Monday 11th August 2025
Welcome to The List,
Luke Bryan just used Blake Shelton’s ticket sales as a punchline. While rehearsing in a giant arena, Luke joked, “We got this big building just to kind of show everybody what Blake Shelton’s ticket sales look like.” Then panned the camera to a sea of empty seats. Somewhere, Blake just spit out his beer and said, “That’s fair.”
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Angel Reese’s mom threw some shade sharp enough to slice a basketball net. After fans pointed out Caitlin Clark’s preseason crowd was more than double Angel’s, Mama Reese clapped back on X: “Some people cheer for attendance, others cheer for championship banners. We ain’t the same.” Then she turned off the comments like, “Fight me—but silently.”
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Kane Brown told Rolling Stone he’s embracing the “pop country” label, saying he wants songs on both pop and country radio. Translation: “You can argue about genres while I collect checks from both sides.” Honestly, smart move. It’s like being able to eat at Waffle House and Nobu.
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In the Diddy trial jury selection, one potential juror straight-up told the court he can’t go a day without weed. Respect the honesty, but sir—this is not High Court on Comedy Central. He got dismissed and probably celebrated with a snack the second he hit the parking lot.
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AT THE MOVIES
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
At the Movies’, Brought to you by North Grand Cinema, in Ames. Listen Friday during the Morning Kickstart to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to a movie of your choice from North Grand Cinema and Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1.
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Welcome to The List,
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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