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‘Succession’ Actor Brian Cox Stars in Kith’s Fall 2023 Campaign

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Kith, the acclaimed fashion label, has launched its Fall 2023 collection, introducing a fusion of Western-inspired aesthetics and elevated fabrics tailored for autumn sophistication. The collection is modeled by  iconic Succession actor Brian Cox.

The collection embraces versatility, featuring outerwear, tailored shirts, seasonal knitwear, core trousers & shorts, and a diverse array of accessories. Notable fabrics include Nappa leather, suede, shearling, chenille, quilted cotton, and chunky cotton yarn. The collection is unified by the seasonal Kith Palette, which introduces vibrant pops of red, yellow, and orange hues alongside foundational colors like Nocturnal, Stadium, and Black.

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Highlighted pieces include the Wyona Full-Zip Varsity Sweater with “Just Us” embroidery, the retro Leather Maclay Jacket with color-blocking and embossed Kith logos, and the Patchwork Brixton Puffed Shirt Jacket adorned with floral motifs. The Shearling Coaches Jacket showcases timeless style, while the Leather Short Sleeve Reade Shirt features intricate laser-cut paisley artwork.

Kith Classics are also revisited, offering staple silhouettes such as the Gorman Jacket, Double Weave Boxy Collared Overshirt, and Nelson Crewneck. Accessories range from collaborative headwear to Saffiano leather duffle bags, home goods, and more.

Kith partnered with Blackstock & Weber for luxurious loafers, and the Chuck Taylor All Star 1970 by Converse returns in a new Gingerbread colorway.

The Fall 2023 collection debuts on August 25th across Kith stores and online platforms, celebrating a fusion of style, craftsmanship, and innovative design.

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Does The 1920 World Series Hold The Answer To Logan Roy’s Successor?

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HBO’s boardroom thriller Succession concludes on May 28. After four seasons and hundreds of twists, turns, and backstabbings, we finally get an answer to the question “Who will succeed Logan Roy?” It’s a question that was put sharply into focus following Logan’s death earlier in the season.

There are three primary candidates to finally and permanently take over at Waystar Royco from the late Logan Roy. You have Kendall Roy, Logan’s son and his presumptive successor for most of the show. Furthermore, Kendall has been running the company since his father’s death. However, there is also youngest son Roman who has been gunning for his brother’s gig after the collapse of CEBros. Finally, there is Shiv, Logan’s daughter and one-time preferred choice for the role. She is currently playing the long game, budding up with Swedish tech magnate and potential new Waystar Royco owner, Lukas Matsson. But a baby name website might have solved the show’s highly-anticipated finale.

Nameberry Reveals Sports Reference As Solution

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In a TikTok video, the editor-in-chief of Nameberry broke down a fascinating baseball reference that has been sat in plain sight for the entirety of the show. Tom Wambsgans is Shiv’s husband, baby daddy, and recurring villain. He has spent the show working his way up the corporate ladder at Waystar Royco and is seen as the “anti-nepo baby” option by the company’s old guard.

Wambsgans, as Nameberry explains, is a very rare and somewhat unique German surname. The best-known example of the name is Bill Wambsganss, a second baseman who played in the MLB between 1914 and 1926. However, this is where things get interesting. Wambsganss is not especially notable, except for his unassisted triple play in the 1920 World Series. To put it another way, a man named Wambsgans took out three people in the season finale. It’s an intriguing theory to be sure and one of many currently floating around. Meanwhile, sportsbooks currently have Shiv as the odds-on favorite to take over the company. What do you think about this theory – is Wambsgans a nod to the successor? Or is this simply a red herring to stir up a little drama?

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“Succession” Is About To Tackle The 2020 Election

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The final season of HBO‘s smash-hit Succession has been absolutely wild. After three seasons of being the world’s worst dad, media mogul Logan Roy died on his private jet. That left his four children – Connor, Kendal, Roman, and Shi – to try and pick up the pieces left behind by their father. Primarily, that’s seen them discover their father’s alleged successor (Kendall) before trying to ensure that a merger with a Swedish streaming service doesn’t fall through.

Only that went and took a big hit after said streaming service’s owner, Lukas Matsson, made a Holocaust joke on Twitter. That brings us to episode 7, “Tailgate Party, and the eve of the 2020 election. At the party hosted by a slowly reconciling Shiv and Tom, everyone tries to push their own agenda while publicly playing nice. Shiv tries to cement herself as the woman behind Matsson. Roman, having skipped an event that led to Kendal shining brighter than ever, is trying to get Connor to drop out of the Presidential race and back the Republican candidate. Meanwhile, Kendall takes a sledgehammer to political glad-handing.

“America Decides” Brings The 2020 Election to 2023

All of that brings us to the upcoming episode 8, “America Decides”. Described by series creator Jesse Armstrong as the most shocking episode before the finale, it’s a scathing look at how the 1% view elections. In the running for the Presidency are the Roman-backed far-right Republican Jeryd Mencken, Connor Roy, and the unseen Bernie Sanders-inspired Democrat Daniel Jimenez. We hear zeitgeist phrases like “every vote must be counted” and “false flag”, that ring with a new pitch in 2023.

But it’s clear that the episode will channel the election through the four siblings. With ATN, Waystar Royco’s flagship news channel and obvious Fox stand-in, set to have its future decided by the election, everything’s on the line. Furthermore, the results of the election will likely dictate the events of the 90-minute finale. If the Republicans win, Roman literally has the President in his pocket. If the Democrats win, Kendall has to be careful not to poke the bear he just put to sleep. But what is going to make this episode Armstrong’s magnum opus in terms of shock value? The easy answer is that Connor wins the White House, but that feels too expected. The only way we’ll find out for sure is when the episode drops on May 14.

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“Succession” Finale Set To Be A Feature-Length Event

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In just a few weeks, Succession will come to an end. The boardroom drama has been a major success for HBO since it debuted in 2018. Furthermore, it has been met with critical acclaim. The show currently holds a 95% critics rating and an 89% audience rating. It was even name-dropped at the recent White House Correspondent’s Dinner.

Succession follows Waystar Royco, a media empire not so subtly based on Fox owners, the Murdoch family. Specifically, it follows the four children of CEO Logan Roy (Brian Cox) as they navigate their lives and battle to be named their father’s successor. There’s forgotten eldest son Connor (Alan Ruck), troubled Kendall (Jeremy Strong), wayward wildcard Roman (Kieran Culkin), and ambitious but spurned (because she’s a girl) former political fixer Shiv (Sarah Snook).

“Succession” Set For 90-Minute Finale

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: The cast of ‘Succession’ (L-R) Matthew Macfadyen, Jeremy Strong, Brian Cox, Sarah Snook and Nicholas Braun onstage during the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The show is barrelling through its fourth and final season. The gloves are fully off as the show killed off Logan in Episode 3. With Kendall taking over as CEO, according to a controversial line in Logan’s will, the siblings are trying to co-exist in their new reality. This includes tying up loose ends, attempting to solidify their business dealings, and trying to figure out where they stack up in their new reality. This Sunday, Episode 7 (Tailgate Party) will debut. The episode appears to deal with Logan’s funeral, as well as the fallout of some viral tweets from tentative business partner Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård).

The Succession finale is set for May 28, and details are starting to emerge about the episode. According to composer Nicholas Britell, who won an Emmy for the show’s opening theme, the finale will be a feature-length. Speaking with Variety, Britell revealed that the finale episode will run for 90 minutes. “It’s a huge episode — like a movie,” Britell said. Little else is known about the finale. However, previous reporting suggests that the finale will not be establishing any threads for spinoffs.

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‘Succession’s Brian Cox Has A Surprise Cameo In The New Harry Styles Video, And Fans Don’t Know How To React

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Talk about a big week for Brian Cox cameos. After giving Succession fans a “jumpscare” with a surprise Logan Roy appearance in the sixth episode of Season 4, the prolific actor’s voice randomly appeared in the new Harry Styles video for “Satellite.”

In the video, which acts as a tribute to the hard-working crew behind Styles’ latest tour, a little robot by the name of Stompers can be seen backstage where he’s mesmerized by Mars footage featuring the distinctive voice of a certain HBO star.

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Backstage before one of the 15 residency shows Styles played at the Forum in Los Angeles, Stomper blinks away non-existent robot tears watching a Brian Cox-narrated broadcast of the Curiosity rover roaming around Mars all alone for over a decade. But before it can get too emotional, it’s showtime. Stomper watches as the Love on Tour band huddles together, then joins them on stage during a chilling sing-along where Styles’ own vocals blend with thousands in the audience.

Given Styles’ massive fanbase, it didn’t take long for Cox’s cameo to go viral on Twitter where people had no idea how to react to the unusual pairing of Harry Styles’ music and the gruff CEO of Waystar Royco who, sadly, did not tell anyone to “F*ck off” during the video.

You can see some of the reactions below:

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HBO Drops Thrilling “Succession” Trailer

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The king is dead, long live the king. HBO’s satirical boardroom black comedy Succession dropped the biggest twist of its fourth and final season over the weekend. Media mogul Logan Roy (Brian Cox) finally succame to the terminal illness that was the impetus for the entire show. Roy’s death signaled the start of the show’s endgame and promised the unsheathing of only the sharpest knives. While the show had never held back in the past, the gloves are well and truly off.

Logan’s sudden death leaves his company in turmoil and his four children – Connor, Roman, Kendal, and Shiv – unsure of where they stand in the battle to be named his successor. Meanwhile other problems, such as a deal to acquire Waystar RoyCo, loom large. As the credits rolled on Connor’s Wedding, characters and fans alike stood at a crossroads, unsure of what lay ahead. Luckily, HBO was ready to light a fire and revel in the chaos.

“Succession” Trailer Promises Chaos, Infighting, And So Much More

HBO released a mid-season trailer on April 11 to showcase what’s in store for the Roys going forwards. The trailer showcases four major elements of the show – the relationship between the Roy siblings, Connor Roy’s (Alan Ruck) Presidential campaign, the merger with streaming service GoJo, and the overarching battle to be named Logan’s successor. The trailer paints a picture of mixed successes for the Roys. GoJo CEO Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård) is seen calling Waystar RoyCo a “parts shop” with “good parts, bad brand.” Meanwhile, Connor’s political campaign is going well enough for his opponents to ask him to drop out.

However, the biggest plot point the trailer hypes up is the old guard versus new blood battle for control. The Roy Siblings are once more forced into an uneasy alliance to fend off a bid from the Waystar RoyCo board to seize control. That bid has a figurehead in Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen), Shiv’s husband and the current head of Waystar’s primary news outlet. The show is about to reveal its opus, pitting husband against wife, and corporate experience against family legacy. Prepare yourself, because Succession is about to be turned up to 11.

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“Succession” Twist Causes Twitter To Lose It

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Succession has been a smash hit for HBO. The boardroom drama about a media mogul and his children has captivated audiences since it premiered in 2018. Created by Jesse Armstrong, Succession follows Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his three children Roman (Kieran Culkin), Kendall (Jeremy Strong), and Shiv (Sarah Snook). After their father is diagnosed with a terminal illness, his three children engage in a vicious corporate war to be named his successor. The shown has gained a dedicated following, with everything from fantasy leagues to weekly power rankings being created.

Armstrong announced that Season 4 would be the show’s last, alerting fans that the successor would finally be announced. It also spelled the likely end for Logan, given the whole terminal illness thing. Succession‘s final season premiered on March 26, taking the timeslot vacated by The Last of Us. The season currently holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Season 4, Episode 3 Drops First Major Twist Of Final Season

The race to succeed Logan Roy as the head of Waystar RoyCo finally hit its endgame in Connor’s Wedding. Not even a wedding, specifically that of Logan’s oldest child Connor (Alan Ruck) is safe. The season has built this up to be a disaster. The main Roy kids are in a bidding war against their dad. Meanwhile, Roman just sold out his siblings to ally with Logan. Logan is skipping the wedding to go to Stockholm. In the season premiere, Connor even notes that the wedding will have everything from “bum fights” to “brass bands”. And then, not even halfway into the episode, Logan Roy dies.

Despite his wealth and power, Logan Roy dies alone on the floor of a private jet. The show goes to great lengths to hammer home the contrast between the glamor of the wedding in New York Harbor and Logan’s lifeless body, surrounded by desperate flight crew members. Finally, phones begin to buzz in New York and the Roys are finally alerted to their father’s imminent death. Consequently, the Roy children attempt to come to terms with what has just happened and their (not great) relationships with their father. Additionally, they must also respond to the realities of their father’s death, such as the financial market impact. However, for the audience, there’s another aspect in play as the episode winds down. There are six episodes left of the show, who is going to win the prize they’ve been chasing for four seasons?

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HBO’s “Succession” To End After Upcoming Season 4

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The fantastically dark, funny, and opulence-driven TV show that got a theme song remix from Pusha T is sadly coming to an end. Recently, series creator and show runner Jesse Armstrong revealed that the upcoming fourth season of HBO’s “Succession” will be the show’s last. Moreover, he spoke in an interview with The New Yorker about the decision, which ET confirmed with HBO. Furthermore, Armstrong spoke on discussing the idea with writers and cast members ahead of their decision. From what he revealed in this interview, it seems he wants the show to end on a high note.

“There’s a promise in the title of ‘Succession,’” the series head explained, adding that he first pitched its fourth season being its last around November or December of 2021. “I’ve never thought this could go on forever. The end has always been kind of present in my mind. From season 2, I’ve been trying to think: Is it the next one, or the one after that, or is it the one after that?” Furthermore, he asked the writing team if short seasons, a long-running and more free-flowing format, or just ending at its peak would be best. While he chose the latter option, the show runner still feels conflicted about it. In fact, he didn’t “definitively close off the possibility of that happening this season — at least until it got weird to not say ‘OK, I think this really is it.’”

“Succession” Closing Out Strong With Season 4

For what it’s worth, he also said that HBO was open to more seasons but trusted him with the decision. “So I do feel conflicted about that,” he continued. “And I feel sad, and I have the-circus-has-left-town feeling that everyone gets who works on a production that’s good, and this one particularly so. I imagine I’ll be a little bit lonely, and wandering the streets of London in a funk, and wondering, ‘What the f**k did I do?’ I’ll probably be calling you up in about six months asking if people are ready for a reboot.” “Succession” follows the Roy family, owners and descendants of a large media conglomerate, and explores themes of wealth, power, trauma, and of course family.

Meanwhile, its cast members also entrusted Armstrong with the wisdom and expertise to determine the show’s future.  “As a fan of the show, I would like to see more,” said actor Kieran Culkin when addressing rumors of season four being the final run. “I would like to see two more seasons.” However, actor Brian Cox brought Armstrong’s personal decision into the fold a bit more explicitly. “If he decides there’s more to be got out of it, then we’ll do a fifth season. I don’t think we’ll do much more than that.” The award-winning and culturally gigantic “Succession” will enter its fourth season starting Sunday, March 26th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. For more of the biggest TV and entertainment news, stick around on HNHH to see what becomes of the Roys.

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HBO Released Kendall’s Birthday Party Playlist From ‘Succession’ And It’s ‘All Bangers All The Time’

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In last week’s episode of Succession, Kendall wanted the playlist for his 40th birthday party to be “all bangers all the time.” Did he succeed? You can judge for yourself, as HBO has released “Kendall’s Birthday Mix” on Spotify. There’s no Billy Joel, but there is the Chemical Brothers, LCD Soundsystem, Alison Wonderland, and KRS-One.

Assuming Succession takes place in 2021, Kendall would have been born in 1981, meaning his formative music-listening years would be in the mid- to late-1990s. There is absolutely no chance that he didn’t agonize the night before the party over whether to include “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65 on the playlist. He made the right call to leave it off — even if the episode ended with him feeling blue, da ba dee da ba di, after — spoilers, but you’ve probably seen the episode already — not being able to find his kids’ birthday present in the rabbit wrapping paper. Everything’s great.

You can listen to the playlist below:

And here’s the tracklist:

1. “White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It)” by Grandmaster Flash and Grandmaster Melle Mel
2. “Man of the Year” by ScHoolboy Q
3. “Fotomat” by St. Maximus
4. “Go” by Geek Boy
5. “Here Comes the Warm Dreads” by Lee “Scratch” Perry and Brian Eno
6. “The Club” by Keith Goodey and Julian Napolitano
7. “NY Lipps (Kawazaki Dub)” by Soulwax
8. “Big Conspiracy” by J Hus and iceè tgm
9. “MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know” by KRS-One
10. “Radio Babylon” by Meat Beat Manifesto
11. “Troublemaker” by St. Maximus
12. “New York, I Love You but You’re Bringing Me Down” by LCD Soundsystem
13. “Don’t Glaze Me” by Dizzee Rascal
14. “Hey Boy Hey Girl” by the Chemical Brothers
15. “Lost Dimension” by Magic Castles
16. “Anything” by Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan

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‘Succession’ Fans Are Disappointed This Week’s Episode Never Delivered On ‘Tiny Wu-Tang’

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Succession remains appointment television on Sunday nights and, as usual, digital water cooler Twitter is abuzz with talk of the latest episode a day later. However, today’s chatter is slightly different than the usual disdainful amusement at the antics of the toxic Roy family in their endless power struggle. Today, there is an air of disappointment that Sunday’s episode did not deliver on the potential entertainment value of Kendall Roy’s 40th birthday party.

Sure, we got pesky little brother Roman antagonizing his older brother, Shiv’s dance floor meltdown, Connor’s coat (and polling-related injury), and cousin Greg‘s victorious date proposal (though Comfry may have just accepted out of spite for Ken’s nonstop buffoonery), but the one thing we didn’t get was the one thing the show’s writers had to have known we’d want from the moment they wrote the words: Tiny Wu-Tang.

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Just look at Rava’s face. The skepticism mixed with wonderment and just a dash of curiosity. Truly, she is all of us.

And then Kendall (probably wisely) pulled the plug on his schlocky performance idea (crucified, singing Billy Joel’s “Honesty.” Whew, lord, that man isn’t just out of touch — he’s never been in it). And so we all missed out on what could very well have been the most side-splittingly harebrained of his birthday plans. Fans aren’t happy about it, either.

Ah, well. It’s probably better we didn’t get this anyway. Could you imagine those poor kids having to tour behind some dumb joke from an HBO show? That’s one future reality show we definitely don’t need to be subjected t– aw, dangit. Now, I want that too.