NEW JUSTICE LEAGUE TRAILER looks really good

October 8, 2017 | Kevin

Warner Bros posted the latest trailer for the most anticipated superhero movie of the year, Justice League just a few hours ago and it’s already the number 1 trending video on Youtube. The interest is there, but does it look good? Can this superhero team-up bounce back from the negative criticism that was piled on ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ and deliver the goods? It looks like it can.

This latest teaser features Lois Lane enduring a pretty moving dream, the world’s fallout of Superman passing on, and the bad-ass assembling of a pretty formidable squad of super-people inlcuding Cyborg, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, and grey-haired Batman. The surgary sweet comedy at the end of this trailer is enjoyable and shows the young lion hero poking the old lion in an endearing way. There is an on-point soundtrack here with yet-to-discovered band covered David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’.

Warner Bros has gone through a lot with the production of ‘Justice League’ due out next month. The film’s director Zach Snyder left the project after the tragic death of his daughter during re-shoots and was replaced by acclaimed movie master Joss Whedon who previously deliver Marvel’s epic ‘Avengers’ films. Then there was the rumors that Ben Affleck was itching to get out of the Batsuit over creative pressure pinned on his solo Batman movie, and how about the box-office busting of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman? That’s a lot for a movie that fans have been waiting years for.

And if this was enough movie nerdery, there is reportedly a fresh trailer due out soon for ‘Star Wars: the Last Jedi’

 

Washington Nationals security confiscating Cub fan’s W flags

October 7, 2017 | Kevin

The Cubs have a 1 game lead going into tonight’s NLDS playoff game and their opponents the Washington Nationals are making some adjustments to bounce back with a win to even the series. The biggest adjustment may be off the the field as their ballpark security is reportedly confiscating the famous ‘W’ flag from Chicago Cubs fans  in attendance. Some have stated security officials took the flags before fans could get into the game. Several fans had the W flags out at Friday’s game which the Cubs won. This news was reported earlier today by several outlets including Yahoo Sports, and several fans have tweeted about the nasty experience.

The argument on the side of the Nationals is that this could be a distraction and disrupt the game in the stands for anyone watching, but what about those red towels they whip around during a strike out? Yeah, this is really childish and petty on the part of the Nationals. I am a White Sox fan, and I am saying that. Don’t worry we will continue to FLY THE WKQX on our socials.

This first tweet shows National security having Cubs fans (WHO PAID TO COME TO THEIR BALLPARK) have their flags confiscated and filling out paperwork.

Body over Brains

October 7, 2017 | Mishell Livio

I get that we all need affection sometimes but from a HEADLESS CAT?!?!  WITH NO LIMBS?!?!

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Comedian Ralphie May dies at 45

October 6, 2017 | Kevin

One of the most talented comedians of his generations Raplhie May passed away of cardiac arrest in his home in Las Vegas this week. May had been battling pneumonia which forced him to cancel some shows so he could recover,  his body was found today and his death was confirmed by his management to Variety.   Just this past Wednesday, May was awarded Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo following his successful residency at the Harrah’s Casino.

May’s stand up career started at 17 when he won a contest to open for one of the most popular comics of all time, Sam Kinison. May came to national fame in 2003 in the first season of NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ which launched him into bigger live shows around the country, television specials for Comedy Central, and performances on ‘the Tonight Show’.

May performed many times in Chicago, including last year at the Copernicus Center in a benefit for the families of local Firefighters. Here is his interview on WCIU’s ‘You, Me, & This Morning’.

He crafted his unfiltered Southern charm into 4 Comedy Central specials with Girth of a Nation (2006), Prime Cut (2007), Austin-tatious (2008), and Too Big To Ignore (2012), as well as two Netflix specials, Unruly (2015) and Imperfectly Yours (2015).

The entertainment and comedy world has reacted to the sad news today.

WATCH Foster the People nail this cover of Weezer’s ‘Say it Ain’t So’

October 6, 2017 | Kevin

 

You gotta love when a great band covers another band? I came across this piece of Youtube gold, it’s a fan-filmed video from the 2011 Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco. It shows off a chocolate meets peanut butter moment of musical; wonder as Foster the People covers Weezer’s ‘Blue Album’ classic ‘Say It Aint So’. The song is one of Weez’s all-time best songs and to hear Mark Foster elegantly deliver the lyrics of Rivers Cuomo is a real treat for the years.

It’s the perfect video to bridge our Nights We Stole Christmas energy from last year when Weezer headlined a night to this year when FTP will play the Aragon for Night 2 of TNWSC on December 1st, get your tickets here. 

Weezer felt the love in the past few years adding a funky cover of FTP’s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ to their set on occasion.

 

Walt interviews Rivers Cuomo backstage at Riot Fest in 2014

NEW MUSIC ALERT! Listen to Weezer sing for their ‘Weekend Woman’

October 6, 2017 | Kevin

Weezer continue the march to their new album ‘Pacific Daydream’ due out October 27th with the release of a new single this week called ‘ Weekend Woman’. The song has this smooth and sweet chorus that plays like classic Weez with Rivers Cuomo pining for his lover who seems somewhat far away. The debate of the Weezer universe is can they keep churning out loveable alternative like this? This song is an astounding yes, yes they can and they are doing it.

Does anyone else hear Beach Boys on this song? I get 60’s California layered vocal sound on last year’s ‘White Album’ but looks like Rivers had some of that exact vibe. Well that continues in another new track from the W boys, it’s a song dedicated to Brian Wilson and company. This ‘Pacific Daydream’ song was released online last month and cements the summer-in-the-west aesthetic that we should expect.

Check out the other songs released off ‘Pacific Daydream’ here.

Helping Puerto Rico

October 6, 2017 | <3 Lauren

My friends Jeremy and Danielle have a deep love for Puerto Rico.  I have seen their exuberance when they visit and the frustration they have felt since Hurricane Maria wanting to help our fellow citizens and neighbors.

They have already made two shipments of desperately needed supplies to the island.

They have started a go fund me, with the proceeds going towards food and supplies that are going DIRECTLY to the hands of people who need it the most.

“This “go fund me” account is set up in support of the harder to reach areas of Puerto Rico. Donations will be used to purchase supplies and transportation to deliver them to Puerto Rico. As we can clearly see, San Juan is getting aid first, ( Which is great!), however the rest of the Island is struggling in extreme, life threatening conditions, with little to no aid at all. I am hearing from my friends that bugs, rats, dead animal cracasses, unsafe drinking water, extreme lack of food and electricity, dehydration, infection, and critical illness are the major issues. Food without the need for refrigeration, water or heat is necessary. We are seeking funds to purchase the following items for an emergency supply drop…” (more HERE)

Please consider donating HERE, even just $5 may help save a life.

<3 @laurenoneil

📷: Jeremy Scheuch

AOL DISCONTINUING AIM

October 6, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from mashable.com)

When we think about the spectacular collapses of once untouchable Internet properties, companies like MySpace and Pets.com come to mind. The rise and fall of AOL Instant Messenger rivals them all. Once the dominant force in digital messaging and a source of innovations other companies spun off into billions of dollars of businesses, AIM is now mostly dormant. Mashable sat down with three of the early engineers of the program to learn about its origins, why AOL never quite embraced the concept of a free messaging service, getting hacked by Microsoft and the features that never quite made it to users. The 1990s belonged to America Online.

It had risen above competitors in Prodigy and CompuServe to become the dominant Internet service provider for American households. Millions of subscribers paid AOL monthly for the ability to sign online. Its disks could be found almost anywhere. The “You’ve got mail” notification became the sound Americans associated with their first email accounts, as well as a movie with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. (MORE HERE)

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WATCH How ‘Fire’ ignited Barns Courtney’s career

October 6, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from ap.org)

After years of trying to get a break as a solo artist, everything happened at once for Barns Courtney thanks to his hit single, “Fire.”

The first time Barns stopped by it was in our temporary studios on State Street. Listen to this amazing acoustic version of “Fire” (below)

Barns is basically part of the family here. So we are always happy to get to play his music. Check out the video for his latest single “Golden Dandelions” (below)

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Google Home Mini – Donut Pop-up Shop Coming To Chicago

October 6, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from fastcompany.com)

It’s the size and shape of a donut, so why not riff on that?

That’s apparently the theory behind a pop-up coming to Chicago in November in order to promote the brand new, smaller sibling of its year-old Home assistant.

(MORE HERE)

Say hello to Google Home Mini – hands-free help around the house, now donut-sized. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s a little help at home, like only Google can.

To celebrate the launch of our new donut-sized Google Home Mini, we built a pop-up donut shop and we’re bringing it to Chicago on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5.

Inside, you’ll get the chance to win either a brand new Google Home Mini or a couple of delicious donuts. It’s all free and there’s plenty more surprises inside, so we hope to see you there. Learn more at g.co/donuts

Google Home Mini. Size of a donut, power of a superhero.

SHOP HOURS
Saturday, 11/4 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, 11/5 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Official Rules: https://donuts.withgoogle.com/terms

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Brian & Lou 10.06.17

October 6, 2017 | Nicci

What Ya Missed – Ask Alexa – Mulva’s Mom And Brian – Marathon Sign Ideas – Is This The Best Storyteller Of All Time – Eat Travel Rock – When Idiots Attack – Cubs Vs. Nationals – Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener

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