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The second season of “The Flight Attendant” launched today, April 21, on HBO Max and follows Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) living her best sober life in Los Angeles while moonlighting as a CIA asset in her spare time. In the first two episodes, Cassie is on an overseas assignment that leads her to inadvertently witness a murder, thus she becomes entangled in another bout of international intrigue. Photo by Julia Terjung/HBO Max In addition to series star and executive producer Cuoco, the returning cast includes Zosia Mamet, Griffin Matthews, Deniz Akdeniz and Rosie Perez. Returning recurring guest stars include T.R. Knight, Yasha Jackson and Audrey Grace Marshall. New series regulars include Mo McRae, Callie Hernandez and J.J. Soria, as well as new recurring guest stars Alanna Ubach, Cheryl Hines, Jessie Ennis, Mae Martin, Margaret Cho, Santiago Cabrera, Sharon Stone and Shohreh Aghdashloo. Filmed in Los Angeles, Berlin and Reykjavik, the season continues with another two episodes dropping next week Thursday, April 28, followed by one episode weekly through Thursday, May 26. In all, the second season contains eight episodes. The show was developed by showrunner Steve Yockey, who serves as executive producer alongside co-showrunner and executive producer Natalie Chaidez. Greg Berlanti, Cuoco, Sarah Schechter, David Madden, Suzanne McCormack and Silver Tree are executive producers. Jess Meyer is a co-executive producer and Bonnie Munoz is a producer. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television, Cuoco’s Yes, Norman Productions and Berlanti Productions. Season one was based on the novel of the same name by New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian. Check out the trailer below to find out what’s happening this season on “The Flight Attendant.” Note: The post ‘The Flight Attendant’ Launches Season 2 on HBO Max: Here’s What to Expect appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

When Sean Blakemore announced in February that he would be leaving ABC’s “General Hospital,” citing “other obligations” as the reason, many wondered what would be next for the Daytime Emmy Award-winning actor. Turns out he has been cast as a lead in the second season of Freeform’s “Cruel Summer” which debuted last year and is now being billed as an anthology series beginning with its second season, premiering later this year on the network. In Season 2, “Cruel Summer” will be set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest and will follow the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan (Sadie Stanley), Isabella (Eloise Payet) and Megan’s best friend Luke (Griffin Gluck), the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward. Blakemore will play Sheriff Myer, an old-fashioned law-and-order type, under pressure to solve the first major crime in Chatham. Also starring in the series will be KaDee Strickland (“Private Practice”) as Debbie, Megan’s hardworking single mom who thinks hosting Isabella will open Megan’s eyes to a bigger world than their small town. Lisa Yamada (“Little Fires Everywhere”) is Parker, a popular musician who becomes more cynical as the world takes a dark turn around her. Paul Adelstein (“True Story”) will recur as Steve Chambers, Luke’s high-profile dad, whose influence in town is far-reaching. “Cruel Summer” comes from studio eOne and was created by Bert V. Royal. Elle Triedman serves as showrunner. Executive producers include Triedman, Bill Purple, Tia Napolitano, and Iron Ocean Productions’ Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple. The series is distributed internationally by eOne. The first season of “Cruel Summer” was a critical and ratings hit, making it Freeform’s most-watched series in network history. Note: The post Sean Blakemore Among Several New Cast Members Announced for Season 2 of Freeform’s ‘Cruel Summer’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Less than a month into its launch, Warner Bros. Discovery announced today that it is shutting down CNN+, the streaming subscription service that was supposed to enhance the cable news network’s offerings with live, on-demand and interactive programming, including a whole new way to engage journalism and storytelling together. At a monthly cost of $5.99, early adopters who signed up within the first four weeks after the March 29 launch would have access to CNN+ at a “Deal of a Lifetime” price offer, or 50% off the monthly plan – for life – as long as they remain subscribers. With the service shutting down effective April 30, it’s unclear what value those subscribers will be getting now, or whether refunds will be provided to those eligible. “This decision is in line with WBD’s broader direct-to-consumer strategy,” said Chris Licht, the incoming CEO of CNN, in a statement to Variety, which first reported the news. “In a complex streaming market, consumers want simplicity and an all-in service, which provides a better experience and more value than stand-alone offerings.” He added, “We have very exciting opportunities ahead in the streaming space and CNN, one of the world’s premier reputational assets, will play an important role there.’’ CNN plans to put more of its focus on CNN Digital, with Licht stating the end of CNN+ was not a reflection of the quality of the service while thanking those who helped develop and curate content for the soon-to-be-defunct streamer. “We appreciate all of the work, ambition and creativity that went into building CNN+, an organization with terrific talent and compelling programming. But our customers and CNN will be best served with a simpler streaming choice,” he said. Reportedly, CNN+ was able to capture 100,000 to 150,000 subscribers in its first few weeks with such programs as “5 Things” and “Reliable Sources Daily” being the standout performers. According to Deadline, Andrew Morse will leave the company with the end of CNN+. He was in charge of the service and was the Chief Digital Officer at CNN. Alex MacCallum, CNN Worldwide, Head of Product/General Manager CNN+, will lead CNN Digital. Note: The post CNN+ to Shut Down, Service Had Upwards of 150,000 Subscribers appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Vanessa Mathison, the real-life wife of actor Cameron Mathison, will make her acting debut on the Thursday, April 21 episode of ABC’s “General Hospital.” She’ll be playing the role of Mia opposite her husband, who plays Drew Cain on the daytime drama series. Mia is described as an executive coach who meets with Drew. “I hope you check it out and show her some love,” said the “GH” star of his wife on Instagram as he shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the day she filmed, including a video of her stepping onto the set and starting her acting journey. “I have to say… [executive producer] Frank Valentini made the character of Drew a reality for me, and now he has made Vanessa’s dream come true as well,” noted Mathison of his wife. “Vanessa has been a ‘GH’ fan her whole life! When I met her I was Ryan on ‘All My Children’ and she had no idea who I was… she only watched ‘GH’ (yes, especially you @jackwagnerofficial). Look at you now @vanessa.mathison So thank you Frank, and thank you to every single cast and crew that was so kind to Vanessa on her big day. I love you guys.” “I did it! I did it!” said an ecstatic Mathison after filming her scenes. “It was so amazing, so surreal. So exciting, I can’t believe it,” she added when her husband asked about her experience. He chimed in, saying, “Now I’m no longer the biggest soap star in our family.” “General Hospital” marks Vanessa Mathison’s acting debut. She’s previously appeared as herself numerous times alongside her husband on “Entertainment Tonight,” “Home & Family” and the two co-starred in “Cameron’s House Rules,” a W Network original series aired in Canada. Check out Mathison’s Instagram post below. Note: The post Vanessa Mathison to Appear on ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Two months since it was revealed that the role of Summer Newman was being recast, “The Young and the Restless” has officially hired daytime newcomer Allison Lanier who will make her on-screen debut later next month on the drama series. She takes over the role last played by Hunter King (“Life in Pieces,” “Hollywood Heights”). Photo by Johnny Vy/CBS Word of Lanier’s casting comes just as Summer’s better half, Kyle Abbott, is set to return to Genoa City beginning Monday, April 25 with Michael Mealor reprising the role. Kyle’s return is centered on the revelation that his long believed to be dead mother, Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters), is actually alive and that she faked her death years earlier despite a lengthy investigation by the GCPD to determine who killed her as her death had been ruled a homicide at the time. The culprit ended up being Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) who was later exonerated for the crime as she was able to prove she “killed” Diane in self-defense. In recent episodes, Diane explained she faked her death in order to escape from her actions during that period. At the time, the role of Diane was played by Maura West (now Ava Jerome on “General Hospital”). On the Monday, April 18 episode of “The Talk,” Peter Bergman who plays Jack Abbott, Kyle’s father, teased “[Kyle] and I are probably not going to see eye to eye on the best way to handle this thing [referring to Diane]. I think there is going to be a lot of tension there.” Thankfully with Summer presumably by his side, Kyle should be able to figure out the best way to handle this life-changing situation stronger than ever before. Prior to making her broadcast television debut as Summer on “Y&R,” Lanier previously recurred in the Amazon Original series “Red Oaks,” playing the role of Annabelle in six episodes of the series. She was also featured in “It Happened in L.A.,” an official selection screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017. More recently, the actress appeared in the indie films “Mia” and “Fish Bones.” In addition to acting, Lanier is also an artist who most recently resided in Brooklyn, New York before relocating to Los Angeles. You can follow her on Instagram @allisonvlanier. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ Casts Newcomer Allison Lanier in the Role of Summer Newman appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

For the week of April 11-15, 2022, CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” (3.068 million) ranked third in both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating, tied with “The Young and the Restless” (3.423 million) and “TODAY 3rd Hour” (1.981 million) in both demographics. “The View” (2.353 million) also tied for third place in Women 18-49 rating. Compared to its performance one week earlier, the half-hour soap was down -111,000 viewers week-to-week while losing the least amount of viewers across daytime broadcast compared to the show’s performance in 2020, down just -115,000 viewers. Both half hours of “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.517 million/2.912 million) gained viewers week-to-week, more than any other daytime broadcast series, with an average of +132,000 more viewers for each half-hour compared to one week earlier. “Days of our Lives” (1.664 million) added +73,000 week-to-week and “The Talk” (1.486 million) gained +57,000 viewers. Losing the least amount of viewers week-to-week was “General Hospital” (2.109 million), down just -8,000 viewers compared to one week earlier. Compared to its performance in 2020, “GH” is down -328,000 viewers, the second smallest drop across daytime broadcast, and behind only “B&B.” “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” (1.456 million) ranked last in Total Viewers, falling below both “The Talk” and “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.579 million). The third hour of “Good Morning America” tied “The Talk” for last place in Women 18-49, each with a 0.2 rating, and ranked last overall in Women 25-54 with a 0.3 rating in the demo. Since its 2020 debut, the series is down significantly from where it started, albeit its losses compared to two years earlier are nothing compared to the significant audience erosion experienced by both half hours of “The Price is Right” (4.064 million/4.611 million), the aforementioned “Let’s Make a Deal,” and both “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.” What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of April 11-15, 2022 in Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance in 2020 and 2021 (where available). A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance in the demos, will be posted soon. Notes: Starting with this week’s report, we will no longer be sharing unrounded figures for the Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 demographics. All data points, with the exception of Total Viewers, will be rounded up/down to the nearest tenth. Viewing levels were hitting multi-year highs in 2020 during the initial shutdown of the country due to COVID-19. Year-to-year comparisons (2022 vs 2021) among Households and Total Viewers are currently unavailable due to a gap in data being shared with Soap Opera Network one year earlier. 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 April 11-15, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W18-491. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.5/100.50.50.81. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.5/90.40.40.73. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.4/70.40.40.53. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.4/70.40.50.53. The View (ABC)0.4/70.30.40.53. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.40.40.50.77. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.3/60.30.30.57. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.3/60.30.30.57. General Hospital (ABC)0.3/50.20.30.57. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.30.30.30.57. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.3/50.20.30.512. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.2/40.20.30.412. The Talk (CBS)0.2/40.20.20.3Source: Nielsen Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W25-541. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.8/120.70.71.22. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.7/100.70.61.13. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.6/80.60.70.93. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.6/80.60.60.73. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.60.50.61.16. The View (ABC)0.5/80.40.60.76. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.5/70.50.50.88. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.4/60.40.40.78. General Hospital (ABC)0.4/60.40.60.78. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.4/50.30.40.78. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.40.40.50.88. The Talk (CBS)0.4/50.40.40.513. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.3/40.30.40.7Source: Nielsen Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Households1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.9/142.9N/A4.42. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.6/132.6N/A4.13. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.3/112.4N/A2.84. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.1/102.1N/A2.35. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.9/91.8N/A2.96. The View (ABC)1.6/81.7N/A2.36. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.6/81.6N/A2.48. General Hospital (ABC)1.4/71.5N/A1.88. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.41.4N/A2.410. Days of our Lives (NBC)1.1/51.1N/A1.611. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1.01.1N/A1.611. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.0/51.1N/A1.611. The Talk (CBS)1.0/50.9N/A1.5Source: Nielsen Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Viewers1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,611,0004,588,000N/A6,398,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)4,064,0004,028,000N/A5,895,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,423,0003,526,000N/A3,842,0004. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)3,068,0003,179,000N/A3,183,0005. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,912,0002,748,000N/A4,146,0006. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,517,0002,416,000N/A3,442,0007. The View (ABC)2,353,0002,415,000N/A3,088,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,109,0002,117,000N/A2,437,0009. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,981,0002,009,000N/A3,308,00010. Days of our Lives (NBC)1,664,0001,591,000N/A2,237,00011. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,579,0001,654,000N/A2,284,00012. The Talk (CBS)1,486,0001,429,000N/A1,940,00013. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,456,0001,555,000N/A2,222,000Source: Nielsen Note: The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m, and are courtesy of Nielsen. Household ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television. *Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes “The Bold and the Beautiful” was preempted on the West Coast only on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13 due to CBS Sports coverage of the “UEFA Champions League” games.“General Hospital” did not air an original episode on Tuesday, April 12 due to local preemptions in the North East (New York City subway shooting). The network aired a rerun instead. The rerun was counted into the show’s weekly average, however. On Wednesday, April 13, the soap aired for just 24 minutes.“Let’s Make a Deal” was preempted on the West Coast only on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13 due to CBS Sports coverage of the “UEFA Champions League” games. The show was not rated on either day by Nielsen. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday).“The Price is Right” was partially preempted on Tuesday, April 12 with CBS News coverage of the New York City subway shooting. The second half-hour aired for just 14 minutes.“TODAY 3rd Hour” (aka: “3rd Hour of TODAY”) was retitled to “TODAY SHOW II-ALT” on Tuesday, April 12 due to NBC News coverage of the New York City subway shooting. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).“The Talk” did not air on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13 due to CBS Sports coverage of the “UEFA Champions League” games. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday).“The View” was retitled to “VIEW-ABC” on Tuesday, April 12 due to ABC News coverage of the New York City subway shooting, and retitled to “VIEW-ABC” on Friday, April 15 due to Good Friday. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday).“The Young and the Restless” was preempted on the West Coast only on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13 due to CBS Sports coverage of the “UEFA Champions League” games. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of April 11-15, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I'm joking. I'm not implying the show is celebrating its anniversary anytime soon (that'll happen next year March). The 50th anniversary of one show is bigger than the 35th anniversary of another. Obviously, with COVID still being a factor, the more elaborate anniversary coverage is not possible yet but don't believe for a minute that B&B won't go big (bigger) for its 40th (when it reaches that number in 2027).

The show debuted in the 70s and is currently in its 50th season (as of March 26, 2022). Sorry, that's the only way I could make it make sense.

On the Monday, April 18 episode of “The Talk,” actors Susan Walters and Peter Bergman from “The Young and the Restless” appeared, talking about the recent revelation of Diane Jenkins (played by Walters) being alive. In addition to Walters and Bergman sharing some tidbits about what’s to come and how the storyline came about, co-host Natalie Morales let it slip that fans can expect to see Michael Mealor back as Kyle Abbott, son of Diane and Jack Abbott (Bergman), beginning Monday, April 25. When Morales asked how the story will play out with Kyle learning his mother is alive, Bergman responded, saying, “I think that is probably central to my joy in Susan coming back. The fellow that plays my son, Michael Mealor, is a brilliant young actor, he’s terrific! He and I are probably not going to see eye to eye on the best way to handle this thing (referring to Diane). I think there is going to be a lot of tension there.” During Bergman’s comments, Morales said, “He’s back on Monday, I hear, right?” referring to the Monday, April 25 episode of “The Young and the Restless.” Until today’s appearance on “The Talk,” Mealor’s return date had not been officially announced. Last month, it was revealed Mealor had signed a long-term contract with the daytime drama series after leaving the series last August. “Of course, I’ll always be back when they call,” Mealor told to Digest last year, citing his love for the show and working with the people he’s worked alongside all these years. Making his “Y&R” debut in 2018, Mealor most recently appeared in an episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” for FXX. Watch more from Bergman and Walters’ appearance on “The Talk” below. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’: Michael Mealor Return Date Revealed appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Oddly, even though I generally get a heads up of who will be appearing on The Talk days before they appear, neither show promotes the appearance until hours before. A day before if we're lucky. I inquired about this and they really want to put the snooze button on promoting it. I guess it works out for them that way.

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While the show’s current 12th season has performed sluggishly in the ratings, often ranking last in both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, CBS’ “The Talk” will be back for a 13th season, the network announced during today’s live broadcast of the series. “The producers are just telling me there is some breaking news,” shared co-host Natalie Morales who joined the panel in October 2021. “This is just coming in right now, ‘The Talk’ has been renewed for Season 13.” Following audience cheers and drops of virtual confetti onto the show’s set, Akbar Gbajabiamila said, “That was crazy, this feels so good.” Meanwhile, Jerry O’Connell joked, “Now I know why all our bosses showed up today.” Gbajabiamila joined the panel in early September 2021, just days before the show’s current season premiered. He became the show’s second-ever male co-host following O’Connell’s joining as the first male co-host in July 2021. In addition to the show’s renewal, all five co-hosts will be returning, including the aforementioned Morales, Gbajabiamila, O’Connell, Amanda Kloots and Sheryl Underwood. Kloots joined the panel in January 2021 and Underwood has been with the show since the show’s second season. In early March it was announced that Underwood would be staying at “The Talk” for at least three more seasons (bringing the show to season 15), in addition to signing a two-year first-look development deal with CBS Studios. Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Sheryl Underwood, Jerry O’Connell and Natalie Morales (“The Talk”) Courtesy of WATCH Magazine Behind the scenes, executive producers Heather Gray and Kristin Matthews will also be back. Today’s renewal for “The Talk” came earlier than last year’s, showing a vote of confidence from the network now that all decks are steadily in place moving forward. Last June, when announcing the show’s then 12th season pickup, the talk show had been down two co-hosts following the controversial departure of Sharon Osbourne and the ongoing hiatus of Carrie Ann Inaba. In February, “The Talk” hit a season high in Total Viewers with the show’s best performance since April 2020 when it hit 1.662 million viewers. The show is one of few bubble talk shows this season to get another season. Nearly a dozen other shows, particularly those airing in national syndication, have been canceled and won’t be returning next season, including “The Wendy Williams Show,” “The Nick Cannon Show,” “Maury,” “The Good Dish,” and “Dr. Oz,” among others. Season 12 of “The Talk” will remain in production through August 5, 2022. Since its debut in October 2010, the show has won 14 Daytime Emmy Awards (Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment 2016, 2018; writing 2015; host 2017) out of 58 nominations. The 13th season of “The Talk” is expected to premiere sometime in early September 2022. Watch the pickup announcement from today’s episode of “The Talk” below. Note: The post ‘The Talk’ Renewed for Season 13 with All Current Co-Hosts Returning appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Starring Ashley Williams (“How I Met Your Mother,” “Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday”), Ryan Paevey (“General Hospital,” “Christmas at the Plaza”) and Mary-Margaret Humes (“Dawson’s Creek,” “A Valentine’s Match”), production has begun on “Two Tickets to Paradise,” a new original movie which will air as part of Hallmark Channel’s annual “Summer Nights” programming event. The movie is being shot on location at the iconic Royal Hawaiian Resort on the island of Oahu in Hawaii and follows two strangers who meet on what feels like the worst day of their lives. In “Two Tickets to Paradise,” Williams plays Hannah Holt and Paevey is Josh Wyatt. After they’ve both just been stood up at the altar, chance would have it where they’re sitting next to each other in a park and their encounter leads to a much-needed morale boost as they commit to taking their respective honeymoon vacations by turning lemons into lemonade. Soon after they embark, they realize they have landed at the same honeymoon resort and keep crossing paths in a tropical paradise. Later, Josh introduces Hannah to his friend from the past, Alice (Humes), who lives on the island and shares her wisdom with the heartbroken duo. Seeing the futility of fighting fate, Hannah and Josh eventually join forces and help learn from one other to enjoy their vacations. The movie is being executive produced by Jason Sallee with Dustin Rikert directing from a script by Tracy Andreen and Kevin Taft. An airdate for the movie has not been announced. Note: The post Production Begins on Hallmark Channel’s ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ Starring Ryan Paevey and Ashley Williams appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

We'll soon find out! 😉

The Monday, April 18 episode of “The Talk” will feature Susan Walters and Peter Bergman from “The Young and the Restless” as they discuss their current storyline surrounding the return of Diane Jenkins (Walters) to Genoa City. “The Talk” is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood and airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’: Susan Walters and Peter Bergman to Appear on ‘The Talk’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Courtesy of Peacock “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,” the popular limited series spinoff of “Days of our Lives” first launched last September, will be back for a second chapter with five all-new episodes, the first of which premieres Monday, July 11, 2022 on the streaming platform with subsequent episodes dropping daily from July 11-15, 2022. Chapter 2 will feature the returns of Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell to the “Days of our Lives” universe as they reprise their iconic characters Hope Williams Brady and Bo Brady. In the epic, action-packed tale that spans the entire globe, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong, beloved characters from “Days of our Lives” will once again go “Beyond Salem” as they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime! Over the course of five thrilling episodes, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives. With a writing team led by the parent show’s head writer, Ron Carlivati, the next chapter brings a story full of larger-than-life romance, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama – and it all connects back to a memorable plot that originated on “Days of our Lives” long ago. “We are beyond thrilled to be partnering with Peacock again to produce a second chapter of ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,’” said executive producer Ken Corday. “Being able to build off of the storylines from ‘Days of our Lives’ to create another exciting series for the audience brings myself, the Corday Productions team, and the cast so much joy. I cannot wait for the fans to see what we have in store next!” In addition to Alfonso and Reckell, the cast also includes Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans, Drake Hogestyn as John Black, Stephen Nichols as Steve “Patch” Johnson, Mary Beth Evans as Kayla Brady Johnson, Lucas Adams as Tripp Johnson, Camila Banus as Gabi Hernandez, Victoria Konefal as Ciara Brady, Robert Scott Wilson as Ben Weston, and Remington Hoffman as Li Shin. Like its parent series, “Beyond Salem” is produced by Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is the executive producer with Albert Alarr serving as co-executive producer. Ron Carlivati is the show’s head writer. For more information about Peacock, or to watch “Days of our Lives” and “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” anytime, make sure to visit peacockTV.com and register an account. Depending on content availability, you might have to pay a monthly subscription. Note: The post Peacock Orders Second Chapter of ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,’ Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell to Reprise Roles appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Lisa LoCicero (“General Hospital”) will be starring in the Los Angeles revival of Yasmina Reza’s scathing, Tony Award-winning comedy “God of Carnage.” Scheduled for a limited three-week run at the Odyssey Theatre starting Friday, May 13 and running through Sunday, May 29, the cast also includes Matthew Downs (“Station 19” and “9-1-1: Lone Star”), Jack Esformes (“Under a Black Cloud”) and Leilani Smith. Directed by Peter Allas, the story is inspired by a real event that takes place in real-time over the course of 90 minutes after two 11-year-old boys have a playground fight. Henry’s parents invite Benjamin’s mother and father over for cocktails, hoping to discuss the situation civilly. But the veneer of polite society quickly falls away, and the evening deteriorates into an intense and darkly funny train wreck of finger-pointing, name-calling, tantrums and tears. “When my daughter was at Roosevelt Elementary in Santa Monica, the parents’ behavior was always far worse than that of the kids,” said Allas of his experience in dealing with situations as depicted in the production. “This play is totally on the money. I remember being at one PTA meeting about school lunches, and I couldn’t believe what was going on.” Translated by playwright/screenwriter Christopher Hampton, “God of Carnage” nabbed both London’s Olivier Award for Best Comedy and Broadway’s Tony Award for Best Play. It hasn’t been seen locally since its 2011 run at the Ahmanson. Performances of “God of Carnage” take place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., May 13 through May 29. There will be one preview performance on Thursday, May 12 at 8 p.m. All tickets are $45, except the preview, which is $30. The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles, 90025. Parking is $5 in the onsite lot. For reservations and information, call (310) 477-2055, ext 2, or visit Onstage411.com/Carnage. Note: The post Lisa LoCicero to Star in L.A. Revival of the Tony Award-Winning Play, ‘God of Carnage’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Shemar Moore (“The Young and the Restless,” “S.W.A.T.”) appeared on the Wednesday, April 13 episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to discuss his new film, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and revealed his best style secrets, including where he got the “hip Mr. Rogers” look he’s been vibing of late. Moore plays the role of Randall in the film. In the clip below, Moore and Clarkson find out that not only do they share a passion for Calvin Klein apparel but that despite all of their previous career accomplishments their families found them both cool for the most basic of things. Check out the clip below to find out what the duo discussed. Released over the weekend and already grossing more than $81 million domestic out of $158.6 million worldwide cume, according to stats shared by Box Office Mojo through Tuesday, April 12, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” finds the blue hedgehog advancing to the next level as he’s eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero when Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna (voiced by Idris Elba), leaving Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) and his new friend Tails (voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessey) as all that stands in their way to rule the universe. The film stars James Marsden (“X-Men” movie franchise) as Sonic’s human friend Tom Wachowski and Tika Sumpter (“One Life to Live”) as his wife, Maddie Wachowski. Check out a trailer for the film below. Note: The post Shemar Moore Visits ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to Talk ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ – WATCH appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Just to note: The info above is not confirmed (yet). Additionally, the only shows eligible to compete in this year's Daytime Drama category are the aforementioned soaps and DOOL: Beyond Salem. Previous Emmy winners like The Bay and Anacostia will no longer be eligible for nominations at the Daytime Emmys since their respective categories have been eliminated. They must now compete at the Primetime Emmys.

The upcoming seventh season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” will feature the first-ever all-winners cast when eight previous “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winners compete for the coveted “Queen of All Queens” title and a grand cash prize of $200,000. The new season is set to premiere Friday, May 20 exclusively on Paramount+, the direct-to-consumer digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, and will also be available on Paramount+ in Latin America later this year. The eight queens taking it to the runway in the hopes of snatching the crown this season include Jaida Essence Hall (Winner, Season 12), Jinkx Monsoon (Winner, Season 5), Monét X Change (Winner, All Stars 4), Raja (Winner, Season 3), Shea Couleé (Winner, All Stars 5), Trinity the Tuck (Winner, All Stars 4), The Vivienne (Winner, Season 1 RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.) and Yvie Oddly (Winner, Season 11). The reveal of the show’s cast took place earlier today via a YouTube premiere (see video below). Additional content was shared across the “Drag Race” social media accounts, including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube while an extended first look at “All Stars 7” will take place during the live grand finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 14, airing Friday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on VH1. In addition to “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7,” a new season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked” will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+. The show gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the backstage drama as the queens await their fate, either heading to the top or going home. A breakdown of the queens and how to follow them are listed below. JAIDA ESSENCE HALL (Winner, Season 12) Insta/Twitter: @jaidaehall Look over there! Season 12’s winner and trade of the season is back to snatch another crown. With her dazzling charisma and show-stopping talent, Jaida remains the essence of beauty, and she’s ready to prove she’s the Queen of All Queens. JINKX MONSOON (Winner, Season Five) Twitter: @jinkxmonsoon Instagram: @thejinkx Season five champion Jinkx Monsoon is a powerhouse performer and one staunch character! This beloved, quirky queen is a force of nature, but can she prove it’s Monsoon season – again? MONÉT X CHANGE (Winner, All Stars 4) Twitter: @monetxchange Instagram: @monetxchange Miss Congeniality of season 10 and winner of All Stars four, Monét X Change is back, and the exchange rate is about to go up! Get ready to soak up all her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent as Monét stakes her claim on another crown! RAJA (Winner, Season Three) Insta/Twitter: @sutanamrull Season three’s Drag Race superstar, Raja inspired a generation of young queens with her creativity and style. Now this luminous legend is back to show once and for all that she is still the champion. SHEA COULEÉ (Winner, All Stars 5) Insta/Twitter: @sheacoulee Fashion icon, performer and activist, Shea Couleé is the epitome of drag excellence. On All Stars five, she ruled the runway and snatched the crown. Now she’s back to slay a new day … and claim the ultimate prize! TRINITY THE TUCK (Winner, All Stars 4) Insta/Twitter: @trinitythetuck The mighty Tuck is back – and tighter than ever! On All Stars four, she secured the crown with her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. And now she’s ready to prove she’s the holy Trinity of drag. Will the Tuck take all? THE VIVIENNE (Winner, Season One RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. ) Twitter: @thevivienneuk Instagram: @thevivienne_ Ready for a British Invasion? The first crowned queen of Drag Race U.K., The Vivienne is here to represent British drag on the OG main stage. Can this talented performer and glam grande dame claim the crown for queen and country? YVIE ODDLY (Winner, Season 11) Twitter: @oddlyyvie Instagram: @oddlyyvie The queen of the queerdos is back to fly her freak flag and prove she’s the Queen of All Queens. Season 11’s eclectic winner stole our hearts and blew our minds with her own brand of drag fabulosity! Now, she’s here to even the odds and take home another crown! Note: The post All-Winners Edition Announced for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 7 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Ashton Arbab (ex-Dev Cerci, “General Hospital”) will appear in AMC Network’s “Fear the Walking Dead” when the show returns for the second half of its seventh season beginning Sunday, April 17. The actor will portray Ali, a young ranger recruited by Howard (Omid Abtahi) to accompany Charlie as he tries to determine her true motivations. Ali was first referenced during the first half of the show’s current season when Howard tried reaching him at the armory. According to AMC, the second half of the show’s seventh season reveals that months have passed after the nuclear blast and the only one thriving is Victor Strand (Colman Domingo). Having built a fiefdom, he callously selects who will have a chance at life. The other members of the group have suffered immensely, but out of that comes a fierce determination to live, even if it means taking Strand’s Tower by force and continuing the search for Padre, a mythical place no one is sure really exists. Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Care), now the reluctant leader of Teddy’s former followers, is plagued by a mysterious illness and the repercussions of her past actions. Meanwhile, Morgan (Lennie James), trying to maintain hope that he will be reunited with his family, knows Alicia is the key to their survival. With Alicia declaring war, Strand’s paranoia and personal vendettas grow, and with that, new threats emerge from all sides. The first two episodes of the second half of season seven will be available to stream via AMC+ before the episode airs on AMC. Thereafter, subsequent episodes will be available on AMC+ one week ahead of the linear TV airing on AMC. The show’s season finale is set for Sunday, May 29. Check out a sneak peek at what to expect during the show’s second half of season seven below. “Fear the Walking Dead” airs Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Alum Ashton Arbab Joins ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The Talk” co-host Amanda Kloots will executive produce and star in “Fit for Christmas,” one of three new original holiday movies set to air in December 2022 as part of CBS’ renewed focus on original holiday television movies. From writer and executive producer Anna White (“Christmas Wonderland”), “Fit For Christmas” tells the tale of Audrey, an enthusiastic Christmas-obsessed fitness instructor at a beloved, financially beleaguered community center in quaint Mistletoe, Mont., who begins a holiday romance with a charming, mysterious businessman, complicating his plans to turn the center into a more financially profitable resort property. The movie will be produced by Brad Krevoy’s Motion Picture Corporation of America. “Watch out! I’m making a Christmas movie for 2022!” commented Kloots on Twitter following the announcement of her new movie. Another holiday movie coming to CBS is “When Christmas Was Young,” a Nashville music-themed movie from a script by screenwriter and bestselling novelist Robert Tate Miller (“Hope at Christmas,” Forever Christmas). The story follows a headstrong music manager in desperate need of a hit song for his last remaining client, who finds himself falling for a gifted singer-songwriter with abandoned dreams of making it big, as he attempts to secure the rights to a Christmas song she wrote years ago. Tom Mazza, David Calvert-Jones and Karen Glass (Everywhere Studios) will executive produce, together with executive producers Shawn Williamson and Jamie Goehring for Lighthouse Pictures. Award-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow will also executive produce and write the title song for the movie. In a follow-up to last season’s CBS Original movie “A Christmas Proposal,” as well as “A Kiss Before Christmas,” Mark Amato is writing “Must Love Christmas.” In it, a renowned romance novelist famous for her Christmas-themed books finds herself snowbound in the charming town of Cranberry Falls, where she unexpectedly becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush and a reporter determined to interview her to save his dying magazine. The movie will be produced by Brad Krevoy’s Motion Picture Corporation of America. In December 2021, CBS aired its first original holiday television movies since 2012 with “Christmas Takes Flight” and the aforementioned “A Christmas Proposal.” The three new CBS Original movies join the network’s holiday programming slate, which includes family favorites like The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS and the annual broadcasts of beloved animated classics like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman.” Additional information about the CBS Original movies will be announced in the coming months. Note: The post CBS Orders Three New Holiday-Themed Original Movies, Including ‘Fit for Christmas’ Starring ‘The Talk’s Amanda Kloots appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The week of April 4-8, 2022 saw “The Bold and the Beautiful” (3.179 million) hit a new season high in Total Viewers and rank third in the Women 18-49 rating, topping “TODAY 3rd Hour” (2.009 million) and “The Young and the Restless” (3.526 million) in the demo. “General Hospital” (2.117 million) hit a new series low in Women 18-49 rating while “Days of our Lives” (1.591 million) ranked last overall among all daytime broadcast shows in the demo. In fact, “DAYS” attracted its lowest overall audience since the week of November 1-5, 2021. For the week, every daytime broadcast series fell in Total Viewers with the exception of “B&B.” The half-hour soap bucked the trend and increased week to week, up +219,000 viewers, and the second consecutive week in which the show had increases in excess of +200,000 viewers. The soap ranked fourth among the 13 daytime broadcast shows in every category except for Women 18-49 where it ranked third. With a 0.24 rating in Women 18-49, “GH” fell hard week to week to rank 10th, barely edging “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.654 million) and “The Talk” (1.429 million) which tied for 11th place in the key demo, each with a 0.22 rating. “DAYS” had an even steeper fall, dropping to a 0.21 rating in the demo marking a new season-low for the soap and the first time the soap has ranked last in the demo all season. “The Talk” beat both “GMA3” and “DAYS” for the first time this season in Women 25-54 rating despite only airing three episodes for the week. The show did not air on Tuesday, April 5 or Wednesday, April 6 due to CBS Sports coverage of the “UEFA Champions League” games while “B&B,” “Y&R” and both half hours of “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.416 million/2.748 million) were preempted on the West Coast on the aforementioned dates. After hitting a new season-high one week earlier, “The View” (2.415 million) came back down to earth with a loss of -311,000 viewers week to week. The talk show still managed to rate as ABC’s highest-rated and most-watched daytime series for the second week in a row among viewers and the key demos, however. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of April 4-8, 2022 in Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance in 2020 and 2021 (where available). A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance in the demos, will be posted soon. Note: Viewing levels were hitting multi-year highs in 2020 during the initial shutdown of the country due to COVID-19. Year to Year comparisons among Households and Total Viewers are currently unavailable due to a gap in data being shared with Soap Opera Network one year earlier. 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. Demos for “The Talk” during the comparable week last year are based on a one day average only (Tuesday, April 6, 2021). Week Of April 4-8, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W18-491. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.450.520.500.792. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.400.430.420.683. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.370.360.360.484. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.360.400.450.735. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.350.390.440.596. The View (ABC)0.320.340.360.527. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.310.340.320.528. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.290.300.260.469. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.260.320.350.5210. General Hospital (ABC)0.240.310.350.4711. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.220.240.280.5111. The Talk (CBS)0.220.220.210.3313. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.210.290.260.45 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W25-541. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.730.780.781.202. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.650.670.641.023. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.600.650.720.934. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.570.570.630.775. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.540.610.641.136. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.450.510.490.777. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.440.510.470.798. The View (ABC)0.430.500.560.829. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.410.460.430.7010. General Hospital (ABC)0.400.460.560.7211. The Talk (CBS)0.350.370.320.5312. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.330.400.380.6713. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.300.360.400.74 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Households1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.93.0N/A4.42. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.62.6N/A3.93. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.42.4N/A3.04. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.12.0N/A2.45. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.81.9N/A2.66. The View (ABC)1.71.9N/A2.57. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.61.6N/A2.48. General Hospital (ABC)1.51.5N/A1.89. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.41.4N/A2.410. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1.11.1N/A1.610. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.11.2N/A1.710. Days of our Lives (NBC)1.11.1N/A1.513. The Talk (CBS)0.91.0N/A1.5 Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Viewers1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,588,0004,686,000N/A6,451,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)4,028,0004,111,000N/A5,694,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,526,0003,601,000N/A4,076,0004. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)3,179,0002,960,000N/A3,183,0005. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,748,0002,903,000N/A3,786,0006. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,416,0002,551,000N/A3,367,0007. The View (ABC)2,415,0002,726,000N/A3,320,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,117,0002,226,000N/A2,360,0009. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)2,009,0002,093,000N/A3,376,00010. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,654,0001,806,000N/A2,386,00011. Days of our Lives (NBC)1,591,0001,663,000N/A2,161,00012. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,555,0001,592,000N/A2,276,00013. The Talk (CBS)1,429,0001,591,000N/A2,045,000 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 on Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6 on the West Coast only due to CBS Sports coverage of the “UEFA Champions League” games. Despite that, the show’s ratings are based on a five-day average. The show aired for just 27 minutes on Thursday, April 7 due to CBS News coverage of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed as the first Black woman Supreme Court justice.“Days of our Lives” aired for just 45 minutes on Wednesday, April 6, and 35 minutes on Friday, April 7, 2022.“General Hospital” aired for just 39 minutes on Thursday, April 7 due to ABC News coverage of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed as the first Black woman Supreme Court justice.“GMA3: What You Need to Know” aired for just 54 minutes on Thursday, April 7 due to ABC News coverage of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed as the first Black woman Supreme Court justice.“Let’s Make a Deal” numbers are based on a three-day average consisting of Monday, April 4; Thursday, April 7; and Friday, April 8. CBS aired coverage of the “UEFA Champions League” games which preempted the show on Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6, 2022 on the West Coast only. Nielsen did not rate the show on either day it was preempted.“The Talk” numbers are based on a three-day average consisting of Monday, April 4; Thursday, April 7; and Friday, April 8. The show did not air on Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6, 2022, due to CBS Sports coverage of the “UEFA Champions League” games. The show aired for just 37 minutes on Thursday, April 7 due to CBS’ live coverage of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed as the first Black woman Supreme Court justice.“TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” numbers are based on a three-day average consisting of Monday, April 4; Tuesday, April 5; and Thursday, April 7, 2022. The show was retitled to “TDY Hoda & Jenna” on Wednesday, April 6 and Friday, April 8, the latter of which was due to NBC’s live coverage of President Biden’s remarks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation. Neither episode will count into the show’s season average.“The View” was coded as a breakout on Friday, April 8 due to ABC News’ live coverage of President Biden’s speech on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation. The show’s weekly averages are based on four days (Monday-Thursday). Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of April 4-8, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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I questioned it the minute I saw Lynette Rice's name (she's now at Deadline). Then I saw the date. Phew. I'm not crazy. At first I was like, EW has become one of those listicle sites which I hate.