Emmerdale fans hit back at storyline as Sam Dingle arrested amidst ongoing poverty woes

Succession season four has been heavily praised in early reviews, with critics branding the opening four episodes as “one of TV’s greatest achievements”.The final season of the HBO series picks up after events of the season three finale, where Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) tipped off Logan Roy (Brian Cox) about the Roy siblings’ plan to prevent Waystar Royco from merging with GoJo.With the company now slipping away from them, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin) must continue to plot against their father in an ongoing power struggle.A synopsis for the season reads: “The sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson moves ever closer. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the Roys as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is completed.”The first four episodes of the final season have received widespread praise, earning four and five-star reviews from most critics.“Powerhouse performances from the Roy clan offer a dazzling masterclass of buttoned-up emotions competing with years of desperately craving approval from the family patriarch,” writes IGN.

Boy George and his Culture Club bandmates have agreed to pay £1.75million to their ex-drummer Jon Moss over lost profits.The settlement has meant that a High Court trial opening next week has now been averted. Moss had brought legal action against the band’s lead singer Boy George, guitarist Roy Hay and bassist Michael Craig following his alleged expulsion by their manager in September 2018 after 37 years of playing together.According to an order approved by Mrs Justice Joanna Smith, Moss has agreed to relinquish any right to the Culture Club name and its use, including in connection with concerts and merchandise, in return for the £1.75million [via Metro].The High Court previously heard that the band had settled a dispute over whether there was a “continuing partnership” since the formation of Culture Club.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Lisa Joy, showrunner of “Westworld” and “The Peripheral,” says the Writers’ Guild of America is “acting for [writers’] collective good” in its negotiations with studios, even if it could potentially lead to a strike in May. Joy, who runs production company Kilter Films, is being honored at French TV drama festival Series Mania this week. She took part in a keynote conversation on Wednesday, at which she quipped that a strike will mean “more time with my kids.” “It’s a little stressful because I’ve reached a point where I can manage without work for a while,” said Joy. “As it is, we have shows coming out and we’re in the editing process. We have a rotation of shows that aren’t dependent on writing at the phase they’re in. But I always stand by the decision of the Writers’ Guild — I know they’re acting for our collective good.”

Hoda Kotb is enjoying some time with her daughters following her 3-year-old daughter Hope's recent health scare. The 58-year-old co-anchor is taking the week off from the NBC morning show.On Tuesday morning, Kotb's co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie announced at the top of the show that «Hoda's on vacation,» with Craig Melvin filling in. Melvin filled in on Monday as well and again on Wednesday.

The issues Westworld was exploring went from “sci-fi to documentary film” through the years, according to co-creator Lisa Joy, who hinted at what a fifth season of the HBO smash could have looked like.

A mum claims she was accused of abusing her baby after he developed mysterious bruises before a blood test later confirmed he had leukaemia. Beth Reilly, 23, became worried when her son Bailey Kilbane, now 16 months old, started coming out in unexplained bruises and flu-like symptoms last October.

BBC Breakfast viewers were loving one of Sally Nugent's outfits this week and have been raving about her on social media.

A cheap youth activating serum from Boots has been on the receiving end of glowing reviews from beauty fans claiming it "keeps wrinkles at bay".

Jade Goody was just 27 when she tragically passed away, leaving her two sons behind.

Cult football programme Soccer AM is being cancelled by Sky after almost 30 years on air. The broadcaster has made the decision due to failing ratings.

Greater Manchester's newest IKEA store has already divided shoppers as customers took to social media to voice their opinion.

A police car was left wrecked after a crash with a tram in Oldham this morning.

Ed Sheeran has vowed he will 'never touch anything again' after admitting he used to take drugs 'twice a day' prior to his friend Jamal Edwards' death. The world renowned singer has opened up for the first time about his drug use as he admitting the substances became 'bad for him'

Blake Lively and Ryan Reyonds are doting parents to four children, having welcomed their fourth child earlier this year.The couple's fans are patiently waiting for their baby's name to be revealed - something that has made headlines every other time they have announced the moniker of their children.The couple's second oldest child, Inez, was born in October 2016 and US Weekly confirmed her name two months later.VIDEO: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's love storyHowever, it caused quite a lot of confusion, as it was initially thought to be Ines, until Blake spoke out.In May 2018 when Inez was 19 months, the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants star told People: "I had a new baby, Inez, with a 'z' even though everyone says it's with an 's'. I don't know why, please tell Wikipedia."Along with Inez - now six - Blake and Ryan are also parents to eight-year-old James and three-year-old Betty - whose moniker was revealed in Taylor Swift's song, named after her.MORE: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively dote on baby at home as they celebrate special newsMORE: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds receive support from this A-list star The couple are yet to reveal the name and gender of their fourth child, but are likely to do it in a subtle way when they are ready.It sounds like the couple are enjoying every moment of being a family of six too.

Lamia Chraibi is one of Morocco’s best-known indie film producers whose credits include Mica, about a boy from the slums who is discovered to have a talent for tennis, and Sitges prize-winning horror Achoura as well as co-producing 2016 Cannes Critics’ Week winner Las Mimosas.

BAFTA has celebrated the number of older white women nominated for best actress at its Television Awards amid a steep decline in ethnic diversity in performance shortlists.

contestant is reflecting on an awkward moment with judge Katy Perry during her audition. Earlier this month, 25-year-old mother of three Sarah Beth was featured on the music competition show.As Sarah Beth was introducing herself, the judges all seemed shocked to learn she was 25, with Perry, 38, noting the singer looked 16.

Prime Video’s hit series “Daisy Jones & the Six” — whose last two episodes about a fictional ’70s band will drop on Friday — while pursuing her own very real music career.A few months before the show premiered atop television and music charts, Waterhouse headlined a 22-night tour, including a sold-out show at New York’s Webster Hall. Bathed in purple light and clad in Saint Laurent spandex pants with a high-necked diaphanous blouse, she sang haunting tracks from her debut album, “I Can’t Let Go,” to an adoring crowd that knew the words.“That was one of the greatest nights of my life,” the glamorous 31-year-old tells Alexa.

Emmerdale fans think they have spotted two problems with Sam Dingle stealing from Eric Pollard as he tried to provide for the mother of his baby granddaughter. During Thursday night's trip to the Dales (February 23), viewers saw Sam asking Cain Dingle if he could give Dan Spencer a pay rise at the garage.

Emmerdale fans think the soap may have risked being slapped with official complaints thanks to a saucy innuendo from Bernice Blackstock. During Thursday night's trip to the Dales, viewers of the ITV show saw the new B&B owner having to talk to Wendy Posner after she accused her and new business partner Bob Hope of sleeping together.

Emmerdale fans were left full of praise for the soap after witnessing Bob Hope and Bernice Blackstock's takeover of the B&B. The pair were confirmed as the new owners of Eric Pollard's former business just a number of weeks ago and they've already had the decorators in and announced the B&B has reopened.