CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. THURSDAY, February 19th, 2021
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LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT
Gen Z Says Side Parts And Skinny Jeans Are ‘Old’ (Millennials Are Offended) AUDIO: Kelsey Fairleigh (TikTok) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: Gen Z is ganging up on millennials again. They say the laughing emoji, side parts and skinny jeans are for “old people.” Now millennials—who have finally figured out how to use TikTok—are firing back. Influencer Kelsey Fairleigh had some choice words for the generation of bullies. Over the summer Gen Z tooled on millennials for their obsession with Harry Potter. OUTCUE: show some respect
Volunteers Have Saved 3,500 Sea Turtles In Freezing Texas AUDIO: South Padre Island Convention Center SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: Turtles need warmth, too. That’s why Texans have been showing up at the convention center on South Padre Island to bring them in from the cold. And they’ve been pretty successful! So far more than 3,500 sea turtles have been brought to the center so far. OUTCUE: continue
Stars Speak Out Amid Texas Winter Storm Power Outages AUDIO, CUT 1: James Van Der Beek (Instagram) LENGTH, CUT 1: 00:00:07 AUDIO, CUT 2: Stephanie Hollman (ET Interview) LENGTH, CUT 2: 00:00:04 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Celebrities are sending their love to Texas. Texas native Matthew McConaughey was one of the first to share his support during the freeze, tweeting out links to nonprofits helping the state. Texas resident, actor James Van Der Beek, took to Instagram Stories to show how he and his family was coping without water. And ‘The Real Housewives of Dallas’ star Stephanie Hollman went three days without power. CBS News says nearly 3 million Texas households went without power at some point this week.
Why Bitcoin Is Booming AUDIO: Ian Sherr, Editor at Large, CNET LENGTH: 00:00:30 LEAD: What's fueling the price of Bitcoin over the 50-thousand dollar mark? CNET's Ian Sherr has some thoughts: OUTCUE: markets
MOVIES AND TV
David Letterman Surprises Drew Barrymore During Her Show AUDIO: Drew Barrymore; David Letterman SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: David Letterman is paying Drew Barrymore back for all her appearances on his old talk show. On Drew’s new morning show, the legendary late night host surprises her on set. He pretends his zoom call is spotty, then jumps out from behind the screen. Drew was a guest 20 times on ‘The Late Show with Dave Letterman.’ Who could forget her flashing him in her 1995 interview? She certainly helped his ratings. You can watch ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ at 9 a.m. ET on CBS. OUTCUE: that was my idea
North West Cooks Ramen AUDIO: North West; Kim Kardashian (Instagram) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: First painting, now cooking. North West is on a creative streak. On Instagram Kim Kardashian showed off her and Kanye West’s daughter cooking up a storm in the kitchen. The 7-year-old whipped up a delicious looking pot of ramen. Looks like she’s taking after Aunt Kylie, who broke the internet with her ramen recipe back in 2016. OUTCUE: let’s not
Randy Jackson Says He And Simon Cowell Bonded Over Back Injuries AUDIO: Randy Jackson (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: OG ‘American Idol’ judge Randy Jackson is giving a health update on his friend, Simon Cowell. Simon sustained a serious back injury over the summer in an electric bicycle accident. Randy feels his pain. The ‘Name That Tune’ star had to get spine surgery in 2019. The 64-year- old says Simon is “doing great.” OUTCUE: yo
TV Preview Friday AUDIO: 'Friday Night Smackdown' Preview LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: Tonight at 8pm ET on ABC, an all-new, 'Shark Tank.' At 8pm ET on FOX, it's 'Friday Night Smackdown.' OUTCUE: man Roman Reins
MUSIC
BTS Gears Up To Be On MTV Unplugged AUDIO: BTS (MTV) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: BTS donated one-million dollars to pandemic relief. The pandemic also inspired their number one hit, “Life Goes On,” which they are performing on ‘MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS.’ It airs next Tuesday. Here’s a little sneak peek: OUTCUE: (music fades)
SPORTS
People Think Serena Williams Is Secretly Retiring AUDIO, CUT 1: Serena Williams (Crying at the press conference.) LENGTH, CUT 1: 00:00:07 AUDIO, CUT 2: Serena Williams (Saying she wouldn't tell anyone if she was about to retire.) LENGTH, CUT 2: 00:00:08 LEAD: Is Serena Williams retiring? The internet thinks so. After losing to Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open, Serena had a very emotional exit off the court. She placed her hand over her heart while she got a standing ovation. She went on to break down during her post-match press conference. People are thinking the tennis star might be secretly ending her career after this season. Her emotions only added to the rumors. Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam champion.
LATE NIGHT
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Travel Ad Spoof LENGTH: 00:00:35 LEAD: CBS News reported on Wednesday that nearly 3 million households in Texas did not have power due to the historic freeze. Regardless, Senator Ted Cruz jetted off to Cancun, Mexico while his state was in despair. ‘The Daily Show’ created a travel ad catered to fit the bizarre political blunder. OUTCUE: were you thinking
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:24 LEAD: Ted Cruz is under fire. Half a million Texans were out of power yesterday. And the senator was seen boarding a flight to Cancun, Mexico. Trevor Noah had some thoughts: OUTCUE: flames
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today In History 1cut AUDIO: Music LENGTH: 00:00:37 LEAD: Deals with February 19, 1981 -- 40 years ago today a New York judge ruled George Harrison subconsciously plagiarized the Chiffons' hit "He's So Fine" for his hit "My Sweet Lord." Harrison was ordered to pay 587-thousand dollars. Decide for yourself. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 2cut AUDIO: Bush, George W. LENGTH: 00:00:05 LEAD: From February 19, 2008 -- 13 years ago today an ailing Fidel Castro resigned the Cuban presidency after nearly a-half century in power. President George Bush hoped there would be more changes. OUTCUE: I mean fair
Today In History 3cut AUDIO: Woods, Tiger LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: From February 19, 2010 -- 11 years ago today in a televised statement, Tiger Woods acknowledged the mounting evidence of his infidelity and apologized. OUTCUE: I engaged in
Today In History 4cut AUDIO: Robinson, Smokey LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Smokey Robinson was born February 19, 1940 -- 81 years ago. One of his biggest hits is "I Second that Emotion," which he sang with his group the Miracles. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 5cut AUDIO: Daniels, Jeff LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actor Jeff Daniels was born February 19, 1955 -- 66 years ago. His roles include a cable news anchor in "The Newsroom." OUTCUE: good night (music fades)
Today In History 6cut AUDIO: Seal LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** British singer Seal was born February 19, 1963 -- 58 years ago. His moody, evocative songs have found a home on many a radio format. Here's "Kiss From A Rose." OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 7cut AUDIO: del Toro, Benicio LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actor Benicio del Toro was born on February 19, 1967 - 54 years ago. His roles include "The Usual Suspects" and "Traffic." Here he is in "Sicario." OUTCUE: back up there
Today In History 8cut AUDIO: Young, Bellamy LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actress Bellamy Young was born February 19, 1970 -- 51 years ago. We know Young as First Lady Mellie Grant on the drama series "Scandal." OUTCUE: my hairdresser
Today In History 9cut AUDIO: Bobby Brown, Millie LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actress Millie Bobby Brown was born on February 19, 2004 -- 17 years ago. She is known for her breakthrough role as the psychokinetic young girl Eleven on the Netflix original series "Stranger Things." OUTCUE: when is soon
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