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In Catherine Lacey's new genre-bending novel, Biography of X, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist realizes her spouse — a fierce and narcissistic artist — was not who she believed.

Artificial intelligence technology can now create new songs that sound like they're the work of real artists, which introduces creative possibilities — and raises legal and ethical questions.

A dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases continued Thursday, with a new daily record of 5,976 infections. Public health officials are urging residents to keep New Year's celebrations small. Meanwhile, the trash truck driver strike at Republic Services is two weeks old, with no sign of progress in negotiations. Now, Mayor Todd Gloria is urging residents with trash piling up to contact the company directly for pickup services. Plus, our weekend arts events preview from the KPBS arts editor and producer.

An SDPD spokesperson said they enforce San Diego's curfew law to keep children safe and prevent crime.

Art builds bridges; art connects. Join us as we explore how to think deeper by looking and reflecting upon some American late 19th-century still life paintings. Probe Martin Johnson Heade’s still life paintings, pondering the question: What’s surprising here? - and probe Raphaelle Peale’s still life paintings, pondering the question: How does the artist connect us to his still life paintings? Join us for this docent-led talk and explore how art builds bridges and connects us. “Artists strive to express not just the anatomy of bodies but the anatomy of the human condition and the universe that impinges upon it.” —David N. Perkins Date | Thursday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to noon Location | Online Register here for free! For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/free-virtual-talk-probing-american-still-life-paintings or call Alexandra Riley at ariley@timkenmuseum.org or by phone at (619) 550-5955.

The 2010 Nicki Minaj album Pink Friday brought vibrant new shades to hip-hop.

On Sunday night the curtain will fall on the longest-running show in Broadway history: Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega hit ran for more than 35 years. "I got the gig of a lifetime," says one cast member.

As part of our Refresh and React series, join Robin Douglas to tap into your artistic senses by exploring the lush jungle scenes and landscapes inspired by the dreamy works of Henri Rousseau. Immerse yourself in green leaves and grasses, blue sea water and orangish purple skies to paint your own paradise. All supplies for your original artwork will be provided and artists of all levels are welcome. Limited space is available. This event will be held onsite at OMA in compliance with CDC, state, and county guidelines. Sanctioned social distancing will be followed and masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required to be worn at all times.

The semifinal match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was delayed by 50 minutes because of a disruption by environmental activists, one who glued his bare feet to the concrete floor.

This weekend in the arts: Disco Riot's "Ex Nihilo"; a mini festival in Southcrest; "Here There Are Blueberries" at the La Jolla Playhouse; LITVAKdance at ICA North; the Athenaeum's juried exhibition; San Diego Gay Men's Chorus does the '80s; and Addy Lyon at The Hill Street Country Club.