KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Trouble in paradise?? Sometimes the rumors are true . . . and this is starting to look like one of those times: CNN reports Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are indeed suffering “marital issues,” and are currently, quote, “living separately.” It all focuses on Tom coming out of retirement. She wants their kids to be his new priority, but she also want him to follow his joy…
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Luke Combs is the Guest Picker on ESPN’s “College Game Day” tomorrow. They’ll be at Appalachian State in Boone, North Carolina, which is where he went to college. He’s actually performing in Green Bay, Wisconsin tonight AND tomorrow night, but he worked out the logistics so he can do it.
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The high-profile trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is being turned into a film. Now, their legal battle, as well as their turbulent relationship, will be adapted into a new film called Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial. ‘Hot Take’ will premiere on the streaming platform Tubi on Sept. 30.
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Vince Gill’s “CMT Giants” airs tonight . . . and it’ll feature Chris Stapleton performing a cover of Vince’s 1994 hit “Whenever You Come Around”. Chris also thanked Vince for inspiring and encouraging him in his career . . . even inviting him to songwriting sessions early on..
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OK! magazine says Carrie Underwood is allegedly planning to refocus on her marriage to Mike Fisher. Sources tell the magazine, “They’re not at crisis point, but they’re not at their best either, and her friends are telling her she needs to focus on her marriage before she heads out on the road.
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The Sun says Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon may return for “Oceans 14”. “Rumors of a film have swirled for years but the timing was off and their jam-packed schedules meant that it was just not possible. Finally, the right team for the job has come together in a bid to make it a huge success and the main stars thought it would be good fun to revisit. The franchise is hugely popular, and the brilliant storyline was an opportunity that was too good to miss.”
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The April Minuteman Printing & Graphics Pack the Backpack winner, is Sarah Fricke – K-4 Special Behavior Intervention Teacher @ Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Newton. She was nominated by Steven Marsh, Jaimie Bru, Ashley Durant, and Jonathan Duran, and here is what they wrote to Kix 101.1.
"She loves her job. She is good at her job. And she loves the students like they are her own kids."
"She works hard to help kids with behavior issues be successful at becoming their best self and helps get them on the right track to being able to be in classes with the other kids."
"Sarah is amazing with her students. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that her students are taken care of."
"Sarah teaches in and out of school no matter where you see her. She is always buying supplies, rewards, etc. out of her own pocket to ensure the kids are getting what they need. She goes above and beyond what any teacher is required to do. There are times she brings snacks to ensure kids get a birthday at school, Buys McDonalds, etc. if a child works hard enough on their issue etc."
On the last Wednesday of the month during the school year, we award $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. Nominate a Kix Country teacher today at Kixweb.com.
Welcome to The List,
Taylor Swift has officially entered her glittery legal era again. A Las Vegas performer says Taylor’s use of “The Life Of A Showgirl” is stomping all over her own brand, “Confessions of a Showgirl.” She’s suing for trademark infringement, wants damages, and an injunction too.
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Only Kid Rock could turn a poolside salute into a military investigation. The Army says two Blackhawk helicopters near his Tennessee mansion were just on a Nashville training route, but now they’re checking into why they hovered there. Kid says nobody’s getting in trouble and called it pretty neat. Nothing says casual Tuesday like cannonballs, patriotism, and two black helicopters hovering near your house…
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Riley Green is stacking side quests like a pro. He’s making his TV debut on Marshals in mid-April. And because sleep is for other people, he’s also reportedly opening a second Duck Blind bar in Gatlinburg. At this point Riley’s building a country music cinematic universe.
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Thomas Rhett says one of his favorite parts of touring is trying wild new foods on the road, which sounds adventurous and expensive. Meanwhile Dylan Scott keeps it a little more backyard chaos at home, admitting he’ll wander into the kitchen at midnight and cook a full meal like it’s noon. His wife wakes up confused; he’s making dinner round two. That’s not a snack, that’s a second shift.
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You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1