Saturday 15th March 2025

The List for Monday, May 31st 2022

Welcome to The List,

It’s graduation season and Luke Combs has a message for all the 2022 graduates. “To all you seniors that are graduating this year, I wanted to offer up a huge congratulations to you on this amazing achievement. As each of you step into this exciting new chapter of your life, just enjoy it. Enjoy this moment, and do what you want to do. Whether that is using the degree you just got in your hand or not. You going to do what you want to do, being happy, and feeling fulfilled is the most important thing. So to each and every one of you, congratulations, and all the best to you going forward.”

—–

Alycia Debnam-Carey is officially departing Fear the Walking DeadDeadline reported that her exit came after Sunday’s episode of the series, which saw her character, Alicia Clark, heading off on her own path. This marks a major departure for the show, She’s been with The Walking Dead spinoff since it first premiered in 2015.

—–

Does Thomas Rhett get ‘starstruck’? well, yes!  He was starstruck when he met George Strait for the first time saying they were at the ACM Honors event three years ago. There were a few new artists like himself, but mostly icons.  They wanted to do a big group picture and so he was literally sitting next to Alan Jackson and George Strait was behind him was Dolly Parton I was like, ‘This is wild!!’  ‘Man, that’s the king!’”

—–

Speaking of the king…of the BOXOFFICE, Tom Cruise just marked a major milestone in his career. Top Gun: Maverick earned the 59-year-old movie star his first $100 million opening weekend. The picture earned $124 million in its first three days in North American theaters, Paramount Pictures said Sunday. Worldwide, the film has taken in $248 million. The film’s final domestic numbers will be released on Tuesday.

—–

The Hollywood Reporter reports…Bo Hopkins, the wily actor with the wild-eyed gaze who came to fame portraying thieves and scoundrels in films The Wild Bunch, American Graffiti, Midnight Express and White Lightning. Passed on Saturday. Hopkins died at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys after suffering a heart attack on May 9, He was 84

—–

There was an event called “Star Wars” Celebration last week, and here’s what we learned:  “Indiana Jones 5” is coming out in June of 2023 . . . the trailer for the new “Willow” on Disney + looks pretty awesome and yes Val Kilmer WILL be involved . . . and JUDE LAW is starring in a new series called “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”.

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 

More Episodes

at-the-movies-2020-north-grand-cinema
At The Movies

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.

‘At the Movies’ Thursday’s at 5:40 on Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
Listen Now »
the-list-2020
Jonathan Knight

The List for Thursday, March 13th 2025

Welcome to The List,

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.

-----

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.

-----

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.’’

-----

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.

You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
Listen Now »
the-list-2020
Jonathan Knight

The List for Wednesday, March 12th 2025

Welcome to The List,

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.

-----

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.)

-----

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.

-----

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

You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
Listen Now »