Friday 11th July 2025
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Business Insider says Ryan Gosling recently revealed that his portrayal of Ken in the movie “Barbie” was inspired by ’80s Sylvester Stallone and the reality dating show “The Bachelorette.” Well, that explains a lot…
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Being a celebrity is rough. You want to save the planet, but flying commercial? Hell no. So, you take your private jets and suffer the slings and arrows of those who would dare call you a hypocrite. Well, a list of the 30 celebrities who fly private the most just came out, and luckily there are only two country artists on it . . . and they’re near the bottom. Blake Shelton came in at #23, and Kenny Chesney is 27th.
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The Blast says ‘The Price Is Right’ host Drew Carey has lost 80 pounds. He credits a strict diet of limited carbs, drinking lots of water, and regular gym sessions for his weight loss.
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Change.org says an Oklahoma woman has started a petition to establish February 5th as National Red Solo Cup Day in honor of Toby Keith. Leah Savage wants to commemorate Keith’s popular song “Red Solo Cup” and its message of unity and joy. The petition highlights the song’s widespread popularity and cultural significance…
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When I heard that Alex Miller was opening for Rodney Atkins at the Marion County Fair. I knew I had to try and arrange a visit with him in the KIX studio. Thanks to his promoter JR Hughes and Alex's management for making it happen!!
Here is part 2 of Alex's visit!!
Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In theaters this weekend: “Superman”
“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen. James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
https://youtu.be/Ox8ZLF6cGM0?si=tAh-zpRlb8jflhul
“Superman” is rated: PG-13
Stars: David Corensweat, Rachel Brosnahan and Nathan Fillion
At the Movies’, Brought to you by North Grand Cinema, in Ames. Listen Friday 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.
‘At the Movies’ Thursday’s at 5:40 on Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1
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Shaboozey tells People magazine that his Nigerian parents shaped his hustle. His dad worked menial jobs in the U.S. after hardships in Africa, and his mom—who wasn't a fan of his music dream—now joins him onstage. From skeptical to stage mom? That’s a full-circle flex.
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Rachel Brosnahan found out she was playing Lois Lane… in a public bathroom. She got a call from “Maybe James Gunn”—and prayed a toilet didn’t flush during the big moment. Honestly? That’s the most relatable superhero origin story I’ve ever heard.
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Allegedly, Kim Kardashian felt overshadowed by Sydney Sweeney at Jeff Bezos’ wedding—like invisible-level ignored. She had her eyes on Tom Brady, but he only had eyes for Sydney. Now Kim’s spiraling, thinking four kids and a 40-something birthday might be killing her ‘It Girl’ vibe. Spoiler: it’s not the kids, Kim.
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Dolly Parton is out here defying the laws of music and gravity—she just dropped a duet with Motley Crue. Yeah, THAT Motley Crue. They re-did “Home Sweet Home” for its 40th anniversary, and boom—it’s now #1 on the Classic Rock chart. Dolly said country roads? Nah, we’re taking the rock highway now!
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