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He’s been a guru behind the boards to everyone from Vince Staples to Dominic Fike. Now with his new album Louie, he’s figuring out who he is on his own. By Grant Rindner Photography by Alex Hodor-Lee October 26, 2022 T-shirt, $80, by Palmes. Sweater, $595, and pants, $495, by Ghaia Cashmere. Kenny Beats wears

After working for both superhero studios, he’ll be fully dedicated to running Marvel’s biggest competitor. By Grant Rindner October 26, 2022 James Gunn at the 2021 premiere of The Suicide SquadRodin Eckenroth Despite Dwayne Johnson’s claims that the DC movie universe was on the cusp of a new era, the embattled Marvel competitor lacked a

Rih will bless the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack with at least one new track. By Grant Rindner October 26, 2022 Rihanna is seen in Manhattan on August 13, 2022 in New York City.Courtesy of Robert Kamau via GC Images Update 10/26: Well, the bet that Rihanna’s Super Bowl show meant new music was imminent

Martin McDonaugh’s new dark comedy has sweaters that’ll make you say, “Now that it’s spring 1923, I can really start dressin.” By Gabriella Paiella October 25, 2022 Sweater excellence, lads. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios The Banshees of Inisherin, Martin McDonaugh’s new pitch black comedy, is about what happens when one elderly Irishman stops being polite

The actor talks about his moving new A24 film, the possibility of more Normal People, and his affinity for short shorts. By Ilana Kaplan October 25, 2022 Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio in Aftersun.Courtesy of A24 via Everett Collection Paul Mescal has had a banner few years since becoming the internet’s collective crush with his

The actor talks filming that final scene for a whole day, that shocking death, and where Rhaenyra goes from here. By Chris Mandle October 25, 2022 Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, this epic series tells the story of House Targaryen.HBO This post contains spoilers for House of the Dragon episode

Inside their debate between whether or not to give Steve Carell’s therapist a happy ending. By Esther Zuckerman October 25, 2022 Steve Carell in The PatientFX Networks (Note: Spoilers follow for the finale of The Patient.) How will Alan get out? That question has hovered over every episode of FX’s limited series The Patient, which

With the first season officially in the bag, the spin-off series is actually proving to be a worthy successor…so far. By Alex Siquig October 24, 2022 Matt Smith in House of the Dragon.Courtesy of Ollie Upton for HBO HBO’s Game of Thrones was sent to the Wall in disgrace after the final season’s drunken stumble

Details are still top-secret, but apparently it has the “most momentum” out of all the other Star Wars films in development. By Grant Rindner October 24, 2022 Daisy Ridley and John Boyega in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. ph: David James/©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Lucasfilm Ltd./Courtesy Everett CollectionCourtesy of David James for

Amazon’s new sci-fi thriller is a surprisingly compelling William Gibson adaptation—but not for the reasons you might think. By Chris Cohen October 24, 2022 Chloe Grace Moretz in the The Peripheral. Illustration by Michael Houtz; photograph Courtesy of Sophie Mutevelian for Prime Video William Gibson’s thrilling, grimly-detailed novels have made him a titan within science fiction,

The project is set to drop this Friday. By Frazier Tharpe October 22, 2022 Drake and 21 Savage perform during Wicked (Spelhouse Homecoming Concert) at Forbes Arena at Morehouse College on October 19, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Prince Williams via WireImage/Getty Drake is, as ever, always a fan of the sharp left, executing a

The late night host has been banned, un-banned and maybe banned again from popular Soho eatery Balthazar for being rude to the staff. By Grant Rindner October 21, 2022 James Corden on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Monday, October 3, 2022.Courtesy of Terence Patrick for CBS via Getty Images Balthazar, a French brasserie

The promotional Cactus Buddy figurines that accompanied the chain’s limited-run “adult Happy Meals,” sold for $10.79 each, are now being listed for six figures. By Eileen Cartter October 21, 2022 Courtesy of McDonald’s Earlier this month, McDonald’s released a new promotional product that it alluringly referred to as an “adult Happy Meal” in collaboration with

Though he’s used to getting typecast as a sinister presence, the actor says his new role in The Banshees of Inisherin is just a taste of the wide range he has to offer. By Esther Zuckerman October 21, 2022 Barry Keoghan in The Banshees of Inisherin.Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures via Everett Collection Barry Keoghan’s sculpted

Now in its third season airing on HBO Max, the series presents a young Alfred as a dapper British spy—and it’s surprisingly very fun. By Tara Ariano October 20, 2022 Courtesy of Colin Hutton for HBO Max. For many years, DC lagged far behind Marvel in the world of comic-book-to-screen adaptations. Marvel attracted bigger names,

Get your pools resurfaced before it hits Netflix. By Grant Rindner October 20, 2022 Adam Sandler, Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie attend the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 08, 2020 in Santa Monica, California.Courtesy of David Crotty and Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Refill your anxiety medication and brew a pot of chamomile

The Peacock series, which is a twisted, murderous take on The Breakfast Club, just released a new season. By Tara Ariano October 20, 2022 Cooper van Grootel in One of Us Is Lying.Courtesy of Matt Grace for Peacock When Gen Xers first watched a nerd, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal

The great American writer and avuncular genius offers some wide-ranging advice on how to channel your ambitions, manage your anxieties, decide who to marry, be your best self, and find hope in strange times. By Clay Skipper October 19, 2022 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte At 63, George Saunders, a one-time geophysical engineer who

The films in David Gordon Green’s divisive Michael Myers trilogy are arguably some of the best and most distinctive slasher sequels of the post-Scream era. By Jesse Hassenger October 19, 2022 Jamie Lee Curtis and James Jude Courtney in Halloween Ends.Courtesy of Ryan Green for Universal Pictures via Everett Collection Back in 2018, David Gordon

Writer Joe Coscarelli discusses his new book Rap Capital, which charts Atlanta’s dominance in hip-hop, the rise of stars like Lil Baby and more. By Rembert Browne October 19, 2022 Lil Baby performs onstage during day 2 of the 2022 ONE MusicFest at Central Park on October 09, 2022 in Atlanta, GeorgiaCourtesy of Aaron J.