Thursday 28th November 2024
Welcome to The List,
Kix Country loves their trivia games…so you MAY have been following Jeopardy and the drama between Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. Well, Ken shared some news about the remainder of the season. On Twitter, he announced that he’ll be taking a step back from hosting again in order to make way for Mayim Bialik. But rest assured, he’ll return later in the season. As of right now, it’s unclear how long Bialik will be hosting Jeopardy! and when Jennings will return.
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What does Dolly Parton and Taco Bell have in common? Mexican pizza!! Not only is Taco Bell officially bringing the long-lost item back to its menu, the fast food chain is writing an entire musical about it with none other than Dolly Parton! Taco Bell shared the news on its official Instagram feed posting a photo of the mock playbill with the caption, “The ultimate encore. The Musical premiering live on TikTok 5/26.” At the very same time, the country legend confirmed her involvement by showing off the top-secret script for the TikTok musical in her own post.
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US Weekly Magazine claims Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are allegedly having marital problems. A source tells the magazine, “Will has been walking on eggshells and bending over backward to keep Jada happy. Jada is impossible to please. They’re committed to going to therapy together and trying to figure things out.”
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The NY Post says the Dirty Dancing sequel is going to feature Jennifer Grey and 90’s hip hop music, the world of 1990s Catskills, and the music, which will range from songs from the original movie to ’90s hip-hop. The director promises to the fans they will not ruin your childhood and we’ll tackle the assignment with sophistication, ambition, and, above all, love.”
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Carly Pearce says that she had an idea to have Ashley McBride on a song and is happy to have it do as well as it has…’Never Wanted To Be That Girl’ being a number one song for the both of them. “Just to see what it’s done and the stories that we’ve heard, This is the kind of music that I want to write and I want to sing, and to see it do what it’s done at radio makes me really proud.”
You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
Welcome to The List,
Glen Powell from “Twisters” and “Top Gun Maverick” fame, called in to a lookalike contest of him in his home town of Austin, Texas. And he gave the winner the opportunity to put their parents or any family member in his next movie. Glen’s mom Cyndy was even in the crowd to give her approval and called up Glen on FaceTime to share a message. The winner was a physician's assistant from Austin. In addition to Glen's prize, he also got $5 . . . a cowboy hat . . . and free queso from Torchy's for a year.
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Blake Shelton tells PEOPLE magazine that he loves Thanksgiving. He says they go all out…they’ve got a huge family and whatever they want to try…he’s down for. Just bring it on…He makes enough food and knows there’ll be leftovers…he loves the fall, Football and is a huge Arizona Cardinals Fan…well…no one said he was perfect…
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The Daily Star reports Diddy's plea for house arrest on his private island in Florida has been rejected by a New York City judge. Who saw that coming!!! Anyone? The rapper's legal team suggested he serve house arrest in his Manhattan apartment with added security. Diddy is facing charges of trafficking and other crimes, which he denies.
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A bunch of country stars were asked, "Who is the most attractive person in country music?" Riley Green and Sam Hunt both said Carrie Underwood . . . Jordan Davis said Luke Combs . . . and Ella Langley said it was, quote, "Alan Jackson, still." Who would YOU add to the list…
You can catch The List, weekdays afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
