Evening News

Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Carolyn Hinsey: "I had the honor of attending Martha Byrne's goodbye party at Blondies Friday night, and I do mean honor. WOW was there a lot of love in that room. First of all, about 100 more people showed up than Martha anticipated, so the place was bursting at the seams. There was lots of speculation about who will be replacing her as Lily (LOVING's Noelle Beck? Michelle Pfeiffer's sister Dedee Pfeiffer?!), although all agreed no one could ever "replace" Martha. The tears and speeches flowed, as well as the disappointment voiced by a few actors that ATWT Executive Producer Chris Goutman was not at work on Martha's last day. In between all the hugs and well wishes, there was a real sadness about where ATWT and GL are headed — and whether these actors will even be there a year from now to see it. For more on the party — and which big star's contract is up next — see the next issue of Weekly."

Hollywood Reporter: ITV1 soap CORONATION STREET was a notable no-show in the continuing drama category this morning when the nominations for the April 20 British Academy Television Awards were announced. Instead, vying for the award will be ITV1's THE BILL and EMMERDALE and BBC1 shows EASTENDERS and HOLBY CITY.

The Envelope: GLAAD gives CBS a kudo instead of a kiss-off!

Olney Daily Mail: ALL MY CHILDREN actor Aiden Turner signed autographs Saturday at the annual Home Show at Richland County Mall.

CBS: VIDEO: Go behind the scenes at THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as guest star BRONSON PINCHOT discovers how to be a soap star.

Starpulse: The sexiest actors on daytime television.

Chicago Sun-Times: Kelly Monaco has some advice for the latest crop of celebs waltzing into the DANCING WITH THE STARS ballroom. The soap star and first-season champion recently said on the set of ABC’s GENERAL HOSPITAL that she thinks the sixth-season participants should "put ‘Extra’ and ‘TMZ’ ... aside. They’re there to have fun and learn how to dance. It should be something really personal."

AfterElton: For one glorious season in 1976, Sid & Marty Krofft answered the prayers of kids who believed that the 60's Batman series just wasn't gay enough. This would be Deidre Hall's finest hour until that nasty Succubus possessed her in Salem (on DAYS OF OUR LIVES) years later. Speaking of soap opera stars, Jane Elliot guest starred as "Princess Cleopatra", and then went on to create the all time greatest soap villainess, Tracy Quartermaine.

CBS: "The Young and the Restless Screen Test" comes to Dallas on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29. One talented actress will be selected to travel to Hollywood and appear in an episode of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

Calgary Herald: Film director and former GRANGE HILL script editor Anthony Minghella has passed away.