Wednesday 13th August 2025

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The List for Wednesday, September 7th 2022

Welcome to The List,

Things just got worse between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.  Angelina's company Nouvel is suing Brad for $250 MILLION over the French winery they bought as a couple. The claim is that Brad and his associates tried to seize control of the winery in order to ensure that Angelina would never see a dime from its profits.  And he did it to get back at her over their divorce and custody battles.

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Maren Morris tells Bravo that America's Got Talent, The Voice and American Idol all rejected her. "Now people cover my songs for their auditions on those shows, so it's, like, not only is it really nice to have my song on a national television show, [but] I get to collect the check and have some sweet revenge." …wow….

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Disney+ Day is tomorrow.  Some of the new items coming to the streamer include a live-action "Pinocchio""Thor: Love and Thunder", and a "Cars" series with the voices of Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy. It's basically a day where a bunch of new stuff comes out.  Sing-along versions of "Frozen" and "Frozen 2". A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of "Obi-Wan Kenobi" called "Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return".

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Here’s something out of left field…Radar Online says Mark Wahlberg wants $7 million to be the opening act on Kevin Hart's comedy tour. Kevin is playing arenas and making millions of dollars a show and Mark wants a piece of it. Mark asked for $7 million, making him the most expensive opening act of all time. Kevin said ‘thanks, but no thanks.'" The two are starring in a new Netflix movie called "Me Time"…I’m wondering though what exactly would Mark be DOING for $7 million as an opening act.

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Blake Shelton says he is preparing himself for the end of his career. Whiskey Riff quotes him as saying, “I’ve always been prepared for when this ends and my song doesn’t get played anymore. The clock is ticking…people are going to get tired of you winning the awards. How many albums do I need by Blake Shelton?” Well, I would say, stop putting out HITS then Blake…

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Walker Hayes is the inspiration for this year's "country music corn maze" at Tennessee's Honeysuckle Hill Farm.  His portrait is etched in the cornfield with, quote, "Nashville [hearts] Walker Hayes".  If you remember, last year's design was Loretta Lynn

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

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Luke Combs pays it forward

[caption id="attachment_52162" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tune in each weekday around 7:20a on the Morning Kix Start as we get the latest news and gossip in Country Music from Nashville Kat.[/caption]

 
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The List for Tuesday, September 6th 2022

Welcome to The List,

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It happens to the best of us and Saturday it happened to Luke Combs.  His voice was shot..and he knew it BEFORE the concert… Saying he knew they'd spent money on things like gas and hotel rooms . . . so he wanted to give everything he had, even if it wasn't his best. He still put on the show but did it for free and refunded everyone’s tickets.

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Walker Hayes and his wife Laney did another goofy video, and why not?  Maybe it's the reason they've been married for 18 years.  Sunday was their anniversary so they "renewed their vows" and had their daughter Everly be the minister.  Laney wore slippers and gym shorts while walking down the "aisle" carrying a flower in a pot.  Walker was in jeans and a baseball cap, and he hummed "Here comes the bride".  And when it was time, they mashed lips.

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Dish Network determined the most popular Stephen King movie in each state using Google Trends ‘The Mist’ was the favorite in Iowa.

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The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Jane Fonda is undergoing chemotherapy for what they’re calling a very treatable form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  The 84-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday to reveal that she’s begun the treatment.

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Cole Swindell’s hit, 'She Had Me At Heads, Carolina' is barreling up the charts…it was last weeks number one song on the Top Kix At Six.  The video HAS Jo Dee Messina in it.  Cole talks about meeting her for the first time. “It was cool, being a fan of somebody you never know how it’s going to be. I was nervous, and I’m such a big fan of her and her songs. To get to meet her for the first time I don’t know that’s a pretty big moment”

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Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman recently became CPR-certified. She posted, “CPR, AED and basic first aid are invaluable skills to learn. My family and I got certified last week because you never know when an emergency will occur and who will be affected.

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

 
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Pete 09/06/2022

OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK, PETE!!

Pete is a 2 year tabby that was brought in as a stray. He is a loving cat that enjoys attention and pets. Pete is looking for a home with a window to lounge in or a lap to cuddle in.

Pete's adoption fee covers his neuter, vaccines, microchip and various other treatments. If you are interested in Pete, please stop by the front desk or call 641-753-9046. Check out their website

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Dr. Lewis is in the house.

[caption id="attachment_52162" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tune in each weekday around 7:20a on the Morning Kix Start as we get the latest news and gossip in Country Music from Nashville Kat.[/caption]

 
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The List for Friday, September 2nd 2022

Welcome to The List,

Earlier this week, Mickey Dolenz asked the FBI to release any files it has on the Monkees, which seems a little weird.  But the FBI has had an eye on tons of celebrities over the years, for various reasons…John Denver, Marilyn Monroe, Whitney Houston even Princes Diana…

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Jelly Roll is belly floppin’ into country music…HIS words!! He tells NewsUnzip.com “I'm always gonna give you real music. It's gonna be for real people that have been through real things. This isn't just a tap of the toe — I'm fixing to cannonball into country music. I'm coming in belly flopping." Well you GO! Mr….ah…Roll?

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Sources say Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have been fighting over Tom's decision to play again this season.  According to the "New York Post", the two were fighting pretty hard about it, to the point where Gisele left the family home in Tampa and jetted to Costa Rica. Will the split be permanent?  A so-called "source" says this isn't the first time they've had this argument, but they always make up…nothing says “I’m MAD at you” like a trip to Costa Rica….

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How serious is Leonardo DiCaprio about the planet when it comes to carbon emissions?  So, serious that The NY Post reports he took a private flight to New York just to party at an exclusive nightclub called Ned NoMad. He was seen chatting up several 21 and 23 year old women.

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Entertainment Tonight says Florida Georgia Line recently played their final show together at the Minnesota State Fair. Tyler Hubbard told the crowd, "You’ve enabled us to chase this crazy dream of writing songs and playing shows and hoping someone will show up to listen, so thank you guys. After their last song he and Brian Kelley hugged then exited on opposite ends of the stage.

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Miranda Lambert shared photos of her weekend with 12 girlfriends at her favorite place on earth:  Gruene, Texas.  She said it was filled with queso, margaritas, the convenience store Buc-ee's, fried pickles, and river floats.

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

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Jon Pardi's new album out

[caption id="attachment_52162" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tune in each weekday around 7:20a on the Morning Kix Start as we get the latest news and gossip in Country Music from Nashville Kat.[/caption]

 
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At The Movies for Thursday, September 1st 2022

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

In theaters this weekend: We’ll take a look at a heartwarming story…inspired by true events… ‘GIGI and Nate‘

Nate Gibson's life is turned upside down after he suffers a near-fatal illness and is left a quadriplegic. Moving forward seems impossible until he meets his unlikely service animal, Gigi - a curious and intelligent capuchin monkey.

https://youtu.be/g4SaRTLkOac

‘GIGI and Nate‘ is Rated: PG-13

Stars: Charlie Rowe, Marcia Gay Harden, Jim Belushi

Get showtimes and information on private screenings at northgrandcinema.com.

‘At the Movies’, Brought to you by North Grand Cinema, in Ames. Listen tomorrow 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.

I’m Jonathan Knight and we’ll see YOU ‘At the Movies’

‘At the Movies’ Thursday’s at 5:40 on Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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The List for Thursday, September 1st, 2022

Welcome to The List,

Remember when an Internet campaign convinced the suits at "Saturday Night Live" to let Betty White host?  Well, a similar thing might happen for Carol Burnett. "SNL" asked fans on Twitter who they'd like to see host, and Carol got an avalanche of support. . Here's the kicker:  If Carol does the show, she'll be the oldest person who's EVER hosted.  She's 89 years old.  Betty was only 88 when SHE hosted. It could be NBC's golden opportunity to snag some CBS viewers.  If they can stay up that late.

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The Rock has been known to indulge in cheat meals that would KILL the average human being.  But he can do that because he's so strict most of the time. Stephen Merchant, who directed The Rock in the movie "Fighting with My Family", says that when he goes to restaurants with his friends, he brings his own food, and asks the cooks to heat it up for him.

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At first I thought this was a joke…but, it’s not.   Yesterday, the first trailer dropped for the horror movie "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey". Christopher Robin returns to the Hundred Acre Wood he abandoned years ago . .He's expecting everything to be just like he left it, but he's so, so wrong.  Pooh and Piglet have gone FERAL . . . and it looks like they've offed Eeyore along the way.  See the trailer HERE

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Are you an aspiring songwriter and just don’t know how to start the ball rolling?  Tyler Hubbard says If you want to get discovered in Nashville, start writing songs NOW.  That's the advice from someone who knows a thing or two.  He has a hefty list of songwriting credits for Florida Georgia Line and other artists. And now he's gone viral on TikTok with a video called "Tyler's Top Five Beginner Songwriting Tips."

https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerhubbard/video/7135958510629637422

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CBS is bringing back "New Year's Eve Live:  Nashville's Big Bash".  The first announced performers are Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, and Zac Brown Band . . . and there WILL be more.  In addition to airing on CBS, it'll also be streaming live and on Paramount+.

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Ashley Judd wrote an essay for the "New York Times" about why it's so important for families . . . even famous families . . . to be able to maintain privacy in the wake of a death.  Of course, in her case she's talking about the tragic passing of her mother Naomi, who committed suicide in April.

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

 
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Cyclone Insider: Cyclones open season against SEMO

[caption id="attachment_70499" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The Cyclone Insider, with John Walters is heard each Thursday at 8:30a on the Morning Kix Start with Brandon Lewis.[/caption]

 
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