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. OUTCUE: love this girl
LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT
Kellyanne Conway Sports Refreshed Look AUDIO: Dr. Doris Day SOCIAL MEDIA: Video SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: White House counselor Kellyanne Conway is turning heads with a new look these days. Conway has gotten Twitter all aflutter with people commenting on how different she looked this week when being interviewed by the press. Some have speculated that she might have undergone cosmetic procedures for her refreshed look. Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day told Inside Edition that the senior adviser's new look could be many different factors. Conway has yet to comment on her new look. OUTCUE: in-office treatments
Zoom Like A Pro AUDIO: Ian Sherr, editor at large, CNET LENGTH: 00:01:21 LEAD: Want to Zoom like a pro? CNET's Ian Sherr has some tips: OUTCUE: more fun
SPORTS
Gronk And Shaq Party With A Purpose AUDIO: Rob Gronkowski; Shaquille O'Neal SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: It's time to party with a purpose. Sports legends Rob Gronkowski and Shaquille O'Neal, a-k-a Gronk and Shaq, have teamed up to battle it out in "Shaq's Fun House versus Gronk Beach." It’s a virtual live-streamed party that will be broadcasted on TikTok. The two athletes will face off in six events with the winner of each challenge earning money to donate to a charity of his choice in the name of social justice. Gronk and Shaq spoke to Entertainment Tonight about their bond and one of their fun times together. You can catch Gronk versus Shaq, featuring performances by Diplo and Da Baby, next Saturday June 27th at 8pm Eastern. OUTCUE: stop (laughs)
LATE NIGHT
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Sherrilyn Ifill LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: On "The Late Show," the NAACP's Sherrilyn Ifill spoke about what the phrase "defund the police" really means. OUTCUE: in this country
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Sherrilyn Ifill LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: On "The Late Show," the NAACP's Sherrilyn Ifill spoke about the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and protests that are happening across the world. OUTCUE: going away
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: On "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert joked about Ben & Jerry's making a new flavor of ice cream in honor of the Supreme Court's decision on DACA. OUTCUE: of their cone
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: Jodie Whittaker LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On "The Late Late Show," actress Jodie Whitakker tells James Corden what advice she had gotten and would pass on to the next Doctor Who. OUTCUE: this is like
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: On "The Daily Show," Trevor Noah joked that former Defense Secretary John Bolton, who wrote a tell-all book about the Trump administration, is as Republican as it gets. OUTCUE: trickle-down economics
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Fountain Hughes LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: From June 19, 1862 -- 158 years ago today, Congress passed and President Abraham Lincoln signed, a measure abolishing slavery in U.S territories. It meant freedom for people like Fountain Hughes, who knew no other way of life. (NOTE) Exactly three years later, on June 19, 1865, Union troops commanded by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with news that the Civil War was over, and that all remaining slaves in Texas were free, an event celebrated to this day as "Juneteenth." OUTCUE: horses and cows
Today in History 2cut AUDIO: Ed Pettit LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: From June 19, 1953 -- 67 years ago today, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, convicted of conspiring to pass U-S atomic secrets to the Soviet Union, were executed at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, N.Y. Reporter Ed Pettit was there: OUTCUE: same death chamber
Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Len Bias LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: From June 19, 1987 -- 32 years ago today, University of Maryland basketball star Len Bias died after suffering a cocaine- induced seizure in a campus dorm. He was 22. Just two days earlier, the Boston Celtics had delighted Bias by making him their first-round draft choice. OUTCUE: playing in Boston
Today in History 4cut AUDIO: Donald Trump LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From June 19, 2017 -- Three years ago today, Otto Warmbier (warm-beer), a 22-year-old American college student freed by North Korea, died in a Cincinnati hospital. He was released in a coma after more than a year in captivity. President Trump lamented his death: OUTCUE: allowed to happen
Today in History 5cut AUDIO: Phylicia Rashad LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From June 19, 1948 -- Happy Birthday Phylicia Rashad! 72 years ago today, the actress was born. We know her best as Clair Huxtable from "The Cosby Show." OUTCUE: this morning
Today in History 6cut AUDIO: "Crazy on You" by Heart LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: From June 19, 1950 -- Happy Birthday Ann Wilson! 70 years today, the rock singer was born. She and her sister Nancy front the group Heart: OUTCUE: (fades)
Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Kathleen Turner LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From June 19, 1954 -- Happy Birthday Kathleen Turner! 66 years ago today, the actress was born. She earned an Oscar nomination playing the title role in "Peggy Sue Got Married." OUTCUE: I'm not crazy
Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Paula Abdul LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: From June 19, 1962 -- Happy Birthday Paula Abdul! 58 years ago today, the singer-dancer and former "American Idol" judge was born. Her first appearance on the charts was with the song "Straight Up." OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today in History 9cut AUDIO: Poppy Montgomery LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: From June 19, 1972 -- Happy Birthday Poppy Montgomery! Forty-seven years ago today, the Australian actress was born. Her roles include "Unforgettable" and "Without a Trace." (NOTE) While some sources list her birthday as 1975, most say 1972. OUTCUE: job in Paris
Today in History 10cut AUDIO: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: From June 19, 1983 -- Happy Birthday Macklemore! 37 years ago today, the rapper was born. Macklemore and his producer Ryan Lewis have been nominated for seven Grammy awards and have won four together. This is their song "Thrift Shop": OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today in History 11cut AUDIO: Atticus Shaffer LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: From June 19, 1998 -- Happy Birthday Atticus Shaffer! 22 years ago today, the actor was born. You know him best as Brick, the youngest child on "The Middle." OUTCUE: she says
Today in History 12cut AUDIO: Zoe Saldana LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From June 19, 1978 -- Happy Birthday Zoe Saldana! 42 years ago today, the actress was born. Her credits include "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy." OUTCUE: must choose you
Today in History 13cut AUDIO: Jimmy Carter LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: From June 19, 1994 -- 26 years ago today, Jimmy Carter returned from a freelance diplomatic mission to North Korea. He said that country's leader had defused tensions over that country's nuclear program, which had worried the United States. OUTCUE: are carried out
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