CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. THURSDAY, APRIL 8th, 2021
MUSIC
Netflix Buys Kanye Documentary For Millions AUDIO: Kanye West singing "Stronger" SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:31 LEAD: Kanye is headed to Netflix. And he’s a lot richer because of it. Billboard says the streaming service bought the doc for a reported 30 million dollars. It’s been more than 20 years in the making. The film will include unseen home videos and footage of the rapper, including the death of his Mom in 2007. He's currently going through a divorce with Kim Kardashian after their 2014 wedding. The doc is set for release sometime this year. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Drake’s 3-Year-Old Son Is Good At Basketball AUDIO: Drakes (ET Interview) + Video NATS SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: Drake’s son is already a star in the making. And it has nothing to do with rapping. On Instagram Drake posted a video of the 3-year-old killing it on the basketball court. He drains the hoop. The proud papa shines when he talks about Adonis. OUTCUE: (clapping)
MOVIES AND TV
Nick Cannon Unmasked On The Masked Singer After Sick With COVID AUDIO: Nick Cannon SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Nick Cannon was unmasked on ‘The Masked Singer’ last night. The host has been out sick with COVID since early February. Niecy Nash was guest hosting in this whole time, and Nick says he was super grateful. But starting next week, Nick is back as host. Niecy will be missed! OUTCUE: thank you
Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man Returns In Ghostbuster Sequel AUDIO: Dan Aykroyd; Ernie Hudson (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:07 AUDIO: Clip LENGTH: 00:00:09 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: An OG Ghostbusters’ villain is back in a sequel! A new scene from ‘Ghostbusters Afterlife,’ out November 11th, reveals the new mini versions of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man are just as menacing. Paul Rudd joins Dan Aykroyd and most of the original team. And there’s a new generation of Ghostbusters, including ‘Stranger Things’ star, Finn Wolfhard. OUTCUE: it was spiritual
Emma Stone Talks ‘Cruella’ AUDIO: ‘Cruella’ Clip + Emma Stone; Lauren Zima (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: It’s Stone versus Thomspon in ‘Cruella.’ The two Oscar-winning Emma’s face off in a new trailer for Disney’s live-action origin story of the famous villain, out May 28th. There’s Dalmatians, that signature black-and-white ‘do, and plenty of fashion. Emma Stone tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ she’s beyond thrilled to be a part of the edgy take on the cartoon classic. OUTCUE: it's wild
‘That 70s Show’ Star Topher Grace Stars In New ABC Sitcom AUDIO: Topher Grace; Karla Souza (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: Nearly 15 years after ‘That 70s Show’ left the basement for good, Topher Grace is back on the small screen. ‘Home Economics’ is a show that ABC hopes will fill a ‘Modern Family’ sized hole… but, hey, no pressure. Topher and ‘How To Get Away with Murder’ star Karla Souza play husband and wife in the new series. They say real life events inspire a lot of the script. You can check it out Wednesday nights on ABC. OUTCUE: on the bath mat
Sheryl Underwood Breaks Silence About Sharon Osbourne AUDIO: Sheryl Underwood (‘Sheryl Underwood Radio’ Podcast) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT ‘SHERYL UNDERWOOD RADIO' PODCAST*** Sharon Osbourne is gone from ‘The Talk’ after that headline-making blowup. But the remaining cast has yet to return to set. Now Sheryl Underwood is speaking out about their heated exchange. On the ‘Sheryl Underwood Radio’ podcast, she said she still hasn’t talked to Sharon. But Mrs. Osbourne took to Daily Mail dot-com to refute the claims. She released screen shots of unanswered texts sent two days after the blowup, saying, “I don’t want to lose my true friend over this. From the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry.” ‘The Talk’ returns Monday. OUTCUE: no no
LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT
Polar Bears Meet For The First Time At Zoo NO AUDIO – SOCIAL ONLY SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: A polar bear at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois has a new friend. 14-year-old Hudson got to meet 5-year-old Hope – his new cage roommate. Hope arrived at the zoo in January 2021. A statement from the zoo says the two are now eating together and sleeping close by each other.
First Responders Save Dog From Storm Drain NO AUDIO – SOCIAL ONLY SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: First responders saved a dog from a storm drain in Spartanburg, South Carolina this week. Police said "Lizzy" got away from her family and then got stuck in the drain. We won’t make an ‘IT’ joke here. But no, there weren’t any red balloons floating around.
Miss Papa New Guinea Stripped Of Title Thanks To Twerking Video AUDIO: Lucy Maino SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: Miss Papa New Guinea is back to just being regular old Lucy. The 2019 Pageant winner, who held her title through 2020 because of the pandemic, was stripped of her title. Lucy Maino was a co- captain for Papa New Guinea's soccer team and graduated from The University of Hawaii. But after she posted a video online of her twerking, people felt she wasn't fit to be a role model. After an investigation, her crown was taken away this week. In a video posted last summer, Maino said she likes to lead by example. OUTCUE: teach by example
Superman Comic Book Sells For Record Amount AUDIO: Vincent Zuzolo SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a crap ton of cash! A version of 'Action Comics #1,' the first comic to introduce Superman to the world just sold for a record amount at auction. Auction house ComicConnect says they sold it for $3.2 million dollars. It's not the first time this exact same edition of the comic sold. In 2010 it went for $1.5 million, and in 2018 it sold for $2.05 million. In a few years, it may set a new record again. OUTCUE: started it all
Parents Are Freaking Out Over Their Teen’s Acne AUDIO: Hilary Baldwin SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Remember the anxiety you felt waking up as a teenager with that ugly zit on your face? Turns out your mom and dad may have been more upset than you. A new survey says 93 percent of parents worry that acne will scar their teen's face. And 88 percent think pimples will impact their kid's social life. A dermatologist says to see a doctor early to get treatment for whiteheads. OUTCUE: disease is crucial
Candy Theme Park Opens In LA AUDIO: Guia Weingarten SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: It's like the Candyland board game come to life. It's like Willy Wonka. Whatever you want to call it, folks in L.A. are California dreamin' about this larger than life candy. A new theme park called, Sugar Rush is a walk through experience where people get a sensory overload of gigantic and colorful lollipops and other candies. One kid who visited, said the park gave her a sugar rush even though none of the candy is edible. The experience is open through May 2nd. OUTCUE: eating ay sugar
Vet Raises Thousands For Vietnam Veteran’s Sick Dog AUDIO: Richard Lyons, Dog Owner LENGTH: 00:00:09 AUDIO: Dr. Kwane Stewart, "The Street Vet" LENGTH: 00:00:09 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: When a Vietnam veteran's dog needed surgery, "The Street Vet" stepped in to help cover the cost. The veteran had the dog for over six years. It started developing massive bladder stones, and needed medical help immediately. So, the selfless vet reached out to his social media following and raised more than 15-thousand dollars for the pup’s surgery.
CORONAVIRUS LIFE
PPE Is The New Thing Polluting Our Beaches AUDIO: Alison Jones SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: Add it to the long list of crap showing up on beaches. Thanks to the pandemic, there's a new kind of litter in the sand. 'Clean Action Ocean,' a group that cleans beaches in New Jersey, says in their latest efforts, they discovered tons of PPE on the beach. They say they found more than 1100 pieces of COVID stuff which included nearly 700 face masks. OUTCUE: that were unspecified
SPORTS
Tiger Woods Crash Caused By Excessive Speeding AUDIO: Alex Villanueva SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: Looks like star golfer Tiger Woods has an interest in pivoting to NASCAR. The L.A. County Sheriff finally revealed what caused him to crash. He was going more than 80 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone. Officials say there was no sign of impairment. So this was just a need for speed. Luckily, Tiger survived the crash. Despite the fact that he was going nearly double the speed limit, the Sheriff said no citations were issued. OUTCUE: signs of impairment
Keith Hernandez’s Cat Trouble Interrupts Mets Broadcast AUDIO 1 : Gary Cohen + Keith Hernandez - Feeding Cat Story AUDIO 2: Gary Cohen + Keith Hernandez - iPad ringing LENGTH 1: 00:00:13 LENGTH 2: 00:00:23 LEAD: Even the Mets broadcasters can't catch a break. Keith Hernandez's iPad started ringing during the broadcast confusing the heck out of play-by-play man Gary Cohen. The former star first baseman and Seinfeld cameo extraordinaire then said he had a slight emergency at home. Apparently someone was supposed to feed his cat, but used the wrong key, and it got stuck in the door. Keith was worried he might not be able to get inside his house. OUTCUE: my house tonight
LATE NIGHT
Late Night Highlights AUDIO: Stephen Colbert; Trevor Noah; James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:41 LEAD: The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel looks pretty close. Late night hosts Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah and James Corden talked about things getting back to "normal." OUTCUE: to the gym
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen joked about White House lawyers denying a pardon request from Matt Gaetz. OUTCUE: dildo shop
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen compared the COVID-19 variant from the UK to something else from the UK. OUTCUE: since Piers Morgan
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen joked about people finally returning to salons and barbershops now that people are getting vaccinated. OUTCUE: rotates your pubes The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Leslie Odom Jr. LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' actor Leslie Odom Jr. said that when he was asked to play Sam Cooke in 'One Night in Miami' he had no idea he would be asked to actually sing his songs. OUTCUE: of my job
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: On 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' James was suspicious of a new study saying that babies prefer baby talk. OUTCUE: brilliant thank you
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: On 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' James was curious about a plan Bill Gates has to combat climate change. OUTCUE: how science works
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: On 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' James joked about the potential of California potentially removing all COVID-19 restrictions in June. OUTCUE: at Shake Shack
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,' Trevor joked about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for telling corporations not to take a stance on controversial issues. OUTCUE: don't at me (2x)
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,' Trevor mocked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for saying he's OK with companies making campaign contributions, but not taking public stances on certain political issues. OUTCUE: for you straight
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Harry S. Truman LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From April 8, 1952 -- 69 years ago today, President Truman seized the steel industry to avert a nationwide strike.
NOTE: The Supreme Court later ruled that Truman had overstepped his authority. OUTCUE: keep them operating
Today in History 2cut AUDIO: Milo Hamilton LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: From April 8, 1974 -- 47 years ago today, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves broke Babe Ruth's home run record, by slugging his 715th career home run. The record came on a pitch from Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Milo Hamilton had the call.
NOTE: Barry Bonds broke Aaron's record in 2007. OUTCUE: it's Henry Aaron
Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Martin Kleiman LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From April 8, 1990 -- 31 years ago today, after a courageous fight against AIDS that gained world attention, 18-year-old Ryan White died in Indianapolis. He was remembered by his physician, Doctor Martin Kleiman. OUTCUE: in that circumstance
Today in History 4cut AUDIO: Arthur Ashe LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From April 8, 1992 -- 29 years ago today, following a press inquiry and convinced he could no longer maintain his privacy, tennis star Arthur Ashe made a stunning announcement about his health.
NOTE: Ashe died 10 months later. OUTCUE: I have AIDS
Today in History 5cut AUDIO: Fans LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: From April 8, 1994 -- 27 years ago today, the body of Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain was found in his Seattle home. He had apparently killed himself with a shotgun a few days earlier. These fans were among many who mourned his loss. OUTCUE: a big one
Today in History 6cut AUDIO: Ken Quinn LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: From April 8, 2009 -- 12 years ago today, Somali pirates hijacked the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama. Although the crew was able to retake the cargo ship, 2nd mate Ken Quinn explained how Captain Richard Phillips was taken to a lifeboat and held captive by the raiders.
NOTE: Phillips was rescued five days later by Navy SEAL snipers who shot three of the pirates dead. OUTCUE: into the lifeboat
Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Richard Donahue LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From April 8, 2015 -- Six years ago today, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) was convicted by a federal jury on all 30 charges against him in the Boston Marathon bombing. Transit police officer Richard Donahue was in a shootout with Tsarnaev, and saw him face-to-face during the trial.
NOTE: Tsarnaev was sentenced to death 1 month later. OUTCUE: city of Boston
Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Theme Song LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday John Schneider! The actor was born April 8, 1960 -- 61 years ago today. Schneider was one of the "Dukes of Hazzard." Here's the theme from that CBS show. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today in History 9cut AUDIO: Robin Wright LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Robin Wright! The actress was born April 8, 1966 -- 55 years ago today. Her many roles include Claire Underwood on "House of Cards." OUTCUE: let this go
Today in History 10cut AUDIO: Patricia Arquette LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Patricia Arquette! The actress was born April 8, 1968 -- 53 years ago today. She won an Oscar for her role in "Boyhood." OUTCUE: stay together
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