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The List for Thursday, December 15th 2022

Welcome to The List,

“Avatar: The Way of Water” opens this weekend . . . and not surprisingly, it should open BIG. Estimates are putting it at $150 million to $175 million in the U.S., with a global debut of $450 million to $550 million. The movie is over three hours long, which means fewer showings . . . but at the same time, it really doesn’t have any competition this weekend. “The Way of Water” cost around $400 million to make BEFORE you factor in marketing.

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Just when you thought Blake Shelton was DONE with “The Voice” . . . there’s this.  He was asked if he could see himself returning as a celeb mentor on his wife Gwen Stefani’s team.  I think you know where we’re going with this . . .He said, quote, “Oh my God, I’d be honored to be [her] mentor.  Whatever she tells me to do, I’m gonna do.”

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There’s a Christmas edition of “CMT Campfire Sessions” that premieres next week . . . on the 21st.  It includes Christmas song performances from Tracy Lawrence, Clay Walker, Jon Pardi, and Old Crow Medicine Show.

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Henry Cavill is officially OUT as Superman . . . and James Gunn is writing a new movie about a younger version of the character. Cavill took to Instagram for the announcement saying “Changing of the guard is something that happens, I wish them all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.”

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Brett Young likes putting up Christmas decorations saying he’s not a Griswold shooting Christmas trees through his neighbor’s windows, but he CAN follow directions. “I have pretty much just told my wife, just tell me what you want, where I want you to be happy with the way it looks, cause I’m gonna be like brought into the cheer of the season either way. I do love having the house decorated and my wife is really good at that.”

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If you’ve been keeping up with the docuseries ‘Harry & Megan’ Netflix drops the final episodes today, but it doesn’t matter what’s on them:  The relationship between Harry and his brother Prince William is already TOAST. A so-called “source” close to the Royals says, “The relationship between the brothers is over . . . William will never forgive Harry for selling out his and Kate’s secrets. Pouring even more fuel on the fire, “Harry & Megan” is already Netflix’s biggest documentary debut of all time.

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 

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April Pack the Backpack Winner: Sarah Fricke

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.

 
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The List for Tuesday, March 31st 2026

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

 
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3/31/2026 Pierre

OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK, PIEREE!

He is about a two year old tabby who came to the ARL as a stray. He came in with an injury to his hip, but thankfully it was the serious and has fully healed. That's when the ARL staff realized Pierre is a cuddy bug who loves to snuggle. They believe he would be good with other cats too. Since Pierre is the KIX Critter his adoption fee is half off the regular price of $50, you can make him your couch buddy for $25.00!! More info

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