Stop What You’re Doing! Watch This T-Rex Robot Burn Up In Flames

March 24, 2018 | Kevin

Nightly Rundown 3/23

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

5 Bands I Demand You See At Lollapalooza 2018

March 24, 2018 | Kevin

 

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.

NEW MUSIC From Thirty Seconds To Mars ‘One Track Mind’

March 24, 2018 | Kevin

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”

 

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Jack White Does It Again and Again in ‘Over and Over’

March 24, 2018 | Kevin

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.

  • ENTER TO WIN TO SEE JACK WHITE HEADLINE LOLLAPALOOZA HERE 

The Chicago March for Our Lives Event

March 24, 2018 | Mishell Livio

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.

  • Date: March 24, 2018
  • Time: 11 a.m.
  • Location: Union Park
  • Address: 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago
  • Route: From Union Park, East on Washington Boulevard to Racine Avenue, north on Racine to Randolph Street, West on Randolph back to Union Park.
  • Transit: CTA will provide extra service on the Green Line (The Ashland stop is at the Northwest corner of the park) and the No. 9 Ashland bus will be rerouted.
  • Lyft will offer free rides to attendees of the March For Our Lives events in 50 cities across the country, including Chicago.

Gatherings in the suburbs

Watch Judah & The Lion Perform In The Lounge

March 23, 2018 | Kevin

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:

Trailer for Mr. Rogers Documentary is a Big Warm Cardigan-Sweater Hug

March 23, 2018 | Eric

“Won’t You Be My Neighbor” is the upcoming documentary film about, Fred Rogers.  It’s hard to imagine now, but his ubiquitous children’s program Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood was groundbreaking in many different ways over the 33 year run.  And the official trailer touches on those moments.  Including this takeaway:

“Love,” Rogers says, “is at the root of everything – all learning, all parenting, all relationships, love. Or the lack of it. And what we see and hear on the screen is part of who we become.”

Keep an eye out for what theatres it will run in starting June 8th — it will be in limited release.  — [eric]

Watch Panic’s Brendon Urie Sing ‘Ducktales’ Theme On Tonight Show

March 22, 2018 | Kevin
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0606 — Pictured: (l-r) Brendon Urie of musical guest Panic! at the Disco performs with The Roots on January 19, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)

 

Just after releasing a new Panic! At The Disco single yesterday (you can listen to that here), Brendon Urie made a surprise appearance last night on ‘the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ where in segment where viewers suggest random things to do on the show. Well, it’s pretty darn random to summon Urie to sing the theme song of the Disney animated series, ‘Ducktales’.

And of course, Panic got to play their brand spanking-new single ‘Say Amen (Saturday Night)’ which featured their new bassist Nicole Row making her first televised performance with the band. Their new album ‘Pray For The Wicked’ comes out June 22nd and they play the United Center on July 17th.

Disney Building Marvel Themed Lands For Disneyland

March 21, 2018 | Kevin

We saw this coming, but it’s still great to hear about it. Disney announced yesterday their plans to build Marvel themed lands within their Disneyland theme parks in California, Paris, and Hong Kong in the next few years. The Marvel land will open in Disney’s California Adventure next to the Gurdians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout ride in 2020.

There is no clear indication of which specific heroes will be utilized but it seems like if you enjoy the big cast of costumed crime fighters in the Avengers film series, than you will be happy with these attractions.

‘Hey, Siri… read my hidden WhatsApp messages.’

March 21, 2018 | JVO

Privacy is a lost art.

If you’re an iPhone owner, you can hide message notifications from displaying on the Lock screen. The process is simple: Go to Settings > Notifications, select the app to hide, choose Previews and then select your option.

…and this is generally a good practice. You probably don’t want your Signal messages popping up while you’re sitting at dinner with friends. And yet, Brazilian website Mac Magazine reports (translated by 9to5mac) that anyone can access third-party hidden message notifications on an iPhone simply by asking Siri to read them. Note this is only for non-Apple apps (Skype, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, etc.) It won’t work with Apple’s Messages app. Siri keeps her mouth shut on those unless the phone’s unlocked.

This bug is found in iOS 11.2.6 and 11.3. Mac Magazine’s reported it to Apple.

 

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New Panic! at the Disco song, album and tour

March 21, 2018 | JVO

Panic! at the Disco returns with a new album, “Pray for the Wicked,” on June 22. But wait… there’s more: Panic! also announced a tour that starts in July and will find them at the United Center on July 17!

Check out the new video for “Say Amen (Saturday Night)” here:

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Know the 5 Signs of Emotional Health to Honor Chester

March 20, 2018 | wALT

Today would have been Chester Bennington’s 42nd birthday.  To honor him, Chester’s widow Talinda is asking we all know the 5 signs of Emotional Health.

  1. Not feeling like you?
  2. Feeling agitated?
  3. Are You Withdrawn?
  4. Caring For Yourself?
  5. Feeling Hopeless?

Talinda has made an effort to bring mental health issues out of the shadows and into the light.  Take a moment to read more at 320 Changes Direction.  Let’s help each other!

Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Already Breaking Records

March 20, 2018 | Kevin

Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ has already been a box office success and it’s not even in theaters yet. Businesswire reported today the massive superhero team-up has already surpassed other anticipated movies in advance ticket sales.

Advance Ticket Sales After 72 Hours:
257.6% ahead of BLACK PANTHER
715.5% ahead of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
1106.5% ahead of AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

“The incredible advance ticket sales success we’re seeing with Avengers: Infinity War is another example of consumers giving evidence that they will come out to movie theatres in huge numbers when Hollywood makes movies they want to see,” Adam Aron, CEO and President of AMC told BusinessWire. “Just like we saw with Black Panther, Jumanji, the Greatest Showman, and so many others, movie fans are buying their tickets in advance, they’re buying in premium formats, they’re buying to reserve their seats, and they’re doing so in massive, record-breaking numbers.”

‘Infinity War’ hits theaters on April 27th.

If you have not seen it yet, here is the trailer.

😂

March 20, 2018 | JVO

The “tears of joy” emoji is having a rough time these days. Emojipedia (it’s a thing) says the number of people using the “tears of joy” emoji has freefallen since early ’17. It used to be the most popular one, but apparently we’re not laughing so hard we burst into tears anymore.

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New Marvel TV show trailer debuts

March 20, 2018 | JVO

Lesser-known Marvel comics characters Cloak & Dagger get their own TV show on Freeform (Disney’s young adult network) starting in June. The trailer debuted today:

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