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The List for Wednesday, June 29th 2022

Welcome to The List,

The 4th of July is this Monday…do you have everything you need for the grill?  Thomas Rhett has a few favorites.  “I mean, steaks are kinda my go to, but I think if I was having like a Fourth of July party or something like that, makin’ smash burgers on the Traeger are my favorite thing in the world to do”. Burgers, Brats, and dogs….and the smell of gun powder in the air!!!

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Woody Allen might retire after his next movie. During his Instagram Live chat with Alec Baldwin yesterday, saying “A lot of the thrill is gone because it doesn't have the whole cinema effect.  Adding, you would do a film and it would go to movie houses all over the country and people would come. "Now you do a movie and you get a couple of weeks in a movie house, and then it goes right to streaming or to pay per view . . it’s not the same it’s not as enjoyable to me."  This is terrible news for the seven people who even know that Woody still makes movies.

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ABC says Garth Brooks plans to release ''Anthology 2: The Next Five Years''. The set will contain six CDs featuring his biggest hits and unreleased tracks. A 300-page picture book will also accompany. Garth says, “It’s like a music box [set] with killer liner notes. I just love it. There are a lot of cool stories.”

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If you could only keep ONE streaming service which one would it be? People were asked that and Netflix came out on top with 31%, followed by HBO Max with 19% and Hulu with 17%. After that came Disney+ and Amazon…

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Luke Combs tells Billboard magazine that he is not raising his concert ticket prices even though inflation is soaring. “It’s going to cost me a lot, but all I wanted to do is make a living doing music, and I make enough money to not have to worry about anything and be really comfortable, so I don’t ever want to get greedy.. I didn’t get into it to be Jeff Bezos and be the richest guy in the world.”

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There's finally a teaser trailer for "Hocus Pocus 2".  It hits Disney+ on September 30th. You can watch it below..

https://youtu.be/ecJRvz9nk-U

A sequel to "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" will be in theaters December of next year and if you’re a Game Of Thrones fan.. There's an app for the new "Game of Thrones" spinoff series, "House of the Dragon", that lets you raise your own virtual dragon.

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 wants to slim down

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The List for Tuesday, June 28 2022

Welcome to The List,

Jason Aldean tells MusicRow.com that he wishes he could tell his younger self to appreciate his success. “I would tell him this thing is going to be bigger than you ever imagined possible.  In the early days, I don’t think I ever took the time to enjoy it and appreciate what I had accomplished. I don’t think that happened until later in my career.”

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As reported yesterday…Disney is allegedly thinking about offering Johnny Depp a new contract to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' franchise. A source tells the website,. I know corporate sent him a gift basket with a very heartfelt letter, but I`m unsure how it was received. But what I can tell you is that the studio has already penned up a draft for a film about Jack Sparrow -- so they are very hopeful that Johnny will forgive them and return as his iconic character"

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Parmalee star Matt Thomas tells Billboard magazine never give up on yo9ur dreams…it's easy to get discouraged in the music business. "It’s frustrating when you put a song out and it doesn’t do as well as the song before it did. It's just like life. You just have to be prepared for the disappointment and not let it stop you.

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Decider magazine says the producers of Jeopardy hope to name a permanent host in the coming weeks.  But with all of their plans for Jeopardy! — which is more Jeopardy! not less, more versions —we’re going to need multiple hosts to represent the entire audience, to represent the entire country, in order to take this franchise forward.” Big plans!!!

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Chase Rice brought his dog to the Nashville track on Sunday.  He shared a photo and captioned it, "Jack's first NASCAR race."  Chase was a pit crew member for Hendrick Motorsports back in the day.

Ace Showbiz says 64 year old Dolph Lundgren hopes to marry his 25 year old fiancé, Emma, in Norway next year." Dolph has a daughter, who is 26..Well that should work out well….

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

 
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Oscar 6/28/2022

OUR KIX CRITTER IS OSCAR!!

Oscar is a 3 year old Pitbull who was surrendered due to no fault of his own. Once he is out of his kennel he becomes an absolute sweetheart who just wants to play! He would do best in a home with a big yard and he is not a big fan of other dogs and cats, so he needs to go to a single pet home. He is a very playful pup but might play a little too rough for younger children.

Oscar's adoption fee is $125, which includes his neuter, vaccines and microchip. If you are interested in Oscar, please stop by the front office or call 641-753-9046. Offer him a treat and he'll take it from you like a real gentleman!

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Would you stay on Dolly's bus?

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The List for Monday, June 27th 2022

Welcome to The List,

How time flies…The Fourth of July is coming up quick! How do YOU like to celebrate…Camping, fireworks, hotdogs and burger on the grill? It’s all about making memories and Billy Currington has some fav’s  “Hanging out with my mom, brother and sister on the beach on Tybee Island right off the coast of Savannah, Georgia. We’d go there every year, and we’d light our own fireworks and watch the ones that they had for us. They were the best times, some of the best times of my life" Well, however you celebrate do it safely…

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Disney’s making some big changes to a couple of their franchises…They may ask Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson to replace Will Smith in ''Aladdin 2''. They also want him to play the lead in their live action remake of ''Treasure Planet''. The film has a budget of $140 million.  I guess they don’t want to take a chance on Will slapping Mickey around

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Bowling alleys are for bowling, unless you're Kip Moore in the video to his song, "Fire on Wheels".  He dances around the place as if he's on stage . . . except the only ones watching are the girl who works the desk, and three silver-haired ladies pretending they don't approve.

By the way, Kip announced that his Fire on Wheels Tour picks up September 8th in Salt Lake City.

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Paul McCartney's three-hour show at the Glastonbury music fest included guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl, plus a virtual duet with John Lennon on "I've Got a Feeling"

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Maren Morris released a "day in the life" video from her current tour.  There's yoga, a soundcheck, backstage pickleball, and a pre-show photo shoot.  After the concert she signs autographs, and enjoys martinis, and a bottle of Rosé. Check the video out below...

https://www.tiktok.com/@marenmorris/video/7112486603645488430?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7036393223938737670

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The sons of Shaquille O'Neal and Scottie Pippen just got signed by the Lakers.  Shareef O'Neal will play in the NBA Summer League.  Scottie Pippen Jr. will play in the NBA-G League, with the opportunity to be called up to the main roster.

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

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Carrie Underwood is a master gardner?

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The List for Friday, June 24th 2022

Welcome to The List,

Carrie Underwood tells Billboard magazine that she's just recently gotten into gardening. " The past few years, I plan it, think about it, work in there. I’m literally in my garden every single day. Right now, I have lots of tomatoes, bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, onions, zucchini, yellow squash, watermelon, honeydew melon — a lot of things." Wow not even kidding!!! That’s a serious garden….

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'Thor: Love and Thunder'' director Taika Waititi tells CBS that he shows Chris Hemsworth's bare backside in the movie. If you’ve seen the trailer there is a scene where Thor loses his clothing and a pixilated panel is placed over his backside…well, Taika says.. “In the movie, it’s not pixelated, you get the full Hems’ Worth. The full worthiness! With Chris, he’s worked so hard on that. It’s so many squats! It’d be depriving humanity if I didn’t show that. The movie is out on July 8th

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Keith Urban is fantastic on stage and in the studio.  He tells American Songwriter.com that he has ONE person to thank for that… Johnny Cash.  Saying he saw Johnny Cash in concert when he was five years old and that’s all it took.  He wanted people to react to HIM the way they did to Johnny….

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Austin Butler, who plays Elvis in the new biopic about The King, says he wore fake chest hair in the film. The hair was fastened to a bodysuit that he wore while playing an aging Elvis. Variety magazine says Austin underwent 90 costume changes while playing Elvis. The film opens today

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Who say THIS coming…Jimmie Allen has an addiction…to BOWLING!! He got addicted during the pandemic.  How bad is it? He practiced eight hours a day, five days a week . . . and now he's in five different bowling leagues, and plans to try out for the Professional Bowlers Association. So how does he do this while maintaining a singing career, and being married with three kids?  Quote, "I only sleep about three-and-a-half hours a night.  If I get two, I feel like I've slept."  (Jimmie's third album, "Tulip Drive", is out today.)

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: New Luke Combs album out today

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At The Movies for Thursday, June 23rd 2022

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

In theaters this weekend 'Elvis' ...

The movie takes a look at the life of Elvis Presley. From his childhood in tupelo Mississippi to his rise to stardom.  

https://youtu.be/ITG65ZB-8FE

‘Elvis’ Rated: PG-13

Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge

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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