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Showtime’s dark comedy about two struggling Brooklyn friends sneaks up on you. By Julian Kimble August 29, 2022 Dan Perlman and Kevin Iso in Flatbush MisdemeanorsVanessa Clifton/Showtime Flatbush Misdemeanors, Showtime’s dark, underrated comedy that tracks the interconnected lives of working-class Brooklyn residents, isn’t flashy, relying instead on a lackadaisical, slice-of-life pace of humor. The concept

“Can you believe this guy?” By Angel Diaz and Frazier Tharpe August 26, 2022 “OG” Juan Perez and Jay-Z leaving the studio after recording “God Did” in Manhattan on August 01, 2022 in New York City.Courtesy of Robert Kamau via Getty Even though it’s been five years since his last solo album, Jay-Z has been

There’s a lot to enjoy after the Jay-Z verse. By Grant Rindner August 26, 2022 DJ Khaled at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Courtesy of Ethan Miller via Getty Images It’s the waning days of summer, as blockbuster season gives way to low-expectations

Hulu’s new series Mike could change that—but so far, there’s only been one film about Iron Mike that truly hits hard. By Tim Grierson August 25, 2022  Trevante Rhodes and Russell Hornsby in Mike. shown.Courtesy of Patrick Harbron for Hulu. On August 6th, Mike Tyson revealed his next opponent. No, the former heavyweight champion wasn’t

His confrontational energy would not make Florence Pugh feel “safe” and “supported,” so his part went to Harry Styles. By Grant Rindner August 25, 2022 Shia LaBeouf in 2019Rich Fury/Getty Images Olivia Wilde’s second feature film, the psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, has one of the most impressive casts of 2022, including proven A-listers (Florence

With four Power series under his belt, BMF, and more shows on the way, he built a TV empire the same way he built his rap career: with drive, talent, and a time-tested belief in the power of trolling. By Julian Kimble August 25, 2022 Photographs: Everett Collection, Getty Images, 50 Cent; Collage: Gabe Conte

Long before next month’s Rings of Power, Tolkien was a sensation with rock icons, inspiring everyone from Led Zeppelin and The Beatles to Joni Mitchell and The Grateful Dead. By Gabriella Paiella August 24, 2022 One riff to rule them all.Illustration by Michael Houtz; photograph by Tom Jung / Getty Images In 1977, Mick Jagger

The strange saga of FN Meka, who was signed to and dropped from Capitol Records in the span of a few days, and is also not real. By Grant Rindner August 24, 2022 A.I. rapper FN Meka.Courtesy of Capitol Records In the span of a couple days, major label Capitol Records signed a rapper with

The LA Lakers president reflects on rebuilding off a tough season, her lingering grief over Kobe Bryant, and why her new documentary Legacy is a necessary correction to Winning Time By Tyler R. Tynes August 24, 2022 Jeanie Buss speaks with Kobe Bryant during a Lakers game on December 29, 2019, a month before his

John C. Reilly became one of Hollywood’s best-loved actors by keeping a pretty tight lid on his private life. His model-musician son Leo is becoming one of the internet’s most adored characters by pursuing a decidedly different approach. By Sam Schube Photography by Jake Jones August 24, 2022 On Leo Reilly: Sweater, $1,280, by Gucci.

Despite all the shake-ups and cancellations at Warner Bros Discovery, rest assured: Batman 2 is moving forward. By Grant Rindner August 23, 2022 Jeffrey Wright and Robert Pattinson in The Batman.Courtesy of Jonathan Olley for Warner Bros via Everett Collection A sequel to The Batman has basically been a foregone conclusion since its critically and

The Belgian pop star writes sharp, character-driven, and powerfully danceable hits. By Maxime Delcourt Photography by ALIQUE August 23, 2022 GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. It’s almost 11 p.m. on a Saturday evening in April when Stromae steps onto the stage at Coachella. The crowd is bigger this time than it was

Severance, The Rehearsal, Borgen, Tokyo Vice, and more series to catch up on before the next wave of television hits. By The Editors of GQ August 22, 2022 Photographs: Everett Collection, Apple, FX, HBO; Collage: Gabe Conte In the great streaming correction of 2022, Netflix, HBO Max, and other platforms are making signs that they may

Now that Saul is over, let’s settle the debate: did the spin-off overtake the original? By Frazier Tharpe August 19, 2022 Photographs: AMC/Everett Collection; Collage: Gabe Conte This week Better Call Saul came to an end, and with its series finale, closed the door on the Breaking Bad universe after two series and a standalone

He’s an actor, author, screenwriter and now director with his new film Vengeance, the latest in a career full of big swings. By Kaleb Horton August 19, 2022 B. J. Novak.Courtesy of Julian Ungano The L.A. Farmer’s Market is slow on an August morning. People drift in twos and threes through the green-and-white maze of

With Wood and actresses for adult Lottie and Van also locked in, production on the anticipated new season of Showtime’s survival thriller begins Aug 30. By Grant Rindner August 19, 2022 Sophie Thatcher, Steven Krueger and Samantha Hanratty in Yellowjackets photo: Colin Bentley / ©Showtime / Courtesy Everett CollectionCourtesy of Colin Bentley for Showtime Networks

The anticipated Game of Thrones spin-off will introduce Smith’s Daemon Targaryen and the rest of Daenerys’ ancestors. By Nandini Balial August 19, 2022 Matt Smith in House of the Dragon.Courtesy of Ollie Upton for HBO. In Matt Smith’s delightfully varied career, he’s explored everyone from serial killers (Charles Manson in Manson Says) to British royalty

Hill revealed he initially found Mintz-Plasse “annoying,” which made Judd Apatow want to cast him even more. By Grant Rindner August 18, 2022 Michael Cera, Jonah Hill and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Superbad.Courtesy of Columbia Pictures via Everett Collection Christopher Mintz-Plasse’s role as Fogell (a.k.a. McLovin) in 2007’s Superbad is one of the most iconically memorable

Hill revealed he initially found Mintz-Plasse “annoying,” which made Judd Apatow want to cast him even more. By Grant Rindner August 18, 2022 Michael Cera, Jonah Hill and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Superbad.Courtesy of Columbia Pictures via Everett Collection Christopher Mintz-Plasse’s role as Fogell (a.k.a. McLovin) in 2007’s Superbad is one of the most iconically memorable

Marie Schrader was the last remaining Breaking Bad character who needed closure. She got it in the Better Call Saul series finale. By Keith Phipps August 18, 2022 Betsy Brandt in Better Call Saul.Courtesy of Greg Lewis for AMC via Everett Collection The longer Better Call Saul went on, the more it welcomed in the