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
The cast of Entourage

No, It’s Not “PC Culture” That Hurt the Legacy of “Entourage”

Perhaps creator Doug Ellin has the two cast members accused of sexual assault to blame for that instead?

John Mayer performs onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California and broadcast on March 14, 2021.

Does John Mayer Really Need His Own Talk Show?

Mayer is reportedly in talks to host a show on Paramount+. Should past controversies preclude him from doing so?

Josh Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet performs at UNO Lakefront Arena on December 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Regrettably, Greta Van Fleet Made a Salient Point About Rock 'n' Roll

The band's singer recently pushed back on Gene Simmons' claim that "rock is dead"

Anthony Hopkins attends the "The Two Popes" premiere during AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 18, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

The Oscars' Abrupt Ending Was the Result of Their Dumb No-Zoom Rule

Best Actor winner Anthony Hopkins reportedly offered to accept his award via Zoom but was turned down

New Belgium Torched Earth beer

How New Belgium’s Intentionally Bad New Beer Aims to Help Combat Global Warming

Torched Earch imagines beer in a climate-ravaged world

Daniel Kaluuya, winner of Actor in a Supporting Role for "Judas and the Black Messiah", poses in the press room during the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association Is Giving a Free Clinic in How Not to Deal With Racism Accusations

An HFPA member appeared to confuse Daniel Kaluuya with another Black actor at the Oscars

Vocalist and guitarist Ronnie Wood performing live on stage at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London, on November 21, 2019.

Ron Wood Reveals That He Battled Cancer for a Second Time Last Year

The Rolling Stones guitarist has since been given the "all-clear" by doctors

A view of the Oscar statuettes backstage during the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

The Oscars Were Ruined by a Lack of Film Clips

Instead of footage of nominated work, we got awkward praise and fun facts from presenters

Burning Man

Burning Man’s Descent Into Utter Bougie Elitism Has Reached a New Low

The desert festival is offering attendees the chance — yes, chance — to reserve tickets for $2,500

A Rolling Stones logo with zipped shut lips

Revisiting the 15 Most Controversial Rolling Stones Songs

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Sticky Fingers" by looking back at "Brown Sugar" and their other contentious songs

Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe in "Master of None"

“Master of None” Is Coming Back, Focused on Lena Waithe’s Character This Time

Aziz Ansari's series will return to Netflix with a new lead in May

Bobby Brown as The Crab on "The Masked Singer"

How “The Masked Singer” Became a Reputation-Laundering Scheme for Celebrities

From Logan Paul to Bobby Brown, the show has long provided a safe space for controversial contestants to pursue a fresh start

Film and theater producer Scott Rudin arrives at the 60th annual DGA Awards held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on January 26, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

What Kind of Abuse Is Still Acceptable in Hollywood?

Outrage over Scott Rudin's abusive behavior seems relatively mild compared to other high-profile abusers. Why?

Demi Lovato performs onstage during the OBB Premiere Event for YouTube Originals Docuseries "Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil" at The Beverly Hilton on March 22, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California.

Unpacking Demi Lovato’s Ill-Advised Crusade Against a Yogurt Shop

The singer has apologized for calling out the store for carrying sugar-free cookies

Michael Keaton attends the premiere of Disney's "Dumbo" at El Capitan Theatre on March 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Finally, We Have an Old, Funny Batman Again

Michael Keaton is officially reprising his role as the Caped Crusader in "The Flash"

Pictured: Ted Nugent on March 26, 2021 in Waco, TX.

It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Ted Nugent Caught COVID-19

The musician, who previously called the pandemic a "hoax," has tested positive