Saturday 10th January 2026

The List for Friday, January 9th 2026

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Travis Kelce is allegedly in talks with Netflix for a major broadcasting role. Sources say the deal would make him Netflix’s exclusive sports correspondent, with a reported salary between $10 and $20 million a year. Kelce has also hinted at possibly retiring from football, which would make this timing very interesting. From tight end to talking head, the man is clearly building his post-football empire.

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Conan O’Brien says comedians are letting anger ruin their comedy when it comes to President Trump. Conan said when comics choose anger over humor, they give up their best weapon, being funny. In other words Jimmy Kimmel,  jokes sound a lot like lectures. From one of the smartest guys in comedy, that’s a pretty solid reminder.

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Yes, this is real. A lightsaber duel in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter was filmed by Tom Cruise. Cruise showed up to the set by helicopter while the Mission: Impossible theme blasted, then jumped behind the camera at the director’s suggestion. He went full Tom Cruise, standing ankle-deep in mud and water to get the shot and ruining his expensive shoes. The movie hits theaters May 28, 2027 and stars Ryan Gosling, Matt Smith, and Mia Goth. Casual flex.

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Chris Stapleton is officially taking The All-American Road Show back on the road in 2026. And on select dates, he’s bringing help. Lainey Wilson and Zach Top will join him on certain stops. That lineup alone should come with a warning label.

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At The Movies

At the Movies for Thursday, January 8th 2026

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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: “Greenland 2: Migration

In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated most of the earth, Greenland 2: Migration follows the Garrity family as they’re forced to leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland to traverse a shattered world in search of a new home.

https://youtu.be/H8ieN10lX40?si=XMD1J0k0r81lPjKD

“Greenland 2: Migration is rated: PG-13

Stars: Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin

 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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The List for Thursday, January 8th 2026

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Jeff Bezos is finding out that married life hits different. Sources say Jeff is struggling to keep up with wife Lauren Sánchez while vacationing in St. Bart’s. Apparently, Lauren’s energy is nonstop — dancing, laughing, jumping — while Jeff looked completely wiped, just following along trying to survive. He’s happy, but insiders say matching her pace is exhausting. Turns out money can buy yachts… just not stamina.

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Garth Brooks may be gearing up for new music in 2026 — and instead of blasting it on social media, he dropped a subtle hint on his website. Garth said artists have to make music and entertainers have to take it to the people, then teased “we’ll see what’s waiting in the second half of the year.” Fans are now speculating whether it’s a solo album or more duets with Trisha Yearwood. Either way, Garth playing chess while everyone else is posting TikToks.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is officially getting a new chapter, and Sarah Michelle Gellar wants to be very clear — this is not a reboot or a sequel. It’s called “Buffy: New Sunnydale”, and she says it’s a continuation. Same universe, new angle. Sarah also admitted she’s officially eating her words after once saying she’d never revive Buffy. Vampires Hunters do that sometimes.

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Ella Langley revealed her go-to backstage snack, and honestly, it’s elite. Heath Bars. Out of the freezer. She says the mini ones are the perfect size and she could eat ten of them easily. This explains the energy. And now we’re all mentally adding frozen candy to our grocery list.

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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