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A tightly curated compendium of everything—from cars to booze to books—worth caring about right now. By The Editors of GQ August 15, 2022 Collage by Michael Houtz Courtesy of Amanda Searle/HBO The Slick and Sexy HBO Financial Drama That Everyone’s Sleeping On Industry is the first great show about a Gen Z workplace. -Gabriella Paiella Amid a

Before his tragic killing, the late rapper had been working to make sure a new train line served his South L.A. community. By Grant Rindner August 12, 2022 Prince Williams/Wireimage Nipsey Hussle was killed in March 2019, but his impact on Los Angeles and the greater hip-hop community remains felt. To honor the late rapper

Hulu’s huge action hit is the struggling Nashville musician’s first acting role By Riley Steward August 12, 2022 Dakota Beavers in ‘Prey.’Courtesy of David Bukach/20th Century Studios You’d be forgiven for not realizing that *Prey—*the straight-to-streaming Predator prequel that, in just a week, has already become Hulu’s most successful release ever—is Dakota Beavers’ first acting

The director’s films are powerfully defined by look and style. So what does a Michael Mann novel look like, exactly? By Jason Diamond August 11, 2022 Al Pacino in Heat, 1995.Everett Collection Courtesy of Warner Brothers I was close to 50 pages into Michael Mann’s Heat 2—the novel, co-written with novelist Meg Gardiner, that tells

Gucci’s been known for gleefully mocking the dead in his raps. But now he’s showing regrets and urging fellow rappers to follow suit in his latest track, “Dissing the Dead.” By Insanul Ahmed August 11, 2022 Gucci Mane performs during Legendz Of The Streetz tour at BJCC on February 05, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.Courtesy of

The star of The Boys reflects on some of his most iconic characters. By Florence O’Connor August 11, 2022 Although Karl Urban may be best known for his powerful roles in blockbuster movies, the New Zealand native is no stranger to the world of TV. In fact, the actor owes a lot of his work

By contrast, Martin has reportedly been much more hands-on for the upcoming House of the Dragon prequel series. By Grant Rindner August 10, 2022 Graham McTavish and Milly Alcock in House of the Dragon.Courtesy of Ollie Upton for HBO. One of the main criticisms of late-era Game of Thrones was that, once the show had

The Mumford & Sons frontman talks about bottoming out, plumbing his past, and finding his way forward. By Zach Baron Photography by Dana Scruggs August 10, 2022 Jacket, $3,600, by Gucci. Sweater, $750, by Boglioli. Pants, $1,750, The Row. Boots, $1,050, by Hermès. Socks, $33, by Falke. Watch, $17,100, by Omega. His own necklace, by

GQ’s September cover star walked us through his 10 most essential items. By Florence O’Connor August 9, 2022 As he grows into one of Hollywood’s most talented young actors, Jacob Elordi has found a few items working themselves into his daily essentials. Like a leather folio to hold scripts, and a black cap for going

Miller was arrested in Vermont, adding yet another arrest to his record. By The Editors of GQ August 9, 2022 Ezra Miller arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Justice League at Dolby Theatre on November 13, 2017 in Hollywood, California.Courtesy of Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via FilmMagic/Getty  Per a report from the Vermont State Police first cited

In an as-told-to Vogue essay, the tennis legend implies the 2022 US Open will be her final major tournament. By Grant Rindner August 9, 2022 Serena Williams serves against Nuria Parrizas Diaz during the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 8, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Courtesy of

The Franchise will focus on a film crew “trapped inside the dysfunctional hellscape of franchise superhero movie-making.” By Grant Rindner August 8, 2022 Armando Ianucci and Julia-Louis Dreyfus attends the after party for the Veep screening at Porter House on April 10, 2012 in New York City.Courtesy of Michael Loccisano via Getty Images Armando Iannucci,

After finding instant fame as a rom-com heartthrob, Jacob Elordi became a sensation for his portrayal of an enthralling, toxic antihero on Euphoria. Now he’s living in the shadow of the Hollywood sign, balancing his big-time silver screen ambitions with a few existential quandaries about the cost of success. By Clay Skipper Photography by Eli

Hummingbird is the product of lessons Black Party learned from working with Donald during Awaken, My Love, Chloe x Halle, Kari Faux and more. By Grant Rindner August 8, 2022 blAck pARty.Courtesy of Breyona Holt. When Arkansas-born musician Black Party (born Malik Flint) released his last album, he was in the thick of his 20s,

The veteran comedian wants his new film Easter Sunday to be Friday for Filipino-Americans. By Eric Farwell August 5, 2022 Jo Koy in Easter Sunday.Courtesy of Ed Araquel for Universal via Everett Collection Easter Sunday, the new film from veteran comedian Jo Koy out this weekend, is a funny, if familiar family comedy— there’s the

Mero claims the duo discussed splitting up as far back as a year ago. By Grant Rindner August 4, 2022 Desus Nice and The Kid Mero on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.Courtesy of Charles Sykes via Bravo and Getty Images The Bodega Hive are still reeling from July’s news that Desus and Mero

The Bullet Train director on his stunt-tastic new film, reuniting with Pitt, and turning grizzled actors into action stars. By Jake Kring-Schreifels August 4, 2022 Brad Pitt in Bullet Train, 2022.Everett Collection / Courtesy of Scott Garfield for Sony Pictures About halfway through David Leitch’s new supercharged stunt showcase Bullet Train, two assassins find themselves

The Joker sequel is set for an October 2024 release. By Grant Rindner August 4, 2022 Todd Phillips and Lady Gaga attend the A Star Is Born premiere during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.Courtesy of Kevin Mazur via Getty Images News of a sequel

HBO Max Originals may be on the chopping block as a whole. By Grant Rindner August 3, 2022 Leslie Grace in Batgirl.Courtesy of Warner Bros. With more ways for films to be released than ever before, it’s become relatively rare for a completed movie to truly get banished with no avenue for release. But, per

The breakout Reservation Dogs actor takes us on a history-filled tour of Tulsa. By Gabriella Paiella Photography by Martin Brown August 3, 2022 Jacket, $1,990, and pants, $1,890, by Amiri. Tank top, $540, by Dion Lee. Shoes, $650, by Acne Studios. GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai remembers exactly where he