Brandon Lewis
March 23, 2026
Monday 23rd March 2026
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Authorities have determined that Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy died first, of hantavirus . . . which comes from infected rodents. Gene, who had advanced Alzheimer’s, died about a week later of severe cardiovascular disease.
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Luke Combs had to come to his own rescue on the Internet this past weekend. A bio of his was circulating that said he was only 5-foot-9. He jumped in to defend himself by saying, “5-foot-9 is crazy work. 6 foot, 300 pounds of beefcake according to my driver’s license.”
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Craig Morgan stopped by “Fox and Friends” on Friday and did his new song “American Soundtrack”. He also talked about why he decided to re-enlist in the Army Reserve at age 59 back in 2023.
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The city of Philadelphia is naming a street after Will Smith. The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution for the change on the 2000 block of North 56th Street. North 56th is being renamed ‘’Will Smith Way’’ for Smith’s entertainment achievements, charity work…
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Hollywood lost a true action legend today. Chuck Norris, the martial arts star and longtime “Walker, Texas Ranger” icon, has died at age 86, according to statements from his family. Beyond the screen, his larger-than-life reputation exploded online through viral “Chuck Norris facts,” turning him into one of pop culture’s most enduring memes.
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Arnold is back forging steel abs in Venice - Schwarzenegger is grinding at the legendary Gold’s Gym again, training for a Conan sequel. He wants real muscles on screen, even if Hollywood quietly sprinkles in some CGI seasoning.
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Luke Combs battled wings like a true warrior - Luke became the first country star on Hot Ones, turkey calling between bites and comparing spicy wings to a home invasion. Nashville just found a new extreme sport.
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Lainey, Riley, and Cody bringing stadium energy - The ACM Awards are heading to Vegas, and this trio is set to light up the MGM Grand stage. Rhinestones, roar, and probably at least one cowboy hat thrown in victory.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
