News Brief

Eileen Davidson will appear on Buzzworthy Radio tonight
Eileen Davidson, known to soap fans for roles on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, SANTA BARBARA and DAYS OF OUR LIVES will be interviewed tonight at 10PM ET on Buzzworthy Radio.

Former GUIDING LIGHT star Melina Kanakarides honored at American Hellenic Institute Awards dinner
Actress Melina Kanakarides was honored with the Hellenic Heritage Achievement Award. She was introduced by Gregory Pappas of Pittsburgh, publisher of Greek American Magazine and the owner of the Cosmos Communications Group. Melina spoke passionately about the place of Hellenism in her life, especially through the Greek Orthodox Church. She took a page from Archbishop Demetrios' script, who she deeply admires along with her long-time spiritual father Metropolitan Maximus of Pittsburgh, to speak eloquently about the place of love in classical Greece and Greek Orthodoxy. Stepping down to earth she noted modern Greeks express love in many ways "in our love for life, for knowledge... and we love to talk."

Former DAYS writer Darrel Campbell looking for extras for new movie
Last Ounce of Courage was written by director Darrel Campbell, who previously wrote for DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Producers are holding an informational meeting for people interested in being extras in the film at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Paola Community Center auditorium.

CORRIE's David set for more trouble
CORONATION STREET star Jack P. Shepherd has said that his character is set to cause more trouble in Weatherfield in the coming weeks. "There's something really big coming up at the beginning of April that the whole Street will be talking about - so watch out."

HOLLYOAKS star reveals summer twist
Just when you thought things couldn't get any more explosive in Channel 4 soap HOLLYOAKS, actress Roxanne McKee has spilled a few beans on what fans can expect in the coming months. Her character, Louise Summers, is in for a wild ride at the hands of the show's scriptwriters, as the star revealed how events begin when her husband's body is found in nearby woods. McKee said: "It's all about to kick off for Louise when Sean Kennedy's body is discovered, so there's plenty of action going on in her life. "It's been a long time coming, really. Louise has been perpetually plagued by Sean from day one so it looks like there may be an end in sight - the outcome of which will see a darker side to Louise." Unfortunately, things don't go Louise's way when she ends up in more trouble than she ever imagined.

Former GH star Demi Moore Sticks by Ashton Kutcher's Side on "Miss Guided" Set
Demi Moore was a steady presence by Ashton Kutcher's side during shooting of the new "Miss Guided" sitcom he produces -- and such behavior had a profound effect on the series leading lady, Judy Greer. Reports Judy, "It was inspirational to see how they stick together -- she was with him all the time. Relationships can be hard in Hollywood, which makes it especially important for a couple to spend as much time together as possible." Judy's love, independent filmmaker Felipe Marino, was also a presence on the set of the sitcom, which completed its first-season commitment the day before the Writers' Guild strike began last October. "He'd bring me burritos for dinner from our favorite Mexican restaurant," she says. She also says that they've been together for about a year but have no plans for marriage yet.

Former RYAN'S HOPE actress Gloria Cromwell has passed away
Gloria Cromwell died on March 3. She appeared in a number of TV shows over the years, including KATE & ALLIE (she played Janet, their landlord), RYAN'S HOPE (Georgia Rothchild ), ONE LIFE TO LIVE, MURDER SHE WROTE, MOONLIGHTING, HILL STREET BLUES and many others. She was also in many films, including Say Anything, The Odd Couple: Together Again, The War of the Roses, and The Parent Trap II.

Former SEARCH FOR TOMORROW star now a Professor
Victoria Rauch-Lichterman played Dorothy Royce on SEARCH FOR TOMORROW in the mid-70s. These days she's an assistant professor of humanities at City Tech. She is also a featured speaker this month at the school's Woman's History Month program, "Remarkable Women."

Elwood to make another ATWT appearance?
Alex Charak, the Inturn winner who played Elwood Hoffman, wrote on his blog: "I know some people have been asking 'Where's Elwood?', so here's the 411. Mr. Hoffman will be making another appearance on the show some time soon. I don't have the exact air dates, but I'll update this blog when I get them. Last we saw of him, Elwood had just uploaded a scandalous video onto the internet and Dusty was not pleased. Elwood then ran for his life. Now eight months later, Elwood resurfaces. I would love it if Elwood returned out of breath as if he had continued running out of fear."