It’s no secret that Charlie’s legal name is Carlos Estevez.  His brother, Emilio uses his name professionally!  Charlie…er, uh…Carlos has decided to use his birth name for this new film, which (not coincidentally) takes place in Mexico.

Here’s what the gang at TMZ had to say about the deal:

It’s hard to judge a musician who’s been around as long as Prince. How do you do it? Do you compare them to the work they’ve made before? What’s out and popular in the now?

Oftentimes, our heroes come to a point where, no matter the standards, they disappoint.

So is Prince a disappointment, or still a success? Let’s see what YouTube users had to say in the comments…

Click to enlarge (Credit: YouTube)

There ya go. Opinions, on YouTube at least, are a bit mixed. I will say this though: it’s got a good message. Nice to see Prince and his new band 3rdEyeGirl fight against misogyny.

Why don’t you watch the video and let us know what you think in the comment section.

Here’s the new official video from 3rdEyeGirl and Prince for ‘FIXURLIFEUP.’ Watch:

Keep your eyes peeled for a review of Prince Comes Home when he closes out his ‘Live Out Loud’ tour in Minnesota with two shows this Saturday (May 25).

Bonus clip! Watch the Blues Rock Remake of ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ below:

LETSGOCRAZY from Madison Dubé on Vimeo.

- Adam Greenwald, 104.1 Jack FM Minneapolis

Irish Fest in Oak Forrest Friday through Monday at Gaelic Park.

The Red, White and BBQ Festival takes place in Westmont.  KHITS will be there Friday and Saturday.

Chicago Memorial Day Parade takes place Saturday 5/25/13.  The parade steps off at Noon on state Street from Lake to Van Buren

The Randolph Street Market opens for the season on Friday.

The Electric Daisy Carnival Saturday and Sunday from 5P to 4A at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.

Cruise nights are back in Lisle Saturday.  KHITS will be there from 6-8p.

St. Jude Race to the Flag Sunday morning in Westmont.

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival takes place Sunday from from 10a to 7p. Look for KHITS from 1-4p.

Bike The Drive Sunday morning from 5:30 to 9:30Am

Cruise nights in Bartlett at Nicodino’s Pizza on Sunday.  Join KHITS from 6;30 – 7:30p.

New Movies  This Weekend:

Fast and Furious 6   Vin Diessel, Paul Walker, Dwane Johnson

Epic  a 3D CG action-adventure comedy    Beyonce, Collin Farrell

The Hangover 3  Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis

George Michael recently ended up in the hospital after getting in a car accident. According to his spokeswoman, he only suffered “superficial cuts and bruises.”

According to eye-witnesses, Michael had opened the door of the SUV he was riding in and fell out at about 70mph. After it was found that — days later — Michael was still in the hospital, despite the fact his reps were saying he only had minor injuries, rumors started to sprout wings and fly. Why did George Michael open his car door? Was it really not shut properly? Or was he trying to commit suicide?

In an interview with UK tabloid the Mirror, a friend squashed all the suicide theories, saying, “he was just trying to shut the door. George has been perfectly happy and is in a great place. To insinuate that he threw himself out of the car is absurd…”

Agreed, it definitely does seem absurd. Until the full story comes out though, it seems likely the press will just keep on being the press, and rumors will just keep on rising.

Related: George Michael Injured In Car Crash

Related: George Michael ‘Lucky He Didn’t Die,’ Still In Hospital After Car Crash

Listen to K-HITS this Tuesday through Sunday (May 28 – June 2nd) for your chance to win free tickets courtesy of AEG Live. Any time you hear 2 songs in a row from the Rolling Stones, it means 2 tickets for the June 3rd show. When the second song starts and we prompt you to call, be the 24th caller at 312-729-1043 to win!

I don’t know if this is related to increased air fare or just avoiding airports and congestion.  Besides the cost of gasoline in the Chicago area alone is one of the highest in the nation.  I still haven’t figured out why that is.  Refineries are just a few miles away.

Wherever you’re headed this weekend, drive save and enjoy all these great tunes we’re playing.  Feel free to give us a call at 312-729-1043 and give us your traffic update.  We always enjoy hearing from listeners.

Tommy Edwards

Damon, who announced his strike in February, stated that those in the effort “won’t go to the bathroom until everyone in the world has access to clean water and sanitation.”

The strike that is led by the Damon and the advocacy group he co-founded, Water.org, are seeking to end the water crisis that is leaving millions without accesses to clean water and sanitation that can lead to illness and even death.

While the idea of the strike is a serious one, Damon and the other celebrities involved have turned to humor in order to get more awareness. In a video posted to YouTube on May 22nd, Wilde, Bono and Branson joke about how Damon crashed their not-so-secret secret meeting.

“I remember when Matt first brought up the idea, it was at a meeting of the Illuminati,” said the U2 frontman.

Wilde joked and added, “Bono was so mad. I only got in because I am an android from the future.”

Branson also added some humor to the video adding, “Bono started beating Matt with a two-by-four.”

However, alongside the jokes, the celebrities cited facts about the water crisis and what people could do to help.

“Millions of people each day spend hours just fetching clean water,” Bono says in the new public service announcement. “780,000,000 people – that’s one in nine – lacks access to safe water.”

Damon appears at the end of the video to encourage others to “join the millions of famous people who’ve already joined my strike. And remember, if you don’t use the toilet, you’re a celebrity.”

For other information about how you can help the “toliet strike” cause or make a donation, visit water.org or strikewithme.org.

- Devon Marti / WNCX

Paul McCartney recently sent handwritten letters addressed to Russian authorities to voice his support for the two Pussy Riot band members that remain incarcerated in Russian prisons.

This is the second time McCartney has expressed support for the three band members who were originally arrested in March of 2012. Three members of the Russian feminist punk-rock collective, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Yekaterina Samutsevich and Maria Alyokhina, were arrested and charged with hooliganism after protesting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow’s main cathedral, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, in February 2012.

The band members were convicted of the charges in August of 2012 and were sentenced to two years in prison. However, after less than two months, Samutsevich was released on an appeal. The spark for recent interest from McCartney came after Alyokhina was denied access to her own parole hearing. As of May 22, Alyokhina has declared she will be on a hunger strike in protest of being denied the right to attend her hearing. Tolokonnikova, also still in prison, was denied parole on April 26.

The former Beatle stressed the Russian administration should consider parole for Alyokhina and Tolokonnikova.

In the letter regarding the case of Alyokhina, McCartney wrote and shared on his website, “My personal belief is that further incarceration for Maria will be harmful for her and the situation as a whole, which, of course, is being watched by people all over the world.”

McCartney continues in the letter, “In the great tradition of fair-mindedness which the Russian people (many of whom are my friends) are famous for, I believe that you granting this request would send a very positive message to all the people who have followed this case.”

In a separate hand-written letter, McCartney stressed concern for Tolokonnikova as well. He writes, “I have had a long relationship with the Russian people, and, with this in mind, I am making the following request in a spirit of friendship for my many Russian acquaintances who, like me, believe in treating people – all people, with compassion and kindness.”

McCartney is not the only musician that has voiced support for Pussy Riot band members. Madonna, Sting, and Yoko Ono, have publicly supported the group.

- Devon Marti / WNCX

He recently spoke out against the British version of the show, which features judges Jesse J, Will.i.am, Tom Jones and Danny O’Donoghue.

May wrote on his own website, “Sorry, hate to be negative but The Voice is the dullest, dumbest, most depressing show on TV.” Adding, “It’s the ultimate insult to music and to performers.”

Though we are not sure May seems to understand the concept about the show and the blind audition rounds. “Every time I catch a glimpse of young singers busting their guts trying to win somebody’s attention, who is rudely sitting with their back to them… I feel sick. I hope this vile show dies a natural death very soon,” May wrote.

Apparently May doesn’t hate everything about the show. He does seem to be a fan of Tom Jones, though he wishes that Jones would decide to walk away from The Voice. And of course, May isn’t totally against music-based competition shows: May and Queen drummer Roger Taylor have performed on American Idol. 

What do you think, is The Voice an insult to music, or is Brian May just a grumpy?

This week in 1987, Deep Purple’s world tour got interrupted after Blackmore broke a finger in his hand while destroying one of his axes during the show. Specifically, he threw the guitar up in the air and tried to catch it like he often did – but instead, it cracked him in the hand on the way down.

(Smashing begins at 1:14)

So naturally the tour had to be cancelled with the band’s dynamic, incendiary lead guitarist suddenly unable to play. But it was just a great reminder of just how insane the guy went when it came time to smash his guitars into dust. He didn’t smash his guitars so much as mercilessly beat them into oblivion, as if the soul of Satan was stuck inside.

These video clips should do justice to that claim. Here’s a collection of Blackmore bashing his guitars into smithereens throughout the ’70s and ’80s.

The move that broke a finger:

(Smashing begins at 0:11 – this isn’t the actual time Ritchie broke his finger, but you can see how it was inevitably going to happen!)

California Jam, 1974:

(Smashing begins immediately!)

Munich, 1976:

(Smashing begins at 4:45)

Rainbow Live in 1981:

(Smashing begins at 3:21)

Frankfurt, 1987:

(Smashing begins at 0:34 – this was AFTER he returned from his broken finger!)

Detroit, 1987:

(Smashing begins at 2:44)

Who was your favorite guitar smasher?

– Matt Doloff, WZLX/Boston

The interview was aired live on Q13 Fox News in Seattle.  I feel for the guy!  He’s in nearly every movie that comes out.  These press junkets must get sooooo tiring!  Make sure you stick with this video. He starts drifting off around 1:30.  But, the best part comes at 2:57 in.

Watching this brought two thoughts to my mind:

1. Michael Caine could put anyone to sleep.
2. Who narrates Morgan Freeman’s dreams?