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Wrestling legend ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair hospitalized “in

August 14, 2017 | Kevin

Pro wrestling legend ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair is dealing with heart related issues in an unnamed hospital, after being admitted by his family on Saturday with the situation getting more serious this morning. The story was broken by Pro Wrestling Sheet, with a rep for the WWE legend saying initially he was undergoing “routine monitoring,” but this morning TMZ reported that the 68-year old icon has been put into a medically induced coma to prepare for a surgery.

Flair’s agent Melinda Morris Zanoni tweeted out to fans that he needs their support on Sunday night.

Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻

— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017

Flair is a two-time WWE Hall of Famer and a 16-time World Champion in pro wrestling, where he is regarded as one of the genre’s true legends in league with Hulk Hogan, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, and the Rock. His ‘Styling ‘n Profiling’ braggadocios character captivated audiences around the world during his tenures with NWA, WCW, and WWE where his catchphrases would influence pop culture for decades to come. Though his in-ring career would continue for a short time in other promotions, Flair had an emotional ‘career-ending’ match and retirement ceremony with WWE during their Wrestlemania week in 2008.

Flair’s daughter has also taken on the family business performing as Charlotte in WWE, where she has ascended as one of the top female wrestlers in the world earning the company’s NXT Women’s Championship and WWE Women’s Championship. The father-daughter tandem released a book talking about their unique story together in September called ‘Second Nature’.

Current and past wrestling stars have taken to social media to send their positive energy and support to ‘the Nature Boy’ in this trying time.

Just hearing all this news about @RicFlairNatrBoy sending every ounce energy to #TheMan and asking that all of you do the same #NeverGiveUp

— John Cena (@JohnCena) August 14, 2017

Thoughts, prayers, and positive thoughts up for @RicFlairNatrBoy. Time to kick-out and make another comeback my friend.

— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) August 14, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with Ric Flair and his family during this difficult time.

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) August 14, 2017

Thinking of my good friend, one of my best opponents, and truly a great human being right now. @RicFlairNatrBoy pic.twitter.com/CAQMaFM0dW

— Harley Race (@8XNWAChampion) August 14, 2017

A Total Eclipse Is Coming

August 14, 2017 | <3 Lauren

Southern Illinois will have front row seats to the total eclipse of the ̶h̶e̶a̶r̶t̶ sun this Monday (8/21) afternoon!

In the prime location of Carbondale, IL duration of totality is 2 min 41.6 sec beginning at 1:20p. If you are travelling there for the event, plan to drive east or west in case of cloudy conditions.

A total eclipse is coming, rated 100 out of 10 on the awesome scale by Jim Cutler, explained in this video:

Lots of fun eclipse info can be found at: greatamericaneclipse.com

Planning something… spacial during the lockout on Monday… 🌚🌞

<3 @laurenoneil

Taking Back Sundays – 8.13.17

August 14, 2017 | Web Team

1. Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
2. Simple Plan – I’d Do Anything
3. Rise Against – Swing Life Away
4. Alkaline Trio – Stupid Kid
5. Panic! At The Disco – The Ballad Of Mona Lisa
6. Paramore – That’s What You Get
7. New Found Glory – My Friends Over You
8. Say Anything – Baby Girl, I’m a Blur
9. The Dandy Warhols – We Used To Be Friends
10. Taking Back Sunday – MakeDamnSure
11. Alien Ant Farm – Movies
12. Brand New – Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades
13. Goldfinger – Here In Your Bedroom
14. All Time Low – Something’s Gotta Give
15. My Chemical Romance – Famous Last Words

Memorial for Chester Bennington tonight in Lincoln Park

August 14, 2017 | <3 Lauren

Tonight Linkin Park were to scheduled to play at the Hollywood Casino Ampitheatre, instead we are getting together to remember the life of Chester Bennington. Event listing HERE.

Memorial shirts with proceeds going to Music For Relief HERE.

The group is planning to meet at the Abraham Lincoln statue starting at 6p; 1601 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL

6 p.m.-8 p.m.: Intros/Discussion/Readings
8 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Candle Lighting/Music

The organizers put together a list of pertinent information HERE. Memorial pamphlet HERE.

If you cannot make it to Lincoln Park tonight, there is also a virtual memorial you can take part in HERE.

<3 @thelaurenoneil

Check out footage from the event at Wire in Berwyn last night taken by Venice Vera:

Brian & Lou 08.14.17

August 14, 2017 | Nicci

What Ya Missed, Charlottesville Attacks, Bobby Moynihan and Is It Florida

Chicago Protests Charlottesville Violence

August 14, 2017 | Nicci

About 400 people gathered at Millennium Park and stopped traffic at times Sunday afternoon as they marched north to sidewalks across the Chicago River from Trump Tower, one of multiple similar marches that unfolded across the U.S. over the weekend.

The Chicago protesters chanted and carried signs with slogans and images blasting Trump and members of his administration. The president has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum for not specifically condemning white nationalists and neo-Nazis in a speech Saturday after their gathering in Charlottesville, Va., spun out of control.

Drinking Beer Boosts Creativity, According to Academia

August 13, 2017 | Eric

I am always looking for excuses to enjoy a beer. And once again, science (SCIENCE!) comes through. A study out of Austria’s University of Graz says that a beer can loosen up our brain and promote more thinking that would fall outside of the box.

However, that same study also acknowledges that beer can inhibit “executive control.” AKA, fine motor functions. So if you’re area of creativity includes dance or say…heavy machinery…your brilliant or ground breaking idea will likely be overshadowed by it’s potential poor performance.

So…sounds like I need to experiment with the ratios of beers consumed to good ideas. I’ll report back on my extensive research at a later date. — [eric]

VIDEO: Backstage at Lolla with Arcade Fire

August 13, 2017 | Eric

In case you missed it, here’s my chat with Jeremy and Richard from Arcade Fire before they closed out Lollapalooza last weekend…and we learn sugar is not an appropriate way to congratulate them on having the #1 record in the country.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Updated Bull Tattoo!

August 12, 2017 | Russell

This tattoo makes my tattoo’s look like little stick on’s! The Rock went all out on this one for sure!

Evolution of the bull. Blood, sweat & years. After 3 sessions and 22hrs of tattooing with world renowned @NikkoHurtado, the story's almost done.. Every detail is a reflection of my own personal history. From the cracks and heavy damage in the bone representing life's hard lessons I've learned over the years. Just like scars and wrinkles – I'm so grateful to have 'em because they're earned. To the horns, not pointing up or out to the side, but pointing straight ahead representing relentless energy and forward progress. The core and anchor of this image is in the eye. Look closely and you'll find the life, energy, power and you'll feel the MANA (spirit). The eye tells the story of a disruptive positive energy always ready to dent the universe. Depending on the light and angle, sometimes the energy's subtle and sometimes it's glaring. But it's always alive and ready to disrupt the universe and love and protect my family and all things I love with intense passion and gratitude. Cheers to living, learning, evolving and growing. And to the positive disrupters ready to dent the universe. #EvolutionOfTheBull #TheDisrupter #TheMana #NowLetsBreakOutTheTequila

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Listen to Panic! At the Disco with PIZZA LYRICS

August 12, 2017 | Kevin

What if the lyrics to Panic! At the Disco’s ‘i Write Sins Not Tragedies’ were redone with references to pizza? These are the silly things that go through my comedy buddy Andy Milne on a daily basis, we’ll have the 101WKQX on in his 1990 Honda Civic (yes, it still runs) and he will on the stop give the lyrics to a song the ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic treatment. He posted this the other day, and I lost it. It’s so ridiculous but sometimes that’s what makes life worth living right? A good song and a slice of pizza is just some of life’s simple pleasures, so why not throw a joke on top of it?

Meanwhile Brendon Urie and company are riding high after a very successful arena tour this past spring. Urie this past week finished his run in the Broadway musical ‘Kinky Boots’ to sold-out audiences.