Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
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Thomas Rhett Says His Father, Rhett Akins, Is His Favorite Songwriting Partner … “My favorite person to write with, as a whole, I think is my dad. Even though I write with a bunch of other people, my dad and I do have a pretty special bond. Probably because he’s my dad, but he’s also, like, a really good friend of mine and a really fun co-writer.”
Kelsea Ballerini is on this months cover of Shape Magazine, she talks to Kelly Clarkson about her fitness and how wine is ok sometimes and what it’s like to sit in her chair on The Voice. “I just has goosebumps most of the time. Just the talent is really crazy this season.” She also thinks Blake hates her now because Kelly told her to keep him ‘in check’
“The Walking Dead” Star Jeffrey Dean Morgan dishes on filming Negan’s origin story for The Walking Dead season finale and living in a house on the set. “I lived in Alexandria, the town that has the 30 foot walls around it. We had a house in there we use, it’s the ‘Rick Grimes’ house. My sons room had like shotgun spray on his closet door, in the living room there’s marks from ‘Lucile’ when I was in a fight with Rick. All those things were still there, and then they put a bunch of furniture in there and that’s were we lived for two months while we shot this thing.”
Screen Rant reports a THIRD Creed movie is in the works, Michael B Jordan is going to star as well as direct. A fan asked Sylvester Stallone if he was going to be IN the movie and he said ‘It will be done, but I won’t be in it.’ And added ‘Keep Punching”
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Mike Tyson says he’s open to a rematch with Jake Paul after Jake’s recent loss to Anthony Joshua. Tyson claims this time he’s cracked the code on training, saying he went too hard before and “left most of the fight in the gym.” RadarOnline says Mike thinks a smarter camp would change everything. Which is wild, because the man is still Mike Tyson. If this happens, somebody hide the ear protection… literally.
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Taylor Swift reportedly used to be hesitant about dating athletes until Travis Kelce showed up. A source says her mom encouraged her to give Travis a chance, and now Taylor’s outlook has completely changed. Not only that, insiders claim the relationship has boosted the Chiefs’ global presence. Turns out the tight end also unlocked international brand expansion.
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Lainey Wilson told CMT she stays grounded by remembering where she came from. She said it’s about planting your feet, knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. Which explains why she can win everything, host award shows, and still sound like the most normal human in Nashville.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly still neighbors in Nashville as they focus on co-parenting their daughters. Nicole stays in the family home, Keith lives nearby, and they’re even spotted shopping at the same stores…just separately. A source says their dedication to the kids is unwavering. Awkward? Maybe.
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Thanks for a great 2025!! I'll be back in 2026
Jacob Marley is the name of the of Ebenezer Scrooges's deceased business partner and the first of four ghosts that appear in "A Christmas Carol"
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Sad news from the NASCAR world. Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, has died at age 55 in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities say seven people were killed, including Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. Beyond his racing success, Biffle was widely praised for his humanitarian work, especially helping communities after Hurricane Helene. The racing world is mourning a champion on and off the track.
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Tom Cruise is allegedly on a long, carefully planned mission to become Sir Tom Cruise. A source says this has been years in the making hosting events, shaking hands, embedding himself deep in the British film world. Apparently he knows exactly how the system works and he’s been playing the long game. At this point, don’t be shocked if the next Mission: Impossible ends with him bowing politely and accepting a sword tap on each shoulder.
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Miranda Lambert is developing a new TV series for Hulu inspired by her music and real-life friendships. The show centers on a messy female friendship, an escape from an abusive marriage, and a fresh start in a small Texas town that turns out to be full of secrets. So basically heartbreak, healing, strong women, and Texas drama which is already Miranda’s brand. Country music meets prestige TV.
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Jon Pardi says Christmas music is what keeps his household sane. He’s got two little girls with very big emotions, so songs like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph are on constant rotation. Forget parenting books the real hack is letting a cartoon reindeer handle crowd control..
You can catch The List, weekday afternoon at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1