Brandon Lewis
February 23, 2026
Monday 23rd February 2026
Welcome to The List,
Jamie Foxx says he will finally open up about his mysterious medical emergency last April. But he’s going to do it “his way” in a stand-up comedy special. There’s no word when he’ll be hitting the stage.
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Thomas Rhett tells People magazine that he didn’t drop his father’s last name, Akins, because he wanted to make it on his own. People think that but that’s not what was happening…he’s ALWAYS been called Thomas Rhett and he didn’t want to get rid of it. It just sort of happened that way.”
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This might be exciting to some…or not…but, Lindsay Lohan confirmed that “Freaky Friday 2” is in the works, but couldn’t give away any further details. And A “Baywatch” reboot series is coming to Fox. No details have been announced, like a release date or casting.
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Did you know that the King of Country, George Strait himself, could have recorded “Tennessee Whiskey” but passed on it? The man has 60 number one hits, so he’ll be fine, but it’s crazy to think about. Now, you just can’t fathom anyone but Chris Stapleton doing it…
You can catch The List, weekdays at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
Welcome to The List,
Eric Dane, best known as McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, has passed away at 53 after battling ALS. He first revealed his diagnosis last April, but symptoms began earlier in 2024. His family says he spent his final days surrounded by his wife, daughters, and close friends, and he used his fight to raise awareness for ALS research.
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William Shatner is officially going metal…because apparently retirement is for people without a spaceship. The 94 year old icon is releasing a heavy metal album featuring covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest, plus original songs with 35 metal legends. He says metal is where imagination gets loud, which explains a lot about Captain Kirk. There’s nothing more metal than a man eligible for social security since Nixon.
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Jelly Roll is officially becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th, and Lainey Wilson will be there to welcome him in. He first found out back in December when Craig Morgan surprised him with the invitation, and now Craig will perform at the induction too. It’s one of country music’s highest honors, and proof that redemption stories hit harder than any guitar solo.
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Kane Brown is the latest country star to plant his flag on Broadway in Nashville with his own entertainment venue. Kane Brown’s on Broadway will feature a full restaurant, bar, and live music, which basically guarantees fans will spend money while singing his songs badly. Every country star gets a bar eventually, it’s practically a rite of passage. At this point, Nashville Broadway is less a street and more a country music theme park.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
