Friday 27th March 2026
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Will Smith is back — THIS time, dropping beats instead of slaps! His new album, ‘Based on a True Story’, kicks off with the track “Int. Barbershop — Day,” where he declares: “Will Smith is canceled.” Then he hints it’s because of his skin color… which is an interesting take, considering, well… 2022 Oscars, anyone? Maybe the cancellation had a little more… punch to it.
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Morgan Wallen Pulls a Houdini on SNL—Poof, He’s Gone! Morgan Wallen caused a stir by making an early exit from Saturday Night Live. During the traditional end-of-show goodbyes, Wallen hugged host Mikey Madison, then pulled a classic Irish exit—vanishing offstage before the credits even rolled. Fans were left wondering if he had a pressing engagement or just really, really wanted to beat the traffic. Moments later, he posted a photo of a plane with the caption, “Get me to God’s country.” Guess when Morgan says, “Last Night”, he means right now!
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The quest to find country music’s hottest man continues. Trying to find that country artist is serious business—like, tractor-stuck-in-the-mud serious. And after some jaw-dropping upsets, we’re down to just eight country legends battling it out! In the New School Bracket: Scotty McCreery vs. Warren Zeiders and Jackson Dean vs. Riley Green. In the Old School Bracket: George Strait vs. Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw vs. Keith Urban. These matchups are tighter than skinny jeans at a honky-tonk. May the best boots win!
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Richard Chamberlain, star of film, theater and television, died Saturday in Hawaii. Chamberlain died of complications following a stroke two days before his 91st birthday, his representative confirmed. was known as the “king of the miniseries,” and starred in “Shogun,” “The Thorn Birds,” “Wallenberg,” and the original 1988 screenplay of “The Bourne Identity.” Richard Chamberlain was 90.
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AT THE MOVIES -
Join us Thursday during the Drive at Five for ‘At The Movies” brought to you by North Grand Cinema in Ames..
In Theaters this weekend: “They Will Kill You”
Is a blood-soaked, high-octane horror-action-comedy in which a young woman must survive the night at the “Virgil”. A mysterious and twisted death-trap of a lair, big screen battle of epic kills and wickedly dark humor.
*** LANGUAGE WARNING IN TRAILER***
https://youtu.be/AqNFJUihSHg?si=K0-fsZxSej2eyl-M
“They Will Kill You” is rated: R
Stars: Zazie Beetz and Tom Felton
AT THE MOVIES...Thursday’s at 5:40, brought to you by North Grand Cinema in Ames and IBC KIX 101.1….
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Hookup shows come and go. Paychecks apparently stay forever. Taylor Frankie Paul will still get her full Bachelorette salary. TMZ says the payday lands in the low to mid six figures. The season got shelved after that viral domestic violence video resurfaced. Reality TV motto. Love fades. Direct deposit survives.
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Some guys jog. Some guys apparently brawl with neighbors. “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson reportedly got into a physical altercation. Sources say intense behavior is kind of his brand at this point. He doesn’t think he crossed a line. Neither does the authorities,
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Country star meets horsepower. This feels aggressively on brand. Darius Rucker is now a NASCAR Cup Series team owner. He invested in Legacy Motor Club which competes at the top level. From singing about wagons to literally owning fast cars. That is what we call career acceleration.
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If you like free music. Nashville just planned your summer. CMA Fest announced around 150 artists for daytime stages. Names include Ernest, Melissa Etheridge, Tucker Wetmore, more. The free shows run June fourth through seventh downtown. Wallet stays full. Voice will absolutely not.
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