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“The Young and the Restless” star Christel Khalil can be seen in the new romantic comedy, “We Need To Talk,” now available to rent or buy on all major digital platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Microsoft Movies & TV, among other platforms. The film will also soon be available to watch on Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming service owned by FOX Entertainment. In the film, Khalil plays opposite “Big Time Rush” singer/actor James Maslow who plays a video-game influencer with millions of followers he interacts with every day despite his having issues in speaking to people in his real life, including his girlfriend, Aly (Khalil). According to a logline, Great Scott (Maslow) remains blissfully unaware that he has a problem until one morning Aly tells him, as she’s walking out the door, “We need to talk.” Aly’s comment immediately sends him into a day-long tailspin. Seeking wisdom, advice, and emotional support from his social media network of friends, including Tango (Tray Chaney), Joe (Johnathan Fernandez), his producer, and Amber (Emily Bett Rickards), Aly’s best friend. In a connected world filled with internet trolls and a myriad of online characters from around the world, look for several influencers/gamers who make cameo appearances. “We Need To Talk” (Movie Poster) Courtesy of Global Digital Releasing In discussing her involvement in the film, Khalil says, “The wisdom of the (script) was really amazing… it shows how we get caught up in our lives, in our jobs, we forget about the people close to us. It’s important to recognize those people. I think it is a really good lesson, for myself included. Where social media is concerned, and ‘likes’ – ‘It’s all about balance. We need balance in life.’” The movie was honored with six awards at the FirstGlance Film Festival, including Best Actor and Best Actress, Best Director for Todd Wolfe who also wrote the script, Best Comedy, Best Ensemble, and Best of the Fest. Additional cast members include Chrisdine King, Peter Patrikios and Devin Kennedy. Cameo appearances include “Big Time Rush” singer/actor Kendall Schmidt, influencers Jared Polin and Hip Hop Gamer, and NFL Madden Bowl Champion Chris “Dubby” McFarland, among others. Watch a teaser trailer for “We Need To Talk” below. For more information about the film, including how to rent or buy your own copy, visit the official website. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ Actress Christel Khalil and ‘Big Time Rush’ Singer James Maslow Star in ‘We Need To Talk’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Harrison Wagner, the youngest son of “General Hospital” actors Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner has died. He was just 27 years old. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office website, Wagner died on Monday, June 6 with his death reportedly taking place in a parking lot. The cause of death is currently being investigated pending a medical examination. Jack Wagner, Kristina Wagner Photo by Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock In addition to his parents, Wagner leaves behind an older brother, Peter, and an older half-sister, Kerry. Note: The post R.I.P. Harrison Wagner – Son of ‘General Hospital’ Actors Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner Dead at 27 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

During the weekend of June 24-26, 2022, several past and present soapers, including stars from some of your favorite romantic comedies and Christmas movies, will be on hand as part of the annual RomaDrama Live fan experience which includes meet & greets, selfies, autograph signings, photo opportunities, Q&As and much more! The event will take place from the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida and will include appearances by such stars as Ryan Paevey (“General Hospital”), Trevor Donovan, (“Days of our Lives”), Andrew Walker, Wes Brown, Colin Egglesfield (“All My Children”), Danica McKellar, Gregory Harrison (“General Hospital”), Eric Mabius, Brian Krause and many more celebrities from several popular shows and made for TV movies from GAC Family, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and Netflix, along with best-selling authors and screenwriters. General admission tickets range from $29.99-$49.99 for single-day access or you can buy a weekend pass for $119.99. Special packages that include admission to all three days and additional perks and prizes range from $299.99 for a gold pass to $799.99 for platinum access. There are potentially additional fees required for each individual celebrity in attendance. For more information, and to buy tickets, including individual tickets for each celebrity, visit the official event website. Note: The post RomaDrama Live! Brings Stars of Rom-Coms, Christmas Movies, and Soaps Closer Than Ever! appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Sunday, June 12 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PT, CBS will broadcast “The 75th Annual Tony Awards,” live coast-to-coast with Academy Award winner and Tony nominee Ariana DeBose hosting. The show will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Immediately preceding the network broadcast, Emmy Award winners Darren Criss and Julianne Hough will host “The Tony Awards: Act One,” an hour of live exclusive content available on Paramount+ from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT. This morning, an all-star lineup was announced to help commemorate Tony Awards history and celebrate 75 years of Broadway excellence. The lineup is as follows: Utkarsh Ambudkar, Skylar Astin, Zach Braff, Danielle Brooks, Danny Burstein, Len Cariou, RuPaul Charles, Jessica Chastain, Lilli Cooper, Bryan Cranston, Wilson Cruz, Colman Domingo, Anthony Edwards, Cynthia Erivo, Raúl Esparza, Laurence Fishburne, Andrew Garfield, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Tony Goldwyn, David Alan Grier, Vanessa Hudgens, Jennifer Hudson, Paris Jackson, Prince Jackson, Samuel L Jackson, Nathan Lane, Telly Leung, Judith Light, Josh Lucas, Gaten Matarazzo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Patina Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bebe Neuwirth, Kelli O’Hara, Sarah Paulson, Bernadette Peters, Jeremy Pope, Billy Porter, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Chita Rivera, Tony Shalhoub, Phillipa Soo, Sarah Silverman, George Takei, Aaron Tveit, Adrienne Warren, Patrick Wilson and Bowen Yang. The Criss and Hough hour will kick off the evening by celebrating the 2022 Tony Awards with exciting performances and bestowing multiple honors. Since 1978, CBS has been broadcasting The Tony Awards, which honor theater professionals for distinguished achievements on Broadway. The event is presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. Note: The post CBS Announces All-Star Lineup for ‘The 75th Annual Tony Awards’ airing Live on Sunday, June 12 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

When you’ve been playing the same character on TV for decades it’s no surprise that when a fan sees you on the street or interacts with you online that they might refer to you by your character’s name. The hope is that they can separate you from the character you play on screen. You’d hope. Recently, Michelle Stafford who plays Phyllis Summers on “The Young and the Restless” had to point out the difference by formally introducing herself to those who follow her online and on TV. “I would like to introduce myself to some of you folks,” began Stafford in a Twitter post. “My name is Michelle Stafford. It is not Phyllis Summers. That is a character I play. I am not responsible for that character’s actions. So you can throw your hate somewhere else…God Bless.” Stafford’s post came after she responded to a since-deleted tweet from an unknown user that wasn’t very kind. In her response to the user, Stafford said, “You are aware that I am Michelle and not Phyllis, right?” Following her introduction post, several of Stafford’s actor/writer friends, including past and present soap stars, shared their own similar experiences. “Wait!!!!! You’re not really Phyllis??!! OMG .. that means … I’m not really Taylor?!! I better tell Ridge,” commented Krista Allen who plays Taylor Hayes on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” “I am also not actually dead,” stated Ryan Paevey whose character on “General Hospital,” Nathan West, died after being shot by his father, Ceasar Faison (Anders Hove), in January 2018. “I am also not a con-man/jewel thief/fake Australian/dead,” pointed out former “Home and Away” and “GH” actor Zachary Garred in response to Paevey’s post. “Do you have Phyllis’s number?” joked Ron Carlivati, head writer of “Days of our Lives.” In response to his tweet, “GH” star Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos) simply said, “Haaa.” “Hey Michelle…. Really big fan x,” shared Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, “GH”). Since its publication on Saturday, June 4, Stafford’s tweet has received just over 11,000 likes and nearly 2,000 comments. She made her debut on “Y&R” in 1994 and played the role until 1997, the same year in which she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal. She later reprised the role from 2000-2013 before taking on the role of Nina Reeves from 2014-2019 on “GH.” She returned to the role of Phyllis Summers on “Y&R” in 2019. In 2004, Stafford won her second Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work on “Y&R.” Slightly Off Topic: I remember going to one of the final “One Life to Live” fan club events and finding myself on a shuttle bus with Robert S. Woods who played Bo Buchanan on the soap. He and I were having a minor conversation when a woman came on the shuttle who turned out to be a fan of his, referring to him as his character immediately after she recognized him. On the surface, it wasn’t a problem but each time she spoke to him she kept referring to him as Bo and the things his character had done on the show. Eventually, I pointed out to her that his name is Bob Woods. She still kept calling him Bo. I remember Bob and me exchanging a look and a chuckle. Fun memory. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Michelle Stafford Wants You To Know She’s Not Who She Plays on TV appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As the title says, what major soap change/event would shock you if it happened this year? The Bold and the Beautiful twist still hasn't happened Days of our Lives gets a new head writer General Hospital gets a new executive producer The Young and the Restless gets a new head writer and executive producer All My Children/One Life to Live reboots planned for Hulu PGP licenses As The World Turns/Guiding Light for third-party streaming

The new Disney Channel original series co-starring “General Hospital” actor James Patrick Stuart as a father whose family has to uproot their lives and change identities when his daughter, Havoc/Amy (Isabella Pappas), stands up to the head of the League of Villains premiered to low numbers on Friday, June 3. Entitled “The Villains of Valley View,” an average of just 295,000 viewers tuned in across the show’s two-episode premiere while in Adults 18-49 the show averaged a mere 0.07 rating. Overall, the comedy ranked 70th and 83rd, respectively, in the cable ratings among Total Day figures released by Nielsen (via ShowBuzzDaily), sorted by Adults 18-49. The first episode averaged 309,000 viewers and a 0.07 rating in the demo at 8:00 p.m. followed by the second episode with 281,000 viewers and a 0.06 rating. Following “The Villains of Valley View” was the two-episode premiere of “Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion,” which follows Mexican American teen Violet Rodriguez (Scarlett Estevez) who is chosen by a magical luchador mask that transforms her into the superhero Ultra Violet, a superhero fighting crime alongside her luchador uncle, Cruz (J.R. Villarreal), also known as Black Scorpion. The new series ranked 102nd and 129th in Total Day cable rankings, averaging just 253,000 episodes over its two episodes with a 0.05 and a 0.04 rating, respectively, in Adults 18-49. The first episode averaged 269,000 viewers and the second episode averaged 236,000 viewers. The success of either show won’t necessarily be determined by their ratings performance on the linear network, particularly as their core demo is teens/tweens, but by how they perform when episodes become available to stream on Disney+ (date to be determined). Note: The post ‘The Villains of Valley View’ Premieres Low on Disney Channel appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Due to NBC’s coverage of the “2022 U.S. Open Golf Championship,” “Days of our Lives” will be preempted on Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17. The soap will air just three episodes during the week of June 13, with a major storyline kicking off that’ll tide viewers over until it returns with all-new episodes on Monday, June 21. This year the U.S. Open is taking place from The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Last week, “DAYS” was preempted for three days due to NBC’s coverage of the French Open. The soap aired just two episodes on Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1. Note: The post ‘U.S. Open Golf Championship’ Coverage to Preempt ‘Days of our Lives’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As previously reported, American soaps “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” will be returning to Monte-Carlo for the 61st Edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, taking place June 17-21, 2022. Although it was already known that Melissa Ordway and Jason Thompson would be on hand representing “Y&R” for a meetup session, only recently has it been revealed who will represent “B&B.” Look for actors Thorsten Kaye, Krista Allen, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Tanner Novlan as they celebrate the iconic show’s 35th anniversary with a special and exclusive screening followed by a Q&A session moderated by journalist Rebecca Leffler and a signing session. The events will take place on Sunday, June 19 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Salle Camille Blanc, Grimaldi Forum. The special standalone episode being screened is the 35th-anniversary episode in which a sleeping Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) is visited in her dreams by all of her past loves, taking stock of her life. Featured in the episode are Jack Wagner, who played Nick Marone from 2003 to 2012; Winsor Harmon, who played Thorne Forrester from 1996 to 2016; John McCook (Eric Forrester); Don Diamont (Bill Spencer); and the aforementioned Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester). Prior to the special screening, on Saturday, June 18 from 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. at the Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum, “B&B” executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell, supervising producer Casey Kasprzyk and director Cynthia J. Popp will share exclusive insight into the secrets to the success and longevity of their hit show that has been a cornerstone of daytime programming at CBS since 1987. They’ll also share how there is a renewed energy for the soap genre in an ever-changing environment which enables them to stay current and keep their fan base engaged as shown by the show’s continued ratings success which includes millions of viewers around the world. Other panels taking place during the festival include Scripted Format Distribution: Creating an International Hit; International Co-Productions: HOw to Avoid the Pitfalls and Build a Potent Project?; (R)evolution of Consumer Usages: New Strategies and New Players on the TV Series Market; Breakwater by Snap Originals: Case Study of a New Format Driving Deeper Engagement with Gen Z; and Conscious Content: The Shift Towards Sustainable Production. For more information on how to participate during any of the available public events, or to purchase tickets for VIP events, click here. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Sets Cast to Attend Monte-Carlo TV Festival, Plus Session on Show’s Longevity Scheduled appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

According to court documents obtained by Soap Opera Network, former “General Hospital” star Ingo Rademacher is seeking to quash a subpoena from American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (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. “PERK, Ingo and myself have had discussions about this case – more specifically, in preparing for the litigation of this case. All discussions occurred with me or at my direction,” Street said in his declaration. “These discussions and documents provided to PERK, if any, were private and confidential and are protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. Our firm is serving ABC with written objections to the subpoena on that basis.” In the request to quash it stated, “it is not hard to appreciate that ABC’s subpoena – seeking confidential communications and attorney work product between Ingo, Ingo’s counsel and a speculated litigation funder – does nothing to prove Ingo’s claims or ABC’s defenses. The subpoena is merely ABC’s campaign of intimidation to harass and pressure Ingo to drop the case against them. As an ill-fated means of garnering litigation leverage in this action, ABC has set about to intentionally harass every single person that Ingo may have spoken to in the last five years to destroy Ingo’s character and ascertain how someone could afford to bring such a case against ABC. Apparently, ABC hopes to resolve this action by intimidating Ingo and asserting its power as the ‘big-pocket’ litigator that can crush Ingo’s ability to litigate this case.” The motion further states, “ABC refused to mediate this case – a fact which evidences the true nature of this subpoena. It cannot allege it is seeking financial information for purposes of settlement, in part because its wholly irrelevant, but also because that is a ruse evidenced by ABC’s own actions. ABC is not entitled to sensitive, private information that is irrelevant to Ingo’s allegations concerning privacy rights and unlawful discrimination, though a subpoena or otherwise. ABC is also not entitled to know whether any person or entity is financing this litigation, if at all. It is apparent that the information is designed solely to harass as it has no relevancy to this action. The subpoena should be quashed.” A hearing is set for Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter. According to a memorandum of points and authorities included in the motion regarding his reasoning behind his decision to sue ABC, “[Rademacher] filed this action alleging violations of his privacy rights, unlawful religious and medical condition discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination” following ABC’s decision in summer 2021 to order anybody working on a television show it produced to get a Covid-19 vaccination. “That meant, Ingo, as a cast member of the ABC-produced soap opera, ‘General Hospital,’ which he had been a cast member for 25 years, was required to receive a Covid-19 shot to continue working on the show or request a religious exemption,” the suit says. “Although ABC claimed to grant exemptions for sincerely held religious objections to the shot, it refused to accept Ingo’s request – without explanation. ABC then terminated Ingo’s contract to perform.” In November 2021, it was announced that Rademacher would be exiting his role as Jasper “Jax” Jacks on the ABC drama after failing to comply with the company’s vaccine mandate for employees. He last appeared on the soap on Monday, November 22, 2021, when the character departed Port Charles for Australia on important business. A jury trial is currently on the docket for Monday, February 27, 2023. Note: The post Ingo Rademacher Seeks to Quash Subpoena from ABC in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, Jury Trial Set for February 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Entertainment Tonight” co-hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will co-host “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” airing live on Friday, June 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT on CBS and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. This will be Frazier and Turner’s first time hosting the awards ceremony and marks the 16th time CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmy Awards, more than any other network in history. As hosts of the six-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning “Entertainment Tonight,” Frazier and Turner “have established themselves as accomplished journalists covering the stories that most impact the entertainment industry,” CBS said. Frazier has interviewed Hollywood’s biggest stars and traveled the world covering exclusive stories for “ET,” simultaneously as a journalist, producer and entrepreneur. In addition to her hosting duties at “ET,” Turner is also the host of the CBS series “Secret Celebrity Renovation.” She’s a regular contributor for CNN and made television history in 2021 when she became the first Black woman to host “ET” in the highly rated syndicated series’ 41-year history. “The Daytime Emmy Awards” recognize outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, 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. “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital” lead all daytime shows with 18 and 17 nominations, respectively. “Days of our Lives” has 12 nominations and “The Bold and the Beautiful” has eight. “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” snagged four nominations, including in the categories of Drama Series, Writing and Directing. For a full list of drama-related nominations, click here. Note: The post ‘Entertainment Tonight’ Hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner to Host ‘The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Days Of Our Lives PreVUE For The Week Of June 6-10, 2022 Find out what's happening during the week of June 6-10, 2022 on "Days of our Lives" when "Ripped from the Headlines" isn't just a promotional tag.

This week on “Days of our Lives,” Chanel (Raven Bowens) has the rare decision to make for a soap opera character which not only entails deciding which person she wants to be with romantically, but which twin she’d like to see a future with, particularly whether it is with Johnny (Carson Boatman) or his sister, Allie (Lindsay Arnold). In this week’s promo, the siblings confront Chanel about which of them she wants to be with when they press her for an answer on the Tuesday, June 7 episode. Elsewhere in Salem, there’s a big investigation being led by Abigail (Marci Miller) who reveals to her husband, Chad (Billy Flynn), what her next story will be. On Thursday, June 9, she confronts her sister, Gwen (Emily O Brien), in prison and the two have a heated exchange. The aftermath will be have a rippling effect on everyone in town and beyond when on Friday, June 10, Chad makes a horrifying discovery. Watch to Watch: Sonny (Zach Tinker) accuses Leo (Greg Rikaart) of drugging him on Monday, June 6. Jan’s (Heather Lindell) first therapy session with Marlena (Deidre Hall) comes to an abrupt halt on Thursday, June 9. Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) rips into Gwen on Friday, June 10. Watch this week’s promo below. Note: The post Days of our Lives PreVUE for the Week of June 6-10, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Congratulations are in order for former “All My Children” and “Days of our Lives” actress turned reality TV starlet Chrishell Stause who won the Best Reality Star award at the 2022 “MTV Movie & TV Awards” which aired Sunday, June 5 on MTV. Her Netflix series, “Selling Sunset,” won Best Docu-Reality Show. In her acceptance speech, Stause thanked the show’s executive producer, Adam DiVello, Netflix, the show’s cast and MTV, among others. She said, “[Without] the whole cast I wouldn’t be standing here… you can’t do a reality show without every single person that makes it work, so, thank you guys so much! And just really quick, I knew about this nomination before I had said anything about my sexuality – I’m not trying to get really deep with you guys, but the fact that this was voted on after means so much to me because I wasn’t sure, you know, how that was going to go, and I thank you guys so much. I appreciate it.” In early May, Stause revealed she’s dating G Flip, a non-binary Australian singer. Calling them “an extremely talented musician,” Stause stated, “I recently have been spending a lot of time with someone that’s very important to me. Their name is G Flip. They’re nonbinary, so they go by they/them.” Prior to her relationship with G Flip, Stause had been dating her “Selling Sunset” boss/co-star Jason Oppenheim and had been married to former “This Is Us” and “The Young and the Restless” actor Justin Hartley. “I. AM. SO. HONORED!!!” Stause later said on Twitter after winning her award. “Truly thank you to everyone that voted and thank you so much @MTV & @netflix.” To watch Stause’s acceptance speech, click the play button below. Note: The post MTV Movie & TV Awards: Chrishell Stause Wins Best Reality Star, ‘Selling Sunset’ Nabs Docu-Reality Show appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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Josh Kelly made his “General Hospital” debut as Cody Bell at the tail end of the Wednesday, June 1 episode of the daytime drama series when the character parachuted into the Metro Court Hotel pool, making a memorable impression on Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud). So how did the former “Midnight, Texas” star land himself a gig in Port Charles? Similar to co-star Cameron Mathison who joined the soap last year as a recast Drew Cain, a text exchange with the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, who previously oversaw production at “One Life to Live” where Kelly moonlighted as Cutter Wentworth from 2010-2011, made things a little easier for the actor. In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now, Kelly told the publication that he began thinking about a return to daytime soaps after hearing from a friend who had auditioned for a character on the soap last year. “He was like, ‘Dude, you should go in for this role,’” Kelly remembers of the conversation without naming the friend or the character they auditioned for. “And I was like, ‘You know what? I miss working regularly.” Thus, he decided to reach out to Valentini after realizing he wanted a more steady gig that would keep him in the Los Angeles area where he resides. “I’ve had to go to Memphis or Albuquerque or Atlanta [to film on location] and I love traveling, but my home is in Los Angeles and I’ve never gotten to work here,” Kelly says. “I also missed being part of a little acting troupe family. So I actually texted [Executive Producer] Frank Valentini. I was like, ‘Hey, why am I not on ‘GH?’” Recalling their exchange, Kelly notes, “He was like, ‘Are you serious? You’d have to do a contract.’ And I was like, ‘Let’s do it!’ They were like, ‘We’re going to come up with a cool character for you’ – and they did!’” Referencing Valentini’s enthusiasm for working with him again, Kelly says, “It meant a lot to me. I’d always felt like I wanted to do more [in daytime]. ‘One Life to Live’ was canceled kind of right when I was getting my legs underneath me and getting into my stride. So this, in a weird way, feels like I’m fulfilling my original contract. Frank and I, we’ve kept in touch and I’ve actually visited the set of ‘GH’ a couple of times because I’ve had some friends working there, and I did some work on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and they shoot at the same lot. Whenever I’m over there, I always send him a text message and I’d come in and we’d talk, but the timing [to possibly join ‘GH’] has never been right. And now the timing seems kind of perfect.” Despite acting on “GH” for the first time, Kelly has personally known or is friends with a number of the show’s cast, including Michael Easton (Finn) and Roger Howarth (Austin) who Kelly worked alongside during their time together at “OLTL,” and he’s worked with both Tanisha Harper (Jordan) and Sofia Mattsson (Sasha) in other TV projects. Additionally, he has mutual friends with Chad Duell (Michael) and he shared a meal years ago with Kirsten Storms (Maxie), just to name a few. Beyond that, Kelly has also been a fan of the show since childhood when his sister would force him into watching the soap before he could eventually watch his favorite “Batman” cartoon. He also noted that when his father was in the Navy, his squadron was “addicted to the Luke and Laura saga.” Overall, Kelly is appreciative of what it means to be working on the legacy series. “I always like to think about what ‘little kid Josh’ would think in the moment,” he states. “It keeps me very happy on long days or times like last night, when I was late to a premiere for a movie I was in because I was working on ‘General freakin’ Hospital!’ ‘Little kid Josh’ wouldn’t be upset about that, and so ‘big kid Josh’ wasn’t, either!” For more from Kelly’s interview with Digest, pick up the latest issue, on newsstands now. In addition to his role on “GH,” and his previous role as Cutter Wentworth on both the ABC version of “One Life to Live” and the short-lived 2013 online reboot, Kelly has also starred as Jeremy Caner in the Lifetime drama “UnREAL.” More recently, Kelly appeared in the dramas “What/If,” “Army Wives” and cross-over episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Station 19.” He also starred opposite Emilie Ullerup in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original movie “Christmas Bells Are Ringing.” Note: The post Josh Kelly Reveals How a Text Exchange with ‘General Hospital’ EP Frank Valentini Led to a Contract Role appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Thank you. As you can see I posted way earlier than I normally would. Clearly I was barely awake.

Now that Finn has been revealed to be very much alive after viewers of “The Bold and the Beautiful” were initially led to believe that the character had died following his being shot by his biological mother, Sheila (Kimberlin Brown), portrayer Tanner Novlan will be on hand to discuss his return to the soap during the Wednesday, June 8 broadcast of “BOLD Live" airing at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT on YouTube. The episode was originally scheduled to air live on Friday, June 3. Hosted by the soap’s supervising producer Casey Kasprzyk, the weekly YouTube series which regularly airs every Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT is the only official talk show that gives fans of “The Bold and the Beautiful” the opportunity to consistently interact with their favorite actors by way of picking up the phone, dialing a number and talking to them live on air. The show airs live from Television City in Los Angeles where “B&B” tapes. In early April, Finn was shot after he came upon Sheila as she was preparing to shoot his wife, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), who herself was confronting Sheila over her involvement in breaking Brooke’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) sobriety. Begging for her life, Steffy didn’t have time to mourn her presumed-dead husband as Sheila also shot her, leaving the couple laying in a pool of their own blood in an alleyway. Steffy has since recovered and Sheila is in jail pending trial. Except for Finn’s adopted mother, Li (Naomi Matsuda), and those she trusts, it’s not yet known, particularly by Steffy, that Finn is still alive. Steffy recently made plans to leave town in order to clear her mind following recent events. To set yourself a reminder to tune in to “BOLD Live,” click here. Note: The post Tanner Novlan to Guest on ‘BOLD Live’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

If you’ve been tuning in to “General Hospital” this week you might have noticed a different face playing the role of Michael Corinthos on the ABC drama series. As noted by the voice announcer, “The Young and the Restless” and “Hollywood Heights” alum Robert Adamson stepped in for Chad Duell beginning with the Wednesday, June 1 episode and now we know why the temporary replacement was needed. In a tweet, Duell revealed that he will be back taping beginning next week and that Adamson stepped in due to COVID-related reasons. “I’m good.. I’ll be back filming next week. Was covid related,” said Duell regarding his on-screen absence. Noting Adamson’s performance, Duell commented, “Robert did great” and included clapping hands emojis. From 2012-2020, Adamson portrayed Noah Newman on “The Young and the Restless.” Shortly before joining the daytime drama series, he played Phil Sanders in the short-lived Nick @ Nite teen drama “Hollywood Heights.” He’s probably best known outside of soaps for his role as Charli Antoni in the drama “Lincoln Heights.” More recently, Adamson has appeared in episodes of “All Rise,” “Stumptown” and “Dave.” He’ll next appear in the movie “Tub Life” alongside former “GH” star Robert Palmer Watkins (ex-Dillon Quartermaine). Note: The post Chad Duell Reveals Reason for Michael Corinthos Recast on ‘General Hospital’, Says Robert Adamson “Did Great” appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Although he’s gone on to a lucrative voice acting career where he can be heard voicing characters from “Star Wars,” “Marvel’s Avengers” and “Gotham Knights” TV and video game series, former “Days of our Lives” actor Christopher Sean has never shied away from his daytime roots. In fact, he’s set to reprise his role as Paul Narita in “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” when the series returns for Chapter 2 next month. Following news of his reprisal, Sean thanked the power’s that be at the daytime drama series and Peacock for bringing him back into the “DAYS” fold, even if briefly. “Honored that @nbcdays brought back Paul Narita for #BeyondSalem on the @peacockTV app,” said Sean. “Three cheers to my DOOL family and all the fans that have showed so much love and welcomed me back with such a warm embrace. Much Love.” While details of his return remain under wraps, we do know that Paul’s father, private eye John Black (Drake Hogestyn), travels to San Francisco to see his son which later integrates seamlessly with the overall umbrella storyline which is full of larger-than-life romance, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama that all connects back to a memorable plot that originated on “Days of our Lives” long ago. Since leaving “Days of our Lives” in November 2018, Sean has starred as a voice actor in several lucrative TV and video game franchises, including “Fallout 76,” “Star Wars Resistance,” “Star Wars: Visions,” “Marvel’s Avengers,” “Ghost Tsushima” and “Gotham Knights.” He was a featured player in the third season of the Netflix thriller “You,” and more recently appeared in an episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles.” Chapter 2 of “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” includes five all-new episodes releasing daily starting Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15 on Peacock. For more information on how to stream “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,” or to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Note: The post Christopher Sean Speaks On Reprising ‘DAYS’ Role on ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Now available on Apple Music, Spotify and all other music streaming platforms, “The Bold and the Beautiful” recently released an original scores album featuring 35 recognizable and moving theme songs featured on the show. The album, entitled ‘The Bold and the Beautiful: Music from the Series, Volume One” was composed and scored by the show’s Emmy Award-winning composer John Nordstrom who joined the soap in that capacity in 2013. “I am pleased to share some of our favorite music from ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’” said Nordstrom. “These scores have impacted our characters on our screens and in our lives.” Executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell added, “This extraordinary album encompasses love, passion, heartache, suspense, and joy. John’s enormous musical talent connects us beautifully to all of these emotions. We are pleased to offer it to our loyal viewers.” The tracklist is as follows: Figure Eight Spencer Tension Ambient Love Theme Mulholland Drive Baby Beth & Hope Playing for Keeps Weight of the World Memories Hope Diamond Malibu Sunset Beach Run (feat. Claire Nordstrom) Endless Love Medley Storylines Carter & Quinn Affair Breaking Darkness Hope and Wyatt No More Taking a Breath Forrester Secrets Forever Gone They Took Beth Lost Love Family Bond Love Me Again Liam and Hope Forever Dark Obsession On the Beach Confession Brooke and Bill in Dubai Dubai Helicopter Fall Australia Wedding Forrester Intrigue Australian Shores Sheila Returns Ghosting (feat. Jason Pelsey) Steffy’s Grief Nordstrom has won two Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on the series, in 2015 and 2018. He was also nominated in 2016 and 2017. To listen on Apple Music, click here. You can also listen on Spotify. You can listen to a sampling below. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Releases Music from the Series, Volume One appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

During the week of May 23-27, 2022, “The View” (2.420 million), “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.680 million) and “The Talk” (1.619 million) experienced the strongest week-to-week gains with the ABC chatfest up +227,000 week-to-week and up +171,000 viewers compared to the same week last year. The second half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.775 million) also saw week-to-week gains, +4,000 viewers compared to one week earlier. The show was down a mere -3,000 viewers versus its performance during the same week last year, however. “The Bold and the Beautiful” (3.097 million) and “The Young and the Restless” (3.473 million) continue seeing massive year-to-year increases, up +357,000 and +260,000, respectively, compared to the same week last year. In fact, compared to their fifth consecutive week of classic episodes (reruns) in 2020, both soaps are seeing an increase of up to 1.5 million viewers each. “General Hospital” (2.088 million) saw a big drop in viewers week-to-week, and a rare year-to-year decline, due to airing a rerun on Wednesday, May 25 in place of an original as a result of ongoing ABC News coverage from Uvalde, Texas. The rerun was included in the show’s weekly average. With several preemptions impacting its airing schedule due to ongoing NBC News coverage from Uvalde, Texas, “Days of our Lives” (1.593 million) saw the biggest week-to-week drop of any daytime broadcast series, down -164,000 viewers, and fell behind both “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and “The Talk” in Total Viewers. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 23-27, 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. 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. Comparable 2020 figures for “GMA3: What Need to Know” are based on the performance of “Pandemic: What You Need to Know.” The current iteration was rebranded effective June 2020. Week Of May 23-27, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2021 2020 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 0.5/10 0.5 0.5 0.5 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 0.4/8 0.4 0.4 0.5 2. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.4/7 0.4 0.5 0.3 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.3/7 0.4 0.4 0.2 4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.6 4. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.3/7 0.3 0.3 0.4 4. The View (ABC) 0.3/6 0.3 0.4 0.4 4. General Hospital (ABC) 0.3/6 0.3 0.3 NR 4. Days of our Lives (NBC) 0.3/5 0.3 0.3 0.4 4. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.3/5 0.3 0.3 0.3 4. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 4. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.3/5 0.2 0.3 0.3 13. The Talk (CBS) 0.2/3 0.2 0.2 0.2 Source: Nielsen Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2021 2020 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 0.7/11 0.8 0.7 0.8 2. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.6/9 0.7 0.7 0.4 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 0.6/9 0.7 0.6 0.8 2. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.6/8 0.7 0.7 0.4 5. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.9 5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.5/7 0.5 0.5 0.6 5. General Hospital (ABC) 0.5/6 0.5 0.5 NR 8. The View (ABC) 0.4/7 0.4 0.5 0.7 8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.4/6 0.5 0.4 0.5 8. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 8. Days of our Lives (NBC) 0.4/5 0.4 0.4 0.5 12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.3/5 0.3 0.3 0.5 12. The Talk (CBS) 0.3/4 0.3 0.3 0.3 Source: Nielsen Households Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2021 2020 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 2.8/14 2.7 2.8 3.5 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 2.5/12 2.5 2.5 3.2 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 2.3/11 2.4 2.3 1.5 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 2.1/10 2.1 1.9 1.3 5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 1.8/9 1.7 1.8 2.3 6. The View (ABC) 1.7/8 1.5 1.6 2.1 7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 1.5/8 1.5 1.6 2.0 8. General Hospital (ABC) 1.4/7 1.5 1.5 NR 8. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 1.4 1.3 N/A 2.0 10. Days of our Lives (NBC) 1.1/5 1.2 1.1 1.3 10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 1.1/5 1.0 1.0 1.3 10. The Talk (CBS) 1.1/5 1.0 0.9 1.1 13. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 1.0 1.0 1.4 Source: Nielsen Total Viewers Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2021 2020 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 4,398,000 4,409,000 4,318,000 5,027,000 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 3,820,000 3,881,000 3,820,000 4,542,000 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 3,473,000 3,503,000 3,213,000 2,018,000 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 3,097,000 3,181,000 2,740,000 1,640,000 5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 2,775,000 2,771,000 2,778,000 3,301,000 6. The View (ABC) 2,420,000 2,193,000 2,249,000 2,779,000 7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 2,405,000 2,425,000 2,371,000 2,810,000 8. General Hospital (ABC) 2,088,000 2,244,000 2,123,000 NR 9. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 1,942,000 1,930,000 N/A 2,675,000 10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 1,680,000 1,513,000 1,452,000 1,803,000 11. The Talk (CBS) 1,619,000 1,499,000 1,246,000 1,347,000 12. Days of our Lives (NBC) 1,593,000 1,757,000 1,593,000 1,815,000 13. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 1,450,000 1,460,000 N/A 1,905,000 Source: 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 “The Bold and the Beautiful” was preempted nationally on Wednesday, May 25 due to ongoing CBS News coverage from Uvalde, Texas. The episode originally slated to air on 5/25 was moved to Thursday, May 26. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). “Days of our Lives” aired for just 34 minutes on Tuesday, May 24 and 31 minutes on Wednesday, May 25 due to ongoing NBC News coverage from Uvalde, Texas. The show was also interrupted on Friday, May 27 when it aired for just 41 minutes due to NBC News coverage. “General Hospital” aired a rerun on Wednesday, May 26 due to ongoing ABC News coverage from Uvalde, Texas. The repeat episode was included in the show’s weekly average even though it aired for just 30 minutes. The soap was also interrupted on Thursday, May 26 when it aired for just 29 minutes. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” aired for just 31 minutes on Wednesday, May 25 due to ongoing ABC News coverage from Uvalde, Texas. “TODAY 3rd Hour” weekly average is based on four days (Monday through Thursday). “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” was retitled to “TODAY Hoda & Jenna-HJ” on Wednesday, May 25 and Friday, May 27 due to ongoing NBC News coverage from Uvalde, Texas. The show aired for just 31 minutes on 5/25 and 48 minutes on 5/27. The show’s average is based on three days (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). “The Price is Right” second half-hour was excluded from the show’s weekly average which is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). “The Talk” aired for just 47 minutes on Tuesday, May 24 due to CBS News coverage from Uvalde, Texas. The show was also interrupted on Thursday, May 26 when it aired for just 32 minutes due to ongoing CBS News coverage. “The View” aired for just 31 minutes on Wednesday, May 25 due to ongoing ABC News coverage from Uvalde, Texas. The show was retitled to “VIEW-ABC 5/27” on Friday, May 27 due to Memorial Day weekend. The retitled telecast is excluded from the show’s weekly average which is based on four days (Monday through Thursday). Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings For The Week Of May 23-27, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As reported this morning, “Zac and Mia” star Tanner Stine has been cast as Joey Johnson, son of daytime super couple Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans), in Chapter 2 of “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem.” He replaces James Lastovic who more recently appeared as the character on “Days of our Lives” in December 2020. Like on-screen sister Abigail Klein who takes over the role of Stephanie Johnson starting with “Beyond Salem,” Stine will also first appear in Chapter 2 of the spinoff series when it returns with five all-new episodes dropping daily starting Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15 before later appearing in a few episodes of “Days of our Lives” which are set to air later this year. Stine will appear in a recurring capacity while Klein transitions to the mothership series on contract. In “Beyond Salem,” Steve and Kayla head to Seattle to visit their children, Joey and Stephanie, as part of an umbrella storyline that’s full of larger-than-life romance, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama that all connects back to a memorable plot that originated on “Days of our Lives” long ago. In addition to Stine, Nichols, Evans and Klein, the cast of “Beyond Salem” also includes “Days of our Lives” newcomers Colton Little as Andrew Donovan, Victoria Grace as Wendy Shin, Loretta Devine as Angela and the returns of Eileen Davidson and Christopher Sean who reprise their roles as Kristen DiMera and Paul Narita, respectively. Vincent Van Patten who in real life is married to Davidson, and appeared alongside her during her time on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” will play the role of Phil Hellworth. Previously announced cast members include Kristian Alfonso as Hope Williams Brady, Peter Reckell as Bo Brady, Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans, Drake Hogestyn as John Black, Steve Burton as Harris Michaels, Lucas Adams as Tripp Dalton, Camila Banus as Gabi Hernandez, Victoria Konefal as Ciara Brady, Robert Scott Wilson as Ben Weston and Remington Hoffman as Li Shin. RELATED | ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ Full Cast Announced Making his television debut in 2014 in the TV series “The Haunted Hathaways,” Stine is best known for his guest-starring role as Oyster in the Nickelodeon live-action comedy series “The Thundermans.” He appeared in over 20 episodes of the series throughout its four-season run. More recently, Stine appeared in the shows “Betch” and “Impulse.” In 2018, he co-starred in the film “Run the Race” which followed two brothers in a small Southern town facing escalating problems with two different world views, straining – but ultimately strengthening – the bonds of brotherhood. The film also starred Frances Fisher, Kristoffer Polaha, Mario Van Peebles, Mykelti Williamson and “General Hospital” newcomer Evan Hofer, among others. Additional credits for the Denver, Colorado-born actor include the TV shows “A Million Little Things,” “Here and Now,” “Teen Wolf” and “NCIS.” For more information on how to stream “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,” or to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Note: The post Tanner Stine to Recur on ‘Days of our Lives’ Following ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ Debut appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Acclaimed stage, TV and film actress Loretta Devine has joined the cast of Peacock’s “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,” it was announced today. She’ll portray the role of Angela when Chapter 2 of the “Days of our Lives” spinoff drops with five all-new daily episodes beginning Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15 on the streaming service. In addition to Devine, Eileen Davidson and Christopher Sean will reprise their roles as Kristen DiMera and Paul Narita, respectively. The cast also includes “Days of our Lives” newcomers Tanner Stine as Joey Johnson, Colton Little as Andrew Donovan and Victoria Grace as Wendy Shin. Vincent Van Patten who in real life is married to Davidson, and appeared alongside her during her time on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” will play the role of Phil Hellworth. Previously announced cast members for Chapter 2 include Kristian Alfonso, Peter Reckell, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Steve Burton, Stephen Nichols, Mary Beth Evans, Abigail Klein, Lucas Adams, Camila Banus, Victoria Konefal, Robert Scott Wilson and Remington Hoffman. In Chapter 2, beloved characters from “Days of our Lives” take part in an epic, action-packed tale spanning the globe, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong, as they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime! Supercouple Steve and Kayla (Nichols and Evans) make a surprise visit to their children in Seattle, while private eye John Black (Hogestyn) travels to San Francisco to see his son, Paul (Sean). Meanwhile, new parents Ben and Ciara (Wilson and Konefal) drop anchor in Montreal – where they are greeted by a much-missed Hope (Alfonso)! Over the course of five thrilling episodes, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives in a tale filled with larger-than-life romance, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama that all connects back to a memorable plot that originated on “Days of our Lives” long ago. RELATED | Find Out Who Steve Burton Will Be Playing On ‘Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem’ Winning the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Adele Webber on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Houston, Texas-born Devine is a graduate of the University of Houston with a B.A. in Speech and Drama and received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Theater from Brandeis University. Appearing in a multitude of television shows throughout her career, including “A Different World,” “Boston Public,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Eli Stone,” “The Client List,” “Being Mary Jane” and “The Doc Files,” among others, Devine was the voice actor for the character of Hallie in the Disney Channel/Disney Junior series “Doc McStuffins” from 2012-2020. She more recently starred in the short-lived Netflix sitcom “Family Reunion” and has a recurring role in the Starz drama “P-Valley.” Devine’s film roles include “Class Act,” “Waiting to Exhale,” “The Preacher’s Wife,” “Lottery Ticket,” “Dreamgirls” and “Madea’s Big Happy Family,” among a plethora of others. She’s also starred in multiple “Urban Legends” features. Set for release in August, she’ll next appear in the film “Mack & Rita” which also stars Diane Keaton, Elizabeth Lail, Taylour Paige, Dustin Milligan, Simon Rex, Nicole Byer and Wendi Malick, among others. For more information on how to stream “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,” or to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Note: The post Chapter 2 of ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ Lands Emmy Winner Loretta Devine appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Eileen Davidson will once again reprise her Daytime Emmy Award-winning role as Kristen DiMera on “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” when Chapter 2 drops with five all-new episodes releasing daily starting Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15 on Peacock, the streaming service announced today. She’ll be joined by Christopher Sean who previously appeared on “Days of our Lives” from 2014-2018 as former baseball player Paul Narita – the character left the series after he learned that Will Horton (Chandler Massey) was still in love with Sonny Kiriakis (then played by Freddie Smith). In addition to Davidson and Sean, the “Beyond Salem” cast will also include Primetime Emmy Award winner Loretta Devine as Angela, Tanner Stine as Joey Johnson, Colton Little as Andrew Donovan and Victoria Grace as Wendy Shin. Vincent Van Patten who in real life is married to Davidson, and appeared alongside her during her time on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” will play the role of Phil Hellworth. RELATED | Abigail Klein Joins ‘Days Of Our Lives’ And ‘Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem’ As Stephanie Johnson Previously announced cast members include Kristian Alfonso, Peter Reckell, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Steve Burton, Stephen Nichols, Mary Beth Evans, Abigail Klein, Lucas Adams, Camila Banus, Victoria Konefal, Robert Scott Wilson and Remington Hoffman. Eileen Davidson, Vincent Van Patten Photo by Paul Smith/Featureflash In Chapter 2, beloved characters from “Days of our Lives” take part in an epic, action-packed tale spanning the globe, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong, as they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime! Supercouple Steve and Kayla (Nichols and Evans) make a surprise visit to their children in Seattle, while private eye John Black (Hogestyn) travels to San Francisco to see his son, Paul (Sean). Meanwhile, new parents Ben and Ciara (Wilson and Konefal) drop anchor in Montreal – where they are greeted by a much-missed Hope (Alfonso)! Over the course of five thrilling episodes, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives in a tale filled with larger-than-life romance, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama that all connects back to a memorable plot that originated on “Days of our Lives” long ago. Since leaving “Days of our Lives” in November 2018, Sean has starred as a voice actor in several lucrative TV and video game franchises, including “Fallout 76,” “Star Wars Resistance,” “Star Wars: Visions,” “Marvel’s Avengers,” “Ghost Tsushima” and “Gotham Knights.” He was a featured player in the third season of the Netflix thriller “You,” and more recently appeared in an episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles.” Davidson continues appearing on “The Young and the Restless” playing her Daytime Emmy Award-winning role as Ashley Abbott in a recurring capacity. She more recently reprised her role as Kristen DiMera in both “Days of our Lives” and the Christmas movie “Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas.” For more information on how to stream “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,” or to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Note: The post Eileen Davidson and Christopher Sean Join Chapter 2 of ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More