Friday 3rd April 2026

The List for Thursday, May 4th 2023

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We start today by wishing you a happy Thursday and May the 4th be with you and In recognition of “Star Wars” Day today, Fandom.com analyzed data from its site to determine which movie from the Skywalker Saga is the most popular in each state. In Iowa 1983’s ‘Return Of The Jedi’…was the favorite.  It’s not so shocking that “A New Hope” has the highest number of states, with 11.  But it IS shocking that it’s TIED at that number with “The Phantom Menace”. What’s even MORE shocking is that “The Empire Strikes Back”, which most people consider the BEST “Star Wars” movie, leads in only THREE states. I’m not sure these counts would hold up to legit scrutiny.  Or, to put it another way . . . I detect a disturbance in the Force…

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We have updated news on Jamie Foxx, he’s still in the hospital, more than three weeks after suffering what has still only been described as a “medical complication.” But yesterday, either he or someone on his team posted a message on Instagram, saying, quote, “Appreciate all the love!!!  Feeling blessed.” Still, friends of the family are telling the media that he still needs all the prayers and well wishes his fans can give. Also, Jamie and his daughter Corrinne will not appear on Season 6 of “Beat Shazam”.  Nick Cannon will take over as host.

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Toby Keith on the mend after being diagnosed with stomach cancer…will host his 19th annual Golf Classic on June 2nd and 3rd in Oklahoma to benefit the OK Kids Korral.  There will also be a silent auction with celebrity memorabilia from Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and more and a performance from Sawyer Brown. Toby went through six months of Chemo, radiation and surgery and hopes to see fans sooner than later.

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It’s still not official yet, but it’s really starting to look like Kevin Costner is leaving “Yellowstone”. “Entertainment Tonight” heard from a “source close to the production” that he’s done after Season 5.  It’s supposedly because of drama between Costner and the show’s co-creator Taylor Sheridan. Speaking of Kevin . . . sources are telling TMZ that he was totally blindsided by his wife’s divorce filing, and he’s devastated.

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Tim McGraw celebrated his 56th birthday on Monday, so Faith Hill made his favorite Southern meal of pot roast, rice and gravy, peas, cornbread, collard greens, and sweet tea.  He was SO amped about it, he asked for it to be moved up earlier in the day, from dinner to lunch…the man had to get to the gym!!

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And lastly, Thomas Rhett tells the Des Moines Register that three of his daughters can’t tour with him until the Summer. “As we have had a million kids … three of them are in school now so I think we’re kind of waiting until the Summertime until we bring them out on the road.”

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The List for Thursday, April 2nd 2026

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Horror fans, buckle up, because nightmare fuel just got a backstory. That creepy Aunt Gladys from Weapons is getting her own prequel. The same witch who basically ruined recess forever. Now we’re diving into her origin story. Cool, cool… just what we needed. Sleep is officially canceled this fall.

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ABC went full chaos for April Fool’s Day, announcing Miss Piggy as the next Bachelorette. Twenty-five men competing for love, drama, and probably karate chops. Jesse Palmer hosting, roses flying, egos bruised. And yes, they even joked about criminal records. Finally, a dating show where someone might actually get slapped on night one.

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Garth Brooks might be hitting the road, but apparently his nerves got there first. Reports say he’s stressed about touring and not having Trisha by his side. Because even country legends need emotional support spouses. Between legal drama and stage jitters, it’s a lot. Moral of the story, even Garth gets the pre-show butterflies.

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Taylor Sheridan says if critics are mad, he’s doing his job right. The guy behind Yellowstone is basically trolling reviewers on purpose. He wants them fired up, writing angry think pieces. Because nothing sells like outrage and cowboy drama. Imagine getting paid to annoy people… oh wait, radio.

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The List for Wednesday, April 1st 2026

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Meghan Markle allegedly thought she could jump the royal line. A new book claims she believed she should be queen next. Said she was smarter, better, and worked harder than Kate. That’s not confidence, that’s skipping the entire family tree.

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Two Blackhawk helicopters hovering over Kid Rock’s house raised eyebrows fast. Army pilots got suspended while the investigation played out. Then the Defense Secretary stepped in and shut it down. Suspensions lifted, no punishment, case closed just like that.

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Keith Urban might be ready to say a little more. A report claims he felt iced out of Nicole Kidman’s interview. She talked family and life but didn’t mention him once. Now there’s talk he could finally tell his side. Nothing says romance like a possible press tour response.

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And if you saw Jason Aldean storm off Colbert… relax. That viral story is completely made up from top to bottom. Wrong show name, bad details, zero credible sources behind it. The internet really said “let’s just create chaos today.” Moral of the story, not everything trending is actually true…I know…surprise right??

You can catch The List, weekdays afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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