Brandon Lewis
December 29, 2025
Monday 29th December 2025
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A new trailer for the “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” special, has been released. The new look features Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and many more are expected to take part in the special that will “celebrate the legacy of the Harry Potter film franchise and its impact on families and fans around the world,” which will debut on HBO Max on Jan. 1.
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Colin Farrell has agreed to play the Batman villain Oswald Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin, in a new HBO Max series. The show will be a spin-off of the upcoming The Batman movie, starring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. The Penguin series would follow the character’s rise to power in Gotham’s criminal underworld. Which I thought they did that with the Fox TV show “Gotham”.
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Lauren Alaina can now add “Author” to her ever expanding list of things she’s just great at…TODAY Lauren releases her book ‘Getting Good At Being You.’ Saying THIS is the book she wished she had when she was 16. and hopes that her words can help at least one person out there who is struggling, and for them to know they are not alone. Saying about writing a book vs a song…’it’s being vulnerable in a completely different way.”
Lauren is also climbing the country music chart with Jon Pardi and their song “Getting Over Him” – which is from her album, Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World…
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Blake Shelton was doing an interview with Ellen yesterday when he revealed that he is stockpiling Christmas gifts for Gwen Stefani so he won’t feel guilty. He’s worried that Gwen will break their agreement to not buy anything for each other this Christmas…soooo..he’s gonna do it first.
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”Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes” airs tonight on ABC. Jennifer Aniston is going to star in a live re-enactment of the 1980s sitcom ”The Facts of Life”. She will play Blair while Gabrielle Union will play Tootie. The cast for ”Diff’rent Strokes” features Kevin Hart as Arnold and Damon Wayans as big brother Willis. John Lithgow will play Mr. Drummond
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Nicole Kidman is reportedly hitting the reset button on her love life. Insiders say she’s done with high-profile relationships and now wants something quieter, calmer, and way less tabloid-friendly. Along with that, she’s allegedly planning a full image refresh new look, possible cosmetic tweaks, the whole “new chapter” energy.
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Adam Sanders was crowned the very first winner of The Road during the finale at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. And right after the big win, Keith Urban leaned in and whispered something Sanders says he’ll never forget: “You played this thing like a F’n fiddle.” Sanders beat out Cassidy Daniels and Channing Wilson and walked away with prize money, a record deal, a Stagecoach main-stage slot, and a Keith Urban quote that belongs in a frame.
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Kate Gosselin is officially walking again just 82 days after a serious leg injury. She shared the update on TikTok, saying she’s easing back in stages 25 percent, then 50, then 100. She says it’s a huge step toward recovery and she’s excited. Which is great, because raising eight kids feels like a full-contact sport.
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And finally… Tyler Farr admitted to one of the most country stories ever told. He says he once went skinny dipping and peed in Jason Aldean’s pool. Yes. That happened. Farr shared it like a proud memory, though Jason’s pool filter probably needed therapy afterward. Country music friendships are built different… and apparently so are their pools.
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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Keith Urban just gave fans exactly what they’ve been begging for. His brand-new live album “High And A(live)” is officially out now, recorded straight from the High And Alive World Tour. You get 11 number-one hits, plus his cover of “You Get What You Give.” This isn’t a watered-down live album either it’s basically front-row energy without paying arena prices.
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Brad Paisley just confessed what every guy already knows… he’s a last-minute Christmas shopper. Brad says he ends up at the mall on December 24th, panic-buying gifts he doesn’t fully understand. He admits it’s a waste of what should be a fun day, but somehow he still does it every year. Buying mystery gifts and hoping for the best… truly a man of the people.
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Cher is catching heat for allegedly lip-syncing during her Saturday Night Live performance. Some fans compared it to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 moment which feels a little dramatic. Cher is 79 years old, it’s a taped show, and lip-syncing has been happening on SNL longer than the cold open.
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Jake Paul revealed he had surgery after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua. He says doctors had to install two titanium plates on each side of his jaw and remove some teeth. Jake says the surgery went well, but he’s on liquids only for seven days. Nothing humbles a YouTuber faster than being on a smoothie diet.
You can catch The List, weekdays at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1