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The List for Wednesday, March 22nd 2023

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Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky are catching some heat for supposedly ABUSING their son.  And on his birthday, no less. Their twin sons Sasha and Tristan recently turned 9, and Chris posted a picture from the celebration that bothered a lot of people. It showed Elsa shoving one of the kids’ faces into his birthday cake, while everyone else laughed. Commenters called it violent, unfunny, and even likened it to abuse…others said relax, who at some point hasn’t wanted to shove or get their face shoved into a juicy birthday cake…

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Parker McCollum talks about what drives the “To Be Loved By You” singer to succeed in the music business…‘Making my family proud is like  super, super important to me.  I knew I had to be successful at this and support myself financially doing this and keep my integrity as a songwriter’ Adding he passed on all the ‘up-front’ money for creative control when he got his record deal.

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Could Kelsea Ballerini go the way of Taylor Swift and become less and less “country”?  In a new interview, she basically said becoming a huge cross-over artist is the goal.  Saying,  “I want to play arenas.  I want to be the main draw.  I want the pyrotechnics.  I want to cross over, dare I say.”..Well, it was nice knowin’ ya…

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Tyler Hubbard tells Rolling Stone magazine that his first solo shows were humbling experiences. Saying “Their FGL shows were always so huge. They were big parties. Some of his first solo shows were opening for Keith Urban. They had to squeeze around his draped off gear. No pyro. And half the people there didn’t know who he was. It really made him feel like he was starting over from scratch.” Well, he was….

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The NY Post says Gwyneth Paltrow went on trial yesterday. Dr Terry Sanderson is suing Paltrow claiming she ran over him on the ski slopes of Park City, Utah in 2016. Sanderson’s lawyers opened his lawsuit against Paltrow by telling the court; “Distracted skiers cause crashes. Sanderson is suing for $300,000. Paltrow is countersuing for $1. Sanderson claims he suffered a head injury as a result of the crash…

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And lastly, “Wayne’s World 3” sounds like it might ACTUALLY happen. In an interview with “People” magazine, Dana Carvey said it’s on the horizon.  He also said, quote, “Maybe we’ll do it in puppets.  I’m not sure . . .

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 

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At the Movies for Thursday, June 5th 2025

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Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…

In theaters this weekend: “Ballerina”

Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

https://youtu.be/0FSwsrFpkbw?si=UE5TcilnljWpEaSz

Ballerina is rated: R

Stars: Ana De Armas, Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane

At the Movies’, Brought to you by North Grand Cinema, in Ames. Listen Friday during the Morning Kickstart to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to a movie of your choice from North Grand Cinema and Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1.

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The List for Thursday, June 5th 2025

Welcome to The List,

The guitar Michael J. Fox absolutely obliterates at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance? In Back to the Future? Yeah, it’s been missing since 1985—poof, gone, like Biff’s dignity. It’s a cherry red Gibson ES-345 and Gibson’s basically playing musical “Wanted” posters to get it back. Even Marty himself is pleading for its return in a video. Bonus fact: the guitar’s from the '60s, even though the scene was set in '55. So not only is it missing—it’s a time-traveling anachronism. Perfect...

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Jason Aldean just torched the whole encore charade. He said, “I’m not gonna leave the stage, make you beg, then stroll back out like it’s a surprise.” No, sir—he plays it all, drops the mic, and that’s it. Respect. None of this “Oh gee, did you really want to hear ‘Dirt Road Anthem?’” Dude, we know it's coming. This ain’t a magic show. It’s country music, not Criss Angel.

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Allegedly, Blake Lively just got booted from Taylor Swift’s inner circle, and she’s forming her own squad—less pop stars, more...whoever’s available. Sources say Taylor’s over the drama, and Blake’s out here auditioning new friends like it’s The Real Housewives of Manhattan. No tears, just a chilled glass of “watch me glow up without you.” The pettiness? Vintage. The revenge arc? Chef’s kiss.

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Headed to CMA Fest? Buckle up, honky-tonk hero. First, it's a clear bag only situation—so unless your purse is see-through like your ex’s promises, leave it at home. Ditch the cowboy boots too unless you’re into blisters and bad decisions. Oh, and plot twist—you don’t have to pay to see music. There’s free music all over the place. It’s like Coachella, but with more denim and less judgment.

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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