CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. FOR MONDAY, September 30, 2019 MOVIES AND TV Ruby Rose Posts Graphic Video of Surgery AUDIO: Ruby Rose ET interview SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo SOCIAL MEDIA: Video (ET Exclusive) LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Ruby Rose is tough as nails! The ‘Batwoman’ actress shared a super graphic video on Instagram showing a procedure she had earlier this year. She had to have neck surgery after a serious on-set injury. She herniated two discs while doing some stunts. It apparently was so bad it almost left her paralyzed! Back in August Rose told ET taking on the very-physical role is an epic opportunity. The 33-year-old says she’s all good now. Her squeamish fans, on the other hand, can’t say the same. The video was SUPER gross. OUTCUE: with it Gretchen Rossi Talks Postpartum Depression AUDIO: Gretchen Rossi ET Interview SOCIAL MEDIA: Video (‘The Doctors’ Exclusive) LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Gretchen Rossi is getting real about motherhood. And people are here for it. The 40-year-old recently opened up on ‘The Doctors’ about her struggle with postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter in July. She told ET there’s been an outpouring of support since revealing her struggle. The former Real Housewives of Orange County star and her fiancé, Slade Smiley, welcomed their first baby together, daughter Skylar Gray. She says everyone is happy and healthy now. OUTCUE: through. SNL Is Back with Breakout Stars AUDIO: Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman on SNL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video (SNL Sketch) LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: Saturday Night Live is back! And it looks like the sketch series might have some new superstars in their midst. The show added some new blood to the cast: comedians Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman. The two enjoyed screen time during the season 45th premiere. In a ‘DNC Town Hall’ sketch Yang played Andrew Yang while Fineman played Marianne Williamson. It seems that two new stars are more than enough for the new season, which started off mired in controversy over the firing of comic Shane Gillis. The comedian was cut just days after he was announced as a new hire because some homophobic and misogynistic comments surfaced. OUTCUE: 6th place. DeAnna Stagliano Talks Hannah Brown AUDIO: DeAnna Stagliano ET Interview SOCIAL MEDIA: Video (ET Exclusive) LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: Former Bachelorette DeAnna Stagliano knows Hannah Brown will still get her happily ever after. DeAnna ended her 2008 season engaged to Jesse Csincsak but split with him months later. More than 10 years later, she says it’s just fine Hannah ended her season as a single woman: Hannah's finale saw her split with fiance Jed Wyatt after discovering he had a girlfriend while he was on the show. But no worries – she’s now dancing her blues away on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ You can get your 'Hannah Beast' fix Mondays on ABC. OUTCUE: dry. LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT Man Drinks Coktail Served with His Mummified Toe AUDIO: Nick Griffiths Inside Edition Interview SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: Talk about a unique cocktail program. An English man flew all the way to the northwestern tip of Canada to have a special shot of whiskey served with his mummified toe. 47-year-old Nick Griffiths became the first person to enjoy the drink made of his own toe. He drank the famous ‘Surtoe Cocktail’ at the Downtown Hotel in Dawson, Yukon more than a year after having the appendage amputated from frostbite. Apparently, you don't get bragging rights for drinking it unless the toe touches your lips. OUTCUE: is. Jessica Simpson Says She Lost Weight Thanks To Cauliflower AUDIO: Jessica Simpson on HSN SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT HSN*** Jessica Simpson keeps it real, and that’s why we love her. Everyone has been buzzing about the 39-year-old’s insane weight loss after giving birth to her third child six months ago. But while on HSN promoting her new fall clothing line, she let fans in on a little secret. Her 100-pound weight loss is all thanks to cauliflower. Now she says she’s back in her jeans and loving life! OUTCUE: cauliflower. MUSIC Homeless Woman Belts Opera In Viral Video AUDIO: NAPD HQ Twitter Video SOCIAL MEDIA: Video (LAPD HQ Twitter Video) LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: It’s a performance fit for Hollywood. A video has gone viral of what seems to be a homeless woman belting out a rendition of a Puccini aria at a Metro stop. The Los Angeles Police Department tweeted out the video writing ‘4 million people call LA home. 4 million stories. 4 million voices...sometimes you just have to stop and listen to one, to hear something beautiful.’ OUTCUE: (music fades) Cardi B Wears Bizarre Body Suite To Paris Fashion Week AUDIO: Cardi B Instagram Video SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: Cardi B took Paris Fashion Week to a new level. The rapper stepped out in a head-to-toe green, white and blue floral getup designed by Richard Quinn. The 26-year-old showed off her *lewk* (which covered her entire body, including hands AND face) via Instagram. In the video she’s standing in front of, what else, but the Eiffel Tower! Karlie Kloss wore the same outfit earlier this year for a British Vogue photo shoot. OUTCUE: cold. Celine Dion Extends Tour Dates AUDIO: Celine Dion ET Interview SOCIAL MEDIA: Video (ET EXCLUSIVE) LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: It's a good day to be a Celine Dion fan! The music legend announced that due to popular demand, she is expanding her Courage World Tour. Dion's U.S. tour added several new dates in March and April across the country. The 51-year-old told ET she still gets jitters when she launches a new tour: TAG The world tour coincides with the release of her album, Courage. This is Dion's first English album in six years. It will be released on November 15th. OUTCUE: minute. Olivia Newton-John Talks Life with Cancer AUDIO: Olivia Newton-John 'CBS Sunday Morning' Interview SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: Olivia Newton-John is finding joy in a life with cancer. The ‘Grease’ star opened up to ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ about her battle against breast cancer. She says her pain can be unbearable. But she made the conscious decision to find joy in the everyday. This is the 71-year-old’s third time fighting the cancer. OUTCUE: as well. SPORTS Namoi Osaka Plugs Sponsor in Clapback AUDIO: Naomi Osaka (archive tape) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:02 LEAD: U.S. Open champ Naomi Osaka serves up gold on and off the court. She had an epic response for those two comedians who made nasty comments about her complexion. The duo said she was “too sunburned” and “needs some bleach.” The tennis star clapped back on Twitter while plugging one of her sponsors, Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido. She wrote “’Too sunburned’ lol that’s wild. Little did they know, with Shiseido Anessa perfect UV sunscreen I never get sunburned.” Way to cash in on the haters, Osaka! OUTCUE: person. Kansas City Chiefs 34 v Detroit Lions 30 AUDIO: FOX Sports Announcers SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions delivered us the best game of Week 4 so far. There were five fumbles in the third quarter, a few highlight-reel plays and five total lead changes. The battle of unbeatens lived up to the hype, as Patrick Mahomes and Co. were able to outlast the Lions. He completed just 24 of 42 passing attempts for 315 yards. The Lions gave the Chiefs all they could handle, but ultimately fell, 34-30. OUTCUE: Detroit. TODAY IN HISTORY Today In History 1cut AUDIO: T-Pain LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday rapper T-Pain! He was born September 30, 1984 -- 35 years ago. Here's "Best Love Song." OUTCUE: (music fades) Today In History 2cut AUDIO: Marion Cotillard LENGTH: 00:00:03 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.**** Happy birthday, actress Marion Cotillard (Koh-tee-YAHR). She was born September 30, 1975 -- 44 years ago. Though a French actress, she is well-known for her role as Miranda Tate (later revealed to be Talia al Ghul) in The Dark Knight Rises. OUTCUE: Gotham, Bruce. Today In History 3cut AUDIO: Goo Goo Dolls LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday, rock musician and Goo Goo Dolls band member Robby Takac (TAY-kak)! He was born September 30, 1964 -- 55 years ago. Here is their hit, "Iris." OUTCUE: (music fades) Today In History 4cut AUDIO: Fran Drescher LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday, actress Fran Drescher! She was born September 30, 1957 -- 62 years ago. We remember her best as "The Nanny." In one episode, the actress and the character met. OUTCUE: thank you (laughter) Today In History 5cut AUDIO: The Chiffons LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.**** Happy birthday, pop singer Sylvia Peterson of a girl group The Chiffons! She was born September 30, 1946 -- 73 years ago. Here's one of their hits, "He's So Fine." OUTCUE: (music fades) Today In History 6cut AUDIO: Johnny Mathis LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday, singer Johnny Mathis! He was born September 30, 1935 -- 84 years ago. "Chances Are" you slow-danced to this classic at some time in your life.