Everyone has one, what does yours look like?
Everyone has one, what does yours look like?
Yikes, this is going to be hard to come back from.
Next time you’re feeling down on your luck, just remember that you didn’t drop jet fuel on 40 plus kids at a school.
Oh, and by the way, it looks like no one was seriously injured from the fuel dump.
This is why we should always have an umbrella on the ready.
WKQX-FM’s “Sub Urban Courtesy Concert Web” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Sub Urban Courtesy Concert Web” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
(i) Online: Visit the Station’s website www.101WKQX.com during the Contest Period, click on the “Contest” link, click on the “Sub Urban Courtesy Concert Web” Contest link, and complete an entry form. All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing. Limit one (1) entry per person per email address. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entry and the participant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Station is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, inappropriate or misdirected registrations, all of which will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the telephone number by the wireless carrier or an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Station and will not be returned. Station reserves the right to contact entrants and all other individuals whose email address is submitted as part of this promotion. No mail-in entries will be accepted.
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.8:
There is a lot you can learn about how a person will develop when they are in their early adolescence.
Right off the bat, you can tell that this kid is going places someday.
I think the biggest question about this entire video is, why was she recording herself grabbing the groceries?
Does this lady live in some weird reality television fantasy world?
In fact, she deserved to have a ripe one planted on her camera. No one cares about your boring groceries, Jennifer!
A question I’m often asked is why do you always wear a hat? When people see me without a hat they are surprised I have hair. Usually, they just assume I’m bald. I’m not… yet.
My answer to this question isn’t what you were expecting to read right now, it’s actually kinda deep.
The quick and surface answer to why I always wear a hat is because I like hats. I always joke And say I wasn’t hugged enough as a kid, and wearing a hat is like getting a head hug. But there’s a much more complex reason as to why you rarely see me in public or take pictures without a hat.
Many of you already know I was born with poverty genetics, genetically challenged. I have the thinnest, stringiest hair on the planet. There are seven-year-olds out there with thicker hair under their armpits then I have on my head. No matter what haircut I get or what style I try to do, my hair always looks like crap. So there’s that reason, but that’s not the real reason why I always wear a hat in public and in pictures.
In my last relationship, my ex-wife brought a scary truth to my attention. She told me because I’m so transparent on the air and share my entire life with the listeners that she feels like there’s not much I keep just for her. She said she feels less special because I share myself with the world and her so there is no longer that one on one private connection. This hit me hard because she was so right. Nothing was safe, if we had an argument I would talk about it on the air, the listeners had seen me naked, they knew my deepest secrets…I really didn’t leave much for just her. I was so focused on being 100% honest and transparent with the listeners that I lost touch with my ex’s needs and privacy.
After a “come to Jesus” moment, I finally understood my ex’s feelings and her needs. In one of her requests to keep exclusivity and to regain some privacy, she asked me to never get naked again on video or for pictures. She wanted to be the only one to see my naked body, which I totally understood. If the roles where reversed, I’d lose my mind if she got naked in front of her coworkers.
Another thing she requested was that I keep one thing about myself secret for her. Something about my body or life that only she knows. She was worried I was whoring myself out for a cheap laugh and losing my privacy in the meantime. Again, she was correct. I joked with her and said, “nobody knows what my feet look like”. She didn’t bite on that and didn’t laugh at my cheap joke.
That’s when she said, “you always wear a hat on the show. Nobody knows what your hair looks like. Why don’t you always wear a hat for pictures and videos?”
At that point, I knew I screwed up big and was almost willing to agree to anything. But when she threw that easy answer to a big problem, I took it. So from that day on, I have worn a hat in every picture or video, and I’ve worn a hat at every appearance and event.
And now that I’m divorced, it’s just habit. I feel naked without a hat on. I have taken new photos without a hat on though, The freedom feels amazing. It’s like posing for the centerfold in Playboy.
So long story even longer, that’s why I always wear a hat. It started as a silly compromise to a big relationship problem and it turned into a habit.
(Side note about hats. I’m a huge fan of minor-league baseball hats, Have you seen the Chicago Dogs hats?! They are awesome! I’ve got to get my hands on a hat!)
Billie Eilish is singing the next theme for James Bond, with the singer teasing the big gig with pictures of social media of past ‘Bond Girls’. Eilish joins an elite class of musical acts who have done tunes for the long running action film series including Adele, Garbage, Jack White, Alicia Keys, and more. Consequence of Sound reported today the as-yet-untitled song was penned by Eilish with her brother/collaborator Finneas, and will be released on April 2nd. It will play the next 007 film, ‘No Time to Die’.
“It feels crazy to be a part of this in every way. To be able to score the theme song to a film that is part of such a legendary series is a huge honor. James Bond is the coolest film franchise ever to exist. I’m still in shock,” Eilish said in a statement.
Watch our exclusive Lounge session with Eilish where she opens up about her musical process and perform intimate acoustic versions of ‘Ocean Eyes’, ‘When the Party’s Over’ and ‘Bellyache’.
If you are like me, and haven’t had the opportunity to get your hands on the elusive Popeye’s chicken sandwich, THIS IS OUR WEEK!!!
This week only, you can snag a Popeye’s chicken sandwich meal for FREE with a $20 order from Door Dash. Just download the app, put $20 worth of food in your cart and enter the code ‘CHICKENWINNER’ at checkout. This code will get you a free chicken sandwich combo meal for zero dollars and zero cents. Which is my love language.
Available until January 19 or while supplies last and since the sandwich sells out everywhere, we should probably get our order in asap. More from Delish.com HERE.
<3 Lauren
Photo by Shubhankar Sharma on Unsplash
First Shedd Aquarium announced their free entry days for 2020 HERE.
Now the Field Museum has announced their free days for Illinois residents who present proof of residency
Including:
January 20,22 and 29 and ALL OF FEBRUARY!
This is for basic admission, but you have the option to upgrade to an all access pass for a fee. More info HERE.
<3 Lauren
Photo by Chris Nguyen on Unsplash
The new Black Widow trailer gives more story details and shows off the film’s villain, Taskmaster.
Meet Diego. He’s a Galapagos Tortoise, and he’s a player!
This 100-year-old tortoise was really good at one thing… and @SaveGalapagos says it saved his species.
After fathering 800 offspring, Diego is retiring @parquegalapagos pic.twitter.com/He2o0sTgFk
— QuickTake by Bloomberg (@QuickTake) January 14, 2020
That’s right. This 100-year-old tortoise is a sex machine, and thanks to that he’s helped to bring back his species from extinction.
He has 800 kids! That’s a lot of names to remember at the dinner table.
It is finally time for him to retire from the sex game. Well deserved buddy!
Three cheers for Diego!
Congrats to the LSU Tigers on their National Championship win over Clemson last night, but it’s time to focus on what’s really important.
Who is the hottest, as in like “dang you fine,” Quarterback entering the 2020 draft?
Right now, Joe Burrow has some great game tape for team scouts to check out.
“He looks like a national champion.” 🏆
Joe Burrow knew. (via @LSUfootball) pic.twitter.com/qc0VTktvyb
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 14, 2020
DID YOU SEE THAT!
She was instantly smitten. This kid could be something to look out for.
Burrow’s game can be strongly compared to that of seasoned hot guy vet Jimmy Garapolo.
The QB of the UNDEFEATED San Francisco @49ers!
Jimmy Garoppolo joined @ErinAndrews after the TNF win! pic.twitter.com/eJTdw3WzeJ
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 1, 2019
All GM’s looking for a hot guy need to be clawing for Burrow in the upcoming draft.
He’s an absolute must at this point.
Antonio Brown is so on and off.
One second he is raising hell, living in banana land. And then the next day he’s apologizing for his actions so he can hopefully get resigned by an NFL team.
Yesterday looked like he may have sealed his fate of ever getting back to the league.
This video contains explicit language
Yikes!
Maybe all that passion will show out on the field.
Or maybe it’s time to admit that this guy is straight-up bonkers crazy.
YOU GUYS! The greatest band in the history of ever, Pearl Jam, has announced a new album and tour. Gigaton, the band’s 11th studio album drops March 27th and you will hear their first single, “Dance of the Clairvoyants” in a few weeks. Eddie and the crew also announced some tour dates, you can see the full list to plan your road trip below. No Chicago date….yet. But that just gives us all more time to learn the words to Yellow Ledbetter before they inevitably come back to Chi Town.
Announcing Gigaton: A new album and tour coming Spring 2020!
More info at https://t.co/uDIWRrKT1y pic.twitter.com/AwECDMa5Zz
— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) January 13, 2020
This is not a drill! @PearlJam is going on tour! pic.twitter.com/EO4vVLTQxg
— Jon Manley (@manchild1077) January 13, 2020
Pearl Jam’s tour dates:
March 18 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena |
March 20 | Ottawa, ON | Canadian Tire Centre |
March 22 | Quebec City, QC | Videotron Centre |
March 24 | Hamilton, ON | FirstOntario Centre |
March 28 | Baltimore, MD | Royal Farms Arena |
March 30 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
April 2 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena |
April 4 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center |
April 6 | Oklahoma City, OK | Chesapeake Energy Arena |
April 9 | Denver, CO | Pepsi Center |
April 11 | Phoenix, AZ | Gila River Arena |
April 13 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena |
April 15 & 16 | Los Angeles, CA | The Forum |
April 18 & 19 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena |
The pride of the Pacific Northwest, Peal Jam is set to release a new album ‘Gigaton’ which the band will self-release on March 27th.
“Making this record was a long journey,” guitarist Mike McCready said in a statement ran by Consequence of Sound. “It was emotionally dark and confusing at times, but also an exciting and experimental road map to musical redemption. Collaborating with my band mates on Gigaton ultimately gave me greater love, awareness and knowledge of the need for human connection in these times.”
PJ continues to be a massive touring force, and this year will be no different. Tickets for the 2020 tour go on sale Friday, January 24th via Ticketmaster. Ten Club ticket pre-sale as well as Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan entry begins today. There is no Chicago area shows announce just yet, but there are plenty of destination spots that you could travel to and make a trip out of it.
This follows 2013’s ‘Lightning Bolt’ and their 2017 live album recorded at Wrigley Field, ‘Let’s Play Two’.
Pearl Jam 2020 Tour Dates:
03/18 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
03/20 – Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
03/22 – Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre
03/24 – Hamilton, ON @ FirstOntario Centre
03/28 – Baltimore, MD @ Royal Farms Arena
03/30 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
04/02 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
04/04 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
04/06 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena
04/09 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
04/11 – Phoenix, AZ @ Gila River Arena
04/13 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
04/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
04/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
04/18 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
04/19 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
06/23 – Frankfurt, DE @ Festhalle ^
06/25 – Berlin, DE @ Waldbühne ^
06/27 – Stockholm, SE @ Lollapalooza Stockholm
06/29 – Copehagen, DK @ Royal Arena ^
07/02 – Werchter, BE @ Rock Werchter
07/05 – Imola, IT @ Autodromo Internazionale *
07/07 – Vienna, AT @ Wiener Stadthalle #
07/10 – London, UK @ BST Hyde Park *#
07/13 – Krakow, PL @ Tauron Arena #
07/15 – Budapest, HU @ Budapest Arena #
07/17 – Zurich, CH @ Hallenstadion #
07/19 – Paris, FR @ Lollapalooza Paris
07/22 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome #
07/23 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome #
^ = w/ IDLES
* = w/ Pixies
# = w/ White Reaper
Hey, great to see you catching up to the rest of us, ABC 7. ABC did a piece on Malort history, leading with quick cuts of Chicagoans trying it for the first time.
The 2020 Illinois Democratic primary will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, one of three states voting on the same day in the Democratic Party presidential primaries for the 2020 presidential election.
The Illinois primary is an open primary, with the state awarding 184 delegates, of which 155 are pledged delegates allocated on the basis of the results of the primary. Since most of us will be partaking in St. Patrick’s Day festivities, this is a perfect time to mail-in your ballot!
Need to register to vote? Go HERE.
And you can request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming primary! If you live in Chicago go HERE, burbs gotcha covered HERE.
We are all in this together. <3 Lauren
WKQX-FM’s “AWOLNATION Ticket Blitz” Text Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “AWOLNATION Ticket Blitz” Text Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
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The Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and as is the case every year, there were notable snubs. Here are but a few:
Christian Bale
Balancing out the sweet racing footage in “Ford v Ferrari” was a memorable, nuanced performance from “method AF” Christian Bale.
Adam Sandler
Tell your friends in Lubbock-a, Sandler got the “snub-bocka.” Sandler’s work in “Uncut Gems” was a major leap forward in his career, one that earned him tons of critical praise. Looks like the Academy still thinks of him as “The Waterboy.”
Midsommar
Cinematography? Best Actress (Florence Pugh)? Anyone?
Female directors
Marielle Heller (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), Kasi Lemmons (Harriet) and Lorene Scafaria (Hustlers) are just three of the higher-profile snubs.
Jared Leto is the living vampire Morbius in the new Spider-Man universe movie. Don’t blink, or you’ll miss a glimpse of Spidey… and stick around for a moment that connects Morbius to the bigger picture.
Batman must have done such a good job that now he has to commit his own crimes to fight.
There is no doubt, based off of physic alone, that has to be the ACTUAL Batman!
He’s been going around Walker County, Alabama (known famously as the home of Batman) stealing from Churches.
That’s just ice cold.
Goes to show you that in today’s world you just can’t trust anyone.
Not even Batman.