Brandon Lewis
December 29, 2025
Tuesday 30th December 2025
Welcome to The List,
Tis the season in October.. The first teaser for the “Christmas Story” sequel is here . . . but it doesn’t seem to include any new footage . . . just an extreme closeup of Peter Billingsley, as the adult Ralphie, putting on his glasses. The movie is called “A Christmas Story Christmas”, and it hits HBO Max on November 17th.
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James Corden is he as sweet and gentle as he seems on TV? There’s at least one guy who doesn’t think so. His name is Keith McNally, and he owns a restaurant called Balthazar in New York City. And yesterday, he posted on Instagram that he’s BANNING Corden because he’s, quote, “a tiny cretin of a man” and “the most abusive customer to my servers since the restaurant opened 25 years ago.” No word yet from Corden.. if he’s so bad, why did it take 25 years.
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Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany may never settle their beef with Maren Morris. Why should they when both sides seem to be having a blast trolling each other. Jason at his show on Friday in Nashville, told the crowd he might bring up a special guest. I could call Luke Bryan. I could call Kane Brown. See if Kenny Chesney’s here and not at the beach.” The crowd cheered after each name. But when he said Maren Morris’ name they started booing.
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Radar Online says Kelsea Ballerini is allegedly looking to date a sophisticated man following her split from her husband, Morgan Evans. A source tells the website. She wants a metropolitan type who’s a fashionable dresser, smells nice, and drives a cool car. Kelsea is looking to link up with a guy who can help raise her profile.”
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Shania Twain will be playing Mrs. Potts in the live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration”, which airs December 15th on ABC. She shared the news on Instagram, saying she’s “honored and excited” . . . and paid tribute to the late Angela Lansbury, who was the voice of Mrs. Potts in the movie.
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Uproxx says a sequel to the 1996 movie ”Twister” is in development. It’s called ”Twisters”. No word on if Helen Hunt is going to star in the fil and eBay is removing Jeffrey Dahmer Halloween costumes from their website. The company says they prohibit sales of items that glorify hate, violence and criminal activities. Scores of Dahmer eyeglasses are no longer for sale.
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Nicole Kidman is reportedly hitting the reset button on her love life. Insiders say she’s done with high-profile relationships and now wants something quieter, calmer, and way less tabloid-friendly. Along with that, she’s allegedly planning a full image refresh new look, possible cosmetic tweaks, the whole “new chapter” energy.
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Adam Sanders was crowned the very first winner of The Road during the finale at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. And right after the big win, Keith Urban leaned in and whispered something Sanders says he’ll never forget: “You played this thing like a F’n fiddle.” Sanders beat out Cassidy Daniels and Channing Wilson and walked away with prize money, a record deal, a Stagecoach main-stage slot, and a Keith Urban quote that belongs in a frame.
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Kate Gosselin is officially walking again just 82 days after a serious leg injury. She shared the update on TikTok, saying she’s easing back in stages 25 percent, then 50, then 100. She says it’s a huge step toward recovery and she’s excited. Which is great, because raising eight kids feels like a full-contact sport.
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And finally… Tyler Farr admitted to one of the most country stories ever told. He says he once went skinny dipping and peed in Jason Aldean’s pool. Yes. That happened. Farr shared it like a proud memory, though Jason’s pool filter probably needed therapy afterward. Country music friendships are built different… and apparently so are their pools.
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Keith Urban just gave fans exactly what they’ve been begging for. His brand-new live album “High And A(live)” is officially out now, recorded straight from the High And Alive World Tour. You get 11 number-one hits, plus his cover of “You Get What You Give.” This isn’t a watered-down live album either it’s basically front-row energy without paying arena prices.
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Brad Paisley just confessed what every guy already knows… he’s a last-minute Christmas shopper. Brad says he ends up at the mall on December 24th, panic-buying gifts he doesn’t fully understand. He admits it’s a waste of what should be a fun day, but somehow he still does it every year. Buying mystery gifts and hoping for the best… truly a man of the people.
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Cher is catching heat for allegedly lip-syncing during her Saturday Night Live performance. Some fans compared it to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 moment which feels a little dramatic. Cher is 79 years old, it’s a taped show, and lip-syncing has been happening on SNL longer than the cold open.
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Jake Paul revealed he had surgery after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua. He says doctors had to install two titanium plates on each side of his jaw and remove some teeth. Jake says the surgery went well, but he’s on liquids only for seven days. Nothing humbles a YouTuber faster than being on a smoothie diet.
You can catch The List, weekdays at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1