Women just want to exist in an environment that doesn’t constantly make them feel threatened or intimated. Unfortunately, our modern world often fails them. Luckily for us, there are a few glimmers of hope, including this one woman who has taken the power back when it comes to men approaching her on the street.
Following the single greatest moment in live television history, the now-Oscar winning Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock after paint-brushing funnyman Chris Rock across the face. Smith said, “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally,” Smith wrote. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.”
The question still remains – do you think Smith was justified for doing it in the first place? The conversation lives on Facebook!
Chicago cuisine is a lot more than pizza, beefs, and hot dogs. From Michelin star restaurants, to some of the best tamales on planet Earth, Chitown has incredible food for you to check out no matter what your preference is. Unless you like ketchup on hot dogs, then you get on 55 S and never look back. Restaurant week kicks off today, check out the links below for some of the best deals in town. Buon appetito!
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While you spent the entire evening Zapruder’ing the greatest moment in live television history, the KQX Media Team uncovered the juiciest footage from the melee that hasn’t been made widely available to the public. Ladies and gentlemen, The Slap, like you’ve never seen it before.
Will Smith, you are not the sharpest tool in the shed.
The producer of the Oscars, Will packer tweeted late last night- “Welp…I said it wouldn’t be boring #Oscars.” Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett’s hair style and Will Smith came to her defense by jumping on stage and slapping Chris Rock. Rock said her hair looked like Demi Moore’s character in “G.I. Jane.” Jada, who has been vocal about her issues with hair loss due to a condition called alopecia — did not laugh at Rock’s remark. Rock was shocked that he got slapped by Will Smith. “Keep my wife’s name out your f— mouth.” An LAPD spokesperson said the department is not investigating. Rock said backstage, “I just got hit by Mohammed Ali and didn’t get a scratch.”
The partnership between Home Run Inn and City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services started Thursday. In the coming weeks and months, pizzas will be set up at six community service centers, senior centers and early childhood learning centers. A total of 10,000 pizzas will be given out this year.
Jules Hoogland, who is blind, is a junior at Zeeland East High School in Michigan. She plays on a basketball team with students which is a mix of players with and without disabilities. When she stepped up to attempt a free throw, the entire gym was silent. Then, she made it! 2,500 people in stands cheered her on as she celebrated. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Watch!
Gas prices are going up and now chips are too! Well, you’re getting less chips for your buck. Doritos will now be putting in five fewer chips in each bag due to inflation. Frito Lay will save around $50 million each year by doing it. Other companies have followed suit like Crest. You will be gettign less toothpaste in each tube, 3.8 compared to 4.1 oz. And the worst one of all, Charmin is making their toilet paper rolls smaller too! 244 sheets vs the old 264. The companies say they’ll still try to keep prices at reasonable levels. Ugh!
Dave Grohl jams with Taylor Hawkins at the 2022 Innings Festival — 📷: Megan Mendoza/USA TODAY NETWORK
One of the last acts of Taylor Hawkins was to meet and fulfill the dream of a young fan.
The drummer of the Foo Fighters had a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a nine year-old fan while the band was in Paraguay. Three days later, Hawkins unexpectedly passed away at the age of 50.
Mi hija desde que se enteró que venían los Foo Fighters empezó una campaña para conocerlos. Hoy llevamos su batería a tocar frente al Sheraton y miren quien salió ante su llamado. 😍 Dreams come true. pic.twitter.com/VpE8dTDY5g
Emma Sofia started playing the drums two years ago, according a story from CNN. She was inspired by her uncle’s favorite band — Foo Fighters. And wanting to grab the attention of her heroes, she set up her kit outside the hotel where the band was staying and played for 30 minutes.
It worked.
Hawkins came down and had a one-on-one with the young musician — which was captured by her father and shared on social media.
If you’ve ever met Taylor, you’ll know — this is exactly the kind of guy he was. He will be so incredibly missed. #RIP
This one really stinks. Last night Taylor Hawkins, the drummer of the Foo Fighters, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50. Tributes are rolling in from everywhere and each one is more touching than the last. I think the thing I will always take away from him is how much he loved being a rockstar. He was one of those cats that knew he won the lottery and celebrated accordingly. The first time I was lucky enough to meet him we played foosball backstage singing our favorite Cheap Trick songs to eachother. I remember walking away from that thinking, “hes no rockstar, he’s just a dude. A really really cool dude.” I can’t believe he’s gone. To honor him, here are a few of the Foo Fighters songs that will be on repeat for me and on your radio all weekend long.
“There goes my hero, watch him as he goes. There goes my hero, he’s ordinary.” That lyric will never not remind me of Taylor Hawkins. Rest easy, friend.
The world is reeling from the shocking news that Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters passed away last night at the age of 50. Little is known outside of the statement released by the band:
Five days prior to his passing, Foo Fighters played Lollapalooza Argentina and closed what is now the last set with Taylor, with Everlong.
According to Rolling Stone when Hawkins died, the Foo Fighters were in Colombia preparing to play at the Estéreo Picnic festival on the same bill as the Strokes, J. Balvin, and the Libertines. Their last gig with the drummer took place five days earlier, on March 20th at Lollapalooza Argentina. The 19-song show featured Hawkins singing lead on Queen’s “Somebody to Love,” a cover of Jane’s Addiction’s “Been Caught Stealing” with special guest Perry Farrell, and a final encore of “Everlong.”
Dream Widow was a fictional band that were featured in the Foo Fighter’s horror movie Studio 666, but now they are officially real. Check out their self titled EP below. I have to say, as far as goofy fun little side projects go, Dream Widow goes hard!
It’s not news that woman aren’t fans of the catcall. Just knock it off guys. One girl decided to stop it in her own way. Instead of completely ignoring them, she decided that if she had the displeasure of interacting with them, that she would return the favor. She CREEPED them out too. In this clip, we see her approached by someone who asks for her number. Watch to see what she tells him!
Kids can be shady. They know how to break into your phone and buy things with your credit card. Like this little nugget. He bought a cat for people with dementia and didn’t tell her. Obviously she found out when it arrived a few days later. This kid knows he’s busted and immediately begs forgives in the cutest way. How can you stay mad at him?! HE’S REALLY SORRY!!
This trick is backed by psychologists and is a great way to get your mind out of a panic mindset quickly. The 54321 trick is used to get you grounded and back into a calm state of mind. This can help if you’re stressed, can’t sleep, or if you just can’t focus due to a stressful situation. The Mayo Clinic suggests that you try this the next time your mind is stuck on the “worry setting.” See if it works for you!
The trick
Sit quietly. Look around you and notice
FIVE things you can see: Your hands, the sky, a plant on your colleague’s desk
FOUR things you can physically feel: Your feet on the ground, a ball, your friend’s hand
THREE things you can hear: The wind blowing, children’s laughter, your breath
TWO things you can smell: Fresh-cut grass, coffee, soap
ONE thing you can taste: A mint, gum, the fresh air
Your iPhone track everywhere you go in the world. All of your movements. There’s a hidden map on it where you go can go to look at it. If you want to turn it off, you can do that too. It’s a setting in location services. It checks where you go on the regular to help make other apps on your phone better. Here’s how to find it, clear it, and turn it off!