Wednesday, May 21, 2008

News Brief

Y&R's Fictional Magazine Launches Actual Website
From the flashing fashion pictures to the dormant button for a section that's still a work in progress, restlessstyle.com looks exactly like the website for an up-and-coming magazine. But if the name didn't tip you off, then the "Ask Phyllis" section, with a picture of Michelle Stafford giving fashion advice as her character on CBS' The Young and the Restless, probably would.

AUDIO: CBC Radio's "The Current" discusses Luke and Noah


BLOG: Ricky Paull Goldin
"For all you ladies out there, I did my first scenes with Cameron Mathison last night. And yes he is a sweetheart and a very giving scene partner. I want to give him a shout out, because I had all this hospital medical jargon to spew, but I f****d up a few times, thank you for putting up with my cursing in between takes! Let me tell you something people, playing a doctor but doing it well, ain't easy. I'm actually going to silo some doctors through the ER as part of my research and due diligence on this character. One thing I can't stand is for any of that stuff to look or sound fake. My job just got ten times harder.

Last but not least, I spoke to Beth Ehlers last night and we have agreed to have one final bash as Gus and Harley. It will be a goodbye party for all of you, our friends, family, and loved ones. Val had the wonderful idea of having a greek theme, so the entire Cooper family will be there ( I will personally make sure of it ). We will break plates, have tons of Greek salad, wine, baklava, and fabulous Greek music. Maybe I'll even get Beth to sing a song. So it would mean the world to us to see you there. Because for that one last afternoon, we will be Gus and Harley. I would love to see you there, please check my website and the magazines for the upcoming details. For your convenience, it will be during the Guiding Light fan club weekend. And for those of you who get seasick, don't worry it won't be on a boat. It will be in the Times Square area of the greatest city in the world, New York City. Val says to book early because we expect it to sell out quickly."

VIDEO: Behind the scenes at ATWT and GL
TALK OF THE TOWN on Channel 5 in Nashville went behind the scenes of the hair, make-up and wardrobe departments at AS THE WORLD TURNS and GUIDING LIGHT. Host Meryll Rose will appear on next Tuesday's episode of ATWT.

Beemer to play Owen Hart on B&B
Brandon Beemer (ex-Shawn, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) signed on to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL without knowing much about his character or even his name. The character finally got a name — Owen Hart (wasn't there a wrestler with this name?) — and will be connected to Donna's son, Marcus. Beemer will first air on July 2.

Hogan Sheffer new Y&R co-headwriter?
Soap Opera Network has learned that Hogan Sheffer is joining THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as Co-Head Writer. He will be top scribe of the CBS sudser along with current Head Writer Maria Arena Bell.

Miss USA 2008 will appear on DAYS
Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008, is coming to Salem. Look for Stewart on June 20 when she portrays an Alpha Chi Theta adviser to DAYS OF OUR LIVES's Chelsea (Rachel Melvin) and Morgan (Kristen Renton).

Pratt taking over at AMC?
Esensten and Brown fired as ALL MY CHILDREN headwriters and Charles Pratt hired as replacement?

Van Hansis makes the AfterElton.com Hot 100
AfterElton.com is tallying its Hot 100 list, which honors "the hottest 100 men on the planet." The official list of hotties won't be made available until June 2, but the first name AfterElton.com has revealed is that of a newbie to the list: ATWT's Van Hansis (Luke). The Hot 100 is the result of thousands of votes.

AFTRA sends update letter to members
"We are confronting a number of challenging issues, and a resolution may not be quick or easy. However, our discussions with the Industry have been professional and businesslike, and we remain focused on continuing negotiations in this vein."

VIDEO: Ne-Yo on AMC
Watch a clip from Ne-Yo's appearance on ALL MY CHILDREN.

Liveblogging ATWT: Runaway bride!
AfterElton's live recap of today's episode of AS THE WORLD TURNS.

How TV can reflect society's tolerance
The first thing that's obvious is that TV and all of popular culture is more accepting of a broader range of images and ideas than they've ever been, and that includes showing gays and lesbians as fully rounded people.

That's why THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW has been a top-rated daytime series for five seasons, why BROTHERS & SISTERS is a Top 20 show, and why CBS' soap AS THE WORLD TURNS started a storyline about a gay couple to draw younger viewers.

CMA Music Festival special will air on ABC
A two-hour special about this year's CMA Music Festival will air on ABC on Sept. 8. Titled CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK, the show will be filmed June 5-8 in Nashville, with a focus on the nightly concerts at LP Field. In addition, the CMA has announced a series of free concerts during the event for families, including PBS host Miss Lori and children's singer Dennis Scott. Additionally, the Clark Brothers will play a free, late night show in front of the Hard Rock Café on June 5, followed by Whiskey Falls on June 6 and Mark Wills on June 7. ABC Daytime actors from ALL MY CHILDREN, GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE will also attend the event.

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