KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
February 11, 2026
Wednesday 11th February 2026
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“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.
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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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