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The List for Tuesday, April 22nd 2025

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Eric Church ain’t just strumming guitars—he’s breaking ground! His nonprofit just kicked off their first housing project ever in North Carolina, and he’s calling it a “lifeline.” Basically: Eric’s out here building more than just houses—he’s laying down heart and soul, hammer in hand. Move over HGTV, Church is coming in hot!

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Ella Langley just showed up and chose violence—with eight ACM noms to her name! Right behind her? Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson with seven each. Oh, and Reba’s hosting, so you know we’re gettin’ sass, sparkle, and possibly a rhinestone mic drop. May 8 on Prime Video—yeehaw, y’all!

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Chris Rock is not laughing—again. Word is, he’s ticked at Will Smith for milking that Oscars slap in his new music. Chris says Will’s still “arrogant and self-serving.” Honestly? Hard agree. Will’s trying to rebrand like we forgot—but we remember, sir. We remember.

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Ryan Coogler is on fire right now—his horror-musical Sinners just crushed the box office, and next up? A reboot of The X-Files! He says it’s “immediately next” on his to-do list and yes—he’s already talked to the iconic Gillian Anderson. Quote: “She’s incredible. Fingers crossed.” He promises it’ll be “really friggin’ scary” and made “for the real X-Files fans—and maybe some new ones.

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The List for Friday, August 8th 2025

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Jelly Roll just gave the Tennessee Titans a pep talk before their big road trip and THEN casually dropped that he's lost 200 pounds! He says if he drops another 50, he wants an NFL contract. Forget tight end, this guy’s about to be the first Country music star turned-linebacker!

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Luke Combs is thinking of letting you pick the songs on his next album! He said he might upload a bunch of demos and let the fans decide what makes the cut. So basically, we’re all producers now. Someone hand me a Grammy already!

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A trailer just dropped for the new Office spin-off, “The Paper.” And yes Oscar Martinez is back! It hits Peacock September 4th. Let’s hope it’s more laughs at work and less paper cuts and HR complaints.

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Someone asked: “You’ve got a 12-hour road trip and can only listen to ONE singer. Who is it?” The top picks? David Bowie… Paul McCartney… Chris Cornell… and of course, the king of chaos himself Weird Al. less of a playlist and more of a fever dream!

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At the Movies for Thursday, August 7th 2025

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Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…

In theaters this weekend: “Freakier Friday”

Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice!!

https://youtu.be/n7YJj6iO2QY?si=UfDmG-NsTXaG3G64

“Freakier Friday” is rated: PG

And stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan and Julia Butters

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The List for Thursday, August 7th 2025

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In a desperate bid to stay relevant, Blake Lively is reportedly terrified she’s about to become the next track on Taylor Swift’s breakup album  and not the love song kind. Sources say their friendship fizzled after Blake’s legal mess with Justin Baldoni… and now Taylor’s ghosting her! Blake’s smart enough to know when Swift goes silent, a savage rhyme is on the way.

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MTV just remembered country music exists! They've slapped a shiny new “Country Category” on the VMAs, and the nominees are stacked: Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Morgan Wallen. Took ‘em long enough… but hey, we’ll take the boots on the moonwalk!

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Post Malone’s stalker is back for the fifth time. Cherish Gomer, clearly not cherishing boundaries, was arrested after literally jumping in front of Posty’s car like it was the final scene of a rom-com. His driver had to swerve just to avoid turning her into roadkill. Someone get this girl a restraining order and a therapist!

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In the most Ozzy Osbourne thing ever… the flowers fans are leaving at his memorial in Birmingham? Yeah, those are gonna be mulched and scattered by his future gravesite. It’s giving “ashes to ashes, petals to compost.” Honestly, it’s poetic... and so metal.

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