I guess not everyone has had a bad experience with the coronavirus.
In fact it’s given Jeff Bezos the push to be on track to be the world’s first ever trillionare.
Right now it is estimated that he will reach that mark by 2026.
This year alone, due to the recent surge in amazon packages being ordered, Bezos’ net worth has bumped up by $28 billion!
Now THAT is a lot of money.
Maybe he’ll do something good with it??
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy created a video that he uploaded to Twitter early yesterday morning where he gave his opinion on what the response to COVID-19 lockdowns should be.
In simple terms it looks like he is tired of the lockdown and wants to go back to work.
Does he have a point here? Is it necessary to go back to work and risk getting the virus, or stay inside and possibly ruin the economy.
Either way until there is a vaccine, IF there is going to be one, it looks like we are in for a win lose scenario.
Stay home and stay healthy, but the economy is decimated. Or go back to work and get sick, which is not exactly a better choice.
Very confusing conundrum indeed!!
With some restaurants reopening people are having to find a way to encourage their customers to still practice social distancing while dining.
For this restaurant, they decided to go with blow up dolls.
And it look like something out of a horror movie.
They are doing it to make it seem like the restaurant is full while also helping to keep people separated.
It’s the thought that counts… however I think I’ll just take my order to go!
Jason Momoa is the type of guy to bring a throwing axe to a gun fight.
And he might still win.
Just check out this video if you don’t believe me.
This might be the manliest thing you’ll see all year.
He’s definitely in the running for sure at least…
Comedy Central continues it’s unique movie recap web series ‘Dope Movies’ which features comedian Clayton English taking in bong rips and laying down movie riffs on the game-changing ‘Jurrassic Park’. This movie was a mandatory must-see flick for any 90’s kid, but now those kids are bigger kids who have embraced higher learning to see it all in a new light.
The animation on English’s riffs are on point, the impression of Samuel L. Jackson, and the thought provoking notion that back in the 1990’s people could hack into computers too quickly. Also a discovery about the premise of the movie you can only reach in this altered state of mind.
Run the Jewels have never been bound by the limitations of grey lines separating genres of music, which has allowed their alternative take on hip hop to take on new collaborative challenges heading into their anticipated ‘RTJ4’ album. due out June 5. This collection of songs is confirmed from AltPress to feature Rage Against the Machine’s Zach De Le Rocha, Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme, and pop mastermind Pharrell Williams.
Killer Mike and EL-P rocked the Aragon with QOTSA for 101WKQX’s Nights We Stole Christmas in 2017. It was incredible to say the least, and it sold out super fast. Objectively, you would think this bumping aggressive rap duo would not draw an aligned vibe with the chugging rock grooves fo Homme and company, but it all fit together like a glove. You can relive it here with stage photos and more.
Zack de la Rocha has joined RTJ on their track “Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck)” and just appeared in their video for “Oooh LA LA.” RTJ was scheduled to tour with RATM and come to Chicago but that has been postponed to July 2021.
The Killers are still a band we can lean on with emotive anthems we need in these tough days, and you may have heard a new one from them called ‘Caution’. Ronnie Venucci and Brandon Flowers appeared last night on the at-home edition of ‘the Tonight Show’ where with the help of a drum machine, a piano, and an acoustic guitar they played the song dedicated to the frontline workers in hospitals, grocery stores, and those helping us get through the pandemic.
.@theKillers just delivered a smile on my late night face on @FallonTonight , Caution is a song we need right now
— Kevin Kellam (@Kevkellam) May 14, 2020
The new album ‘Imploding of the Mirage’ drops on streaming platform on May 29th.
101WKQX’s Jon Manley talked with Brandon Flowers for our quarantine sessions last month, where he shared insight on their new album, the lasting impact of their music, and what a life in music might feel like moving forward through the pandemic.
THE KILLERS are live with Jon Manley right now! Got a question? Let’s hear it!
Posted by 101 WKQX on Monday, April 6, 2020
The Blue angels just did a flyover of Chicago in honor of all of the COVID-19 frontline workers who are out there keeping us safe, and healthy.
And their view from the cockpit is amazing!
You have to check it out.
It’s amazing that they can fly so in sync.
What a cool video!
If you had a chance to see the musical in theaters then you’ll be excited to hear that Hamilton will be coming to Disney + this summer
It was announced by Lin-Manuel Miranda via twitter that the Hamilton movie would be dropping on Disney + on July 3, just in time for Independence day!
It’s only a matter of time…
Our Hamilton film.
THIS July 3rd.
On Disney+.#Hamilfilm pic.twitter.com/cXTM949hRr— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) May 12, 2020
Who knows when Broadway will open again anyways, now you can enjoy the famous musical from the comfort of your very own couch!
Police in Oklahoma were led on a wild car chase where ultimately they decided to spin their perp out in his truck.
Things don’t always go to plan though, and they actually flipped the truck all the way upside down onto its roof.
But did that stop the perp from continuing the chase?
The judge will have to take years off this guy’s sentence for style points right??
Did you know you can cook a steak perfectly in 30 second??
It is super simple, just grab your foundry that’s lying around and get cooking!
On the off chance you don’t have a foundry because you’re not a blacksmith… well then you’re just out of luck ok!
I guess you can stick to the grill!!
Everyone knows about the weird relationship between former NBA superstar Dennis Rodman and the leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un.
But now we know exactly what it is like to hang out with the dictator for a night.
Apparently it involves lot of vodka, some “hotties” and kareokee!
“Next thing I know, we are having dinner and we are drunk as sh-t, he starts singing karaoke and I have no clue what the f–k he’s talking about.” Rodman was quoted saying on Mike Tyson’s podcast ‘Hot Boxin Podcast’.
This is all just so strange, never in a million years would you think an NBA star and a dictator could have such a beautiful friendship.
We are quite separated from the simple pleasures with quarantine life in full throttle, and one specific good time in Lincoln Park that is usually had on late nights in the Wiener Circle (2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL) where the hard working staff delightfully insult the customers to their face. Yes, it’s a Chicago tradition of dirty words that can’t be repeated in front of your grandmother, but add the flavor when you are getting a delicious char-broiled hot dog at 2am. So it made our Polish sausage-devouring faces smile this week when we read that the very humorous Wiener Circle introduced curbside service an “extra side of curbside abuse” for no additional fee according to Time Out Chicago.
If you don’t know what’s going on, watch these comedy reports at this very real hot dog stand from Conan and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Just be warned this language is not-safe-for-work but everyone is working from home so go for it.
Well, this just made my day. Another quarantine collaboration with Brendan Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, enjoy this socially distant cover of Queen and Bowie’s ‘Under Pressure’ <3 Lauren
Everyones favorite video game is coming back with brand new graphics and the original soundtrack!
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 is being remastered and rereleased onto the Xbox One, the PS4, and PC on September 4 2020.
Nothing is changing, just a little update to the way it looks so it meets today’s video game standards, and it is going to be awesome!
The game will feature 4k graphics, the original sound tracks and locations, and Online multiplayer so you can skate with friends!
This is going to be amazing!
A lot of people are staring at Tik Toks all day now that they are stuck inside.
But it might not be 100% a waste of time, you might actually learn something useful!
For instance did you know you can take that gross tendon out of a chicken breast super easily??
@raising_kraziesBest cooking hack ever! ##cookinghacks ##tiktokmoms ##itsdinnertime ##cookingontiktok ##lifehack ##momsoftiktok ##whatsfordinner ##waitforit ##fyp♬ original sound – raising_krazies
Thousands of people have viewed this video and have actually started posting their own videos of them trying the cooking hack out themselves.
It actually works! Looks like there’s something actually useful on this app after all!
There is a new meme where people are taking a clip from ‘The Last Dance’ of Michael Jordan laughing at something on a tablet and editing in another video to get some priceless reactions.
Like this one of Lebron James calling himself the greatest player of all time.
They combined the clip of Lebron saying he’s the GOAT with the Jordan laughing clip. The internet wins LMAOOOO pic.twitter.com/FwMZLSMvZh
— Shane (@ShaneSh121) May 11, 2020
Keep these coming internet, they make life worth living during quarantine!
This pig got pregnant after eating some leftover moonshine mash and it is pretty hilarious.
I hope she got some water after this, or she id going to have a killer hangover tomorrow morning!!
Sit through any video calls lately? Maybe too many…
You can either rate boring room backgrounds like this guy [https://twitter.com/ratemyskyperoom],
OR
UPGRADE your virtual background to one of these sweet shots immediately!!
These backgrounds are sure to improve your conversations, relationships, and life in general.
Artist Backgrounds:
Empty Venues:
Full Venues:
Random Fun:
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Update: May 22, 2020, 4pm
THANK YOU for sticking with us during our 34-hour Radiothon! We are exhausted, proud and in love with this city and our music venues!
Your donations, calls, posts and stories were amazing!
Together, we raised over $34,000 for the Chicago Independent Venue League and its venues!
YOU CAN STILL DONATE HERE!
#SaveOurStages
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We need to SAVE OUR CHICAGO INDEPENDENT VENUES! #SaveOurStages
34 Chicago venues have banned together to form CIVL, Chicago Independent Venue League, and they need our help during the COVID-19 Crisis Shutdown.
Also, check out the first look of the new brew Goose Island Beer Co. is releasing… CIVL Pale Ale!
It’ll be exclusively available for pick up from their taproom in a few weeks, and proceeds benefit the Chicago Independent Venue League!
We’ll be sure to share the day, time and second it’s available for order/pick up!
CIVL MEMBERS:
Avondale Music Hall
Beat Kitchen
Cafe Mustache
Chicago Chop Shop
Coles
Concord Music Hall
Dorian’s
Empty Bottle
G-Man Tavern
Harold Washington Cultural Center
The Hideout
Hungry Brain
Lincoln Hall
Martyrs
Metro
Park West
Patio Theater
The Promontory
PRYSM
Radius
Reggies
The Riviera Theatre
Rosa’s Lounge
Schubas
The Silver Room
Sleeping Village
SmartBar
Spybar Chicago
Subterranean
Thalia Hall
Tonic Room
Uncommon Ground
The Vic
The Whistler
