CONNECT PREP OnAir & ready features, kickers and interviews. FOR THURSDAY, July 2nd, 2020

CORONAVIRUS LIFE

Idiot With COVID Symptoms Hosts Pool Party And Infects Others AUDIO: Clarkstown, NY Residents SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: An idiot just north of New York City found the perfect way to get all his neighbors to hate him. Someone in Clarkstown, New York wasn't feeling great. But the fun-seeker decided to host a pool party anyway. Turns out the symptoms the host was feeling was a result of COVID-19. After the party, positive vibes turned into positive tests. The host and 8 others have the virus. Not surprisingly, nearby residents called the party host dumb. Officials are trying to get in touch with party goers to do proper contact tracing. But apparently they don't want to talk. The county is considering legal action against those not cooperating. OUTCUE: silent killer

Walmart Launches Virtual Camp And Drive-in Movie Series AUDIO: 'Camp Walmart' Preview SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:28 LEAD: Walmart is trying to keep summer fun, especially for parents who can't send their kids off to camp this year. They've announced 'Camp by Walmart' which is a virtual camp with multiple counselors. Neil Patrick Harris and Idina Menzel are among them. Families will be able to access free activities in the Walmart app. The retail giant is also converting 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters. From August to October, Wally World will have 320 movie showings. People can also order items for curbside pickup before the movie starts. Can't watch a movie without snacks! OUTCUE: choice here folks

PROTESTS

Prince Harry Says Princess Diana Would Have Been Fighting Against Racism AUDIO: Prince Harry () SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Prince Harry says Princess Diana “would have been fighting” against institutional racism. For Princess Diana’s birthday, her 35-year-old son posted a video message on The Diana Award's Instagram page. He honored the six recipients of this year's award, which was named on behalf of the Princess of Wales. Harry went on to reference his wife, Meghan Markle, and the couple's recent involvement in the movement. He says he’s proud to be following in his mom’s footsteps. She would have turned 59 yesterday. She died in August 1997. OUTCUE: needed it.

MOVIES AND TV

Judi Dench Says TikTok Saved Her Life In Quarantine AUDIO: Judi Dench SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT CHANNEL 4 NEWS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM*** Acting legend Judi Dench says TikTok has been a huge help in getting through quarantine. In an interview with Channel 4 News in the UK, the 85-year-old actress says the app popular with Gen Z saved her life. She says each day is uncharted and she doesn't know what day it is or what to do with herself. But the ‘James Bond’ actress says rehearsing her TikTok dances which are choreographed by her grandson give her something to do. OUTCUE: my TikTok

‘Beavis And Butt-Head’ Are Back With A New Gen Z Reboot AUDIO: 'Beavis and Butt-Head' Clip SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: Get ready, Gen Z. ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ is coming for you! Comedy Central has ordered two seasons of the new reboot. And the titular characters will be, quote "entering a whole new Gen Z world." The network has inked the deal with the show's creator and writer, Mike Judge, to write, produce, and provide voice over for both of the main characters. In addition to the two new seasons of the show, the deal includes any spin-offs or specials related to the franchise. In a statement, Judge says “It seemed like the time was right to get stupid again.” OUTCUE: cool.

Sky News Reporter Gets Interrupted By Son Who Wants Biscuits AUDIO: Sky News SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: A kid crashed his mom’s interview on Sky News and viewers can’t get enough. During a live feed, foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes was interrupted by her young son. The little guy barged into the room and started asking her for biscuits. Moms everywhere could relate. Presenter Mark Austin quickly cut the shot. He said it was just another sign of the time and casualty of working at home. OUTCUE: there.

Kanye Builds A ‘Forest’ In Kim Kardashian’s Bathroom AUDIO: Kim Kardashian (Instagram Story) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Forget flowers! built an entire garden in his wife’s bathroom! Kim Kardashian West took to Instagram Story to show off her massive floral decoration. The rapper filled the room with large reeds, purple-and-tan floral bushes, and a variety of grasses. This comes after Kanye tweeted out a picture of a still life picture of vegetables after Kim sold 20 percent of her KKW Beauty line for $200 million. If your wife were a billionaire, you’d be sucking up too! OUTCUE: husband.

MUSIC

Vanilla Ice Hosting Throwback Concert In Texas AUDIO: Vanilla Ice singing 'Ice Ice Baby' SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: Vanilla Ice is giving the cold shoulder to social distancing guidelines. The 52-year-old rapper is hosting a throwback beach party at an outdoor bar in Texas, where COVID-19 cases are rising. In an Instagram post, Vanilla Ice says, "Get ready to go back to the 90s, the greatest decade ever." The 90s hip-hop icon is able to avoid shutdown orders since the place he's performing is technically considered a restaurant, not a bar. It also has an outdoor concert venue. A total of 2,500 tickets are up for grabs. The show is Friday night. OUTCUE: (music fades)

Kid Rock’s Bar Sues Nashville AUDIO: Kid Rock singing 'All Summer Long' SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: Kid Rock is giving Nashville the bird after the city took away his beer permit. It was suspended after he failed to follow COVID regulations. His bar was packed, and no one was wearing masks. Now the rocker is suing the city on behalf of his Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse. He alongside a few other restaurants filed a lawsuit for loss of income during the pandemic. It says there is a “disparity” in how the city treated protestors versus restaurant owners. In a statement Rock’s co-owner brought up his “constitutional rights” and called the city government communists. OUTCUE: (music fades)

Ringo Starr Reunites With Paul McCartney For Virtual Birthday Party AUDIO: Ringo Starr (YouTube) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Ringo Starr is getting the band back together! Well, sorta. He and Paul McCartney are coming together for a virtual charity concert to celebrate his 80th birthday. The Beatles drummer announced the news on YouTube. He tells ‘’ it’ll be an “hour of music and chat.” Proceeds will go to the David Lynch Foundation, MusiCares, WaterAid and Black Lives Matter Global Network. The virtual birthday party will be hosted on Ringo’s YouTube channel next Tuesday night (July 7) at 8 (EST). OUTCUE: people.

A Big Week For Kanye West AUDIO: Kanye West singing 'Wash Us In The Blood' SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:42 LEAD: It’s a busy week for Kanye West. The same day he released a new single about police violence, the rap star's also announced he wants to start manufacturing his Yeezy sneakers and clothing line in Wyoming. He says it'll be an economic boon to his newly adopted state. Last week Kanye confirmed a collaboration with the Gap. It spiked the company's stock as high as 43-percent! OUTCUE: (music fades)

Elton John Releasing Classic Concert Series AUDIO: Elton John singing 'Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting' SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: The Rocketman is bringing back shows from his heyday. Elton John hasn't really lost a step through the years, but he's bringing back some of his old concerts to YouTube. The 'Elton John: Classic Concert Series' starts Friday showcasing Elton's 1976 performance at Playhouse Theatre in Edinburgh. After the premier, a new two hour concert set will be released on YouTube every Saturday at noon ET for 6 straight weeks. The concert series will be raising funds for the 'Elton John AIDS Foundation' to support COVID-19 relief efforts. OUTCUE: (crowd fades)

LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

Gamer Struck By Lightning During Livestream AUDIO: Jaime Bickford SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: The gaming world was buzzing with the story of a girl who was struck by lightning during a livestream. The Rocket League star was talking about her game when all of a sudden she started screaming in agony. You could hear a loud boom in the background as it happened. Turns out, a lightning strike managed to get into her controller and to her hand. She later explained lightning hit her neighbor's house and traveled through some sort of metal connected to her house. Both her hand and controller suffered minor burn injuries. OUTCUE: (crying ends)

Space Force Names New Military Wing ‘SpOC’ AUDIO: 'Star Trek' Clip SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:00 LEAD: Space Force isn’t doing much to help it from looking like something ripped from a si-fi flick. The new addition to the U.S. Department of Defense just named a military wing ‘Space Operations Command.’ That’s ‘SpOC’ for short. Yes. As in, the Star Trek character. It will be headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. In a statement Space Force says it will, quote "be the primary force provider of space forces and capabilities for combatant commanders, coalition partners, the joint force and the nation.” OUTCUE: contradiction.

Video Goes Viral Of Woman Tickling Her Rescue Chicken AUDIO: Chicken Owner + Chicken SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Did you hear about the one chick who made another chick laugh? A woman's video has gone viral after showing off her ticklish rescue chicken. Francis the chicken is enjoying life at her new home. Except for when her pesky owner's 'chicken fingers' keep tickling her. In the video, the lady asks if you've ever heard a chicken laugh. Then she proceeds to tickle Francis a couple of times. The laughing chicken unsuccessfully tries to walk away afterwards. OUTCUE: (chicken laugh ends)

SPORTS

Maverick’s Rick Carlisle Enthusiastic About NBA Return AUDIO: Rick Carlisle (CAR-lie-ull) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Dallas Maverick's Head Coach Rick Carlisle (CAR-lie-ull) is excited for the NBA's return. The season will resume on July 30th, with teams reporting to Orlando next week. It's a unique situation with all players confined to one city and playing in front of no fans. Carlisle says the unfamiliar situation could be intimidating, but he'd rather look at it as a new opportunity to take advantage of. The Mavericks were in 7th place in the Western Conference when the season paused. They'll play the Houston Rockets on July 31. OUTCUE: kind of opportunity

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Franklin D. Roosevelt LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: From July 2, 1932 -- 88 years ago today, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt accepted his party's nomination for president. At the time, the nation was in the depths of the Great Depression. NOTE: That November, Roosevelt defeated incumbent President Herbert Hoover. OUTCUE: call to arms

Today in History 2cut AUDIO: Amelia Earhart LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Deals with July 2, 1937 -- 83 years ago today, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific while trying to make the first round-the-world flight at the equator. Earhart had often spoken about the joys of flying. OUTCUE: as does aviation

Today in History 3cut AUDIO: LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: From July 2, 1956 -- 64 years ago today, it was a good day for Elvis Presley in New York. He came to the Big Apple and recorded two of his biggest hits, "Hound Dog" and this one, "Don't Be Cruel." OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today in History 4cut AUDIO: Lyndon B. Johnson LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: From July 2, 1964 -- 56 years ago today, President Johnson signed into law the landmark bill now known as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Before the signing, he addressed the nation. OUTCUE: of their skin

Today in History 5cut AUDIO: Jerry Orr LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From July 2, 1994 -- 26 years ago today, a USAir DC-9 crashed near Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, as it tried to take off, killing 37 of 57 people on board. Airport Director Jerry Orr said poor weather conditions prompted the pilot to abort the takeoff. OUTCUE: beside the runway

Today in History 6cut AUDIO: Paul McCartney LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: From July 2, 2005 -- Fifteen years ago today, the marathon Live Eight concert rocked to globe to focus attention on African poverty. Paul McCartney was among the performers. OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Diver LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: From July 2, 2018 -- Two years ago today, rescue divers in Thailand found 12 boys and their soccer coach, who had been trapped by flooding as they explored a cave more than a week earlier. OUTCUE: brilliant

Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Larry David LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Larry David! The comedian and TV curmudgeon was born July 2, 1947 -- 73 years ago today. Here he's in line for ice cream behind a woman trying multiple samples. OUTCUE: the most

Today in History 9cut AUDIO: Michelle Branch LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Michelle Branch! The singer was born July 2, 1983 -- 37 years ago today. "Everywhere" is one of her most popular songs. OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today in History 10cut AUDIO: Ashley Tisdale LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Ashley Tisdale! The actress was born July 2, 1985 -- 35 years ago today. She played Sharpay in the wildly popular "" movies. OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today in History 11cut AUDIO: and Jamie Lee Curtis LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Lindsay Lohan! The actress was born July 2, 1986 -- 34 years ago today today. She starred with Jamie Lee Curtis in "Freaky Friday." OUTCUE: ruining my life!

Today in History 12cut AUDIO: Margot Robbie LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Margot Robbie! The Australian actress was born July 2, 1990 -- 30 years ago today. She starred in DC Comics' supervillain film, "Suicide Squad," as Harley Quinn. OUTCUE: the voices

Today in History 13cut AUDIO: Vince Staples LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Vince Staples! The rapper was born July 2, 1993 -- 27 years ago today. Here's his 2018 hit "FUN!." OUTCUE: (music fades) Can’t find the email? It’s all there on CBSConnectFeed.com Go to Notifications for your daily Prep and Select, click the green “i" it’s easy!