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Alan Ruck on the end of Succession and Jeremy Strong’s method acting

Ruck, AKA Connor Roy, talks about the final season of the hit show and gives his thoughts on the Brian Cox vs Jeremy Strong acting debate...

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TV

Succession review: dark, brilliant and weapons-grade zingers

This is a show on imperial, strident, impossibly confident form

Theatre

Ryan Calais-Cameron on his West End debut: “I wrote out of my pain”

The writer and actor was shocked by the mental health issues in his old neighbourhood, and knew he needed to get it on the page. Next week the play opens in the West End

Opera

The Dead City at the London Coliseum: almost unbearably poignant

Korngold’s virtuoso score has all the jewel-like glitter of Strauss’s Salome with a lyrical flow to match Puccini

Exhibitions

After Impressionism at the National Gallery: an artistic explosion

This was a time when art really was everything everywhere all at once

Music

Ellie Goulding on her new album, anxiety and taking acting lessons

Ahead of the release of Higher Than Heaven, Goulding talks about how the male-dominated music industry still has a way to go on equality, but that things are changing...

TV

Ted Lasso’s Nick Mohammed: ‘I watched José Mourinho doing his thing’

‘I’ve never played a villain before in anything’

Film

Jodie Turner-Smith on how raising her daughter has helped ‘heal’ her

The British actress and model welcomed her first child with her husband Joshua Jackson in April 2020.
Music

Sir Elton ‘outraged’ and ‘mortified’ over newspaper phone tapping allegations

The landline phone of Sir Elton’s home was allegedly ‘tapped by private investigators acting on the instruction of Associated’, the court heard.
Showbiz

Shirley Ballas announces debut crime novel Murder on the Dance Floor

This is only the first of at least two books as the TV judge plans a whole series called The Sequin Mysteries

Music

Linda Nolan reveals cancer has spread to her brain in ‘scary’ development

In 2020, the singer revealed a third recurrence of the disease since 2005 after being diagnosed with liver cancer.
Theatre

What West End plays are being streamed at Vue?

World Theatre Day will be be marked with big-screen showings of plays and opera.

Showbiz

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh confirms band will release music

Proceeds from the album of ‘fun alternative versions’ of their classic hits will be donated to the Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal

Comedy

Nick Mohammed at Duke Of York’s Theatre review: a bona fide hoot

Mohammed is touring the highlights from his pre-Lasso comedy alter ego Mr Swallow

TV

Deal Or No Deal set for return but on ITV

The long-running show is coming back but on ITV and without Noel Edmonds

Showbiz

Deal or No Deal returning after 7 years with presenter shake-up

The original series was presented by Noel Edmonds on Channel 4 from 2005 to 2016 – but now the show will be revived on ITV

Film

Orlando Bloom tells President Zelensky stoicism of Ukraine is ‘awe-inspiring’

Mr Zelensky said the actor’s visit ‘sends a big message’.
TV

Succession season 4: what the trailer tells us about the new series

We unpick the trailer which is, of course, all drama drama drama

TV

Succession: the 9 burning questions we want season 4 to answer

The trailer’s out and anticipation is building for the conclusion of this epic show

TV

Succession out of context: the 100 best insults and lines of all time

The show’s incredible exchanges will go down in history

Music

Vespa from The Who Quadrophenia Tour restored in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

The original 1964 GS Vespa was ridden on stage by guest star Billy Idol as popular Mod icon Ace Face.
Music

Roger Daltrey headlines final night of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

The 79-year-old singer helped launch the music and comedy event in 2000 to raise funds money for the charity
Music

Adele confirms additional Las Vegas dates and follow up concert film

The singer has been performing at The Colosseum theatre in Caesars Palace every weekend since November 18.
Film

Daniel Radcliffe expecting first child with girlfriend Erin Darke

The couple are reported to have met on the set of 2013 film Kill Your Darlings

Film

Gwyneth Paltrow says she feels ‘very sorry’ for man

The Oscar-winning actress reiterated multiple times that she had been the ‘victim’ of the crash, as she gave evidence on Friday.
Showbiz

Donny Osmond determined to ‘beat’ record set by Elvis before retiring

EXCLUSIVE The US superstar talks bringing his award-winning Las Vegas show to the UK for his first tour here since 2017

Film

Rupert Everett and Alan Cumming to voice Noel Coward documentary

Cumming, known for GoldenEye and X-Men 2, will narrate Mad About the Boy – The Noel Coward Story.
Film

Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth reveal divorce in ‘difficult decision’

The couple share one child together, Tennessee James Toth, born in 2012.
Showbiz

Millie Bobby Brown announces details of debut novel Nineteen Steps

The Stranger Things actress’ first step into the literary world is described as ‘a moving tale of longing, loss and secrets, and the lengths that we will go to fight for love’

Showbiz

Succession’s Brian Cox shares terrifying ghost encounter in Edinburgh

The Logan Roy actor also opened up about the ‘rollercoaster’ of his award-winning TV drama coming to an end after four seasons

Music

U2 level with David Bowie as latest album sees band clinch 11th UK number one

Miley Cyrus has hit another milestone as she landed her 10th week at number one in the singles charts with her break-up song Flowers.
Music

Beyonce unveils fashion collection co-designed with Balmain

The collection includes 17 looks inspired by her latest album, Renaissance.
Music

LUNO presents Little Dragon at KOKO review: an electric performance

The band showed its affection for London, and the audience responded

Music

Top Gear ‘should be learning from failures, not pausing the show’

Perry McCarthy said Top Gear is ‘an expensive show to produce’ and could be a factor in decision making.
Culture

Culture in London spring 2023: from A Little Life to Fast X

Spring has sprung and with it comes a new raft of fantastic culture in London. Here’s our essential guide of what to do and see this season

Exhibitions

The best free exhibitions in London right now: culture at no cost

Want to have a fun day out but also save those pennies? These free London art exhibitions are perfect

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How to experience Art After Dark in London this March

There’s plenty to pack in during two evenings of free London art and culture, 23 and 24 March, so use this guide to get the most out of your after-hours West End adventure

UK

Who is ‘Freddie’ Flintoff? Top Gear presenter recovering after crash

The former England cricket captain is still recovering from his injuries after a serious accident on the hit motoring show