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Lainey Wilson didn’t just win at the CMAs she collected awards like they were Casey’s Rewards points. Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, AND Album of the Year. Cody Johnson snagged Male Vocalist, and “You Look Like You Love Me” basically swept the rest: Song, Single, AND Music Video of the Year. At this point, the CMAs should just hand Lainey the building and let her lock up when she’s done.

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Glen Powell is reportedly crushed because “The Running Man” tanked at the box office. A source says he thought this was his Tom Cruise moment  the stunts, the swagger, the whole “next big action star” glow-up. Apparently, people hyped him up as the new Cruise… but one flop later and suddenly everybody’s real quiet. Someone please get this man a rom-com and a hug.

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Before you see “Wicked: For Good,” experts say there are a few Wizard of Oz scenes worth revisiting. Dorothy arriving in Oz because that Technicolor pop still hits. The Wicked Witch attacking the Scarecrow because girl was unhinged. And the moment the Wizard orders Dorothy and friends to kill the Witch which honestly, is way darker than you remember. Homework complete.

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Megan Moroney says she does not tell her exes when she writes a song about them… She told American Songwriter that she’ll let her aunt know, she’ll loop in her friends, she’ll even put them in the teaser videos. But the ex-boyfriends? Nope. No warning. No courtesy text. If the shoe fits, boys, lace it up. Megan basically said, “If you hear yourself in the lyrics… that’s between you and Spotify.”

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Tom Cruise is reportedly watching Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce like it’s the season finale of a show he was fired from. One insider says Tom thinks the whole thing is “karma” for how Nicole treated him after their breakup. Apparently she made digs about his height, played the victim, and he stayed quiet and took the punches. Now he’s sipping tea, feeling bad for her… but also giving himself a little “told ya so.” Bottom line, he says that marriage never made sense, and now he’s “proved right.” Somewhere, Oprah’s couch is shaking.

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Duck Hodges says he and Lainey Wilson may have literally shut a bar down on their first date. Five bucks for all-you-can-drink beer AND wine? With Lainey and ten of her friends? That place never stood a chance. Duck said the bar closed a month later and he’s not saying they caused it, but he’s also not not saying it. Imagine being the owner watching that group walk in… you just know they started praying over the taps.

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Apparently, Diddy’s $400 million empire is turning into an episode of Succession, but with more yelling. Sources say his kids might go head-to-head with his mother Janice for control of the fortune. Allegedly, egos are huge, money is huge, and things are about to get explosive. Private jets aren’t cheap and someone’s gotta pay the bills. But Janice is old-school tough she held him down since mixtape-out-the-trunk days. Anyone thinks they can push her out? Good luck. This is going to be messy.

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Dolly Parton refuses to slow down, retire, or act her age.  Her new business venture? Truck stops. That’s right, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop opens next summer in Cornersville, Tennessee. They’re promising modern amenities and curated dining, which means even your bathroom will probably smell like peaches and rhinestones. If Buc-ee’s had a country-music fairy godmother… it would be Dolly.

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Lainey Wilson is walking into the biggest week of her life like it’s just another Tuesday. She’s hosting the CMA Awards solo for the first time ever, plus she’s one of the top nominees with six nods. No pressure. She said her family watched the CMAs like the Super Bowl, so she knows how rare this gig is. Only Dolly and Reba have done it, and the last time was 1991. She even texted Reba for advice… and Reba didn’t send a tip, she sent a whole syllabus. But Lainey’s cool, calm, and hat-ready. Country Music’s Biggest Night hits ABC tomorrow, and Hulu the day after.

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Nicole Kidman is reportedly considering spending the holidays with ex-husband Keith Urban for the sake of the kids. Because nothing says festive like emotional gymnastics. A source says Nicole has “big feelings,” but she’s willing to shove them in a closet so the girls can have a normal Christmas. Apparently she’s used to coordinating everything anyway, so what’s one more awkward holiday?

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Dancing with the Stars producers have lost their minds in the best way. They want Tom Bergeron yes, the host to come back as a contestant. After his guest-judging glow-up, a producer says he “brought the magic back” and they want him on the dance floor now. Imagine firing the guy, then years later begging him to salsa for you.

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Ariana Grande just hinted that there might be another Wicked movie. At a panel she basically pulled out her inner Cher and said, “There’s always another farewell tour.” At this point, they’re milking Wicked like it’s a Marvel franchise. How many ways can you skin that cat? Apparently… we’re about to find out.

You can catch The List, weekday afternoon at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1