NEWS: Many DAYS Returns, Shaughnessy, Alfieri, Claywell

DAYS OF OUR LIVES reveals returnees that will visit Alice Horton
Characters from the past will come back for a day (sometimes more) to visit an ill Alice. Among those who are reportedly returning to Salem are Jaime Lyn Bauer (Laura Horton), Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton), Maree Cheatham (Marie Horton), Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton), Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Johnson), Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady), Christie Clark (Carrie Brady), Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton Deveraux), and Lisa Trusel (Melissa Anderson).

Charles Shaughnessy returning to DAYS OF OUR LIVES
An NBC rep says Shaughnessy will appear on the soap for 10 or so episodes as Shane Donovan, though that might expand. He starts taping the week of March 22 and begins airing in a couple of months.

INTERVIEW: OLTL's Brett Claywell (Kyle)
"I in no way feel like anyone should have to oppress who they are. The talent that one human being has to play a role is in no way affected by their sexual orientation. And I think the more actors who come out and say they are gay or lesbian will only continue the progress being made towards wider acceptance that they are gay or lesbian."

STUDY: Facebook, Google and Yahoo! are Top Sites While Watching Big TV Events
Americans are getting into the habit of going online while watching television, with 10% or more of viewers visiting social networks, searching the web and browsing content during major TV events.

Victor Alfieri joins ALL MY CHILDREN
Alfieri (ex-Giovanni, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL; ex-Franco, DAYS OF OUR LIVES; Gianni, PASSIONS) has joined the cast of ALL MY CHILDREN as a fashion photographer who crosses paths with the ladies of Fusion.

Tracey E. Bregman and Christian LeBlanc in Reba McEntire video
The video previous reported is now available at CMT.com.