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“The Bold and the Beautiful” star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy Forrester) announced in a newsletter post that she is pregnant with her fifth child with husband Elan Ruspoli. “I’m almost 7 months pregnant! Our family is beyond excited, and my kids are over the moon,” said Wood in her post published on Monday. “It’s such a special time in our home—so much love, energy, and anticipation!” In August 2023, the couple welcomed their fourth child, a boy named they Valor James, who joins older brothers Rise (born March 2019), Lenix (born February 2021) and Brando (born May 2022). “Continuing to work out—so grateful I focused on building strength before pregnancy! It’s made carrying my kids and performing emotional scenes much easier,” noted Wood about the experience. Earlier in the newsletter, Wood revealed that and the family had recently returned from a trip to San Diego where they visited Fox Point Farm in Encinitas. “It’s a beautiful farm-to-table restaurant with a play area for the kids, animals, a big open field to run around in, and an adorable organic grocery store. It was the perfect place for a little reset and some fresh air!” she said. As for her ability to balance motherhood and work on the daytime drama series, Wood shared, “I’ve been deep into filming some intense storylines on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’ which has me burning the candle at both ends. Between work, traveling, and keeping up with my kids, prioritizing my health is absolutely essential.” While she did not unveil the sex of the baby, particularly whether it’s a girl considering Wood and her husband Elan already have four boys, she previously told Michael Fairman TV the couple had always wanted a big family, considering she was technically an only child as her half-sister is 20 years older than her, and he is an only child. “We are now diving into this big family, and it’s so cool. We never got that. So, it’s really exciting,” said Wood in the June 2023 interview. Considering how far she is into pregnancy don’t look for the show to write her status into the show’s storylines. Check out a video of the happy family below. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Reveals She’s Pregnant With Baby No. 5 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Set to stream Thursday, April 10 on Prime Video, Academy Award winner and “How to Get Away with Murder” star Viola Davis is set to star in “G20,” an action-packed thrill ride that sees her portraying the President of the United States. In the film, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Davis) becomes the number one target when the G20 summit comes under siege. As she evades capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders. Directed by Patricia Riggen, the film also features Anthony Anderson (“black-ish) as the president’s husband, “The Boys” star Antony Starr as the main villain, as well as actors Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, with Marsai Martin and Christopher Farrar portraying the president’s children. Watch the film’s trailer below. Note: The post Watch the Trailer: Viola Davis in Action Thriller ‘G20’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The Instagram post has since been deleted. Interesting.

In the months since exiting “General Hospital,” actress Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall) has been relatively quiet on social media. That changed recently when she announced she would host a brand-new podcast series with long-time friend Shanna Moakler, titled “Bad Bunnies,” a reference to their time as Playboy playmates. “Buckle up, Bunnies… Kelly Monaco & @shannamoakler are teaming up for a brand-new podcast, BAD BUNNIES!” said Monaco in a post on Instagram announcing the new project. “Unfiltered. Untamed. Unapologetic. We’re bringing you Hollywood secrets, wild stories, pop culture tea, and real talk—nothing is off-limits! “But before we drop our first episode, we want to hear from YOU! What topics do you want us to spill on? Reality TV chaos? Dating disasters? Hollywood drama? Let us know in the comments! Tag your besties & get ready—BAD BUNNIES is coming SOON!” Responding to Monaco’s “big announcement,” former co-star Kate Mansi (Kristina Davis) commented, “Ok sis,” and used the crossing fingers emoji as a sign of support. Similarly, former “General Hospital” cast member Michael Easton (ex-Hamilton Finn) said, “Congratulations,” emphasizing the message with a fire emoji. Meanwhile, both Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny Zacchara, “General Hospital”; ex-Stefan DiMera, “Days of our Lives”) and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy used the clapping hands emoji as a means to wish the two luck on their new endeavor. The “Bad Bunnies” name appears to be a derivative of Monaco’s experience in being named Playboy magazine’s Playmate of the Month in April 1997 while Moakler held the title in December 2001. An actress known for her starring role in the USA Network original series “Pacific Blue,” and roles on such shows as “Due South,” “Joey,” “Jake in Progress,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “NCIS,” “The Glades” and “The Goldbergs,” among others, Moakler has appeared in such memorable films as “The Wedding Singer,” “Timecop” and “Big Momma’s House 2,” among others. In 1995, Moakler represented the state of New York as the first runner-up during the Miss USA contest. She has three children, a daughter named Atiana, from her relationship with ex-fiancé Oscar De La Hoya, a son, Landon, and a daughter, Alabama, with her ex-husband, Travis Barker. Last August, Soap Opera Network first broke the news that Monaco had been let go from “General Hospital” after a nearly 21-year run, with the show deciding to “terminate” Monaco’s character off the show. The following month, Monaco taped her final episodes, with a video of her final day on set going viral in mid-November. In it, the actress could be seen holding back tears as she thanked the show’s cast and crew for the “experience that I’ll take with me for the rest of my life.” Monaco joined the cast of “General Hospital” in October 2001 immediately following her run as Livvie Locke on “Port Charles,” a spinoff of the iconic drama series. During the summer of 2005, she competed on “Dancing with the Stars,” becoming the first winner of the Mirror Ball trophy. Nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards throughout her career, the first of which came in 2003 in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Livvie on “Port Charles,” and again in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Sam on “General Hospital,” Monaco also appeared in episodes of such shows as “Baby Daddy,” “Football Wives,” “Spin City” and “Baywatch,” among others. No word yet on when the podcast is set to debut. In the meantime, check out a teaser trailer below. Note: The post Former ‘General Hospital’ Star Kelly Monaco Announces ‘Bad Bunnies’ Podcast With Shanna Moakler appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Those are just screenshots from the promo that was previously posted for this week. SOD doesn't have anything more on BTG than anyone else.

The episode Pratt might appear in (nothing is officially confirmed yet) airs on April 24, which is the first of three episodes that will feature Lauralee Bell. Based on Bell's appearance centering on Christine being around for the latest fashion show on the soap, it's likely this is the same type of cameo the show gave to Kate Linder and Marie Osmond.

On Sunday, “General Hospital” star Eva LaRue (Natalia Rogers-Ramirez) sent fans of the daytime drama series into a tizzy when she shared a photo of herself, newcomer Adrian Anchondo (Marco) and former on screen daughter Jacqueline Grace Lopez (ex-Blaze/Alison Rogers) in the hair/make-up room, likely taken a few days earlier. In the caption for a joint post she made on Instagram with Lopez, LaRue said, “Mi #GeneralHospital Familia,” which translates to “My ‘General Hospital’ Family.” Further, she used the hashtag “mykids,” which seemingly confirms that Anchondo is playing Natalia’s son, Eloi Marco, which fans had suspected ever since it was announced last week that the actor had joined the cast as a contract player. During his debut episode on Thursday, March 13, Marco reveals himself as an attorney working for Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) after his meeting Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) at the Savoy, which saw the pair sharing an intimate kiss. Meanwhile, last month, it was revealed that Sidwell and Natalia were once married, with indications that their children are Eloi (Marco) and Alison. Responding to LaRue’s post, Lopez said, “MAMA! Omg this fills my heart w so much love. Love you forever! And welcome to ‘GH’ @javichondo!” She added, “Te vas a brillar!” in her message to Anchondo, which translates to “You’re going to shine.” Although it was unknown at press time why Lopez was back on the show’s set, there are currently no indications that she’s returning to the series. She exited the series in August 2024. Ironically, should Marco turn out to be Eloi after all, it would mean that both of Natalia’s children identify as gay, something that was a sticking point for the character when she debuted last year and had caused a rift between Alison/Blaze and girlfriend Kristina Davis (Kate Mansi). Check out LaRue and Lopez’ Instagram post below. Note: The post Eva LaRue Seemingly Confirms What Fans Already Suspected About Adrian Anchondo’s New ‘General Hospital’ Character appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As previously reported, actor Billy Flynn is exiting “Days of our Lives,” where he has played Chad DiMera on the daytime drama series for more than ten years, to join the cast of “The Young and the Restless” where he’ll portray a newly created character. In a new interview with Variety, Flynn told the outlet, “I love acting, and I love stories, and I never imagined I would just tell one story for the rest of my life,” referring to his long-run in Salem. “The fact that I’ve been here 10 years and it’s gone by in the blink of an eye is amazing to me. I wasn’t a baby when I started here; I was 30. I didn’t start acting until I was 26. So it’s gone by really fast. I think with this character, I’ve done everything I can with it. I’m looking forward to doing something new. I’m about to start a new journey and tell another story. It really is just that simple.” Flynn, who got married, had two kids, and bought a house during his time on “Days of our Lives,” admits that the change from one soap to another is “bittersweet,” and says, “The outpouring of well wishes and love since this came out has been humbling.” He added, “It’s been incredibly moving to me, and I’m gonna take that with me. I hope [the show’s fans] continue to watch ‘DAYS’ and support ‘DAYS’ and support whoever might come in and play Chad, if there ever is that case. I hope they do that and give somebody the same love they gave me. And I hope that they come with me on this journey that I’m on and support me doing that too.” For more on what Flynn had to say about his transition from the Burbank-based studio where “Days of our Lives” tapes to Television City studio where “The Young and the Restless” is based, click here. Flynn made his first appearance on “Days of our Lives” in the September 12, 2014 episode, replacing Casey Deidrick in the role, and quickly became a fan favorite as one half of the popular Chad and Abby (played by Kate Mansi and Marci Miller) pairing, dubbed “Chabby” by their fans. By 2019, the couple was featured in an online companion series, “Days of our Lives: Chad & Abby in Paris,” which helped expand storylines encompassing the adventures of some of the show’s most popular characters. Last month, Flynn appeared in an episode of “Matlock,” playing Atticus Waverly, an employee at a tech startup that had its trade secrets stolen. “We support Billy as an actor and friend, and wish him nothing but continued success and happiness, personally and professionally,” said “Days of our Lives” executive producer Ken Corday. “He will certainly be missed in Salem.” In a statement, “The Young and the Restless” executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith said, “On behalf of the entire company of ‘The Young and the Restless,’ we look forward to welcoming Billy to the show.” He noted, “He will be a wonderful addition to ‘Y&R’s stellar cast.” Despite joining daytime’s most popular soap opera, fans of “Days of our Lives” can expect to continue seeing Flynn in Salem for a bit longer due to the show’s advanced tape-to-air schedule, currently set at nine months, which means he’ll appear on the show well into 2026. “In a perfect world, that wouldn’t be the case,” says Flynn of the shooting schedule, adding, “only because you want people to suspend disbelief.” The actor is referring to viewers that might find it jarring to see him on two different shows on the same day, noting, “It makes my job a little harder.” No word yet on when Flynn starts taping at “The Young and the Restless.” Note: The post Billy Flynn Talks Exit From ‘Days of our Lives’, Joining ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Absent from “The Young and the Restless” since the show’s Thursday, January 2, 2025 episode, Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair) is set to return to Genoa City later this spring when she begins taping all-new episodes of the daytime drama series in late April, set to air in early June. In an interview with Deadline, Bell revealed that in the interim, she’ll be making a three-day return appearance on sister soap “The Bold and the Beautiful,” airing Thursday, April 24; Friday, April 25 and Monday, April 28. “You never know when Brad Bell [executive producer/head writer of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’] calls, if I’m going to be asked a question or if I can come to ‘B&B’ for a couple of days,” Bell said to the outlet about her return, and speaking of her brother. “He established this collaboration. Years ago I represented Ridge [then played by Ronn Moss] on a court case, and then several months ago, Danny [Michael Damian] and Christine stopped in during the summer because we’re on tour and he’s the rock star. And then they used Danny’s music for a Brooke’s [Katherine Kelly Lang] bedroom lingerie line. So the tie-in continues!” Michael Damian CBS “We’ve been super lucky because so many of our ‘Y&R’ fans who have rooting for Danny and Christine to be back together after 30 years came to watch ‘B&B’ for those couple of days,” Bell continued, speaking on her second visit to “The Bold and the Beautiful.” She added, “We assume everyone who watches ‘Y&R’ watches ‘B&B,’ but for the few that didn’t, we got ‘Y&R’ people to come to watch ‘B&B.’ Our audience really showed up.” In the episodes Bell referenced, aired during the week of August 12-16, 2024, “The Bold and the Beautiful” tied “The Young and the Restless” in both the Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 key women sales demographics, each with a 0.3 rating in the former (rounded) and a 0.4 rating in the latter (rounded). At the time, in unrounded Women 18-49, the half-hour soap topped its sister series with a 0.28 rating, +0.03 ahead of “The Young and the Restless” and its 0.25 rating. Meanwhile, among Women 25-54, the two soaps were in a virtual tie with the hour-long drama averaging a 0.44 rating that particular week to the 0.42 rating for “The Bold and the Beautiful.” The two soaps also saw a bump among Total Viewers compared to the week prior. For her third appearance on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” fans can expect Bell’s character to take part in the show’s next big fashion show storyline, which will likely also include an appearance by reality TV star Spencer Pratt (see story). As for “The Young and the Restless,” Bell will be joined by Damian back in Genoa City now that Danny Romalotti’s world tour is winding down. “We are together. We are happily touring the world. I dropped everything legal to join him on this worldwide tour, and we’ll come back to Genoa City in April to start taping again,” Bell noted in her conversation with Deadline. “There’s still so much more to say and there’s still so much more story to go.” Note: The post Lauralee Bell Returns to ‘The Young and the Restless’, Visits ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In a video post shared on Instagram and TikTok, among other social media platforms, reality TV star Spencer Pratt (“The Hills”) is enticing his millions of followers to tune into the Thursday, April 24 episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” “BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL…Burrito tune in April 24,” read the caption of the video posts, while referencing the social channels for the daytime drama series and the show’s hashtag “boldandbeautiful.” In the video, Pratt can be seen stepping out of the Forrester mansion set’s doors, take a burrito out of the jetted pocket of his suit jacket, do a quick little dance and then take a bite out of the burrito, which has become a staple of Pratt’s recent posts on social media where he’s been highlighting the popular food item, including breakfast burritos and burritos in a bowl. The posts were highlighted by background music from the 2010 song “I’ll Do It” by Pratt’s wife, Heidi Montag, which was recently remixed with a new version featuring Pitbull after the song went viral in January following Montag and Pratt losing their family home due to the devastating Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles as fans showed their support for the duo. In response to Pratt’s post on Instagram, Casey Kasprzyk, supervising producer of the daytime drama series, said, “Best Day Ever!” Ashley Jones (Bridget Forrester) also replied, saying to Pratt, “You did it!!” From 2006-2010, Montag appeared in all six seasons of the MTV reality series “The Hills,” with Pratt appearing in a recurring capacity starting with the show’s second season. Montag and Pratt were married on November 20, 2008, after eloping in Mexico. The couple later held a traditional wedding ceremony on April 25, 2009, in Pasadena, California. The couple has two children, Gunner Stone Pratt and Ryker Pratt. In addition to “The Bold and the Beautiful,” look for Pratt to next appear in “Got To Get Out,” Hulu’s new social experiment and competition series from Spoke Studios that tests the loyalties of a group of strangers vying for a major payday. Actor Simu Liu hosts the new series, which sees 20 television personalities living together in a mansion for 10 days, competing for a cash prize that increases by $1 every second that they’re there. Physical and mental challenges completed throughout will add money to the pot, with a total of $1 million at stake. Participants can either stick together and take an equal share of the prize money at the end of their stay – OR they can choose to go rogue and attempt to steal the full pot of money for themselves. Watch the video of Pratt appearing on the set of “The Bold and the Beautiful” below. You can listen to the full remixed version of “I’ll Do It” ft. Pitbull below. Note: The post Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Teases Potential Appearance on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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Beyond the Gates Must Watch Moments for the Week of March 17-21, 2025 (click link) Next Week on Beyond the Gates: New CBS Promo Touts Positive Critics Reviews:

Critics are loving CBS’ “Beyond the Gates,” the network notes in a new promo for the daytime’s newest guilty pleasure. Featuring highlights of some of the show’s most provocative characters, including Dani (Karla Mosley), Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli), Hayley (Marquita Goings), Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) and Eva (Ambyr Michelle), among others, the promo touts reviews from mainstream media outlets that have praised the show for its ability to start off soapy, only to get soapier, and it being “a drink-tossing, face-slapping good time” (TVLine). Check out the new promo below. Note: The post New ‘Beyond the Gates’ Promo Touts Positive Critics Reviews appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On “Beyond the Gates,” Kat (Colby Muhammad) confronts Eva (Ambyr Michelle), accusing her of wanting everything that she has. Meanwhile, Andre (Sean Freeman) talks to Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) about how his interest in Ashley (Jen Jacob) is something new to him, considering he doesn’t generally go for women not from “our texture.” Elsewhere, Hayley makes a declaration to Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett), whose daughter, Naomi (Arielle Prepetit), is urged to sue his firm. Separately, Hayley (Marquite Goings) heads to Dani’s (Karla Mosley) house, proposing that the former Mrs. Hamilton not overstep her boundaries or else she’ll have to face the consequences of her actions. Later, Nicole demands that Ted (Maurice Johnson) explain himself, wondering why he’s trying to dictate what she can and cannot do. Find out what else will happen during the week of March 17-21, 2025 on “Beyond the Gates” below. DVR ALERTS Monday, March 17, 2025– Pam helps Dani clean up her mess. – Hayley confronts Dani. – Ashley and Derek get things back on track. – Dani and Andre lean on each other.New | #016 Marquita Goings CBS Tuesday, March 18, 2025– Naomi gets a case that might be too close to home. – Kat gets territorial. – Jacob and Marcel go on a stakeout. New | #017 Jibre Hordges, Arielle Prepetit CBS Wednesday, March 19, 2025– Andre finds Dani. – Ted and Nicole make anniversary plans. – Leslie schemes with Eva. – Ashley vents to Jan about her situation with Derek and Andre. New | #018 Thursday, March 20, 2025– Preempted for CBS Sports coverage of the NCAA tournament. Preempted | Friday, March 21, 2025– Preempted for CBS Sports coverage of the NCAA tournament. Preempted | PROMO Note: The post Beyond The Gates Must Watch Moments For The Week of March 17-21, 2025 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Demographically, GMA3 is generally a bomb, particularly in Women 18-49. However, it does spike a bit here and there, particularly during the week of February 10-14, 2025 when it nearly tied GH in both demos: https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2025/02/daytime-broadcast-ratings-for-the-week-of-february-10-14-2025 That said, GH is currently a little over 400,000 viewers ahead of GMA3 in terms of Total Viewers. It should be a LOT better than that considering the cost and the overall depreciated demos for the scripted show compared to the news show. The View manages to get about 1.2 million more viewers than GMA3 at 11:00 a.m., and its demos have also seen spikes like those shown in this post. GH is not seeing ANY spikes. That's where the problem lies. Y&R and B&B spiked to season highs with a 0.35 and 0.31, respectively in Women 18-49. A few weeks earlier, the shows were doing 0.25s and 0.24s. GH just does not see high interest, even when it does do well in Total Viewers like it did during the week of February 17-21, 2025: https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2025/02/daytime-broadcast-ratings-for-the-week-of-february-17-21-2025 That particular week had great viewership but average demos. The demos in this post for the show are better than two weeks ago, yet the Total Viewers are just bad.

Just over a year since its release, “Hollywood Hustle,” the debut novel from “General Hospital” and “Beyond the Gates” star Jon Lindstrom, is being adapted into a feature film. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, financier, producer and distributor AETH Entertainment has landed the film rights to the novel, with Lindstrom set as an executive producer. “Hollywood Hustle” (Book Cover) Courtesy of Crooked Lane Books Set in the dark underbelly of the Hollywood scene, “Hollywood Hustle” is a propulsive and tense thriller set in the seedier side of Los Angeles, where it depicts the bold prose of an insider named Winston Greene, a has-been film star who wakes one morning to find his six-year-old granddaughter at his bedside—traumatized, unattended, and gripping onto a thumb drive. She comes bearing video proof that her mother, Winston’s troubled adult daughter, has been kidnapped by a murderous gang demanding all his “movie money” for her safe return. But they don’t know it’s all gone, long gone. Unable to go to the police for fear the kidnappers will make good on their promise to kill his daughter, Winston turns to two close friends—a legendary Hollywood stuntman and a disgraced former LAPD detective who used to consult on Win’s cop films. There’s no easy way out for Winston or his daughter—the gang is violent and willing to do anything to get the money they’re after, and Winston begins to realize that to get his daughter back, he’ll have to beat the kidnappers at their own game. “From the opening pages, ‘Hollywood Hustle’ grabs you and doesn’t let go — it’s a natural fit for an electrifying cinematic experience,” AETH Entertainment CEO Eric Woods said in a statement released to Deadline. “So much of my career has been spent in and around the film industry, and I wanted Hollywood Hustle to capture the look and feel of that world behind the camera that most people don’t see,” said Lindstrom. “I’ve had the chance to play so many great characters imagined by other writers. It’s going to be a thrill to see the characters I created come to life on the screen.” In August 2023, Soap Opera Network exclusively unveiled the novel’s cover, with Lindstrom speaking on his foray into fiction writing, saying, “Writing a novel has been unlike any other creative endeavor I’ve undertaken, and I’ve tackled more than a few.” He added, “There are certainly some similarities between how books, movies and TV are brought to the public, but they end there. The biggest difference I’ve seen is the unconditional support the literary world gives to writers!” The novel was first released on February 6, 2024 by Crooked Lane Books as a paperback. Commenting on the team behind the launch, Lindstrom shared he received “nothing but love and encouragement [from them].” If you have yet to pick up a copy of “Hollywood Hustle,” you can do so by clicking here, including a hardcover edition. You can also check out our exclusive excerpt from the novel’s second chapter here. Lindstrom is best known for portraying Kevin Collins on “General Hospital,” although he actually joined the show in 1992, playing Kevin’s nightmarish twin brother, Ryan Chamberlin. By 1993, he began playing dual roles when the show introduced Kevin. With the continued success of “General Hospital,” ABC commissioned a spinoff, internally titled “GH2,” in the hopes it would help correct sagging ratings in the timeslot preceding “All My Children,” which was previously held by the likes of “Loving” and “The City.” Genie Francis, Jon Lindstrom Christine Bartolucci/Disney In June 1997, the network introduced “Port Charles,” which saw a few of the parent show’s characters segue into the spinoff, including Kevin, and would often allow for crossover appearances. Later canceled in 2003, Lindstrom returned to “General Hospital” in a recurring capacity until 2004. After a nearly nine-year absence, Lindstrom once again reprised his role as Kevin on “General Hospital,” appearing on recurring status, with Kevin now married to Laura Collins (Genie Francis). In 2010, Lindstrom received his first-ever Daytime Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal as Craig Montgomery on “As The World Turns,” nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, where he appeared alongside McClain’s Rosanna. He later received nominations for his “General Hospital” work as Kevin in 2019, 2020 and 2023, the latter of which was for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Last month, it was announced that Lindstrom had joined the cast of “Beyond the Gates” in the recurring role of Joey Armstrong. He made his debut on the brand new soap opera’s Friday, March 7 episode. Note: The post Jon Lindstrom’s Debut Novel, ‘Hollywood Hustle’, To Be Adapted As Feature Film appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Starting Tuesday, April 8, radio station WBEZ Chicago will launch its limited series podcast, “Making: Stories Without End,” which explores the fascinating origins and enduring legacy of soap operas, including the impact made by Irna Phillips, the genre’s pioneer. From their humble beginnings on Chicago’s radio airwaves to their evolution through television and today’s streaming platforms, “Making: Stories Without End” will unpack how the genre has helped shape pop culture while telling intergenerational stories that continue to resonate with millions of viewers. “Daytime dramas are a cornerstone of American television history,” said Natalie Moore, former WBEZ reporter and editor, and host of Stories Without End,” in a statement. “For decades, soaps didn’t just entertain – they led the charge in tackling some of society’s most taboo topics. Issues like sexual assault, abortion, AIDS and LGBTQ+ representation found a platform in soaps long before mainstream media or primetime television were ready to engage with them.” Joining Moore for the six-episode journey, listeners will hear from historians, creators, writers, actors, including “Days of our Lives” star Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans), and fans who reveal how the soaps have not only reflected cultural change but often pushed the boundaries of what audiences were ready to confront. “Making: Stories Without End,” Natalie Moore WBEZ Chicago New episodes of “Making: Stories Without End” will debut every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR One, Pocket Casts and wherever listeners find their favorite podcasts. WBEZ Chicago will also air the series on 91.5 FM every Friday at 2:00 p.m. local time, starting Friday, April 11. Ahead of the launch, DuSable Museum (740 E. 56th Pl., Chicago, IL) will host a special event featuring Moore in conversation about Black representation on daytime television on Sunday, April 6, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. local time, which will be open to the public. Logline for “Making: Stories Without End” Chicago is the birthplace of the soap opera, yet its history and influence remain largely untold. More than just melodrama and escapism, soaps have been a driving force in American television, often ahead of the mainstream in tackling issues like abortion, race, AIDS and aging. Yes, they’re campy — filled with midday martinis and glamorous characters — but their legacy runs deep. Created by Chicagoan Irna Phillips, soap operas pioneered modern TV storytelling with no reruns and stories that never truly end. Episode Descriptions “Meet Irna Phillips – The Queen of Daytime” (Episode 1) – Chicago’s Irna Phillips pioneered the soap opera, creating the “cliffhanger” and shaping serialized storytelling. (21:42) “Women’s Stories Take Center Stage” (Episode 2) – Soaps have long tackled women’s issues, from cancer awareness to abortion rights, with depth rarely seen on TV. (34:19) “Black Representation in Soaps” (Episode 3) – Black actors have been part of soaps for decades, but true leading roles remain a fight for visibility and depth. (40:03) “Queer Storytelling on Daytime TV” (Episode 4) – Soaps introduced LGBTQ+ characters before mainstream TV, evolving from token roles to complex, dynamic figures. (33:34) “Soaps Built Modern Television” (Episode 5) – From cliffhangers to serialized drama, soaps shaped TV storytelling and once dominated network revenue. (29:34) “Behind the Scenes of ‘DAYS’” (Episode 6) – A rare look inside Days of Our Lives, revealing how the show runs five days a week — without reruns. (19:14) Listen to the “Making: Stories Without End” podcast trailer below. “Making: Stories Without End” is just one of several of WBEZ’ growing portfolio of popular podcasts from the “Making” series, including “Making Beyoncé,” “Making Obama” and “Making Oprah.” Other podcasts include the investigative series, “Motive; 16 Shots,” which follows the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald, “The Rundown” and “Curious City.” With a legacy of innovation as the birthplace of nationally acclaimed programs such as “This American Life” and “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” WBEZ is Chicago’s NPR news station, serving its community with fact-based, objective news and information. Note: The post WBEZ Chicago Launching ‘Making: Stories Without End,’ A Limited Series Podcast Exploring History of Soap Operas appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Total Viewers and Households are now included.

Hours before the show aired its eighth season finale on Wednesday, BET announced that it has renewed “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” for a ninth season, set to premiere Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on the network. Following a tight-knit group of accomplished and relatable women as they navigate the complexities of love, career, and friendship in the modern world, Season 9 sees even more emotional depth, unexpected revelations, and the 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+. Watch a trailer for the show’s current eighth season below. Note: The post ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ Renewed For Season 9 At BET appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Corday's quote, and ditto Griffith's, is the same as the one posted by TV Insider yesterday. The only thing new in the Variety article, for the most part, is this quote from Flynn:

Returning for the second half of its first season last week with the release of an additional eight episodes for a total of 16, “Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black” has been renewed for a second season, the streaming service announced on Wednesday. Like Season 1, Season 2 will also be released in two parts. The series follows two women leading very different lives. While Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), a stripper struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out, Mallory (Crystle Stewart) is running a successful business. Ultimately, they find themselves entangled in each other’s lives when Kimmie’s fate takes a surprising turn after she crosses paths with the wealthy, dysfunctional family behind a cosmetics dynasty and a devious trafficking scheme. “We left fans on the edge of their seats at the end of Season 1, and we’re thrilled to continue Kimmie’s journey as she steps into her power as the newest member of the Bellarie family,” said Parry, the show’s creator, director, writer and executive producer, in an interview Tudum. “Kimmie exemplifies the spirit of never underestimating the underdog, and I can’t wait for fans to continue to see her story unfold. If you thought Season 1 was a wild ride, you’re not ready for Season 2.” Produced by Tyler Perry Studios, producers include Will Areu, Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland for Tyler Perry Studios, with Shornell Young leading up the hair department and Syretta Bell running things in the make-up department. Raiyonda Vereen is the show’s costume designer, while Wow Jones & Jimi Jame$ oversee the music. In addition to Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie and Crystle Stewart as Mallory, the cast also includes Amber Reign Smith as Rain, Ricco Ross as Horace, Debbi Morgan (“All My Children”) as Olivia, Richard Lawson as Norman, Steven G. Norfleet as Charles, Julian Horton as Roy, Terrell Carter as Varney, Shannon Wallace as Calvin, Bryan Tanaka as Officer Alex, Joy Rovaris as Gillian, Xavier Smalls as Angel, Charles Malik Whitfield as Jules, Tamera “Tee” Kissen as Body, Ursula O. Robinson as Delinda, Ashley Versher as Lena and George Middlebrook as Officer Trackson. According to the services Global Top 10 TV shows chart for the week of March 3-9, 2025, the drama series ranked sixth on the list with 3.8 million views out of 47.8 million hours viewed with a total run time of 12 hours, 36 minutes for the full 16-episode release. The show was also No. 1 in seven countries, including the Bahamas, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria and Kenya. Overall, the first season has spent five weeks in the Global Top 10, with the show performing well in 20 countries, including the United States, Hungary, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and even Ukraine, among others. In the U.S., the show also ranked sixth for the week where it has also spent five weeks in the Top 10. The second half of Season 2 dropped on Thursday, March 6. By comparison, the Monday, March 3 episode of “WWE Raw” ranked fourth for the week, despite spending more time on the streaming service. Check out the trailer for “Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black” below. Note: The post ‘Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“General Hospital” has cast daytime newcomer Adrian Anchondo to portray the contract role of Marco, a lawyer with a mysterious past, beginning with the Thursday, March 13 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In an interview with TV Insider, Anchondo revealed that he had been in the running to play the newly created character for a few months, competing against several others vying for the role, before ultimately getting a call to return to the show’s studio four weeks later to meet with producers. “It was very intimidating seeing all the beautiful Latino men there I was going up against, all younger,” he said of the experience. “But I really connected with the character, and I feel like I’ve been playing a lot of good guys going bad or bad guys going good, so I think this character is in my wheelhouse.” With a screen test opposite Van Hansis, who has played Lucas Jones in a recurring capacity on the soap since October 2024, Anchondo at least gets to work opposite someone he’s familiar with, as the two previously met 20 years prior at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, Massachusetts. “I think we did a play with each other. It’s funny because I remember having a little crush on him back then, and we’ve been in the same circles because we have mutual friends,” Anchondo noted to TV Insider. “So, I felt totally comfortable. Van has a very comfortable person to be around, regardless if you’ve known him for 20 years or not.” “The character has been very sweet and charming, and, of course, it wouldn’t be a soap opera without dark secrets somewhere,” the actor teases of his character. “He’s also very intelligent and very articulate, which is kind of opposite of who I am as a person. I don’t find myself to be the most articulate person [laughs]. I don’t think I’ve ever played a lawyer. I’ve definitely been on the other end from Viola Davis grilling me on ‘How to Get Away with Murder,’ so that’ll take getting used to. Van was like, ‘I gotta play a doctor on here, and there’s so many things about the human body that I’m just learning,’ so I’m like, ‘If he can do it, I think I can handle the legal stuff.’” In addition to “How to Get Away with Murder,” Anchondo’s credits include roles on such shows as “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “The Rookie,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Law & Order: Organized Crime” and “Rebel,” among others. In an Instagram story, Anchondo said, “I can finally share the good news.” His younger brother, David, also posted an Instagram story in response to the news, saying, “My big brother did it! I’m so, so proud of him.” For more about the actor’s “General Hospital” debut, including a sweet story about his family’s connection with watching daytime soap operas, check out the full TV Insider interview here. Note: The post Adrian Anchondo Joins ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

UPDATED: While “The Young and the Restless” (3.033 million) and “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.617 million) came down some from their recent season high performances in the key sales demographics, week two of “Beyond the Gates” (1.740 million) saw an impressive hold among both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 during the week of March 3-7, 2025, newly released Nielsen data shows. The soap opera held steady with its premiere week performance, down a mere -0.01 among Women 18-49 (0.24 rating vs. 0.25 rating) and flat week-to-week among Women 25-54 (0.39 rating), proving viewers liked what they saw in week one. The Monday episode (March 3, 2025) topped the series premiere (February 24, 2025) among Women 25-54 (0.46 rating vs. 0.44 rating), demonstrating that cliffhanger Friday is a thing when it comes to generating continued viewer interest week-to-week. That said, the episodes were virtually on par among Women 18-49 (0.26 rating on 03/03/25 vs 0.30 rating on 02/24/25, both rounded to 0.3). Compared to the year ago performance of “The Talk,” “Beyond the Gates” continues to be a marked improvement for CBS, up +0.06 among Women 18-49 (0.24 rating vs. 0.18 rating) and up +0.12 among Women 25-54 (0.39 rating vs. 0.27 rating). Among Total Viewers, the soap opera was down -70,000 viewers week-to-week, but was still up significantly over the year ago performance of "The Talk," up +516,000 viewers (1.740 million vs. 1.224 million). “Beyond the Gates” is the first new daytime drama to debut on a broadcast television network in more than 25 years and goes head-to-head with “General Hospital” (1.882 million) in most markets, where it continues to outperform its competition in the key demographics, including Women 18-49, Women 25-54 and Adults 25-54. Speaking of “General Hospital,” the soap opera managed to see week-to-week increases, up +0.02 among Women 18-49 (0.21 rating vs. 0.19 rating) and up +0.05 among Women 25-54 (0.33 rating vs. 0.28 rating). That said, the show was one of few to see year-to-year declines, dropping the most among Women 18-49 (down -0.05) and Women 25-54 (down -0.09), likely due to the big gains the show demonstrated during the comparable week last year when fan favorite Steve Burton reprised his iconic role as Jason Morgan. Burton’s return helped the show to a seven-week high during the week of March 4-8, 2024, which was its fourth-best performance of the 2023-2024 season among Total Viewers (2.168 million) while tying its then season high among Women 18-49 (0.26 rating). Elsewhere, “The View” (2.620 million) managed to attract its second-best performance of the season among Women 18-49 (0.27 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.40 rating), while the second half-hour of “The Price is Right” (4.296 million) hit a new season high among Women 18-49 (0.45 rating) and tied its season high among Women 25-5 (0.63 rating). "The Young and the Restless" was on par with its year ago performance among Women 18-49 (0.29 rating), but was up year-to-year among Women 25-54 (0.49 rating vs. 0.45 rating). "The Bold and the Beautiful" was also up in both demos compared to the same week last year, with its 0.27 rating among Women 18-49 (+0.02) and its 0.44 rating among Women 25-54 (+0.06). Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of March 3-7, 2025 among Women 18-49 rating and Women 25-54 rating, including their performance during the comparable week last year. Total Viewers and Households were not available at press time. We will update when they become available. The year ago performance for “Beyond the Gates” is compared to “The Talk." Ditto for “Today with Jenna & Friends,” which is compared to “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.” A closer look at how the daytime soaps performed, specifically their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly. Week of March 3-7, 2025 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS) 0.45 0.39 0.40 2. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS) 0.38 0.38 0.37 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.29 0.35 0.29 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.27 0.31 0.25 -- The View (ABC) 0.27 0.23 0.20 6. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.26 0.27 0.27 -- Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.26 0.24 0.26 8. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 0.24 0.25 0.18* -- Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.24 0.21 0.22 10. General Hospital (ABC) 0.21 0.19 0.26 11. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 0.18 0.21 0.22* -- GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.18 0.15 0.15 13. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.15 0.14 0.14 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 3-7, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week This Week 2024 1. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS) 0.63 0.55 0.58 2. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS) 0.53 0.54 0.53 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.49 0.52 0.45 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.44 0.47 0.38 5. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.41 0.43 0.44 6. The View (ABC) 0.40 0.34 0.33 7. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 0.39 0.39 0.27* 8. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.37 0.38 0.38 9. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.33 0.35 0.33 -- General Hospital (ABC) 0.33 0.28 0.42 11. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 0.30 0.34 0.33* 12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.26 0.21 0.23 13. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.23 0.24 0.21 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 3-7, 2025 Households Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 1. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS) 2.6 2.6 2.7 2. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS) 2.3 2.3 2.4 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 2.0 2.1 2.1 4. The View (ABC) 1.8 1.7 1.7 5. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 1.7 1.7 1.7 6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 1.5 1.5 1.6 7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 1.3 1.3 1.4 8. General Hospital (ABC) 1.2 1.2 1.4 -- TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 1.2 1.2 1.2 10. Beyond the Gates (CBS) 1.1 1.2 0.8 11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.9 0.9 0.9 12. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 0.8 0.8 0.9 13. NBC News Daily (NBC) 0.8 0.8 0.8 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 3-7, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week 2024 The Price Is Right 2 (CBS) 4,296 4,278 4,251 The Price Is Right 1 (CBS) 3,757 3,771 3,805 The Young and the Restless (CBS) 3,033 3,180 3,036 The View (ABC) 2,620 2,515 2,487 The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 2,617 2,639 2,542 Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 2,425 2,444 2,458 Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 2,085 2,116 2,022 General Hospital (ABC) 1,882 1,852 2,168 TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 1,820 1,814 1,779 Beyond the Gates (CBS) 1,740 1,810 1,224 GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 1,431 1,318 1,393 TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC) 1,250 1,191 1,300 NBC News Daily (NBC) 1,198 1,187 1,116 Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – March 3-7, 2025 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. Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts. LEGEND P = Premiere R = Repeat S = Special NR = Not Rated / Not Ranked N/A = Not Available * denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* There were no preemptions, interruptions or schedule changes reported by Nielsen during the week of March 3-7, 2025. Note: The post ‘Beyond the Gates’ Holds Steady While ‘General Hospital’ Improves In Key Demos & ‘The Price is Right’ Hits Season High appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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