Bonnie Stiernberg

Bonnie Stiernberg is InsideHook's Managing Editor. Originally hailing from Chicago, she graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 2009 with a BA in News-Editorial Journalism and wrote about music for The Deli Chicago and Chicago INNERVIEW Magazine before accepting an internship at Paste Magazine and moving to Atlanta in 2010. Eventually, she worked her way up at the publication, serving as Music Editor for nearly seven years and TV Editor for five. She has penned cover stories on Father John Misty, Wilco, Carrie Brownstein, The Flaming Lips and "Mad Men"'s John Slattery and Vincent Kartheiser, compiled an oral history of "The Wonder Years," written "Best of What's Next" profiles on The Civil Wars and Alabama Shakes long before they broke out and interviewed legends like Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello, The Band's Robbie Robertson and the Sex Pistols' Johnny Rotten. After leaving Paste and relocating to Brooklyn in 2016, she wrote for publications like Billboard, Rolling Stone, Glamour, GRAMMY.com, Vice, No Depression, The Bluegrass Situation and more. Since first joining InsideHook in 2019, she has covered all things pop culture-related for the site, whether it's interviewing Alice Cooper or reviewing the latest buzzy HBO series. She also is a craft beer enthusiast who has spent countless hours chatting with brewers, attending beer festivals and tossing back a few cold ones in the name of journalism. (It's a tough gig, but someone's gotta do it.) When she's not working, she enjoys being tortured by her beloved Chicago Cubs.

All Articles From Bonnie Stiernberg
Shia LaBeouf in Leo Lewis O'Neil's documentary "Slauson Rec" which premiered at Cannes

We’ve Seen This From Shia LaBeouf Before

"Slauson Rec" documents his horrific treatment of his acting students, and it has his full support. But is he caught in an endless cycle of bad behavior and self-flagellation?

Flagboy Giz & The Wild Tchoupitoulas perform on day two of French Quarter Festival 2025.

Forget Mardi Gras. French Quarter Festival Is the Best Time to Visit New Orleans.

Leave the beads at home and give yourself a more authentic Big Easy experience

HBO Max

Max Is Becoming “HBO Max” Again, Because of Course They Are

Warner Bros. Discovery announced the change during their upfront presentation on Wednesday

Suddenly everything Arcade Fire does feels very dated.

Nobody Asked for a New Arcade Fire Album

Even if you can ignore the allegations against Win Butler, what could we possibly need from this band in the year 2025?

A Golden Globes statue at the award ceremony. The Globes just announced a new category for 2026: Best Podcast.

The Golden Globes Are Adding a Podcast Category

Will we see Joe Rogan walking the red carpet next year?

Michael Cera finally finds his way into a Wes Anderson movie, and that's just the start.

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for May 2025

This month brings us a new Wes Anderson movie, a second season of "Poker Face" and more

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard Turned Down a Marvin Gaye Biopic Because He’d Have to Kiss a Man

The actor said he would "rather cut his lips off" than have to kiss a man in the role

Comedian Nathan Fielder in season 2 of "The Rehearsal," which tackles aviation safety

Can a Comedian Reform Aviation Safety?

Season 2 of "The Rehearsal" tackles an unexpected subject: preventing plane crashes. But will anyone take Nathan Fielder seriously?

Kareem Rahma, the host of internet talk show "Subway Takes," leans against a laundromat washer

Reviving the Lost Art of Conversation, One Subway Take at a Time

Kareem Rahma's "Subway Takes" is a viral sensation not because of the celebrity guests, but because of the host's unique ability to connect with strangers

The White Lotus

Every Character on “The White Lotus” Season 3, Ranked by How Likely They Are to Die in the Finale

Who won't be checking out of the Thailand resort on Sunday night?

See/Hear April

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

No foolin': the month brings a new season of "The Rehearsal," two Walton Goggins movies and more

The actor Jesse Garcia, who is starring in "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip" and currently shooting "The Odyssey" with Christopher Nolan

From Disney Dad to Christopher Nolan Collaborator, Jesse Garcia’s Game for It All

We spoke with the multifaceted actor about his new family comedy, shooting the secretive “Odyssey” and how he’s navigating a turbulent era in Hollywood

Britt Lower as Helly R. in the Severance season 2 finale "Cold Harbor"

10 Lingering Questions After the Staggering Season 2 Finale of “Severance”

What lies ahead for Mark S. and Helly R.? And where the hell did that marching band come from?

John Mulaney, who will be hosting "Everybody's Live With John Mulaney" live on Netflix starting March 12

Can John Mulaney Save Late-Night TV?

The comedian's new live talk show debuts tonight on Netflix. Can “Everybody's Live” bring back the magic?

Bradley Cooper in "The Righteous Gemstones"

"The Righteous Gemstones" Took a Huge Swing — And It Paid Off

After nearly two years off the air, the HBO comedy returned with a gritty, standalone Civil War episode starring Bradley Cooper. Why not?

Hulu

How Did Hulu Botch the Oscars So Badly?

Subscribers were upset when their stream ended before Best Actress and Best Picture were awarded, proving that streamers still aren't equipped to handle live events