CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. FOR THURSDAY, July 30th, 2020

CORONAVIRUS LIFE

COVID Doctor Exhausted By Misinformation AUDIO: Dr. Joseph Varon SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: Misleading and false information about COVID-19 is all over the place. And a doctor in Houston has had enough. He says he's been battling two wars - one on COVID and one on stupidity. He says the war on COVID is easier to win. Recently, even videos shared by the President and his son have been pulled off social media due to misleading information. Don Jr.'s social media account was temporarily suspended because of it. OUTCUE: difficult to treat

PROTESTS

Cops In Plainclothes Force 18 Year Old Into Unmarked Minivan AUDIO: Nats LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: Some scary footage coming out of New York City. It looks like those undercover law enforcement antics we’re seeing in Portland have infiltrated the Big Apple. A video is circulating social media of some officers dressed in plainclothes forcing an 18-year-old woman into an unmarked minivan. Onlookers said it looked like a kidnapping. The mayor of New York told reporters he didn’t think the incident was handled correctly. OUTCUE: (yelling)

MOVIES AND TV

Katie Holmes On Quarantine Life AUDIO: Katie Holmes (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Katie Holmes is sharing the lessons she's learned amid quarantine and the coronavirus pandemic. The 41-year-old actress stars in the upcoming film ‘The Secret: Dare to Dream.’ It’s about what it means to get what we expect. It’s based on the best-seller of the same name, ‘The Secret,’ and follows a woman's journey to learn how thoughts can change your life. Holmes portrays Miranda Wells, a widow with three children who's struggling to be there for her family. Jerry O'Connell and Josh Lucas also co-star. It’s available On Demand on Friday. OUTCUE: more creative.

TV Preview AUDIO: Zion Williamson Highlights LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Tonight, the NBA is back! It's a double header on TNT with the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans at 6:30pm ET. Then it's the L.A. Clippers vs the L.A. Lakers. At 8pm ET on USA, more water shenanigans with 'Cannonball.' At 8pm ET on ABC, it's back to mini golf on 'Holey Moley II: The Sequel At 9pm ET on ABC, it's a brand new 'Don't' OUTCUE: hit it again

MUSIC

Female Artists Rally Around Megan Thee Stallion AUDIO: Megan Thee Stallion (Instagram) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Megan Thee Stallion is getting a lot of love. On Instagram the rapper showed off a bunch of gifts she got from fellow artists like Rhianna, Beyoncé and Lizzo. Female artists are rallying around the 25-year-old after she got shot in both of her feet. RiRi sent her some lingerie from her SavageFenty collection. Beyoncé sent her a stunning flower arrangement. And Lizzo sent her a box of candy. This comes after the ‘Savage’ star choked back tears on Instagram Live to talk about the shooting incident involving rapper Tory Lanez. OUTCUE: (nats)

Garth Brooks Withdraws From CMA Entertainer Of The Year Voting AUDIO: Garth Brooks Winning Entertainer of the Year (Archive Sound, 2019) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: Garth Brooks is ready to let someone else win one of country music's biggest awards. The country legend announced he’ll be indefinitely withdrawing himself from contention for the CMA Awards' prestigious Entertainer of the Year honor, a prize he's won seven times in his career. Brooks first won the award in 1991, and took home subsequent Entertainer of the Year honors in 1992, 1997, 1998, 2016, 2017 and 2019. He says it was after his last win that he started to consider stepping back -- as he saw some country fans point out that major entertainers like Carrie Underwood and Chris Stapleton had never won the award. OUTCUE: (cheers fade)

Garth Brooks Daughter Has COVID AUDIO: Garth Brooks (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood’s daughter, Allie Colleen, has COVID. The country star tells ET her symptoms are mild. But as any dad would be, he is still concerned for her overall well- being. He tells ET one of the scarier things about this virus is that so little is known about its lasting effects. Deaths from the virus have surpassed 150k in the U.S. OUTCUE: with just that.

Rascal Flatts’ Debut Album Turns 20 AUDIO: Jay DeMarcus (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Ready to feel old? This summer marks the 20th anniversary of ' self-titled debut album. The musical trio are looking back at their beginnings and reflecting on the special milestone. Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and tell Entertainment Tonight what they would tell their younger selves if they could travel back to that time. DeMarcus says he would make his younger self change that long bowl cut. The group is in the middle of launching their new EP, ‘.’ LeVox is getting ready to put out a solo album, and DeMarcus has a reality show, ‘DeMarcus Family Rules,’ coming to next month. OUTCUE: those were hair extensions.

The Roots Founder Malik B. Is Dead AUDIO: Malik B. performing 'I Remain Calm with The Roots' SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: Rapper Malik B. is dead. He was a founding member of The Roots along with Ahmir Questlove Thompson and Tariq Black Thought Trotter. Malik B. appeared on four albums before leaving the group in 1999. He also made guest appearances on two of The Roots' albums in the mid-2000s. The group announced Malik B's passing on Twitter. In a post, The Roots wrote may he be remembered for his devotion to Islam and innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time. The Roots are now the house band on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Malik B. whose real name was Malik Abdul Basit was 47 years old. OUTCUE: (music fades)

LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

Entire Restaurant Sings Amazing Grace To Dying Regular AUDIO: Restaurant singing 'Amazing Grace' LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: Here’s a tear jerker. A man dying of a brain tumor in Louisiana was honored in a very special way. While eating at his favorite restaurant, veteran Lyle Chauvin was serenaded by employees, friends, and family. The community started singing ‘Amazing Grace’ as Chauvin sat crying with his family at the table. He was there celebrating one of his last meals at Little Big Bup, a Cajun-style restaurant. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room by the end of the song. OUTCUE: (singing fades)

The Canadian Teddy Bear Has Been Returned AUDIO: Mara Soriano + Mom's Recording (Inside Edition) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: The teddy bear is back! This week Hollywood rallied around a woman in Canada who’s stuffed animal was stolen. It had a recording of her late mom in it. Ryan Reynolds and Dan Levy posted about it, offering up reward money. Even Build-A-Bear Workshop offered to replace it. But thankfully, the original was returned. Two good Samaritans brought it back to her. They reached out to her via email and told her they recognized the guy in the surveillance video. The bear owner says her mom had recorded the sweet message before going into hospice care, where she ultimately passed away in June 2019. OUTCUE: (recording)

Son Keeps One Twin A Secret From His Mom Reveals It On Her Birthday AUDIO, CUT 1: Grandma Martha; Briane Shircliff (Viral Video) AUDIO, CUT 2: Grandma Martha (Inside Edition) AUDIO, CUT 3: Briane Shircliff (Inside Edition) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH, CUT 1: 00:00:05 LENGTH, CUT 2: 00:00:17 LENGTH, CUT 3: 00:00:05 LEAD: A son pulled a crazy prank on his parents. His wife had twins, and he decided to keep one a secret for a month until his mom’s birthday. He pulled it off, thanks to the hospital’s no-visitors rule due to the coronavirus. After a month of keeping the double-trouble secret, he walked down the hallway holding his twin son. Grandma, who was watching over the twin daughter, could not believe what she was seeing. Now everyone is enjoying the two bundle of joy as one big, happy family. OUTCUE, CUT 1: your new grandson, too OUTCUE, CUT 2: baby alive dolls. OUTCUE, CUT3: a secret

KFC Chicken Scented Crocs Sell Out In 30 Minutes AUDIO: Seth Fowler SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Move over fingers. These are 'toe lickin' good’! KFC released a special pair of crocs earlier this week and they sold out in less than 30 minutes. The bottom of the Croc is designed like a classic KFC bucket. The rest of the shoe is a collage of fried chicken. The top has a 3D drumstick on it that smells like real fried chicken. They sold for 60 bucks, but now they're gone. Seth Fowler, a YouTuber and shoe enthusiast recently reviewed the Crocs and said they look and smell like KFC. OUTCUE: of your shoe

Next Mars Mission Begins Today AUDIO: Jim Bridenstine SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: Back to Mars we go. NASA is set to launch another rover to Mars. This one is called "Perseverance." Take-off is scheduled for this morning, weather permitting. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine says the rover's mission is to see if there was ever life on the red planet. Four rovers have been previously sent to Mars. "Perseverence" will join "Sojourner," "Spirit," "Opportunity," and "Curiosity." The newest rover is set to land there in February. OUTCUE: it was habitable

SPORTS

Blake Griffin Talks NBA Bubble AUDIO: Blake Griffin (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons didn't make the cut to travel to Orlando for the modified second half of the NBA season, but he can't wait to watch how things play out. Just like all fans, Griffin admits he's curious to know about life in the league's coronavirus "bubble.” Right now teams are locked up at Disney hotels for the remainder of the season to prevent the spread of COVID. For the time being, Griffin is keeping busy off the court with a new project: a podcast about personal well-being called ‘The Pursuit of Healthiness.’ All 10 episodes will debut exclusively on Audible on Tuesday. OUTCUE: how the bubble is.

NFL Players Continue To Opt Out Of Season AUDIO: Patrick Chung SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: We're just over a month away from the start of the NFL season and we're already seeing a lot of players saying "no thanks." So far about 30 players have decided not to play. Six of them are on the New England Patriots. That includes Safety Patrick Chung who told CBS This Morning that his family's health is more important than money. NFL players who opt out get paid $150,000 for the season. Players have until August 3rd to make their decisions. OUTCUE: a little bit

NBA Has No Positive COVID Cases Ahead Of Restart AUDIO: Erik Spoelstra SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: The NBA season resumes tonight. And on top of that, there's even better news. No players in the "bubble" have the virus. This is the second time in a row where all players tested negative. Leaguewide results announced on July 20, also had no positives. It's great to see that in a controlled environment, things are working as intended. After the results on July 20, Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra says everyone has to be an active participant in following the protocols. The MLB has not been in a bubble and has *not* been COVID-free. It gives people a positive outlook on hockey moving forward as they're also in bubble cities. People are wondering if the NFL will be able to avoid issues that the MLB is experiencing. OUTCUE: making this happen

Baseball Fans Disagree With Joe Kelly Suspension AUDIO: Sportsnet LA Broadcast SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT SPORTSNET LA*** Before all this COVID stuff, the biggest baseball story was the Astros cheating scandal. And players around baseball are still mad about it. Tuesday night, Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly threw pitches right at Alex Bregman and Alex Correa of the Astros. Both players got out of the way. But then Kelly struck out Correa and taunted him a bit on his way back to the dugout. It led to both benches clearing. No punches were thrown. Yesterday, MLB announced Joe Kelly would be suspended for eight games. Users on Twitter were defending Kelly with the hashtag #FreeJoeKelly. The Astros beat the Dodgers in the World Series in 2017, the same year it was discovered the Astros were involved in a sign stealing scandal. OUTCUE: both sides

LATE NIGHT

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: On ‘The Daily Show’ Trevor Noah asked why conservatives are so enthusiastic about sending federal agents to arrest American citizens. OUTCUE: Federal Land.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Lyndon B. Johnson LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Deals with July 30, 1965 -- 55 years ago today, President Johnson signed into law the Medicare program, after a long campaign during which Johnson said the elderly deserved such a law. OUTCUE: nursing home care

Today in History 2cut AUDIO: James Hoffa Jr. LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: Deals with July 30, 1975 -- 45 years ago today, former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in suburban Detroit. His son, James Hoffa Junior, told reporters a few days later he was confident his father would be found. NOTE: Hoffa was never found. He was declared legally dead on December 8, 1982. The younger Hoffa is now Teamsters president. OUTCUE: that he isn't

Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Watson Bryant LENGTH: 00:00:02 LEAD: From July 30, 1996 -- 24 years ago today,aAt first he was labeled a hero for clearing people away from the area in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, where a bomb went off. Then, media reports labeled security guard Richard Jewell as a suspect in the bombing, which killed one person and injured more than 100. Jewell's lawyer, Watson Bryant, said his client was stunned by the turn of events. NOTE: Jewell was eventually cleared. OUTCUE: to the devil

Today in History 4cut AUDIO: Richard Jewell LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: Deals with July 30, 1996 -- 24 years ago today, at first he was labeled a hero for clearing people away from the area in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, where a bomb went off. Then, media reports labeled security guard Richard Jewell as a suspect in the bombing, which killed one person and injured more than 100. Three months later, the FBI said that Jewell was no longer considered a suspect. Jewell was happy that day that his ordeal was over. NOTE: Jewell obtained financial settlements, rumored to be in the six figures, from NBC and CNN for reporting he was a suspect. OUTCUE: to do it right

Today in History 5cut AUDIO: WNBA Call LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From July 30, 2002--- 18 years ago today, Lisa Leslie became the first woman in history to dunk in a WNBA game. OUTCUE: with a dunk

Today in History 6cut AUDIO: David Coombs LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Deals with July 30, 2013 -- 7 years ago today, U.S. Army Pfc Bradley Manning was convicted of espionage and theft for giving secrets to WikiLeaks. His attorney, David Coombs, was relieved a charge of aiding the enemy did not stand. NOTE: Manning later began identifying as a woman and became known as Chelsea. Her sentence was commuted by President Obama. OUTCUE: every concerned citizen

Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Paul Anka LENGTH: 00:00:26 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Paul Anka! The actor was born July 30, 1941 -- 79 years ago today. Among his many hits is "Put Your Head On My Shoulder." OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Arnold Schwarzenegger LENGTH: 00:00:02 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Arnold Schwarzenegger! The actor and former California Governor was born July 30, 1947 -- 73 years ago today. Before his job as the "Gover-nator," he made his name as a bodybuilder and actor in movies such as the "Terminator" series. OUTCUE: hasta la vista, baby

Today in History 9cut AUDIO: Laurence Fishburne LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Laurence Fishburne! The actor was born July 30, 1961 -- 59 years ago today. His credits include the CBS crime drama "CSI." OUTCUE: to be murder freaks

Today in History 10cut AUDIO: Lisa Kudrow LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Lisa Kudrow! The actress was born July 30, 1963 -- 57 years ago today. She played Phoebe Buffay on "Friends." OUTCUE: feeding you, everybody!

Today in History 11cut AUDIO: Hillary Swank LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Hillary Swank! The actress was born July 30, 1974 -- 46 years ago today. She won an Oscar playing a young woman living as a man in "Boys Don't Cry." OUTCUE: it's different, it's working

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