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The List for Monday, April 26th 2021

Welcome to The List,

 Saving Country Music says Miranda Lambert recently performed live at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth, Texas. Around 1,200 people socially distanced… Miranda broke down while singing  “The House That Built Me.”

People magazine says Chris Lane's wife, Lauren, doesn’t like the name he picked out for their soon-to-be-born son. He threw out the name Rambo, and she shot it down hard. I said imagine when he comes up to bat and they say 'Rambo Lane,' that sounds like he's about to drop a bomb!

And everyone has a hidden talent..Tenille Arts well SHE has one…”I can make baby cat noises. I spent a lot of time around farm cats.”

We Got This Covered says Hollywood is rebooting "The A-Team". The original film starred Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper, among others. The website says the new A-Team movie is going to be more like Fast and the Furious and may feature Will Smith leading a team of female mercenaries.

Brobible says Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski set a new world record on Friday when he caught a football that was dropped 600 feet from a helicopter. He beat the old record by 37 feet.

Tom Cruise rescued a cameraman on the set of ''Mission Impossible 7'' on Saturday. Tom and the cameraman were on a moving train when the cameraman slipped. Tom grabbed him to prevent him from falling and from dropping his equipment. The cameraman eventually regained his balance and was fine.

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

 
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The List, for Friday, April 23rd 2021

Welcome to The List,

 

Today a couple Country Music Superstars talk about their musical influences and how special the music is…we start with Jake Owen and his musical influences started in southern rock and his first CD? “I remember the first album I bought on CD, was the ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ Black Crowes record.  What I loved about it, was growing up in Florida..you know Florida is famous for Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynrd, I’ve loved that southern rock I always did and so to me Black Crowes had that influence of southern rock.”

 Dylan Scott talks about his new single ‘Nobody’ he says he knew the song was special the moment he wrote it but why? “There’s nothing to crazy about it, it’s a real simple lyrical song.  The melody was catchy and so I felt really good about it from the beginning. Apparently, it’s turned out to be what I thought it was going to be.”

 After Blake and Gwen get married don’t expect to see much of them in the spotlight.  The Star Magazine reports that they’re looking at less work.  They don’t want to run the risk of burnout…and speaking of Blake, Snoop Dogg who is the Mega Mentor on this season of “The Voice” tell Entertainment Tonight that he and Blake may record a song together once this season of “The Voice” ends.

 The Academy Awards will not have a host this year. Fifteen Hollywood A-listers will work as presenters…and you can watch it Sunday at 7 on ABC…The Academy Awards means it time for the Razzie’s as well, honoring the worst in film, are going to be announced on Saturday night. Here at the nominees

Worst Picture

Dolittle

Fantasy Island

Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel

Dolittle (Remake)

Fantasy Island (Remake/”Re-Imagining”)

Wonder Woman 1984 (Sequel)

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

 
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Movie Review: Mortal Kombat & Street Gang

This week: Mortal Kombat! And, for people who don’t want to watch blood-spurting martial arts, Street Gang (documentary about Sesame Street)\

On DVD: Crisis

Next week: The Mitchells vs. The Machines

The Movie Review presented by North Grand Cinema in Ames with the Movie Mom Nell Minow is each Friday at 8:30a during the Morning Kix Start with Brandon Lewis.

For more reviews and interviews, head over to Moviemom.com.

 

 
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At The Movies for Thursday, April 22nd 2021

At The Movies and streaming on line this weekend check out Netflix for Stowaway….

In this Sci-Fi Thriller …

The crew of a spaceship headed to Mars discovers an accidental stowaway shortly after take-off. Too far from Earth to turn back and with life support systems damaged and quickly dwindling, the ship's medical researcher emerges as the only dissenting voice against the group consensus that has already decided in favor of a grim outcome in Stowaway….

https://youtu.be/A_apvQkWsVY

Stowaway Rated TV-MA stars – Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, and Daniel Dae Kim

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, April 22nd 2021

Welcome to The List,

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are going to play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in a movie for Amazon studios called “Being The Ricardos’ …What does Keith Urban think about the roll? “It’s a really extraordinary roll and it’s an extraordinary script Aron Sorkin has written beyond on this, it’s just amazing stuff.  She’s loving doing it and it’s an amazing cast, so props to everybody making these things happen at this time.”

Rolling Stone reports a tribute concert is being held for ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. It will take place at the Grand Ole Opry and will feature Eric Church, Brad Paisley, and Travis Tritt, among others. It will double as a benefit for military, veterans, and first-responder charities, including the USO and the First Responders Children’s Foundation…The concert will be filmed for an upcoming TV special; additional details are forthcoming.

Director James Cameron stopped by to talk to  Jimmy Fallon about Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 “We just try to be true to what people loved about the first film and take into whole new area.  A lot of our scenes are in the ocean and so I’m combining things I love.  Like making Avatar and going into the ocean, I love that stuff.” Avatar 2 is scheduled to hit theaters December of next year, and Avatar 3 December of 2024. They are being shot simultaneously with two additional sequels intended to start shooting as soon as the first two wrap with release dates in 2026  and 2028.

WWE And UFC Star Ronda Rousey Announces she’s expecting ...“I’ve been pregnant since January so four months.  I can’t hide it anymore so, it’s time to show it off. Baddest baby on the planet, coming to you soon..September 22nd.”

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

 
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The List for Wednesday, April 21st 2021

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Luke Bryan had to take some time off from American idol because he came down with Corona…and the update on how he’s doing? “You know what, I’m feeling great it was um…I had two or three days, it was really really, it was tough.  I went to a whole different section of the house, I didn’t see the boys for ten days.  But, I’m feeling great, just a little fatigue.  I’m just really happy to be back, doing idol I was heart broke to miss last week.“ Paula Abdul filled in for Luke while he was gone.

Thomas Rhett has a special message for YOU all of his fans “Good morning everybody, we’re just sitting here eating some cereal and I was reflecting on the last couple of days and how just incredible they’ve been. With the ACM’s and just ya’ll’s response to this new music we’ve been putting out has been completely overwhelming.  So, I just wanted to give a big shout out to Country radio.  Thank you so much for believing in this song.  The record comes out in just a couple weeks, looking forward to it.  Hope you have a fantastic day.” His new double album ‘Country Again’ Side A comes out April 30th with Side B out later this year.

The Buzz around Hollywood is that Sylvester Stallone released some big news regarding the Rocky franchise. In an Instagram post, he revealed he has shot a full-length behind-the-scenes documentary while working on the director's cut of Rocky IV. He also revealed the new name for the fourth Rocky film. It will be called. ROCKY VS DRAGO - The ultimate directors cut.  Stallone has been working on the film since last year. This news comes shortly after it was announced that the 74-year-old actor will not be in Creed III.

The Falcon and Winter Soldier Sebastian Stan wants to play a WWE icon for his next role. He spoke to Collider and said he would love to play Ric Flair in a movie.  If Stan were to play Flair, he would be the second member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play a WWE Hall of Famer as Chris Hemsworth is getting in shape to play Hulk Hogan.

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

 
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The List for Tuesday, April 20th 2021

Welcome to The List,

Luke Bryan feels "Great" after recovering from the Coronavirus “It was just an honor to be back, next to my compadres here…”

Lionel – “You know what, it’s so great to have our official virus back on the set, but our official germ is back and we love him so much.”

Can’t you just feel the love….

Thomas Rhett got emotional while performing for frontline workers at the ACM Awards ... "It almost made me cry, honestly, looking up into those stands and seeing people that are putting their health and their lives just on the line and getting to give them live music for the first time in a long time was one of the most special things I've gotten to do in a minute.” His wife Lauren just graduated from Tennessee with a nursing degree recently. So it was extra special for him to bring live music to people doing what his wife has worked so hard to achieve as a career.

Kate Winslet dishes on "Avatar 2" .. She says reuniting with "Titanic" director James Cameron was "amazing." What make her MOST proud? “I play a reef person, so I spent most of my time in the water.  It’s been widely talked about, I believe, that I learnt how to hold my breath for seven minutes which is completely true and I’m VERY proud of that.” She beat Tom Cruises time from Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation were he held his breath for six minutes.  "Avatar 2" is tentatively scheduled to be released in December of 2022.

Uproxx says Vin Diesel is going to star in a new Rock'Em Sock'Em Robots movie. He will play a father, who develops an unlikely bond with an advanced war robot.

Stand By…TV Insider says Tom Bergeron may be returning as the host of ''Dancing With the Stars''. He posted a video from ''The Godfather Part 3'' along with the caption: “Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in. Stay tuned…”

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

 
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Fenrir-4/20/2021

This week's KIX Critter is Fenrir.

Fenrir is a sweet and playful boy who is very active and would do well with an active family. Because of his energy level, his ideal home would have no kids or kids over 15 years old. He does well with most dogs, but should have a meet-and-greet first to ensure it is a compatible match. He is curious about cats, but has left them alone during his time here. This happy man would love to be a part of your family, so stop out and meet him!

 

 

Fenrir's adoption fee is $125, which includes his neuter, vaccines, and microchip. For questions, please call 641-753-9046 or stop at the front desk.

 
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The List for Monday, April 19th 2021

Welcome to The List,

Congratulations to all of last nights ACM winners, the big winners of the night Female Artist of the Year Maren Morris, Male Artist of the Year Thomas Rhett and the big one Entertainer of the Year went to an obviously blindsided Luke Bryan who video chatted from L.A. “I go on stage every night, trying to be the best entertainer I can be.  Trying to make every body in the crowd in the room sing and love one another, have fun.  So, anytime the ACM’s recognizes me for that, it’s a dream come true.”

Gabby Barrett last night to performed her No. 1 single, "The Good Ones," from Nashville's Bluebird Cafe.  Taking home the ACM New Female Artist of the Year award.  She got the news of her award ahead of Sunday night's show and celebrated the news in a decidedly lowkey way…after getting the news she went back and changed a dirty diaper from Baylah May who was born in January.  She’s getting ready to tour this August in support of Thomas Rhett's Center Point Road Tour.

Alma Wahlberg, mother of actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, and a regular on the reality show “Wahlburgers,” has passed.  The news was shared on social media on Sunday by both Mark and Donnie on Instagram.  The Boston-born mother of nine became a household name thanks to her appearances on the A&E series “Wahlburgers,” about the family’s burgeoning burger chain…she was 78.

Are there changes coming to The Voice…again??  After being the resident country coach for 20 seasons is Blake thinking about moving on?  Fans seem to think so. Speculation has been swirling since an interview he did with Hoda Kotb on the TODAY show this month, when he admitted he hoped to leave the entertainment business behind and live a simple life with Gwen. When asked if he saw that happening in about 10 years, he said he’d like to see it sooner than later. The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC

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

 
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The List for Friday, April 16th 2021

Welcome to The List,

Yesterday we talked about the ACM awards and up for ACM Vocal Duo of the year we have Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard On Their Nomination "Nominations, they mean a lot to us. We’ve had an incredible journey, been incredibly blessed, but to be nominated, it just feels great every year. It’s a huge honor. Very humbling.”

 And Lady A are also up for ACM Vocal Group of the Year “This category is just, dare I say, one of the most competitive. And also, they’re some of the most incredibly kind, closest friends in the industry. And so, it’s always really, really special to be included.” The ACM’s are this Sunday on CBS

 As you’ve heard by now, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez broke up yesterday.  Saying they realize they are better as friends.  Lopez has been engaged five times; three of those ended up in marriage…and is keeping the rings….looking a little like a superbowl champion…

Cher is allegedly thinking about getting more plastic surgery to celebrate her 75th birthday in May…at this point is she gets anymore work done you can start throwing her kibbles….

We Got This Covered claims Arnold Schwarzenegger allegedly wants Sylvester Stallone to star with him in the Commando reboot.

Howie Mandel is a prankster…here he talks about how he pranked his daughter at school “I had my friend Vic Cohen, I had him show up to the school in a speedo hair all over his body and a nosebleed.  With a big sign saying ‘Jacqueline I’m here to pick you up, It’s uncle Vic’.  Not just a nosebleed, there was blood coming out of his ears there was also hair coming out of his speedo” I would NEVER want to play ‘one up’ with Howie Mandel.  You can catch Howie on America’s Got Talent Tuesday nights on NBC

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

 
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