Wednesday 23rd April 2025
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Will Smith is reportedly begging the Academy to end his 10-year Oscar ban for slapping Chris Rock. But some members still haven’t forgiven him . . . and more importantly, neither has Chris….Actions have consequences….
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Lainey Wilson was performing the other night and revealed that her new song “4x4xU” was inspired by her boyfriend, Devlin “Duck” Hodges. She told the crowd, quote, “The truth is, I write what I know, and I finally found a man worth writing about.
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Radar Online says ‘Wheel of Fortune’ executives are allegedly considering Kim Kardashian as a replacement for Vanna White. Producers have a list of replacements for Vanna, with Kim at the top. Sources say those involved with the show want to make it younger and more appealing.
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We end on some sad news…Joe Bonsall passed away yesterday at the age of 76 after a four-year battle with ALS. He was a long-time member of The Oak Ridge Boys.
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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Eric Church ain’t just strumming guitars—he’s breaking ground! His nonprofit just kicked off their first housing project ever in North Carolina, and he's calling it a “lifeline.” Basically: Eric’s out here building more than just houses—he’s laying down heart and soul, hammer in hand. Move over HGTV, Church is coming in hot!
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Ella Langley just showed up and chose violence—with eight ACM noms to her name! Right behind her? Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson with seven each. Oh, and Reba’s hosting, so you know we’re gettin’ sass, sparkle, and possibly a rhinestone mic drop. May 8 on Prime Video—yeehaw, y’all!
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Chris Rock is not laughing—again. Word is, he’s ticked at Will Smith for milking that Oscars slap in his new music. Chris says Will’s still “arrogant and self-serving.” Honestly? Hard agree. Will’s trying to rebrand like we forgot—but we remember, sir. We remember.
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Ryan Coogler is on fire right now—his horror-musical Sinners just crushed the box office, and next up? A reboot of The X-Files! He says it’s “immediately next” on his to-do list and yes—he’s already talked to the iconic Gillian Anderson. Quote: “She’s incredible. Fingers crossed.” He promises it’ll be “really friggin’ scary” and made “for the real X-Files fans—and maybe some new ones.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1
