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Sue Bird, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Nneka Ogwumike and more talk to GQ about Griner’s situation, and the void her absence creates in the league. By Melissa Yang July 11, 2022 Kelsey Plum #10, Sylvia Fowles #34, Candace Parker #3, A’ja Wilson #22 and Sabrina Ionescu #20 during the 2022 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at the Wintrust

After Sirico passed away at 79, David Chase paid his respects to the man behind Paulie Walnuts. By Grant Rindner July 11, 2022 Tony Sirico during Tony Sirico and The Sopranos Celebrate St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on July 30, 2005 at a private residence in Upper Brookville, New York, United States.Courtesy of Duffy-Marie Arnoult

In FX’s surprise hit, the 31-year-old actor plays a tormented culinary genius who returns home to run his family’s Chicago sandwich shop. We caught up with White in his native Brooklyn to learn what it took to get in the kitchen. By Gabriella Paiella Photography by Marie Tomanova July 11, 2022 Jeremy Allen White knows

A beloved, Emmy-award-winning TV actor is joining the Marvel troupe. By William Goodman July 8, 2022 Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth in Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder.Courtesy of Jasin Boland for Marvel Studios. With this weekend’s debut of the new installment of Marvel’s Thor series, Thor: Love and Thunder gives the God of Thunder

From a Jeepney tour to a short film, Mahal finds Chaz embracing his roots like never before. By Jordan Coley July 8, 2022 Toro y Moi.Courtesy of Chris Maggio. Chaz Bear is a rare breed. Or perhaps more accurately, an endangered species. The 35-year-old singer, songwriter, and visual artist is one of the last surviving

He’s bringing fresh, breezy looks to red carpets everywhere to promote ‘Thor: Love and Thunder.’  By Tyler Watamanuk July 8, 2022 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte When it comes to summertime suits, there are the usual suspects. You have casual lightweight linen, or maybe a patterned madras fabric, and the crisp white option for

It’s bigger than Vecna. By Keith Phipps July 8, 2022 Jamie Campbell Bower in Stranger Things.Courtesy of Netflix Stranger Things‘ fourth season hasn’t been shy about paying homage to Wes Craven’s seminal 1984 horror movie A Nightmare on Elm Street and its many sequels. Vecna, the season’s primary antagonist, heavily resembles—in appearance and method—Freddy Krueger

After a four-year hiatus the duo has emerged with a new album, and are more united than ever. By Briana Younger Photography by Shaniqwa Jarvis July 7, 2022 On Swae: Suit, vintage, by Balenciaga from Artifact New York. Sneakers, by Fendi Men’s.  On Jxmmi: Jacket, and pants, by Gucci. Tank top, his own. Shoes, by

The Netflix cheerleading docuseries star was found guilty of sexual assault and coercion. By Grant Rindner July 7, 2022 Jerry Harris attends the Build Series to discuss Cheer at Build Studio on January 29, 2020 in New York City.Courtesy of Jim Spellman via Getty Images Jerry Harris, the 22-year-old breakout star of the first season

Held prisoner for nearly five months, Griner says she had no “intent” to “break the law.” By Grant Rindner July 7, 2022 US WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on July 7, 2022.Courtesy of Kirill Kudryavtsev via Getty Images Imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner has pleaded

Stranger spin-offs, new films and movies and even a theater tie-in are all in the works from the Upside Down masterminds. By Grant Rindner July 6, 2022 Maya Hawke, Joe Keery and Joseph Quinn in Stranger Things.Courtesy of Netflix The massive viewership for the fourth season of Stranger Things was one of the only bits

Credit Tiktok for inspiring young men everywhere to go semi-formal at movie theaters last weekend. By Grant Rindner July 5, 2022 Pierre Coffin and Steve Carell (voice) in Minions: The Rise of Gru.Courtesy of Universal Pictures via Everett Collection Last weekend, group chats of aspiring young male fashionistas all across America buzzed with activity, as

Disgraced producer Randall Emmett paid veteran stars crazy high fees for minimal work just to sell their appearance in foreign markets. By Grant Rindner July 1, 2022 Robert De Niro and Al Pacino attend the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California.Courtesy of Kevin Mazur via Getty

Totally lost trying to figure out what’s happening in HBO’s sci-fi series? We’ve got you covered. By William Goodman June 30, 2022 Photographs: HBO, Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Before last Sunday’s season premiere of the fourth season of Westworld, HBO provided a one-minute recap to sum up 28 episodes of one of the most

FX’s new series about a chef who returns home to save his brother’s greasy spoon is one of the few to ever get the city right.  By Jason Diamond June 30, 2022 Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto in The Bear, 2022.Courtesy of Frank Ockenfels for FX Networks When I was 19, I got a

We’re now less than a month away from Bey’s Renaissance. By Grant Rindner June 30, 2022 Carlijn Jacobs When Beyoncé announced her new album Renaissance over a month ahead of its July 29 release, it was clear the superstar was doing away with the surprise element she used for her self-titled album and Lemonade in

The retired All-Star-turned-podcaster reveals the secrets of free agency from a player’s perspective. By Adam Caparell June 30, 2022 Kevin Durant during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York.Courtesy of Elsa via Getty Images With the advent of

Talking about religion is a good way to turn the internet against you, he thinks. By Grant Rindner June 30, 2022 Chris Pratt attends the Thor: Love and Thunder Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on June 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Courtesy of Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images. Hollywood is dominated by Chrises (Evans, Hemsworth, Pine),

The old friends are shooting a movie about Nike’s pursuit of Michael Jordan for his iconic shoe deal. By Eileen Cartter June 29, 2022 Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are seen on set in Los Angeles on June 28.Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin When the world’s operating at full tilt, it’s reassuring to spot something remaining constant—like old pals

The sentencing follows Kelly’s September 2021 conviction by a New York jury. By The Editors of GQ June 29, 2022 R. Kelly appears in court for a hearing to request at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on March 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by E. Jason Wambsgans-Pool/Getty Images)Courtesy of E. Jason Wambsgans-Pool via Getty Images