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.

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Joe Rogan performs during his appearance at The Ice House Comedy Club on March 15, 2019 in Pasadena, California. After Neil Young and Joni Mitchell left Spotify over Rogan's podcast, other artists are leaving too, some for different reasons.

There Are Now Multiple Reasons Why Artists Are Leaving Spotify Over Joe Rogan

Graham Nash and India Arie are the latest artists to leave the platform, with the latter citing Rogan's comments on race as her reason for leaving

Ben Whishaw and Daniel Craig in "Skyfall." In a new interview, Whishaw, who plays Q, said the way his gay identity was addressed in "No Time to Die" was "unsatisfying."

Ben Whishaw Says the Way His Bond Character’s Gay Identity Was Addressed Was “Unsatisfying”

"Maybe some things were not great about that decision," the actor admitted about a scene in "No Time to Die"

Joe Rogan introduces fighters during the UFC 269 ceremonial weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The podcaster responded to the controversy surrounding his COVID-19 misinformation after Neil Young started a Spotify boycott.

Of Course All It Took Was a Financial Hit for Joe Rogan and Spotify to Address His COVID Misinformation

The controversial podcast host apologized and promised to book "more experts with differing opinions" on his show

Sean Penn attends the "Flag Day" photocall during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival on July 11, 2021 in Cannes, France.

Sean Penn Says That “Cowardly Genes” Have Caused Men to “Become Feminized”

Or is it stupidity genes that have caused a misogynist to keep running his mouth?

We Need to Talk About Cosby

"We Need to Talk About Cosby" Examines the Culture That Enabled a Predator

Showtime's four-part docuseries tries to reconcile Cosby the groundbreaking performer with Cosby the alleged serial rapist

Neil Young performs at Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Hyde Park at Hyde Park on July 12, 2019 in London, England. Here's how to stream Young's music now that he's off Spotify after criticizing the streaming platform for hosting Joe Rogan.

Here’s How to Stream Neil Young’s Music Now That He’s Off Spotify

Young officially pulled his music from the streaming service after issuing an ultimatum over Joe Rogan

Peter Dinklage attends the Film Independent Screening of "Cyrano" at Harmony Gold on December 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. the actor has called out Disney for the casting of their new "Snow White" adaptation

Disney Responds After Peter Dinklage Calls Them Out Over "Snow White"

The company says it's "consulting with members of the dwarfism community" to avoid reinforcing stereotypes

warm music playlist

16 Albums to Make You Feel Warmer in the Dead of Winter

Forget those frigid temperatures with these records that evoke warmer weather

a stack of old records next to a pair of stereo headphones

No, Old Music Isn’t “Killing” New Music

A new Atlantic piece claims otherwise

Eric Clapton performs on stage during Music For The Marsden 2020 at The O2 Arena on March 03, 2020 in London, England. The musician believe people who get vaccinated are under a type of hypnosis.

Eric Clapton's Latest Insane COVID Theory Is That Vaccinated People Are "Under Hypnosis"

The musician apparently believes we've all been convinced to get vaccinated through "subliminal advertising"

Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Juliette Lewis and Christina Ricci in "Yellowjackets."

The ’90s Songs We’d Love to Hear in “Yellowjackets” Season 2

These are the period-appropriate tracks we'd love to see turn up on the survival show's next season

Evan Rachel Wood arrives for the Los Angeles season three premiere of "Westworld" at the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood on March 5, 2020. In her new documentary "Phoenix Rising," Wood says Marilyn Manson "essentially raped" her on camera.

Evan Rachel Wood Says Marilyn Manson "Essentially Raped" Her on Camera

Wood says the musician penetrated her without her consent while filming the music video for "Heart-Shaped Glasses"

Meat Loaf performing on stage during the Bat Out Of Hell Tour, USA, September 1978. Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, died on January 20, 2022 at the age of 74.

It Was Impossible to Tell Whether Meat Loaf Was for Real

The singer, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 74, never broke character

Gene Simmons and Terry Gross

Remembering Gene Simmons’ Contentious Interview with Terry Gross, 20 Years Later

The KISS frontman would rather we all forget it

Taylor Swift attends the "All Too Well" New York Premiere on November 12, 2021 in New York City.

Taylor Swift Announced as Record Store Day’s First-Ever Global Ambassador

The pop star will announce a special RSD release in the coming weeks

Lia Thomas of the Pennsylvania Quakers after finishing a freestyle event during a tri-meet against the Yale Bulldogs and the Dartmouth Big Green at Sheerr Pool on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania on January 8, 2022.

NCAA Updates Transgender Athlete Policy, Allows Each Sport to Set Its Own Requirements

Trans college athletes will now have to meet requirements set by their sport's national governing body