Nashville Music Minute Megan Moroney's Cloud 9 album debuts at #1 on Billboard Top 200
Saturday 4th April 2026
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Jim Carrey shows up at the Cesar Awards in Paris, wins a lifetime achievement award, gives the entire speech in French… and the internet says, “That’s not him.” Not aging. Not lighting. Not maybe a little cosmetic tweak. Nope. Clone. My favorite comment? “I’m not a conspiracy theorist but…” Sir. Yes. Yes you are.
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A new Yellowstone chapter premiered over the weekend called Marshals, with Kayce Dutton now rocking a U.S. Marshal badge. But here’s the fun crossover, Riley Green makes his acting debut as a former Navy SEAL. He says he was nervous working with Luke Grimes. Imagine going from sold-out shows to hitting your mark on a TV set.
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Reports say Tom Cruise was furious over the idea of Netflix buying Warner Bros. Sources claim he even considered going on strike because he believes in traditional theatrical releases. The deal never happened, and now insiders say Tom helped protect the studio model. Of course he did. The man runs toward explosions for cardio.
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The Daily Mail claims Keith Urban is living a quiet, solitary life in Nashville after his split from Nicole Kidman. A source says his world has been completely purged of his past life. No confirmation from either of them. But if a heartbreak album drops soon, we’ll all pretend we didn’t see this coming.
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Travis Kelce could reportedly land a $15 million broadcasting gig if he hangs up the cleats. But he says hold your horses, Chiefs Kingdom. He still feels that love for the game and if his body heals up, he might run it back. So basically… he’s choosing between getting tackled by 300-pound men or sitting in a suit talking about other people getting tackled. Tough life, Trav. Real tough.
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Britney Spears reportedly sold her music catalog for $200 million and is now living like every “treat yourself” TikTok rolled into one human being. Luxury trips, designer clothes, jewelry, cars, and possibly a mega-yacht. A source says it’s a free-for-all and people might be taking advantage of her generosity again. Listen… if I had $200 million, I’d at least buy the jet ski first…..
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March Madness is switching up the intro music in 2026. Last year it was Lady Gaga. This year? Zac Brown Band. Their song “Give It Away” will play before every single tip-off from Game One to the Final Four. In a 68-team bracket, that is a LOT of repetition. By the Sweet Sixteen, you’re either singing along… or screaming at your TV. Either way, March just got a whole lot more country and I am not mad about it.
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Megan Moroney told PEOPLE that when she’s off stage, the extensions and fake lashes are OUT. She wants to breathe, rest, and keep it natural. If I had to wear glam every day, I’d rip it off in the parking lot before I even started the car.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoon at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
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Join us Thursday during the Drive at Five for ‘At The Movies” brought to you by North Grand Cinema in Ames..
In Theaters this weekend: “Scream 7”
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target.
https://youtu.be/UJrghaPJ0RY?si=oZxhOWWvbANGxLDF
“Scream 7” is rated: R
Stars: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May
AT THE MOVIES...Thursday’s at 5:40, brought to you by North Grand Cinema in Ames and IBC KIX 101.1….
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Apparently, Spider-Man’s newest villain isn’t Green Goblin… it’s geography. The upcoming movie “Brand New Day” will NOT include the Statue of Liberty, and fans think Sony is trying to keep China happy after “No Way Home” got benched over Lady Liberty. Sony’s CEO says it’s just a “coincidence,” which is corporate speak for, “Please keep buying tickets.” How can you have a superhero movie and NOT have cultural landmarks.
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CMA Fest is coming back to Nashville June 4th through the 7th, and Nissan Stadium is about to turn into the Avengers of country music. We’re talking Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, and basically half your playlist. If you can’t go, ABC and Hulu will air it later… so you can enjoy it from your couch while wearing pajama pants and pretending you’re backstage.
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Luke Combs says he worried his weight and appearance might keep him from making it in country music. Which is wild, because now he sells out stadiums full of people who also enjoy tacos. Turns out talent still beats six-pack abs… and Luke Combs just became the patron saint of “I’m not dieting, I’m following my dreams.”
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Jean-Claude Van Damme just challenged Jake Paul to a fight, and even promised to donate part of the money to charity. He also posted an AI photo of himself kicking Jake, which is either a threat… or the coolest retirement hobby ever. Jake hasn’t responded yet, but somewhere there’s a slow-motion montage warming up.
You can catch The List, with Jonathan Knight weekday afternoons at 4:20. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
