Another World - Opening Theme 1996
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
News Brief
Dunmow Broadcast: Friends mourn death of EastEnders' Mike Reid
Montreal Gazette : Ex-One Life to Live and Canadian actor Nathan Fillion joins Desperate Housewives along with ex-As The World Turns actress Dana Delaney.
RTE: Jim McDonald set for Coronation Street return.
Montreal Gazette : Ex-One Life to Live and Canadian actor Nathan Fillion joins Desperate Housewives along with ex-As The World Turns actress Dana Delaney.
RTE: Jim McDonald set for Coronation Street return.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Susan Flannery (Stephanie, B&B) - 68
Lane Davies (ex-Cameron, GH/ex-Mason, SB) - 57
Wally Kurth (ex-Ned, GH/ex-Justin, Days) - 49
Annie Parisse (ex-Julia, ATWT) - 32
Jay Bontatibus (ex-Tony, Y&R) - 45
Lane Davies (ex-Cameron, GH/ex-Mason, SB) - 57
Wally Kurth (ex-Ned, GH/ex-Justin, Days) - 49
Annie Parisse (ex-Julia, ATWT) - 32
Jay Bontatibus (ex-Tony, Y&R) - 45
Monday, July 30, 2007
News Brief
Daily Mail: Hollyoaks becomes first TV soap to show 'anorexia death'.
What's on TV: Will Coronation Street's Ashley get away with his raunchy affair?
Guardian Limited: More of the death of EastEnders' Mike Reid. "Is anyone of the opinion that any soap is going through a golden era right at the moment?"
PR Web: Thousands of Orange County Women Plan to Spend the Day with Their Girlfriends at the Head To Toe Women's Expo featuring Aiden Turner from All My Children.
What's on TV: Will Coronation Street's Ashley get away with his raunchy affair?
Guardian Limited: More of the death of EastEnders' Mike Reid. "Is anyone of the opinion that any soap is going through a golden era right at the moment?"
PR Web: Thousands of Orange County Women Plan to Spend the Day with Their Girlfriends at the Head To Toe Women's Expo featuring Aiden Turner from All My Children.
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
Ryan's Hope - July 7, 1975
Frank's wife Delia arrives at Ryan's Bar claiming to have nearly been run over by a taxi.
Frank's wife Delia arrives at Ryan's Bar claiming to have nearly been run over by a taxi.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Ilene Kristen (Roxy, OLTL/ex-Delia, RH) - 55
Victor Alfieri (ex-Giovanni, B&B/ex-Franco, Days) - 36
Ben Jorgensen (ex-Chris, ATWT/ex-Kevin, AMC) - 38
Victor Alfieri (ex-Giovanni, B&B/ex-Franco, Days) - 36
Ben Jorgensen (ex-Chris, ATWT/ex-Kevin, AMC) - 38
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Adonis 2007 - Down to 7
You still have time to vote in the Adonis competition held at soaphunks.net.
Here is the Final 7:
Brandon Beemer (Shawn Brady, DAYS)
Jason Gerhardt (Cooper Barrett, GH)
Adrian Bellani (Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald, PAS)
Eric Martsolf (Ethan Winthrop, PAS)
Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts, DAYS)
James Scott (E.J. Wells, DAYS)
David Fumero (Cristian Vega, OLTL)
Who is your fave?
Speaking of hunks, WeLoveSoaps will count down the Top 10 Hunks and Babes on soaps in the very near future.
Here is the Final 7:
Brandon Beemer (Shawn Brady, DAYS)
Jason Gerhardt (Cooper Barrett, GH)
Adrian Bellani (Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald, PAS)
Eric Martsolf (Ethan Winthrop, PAS)
Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts, DAYS)
James Scott (E.J. Wells, DAYS)
David Fumero (Cristian Vega, OLTL)
Who is your fave?
Speaking of hunks, WeLoveSoaps will count down the Top 10 Hunks and Babes on soaps in the very near future.
Guiding Light Casting Smitty & Jake
Smitty is a hitman for hire. Who will be hiring him? And who will Guiding Light cast?
Also, GL is casting the beefier role of "Jake".
Stay tuned to WeLoveSoaps and Guiding Light to find out.
Update: Smitty is a one day role that will film the week of August 13th.
Also, GL is casting the beefier role of "Jake".
Stay tuned to WeLoveSoaps and Guiding Light to find out.
Update: Smitty is a one day role that will film the week of August 13th.
Evening News
NY Times: Living Alongside Love (on As The World Turns) in the Afternoon.
Asians in Media Magazine: Two new characters join Eastenders Asian family.
Guardian Unlimited: Mike Reid, the former star of EastEnders who made his name as a stand-up comedian, died of a heart attack at his home in Spain yesterday, aged 67.
Asians in Media Magazine: Two new characters join Eastenders Asian family.
Guardian Unlimited: Mike Reid, the former star of EastEnders who made his name as a stand-up comedian, died of a heart attack at his home in Spain yesterday, aged 67.
Darnell Williams back to Guiding Light
Two-time Emmy Award winning actor Darnell Williams will bring the character of Griggs back to Guiding Light later this summer. Willams starred on All My Children with GL Excecutive Producer Ellen Wheeler in the late 80s. Stay tuned for more.
News Brief
Jackson Clarion Ledger : Dark Shadows stirred interest in biting words.
Buddy TV: The Young and the Restless star Greg Rikaart Talks About His Menacing Character.
The People (UK): The strong arm of the law holds on the vest-wearing Sean Slater in a gripping upcoming episode of EastEnders.
Cherry Hill Courier Post: Ex-All My Children actress Kelly Ripa hosts two-hour QVC fundraiser.
Star Pulse: Days of our Lives' Alison Sweeney To Educate Moms About Toddler Nutrition.
Buddy TV: The Young and the Restless star Greg Rikaart Talks About His Menacing Character.
The People (UK): The strong arm of the law holds on the vest-wearing Sean Slater in a gripping upcoming episode of EastEnders.
Cherry Hill Courier Post: Ex-All My Children actress Kelly Ripa hosts two-hour QVC fundraiser.
Star Pulse: Days of our Lives' Alison Sweeney To Educate Moms About Toddler Nutrition.
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
As The World Turns - July 1999
Jake and Vicky run into Cass and Lila in Oakdale.
Jake and Vicky run into Cass and Lila in Oakdale.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Bryan Dattilo (Lucas, Days) - 36
Lisa Peluso (ex-Wendy, SFT/ex-Gina, OLTL/ex-Ava, Loving/ex-Lila, ATWT/AW) - 43
Kevin Spirtas (ex-Craig, Days/ex-Tom, Rituals) - 45
Lisa Peluso (ex-Wendy, SFT/ex-Gina, OLTL/ex-Ava, Loving/ex-Lila, ATWT/AW) - 43
Kevin Spirtas (ex-Craig, Days/ex-Tom, Rituals) - 45
Saturday, July 28, 2007
ATWT Casting Call
As The World Turns has put out a casting notice for the character of "Ryan". The audition script for Ryan is the Alison/Aaron script where Aaron sees the video of Alison and Dusty in bed together. Aaron's name has been replaced by Ryan in the script. Stay tuned!
News Brief
The Sun (UK): Hollyoaks babe Claire Cooper takes on Amir.
Digital Spy: "Roxy and Ronnie made their debuts in EastEnders this week and were the least convincing characters I've seen on the Square in a long time."
WOAI: "I Wanna Be a Soap Star Live!" tour is coming to San Antonio.
Broadway World: Ex-As The World Turns star Matt Cavenaugh will join the star-studded cast of the Broadway-bound musical "A Catered Affair".
National Ledger: Lynda Hirsh on Soaps: New Actors for Spike on All My Children.
Digital Spy: "Roxy and Ronnie made their debuts in EastEnders this week and were the least convincing characters I've seen on the Square in a long time."
WOAI: "I Wanna Be a Soap Star Live!" tour is coming to San Antonio.
Broadway World: Ex-As The World Turns star Matt Cavenaugh will join the star-studded cast of the Broadway-bound musical "A Catered Affair".
National Ledger: Lynda Hirsh on Soaps: New Actors for Spike on All My Children.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Rick Springfield To Sing On 'General Hospital' For First Time
For the first time ever on ABC's "General Hospital," actor and musician Rick Springfield will sing on the multi-award winning daytime drama. Airing on Thursday, August 23, Springfield will perform the song "Who Killed Rock 'n Roll?" from his upcoming album due for release in early 2008.
In addition, national non-profit LIFEbeat will be incorporated into the concert storyline to educate the audience on the worthwhile, real-life charitable organization that works with the music industry and those affected by HIV/AIDS.
In the storyline, Dr. Noah Drake (Rick Springfield), his son, Dr. Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson), and Dr. Robin Scorpio (Kimberly McCullough) tell hospital patient and rock star Eli Love (Rick Springfield in a dual role) that he needs emergency surgery and must cancel his appearance in a charity concert benefiting LIFEbeat. Enter Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) who quickly devises a plan to transform Dr. Noah Drake - who strikingly resembles the rocker - into the musician so that the show goes on as scheduled. Pandemonium ensues as Dr. Drake tries desperately to become the rock star for whom he is "pinch hitting."
Springfield performed at the 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards on ABC.
In addition, national non-profit LIFEbeat will be incorporated into the concert storyline to educate the audience on the worthwhile, real-life charitable organization that works with the music industry and those affected by HIV/AIDS.
In the storyline, Dr. Noah Drake (Rick Springfield), his son, Dr. Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson), and Dr. Robin Scorpio (Kimberly McCullough) tell hospital patient and rock star Eli Love (Rick Springfield in a dual role) that he needs emergency surgery and must cancel his appearance in a charity concert benefiting LIFEbeat. Enter Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) who quickly devises a plan to transform Dr. Noah Drake - who strikingly resembles the rocker - into the musician so that the show goes on as scheduled. Pandemonium ensues as Dr. Drake tries desperately to become the rock star for whom he is "pinch hitting."
Springfield performed at the 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards on ABC.
Dark Shadows Movie in the Works
Warner Bros. is teaming with Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil production company to develop a feature based on the '60s daytime supernatural sudser Dark Shadows, according to Variety.
Over 1,225 episodes, Dark Shadows was a highly atmospheric, spooky soap that featured gothic horror staples like vampires, monsters, witches, werewolves, ghosts and zombies. The show has a continuing rabid fan base that populates Dark Shadows Festival conventions. Numerous TV revivals of the series and pic adaptations have been attempted over the years but none with as high-wattage a star as Depp.
Depp has said in interviews that he has wanted to play Collins, the vampire patriarch of the series.
A rights deal just closed with the estate of Dan Curtis, the producer/director who created the soap that aired weekdays on ABC, from 1966 to 1971.
Over 1,225 episodes, Dark Shadows was a highly atmospheric, spooky soap that featured gothic horror staples like vampires, monsters, witches, werewolves, ghosts and zombies. The show has a continuing rabid fan base that populates Dark Shadows Festival conventions. Numerous TV revivals of the series and pic adaptations have been attempted over the years but none with as high-wattage a star as Depp.
Depp has said in interviews that he has wanted to play Collins, the vampire patriarch of the series.
A rights deal just closed with the estate of Dan Curtis, the producer/director who created the soap that aired weekdays on ABC, from 1966 to 1971.
News Brief
Chicago Tribune: Ugly Betty gets pretty exciting in Season 2 (spoilers).
Orlando Sentinel: Nicollette Sheridan to make "amazing" appearance on Desperate Housewives season opener; Dana Delany to rile Wisteria Lane.
NY Daily News: Days or our Lives' look-alikes ready to rumble.
The Register: BBC iPlayer launches with shows like EastEnders and Nighbours, but with limited viewer reach.
FemaleFirst: Ex-Y&R star Shemar Moore To Serve Eighty Days Community Service.
Snark Weighs In: Snark explains the reason Soapnet won't air Ryan's Hope past 1982.
Orlando Sentinel: Nicollette Sheridan to make "amazing" appearance on Desperate Housewives season opener; Dana Delany to rile Wisteria Lane.
NY Daily News: Days or our Lives' look-alikes ready to rumble.
The Register: BBC iPlayer launches with shows like EastEnders and Nighbours, but with limited viewer reach.
FemaleFirst: Ex-Y&R star Shemar Moore To Serve Eighty Days Community Service.
Snark Weighs In: Snark explains the reason Soapnet won't air Ryan's Hope past 1982.
An InTurn Shocker
In Thursday's episode, Ryan Serhant, Jessamyn Bradley and Dyon Donley were named as the final three contestants. Each will appear on an As The World Turns episode and fans will vote for which one they want to receive a 13 week contract. Jessamyn will appear July 31, Dyon on August 2 and Ryan on August 7.
The shocking twist was that instead of going home with nothing, Lauretta Vaughn received a two week role on As The World Turns. She will play the owner of a bar in Idaho where Jack and Carly go looking for clues about JJ.
The shocking twist was that instead of going home with nothing, Lauretta Vaughn received a two week role on As The World Turns. She will play the owner of a bar in Idaho where Jack and Carly go looking for clues about JJ.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Blind Item
From the August 7th issue of CBS Soaps in Depth:
This Emmy winner is poised for a daytime return but not to the role - or even the show - that he/she won awards for. While negotiations are ongoing between the star and the soap, if the deal does work out, it's very likely that the show would have to cut its cast to make room for the new performer's paycheck.
My guess: Heather Tom
This Emmy winner is poised for a daytime return but not to the role - or even the show - that he/she won awards for. While negotiations are ongoing between the star and the soap, if the deal does work out, it's very likely that the show would have to cut its cast to make room for the new performer's paycheck.
My guess: Heather Tom
Hunt Block to One Life to Live
According to the August 7th edition of Soap Opera Weekly, Hunt Block (formerly of As The World Turns, Guiding Light and Knots Landing) will be joining the cast of One Life to Live as "as an FBI agent who becomes obsessed with finding a missing person. Think The Fugitive. Insiders say the show was so delighted to get Block that they gave him a bigger role than originally planned."
News Brief
Palm Beach Post: Yancy Butler Does Daytime! (ATWT)
Fort Worth-Star Telegram: ABC aims to make Texan and ex-Passions star Natalie Zea a TV darling.
24dash: Eastender's Ian Beale falls for Ronnie Mitchell's breasts.
CBS: CBS goes behind the scenes with As The World Turns star Jake Silbermann (video).
Fort Worth-Star Telegram: ABC aims to make Texan and ex-Passions star Natalie Zea a TV darling.
24dash: Eastender's Ian Beale falls for Ronnie Mitchell's breasts.
CBS: CBS goes behind the scenes with As The World Turns star Jake Silbermann (video).
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
As The World Turns (2000)
Nancy, Bob, Kim & Lisa all show up for an impromptu dinner with Chris.
Nancy, Bob, Kim & Lisa all show up for an impromptu dinner with Chris.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
News Brief
News & Observer: Billy Dee tries the 'Night Shift'. "It's so weird, because I feel like I'm 20 years old. I don't know, it just feels like it's all beginning still for me."
Mickey News: Disney-ABC Television Group Celebrates 85 Primetime Emmy Nominations including Grey's Anatomy and Ugly Betty.
BBC News: Probration for ex-Y&R star Shemar Moore.
Buddy TV: Interview with Colin Egglesfield from All My Children. "It's ironic, when I was growing up my mom used to watch All My Children every day. You know, my sister and her used to have it on, and so you know, as a kid, you know, playing around in the living room, it was always on. So I always kind of heard the names Erica Kane and Ted Martin and Adam Chandler. So I kind of knew a little bit about the soap."
CNN: Ex-Another World star Lindsay Lohan says "I am innocent"
Mickey News: Disney-ABC Television Group Celebrates 85 Primetime Emmy Nominations including Grey's Anatomy and Ugly Betty.
BBC News: Probration for ex-Y&R star Shemar Moore.
Buddy TV: Interview with Colin Egglesfield from All My Children. "It's ironic, when I was growing up my mom used to watch All My Children every day. You know, my sister and her used to have it on, and so you know, as a kid, you know, playing around in the living room, it was always on. So I always kind of heard the names Erica Kane and Ted Martin and Adam Chandler. So I kind of knew a little bit about the soap."
CNN: Ex-Another World star Lindsay Lohan says "I am innocent"
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
The Bold and the Beautiful
Caroline is divorcing Thorne and is worry about Thorne feelings, so she decides to ask for support in Brooke, because she has a good relationship with Thorne.
Caroline is divorcing Thorne and is worry about Thorne feelings, so she decides to ask for support in Brooke, because she has a good relationship with Thorne.
Todays' Soap Star Birthdays
Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, B&B) - 46
Bobbie Eakes (Krystal, AMC/ex-Macy, B&B) - 46
Bobbie Eakes (Krystal, AMC/ex-Macy, B&B) - 46
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Coronation Street's Vera Duckworth quitting
Actress Liz Dawn, who plays Vera Duckworth in Coronation Street, is to leave the soap due to ill health.
Ms Dawn, who has played her character for the past 34 years, will leave the ITV show before Christmas.
The 68-year-old actress has the lung disease emphysema and, according to the News of the World, has told Granada she is too sick to continue.
She said she wanted to "thank everyone" for "the best time of my life" during her years in the popular soap.
Producers would not say how Ms Dawn is to be written out of her £200,000 role, but said she would continue to make guest appearances on the show.
Her character's husband Jack, played by Bill Tarmey, will remain in the soap.
She said: "It's been an amazing 34 years. I'd like to thank everyone for what has been the best time of my life."
Ms Dawn, who has played her character for the past 34 years, will leave the ITV show before Christmas.
The 68-year-old actress has the lung disease emphysema and, according to the News of the World, has told Granada she is too sick to continue.
She said she wanted to "thank everyone" for "the best time of my life" during her years in the popular soap.
Producers would not say how Ms Dawn is to be written out of her £200,000 role, but said she would continue to make guest appearances on the show.
Her character's husband Jack, played by Bill Tarmey, will remain in the soap.
She said: "It's been an amazing 34 years. I'd like to thank everyone for what has been the best time of my life."
News Brief
Adervtiser 24: Did Eastenders Stella jump or was she pushed?
The Sun (UK): Are you a dodgy dealer like the Dingles in Emmerdale or are you building up your own business empire like Steve MacDonald in Coronation Street? Which soap start-up are you?
Hartford Courant: WTNH, Channel 8, reporter Sara Welch portrays a news reporter on today's All My Children.
The Sun (UK): Are you a dodgy dealer like the Dingles in Emmerdale or are you building up your own business empire like Steve MacDonald in Coronation Street? Which soap start-up are you?
Hartford Courant: WTNH, Channel 8, reporter Sara Welch portrays a news reporter on today's All My Children.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
John Aniston (Victor, Days/ex-Martin, SFT) - 74
Sam Behrens (ex-Gregory, SB/ex-Jake, GH) - 57
Sam Behrens (ex-Gregory, SB/ex-Jake, GH) - 57
Monday, July 23, 2007
Many Happy Returns on ATWT
Roger Howarth and Cady McClain seem to always be coming on one soap or another. They will both be showing up soon on As The World Turns. Roger is back this Friday and Cady returns on Monday.
Genie Francis to Star in Ad Campaign for Medifast
Medifast, Inc. announced today it will be unveiling a new television ad campaign to be launched in mid-August featuring celebrity spokeswomen Genie Francis and Kristy Swanson. Francis is best known to fans as Laura from the hit daytime drama General Hospital, while Swanson is best known to fans as Buffy from the 20th Century Fox movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The 120-, 60- and 30-second spots were filmed July 10-11 in Glendale, Calif. Francis and Swanson will be featured in separate television spots highlighting their weight-loss progress to date. Francis, using Medifast for five weeks, has already lost over 14 pounds. Swanson has been on the program for just three weeks and has quickly lost nine pounds.
Francis and Swanson will also be featured in upcoming print and online advertisements that will complement the television campaign.
The new Medifast campaign also includes an integrated media and public relations strategy. Francis' story and commercial shoot is featured on the cover of the latest edition of Soap Opera Digest and ABC Soaps in Depth. She will also be on the cover of an upcoming edition of Quick & Simple magazine.
Behind-the-scenes segments of Swanson's commercial shoot aired last week on Extra and E! News as well as Inside Edition this weekend.
Medifast has revamped its website (ChooseMedifast.com) to support the Francis and Swanson marketing strategy. Francis and Swanson are now sharing their personal weight-loss journeys with Medifast clients online, through interactive journals, chats, meal plans and much more.
Francis is a mother of two looking to lose about 35 pounds. She chose Medifast for the completely portable products that fit her busy lifestyle, and the personalized support Medifast offers through its Health Coaches and web support system. Francis is currently on the popular Medifast 5 & 1 Plan, eating 5 Medifast Meals and 1 Lean & Green Meal each day.
The 120-, 60- and 30-second spots were filmed July 10-11 in Glendale, Calif. Francis and Swanson will be featured in separate television spots highlighting their weight-loss progress to date. Francis, using Medifast for five weeks, has already lost over 14 pounds. Swanson has been on the program for just three weeks and has quickly lost nine pounds.
Francis and Swanson will also be featured in upcoming print and online advertisements that will complement the television campaign.
The new Medifast campaign also includes an integrated media and public relations strategy. Francis' story and commercial shoot is featured on the cover of the latest edition of Soap Opera Digest and ABC Soaps in Depth. She will also be on the cover of an upcoming edition of Quick & Simple magazine.
Behind-the-scenes segments of Swanson's commercial shoot aired last week on Extra and E! News as well as Inside Edition this weekend.
Medifast has revamped its website (ChooseMedifast.com) to support the Francis and Swanson marketing strategy. Francis and Swanson are now sharing their personal weight-loss journeys with Medifast clients online, through interactive journals, chats, meal plans and much more.
Francis is a mother of two looking to lose about 35 pounds. She chose Medifast for the completely portable products that fit her busy lifestyle, and the personalized support Medifast offers through its Health Coaches and web support system. Francis is currently on the popular Medifast 5 & 1 Plan, eating 5 Medifast Meals and 1 Lean & Green Meal each day.
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
Guiding Light
Reva recruits Harley to help her sabotage Annie's happiness at her wedding to Alan.
Reva recruits Harley to help her sabotage Annie's happiness at her wedding to Alan.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Beth Ehlers (Harley, GL) - 39
Stephen Martines (ex-Tony, GL/ex-Nikolas, GH) - 32
Paul Wasilewski (ex-Max, GL/ex-Sean, AW) - 25
Stephen Martines (ex-Tony, GL/ex-Nikolas, GH) - 32
Paul Wasilewski (ex-Max, GL/ex-Sean, AW) - 25
Sunday, July 22, 2007
News Brief
Worcester News: Hollyoaks star Zoe Lister to help Samaritans.
Mirror (UK): EastEnders' Stella reached for the skies... but came crashing down to earth.
Charleston Post Courier: Local 'cutie' Amanda Baker stars on General Hospital: Night Shift.
Ventura County Star: Theater instructor and ex-One Life to Live actor John Loprieno gets an encore.
Orlando Sentinel: The Young and the Restless actor Eric Braeden Gets Hollywood Star.
All Africa: Kenya: The Bold and the Beautiful is 20 This Year- And Still Going Strong.
Washington Post: Television critics name Friday Night Lights the best new program of last TV season.
Beckley Register-Herald: Mountain resort helps Days of our Lives star Deidre Hall feel at home.
MSNBC: Days of Our Lives bids bloody goodbye to Bart.
Mirror (UK): EastEnders' Stella reached for the skies... but came crashing down to earth.
Charleston Post Courier: Local 'cutie' Amanda Baker stars on General Hospital: Night Shift.
Ventura County Star: Theater instructor and ex-One Life to Live actor John Loprieno gets an encore.
Orlando Sentinel: The Young and the Restless actor Eric Braeden Gets Hollywood Star.
All Africa: Kenya: The Bold and the Beautiful is 20 This Year- And Still Going Strong.
Washington Post: Television critics name Friday Night Lights the best new program of last TV season.
Beckley Register-Herald: Mountain resort helps Days of our Lives star Deidre Hall feel at home.
MSNBC: Days of Our Lives bids bloody goodbye to Bart.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Jennifer Bassey (Marion, AMC/ex-Abby, EON) - 65
Christopher Tavani (ex-Luke, ATWT) - 14
Terrell Tilford (ex-David, GL) - 38
Christopher Tavani (ex-Luke, ATWT) - 14
Terrell Tilford (ex-David, GL) - 38
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Jordan Clarke (Billy, GL) - 57
Patricia Elliott (Renee, OLTL) - 65
John Martin (ex-Hank, SB/ex-Frederick, Y&R/ex-Jon, GH) - 56
Carol Potter (ex-Joan, SB) - 59
Patricia Elliott (Renee, OLTL) - 65
John Martin (ex-Hank, SB/ex-Frederick, Y&R/ex-Jon, GH) - 56
Carol Potter (ex-Joan, SB) - 59
Friday, July 20, 2007
Afternoon News
US Magazine: Shemar Moore: I’m Not Gay!
The Advocate: Greek goes gay—with suburbia watching.
Media Bistro: SoapNet Puts the Che in Cheesy: Fashionista Diaries
Contra Costa Times: Emmy case Study: "Lights" Vs. "Rock"
The Advocate: Greek goes gay—with suburbia watching.
Media Bistro: SoapNet Puts the Che in Cheesy: Fashionista Diaries
Contra Costa Times: Emmy case Study: "Lights" Vs. "Rock"
News Brief
NY Daily News: Days of our Lives look-alikes ready to rumble.
Metro UK: EastEnders tackles racism plot.
Monaco Review: Shemar Moore: Forever young and restless.
USA Today: Emmy stumbles again.
Kansas City Star: "Friday Night" delight: Same team, new season.
Forbes: Friday Night Lights Needs New Friends.
NY Daily News: Emmys say 'Lights' out to FNL.
Metro UK: EastEnders tackles racism plot.
Monaco Review: Shemar Moore: Forever young and restless.
USA Today: Emmy stumbles again.
Kansas City Star: "Friday Night" delight: Same team, new season.
Forbes: Friday Night Lights Needs New Friends.
NY Daily News: Emmys say 'Lights' out to FNL.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Prime Time Emmy Nominations are Out
Friday Night Lights was NOT nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actress or Lead Actor. The Prime Time Emmys are a bigger joke than the Daytime Emmys. How sad.
On a happier note, Ugly Betty picked up 11 nominations, Grey's Anatomy scored 10 and Desperate Housewives managed 6.
See the complete list of nominations here.
On a happier note, Ugly Betty picked up 11 nominations, Grey's Anatomy scored 10 and Desperate Housewives managed 6.
See the complete list of nominations here.
Soap Theme of the Day
One Life To Live - 1995 opening (this version used from 1992 to November 17, 1995)
Friday Night Lights News Brief
Primetime Emmy nominations are out this morning and Friday Night Lights is a prime candidate (or it should be). Here's a rundown of some other recent news on the best soap on TV.
TV Guide: Friday Night Lights wants Rosie.
Chicago Tribune: Friday Night Lights producers talk about Season 2.
Boston Globe: NBC's Bob Costas loves Friday Night Lights.
TV Guide: Friday Night Lights wants Rosie.
Chicago Tribune: Friday Night Lights producers talk about Season 2.
Boston Globe: NBC's Bob Costas loves Friday Night Lights.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Helen Gallagher (ex-Maeve, RH) - 81
Peter Barton (ex-Eddie, SB/ex-Scott, Y&R) - 51
Peter Barton (ex-Eddie, SB/ex-Scott, Y&R) - 51
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
News Brief
PGP Blog: Justine Costonas and Chris Heuisler are joinging the cast of As The World Turns as Sofie Duran and Cole.
Digital Spy: Behind the scenes at Phil and Stella's EastEnders wedding.
Mexia Daily News: Casting news from Passions, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and Guiding Light.
Digital Spy: Behind the scenes at Phil and Stella's EastEnders wedding.
Mexia Daily News: Casting news from Passions, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and Guiding Light.
S&S actress de Castro back to Broadway
Alex de Castro, Denise Styles on Scripts & Scruples, has booked a role in the Broadway show, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"!
Previews start November 1st.
Alex was previously seen in Broadway in "The Lion King" as Young Nala.
Previews start November 1st.
Alex was previously seen in Broadway in "The Lion King" as Young Nala.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Darlene Conley (ex-Sally, B&B/ex-Rose, Y&R) - July 18, 1934 ot January 14, 2007
Jensen Buchanan (ex-Vicky & Marley, Another World/ex-Vicky, ATWT/ex-Melissa, GH/ex-Sarah, OLTL) - 45
Susan Marie Snyder (ex-Julie, ATWT/ex-Laken, Santa Barbara) - 43
Eddie Cibrian (ex-Matt, Y&R/ex-Cole, Sunset Beach) - 34
Eddie Matos (ex-Ricky, PC)
Jensen Buchanan (ex-Vicky & Marley, Another World/ex-Vicky, ATWT/ex-Melissa, GH/ex-Sarah, OLTL) - 45
Susan Marie Snyder (ex-Julie, ATWT/ex-Laken, Santa Barbara) - 43
Eddie Cibrian (ex-Matt, Y&R/ex-Cole, Sunset Beach) - 34
Eddie Matos (ex-Ricky, PC)
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
ATWT's Colombino To Do Acting Workshop
In August, Emmy nominated ATWT veteran Terri Colombino will make her first visit to Actors Playground to do an Acting for the Camera workshop. Best known for her role as Katie on As the World Turns, Terri will be sharing her unique knowledge and insight into her craft. For more info, check out the Special Events link at http://www.actorsplay.com/specialevents.html
News Brief
Digital Spy: Ex-EastEnders star Jack Ryder quits The Royal Today before filming first episode.
Philadelphia Enquirer: Triplets share the role of Spike on All My Children.
Kansas City Star: More on Jane magazine closing and how it impacts new Soapnet reality show.
OC Register: Friday Night Lights will premiere on Friday, October 5th, at 9pm ET, after swapping timeslots with Las Vegas.
Philadelphia Enquirer: Triplets share the role of Spike on All My Children.
Kansas City Star: More on Jane magazine closing and how it impacts new Soapnet reality show.
OC Register: Friday Night Lights will premiere on Friday, October 5th, at 9pm ET, after swapping timeslots with Las Vegas.
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
Days of our Lives April 2003
Rex tells Cassie that today, he felt for the first time what it means to be a DiMera.
Rex tells Cassie that today, he felt for the first time what it means to be a DiMera.
Monday, July 16, 2007
News Brief
Daily Pilot: Former Y&R and GH star Amy Gibson's perseverance inspires girls.
Variety: 1 million on SoapNet's 'Night Shift'.
Broadway World: Ex-GL fave Grant Aleksander will star in Night by Philip Gerson at the Connelly Theatre in New York.
USA Today: 'Friday Night Lights' makes play for women.
Variety: 1 million on SoapNet's 'Night Shift'.
Broadway World: Ex-GL fave Grant Aleksander will star in Night by Philip Gerson at the Connelly Theatre in New York.
USA Today: 'Friday Night Lights' makes play for women.
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
Another World
Michael visits Donna in jail and tells her he filed for divorce.
Michael visits Donna in jail and tells her he filed for divorce.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Kale Browne (ex-Sam, OLTL/ex-Micheal, Another World) - 57
Ian Buchanan (ex-Greg, AMC/ex-Joshua, PC/ex-James, B&B/ex-Duke, GH) - 50
Ian Buchanan (ex-Greg, AMC/ex-Joshua, PC/ex-James, B&B/ex-Duke, GH) - 50
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Hollyoaks moving to 4:30pm ET on BBC America
Starting Monday, July 30, Hollyoaks is moving from the current 10:30pm ET slot to 4:30pm. Apparently the ratings are not rosy and the future does not look bright for the show on BBC America.
Race hate plot for EastEnders
EastEnders is to feature a race hate storyline inspired by the Celebrity Big Brother scandal, according to the papers.
The Sun is reporting that both newcomer Jay and bad boy Sean Slater will be seen hurling racist insults at Yolande and Patrick Trueman, in scenes to be screened over the summer.
Current producer Diederick Santer said, "The Celebrity Big Brother race row kicked off as I took charge of my first scripts."
"I thought it was fascinating because it showed there was a real need for a debate about race in Britain. Our stuff won't be overly moralistic but it will tackle this serious issue head on."
Celebrity Big Brother hit the headlines in January after housemate Jade Goody was accused of racist bullying, following insults directed at Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty.
"Big Brother didn't tackle the issue particularly well," Santer said, "so I thought it could be something EastEnders should do."
The Sun is reporting that both newcomer Jay and bad boy Sean Slater will be seen hurling racist insults at Yolande and Patrick Trueman, in scenes to be screened over the summer.
Current producer Diederick Santer said, "The Celebrity Big Brother race row kicked off as I took charge of my first scripts."
"I thought it was fascinating because it showed there was a real need for a debate about race in Britain. Our stuff won't be overly moralistic but it will tackle this serious issue head on."
Celebrity Big Brother hit the headlines in January after housemate Jade Goody was accused of racist bullying, following insults directed at Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty.
"Big Brother didn't tackle the issue particularly well," Santer said, "so I thought it could be something EastEnders should do."
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
The Young and the Restless
Malcolm finally persuades Neil to forgive Dru for whatever it was that she did that got him cheesed off at her, and they reunite in a passionate embrace!
Malcolm finally persuades Neil to forgive Dru for whatever it was that she did that got him cheesed off at her, and they reunite in a passionate embrace!
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Phil Carey (ex-Asa, OLTL) - 82
Shari Headley (Felicia, GL) - 42
Kristoff St. John (Neil, Y&R/ex-Adam, Generations) - 41
Bev Hromec (Dee, RC) - 46
Shari Headley (Felicia, GL) - 42
Kristoff St. John (Neil, Y&R/ex-Adam, Generations) - 41
Bev Hromec (Dee, RC) - 46
Saturday, July 14, 2007
News Brief
Blogcritics: Review of General Hospital: Night Shift - "Frayed Anatomies".
Media Life: Adding a shift at Port Charles hospital.
Toronto Star: Shopping gets steamy with B&B star.
Philly Burbs: Ex-ATWT star Farley Granger to receive Artistic Achievement Award.
Media Life: Adding a shift at Port Charles hospital.
Toronto Star: Shopping gets steamy with B&B star.
Philly Burbs: Ex-ATWT star Farley Granger to receive Artistic Achievement Award.
GH: Nightshift Breaks Ratings Records for Soapnet
The debut of SOAPnet’s original series General Hospital: Night Shift ranked as the network’s most-viewed telecast ever with total viewers and in its target demo, women 18-49. The show was also SOAPnet’s most-watched premiere with those groups and with women 18-34.
Night Shift, which tells of the nighttime escapes of the characters on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital, averaged 1 million total viewers, 498,000 of them women 18-49 from 11 p.m. to midnight, according to Nielsen Media Research. It drew 192,000 women 18-34.
In addition to posting 63% audience growth over its lead-in, the show ranked as the second most-viewed cable program for the night with women 18-49, something of a coup for SoapNet since only 64 million homes carry the network, compared to the 94 million that carry USA, the top network in the demo that night.
Night Shift is one of several new originals SOAPnet has planned. The Disney/ABC-owned cable network primarily runs same-day reruns of soaps at night, including General Hospital and the other ABC daytime dramas.
Night Shift, which tells of the nighttime escapes of the characters on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital, averaged 1 million total viewers, 498,000 of them women 18-49 from 11 p.m. to midnight, according to Nielsen Media Research. It drew 192,000 women 18-34.
In addition to posting 63% audience growth over its lead-in, the show ranked as the second most-viewed cable program for the night with women 18-49, something of a coup for SoapNet since only 64 million homes carry the network, compared to the 94 million that carry USA, the top network in the demo that night.
Night Shift is one of several new originals SOAPnet has planned. The Disney/ABC-owned cable network primarily runs same-day reruns of soaps at night, including General Hospital and the other ABC daytime dramas.
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
Days of our Lives (1994)
Kate has just been exposed for her affair with Bill Horton and her marriage to Victor is invalid as she was still married to Curtis and she's not thrilled when Tony tries to buy Countess Wilhelmina (for Billie) so Tony decides to speak to Victor on her behalf.
Kate has just been exposed for her affair with Bill Horton and her marriage to Victor is invalid as she was still married to Curtis and she's not thrilled when Tony tries to buy Countess Wilhelmina (for Billie) so Tony decides to speak to Victor on her behalf.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Drew Cheetwood (Milo, GH) - 24
Nick Benedict (ex-Curtis, Days/ex-Ron, AL, ex-Phil, AMC) - 60
Nick Benedict (ex-Curtis, Days/ex-Ron, AL, ex-Phil, AMC) - 60
Friday, July 13, 2007
Be a Part of a B&B Concert Event
On Tuesday, July 24, The Bold and the Beautiful will be taping a special concert featuring CONSTANTINE MAROULIS and special guests, American Idol RUBEN STUDDARD and singer-songwriter and pianist JON MCLAUGHLIN. We are looking for 200 volunteer extras. If you would like to be a part of this special B&B concert episode taping, send an email containing the following information to [email protected]:
-Name
-Address
-Contact numbers
-Date of birth
-Current color photo of yourself
You must be over 18 years of age and be able to provide your own transportation to/from the studio. Those chosen will be required to be a part of the "concert audience" from approximately 9:00am to 4:00pm. This is a non-paid opportunity and everyone chosen will need to sign a waiver.
Please note that no one is considered confirmed until B&B calls to confirm. Only verbally contacted people will be added to the clearance list and only those on the clearance list will be admitted the day of taping.
-Name
-Address
-Contact numbers
-Date of birth
-Current color photo of yourself
You must be over 18 years of age and be able to provide your own transportation to/from the studio. Those chosen will be required to be a part of the "concert audience" from approximately 9:00am to 4:00pm. This is a non-paid opportunity and everyone chosen will need to sign a waiver.
Please note that no one is considered confirmed until B&B calls to confirm. Only verbally contacted people will be added to the clearance list and only those on the clearance list will be admitted the day of taping.
News Brief
New York Observer: As Jane Magazine Folds, Bubbles Burst on SOAPnet Show, The Fashionista Diaries.
NY Daily News: Forbidden kiss is a real Lulu on General Hospital.
News Journal: Ex-Y&R star Victoria Rowell lends support as Wilmington Council passes law lowering age limit for firefighters.
This is Nottingham: EastEnders Laurie Brett says internet rumours that her character is about to be unveiled as a man or that she once killed a child simply aren't true.
NY Daily News: Forbidden kiss is a real Lulu on General Hospital.
News Journal: Ex-Y&R star Victoria Rowell lends support as Wilmington Council passes law lowering age limit for firefighters.
This is Nottingham: EastEnders Laurie Brett says internet rumours that her character is about to be unveiled as a man or that she once killed a child simply aren't true.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Phil Barantini (Danny, Doctors) - 27
Amy Stewart (ex-Helen, Undressed) - 35
Amy Stewart (ex-Helen, Undressed) - 35
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Nathan Fillion blogs about One Life to Live
Nathan Fillion has commented on Phil Carey and One Life to Live on his MySpace blog.
Phil Carey is one of the big guys. Not just because he is a giant of a man, but rather because he was one of the guys that Hollywood used to groom for stardom. He worked with Henry Fonda, James Cagney, and John Wayne, to name just a few. He was imposing when I met him, I'm not gonna lie. I had just been cast as Joey "Joe" Buchanan on One Life to Live. Still getting the hang of the idea that the bagels and donuts were free, when Phil Carey sidled up to get his morning cup of joe. I had to say something, and I chose, "How are you?" He looked down at the 22 year old kid he didn't know from Adam and responded,
"How are you?"
I was honest. "I'm great. I can't believe I'm living in New York and I'm acting. I love this town and I'm having a great time. I love this job."
He looked back to his pouring coffee, "That's what the LAST Joey said." I had to laugh, and he broke his first of many smiles at me. "You're alright, kid."
So when I got a call to go back to the ol' alma mater to honor Phil, I jumped at the chance. Am I ever glad I did. There they were. So many faces from ten years ago, smiling at me again. There were endless hugs and reminiscing. Newer cast members welcomed me in, making it easy to be at home there. I was making new friends, catching up and flashing back. John Loprino said it best when he said he had forgotten the power of rejuvenating old friendships. I felt it, too. Especially when Tuesday night found John, Bob Woods, and myself in the basement dressing rooms at One Life drinking 25 year old Scotch till two in the morning. Family is important to me, and these people all became my family. I wouldn't be where I am now had it not been for the incredible support I got from the cast and crew of that soapy gem. Needles, Ray Jay, Robin, James, Cassie, and Erika- I owe you all so much. Thank you. Bob Woods, I would never had the courage to leave if you hadn't sat me down and told me to. I owe you.
Phil Carey is one of the big guys. Not just because he is a giant of a man, but rather because he was one of the guys that Hollywood used to groom for stardom. He worked with Henry Fonda, James Cagney, and John Wayne, to name just a few. He was imposing when I met him, I'm not gonna lie. I had just been cast as Joey "Joe" Buchanan on One Life to Live. Still getting the hang of the idea that the bagels and donuts were free, when Phil Carey sidled up to get his morning cup of joe. I had to say something, and I chose, "How are you?" He looked down at the 22 year old kid he didn't know from Adam and responded,
"How are you?"
I was honest. "I'm great. I can't believe I'm living in New York and I'm acting. I love this town and I'm having a great time. I love this job."
He looked back to his pouring coffee, "That's what the LAST Joey said." I had to laugh, and he broke his first of many smiles at me. "You're alright, kid."
So when I got a call to go back to the ol' alma mater to honor Phil, I jumped at the chance. Am I ever glad I did. There they were. So many faces from ten years ago, smiling at me again. There were endless hugs and reminiscing. Newer cast members welcomed me in, making it easy to be at home there. I was making new friends, catching up and flashing back. John Loprino said it best when he said he had forgotten the power of rejuvenating old friendships. I felt it, too. Especially when Tuesday night found John, Bob Woods, and myself in the basement dressing rooms at One Life drinking 25 year old Scotch till two in the morning. Family is important to me, and these people all became my family. I wouldn't be where I am now had it not been for the incredible support I got from the cast and crew of that soapy gem. Needles, Ray Jay, Robin, James, Cassie, and Erika- I owe you all so much. Thank you. Bob Woods, I would never had the courage to leave if you hadn't sat me down and told me to. I owe you.
News Brief
Philly Burbs: General Hospital: Night Shift debuts tonight.
TV Guide: Daniel Coleridge is leaving TV Guide for ABC/Soapnet.
The Sun: Cor Bill-imey for TV cop Scott on EastEnders
TV Guide: Daniel Coleridge is leaving TV Guide for ABC/Soapnet.
The Sun: Cor Bill-imey for TV cop Scott on EastEnders
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Judi Evans (Adrienne, Days/ex-Bonnie, Days/ex-Paulina, AW/ex-Beth, GL) - 43
Tonya Lee Williams (ex-Olivia, Y&R) - 40
Tonya Lee Williams (ex-Olivia, Y&R) - 40
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Passions on DIRECTV promo
Email your questions to: [email protected]
Questions will be answered on air during the new season.
You can also submit video blogs (DVD or DV Video) to:
DIRECTV
c/o: PASSIONS Viewer Mail
12800 Culver Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
News Brief
WTLV: All My Children's Aiden Turner is interviewed by the ABC affiliate in Jacksonville.
Buddy TV: The Biggest Loser fourth season premiere, hosted by Days of our Lives star Allison Sweeney, has been moved to September.
GSU Signal: McKenzie Westmore gets passionate about "Passions".
Buddy TV: The Biggest Loser fourth season premiere, hosted by Days of our Lives star Allison Sweeney, has been moved to September.
GSU Signal: McKenzie Westmore gets passionate about "Passions".
Where Are They Now?
New York Post: ATWT's Spencer Grammer (ex-Lucy)
Theater Mania: GL's Matthew Bomer (ex-Ben)
Details: ATWT's Danny Pintauro (ex-Paul)
Just Jared: ATWT's A.J. Lamas (ex-Rafi)
Theater Mania: GL's Matthew Bomer (ex-Ben)
Details: ATWT's Danny Pintauro (ex-Paul)
Just Jared: ATWT's A.J. Lamas (ex-Rafi)
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie, Days) - 64
Micheal Saucedo (ex-Juan, GH) - 37
Justin Chambers (Alex, GA, ex-Nick, AW) - 37
Micheal Saucedo (ex-Juan, GH) - 37
Justin Chambers (Alex, GA, ex-Nick, AW) - 37
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Daytime TV helps St. Jude
Daytime television stars have joined forces to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!
During the recent Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, over 20 actors - including General Hospital's Anthony Geary (Luke) and AMC's Thorsten Kaye (Zach) – personally signed a Levitz cream colored leather chair to be auctioned online for St. Jude.
Check out the chair and the stars who signed it!
Go shopping for a good cause ... bid on a beautiful chair and support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
During the recent Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, over 20 actors - including General Hospital's Anthony Geary (Luke) and AMC's Thorsten Kaye (Zach) – personally signed a Levitz cream colored leather chair to be auctioned online for St. Jude.
Check out the chair and the stars who signed it!
Go shopping for a good cause ... bid on a beautiful chair and support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
New opening for Scripts & Scruples Season 5
Scripts & Scruples returns on Monday, July 16, to kick off Season 5. The show will be debuting a new theme song that day and the video opening will be online as well.
New Brief
TV Guide: One Life to Live Bids Farewell to Asa in 10,000th Episode.
PGP Classic Soaps Blog: Catching up with Mariann Aalda (Didi, The Edge of Night).
Manchester Evening News: Stars from Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale are set to appear as part of the Alan Ball Memorial Cup programme on July 29.
Soap Opera Digest: Interview with new All My Children Headwriters James Harmon Brown and Barbara Esensten.
Media Village: Marlena De Lacroix has 11 questions for General Hospital, One Life to Live and All My Children.
Albany Herald: Hitting the ‘Night Shift’ on Soapnet.
Buddy TV:: 'General Hospital' Stars Going to Boston.
Moorpark Acorn:: Moorpark College theater arts instructor John Loprieno will reprise his role of Cord Roberts on One Life to Live.
PGP Classic Soaps Blog: Catching up with Mariann Aalda (Didi, The Edge of Night).
Manchester Evening News: Stars from Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale are set to appear as part of the Alan Ball Memorial Cup programme on July 29.
Soap Opera Digest: Interview with new All My Children Headwriters James Harmon Brown and Barbara Esensten.
Media Village: Marlena De Lacroix has 11 questions for General Hospital, One Life to Live and All My Children.
Albany Herald: Hitting the ‘Night Shift’ on Soapnet.
Buddy TV:: 'General Hospital' Stars Going to Boston.
Moorpark Acorn:: Moorpark College theater arts instructor John Loprieno will reprise his role of Cord Roberts on One Life to Live.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Y&R's Kate Linder to Get Star on Walk of Fame
THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WALK OF FAME COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEW WALK OF FAME RECIPIENTS FOR 2008
HOLLYWOOD, CA.—A new group of entertainers in motion pictures, television, live theater, and recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today by Johnny Grant, chairman of the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held June 8, and ratified by the Chamber's Board of Directors.
Walk of Fame Chairman Johnny Grant commented, "Today I am happy to announce an array of celebrities who have earned this recognition for a combination of professional achievement and community involvement."
The Walk of Fame recipients for the year 2008 are:
MOTION PICTURES: Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Stan Lee, The Munchkins, Tim Robbins and The Westmores of Hollywood
TELEVISION: Bill Geist, Kate Linder, Howie Mandel, Sherwood Schwartz, Vince McMahon, Susan St. James, and Brian Keith (Posthumous)
RECORDING: Christina Aguilera, Brooks and Dunn, Ricky Martin, Red Hot Chili Peppers and George Harrison (Posthumous)
LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Stephen Schwartz
HOLLYWOOD, CA.—A new group of entertainers in motion pictures, television, live theater, and recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today by Johnny Grant, chairman of the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held June 8, and ratified by the Chamber's Board of Directors.
Walk of Fame Chairman Johnny Grant commented, "Today I am happy to announce an array of celebrities who have earned this recognition for a combination of professional achievement and community involvement."
The Walk of Fame recipients for the year 2008 are:
MOTION PICTURES: Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Stan Lee, The Munchkins, Tim Robbins and The Westmores of Hollywood
TELEVISION: Bill Geist, Kate Linder, Howie Mandel, Sherwood Schwartz, Vince McMahon, Susan St. James, and Brian Keith (Posthumous)
RECORDING: Christina Aguilera, Brooks and Dunn, Ricky Martin, Red Hot Chili Peppers and George Harrison (Posthumous)
LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Stephen Schwartz
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Suzanne Rogers (Maggie, Days) - 63
Nathaniel Marston (Michael, OLTL/ex-Al, OLTL/ex-Eddie, ATWT) - 32
Richard Hall (Chuck, S&S) - 38
Ewa da Cruz (Vienna, ATWT)
Nathaniel Marston (Michael, OLTL/ex-Al, OLTL/ex-Eddie, ATWT) - 32
Richard Hall (Chuck, S&S) - 38
Ewa da Cruz (Vienna, ATWT)
Saturday, July 7, 2007
News Brief
Daily Mail: Former EastEnders and Hollyoakes star arrested over rape claims.
MyWestTexas: Fans of Y&R star Jeanne Cooper get opportunity to see her in person.
Jamaica Gleaner: Since leaving OLTL's Llanview, Judith Light has been an inspiration to many.
RTE: EastEnders return for Cindy Beale's child.
Movieweb: ABC to Celebrate One Life to Live's 10,000th episode.
MyWestTexas: Fans of Y&R star Jeanne Cooper get opportunity to see her in person.
Jamaica Gleaner: Since leaving OLTL's Llanview, Judith Light has been an inspiration to many.
RTE: EastEnders return for Cindy Beale's child.
Movieweb: ABC to Celebrate One Life to Live's 10,000th episode.
Friday, July 6, 2007
News Brief
NY Post: Prime time Emmy noms leaked and includes Friday Night Lights and Ugly Betty.
NY Daily News: It's 'The Young' and relentless Kevin.
USA Today: After a little drama, soap stars' Warlock and Pinson's lives mesh.
What's on TV (UK): Is EastEnders' Max back for good - or bad?
NY Daily News: It's 'The Young' and relentless Kevin.
USA Today: After a little drama, soap stars' Warlock and Pinson's lives mesh.
What's on TV (UK): Is EastEnders' Max back for good - or bad?
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
News Brief
Kansas City Star: Ex-ATWT start Margaret Colin is in a new Broadway show.
Ashland City Times: CBS looks to Ashland City for soap star on InTurn.
Daily Press:Soap star Eilen Fulton will find 'Lost Colony' again.
Deseret News: 'Idol' finalist feels 'Bold and Beautiful'
Ashland City Times: CBS looks to Ashland City for soap star on InTurn.
Daily Press:Soap star Eilen Fulton will find 'Lost Colony' again.
Deseret News: 'Idol' finalist feels 'Bold and Beautiful'
Classic Soap Clip of the Day
1st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
Barbara Walters hosts and interviews Mary Stuart from Search for Tomorrow.
Barbara Walters hosts and interviews Mary Stuart from Search for Tomorrow.
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Mary Stuart (ex-Joanne, SFT/ex-Meta, GL) - July 4, 1926 to February 28, 2002
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Elizabeth Hendrickson (ex-Maggie/ex-Frankie, AMC) - 28
Ryan McPartlin (ex-Hank, Passions) - 32
Jeff Phillips (ex-Matthew, Another World) - 39
Justin Torkildsen (ex-Rick, B&B) (1980) - 26
Hunter Tylo (Taylor, B&B) - 45
Ryan McPartlin (ex-Hank, Passions) - 32
Jeff Phillips (ex-Matthew, Another World) - 39
Justin Torkildsen (ex-Rick, B&B) (1980) - 26
Hunter Tylo (Taylor, B&B) - 45
Monday, July 2, 2007
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Today's Soap Star Birthdays
Denice Duff (ex-Amanda, Y&R) - 42
Bryant Jones (ex-Nate, Y&R) - 16
Frank Parker (Grandpa Shawn, Days) - 68
Henry Simmons (ex-Tyrone, AW) - 37
Bryant Jones (ex-Nate, Y&R) - 16
Frank Parker (Grandpa Shawn, Days) - 68
Henry Simmons (ex-Tyrone, AW) - 37
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