KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
September 17, 2025
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Welcome to The List,
Kix Country loves their trivia games…so you MAY have been following Jeopardy and the drama between Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. Well, Ken shared some news about the remainder of the season. On Twitter, he announced that he’ll be taking a step back from hosting again in order to make way for Mayim Bialik. But rest assured, he’ll return later in the season. As of right now, it’s unclear how long Bialik will be hosting Jeopardy! and when Jennings will return.
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What does Dolly Parton and Taco Bell have in common? Mexican pizza!! Not only is Taco Bell officially bringing the long-lost item back to its menu, the fast food chain is writing an entire musical about it with none other than Dolly Parton! Taco Bell shared the news on its official Instagram feed posting a photo of the mock playbill with the caption, “The ultimate encore. The Musical premiering live on TikTok 5/26.” At the very same time, the country legend confirmed her involvement by showing off the top-secret script for the TikTok musical in her own post.
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US Weekly Magazine claims Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are allegedly having marital problems. A source tells the magazine, “Will has been walking on eggshells and bending over backward to keep Jada happy. Jada is impossible to please. They’re committed to going to therapy together and trying to figure things out.”
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The NY Post says the Dirty Dancing sequel is going to feature Jennifer Grey and 90’s hip hop music, the world of 1990s Catskills, and the music, which will range from songs from the original movie to ’90s hip-hop. The director promises to the fans they will not ruin your childhood and we’ll tackle the assignment with sophistication, ambition, and, above all, love.”
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Carly Pearce says that she had an idea to have Ashley McBride on a song and is happy to have it do as well as it has…’Never Wanted To Be That Girl’ being a number one song for the both of them. “Just to see what it’s done and the stories that we’ve heard, This is the kind of music that I want to write and I want to sing, and to see it do what it’s done at radio makes me really proud.”
You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
Welcome to The List,
We start today with sad news from Hollywood. Robert Redford the iconic actor, director, and the man who gave us Sundance has died at the age of 89. A statement says he passed away at his beloved home in Utah, surrounded by family. Redford wasn’t just a movie star, he was a storyteller, an activist, and one of the last true legends of cinema. He will be deeply missed.
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So rumor has it Carrie Underwood wants to dust off her acting chops and head back to Hollywood. But here’s the kicker: insiders say it’s less about Oscars and more about one-upping Taylor Swift. Supposedly Carrie wants the satisfaction of doing what Taylor hasn’t— a serious acting role. Their rivalry? Oh, it’s alive and well. Sounds like Hollywood could get a new sequel: “Country Queens: The Petty Years.”
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Apparently, Travis Kelce is feeling the heat not just from the defensive line, but from dating Taylor Swift. Sources say every fumble isn’t just a football oops, it’s a global headline. And that pressure’s starting to get to him. Taylor’s worried, she loves him, but even she sees the toll. So, the big question: is the cookie starting to crumble… or are they just baking under the spotlight?
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Over the weekend, video popped up of Zach Bryan literally climbing a fence… not to save a cat… but to get to country singer Gavin Adcock. Looked more like a “hold my beer” moment than a good decision. Gavin responded saying Zach was “absolutely wasted” and he had a show to do, plus, “everyone knows how that would’ve ended.” Translation: Zach, buddy, that was not your highlight reel.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
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