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
A crowd in a theater gives a standing ovation

The Minutes-Long Film Festival Standing Ovations Are Getting Out of Control

There is no movie good enough to warrant standing and applauding for 15 minutes straight

Feist performs at L'Olympia on September 5, 2018 in Paris, France.

It Shouldn’t Be Up to Feist to Do the Right Thing About Arcade Fire Accusations

The singer announced she will no longer open for the band after allegations of sexual misconduct against frontman Win Butler surfaced

FX and Vanity Fair Emmy Celebration. A new documentary on the disgraced comedian is in the works.

Do We Really Need a Documentary About Louis C.K.’s Comeback?

Showtime CEO David Nevins called C.K. "a great, great comedian who has come back in his own way"

Pink Floyd, (L-R: Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Roger Waters and Rick Wright) pose for a publicity shot circa 1973.

Will Pink Floyd Sell Out to Blackstone?

The private equity company is apparently looking to purchase the band's back catalog for as much as $500 million

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the premiere of "By the Sea" at the 2015 AFI Fest.

The FBI Report About Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 2016 Plane Fight Is Pretty Damning

Jolie claims Pitt verbally and physically assaulted her in front of their children during the flight

Ronnie Wood in "My Life as a Rolling Stone"

Why Ronnie Wood’s Episode of “My Life As a Rolling Stone” Is the Most Essential One

The four-part docuseries offers few revelations about Mick and Keith, but it's Wood who proves most fascinating

Anne Heche poses for a photo at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on May 15, 2017 in New York City.

Anne Heche Deserved Better

The late actress struggled with mental illness and addiction but never got the compassion she deserved

Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe

Chicago's Beloved Italian Beef Sandwich Is Ready to Conquer America

Even before "The Bear" made it a sensation, Portillo's and Emmett's were on a mission to get their signature item the recognition it deserves

Harry Caray in the broadcast booth. A new hologram Harry Caray is the center of a new controversey.

Hologram Harry Caray Is a Reminder That the Tech Is Creepy and Unnecessary

The legendary broadcaster got the "Weekend at Bernie's" treatment during Thursday's Field of Dreams game

A scene from Amazon's "A League of Their Own"

The New “A League of Their Own” Is Nothing Like the Original — Which Is Why It’s the Rare Reboot Worth Watching

The Amazon series offers a modern update on the beloved classic

A scene from "Fall"

Can Deepfake Technology Eliminate the Need for Movie Reshoots?

Lionsgate recently used the tech to remove 30 f-bombs from "Fall" and lower its rating

Stone Brewing CEO Maria Stipp

Stone Brewing CEO Maria Stipp on Diversifying Craft Beer

The craft beer exec explains why breweries need to adapt to stay relevant

Slowthai performs at Circolo Magnolia on June 30, 2022 in Milan, Italy.

Rapper Slowthai Apologizes for Performing in Swastika Shirt at Osheaga Festival

The musician claims the shirt was meant to represent anti-fascism

Beyonce performs during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.

Beyoncé to Remove Ableist Slur From “Renaissance” After Backlash

She was called out for using the same term that Lizzo caught heat for back in June

Beyoncé poses in a promotional image for "Renaissance"

Why Beyoncé Deserves to Be Celebrated as an All-Time Great

There are only a handful of artists who can churn out radio hits and make risky, creative concept albums, but "Renaissance" reaffirms that our Queen can do both

Bob Dylan performs on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on May 19, 2015.

Bob Dylan Accuser Withdraws Sex Abuse Lawsuit

The anonymous accuser dropped her case after she was accused of destroying key evidence