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Kasamatsu is the de facto co-lead alongside Ansel Elgort, personifying the show’s moral grays. By Paul Thompson June 17, 2022 Show Kasamatsu in Tokyo Vice.Courtesy of James Lisle. Two years ago, when Show Kasamatsu walked on set for his first day filming the HBO Max crime drama Tokyo Vice, he was, perhaps, overprepared. The actor,

David Dennis Sr. was a key leader in the ’60s freedom movement, which left him running from survivor’s guilt. In conversation with Wesley Lowery, Dennis Jr. explains how he rebuilt his relationship with his father by writing a memoir. By Wesley Lowery June 17, 2022 David Dennis Jr. (left) and his father, David Dennis Sr.Photographs

He directed Tom Cruise in the biggest movie of the year, but Kosinski is just getting started.  By Keith Phipps June 16, 2022 Chris Hemsworth in Spiderhead.Courtesy of Netflix. It’s been a big year for Joseph Kosinski. As the director of Top Gun: Maverick, Kosinski is responsible for 2022’s biggest hit to date, but the

A denim-heavy first look at one of the stars of the upcoming Barbie film. By Eileen Cartter June 15, 2022 Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Once upon a time on the internet, back when “hey girl” memes abounded, Ryan Gosling was known in certain circles as the Internet’s boyfriend. Now, we’re getting a first glimpse

The biggest boy band in the world seemed to announce a hiatus—but it’s a little more nuanced than that. By Eileen Cartter June 15, 2022 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin Yesterday, the members of BTS announced the world-conquering K-pop group would be taking a break to focus on solo projects. The 24 hours since have been a doozy, and

Heard told TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie that she fears being sued by Depp again. By The Editors of GQ June 15, 2022 Amber Heard testifies during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 26, 2022.Courtesy of Michael Reynolds via Getty Images Amber Heard has spoken at length

From playing mythological gods to quirky receptionists, Hemsworth has done it all.  By Florence O’Connor June 15, 2022 In the latest episode of iconic characters, Chris Hemsworth gives GQ all the behind the scenes secrets of his most beloved movie roles. His first big role was Thor in 2011, back when the Australian native was

The very private comedian-writer-director made his personal life very public with his recent HBO special, Rothaniel. Now he shares what happens when you have nothing to hide. By Frazier Tharpe Photography by Ryan McGinley June 15, 2022 Sweater-vest, $720, by Dion Lee. GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. “I haven’t been home in…

The new Peacock iteration of the popular series depicts sex between queer and trans people with disabilities in a refreshing way. By Alex Gonzalez June 14, 2022 Eric Graise in Queer as Folk.Courtesy of Alyssa Moran for Peacock In the fourth episode of Peacock’s Queer As Folk, titled “F#ck Disabled People,” Noah (Johnny Sibilly) throws

Joker: Folie à Deux is going to take some very big swings, apparently. By Grant Rindner June 14, 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

The actor, who’s spent years turning his love for racing into a real-life side gig, made his Le Mans debut over the weekend. By Eileen Cartter June 14, 2022 Marc Piasecki In today’s news of celebrity side hustles you might not have known about, actor Michael Fassbender spent this past weekend driving a Porsche 911

The actor behind the fan favorite Chechen mobster talks about NoHo Hank’s relationship arc with Cristobal and what might have been instead. By Gabriella Paiella June 13, 2022 Anthony Carrigan.Photos: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte This interview contains spoilers for the Barry season three finale. NoHo Hank, the Chechen gangster with a heart of gold

Taylor and Tyler Rogers may have the exact same DNA, but they throw the ball very differently.  By Ian McMahan June 13, 2022 Illustration by GQ; Photographs by Getty Images Talking to Taylor and Tyler Rogers, who became the first set of identical twins to pitch against each other in a Major League Baseball game

“I was shaking, and I suddenly realized that maybe I’m never going back.” By Vadim Smyslov June 13, 2022 Clockwise, from top left: The pop star Monetochka, the actor Renata Litvinova, the bestselling author Dmitry Glukhovsky, the singer Zemfira, the filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov, and the acclaimed novelist Lyudmila Ulitskaya, all of whom have fled Russia

The hit international Netflix film is an awe-inspiring action spectacle that’s taking audiences by storm. By Keith Phipps June 10, 2022 N.T. Rama Rao Jr. in RRR.Courtesy of Raftar Creations via Everett Collection The streaming era has its downsides but it’s also helped make the world a smaller place, at least when it comes to

Madonna, Paris Hilton, Donatella Versace, Selena Gomez and an uninvited Jason Alexander were among the attendees to the ceremony. By Grant Rindner June 10, 2022 Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend the Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood Los Angeles Premiere on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California.Courtesy of Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images. It’s

The Meek Mill-signed songwriter has written for Drake, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and has become one of Kanye’s closet collaborators. Now he steps into the spotlight with his own album, Lost Souls. By Dan Hyman June 10, 2022 When Vory turned 18, he knew he was going to be a musician. Though it was hardly some

Cash In Cash Out uses CGI animation to let clay figures of the three musicians romp through a magical playground environment. It’s just the start of a big month for Pharrell, who’s back to making hard beats.  By Jewel Wicker June 10, 2022 Animated avatars of Tyler, the Creator, Pharrell, and 21 Savage in their

How a street racing legend became the first lady of Ruff Ryders’ and DMX’s bikelife. By Nina St. Pierre Photography by Yayi Ramos, Carlos “Lucky” Collazo, and Kitty M.O. June 9, 2022 Yayi in a leather suit custom made for the 1999 Ryde or Die Tour. “It was these two guys, Tron and Leon, two

Todd Phillips posted a picture of Phoenix reading the finished script. By Grant Rindner June 8, 2022 Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips attend the “Joker” Premiere at cinema UGC Normandie on September 23, 2019 in Paris, France.Courtesy of Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images An Academy Award-winning Joaquin Phoenix film is getting a sequel, and