CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. MONDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 2021

LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

Zoo Lion Gets Root Canal AUDIO: Dr. Grace Brown LENGTH: 00:00:19 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: The Wizard of Oz wouldn't be able to help a lion out with this problem. A lion at the Lake Superior Zoo in Minnesota just underwent a root canal. Handlers noticed the large cat had chipped one of her teeth so they had vets who specialize in large animals work on the tooth. The head doctor said trainers at the zoo inspect the animal's mouths every day which helped them spot the issue. OUTCUE: of her jaw MOVIES AND TV

Rosie O’Donnell Will Appear In A League Of Their Own Reboot AUDIO: Rosie O'Donnell LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: **MUST CREDIT: Everything Iconic Podcast** Rosie O'Donnell will make an appearance in Amazon's reboot of 'A League of Their Own.' But she tells the 'Everything Iconic' podcast that she won't play the same role of Doris Murphy like she did in the 1992 movie. Instead, she says she's playing a bartender at a local gay bar. She said she had no hesitation at all when she was asked to be part of the new series. OUTCUE: in a minute

‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ Release Delayed Due To Delta Variant AUDIO: 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' Trailer LENGTH: 00:00:22 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Anyone hoping to see 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' in theaters on September 17th will have to wait a little longer. Paramount says they are delaying the release of the movie. The reason? A surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. Over the last week we've seen mask guidelines come back, though health officials think lockdowns won't be necessary again. Though many movies were delayed last year, and newer ones are being released straight to streaming platforms, 'Clifford' is the first movie to have its release delayed thanks to this new wave of cases. OUTCUE: gonna write heavy

Kevin Smith Announces III Starts Shooting Today AUDIO: LENGTH: 00:00:27 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Movie Director Kevin Smith turns 51 today and he's celebrating in a big way. He took to social media yesterday to say that Clerks III begins shooting today. The first iteration of the cult classic came out in 1994. Clerks II came out 12 years later in 2006. And now after another 15 years, he says a third one is on the horizon. In his video, he also said he's had a great first half century of his life. OUTCUE: thank you all

MUSIC

DaBaby Scratched From Lollapalooza Due To Controversial Remarks AUDIO: DaBaby LENGTH: 00:00:22 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: DaBaby was scratched hours before his scheduled performance at Lollapalooza. The rapper made controversial remarks at a show in July about the LGBTQ community and people with HIV. Organizers for Lollapalooza took to social media to say the festival was founded on "diversity, inclusivity, respect, and love" before saying DaBaby would no longer be performing. Following his comments, DaBaby took to Instagram to say what’s said at a live show doesn't translate well to people seeing a short clip online. OUTCUE: from they crib

Beyonce Music Video Named Best Of All Time AUDIO: Beyonce singing 'Formation' LENGTH: 00:00:40 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video [**Contains Inappropriate Language**] LEAD: MTV celebrated its 40th anniversary over the weekend. To mark the occasion, 'Rolling Stone' put out an updated ranking of the best music videos of all time. Topping the list was Beyonce's 'Formation' video released in 2016. The video begins with Beyonce atop a police car sinking in New Orleans. The video's director previously said the video was meant to show the "historical impact of slavery on Black love." The video for Johnny Cash's 'Hurt' came in at number two. Madonna's 'Vogue' rounded out the top three. OUTCUE: (music fades)

SPORTS

NHL Investigating Evander Kane Gambling Allegations AUDIO: Evander Kane Highlight - San Jose Sharks Radio LENGTH: 00:00:12 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: The NHL is looking into San Jose Sharks star Evander Kane after his wife accused him of some crazy stuff on social media. Kane's wife said the left winger was gambling on Sharks’ games, and betting on them to lose. His wife also said that he spends lavishly and they can't even afford basic things for their kid. Kane responded on social media saying all the allegations are false. In a shortened 56-game NHL season last year, Kane scored 22 goals and had 49 points. OUTCUE: make it 3-2

Detroit Lions Rally Around Backup QBs Olympian Wife AUDIO: David Blough + Teammates LENGTH: 00:00:29 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Lions’ backup QB David Blough (rhymes with plow like in snow plow) is married to Melissa Gonzalez, an Olympic hurdler representing Colombia. On Friday, Gonzlaez was competing in the 400 meter hurdles and Blough along with all his teammates were watching on. The Lions shared video on TikTok showing Blough and the team watching Gonzalez finish in the top four to qualify for the semifinal. It was heartwarming to see Blough and all his teammates share in the excitement. She'll race again this morning. OUTCUE: (cheers fade)

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Lyndon B. Johnson LENGTH: 00:00:03 LEAD: Deals with August 2, 1964 -- 57 years ago today, the destroyer USS Maddox suffered light damage from North Vietnamese patrol torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin. President Johnson retaliated days later by bombing North Vietnamese military installations. OUTCUE: no wider war

Today in History 2cut AUDIO: Witness LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From August 2, 1985 -- 36 years ago today, a Delta Airlines jumbo jet crashed as it tried to land at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, killing 135 people. This woman saw it happen. OUTCUE: was on fire

Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Muhammad al-Mashat LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: From August 2, 1990 -- 31 years ago today, Iraq, which had positioned its troops along its border with Kuwait over a dispute about territory and oil, launched a massive invasion. Iraq's ambassador to Washington, Muhammad al-Mashat, justified the invasion by claiming a new government in Kuwait had invited Iraq in. OUTCUE: law and order

Today in History 4cut AUDIO: George Bush LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: From August 2, 1990 -- 31 years ago today, Iraq, which had positioned its troops along its border with Kuwait over a dispute about territory and oil, launched a massive invasion. President Bush was asked what he would do.

NOTE: The U-S invaded Iraq the following January. OUTCUE: any options out

Today in History 5cut AUDIO: Mary-Louise Parker LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.** Actress Mary-Louise Parker was born August 2, 1964 -- 57 years ago today. Parker is best known for her roles as Ruth Jamison in "Fried Green Tomatoes" ... and as the star of Showtime's "Weeds." OUTCUE: heroine

Today in History 6cut AUDIO: Sam Worthington LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actor Sam Worthington was born August 2, 1976 -- 45 years ago today. He may be best known for his lead role as Jack Sully in the box office hit "Avatar." OUTCUE: repetition, repetition

Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Charli XCX LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Charli XCX was born August 2, 1992 -- 29 years ago today. She is best known for her hit song "Boom Clap," which was featured in the film "The Fault in Our Stars." OUTCUE: (music fades)

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