Back in February, Rivers CuomoĀ virtually duetted on TikTok withĀ musician Evan Marsalli. Evan played the āBuddy Hollyā riff every day for three years in the hopes of one night getting to perform with the band. Last night In Madison, WI was that night.
Chicago Park District unanimously approves Riot Fest permit
After a small amount pushback from Douglass Park residents, Riot Fest is officially confirmed for Douglass Park this year. The festival that is bringing Foo Fighters, Death Cab for Cutie, The Cure, and others to the South Side this year had been dealing with vocal neighbors who don’t want the festival in their backyard.
The Park District voted unanimously to approve the Riot Fest permits.
A new name has emerged as Pat Sajak’s replacement
After the shocking news that Pat Sajak will be stepping down as the host of Wheel of Fortune after multiple decades at the helm, a new contender has emerged as his replacement. The early frontrunner to replace the iconic host appears to be Ryan Seacrest, according to a TMZ report.
Seacrest recently left LIVE with Kelly & Ryan, which seemingly would clear his schedule to work for the Wheel going forward.
This 1980’s news report shows that people were pissed about not being able to drink and drive
The 1980’s seemed very easy. There were seemingly no rules. Even drinking & driving, one of the worst things you could do, was encouraged.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. People don’t like change.
RIP Blackie Onassis of Urge Overkill
John Rowan, the drummer for Urge Overkill who performed under the name Blackie Onassis, has died. A South Side native, Rowan joined Urge Overkill in 1991. No cause of death was given.
Naperville is one of the best cities in the country for single dads
A new study has ranked Naperville as one of the best places for single dad’s to raise children in America. A new report from Lawnstarter says that Naperville leads in affordability, child care and home and outdoors. Male residents also have the second-best purchasing power index and housing affordability. The Top 10 looked like this:
- Bellevue, Washington
- Irvine, California
- Naperville, Illinois
- Fremont, California
- Sunnyvale, California
- Roseville, California
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Portland, Oregon
- Boston, Massachusetts
Single dads…how do you do it? Leave us advice for other single dads on our Facebook page!
Waukegan invites the Bears to move there because why the hell not
If one thing is clear, it’s that the Chicago Bears moving situation is becoming very unclear. After getting cold feet with Arlington Heights, the city of Naperville reached out to the Bears about moving there. Now Lake County’s Waukegan, who have thrown their name in the hat.
Mayor Ann B. Taylor sent a letter to the team saying, āOur working class and diverse community is as tough as the 1985 Super Bowl-winning Bears, and our leadership team at Waukegan City Hall is as aggressive as Justin Fields running the ball downfield when it comes to creating economic opportunities for our City, our residents, and the region at large,ā said Taylor in her letter. āOur Cityās staff and I invite you and your leadership to come to Waukegan to learn about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity our City can offer the Bears.
At press time, the Bears have not responded to the invitation, but the Chicago Bears of Waukegan has a nice ring to it.
Tim Anderson gives intimate interview, says nothing of substance
Fledgling White Sox shortstop finally sat down to talk about the personal struggles that he’s been going through off the field, which were first discussed by Brian & Kenzie on Q101. Anderson sat down with the Pivot Podcast to share his recent experiences, which gave us excerpts like this.
Anderson’s private life has caused him to suffer on the field, as he’s batting .259 this year with 0 home runs.
The full podcast can be watched below.
Bonnaroo will livestream on Hulu this weekend.
The UFO whistleblower is being scrubbed from the Internet
NewsNation recently sat down with David Grusch, a UFO whistleblower who has recently put their US government on their toes with claims about extraterrestrial life, is now being scrubbed from the Internet. If you attempt to watch his headline-making sit-down interview with News Nation, you will not find it on YouTube. Seriously, click that link. Click it. You won’t see anything, because NewsNation has pulled it from their YouTube.
Luckily, Internet sleuths have recovered it and uploaded it to Twitter.
Grusch, a veteran of the US Air Force, toldĀ NewsNationĀ that the US may have an intact or partially intact craft of ānon-human originā in its possession and possibly evidence of deceased people through the alleged “broad crash retrieval program”, among other things.
Pat Sajak is retiring
After forty years of service, Pat Sajak is retiring from Wheel of Fortune. Sajak, 76, tweeted that while “it’s been a wonderful ride,” his 41st season would be his last with the show. Sajak has hosted the show since 1981, six years after the now-iconic game show began.
There is no word yet on who will replace Sajak.
A. J. Pierzynski claims Mark Buehrle pitched in the 2005 World Series while drunk
Loud-mouth White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski recently made his way back into the headlines by giving the shocking revelation that White Sox pitchers from the 2005 World Series team liked to drink. Specifically, Mark Buehrle, who the catcher claims pitched in a World Series game and recorded a save while drunk.
According to the Q101 Research Team, this story tracks. Buehrle recorded a save in Game 3 of the 2005 World Series, a 14-inning affair that ended with the Sox winning 7-5.
Man speaks out after aliens land in backyard, shocking 911 call
On Friday, Brian & Kenzie discussed a shocking video of possible extraterrestrial life landing in someone’s backyard in Las Vegas. After the police checked out the scene and determined it wasn’t a hoax, people got scared. Now the person who initially called 911 is on YouTube to share his story.
The Ring Doorbell audio of a possible-UFO hitting the ground is truly shocking.
Brian & Kenzie will continue to update you on this situation as we get more info.
Streamwood woman gets “pantsed” by treadmill in embarrassing viral video
Alyssa Konkel in Streamwood is making headlines all over the world after she exposed herself to the world in a now-viral video. Konkel was jogging on a treadmill when she slipped, causing the treadmill to yank her pants off in the process. Konkel then laid there, face down, and pants-less.
Konkel requested the video from the gym and then blasted it all over her social media, which has caused her to go viral.
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Conor may receive some “Heat” after this stunt
UFC superstar Conor Mcgregor was doing a skit at the NBA Finals game 4 to promote a product of his and the Miami Heat’s mascot came out onto the court to get into a fake fight. Comically large boxing gloves and all, the mascot began circling Conor and must have had some good foot work because Conor took it way too far and knocked the mascot to the ground with a massive hit and then went in to finish the fight with a SECOND punch while already on the ground.
What is going to or should happen to Conor after this? The conversation lives on Facebook!
A man called 911 to report aliens in his backyard…and he might not be crazy
Las Vegas authorities are currently scratching their head over an extraterrestrial situation that might not just be a “bad trip”. Watch this video below, which highlights not only something falling out of the sky, but the 911 call that followed.
We’d love to chalk this up to another crazy guy yelling about aliens so we could make fun of his 911 call, but if this isn’t aliens, what the hell is it?
New music out this week featuring 30 Seconds to Mars, Milky Chance, and more!
30 Seconds to Mars: Life is Beautiful
Ahead of their new album, It’s the End of the World But It’s a Beautiful Day, 30 Seconds to Mars are back with a new single called “Life is Beautiful”. You can see the band this year at Lollapalooza.
ALEXSUCKS: The Gutter
Heavily inspired by The Strokes, the California-based band ALEXSUCKS have dropped their debut album. Throughout 9 songs, the band brings the intensity. We want to highlight “Can We Forget”, a song Q101 has been obsessed with recently.
Fiddlehead: Sullenboy
Boston’s Fiddlehead, a beloved DIY band who just announced a headlining set at the Metro in September, are back with the debut single for their new record, “Death is Nothing to Us”. This is Brian & Kenzie’s pick of the week.
Jenny Lewis: Joy’All
Jenny Lewis of Postal Service and Rilo Kiley fame is back with a new studio album, the infectious Joy’All. Lewis will be at The Salt Shed next month.
Milky Chance: Living in the Haze
PIQNIQ alumni Milky Chance are back with a new record, “Living in the Haze”, which should be at thrilling follow up “Trip Tape”.
The Front Bottoms: Punching Bag
Just days after announcing a show at the Aragon Ballroom, the boys from New Jersey are back with a new single ahead of their upcoming album, You Are Who You Hang Out With.
The Weekend Q101
Malibu Barbie Cafe (Now-September 15): Get immersed in the world of Barbie ahead of their upcoming summer blockbuster with this pink-painted universe. Whether you’re a longtime Barbie fan, celebrating a special occasion, or just gathering with friends, weāve got something for everyone here. This one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for making memories with your BFFs, kids, family, date, or girl squad. Book a reservation here.
Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park (Thursday-Sunday)
Don’t miss Chicago Blues Fest, which kicked off on Thursday night and rolls throughout the entire weekend downtown in Millennium Park. The festival is free and brings in names like Mud Morganfield and Los Lobos, who headlines the festival on Sunday evening. More information can be found here.
Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park (Thursday-Sunday): Celebrate Humboldt Park’s vibrant Puerto Rican culture and history at this annual fest, which returns to the park of the same name this year with music, food, carnival rides and other community-centric festivities. You’ll find attractions like a dominoes tournament, music stage, merengue dance performances, a shopping market, street food stands and more; plus, don’t miss the 45th annual Puerto Rican People’s Parade Day along Division Street on Saturday.
White Sox host the Miami Marlins (Friday-Sunday)
This weekend, the Sox return home after battling the Yankees (and horrendous air quality) to host the Miami Marlins in a three-game series. On Sunday, the White Sox will celebrate Southpaw’s birthday.
Rival Sons at Concord Music Hall (Friday)
For the first time since their epic set at Q101’s Halloween Pop Up last year at The Cubby Bear, Rival Sons are back in town and they’re bringing Q101 Twisted Xmas alumni Starcrawler with them. Limited tickets remain for this epic show.
THRICE at House of Blues (Friday)
Q101 proudly brings THRICE, the iconic California-based rock band to the House of Blues on Friday night. This event is sold out.
Cloud Nothings at Metro (Friday)
Post-rock standouts Cloud Nothings co-headline the Metro on Friday with Wavves. Cloud Nothings recorded their most recent album, “The Shadow I Remember”, with Steve Albini in Chicago. Tickets can be purchased here.
Tim Dillon at The Chicago Theater (Friday)
Comedian Tim Dillon, who will surely have you tugging at your collar with his in-your-face, unapologetic material, heads to The Chicago Theater on Friday. Limited tickets remain.
Dead & Company at Wrigley (Friday, Saturday)
Dead Heads unite. The (alleged) final Dead & Company tour is here, and they’ll be taking over Wrigleyville on both Friday and Saturday.
Andersonville Midsommarfest (Friday-Sunday)
The yearly event, which, according to ChicagoPride, will āhelp kick off the Chicago summer neighborhood street festival seasonā will gather enthusiastic Chicagoans for a weekend filled with delicious international food, energetic entertainment, exclusive artisans and vendors, and a family-friendly array of interactive activities.
Lincoln Square Greek Fest (Friday-Sunday)
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts this annual fest, complete with authentic Greek food and pastries, live music, a Greek dance troupe and a Hellenic market.
The Cure at UC (Saturday)
Before they head to Douglass Park to close out Riot Fest this year, The Cure storms into the United Center for a sold-out show on Saturday. Wave hello to Case the Producer if you see him there.
Win NASCAR Street Race Tickets at Dunkin’ (Saturday)
Join Q101 at Dunkinā, located at 801 E. Dundee Rd, in Palatine IL on Saturday, June 10th from 9am ā 11am for an adrenaline-fueled opportunity! Weāre thrilled to announce that weāre giving away an exclusive pair of tickets to the highly anticipated NASCAR Chicago Street Race!
Win NASCAR Street Race Tickets at The Pride of Palatine (Saturday)
Rev your engines, racing fans! Join us at The Pride of Palatine located at 1776 S Roselle Rd in Palatine on Saturday, June 10th from 1:00pm ā 4:00pm for a party filled with high-speed thrills and unbeatable company. Get ready for the green flag with a cold drink in hand and a group of friends by your side.
George Lopez at The Chicago Theater (Saturday)
George Lopez brings his Alllriiiighhttt! Tour to the Chicago Theater on Friday for what should be a hilarious show. Very few tickets remain for Saturday’s show.
Kevin Hart at Hard Rock Live in Gary (Saturday)
Kevin Hart brings his act to Gary, Indiana for a sold-out show at Hard Rock Live on Saturday night.
Vegandale at Millenium Park (Saturday)
Vegandale returns to Chicago this summer with over 150 vendors from around the world. Check out over-the-top plant-based eats, including products not yet available in stores, as well as interactive art installations, free samples and a performance by Rick Ross. Tickets can be purchased here.
Seltzerland at Plumbers Hall (Saturday)
The Lot at Plumbers Hall hosts this hard seltzer tasting event, where you’ll have the chance to sample countless sparkling beverages, from Vizzy to the the iconic White Claw. Learn more here.
Chi-Soul Fest in Streeterville (Saturday, Sunday)
Nothing says summer like soul music at Navy Pier. This pier-wide celebration celebrates Chicago soul and its traditions. You can find out more information here.
Grandson & K. Flay at House of Blues (Saturday, Sunday)
Q101 proudly brings Grandson & K. Flay to the House of Blues on both Saturday and Sunday for the “I Love You, I’m Trying” tour. Grandson’s most recent record, also titled “I Love You, I’m Trying”, has been on repeat in the Q101 offices for weeks now. You can purchase tickets to both shows here.
Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island (Saturday, Sunday)
Donāt miss GRiZ, Kx5, Slander, TiĆ«sto, & more at Heatwave Music Festival on June 10 and 11 at Northerly Island. Tickets can be purchased here.
Old Town Art Fair (Saturday, Sunday)
Enjoy more than 200 artists on the streets of Old Town at this annual two-day art fair. Attendees can also take a self-guided tour of more than 50 local gardens, enjoy live music from local performers and explore a selection of food and drinks provided by area restaurants and vendors. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
Wells Street Art Fair (Saturday, Sunday)
Take a gander at over 200 juried artists and purchase original photography, paintings, jewelry and more at this two-day fest in Old Town. Food options include fare from local restaurants, and live entertainment will play throughout the weekend.
Vinyl & Vittles in Englewood (Sunday)
Vinyl & Vittles is back for a second year at Englewood Plaza. The event, which takes place once a month from June-October, brings together a host of record vendors for a day of music and fun. You can peruse through crates of vinyl, enjoy delicious bites from food vendors and dance to tunes spun by local DJs. Learn more here.
The All-American Rejects’ Tyson Ritter said Machine Gun Kelly “went ballistic” on the set of ‘Johnny & Clyde’ after scenes with Megan Fox
Tyson Ritter, longtime frontman of The All American Rejects and star of the film ‘Johnny & Clyde’, has recently spoken out about the behavior of Machine Gun Kelly while on-set while Ritter worked with Megan Fox. According to Ritter, “Colson,Ā like,Ā just goes from zero to, like, rage and [was] super angry. He was super bummed about me asking if I could put my fingers in Megan Foxās mouth and I knew she was right there and he just went ballistic. He kind of went [into] maniac mode.ā
We too could get a little freaked out if Tyson Ritter wanted to stick his fingers in our partner’s mouth. He is a handsome man. In fact, he and Megan Fox might make a better looking couple than her and MGK.
Neither MGK or Fox has commented on the situation.
