CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. FRIDAY, December 4th, 2020
MOVIES AND TV
Carol Baskin’s Tiger Bit A Volunteer AUDIO: Carole Baskin (Inside Edition) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: One of Carole Baskin’s cats tried to rip a worker’s arm off. The Big Cat Rescue in Florida was made famous by the Netflix series ‘Tiger King.’ Now a volunteer is suffering serious injuries A tiger named Kimba bit her arm while she was reaching into a cage to unclip a door during feeding. In an interview with ‘Inside Edition’ Carole Baskin said it is against protocol for anyone to stick body parts into a cage with a cat in it. The volunteer of five years says she doesn’t want the tiger to quote “come to any harm for this mistake.” OUTCUE: worked better
‘RHOBH’ Stars Test Positive For COVID-19 After Luncheon AUDIO: 'RHOBH' Theme Song SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:38 LEAD: ‘Real Housewives’ Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley and Kathy Hilton have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Production of the 11th season of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ has bee halted while the cast members recover. Apparently the Bravo stars all contracted the virus at a luncheon. A source told ‘Entertainment Tonight’ all three women are at home resting after experiencing symptoms of fever and exhaustion. OUTCUE: (music fades)
‘DWTS’ Chrishell Stause And Keo Motsepe Go Instagram Official AUDIO: Nev Schulman; Kevin Frazier (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: A ‘Dancing With the Stars’ romance is in full bloom. Chrishell Stause is dating dancing pro Keo Motsepe. Rumors swirled that the ‘Selling Sunset’ star was romantically involved with her dance partner Gleb Savchenko. But turns out, Keo was giving her butterflies the whole time. Fellow contestant Nev Schulman tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ there were whispers on set about Chrishell and Keo. OUTCUE: is going to land
Wendy Williams Talks Lifetime Biopic AUDIO: Wendy Williams (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: Wendy Williams has a Biopic coming out. The dramatic trailer dropped this week. Wendy tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ the Lifetime movie covers everything from her rise to fame, issues with addiction and the demise of her marriage to Kevin Hunter. ‘Wendy Williams: The Movie’ premieres Saturday, January 30th on Lifetime. OUTCUE: knew about me
Tom Bergeron Says He’s Never Hosting ‘DWTS’ Again AUDIO: Tyra Banks (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Sounds like Tom Bergeron is done with ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ Fans were shocked when he was replaced with Tyra Banks as host. But after her subpar performance, fans hoped Bergeron would make a return. But in an interview with TV Guide Magazine, he says viewers shouldn't hold their breath. He says that train “has left the station.” As for Tyra? She tells ‘Entertainment Tonight’ she’d like to have a second season with the show. ABC has not confirmed her resigning. OUTCUE: is a good thing
TV Preview Friday AUDIO: 'Friday Night Smackdown' Preview LENGTH: 00:00:27 LEAD: Tonight at 8pm ET on FOX, an all-new, 'Friday Night Smackdown.' At 8pm ET on ABC, catch, 'Shark Tank.' At 8pm ET on The CW, a lookback at 'The Hollywood Christmas Parade Greatest Moments.' OUTCUE: because of you
TV Preview Weekend AUDIO: 'MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time' Preview LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: Sunday night in a 90 minute special, it's the 'MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time.' They'll be crowning the greatest TV shows and movies ever as the name suggests. Vanessa Hudgens hosts. It starts at 8pm ET on MTV. At 8pm ET on ABC, it's 'Supermarket Sweep.' At 9pm ET on ABC, an all-new, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.' At 10pm ET on ABC, check out, 'Card Sharks.' OUTCUE: on MTV
MUSIC
Mariah Carey Ariana Grande And Jennifer Hudson Release New Christmas Song AUDIO: Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson "Oh Santa!" SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: It’s finally happened. Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande teamed up to give us the most spectacular Christmas harmony. They two showed off their high pitch tone in their new Christmas song “Oh Santa!” Jennifer Hudson is also on the new track. The song is featured on Maria Carey’s new Apple TV+ Christmas Special. OUTCUE: (music)
JoJo Siwa Talks Having COVID-19 AUDIO: JoJo Siwa (ET Interview) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:16 LEAD: JoJo Siwa says she and her family had COVID-19. In an interview with ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ the 17-year-old said the whole family had mild symptoms. The virus didn’t slow the dancer and singer down though. She has a festive new single and music video out for “Where Are You Christmas,” featured on her latest EP, JoJo’s Rockin’ Christmas. OUTCUE: I never did
Mariah Carey Struggles To Make Eye Contact While Promoting Christmas Special AUDIO: Mariah Carey ('Sunrise') SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Mariah Carey has been busy promoting her new Apple TV Christmas Special. It begins streaming today. She’s done interviews with several outlets over the past several days. But viewers can’t help be notice one thing – her complete inability to make eye contact. It’s driving people nuts. The queen of Christmas is looking everywhere BUT the camera or her interviewer. Fans are taking to social media to ask her to focus. OUTCUE: do it
LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT
Prince Harry Says Pandemic Is Nature’s ‘Punishment’ AUDIO: Prince Harry (WaterBear Network) LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: Prince Harry is taking some heat after suggesting that the pandemic is nature’s punishment. In a video released to help launch WaterBear Network, a streaming platform centered around conservation, Harry goes on to say that becoming a dad completely changed his outlook on life. He says he’s now much more aware about the future he is leaving his son. OUTCUE: what we've done
Consider Giving To Charity This Year AUDIO: Ian Sherr, CNET Editor-at-Large LENGTH: 00:00:43 LEAD: This holiday consider giving a gift that gives back to charity. CNET's Editor-at-Large Ian Sherr has some ideas: Bombas socks donates a pair for every pair purchased and Bridgewater Candle donates three meals to a child in need, with purchase. OUTCUE: same time
Why You Might Want To Turn Off Your 5G AUDIO: Ian Sherr, CNET Editor-at-Large LENGTH: 00:00:30 LEAD: If you don't use 5G on your iPhone 12 - go ahead and turn it off. CNET's Editor-at-Large Ian Sherr says that'll save your battery life and money: OUTCUE: in mind
The 411 On Amazon Sidewalk AUDIO: Ian Sherr, CNET Editor-at-Large LENGTH: 00:00:44 LEAD: Amazon has a new Wi-Fi sharing feature called - Amazon Sidewalk--but if you don't want it- you will have to OPT OUT says CNET's Editor-at-Large Ian Sherr: OUTCUE: to happen SPORTS
Sports Fans Might Be Getting A Refund AUDIO: CBS Sports COVID Montage LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: Looking to watch sports on TV to no avail because of the virus? You may get your money back. After more than six months of interupted sports, New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing TV providers to cut customer charges. Cable TV providers including AT&T, Charter Communications and Verizon Communications are offering a total of $1.1 billion in refunds to customers who bought sports packages this year but were deprived of viewing slam dunks and home runs because of games being canceled due to the pandemic. Charter says it will give 218 million dollars in refunds. Verizon says it will issue refunds to be credited to customer bills this month. Dish Network said it plans to give customers a regional sports networks bill credit and replacement sports programming for free. OUTCUE: in the NFL
LATE NIGHT
Late Night Highlights AUDIO: Stephen Colbert; Trevor Noah; James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:34 LEAD: Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have all volunteered to get the coronavirus vaccine publicly to prove it’s safe, with Obama saying “I may end up taking it on TV.” OUTCUE: Happy New Year (laughter fades)
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Aubrey Plaza; Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show’ Aubrey Plaza revealed Kristen Stewart got sick on the set up ‘Happiest Season.’ The movie was filmed in February right before the shutdown. ‘Happiest Season’ is streaming now on Hulu. OUTCUE: I know
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Aubrey Plaza LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Aubrey Plaza starred in the new Christmas movie ‘Happiest Season.’ Many fans think she should’ve ended up with Kristen Stewart. On ‘The Late Show’ Aubery addressed all the upset. 'Happiest Season' is streaming now on Hulu. OUTCUE: and got out of there.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: Drake is rolling out his own candle. The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert weighed in on the new scent. Drake's Better World Fragrance House line includes five different smells in all. The soy wax candles are made in Canada, of course. OUTCUE: Drake’s vagina
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have offered to take the vaccine on camera to boost public confidence. The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah thinks he has a better idea on how to capture the public’s interest. OUTCUE: make the show
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today In History 1cut AUDIO: Presley, Elvis; Cash, Johnny; Lewis, Jerry Lee and Perkins, Carl LENGTH: 00:00:29 LEAD: From December 4, 1956 -- 64 years ago today Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. A recording of the session was called "The Million Dollar Quartet." Here's the four iconic musicians singing "Down by the Riverside." OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 2cut AUDIO: Anderson, Terry LENGTH: 00:00:02 LEAD: From December 4, 1991 -- 29 years ago today associated Press Correspondent Terry Anderson, the longest-held Western hostage in Lebanon, was released after nearly seven years in captivity. Anderson faced reporters in Damascus. OUTCUE: to see you
Today In History 3cut AUDIO: Shirley, Donna LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Deals with December 4, 1996 -- 24 years ago today the Mars Pathfinder lifted off from Cape Canaveral and began speeding toward the red planet on a 310 million-mile odyssey. Manager of the Mars Exploration Programme, Donna Shirley, was excited about the mission's inevitable discoveries. OUTCUE: and the terrain
Today In History 4cut AUDIO: Southside Johnny LENGTH: 00:00:22 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Southside Johnny Lyon was born December 4, 1948 -- 72 years ago. Lyon burst onto the scene with his group the Asbury Jukes, as a protege, of sorts, of fellow New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen. Here's "Talk To Me." OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 5cut AUDIO: Bridges, Jeff LENGTH: 00:00:27 LEAD: ***A Birthday Cut*** Actor Jeff Bridges was born December 4, 1949 -- 71 years ago. He won an Oscar playing a washed-up country music star in "Crazy Heart." From that film's soundtrack, here's "Hold on You." OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 6cut AUDIO: Wilson, Cassandra LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson was born December 4, 1955 -- 65 years ago. Here's her sultry version of "Last Train To Clarksville." The Monkees never dreamed of doing the song like this. OUTCUE: (music fades)
Today In History 7cut AUDIO: Tomei, Marisa LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actress Marisa Tomei was born December 4, 1964 -- 56 years ago. Her credits include "My Cousin Vinny." OUTCUE: Bam!
Today In History 8cut AUDIO: Jay-Z LENGTH: 00:00:19 LEAD: ***Birthday Cut*** Rapper Jay-Z was born December 4, 1969 -- 51 years ago. He teamed up with Alicia Keys on his love song to New York City, "Empire State of Mind." OUTCUE: (fades)
Today In History 9cut AUDIO: Banks, Tyra LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Model and Actress Tyra Banks was born December 4, 1973 -- 47 years ago. You may know her as host of the Tyra Banks Show. OUTCUE: fake, fake and fake
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