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Can Reacher’s Alan Ritchson Get Any Bigger?

He got mega-swole to play Jack Reacher, an itinerant vengeance specialist with fists the size of Thanksgiving turkeys. Now the show’s a hit and he’s a star. But Ritchson won’t stop pushing himself harder—or saying exactly what’s on his mind. “Reacher’s gonna Reacher,” says his costar, “and Alan’s gonna Alan.”

SNL 50 Reminded Us Why Saturday Night Live Still Matters

After months of buildup, the sketch-comedy institution finally threw a weekend-long party for its half-century anniversary. GQ columnist Chris Black reports live from New York.

What’s So Mysterious About John Malkovich?

He’s one of our most dependably freaky movie stars, and, in A24’s Opus he transforms into a reclusive pop star. To learn about John Malkovich’s new project, GQ traveled all the way to… the suburbs of Boston.

Luigi Mangione Went Sockless at His Pretrial Court Hearing

The defendant, who faces several state and federal charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, wore brown penny loafers to the courthouse, his ankles bare save for a pair of silver handcuffs.

My Afternoon With the ‘Normal Gay Guys’ Who Voted for Trump

Gay MAGA is hypermasculine and anti-woke—and it wants a break from the LGBTQ+ movement.

Can This Congressman Help Democrats Win Men Back?

When men broke for Trump in 2024, Democrats turned to Pat Ryan — a veteran, dad, and two-term Congressman from New York — for answers. They might not like what he has to say.

Make Windsor Knots Bad Again

From Zuck to Bezos, the new technopolitical elite opted for James Bond’s least favorite necktie presentation at Trump’s inauguration. As our returning commander in chief might say, “Sad!”

The Brutalist’s László Tóth Is an Unsung Menswear Icon

With the internet clamoring for more info on the knitwear in Brady Corbet’s three-and-a-half-hour epic, costume designer Kate Forbes details Adrien Brody’s “brutal, bare” wardrobe—and her plans to bring that coveted gray sweater to the masses.

Oscars 2025: It’s Still Anybody’s Race. Here’s Your Last-Minute Cheat Sheet

In the wake of the wildest Academy Awards campaign season in recent memory—and late-breaking upsets like Timothée Chalamet’s SAG Awards win this past weekend—who’s up and who’s down? Here’s a complete guide to the narratives to watch for as Hollywood prepares for its biggest conclave.

The Real-Life Diet of Tayme Thapthimthong, Who Was Told Not to Get Too Jacked for The White Lotus

The London-born Thai actor went from training special operations military units to season three of the hit HBO show, where Mike White made him lay off the weights.

Poker Night with Timothée Chalamet

Cartier throws a game night to celebrate the Best Actor nominee, and GQ columnist Frazier Tharpe learns to play poker in real time at a table full of complete well-knowns.

Welcome to the Paige Bueckers Era of March Madness

With elite skills, massive NIL deals, and an army of TikTok stans, UConn’s Paige Bueckers embodies the excitement — and the unprecedented power — of the new era of women’s basketball.

After 49 Years, the New York Yankees Will No Longer Police Their Players’ Faces

Your favorite Bronx Bomber is now free to grow a “well-groomed beard.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Talks Designing His First-Ever Signature Sneaker

“The shoe is called the Shai 001, so Shai should be involved,” the Oklahoma City Thunder star tells GQ of his new Converse kicks.

The Best and Worst Hockey Jerseys Ever Worn by the 4 Nations Face-Off Teams

The USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland have all worn their fair share of timeless classics and absolute clunkers on the ice.

The Best Wes Anderson Movies, Definitively Ranked

His visual signature is so distinct it's practically a genre unto itself, but—sorry, TikTokers— Anderson's work is about more than dollhouse-meticulous production design and rigorous framing. We've ranked the best films by an acclaimed director who remains somehow underappreciated.

The MJ Lenderman Story You Haven't Heard

Although he's the heir apparent to a proud tradition of slacker singer-songwriters, no one in indie rock had a busier 2024 than Jake Lenderman. Now, as his star continues to rise, he’s trying to hold on to the community that shaped him—and learning to live on his own.

James Bond Works for Jeff Bezos Now. What Does That Mean For 007's Future?

After rumored behind-the-scenes turmoil, the streamer has officially taken creative control of the long-running British superspy franchise. Where does Bond go from here?

Billy Corgan Just Wants to Talk

The Pumpkin turned podcaster on the void he's trying to fill with his new interview show, what people get wrong about his music, and his virally awkward sit-down with Bill Burr.

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Gun Trial

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Drake Tests the Post-Beef Waters With Some Solid Songs (and Some Skips)

His new project with Partynextdoor is a perfectly-fine heat check, but demonstrates that Drizzy Drake is very much alive—and that he might be able to fully bounce back with a strong solo album before long.

Leo Woodall on Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and His Romantic Advice for Men

The newest love-interest addition to the Bridget Jones Cinematic Universe talks to us about his favorite rom-coms and how he ended up playing someone called “Roxster.”

Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña Is Taking a Gap Year

It’s the end of an era for the karate kid. On the eve of the Cobra Kai series finale, Maridueña tells GQ what’s next: a soul-searching stint in New York City.

Trey Anastasio Talks Phish’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination (and Why He’s Not Voting for His Own Band)

Anastasio, a first-time nominee in Phish’s 41st year as a band, discusses what the honor means to him, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, and how MJ Lenderman has ruined his life.

The 13 Best Valentine's Day Movies (for Romantics and Non-Romantics Alike)

Valentine’s Day can be hard, no matter your relationship status. Your search for a great Valentine’s Day movie need not be.

Out on a Limb With Jeremy Strong

Whether he’s channeling one of 20th-century history’s greatest monsters, Roy Cohn, or immersing himself in coffee grounds for Ben Affleck, the Apprentice star goes all in on every performance. He’s aware that some people find his one-thousand-percent, irony-free commitment to the craft a little bit absurd; he’s OK with that. “I feel like, if you're not risking that,” he says, “then what are you risking?”

A Legendary Photographer on Reviving the Website That Defined a Bygone Era, Subcultures Before Instagram, and the Lost Art of Gatekeeping

Tim Barber started Tiny Vices as an online showcase for photography that galleries and magazines wouldn't touch. Twenty years later, he talks to GQ columnist Chris Black about a new retrospective of photography from the now iconic platform, and why we crave human curation more than ever. “These algorithms are getting too fucking strong. This shit is too locked in, and we’re too locked into it. People are unconsciously or consciously looking elsewhere.”

It’s President Viola Davis Vs. Deep-Faking Crypto-Bro Terrorists in the G20 Trailer

One of the greatest actors alive talks to GQ about going throwback-John McClane mode in her new film about a commander in chief with a special set of skills.

Michael B. Jordan Reveals His Master Plan

Jordan once told GQ he intended to spend his 20s doing pedal-to-the-floor work, then take a break. But at 38, he's still seeking out new challenges—from starring (as twins) in Ryan Coogler's new film to directing himself in a Thomas Crown reboot. What keeps the Sinners star moving so fast?

Nicholas Hoult on British Rom-Coms, Lex Luthor, and Being Booked and Busy

After starring in back-to-back projects like Juror #2 and Nosferatu—and shooting a new Burberry campaign—the actor takes a moment to reflect on his big year.

Adrien Brody on Being the New Face of J.Crew and the Most Stylish Character He’s Ever Played

The Oscar-nominated star of The Brutalist talks to GQ about the sweater he took home from the campaign shoot, his dialed-in awards circuit style, and why he wishes Winning Time had lasted one more season.

The Kendrick Lamar/Drake Beef, Explained

From “Like That” to “Not Like Us” to the Pop Out and unprecedented lawsuits, we've got your complete guide to the rap feud that's captivated pop culture all year long.

Watching Kendrick Lamar Live in New Orleans

GQ columnist Frazier Tharpe walks in the Big Easy with the etiquette of LA to feel the energy on the ground for Kendrick’s historic halftime performance.

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's The Trip Season Five Is Happening, Steve Coogan Tells a Traffic-Court Judge

The actor avoided a six-month suspension of his driver's license, and we're getting more episodes of the acclaimed comedy travelogue series. Everybody wins.

Chopping It Up in New Orleans With Action Bronson About Bush Meat and the Philadelphia Offensive Line

When he’s not rapping, cooking, or acting, the man known as Mr. Wonderful is watching a Hall of Fame receiver go ham on some airport fast food: “I’ve seen Terrell Owens eat 100 nuggets at LAX.”