Steve Soto has died

Steve Soto, founding member of The Adolescents, Agent Orange, Manic Hispanic, Joyride and many other bands passed away in his sleep last night. He was 54. The cause of death was not immediately known, Soto had just completed a tour with The Adolescents in Boston last Sunday and was in the process of finalizing and releasing the band’s latest album, Crop Duster.

Longtime friend and collaborator Greg Antista, confirmed the news delivered from Soto’s family via Facebook around 11 last night:

“I’m sorry to break such bad news in such an impersonal way but the family of Steve Soto would like everyone to know that he passed peacefully in his sleep today, I’m sure this is a terrible blow to all of you. He will be missed. We will be posting details on a memorial as plans are finalized.”

RIP <3 @laurenoneil

WKQX Warped Tour Text Contest

WKQX-FM’s “Warped Tour 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 “Warped Tour Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:

  1. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chance of winning.   Void where prohibited.  All federal, state, and local regulations apply.
  2. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 daysVoid where prohibited by law.  Employees of Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., its parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren.  The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
  3. Contest Period. The Contest will begin at 11:05 am CT on Thursday, July 28, 2018 and will run until 12:00 pm CT on Thursday, July 19, 2018 (the “Contest Period”).  The Station’s computer is the official time keeping device for this Contest.
  4. How to Enter. To enter:
  • Text: Send a text message with the keyword WARPED to 312-101 during the Contest Period.  All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Thursday, July 19, 2018 to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing.  Standard text messaging rates, as established by an individual’s wireless carrier, may apply, and Station assumes no responsibility for any fees or charges incurred for and associated with any text message sent to or from Station.  Any and all fees arising out of the transmission of a text message shall be the sole responsibility of the entrant.  Limit one (1) entry per person per phone number. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same telephone number. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different telephone phone numbers, identities, or any other methods will void that participant from further participation in the Sweepstakes.
  • Online: Send an e-mail with the title Warped Tour during the Contest Period, to [email protected] containing your Legal Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, and Address in the body of the e-mail.  All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Thursday, July 19, 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 per day 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.
  1. Winner Selection. At approximately 1:00 pm CT on Thursday, July 19, 2018, Station will select one (1) entry for the Grand Prize in a random drawing from among all valid entries received by Station during the Contest Period. The winning entrant will be contacted using the email address and/or telephone number provided with the entry and may be awarded the prize (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules).  Station’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Contest and the selection of the potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Failure to respond to the initial verification contact within three (3) days of notification will result in disqualification.
  2. Verification of Potential Winner. THE ELIGIBILITY OF ALL POTENTIAL CONTEST WINNERS IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY STATION WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST. The potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. The potential winner may be notified by email and/or telephone call after the date of random drawing and/or winner determination. The potential winner will be required to sign and return to Station, within three (3) days of the date notice is sent, an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize, if applicable.  A winner who returns the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release will be deemed to have accepted the contest prize and thereafter will not be permitted to rescind their acceptance of the prize and/or return the prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and/or the liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. In the event that the potential winner of a prize is disqualified for any reason, Station may award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries.    
  3. Grand Prize. One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded in this Contest.  The Grand Prize is two (2) tickets to Warped Tour on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. ARV: Ninety Dollars ($90). Winner is responsible for all taxes associated with prize receipt and/or use.  Odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on a number of factors including the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period and listeners participating at any given time.

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.

  1. Entry Conditions and Release. By entering, each participant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Station, which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Contest; (b) release and hold harmless Station, Cumulus Media Inc., and its subsidiaries, related and affiliated companies, participating sponsors, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Contest, and each of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Contest, acceptance or use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to an entrant’s participation in the Contest and/or entrant’s acceptance, use, non-use or misuse of the prize.
  2. Except where prohibited by law, participation in the Contest constitutes winner’s consent to use by the Station and its agent of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or biographical information (including hometown and state) for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration.
  3. All state, local, federal and/or other taxes, duties, tariffs, title fees, licensing fees, or other fees for prizes awarded become the sole responsibility of the winner.  All those who win a prize or prizes valued $600 or more in any given year will be issued an IRS Form 1099 to report their winnings.
  4. General Conditions. Station reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Contest, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Station’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by Station in its sole discretion. Station reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Station reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Station’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  5. Limitations of Liability. The Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Station, entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Contest; (4) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (5) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt or use, non-use or misuse of any prize. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. In event that a production, technical, programming or other error causes more than stated number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules to be claimed, Station reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes by a random drawing among all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims.
  6. Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved exclusively by the United States District Court or the appropriate state court located in the Station’s listening area; (iii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (iv) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Station in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state in which the Station is located, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the state in which the Station is located or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state in which the Station is located.
  7. Entrant’s Personal Information. Information collected from entrants is subject to Station’s Privacy Policy, which is available on the Station’s website under the “Privacy Policy” link. All entry blanks, forms, devices, and materials gathered during the course of entry, as well as all information contained therein, shall become the sole property of Station to be used, disposed of or destroyed in its sole discretion.  Station is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information entered by website users, and assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to Station’s website.
  8. Contest Results. A winners list may be obtained within thirty (30) days after the Contest Period expires by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Station identified below.

CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.

Live Nation Entertainment, 111 E. Upper Wacker Dr. #1400, Chicago, IL 60601

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Smashing Pumpkins play warm-up show in L.A.

Smashing Pumpkins, with the recently-reunited touring backbone of Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha, did a “secret show” at the Troubadour in L.A. last night. The set list was a total hit parade, as the band promised it would be for this tour (below). Cell phones were collected at the door, and yet:

Set list
Hummer
Siva
Rhinoceros
Bullet With Butterfly Wings
Muzzle
Drown
Soma
Solara
The Everlasting Gaze
Zero
Stand Inside Your Love
Porcelina of the Vast Oceans
Tonight, Tonight
Ava Adore
Today

Encore
Transmission (Joy Division cover)
1979

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Watch PIQNIQ Bear in our AMA Video; beware of sexy dancing!

The official #PIQNIQ Bear AMA is on! Have any questions about PIQNIQ? Life as a Bear? Fire away! (PIQNIQ is THIS SATURDAY!)

Posted by 101 WKQX on Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Kevin and Lauren joined BEAR for an eventful AMA stream today where we took in all the questions about Saturday, the day of days, PIQNIQ! Even though this stream is no longer live, throw in YOUR questions and we will answer them in the comments. Also everything else you need to know for PIQNIQ is here.

 

Hell YES! Planters Cheez Balls are back!

I’ve never been this excited about balls till now!

They have been missing off store shelves for more than 12 years. The round orange delectable snack is back and will be sold for a limited time for only $2 at Walmart and Amazon beginning July 1. According to a the company, fans have been petitioning Planters online through Facebook groups and forums to bring the addictive food back since they were discontinued in 2006.

The company will roll out Cheez Balls online only to Amazon and Walmart.com initially, but are planning to expand to other retailers and brick-and-mortar stores in future months. You can also purchase the delicious spheres at planters website.

HOORAY FOR BALLS! – Tim Virgin

Tom Morello is extra metal now

WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTO BELOW

Seriously, if you have a weak stomach or are easily bothered by (the inside of) body parts do not scroll down.

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Last chance to turn back before you see the inside of Tom Morello’s hand…

 

Okay then.

 

The backstory: T Money fractured his hand on June 21 and underwent surgery over the weekend.  As you can see by the video that follows at the Prophets of Rage show is Stockholm Last night, he is fully recovered somehow.  Bionic.

 

Queued Up #285 Playlist – 6.24.18

#285 6.24.18

Hour 1

  1. Thirty Seconds To Mars – Rescue Me
  2. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – Ohio
  3. The Wrecks – James Dean
  4. Young The Giant – Simplify
  5. Albert Hammond Jr. – Far Away Truths
  6. American Authors – Deep Water (PIQNIQ Aftershow)
  7. Dennis Lloyd – Nevermind
  8. The Interrupters – She’s Kerosene
  9. Cold War Kids – Can We Hang On?
  10. Crystal Fighters – Boomin’ In Your Jeep
  11. In The Valley Below – Pink Chateau (Queued Up Artist Showcase 7/18)
  12. Rex Orange County – Loving Is Easy
  13. Dreamers – Screws
  14. The Glorious Sons – S.O.S.
  15. Meg Myers – Numb

Hour 2

  1. The Struts – Body Talks
  2. CHVRCHES – Miracle
  3. Mikky Ekko – What’s It Like Now
  4. grandson – Blood // Water
  5. Manchester Orchestra – The Moth
  6. Bad Religion – The Kids Are Alt-Right
  7. Mike Shinoda – Crossing a Line
  8. Nine Inch Nails – God Break Down The Door
  9. Fitness – Matter Of Time (Queued Up Artist Showcase 7/18)
  10. Rainbow Kitten Surprise – Fever Pitch
  11. Gorillaz – Humility
  12. Mansionair – Violet City
  13. Lovelytheband – These Are My Friends
  14. Interpol – The Rover
  15. Alt-J – In Cold Blood (w/ Twin Shadow and Pusha T)

Buy me some what with WHAAAT?

Minor league baseball teams are known to use gimmicks and “interesting” promotions to lure people to their games.

The Erie SeaWolves in Erie, PA (double A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers) hosted a “Sugar Rush Night”, serving hot dogs ON a cotton candy bun topped with Nerds (the sugary rock candy).

NOPE!!!!

Next weekend, it’s 2-for-1 insulin shot night!

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WKQX – MUSE Movie Screening Web Contest

WKQX-FM’s “Muse Movie Screening 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 “Muse Movie Screening Web” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:

  1. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chance of winning.   Void where prohibited.  All federal, state, and local regulations apply.
  2. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 daysVoid where prohibited by law.  Employees of Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., its parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren.  The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
  3. Contest Period. The Contest will begin at 5:00 pm CT on Monday, August 25, 2018 and will run until 12:00 am CT on Monday, July 2, 2018 (the “Contest Period”).  The Station’s computer is the official time keeping device for this Contest.
  4. How to Enter. To enter:

(i)  Online: Visit the Station’s website www.101wkqx.com during the Contest Period, click on the “Contest” link, click on the “MUSE Drones World Tour Tickets” Contest link, and complete an entry form.  All entries must be received before 12:00 am CT on Monday, July 2, 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.

  1. Winner Selection. At approximately 10:00 am CT on Monday, July 2, 2018, Station will select fifteen (15) entries for the Grand Prize in a random drawing from among all valid entries received by Station during the Contest Period. The winning entrant will be contacted using the email address and/or telephone number provided with the entry and may be awarded the prize (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules).  Station’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Contest and the selection of the potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Failure to respond to the initial verification contact within three (3) days of notification will result in disqualification.
  2. Verification of Potential Winner. THE ELIGIBILITY OF ALL POTENTIAL CONTEST WINNERS IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY STATION WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST. The potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. The potential winner may be notified by email and/or telephone call after the date of random drawing and/or winner determination. The potential winner will be required to sign and return to Station, within three (3) days of the date notice is sent, an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize, if applicable.  A winner who returns the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release will be deemed to have accepted the contest prize and thereafter will not be permitted to rescind their acceptance of the prize and/or return the prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and/or the liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. In the event that the potential winner of a prize is disqualified for any reason, Station may award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries.    
  3. Grand Prize. Fifteen (15) Grand Prizes will be awarded in this Contest.  The Grand Prize is two (2) tickets to MUSE Drones World Tour Screening at one (1) of the following theaters: Studio Movie Grill Chatham located at 210 W. 87th Chicago, IL 60620 (3 Grand Prizes), Landmark Century located at 2828 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60657 (3 Grand Prizes), Studio Movie Grill Wheaton located at 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL 60189 (3 Grand Prizes), Ipic Theatres South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Rd., South Barrington, IL 60010 (3 Grand Prizes), Ipic Theatre Bolingbrook, 619 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (3 Grand Prizes). ARV: Thirty Dollars ($30). Winner is responsible for all taxes associated with prize receipt and/or use.  Odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on a number of factors including the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period and listeners participating at any given time.

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.

  1. Entry Conditions and Release. By entering, each participant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Station, which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Contest; (b) release and hold harmless Station, Cumulus Media Inc., and its subsidiaries, related and affiliated companies, participating sponsors, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Contest, and each of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Contest, acceptance or use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to an entrant’s participation in the Contest and/or entrant’s acceptance, use, non-use or misuse of the prize.
  2. Except where prohibited by law, participation in the Contest constitutes winner’s consent to use by the Station and its agent of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or biographical information (including hometown and state) for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration.
  3. All state, local, federal and/or other taxes, duties, tariffs, title fees, licensing fees, or other fees for prizes awarded become the sole responsibility of the winner.  All those who win a prize or prizes valued $600 or more in any given year will be issued an IRS Form 1099 to report their winnings.
  4. General Conditions. Station reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Contest, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Station’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by Station in its sole discretion. Station reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Station reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Station’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  5. Limitations of Liability. The Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Station, entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Contest; (4) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (5) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt or use, non-use or misuse of any prize. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. In event that a production, technical, programming or other error causes more than stated number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules to be claimed, Station reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes by a random drawing among all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims.
  6. Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved exclusively by the United States District Court or the appropriate state court located in the Station’s listening area; (iii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (iv) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Station in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state in which the Station is located, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the state in which the Station is located or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state in which the Station is located.
  7. Entrant’s Personal Information. Information collected from entrants is subject to Station’s Privacy Policy, which is available on the Station’s website under the “Privacy Policy” link. All entry blanks, forms, devices, and materials gathered during the course of entry, as well as all information contained therein, shall become the sole property of Station to be used, disposed of or destroyed in its sole discretion.  Station is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information entered by website users, and assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to Station’s website.
  8. Contest Results. A winners list may be obtained within thirty (30) days after the Contest Period expires by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Station identified below.

CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.

Q Prime South, 131 S. 11th St., Nashville, TN 37206

 

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At least 2 LGBTQ heroes coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ever wonder why the Marvel movies lack LGBTQ presence? Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige says that’s about to change.

When asked by entertainment site The Playlist when we’ll finally see LGBTQ characters in Marvel movies, Feige said they’re coming. In fact, we’ve already met at least one; Feige says the characters are “both ones you’ve seen and ones you haven’t seen.”

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“Believer,” about Dan Reynolds’ push for LGBTQ acceptance, debuting Monday.

I was doing a lot of road tripping this week.

During my travels, I heard a great discussion with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons.

I learned in his younger days, Reynolds witnessed some of his fellow Mormons struggling with their sexuality — and had some regrets about not being more of an ally then.  Still involved with the church, he is advocating for acceptance of the LGBTQ community.  He seemed to feel a bit irregular that he — as a heterosexual, white male — was the one making this push.  But the show host brushed that notion off, saying that it is of vital importance for straight supporters to take up the fight for inclusion, too.  As an straight ally of the LGBTQ community, I agree.

Tomorrow (6/25), a documentary capturing a bit of that push is debuting on HBO — called Believer.  Here is the trailer.  — [eric]

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“Bless The Rains,” help charity with this Weezer tee. Plus, a Top 10 list of iconic “Alt” shirts.

Weezer’s cover of “Africa.”  It’s amazing that one girl’s Tweet has led to….this.

Now you can own this snazzy looking piece of commemorative Weezer merch — and at the same time, you will be charitable.  All proceed of this tee are being donated to Roots Ethiopia, “a non-profit organization that improves schools, enables livelihoods educates children and serves special needs students in the SNNPR Ethiopia.”

Now, I present a non-exhaustive and completely subjective list of Top 10 “Alt” Themed Tees.  Feel free to share your own favs on Facebook/Twitter.  — [eric]

A Non-Exhaustive, Completely Subjective Top 10 List of “Alt” Themed Tees

10.  Weezer – “Rock Music” Tee

9.  My Chemical Romance – “Three Cheers” Tee

8.  Oasis “Classic Logo” Tee

7.  CBGBs Tee

6.  Frankie Goes To Hollywood “Relax” Tee

5.  Nirvana “Smiley” Tee

4.  Blink-182 “Smiley” Tee

3.  Black Flag “White Logo” Tee

2.  MTV “Logo” Tee

1.  Smashing Pumpkins “Zero” Tee

 

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Hour 1

  1. Smashing Pumpkins – Never Let Me Down Again
  2. Billy Idol – Rebel Yell
  3. Ash – Girl From Mars
  4. Pearl Jam – State Of Love And Trust
  5. Blancmange – Don’t Tell Me
  6. R.E.M. – Orange Crush
  7. Urge Overkill – Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon
  8. The Smiths – There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
  9. Hole – Miss World
  10. Incubus – Privilege
  11. Spacehog – In The Meantime
  12. The Pixies – Here Comes Your Man

Hour 2

  1. Oasis – Supersonic
  2. Elvis Costello – Veronica
  3. The Flaming Lips – Turn It On
  4. Foo Fighters – This Is A Call
  5. Split Enz – History Never Repeats
  6. Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
  7. The Lemonheads – Luka
  8. Depeche Mode – World In My Eyes
  9. Green Day – J.A.R.
  10. James – Sit Down
  11. Bush – Greedy Fly
  12. Siouxsie And The Banshees – Kiss Them For Me
  13. Rage Against The Machine – People Of The Sun

Watch the rise and fall of Toys ‘R Us

A place where a kid could be a kid is no longer. As many of us know, Toys ‘R Us is no more. The store which was a massive part of our childhood has been forced out of business after years in decline. Watch this in-depth documentary from Bright Sun Films looking into the company’s rise and fall. It highlights how the stores became obsolete with bad business moves and changing times.

BSF takes on a touching take showing the stores that have closed and what they look like now.

Also what about this emotional cover of that Toys ‘R Us jingle? Yeah, that’s hair-raising on your arms.

Watch Foo Fighters rock Late Late Show in London, What Pop singer saved Dave Grohl?

The Foo Fighters helped close out the week long London residency of ‘the Late Late Show with James Corden’ last night with ‘Best Of You’. The performance which had a wild light show element, saw the band crush it in the Central Hall Westminster.

This same episode saw Corden pull out his signature segment ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with the iconic Paul McCartney.

Dave Grohl aslo took the chat couch with Corden to share how he was influenced by the Beatles. Grohl tells this ridiculous story of being at a party way too late when he was not ready to perform a private show, of course he was prompted to play a song with McCartney, only to be saved by pop music princess who performed one a Foo Fighter tune.