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Ryan Reynolds is once again suiting up in red spandex. He’s reportedly focusing on a fourth Deadpool movie. A spokesperson says doing one more gives Ryan a chance to stay in the role fans love most. Which tracks, because sarcasm, fourth wall jokes, and chimichangas are basically his full personality now. Deadpool four. Same chaos, bigger paycheck.

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Country music got completely shut out of the Grammys’ biggest categories this year. No Best Album, Best Song, Best Record, or Best New Artist. The Recording Academy says it’s all about how voters vote, not controlling outcomes. Still funny though, since so much country lately has been chasing pop. Turns out pop did not RSVP yes.

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Fans have been watching a mystery countdown on Ella Langley’s website all week, and now the secret’s out. Her sophomore album Dandelion is coming. It includes her hit “Choosin’ Texas,” co-written with Miranda Lambert. Miranda also co-produced the entire album. Add a tour with Eric Church and Morgan Wallen, and yeah, Ella’s having a moment.

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Netflix’s animated hit K-Pop Demon Hunters is officially becoming a toy franchise. Hasbro and Mattel are rolling out dolls, action figures, board games, and collectibles. Because nothing says childhood like demon-slaying pop stars who can save the world and drop a single before bedtime.

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Actor Kurt Russell just picked up a pretty cool gig. He’s been named the honorary pace car driver for the 2026 Daytona 500. Kurt says he’s excited and can’t wait to get behind the wheel. The Great American Race goes down February 15th, and before engines fire up, Miranda Lambert will handle the pre-race concert. Hollywood meets horsepower.

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Something strange is brewing in country music land. Eric Church, Morgan Wallen, Hardy, and Tim McGraw all posted cryptic images on Instagram yesterday, and none of them used captions. Each post looked like a tombstone tied to a mysterious “McArthur” family, complete with names and dates. Fans quickly noticed Tim’s date lines up with JFK’s death, Morgan’s post shows his real birthday, and he’s the only “character” still alive. Coincidence? Probably not. Most fans think this is a teaser for a new song or project. Country music sure loves a slow burn mystery.

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Sydney Sweeney may have taken promotion a little too far. She was spotted climbing the Hollywood Sign and hanging bras on it to promote her new lingerie line. Problem is, she didn’t have permission to touch or climb the sign. Authorities could charge her with trespassing or vandalism, though the bras were eventually removed. File this under “bold marketing… possibly too bold.”

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The judges from American Idol stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Carrie Underwood dropped some disappointing news. When Jimmy asked about touring in 2026, Luke Bryan already had dates, Lionel Richie teased something big, and then Carrie simply said, “No. Nah.” She laughed and added she’d just go see them instead. No explanation, no album announced.

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