Ever wonder how an alligator survives the winter? Me neither. All the gators *I’ve* ever seen live in the non-frozen areas of Florida. But check out what these animals did at a rescue in North Carolina during the recent “bomb cyclone.” — [eric]
Alright, the questions on Jeopardy! come in rapid succession…and if you don’t know an answer, I *suppose* a good strategy would be to pick up on certain elements of the clue and make an educated guess.
But. That being said…
While Jack White and Eminem are both indeed from Detroit…that is where the similarity ends.
“Who is Eminem?” I’M CRYING 😂😂😂😂 #Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/8Po6bih6pL
— Erika Norton (@ErikaNorton10) January 12, 2018
Jack White is back with new music called Connected By Love. One interesting fact about this song: zero guitar. — [eric]
More changes are coming to Facebook with social media wizard Mark Zuckerberg posting that the platform will be filtering it’s News feed to reduce exposure to brands, media companies, and content publishers.
This is bad for bands and alternative artists that you follow, as this will distance from your feed. On the other hand maybe people will go to another app for that, right?
Zuckerberg’s intentions seem really good but what does it mean to those that have built a following and are trying to develop a stronger community for music, art, and entertainment? Time will tell us but expect more political posts from that grade school friend who you have not talked to since high school.
Here is Zuckerberg’s complete statement
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Sad news for ‘X-Files’ fans as the show in Season 10 after a recent revival on FOX, Gillian Anderson confirmed that her beloved skeptic character Agent Skully is done.
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Anderson made it clear saying
“It’s time for me to hang up Scully’s hat. It just is,” Anderson expressed this at this week’s Television Critic Association’s winter press tour, ruling out any potential return. “”I’m finished, and that’s the end of that.”
The X-Files aired Fox from 1993 to 2002, and returned to Fox for a six-episode tenth season in 2017, promoted as a limited event.
If X-Files is a show you’ve only heard about check out this video that covers it’s top episodes of the best sci-fi shows.
Depression sucks. That sound simplistic, but it’s true. It challenges people’s health and their ability to be with others they love and care for. The prison-like feeling of depression and mental illness is on display in the Killer’s new music video for the song , ‘Rut’ off their 2017 hit album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’. The lyrics show someone reaching out from that internal darkness asking that “don’t you give up on me” and when you see the characters on screen facing that same plea it hits new chords.
Watch Lauren’s exclusive interview with Brandon Flowers of the Killers minutes before they took the stage in front thousands at Lollapalooza 2017
Lauren talked to Brandon Flowers of The Killers before they killed it last night. Ronnie Vannucci Jr. Is in for the Unofficial After Party tonight, too! You can still get on the guest list at https://www.101wkqx.com/afterparty. #Verizon #MomentsThatMatter
Posted by 101 WKQX on Saturday, August 5, 2017
A Seattle musician has posted four cassette tapes that he says were personally given to him by Kurt Cobain, according to NME.
John Purkey has uploaded each cassette to separate YouTube videos, all of which begin with the guitarist explaining the backstory on each. Some material may sound familiar — those songs have been remastered and released before. But you can check out the just released raw form below:
I was so excited to premiere the brand new song by Jack White ‘Connected By Love’ earlier! You can watch the video right here:
And get the single HERE.
So far Jack is headlining Shaky Knees Fest in Atlanta, Boston Calling, Gov Ball in NYC and he says “More on the way…”
CHICAGO PLEASE?! 😀
<3 @laurenoneil
Talinda Bennington once again expressed her gratitude for fans leaving gifts in remembrance of the lead singer of Linkin Park. Just one problem: people are leaving them at house where he died, which is not occupied by anyone in the family anymore:
We have moved into a new home…and the well meaning fans that still come to the house, are disturbing our tenants. We (our family & the band) are deciding on the best place for a permanent memorial. It’s a big decision and your respect & patience is appreciated. We love you all
— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) January 8, 2018
Until the Linkin Park family can figure out the location of that memorial, they are asking fans to either leave their gifts at the band’s label, Warner Bros. — or consider making a donation to the One More Light fund. Which I can totally get behind…because I would like a place of peace to leave remembrances over the place where Chester succumb to his darkness.
In other news: Talinda says they are planning a special memorial for Chester’s birthday — March 20th. We’ll keep you posted on that. — [eric]
Multiple women have accused actor and director James Franco of sexual misconduct in several Twitter posts in the last few days. The accusations follow Franco publicly supporting the #TimesUp movement within the Hollywood film and TV industry to crackdown on sexual misconduct. The ‘Disaster Artist’ star wore a symbolic ‘Times Up’ pin on Sunday during the 75th annual Golden Globes, where he won the award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.
At this time, Franco has not responded to the allegations which started to grow online in the last 24 hours following the Golden Globes.
Cute #TIMESUP pin James Franco. Remember the time you pushed my head down in a car towards your exposed penis & that other time you told my friend to come to your hotel when she was 17? After you had already been caught doing that to a different 17 year old?
— Violet Paley (@VioletPaley) January 8, 2018
A couple weeks ago, James offered me & a few other girls an overdue, annoyed, convenient phone “apology”. I don’t accept, but maybe some other people’s lives would be made easier if he donated all of his earnings from “The Disaster Artist” to @RAINN01.
— Violet Paley (@VioletPaley) January 9, 2018
Sarah Tither-Kaplan, actress who recently worked on one of Franco’s films also called him out online.
Hey James Franco, nice #timesup pin at the #GoldenGlobes , remember a few weeks ago when you told me the full nudity you had me do in two of your movies for $100/day wasn't exploitative because I signed a contract to do it? Times up on that!
— Sarah Tither-Kaplan🌈 (@sarahtk) January 8, 2018
The contempt for Franco winning an award and appearing this week’s Golden Globes complicates this issue is also being expressed.
everyone in town knows that james franco is a creep and that stories about his behavior were about to break. the hollywood foreign press knew it too but gave him an award anyway.
— Katy Stoll (@katystoll) January 8, 2018
Consequence of Sound and the Independent also have the latest updates on this story as it develops.
The annual Consumer Electronic Show is going down this week with all of the big tech companies like Sony, Google, and Samsung rolling out the latest innovations in everything from gaming, televisions, and more. There is still a lot of developers showing off other gadgets and gizmos (sound like someone’s dad right?) like this robot we’ve been waiting for: the robot that gets you a beer from the fridge.
The beer-bot can also get your floor cleaned with a vacuum as well?! How do we get one of these at Windy City Brewhaha on March 10th? ( Get your tickets for that here) This robot will be on sale later this year but it won’t be cheap, with the estimated cost around what it would cost for an overseas family vacation.
The Verge also covered other exciting new devices from CES like a shirts you can wear as controller in video games.
OK. Here’s how this works: I pick four iconic music videos from a band. You have to pick the BEST ONE. Easy, right? In this case, maybe not so much considering *I* had some difficulty with the concept of….the best.
In fact, I specifically left out what one could argue is their best music video of all time. You will not find “All The Small Things” on this list, simply because its popularity would skew the voting so badly. People hold that video is such high regard that this Video 4/Pack can be considered….the best of the rest. So here we go, without further ado:
A music video that mocks, yet at the same time shows the struggles of the high school experience? What a perfect place for our journey to begin with the band. Well, for THIS list, anyways. This was actually the band’s third music video. Mark Hoppus plays…Mark. Who is in search of the perfect girlfriend, played by Alyssa Milano (bonus points!).
Mark actually wrote this song about Josie, a girl who never really existed….except as the concept of what a perfect girlfriend for him might be like.
So, it’s hard to say that a song from an album called “Take Off Your Pants And Jacket” was a step towards maturity, but indeed this song — and video — has to be considered exactly that kind of move. Tom DeLonge started penning this song at 16, shortly after his parents told him they were divorcing; Mark, for the record, also comes from a broken home. And you can see the metaphor come to life below.
But in 2001, the band was convinced that the destruction in the video evoked the tragedy of September 11th’s attacks…so they made an alternate version of kids screaming in an intact mansion. This is the original version…the literal “broken home” version by Samuel Bayer.
Without a doubt, “All The Small Things” is the music video that catapulted the band to stardom. But doesn’t the pop culture and music references in it feel….well, a bit dated?
Now take a look at an equally popular song from the same album, Enema of the State. THIS video captures what the band is about…a band that, if I may quote, doesn’t “take themselves so seriously.” Running through the streets of L.A. in the nude, upsetting the residents, and infiltrating the popular TV shows of the day. Hell, when porn star (and album cover girl) Janine Lindemulder makes her appearance, you get the sense this is the band’s “see if we can get THAT in our video” moment. This is the height of blink-182 fame, all wrapped up in a 2:26 video.
Ultimately, the band DID grow up, get older (get more mature?). Musically, it is evident in the Box Car Racer and Angels & Airwaves side projects. A different side of the group was also revealed with the song I Miss You. First, it was the band’s first attempt at acoustic instruments. Secondly, it had a much more serious and dark tone — visually, too. Tom DeLonge sums up the creation of this song beautifully:
“I think with this song we were rebelling against the pop side of our band, which we’d had for many years. We wanted to do something that was a little darker and more atmospheric and I guess people would have been surprised when they first heard it.”
The music video was clearly darker, as well:
So, there you have it. Which of these four videos do you choose from blink-182? — [eric kristensen]
Tonight’s Video 4/Pack (WATCH THEM: https://t.co/Ex5BFVcy4e the best Blink-182 video! — @erickristensen
— 101WKQX (@101WKQX) January 10, 2018
WKQX’s “The Breeders Text” Contest
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A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX (“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 “The Breeders 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.
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Jam Productions, 207 W. Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Another big festival lineup hit the web today with Bonnaroo rolling out their 2018 lineup which is stacked on top with headliners the Killers, Muse, and Eminem. The long-running fest in Manchester, Tennessee will also include Paramore, Khalid, Alt-J, the Revivalists, Chromeo, Rag’nBone Man, and many more noteworthy acts from alternative and beyond.
Here’s the complete 2018 Bonnaroo lineup. Comeback to 101WKQX.COM soon for your shot to win a trip to this musical dream destination weekend.
Bleacher’s Jack Antonoff and ‘Girls’ actress/producer Lena Dunham have announced they have split as a couple. “The breakup is amicable,” says Cindi Berger a rep for Dunham, who confirmed the news to Entertainment Tonight. The couple has dated for the past five years.
Bleachers played two sold out shows at the Vic and through Rivera a few months back, and Jack visited the LOUNGE where he shared stories about his parents joining the band on the road and some solo acoustic performances.
WKQX-FM’s “Queued Up Artist Showcase with Glorious Sons Web & Text” Contest
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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 “Queued Up Artist Showcase with Glorious Sons Web & Text” 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 “The Glorious Sons” Contest link, and complete an entry form. All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Monday, March 12, 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.
(ii) Text: Send a text message with the keyword SONS to 312-101 during the Contest Period. All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Monday, March 12, 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.
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.
Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
WKQX-FM’s “Judah and The Lion Web” Contest
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The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Judah and The Lion 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…Judah and The Lion” Contest link, and complete an entry form. All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Wednesday, March 21, 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.
Jam Productions, 207 W. Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
WKQX-FM’s “Queued Up Artist Showcase with Pale Waves Web & 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 “Queued Up Artist Showcase with Pale Waves Web & Text” 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 “Queued Up Artist Showcase – Pale Waves” Contest link, and complete an entry form. All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Thursday, April 5, 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.
(ii) Text: Send a text message with the keyword WAVES to 312-101 during the Contest Period. All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Thursday, April 5, 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.
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.
Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
We have officially named Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy as our new head coach.
Welcome to Chicago, #HeadCoachNagy. 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/3bcZ0OJOEV
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 8, 2018
WLS-AM reported it today, the Chicago Bears have a new coach in Matt Nagy. The 39 year old comes from the Kansas City Chiefs where he recently served as offensive coordinator. Bears fan have to some relief to have a fresh leader for the Monsters of the Midway following three lousy seasons under John Fox.
ESPN’s ‘NFL LIve’ breaks down the new hire for the Bears and what Nagy brings to the table.