground.

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May 12, 2026

Officers Sue Affleck and Damon's Company Over ‘The Rip' Portrayal
Two Miami law enforcement officials say the Netflix crime drama uses real-life details and portrays them in a negative light.

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May 12, 2026

Amor Towles Shares Insights on His Own Rare Book Collection
The best-selling author and collector explains what draws him to add to his own bookshelves.

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May 12, 2026

Revolution is the Theme at the Firsts London Book Fair
What to expect at the book fair in the Saatchi Gallery.

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May 12, 2026

How to See Rare Books in London
Here's a guide to illuminated manuscripts, antique tomes and first editions around the British capital.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

The Rolling Stones, Very Early and Very Late
Listen to their 1963 debut through two tunes released just last week.

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May 12, 2026

Our Favorite Moments From This Year's Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows
Here are some of the brilliant moments our writers can't shake from this year's batch of Tony-nominated productions.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

Leigh Magar, High-End Milliner Turned Indigo Artist, Dies at 57
She was known for bespoke hats that attracted a celebrity following. Then she left Charleston for an island off South Carolina, where she began cultivating indigo.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

‘Paranormal Activity' to Haunt Broadway This Summer
Inspired by the popular film series, the play has already run in Britain and in four U.S. cities. It arrives in New York in August after a Boston stop.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

Rex Reed, Film Critic Known for Acerbic Reviews, Dies at 87
He fawned over Old Hollywood stars and sparred with Frank Sinatra. Nora Ephron marveled at his ability to get his subjects to say the things they did.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

At Netflix Is a Joke, the Attention Economy Rules the Festival
Though stand-up by stars like John Mulaney and Dave Chappelle were on the program, roasts, podcasts and other shows that incorporated comedy were hot.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

Watching ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2' as an Elegy for Magazines
The film may be about fashion, but for some editors and writers, it gets a lot right about the dire state of fashion journalism.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

Luna Lab Is Building a Future for Female Composers
Missy Mazzoli and Ellen Reid didn't have female mentors. They founded Luna Composition Lab so young composers would.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

In ‘Should I Marry a Murderer' and ‘Trust Me,' Informants Risk Almost Everything
In two new Netflix docuseries, women put their lives, safety and sanity on the line to help law enforcement bring down the bad guy.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

In Cleveland, Smokers Are Helping to Keep the Arts Alive
A novel cigarette tax has generated $270 million for cultural organizations in the Cleveland area, which makes declining smoking rates "a double-edged sword."

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

A Reporter Shares His Secrets to Covering the Cannes Film Festival
Kyle Buchanan, who has attended the annual launchpad for Oscar contenders in France since 2013, subsists on Red Bull and around four hours of sleep.

NYTimes Arts
May 12, 2026

Stephen Colbert Hosts 4 of His ‘Best Television Friends'
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers, co-hosts of the Strike Force Five podcast along with Colbert, joined as guests on what is likely their last appearance together on the "Late Show."

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

At Frieze New York and Beyond, Indigenous Artists Are in the Spotlight
With works showing in New York, Venice and elsewhere, Sara Flores, Suzanne Kite and Seba Calfuqueo are exploding past notions of what, exactly, Indigenous art is.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

How Much Art Is Too Much? A Guide to the New York Fairs.
Latin American galleries. World-class photography. Upcycled design. Art fairs will take over New York this week. Here are seven (of many) worth a visit.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

Dudamel Unites N.Y. Philharmonic and Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Gustavo Dudamel brought the New York Philharmonic and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra together for the first time, at Lincoln Center and uptown.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

Kevin Hart Roast: Highlights From Tom Brady, the Rock, Katt Williams and More
Tom Brady, the Rock, Chelsea Handler and even Hart's longtime rival Katt Williams told jokes at Hart's expense at a Netflix roast.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

Why Are So Many Celebrities Co-Producing On Broadway?
Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian and Bowen Yang have all signed on as co-producers of Broadway shows. Our theater reporter Michael Paulson explains why.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch for
The lineup isn't very starry, but changes in the Oscar rules could affect the Palme d'Or choice. That's one development we're tracking.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

The Dance Quotes and Callbacks in ‘Schmigadoon' and ‘The Jellicle Ball'
Breaking down the choreographic allusions in "Schmigadoon" and "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," two gotta-dance, Tony-nominated shows.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

In This Nazi-Era Restitution Dispute, the Focus Turns to a Missing Cow
A family is vying for the return of a painting it thought was by Rubens. But an expert says it's a copy because it does not include the artist's depiction of a peeing cow.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

‘The Comeback' Knows What Scares Hollywood
The HBO comedy, which wrapped up on Sunday, often seemed to be about whatever was keeping Lisa Kudrow and her collaborators up at night. But Valerie Cherish remained undaunted.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

Amitav Ghosh Brings the Main Character of ‘Ghost Eye' to Life, With the Help of a Sketch Artist
With the help of a forensic artist, Amitav Ghosh puts a face to the name of Varsha Gupta, the central figure of his new novel, "Ghost Eye."

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

Lost Movie Music? On CD? La-La Land Is an Anomaly. (And a Success.)
The California record label scours movie studio archives and composers' personal collections to locate music from older films or TV recordings.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum
The townhouse at 3 Savile Row, where the band also recorded "Let It Be," will open to the public next year, the group's record label said.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

How Israel Turned Eurovision's Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
Israel's efforts to influence Eurovision's vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.

NYTimes Arts
May 11, 2026

‘Off-Campus,' and 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week
A TV adaptation of a new hockey romance series. And a comedy series starring two "One Tree Hill" alums finds a new home.

NYTimes Arts
May 10, 2026

‘The Comeback' Season 3 Finale Recap: All's Well?
Valerie makes the case that her tale is one of survival, not humiliation. "You've been telling the wrong story," she tells Jane.

NYTimes Arts
May 10, 2026

Maya Lin Connects Nature to a New Manhattan Skyscraper and Beyond
The famed artist and designer drew on her lifelong love of the environment for inspiration for new work in New York and Chicago.

NYTimes Arts
May 10, 2026

Review: ‘The Receptionist' Can't Help You Today
A stale revival of Adam Bock's cog-in-the-office-machine dark comedy lacks specificity and bite.

NYTimes Arts
May 10, 2026

New Books Provide Divergent Views of the Art Market
Three new books — a sweeping work of nonfiction, a cheeky memoir and a dual biography — provide divergent views on the business of buying and selling, and they are out just in time for New York Art Week.

NYTimes Arts
May 10, 2026

Michael Joo Steps Into the Art World's Spotlight
Michael Joo is appearing in multiple shows, from New York and the San Francisco Bay Area to a Mediterranean island and Venice.

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May 10, 2026

A Monument to Chocolate Is Wrapped in Layers of Mexican History
Combining a colonial house and a contemporary addition, the new Museum of Cacao & Chocolate sits on a grisly Aztec souvenir.

NYTimes Arts
May 10, 2026

On ‘S.N.L.', Brett Kavanaugh, Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth Walk Into a Bar
Matt Damon and Aziz Ansari return to roles they have played on "Saturday Night Live" alongside Colin Jost, in an episode hosted by Damon.

NYTimes Arts
May 09, 2026

If You See Only 6 Venice Shows, Make It These
Thought-provoking and senses-stirring works on war, art patronage, and the Black experience in America are just some of our critics' picks.

NYTimes Arts
May 09, 2026

‘The Lost Boys' Helped Define the '80s in More Ways Than One
The film that's been adapted into a new musical created a memorable aesthetic with its cast and outfits. Its ideas about the nuclear family also made it a movie for its time.

NYTimes Arts
May 09, 2026

Rocky Has Entered the Building
The statue has long drawn fans to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but now it's inside, anchoring an exhibition that investigates race, activism and violence.

NYTimes Arts
May 09, 2026

These Artisans, Showing at TEFAF New York, Push the Limits of Materials
A couple grow their own furniture. Another artist polishes metal to a mirror sheen. A third collaborates with insects. Together, they are redefining craft.

NYTimes Arts
May 09, 2026

A Traveling Bookstore Keeps on Rolling
Rita Collins had a dream for her retirement: bringing books and people together all over the country. Behind the wheel of a van she's making it happen.

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May 09, 2026

Hugh Jackman in a Truly PG-Rated Murder Mystery
Our movie critic Alissa Wilkinson reviews "The Sheep Detectives" and asks: Why aren't more movies like it?

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May 09, 2026

Taj Mahal's New Album, ‘Time,' Keeps the Blues Looking Ahead
Rooted in the blues and connected worldwide, the musician, 83, is still looking ahead.

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May 09, 2026

When Mark Consuelos Wants to Escape New York, He Goes Here
"The midcentury architecture is fascinating. It's also a place where I'm outside almost every waking hour of the day."

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May 09, 2026

Charli XCX, Rolling Stones: 8 Songs We're Talking About This Week
Charli XCX rediscovers rock, while Beatles and Rolling Stones keep making it.

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May 09, 2026

Venice Biennale: Austria, Japan, Belgium and Other Big Hits
A doll-focused show, a contemplative garden, a sizzling hothouse: It's all to see at the world's top contemporary art event.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Dynamic Artistic Duos are on Display in New York This Spring
Three exhibitions are pairing artists to reveal how their works complement — or contrast with — each other.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

The Korean Artist Park Daesung Is In the Spotlight at 81
The Korean artist is nearly 81, but his works have been featured in shows in Chicago, London, Washington and Los Angeles. Now they are also headed to TEFAF New York.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Blake Lively Settlement Had No Financial Payout, Filing Confirms
Justin Baldoni's company did not agree to make a payout as part of the deal that ended Ms. Lively's lawsuit, but she is able to seek compensation through a separate legal avenue.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

An Artist Who Sees the Beauty in Dust
Reggie Burrows Hodges discusses Malta, Caravaggio and a painting inspired by the winds of the Sahara.

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May 08, 2026

Edith Eva Eger, Psychologist Who Barely Survived Auschwitz, Dies at 98
Her time in concentration camps brought her an understanding of humanity that helped her treat her patients.

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May 08, 2026

J.H. Prynne, Erudite and Elusive British Poet, Dies at 89
Even admirers admitted his densely intellectual work could be "punishing." Still, some considered him one of England's most important poets.

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May 08, 2026

David Attenborough, a Voice of Nature, Turns 100
Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world's most celebrated naturalist.

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May 08, 2026

Review: At City Ballet, Tiler Peck Shows Shimmering Restraint
The star ballerina is also an accomplished choreographer. Her sophomore work for City Ballet is bigger and better than her first.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

How Florentina Holzinger Made Austria's Pavilion the Venice Biennale's Big Hit
Undoubtedly the biggest talker at this year's Venice Biennale is the Austrian pavilion, where visitors can make their own contributions to the work on show.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
Among this month's picks: a zombie road movie, an alien action movie and Gerard Butler in a postapocalyptic sequel.

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May 08, 2026

Paul Klee's ‘Angelus Novus' Joins Show at Jewish Museum in New York
"Angelus Novus," an artwork with a fascinating back story, including most recently a wartime delay, is a late addition to an already impressive Klee survey at the Jewish Museum.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

8 Pavilions That Have the Venice Biennale Buzzing
A doll-focused show, a contemplative garden, a sizzling hothouse: It's all to see at the world's top contemporary art event.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Artists' Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
The hottest exhibitions at the world's major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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May 08, 2026

Without Its Expert Jury, Venice Biennale Lets the Public Choose Its Prize Winners
The jury resigned last week, so the international art event is letting viewers pick the best artist from the main exhibition and the national pavilions.

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May 08, 2026

‘Amadeus' Review: Mozart vs. Salieri, Round 3
The story of genius and jealousy, a major award winner onstage and on film, returns as a TV series starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

How ‘The Sheep Detectives' Brought its Ovine Sleuths to Life
The filmmakers behind this adaptation of a best-selling novel were adamant that their ovine sleuths not seem like humans in, well, sheep's clothing.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

A Very American Controversy at the Venicle Biennale
Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

5 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.

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May 08, 2026

The Hopelessness of ‘The Audacity'
In AMC's merciless satire, the tech lords are extracting all they can from the business (and us) before everything goes to hell.

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May 08, 2026

After a Fire, a Director Finds a Lifeline in ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures'
Olivia Newman lost her home in the 2025 California wildfires. Telling the story of a woman who connects with an octopus after a major loss proved a balm.

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May 08, 2026

‘The Python Hunt' Review: A Real Contest as Riveting as Fiction
The Florida Python Challenge brings out a fascinating cast of characters, all captured by the director Xander Robin's camera.

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May 08, 2026

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Ron Carter
Christian McBride, Endea Owens, Large Professor and more writers and musicians share favorite tracks from the bass maestro, who turned 89 this week.

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May 08, 2026

Matthew Wong's Grieving Mother Protects His Artistic Legacy
The troubled painter Matthew Wong's star was on the rise when he died at 35. His mother, Monita Wong, is making sure his work can still be seen.

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May 08, 2026

Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Bogs?
From fashion to art, an explainer on our love of wetlands.

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May 08, 2026

Billie Eilish and James Cameron on ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour'
The musician and director teamed up to bring Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour — with poignant moments onstage and off — to theaters.

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

After 43 Years, an Unproduced Larry David Script Surfaces Online
"Prognosis: Negative" was too dark for its time, but its title became a running "Seinfeld" joke and its premise set the table for "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

NYTimes Arts
May 08, 2026

Historical Fiction Books That Illustrate the Bonds Between Mother and Child
The best-selling author Stephanie Dray recommends books that explore the bonds between mothers and their children across centuries.

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May 08, 2026

Late Night Recaps Rubio's Peacemaking Visit to Pope Leo
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump and Pope Leo are putting Marco Rubio, who is Catholic, "in the middle and seeing which parent he goes to."

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