Saturday 25th January 2025
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We hope you had a great 4th of July celebration, Alan Jackson was one of the multiple performers during PBS’ annual Fourth of July broadcast, A Capitol Fourth, on Sunday, and the country star took the stage to perform his hit “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” during the show. A/J was at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, other performers during this year’s A Capitol Fourth included Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen, Jennifer Nettles.
Mike Eli Of Eli Young Band says they LOVE Fireworks but with family is better … “Because when you have young kids, that nostalgic moment of them sitting there with you watching the fireworks, it’s hard to beat that.” Fireworks goin off all night…just the best..especially when you’re trying to sleep.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is preparing for his space trip on July 20th. He will be accompanied by famous aviator Mary “Wally” Funk, who just turned 82 and will be the oldest person to fly in space. Jeff asked Mary when they return..open the hatch what the FIRST thing she’s going to say to her husband. “Honey, that was the BEST thing that’s ever happened to me.”
The Hollywood Reporter says there was something for everyone at the July Fourth box office. Universal’s F9: The Fast Saga kept the pedal to the metal in its second outing with a four day holiday haul of $30.1 million estimated take. It was closely followed by The Boss Baby sequel and The Forever Purge in third place.
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Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In theaters this weekend: “Flight Risk”
In this high-stakes suspense thriller, a pilot transporting an Air Marshal accompanying a witness to trial is not what he seems. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested.
https://youtu.be/Cml3CFDBj2s?si=VKunCQOF576USkc6
“Flight Risk” is rated: R
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Mishelle Dockery and Topher Grace
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.
‘At the Movies’ Thursday’s at 5:40 on Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1
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Guess who’s getting their very own cookie!! Oreo is releasing limited-edition Post Malone cookies on February 3rd. They have a first-ever twisted creme center with salted caramel and shortbread flavors, sandwiched between a chocolate and golden cookie.. George Strait never got that kind of attention.
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Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are reuniting for "something iconic," but there's no word yet what it is. This year marks the 36th anniversary of "When Harry Met Sally".
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Lauren Alaina and her husband, Cam Arnold, are expecting their first child. She officially announced it yesterday, alongside the premiere of her new song, "Those Kinds of Women".
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It was just announced that Eric Church and Luke Combs will be the co-recipients of the 2025 Artist Humanitarian Award, which is given out by the Country Radio Broadcasters.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
