Having a hard time figuring out if this is a real thing or not, but if you want a little extra room after downing a huge Thanksgiving dinner these pants are for you. If you want to take a chance you can grab them HERE.
Having a hard time figuring out if this is a real thing or not, but if you want a little extra room after downing a huge Thanksgiving dinner these pants are for you. If you want to take a chance you can grab them HERE.
His respected musical output aside, Billy Corgan — aka William Patrick Corgan — has said some pretty wackadoo stuff in his time. Whether it’s outing real-life shape-shifters, bullying fans and The White Stripes, or railing against the “fake news” in support of Trump, the stuff that comes out the Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s mouth is often confusing at best. Now, he’s expressed what could be his most controversial opinion yet. (MORE HERE)
The news of sexual misconduct continues in the entertainment and music world as the band Brand New has postponed their current UK tour following their singer/guitarist Jesse Lacey posting an apology this weekend after he was publicly accused of sexual misconduct. The band posted the news online saying “Due to the events of the last few days, Brand New will be postponing it’s upcoming three shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland.”
Touring member of Brand New and opening act for the band Kevin Devine left the tour following the news, as well the band Martha who was also on the tour.
On Saturday, Lacey confirmed the allegations were true and issued an apology on Brand New’s Facebook page.
“The actions of my past have caused pain and harm to a number of people, and I want to say that I am absolutely sorry. I do not stand in defense of myself nor do I forgive myself. I was selfish, narcissistic, and insensitive in my past, and there are a number of people who have had to shoulder the burden of my failures. I apologize for the hurt I have caused, and hope to be able to take the correct actions to earn forgiveness and trust.
“I am sorry for how I have hurt people, mistreated them, lied, and cheated,” he continued. “I am sorry for ignoring the way in which my position, status, and power as a member of a band affected the way people viewed me or their approach to their interactions with me. And I am sorry for how often I have not afforded women the respect, support, or honesty that they deserved, and which is their right. I believe in the equality and autonomy of all, but in my life I have been more of a detriment to these ideals than an advocate.”
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The following are resources for those who may have been affected by sexual assault issues in their lives.
A Voice For The Innocent – http://www.avoicefortheinnocent.org / National Sexual Assault Hotline – 800.656.4673 / Anti Violence Project – https://avp.org / National Sexual Violence Resource Center – https://www.nsvrc.org
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Thanksgiving just became a whole lot easier for people who can’t eat just one plate of food.
You didn’t ask for it, but Stove Top, known for their signature easy-to-make stuffing, created their very own Thanksgiving Dinner Pants. (MORE HERE)
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Never get in the way of a man and his pet…even if it’s a nut-loving rodent.
Ryan Boylan was issued a notice from his condo to get rid of Brutis the squirrel or face eviction. For Boylan the option was simple…the squirrel stays. (MORE HERE)
Since Foo Fighters sold out their Wrigley Field date for next summer so quickly, they just as swiftly added a second date (July 30th). And here’s what you need to know for a special 101WKQX presale:
Good luck, and hope to see you at the Friendly Confines this summer. — [eric]
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I don’t think this is where a former GoPro hero intended to go when he strapped a camera on his head to capture his badassery.
Well, at least he turned his nine screws, one ankle plate, and six months of physical therapy into a entertaining, informative, and funny video for the rest of us. He’s not the anti-hero we deserve, but the anti-hero we need. — [eric]
Want to know a secret? All the officers on the Death Star were actually bald. But since Darth Vader didn’t have any hair anymore, the officers all had to wear hairpieces, so Vader wouldn’t get mad. Because you don’t want a mad Vader. The practice of wearing these hairpieces became known as “Donning the Death Star Rug.” Ok, so we might have made that up, but this really is a Death Star Rug. (MORE HERE)
Musicians tend to geek out at the chance to play Moog synths, so I have to imagine Jack Antonoff of Bleachers had a blast hanging out in the Moog Sound Lab. Check out this version of “All My Heroes.”
Did you catch Jack in the Lounge, whether it was in person or later through our Facebook page? It was EXCELLENT. Check it out below, and remember you can scroll through all our past Lounge performances here.
Bleachers Live In The #SoundLounge!
Jack Antonoff of Bleachers stopped by The #SoundLounge before their sold out show at The Riv tonight!
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He’s been vilified by millions and locked out of the NFL—all because he took a knee to protest police brutality. But Colin Kaepernick’s determined stand puts him in rare company in sports history: Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson—athletes who risked everything to make a difference. (MORE HERE)
See Foster The People scroll through instagram. Watch what they LIKE or what stops their scroll as well as see footage from their IG Story. Experience the “Sit Next to Me” video best on your mobile phone. Foster The People’s new album ‘Sacred Hearts Club’ is available now: (MORE HERE)
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For #Stole 2017, you can join Rise Against or Foster The People picking out presents for the kids at Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital. All you have to do is pop in here and get signed up for your chance to do some good.
Here’s what it was like shopping for the holidays with the stars of last year’s The Nights We Stole Christmas:
Never give up on what drives you. What might be considered a giant obstacle can be re-framed as the thing that will make you the stuff of legends. Just a couple of thoughts after watching the new video for the AWOLNATION song “Passion.”
We will have tickets to check out AWOLNATION with Nothing But Thieves every day next week (Monday, November 13th – Friday November 17th)…listen for the text-to-win word every day at 7AM, 11AM, 4PM, and 7PM. — [eric]
One of Chicago’s best comedians Pat McGan did it again this week with a hilarious set on CBS’s ‘Late Night with Stephen Colbert’. McGann, a Southside native who has been delivering the comedy goods for years at ZANIE’S and recent;y opened for monster headliner Sebastian Maniscalco, killed it again in this national television set.
McGann has previously performed on ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ and as well on the WCIU comedy showcase ‘Chicago’s One Night Stand-Up’.
Note the video below features NSFW language
In the last 72 hours allegations of sexual misconduct against Brand New’s Jesse Lacey have become public via post on Facebook by a former guitar tech for the band.. In the same thread on FB, the former tech Brian Diaz states “There are some ladies I know on here who, FOR SURE, have told me about indiscretions that can be attributed to him. Now is not the time to be silent. I have been quiet about this for too long, and honestly it probably hasn’t done much good.” According to Brooklyn Vegan, Lacey has been accused of soliciting a minor for nude photos online and having numerous inappropriate interactions in a sexual nature with other people. These accusations are detailed in this report with social media posts from several people who named Lacey directly.
Alternative Press reported today that Martha, a band supporting Brand New on their current tour have left tour amid these allegations.
We have decided to pull out of the brand new shows. Support survivors always.
— Martha (@MarthaDIY) November 11, 2017
UPDATE
In a post on Brand New’s Facebook page this weekend, Jesse Lacey addressed the allegations against him in detail. The post has been shared more thant 5,000 times by fans of the Levitttown, New York band. The full statement in which Lacey apologizes, is posted below.
In an effort to address recent events and the public conversation currently happening, I feel it is important to make a clear and personal statement.
The actions of my past have caused pain and harm to a number of people, and I want to say that I am absolutely sorry. I do not stand in defense of myself nor do I forgive myself. I was selfish, narcissistic, and insensitive in my past, and there are a number of people who have had to shoulder the burden of my failures. I apologize for the hurt I have caused, and hope to be able to take the correct actions to earn forgiveness and trust.
Early on in my life, I developed a dependent and addictive relationship with sex. I was scared of it, ashamed, and unwilling or unable to admit it, and so it grew into a consistent and terrible problem. Years ago, after admitting my habits and cheating to my then soon to be wife, I began to approach my problem in a serious way. I entered professional treatment, both in group therapy and individual counseling, and revealed the realities of what a terrible place I had gotten to in my life, and what a terrible impact my actions had on people.
Lust, sex, love, and arousal were coping tools for me, and I returned to them repeatedly. I detached my own feelings and emotions from most of my sexual interactions. I hid, or lied about my behavior to escape reproach. I was a habitual cheater. I have been unfaithful in many, if not most of my relationships, including the relationship with my wife, who has with all of her might, patience, and grace, tried to hold our marriage together, despite having to endure the pain of the revelations of my past. It is heart wrenching that the most important changes in my life have come at the expense of others.
I am sorry for how I have hurt people, mistreated them, lied, and cheated. I am sorry for ignoring the way in which my position, status, and power as a member of a band affected the way people viewed me or their approach to their interactions with me. And I am sorry for how often I have not afforded women the respect, support, or honesty that they deserved, and which is their right. I believe in the equality and autonomy of all, but in my life I have been more of a detriment to these ideals than an advocate.
I am working to shed all my narcissism and my self obsession, and to be better. In sobriety I have changed my life and my mind in real and important ways. I have also revealed the truth of my behaviors to myself and to others. I do not have words to express the patience and help my wife has offered me. I love my family with an intensity and realness that I have never felt before, and as a husband and a father I have been granted the opportunity to wake up each day with the intent to serve my family and the people around me, and to feel, for the first time that I have purpose.
The fact remains that none of us get to put a wall up between who we are and who we were. I need to earn forgiveness. Concepts like repentance, compassion, and love, are made real through actions, and it’s through my actions that I need to prove change. I hope I can show humility, and that the pain I have caused people can heal. I am not above reproach, and no one should be.
Jesse Lacey
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The following are resources for those who may have been affected by sexual assault issues in their lives.
A Voice For The Innocent – http://www.avoicefortheinnocent.org / National Sexual Assault Hotline – 800.656.4673 / Anti Violence Project – https://avp.org / National Sexual Violence Resource Center – https://www.nsvrc.org
Before she opens for Bleachers at two big shows, watch Bishop Briggs tear it up in the LOUNGE with her stunning voice and tales of tarot card scams. That voice is absolute wonderful. I had the hair rise on my arms hearing this live, and maybe you will feel the same watching it here. Plus here explain how Cold War Kids slid into her Twitter DMs, how she wrote songs as a child, growing up all around the world. and performances of ‘River’ and two more emotive songs.
Check out our other session we taped this weekend with Jack Antonoff of BLEACHERS.
Jack Antonoff of BLEACHERS visited the LOUNGE today for a session that featured solo acoustic performances of ‘I Miss Those Days’ , “Don’t Take the Money’. and ‘I Wanna Get Better’. Brian and Lou also found comedic gold when Jack revealed how much he dislikes his neighbors in New York, his parents embarrassing him “on the whole f****ing tour”. Prepare to see a unique side of the most prolific artists in alternative and share it with friends.
Check out Bleachers new MTV UNPLUGGED live album.