CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. THURSDAY, JUNE 10th, 2021 CMT MUSIC AWARDS Winner Roundup AUDIO: Carrie Underwood LENGTH: 00:00:06 AUDIO: “The Good Ones” by Gabby Barrett LENGTH: 00:00:22 AUDIO: Kane Brown Acceptance Speech LENGTH: 00:00:02 AUDIO: "Worship You" by Kane Brown LENGTH: 00:00:30 AUDIO: Kelsea Ballerini Acceptance Speech LENGTH: 00:00:16 AUDIO: “The Other Girl" by Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey LENGTH: 00:00:30 LEAD: The CMT Music Awards did not disappoint last night. Carrie Underwood and John Legend won Video of the Year for “Hallelujah.” Gabby Barrett took home Female Video of the Year for “The Good Ones.” And Kane Brown’s “Worship You” won Male Video of the Year. Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown hosted the big night in Nashville, Tennessee. Both hosts went home with some hardware. Kelsea won CMT Performance of the Year alongside Halsey for their hit “The Other Girl." Carrie Underwood Congratulates John Legend On His First CMT Award AUDIO: Carrie Underwood Speech LENGTH: 00:00:04 AUDIO: “Hallelujah" by Carrie Underwood and John Legend LENGTH: 00:00:29 LEAD: Carrie Underwood remains the CMT Music Awards queen! Last night the 38-year-old kept her title as the most awarded performer in CMT Music Awards history. She thanked John Legend for the help. The duo won Video of the Year for “Hallelujah.” This is Legend’s first CMT Music award. This is Underwood's ninth time winning Video of the Year and third year in a row. Before this year's show Underwood had racked up 22 trophies. Taylor Swift Gives Mom Sweet Shoutout After Win AUDIO: "The Best Day (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift LENGTH: 00:00:30 LEAD: Taylor Swift gave her mom, Andrea Swift, a sweet shout-out at last night’s CMT Music Awards. The 31-year-old singer won the Best Family Feature award. It was for Taylor's song and music video for "The Best Day (Taylor's Version)." While the multi-GRAMMY winner wasn’t at the event, she retweeted CMT's video announcing her as the winner, and included a note to her mom. “I LOVE YOU MOM,” she wrote. The lyric video includes personal home videos and never-before-seen photos. OUTCUE: (music fades) H.E.R. Performs At CMT Music Awards Alongside Chris Stapleton AUDIO: H.E.R. and Chris Stapleton Performance LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: H.E.R. showed up to the CMT Music Awards last night. She sang “Hold On” alongside Chris Stapleton. Stapleton and his wife took to Instagram to praise the R&B star, writing that she is “without a doubt one of the greatest singer/ songwriter/ guitar players on planet Earth.” OUTCUE: (music fades) Lady A Talks New Album AUDIO: Charles Kelley (ET Interview, CMT Awards Red Carpet) LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: Lady A is ready to get back on the road and play their new music. The group just announced their new album, “What A Song Can Do (Chapter One).” At the 2021 CMT Music Awards, Hillary Scott called it a “love letter to fans.” OUTCUE: ever have before MOVIES AND TV Megan Fox Gushes About Working With Machine Gun Kelly In New Movie AUDIO: Megan Fox (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:12 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Megan Fox is mixing work and play with her man, Machine Gun Kelly. Sparks first flew for the self-proclaimed “twin flames” when they met filming ‘Midnight in the Switchgrass’ in March 2020. Production paused for COVID and the crew finally wrapped in September. The thriller hits theaters July 23rd. OUTCUE: so intense Dwyane Wade Has A New Game Show AUDIO: Dwyane Wade (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:08 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Dwyane Wade’s game show, ‘The Cube,’ premieres today on TBS. Here’s how it works: contestants step inside the cube and get nine lives to beat seven games for a shot of a quarter-of-a- million-dollars. But there’s a twist: players can ask for a one-time assist from Dwyane. He tells us it’s a lot harder than it looks. OUTCUE: and I've played these games before Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks ‘In The Heights’ AUDIO: Movie Clip + Lin-Manuel Miranda (ET Interview) (Talks Anthony Ramos.) LENGTH: 00:00:12 AUDIO: Lin-Manuel Miranda (ET Interview) (Talks about his real-life neighborhood.) LENGTH: 00:00:07 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: The all-star reviews are in for ‘In the Heights’ and it’s gonna be a hit, y’all! Prepare yourself for the music, the dancing and Hollywood’s newest leading man, Anthony Ramos. Lin-Manuel Miranda says the part was written for his fellow ‘Hamilton’ star. Lin-Manuel wrote all the music and produced the musical. It all began as a show he wrote at 19 in college as a love letter to the New York neighborhood where he grew up and still lives. ‘In the Heights’ opens in theaters and on HBO Max today. OUTCUE: what people think of this Tom Hiddleston Talks Playing Loki For A Decade AUDIO: Tom Hiddleston (ET Interview) LENGTH: 00:00:09 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Loki, Loki, Loki – it’s all anyone’s talking about. He’s even in your cereal now, thanks to a Lucky Charms (we mean, LOKI Charms) collab. Actor Tom Hiddleston is back in the Disney+, 6- episode series, ‘Loki,’ streaming now. Thor’s brother has to help fix the timeline he disrupted in ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Tom has spent 10 years developing this iconic character. OUTCUE: an amazing ride Tyler Perry Bringing Madea Out Of Retirement For A 12th Film AUDIO: 'A Madea Family Funeral' trailer clip LENGTH: 00:00:11 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Can we get a hellur! Tyler Perry is bringing his classic Madea character back for a 12th time. Titled 'A Madea Homecoming,' this time, it will be on Netflix and premiering next year. Of course, Tyler would not retire the character that made him famous. The 11 Madea movies have grossed over one-billion dollars at the North American box office. The billionaire will not only star in it, but also write, produce, and direct the new film. OUTCUE: a lot of 'em MUSIC Meek Mill And Jay-Z Give Robert Kraft A Bentley For 80th Birthday AUDIO: Robert Kraft getting Bentley LENGTH: 00:00:10 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Who wouldn't want to be friends with Meek Mill and Jay-Z after this? The rap stars gifted Patriots owner Robert Kraft with a new Bentley for his 80th birthday! Yes, he's a billionaire, but we're sure he'll take it anyway. Meek posted the video on his Instagram. The New England boss is seen in total shock over the very expensive gift. Robert was so surprised because he couldn't even get one himself. We could use a Bentley too.... just saying. OUTCUE: couldn't get it Kanye West Moving On With Supermodel Irina Shayk AUDIO: "Christian Dior Denim Flow" by Kanye West LENGTH: 00:00:09 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Kanye is moving on from Kim K with Bradley Cooper’s ex. He was seen spending the weekend with Irina Shayk in France over the weekend. The rapper was celebrating his 44th birthday. The two have known each other for more than a decade. The supermodel appeared in his “Power” music video, walked in his fashion show and was name-checked in his track. Apparently the two have kept things on the D-L for a while. OUTCUE: (music fades) LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT Elephant Charges Truck While Crossing Road AUDIO: Nat Sound of Elephant damaging truck LENGTH: 00:00:13 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: A fuel supply driver in Africa got the shock of his life when an Elephant charged his truck. The big animal ruined the auto's hood, but luckily the driver was unharmed. We would've run for the hills, but he actually stayed with the car until rangers arrived. He was so stunned that when he got back to town, his boss had to take him out for a couple of drinks to calm him down. Just give us a tranquilizer and call it a day. OUTCUE: (Elephant noise) President Biden Attacked By Cicada NO AUDIO – ONLY SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: Cicadas are everywhere. And one attacked the president. Joe Biden swatted away a cicada as he prepared to leave for his first overseas trip as Mr. President. Nobody’s safe. SPORTS Brooks Koepka And Bryson DeChambeau Feud Is Heating Up AUDIO: Brooks Koepka LENGTH: 00:00:12 SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LEAD: Who knew Golf was this exciting? The feud between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau is heating up. The two have been going at it on social media the past couple of weeks with Bryson even being heckled at last week's Memorial Tournament. Brooks doubled-down and said he'd give the hecklers free beer. Well, now the two are facing off in today's Palmetto Championship, which ends Sunday. The four-time major winner tells us his fight with the US Open champ is good for the sport. OUTCUE: growing the game Indiana Pacers Fire Head Coach After One Season AUDIO: Avery Johnson LENGTH: 00:00:18 SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LEAD: There's a job opening in Indiana. The Pacers fired head coach Nate Bjorkgren after just one season. He reportedly didn't have good relationships with the players and the organization decided they wanted a more experienced leader. It also didn't help that they finished ninth in the Eastern Conference.