DWTS contestant Christie Brinkley goes down with gruesome injury

September 17, 2019 | jnettlebeck

If you’re like us over here at the KQX Morning Crew then you definitely make irresponsible financial decisions by betting on Dancing with the Stars.

Well, we have really bad news. Her season has ended before it even started.

If you took the money line for Christie Brinkley to win it all outright, call your bookie and beg for your money back.

Brinkley has since been replaced by her daughter, Sailor.

Many are speculating  Brinkley purposely took the fall as part as a covert inside job.

Christie has survived a helicopter crash, and you’re telling me she destroyed her wrist from that tiny little fall. Something isn’t right here, and we are calling for an investigation.

 

Star Wars fans grab your wallets and check this out

September 17, 2019 | jnettlebeck

For all the nerds out there, grab your wallets.

Because the ultimate Star Wars fanboy toy has been discovered in Texas.

Introducing the “one of a kind” 1979 Dodge Star Wars van.

This baby *smacks hood of car* was made two years after the release of the first Star Wars film, and she still purs like it’s her first day out on the road.

There are no major issues with the van, except the current owner doesn’t know how to open the doors, so you would be stuck climbing through the windows or the trunk.

This beauty could be yours for only $9,800 on craigslist! But can you really put a price on the joy that’ll come along with this classic whip?

 

The Interrupters covering Bad Guy

September 16, 2019 | <3 Lauren

I may have gotten a l(ot)ittle excited when I saw video of The Interrupters covering Billie Eilish on tour… HERE.

I am so happy to report that they didn’t stop for a second of rest after touring with 311, the Dirty Heads, Dreamers and Bikini Trill all summer, did not pass go or collect $200, and went directly to the studio to lay it down.

Chhhhheck it:

Yes officer, I would like to report another robbery.

<3 Lauren

You won’t believe what this woman swallowed

September 16, 2019 | jnettlebeck

A California woman swallowed her diamond engagement ring thinking it was a dream. According to the woman, Jenna Evans, she was swallowing the ring to protect her ring from the “approaching bad guys”. 

While the idea is noble in theory, in reality, this situation was very dangerous. 

Evans had to be taken to the hospital to have the ring removed via an upper endoscopy. 

We all hope to have been loved so good that we dream about it, hopefully, though,  we don’t have to swallow our rings to prove it. 

 

Relationship Court: Shallow woman isn’t sure what to do with her ugly boyfriend

September 16, 2019 | jnettlebeck

Chelsea near Fox Lake has a problem – she’s shallow. There’s no way of nicely saying what Chelsea was thinking, which is that her current boyfriend is “kind of ugly”.

Chelsea recognizes that her current man has an infectious passion for life and when the two are alone, she seems to enjoy the time they spend together. However, Chelsea notes that she’s embarrassed to bring this uggo around her friends.

Chelsea is looking for advice on how to not “cringe” when she’s out on the town with her ugly boyfriend. Tweet us or let us know on Facebook what you think Chelsea should do.

Ric Ocasek of the Cars has passed away

September 16, 2019 | jnettlebeck

Ric Ocasek, frontman and songwriter for the Cars, was found dead in his home on Sunday, September 15. 

Ocasek is believed to have been 75 when he passed, although according to the New York Times, some public records show him to have been 70. 

The Cars were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

In addition to his work as a frontman, Ocasek produced albums for bands including Weezer, Bad Brains, No Doubt, and Guided by Voices, among others.

The rock community lost another beloved member over the weekend. Eddie Money passed away on Friday morning at the age of 70. 

You know what they say, deaths come in threes.

So who’s next?

Alex Trebek can’t say ‘genre’ and we have video evidence to prove it

September 16, 2019 | jnettlebeck

If you’ve never noticed the way Alex Trebek pronounces the word ‘genre’ then we apologize, because it’ll be the only thing you’ll hear while watching Jeopardy from now on.

Is that a french pronunciation? Does he know he sounds so pretentious?  Why does he have to add so much mustard to that word?

Most likely, this is just part of Trebek’s master plan to get inside our minds.

We’re onto you Alex.

 

9.15.19 Alt_Backspace

September 15, 2019 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Green Day – J.A.R.
  • New Order – Blue Monday
  • School Of Fish – 3 Strange Days
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Perfect
  • XTC – Senses Working Overtime
  • Beck – Devil’s Haircut
  • Sinead O’Connor – Mandinka
  • The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry
  • Nirvana – Been A Son
  • Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You
  • Bad Religion – 21st Century (Digital Boy)
  • R.E.M. – Shiny Happy People
  • The Pixies – Monkey Gone To Heaven

Hour 2

  • Oasis – Supersonic
  • The Clash – London Calling
  • The Eels – Novocaine For The Soul
  • Foo Fighters – Generator
  • Depeche Mode – World In My Eyes
  • Material Issue – Valerie Loves Me
  • 311 – Don’t Stay Home
  • The Breeders – Cannonball
  • Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
  • Husker Du – Don’t Want To Know If You Are Lonely
  • Weezer – The Good Life
  • O.M.D. – Dreaming
  • Goldfinger – Here In Your Bedroom

Watch Green Day rock ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ with ‘Father of All’

September 14, 2019 | Kevin

It’s been quite the week for Green Day announcing their massive Hella Mega stadium tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer for next year, making ridiculous videos with Nature Boy Ric Flair, and releasing a new up-tempo single ‘Father of All’ . The Oakland icons played the new track last night on Jimmy Kimmel  Live. Am I the only one getting Arctic Monkey vibes from this?

 

 

Southside’s best ice cream Rainbow Cone has a pop-up coming to Wicker Park

September 13, 2019 | Kevin

Southsiders for decades and decades have boasted on the hills of Beverly of the mightly stacked flavors of Rainbow Cone, the family-owned ice cream shop that resides at 92nd and Western. Many northsiders and suburban people have been able to enjoy it at Lollapalooza and the Taste of Chicago, but now the creamy treat is making it’s way up north for a pop-up next weekend, The short-but-sweet residency will bring the visually stunning and mouth-watering dessert to Stan’s Donuts right next to the Damen Blue Line stop from Sept. 21st to the 22nd. According to Block Club Chicago, Rainbow Cone will be on sale for $6 while supplies last, with the store open 1-9pm.

Comedy rap locals Chi Town Kids put the scoopy goodness to beats in this must-hear rap song.

Today might be the scariest day ever!

September 13, 2019 | jnettlebeck

Full moons are scary. Friday the 13th is horrifying. The two of them together are truly terrifying.


The last time that the two occurred was on October 13, 2000. Christina Aguilera’s “Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” was the #1 hit, the New York Yankees had just won their third World Series in a row, and Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm was days away from debuting on HBO. 

What we’re saying is that if the demons summoned on Friday the 13th don’t get you, age will. We’re all getting old. 

It took 19 years for a Harvest Moon to cast its shadow over us, but be sure to enjoy it now as we more than likely won’t see one until August 13, 2049.

Tweet us your pictures of the harvest moon and stay safe from the horrors of this double-trouble disaster. 

Americans spend how much on dating?

September 13, 2019 | jnettlebeck

Next time you think about going on a date, ask yourself if it’s really worth it? A new study shows that the average American will spend just over $121,000 on dates in their lifetime.

We’re not saying that permanent celibacy is the way to go, but $121,000 is a lot of moolah.

What’s amazing is that the cost of dating tends to go up after a couple has been married. The average person spends $168 on dates a month, but people who are married rack up a $186 monthly bill. 

28% of people admitted that they’d go into debt to continue dating. We salute those people. 

Let us know what you’re most outrageously expensive date was by tweeting us 

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Popeyes don’t have none unless you got buns, hun

September 13, 2019 | jnettlebeck

The war to settle the chicken sandwich score continues to rage on. Popeyes debuted their incarnation of the chicken sandwich back in August. They expected to have supply through September. That was simpler times.

You’ve heard the stories. Lines around the block. Guns pulled on clerks. Luckily, Popeyes is now offering a solution to cage those chicken cravings.

Now at Popeyes, it’s BYOB – as in, bring your own bun. Popeyes hopes to curve your sandwich woes with this innovative solution until the chicken sandwiches are back in stock.

If you decide to BYOB, Tweet us a pic so we can ogle over your creation!

Riot Fest pre-party

September 12, 2019 | <3 Lauren

PVRIS take the Radicals stage at 6p Saturday in Douglas Park at Riot Fest, Hoping they treat us to this gem:

Need passes?  Giving away a pair of 3-day Riot Fest passes every hour through 6p today (on the radio) for Ticket Blitz Thursday or if you like to click stuff click THIS.

See you in the pit.

<3 Lauren

10 years ago today “Crying Jordan” was born

September 12, 2019 | jnettlebeck

Memes have changed our lives for the better, but there is one infamous Chicago related meme that will go down in history.

Born from MJ’s NBA Hall of Fame induction speech, the meme still serves us in more ways than it should 10 years later.

Three cheers to Michael Jordan, and his crying face!

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