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Although he hasn't formally commented himself, Maurice is retweeting posts from fans about his exit.

Earlier this month, Disney released the first trailer for its highly anticipated live-action reimagining of the 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch,” which is set to release exclusively in theaters on Friday, May 23, 2025. The film follows the touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl (Lilo) and the fugitive alien (Stitch) who helps to mend her broken family. Within 24 hours of its release, the trailer emerged as the second most viewed Disney live-action trailer of all time with 158 million views, behind only 2019’s “The Lion King” teaser trailer. Within an hour of release, the trailer for “Lilo & Stitch” reached No. 1 on the trending chart on X (formerly Twitter) and remained in the top 10 for several hours following. The trailer also trended on YouTube, taking the No. 1 spot following its release, and even reached No. 1 on China’s Douyin platform. Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen Disney Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp from a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, the film stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong as Nani, Billy Magnussen (“As The World Turns”) as Pleakley, Tia Carrere (“General Hospital”) as Mrs. Kekoa and Hannah Waddingham as Grand Councilwomen, with Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles and Zach Galifianakis as Jumba, and introducing Maia Kealoha as Lilo. Meanwhile, Chris Sanders returns to voice Stitch, the renegade alien from the original animated movie. Producers include Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost and Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers. Watch the official trailer below. Note: The post Watch The Trailer: Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Starring Soap Alums Billy Magnussen & Tia Carrere appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Live with Kelly and Mark” averaged 2.315 million viewers and a 1.49 rating among Households during the week of March 3-7, 2025, the most recent week available for syndicated television ratings. In the key sales demos, the daytime talk show pulled in a 0.33 rating among Women 18-49 and a 0.46 rating among Women 25-54. The week began on Monday, March 3 with the annual post-Oscars show from the famed Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, which averaged 2.650 million viewers and was the talk show’s second most-watched telecast of the season. Celebrity guests included Nikki Glaser, Jerry O’Connell, Steve Aoki and Lil Jon. Overall, the show was up week-to-week among all key measures, including Total Viewers (+4% – 2.315 million vs. 2.218 million), Households (+3% – 1.49 rating vs. 1.45 rating), Women 18-49 (+10% – 0.33 rating vs. 0.30 rating) and Women 25-54 (+5% – 0.46 rating vs. 0.44 rating). Compared to the same week last year, the Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos hosted talker was up among Total Viewers (+2% – 2.315 million vs. 2.278 million) and Women 18-49 (+14% – 0.33 rating vs. 0.29 rating). “Live with Kelly and Mark” remains syndication’s most-watched talk show for 110 weeks straight across most key measures, ahead of its closest competition for the week among Total Viewers (+52% – 2.315 million vs. 1.479 million), Households (+46% – 1.49 rating vs. 1.02 rating) and in Women 25-54 (+50% – 0.46 rating vs. 0.31 rating). The show has also beaten its nearest competitor for the 22nd week in a row among Women 18-49 by +55% (0.33 rating vs. 0.21 rating). For the season, the show ranks a solid No. 1 among syndicated talk shows in all key measures for the fifth consecutive season, outdelivering its closest competitor by +63% among Total Viewers (2.215 million vs. 1.360 million), +56% in Households (1.48 rating vs. 0.95 rating), +31% among Women 18-49 (0.27 rating vs. 0.21 rating) and +43% among Women 25-54 (0.44 rating vs. 0.31 rating). For the sixth season in a row, “Live with Kelly and Mark” leads all daytime talk (network and syndicated) with a 0.44 rating among Women 25-54, and remains the most-watched entertainment talk show on all of television in all key measures. Distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment, “Live with Kelly and Mark” is produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman and Kelly Ripa. Note: The post ‘Live With Kelly And Mark’ Excels Post-Oscars, Sees Year-To-Year Growth Among Total Viewers & Women 18-49 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Let's not forget when this news broke. Without speculating about the reasons, which I am not doing at all, it's interesting that it broke at the end of business on a Friday. Reminder: News. Dump. Friday.

Although it seems that the role might have been recast prior to the show's premiere, as has been suggested, Maurice Johnson is the ultimate professional. He did interviews, engaged with fans and talked positively about the show despite knowing he wouldn't have long to enjoy it, with his role recast. Last week Friday, a local outlet even published an interview with Johnson discussing his role on the new series: https://www.wjbf.com/community/black_excellence/from-augusta-to-fairmont-crest-actor-maurice-johnson-goes-beyond-the-gates/

Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, “The Bold and the Beautiful”) is set to take on corruption as a detective in the BET+ original movie, “The Accused.” Set to premiere Thursday, April 10 on the preeminent streaming service for Black audiences, Saint-Victor will play Detective Lance Branson, a dedicated and hard-working police detective who balances his demanding career with the responsibilities of being a husband and father-to-be. A man of integrity, deeply committed to justice, and often going above and beyond in his investigations, Lance’s latest case sees him seeking out the truth when a brilliant plant geneticist is framed for her fiance’s murder. Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd BET+ Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd plays the accused Dani West who must go on the run, relying on her intelligence and physical prowess to expose the truth and clear her name before time runs out. In addition to Saint-Victor and Hurd, the cast includes Crystal Lee Brown as Victoria Goode, Summer Crockett Moore as Detective Nadine Styles, Nicole G. Leier as Felicia, Manny Perez as Detective Bobby Rios and Rockmond Dunbar as Marcus Wainwright. Based on a story by Pat White, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Clarence Williams, “The Accused” was written and directed by Tony Glazer, and produced by Pierre Romain, Julie Solinger, Tony Glazer, Summer Crocket Moore and JD DeWitt. BET+ is a joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, with users able to stream Black culture including hit movies, TV shows, stand-up comedy, award shows, and specials, all in one place. The service from BET Media Group, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, is the official home of Tyler Perry’s film, TV and stage works. Check out the trailer below. Note: The post BET+ Sets Release Date For ‘The Accused,’ Starring Lawrence Saint-Victor & Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I meant Molly, not Kristina. My bad.

I think GH fans would be fine, particularly as we had three Kristina's in 2023 alone.

Marking the first-ever recasting for the daytime drama series, actor Maurice Johnson is exiting the role of Dr. Ted Richardson on “Beyond the Gates” with daytime newcomer Keith D. Robinson taking over the contract role beginning with episodes set to air in May. On the series, Ted Richardson is the husband of Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnée Duplaix), the eldest daughter of Vernon (Clifton Davis) and Anita (Tamara Tunie), and father to Martin (Brandon Claybon) and Kat (Colby Muhammad). Maurice Johnson Quantrell Colbert/CBS Ted is a brilliant plastic surgeon with an ultra-exclusive private practice and women clamor to put their faces and bodies in what they call his blessed hands. Ted has created an impeccable life with his wife – whom he loves passionately – and sleeps well at night, secure that his past will never disrupt his perfect world. However, in recent episodes, that perfect world has in fact been disrupted with the revelation that he may have fathered another child, a daughter named Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle), from a prior relationship. No reason has been cited for why the show opted to recast. In fact, even as recently as last night (Thursday, March 20), Johnson had been one of the show’s most socially engaged cast members, commenting on posts about the soap opera, his character, and praising his fellow co-stars. In response to a post on X (formerly Twitter), Johnson “hearted” a post by a user who declared the Nicole character as one they would “defend till the end of time.” A final airdate for Johnson and an official first airdate for Robinson was unavailable at press time. Before joining “Beyond the Gates,” Robinson had more than 75 television and movie credits to his name, including a starring role in the early 2000s playing the Green Lightspeed Ranger (Joel Rawlings) in “Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue.” He also had roles on “ER,” “American Dreams,” “Over There,” “Half & Half,” “Canterbury’s Law,” “Monk,” “NCIS,” “Major Crimes,” “Saints & Sinners,” and more recently “A Million Little Things,” among other television roles. Among films, he’s appeared in the likes of “Dreamgirls,” “ Deadline first reported the news on the casting switch. Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Recasts First-Ever Role: Maurice Johnson Out As Ted Richardson, Replaced By Keith D. Robinson appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Apparently, I let the cat out of the bag so I removed it at the show's request. I've since reposted.

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Bump.

For the second year in a row, comedian and actress Nikki Glaser will host the Golden Globes, the first major awards show of the season. Earlier this year, Glaser became the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo, months after grabbing headlines for her successful performance during Netflix’s live broadcast of “The Roast of Tom Brady.” “Hosting the Golden Globes this year was without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career,” said Glaser. “I can’t wait to do it again, and this time in front of the team from ‘The White Lotus’ who will finally recognize my talent and cast me in season four as a Scandinavian Pilates instructor with a shadowy past.” “Nikki Glaser brought a refreshing spark and fearless wit to the Golden Globes stage this year. Her sharp humor and bold presence set the tone for an unforgettable night, making the ceremony feel vibrant and most of all fun,” said Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes. Aired Sunday, January 5, “The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards,” averaged 9.267 million viewers over its more than three-hour telecast and a 1.8 rating among Adults 18-49, according to Live+Same Day Nielsen ratings data. “The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards” is scheduled to air in January 2026 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Dubbed “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” the Golden Globes is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of both film and television. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which is viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide. Note: The post Nikki Glaser Returning To Host ‘The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With ABC’s broadcast of “The 97th Oscars” earlier this month amassing five-year highs in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers, the network announced earlier this week that writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host “The 98th Oscars” on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT. Returning alongside O’Brien are the Emmy Award-winning live television event producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan as the show’s executive producers for the third consecutive year. Additionally, Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will be back as producers for a second time, with Sweeney also serving as a writer. “We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 98th Oscars!” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang in a joint statement. “This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way. Conan was the perfect host – skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence. It is an honor to be working with them again.” “The only reason I’m hosting ‘The Oscars’ next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” said O’Brien. “Conan delivered an unforgettable performance at ‘The Oscars,’ and we’re honored to have him and the producing team back next year,” said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. “Conan’s unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I’m excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance.” “We are both so honored to be returning in our roles for the 98th Oscars,” said Kapoor and Mullan. “We can’t wait to work with Conan and his entire team as we continue to explore even more special and heartfelt opportunities to celebrate next year’s nominees and the impact of film around the world.” Hosted by O’Brien, this year’s Oscars broadcast on Sunday, March 2 averaged 19.69 million viewers and a 4.54 rating among Adults 18-49, ranking as the No. 1 primetime entertainment telecast of the season in both categories while topping both “The GRAMMY Awards” and “The Super Bowl” among total social interactions, earning 104.2 million interactions compared with 102.2 million for the Grammys and 62.4 million for the Super Bowl. This was the first time the Oscars achieved this milestone. “The 98th Oscars” will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Note: The post Conan O’Brien Returning As Host of ‘The 98th Oscars’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Hosted by actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd, Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury today announced that it has renewed “Sherri” (aka “The Sherri Shepherd Show”) for a fourth season, clearing more than 95% of U.S. television households, with the FOX Television Stations, Nexstar, Hearst, Sinclair, Gray, Tegna and Sunbeam among the broadcast groups bringing back the nationally syndicated daytime talk show to their fall lineups for the 2025-26 television season. “‘The Sherri Shepherd Show’ remains a lynchpin of our daytime lineup. We’re very happy to be bringing it back,” said Frank Cicha, Executive Vice President of Programming, FOX Television Stations. “‘Sherri’ will continue to provide stations with the quality original first-run daily programming they need to succeed in daytime,” said Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus. “Over the past three seasons, the show has proven its value to stations and advertisers, with Sherri Shepherd as the only single-host comedian on daytime TV able to deliver her audience a much-needed daily dose of laughs. We thank our great broadcast partners for continuing to make Sherri a foundational element of their lineups.” “I don’t take it for granted that people welcome me into their homes daily,” said Shepherd on the renewal, which she also announced to her studio audience and viewers at home during Thursday’s live broadcast. “I work so hard to bring escapism to viewers’ lives through joy, laughter and inspiration, and I’m grateful that the audience has embraced what we do. I look forward to raising the bar and turning up the volume as we plan for our season four return.” Coming off of a strong performance in February, the series ranked second in Nielsen’s metered markets among all syndicated talkers, representing a +33% rise from the show’s performance in November 2024 in the key Women 25-54 sales demographic. On a national level, “Sherri” ranked third overall, rising +17% vs. November and achieving a season high during the week of February 17-21, 2025. Produced and distributed by Debmar-Mercury, the talk show is taped live from New York City’s Chelsea Studios in front of a studio audience. Watch Shepherd announce the renewal to her audience below. Note: The post Syndicated Daytime Talk Show ‘Sherri’ Renewed For Season 4 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Following the success of the “Seven Deadly Sins” movie franchise, Lifetime announced on Wednesday that it is once again teaming up with Derrick Williams and Adriane Hopper Williams, executive producers for DNA Media Group, for an all-new movie franchise called “Temptations,” starting with “Desire: A Temptations” story and “Fame: A Temptations Story.” Adrian Holmes Johnny Marlow Set to premiere Saturday, April 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT, actress/director Tasha Smith (“Survival of the Thickest”) stars in “Desire: A Temptations Story,” which follows Kendra (Smith), a high-profile talk show host who, after a whirlwind vacation romance, gives into her temptations and spontaneously marries her new suitor, Malcolm (Adrian Holmes), only to discover her desires have led her down a dangerous path when the two return home and truths about Malcolm’s past start to come to light. The cast includes Jamall Johnson, Millan Tesfazgi, Miranda Edwards, Everick Golding, Requell Jodeah and Diana Pavlovská, with Smith also serving as an executive producer. Keshia Chanté Courtesy Premiering Saturday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT, “Fame: A Temptations Story” stars BET and NAACP Image award winner Keri Hilson (“Almost Christmas”) and Juno award winner Keshia Chanté (“Law & Order,” “106 & Park”) as two sisters, Cherish (Hilson) and Roxy (Chanté), respectively, who are the hottest singing duo on the music charts. As the two harbor suspicions about the other’s true intentions, they are forced to work together by putting aside their temptations for fame to free themselves from the sibling rivalry that’s tearing them apart after living through a frightening robbery that took place shortly after they returned to their penthouse hotel room one night, where they were targets of a jewel heist. As investigators believe the robbery was an inside job, rumors begin to spread that Roxy secretly planned and staged the crime. The cast includes Romeo Miller, Ecstasia Sanders, Nathan Witte, Veronica Long, Reese Alexander and Sophie Carriere. Robert Adetuyi directed both films with the “Desire” script written by Kate Green and Jane Espenson, and the “Fame” script written by Andrea Shawcross, Annmarie Morais and Jane Espenson. Executive producers for both projects include Derrick Williams, Adriane Hopper Williams, Ngozi Paul and Breanne Laplante. Abraham Fraser also produces for DNA Media Group North. Note: The post Lifetime Announces ‘Temptations’ Movie Franchise Starring Tasha Smith & Keri Hilson appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Mark Dobies, an actor best known for his portrayal as Dr. Noah Chase on “Guiding Light” and District Attorney Daniel Colson on “One Life to Live,” has died. He was just 65 years old. Born Mark Steven Dobies on April 3, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the late actor passed away on Tuesday, March 11 in Dunellan, New Jersey, although no official cause of death was announced. An obituary posted on the Apyre National Cremation Services website notes Dobies was a “loving father, accomplished athlete, and talented actor.” During his school days, Dobies earned a football scholarship to attend Delaware Valley University (then Delaware Valley College), where he and his teammates won the school its first Middle Atlantic Conference football championship in 1980. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science from the school, and later a Master of Science from Easter College, with certifications in weight management and a senior population specialist. Throughout his life, Dobies was a personal trainer, where he eventually became a fitness, health and wellness consultant, competed in triathlons, worked as a lifeguard for the Ocean City Beach Patrol in Ocean City, New Jersey, and was an avid player of several sports including baseball, basketball, tennis, track and scuba, among others. He also appeared on the September 1994 cover of Men’s Health and IN NY magazine, both of which highlighted his dynamic fitness routines, plus his fitness brand Mark Dobies Fitness. Outside of sports and wellness, Dobies had a passion for the arts, appearing in movies, television shows, and theater productions, particularly having memorable roles on the aforementioned CBS and ABC soap operas, as well as his run as Bruce Niles in the 2004 Off-Broadway revival of Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart,” which told the story of the pain and frustration felt by its characters dealing with the devastation of the AIDS crisis. In the play, which received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Best Revival of a Play and four Drama League nominations, including one for Distinguished Revival of a Play, Dobies portrayed a still closeted bank executive who wouldn’t risk his high-level job by revealing his sexuality. The revival also featured the likes of Raul Esparza (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) as the main character Ned Weeks, Billy Warlock (“Days of our Lives,” “General Hospital”) as Ned’s journalist lover, and Richard Bekins as Ned’s successful older brother, Ben, among others. The production had 13 previews and 63 performances before it closed on June 29, 2004. The late actor’s credits also include roles in such shows as “Melrose Place,” “Just Shoot Me!” “Nash Bridges,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” “CSI: Miami,” “Fringe” and “Gossip Girl,” among others. In 2005, Dobies appeared as D.A. Daniel Colson on both “All My Children” and “One Life to Live,” with the two soaps seeing a significant rise in the ratings as part of an ongoing crossover storyline. During that time, the character was married to Nora Buchanan (Hillary B. Smith), who later found out he had been cheating on her with another man, Mark Solomon (Matt Cavenaugh). However, before that, Daniel turned to murder to keep his secret from those close to them, including the killing of Paul Cramer (David Tom). “I am so terribly sorry to hear this. Too young. Hard to believe,” said Dobies’ former “Guiding Light” co-star Beth Chamberlin (ex-Beth Raines) in response to a post on Facebook by former Procter & Gamble Productions publicist turned podcast host Alan Locher (“The Locher Room”). “I was lucky to work with Mark at ‘Guiding Light’ and always knew him as a genuinely good guy,” continued Locher in his post. “I also feel very lucky that I got to see his performance in ‘The Normal Heart.’ “I’ll never forget this small-world connection: When I started dating my now-husband Ray and we were going to meet his parents for the first time, their street name sounded so familiar to me. It turned out Mark and his family lived just down the road. His children and ex-wife, Linda, are still our neighbors today.” A father of three adult children, Francesca (27), Olivia (24), and Robert (21), Dobies is also survived by his mother, Suzanne, his brother, Paul, and his sister, Sandy. Note: The post R.I.P. Mark Dobies – ‘Guiding Light’ & ‘One Life to Live’ Actor Dies at 65 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Despite laying off about 200 employees earlier this month, ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic recently held a town hall at the network’s new headquarters in the Hudson Square section of New York City, assuring staffers that the network is sticking with “GMA3: What You Need to Know” despite sagging ratings and a depressed news market in the second age of President Donald J. Trump. “ABC News has no intention of doing away with ‘GMA3,’” a source is said to have told the New York Post, which first reported the news. “The hour is not going away, the show is not going away and the anchors aren’t going away.” “GMA3: What You Need to Know ABC News Anchored by Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan since 2023, following the controversial departures of former co-anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, “GMA3” is often at or tied for last place in the key Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 sales demographics among all daytime broadcast shows, although it still manages to beat out the likes of “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” (formerly “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna”) and “NBC News Daily” among Total Viewers. Almin Karamehmedovic ABC News In an internal memo sent out following last week’s town hall meeting, and obtained by the Post, Karamehmedovic told staffers, “The entire industry has been challenged, and restructuring the way we operate has, unfortunately, had an impact on some of our colleagues.” He added, “As we look ahead, our mission is simple: straightforward journalism.” To help combat industry-wide challenges, the network merged all “Good Morning America” branded operations across all dayparts under the purview of the top-rated morning show’s executive producer, Simone Swink. Catherine McKenzie, who had been executive producer of “GMA3” since the current iteration’s debut in 2020, was among those cut. Overall, about 6% that also included Disney Entertainment Networks. Meanwhile, Seni Tienabeso was elevated to vice president of “ABC News Live,” the network’s 24/7 digital streaming news service, and structural changes were made to help consolidate the long-term content divisions that include ABC News Studios, “20/20,” “Nightline” and “Impact x Nightline,” among other programs, under one leadership umbrella. About 30 staffers were let go from ABC News Studios and its digital department, with consolidations seeing news gathering and various editorial teams working closer than before. Similarly, the data-driven news platform FiveThirtyEight was shuttered with all 15 employees working for the operation let go. During the hour-long meeting, Karamehmedovic also stated, “I have restructured the news division into three pillars to align with how audiences engage with us and how we can better serve them.” The reported “pillars” Karamehmedovic is said to have outlined include breaking news operations, the network’s signature news show “World News Tonight with David Muir” and long-form storytelling. “We were called to journalism because we believe in its value in society,” Deadline reported Karamehmedovic had written in his memo to staff, acknowledging tension in the industry amid the highly volatile political landscape across news media with a new administration now in place in Washington, D.C. “The role of an independent press is essential, and we cannot take this for granted. For 70 years, ABC News has delivered exceptional reporting, interviews and analysis — this is why audiences turn to us. We must continue to prove our value to protect our future. We must earn their trust every single day by providing straightforward journalism.” “Almin has devoted his career to ABC News, mastering every role and elevating excellence in journalism by connecting with viewers in a very meaningful and profound way that resonates with them,” said Debra OConnell, president, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment, to whom Karamehmedovic will continue to report, upon news of his taking over the role of ABC News president last summer. He officially replaced Kim Godwin after she was reportedly let go following her handling of the Holmes and Robach affair, among other reasons, which plagued the show at the time as headlines about their behind the scenes relationship got more coverage from other news outlets than even information reported on the daily news program could muster. Before taking on his current role, Karamehmedovic had overseen the production and all daily operations of “World News Tonight with David Muir,” the most-watched newscast in America across broadcast and cable, and often, the No. 1 program on all of television, since August 2014. In January 2022, News Content Development, including short- and long-form projects on streaming and broadcast, was added to his purview as his role expanded from executive producer to senior executive producer. ABC News “World News Tonight with David Muir” continues to rank as the No. 1 evening newscast in Total Viewers and also ranks No. 1 in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49, the key sales demographics used for network news programming. Launched in September 2018 as “GMA Day” following the network’s cancellation of “The Chew,” the daytime news show was originally hosted by Michael Strahan and Sara Haines before it was later retooled and rebranded as “GMA3: Strahan & Sara,” formally referencing itself as a third-hour of “Good Morning America” while putting more emphasis on its co-hosts. By August 2019, actress and singer Keke Palmer had quickly become a fan favorite following her brief time filling in for Haines who had been on maternity leave. As such, Palmer was made a full-time co-host of the program to reward her contribution, with the show again rebranded to “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke.” Sadly, with the emergence of Covid, production on the show was “temporarily suspended” in the spring of 2020, replaced by “Pandemic: What You Need to Know,” anchored by Amy Robach. With the success of the straight news format, “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke” was quietly canceled, with Haines returning full-time to “The View” and Strahan returning full-time to “Good Morning America,” as the show was permanently replaced by the rebranded “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” debuting in June 2010. By September 2010, T.J. Holmes was named co-anchor of the program working alongside Robach and then medical contributor Dr. Jennifer Ashton. So far this season, “GMA3” is averaging 1.402 million viewers, topping both “NBC News Daily” and the since canceled “The Talk,” each averaging just 1.240 million viewers. Meanwhile, the ABC News program is up a mere +6% over last season’s average among Women 18-49 viewers (106,000 vs. 100,000). During the week of March 10-14, 2025, the most recent week in which ratings data is available, the show averaged 1.330 million viewers with 93,000 of them falling in the Women 18-49 demo. Comparatively, “NBC News Daily” averaged 1.138 million viewers, but pulled in 103,000 viewers among Women 18-49, and also 146,000 among Women 25-54, topping “GMA3” among both metrics. Note: The post ABC News Sticking With ‘GMA3: What You Need to Know’ Despite Staff Cuts, Unimpressive Ratings & Industry Turmoil – REPORT appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In addition to airing a special preview of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, NBC will broadcast a crossover event between the mothership series “Law & Order” and its long-running spinoff “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” on Thursday, April 17 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The crossover episodes see Capt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) of SVU lead detectives to the scene of a brutal murder after she receives a mysterious phone call. When the SVU and the 2-7 uncover a pattern of rape and murder targeting marginalized women, Carisi (Peter Scanavino) and ADA Price (Hugh Dancy) team up to charge the suspect with multiple crimes. This season, the two shows combined have amassed 38.4 million viewers across linear and digital platforms, and marking their best performances ever on Peacock, with double and triple-digit increases, respectively, vs. last season when factoring in 35-day viewing results. Known for its unique bifurcated format where it examines the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders, “Law & Order” is one of television’s most treasured and honored dramas. The series stars Hugh Dancy, Tony Goldwyn, Odelya Halevi, Mehcad Brooks, Reid Scott and Maura Tierney star. Dick Wolf is the creator and executive producer, with Rick Eid, Pamela Wechsler, Alex Hall and Peter Jankowski also serving as executive producers. As the longest-running live-action primetime series in the history of American television, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is a hard-hitting and emotional series that chronicles the lives of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate crimes of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence. The series stars Mariska Hargitay, Ice T, Peter Scanavino, Octavio Pisano, Kevin Kane and Juliana Aidén Martinez. Dick Wolf is the creator and executive producer, with David Graziano, Julie Martin, Mariska Hargitay, Norberto Barba, Kenneth Brown and Peter Jankowski also serving as executive producers.  Produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment, fresh episodes of “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” are available to watch the next day on Peacock. Following the crossover event, NBC will air the fifth season premiere episode of “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” which moves exclusively to Peacock. For more on the move and what to expect this season on the series, click here. Note: The post NBC Slots ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ Crossover Event appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After four seasons on NBC, “Law & Order: Organized Crime” is set to kick off its fifth season on Peacock, starting with the release of two all-new episodes on Thursday, April 17. A one-time airing of the season premiere will air on NBC on Thursday, April 17 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, with all-new episodes released weekly on Peacock. Meanwhile, the originally scheduled episode of “Found” will instead air on Monday, April 14 before returning to its regular Thursday timeslot the following week (Thursday, April 24) at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Reprising the role he originated on “Law & Order: SVU,” the spinoff stars Christopher Meloni stars as Det. Elliot Stabler, who has returned to New York after a decade abroad to rebuild his life following a devastating personal loss. As lead detective in Sgt. Ayanna Bell’s (Danielle Moné Truitt) Organized Crime Control Bureau, he works to dismantle New York’s most vicious and violent illegal enterprises while fending off dangers that often follow him home. In Season 5, the show explores the dangerous worlds of cross-border smuggling, high-tech domestic terrorism, and a crime family intent on repaying Stabler for the injury he inflicted in Rome. As his worlds collide, Stabler will put everything on the line to protect the vulnerable and fight for justice. Meanwhile, helping to expose the dark and complex criminal world of their targets are undercover expert Bobby Reyes (Rick Gonzalez) and tech genius Jet Slootmaekers (Ainsley Seiger). While on assignment, Stabler leans on his brother Randall (Dean Norris) to keep the Stabler family safe and thriving. Produced for Peacock by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment. Dick Wolf, Matt Olmstead, John Shiban, Mike Slovis, Christopher Meloni, Peter Jankowski and Tim Walsh are the show’s executive producers. Watch a teaser for Season 5 below. Note: The post Peacock Sets Season 5 Premiere Date For ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ With Special NBC Preview appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21, CBS’ lineup consisting of “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Beyond the Gates” and “Let’s Make a Deal” will be preempted due to network’s annual coverage of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness. Although the four shows will not be aired, fresh episodes return on Monday, March 24. Meanwhile, “The Price is Right” will air uninterrupted in its regular timeslot on the East Coast (11:00 a.m. ET), while on the West Coast, it’ll air at 2:00 p.m. PT, subject to the end of sports coverage on CBS. Mary Kouw/CBS On Thursday, the first featured game will be Creighton vs. Louisville as the No. 8 Cardinals battle the No. 9 Blue Jays during the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This will be followed by a game from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, with Auburn vs. Saint Francis/Alabama St. Friday will see CBS carry the first round game featuring Baylor vs. Mississippi State, with Baylor making its sixth straight appearance in the Big Dance, a run that includes a national championship in 2021. Following the game, the network will carry coverage from the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., with Duke vs. Mount St. Mary’s/American. Note: The post CBS Preempting ‘Beyond The Gates,’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’ ‘The Young and the Restless’ & ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ For March Madness Coverage appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After airing just four episodes, NBC announced on Tuesday that its freshman drama series “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” will be moving from Sunday nights to Fridays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Friday, April 4. The series follows four members of a suburban garden club who find their lives intertwined by scandal, mischief and a shared secret – a murder no one wants to talk about. As dark truths begin to rot their lives under the surface, they struggle to remain as perfect as the flowers blooming in their garden above. Episodes five and six are set to continue airing on Sunday nights for the remainder of the month (March 23 and March 30 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT) with the seventh episode serving as the first in the show’s new timeslot. “Dateline NBC” will replace the series on Sundays beginning Sunday, April 6. To date, the pilot episode of “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” has been seen by 6.6 million viewers across all platforms, more than three times its Live+Same Day day debut performance on Sunday, February 23. Additionally, its 1.21 in Adults 18-49 is more than seven times its Live+Same Day deut performance, also across all platforms. The series stars Melissa Fumero (“One Life to Live”), Aja Naomi King (“How to Get Away with Murder”), Ben Rappaport, AnnaSophia Robb, Matthew Davis, Alexander Hodge, Nancy Travis and Felix Wolfe. In the April 4 episode, Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) faces unexpected challenges at work, while Brett (Ben Rappaport) feels pressure launching his car restoration business. Meanwhile, Birdie (Melissa Fumero) grows more involved in a tempting affair, and, in flash forwards, Catherine’s (Aja Naomi King) marriage faces new hurdles when law enforcement seeks answers. Produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, the series is written and created by Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs, both of whom also serve as co-showrunners and executive producers alongside Casey Kyber. Watch a trailer for the series below. Note: The post ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ Moving to Fridays, ‘Dateline NBC’ Taking Over Sunday Slot appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Earlier this month, “Days of our Lives” breakdown writer Jamey Giddens announced that he is departing the daytime drama series to join “Beyond the Gates” in the same capacity. What was not clear at the time was his status as a writer for “Tyler Perry’s Sistas.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Giddens revealed that he has completed his two-season run at the BET original series, with the most recent season, the show’s eighth, seeing him elevated to head writer. “Welp. My work here is quite literally done. Tonight’s episode marks the end of my time at @SistasOnBET,” said Giddens in his post immediately following the airing of the show’s final episode from Season 8 last week. “Immense thanks to [series creator] Tyler Perry and [producer] Mark Swinton for the incredible opportunity and CONGRATULATIONS to the cast and crew on the Season 9 RENEWAL!!” “Major props to Lucien Christian Adderley @LucienChristian (who’s taking a social media break for Lent) & Richard ‘Byrd’ Wilson, who wrote tonight’s finale of #SistasOnBET,” continued Giddens in a separate post, adding, “A shout out to my writers team. We had half the size of a writers team for a typical 22-episode, hour-long drama and delivered those scripts on a 10-week deadline (with two strikes looming) for Season 7, and then did it again for 8.” “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” BET “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” was recently renewed for a ninth season by the network, and is set to premiere Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. No word yet on who will be taking over as the show’s head writer following Giddens’ exit. The series follows a tight-knit group of accomplished and relatable women as they navigate the complexities of love, career, and friendship in the modern world, with Season 9 promising even more emotional depth, unexpected revelations, and powerful narratives that have made the show a fan favorite. In the Season 8 finale, Andi (KJ Smith) must decide whether or not she wants to make things work with Robin (Austin Scott) before he possibly walks out of her life forever. Sabrina (Novi Brown) finally gets closure from an old lover on the heels of having to decide what to do with her and Rich (Monti Washington). Meanwhile, the outcome of Danni’s (Mignon) lawsuit threatens her and Tony’s (Branden Wellington) future. Karen (Ebony Obsidian) and Fatima (Crystal Renee’ Hayslett) become closer than they ever imagined. And Gary’s (Chido Nwokocha) investigation comes to a head with shocking revelations. The series cast includes KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, Crystal Renee’ Hayslett, Devale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, Brian Jordan Jr., Angela “Angie” Beyincé, Branden Wellington and Kevin A. Walton, among others. According to BET, the series was the No. 1 show on all of television among Black viewers aged 18-49 in 2024, additionally, it is the No. 1 scripted series on cable among Black viewers overall. All episodes of the show’s current and previous seasons can be streamed exclusively on BET+. Note: The post Jamey Giddens Exits ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Donna, You're assumption about a character's history, particularly their alleged involvement in abuse is fan speculation and is not based in fact. You are entitled to your opinion, and so are others. Unlike the other four soaps, those who might claim to have inside info about Beyond the Gates or spoilers relating to the show are liars as the show does not have leaks like the other four do, which proves even more that there is no indication of what you are assessing as a character trait for Bill Hamilton character.

The third and final season of “Bosch: Legacy,” featuring 10 all-new episodes of the hit series, is set to release Thursday, March 27 on Prime Video, and will see ‘The Young and the Restless” alum Miles Gaston Villanueva (ex-Luca Santori) joining the cast as Det. Perry Lopez. According to a description released by Variety, the character is a native Angeleno with a background in working gang murders in South Los Angeles. Recently elevated to the LAPD’s elite Robbery Homicide Division (RHD), and eager to make a name for himself, Lopez is partnered with the seasoned Det. Jimmy Robertson (Paul Calderon) as they are tasked to investigate Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) in a possible murder-for-hire case. From September 16, 2015-September 9, 2016, Villanueva portrayed Luca Santori on “The Young and the Restless,” the estranged husband of Marisa Sierras (Sofia Pernas). The character was described as a charming and mysterious Spanish prince from a wealthy family. Since exiting “The Young and the Restless,” Villanueva has gone on to appear in such shows as “Jane the Virgin,” “Rosewood,” “The Fosters,” and “For The People.” He also had a starring role in the limited series “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders,” focusing on the Menendez brothers and the murder of their parents. He portrayed the elder brother, Lyle Menendez. In 2019, Villanueva was cast as Dr. Alec Shaw on “The Resident,” and later played the role of Owen over seven episodes of “Nancy Drew.” By 2022, Villanueva appeared as Supersonic, one of the newest members of The Seven, in at least four episodes of Prime Video’s “The Boys.” In season three of “Bosch: Legacy,” which is based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels “Desert Star” (2022) and “The Black Ice” (1993), an investigation into the murder of Kurt Dockweiler (David Denman) brings dangerous secrets to light and threatens to ruin the lives of our three principal characters. Also, the disappearance of a family haunts Harry Bosch, forcing him to confront the limits of justice. In a hotly contested race, Honey “Money” Chandler (Mimi Rogers), an attorney who struggles to maintain her faith in the justice system, is poised to become the next District Attorney of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Maddie Bosch (Madison Lintz) gets entangled in a series of violent follow-home robberies as she wrestles with the challenges of being a patrol cop on the streets of Los Angeles. “Bosch: Legacy” is a spinoff of “Bosch,” the then Amazon Prime Video original that ran for seven seasons from 2014-2021, marking a key milestone for the streamer as its longest-running series to date. The spinoff was originally set to launch on IMDb TV, Amazon’s FAST (free ad-supported television) service before being rebranded to Amazon Freevee. The first season launched on May 6, 2022, while season two premiered on October 20, 2023, and saw episodes available on both Amazon Freevee and Prime Video. Last fall, Amazon announced that it would discontinue Amazon Freevee and that all its content would be available on Prime Video at no cost for non-subscribers. Check out a photo of Villanueva and co-star Paul Calderon below. Miles Gaston Villanueva, Paul Calderon Tyler Golden/Prime Watch a trailer for the third and final season of “Bosch: Legacy” below. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ Alum Miles Gaston Villanueva Boards Final Season of ‘Bosch: Legacy’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More