We can't quite believe we're posting this, but based on the sheer volume of news coverage over the past few days, some people must care about this huge wedding that's happening on Friday across the pond. Frankly, we're almost tired of hearing about it - the number of press releases pushing special wedding cocktails that we've gotten have just about pushed us over the edge. On the other hand, we're as interested in pretty dresses and flower tossing as the next man, though, and if there are good drinks involved, you might be able to get us on board. Might. Anyway, a lot of decent bars and restaurants are offering neat events specials, if you want to watch the blessed event - they might even make it worth it. more ›

Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws, better known as "Tricky" to most fans, left an indelible mark on the music world 15 years ago with his game-changing 1995 classic album Maxinquaye, which won England's coveted Mercury Prize and was named NME's album of the year. Tricky also had his hands in one of our favorite groups here at the Chicagoist offices, Massive Attack; having rapped on their critically acclaimed debut Blue Lines. more ›

Did you miss the USA-England World Cup match from this weekend? Don't worry because you can catch a recap in LEGO form right here, including the now famous/infamous (depending on which side you're on) Hand of Clod. more ›

Mr. West has again done what he does best: take to his blog in an effort to discuss a scuffle with the media, ruminating on the England incident and the media at large. Note to Kanye: we still love you. Anyway, here's an excerpt on what West had to say on this latest incident.

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED...WHEN I LEFT THE CLUB, I WAS ENCOUNTERED BY A THIRSTY PAPARAZZI AS USUAL. HE FELT HE HAD MORE RIGHTS TO MY SPACE THAN ME, SO I PUT MY HAND UP TO PREVENT HIM FROM TAKING MY IMAGE. I DIDN'T ASSAULT HIM BUT MERELY PUTTING MY HAND UP TO COVER HIS LENS. MY SECURITY YELLED, "GET THE CAMERA OFF HIM." I GUESS IN ALL THE COMMOTION THE CAMERA SCRAPED HIS NOSE. more ›