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The young hip-hop artist did everything right launching his album Pink Heartz. But what is “right” in 2022’s music industry? By Abe Beame December 5, 2022 SoFaygo.Courtesy of Shamaal Bloodman. The first time I see SoFaygo, he’s gliding with an ease that belies his condition. The quiet, boyish 21-year-old rolls into the rehearsal space on Sunset Boulevard

James Gunn, who is off to run DC, has said that this will likely be the Guardians’ last movie. By William Goodman December 2, 2022 Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Cue the mix tapes: The first trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is here. The final

The Detroit spitter, who followed his excellent January debut album with Mob out today, talks about his influences and how he stands out in one of rap’s most vibrant scenes right now. By Paul Thompson December 2, 2022 Babyface Ray.Courtesy of Sam Sklar. The smoke in Babyface Ray’s downtown Los Angeles hotel room is so

The alleged shooter was apprehended on December 1 in Houston. By The Editors of GQ December 2, 2022 Takeoff performs onstage during Global Citizen Live on September 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.Courtesy of Rich Fury via Getty Images A suspect in the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff has been arrested and charged, per CNN. Patrick Clark, 33, who

Sweater, and pants, by Balmain.  He’s already established himself as the king of Afropop. Now, Wizkid is aiming even higher. By Pierre A. M’Pelé Photography by Rob Rusling December 1, 2022 One oft overlooked problem with being an globally-acclaimed musician: where to keep your awards. Wizkid has won so many (by loose count more than

Harrison Ford, de-aged, in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.Courtesy of Lucasfilm. Indy 5 will start with an extended flashback to his original era before jumping forward to 1969. By Grant Rindner December 1, 2022 Harrison Ford is donning his signature brown leather hat and cracking the whip one last time. On December 1,

The Elizabeth Banks-directed thriller looks ridiculous, in the best way possible. By Grant Rindner November 30, 2022 Keri Russell in Cocaine Bear.Courtesy of Universal Pictures. Back in 1985, back when everyone in Hollywood was doing blow, a black bear made national news after it consumed a huge quantity of coke dropped out of a plane

The Bear made longtime TV fixture Jeremy Allen White an overnight sensation (and an object of fan thirst). Now, for the first time in his career, he has a menu of coveted roles to choose from—and he’s eager to show what else he can do. By Cam Wolf Photography by Eric Ray Davidson November 30,

His quasi apology tour continues as he promotes Emancipation with a very friendly stop at The Daily Show. By Grant Rindner November 29, 2022 Will Smith attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.Courtesy of Emma McIntyre via Getty Images Update 11/29: After a few warm-up

The young actor went from supporting roles in his native Mexico to co-starring with Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood epic Babylon.  By Eileen Cartter Photography by Julius Frazer November 29, 2022 Jacket, $6,500, shirt, $850, and pants, $1,950, by Gucci. Bow tie, $98, by Carrot & Gibbs. Ring, $5,000, by Retrouvaí.

The famously deadpan Aubrey Plaza is reaching new heights with a star turn in the new season of The White Lotus and a mega Francis Ford Coppola project on the horizon. By Phoebe Reilly Photography by Ashley Olah November 28, 2022 GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. According to Aubrey Plaza, living in

Will has an Oscar contender with Apple to promote, which means a lot of interviews where he’ll have to address the five-finger elephant in the room. By Grant Rindner November 28, 2022 Will Smith attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.Courtesy of Emma McIntyre via

The Gunn regime is starting to take effect, and the potential is very exciting. By William Goodman November 28, 2022 David Dastmalchian, John Cena, Sylvester Stallone (voice), Idris Elba and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad.Courtesy of Warner Bros via Everett Collection Only two days after the release of his latest Marvel project, Disney+’s The Guardians

It’s easy to toggle streamers on and off. Which one has the best programming next month if you only want to pay for one at a time? By Tara Ariano November 28, 2022 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Michael Houtz Streaming platforms’ fees have been rising, which means it costs even more to maintain multiple subscriptions

Mix it up this holiday season with some specials you won’t find airing on TNT all day. By Keith Phipps November 25, 2022 From left, the voice talents of: Mitch Rouse, Matt Groening, Joe Pantoliano, Drew Barrymore, Tress MacNeille, Ed Asner, David Herman, Tim Meadows, Jay Mohr, and Dan Castellaneta in Olive, the Other Reindeer.Courtesy

The eclectic filmmaker never repeats himself, as his new horror drama film with Timothée Chalamet proves. By Matthew Jacobs November 25, 2022 Luca Guadagnino at the presentation of the film Bones and All, at the Hotel de la Ville in Rome, Italy. November 12th, 2022Courtesy of Marilla Sicilia via Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Luca

Director Luca Guadagnino’s new romantic drama about a pair of human flesh-eaters leaves little to the imagination. By Gabriella Paiella November 22, 2022 Taylor Russell as Maren and Timothée Chalamet as Lee in Bones and AllIllustration by Michael Houtz; Photographs by Getty Images When you hear the words “Timothée Chalamet cannibal romance,” perhaps you have

The Top Gun star is riding his old-world looks, new-school charm, and a few key pieces of advice from Tom Cruise to superstardom. By Clay Skipper Photography by Christine Hahn November 22, 2022 Jacket, $3,250, by Balenciaga. Shirt, by Eton. Tie, $22,  by The Tie Bar. Sunglasses, $290, by Port Tanger. GQ Hype: It’s the big

The Curb Your Enthusiasm and Abbott Elementary guest star on going, and getting, big.  By Cam Wolf November 22, 2022 Photographs: Leah Huebner, Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Keyla Monterroso Mejia is a delight: punctual, funny, nice, humble, and overwhelmingly grateful—everything her iconic comic characters aren’t. She has a knack for playing headstrong and boisterous characters whose

The Yo Gotti protege has charmed listeners with her unique baritone drawl to the tune of two summer bangers and a Grammy nom. And she’s just getting started. By Precious Fondren November 22, 2022 When rising Memphis rapper GloRilla stepped onto Yo Gotti’s yacht for a meeting in Miami this past summer, she already knew