Peter Starostecki is a vegan who loves tofu, so much so that he proudly gets behind the wheel of a car that has a plate that reads, ‘ILUVTOFU’. That’s the thing about Peter Starostecki: he loves tofu. His entire car is decorated with tofu-related stickers and if you think there’s anything else going on here, you are a part of the problem.

As Starostecki explains in the news clip above, which has the same tone and pacing as a murder mystery, not everyone buys Starostecki’s vegan-related message. In fact, the state of Maine thinks he’s a dirty dog.

The state ordered Starostecki to remove his plate, and offered him a consolation prize that reads “V3GAN”. A man of strong moral fiber, our main character has passed on this vanity plate and has opted to live a life of normalcy in a way of saying “FU” to the people that love to hate him.

WELUVTOFU, too, Peter Starostecki.

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness: Tilt at the Wind No More

The fourth studio album from Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness is out today. “Tilt at the Wind No More” comes after a lengthy buildup with singles dating back to October. Andrew McMahon will be on the road this summer with dates in Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and more!

boygenius: the record

The supergroup of Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, & Phoebe Bridgers, otherwise known as boygenius, are back with a spectacular new record entitled “the record”. The band has a new short film out, “the film”, directed by Kristen Stewart, to go along with the release of their new album. The group will be in Chicago on June 24.

Michigander: It Will Never Be the Same

Twisted Xmas veteran Michigander is out with a new EP today and it is excellent. Michigander will be at Lincoln Hall on April 14.

Metallica: 72 Seasons

Metallica dropped the title-track for their latest album, “72 Seasons”. The album comes out on April 14, but for now, we have an eight-minute single to enjoy. Metallica will be at Soldier Field at August 9 and August 11, 2024.

Samiam: Stowaway

Samiam are a forever under-appreciated punk outlet from California. “Stowaway” marks their first release in nine years. They’ll be at the Metro alongside The Bouncing Souls at the Metro on May 11.

White Stripes: Elephant (20th Anniversary)

While the White Stripes are not back in business, but this weekend marks the 20th anniversary of Elephant. Not only are the White Stripes reissuing their most iconic record, but they’re releasing an unreleased show from the Aragon Ballroom in 2003 to celebrate the anniversary of the album.

Wicca Phase Springs Eternal: Moving Without Movements

Underground emo icon-turned-emo rapper Wicca Phase Springs Eternal dropped a synthy new wave single Moving Without Movements, which has been stuck in the heads of Brian & Justin all week long.

If you thought Gwyneth Paltrow was going to pay a dime, you were sorely mistaken. Legal expert and American Judicial System winner OJ Simpson (Orenthal James Simpson, The Juice) has backed Paltrow with a lengthy Twitter video.

A woman working for Stamford Public Schools in Stamford, Connecticut is under fire after being overpaid $54,000 and refusing to return the money. At the time, the woman was working as a substitute teacher with an hourly rate of $105. During the pay period of Oct. 31, 2022 and Nov. 13, 2022, police say the substitute worked two days and was mistakenly paid $27,300 per day by the City of Stamford Payroll department, which, after taxes, totaled $27,111.03.

The teacher and the school district came up with a plan for the money to be returned, but on that day, the woman never showed. Authorities say the results found the balance of the account at $19,863.89 on Feb. 8, which police immediately seized. The woman was charged with larceny in the first degree.

Is she a jerk for not returning the money? The conversation lives on Facebook!

In case you aren’t sure why Gwyneth Paltrow is in court and on TV every night, she’s fighting a lawsuit from a 76-year old optometrist who is suing her for over $300,000 over a 2016 ski collision that he says left him with broken ribs and years of lasting concussion symptoms. The incident occurred on a bunny hill while the actress was in the midst of a $9,000 ski lesson. Since the injuries, the optometrist noted that he can no longer enjoy wine tasting.

That leads us to this, a delightfully weird compilation with all of the notable moments from the trial thus far.

According to research done by our friends at MIBets.com, the Cubs and Wrigley Field is the tenth-most expensive home opener, while the White Sox first game at Guaranteed Rate Field comes as the 15th highest in the league. This was determined by looking at the price of both parking and food and beer on Opening Day.

Adults will spend roughly $91.98 for a ticket, parking, a beer & hot dog when attending Opening Day at Wrigley Field on Thursday. For the Sox, whose home opener is April 3 against the Giants, those prices will clock in at about $73.75.

Lollapalooza announced their daily schedule yesterday, revealing what bands will be playing Thursday-Sunday. Notably, Billie Eilish will headline Thursday, Twisted Xmas veterans The 1975 on Friday, Odesza on Saturday, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers on Sunday.

For a detailed look at some bands at the bottom of the poster, Q101 has you covered here.

On March 27, a mass shooting occurred at The Covenant School, a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. Surveillance video shows the shooter shot their way into the campus. Three children, as well as three adult staff members, were killed. Police noted two officers entered the building, ran toward the sound of gunfire, approached the suspect on the second floor of the school, and fatally shot them.

Everyone at Q101 sends their heartfelt condolences to those impacted by another senseless act of violence.

If you weren’t already drowning in options on Netflix, a new report from The Daily Mail has reported on a number of new, secret codes that can optimize your search and unlock hidden shows.

To enter the codes on your desktop, type “netflix.com/browse/genre/” into the URL and add a unique ID code. If you are watching Netflix on your TV, simply type the code into the search bar. This does not work on phones or tablets.

The codes are as follows: