‘Stay Off the Booze’: Gayle King Receives Terrifying Warnings After Being Coaxed Into Having Alcohol for the First Time

Broadcast journalist Gayle King has long been known for living a strait-laced lifestyle — until recently when she seemed to tilt her halo just a bit during an interview with country singer Shaboozey on “CBS Mornings.” Meeting with the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer in a cozy green room, King, 69, sat at a barrel table set with two bottles of Jack Daniel’s and glasses filled with the bourbon. Though the setup made sense for Shaboozey’s brand, as the country star sings, “Someone pour me up a double shot of whiskey. They know me and Jack Daniel’s got a history” in his chart-topping hit, it was surprising given that King, who doesn’t drink, was to take a few sips with the rising star. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Gayle King attends InStyle’s 30th Birthday Celebration at BOOM at The Standard Hotel on September 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) King joked before the interview, evening getting herself a mocktail before the sit-down backstage at one of his shows. When King and Shaboozey finally connected, she went into full interview mode, preparing herself to take a drink with the singer/ songwriter. “Do you really...