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The List for Thursday, May 12th 2022

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“Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski tells Insider magazine that Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan are not in his new movie. Saying ” I didn’t want every storyline to always be looking backwards. It was important to introduce some new characters.”  Top Gun: Maverick is in theaters May 27th Memorial Day weekend.

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More Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani news from the National Enquirer so take it with a POUND of salt here…they’re reporting Blake and Gwen are arguing over how to decorate their Oklahoma home.  She wants fancy bathroom tile and HE wants his deer antlers…somewhere in there is a compromise… Blake tried his hand at the new TikTok challenge featuring Lizzo’s hit single “About Damn Time.” It racked up over 2.5 million views in a day.

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The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard Defamation trial is on break but it’s not stopping fans from hangin out!!  Some have spent $30,000 on attending this trial, camping out in their cars for a front-row seat in the courtroom. ONE fan named Sharon Smith from the UK put all of her belongings in storage and flew to Virginia to support Johnny. Her trip has cost her over $10,000.

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Decider magazine says CMT is going to air Naomi Judd’s celebration of life.  memorial service on Sunday, at 6 pm. It will be broadcast from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. This special will celebrate her timeless voice, unforgettable spirit and the immense impact she left on our genre through the best form of healing we have – music.” Naomi Judd: A River Of Time Celebration will air on CMT Sunday May 15th 6pm

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The 2022 Billboard Music Awards is this Sunday Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and Elle King are some of the performers on stage… The 2022 Billboard Music Awards Sunday 7pm NBC Hosted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs live from the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena Streaming on Peacock.

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The clock seems to be ticking for Florida Georgia Line…Brian Kelley says he doesn’t know what will become of FGL.  At this point he says they’ve got ten or eleven more shows this year, and they’re taking a break after that so if you want to see them…this is the year to do it. Plans after that are unknown for now, but they will always be there for each other.

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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.

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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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