KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
February 20, 2026
Friday 20th February 2026
Welcome to The List,
HBO made some big announcements yesterday, like changing the name of HBO Max to just plain Max. (It’s merging with Discovery+.) But this might have been the BIGGEST piece of news: and we’ve touched on this once already but today we have MORE details…the “Harry Potter” TV series will be a straight-up REMAKE. Or, if you prefer, a reimagining of the books, with a brand-new cast. There’s no word yet on casting. It’ll also be more faithful to the original story, because they’ll take an ENTIRE SEASON to cover each of the seven books. They’re expecting this to play out over 10 years….who has that kinda time…
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Cody Johnson’s Daughters Love John Wayne but says he doesn’t let his girls watch a lot of TV that has a lot of commercials. “A good way to get around that, where you can watch tv… besides cartoons… that dad can actually stand… is throw on any John Wayne movie and my kids, my two little girls love watching John Wayne, their favorite one is Mclintock. And I think that is awesome.“
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We lost Kenny Rogers three years ago last month. Now his first posthumous album is coming out. It’s called “Life Is Like a Song”, and it’s a collection of ten songs, including eight unreleased recordings. The deluxe version has two additional songs, so 12 total. It’s not out until June 2nd, but two of the tracks are up on YouTube . . . “Love Is a Drug“ and “I Wish It Would Rain“. It also has a duet with Dolly Parton called “Tell Me That You Love Me”. They recorded it after “Islands in the Stream” was a hit in 1983.
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Coming to theaters this weekend is “Renfield” Here Nicholas Cage talks about what he tried to bring to his Dracula character “It was a fusion between that which is genuinely creepy and spooky and also funny and how I could blend those two. He’s stuck doing this, there are things worse than death. He’s stuck getting his heart broken over and over and having to drink blood again and again. I think that’s something I was trying to find.” Dracula’s lackey, R. M. Renfield (Nicholas Hoult), wants to split from him (Nicolas Cage) after falling in love with a New Orleans police officer. ‘Renfield is in theaters this weekend.
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The Daily Mail says Jamie Foxx was rushed to an Atlanta hospital after suffering a medical emergency. His daughter, Corrine, released a statement saying, ”We wanted to share that, my father, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. No word on how long the 55 year old actor will be in the hospital or when he’ll return to work. He’s been in Atlanta filming a movie called “Back in Action” with Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close.
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Megan Moroney is preparing for her first headlining trek, and she’s revealed the five must-have things that she’s going to pack: Fancy cowboy boots . . . sunflower seeds to snack on . . . red wine to sip on . . . headphones, specifically AirPod Max . . . and Red Bull to keep her energized.
You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
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 – “Crime 101”
Weaving a tale of an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfolding along the iconic 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads, forcing the two to collaborate.
https://youtu.be/KeEHsuZ4Ja4?si=vL-r0f4KTu-pvbjV
“Crime 101” is rated: R
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo
AT THE MOVIES...Thursday’s at 5:40, brought to you by North Grand Cinema in Ames and IBC KIX 101.1….
Welcome to The List,
Travis Kelce is out here setting expectations so high the rest of us are gonna get yelled at for bringing home gas station flowers. He’s reportedly spent $141,000 on pre-wedding gifts for Taylor Swift, including Rolex watches, designer jackets, and daily flower deliveries. Daily. Meanwhile, I forgot my anniversary once and tried to fix it with a breakfast burrito. Travis Kelce just ruined relationships for every man in America.
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Lainey Wilson is teasing new music, and the title might be the most Lainey Wilson thing ever. The new single is called “Can’t Sit Still,” which tracks, because she’s been everywhere except my back yard party. She says her friends describe her as “a suitcase with legs,” which honestly sounds like Delta Airlines lost her twice already. No official release date yet, but she says it’s coming “real soon,” so prepare your playlists accordingly.
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Bunnie XO just revealed she thought Jelly Roll was a jerk when they first met, which proves once again women love a fixer-upper. She said he had “teddy bear with teeth energy” and sad eyes, and she basically looked at him like a home improvement project from HGTV. Fast forward to now, they’re one of Country music’s biggest power couples. Moral of the story, sometimes the guy who ignores you becomes your husband.
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The new Mummy reboot is ditching the Tom Cruise action vibe and going straight for emotional damage. This one’s from the director of Evil Dead Rise, so instead of running from explosions, you’ll be running from your own nightmares. It’s about a girl who disappears and comes back after spending quality time inside a 3,000-year-old coffin. It hits theaters April 17th, and I’ll be watching it from the safety of daylight and denial.
You can catch The List, this afternoon at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
