On his first drive with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers was sacked by ex-Bear Leonard Floyd. Rodgers may never play another snap again. After getting back on his feet, the quarterback awkwardly sat back down, then was helped off the field to never return. Rodgers was carted off in the first half.
The belief at the moment is that Rodgers ruptured his Achilles and will be out for the season as a result. In his place will be Zach Wilson, who led the Jets to a remarkable victory last night.
It’s been a bad week for the cast of That 70’s Show.
Last week, Scientologist Danny Masterson was convicted on two counts of rape that could send him to prison anywhere between 30 years and the rest of his life. The fallout from that event has seen letters of support from Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, and Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis, all of whom starred on the once hit show for Fox, surface online.
DANNY MASTERSON: You gonna write that letter of support for me?
In a mind-numbing ramble, Kutcher & Kunis advocated for their friend by pointing out that he didn’t do drugs. Nancy Reagan would be proud.
The couple backtracked once the letter was seen by the general public, which means they blessed us with a truly awkward and uncomfortable apology video.
Danny Masterson rape victim slams Ashton Kutcher and Mika Kunis for their staged apology video after the Hollywood stars apologized for writing a character reference for the convicted rapist:
“This video was incredibly insulting and hurtful. My hope is that they learn radical… pic.twitter.com/ZBVS0Tl9tr
And then there’s this, in which he explains a bet that he and Danny Masterson made when it came to kissing a then-14-year-old Kunis.
ashton kutcher & mila kunis on the rosie o’donnell show talking about the age gap between kelso & jackie on that 70’s show and a bet made with danny masterson: pic.twitter.com/HD7F0Gu2gN
In the wake of this PR disaster, people online have gravitated towards championing Topher Grace, the lead of That 70’s Show who often felt like he was not a part of “the gang” that were friendly both on and off camera.
Mila Kunis wasn't protected enough by her parents while working in Hollywood. Ashton Kutcher along with cast (except Topher Grace) kissed a minor on "That 70's Show" pic.twitter.com/bSAl0ocyHW
Riot Mike stopped by Q101 to chat with Brian Phillips about this year’s Riot Fest. Mike shared cool stories about putting personal touch on booking bands, the legendary artist who became a fan of his mom’s homemade brownies, his experiences in the Buffalo punk scene and a cool full circle moment with a band, plus the (non-headliner) band you must see next weekend in Douglas Park. Listen to the conversation here.
Last night at the second of two sold-out Pearl Jam shows at the United Center, Eddie Vedder brought former captain Chris Chelios on stage for a surprise. The iconic frontman delivered the news to three-time Stanley Cup winner that on February 25, the captain’s jersey would be hung in the rafters at the United Center.
In a surprise announcement onstage during tonight’s Pearl Jam concert, Eddie Vedder revealed the Blackhawks will retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios' No. 7 jersey
“We are thrilled to have Chris Chelios’ number hang forever in the United Center rafters,” said Blackhawks president of business operations Jaime Faulkner. “There is a lot to come for the organization as we celebrate achievements of the many great players who have worn the Blackhawks sweater. With our upcoming Centennial celebration during the 2025-26 season, plans to celebrate our alumni and additional jersey retirements will continue to emerge as we look forward to sharing that with our fans.”
On behalf of everyone here at Q101, congratulations to Chelios and his entire family.
Two NL Wild Card contenders battle it out in a four-game series on the North Side this weekend. The Cubs will look to continue their post-All Star break surge against a team who could knock them out of the playoffs.
Taste of Chicago in Grant Park (Friday-Sunday)
NASCAR couldn’t stop it, they could only hope to contain it (i.e. move it to a different weekend). Taste of Chicago is BACK in Grant Park and this year could be the best year yet. Get all of the info you need regarding ticketing and of course, food, here.
Everclear at The Forge at Lemont Quarries (Friday)
After hanging out with Brian & Kenzie in the 9am hour of the show, So-Cal legends Everclear head to The Forge for an intimate show on a beautiful evening. Tickets to this show, that also features The Ataris, can be purchased here.
Cruel at Cobra Lounge (Friday)
Up-and-coming Chicago band Cruel heads to the Cobra Lounge on Friday night for a night of fun, chaos, and music. Grab a ticket here.
Melvins at Metro (Friday)
Pacific Northwest icons the Melvins head to the Metro on Friday night for a co-headlining show with Boris as a part of the “Twins of Evil” tour. Limited tickets remain for this show.
Local Natives at The Riv (Friday)
Our friends, Local Natives, plan to rip up The Riv on Friday night with what should be an incredible set. The last time Chicago got a chance to see them was at last year’s Lollapalooza in what some described as a weekend-stealing set.
Shedd Aquarium After Hours: House Party (Friday)
What better place to experience house music than overlooking the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan? Vibe with local DJs as they spin the beats. Catch your breath as you come face-to-face with fascinating animals from across the globe.
Of Montreal at Lincoln Hall (Saturday)
Indie rock legends Of Montreal storm the best sounding venue in all of Chicago, Lincoln Hall, for a night of career-spanning hits.
Ween at The Salt Shed (Saturday)
Ween is back in Chicago for the first time since their two-night stay at The Riv last year. This time around, they tackle Chicago’s newest venue, The Salt Shed. Tickets are nearly sold out for this event.
PAWS Chicago 5K (Saturday)
Local no-kill animal shelter PAWS hosts its annual 5K race at Montrose Harbor, where humans and dogs can make their way through a lakefront course while raising money to support the organization’s work. Once you cross the finish line, you’ll be able to enjoy live entertainment for humans and pups alike, including a dog agility course and a “doggy oasis” outfitted with pools for cooling off. Don’t have a four-legged friend to bring along? Not to worry—there will be plenty of good boys and girls for you to pet.
World Dumpling Fest (Saturday)
Celebrate the glory of the dumpling in its many forms—baos, empanadas, pierogi and more—at World Dumpling Fest. Plus enjoy cultural dance performances like Filipino tinikling and Puerto Rican bomba. Admission to the event is free, but you’ll need to purchase tickets if you want to eat dumplings—$25 for five servings or $45 for 10.
Cake at The Salt Shed (Sunday)
For the first time since 2019 (and for the first time in Chicago proper since 2012), Cake makes their way to The Salt Shed for an event that sold-out incredibly fast.
All across the internet people are tea-bagging their pop. It’s a cold steeping method where you place 2 tea bags (the internet prefers Lipton black tea) into a bottle of sprite and flip it upside down to steep in the fridge for 20 minutes. Apparently it is very refreshing. I’m going to tea-bag my Malört… <3 Lauren
Highland Park officials responded Wednesday following criticism to a recently announced “poverty simulation” event happening in town.
The event, which is set for Saturday at the Highland Park Country Club, will give participants an “immersive experience” aimed at showing them what a month in poverty feels like, according to the city’s posting. The event is described as being, “Participants are put into situations in which they do not have enough resources and are forced to make difficult choices that can negatively impact them and their families,” the event description states. “The outcome is increased awareness of the need for resources to support those living in poverty to create a more resilient health, human, and education sector in our local area.”
The Smashing Pumpkins are teaming with Tower Records to recreate the 1993 album release concert for Siamese Dream at Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park. Beginning next Thursday (Sept. 14) and running through Sept. 17, Madame Zuzu’s will transform into a Tower Records pop-up shop. On the 17th, the band will play two acoustic sets (at 6P and 9P) featuring the same setlist they played at Tower Records at midnight on July 27, 1993, the day of the record’s release. You can live stream the performances via the veeps platform.
New York City will formally rename the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington streets as “Beastie Boys Square”. The corner is famously depicted on the cover of the Beastie Boys’ 1989 album Paul’s Boutique. Both Mike D and Ad-Rock will be present for the ceremony this Saturday.
Good people of New York & beyond!
Beastie Boys Square Unveiling Celebration! Saturday September 9th Corner of Ludlow & Rivington Streets Lower East Side NYC 12P-2P pic.twitter.com/utmjEkMAEL
The Bears may still be rebuilding, but regardless of whether or not they win, Soldier Field continues to offer some of the best food in all of professional sports.
Luella’s is offering barbecue shrimp and grits, Soul and Smoke has mouth-watering mac and cheese, and then there’s the spinach pizza from Baccino’s. These options will pair well with a new walk-thru brew that lets you grab a beer and pay for it with your phone.
They’ll have that and more at Soldier Field this season, including lots of vegetarian and healthy options.
Nirvana will commemorate the 30th anniversary of their 3rd and final album, In Utero, with a big box set. The bonus features on the remastered collection include 53 previously unreleased tracks, including two never-before-released full concerts from the In Utero tour.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of In Utero, several multi-format reissues will arrive on October 27, 2023. Configurations include a limited-edition 8LP Super Deluxe box set, 5CD Super Deluxe box set, 1 LP + 10” edition, 2CD Deluxe edition, and a Digital Super Deluxe edition.… pic.twitter.com/P5frESbvRZ
Although the spirit of it is well thought out, it turns out that not just any beach can be a nude beach. Loyola Beach in Rogers Park made headlines over the weekend when a nude beach sign appeared in the sand. The sign’s presence was brought to attention by 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden, who represents the area in the Chicago City Council.
We’ve been notified that someone has installed this cheeky sign at Loyola Beach. Please note that this is not an official @ChicagoParks sign 😉 We’ve reported to Parks so they can remove it. As a reminder, at least some clothing is required at all of our beaches. pic.twitter.com/vL1s9OYi1v
Remember when your parents would get mad at you for doing dangerous things with your friends and they’d ask you “If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you do it?” Well I’m that friend! Friday September 22nd I am going to be rappelling down The Wit Hotel and raising money for Family Empowerment Centers. It provides educational advancements, food resources, recreational activities and much more! Donate what you can or get involved yourself and swing down the side of a beautiful Chicago skyscraper with a great view the whole way down and raise some money in the process. Anything is appreciated thank you in advance! – Joey Domenick
Among the covers included on the album are renditions of Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” Siouxsie and the Banshees’ “Spellbound” and The Specials’ “Ghost Town.”
Danse Macabre will be released on October 27th. “It’s about a crazy Halloween party,” said Simon Le Bon “It’s supposed to be fun!”
