CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. FRIDAY, MARCH 19th, 2021

MOVIES AND TV

Armie Hammer Accused Of Rape AUDIO: Effie (Press Conference) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: Armie Hammer has been accused of rape. In January, he was accused of being into cannibalism. Now, attorney Gloria Allred is representing a 24-year-old who says she was victimized by the actor. She says they had an off and on relationship between 2016 to 2020 and met on Facebook when she was 20. Armie’s lawyers call the allegations “outrageous” and says Armie has screenshots to prove his innocence. OUTCUE: four hours

Kendal And Kylie Get Wasted During Makeup Vlog AUDIO: Kendal Jenner; Kylie Jenner (YouTube) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: The Jenner girls are really enjoying Kendal’s latest venture. Kylie and Kendal got wasted on her new 818 Tequila while filming a vlog for Kylie’s YouTube. The concept? Get drunk and get glam. And oh did they rise to the occasion. By the end of the video Kylie is wearing smeared blue lipstick and Kendal punches a hole in the wall. OUTCUE: go home

‘Simpsons’ Producer Shuts Down Fans Griping About Show’s Accuracy AUDIO: Season 32, Episode 15 - “Do Pizza Bots Dream of Electric Guitars?” SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Hey guys, ‘The Simpsons’ isn’t real. At least, that’s what the show’s producer is having to remind people. is all worked up over a recent episode. In it, Homer flashes back to his 14- year-old self in the 90s. Some eagle-eyed fans pointed out that in a previous episode he was a teenager in 1974. They’re complaining this throws the whole show out of whack. The producer tweeted that we need to calm down and just enjoy the laughs. After all, we’re on season 32 of this thing and Homer hasn’t aged a day. Let’s keep things in perspective. OUTCUE: (90s music)

Host Wayne Brady Says ‘Game Of Talent’ Uses TikTok To Find Contestants AUDIO: Wayne Brady (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: ‘Game of Talent' is using TikTok to scout for contestants. Host Wayne Brady tells us that social media has become a key resource in finding talented performers. This season, there is a fire dancer, spider wrangler, gospel singer and a contortionist competing. So go on, post what you've got. Maybe you'll be chosen next. 'Game of Talent' airs Wednesdays at 9pm ET on FOX. OUTCUE: let it ride

MUSIC

Britney Spears Has Thought About Speaking Out AUDIO: singing "Overprotected" SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:41 LEAD: Is Britney Spears ready to tell all? After The New York Times released its wildly successful doc, ‘Framing Britney Spears,’ the pop princess has received an outpouring of support. There’s now murmurs that the 39-year-old is considering telling her story in her own words. A source tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ she “always hated doing interviews” but “Oprah would most likely be her first choice.” For now, a BBC documentary about her conservatorship is in the works. OUTCUE: (music fades)

CORONAVIRUS LIFE

Woman Who Attacked Uber Driver Gets Hit With Felony Charges AUDIO: NATS SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: It was ugly and it went viral. The young woman who coughed all over her Uber driver now faces felony charges. The attack happened in San Francisco and at one point, she grabbed his mask off his face and took his phone. She's charged with attempted robbery, assault and battery and if convicted could get to 16 years in prison. OUTCUE: (scream)

Apple Maps Tells You Where Vaccines Are Available AUDIO: Ian Sherr, Editor-at-large, CNET News LENGTH: 00:00:26 LEAD: Apple Maps will now display where to get a COVID-19 vaccine. CNET's Ian Sherr explains: OUTCUE: appointment

Need A Vaccine? Ask Facebook AUDIO: Ian Sherr, Editor-at-large, CNET News LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: Facebook can help you get a vaccine appointment. CNET's Ian Sherr tells us how: OUTCUE: appointment

LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

Social Media Has A Big Impact On Social Reform AUDIO: Ian Sherr, Editor-at-large, CNET News LENGTH: 00:00:38 LEAD: A new report suggests *social media conversations* helped pave the way for real- life reforms during the Black Lives Matter protests last summer. According to an analysis by Marathon Strategies the names of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor were shared more than 48 million times between May and mid-September. And during that time, state lawmakers across the country considered or proposed more than 400 police reform measures. CNET's Ian Sherr reports: OUTCUE: fascinating

LATE NIGHT

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: 00:00:32 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ Jared Leto talked about being at a meditation center when the pandemic fist hit last year. OUTCUE: just sitting

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Jared Leto; Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ Jared Leto talked about his wild transformation for the upcoming film, ‘House of Gucci.’ OUTCUE: beat right now

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:24 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show’ Stephen Colbert talked about Captain Jay Baker saying the mass shooter in Atlanta was having, quote, “a bad day.” OUTCUE: of the bed

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show,' Trevor Noah reminded us that it's March Madness time. If you're not into sports, check out his Brack of BS: Pandemic Edition. Things like "quarantinis," maskne and havign to route for big pharmas. OUTCUE: your brackets

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today In History 1cut AUDIO: McLaughlin, Marya LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: From March 19, 1979 -- 42 years ago today for the first time, the House of Representatives allowed the public to watch its proceedings on TV. CBS News Correspondent Marya McLaughlin (Mah-RYE-ah Mc-LOCK-lin) reported. NOTE: The voice heard from the House floor is then-Speaker Thomas "Tip" O'Neill. OUTCUE: of rule one

Today In History 2cut AUDIO: Jordan, Michael LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: From March 19, 1995 -- 26 years ago today after a stint as a minor-league baseball player, Michael Jordan returned to pro basketball, rejoining his old team, the Chicago Bulls. NOTE: Jordan retired again ... and then returned AGAIN for two seasons with the Washington Wizards. He retired for good in 2003. OUTCUE: nervous at all

Today In History 3cut AUDIO: Bush, George W. LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: From March 19, 2003 -- 18 years ago today President Bush ordered the start of war with Iraq with air strikes on a bunker where Saddam Hussein was thought to be hiding. NOTE: Because of the time difference, the war began in Iraq early on March 20, Iraq-time. OUTCUE: from grave danger

Today In History 4cut AUDIO: Chater, David LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: From March 19, 2003 -- 18 years ago today President Bush ordered the start of war with Iraq with air strikes on a bunker where Saddam Hussein was thought to be hiding. Correspondent David Chater was one of the few western journalists still in Baghdad when the war began. OUTCUE: take cover now

Today In History 5cut AUDIO: LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters was born March 19, 1946 -- 75 years ago. This is " (For My Love)." OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today In History 6cut AUDIO: Close, Glenn LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actress Glenn Close was born March 19, 1947 -- 74 years ago. Perhaps her best known role came in "Fatal Attraction." OUTCUE: that's also obvious

Today In History 7cut AUDIO: Willis, Bruce LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Bruce Willis was born March 19, 1955 -- 66 years ago. He played a tough guy hero in the "Die Hard" movies. OUTCUE: who knew?

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