KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Actress Teri Garr died yesterday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was in so many iconic movies . . . “Young Frankenstein”, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, “Mr. Mom”, “Oh, God”
She was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 1982’s “Tootsie”.
She also played Phoebe’s biological mother on “Friends”.
Her final role before MS forced her into retirement was the TV series “How to Marry a Billionaire” in 2011. Teri Garr was 79.
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Keith Urban joked that men only come to his show for two reasons. They’re either a guitar player, or their girlfriend dragged them there. He’s probably not wrong. Keith debuted his new single “Chuck Taylors” on the Today show this morning.
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In Touch Weekly says Diddy kept detailed records of his parties. A source says, “It’s not like they’ve been going around trashing him, but everyone’s been giving him a seriously wide berth. He allegedly used a scale to ensure female guests at his “Freak Off” parties didn’t weigh over 140 pounds. A former party planner revealed the strict criteria for attendees, including no flab, cellulite, Partygoers were required to wear short party dresses, stilettos, and show cleavage.
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Getting the LAST word in about the new Joker movie…Director Quentin Tarantino says he really liked “Joker: Folie à Deux”, adding Joaquin Phoenix’s acting was some of the best he’s ever seen in his life. He also says the movie is an “[eff] you” to comic book geeks…probably why it did so miserably…
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
The April Minuteman Printing & Graphics Pack the Backpack winner, is Sarah Fricke – K-4 Special Behavior Intervention Teacher @ Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Newton. She was nominated by Steven Marsh, Jaimie Bru, Ashley Durant, and Jonathan Duran, and here is what they wrote to Kix 101.1.
"She loves her job. She is good at her job. And she loves the students like they are her own kids."
"She works hard to help kids with behavior issues be successful at becoming their best self and helps get them on the right track to being able to be in classes with the other kids."
"Sarah is amazing with her students. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that her students are taken care of."
"Sarah teaches in and out of school no matter where you see her. She is always buying supplies, rewards, etc. out of her own pocket to ensure the kids are getting what they need. She goes above and beyond what any teacher is required to do. There are times she brings snacks to ensure kids get a birthday at school, Buys McDonalds, etc. if a child works hard enough on their issue etc."
On the last Wednesday of the month during the school year, we award $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. Nominate a Kix Country teacher today at Kixweb.com.
Welcome to The List,
Taylor Swift has officially entered her glittery legal era again. A Las Vegas performer says Taylor’s use of “The Life Of A Showgirl” is stomping all over her own brand, “Confessions of a Showgirl.” She’s suing for trademark infringement, wants damages, and an injunction too.
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Only Kid Rock could turn a poolside salute into a military investigation. The Army says two Blackhawk helicopters near his Tennessee mansion were just on a Nashville training route, but now they’re checking into why they hovered there. Kid says nobody’s getting in trouble and called it pretty neat. Nothing says casual Tuesday like cannonballs, patriotism, and two black helicopters hovering near your house…
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Riley Green is stacking side quests like a pro. He’s making his TV debut on Marshals in mid-April. And because sleep is for other people, he’s also reportedly opening a second Duck Blind bar in Gatlinburg. At this point Riley’s building a country music cinematic universe.
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Thomas Rhett says one of his favorite parts of touring is trying wild new foods on the road, which sounds adventurous and expensive. Meanwhile Dylan Scott keeps it a little more backyard chaos at home, admitting he’ll wander into the kitchen at midnight and cook a full meal like it’s noon. His wife wakes up confused; he’s making dinner round two. That’s not a snack, that’s a second shift.
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You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1