CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. FRIDAY, MAY 21st, 2021
MUSIC
Cher Announces She’s Getting A Biopic AUDIO: Cher singing 'If I Could Turn Back Time' LENGTH: 00:00:15 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: A Cher biopic is in the works. The Oscar winner announced the news herself via tweet. The movie will be written by Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth, who wrote ‘Forrest Gump’ and the version of ‘A Star Is Born’ starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. No word yet on who’ll play Cher. The legendary star celebrated her 75th (yes, 75th!) birthday yesterday. OUTCUE: music fades
Lil Nas X Teams With UGGs For Pride Campaign AUDIO: Lil Nas X singing 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)' LENGTH: 00:00:20 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Lil Nas X is one of the faces of UGGs’ #UGGPride campaign. UGGs has created a limited- edition collection that includes shoes and clothes in rainbow colors. Lil Nas X also participated in last month’s PROUD Prom. That’s a virtual event celebrating identity and love for LGBTQIA+ young people from Santa Barbara and the coastal communities of California. You can see Lil Nas X when he’s the musical guest on ‘SNL’ tomorrow night. OUTCUE: music fades
Michelle Williams Opens Up About Depression AUDIO: Michelle Williams (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:22 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Michelle Williams is opening up about her darkest days battling depression. The Destiny’s Child singer wrote about it all in her new book, ‘Checking In.’ Her struggles came as a shock to everyone, including Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland. In 2006, they went their separate ways. The group’s breakup was tough for Michelle, even as they reunited at the 2013 Super Bowl, and then 2018’s Coachella. She says after Coachella she had a breakdown and struggled with suicidal thoughts. But with the help of her sisters, she got through it. OUTCUE: that's love
MOVIES AND TV
Mama June Says She Spent A Million Bucks On Crack AUDIO: Mama June (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:06 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Mama June says she spent A MILLION DOLLARS on drugs. The crack-cocaine addict says she’s now trying to make things right with her kids: Pumpkin, who’s 21, and 15-year-old Alana (aka, Honey Boo Boo). Mama June was arrested in March 2019 on drug possession charges. She is currently under court supervision. Right now ‘Mama June: Road to Redemption’ is airing Fridays on WeTV. OUTCUE: those things
Angelina Jolie Covers Herself In Bees For Good Cause AUDIO: Angelina Jolie (National Geographic) LENGTH: 00:00:06 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC*** Angelina Jolie went ALL in for World Bee Day. The Oscar winner raised awareness about conservation by covering herself in bees. She stood there with them buzzing on and around her for 18 minutes! She must be a bee whisperer, because she wasn’t stung once. National Geographic’s exclusive World Bee Day Interview with Angelina Jolie can be found at natgeo-dot-com-slash-bees. OUTCUE: crawl in
BBC Apologizes For Deceitful Princess Diana Interview AUDIO: Princess Diana (BBC) LENGTH: 00:00:04 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Was Princess Diana duped into giving THAT interview? BBC is saying sorry over using “deceitful” methods to secure Martin Bashir’s 1995 sit-down with the People’s Princess. Diana dropped major bombshells about her royal life. An investigation reveals Bashir faked documents to show palace staff were being paid off to talk to the press. Investigators say he showed them to Diana’s brother to convince her to get ahead of the story. The judge concluded the BBC spent 25 years covering all this up. Bashir quit the outlet on Friday. OUTCUE: a bit crowded
‘Alice In Wonderland’ Exhibit In London NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Down the rabbit hole we go! London's Victoria and Albert Museum is hosting an "Alice in Wonderland" exhibit through the end of 2021. The exhibition includes over 300 items like paintings, remakes of Alice's dress, and a virtual reality spot where visitors can explore Alice's world.
SPORTS
Fitness Trainer Talks ARod Working On His Breakup Bod AUDIO: Rodrigo Garduño (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:05 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Looks like ARod is working on his revenge body. After his breakup with JLo, he’s been hitting the gym and shedding his dad bod. His trainer, Rodrigo Garduño, says the former Yankee has lost “a lot” of weight. The fitness guru put Alex on his program, 54D. It’s 54 days, costs 4-thousand dollars and apparently kicks your butt. On the program, the 45-year-old is training every day for 9 week, has a nutritionist and is doing cryotherapy. If you can’t fork over 4-grand, try Rodrigo’s free class on Instagram. OUTCUE: he's handsome
LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT
2021 Hurricane Season Outlook NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: After a record-breaking storm season in 2020, forecasters are expecting another active hurricane season this year. Here's a look at what NOAA's Climate Prediction Center is expecting for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially starts in June.
Penny Farthing Is Making A Comeback NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: A 19th century bicycle famous for its giant front wheel is making a comeback. Sales of the iconic Penny Farthing are surging.
LATE NIGHT
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,’ Stephen joked about a study that found drinking alcohol can cause damage to the brain… OUTCUE: I started drinking
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,’ Stephen mocked a suspect in the January 6th Capitol insurrection who was caught after boasting about his participation while getting his teeth cleaned at the dentist… OUTCUE: me committing crimes
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,’ Stephen mocked a suspect in the January 6th Capitol insurrection who was caught after boasting about his participation while getting his teeth cleaned at the dentist… OUTCUE: sound effects fade…
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden,’ James joked about the length one woman went to remove a “love lock”… OUTCUE: you're over him
The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden,’ James mocked DeGiorno Pizza's new merchandise line... OUTCUE: it's desperation
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: On ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,’ Trevor talked about how modern technology can negatively affect young people’s body images… OUTCUE: everyone at risk
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: On ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,’ Trevor advocated labeling digitally altered photos… OUTCUE: a hot tub
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Radio Broadcast LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: On May 21, 1927 -- 94 years ago, Charles Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. OUTCUE: 5:24 this afternoon
Today in History 2cut AUDIO: Calvin Coolidge LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: On May 21, 1927 -- 94 years ago, Charles Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. President Calvin Coolidge honored Lindbergh three weeks later. OUTCUE: Charles A. Lindbergh (cheers)
Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Ethel Merman LENGTH: 00:00:24 LEAD: On May 21, 1959 -- 62 years ago, the musical "Gypsy" opened on Broadway. With music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, it settled in for a run of 702 performances. The star on opening night was Ethel Merman, who sang "Everything's Coming Up Roses." OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today in History 4cut AUDIO: George Bush LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: On May 21, 1991 --
30 years ago, India's former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in southern India as he campaigned for a return to office. A powerful bomb killed Gandhi and several other people. He met the same fate as his mother Indira, who was assassinated while serving as prime minister. President Bush was horrified. OUTCUE: a tragedy
Today in History 5cut AUDIO: Michelle Calhoun LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: On May 21, 1998 -- 23 years ago, student Kip Kinkel shot and killed two students and wounded 22 at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon. Michelle Calhoun's boyfriend was one of those killed.
NOTE: A search of Kinkel's home turned up the bodies of his parents, whom he had also killed. OUTCUE: we ran out
Today in History 6cut AUDIO: The Isley Brothers LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Ron Isley of "the Isley Brothers" was born May 21, 1941 -- 80 years ago. Here's "This Ol' Heart of Mine." OUTCUE: (music ends)
Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Theme Music LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: ***A birthday cut, sucka!*** Mr. T was born May 21, 1952 -- 69 years ago. After first playing the demonic opponent Sylvester Stallone has to beat in "Rocky III," Mr. T became a household name playing Sergeant Bosco "B.A." Baracus on "The A-Team." Here's the theme. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Gotye LENGTH: 00:00:30 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Wouter De Backer was born May 21 1980 -- 41 years ago. You know him better as Gotye. He had a mega hit with "Somebody That I Used to Know." OUTCUE: (music fades)
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