Tuesday, March 4, 2008

News Brief

TV Guide Canada: In a rare interview, soaps’ best actor, and its most powerful star, Susan Flannery, reveals why she’s abdicating the throne. Plus: how she really feels about Brooke’s rape!"

Digital Spy: Fans of US soap AS THE WORLD TURNS have begun a concerted campaign calling for its gay couple to kiss more often. Characters Luke Snyder and Noah Mayer first touched lips in August - an event hailed as the first gay kiss in US soaps. They kissed again in September but, though they are still together, it has not happened since. During romantic exchanges involving the couple at Christmas and on Valentine's Day no kissing was shown and some viewers have asked whether it is a specific policy.

ASU Web Devil: Though "Nuke" fans might have to wait a while longer to finally see their boys having just as much fun as everyone else, hopefully one day love, not fear, will rule the airways, and all characters will get their chance at some good old-fashioned nookie.

Theater Mania: ABC soap stars Susan Lucci, Brian Kerwin, Bobbie Eakes, Kassie DePaiva, Rebecca Budig, Jason Tam, Kimberly McCullough, and many more came out to support Broadway Cares.

Hollywood Reporter: Patric Verrone was heading into a building at Boston’s Harvard Business School when a voice and footsteps suddenly got louder behind him. “I just needed to meet you,” said a student, breathless as he caught up to the president of the Writers Guild of America West. “My fiancee told me -- she’s a writer on GUIDING LIGHT -- she told me I had to shake your hand. You’re her hero.”

TV Guide Canada: The Nelson Ratings: Last week’s soap reviews, this week’s viewing cheat sheet, and top-rated actors!

Detroit Free Press: Alex McCord is also an actress whose credits include such low-budget films as the upcoming "Manhattanites," featuring many of her former costars from her stint as a bit player on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.

Allentown Morning Call: Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will appear in an ESPN "Fantasy Baseball" commercial with ALL MY CHILDREN actress Rebecca Budig and ONE LIFE TO LIVE actor John-Paul Lavoisier.

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