Tuesday 23rd December 2025

The List for Monday, September 29th 2025

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Last night during Sunday Night Football, they dropped the bomb: Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. But get this he might’ve been the runner-up! Word is Taylor Swift was in talks, but she turned it down because the NFL expected her to work for free. Super Bowl 60 hits Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, February 8th… and somewhere in the NFL offices, a guy is still crying into his friendship bracelet.

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The Grand Ole Opry just packed its bags and went international!  Friday night, Royal Albert Hall sold out as Darius Rucker, Marty Stuart, Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, and Carly Pearce took the stage. They wrapped with Will the Circle Be Unbroken and, yeah, it felt just like Nashville. After 100 years at home base, turns out the “Mother Church of Country Music” doesn’t need a passport stamp to feel like home… though I’m sure someone still yelled, “Play Freebird!”

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TMZ says Dolly Parton had to cancel her Las Vegas shows because of health issues. Before you panic no, it’s not plastic surgery, stop it. She’s got a few procedures lined up, but Dolly promises she’ll still be working on projects in Nashville.  Even while healing, she’ll out-work all of us… and probably crochet three albums before breakfast.

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The Simpsons are about to hit a milestone 800 episodes in February. And so far, the only plot detail they’re teasing is: the dog gets fat. That’s it. After 35 years on TV, they don’t even need spoilers anymore… but hey, it’s still less predictable than a Hallmark Christmas movie.

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The List for Monday, December 22nd 2025

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Mike Tyson says he’s open to a rematch with Jake Paul after Jake’s recent loss to Anthony Joshua. Tyson claims this time he’s cracked the code on training, saying he went too hard before and “left most of the fight in the gym.” RadarOnline says Mike thinks a smarter camp would change everything. Which is wild, because the man is still Mike Tyson. If this happens, somebody hide the ear protection… literally.

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Taylor Swift reportedly used to be hesitant about dating athletes until Travis Kelce showed up. A source says her mom encouraged her to give Travis a chance, and now Taylor’s outlook has completely changed. Not only that, insiders claim the relationship has boosted the Chiefs’ global presence. Turns out the tight end also unlocked international brand expansion.

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Lainey Wilson told CMT she stays grounded by remembering where she came from. She said it’s about planting your feet, knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. Which explains why she can win everything, host award shows, and still sound like the most normal human in Nashville.

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly still neighbors in Nashville as they focus on co-parenting their daughters. Nicole stays in the family home, Keith lives nearby, and they’re even spotted shopping at the same stores…just separately. A source says their dedication to the kids is unwavering. Awkward? Maybe.

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The List for Friday, December 19th 2025

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Sad news from the NASCAR world. Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, has died at age 55 in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities say seven people were killed, including Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. Beyond his racing success, Biffle was widely praised for his humanitarian work, especially helping communities after Hurricane Helene. The racing world is mourning a champion on and off the track.

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Tom Cruise is allegedly on a long, carefully planned mission to become Sir Tom Cruise. A source says this has been years in the making hosting events, shaking hands, embedding himself deep in the British film world. Apparently he knows exactly how the system works and he’s been playing the long game. At this point, don’t be shocked if the next Mission: Impossible ends with him bowing politely and accepting a sword tap on each shoulder.

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Miranda Lambert is developing a new TV series for Hulu inspired by her music and real-life friendships. The show centers on a messy female friendship, an escape from an abusive marriage, and a fresh start in a small Texas town that turns out to be full of secrets. So basically heartbreak, healing, strong women, and Texas drama which is already Miranda’s brand. Country music meets prestige TV.

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Jon Pardi says Christmas music is what keeps his household sane. He’s got two little girls with very big emotions, so songs like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph are on constant rotation. Forget parenting books the real hack is letting a cartoon reindeer handle crowd control..

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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