Had a punk-themed unisex beauty parlor, The Clandestine Industries Salon, in his native Chicago which was set to be opened in April 2008.
Broke his foot during a performance at the Voodoo Music Experience festival in New Orleans on October 28, 2007.
Teaming up with members of Gym Class Heroes and The Academy Is... to open a new hangout, "Angels and Kings," in New York to be opened April 30, 2007.
Named Hollywood's Style King of the Year by American magazine Us Weekly in April 2007.