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Succession series 4 episode 3 on Sky Atlantic review: a masterpiece

This is a bold, exciting episode in a show that keeps delivering

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Succession season 4 episode 3 recap: The end

We thought episode three would be dramatic, and the writers did not disappoint AT ALL

Culture

Easter in London for free! Our best picks for a cheap weekend

Here’s how to do Easter in the capital without breaking the bank

Exhibitions

Steve McQueen: Grenfell at the Serpentine: you must see this film

This relentless, devastating, surveillance-style approach feels necessary. Nothing happens, and nothing needs to: you just have the evidence

Exhibitions

The Rossettis at Tate Britain review: sensuousness and big hair

There’s poetry on the walls in this fascinating examination of these mainstays of the Pre-Raphaelite movement

TV

The big spring TV roundup: our pick of what to watch

From the feminist utopia of The Power to the gory Dead Ringers, there’s something for everyone

Insider

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...

Music

Stormzy and Dave help hip hop and rap music claim record share of album market

The growth was supported by the release of music by global stars but BPI has said ‘much of its success’ is down to the popularity of British artists.
Music

Damian Lewis releases first single ahead of his debut album Mission Creep

His first studio album is due out on June 16 and he is scheduled to perform a number of live shows later this year.
Music

Trevor Nelson to host concert celebrating 75th anniversary of Windrush

Singer Craig David is among the stars who will perform as well as the Chineke! Orchestra conducted by Chris Cameron.
TV

Succession season 4: The highs and lows of Tom and Shiv

We break down one of the decade’s most honest love stories

TV

Why Hollywood can’t get enough of Silicon Valley stories

The jaw-dropping stories of Silicon Valley’s biggest successes - and biggest failures - make for thrilling TV

TV

Beef: the new Steven Yeun Netflix comedy that’s about to blow up

Lee Sung Jin’s comedy-disaster-revenge show is about to explode into our lives

Music

Tim Westwood interviewed under caution over alleged sexual offences

The 65-year-old DJ and radio presenter has ‘strongly’ denied any wrongdoing

World

Rupert Murdoch’s blunt divorce message to Jerry Hall

The former supermodel was reportedly told via email that Mr Murdoch wanted a divorce

TV

Obsession on Netflix: at last! An erotic thriller that thrills

This new adaptation of Josephine Hart’s novel Damage puts the female perspective at its heart

Film

Renfield: Nic Cage and Nicholas Hoult are a hoot, when we see them

The director should have just let the stars run with this instead of trying to shoehorn in an actual plot

Showbiz

Lizzo’s love for Nickelback attracts online frenzy

The much-maligned Canadian rock band was defended by the American singer

Music

Glastonbury 2023: Resale dates confirmed, everything you need to know

Ticket holders don’t have much longer left to get their payment balances sorted

Music

Joe Jonas on Wetherspoons: ‘I like other places’

The American singer-songwriter and his siblings Nick and Kevin form the band Jonas Brothers.
Music

SZA announces two London O2 dates for SOS tour

RnB singer’s album SOS won rave reviews in 2022 and her tour will involve her performing at her biggest ever arenas in the US and Europe

Showbiz

Janet Jackson to auction off over 800 items from personal collection

One standout item is the white shirt she wore when teaming up with brother Michael in the music video for their track Scream

Culture

A new LGBTQIA+ comedy club is set to open in London in May

The Queer Comedy Club will have several free nights to enjoy

TV

How Succession made Connor’s wedding the gloomiest day of the year

So much beige! And what was the deal with those rosettes?

TV

Succession: inside the making of its most jaw-dropping episode yet

Not only did episode three feature major plot twists, but it pushed the limits of the show’s camera crew too

TV

Succession season 4, episode 3: fans react to the biggest episode ever

We expected drama, but were delivered tragedy. Spoilers ahead

TV

All the bizarre wedding gifts we think Connor and Willa received

What do you get the weirdest, wealthiest couple in the world? Napoleon’s love letters and, we reckon, a Patek Philippe watch and high quality blender for “hyper-decanting” wine

TV

Who are the most astonishing female con artists of all time?

The stories of these con women are as astonishing as they are unbelievable

Showbiz

Pedro Pascal reveals reason why he changed his stage name

The Chilean-American actor was born Pedro Balmaceda

Comedy

Harriet Dyer at Soho Theatre review – powerful and compelling

A captivating presence, Dyer tells the story of a traumatic event that has cast a shadow over her life - humour is one of the ways she has coped

Music

Ben Elton says joining cast of his musical We Will Rock You is ‘dream come true’

The show will run from June 2 to August 27 at the London Coliseum.
Showbiz

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones says he still dreams about late bandmate

Cable, who was ‘like a big brother’ to Jones, died in 2010 aged 40

Culture

Sir Ian McKellen among special honourees at 2023 Pantomime Awards

Performers from classic pantos including Jack and The Beanstalk and Cinderella were recognised at the annual event on Tuesday.
Film

Jeremy Renner uses scooter and cane on first red carpet since snowplough injury

The US actor, 52, appeared in-person at the premiere of his new Disney+ show Rennervations in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
Film

Brett Goldstein: My mainstream success is like a post-death, pre-heaven dream

The Ted Lasso star said he was ‘grateful’ for all the opportunities given to him but there was still ‘so much’ he wanted to explore in his career.