Sunday 16th March 2025

The List for Friday, August 26th 2022

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Nichelle Nichols is finally going to space for REAL.  Her remains, along with a sample of her DNA, will be launched into space by a company called Celestis, on its appropriately named “Enterprise Flight”.  The rocket that’s taking her up there is called Vulcan. The flight will take place sometime this year. Nichelle played Lieutenant Uhura on the original series.

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I think we already know this, but it’s still mind-boggling to hear.  89-year-old Willie Nelson would rather die than retire.  It’s a conversation that he and his wife Annie have had over and over. Here’s another thing Willie will never stop doing.  Opening his concerts with “Whiskey River”.  He’s been doing it so long that nobody knows when he started.  The best guess is around 1974 . . . which means it’s kicked-off about 6,500 of his shows.

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Lainey Wilson was asked what kind of character she’ll be playing when she makes her acting debut in the upcoming season of “Yellowstone”.  Turns out she’ll be playing herself.  She says, “It’s pretty much me . . . I’m getting to sing my own songs, I’m getting to wear my get-up.”  The only difference is her name will be Abby.

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A Christmas Story is getting a new sequel with the movie’s original stars, and now the project has a premiere date at HBO Max. According to Deadline, A Christmas Story Christmas — the sequel film’s title — is set to premiere on the streaming service on Nov. 17. Fans of the original film who are interested in getting into the holiday spirit a little early, could watch A Christmas Story on HBO Max now, Maybe with a pumpkin spice late’….

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Rita Wilson just announced her new DUETS album will be out September 27th.  And she brought in some heavy hitters to help out on it . . . It’s called “Now & Forever: Duets”, and it’s all songs from the ’70s that she grew up listening to. There are ten tracks, with a different singer joining her on each one.  They include Keith Urban . . . Willie Nelson . . . Tim McGraw . . . Vince Gill . . . Jimmie Allen . . . and Jackson Browne.

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And finally, Joe E. Tata from “Beverly Hills 90210” passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was 85.  He played Nat, the owner of the Peach Pit.

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At the Movies for Thursday, March 13th 2025

Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…

In Theaters this weekend: “Black Bag”

A gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

https://youtu.be/Du0Xp8WX_7I?si=1ORmrpJN7sTKJVvE

“Black Bag" is Rated: R

Stars: Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett

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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The List for Thursday, March 13th 2025

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Imagine paying good money to see Chris Stapleton live… only to take a nap. That’s exactly what an Australian couple did—out cold in the middle of the concert! Their friends, being absolute menaces, surrounded them with empty beer cans. When the couple woke up, they had a full-blown hangover without the fun part.

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Zach Top Says He always wanted to be a cowboy when he was a kid…But…He realized early on the closest he could get to being a cowboy was singing about them.

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Taylor Swift is allegedly hiding and not speaking to friends because of the mess involving Justin Baldoni and her friend Blake Lively. A source says, 'She is still in touch with a select few but currently doesn't want to be dragging anyone else into this mess. She’s going to continue to lay low and is quite content playing house with the man she loves.’’

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Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and Pitbull will headline the 2025 NCAA March Madness Music Festival.  It's a three-day event from April 4th to the 6th in San Antonio, Texas.

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The List for Wednesday, March 12th 2025

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We saw THIS coming a mile away…Jennifer Garner has reportedly been given an ultimatum by her boyfriend.  If he sees another picture like the one of Jennifer and Ben Affleck cuddling at paintball, he's out the door.

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Blake Shelton just can't seem to stop with all the onstage PDA.  First Trace Adkins told him no more kisses on the cheek.  Now this . . .A video of Blake bringing an 84-year-old lady on stage for a birthday hug is making the rounds online.  It was pretty cute.  It happened two weekends ago at his show in Greensboro, North Carolina.  She was out in the crowd with a sign that said, "May I hug you for my 84th birthday?" (WARNING:  He says the word "damn" early on in the video, and the song lyrics include the phrase "wild-a**."  She shows up on stage around 1:20.)

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RadarOnline.com says the Oscars bosses are considering offering Chris Rock a huge sum to host the 2026 Academy Awards in hopes he can inject excitement back into the show. It seems he has unfinished business following the Will Smith affair and he'd be a huge audience winner.

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Brad Paisley recently wowed the crowd at Rodeo Houston by covering Prince's "Purple Rain”.

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