The List, for Tuesday, April 2nd 2024

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The first character balloon in 1927 was Felix the Cat, and the character to make the most appearances is Snoopy, with over 40.  This year's parade is scheduled to begin at 8:30 A.M. Eastern tomorrow morning, on NBC as usual, along with streams on Peacock and Fubo.  Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker of the "Today" show will return as hosts.

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Jelly Roll Is Taking A Break From Social Media ... He says he is going to go dark for a few months, but you'll still see him on his wife's posts. He says he has an unhealthy relationship…with social media and phones in general...

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The NY Post says "Wicked" moviegoers are causing a stir by singing along during the movie. AMC Theaters has already banned singing. Some fans find the singing disruptive, while others believe it adds to the viewing experience. Nanci Zoppi says, "I’m already livid about it. Everybody’s an indoor cat now. They don’t know how to be in public places."

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Kix Brooks is stepping down as the host of "American Country Countdown" after 18 years.  His last show will air the weekend of December 28th and 29th.

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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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