“The Big Red Monster” has become the “Big Red Mayor.” Glenn Jacobs, the man known as “Kane” to wrestling fans, defeated opponent Linda Haney with almost twice as many votes.
His political bio will likely have more mass-appeal nuance than his WWE bio:
“Consumed by an infernal desire to set ablaze the lives of his fellow Superstars, Kane leaves a scorched path of destruction behind his fiery footsteps. Some of The Big Red Monster’s more demented acts have included setting a WWE Hall of Famer on fire, hitting a WWE executive with a Tombstone, kidnapping too many Superstars to mention and forcing a WWE Diva to marry him. No one is safe from his twisted desires and demonic impulses.”
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As we head into a weekend where Arctic Monkeys and Jack White will appear on Lollapalooza (tonight and Sunday night, respectively), here comes a fan-shot video of Arctic Monkeys covering the White Stripes song “The Union Forever”:
WKQX-FM’s “Billie EilishText” 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 “Billie Eilish 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.
Metro, 3730 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Yeah, it was weird. I did this livestream today previewing all the best bands to see at the big shindig, Lollapalooza. Plus we reveal some of the awesome bands we’ll be interviewing and how you can give us questions to ask. Yes, Lauren became a living wig, and I like the look. I think I can pull off pink hair…maybe.
Follow us all weekend for the best of Lolla and much more. Plus listen tomorrow at 10a, 2pm, and 6pm for the keyword to text into 312101 so you can win Lolla 1-day passes.
Watch our preview here:
Prep For Palooza! Get the best bands to see, concert-going tips, and weather for Lollapalooza with Kevin. YOUR best comments and questions get ON SCREEN! Turn on your FB notifications for special Lolla content all weekend direct from Grant Park
Posted by 101 WKQX on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Zachary William “Bill” Dess a.k.a Two Feet has been hospitalized after an apparent suicide-attempt, following some cryptic posts yesterday on social media.
Bill’s father posted an update on the artist’s Twitter account.
No one is immune. Some one is always available to listen. Remove the stigma.
You are loved. Please reach out. 312-591-8300 is my direct line here at the studio. <3 @laurenoneil #takecareofyou https://t.co/BwJ7ZqHuTd— 101WKQX (@101WKQX) August 1, 2018
Prior to his hospitalization, several fans and fellow musicians expressed love and support to Dess.
Please take this as a sign not to ❤️❤️❤️ We love you and so do so many people. Please keep fighting, Zach. Please.
— louis (@LouisTheChild) August 1, 2018
We love you. Please don't do this.
— Bishop Briggs (@thatgirlbishop) August 1, 2018
In the wake of the tragic loss last year of Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, this another sad reminder that suicide prevention and mental health are serious issues that we should all compassionately support.
Whatever you're struggling with, you don't have to go through it alone. The Lifeline is here for you, 24/7, at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
— The Lifeline (@800273TALK) July 28, 2018
Two Feet was scheduled to make his Lollapalooza debut on Friday on the American Eagle Stage.
Two Feet performed in the LOUNGE a few months back.
Lolla may be going down in Grant Park starting tomorrow and you are still itching to get your passes, well keep listening to 101WKQX for your shot at 1-day passes.
Hear the keywords on air, you will have 30 minutes to TEXT them to 312101 for your shot at 1-day passes.
If you just want to observe from a far, the party is of course streaming and dreaming online via RedBull TV. Watch here.
Here are the acts confirmed for the streaming presentation which will run on three simultaneous channels. It’s worth noting that you can watch all four days of Lollapalooza through their app on Apple TV, Roku, and gaming consoles along with the desktop and mobile version.
‘The Sandlot’ is one of the best children’s movies of all time. To any 90’s kid it pure nostaglic gold, but apparently it’s just another piece of gold to mined to another run.
Deadline reported yesterday that a prequel to the classic boys of summer flick is in the works with the story centering around ‘the Beast’, the monsterous dog that torments the cast when they hit baseballs into his yard. David Mickey Evans who wrote and directed the original film is attached to the potential project. The timing of the prequel comes just as ‘the Sandlot’ hits it’s 25th anniversary which saw the film get a special Blu-Ray re-release and one-night screening in movie theaters last month.
In a related story, actor Patrick Renna recently ran into someone wearing a t-shirt with his beloved character from the cult classic on the front and they didn’t know it was him. Yeah, that happened and you can see the selfie from it here.
Nostaglia Critic breaks down the formula of sports movies.
WKQX-FM’s “Escape Game Chicago 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 “Escape Game Chicago 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 “Escape Game Chicago” Contest link, and complete an entry form. All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Sunday, August 19th, 2018 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.
The Escape Game Chicago, 42 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611
WKQX-FM’s “Smashing Pumpkins In The Lounge Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX (“Station”), owned or 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 “Smashing Pumpkins in the Lounge 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, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611
WKQX-FM’s “Smashing Pumpkins Best Seat In The House Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX (“Station”), owned or 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 “Smashing Pumpkins Best Seat InThe House 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, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611
RIOT FEST just announced this year’s full album plays and they are SO DOPE
Bad Religion – Suffer (1988, 30th Anniversary)
Cypress Hill – Black Sunday (1993, 25th Anniversary)
Digable Planets – Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space) (1993, 25th Anniversary)
Fear – The Record (1982)
Lagwagon – Let’s Talk About Feelings (1998, 20th Anniversary)
Spitalfield – Remember Right Now (2003, 15th Anniversary)
Suicidal Tendencies – Suicidal Tendencies (1983, 35th Anniversary)
Many more announcements are expected in the coming weeks, including the 2nd wave line-up announcement, single-day lineups, daily schedules, and some other surprises.
Care for a couple 3-day passes on us! Of course you would.
<3 @laurenoneil
A couple of months back Weezer fulfilled a fan’s online demand that they cover Toto’s hit, “Africa”. Rivers Cuomo and Weezer delivered and now the song has since become the band’s biggest hit in a decade.
Now Toto have returned the favor by recording their own version of “Hash Pipe” the band previewed their cover last night in Vancouver … and it was awesome! Check it out below.
P.S. The studio cut won’t surface until August 10th.
-Tim Virgin