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“Days of our Lives” fans were shocked when the series killed off Abigail Deveraux DiMera in recent episodes, spurring a summer murder mystery storyline with several suspects in the running as the culprit, some more obvious than others. Following an interview with head writer Ron Carlivaiti last week where he explained the show’s reasoning for killing the character off, portrayer Marci Miller is now speaking out in a candid interview with Soap Opera Digest in the magazine’s newest issue, on newsstands now, where she shares why she decided to leave the series, what’s next for her and her career, and what she’ll miss the most. “I like to do other things,” Miller says to Digest. “I like to dabble in other things like films and play other characters. I’m not really at a point in my life where I’m ready to say, ‘Hey, I’m going to play Abby DiMera for 20 years, and that’s what I’m going to do.’ It’s really hard for the show to accommodate that and make space for that.” Revealing how she’s had to decline other acting opportunities due to being on contract at “DAYS,” Miller notes, “There were a couple of times last year where I was offered a couple of films that I’d auditioned for and unfortunately had to turn them down after I’d worked to get them because the show couldn’t accommodate.” She points out, “The show wasn’t doing anything wrong. You sign a contract, they buy your time, and that’s the gig. They’ve got things they need to do, too. Since I can’t make both [work] I have to pick and choose as I go through various chapters in my life. That was it. I was like, ‘Okay, I’ve got to go. It’s time to go do some other things for a while.” Miller offered to continue playing the character but only in a recurring capacity. “I was interested in and willing to recur and make space for that,” she states. “I don’t think they felt that was going to work for them. They couldn’t do the recurring thing with that particular character, and I think they felt like if they let me do it, they would have to let everybody do it. We tried to meet in the middle. They tried to give me options, but my team and agents didn’t dig it. So it was hard. We couldn’t find common ground that worked for both of us, unfortunately. We all wanted to.” As noted by Carlivati in conversation with Digest in a previous issue, the show needed an actress full-time and on contract for the role. Pointing out that with Miller unavailable, and previous portrayer Kate Mansi only willing to play the character part-time as well, the only option from the show’s perspective was to kill off the character. “Kate has been willing to come back, but may not necessarily want to come back on contract, so you risk being in the exact same position that then Kate leaves and what do we do?” questioned Carlivati. “Then the option would be to recast yet again with someone who maybe is willing to be here on a more permanent basis, but then you’re dealing with a new face. We’ve been very lucky in recasting Abigail, but you don’t always know if that’s going to work. So ultimately, we decided to kill the character.” While Miller would have preferred that the show recast instead, ultimately the decision was made and Miller played the character’s final moments alive. As word of the character’s demise trickled throughout the studio, some of Miller’s co-stars were shocked to learn what was about to happen on the show, including Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) who Miller says commented to her, “‘I feel like somebody really died here.’” Meanwhile, one of the things Miller will miss most is working alongside Billy Flynn who plays Abby’s husband, Chad DiMera. “I love to work with Billy; I expect to work with him for the rest of my life, whether it’s as Chad and Abby or somebody else.” Billy Flynn, Marci Miller (“Days of our Lives”) Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios To read more about what Miller has to say about her “Days of our Lives” exit, check out the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now. You can also hear her speak with the magazine’s editors in the latest edition of the “Dishing with Digest” podcast. This year, Miller is up for the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Abby. She was previously nominated in the same category in 2018 and 2019. Note: The post Marci Miller on ‘Days of our Lives’ Exit: “It’s Time to Do Some Other Things” appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Monday, June 20, original co-host Holly Robinson Peete returns to “The Talk” for the first time since the show’s inaugural 2010-2011 television season. She joins the current co-hosts for a chat about her new movie, “The Journey Ahead,” which premieres in August on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries among other topics, including Juneteenth, America’s newest federal holiday. Leah Remini, Cameron Mathison and Holly Robinson Peete (2011 photo from the set of “The Talk”) Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS In a preview of her appearance, Peete points out, “It has been 11 years” since she last appeared on the daytime talk show and that it felt “amazing” to be back on set. “I’ve wanted to come back for a long time, you know. Timing is everything, it’s all about timing, right? Everything in life is about timing. So, you know, started here for the very first season, it was a crazy season but I feel like we did a good job in setting the table for obviously a show, and I heard you guys just got picked up for [season] 13. So, I’m just happy to be back.” This year the show will celebrate Juneteenth, which the actress notes, “I grew up with Juneteenth, we had fish fries every year, it was a whole thing, so it’s funny to see like the world celebrating.” Watch a clip from Peete’s appearance below. Meanwhile, at the end of the week, look for “Entertainment Tonight” hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner to stop by and discuss their hosting “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” which airs Friday, June 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT on CBS. What follows is a breakdown of scheduled guests for the week (subject to change): Monday, June 20 – Original host and actress Holly Robinson Peete returns to discuss her new television film; Juneteenth celebrated with acclaimed chef Millie Peartree with her special cookout menuTuesday, June 21 – Actor and author David Duchovny discusses his new book “The Reservoir”Wednesday, June 22 – Actor Adam ScottThursday, June 23 – Actor and comedian Rob Corddry; The Talk’s “Pride Month Game Changers” series continues with Sameer Jha, founder of The Empathy Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to making schools safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ youthFriday, June 24 – Actors Lil Rel Howery and son Judah Howery discuss their new series; co-hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner (“Entertainment Tonight”) discuss hosting “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” Currently in its 12th season, “The Talk” panel consists of Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood. The series airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m ET on CBS. Note: The post Original Co-Host Holly Robinson Peete Returning to ‘The Talk’ for the First Time in 11 Years appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

During the week of June 20-24, 2022, ABC’s “The View” is all-new with appearances from actress Kristen Bell and new White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, among others. Meanwhile, look for Lindsey Granger to return as a guest co-host for two episodes. In honor of America’s newest federal holiday, the show will celebrate Juneteenth with a performance from Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music and Jordan Hollins. What follows is a breakdown of scheduled guests for the week (subject to change): Monday, June 20 – “The View” honors Juneteenth with Ben Crump (“Civil”); Jon Batiste; performance from Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music and Jordan Hollins Tuesday, June 21 – Lindsey Granger guest co-hosts; Kristen Bell (co-author, “The World Needs More Purple Schools”); “View Your Deal” with hottest items at affordable prices Wednesday, June 22 – Lindsey Granger guest co-hosts; Julie Andrews (“Minions: The Rise of Gru”); Luke Hemsworth (“Westworld”) Thursday, June 23 – The Political View with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Friday, June 24 – Performance from Regina Spektor (album, “Home, before and after”); Superfan surprise Currently in its 25th season, “The View” panel consists of Whoopi Goldberg, original co-host Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Ana Navarro. The series airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m ET on ABC. Note: The post White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to Talk Politics on ‘The View’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

When Elizabeth became a patient of Shadybrook last month it resulted in less screen time for portrayer Rebecca Herbst on “General Hospital.” Since then, rumors have swirled online that Herbst had either been fired or is in the middle of intense contract negotiations with the daytime drama series, among other alleged reasons for her on-screen absence. In a tweet on Friday, Herbst shut down some of the speculations, stating that not only has she not been fired, but she also isn’t on vacation and she doesn’t have Covid. She says, “Well, hello there…just thought I’d shut down some rumors that have been circulating: I haven’t been fired. I’m not on vacation. I don’t have covid. My kids don’t keep me from working. Nor do I have cramps (the best one yet). I hope you all have a great weekend! XOXO” At press time, Herbst’s tweet has amassed over 1,400 likes, 220+ retweets and nearly 200 replies from fans. One user tweeted in response, “So you DID join the Space Force Reserve! (It’s like the Army Reserve, but for the Space Force. But then, you obviously already know that.)” That tweet generated a “rolling on the floor laughing” emoji response from Herbst. Prior to the Friday, June 17 tweet, the last time Herbst posted on the social media platform was in mid-May when she said, “I just finished reading all my sweet B-day wishes!! TY all so much for the beautiful flowers & dozens upon dozens of cupcakes I got to share with my GH family as well as my crew at home. And the #12DaysofBecky was a fun walk down memory lane…TY from the bottom of my heart.” Herbst celebrated her birthday on May 12. In addition to squashing the rumor mill herself, Herbst was part of the official cast photo which was taken during last month’s taping of the show’s 15,000th episode that is now currently scheduled to air on Tuesday, June 21 following Thursday’s national preemption. Herbst was also photographed alongside co-star Genie Francis whose character plays a central role in the special standalone episode’s overall plot when the town of Port Charles rallies around Laura Collins. Check out the photos below. Cast of “General Hospital” Celebrating Show’s 15,000th Episode Photo by Liliane Lathan/ABC Rebecca Herbst, Genie Francis Photo by Liliane Lathan/ABC Note: The post Rebecca Herbst Addresses ‘General Hospital’ Rumor Mill: “I Haven’t Been Fired, I’m Not on Vacation” appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The original co-hosts of “The View” will be taking part in the Hulu Original “Behind The Table: A View Reunion,” which gives an insiders look from the Essex House hotel in New York City where current and original co-host Joy Behar, the show’s first moderator Meredith Vieira and original panelists Star Jones and Debbie Matenopoulos auditioned 25 years ago. The 30-minute special will stream exclusively on Hulu beginning Monday, June 20. Thanks to their contribution, “The View” has been dubbed “the most important political TV show in America” by The New York Times, and so the four women Barbara Walters chose to join her at the Hot Topics table in 1997 reunite for a candid conversation about the talk show that has been making headlines since Walters first uttered the phrase, “I had this idea for a show.” In the special, the ladies look back on what it was like to work with the legendary broadcaster, discuss some of their famous exits from the show and share their biggest regrets and the moments that bonded them behind the scenes. “This Is Us!!! So great having dinner and catching up with my very first TV sisters for @theviewabc 25th year reunion special shoot,” shared Matenopoulos on Instagram last month which included a photo of the group having dinner. “There can only ever be one first… and that was us! It’s like we hadn’t missed a beat. If you know…you know!!! Take a little time to enjoy THIS original View everyone!” In response, her former “Home & Family” co-host and current “General Hospital” cast member Cameron Mathison said, “This team … I remember being one of your first guests.” At the time Mathison worked across the hall at “All My Children” when it was common for soap actors to appear on the talk show. Currently in its 25th season, “The View” panel consists of Whoopi Goldberg, the aforementioned Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Ana Navarro. The series airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m ET on ABC. Check out Matenopoulos’ post below. Note: The post ABC News Presents ‘Behind The Table: A View Reunion’, a Hulu Original Special with Joy Behar, Meredith Vieira, Star Jones and Debbie Matenopoulos appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Technically it's a standalone episode, but there have been some references in episodes leading up to it. Once the episode is over, however, the following episode gets things back to normal.

Due to ABC News coverage of the House Select Committee’s public hearings on the January 6th Capitol Assault on Thursday, June 16, “General Hospital” did not air. As a result, the regularly scheduled episode of the daytime drama series will now air on Friday, June 17, which shifts episodes by a day for the foreseeable future, including the now two-time delayed special standalone episode which celebrates the show’s 15,000th episode. Originally scheduled to air on Friday, June 17 before being pushed back due to coverage of the Uvalde shooting last month in Texas, the episode was rescheduled to air on Monday, June 20. However, considering the next scheduled public hearing is set to take place on Tuesday, June 21 it’s likely that the episode will air on Wednesday, June 22 instead. Soap Opera Network will continue monitoring the situation for any scheduling updates as they become available. In an episode description released by the network for the 15,000th show, the town of Port Charles comes together when an unknown political force takes aim at beloved Mayor Laura Collins (Genie Francis). On the day of the taping, actor Jeff Kober was spotted in a cast photo which immediately had fans wondering if they could expect to see the return of Cyrus Renault, Laura’s brother, in Port Charles. Kober most recently appeared on the soap in December 2021 as the notorious drug runner who had numerous enemies in town, including Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). “It’ll be happy, sad, dark, scary, fun, thrilling [and] exciting, but most importantly it has almost every single cast member in it,” teased executive producer, Frank Valentini, of what viewers can expect during an interview with ABC7 (KABC) entertainment reporter George Pennacchio, who was on set for the taping. Another hearing by the House Select Committee is set for Thursday, June 23, and could cause additional preemptions for the series. The first hearing, aired in primetime, garnered an estimated 20 million viewers across 12 networks on Thursday, June 9. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Preemption Shifts Episodes appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2022/06/standalone-episode-the-young-and-the-restless-eileen-davidson-beth-maitland-to-air-friday The special standalone episode honoring Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland for their 40 years on "The Young and the Restless" will air on Friday, June 17, Soap Opera Network can confirm.

Despite CBS airing news coverage on the House Select Committee’s public hearings on the January 6th Capitol Assault, “The Young and the Restless” aired at least half of today’s regularly scheduled all-new episode. As such, the full episode will be available to view on demand, the CBS App and Paramount+. In time zones where coverage was not impacted, the episode aired without interruption. Viewers looking forward to the special standalone episode honoring Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland for their 40-year contribution to the series, playing sisters Ashley Abbott and Traci Abbott, respectively, can expect to see the episode air on Friday, June 17, Soap Opera Network can confirm. The episode was originally scheduled to air on Thursday, June 16 but was pushed back following Monday’s preemption which included earlier testimony from the aforementioned public hearings. The special episode of “Y&R” finds the Abbott sisters sitting down at Society with their newly discovered grandniece, Allie (Kelsey Wang), as they share information about their lives with the hope that they’ll eventually get to learn more about Allie’s own experiences as well. Look for the episode to find the pair reminiscing with their brother, Jack (Peter Bergman), and Ashley’s daughter, Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway), among others, as they take a trip down memory lane filled with flashbacks and memorable moments. Kelsey Wang, Melissa Ordway, Beth Maitland and Eileen Davidson (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS For more information on the episode, including a behind the scene look at what took place on the day of taping, click here. You can also check out a promo for the episode below. Note: The post Standalone Episode of ‘The Young and the Restless’ Honoring Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland to Air Friday appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

JW Howard/Attorneys, Ltd, the law firm representing former “General Hospital” actor Ingo Rademacher (ex-Jasper “Jax” Jacks) in his wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney-owned ABC, is now also representing two former crew members from the daytime drama series who were also let go over their decision to not get vaccinated which was mandated by the company. The corporate mandate requires vaccination against COVID-19 for the cast and crews of Disney/ABC-produced shows, effective November 1, 2021. According to the 14-page complaint, first published by Deadline, James Wahl (“Jim”) and Timothy James Wahl (“Tim”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that the mandate is “unconstitutional” and is a form of “religious discrimination.” “Plaintiffs ran the construction shop and special effects department for the ABC produced soap opera ‘General Hospital.’ Jim had worked on the show for 14 years. His son, Tim, had worked on the show for 10 years. They are behind-the-scenes employees who were critical to ‘General Hospital’s’ success,” reads a portion of the suit describing the job function of the former employees. “Plaintiffs requested a religious exemption to the Covid Vaccine Mandate. Although ABC said it would grant exemptions for sincerely held religious objections to the Covid-19 shots, it refused to accept Plaintiffs’ request. It denied their requests without explanation, one week after they requested them. “These actions were unlawful. ABC does not have the authority to force a medical treatment on its employees against their will. Even if it did, it must offer religious exemptions to anybody who requests one. It cannot discriminate among religions and cannot second-guess the sincerity of one’s religious beliefs without an objective basis for doing so. It did not have one here. ABC’s actions constitute religious discrimination and violate Plaintiffs’ rights under state law.” The suit notes, “like all Californians, Plaintiffs have a right to bodily autonomy, which the Covid Vaccine Mandate violates. They also have a right to informational privacy. ABC violated those rights” and “Plaintiffs bring this action to hold ABC accountable for its unlawful discrimination and invasion of their privacy rights.” In recapping details relating to studies and government oversight on the release of the authorized Covid-19 vaccinations, the Wahl’s note in their lawsuit that “Despite this history, and mounting evidence that the Covid shots do not prevent people from contracting or spreading Covid-19, much of which was available last summer, many government officials and other leaders have mandated that people get the shot to participate in daily life or keep their jobs.” They highlight, “To that end, during the summer of 2021, ABC decided that anybody who works on a television show it produces would have to get one of the Covid-19 shots or would be fired. The mandate was unprecedented. ABC has never required that individuals get a vaccine to work on a television show. It never even inquired about such private medical information before the Covid pandemic, recognizing that California prohibits employers from conditioning employment on medical conformity.” Additionally, “ABC said it would respect an individual’s sincere religious objection to the Covid Vaccine Mandate. Therefore, during October 2021, Plaintiffs requested religious exemptions to the mandate,” which “Rather than accept Plaintiffs’ request for a religious exemption, ABC scheduled an interview between them and an ABC employee to discuss their requests. Although ABC described the interview as an ‘interactive process,’ the interview was conducted by a lawyer who works for Disney. It was a cross-examination designed to elicit information that ABC could use to deny Plaintiffs’ requests for an exemption, as it denied almost all such requests during 2021.” “On November 9, 2021, ABC officially denied Plaintiffs’ requests for religious exemptions to the Covid Vaccine Mandate. It gave no reason for its decision, except to say that the company was ‘unable to conclude that you are prevented from receiving the Covid-19 vaccine due to a sincerely-held religious belief, practice, or observance.’” The allegation continues, noting, “ABC said nothing else. It did not ask Plaintiffs whether they could perform the essential functions of their jobs. It did not show that the company would be unduly burdened by continuing to employ Plaintiffs even if they did not get the Covid shots. It made no effort whatsoever to comply with its obligations under the law and, on information and belief, it violated numerous ABC/Disney policies about how to handle requests for religious accommodations, even when health is involved.” For more from the lawsuit against ABC by the Wahl’s, click here. Photo by Todd Wawrychuk/ABC Meanwhile, Rademacher recently requested a hearing to quash a subpoena from ABC that was issued to the Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids (PERK) organization “on the grounds that the category of requested documents violate privacy rights and are irrelevant to this action.” In a declaration submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court on May 26, 2022, attorney Scott J. Street of JW/ Howard Attorneys, Ltd, the attorneys of record for plaintiff Rademacher, stated that on April 22, 2022, the law firm was served with a notice and copy of defendant ABC’s business records subpoena issued to the “non-party” organization. The hearing is set for Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter. As for his lawsuit against ABC, a jury trial is currently on the docket for Monday, February 27, 2023. Note: The post Former ‘General Hospital’ Crew Members Sue ABC Over Vaccine Mandate appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Due to today’s coverage of the House Select Committee’s public hearings on the January 6th Capitol Assault, “The Bold and the Beautiful” was nationally preempted. In time zones where coverage is not currently being impacted, CBS will broadcast episode #7461 which first aired on November 11, 2016. The episode originally scheduled to air today, June 16, will now air tomorrow, June 17 with all episodes now shifting forward by one day. The next scheduled hearings are set to take place on Tuesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 23, and could cause additional preemptions. The first hearing, aired in primetime, garnering an estimated 20 million viewers across 12 networks on Thursday, June 9. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Preemption Shifts Episodes appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Months after it was revealed that Alison Sweeney had returned to the Burbank-based studio where “Days of our Lives” tapes, we finally know when you’ll get your first glimpse at the actress on the daytime drama series when she reprises her role as Sami Brady DiMera. Beginning Thursday, June 23, Sami is back in Salem after spending an extended period of time away from her family and friends after deciding to leave town with Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) who at the time had provided her with evidence showing that EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) was behind her kidnapping. In reality, Lucas was actually the one behind everything. EJ was later arrested and charged with the crime. Lucas came back to Salem in May, minus Sami. During her absence, EJ has grown close to Sami’s younger sister, Belle (Martha Madison), and the pair have recently shared their first kiss. Meanwhile, with his guilt over the truth of the kidnapping getting to him, Lucas has returned to drinking and could possibly have had something to do with the death of Abigail Deveraux DiMera (Marci Miller), who was found murdered by her husband, Chad (Billy Flynn), last week. Chad is EJ’s younger brother and Abigail is Lucas’ niece which further complicates things. Upon her return, look for Sami to have a lot of questions about what’s been going on. The real question, however, should be will she like the answers she receives? Make sure to tune in to find out! Reprising the role of Sami in 2017, two years after departing as a full-time cast member, Sweeney’s latest stint is expected to be brief as she is currently only available for short story arcs in order to accommodate her very packed work schedule that includes producing and starring in a host of Hallmark original movies, among other projects. “I love playing Sami, but no, full-time is not the plan for me because I produce and develop content for Hallmark, and for other streaming services,” Sweeney told PEOPLE last year while promoting the Peacock original movie, “Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas” which saw her playing an exaggerated version of Sami while her son, Will (Chandler Massey), and his husband, Sonny (Zach Tinker), were brainstorming story ideas. “I love getting to do my own projects: I love producing,” she noted, adding, “It’s really been such a joy, and such a new, fresh, fun challenge for me. I do feel so blessed to be able to have the best of both worlds. The opportunity to go back to ‘DAYS,’ it feels like going home again, to be honest with you. It’s like visiting my family during the holidays. I get to see everyone. I get to play Sami. I get to go home. But then I get to go out and develop these projects and do other things, and expand myself, and push myself.” Note: The post Alison Sweeney’s Return Date to ‘Days of our Lives’ Revealed appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

A little over a week before CBS airs “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” the network and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today presenters for daytime television’s biggest night. The awards show will air live on Friday, June 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT on CBS, with Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner from “Entertainment Tonight” set to host. Scheduled to present at the ceremony include “The Bold and the Beautiful” actors Krista Allen, Tanner Novlan, and Lawrence Saint-Victor; “Days of our Lives” actors Camila Banus, Galen Gering, Deidre Hall, James Reynolds and Suzanne Rogers; “General Hospital” actors Tanisha Harper, Cameron Mathison and Laura Wright; and “The Young and the Restless” actors Tracey Bregman, Sean Dominic and Christian Le Blanc. Additional presenters include talk show hosts Drew Barrymore (“The Drew Barrymore Show”), Tamron Hall (“Tamron Hall”), Natalie Morales and Jerry O’Connell (“The Talk”), and magazine hosts Deborah Norville (“Inside Edition”) and Scott Evans (“Access Hollywood”). For a full list of daytime drama nominees, click here. Since 1974, The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime. In addition, in recognition of the marked increase in content and entries for children’s programming, 2022 will mark the first annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with relevant categories separating from the Daytime Emmys into their own competition and ceremony. All awards are judged by a pool of more than 1,000 peer professionals from across the television industry, whose confidential ballots are then tabulated by the independent accounting firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP. The Creative Arts and Lifestyle Emmy ceremony will stream live online on Saturday, June 18 starting at 9:00 p.m., ET/6:00 p.m., PT), at watch.TheEmmys.tv and via The Emmys apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV and Roku. Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: Presenters Announced for ‘The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 16, CBS announced on Wednesday that it will air a CBS News Special Report with coverage of the House Select Committee’s public hearings on the January 6th Capitol Assault on both the broadcast network and CBS News Streaming. The special is to be hosted by Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” With the change, it’s currently unknown how CBS will program its regularly scheduled daytime lineup consisting of “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Talk,” specifically on the East Coast. On Monday, June 13, a repeat episode of “Y&R” was joined in progress while “B&B” and “The Talk” aired all-new episodes. “The Bold and the Beautiful” Courtesy of CBS Joining O’Donnell for the coverage are chief political analyst John Dickerson, “Face the Nation” moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, and congressional correspondents Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane. The CBS News Streaming Network will continue its special, live coverage of each of the House select committee’s public hearings. Coverage of the hearings will be on the CBS Television Network and streamed on the CBS News mobile apps. Uninterrupted coverage will be available to watch at CBSNews.com/hearings. Viewers can also watch CBS News’ live coverage on CBSNews.com and the Network’s YouTube channel. Additional coverage will be available across multiple broadcasts, including “CBS Mornings,” the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell,” “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” and “CBS Sunday Morning.” Note: The post CBS to Air Special Coverage on January 6th Capitol Hearings appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The SAG-AFTRA National Board announced this evening that it has overwhelmingly voted to approve a tentative successor agreement to the National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting, also known as the Network Television Code, which covers such programs as morning news shows, talk shows, serials (soap operas), variety, reality, game shows, sports and promotional announcements. More specifically, current programs covered by the contract include the likes of “Good Morning America,” “Tamron Hall,” “The Young and the Restless,” “Jeopardy,” “Saturday Night Live,” “The Voice,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl, among a host of others. Negotiated with the major television broadcast networks and other producers, the contract will now be sent to SAG-AFTRA members for ratification with the board recommending a “yes” vote. The Board voted 84.54% in favor and 15.46% against during a special meeting of the National Board held via videoconference. Members will be sent a postcard on June 17 with their PIN to access the online materials in advance of the ratification vote. “This contract exemplifies why unions are essential for labor. Thanks to the strength of SAG-AFTRA, which fought for the substantial gains acquired through this negotiation, many will benefit,” said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. “The biggest beneficiaries being dancers, stand-ins and promotional announcers. But, also in the interest of elevating consciousness and sensitivity of a performer’s safe space, it expands protections for those performing nude or in intimate scenes. That’s a seminal step toward providing a safer environment on set and moving the needle toward an industry that respects boundaries.” “The Young and the Restless” Courtesy of CBS “The gains achieved in this contract are essential to the working performers who make Net Code content successful,” commented SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. “I want to thank our Negotiating Committee for their hard work on this contract, especially Negotiating Committee Chair Keri Tombazian and Vice Chair Kevin Scullin. I would also like to express my deep appreciation to Lead Negotiator Ray Rodriguez for his leadership in navigating these complex and lengthy negotiations.” Contract highlights include the following: General wage increases of 3% per year retroactive to July 1, 2021, applicable to most rates.A 1% benefit fund contribution rate increase split 60% to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and 40% to the AFTRA Retirement Fund.For primetime award shows and entertainment specials, producers are now required to provide transportation to and lodging at broadcast centers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C., which are presently exceptions to transportation and lodging obligations for all types of programming.Required lodging or transportation when exhaustion or inclement weather prevent safe driving. Greatly improved nudity and simulated sex provisions that match the achievements made in the 2020 TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiation.Substantial increases for dancers on primetime variety shows and award shows in the extra rehearsal rate (from $30 to $40) and overtime rates (from $45 for primetime variety and $48 for award show rehearsal days to $55 for both), including a new $70 overtime rate for hours in excess of 12 in a day.Notice of authorized rehearsals required to be given to dancers to enable dancers and the union to surface and resolve disputes over whether rehearsals are covered.Singers now receive doubling pay at 50% of the applicable dancer program fee when required to learn “complex choreography.”Where there are more than two weeks of rehearsal for an award show or primetime entertainment special, rehearsal pay is due biweekly instead of after show day. First-ever requirement to pay scale — set at the same as traditional media scale — for promotional announcements made for new media with an additional 15% due for use beyond 13 weeks.First-ever requirement of additional compensation — set at 15% of minimum fee — for reuse beyond 13 weeks of a traditional media promotional announcement reused in new media.Automatic $14 additional compensation for background actors and stand-ins required to work in artificially generated rain or smoke (excluding herbal cigarettes) when not able to wear appropriate swim, surf or snow gear.Stand-in minimum calls significantly increased. The Network Television Code generates more than $200 million a year in covered member earnings and includes programming in nearly all non-primetime and all non-dramatic primetime television, as well as digital media. Note: The post SAG-AFTRA Board Approves Tentative Network Television Code Contract Covering Soaps, Talk Shows and More appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Television icon Marla Gibbs is heading back to “Days of our Lives” as Olivia Price during the week of June 20, 2022, when the character’s daughter, Paulina (Jackée Harry), looks to finally marry Abe Carver (James Reynolds). Gibbs last appeared on the daytime drama series in November 2021 when the couple’s previous attempt at getting married was ruined when Paulina’s secrets unraveled – she is Lani’s (Sal Stowers) biological mother, but Abe (James Reynolds) is not the biological father. In addition to Gibbs, viewers can look forward to the returns of Cameron Johnson as Theo Carver, Abe’s son, and William Christian as TR Coates, Lani’s actual biological father who she later shot and killed when he attempted to harm Paulina soon after he had already hit Abe over the head with a blunt object. Like Gibbs, Johnson and Christian will be on hand for Abe and Paulina’s wedding, although Johnson’s character will appear as a supporter of the couple’s nuptials while Christian appears as a vision to a guilt a guilt-ridden Lani. Cameron Johnson, Lamon Archey (“Days of our Lives”) Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios In a recent interview with Soap Opera Digest, head writer Ron Carlivati told the publication, “We know that Abe has his doubts about the legitimacy of the story about Paulina shooting TR. And Eli [Lamon Archey] knows that Lani’s the shooter and tells Lani to keep quiet, but Lani’s guilt continues to eat away at her. She has visions of TR taunting her about what she did, so we will wonder if she’s going to come clean.” As for Abe and Paulina’s wedding itself, fans will be thrilled to hear that the couple decide to get married now that Paulina has made bail on Monday, June 20. Realizing they don’t want to wait any longer to live their lives together, the pair alert their closest family and friends about their plans which just so happens to coincide with Juneteenth. The timing was intentional. First implemented in 2021 by the United States, the newly established federally observed holiday celebrates the end of slavery when on June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger announced General Order No. 3 which stated that in accordance with the Emancipation Proclamation, “all slaves are free.” One year later, Salem will honor the event with its first-ever commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday. “The wedding coincides with Juneteenth, and we wanted to find a way to celebrate that. So we’re building toward this wedding, but have Lani growing uneasy with keeping this secret,” Carlivati said to Digest. Jackée Harry, Greg Vaughan, James Reynolds (“Days of our Lives”) Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios Officiating their wedding will be Eric Brady now that actor Greg Vaughan has returned to the show full-time. The wedding episode is scheduled to take place beginning Tuesday, June 21, and will include bouts of happiness and joy, mixed in with several twists and turns. Note: The post Marla Gibbs Returns, Plus More ‘Days of our Lives’ Summer Casting Bits appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

It’s officially the end of an era! “The Wendy Williams Williams Show” will conclude its 13th and final season on Friday, June 17, reports Variety. According to the publication, citing a rep for the talk show, the final episode will feature a video tribute to Williams who hosted 12 of the show’s 13 seasons. The current season has been without Williams as she was out due to personal and medical reasons. Williams will not be present for the final episode. Earlier this year, it was announced that producer Debmar-Mercury would be wrapping production on the show this season with comedian and veteran talk show host Sherri Shepherd filling Williams’ timeslot next season on the FOX Owned Television Stations with her own syndicated talker, “Sherri.” Separate from her health-related issues, Williams has been battling with Wells Fargo in recent months. The bank recently forced a financial guardianship against the host due to concerns over her mental health, a matter which Williams denies. “Wendy wants the world to know that she strenuously denies all allegations about her mental health and well-being,” read a statement from a representative for Williams released in March. Despite ending her talk show, Debmar-Mercury co-presidents, Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus, have previously stated that a Williams-hosted show could eventually return should Williams be fully available. “It doesn’t mean the next day, but we will put it together and figure it out,” said Bernstein in a statement. “It’s not like we have a Plan B where we hit a button and it’s back in a week, but we do have the desire to be in business with her, if she can come back and be healthy, and so does Fox.” “Other than her health, she could have continued to keep doing it as long as she wanted. She was still getting a rating and she has a die-hard audience that turned it into a profitable show,” added Marcus. “We were protecting the business, while we waited for her. And at some point, we had to say, ‘We have a business to run and she’s not here.’ It was a hard call.” Note: The post ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Concluding This Week After 13 Seasons in National Syndication appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Let’s Make a Deal” (2.455 million / 2.862 million) and “The View” (2.285 million) saw the largest uplift in Total Viewers during the week of June 6-10, 2022, according to the latest figures released by Nielsen. The game show was up +99,000 and +166,000 week to week for both of its half hours while the ABC talker swapped places with “General Hospital” (2.192 million) to regain its mark as the network’s top-rated daytime broadcast series, gaining +151,000 viewers week to week. “The Price is Right” (3.880 million / 4.424 million) remained on top and saw both half hours up +28,000 and +12,000, respectively, week to week. The second half-hour was also up year to year (+24,000 viewers). “The Young and the Restless” (3.435 million) and “General Hospital” were the only dramas to see a decrease week to week, down -31,000 and -24,000 viewers, respectively. The former series, however, continued to see year to year gains, up +217,000 over 2021, and another +1.487 million uplift from the show’s performance in 2020 when it continued airing a week of classic episodes (reruns). “The Bold and the Beautiful” (3.062 million) gained +47,000 viewers over last week and added +272,000 viewers over last year. Compared to when it aired classic episodes in 2020, the soap was up +1.447 million. “Days of our Lives” (1.647 million) jumped week to week, gaining +91,000 viewers, and was up another +103,000 viewers over its performance one year earlier. “The Talk” (1.480 million) was the biggest gainer among viewers year to year, adding +284,000 compared to its low(er) rated performance in 2021. The show also saw an uptick of +175,000 viewers over 2020 which gives credence to the network ordering a 13th season back in April. Note: Households and Total Viewers for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” were unavailable at press time. Current rankings in each category are therefore subject to change. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of June 6-10, 2022 in Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance in 2021 and 2020, respectively. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance in the demos, will be posted soon. Week Of June 6-10, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week202120201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.5/100.50.50.52. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.4/90.40.40.52. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.4/80.40.40.3**2. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.40.30.40.55. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.3/70.30.40.3**5. The View (ABC)0.3/60.30.40.35. General Hospital (ABC)0.3/50.30.3NR**5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.3/60.30.30.45. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.3/60.30.20.35. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.30.30.30.45. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.3/60.20.30.312. The Talk (CBS)0.2/40.20.20.212. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.2/40.20.30.4Source: Nielsen Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week202120201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.7/110.70.70.81. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.7/100.60.70.4**3. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.6/100.60.70.83. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.6/90.50.60.4**5. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.50.50.60.86. General Hospital (ABC)0.4/60.50.5NR**6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.4/70.50.50.66. The View (ABC)0.4/70.40.50.66. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.40.40.40.56. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.4/60.40.40.56. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.4/60.40.40.512. The Talk (CBS)0.3/50.30.30.312. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.3/40.30.40.4Source: Nielsen Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week202120201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.8/142.82.93.42. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.5/132.52.63.13. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.3/112.32.21.5**4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.1/102.01.91.2**5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.8/91.71.82.26. The View (ABC)1.6/81.51.72.06. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.6/81.51.61.98. General Hospital (ABC)1.5/71.51.5NR**9. Days of our Lives (NBC)1.1/51.11.11.310. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.0/51.11.01.310. The Talk (CBS)1.0/51.00.81.0. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A1.4N/A1.7. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/A1.0N/A1.2Source: Nielsen Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week202120201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,424,0004,412,0004,400,0004,771,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,880,0003,852,0003,922,0004,281,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,435,0003,466,0003,218,0001,948,000**4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)3,062,0003,015,0002,790,0001,615,000**5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,862,0002,696,0002,763,0003,179,0006. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,455,0002,356,0002,403,0002,677,0007. The View (ABC)2,285,0002,134,0002,360,0002,586,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,192,0002,216,0002,209,000NR**9. Days of our Lives (NBC)1,647,0001,556,0001,544,0001,797,00010. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,561,0001,619,0001,492,0001,653,00011. The Talk (CBS)1,480,0001,453,0001,196,0001,305,000. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A2,065,000N/A2,327,000. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/A1,408,000N/A1,593,000Source: Nielsen Note: The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m, and are courtesy of Nielsen. Household ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television. *Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes There were no notable preemptions or schedule changes reported by Nielsen during the week of June 6-10, 2022 Notes: Viewing levels were hitting multi-year highs in 2020 during the initial shutdown of the country due to COVID-19. “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” began their months-long era of classic episodes which continued through late July 2020 and early August 2020, respectively. Comparable 2020 figures for “General Hospital” will return in August as the show aired reruns for most of the summer that year and was not rated (NR) by Nielsen. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of June 6-10, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Not only do they play sisters on-screen but Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland have the distinction of joining “The Young and the Restless” just days apart 40 years ago this month. In recognition of their four-decade contribution to the popular daytime series, on Friday, June 17, CBS will air a special standalone episode of the soap which honors the history of their characters, Ashley Abbott and Traci Abbott, respectively. Note: An earlier version of this article indicated that the original airdate for the special standalone episode was Thursday, June 16. Due to CBS News airing portions of the January 6 Committee hearings on Monday, June 13, a repeat episode of “Y&R” was joined in progress pushing all-new episodes back by one day. Kelsey Wang, Beth Maitland and Eileen Davidson (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS As shown in a promo for the episode, the sisters can be seen sitting down at a reserved table in Society with their newly discovered grandniece, Allie (Kelsey Wang), as they share information about their lives with the hope they’ll eventually get to learn more about Allie’s own experiences as well. Look for the episode to find the pair reminiscing with their brother, Jack (Peter Bergman), and Ashley’s daughter, Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway), among others, as they take a walk down memory lane filled with flashbacks and memorable moments. Kelsey Wang, Melissa Ordway, Beth Maitland and Eileen Davidson (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS Eileen Davidson, Beth Maitland and Peter Bergman (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS Davidson first appeared on the soap as Ashley Abbott on June 11, 1982, with Maitland joining the show as Traci Abbott on June 17, 1982. Cupcakes (“Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland 40th anniversary”) Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS During an on-set celebration last month, which took place the same day the special episode was taped, several co-stars, past and present, joined in for some fun, laughter, speeches, and cupcakes that featured both ladies’ faces embedded in the icing. Cast Photo (“Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland 40th anniversary”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Don Diamont, who currently moonlights as Bill Spencer on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” returned to his old stomping grounds at “Y&R” to give a wonderful speech as he recalled working with them during his time playing womanizer Brad Carlton (1985-1996; and 1998-2009) who was romantically involved with both Traci and Ashley, albeit nearly a decade separated the relationships. On the show, Brad and Traci shared a biological child together, Colleen, and Abby was adopted by Brad during his time with Ashley. Sadly, Brad died by drowning after saving a young Noah Newman after his body was found frozen in a lake. A year later, Colleen also fell into a lake and nearly drowned. After being told her daughter was brain dead, Traci made the difficult decision to pull the plug. Colleen’s heart was later donated to Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Eileen Davidson, Don Diamont and Beth Maitland (“Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland 40th anniversary”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios In addition to Diamont, speeches were also given by the aforementioned Bergman, Ordway and Braeden, Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren), Jason Thompson (Billy), and the show’s executive producer, Anthony Morina. Both Davidson and Maitland later gave their own speeches in addition while also being around to pose for dozens of photographs with their “Y&R” family. Tracey E. Bregman, Eric Braeden, Jason Thompson and Peter Bergman (“Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland 40th anniversary”) Photos by Howard Wise/JPI Studios The event saw several of their real-life family members in attendance. For Davidson, that included her husband, Vincent Van Patten, and their immediate family. Eileen Davidson, Vincent Van Patten and Family Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Watch the special episode promo below. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ to Air Special Standalone Episode Dedicated to Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Yikes! Correct! Can’t believe I totally forgot about the pandemic interruption. So, yeah. With COVID and all those repeats on holidays for the last 10+ years, maybe the episode would have aired at the end of 2021, the earliest.

Theoretically, the only way it would have happened sooner is if ABC hadn’t started airing reruns of the show on all federal holidays several years ago. Otherwise, it’s about right.

According to a recent update to the show’s credits, Gregory Harrison is now on contract at “General Hospital.” The actor joined the daytime drama series in November 2020 in the then recurring role of Gregory Chase, the father of Finn (Michael Easton) and Chase (Josh Swickard). After disappearing from the scene in mid-2021, the character returned to Port Charles in April of this year. The role was previously portrayed by James Read for a four-and-a-half-month run in 2018. Before appearing in Port Charles, Harrison made a name for himself when he played Dr. George Alonzo “Gonzo” Gates in the popular series “Trapper John, M.D.” He later starred as Michael Sharpe in the primetime soap “Falcon Crest.” He followed that up with a starring role as Jack Taylor in “The Family Man.” The actor would go on to appear in multiple episodes of “Strong Medicine,” “Joey,” “One Tree Hill,” “Ringer,” “Rizzoli & Isles,” and more recently “Chesapeake Shores,” among his other numerous television and film credits. Fans of Harrison who would like to meet the actor in person are in luck. He’ll be appearing at the RomaDrama Live!, an event where stars from romantic comedies, Christmas movies, soaps and more will get up close and personal with their biggest fans. The event is taking place during the weekend of June 24-26, 2022 from the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL. There will be meet & greets, selfies, autograph signings, photo opportunities, and even Q&As. For more information about the event, click here. Since the last time we reported on changes to the show’s contract cast, the series has added Tanisha Harper as Jordan Ashford, Tabyana Ali as Trina Robinson, Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford, Michael Kruse as Rory Cabrera and Josh Kelly as Cody Bell to its roster. In total, the soap currently has 36 actors under contract with several dozen more working in a recurring capacity. Note: The post Gregory Harrison Upped to Contract Status at ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“General Hospital” is filled with intense drama during the week of June 13-17, 2022 when Esme (Avery Kristen Pohl) and Ryan (Jon Lindstrom) savor the rewards of their actions while TJ (Tajh Bellow) questions Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) motives, and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) warns Laura (Genie Francis) of an imminent catastrophe. The Breakdown: On Monday, June 13, Spencer (Nicholas Chavez) comes up with a new plan. Jordan (Tanisha Harper) gives Martin some important information. Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) will stop at nothing to stay in control of ELQ, and Ava (Maura West) will take Nikolas’ (Marcus Coloma) suggestion under consideration. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, June 14, Carly (Laura Wright) and Sonny (Maurice Benard) discuss his rift with Michael (Chad Duell/Robert Adamson) when she tells him, “I don’t know anymore.” Finn (Michael Easton) and Gregory (Gregory Harrison) take the kids camping, in conjunction with the PC Pioneers, to escape their concerns about Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). Later in the week, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Trina (Tabyana Ali) get in over their heads when they witness an all out brawl on Wednesday, June 15, which concerns Portia (Brook Kerr), Curtis and Taggert (Réal Andrews) as they discuss Trina’s actions on Friday, June 17. Valentin and Anna’s (Finola Hughes) date forces an admission out of the Cassadine outcast. Martin (Michael E. Knight) shares with Laura who he suspects is targeting them as the build-up to the soap opera’s 15,000th episode intensifies. Take a look at what’s happening with this week’s promo below. Note: The post This Week on ‘General Hospital’: Intensity Rising appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The annual Leading Ladies Luncheon honoring this year’s Daytime Emmy nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series took place on Saturday, June 11 and was hosted by last year’s winner, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (“The Bold and the Beautiful”). The event is traditionally hosted by the previous year’s winner regardless of whether they are nominated or not for the current year. Taking place at LOAM DTLA, a popular restaurant located inside the ACE Hotel in Los Angeles, the event was attended by this year’s nominated actresses, including Marci Miller (“Days of our Lives”), Cynthia Watros (“General Hospital”), Laura Wright (“General Hospital”) and Arianne Zucker (“Days of our Lives”). Fellow nominee Mishael Morgan (“The Young and the Restless”) was unable to attend. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Photo by Jill Johnson/JPI Studios In a post on Instagram, Wright said of the event, “Another AMAZING Leading Ladies Luncheon – thank you @jacquelinemwood_1 for hosting this special tradition and a huge shout out to @loam.dtla for making it so memorable !!! Cheers to US ladies !!!!! See ya on the 24th !!!” In a separate post highlighting the outfit she wore for the luncheon, Wright shared, “I felt like a princess today.” She wore an outfit from the clothing brand Cleobella. “Great day for a ladies luncheon!” captioned Zucker in an Instagram story showing off the outfit she wore from clothing company AFRM. Miller brought her daughter, Willie, to the event. When not being held by herself or her fellow nominees, the bundle of joy was lying peacefully in her carrier. Laura Wright and Marci Miller (Leading Ladies Luncheon) Photo by Jill Johnson/JPI Studios In addition to chatter, fine wine and a great meal, Wood provided each actress with a gift bag (contents unknown at press time). Each actress was also seen posing for photos with a bottle of Biltmore Conservatory Rose Gin from Chemist Spirits which surrounded their table. Cynthia Watros, Arianne Zucker, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Laura Wright (Leading Ladies Luncheon) Photo by Jill Johnson/JPI Studios Find out which of the actresses will take home the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series when the ceremony airs live on CBS at 9:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT on Friday, June 24. The telecast will also be available to stream via Paramount+. Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Hosted This Year’s Annual Leading Ladies Luncheon appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Tanner Novlan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) and wife Kayla Ewell (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Vampire Diaries”) recently welcomed their second child, a boy, who they named Jones Douglas Novlan. Their little guy was born on Monday, June 6, coming in seven weeks early and weighing in at 3 lbs 9oz. He has an older sister, Poppy Marie Novlan, who turns three in July. “He’s happy and healthy. Mom is doing great too,” commented Novlan who shared the news in a post on Instagram. “Thank you to Dr. Waldman, Dr. Valenton and the entire nicu nursing staff at Cedars Sinai for being so amazing.” “He couldn’t wait to join us,” stated Ewell of their bundle of joy. “We’re still processing all of this but he & I are both healthy and we couldn’t be more excited to have him here with us,” she added. Tanner Novlan, Poppy Novlan and Kayla Ewell Photo by Jill Johnson/JPI Studios Both posts by Novlan and Ewell have amassed nearly 100,000 combined likes and hundreds of replies from friends, family and fans, mere hours since announcing their happy news to the world. Since 2020, Novlan has portrayed Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan on “B&B.” Ewell appeared on the soap as Caitlin Ramirez from 2004-2005. The couple wed in September 2015. They co-starred together in The CW drama “Roswell, New Mexico.” “Congratulations Mom and Pop!!! Welcome to the world Jones!!” said Krista Allen who plays Taylor Hayes on “B&B.” “Sending lots of love to Mom, Dad, Poppy and Baby Jones!” stated Casey Kasprzyk, supervising producer at “B&B.” “That little hand!” said an adoring Nina Dobrev who worked with Ewell on “The Vampire Diaries.” Been praying for you all welcome to the world little one!” said Ashley Jones who plays Bridget Forrester on “B&B.” Get your first look at the couple’s bundle of joy below. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Actors Tanner Novlan and Kayla Ewell Welcome Second Child appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More