Brandon Lewis
February 13, 2026
Friday 13th February 2026
Welcome to The List,
Jennifer Lawrence made a statement to “Variety” that she’s gonna need to backpedal on. It wasn’t really offensive or anything, but it was pretty dumb. In a new interview, she said nobody had ever put a woman in the lead of an action movie before “The Hunger Games”. Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hamilton, Angelina Jolie, Pam Grier, and many others would like to have a word with her.
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Blake Shelton is the cover story of this week’s “People”. One interesting thing he talked about was how “The Voice” took a chance on him when he started on the show back in 2011. It was 10 years into his career as a country artist . . . and never really made it to the ‘A Level’ of country artist until becoming a coach on the show…Now, he’s looking at his last season on ‘The Voice’ and going forward…creating more music and gardening with Gwen.
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Country Now took the guess work out of what you’ll be seeing on tonight’s “CMA Country Christmas”. They made a list of every song that will be performed, and I’m in for all of it. But if I had to pick the moment I’m looking forward to the most, I’d go with the Carly Pearce – Molly Tuttle bluegrass medley. The CMA Country Christmas airs tonight 8pm on ABC.
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I can’t believe Hardy’s been hiding this from us since his wedding in October. The other day he shared a video of Ozzy Osbourne congratulating him and his wife Caleigh on their big day, and wishing them “a wonderful life together.” Ozzy also calls Hardy by his first name, Michael. I’d LIKE to play the audio for you…but…it’s Ozzy…so…you know…
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The original “Avatar” will air on ABC on Sunday, just days before the sequel hits theaters. It’ll be the first time it’s ever been on broadcast TV AND it’s starting early, at 7pm, to fit in all three-thousand hours of blue people mayhem, with commercials. The broadcast is set to end at 10:30pm. Avatar: The Way of Water is in theaters December 15th.
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And finally, sadly, Fox cancelled the country music drama “Monarch” after one season..the season and SHOW finale was Tuesday night.
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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 – “GOAT”
From the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters. Follow Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.
https://youtu.be/ggZA2oi8S5s?si=IhPmbbwAvvfg99Zv
“GOAT” is rated: PG
Stars: Caleb McLaughlin and Gabrielle Union
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,
We are saddened to report that James Van Der Beek has passed away at the age of 48 after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer. His family confirmed the news on social media, sharing that he had been fighting the disease since August 2023. Van Der Beek became a household name as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, a show that defined a generation of television. He leaves behind his wife and six children. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans.
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Players on the winning Super Bowl team get $178,000 from the NFL. But Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold could reportedly lose money because of California’s “jock tax.” Out-of-state players get taxed based on duty days spent in the state. With his massive contract and bonuses, estimates say he could owe between $200,000 and $250,000. Win the ring, lose to taxes. Classic.
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Luke Combs just revealed the full 22-song tracklist for his new album The Way I Am. It includes a duet with Alison Krauss. And a song written by Cody Johnson. Twenty-two songs is not an album. That is a weekend.
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Kelly Clarkson is reportedly ending her talk show and says she has no regrets. Sources say it is about quality of life, not money. She is excited, but sad to leave staff she considers family. Sometimes success is not about doing more. It is about breathing again.
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