CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021
MOVIES AND TV
Pierce Brosnan Says Regé-Jean Page Would Be A ‘Wonderful’ James Bond AUDIO: Pierce Brosnan (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:04 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Regé-Jean Page has got Pierce Brosnan’s stamp of approval to be the next James Bond. The ‘Bridgerton’ star’s name is being thrown around as a potential successor of Daniel Craig. Pierce Brosnan was James Bond in 1995’s ‘GoldenEye,’ 1997’s ‘Tomorrow Never Dies,’ 1999’s ‘The World Is Not Enough’ and 2002’s ‘Die Another Day. OUTCUE: wonderful
JoJo Siwa Talks Decision To Dance With A Girl On DWTS AUDIO: Nischelle Turner; JoJo Siwa (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:15 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: JoJo Siwa is opening up about her new gig on ‘Dancing with The Stars’ Season 30. She’ll be the first contestant on the show to have a same-sex dancing partner. She told Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner how that decision came to be. She says she feels like she’s quote, “changing the future.” Rehearsals for the show kick off today. OUTCUE: do it
Camila Cabello’s ‘Cinderella’ Begins Streaming This Friday AUDIO: Lauren Zima; Camila Cabello (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:11 AUDIO: Billy Porter 'Cinderella' Clip LENGTH: 00:00:03 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Camila Cabello is starring in Amazon Prime Video’s new Cinderella movie. It’s a twist on the classic and has Pierce Brosnan playing the king, Idina Menzel the evil stepmother and Billy Porter the fairy godmother. The fresh take on the fairytale features pop classics from Madonna and Janet Jackson, to JLo. Camilla tells Entertainment Tonight’s Lauren Zima that her real-life prince charming, Shawn Mendes, supported her throughout the project. ‘Cinderella’ begins streaming Friday.
Heidi Klum And 17-Year-Old Daughter Have Twin Moment At Fashion Show AUDIO: Heidi Klum (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:09 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Heidi Klum and her daughter Leni were twinning hard at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in Venice. The two dazzled social media in their mommy-and-me sparkly dresses. Heidi says it’s wild watching her 17-year-old daughter follow---er, strut*--in her footsteps. Diddy’s three daughters also slayed the catwalk. He was so overwhelmed he wrote, “Words can’t explain. Love.” OUTCUE: it's crazy
Get Ready For ‘Survivor’ Season 41 AUDIO: 'Survivor' Teaser Clip LENGTH: 00:00:18 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Survivor is back. Season 41 features 18 new castaways and a few fresh game-changing twists. Jeff Probst looks back on the evolution of the series and what fans can expect when Survivor returns September 22. OUTCUE: a little immunity idol (fades)
MUSIC
Lauren Alaina Says Her Bulimia Almost Ruined Her Singing Career AUDIO: Lauren Alaina (ET Interview. Says she purged so much it almost ruined her voice.) LENGTH: 00:00:13 AUDIO: Lauren Alaina (ET Interview. Talking about being bullied online.) LENGTH: 00:00:14 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Lauren Alaina first stepped into the ‘American Idol’ spotlight. Now the Country music super star is revealing her ongoing struggles with an eating disorder. She says she lost 45 to 50 pounds after being bullied about her weigh on ‘American Idol.’ It got so bad that her bulimia almost killed her singing career. The 26-year-old says she is healthy now, is in ongoing therapy and is proud of her curves. OUTCUE: I didn't want that
Jay-Z Talks About ‘Inspiring’ Wife, Beyonce AUDIO: Jay-Z (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:10 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Jay-Z is gushing about his wife, Queen Bey. After 12 years of marriage, he says he’s still inspired by her work ethic. The pair recently worked together on a new campaign for Tiffany & Co., in which the mom-of-three wears the Tiffany Diamond. It’s a 128.54 carat yellow diamond that dates back to the 1800s. The rapper is also celebrating his 18th anniversary of his 40-40 club in New York. He opened the chain of sports bars and lounges back in 2003. Locations followed in Atlanta, Las Vegas and the Barclay's Center. OUTCUE: very inspiring
LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT
Cows Airlifted Off Swiss Mountain AUDIO: Cow Sound Effect LENGTH: 00:00:09 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Twelve injured cows had to be airlifted off a Swiss mountain. Thousands are currently doing a summer trek in the Swiss Alpine meadows. Unfortunately, some got hurt. One by one they were picked up by a harness attached to a helicopter and treated to a scenic descent through the majestic mountains. Their healthy counterparts were able to stay grounded and nosh on the grass. The injured ones won’t be separated from the herd for long. They’ll soon all take part in an annual bovinae parade. OUTCUE: moo (3x)
Redheads Swarm The Netherlands For 3-Day Festival AUDIO: MOS LENGTH: 00:00:23 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: A festival in the Netherlands had everyone seeing red, as in red hair. Redhead Days is a three-day gathering of people with this unique trait. While COVID-19 cancelled last year’s festival, this year people turned out from all over the world. The festivities were pared down for safety but the gingers said they were happy to connect with each other. OUTCUE: us together
LATE NIGHT
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show,’ James Corden talked about the EU banning American tourists. OUTCUE: Eiffel Tower (laughter)
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show’ James Corden got a laugh about the Girl Scouts care package sent to the international space station. OUTCUE: shrimp (laughter)
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show,’ James Corden weighed in on a new dating ap feature. OUTCUE: sound
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today In History 1cut AUDIO: Wilson, Wayne LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From August 31, 1986 -- 35 years ago, a small private plane and an Aero Mexico jet collided in midair near Los Angeles International Airport, dropping bodies and debris on Cerritos (Sah-REE-tohss), California. 82 people were killed. Wayne Wilson lived where the jet came down. He lost half his house. As he told reporters, his neighbor's house was totally destroyed. OUTCUE: helped him out
Today In History 2cut AUDIO: Survivor LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: From August 31, 1988 -- 33 years ago, a Delta Airlines 727 jet crashed on takeoff from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, killing 14 people. Investigators later blamed the crash on the crew's failure to set the wing flaps properly. This man survived. OUTCUE: something's real wrong (2x)
Today In History 3cut AUDIO: Raphael, Adam LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: From August 31, 1997 -- 24 years ago, trying to avoid a horde of paparazzi, a Mercedes carrying Princess Diana and her companion Dodi Fayed crashed in a Paris tunnel. Both were killed, along with their driver. Fayed's bodyguard was the only crash survivor. CBS News Correspondent Adam Raphael (RAY-feel) had official word of Diana's death from London. OUTCUE: department store fortune
Today In History 4cut AUDIO: Blair, Tony LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From August 31, 1997 -- 24 years ago, trying to avoid a horde of paparazzi, a Mercedes carrying Princess Diana and her companion Dodi Fayed crashed in a Paris tunnel. Both were killed, along with their driver. Fayed's bodyguard was the only crash survivor. British Prime Minister Tony Blair interrupted a weekend break away from London to join his nation in sorrow. OUTCUE: in grief
Today In History 5cut AUDIO: Morrison, Van LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Van Morrison was born August 31, 1945 -- 76 years ago. Here's his classic "Brown Eyed Girl." OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 6cut AUDIO: Music LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Violinist Itzhak Perlman was born August 31, 1945 -- 76 years ago. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 7cut AUDIO: Gere, Richard LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: ***A Birthday cut.*** Actor Richard Gere was born August 31, 1949 -- 72 years ago. He's never been known as a song and dance man, but managed to "Razzle Dazzle" them in the Oscar-winning film "Chicago." OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 8cut AUDIO: Gibson, Debbie LENGTH: 00:00:24 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Debbie Gibson was born August 31, 1970 -- 51 years ago. Here's "Lost in Your Eyes." OUTCUE: (music fades)
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