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CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. FRIDAY, APRIL 16th, 2021

MUSIC

Carly Pearce Talks Preparing For ACM Awards AUDIO: Carly Pearce (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: Carly Pearce is up for three ACM Awards, including Female Artist of the Year. Her reaction to the announcement that she was nominated went viral. She says it still hasn’t sunken in. She tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ she’s all jitters preparing for Sunday night’s ceremony. You can tune in at 9pm ET on CBS. OUTCUE: hope it never does

Blake Shelton Talks Joining ‘The Voice’ AUDIO: Ariana Grande (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: Blake Shelton is gearing up to go head to head against Ariana Grande on ‘The Voice.’ The pop singer signed on as a judge for next season. But that doesn’t mean the seven-time champ is shaking in his boots. He tells us he’s excited to go up against her. On Sunday, Blake will take a break from his quest to win his eighth season of ‘The Voice’ and take the stage during the ACM Awards. It airs on CBS Sunday night. OUTCUE: a challenge

MOVIES AND TV

Molly Kate Bernard Talks Possible ‘’ Spinoff AUDIO: (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: The first four episodes of the final season of ‘Younger’ are now available on Paramount+. Fans are crushed to see it end. But creator has said there’s discussion for a spin off with ’s character, Kelsey. Molly Kate Bernard, who plays Lauren, says she would be down to be in any show with Hilary. The two have gotten so close that she was even at Hilary’s birth of baby Mae. OUTCUE: forever

Drew Barrymore Offers Up Home Decor Advice AUDIO: Drew Barrymore (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Is your kid’s stuff taking over the house? No worries, Drew Barrymore has some advice. In her segment ‘Dear Drew,’ she says try storing them in a fun, decorative way- like a chest. Want more Drew in your house? Check out her Flower Home line for . OUTCUE: bench seat

The Cast Of ‘ER’ Is Reuniting Virtually AUDIO: 'ER' Theme LENGTH: 00:00:49 LEAD: The doctors are in. ‘ER’ is doing a virtual reunion. The cast of the medical drama will be reuniting April 22nd at 8pm ET. The series ran from September 1994 to April 2009. OUTCUE: (music)

LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

People Are Not Happy With NYPD’s New Robodog AUDIO: MOS LENGTH: 00:00:11 AUDIO: New York Congressman LENGTH: 00:00:08 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: It’s a robodog with a badge. And humans aren’t happy with it. The Police Force sent in a robot shaped like a dog into a suspected hostage situation. Cops say the robodog can save lives by scoping out a crime scene without exposing officers to danger. But critics are calling it “creepy” and “terrifying.” A local congressman hates the new addition. Digidogs weigh 70 pounds and can run 3-and-a-half miles per hour.

Yodeling Mom Tries Hard To Impress Her Toddler AUDIO: NATS LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: A Texas mom is putting on a show, but has a really tough crowd. She’s a yodeler, and her young son hates it. She keeps trying to impress him, until finally – he caves! The little guy gives his ma some well-deserved props. Looks like a mini-Simon Cowell is in the making. OUTCUE: i do like that

How To Turn Your Echo Into A Home Intercom System AUDIO: Sherr (Sure) Ian - Editor-at-Large, CNET LENGTH: 00:00:47 LEAD: Did you know-- you can turn your Amazon Echo speakers into a home intercom system? CNET's Ian Sherr explains: OUTCUE: like a phone call

Make Sure You’re Using The Best TV Settings AUDIO: Ian Sherr (Sure), CNET LENGTH: 00:00:28 LEAD: CNET's Ian Sherr says stop watching your TV with bad settings and check out their article about how to optimize your picture and screen for plain old watching or playing your games: OUTCUE: very fast Penguins Build Nests At The Aquarium NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Penguins at the Shedd Aquarium have started to build nests recently. The nesting season is when the penguins attract mates and pair up. Sometimes eggs are laid and hatch, according to the aquarium. Staff provide nesting materials like lavender twigs and rocks.

Cows Invade Florida Neighborhood NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Moooove over, neighbors. Cows were spotted roaming around a Jacksonville, Florida neighborhood recently. Homeowners say the cows are quiet, but eat everything. The sheriff's office says it’s working with the owner of the cows to secure the property, so they don't go roaming again.

CORONAVIRUS LIFE

Best And Worst States For Working From Home NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Are you still working from home during the pandemic? WalletHub crunched some data to rank the best and worst states for working from home. To find out where your state ranks, go to wallethub.com.

COVID Playlists Are Popping Up On Spotify AUDIO: Ian Sherr (Sure), CNET LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: People excited about getting vaccinated are creating vaccine playlists on Spotify. CNET's Ian Sherr tells us: OUTCUE: them anyway

LATE NIGHT

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:28 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show’ James Corden talked about a member of parliament in Canada who accidentally stripped down naked while on Zoom. OUTCUE: turned on

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show’ James Corden talked about “mixing and matching” vaccines. OUTCUE: let's swing baby

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:30 LEAD: US expelled Russian diplomats and imposed sanctions for hacking. On ‘The Late Late Show’ James Corden weighed in. OUTCUE: Spirit Airlines

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:28 LEAD: President Biden will pull American troops out of Afghanistan by September 11. On ‘The Daily Show,’ Trevor Noah talked about the upcoming historic exit. OUTCUE: in numbers

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:28 LEAD: LinkedIn added a new job title option for stay-at-home parents. On ‘The Daily Show,’ Trevor Noah explained why he thought it was a good idea. OUTCUE: can't sue them

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today In History 1cut AUDIO: Cronkite, Walter LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: Deals with April 16, 1962 -- 59 years ago today Walter Cronkite took over for Douglas Edwards as anchor of the "CBS Evening News." OUTCUE: Walter Cronkite reporting

Today In History 2cut AUDIO: Launch Control LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From April 16, 1972 -- 49 years ago today Apollo 16 lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center. On board were astronauts John Young, Charles Duke and Ken Mattingly. It was the fifth mission to the moon. Launch control counted down the blastoff. OUTCUE: cleared the tower (rocket noise fades)

Today In History 3cut AUDIO: Nat sound of Gunfire LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: From April 16, 2007 -- 14 years ago today student Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech before taking his own life. Here's nat sound of the gunfire. OUTCUE: (sound ends)

Today In History 5cut AUDIO: Nat Sound of Church Bells LENGTH: 00:00:58 LEAD: From April 16, 2007 -- 14 years ago today student Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech before taking his own life. Nat sound of church bells the day of the shootings. OUTCUE: (bells end)

Today In History 6cut AUDIO: Lowe, Rochelle LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Deals with April 16, 2007 -- 14 years ago today student Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech before taking his own life. The tragedy was too much for student Rochelle Lowe, who lost her roommate. OUTCUE: I want her back

Today In History 7cut AUDIO: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Pope Emeritus Benedict the 16th was born April 16, 1927 -- 94 years ago. OUTCUE: (singing ends cold)

Today In History 8cut AUDIO: Vinton, Bobby LENGTH: 00:00:24 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Bobby Vinton was born April 16, 1935 -- 86 years ago. "Blue Velvet" is one of his biggest hits. OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today In History 9cut AUDIO: Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Retired basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born April 16, 1947 - 74 years ago. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Lakers. Off the court, Abdul-Jabbar made numerous guest appearances in film and TV. Here he is in the 1980 comedy "Airplane." OUTCUE: for 48 minutes

Today In History 10cut AUDIO: Cryer, Jon LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actor Jon Cryer was born April 16, 1965 -- 56 years ago. He played Alan Harper on "." OUTCUE: drive you back

Today In History 11cut AUDIO: Foy, Claire LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actress Claire Foy was born on April 16, 1984 -- 37 years ago. She played Queen Elizabeth II for the first two seasons of the Netflix series "The Crown." OUTCUE: name is Elizabeth

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