Eastern Europe looks like Mars today.
Eastern Europe looks like Mars today.
We’re all guilty of bad judgment at times, but this…
New Yorker Saul Vellegas got a $96,000 settlement from a car accident-related lawsuit last week. He took the money, put it all in a suitcase and went on to hire a trio of hookers to help him celebrate.
He booked himself a room at a cheap motel and met the hookers there. After they fulfilled their hookerly obligations, they suggested inviting a few friends to the motel who would bring booze and cigarettes.
That’s where things broke bad. The hookers’ friends were guys who busted into the room with guns and took off with the cash. The New York Post says Villegas is “haunted by this,” and that he was “depending on that money to move my family. I am nervous all the time now. I keep replaying it over and over. I see the weapon they used clearly over and over. I needed that money badly.”
Police are investigating.
A bridge too far? Red Lobster announced they’re now serving Lobster and Waffles. Get ready for “Crispy Maine Lobster on a Cheddar Bay Waffle.”
It’s a limited-time-only thing, to no one’s surprise. Prices vary by market, but you can plan on dropping 20 bucks to experience this confusing-on-paper dish.
Hold up…there’s Crispy Maine Lobster on a Cheddar Bay Waffle? Get the car keys because it’s only here for a limited time. #LobsterfestGoals
Posted by Red Lobster on Monday, March 26, 2018
Right during the climax of “All These Things That I’ve Done,” a figured popped on stage with Brandon Flowers. Was it a crazed fan that got past security at Lollapalooza Brazil?
Well, probably a fan. Definitely crazed.
It was Liam Gallagher of Oasis fame. And as you will see, he totally freaked out Brandon.
Really Liam? You couldn’t sing a few bars for the fans? (Thanks to LADBible for pointing this out)
PROGRAMMING NOTE: We have single day Lollapalooza 2018 tickets for when it comes to Grant Park August 2-5. Listen every hour from 9AM-6PM on a Ticket Blitz Thursday this week (3/29/18). Or you can take a shot at winning 4-Day Passes here.
Late last year, Atari announced they would indeed be returning to the industry they absolutely dominated in the 1980s. And now, thanks to an appearance at a conference in San Francisco, we know a little more:
Here’s what we DON’T know — what new games you will able to play, because as of now, no game developers have signed on. But not sure if that’s important for its survival, because the ability to revive titles like Pitfall!, Berzerk, River Raid, or Space Invaders might be enough for gamers to make room for this console in their collection.
You can check out this write up from Engadget, which gives us a few more photos and details. — [eric]
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WKQX’s “Three Doors Down and Collective Soul Text” Contest
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The Station will conduct the WKQX “Three Doors Down and Collective Soul Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
Eligibility. 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 days. Void 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.
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.
Live Nation Entertainment, 111 E. Upper Wacker Dr. #1400, Chicago, IL 60601
WKQX-FM’s “Social Distortion 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 “Social Distortion 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.
Live Nation Entertainment, 111 E. Upper Wacker Dr. #1400, Chicago, IL 60601
WKQX-FM’s “Panic! At The Disco Web” Contest
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The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Panic! At The Disco 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 “101WKQX Presents… Panic! At The Disco” Contest link, and complete an entry form. All entries must be received by 11:59 m CT on Sunday, July 15, 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.
Live Nation Entertainment, 111 E. Upper Wacker Dr. #1400, Chicago, IL 60601
On this day a decade and a half ago, Linkin Park released its much anticipated second album: Meteora.
Here’s what others are saying:
Loudwire — 15 Years Ago: Linkin Park Release Their ‘Meteora’ Album
First Post — Linkin Park’s ‘Meteora’ Turns 15
Rock Sound — Why ‘Meteora’ Is Linkin Park’s Best Album
A lot of people will point out that this album is not much of a departure from their debut, “Hybrid Theory.” And yes, this is based in a truth. But a more critical ear will find that what Linkin Park did was take that defining sound — and focused it as sharp as it ever has been. Those pictures painted by the band still flash in the heads of fans with clarity — and that’s all a band can ever hope for with their music. Right? —- [eric]
The Nightly Rundown:> Animatronic T-Rex catches on fire> ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ growsMore from tonight’s broadcast at http://NBCNightlyNews.com
Posted by NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt on Friday, March 23, 2018
Stop what you are doing, step away from your basketball bracket and behold, a T-Rex robot burning down to it’s metal skeleton!
This happened at the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience in Colorado this past week, and no one was injured. On Royal Gorge’s Facebook page they attributed the fire to an isolated electrical issue.
Um, can we just giant robots burn down from a safe distance for the Fourth of July?
Thanks AVClub for turning us on to this story!
A crazy shot of our poor T-Rex from this morning. We just want to re-emphasize that this was an isolated incident and we…
Posted by Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience on Thursday, March 22, 2018
Holy smokes! We always knew T-Rex had a temper but, today he blew his top. There was an unfortunate (and rare)…
Posted by Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience on Thursday, March 22, 2018
Lollapalooza‘s lineup is out and the anticipation for the summer bonanza of beats and good times is in full swing. So let’s look at 5 bands you can’t miss on this fest of fests. I demand it! I command it! Wow, I can’t stop the rhyme crime.
Jack White: He’s one of the most impressive and engaging guitarists of our generation. This bearded dork was all googly eyed watching him a few years back at the Chicago Theate. That show was eclectic but not a forced sense of variety but a more organic cornucopia of blues driven rocking fun.
Artic Monkeys: They have so songs that sink into you like an audible tapeworm, which makes it a lot healthier than an actual tapeworm. Alex Turner graced the Lolla stage with his side act, the Last Shadow Puppets a while back but bringing over his main band is something we’ve been clamoring for some time.
CHVRCHES: This Scottish synth-flowing band has produced two of my favorite tracks of the year in ‘Get Out’ and ‘My Enemy’. The latter features Matt Berringer of the National in a duet with singer Lauren Mayberry that drives home the ‘Love is Dead’ concept of their upcoming album. They also know how to throw you curve ball cover song like Prince.
St. Vincent: After her magical lounge set, I was enchanted under the spell of this musical pixie who tells why there is a lot of sad people in LA. Watch the entire Lounge set here.
CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN: They opened for Green Day at Wrigley Field in October, and they kicked all sorts of butts at Piqniq (that is happening by the way, more info coming soon) and the Nights We Stole Christmas. So based on those shows, you know you got to highlight them in that big list of acts to see. AND…And they were delightful in the Lounge.
Yes, we are past 5 bands but when a group like Greta Van Fleet comes from out of nowhere with a Lounge set so powerful it’s more viewed on Youtube, well you know you can’t pass them up.
Thirty Seconds To Mars released a new song yesterday featuring A$AP Rocky called ‘One Track Mind’ yesterday. It comes off the band’s upcoming album ‘America’, due out April 6th
It follows “Walk On Water” and “Dangerous Night.” as singles for the new album which will lead to this summer’s Mammoth Tour which comes to Hunnington Bank Pavilion on June 15th, enter to win tickets to that here.
Here is the track list for ‘Ameirca’
1. “Walk On Water”
2. “Dangerous Night” (produced by Zedd)
3. “Rescue Me”
4. “One Track Mind” (feat. A$AP Rocky)
5. “Monolith”
6. “Love Is Madness” (feat. Halsey)
7. “Great Wide Open”
8. “Hail To The Victor”
9. “Dawn Will Rise”
10. “Remedy”
11. “Live Like A Dream”
12. “Rider”
Jack White released his new album ‘Boarding House Research’ upon the world this past Friday, and on top of that we have new video from the album which the Detroit maverick reportedly crafted a majority of in an apartment by himself. The video for ‘Over and Over’ is a pretty visual stunner built on the idea of repetition with the same scene playing out again, again, and (guest what?)….again.
March for Our Lives is created by students from around the country who want to stop mass school shootings following the deaths of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14. Organizers expect 15,000 people will show up to the Chicago event to hear speakers and watch performers under the age of 21 take the stage. Additional events are planned for the suburbs.
Today, Judah & The Lion became the first artist to return to the Lounge , all thanks to Coors Light!
The discussion with the Nashville based band (who have a Mandolin player from Wheaton!) was fun chat with a band we’ve seen rise quickly with tours with Twenty One Pilots and Incubus plus we got some ‘booty work’ during this session.
Watch the entire session here:
Yes indeed, that is the voice of William Shatner attached to this video intended to put Chicago’s best foot forward in their quest to land the second headquarters for Amazon.
I’m glad it turned out like that….rather than like THIS…
🙂 — [eric]