Wednesday 31st December 2025

The List for Thursday, September 29th 2022

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Rapper Coolio was found dead yesterday on the bathroom floor of a friend’s house in L.A. The cause of death is unknown.  Coolio’s manager said the paramedics think it was a heart attack.  And law enforcement said they didn’t find any drugs or drug paraphernalia.  Coolio was known for the song, “Gangsta’s Paradise”.  It won a Grammy in 1995 for Best Rap Solo Performance. Coolio was 59

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Luke Bryan wrapped up his 13th “Farm Tour” this past weekend.  He did six shows in six states over the course of just 10 days . . . More than 100,000 fans in all came out to see him.  That’s been the case every year since his first Farm Tour in 2009.  He uses it as a chance to give back and grant scholarships to kids from farming families.  78 students have gotten them over the years.

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Gwen Stefani used to think Blake Shelton’s accent was fake.  She told Camila Cabello on “The Voice”, quote, “I used to be like ‘When are you going to stop talking like that, like, that’s so fake.’  And then it actually, it was his real voice.  So, I kind of got used to it.”

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s heated defamation trial is getting the movie treatment just four months after the verdict was revealed. On Wednesday, Entertainment Weekly debuted the first trailer for the Tubi original movie Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial, which stars Mark Hapka and Megan Davis as Depp and Heard.   If you’d like to re-live the trial, it’ll be streaming on Tubi tomorrow…

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Zac Brown tells Men’s Health magazine that Bruce Springsteen inspired him to work out while on tour. Saying, “When I met Springsteen, I said, ‘Tell me something that’s helped you to stay feeling good.’ He was like, ‘Man, you need to sweat for an hour a day. I don’t care what you do, doesn’t matter. You need to sweat for an hour a day.’ I was like, ‘You’re the Boss. Let’s do it.’””

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The NY Post says Christopher Reeves’ Superman costume is going to be auctioned off. It could sell for as much as $500,000. The Bible from ”Shawshank Redemption”, a chariot from ”Gladiator” and Darth Vader’s gloves are also going to be auctioned off on November 3rd.

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The List for Wednesday, December 31st 2025

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Former Beverly Hills, 90210 star Ian Ziering is being sued over a wild 2023 New Year’s Eve incident on Hollywood Boulevard involving motorcycle riders. A plaintiff claims Ziering got out of his car and shoved him, sparking a larger fight and injuries. Ziering says he was checking damage after being approached aggressively and insists it was self-defense. Now the whole thing is headed to court. Hollywood never disappoints.

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Taylor Swift just made Christmas a whole lot better for Kansas City Chiefs employees. During a holiday game at Arrowhead Stadium, Taylor surprised staff with cash gifts. One worker shared that Taylor handed her $600 personally, leaving her emotional and overwhelmed. Santa wears red, apparently with lipstick.

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Jimmy Kimmel is allegedly planning to end his ABC late-night run in May 2027, and insiders say he wants Donald Trump as his final guest. The thinking is one last headline, one last laugh, and the ultimate mic drop. With audiences shifting to streaming and ratings changing, sources say internally this is being called Jimmy’s “goodbye year.”

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Riley Green told CMT he thinks old-school politeness still matters and too many people have forgotten that. He says simple things go a long way, and he’s not wrong. In a world of comment sections and hot takes, Riley just wants people to act right. Country manners never go out of style.

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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December Pack the Backpack Winner: Morgan Hurst

The December Minuteman Printing & Graphics Pack the Backpack winner, is Morgan Hurst – 7th Grade ELA Teacher @ Miller Middle School in Marshalltown. She was nominated by Bub Hurst, and here is what they wrote to Kix 101.1.

Morgan is constantly reinvesting in her classroom, whether it comes from her allotted budget or her own personal funds. She has built a strong reputation across the district as both an outstanding teacher and a supportive coworker. Morgan consistently goes above and beyond her duties, and Miller Middle School is fortunate to have her.

 

 

 

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.

 
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The List for Tuesday, December 30th 2025

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Kim Kardashian just answered the age-old question: what do you buy for someone who has everything? A $125,000 bike from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. Kim gifted Kourtney the iconic red bike, which came from a private collection and went for way more than expected at auction. Kourtney called it the “coolest Christmas present.” Meanwhile the rest of us are out here comparing air fryer prices.

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Thomas Rhett told People magazine that he loves jumping into whatever hobbies his kids are into. He says that’s what his dad did for him, and now it’s his turn. One week it’s something new, this week they’re riding horses. He says every kid needs one-on-one time. Which is sweet… and also explains why that man is always exhausted.

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If you listened to country music at all in 2025, congrats, you basically listened to Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen. Year-end streaming and radio numbers show both guys dominating the most-played tracks of the year. Post Malone, Shaboozey, and Jordan Davis also landed big. Classic voices mixed with newer hits defined the year. And yes, Post Malone is still country’s weird cousin who keeps getting invited back.

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It’s official. Stranger Things just dropped the trailer for its series finale, and it’s pushing every nostalgia button known to man. Hopper gives Eleven a pep talk, Vecna’s still mad, red skies everywhere, and emotions are running high. The finale hits New Year’s Eve on Netflix and will also screen in theaters. One last trip to the Upside Down. Prepare your feelings.

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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