50 Cent’s ‘Animal Ambition’ lacks ‘An Untamed Desire to Win’
* 1/2 (out of 4) When we met 50 Cent 11 years ago, he was a bulletproof vest-wearing death cheater. He had personality. He cracked jokes. I watched interviews with...
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Lollapalooza aftershows announced, over 40 acts to play Chicago venues
The slate for aftershows for Lollapalooza 2014 have been announced, and it wouldn't be a stretch to use the word "staggering" to describe the amount of great music descending on...
Watch Chance the Rapper throw out the first pitch at the White Sox game
What CAN'T this kid do? Chance the Rapper threw out the first pitch at last night's White Sox game and unlike 50 Cent, he actually managed to keep it in...
CM Punk can paint. Who knew?
When the Cubs set out to have 50 custom-made chairs painted in honor of Wrigley Field's 100th anniversary, they didn't mess around. Actors Vince Vaughn and Gary Sinise, Martellus Bennett...
What will be 2014’s song of the summer?
After the one-two punch of "Get Lucky" and "Blurred Lines" last year, people are wondering what 2014's song of summer will be. Here's our shortlist: Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX,...
Kanye West debuts new song ‘God Level’ in Adidas commercial
Kanye West debuted a new song "God Level" via a commercial that aired Saturday during the UEFA Champions League final. The commercial—and new song—kicked off Adidas' "The Dream: All In...
Website The Chive to launch music fest at Soldier Field in June
The Chive, a national men's interest and pop culture-focused website based in Chicago, will launch a music festival in June. The site, which has amassed a cult-like following since its...
Clippers owner Donald Sterling is gone, but the problem is not
An 80-year-old man who was recorded expressing controversial thoughts about race got banned for life from his job Tuesday. L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling got shoved out and the world...
Would you like some rap with that chicken?
What is it about fried chicken sandwich shops that makes them a lightning rod for controversy? A little under two months ago, Leghorn Chicken opened in Ukrainian Village. Though the...
‘Road to Glory: The Documentary’
Saint Millie is screwed. OK, maybe that's pushing it. But it only sort of matters that the 22-year-old Oak Park native (born Milton McKinney) is talented and professional and honest...