CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. FOR FRIDAY, June 19th, 2020 CORONAVIRUS LIFE Pods Are The Latest Gym Craze AUDIO: Pete Sapsin SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: No, this isn't a science fiction fantasy. Pod gyms are really happening. And they could be coming to a city near you. With states across the U-S still seeing a rise in coronavirus cases, there has been a demand to go back to working out at the local gym. Well, Pete Sapsin of California's Inspire Fitness figured out a way to follow social distancing guidelines while working out. He told Inside Edition he and his wife thought of the pod idea. The total cost to make one of the pods? A whopping 400 dollars. OUTCUE: came the pods Grandparents Love VR Vacations AUDIO: Ian Sherr, editor at large, CNET LENGTH: 00:00:31 LEAD: Lonely seniors in Coronavirus quarantine lockdowns are really enjoying Virtual Reality vacations. CNET's Ian Sherr reports: OUTCUE: around you PROTESTS Juneteenth Celebrations Planned Across The U.S. AUDIO: Ludacris LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: Strike up the music, Juneteenth celebrations are happening across the U-S. The unofficial American holiday, which is celebrated annually on June 19th, commemorates the ending of slavery. With the recent Black Lives Matter protests over the death of George Floyd, there has been renewed interest in celebrating the importance of freedom in our history. Rapper and actor Ludacris told Entertainment Tonight that this year may be the biggest Juneteenth yet. OUTCUE: many different ways Eerie Video Of Rayshard Brooks Released AUDIO: Rayshard Brooks SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: An eerie video has surfaced of police shooting victim Rayshard Brooks. Just days after he was killed by an Atlanta police officer at a Wendy's parking lot, the non-profit REFORM Alliance posted an interview with Brooks. It’s from four months ago. In it, he speaks about the struggles faced by those within the prison system. The officer who fatally shot Brooks faces a felony murder charge. OUTCUE: are animals The 411 On Police Tracking Apps AUDIO: Ian Sherr, editor at large, CNET LENGTH: 00:00:29 LEAD: Police-tracking apps are more popular now than ever thanks to the Black Lives Matter protests. CNET's Ian Sherr reports: OUTCUE: your area President Trump Talks Drew Brees On Son’s Podcast AUDIO: President Donald Trump LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: It looks like Drew Brees may not be invited to the White House anytime soon. President Trump went on his son Don Junior's "Triggered" campaign livestream where he talked about the NFL quarterback's about-face on kneeling for the national anthem. Brees originally said he doesn't agree with anyone disrespecting the flag, but then apologized after the outcry over his comments. President Trump says he was shocked over the apology and says he’ll regret it. OUTCUE: I was shocked Dream Comes True For Dreamers AUDIO: Nancy Pelosi LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: It wasn't a dream after all! The dreamers woke up Thursday to major news. The Supreme Court ruled in a 5 to 4 decision to block the Trump Administration's effort to end the Obama-era DACA program. It allowed children brought to the U-S illegally to stay, get an education, and work here. Nancy Pelosi praised the SCOTUS decision and said it supports our values as Americans. OUTCUE: almost anyone MOVIES AND TV Jamie Foxx Is Getting Ripped To Play Mike Tyson In Up Coming Movie AUDIO: Jamie Foxx (Instagram) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Jamie Foxx is ready to play Mike Tyson! During an Instagram live with Mark Birnbaum the actor says he’s all in on the new role. Foxx met Mike Tyson years ago during one of his standups. They became fast friends. Foxx says he wants to show the different sides of the professional boxer. So how do you get in Tyson-fighting shape? He says 60 pull-ups and 100 pushups every other day is a start. This isn’t the first time the actor’s done a biopic. He played Ray Charles in 2004. OUTCUE: rolling. Dina Lohan Engaged To Man She’s Never Met AUDIO: Dina Lohan SOCIA MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: Engaged, but having never met in person? Sounds like the newest Netflix binge, but it's actually real life. Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina is engaged to boyfriend Jess Nadler. She’s only ever talked to him via internet and phone. The beaming bride-to-be told Entertainment Tonight he even proposed to her on FaceTime! No word yet on whether Lindsay will be her maid-of-honor. OUTCUE: our way Mama June Was Doing $2,500 Of Meth A Day AUDIO: ‘Mama June: Family Crisis' Crisis SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: Mama June, aka Honey Boo Boo’s mom, says she was doing $2,500 worth of meth a day! On a new episode of ‘Mama June: Family Crisis,’ she opens up about her health. During her reunion with daughter "Pumpkin" she admits to popping some serious pills. But the 40-year-old says for the last few months she's been about 90 percent clean. OUTCUE: if not more. Harry Connick Jr. Thanks Heroes In Cross Country Road Trip AUDIO: Harry Connick Jr. SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: Father's Day this year is going to be extra special for singer Harry Connick Jr. and his daughter Georgia. Connick Jr. tells CBS Connect the pair took a road trip to thank essential workers for their sacrifice during the coronavirus pandemic. Celebrity friends like Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Bullock and Brad Pitt also joined in on the fun via Zoom. You can watch Harry's journey with his daughter on “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes." It airs this Sunday on CBS. OUTCUE: along the way Harry Connick Jr. Says There's No COVID Debate AUDIO: Harry Connick Jr. SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: Father's Day this year is going to be extra special for singer Harry Connick Jr. and his daughter Georgia. The pair took a road trip to say thank you to essential workers for their sacrifice during the coronavirus pandemic. Connick Jr. tells CBS Connect he lost some friends due to COVID and that there shouldn't be any debate about its seriousness. You can watch Harry's journey with his daughter on “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes." It airs this Sunday on CBS. OUTCUE: my family heed Harry Connick Jr. Brings On Celeb Pals In His New CBS Special AUDIO: Harry Connick Jr. LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: Father's Day this year is going to be extra special for singer Harry Connick Jr. and his daughter Georgia. The pair took a road trip to thank essential workers for their sacrifice during the coronavirus pandemic. Connick Jr. tells CBS Connect major celebrity friends also joined in on the fun via Zoom. You can watch Harry's journey with his daughter on “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes." It airs this Sunday on CBS. OUTCUE: Queen Latifah TV Preview Friday AUDIO: WWE Wrestling Clip LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: On FOX at 8pm ET, it's an all new "Friday Night Smackdown." Follow all the action with the W-W-E. Also at 8pm ET on the CW, it's an all new "Masters of Illusion." Watch amazing magic performances by breathtaking illusionists. Or you can head over to VH1 at 8pm ET, for an all new "Rupaul's Drag Race: All Stars." OUTCUE: Sasha Banks TV Preview Weekend AUDIO: "United We Sing" Amazing Grace song clip LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: On CBS at 8pm ET, it's the all new special "United We Sing: A GRAMMY Tribute to the Unsung Heroes." A celebration of essential workers all across the U-S. Also at 8pm ET on ABC, it's the all new special "John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father's Day." Then on ABC at 9pm ET is the much anticipated interview with former Defense Secretary John Bolton. He goes deep behind-the-scenes of the Trump administration. OUTCUE: (music fades) MUSIC Missy Elliott Says She’s Learned A Lot About Black History This Year AUDIO: Missy Elliott singing 'Work It' SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:33 LEAD: If you feel like the last couple weeks you've been schooled in black history, you're not alone. The rapper Missy Elliott tweeting that she's learned more in 2020 than she ever did in history class. She says even her mother didn't know about what happened to Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma where a white mob destroyed much of the minority-owned businesses back in 1921. Today Juneteenth is celebrated as the anniversary of slave freedom. OUTCUE: (music fades) The Black Eyes Peas Replaced Fergie AUDIO: A-p-l De Ap SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: Can Fergie be replaced? Well, it looks like the Black Eyed Peas think so. The band announced a new female lead singer! J {Jay} Rey Soul was discovered on "The Voice Philippines" and already has a hit single with B-E-P called "Mamacita." Group member A-P-L De Ap, who is Filipino-American, told Entertainment Tonight that he knew co-member Will I Am would have no objections with J {Jay} Rey joining the group.