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and interviews. FOR WEDNESDAY, November 6, 2019
MOVIES AND TV
Keanu Reeves Rumored Girlfriend AUDIO: Keanu Reeves (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video (ET Package) LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Keanu Reeves, aka the ‘internet’s boyfriend,’ has a new lady in his life! And social media has real mixed feelings about it. The do-no-wrong actor hit the red carpet alongside Alexandra Grant. They held hands as they posed for pics. So who is she? She’s a 46-year-old LA based artist. They’ve been spotted together before, but it was unclear if they were an item. Aside from spicing up the dating scene, Keanu has been keeping busy. He recently finished filming ‘Bill and Ted Face the Music.’ The movie is slated for an August 21st 2020 release. OUTCUE: those characters.
Phil Keoghan Says His New Show Honors Blue-collar America AUDIO: Phil Keoghan, ‘Amazing Race’ Host (CBS Connect Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: Can’t get enough of ‘Amazing Race’? Good news! Host Phil Keoghan is launching a new competition show. It’s called ‘Tough as Nails.’ He tells CBS Connect the show honors “working class” individuals who are the heart and soul of America. The show is expected to debut next Summer. OUTCUE: college degree.
Casting Call For New Competition Show Celebrating Blue-collar America AUDIO: Phil Keoghan, ‘Amazing Race’ Host (CBS Connect Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: Can’t get enough of ‘Amazing Race’? Good news! Host Phil Keoghan is launching a new competition show. It’s called ‘Tough as Nails.’ It honors “working class” individuals who are the heart and soul of America. He tells CBS Connect casting is open! So if you think you’re tough, throw your hat in the ring! The show is expected to debut next Summer. OUTCUE: .com.
Phil Keoghan Talks New Competition Show AUDIO: Phil Keoghan, ‘Amazing Race’ Host (CBS Connect Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: Can’t get enough of ‘Amazing Race’? Good news! Host Phil Keoghan is launching a new competition show. It’s called ‘Tough as Nails.’ So what’s the prize for being the toughest of the tough? Phil tells CBS Connect they’re still deciding… but he’s leaning towards some fresh new wheels. The show honors the hard working “blue-collar” men and women of America. It’s expected to debut next Summer. OUTCUE: as well.
This Is Us Cast Talk Sterling K. Brown's Abs AUDIO: Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: ‘This Is Us’ fans love Sterling K. Brown for his personality. But can we talk about his abs for a second?! He’s all of a sudden RIPPED. In the new issue of ‘Men’s Health’ he shows off his six pack. Even his cast mates can’t help but notice. Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia told ET he’s making them feel bad. Apparently he works out during takes while filming. Now that’s dedication. ‘This Is Us’ airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on NBC. OUTCUE: me too.
Christian Bale Talks Weight Loss For Ford v Ferrari Role AUDIO: Christian Bale (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Movie Trailer LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Christian Bale put the pedal to the metal with his weight loss for ‘Ford v Ferrari.’ He started filming the movie shortly after wrapping ‘Vice’ where he gained quite a bit of weight to play Dick Cheney. For his new role, he had to shed some serious pounds. Fast. During the movie’s premiere he told ET it’s just part of the job. ‘Ford v Ferrari’ comes out November 15th. OUTCUE: tight.
LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT
Horse Trainer Talks Viral Video Of Hero Horse In Fire AUDIO: Cynthia Shae (Inside Edition Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video (Inside Edition) LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: One video from the tragic California wildfires is pulling everyone’s heart strings. It’s the one of the horse being rescued, then running BACK into the burning stable to rescue the other horses in the fire. Luckily the horse, and its pony, is safe. Horse trainer Cynthia Shae (SHAY) tells Inside Edition this selfless behavior is not unusual of horses. OUTCUE: heart.
MUSIC
Sharon Stone Sues Rapper For The Song Sharon Stoned Audio: Chanel West Coast singing 'Sharon Stoned' SOCIAL MEDIA: Music Video (WARNING: curse words + content may not be suitable for some audiences) LENGTH: 00:00:38 LEAD: Sharon Stone is not feeling rapper Chanel West Coast’s track ‘Sharon Stoned.’ The actress is suing the 31-year-old, saying she’s trying to capitalize on her "extraordinary level of popularity and fame." The song repeats the name Sharon Stone 33 times and the name Sharon - 99 times. Sharon Stone is suing for unfair competition and violations of her right of publicity. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Britney Spears Opens Up About Insecurities AUDIO: Britney Spears (Instagram Video) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Britney Spears is getting candid about her insecurities. In her latest Instagram post she opens up about her struggles with self-esteem. She says she’s learned the powerful impact of self- talk and carrying yourself confidently, writing “Body language is everything!” In the video she does yoga in a blue bikini and says she’s done with slouching! Now, she’s all about the backbends. OUTCUE: feel better.
Reba McEntire Broke Up With Skeeter Lasuzzo AUDIO: Reba singing 'Going Out Like That' SOCIAL MEDIA: Music Video LENGTH: 00:00:42 LEAD: Reba McEntire is back to being single. She’s called it quits with photographer Skeeter Lasuzzo. They were together for two years. The country singer told ‘US Weekly’ they split up in May. She says they’re still good friends. OUTCUE: (music fades)
SPORTS
Duke 68 v Kansas 66 AUDIO: ESPN LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT ESPN*** Kevin Durant stopped by Madison Square Garden last night to watch a little basketball. And it was a good night to go. Duke just narrowly beat Kansas 68 to 66. ESPN had the game. OUTCUE: this game.
LATE NIGHT The Late Show with Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: During his Late Night segment ‘Meanwhile’ Stephen Colbert weighed in on the McDonald's scandal. OUTCUE: from lovin' it.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:29 LEAD: During his opening monologue Stephen Colbert discussed the President’s latest gripe with the media. OUTCUE: a medal.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Senator Amy Klobuchar; Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show’ Senator Amy Klobuchar let in on some democratic debate secrets. OUTCUE: are talking.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Elizabeth Banks; Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:36 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show’ Elizabeth Banks revealed the moment she decided to branch out from just to acting. Her new movie ‘Charlie’s Angels’ comes out November 15th. She produces, directs and acts in the movie. Talk about a triple threat. OUTCUE: (laughter fades)
The Late Late Show with James Corden AUDIO: Hilary Clinton LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: During James Corden’s opening monologue on ‘The Late Late Show’ Hilary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea stepped in to tell some of their own jokes. Hilary had a lot to say about the President tweeting about Sean Spicer on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ They have a new book out titled ‘The Book of Gutsy Women.’ OUTCUE: the popular vote.
The Late Late Show with James Corden AUDIO: Hilary Clinton; James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:26 LEAD: During ‘The Late Late Show’ Hilary Clinton said she thinks Rudy Giuliani has been possessed by aliens. OUTCUE: yes, yes.
TODAY IN HISTORY Today In History 1cut AUDIO: Emma Stone LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday, actress Emma Stone! She was born November 6, 1988 -- 31 years ago. Here is a cut from her leading role as Skeeter in "The Help." OUTCUE: for white families
Today In History 2cut AUDIO: Theme song LENGTH: 00:00:32 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday, actress Melanie Thandie Newton! He was born on November 6, 1972 -- 47 years ago. She played the android Maeve Millay in the HBO series Westworld, earning her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Here is the theme song. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 3cut AUDIO: Ethan Hawke LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday, actor Ethan Hawke! He was born November 6, 1970 -- 49 years ago. He starred as Vincent Freeman, a genetically inferior man with dreams of traveling to space, in the 1997 sci-fi film "Gattaca." OUTCUE: not Jerome Morrow
Today In History 4cut AUDIO: Barak Obama LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From November 6, 2012 -- 7 years ago today President Obama was re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican Mitt Romney. OUTCUE: future that lies ahead (cheers)
Today In History 5cut AUDIO: Corey Clover LENGTH: 00:00:27 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday, Corey Glover. Happy birthday, singer of Living Colour was born November 6, 1964 - - 55 years ago. Glover sang lead on "Cult of Personality" and put the band on the musical map. The group reunited in 2007 for the video game Guitar Hero III. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 6cut AUDIO: Sally Field LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday, actress Sally Field! She was born November 6, 1946 -- 73 years ago. She won her first Oscar for the title role as a union activist in "Norma Rae." OUTCUE: I think is right
Today In History 7cut AUDIO: Paris Glendening LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Also from November 6, 1995 -- 24 years ago today what Indianapolis had done to Baltimore 11 years earlier, Baltimore was now doing to Cleveland -- luring away that city's NFL team. Maryland Governor Paris Glendening gleefully made the announcement. (NOTE: The Cleveland Browns are now the Baltimore Ravens. Cleveland received an expansion team, also called the Browns, that began play in 1999.) OUTCUE: coming to Baltimore
Today In History 8cut AUDIO: Ronald Reagan LENGTH: 00:00:03 LEAD: From November 6, 1984 -- 35 years ago today President Reagan won re-election by a landslide over Democrat Walter Mondale. OUTCUE: we've been doing
Today In History 9cut AUDIO: King Hussein LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From November 6, 1995 -- 24 years ago today at a Jerusalem cemetery, slain Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was laid to rest. At the funeral, King Hussein of Jordan passionately pledged to continue working for peace. (NOTE: Rabin had been murdered two days earlier by an Israeli Jew opposed to the Middle East peace process.) OUTCUE: my friend fell
Today In History 10cut AUDIO: Leo Ryan LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: Deals with November 6, 1977 -- 42 years ago today 39 people were killed when an earthen dam burst, sending a wall of water through Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. California Congressman Leo Ryan called for better safety measures for dams the next day. OUTCUE: people downstream
Today In History 11cut AUDIO: Dwight D. Eisenhower LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: From November 6, 1956 -- 63 years ago today President Dwight D. Eisenhower was re-elected, defeating Adlai Stevenson. OUTCUE: they are approved
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