KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Yesterday we reported that Chris Evans was voted “People” magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2022. So naturally, the website BuzzFeed has an ongoing poll to see how he compares to other famous men. They found that he dominated the poll and beat out others like Ryan Reynolds, Harry Styles, and Paul Rudd. He even beat an earlier version of HIMSELF…
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We already know “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is going to be a box office BEAST. And here’s the proof you DIDN’T need: It’s already sold $45 million in advance tickets. By Friday, advance sales could be in the $60 million to $65 million range . . . “Wakanda Forever” is expected to open with AT LEAST $175 million in the U.S.,
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The CMAs announced that Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert will be opening tonight’s show with a tribute to Loretta Lynn. The “56th Annual CMA Awards” airs at 8:00 P.M. on ABC.
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Jennifer Lopez may be a strong, independent woman, but when she got married to Ben Affleck, she didn’t hesitate to legally take his last name. Saying “I just feel like it’s romantic. It still carries tradition and romance to me, and maybe I’m just that kind of girl.” As for how they got back together, it happened shortly after she called off her engagement to Alex Rodriguez.
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Keith Urban has been in the studio working on his next album, which will be out next year. He shared a video of himself trying to hit a tough chord in the song, “Street Called Main”, but he keeps messing it up. It’s interesting to see a musician going through the process You can watch the process and hear the new song below….
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And lastly sad news today…. Alabama founding member Jeff Cook passed away on Monday, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He died peacefully in his home in Destin, Florida. He was 73.
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The April Minuteman Printing & Graphics Pack the Backpack winner, is Sarah Fricke – K-4 Special Behavior Intervention Teacher @ Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Newton. She was nominated by Steven Marsh, Jaimie Bru, Ashley Durant, and Jonathan Duran, and here is what they wrote to Kix 101.1.
"She loves her job. She is good at her job. And she loves the students like they are her own kids."
"She works hard to help kids with behavior issues be successful at becoming their best self and helps get them on the right track to being able to be in classes with the other kids."
"Sarah is amazing with her students. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that her students are taken care of."
"Sarah teaches in and out of school no matter where you see her. She is always buying supplies, rewards, etc. out of her own pocket to ensure the kids are getting what they need. She goes above and beyond what any teacher is required to do. There are times she brings snacks to ensure kids get a birthday at school, Buys McDonalds, etc. if a child works hard enough on their issue etc."
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.
Welcome to The List,
Taylor Swift has officially entered her glittery legal era again. A Las Vegas performer says Taylor’s use of “The Life Of A Showgirl” is stomping all over her own brand, “Confessions of a Showgirl.” She’s suing for trademark infringement, wants damages, and an injunction too.
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Only Kid Rock could turn a poolside salute into a military investigation. The Army says two Blackhawk helicopters near his Tennessee mansion were just on a Nashville training route, but now they’re checking into why they hovered there. Kid says nobody’s getting in trouble and called it pretty neat. Nothing says casual Tuesday like cannonballs, patriotism, and two black helicopters hovering near your house…
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Riley Green is stacking side quests like a pro. He’s making his TV debut on Marshals in mid-April. And because sleep is for other people, he’s also reportedly opening a second Duck Blind bar in Gatlinburg. At this point Riley’s building a country music cinematic universe.
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Thomas Rhett says one of his favorite parts of touring is trying wild new foods on the road, which sounds adventurous and expensive. Meanwhile Dylan Scott keeps it a little more backyard chaos at home, admitting he’ll wander into the kitchen at midnight and cook a full meal like it’s noon. His wife wakes up confused; he’s making dinner round two. That’s not a snack, that’s a second shift.
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