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Best known to daytime fans for his portrayal as Father Lonigan on “Passions,” actor Bruce French has died. He was 79 years old. French died Friday, February 7 in Los Angeles of complications from Alzheimer’s, his wife of 34 years, Eileen Barnett (“Days of our Lives”), told The Hollywood Reporter. French was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s around four years ago, Barnett shared with the outlet. On “Passions,” French made a memorable impression on the show playing a priest who had lost his sight after a church he had been in burned down while he was looking to save a statue of an angel. His primary role in Harmony was advising citizens on the problems they sought solutions to, particularly those told to him by the young adult characters. French appeared in several hundred episodes of the drama series from its debut on NBC in July 1999 and into its run on DirecTV’s 101 Network. The series wrapped in August 2008. Born July 4, 1945 in Reinbeck, Iowa, French graduated from the University of Iowa and served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He also studied acting at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He made his onscreen debut in the 1974 Frank Perry-directed “Man on a Swing,” starring Cliff Robertson and Joel Grey. Throughout his illustrious career, French had been credited in more than 150 film and television productions, including “Roots: The Next Generation,” “Dallas,” “Knots Landing” “Star Trek: Voyager,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Ally McBeal,” “The West Wing,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Mad Men,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” and “Pacific Palisades.” The character actor made a noticeable impresion in such films as “Mr. Deeds,” “Jurassic Park III,” “Mission Impossible III,” and “Fletch,” among others. In addition to his wife, French is survived by his nieces Claire and Paula. Note: The post R.I.P. Bruce French – ‘Passions’ Actor Dies At 79 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Former “Guiding Light” and “One Life to Live” star Kim Zimmer is set to play the lead role in the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center production of “The Trip to Bountiful.” The play follows Carrie Watts (Zimmer), an elderly woman from the south who dreams of escaping the busy city and seeks a return to rural Bountiful, Texas. While setting out on a journey to her beloved hometown with her family in hot pursuit, Carrie encounters kindness and compassion … and discovers the true meaning of home. “Oh boy! Here we go! And now those wonderful butterflies in my stomach begin!” commented Zimmer on Instagram, announcing her participation. In addition to Zimmer, the cast includes Will Ray who plays Ludie Watts, Dana Costello as Jessie Mae Watts, Casey Wortham as Thelma, Trevor Johnson as Ray and Brian Westbrook as the Sherrif. Tickets for “The Trip to Bountiful” are set to go on sale Monday, February 24 with the play set to run from Wednesday, March 26 through Sunday, April 6. Zimmer is best known to daytime fans for her portrayal as Reva Shayne on “Guiding Light” and Echo DiSavoy on “One Life to Live.” She most recently starred in the film “Bleeding Love,” working alongside Ewan McGregor and Clara McGregor. For more information about the play and how to purchase tickets, click here. Note: The post Kim Zimmer To Star In Theatre Raleigh Arts Center Production of ‘The Trip To Bountiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

FOX News Channel continues to top the ratings charts, delivering its highest-rated January in cable news history and marking its 23rd consecutive year as the number one network in cable news, averaging 1.916 million viewers in total day viewership and 2.781 million viewers in primetime. In daytime, the network topped ABC’s “The View” head-to-head for the first time ever with “The Faulkner Focus,” anchored by Harris Faulkner. The daytime news show averaged 2.552 million viewers in January, +44,000 viewers ahead of “The View” and its 2.508 million viewers. “I could not grab this big win without my wonderful team,” said Faulkner of the achievement. “It’s a testament to the hard work and passion we put into bringing Americans the latest news and analysis on what matters most to them. “The Faulkner Focus” is a place where audiences can tune in and know their questions about the day’s headlines will be answered with respect for all sides and we are proud viewers continue to choose us at 11 a.m.” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/173503_Group_02_0135_comp__V3-edited-1-1024x576.jpgSara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin, Joy Behar, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg Jeff Lipsky/ABC The win for Faulkner is noteworthy as her series airs on cable and requires a subscription, while “The View” airs on broadcast television, which is available to anyone without requiring a subscription. “The Faulkner Focus” averaged 310,000 viewers among Adults 25-54, the key demo used to sell ads for news programming. “The Faulkner Focus” debuted in 2021 and has become a staple on the FOX News daytime lineup, which also includes “America’s Newsroom,” “Outnumbered” and “America Reports.” In January, the daytime shows each attracted their highest-rated month ever among Total Viewers, starting with the Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino-anchored “America’s Newsroom,” averaging 2.4 million viewers and 288,000 among Adults 25-54 at 9:00 a.m. ET, followed by “The Faulkner Focus” with 2.6 million viewers and 310,000 among Adults 25-54 at 11:00 a.m. ET, “Outnumbered” with 2.5 million viewers and 277,000 among Adults 25-54 at noon ET, and finally the John Roberts and Sandra Smith-anchored “America Reports” with 2.5 million viewers and 272,000 among Adults 25-54. At 3:00 p.m. ET, the Martha MacCallum-anchored “The Story” averaging 2.3 million viewers and 263,000 among Adults 25-54, while at 4:00 p.m. ET, “Your World” anchored by Neil Cavuto concluded its 28 season run, airing its final episode on Friday, January 17. It was replaced by “The Will Cain Show” beginning Tuesday, January 21. Together, the shows averaged 2.3 million viewers and 263,000 among Adults 25-54. Overall, FOX News led among Total Viewers with “The Five” (4.765 million), “Jesse Waters Primetime (4.122 million), “Hannity” (3.769 million), “Special Report” (3.489 million) and “The Ingraham Angle” (3.462 million) topping the charts as the five most watched shows in cable news. Among Adults 25-54, the order changed a bit with “The Five” (531,000) remaining a solid number one. “Jesse Waters Primetime” (527,000) was right behind, followed by “Hannity” (506,000), “The Ingraham Angle” (452,000) and “Gutfeld” (446,000). “As we mark 23 years as America’s most-watched cable news network, I would like to thank our incredible team both on and off the camera for their dedication to delivering the best product in news,” said FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott. “Each year, we surpass new milestones, continue to innovate, and outperform the competition due to their tireless efforts and I could not be prouder.” Note: The post ‘The Faulkner Focus’ on Fox News Channel Tops ABC’s ‘The View’ For The First Time Ever appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Returning to Bravo for the first time since exiting “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” actress Denise Richards is set to return to the network next month when her new series “Denise Richards and Her Wild Things” premieres with two back-to-back half-hour episodes on Tuesday, March 4, following an all-new episode of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” In the half-hour comedic docuseries, which Richards also executive produces, viewers will get an inside look at her complicated and unpredictable family life. The show features Richards, her daughters Sami Sheen, Lola Sheen and Eloise Richards, and her husband Aaron Phyphers, as they show what their famous, loving and hilarious life is like. According to loglines released by Bravo, Richards is trying to balance it all as she navigates being an actress, wife and mother in the public eye. When her daughters Sami and Lola can’t see eye-to-eye, Denise works hard to keep her family together. Along the way, Denise gets together with her famous friends and ex-husband Charlie Sheen for a series of wild and offbeat adventures in Hollywood. Meet The Family Denise’s vivacious eldest daughter Sami has carved her own path and made a name for herself by posting mature content on OnlyFans. Meanwhile, Sami struggles to trust her younger sister Lola, which has created a major rift in their relationship. Middle daughter Lola could not be more different from her famous family. Soft-spoken but determined, Lola finds comfort in her faith and wishes her sister Sami could see things through her eyes. Denise’s sweet-natured youngest daughter, Eloise, brings out the best in her family. As the glue that holds her family together, Eloise’s presence reminds her sisters of what’s important in life. Denise’s husband of six years, Aaron, supports his wife endlessly while navigating a blended family. In addition to airing two back-to-back half-hour episodes on March 4, the series will air another two back-to-back half-hour episodes on Tuesday, March 11 before finally airing just one half-hour episode each week starting Tuesday, March 18. The series will air every week at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo with episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock. “Denise Richards and Her Wild Things” is executive produced by Alex Baskin, Jenn Levy, Joe Kingsley and Jeff Festa for 32 Flavors; Denise Richards for Smoke and Mirrors Entertainment; and Adam Griffin, Brian McCarthy, Brittany Nabors and Luke Neslage. Check out a trailer for the new series below. Note: The post Denise Richards To Star In New Reality Series For Bravo appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In a message posted across its social media channels, “Days of our Lives” has issued a dispatch from Lady Whistleblower, calling out an imposter that had been impersonating the show’s official TikTok account while warning that ripping its content is trademark infringement. “It has come to our attention that a most scandalous imposter dared to masquerade as the esteemed @PeacockDays on TikTok,” opened the message designed as a letter. “This person, with the audacity of a rogue in the night, not only stole the identity of ‘Days of our Lives,’ but shamelessly snatched every treasured piece of content crafted for their beloved fans. A travesty, indeed!” “Thanks to the sharp eye of a most loyal and clever fan (a true hero of the digital age), this deception was exposed, and the nefarious account was banished within the hour,” continued the message, adding, “Beware of imposters! Accept no substitutes! The one and only ‘Days of our Lives’ TikTok resides at @PeacockDays.Follow with fun & kindness.” The letter seemingly included a stern warning to fans allegedly lifting content from the show, regardless of intent, and marked the first time it has formally addressed recent takedowns of accounts that were reported for copyright and trademark infringement to several social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, among others, by distributor Sony Pictures Television. “Ripping ‘Days of our Lives’ content is trademark infringement,” the letter pointed out,” noting “The sands int he hourglass wait for no fraud.” The letter was signed by Lady Whistleblower, referencing the fictional character involved in current storylines who is sharing all the “Body & Soul” secrets with Salemites, and is a parody version of Lady Whistledown from the Netflix series “Bridgerton.” You can read the full Lady Whistleblower letter below. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ Addresses TikTok Imposter Situation, Denounces Trademark Infringement appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“General Hospital” star Josh Kelly (Cody Bell) is set to appear in the Monday, February 10 episode of “NCIS: Origins.” Although character details have not been released, photos from the episode, entitled “Monsoon,” show Kelly appearing in scenes working alongside series stars Austin Stowell (Leroy Jethro Gibbs), Mariel Molino (Cecilia “Lala” Dominguez), Caleb Foote (Bernard “Randy” Randolf) and Tyla Abercrumbie (Mary Jo Hayes), among others. Directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper from a script written by Gina Lucita Monreal, the episode finds the team investigating the brutal murder of a veteran who fell on hard times after serving in Vietnam, leading Franks (Kyle Schmid) to reflect on his own struggles following the war. Also, Gibbs considers a new path forward. “NCIS: Origins” follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in 1991, years before the events of “NCIS,” and is narrated by Mark Harmon. In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks. The series airs Mondays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Kelly previously appeared in a 2010 episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” playing Navy Petty Officer Mostel Renney. Check out photos from Kelly’s appearance below. Sonja Flemming/CBSSonja Flemming/CBS Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Star Josh Kelly To Guest on ‘NCIS: Origins’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Yes, that's the new official Y&R YouTube channel since CBS has decided to be lazy when it comes to their shows -- they stopped producing promos for either show in December 2023 and the shows are now internally doing their own marketing/promotion.

I'm not saying you can't post the information. The more information, the better, as any person who can benefit from it is for the best. I'm just noting that it isn't the policy of SON. Understandable. Thank you for clarifying/clearing up any confusion.

Syndicated shows “Dish Nation,” “Person, Place or Thing” and “Pictionary” will not be returning for another season, reports TVNewsCheck, citing a spokeswoman for Fox First Run, the first-run development arm for Fox Entertainment, and the distribution company for Fox Television Stations. According to the outlet, as ratings continue to fall below sustainable financial levels for syndicated programming, many station groups are faced with making the difficult decision of what shows will continue airing on their schedules. Of the first-run syndicated programs currently airing across much of FOX Television Stations, TVNewsCheck noted that only talk show “Sherri,” distributed by Debmar-Mercury, and FOX-owned “TMZ” and “TMZ Live” appear safe. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. distributed shows like “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” “Extra” and “True Crime News,” and Trifecta’s “Crime Expose with Nancy O’Dell,” are said to be on the bubble. “Fox’s decisions have ramifications for stations all across the nation because it is the group that clears shows through the country’s three largest markets: New York, Los Angeles and Chicago,” the outlet said in its reporting while emphasizing stations are seeking daytime programming that “can generate revenue streams across multiple platforms and/or be run multiple times a day.” Looking to the future, only two first-run offerings are set to premiere this fall, both of which are game shows – CBS Media Ventures vehicle “Perfect Line,” hosted by Deborah Norville, and “Scrambled Up!” from Keller/Noll, Playing Field Entertainment and Crazy Legs Productions. Game shows continue performing well for stations with “Jeopardy!” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Family Feud” at the top of the syndication ratings, and even the Jaleel White-hosted game show “Flip Side” growing to all time highs, emerging as the fourth most watched syndicated game show. A co-production between Fox First Run and CBS Media Ventures, the Jerry O’Connell-hosted “Pictionary” premiered in the fall of 2022 and is based on the beloved game of quick sketches and hilarious guesses by Mattel. Meanwhile, the Dino Bones Productions produced “Person, Place or Thing” debuted in 2023 and is hosted by Melissa Peterman. After an initial test run in the summer of 2011, “Dish Nation” officially entered the syndication game in the fall of 2012, featuring a group of radio deejays discussing the latest news and information with an emphasis on celebrities and entertainment. In its later seasons, the show became a talk/entertainment hybrid and was hosted by Tamar Braxton, Headkrack, Gary with da Tea, Da Brat, Tanner Thomason and Jessie Woo. Note: The post Fox First Run Cancels ‘Dish Nation,’ ‘Person, Place or Thing’ & ‘Pictionary’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

NBC will continue celebrating 50 years of “Saturday Night Live” when the network broadcasts the first-ever episode of the late night program on Saturday, February 15 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT in place of an original episode during the show’s regular time slot. Originally aired on October 11, 1975, under the title “NBC’s Saturday Night,” the first episode of the iconic sketch comedy series was hosted by George Carlin with musical guests Billy Preston and Janice Ian, and gave viewers a first look at the cast of relative unknowns, later dubbed the Not Ready for Prime Time Players – Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman and Gilda Radner. Also appearing on the show that night was comedian Andy Kaufman and a sketch from Muppets creator Jim Henson. Earlier in the night, NBC will air an encore presentation of the critically acclaimed documentary “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Oz Rodriguez, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Other “Saturday Night Live”-themed programming planned for this month includes “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” a three-hour live event airing Sunday, February 16 on NBC, and “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” streaming live on Peacock on Friday, February 14. For more information on both specials, click here. Produced in association with Broadway Video, “Saturday Night Live” airs Saturday nights on NBC and is available to stream on Peacock. The series was created by Lorne Michaels, who continues to executive produce the series. Note: The post NBC to Air First-Ever Episode Of ‘Saturday Night Live’ In Honor of Late Night Show’s 50th Anniversary Season appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Donna, This is a message board. Posters aren't expected to post anything like that whatsoever. The only time any of that is used is when I use it in articles, but that is a professional expectation as a journalist. No way are posters expected to do so. If this a customary expectation of posters, particularly due to "trigger" issues, it's news to me.

In celebration of Black History Month, the Paley Center for Media will host a special screening of “Beyond the Gates” at the Paley Museum in New York City with cast members Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree) and Daphnee Duplaix (Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson), along with executive producer Sheila Ducksworth, set to attend. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. local time., attendees can look forward to a panel discussion following the screening, moderated by “CBS Mornings” featured host Vladimir Duthiers. Premiering Monday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS, and available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+, “Beyond the Gates” follows an affluent Black family who holds court over Fairmont Crest, a posh gated community that’s the center of luxury with wealthy residents harboring deep secrets. The series was created by veteran writer Michele Val Jean, who also serves as executive producer, showrunner, and head writer. Tickets to the event are $24 for Paley members and $30 for the general public. For more information on the event, including how to purchase tickets, click here Note: The post ‘Beyond the Gates’ Cast Members Tamara Tunie & Daphnee Duplaix To Attend Special Paley Center For Media Screening In New York City appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Disney Entertainment Television (DET) announced on Thursday participants for its 2024-2025 Directing Progam and 2025 Writing Progam, as part of the company’s initiative to foster the next generation of creative talent by connecting emerging writers and directors with opportunities across DET’s scripted and unscripted television slate. “We’re building on our collaboration with the Directing Program so that more emerging directors will receive the invaluable opportunity to learn firsthand from world-class creators, while also bringing their unique perspectives to some of our most beloved unscripted shows,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “We’re excited to share their work with viewers at home when their episodes debut later this year.” The 2024-2025 scripted directing cohort includes Karla Braun, Shawn Pipkin-West, Sarah Smith, Kate Sullivan, Ashley Williams and Kelly Yu. The unscripted cohort includes Jaclyn Amor, Ana Breton, Dara DiGerolamo, Tiana Gandelman and Roger Melvin. “General Hospital” ABC/Hulu This year, the program adds the 20th Television produced ABC series “9-1-1” to its roster of scripted directing opportunities for participants and will see a significant expansion with its unscripted slate that will also include the ABC shows “American Idol” and “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” as well as Freeform’s “Project Runway.” Other directing opportunities include “The Chi,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “General Hospital” and “The Rookie.” “This year’s cohorts have already begun making their mark with their creative vision and bold storytelling,” said Tim McNeal, senior vice president, Creative Talent Development and Inclusion, DET. “As part of the Directing and Writing Programs, this exceptional group of talent will have even more opportunities to shape the future of television, both here at Disney and across the industry.” Since its launch in 2001, notable alumni from the DET Directing Program include Pete Chatmon (“Interior Chinatown,” “High Potential”), Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther” franchise, “Anthem”), Regina King (“Insecure”), Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. (“Shōgun”), Amin Kaderali (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Jude Weng (“Only Murders in the Building”) and Hannah Fidell (“Pam & Tommy”). As for the DET Writing Program, the 2025 cohort includes Monib Abhat, Mike Carreon, Jason Cho, Neda Davarpanah, Fatima Eldigair, Ananya Hegde, Andrina Smith and Alie Turfe. Eldigair has also been selected as the second annual FX Singleton Scholar, a scholarship that honors the life and legacy of legendary director, producer and mentor John Singleton by offering mentorship from FX and special staffing consideration on an FX series. Since its founding more than 35 years ago, the writing program has helped launch the careers of numerous aspiring writers, including such notable alumni as Raamla Mohamed (“Reasonable Doubt”), Ayanna Floyd Davis (“The Chi”), Anthony Sparks (“Mike,” “Bel-Air”), Sabir Pirzada (“Ms. Marvel”), Janine Salinas (“Snowfall”), Tash Gray (“Reasonable Doubt”) and Luvh Rakhe (“Dave”). The program provides writers with advanced creative workshops as they refine their portfolios, and meet and learn from DET creative executives, producers, showrunners and other program alumni. Each participant is a contract employee of Disney for one year, with weekly salary and benefits, or until they staff on a show and are compensated at WGA scale. According to Disney, the program has maintained a nearly 100% annual staffing rate for more than a decade. Note: The post Disney Entertainment Television Unveils 2024-2025 Directing and 2025 Writing Program Participants appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The special week-long daytime run of “Hollywood Squares,” featuring encore episodes of the primetime game show during the week of January 27-31, proved successful for CBS. According to ratings data released by Nielsen, “Hollywood Squares” topped the performance of former timeslot holder “The Talk” in 12 of the 13 weeks of the show’s 15th and final season among Women 18-49 rating, while tying the chat show for at least one of those weeks. Similarly, the daytime airings of the game show beat “The Talk” in 11 of the 13 weeks among Women 25-54 rating, and tied the performance of the talker for two of those 13 weeks. Compared to the same week last year, “Hollywood Squares” was up over the performance of “The Talk,” jumping +0.04 among Women 25-54 (0.27 rating vs. 0.23 rating), but remained flat year-to-year with the talk show among Women 18-49, both with a 0.18 rating. As for the game show’s performance compared to the final week of “The Talk,” “Hollywood Squares” was up +0.03 among Women 18-49 (0.18 rating vs. 0.15 rating) and up +0.04 among Women 25-54 (0.27 rating vs. 0.23 rating). For the week, “Hollywood Squares” averaged a 0.18 rating among Women 18-49 and a 0.27 rating among Women 25-54, beating “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and “NBC News Daily” in both categories. Featuring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore (“The Drew Barrymore Show”) in the center square and hosted by Nate Burleson (“CBS Mornings,” “The NFL Today”), “Hollywood Squares” is a primetime revival of the iconic game show which showcases a unique lineup of celebrity guests in every episode as they take turns answering questions while contestants determine the legitimacy of their responses to score points and win exciting prizes. “Beyond the Gates” CBS Following the special week-long daytime run of “Hollywood Squares,” CBS returned to airing encore episodes of “The Price is Right,” which is holding the timeslot for CBS’ upcoming daytime drama series, “Beyond the Gates,” premiering Monday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT. Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of January 27-31, 2024 among Women 18-49 rating and Women 25-54 rating, including their performance during the comparable week last year. A closer look at how the daytime soaps performed, specifically their daily performance breakdown in the demos, can be viewed here. Note: Year-to-year comparisons for “Hollywood Squares” are based on the 2024 performance of “The Talk.”* Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.360.400.422. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.320.360.413. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.250.240.304. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.240.280.34— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.240.240.296. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.230.280.30— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.230.230.258. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.210.220.259. General Hospital (ABC)0.190.200.24— The View (ABC)0.190.200.2111. Hollywood Squares (CBS) – R*0.18N/A0.18*12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.150.160.12— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.150.160.15 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.510.580.602. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.470.520.573. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.450.500.514. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.400.440.495. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.390.410.416. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.340.340.417. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.330.340.418. General Hospital (ABC)0.310.350.43— The View (ABC)0.310.310.3510. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.300.320.3711. Hollywood Squares (CBS) – R*0.27N/A0.23*12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.240.250.22— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.240.250.25 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 R = RepeatS = SpecialP = PremiereNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* On Thursday, January 30, several shows were preempted all or in part, including NBC News Daily, TODAY with Jenna & Friends, TODAY 3rd Hour, General Hospital, The View, Hollywood Squares and the second half-hour of The Price is Right. NBC programming in particularly were broken out on the day with their episodes excluded from their weekly and season averages. Note: The post RATINGS: ‘Hollywood Squares’ Outperforms Final Season of ‘The Talk’ With Special Daytime Run appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Most definitely! Even better, I'd love a cameo on the show by Jasmine Guy!

Anytime! Ironically, when I checked earlier the TikTok page didn't have their logo attached as the avatar but now it does. Now it's clear it's their page. The page had been up since at least December, per uploaded dates.

CBS Daytime Drama ‘Beyond the Gates’ Invites Georgia HBCU Students To Win a Walk-On Role Eligible Georgia HBCU students will soon get a chance to enter to win a walk-on role on CBS’ upcoming daytime drama series, “Beyond the Gates.” Find out how.

Less than three weeks from the premiere episode of “Beyond the Gates,” executive producers Sheila Ducksworth, president of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, and Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP announced on Thursday that the show is inviting eligible students from participating Georgia-based HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) with the chance to enter to win a walk-on role on the daytime drama series. Sheila Ducksworth Sonja Flemming/CBS “In addition to launching a groundbreaking series, we, and CBS, wanted to offer an aspirational experience for a young adult interested in exploring all things TV,” said Ducksworth in a statement. “We also wanted to pay homage to HBCUs — which have been a guiding force for students, families and communities for almost 200 years — and also thank Georgia for availing so many resources to us for the creation of ‘Beyond the Gates.’ We hope that we may pique interest in young people who may have dreams that lie either in front of or behind the camera, and we’re excited to review all of the submissions from outstanding HBCU students of Georgia, regardless of major, and have our winner spend a day with us on set.” The special contest launches on Monday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET (premiere date and time for “Beyond the Gates”), and runs through Friday, March 21 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with eligible Georgia HBCU students taking a brief quiz about the show and submitting a video of themselves talking about what they enjoy about the show and what it would mean to them to win this potential walk-on role. Acting experience and training is not required. The official website for submissions will be revealed in the coming weeks on the official “Beyond the Gates” Instagram and TikTok pages (@beyondthegatescbs), along with a complete list of participating HBCUs and all other eligibility requirements, timed to the start of the contest. The shows’ executive producers will select a winner, who will have the chance to appear in an episode of the show in the 2025 season. In addition to the potential walk-on experience, the winner will also enjoy a full “Day in the Life” behind-the-scenes experience with the cast and crew as well as a one-on-one conversation with one of the show’s executive producers. http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/01/Beyond-The-Gates-Key-Art-683x1024.jpg“Beyond the Gates” (Key Art) Quantrell Colbert/CBS Taped in Atlanta, “Beyond the Gates” is the first-ever, one-hour Black-centric daytime drama series, and is set in the a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C. in one of the most affluent African American counties in the United States. At the center of the community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those who live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where the characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others. Created by Michele Val Jean, who also serves as executive producer, head writer and showrunner, “Beyond the Gates” is produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP venture in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. Note: The post CBS Daytime Drama ‘Beyond the Gates’ Invites Georgia HBCU Students To Win a Walk-On Role appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Will have the details up shortly.

In anticipation of “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” airing live on Sunday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on NBC and simulcast on Peacock, the network announced on Thursday a star-studded lineup of celebrities and musicians taking part. Scheduled to make an appearance during the live three-hour telecast are Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Woody Harrelson, with additional names to be announced. Along with the aforementioned names, the network also released a promo for the special, highlighting all the aforementioned names as the camera pans into the iconic Studio 8H where the series tapes at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Check out the promo for “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” below. Outside of the live special on February 16, Peacock will livestream “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” from Radio City Music Hall, hosted by Jimmy Fallon. Airing Friday, February 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, the special is being executive produced by Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson, with the concert showcasing performances from the likes of Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52s and The Roots, with more names to be announced soon. Fans of the late night show can currently stream a collection of original documentary programming tailored around the late night staple on Peacock, including “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” and NBC’s “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music.” Produced in association with Broadway Video, “Saturday Night Live” airs Saturday nights on NBC and is available to stream on Peacock. The series was created by Lorne Michaels, who continues to executive produce the series. Note: The post NBC Announces Celebrities and Muscians Scheduled to Participate in ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On the Wednesday, February 5 episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” “General Hospital” stars Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford), Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain), Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford) and Laura Wright (Carly Spencer) appeared for the first time to discuss the current 62nd season of the daytime drama series. Part of their appearance included a trivia game where the cast was asked several questions, particularly those relating to their characters, including which of them have had an evil twin (Mathison and Hughes answered the affirmative), suffered from amnesia (Benard, referring to the Mike storyline), has had a long lost family member show up (five out of the six actors responded yes), has been slapped or has done the slapping (again, five of the six raised their hands), or has divorced someone sitting on the show (four of six raised their hands). In terms of slapping scenes, Wright shared a trick of the trade with Hudson, saying, “You can be a foot away, you miss them by a mile… [as long as] the cameras are set up right and you sell it, [but] you’ve gotta sell it though – the person taking the hit has to sell it. Check out the clip from “The Jennifer Hudson Show” below. You can also watch as the cast takes part in the iconic Jennifer Hudson show “Spirit Tunnel” below. Hosted by EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner Jennifer Hudson, who also serves as an executive producer, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” is filled with fun, excitement and laughter, as well as heartwarming and unexpected moments around every corner for viewers at home, fans on the street and in-studio audiences alike! Now in its third season, the talk show features celebrity guests, viral sensations, and music, and has quickly become the premiere destination for celebrating exceptional community heroes. The talk show is produced by JHUD Productions and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures. Along with Hudson, executive producers are Andy Lassner, Corey Palent, Graehme Morphy and Walter Williams III. To find out where and when to watch, or to get your tickets to a future taping, visit jenniferhudsonshow.com. You can also check your local listings. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Star Laura Wright Shares Trade Secret on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As previously reported, cast members from ABC’s “General Hospital” are set to appear on the Wednesday, February 5 episode of the syndicated daytime talk show “The Jennifer Hudson Show” to celebrate the show’s current 62nd season. The episode features Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford), Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain), Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford) and Laura Wright (Carly Spencer) as they join host Jennifer Hudson on the couch for the first time, discussing they open up about their deep bond, reflect on the legacy of their late co-star, Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine), and the lasting impact she had on the show. http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/3100_haston_20250203_00286-1024x683.jpgChris Haston/WBTV Plus, Cameron Mathison shares how his “General Hospital” family has supported him after the devastating loss of his home during last month’s Los Angeles wildfires, and Donnell Turner reveals that major celebrities—like Snoop Dogg—have shown interest in making a guest appearance on the daytime drama series. http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/3100_haston_20250203_00550-1024x683.jpgChris Haston/WBTV Look for the cast to participate in a “General Hospital” trivia challenge with Jennifer, and find out whether they remember all the details about their characters, and, of course, the cast also took part in the iconic Spirit Tunnel where guests are welcomed by the talk show’s crew through a walkway leading to the set featuring original lyrics and happiness. In addition to the “General Hospital” cast, 9-year-old Denzil Irving III, also known as “Professor D3” from Fort Pierce, Florida, joins the show to discuss his journey as an aspiring chemist. He teaches chemistry on his Instagram and YouTube channels, where he shares his love for STEM. Check out a promo for the episode below. Hosted by EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner Jennifer Hudson, who also serves as an executive producer, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” is filled with fun, excitement and laughter, as well as heartwarming and unexpected moments around every corner for viewers at home, fans on the street and in-studio audiences alike! Now in its third season, the talk show features celebrity guests, viral sensations, and music, and has quickly become the premiere destination for celebrating exceptional community heroes. The talk show is produced by JHUD Productions and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures. Along with Hudson, executive producers are Andy Lassner, Corey Palent, Graehme Morphy and Walter Williams III. To find out where and when to watch, or to get your tickets to a future taping, visit jenniferhudsonshow.com. You can also check your local listings. Note: The post SNEAK PEEK: ‘General Hospital’ Cast on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The talent tab was updated on Tuesday as I had checked on Monday and didn't see anything out of the ordinary there. Surprised they didn't include the photos under the "photos" tab. From looking at the source info, some of the photos are from shoots that took place in December while others were taken in January. It looks like the promo campaign photos (examples below) were taken on January 3 for photo day (key art). These are the photos that will potentially appear in the opening sequence and have been featured in the promo campaign thus far (specifically the core four Dupree family members).

First teased over the weekend during the “Royal Rumble,” the WWE on Monday formally announced the launch of “WWE EVOLVE,” an all-new original series showcasing in-ring action featuring rising WWE prospects as they wrestle with the dream of making it on “NXT,” or even one day to “SmackDown” and “Raw.” Set to premiere on Wednesday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, exclusively on Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming service from Fox Corporation, episodes of “WWE Evolve” will be released weekly on Wednesdays. “We are excited to work with our incredible partners at Tubi to showcase our young, rising talent to the WWE Universe, as they start their in-ring journey competing each week to fulfill their lifelong dream of becoming a WWE Superstar,” said WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels. “The next generation of professional wrestling will unfold through the brand new series WWE EVOLVE on Tubi,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi. “Tubi offers WWE access to a broad base of young, multicultural audiences who represent a wide array of fandoms and we’re proud to partner as WWE develops the superstars of the future. To quote CCO Paul Levesque, ‘Are You Ready?’” According to the sports entertainment company, “WWE EVOLVE” will introduce viewers to the most intense and charismatic prospects recruited from college athletics and independent wrestling as they strive to build their in-ring careers and elevate their personas. The series will prominently feature talent from WWE’s world-class Performance Center in Orlando, Florida., and WWE ID, a first-of-its-kind developmental program. Check out a preview of the new series below. For more information about Tubi and how to watch, visit tubitv.com. Note: The post WWE and Tubi Announce New Series ‘WWE EVOLVE’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More