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The “Forbes” list of the richest self-made women in America is out. Pop star Rihanna is the youngest billionaire on the list. She’s 34 and valued at $1.4 billion. Other celebrities who made the list include Kim Kardashian ($1.8 billion), Kylie Jenner ($600 million), and Madonna ($575 million).
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Scotty McCreery tells People Magazine that he and his wife are ready for their first baby. Saying, “We got a little man on the way. We always knew we wanted kids, but we always knew we wanted to travel and have time on the road, to see things and experience life. So seems like now’s a good time to settle down a little and expand the family.”
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The numbers are staggering, how much will Tom Cruise make on his latest blockbuster? He could earn up to $90 million for “Top Gun: Maverick”. The movie has made $1.1 billion at the box office so far and he’s set to earn 10% of Paramount’s cut, not to mention what he’d get from the DVD and streaming release.
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It’s International Kissing Day. So what’s the best country song with the word “kiss” in the title? An online poll gave the top spot to “This Kiss” by Faith Hill. The top ten also include “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” by Charley Pride . . . “You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This” by Toby Keith . . . and “Just a Kiss” by Lady A.
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Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures made some scheduling announcements last week, including the release date for Godzilla vs. Kong 2. The sequel to the acclaimed 2021 monster flick will premiere on March 15, 2023. Of course, there’s plenty of time for more scheduling shakeups between now and then.
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When your name is Hank Williams Jr., lets face it, fireworks are small potatoes. So, Hank celebrated the 4th of July by firing his Civil War canon in his back yard. Being Bocephus’ neighbor has certain expectations. ABC is doing a two-hour live special for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Kelsey Grammer said the script for a “Frasier” reboot is almost done saying he cried while reading the first part of it. Yeah, Sounds hilarious!
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Radar Online says Tom Cruise is allegedly eyeing Demi Moore to boost his career and love life. A source reveals, "Demi is the industry darling at the moment, and she could help Tom restore his popularity in Hollywood. Apparently, Tom has a problem with being to head strong and it rubs people the wrong way…
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Wrangler jeans just announced a collaboration with Lainey Wilson and it's full of hippie-inspired cowgirl looks. Wrangler said that it was, quote, "guaranteed to add country flare to any outfit."
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Beyoncé Grammy award winner for Best Country Album, Album of the Year..is reportedly having trouble selling out shows on her Cowboy Carter Tour. Experts blame high ticket prices, the fact that she just toured two years ago, and the unpopularity of the "Cowboy Carter" album. But, she won ALL those awards!!!
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Megan Moroney is unlucky in love. Whiskey Riff quotes her as saying, “I feel like I’ve always had bad taste in men. I had a really sweet boyfriend in fifth grade, and I broke up with him because I wanted to date the eighth-grade bad boy who had failed a bunch of times.”…I think I know why Megan…call me…
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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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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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