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From Ghostwire: Tokyo to The Quarry, this year has seen a solid lineup of new games. By Scott Meslow September 14, 2022 Collage by Gabe Conte For most of 2022, the video game industry has been defined more by its past than its future. Microsoft is in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard, a gaming

The J. Cole protege cements himself as one of hip-hop’s most exciting new talents on his new album The Forever Story. By Grant Rindner September 14, 2022 J.I.DCourtesy of David KA “Cinematic” is an overused descriptor for hip-hop albums that tell coming-of-age stories, intersperse autobiographical interludes, and employ dramatic beat switches. But J.I.D.’s The Forever

Two decades after breaking out in the iconic indie Y Tu Mamá También, the accomplished Mexican actor is starting a galactic revolution in the new Star Wars series Andor. By Iana Murray Photography by Fanny Latour-Lambert September 14, 2022 Sweater, $2,200, by Miu Miu. Pants, $1,100, by Gucci. Vintage belt by Aigner. GQ Hype: It’s the

Host Kenan Thompson and some well-deserved wins kept things up beat, but it was hard to ignore some ominous undercurrents to the night. By Keith Phipps September 13, 2022 Quinta Brunson accepts the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award for Abbott Elementary during the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater

The multi-platinum rapper/singer was dining with his girlfriend in Los Angeles when an assailant demanded his jewelry and shot him. By Grant Rindner September 13, 2022 PnB Rock is seen arriving to the Palm Angels Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week on February 09, 2020 in New York City.Courtesy of Gilbert Carrasquillo for GC/Getty

Host Kenan Thompson steered a mostly predictable but still solid broadcast full of some very deserved wins. By William Goodman September 13, 2022 Jerrod Carmichael accepts the award for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special for Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel onstage during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September

The stars of the streaming era are in LA for TV’s biggest awards show. Here are the best looks from the red carpet. By The Editors of GQ September 12, 2022 CHRIS DELMAS/Getty Images The Emmys don’t immediately come to mind as a big-deal red carpet. The Oscars have all the wattage, while the Grammys get

From Nick Fury’s return to the trailer for a fun horror one-off, the MCU panel did not disappoint. By William Goodman September 11, 2022 Samuel L. Jackson in Secret Invasion.Courtesy of Marvel Entertainment Another day, another Marvel presentation. Not content to rest on a showy Comic-Con panel, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige took the stage

She was the Wilt Chamberlain of monarchs. By The Editors of GQ September 9, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II, 1975. Serge Lemoine/Getty Images The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at the age of 96 represents a monumental shift for the British monarchy and the people of England. Royals have died before, of course, but the

Secret codes and black ties: Here’s how journalists handled the first death of a British monarch in 70 years. By Chris Stokel-Walker September 9, 2022 Sky News journalist Dermot MurnaghanDANIEL LEAL/Getty Images The journey towards the first monarchical transition in 70 years came with the passing of a note. At 12:21pm on Thursday, as Britain’s

The network followed its formal uniform protocol on Thursday afternoon following news that Queen Elizabeth II had been placed under medical supervision, and presenters will continue to wear dark tones in the days ahead. By Eileen Cartter September 8, 2022 BBC reporter James Cook puts on a black tie outside Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where

The English art rock band, whose late period sound is more relevant than ever thanks to artists like the Weeknd, are back on tour for the first time in years.  By Rob Tannenbaum September 8, 2022 Roxy Music live on Dutch TV in 1973 (l-r Eddie Jobson, Phil Manzanera, Bryan Ferry, Paul Thompson, Sal Maida,

The excellent new album ‘Alpha Zulu,’ recorded at night in the famous museum during lockdown, captures the chemistry of a band that’s defied rock ‘n’ roll cliche to stay best friends for 25 years. By Jeremy Gordon Photography by Kevin Buitrago September 8, 2022 GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. There are no

The beloved actor, who’s endured several personal struggles in past years, was moved to tears following the response to his performance in The Whale. By Grant Rindner September 7, 2022 Brendan Fraser at the 79 Venice International Film Festival 2022 red carpet in Venice Italy on September 4th, 2022Courtesy of Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via

Almost four years after her improbable arrival in Washington, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become the political voice of a generation—and a cultural star whose power transcends politics. Now, as the country hurtles toward the midterm elections, AOC opens up about the battle over abortion, her own shot at the presidency, and why it’s critical that

Rumors of tension between Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles have reached a fever pitch, while Chris Pine is memeing his way through it all. By Grant Rindner September 6, 2022 Gemma Chan, Harry Styles, Sydney Chandler, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh and Nick Kroll attend the Don’t Worry Darling red carpet at

With his new album, the 22-year-old rapper wants to carry Manchester on his back. By Megan Armstrong September 2, 2022 Aitch.Courtesy of Kelvin Jones. Aitch can’t keep track of everywhere he’s been lately: Australia, Canada, Greece, Ibiza… But right now, he’s back at his favorite place. No matter how many houses he’s purchased after blasting

In addition to a Nobody sequel, he’s hoping to kick even more ass: “I still train multiple times a week.” By Grant Rindner September 2, 2022 Leon Bennett When Bob Odenkirk starred in the 2021 revenge film Nobody, part of the novelty—and appeal—was seeing an actor most widely known for Saul Goodman’s verbal dexterity and

On album 13, God Did, he’s still able to call in stellar features from the likes of Jay-Z, Lil Baby and 21 Savage. The secret to Khaled’s success is simpler than it seems. By Sama’an Ashrawi Photography by Siggy Owho Osimini September 2, 2022 I’ve been struggling with making direct eye contact lately. Maybe it’s

It’s a tale of the tape between the new iterations of the Game of Thrones and LOTR franchises. By William Goodman September 1, 2022 Photographs: HBO, Amazon; Collage: Gabe Conte We’re about to witness a clash of the titans, as fantasy obsessives now have two franchise prequels to juggle: House of the Dragon, the Game