KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
February 11, 2026
Thursday 12th February 2026
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The 2022 Billboard Music Awards is now a thing of the past with Sean‘ Diddy’ Combs at the helm. Un-canceling people and teed up some fun throughout the night and kicked off the show with a joke about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock…Saying “in the spirit of being free, if you’re feeling a bit froggy tonight…and you decide to jump on this stage here tonight? I do suggest you have your affairs in order. And I say that with love!,” congratulations to Morgan Wallen he picked up the award for Top Country Male Artist, and Top Country Duo/Group went to Dan + Shay.
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Sunday night was a special night at The Ryman Auditorium. The Judds’ family members, fans and fellow artists gathered to pay their respects to Naomi Judd, who died on April 30. The public memorial, which aired live on CMT, included tributes from both of Naomi’s daughters: Wynonna and actor Ashley Judd. The late legend’s widower, Larry Strickland, was also in the audience. Other performers paying tribute to Naomi included Ashley McBryde, Little Big Town, Allison Russell and Emmylou Harris.
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Jerry Bruckheimer should be spending most of his time talking about the long-delayed release of Top Gun: Maverick, but instead there is more attention centered around another big franchise on his resume, Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean. In a new interview, the producer revealed that it is extremely unlikely that Johnny Depp would appear in a potential Pirates 6 and revealed the Margot Robbie project rumored in 2020 is still in the works. “The future is yet to be decided.” Adding that they are working on TWO Pirates scripts…one WITH her and one WITHOUT her.
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Carrie Underwood has a brand new studio album, Denim and Rhinestones, slated to drop June 10th, and she’s just announced a massive headlining tour that’s kicking off in October and will run through March of 2023. She’s taking Jimmie Allen as an opener, and says she’s excited to bring some of that Las Vegas flair and showmanship from her current residency to fans all over the country: Denim and Rhinestones will be at the Tax Slayer Center in Moline IL November 12, 2022.
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NBC announced Sunday that Camilla Cabello will be the fourth coach on the upcoming fall 2022 season of The Voice, The network shared a TikTok video featuring Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, John Legend, and Cabello singing along to “Grace Kelly” by Mika. This will be the first season without Kelly Clarkson since Season 15 in 2018. The Voice season 22 is back this fall on NBC.
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Congratulations to Jamey Johnson Saturday became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was welcomed by Opry member and mentor Bill Anderson.
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Will there be another Austin Powers? Rumors say Mike Myers is turning down massive offers to bring the franchise back. Sources claim he does not need the money, already made tens of millions, and still cashes in every Halloween. Apparently he is focused on dad life instead of shagadelic life. So no, baby… he is not desperate.
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Cody Johnson just confirmed he and Luke Combs finally cut a song together. Fans have been waiting years for this bromance to hit the studio. They toured Australia and New Zealand together, and now the friendship is officially on vinyl. And that is not all. Cody also says there is a track with Brothers Osborne on the new album. That record is about to be stacked.
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Ella Langley just hit number one on the all-genre Hot 100 with “Choosin’ Texas.”
That puts her in elite company with legends like Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Jeannie C. Riley, and Beyoncé. She is also reportedly the first female artist to hold number one on Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, and the Hot 100 at the same time. Released October 7th and it has been sprinting ever since. That is not just a hit. That is a takeover.
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And speaking of Taylor Swift, betting sites say there is a 50 percent chance her childhood friend Abigail Anderson is Maid of Honor. They also give a 25 percent chance that Vera Wang designs the dress. We are now gambling on bridal parties. This wedding might need its own sportsbook. Only in 2026, folks.
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