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A family tragedy will force Jack and Jennifer back to Salem next week, and with that fans can look forward to the returns of Matthew Ashford and Cady McClain in the roles beginning Tuesday, June 14, Soap Opera Network can confirm. Ashford last appeared as Jack on the daytime soap in May alongside Melissa Reeves who has played the role of Jennifer off and on since 1985. Due to a scheduling conflict, McClain will take over this time for the upcoming story arc which finds Salem mourning a beloved individual. McClain won a Daytime Emmy in 2021 for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for her portrayal. She previously portrayed the role of Jennifer on “Days of our Lives” from September 2020 to March 2021 when the character appeared for a brief telephone call from Boston after departing Salem in February 2021 following the death of the character’s mother, Laura Horton. Reeves reprised the role in December 2021 and has appeared sporadically until May 2022. No stranger to daytime soaps, McClain had roles on “All My Children,” “As The World Turns” and “The Young and the Restless.” She also appeared in episodes of “St. Elsewhere,” “Cheers,” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” In real-life, she’s married to “General Hospital” star Jon Lindstrom. The two married on Valentine’s Day 2014. With her Daytime Emmy win for her work on “DAYS,” McClain set a record by becoming the first female performer to receive the coveted trophy for three different shows, spanning three decades and three different networks. In 1990 she won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Juvenile Female in a Drama Series (the category was later renamed Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series) for her portrayal of Dixie Cooney on “All My Children” (ABC) and won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2004 for her work as Rosanna Cabot on “As The World Turns” (CBS). She won the aforementioned Emmy for “DAYS” which airs on NBC. Note: The post Matthew Ashford and Cady McClain Back to ‘Days of our Lives’ as Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After two previous attempts didn’t go so well, “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Krista Allen, who plays Taylor Hayes on the daytime drama series, was finally able to shoot a photo that fits into the aesthetic of the show’s opening credits sequence. Last week, Allen teased fans with what to expect when the photo gets added in, tweeting, “We did it!” along with a first look at the photo. When a fan asked what took so long, and wondered if the camera broke due to Allen’s “amazing energy,” the actress noted, “first shoot, the damn wig ate my face and I looked like a homeless sheepdog, [the] second shoot we had tech/lighting issues and lost most of the shots … so … FriYAY we get round 3!” The successful shoot finally took place on Friday, June 3, Allen shared, stating, “Casey [Kasprzyk, supervising producer] found an opening in my schedule and is making it happen!! Third times a charm!!” Check out Allen’s new opening photo below and watch the show’s full opening sequence pre-Allen update, below. Note: The post The Third Time’s a Charm for ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Star Krista Allen appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Fresh off his two-season run on the comedy series “The United States of Al,” actor Parker Young has been cast as a lead opposite Michaela McManus (“SEAL Team,” “You”) in ABC’s new drama pilot, “Criminal Nature,” from 20th Television and A+E Studios. The potential series is described as a soapy procedural set in America’s great outdoors and revolves around the tangled, messy lives of ISB agents — an elite law enforcement unit responsible for solving all serious crimes that occur in our country’s 81,000 square miles of protected land. Disney | ABC Television Group According to Deadline, Parker will play Clay, the ex-boyfriend of McManus’ character, Audrey. “As much of a cowboy as he is a cop, Clay knows more about the Wild Flower Killer than anyone else alive, and he’s been temporarily reassigned to Audrey’s team for the duration of their current investigation,” reads a character description. “Clay has always regretted letting Audrey, the love of his life, go — and he now intends to put up a fight for her — even though she’s engaged to Keldon, another Park Service agent.” Previously, “Criminal Nature” had been in development under the working title “Untitled National Parks Project” and is being written by producer Rashad Raisani. The project is being filmed off-cycle and is a new take on the same concept ABC ordered to pilot last season from a different creative team that included Kevin Costner (“Yellowstone”), Deadline notes. In addition to his work on the CBS comedy “United States of Al,” Young previously starred in such shows as “Suburgatory,” “Enlisted” and “Imposters.” He made his television debut in 2008 in an episode of “Days of our Lives” and has gone on to appear in episodes of “Big Time Rush,” “CSI: NY,” “Arrow,” “Future Man” and “Fresh Off the Boat,” among others. In 2020, he had a multi-episode arc on the drama “A Million Little Things.” Note: The post Parker Young Cast as Co-Lead in ABC’s Soapy Procedural Pilot, ‘Criminal Nature’, from 20th Television and A+E Studios appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The Bold and the Beautiful” alum Reign Edwards stars in the new film “Love You Anyway” which, using the evolving format of home video, chronicles a young girl from birth to womanhood as she struggles with depression while being forced to find the will to survive with the help of those closest to her, particularly childhood best friend, Lucas (Charlie Gillespie). The cast also includes Gillian White and Akira Akbar. The movie is set for release on Tuesday, June 28 via most major digital platforms, including Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies, and other On Demand services. Watch the official trailer below. Deadline was the first to report on the film’s release. From 2015-2018, Edwards played Nicole Avant on “B&B.” She received four Daytime Emmy Award nominations during that time, three for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2016, 2017 and 2018. She was also nominated for Outstanding Original Song for a Drama Series in 2017. She shared credit with the show’s composers and lyricists for the song “These Are the Moments.” Since leaving the soap she’s appeared in episodes of “Into the Dark,” “Snowfall” and “The Wilds.” She also had a role in “MacGyver” from 2017-2019. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Alum Reign Edwards Stars in New Film, ‘Love You Anyway’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

CBS is hoping viewers will “Feel the Heat” this summer on “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” with the release of a new marketing campaign that takes its cue directly from the popular 1980s campaign of the same name that eventually led to the network becoming the dominant player in the daytime arena for more than three decades. The song “Some Like It Hot” by Robert Palmer is also returning. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, starting tonight CBS will begin airing the updated “Feel the Heat” campaign which will not only be used to promote the soaps but will also be utilized in the promotion of the network’s “Let’s Make a Deal,” “The Price is Right” and “The Talk.” If you’re pleased to hear that the network is giving daytime a marketing campaign and airing it in primetime to boot, you might also be happy to hear that the idea behind the campaign came from high up at CBS, courtesy of CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl. “He stumbles upon things and we share with each other,” said President and Chief Marketing Officer Mike Benson in a statement released to Deadline, recalling his discussion with the network’s president. “Kelly was cracking up look [sic] at the old spots from daytime, and so I asked why can’t we bring that back in some way?” He added, “Nostalgia is really resonating with audiences today. People want to go back in a time that they remember when life was different and simpler.” To keep things familiar, the network decided to not only repackage the campaign idea but to keep the song choice intact. “When you use music in your marketing, it’s a shortcut to emotional engagement, especially to audiences who remember songs like that,” Benson noted. To get your first look at the updated campaign, click here. You can also check out the 1980s campaign which at the time featured “As The World Turns,” “Capitol” “Guiding Light” and “Y&R” below. Note: The post CBS Releases Updated Marketing Campaign, ‘Feel the Heat’, to Promote Daytime Lineup appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Weeks after its pre-taped upfront presentation, FOX has finally announced its fall schedule with premiere dates. Musical drama “Monarch,” which was supposed to debut during the 2021-2022 television season before the network opted instead to push it to the 2022-2023 television season, premieres with a special two-night event, beginning Sunday, September 11, immediately following the FOX NFL doubleheader. The series will then slide into its regularly scheduled time period, Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Tuesday, September 20. Returning for its sixth season, medical drama “The Resident” will lead off the night at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. A Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, “Monarch” follows the Roman family which is headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Susan Sarandon) and her beloved husband, “Texas Truthteller” Albie Roman (Trace Adkins). In the series, Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicollete “Nicky” Roman (Anna Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom. Screenwriter Melissa London Hilfers serves as creator, writer and executive producer. Jon Feldman (“Designated Survivor”) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady (The Jackal Group), Jason Owen (Sandbox Entertainment) and Michael Rauch (“Royal Pains”) are executive producers. Watch the official trailer for the series below. Note: The post ‘Monarch’ to Air Tuesdays on FOX, Primetime Soap Stars Trace Adkins, Anna Friel and Susan Sarandon appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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During the week of May 30-June 3, 2022, ABC’s “General Hospital” (2.216 million) not only regained the top spot among the network’s daytime broadcast shows in terms of Total Viewers, but it was also the week’s biggest gainer, adding +128,000 viewers week to week. In fact, the soap was also up compared to its performance during the same week last year, gaining +38,000 viewers. Overall, only the two half hours of “The Price is Right” (3.852 million / 4.412 million) also saw week to week gains among Total Viewers. Despite losing viewers, down -61,000 week to week, “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.619 million) was up by an impressive +203,000 viewers year over year while both “The Young and the Restless” (3.466 million) and “The Bold and the Beautiful” (3.015 million) continued to outshine their year ago performances. The folks in Genoa City saw a year to year bump of 300,000 viewers, the most for any daytime broadcast series even though it shed a mere -7,000 viewers week to week. Meanwhile, the folks in Los Angeles continue their streak of over three million daily viewers, adding +236,000 viewers over last year even with a week to week decrease of -82,000 viewers. “The View” (2.134 million) took a ratings hit despite airing a memorable 25th-anniversary reunion between the show’s original co-hosts Joy Behar, Meredith Vieira, Star Jones and Debbie Matenopoulos at the Essex House in New York City. The show was down -286,000 viewers week to week and down -178,000 viewers compared to the same week last year. Even though it aired just two episodes last week (Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1), “Days of our Lives” (1.556 million) continues to shed viewers, losing -37,000 of them week to week. Interestingly, the soap was down by just -8,000 viewers year to year when it aired without preemptions. With the exception of both half hours of “The Price is Right” and “3rd Hour TODAY” (viewership figures unavailable at press time), which had their Memorial Day numbers included in their weekly averages, holiday numbers are excluded from the weekly averages for the remaining daytime shows and will not factor into each show’s respective season average. Additionally, Memorial Day airings were either coded as specials or a series did not air due to preemptions – see Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes for more information. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 30-June 3, 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 May 30–June 3, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2021 2020 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 0.5/9 0.5 0.5 0.5 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 0.4/8 0.4 0.5 0.5 2. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.4/8 0.4 0.4 0.3** 4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.7 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.3/6 0.3 0.4 0.2** 4. General Hospital (ABC) 0.3/6 0.3 0.4 NR** 4. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.3/7 0.3 0.3 0.4 4. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.5 4. Days of our Lives (NBC) 0.3/5 0.3 0.3 0.4 4. The View (ABC) 0.3/6 0.3 0.4 0.3 11. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.2/5 0.3 0.3 0.4 11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.2/4 0.3 0.2 0.3 11. The Talk (CBS) 0.2/4 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) 0.7/10 0.7 0.8 0.8 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 0.6/9 0.6 0.7 0.7 2. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.6/9 0.6 0.7 0.4** 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.5/8 0.6 0.7 0.4** 4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.5 0.5 0.6 1.0 4. General Hospital (ABC) 0.5/7 0.5 0.6 NR** 4. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.5/7 0.5 0.5 0.6 8. The View (ABC) 0.4/6 0.4 0.5 0.5 8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.4/6 0.4 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 0.6 12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.3/5 0.3 0.4 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 2.8 2.9 3.3 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 2.5/12 2.5 2.5 3.0 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 2.3/11 2.3 2.2 1.5** 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 2.0/10 2.1 1.9 1.2** 5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 1.7/9 1.8 1.8 2.1 6. The View (ABC) 1.5/8 1.7 1.6 1.4 6. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 1.5/8 1.5 1.6 1.9 6. General Hospital (ABC) 1.5/7 1.4 1.5 NR** 9. Days of our Lives (NBC) 1.1/5 1.1 1.1 1.3 9. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 1.1/5 1.1 1.0 1.3 11. The Talk (CBS) 1.0/5 1.1 0.9 1.1 . TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) N/A 1.4 N/A 1.9 . TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) N/A 1.0 N/A 1.4 Source: Nielsen Total Viewers Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2021 2020 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 4,412,000 4,398,000 4,452,000 4,652,000 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 3,852,000 3,820,000 3,934,000 4,234,000 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 3,466,000 3,473,000 3,166,000 1,950,000** 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 3,015,000 3,097,000 2,779,000 1,554,000** 5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 2,696,000 2,775,000 2,830,000 2,943,000 6. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 2,356,000 2,405,000 2,423,000 1,724,000 7. General Hospital (ABC) 2,216,000 2,088,000 2,178,000 NR** 8. The View (ABC) 2,134,000 2,420,000 2,312,000 2,658,000 9. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 1,619,000 1,680,000 1,416,000 1,739,000 10. Days of our Lives (NBC) 1,556,000 1,593,000 1,564,000 1,820,000 11. The Talk (CBS) 1,453,000 1,619,000 1,274,000 1,324,000 12. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 1,408,000 1,450,000 N/A 1,838,000 . TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) N/A 1,942,000 N/A 2,638,000 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” aired an all-new episode on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) which was coded as a special and will not factor into the show’s weekly average or season average. The episode averaged a 0.25 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.45 rating in Women 25-54. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). “Days of our Lives” was preempted on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day); Thursday, June 2; and Friday, June 3 due to NBC Sports coverage of the French Open. The show’s weekly average is based on two days (Tuesday and Wednesday). “General Hospital” aired a repeat on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) which was coded as a special and will not factor into the show’s weekly average or season average. The episode averaged a 0.08 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.15 rating in Women 25-54. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). “GMA3: What You Need to Know” aired an all-new episode on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) which was coded as a special and will not factor into the show’s weekly average or season average. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). “Let’s Make a Deal” aired repeats on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) which was coded as a special and will not factor into the show’s weekly average or season average. The combined average rating for both half hours on that date was a 0.21 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.40 rating in Women 25-54. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). On Friday, June 3, both half hours were repeats. “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” was preempted on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day); Thursday, June 2; and Friday, June 3 due to NBC Sports coverage of the French Open. The show’s weekly average is based on two days (Tuesday and Wednesday). “The Talk” aired an all-new episode on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) which was coded as a special and will not factor into the show’s weekly average or season average. The episode averaged a 0.15 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.25 rating in Women 25-54. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). “The View” aired a repeat on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) which was coded as a special and will not factor into the show’s weekly average or season average. The episode averaged a 0.19 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.29 rating in Women 25-54. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). “The Young and the Restless” aired an all-new episode on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) which was coded as a special and will not factor into the show’s weekly average or season average. The episode averaged a 0.38 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.62 rating in Women 25-54. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). 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 May 30-June 3, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

When nominations were announced last month for “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and CBS had not revealed which categories would be presented during the Friday, June 24 broadcast and which categories would be presented during the Creative Arts & Lifestyle Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony taking place on Saturday, June 18, instead indicating that the final determination of categories being presented on either night would be shared at a later date. That has since changed. Soap Opera Network has learned that the two-hour CBS telecast that’ll also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+ will include the presentation of 15 Daytime Emmy Awards, including the five drama performer categories, Drama Series, Drama Series Writing, Drama Series Directing, Game Show, Game Show Host, Informative Talk Show, Entertainment Talk Show, Informative Talk Show Host, Entertainment Talk Show Host, and the Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to “Days of our Lives” icon John Aniston who portrays Victor Kiriakis on the series. Streaming live at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 18 at watch.TheEmmys.tv and via The Emmys apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV, and Roku, the Creative Arts & Lifestyle Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony will present the remaining 34 awards, including Culinary Series, Culinary Host, Lifestyle Program, Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series, Short Form Daytime Program, Daytime Special, Entertainment News Series, Multiple Camera Editing, Hairstyling, Makeup, Casting and Original Song, among many others. Also, look for the PBS series “This Old House” to be honored with its own Lifetime Achievement Award. In total, 49 Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out this year, including the aforementioned Lifetime Achievement Awards for John Aniston and “This Old House.” “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital” leads 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. “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” Courtesy of CBS “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will be produced by NATAS and American Television International, and marks the sixth time ATI has produced the awards show. In 2009, ATI produced the telecast which aired on The CW and produced the telecast in 2010, 2011, 2020 and 2021 for CBS. This will mark the third consecutive year in which CBS will air the awards show, and the second of a two-year deal signed last year in which the network will carry the awards show. What follows is the full list of categories to be presented during “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” telecast airing on CBS on Friday, June 24: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series Outstanding Game Show Host Outstanding Game Show Outstanding Informative Talk Show Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series Lifetime Achievement Award: John Aniston What follows is the full list of categories to be presented during Creative Arts & Lifestyle Awards Ceremony available to stream online on Saturday, June 18: Outstanding Travel, Adventure and Nature Program Outstanding Instructional and How-To Program Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program Outstanding Entertainment News Series Outstanding Daytime Special Outstanding Culinary Series Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program Outstanding Lifestyle Program Outstanding Short Form Daytime Program Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series Outstanding Culinary Host Outstanding Daytime Program Host Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Non-Fiction Program Outstanding Directing Team for a Single Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program Outstanding Directing Team for a Multiple Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program Outstanding Music Direction and Composition Outstanding Original Song Outstanding Lighting Direction Outstanding Technical Team, Camera Work, Video Outstanding Cinematography Outstanding Single Camera Editing Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing Outstanding Live Sound Mixing and Sound Editing Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design Outstanding Casting Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design Outstanding Costume Design/Styling Outstanding Hairstyling Outstanding Makeup Outstanding Special Effects Costumes, Makeup and Hairstyling Lifetime Achievement Award: This Old House Since 1974, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has been honoring a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, and legal/courtroom programs.In 2021, 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 peer professionals from across the television industry. Note: The post Categories To Be Presented During ‘The 49th Annual Daytime Emmys Awards’ and Creative Arts & Lifestyle Ceremony appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“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