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Foo Fighters in VR

Foo Fighters in VR

February 9, 2022 | <3 Lauren

The Foo Fighters announced they’ll be performing a free streamable concert after THE BIG GAME in 180-degree Virtual Reality. You can watch in VR using an Oculus headset, or in the gold standard: 2-D on Facebook Live.The show will start at 10p C, or directly following the game . . . whichever is later.  If…

Do you own any used furniture?

Do you own any used furniture?

February 8, 2022 | <3 Lauren

We’ve all heard the stories of people finding money in previously owned couch cushions and jackets, etc. But THIS is a first… (warning, strong stomach recommended for the next part) There was a couple who’s dog ruined their couch. Instead of wasting good money on a new one just to have the dog ruin it,…

Dude proves Lake Michigan is frozen as he walks a mile out on it

Dude proves Lake Michigan is frozen as he walks a mile out on it

February 5, 2022 | <3 Lauren

Some dude caught the attention of people in high rises along the lakefront as he made his way out about a mile offshore. WGN got the tip and sent their Sky Cam out to figure out what the heck was going on. He says he got lost and didn’t know he was on the lake?!…

Imagine Dragons perform Enemy

Imagine Dragons perform Enemy

January 26, 2022 | <3 Lauren

Imagine Dragons were on The Tonight Show last night performing their new song ‘Enemy.’ There was fire and fishnet, actually that is going to be the theme of my next birthday… <3 Lauren

Bands breaking world records

Bands breaking world records

January 14, 2022 | <3 Lauren

According to Loudwire some of our favorite bands are out here breaking world records including: Twenty One Pilots . . . They are the first musical artist to certify at least RIAA Gold for every track on two consecutive albums, “Vessel” (2013) and “Blurryface” (2015). Thirty Seconds to Mars . . . In 2011 they completed the longest tour by a…

Jacoby Shaddix and Xzibit carpool karaoke-ing

Jacoby Shaddix and Xzibit carpool karaoke-ing

January 12, 2022 | <3 Lauren

Who knew Xzibit was such a huge Papa Roach fan?! The band posted this clip of Jacoby and X singing along to Last Resort Carpool Karaoke style. WARNING profanity (obvi) P.S. is Jacoby lip syncing? <3 Lauren Watch it here: https://fb.watch/auXcc1qRhH/

Jerry Bryant of JBTV needs our help!

Jerry Bryant of JBTV needs our help!

January 6, 2022 | <3 Lauren

Update from Jerry Bryant post open heart surgery! Jerry Bryant is such an amazing guy and what a fighter! Not only did he beat stage 4 lung and colorectal cancer, he was just released from the hospital after open heart surgery. His spirits are high and now comes the time when we can all pitch…

There’s a new Girl Scout cookie coming…

There’s a new Girl Scout cookie coming…

January 5, 2022 | <3 Lauren

What the world needs now is a new Girl Scout cookie. We are in luck! There’s one coming! Cookie season starts in the next few weeks, and there’s a type this year called Adventurefuls.  While at first the name may sound like some sort of Fear Factor scenario, the actually sound quite delightful: an indulgent…

New year, new illness

New year, new illness

January 4, 2022 | <3 Lauren

New year, new illness. Introducing FLURONA which is dual infections of COVID-19 and influenza. A pregnant woman in Israel just contracted the first case, luckily mild cases of both and is expected to make a full recovery. 4 days into 2022 and we’ve got FLURONA. What’s next? Tweet me: @laurenoneil

Toni Cornell performs Nothing Compares 2 U

Toni Cornell performs Nothing Compares 2 U

December 18, 2021 | <3 Lauren

Toni Cornell performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon the other night. She covered Nothing Compares 2 U, a Prince song (made famous by Sinéad O’Connor) her father covered that is included on his grammy nominated album ‘No One Sings Like You Anymore.’ It sure is dusty in here… What an incredible talent. <3…

Allison missed her connecting flight and spent this night at O’Hare

Allison missed her connecting flight and spent this night at O’Hare

December 6, 2021 | <3 Lauren

Allison Robicelli missed her connecting flight and had to stay overnight at O’Hare airport. While that is a legit stress dream that I have, her documentation of it all reads like an epic movie and kinda makes me want to have an ORD sleepover… enjoy the journey! Inspired by Allison, I too decided to look…

The 64th annual Grammy Awards nominations have been announced

The 64th annual Grammy Awards nominations have been announced

November 23, 2021 | <3 Lauren

Nominees include Foo Fighters, Billie Eilish, Glass Animals, Chris Cornell, Finneas, Fleet Foxes, St. Vincent, Black Pumas, Halsey, Japanese Breakfast and more! (full list below) The 2022 Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Monday, January 31 and will broadcast live on CBS. Record of the Year ABBA – I Still Have Faith…

For anyone who has felt loss

For anyone who has felt loss

November 18, 2021 | <3 Lauren

I wanted to share with you, in case you are going through something similar, the craziest thing happened to me early this morning. <3 Lauren Thank you to everyone who has reached out, I appreciate you and am so glad to be celebrating life with you today. If you have a story you would like…

Rise Against have more gifts for us!

Rise Against have more gifts for us!

October 21, 2021 | <3 Lauren

As if giving us the greatest album of the year Nowhere Generation wasn’t enough, the homies in Rise Against have announced a live expansion of the record, the Nowhere Sessions EP will be out November 12th. Tracklisting below, here is a taste of the first track ‘Talking To Ourselves’ The Nowhere Sessions EP tracklist: 1. Talking To…

Hozier’s acoustic train station serenade

Hozier’s acoustic train station serenade

October 5, 2021 | <3 Lauren

This video of Hozier singing Take Me To Church acoustic at a train station has been making the rounds. I could be wrong, but isn’t that the Red Line Grand station downtown?! <3 Lauren