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This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Lucy and Faith deal with the consequences of bad decisions. Meanwhile, Sharon continues to have visions of Cameron whose advice leads her down a dark path. As for Summer and Chance, the couple is enjoying a lovely evening out at the Genoa City Athletic Club when they run into Kyle, who is there to connect with his father, Jack. The secret of Adam and Chelsea is out, and now Adam must get Sally to understand. Lucy is in for a shock, while Lily is given a reminder from Nikki. DVR ALERTS Monday, August 26, 2024– Jack offers Kyle an olive branch. – Nick gives Phyllis unsolicited advice. – Daniel receives disturbing news.New | #12943 Tuesday, August 27, 2024– Sharon and Nick experience déjà vu’. – Sally demands the truth from Adam. – Traci opens up to Alan.New | #12944 Wednesday, August 28, 2024– Jack and Diane worry about Victor’s influence over Kyle. – Chelsea seeks forgiveness from Billy. – Adam is forced to come clean with Sally.New | #12945 Thursday, August 29, 2024– Victor uses Jack and Kyle’s rift to his advantage. – Cameron encourages Sharon to visit her dark side. – Nikki gives Lily a history lesson.New | #12946 Friday, August 30, 2024– Nick confides in Phyllis about Sharon. – Daniel and Heather give Lucy some tough love. – Claire confronts Summer.New | #12947 STORY IN PICTURES Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Note: The post The Young and the Restless PreVUE For The Week of August 26-30, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Effective Monday, September 23, 2024, several Disney-owned media networks will see their mobile and connected TV apps disappear after the company announced late last week that it would be shuttering the ABC app, DisneyNOW, the Freeform app, FXNOW and the Nat Geo TV app. ABC “Even though the ABC app is heading off into the sunset, you can still catch the latest episodes of ‘General Hospital’ or ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ stat! You can keep voting for the next ‘American Idol’ or your favorite quickstepping, spray-tanning teams on ‘Dancing with the Stars,'” read a message on ABC’s website announcing the change on Friday as it referenced content and services currently found in the ABC app that will remain available on ABC.com. Despite the shutdown, Disney notes that viewers will still be able to watch all content currently available on the apps, including on-air, online and On Demand, through each network’s respective website*. Additionally, certain network content will also be available to stream via a paid subscription to Hulu and/or Disney+. Full episodes of ABC and FX content can be streamed the next day on Hulu while Disney+ houses content from National Geographic, Disney Channel, Marvel and Star Wars, among other brands. While no reason was given for the shutdown at press time, it’s been reported that Disney is preparing to launch Live TV channels on Disney+, a service currently featured within each network’s respective app and website. “The company is developing pop-up live channels aimed at entertaining viewers who don’t have the time or energy to scroll through viewing options,” The Wall Street Journal, reported last month, citing people familiar with the matter. Examples of channels in development within Disney+ include an entire play through of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and a channel devoted to airing every episode of “The Simpsons” from the beginning, among other options. “General Hospital” ABC As for current Live TV channels, such as the “General Hospital” Spotlight channel, they will remain available on both the ABC app and ABC.com until September 23. Thereafter, viewers will be able to enjoy all their favorite shows from ABC, Freeform, FX and National Geographic all in one place, via ABC.com. Similarly, Disney Channel content (including Disney XD and Disney Junior) is expected to remain available for viewing via DisneyNOW.com after signing in with a participating TV provider. Disney’s decision to shut down its media network apps follows an industry-wide push that has also seen Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount shutter apps for their respective media networks. *Note: To access all content available on ABC.com, Freeform.com, FXNOW.FXnetworks.com and NatGeoTV.com, you must sign in with a participating TV provider. ABC News content, including ABC News Live, will remain available via ABC.com, ABCNews.com, and the ABC News mobile and connected TV apps. Note: The post Disney Shuttering ABC, DisneyNOW, Freeform, FXNOW & Nat Geo TV Free Streaming Apps appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I like what they did with the recap pages as it looks like they went and re-formatted the ones for the current shows, and even sorted them by year (later, month): B&B https://www.soapcentral.com/bold-and-beautiful/bold-and-beautiful-recaps DAYS https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/days-of-our-lives-recaps GH https://www.soapcentral.com/general-hospital/general-hospital-recaps Y&R https://www.soapcentral.com/young-and-restless/young-and-restless-recaps It also looks like they are working on new actor bios. You can see it only when you click on the links tagging actors at the bottom of article pages (quick links). Example: Kate Mansi https://www.soapcentral.com/actor/kate-mansi

After dating for several years, “Days of our Lives” alums Arianne Zucker (ex-Nicole Walker) and Shawn Christian (ex-Daniel Jonas) finally made things official when the two got married last weekend at the Jacobs Berry Farm & Event Venue in Gardenville, Nevada, just 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe. “It’s official! Mr & Mrs Christian! This is how we wedding! Action shot right in the middle of our entrance dance!” the couple stated in an Instagram post shared to each of their respective profiles on Friday, referencing the ceremony which took place on Saturday, August 17. “[The day] was filled with so much love with all our guests. We hope everyone felt like they were part of our wedding, not just invited! “Our guests met new friends, families came together and love was everywhere in the air!” Zucker continued in her Instagram post. “This was such a special time for me and Shawn! We did it babe! I love you so much! This truly is one of the most memorable time in my life! Soon to share….our wedding guest flash mob line dance!” Combined, Zucker and Christian’s Instagram posts have garnered more than 13,000 likes since they were published on Friday afternoon and come nearly one year since the couple first announced they were in the early stages of planning their wedding after being engaged since 2021. This is the second marriage for both Zucker and Christian, with the former previously married to actor/news anchor Kyle Lowder (Rex Brady, “Days of our Lives”) from 2002-2014, while the latter was married to model/actress Deborah Quinn from 1996-2013. Zucker and Lowder share a daughter, Isabella, born in 2009, while Christian and Quinn share a son, Kameron, born in 2000. During his marriage to Quinn, Christian was the stepfather of actress Taylor Cole. The two co-starred in The WB drama “Summerland” which aired for two seasons on the network. Congrats to the happy couple! Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ Alums Arianne Zucker & Shawn Christian Get Married, Share Photos From Celebration appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The 15th and final season of CBS’ “The Talk” will kick off on Monday, September 9, Soap Opera Network has learned. The news marks the first time since at least June that the veteran talk show will feature a slate of all-new episodes. Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood are all expected back as co-hosts, with Rob Crabbe continuing to serve as executive producer/showrunner. In the case of Underwood, the final season fulfills a two-year deal she signed back in 2022 which would see her continuing to co-host the daytime talk show through Season 15 and provided her with a first-look development deal with CBS Studios. The final season of “The Talk” will conclude in December. “The Talk broke new ground when it launched 14 years ago by returning daytime talk to CBS with a refreshing and award-winning format,” said Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment, and David Stapf, President, CBS Studios, in a joint statement announcing the show’s final season back in April. “Throughout the years, it has been a key program on CBS’ top rated daytime lineup as it brought timely, important and entertaining topics and discussions into living rooms around the globe.” Although no specific details have been announced on how the show will bow out, Reisenbach and Stapf revealed in their statement that the network and studio planned to celebrate the show and give it the proper sendoff it deserves. The duo also thanked the show’s current and former co-hosts, colleagues and crew members for their contributions to the show over the years. “We truly appreciate the skill, creativity, and dedication everyone involved brought to the show every day. And of course, we thank the numerous guests who appeared, and the millions of viewers who tuned in daily,” they said. Michele Val Jean Sonja Flemming/CBS In January, the hour-long daytime drama series “The Gates” will replace “The Talk” on the CBS daytime schedule which also encompasses game shows “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Price is Right,” and soap operas “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless.” “The Gates,” the first brand new soap opera in development for a broadcast network since the 1999 launch of NBC’s “Passions,” and the first expected to feature a predominantly Black cast since the 1991 conclusion of “Generations,” tells the story of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. The series is created by Michele Val Jean (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital”), who serves as showrunner and executive producer. Note: The post CBS Sets Final Season Premiere Date For ‘The Talk’, Daytime Veteran To Conclude In December appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Sawandi Wilson (“Star Trek: Discovery”) has joined the cast of “General Hospital,” reports Deadline. According to the outlet, Wilson is set to make his debut on the ABC daytime drama series on Monday, August 26, playing the role of Isaiah, a character with a connection to Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson). Best known for playing Captain Leto in the 10th episode of the fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” Wilson has appeared in numerous other TV shows throughout his career, including “High Maintenance,” “Quantico,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Date. Love. Repeat.,” “Bull,” “The House of Flowers,” “Harlem” and even the Prime Video series “Dudes.” No further details were available about Wilson’s role on “General Hospital.” Note: The post ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Actor Sawandi Wilson Joins ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Soap Central has officially changed its front page to the new format as it fully integrates itself into Absolute Sports and the layout the company uses for sites it owns such as Sportskeeda. That said, there seems to be an effort to retain the Who's Who and About the Actor bios with links to the pages remaining under each show's menu list. Currently, the Who's Who continues to display pages using the old Soap Central design and the About the Actors page is not a page at all - it only lists the individual .php files for each actor. Also, the pages for the canceled soaps remain active, although the new website does not link directly to any of them.

Essentially, they are using variations of a select group of current SON Community members' display names and using the comment section on the website to post vile things about other posters they dislike, including Toups and me. I don't care what people say about me, and I'm sure Toups doesn't care either, but it's troublesome that someone finds it worth their time to do something like this just because they have an apparent vendetta against people who post here. Note: To be clear, this individual(s) does not have access to any internal data (email address, etc) that would allow them to post as actual members of the SON Community.

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As previously reported, “The Drew Barrymore Show” has been renewed for a sixth season ahead of the show’s Season 5 premiere. In an interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” host Drew Barrymore spoke on securing two seasons and how she had to practice physical distance in the early era of the daytime talk show. “I can’t believe it. I’m so excited because I just want to stress how rare this is and how much you know if you’re lucky enough to be on a show it needs runway. It needs time and a lot don’t get there, and we were not likely to get there, and I always think that when good things happen you should talk about you know that it, it wasn’t just easy, it wasn’t just handed,” commented Barrymore, who spoke with correspondent Denny Directo while on the set of game show “Hollywood Squares,” which will feature her as the center square. “We had a lot of years of uncertainty and so this feels all the more delicious because of that.” “Um, well I’ll try to practice physical distance which is not my strong point…,” notes Barrymore when asked about keeping away from her guests. “It’s not everyone’s favorite but I’m sorry to those people. I think that first of all we’re always gonna be big on joy and laughter and feeling good, and that was something I always wanted to do, but I never thought we would launch in a pandemic and trying to lean into the joy and the feel good and the comedy at that time was real weird and wacky.” Season 5 of “The Drew Barrymore Show” premieres Monday, September 9. Check local listings for time and station, or visit thedrewbarrymoreshow.com for more information. For more on what Barrymore had to say about the renewal and other topics, watch the full “Entertainment Tonight” interview here. Note: The post Drew Barrymore Talks Season 6 Renewal of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ Practicing Physical Distance Around Guests appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

One major thing I forgot to mention is that the disparaging remarks are being made by someone posing as various user names/profiles associated with current posters of the SON Community. While there is no current evidence or any belief that this situation involves any of those posters from the SON Community, it is clear that someone who either currently visits or has previously visited the SON Community is taking out their anger, frustration, and hate-filled mindset and placing it on the main Soap Opera Network website's comment section to cause division and discontent among posters.

Technically it's a "working title" (forgot to mention that). But it's currently the title unless something changes later.

In addition to announcing that production has begun on the all-new holiday movie “Home Sweet Christmas,” starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain, “General Hospital”), Great American Family revealed that the previously announced “Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells” will not be going into production in 2024. Cameron Candace Bure, Cameron Mathison Great American Family “Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells” was first announced in July as the next Great American Family movie that would star Bure opposite Mathison and would premiere in November as part of the network’s fourth annual Great American Christmas movie franchise. Bure was to play Gracie, the Peachtree Inn’s perfect wedding planner whose mantra “No problems, only solutions waiting to be discovered” makes blushing brides’ dreams come true. When Charlie (Mathison) brings his sister and future brother-in-law to their former hometown of Butler, South Carolina, expecting to create a magical Christmas Eve wedding at the Inn for Lindsay and Josh, the trio is stunned when Gracie stubbornly declines the job, saying it is not possible to pull off the perfect wedding two weeks before Christmas. Eventually, Gracie relents and agrees to plan the wedding, only to discover there are more hurdles to overcome than expected. An executive producer on the project, "Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells" was to be one of two holiday movies that were to star the former "Full House" actress this upcoming holiday season. The other movie, "A Christmas Less Traveled" co-starring Eric Johnson, is still a go while "Home Sweet Christmas" replaces "Jingle Bells, Weddings Bells" on the network's 2024 Christmas movie roster. Paula Elle had signed on to direct both movies, with "Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells" based on an original screenplay written by Katie Main. "Home Sweet Christmas" waswritten by Kevin Commins and Robin Dunne. No reason was given for the change in production for “Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells.” At press time, it was unclear if the project would be moving forward at all, or if it will instead be pushed back as part of next year’s holiday movie slate. Note: The post ‘Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells’ Not Going Into Production, Removed From Great American Family’s 2024 Holiday Slate appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that we are aware of a troll posting on the main Soap Opera Network website who for the last couple of months has been utilizing the comment section to publish disgusting, vitriolic, bigoted and racial garbage under various articles. Just know that you will be caught and you will be banned. For anyone currently registered to the SON Community who is potentially involved in this, re-read the above line. Regardless of what opinion one might have of posters on the SON Community or even the administration itself, your desire to waste your time, energy, and life posing as someone with hate in your mind is a choice. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about. Don't worry about it. For those that do, you likely know the culprit. I don't mind if you rat them out. Better do it sooner rather than later because if several people are found to be connected to this issue, you will also be banned. Thank you.

Production is now underway for “Home Sweet Christmas,” starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain, “General Hospital”), Great American Family announced on Wednesday. The movie, which premieres later this year as part of the network’s beloved Great American Christmas franchise, sees Bure playing the role of Sophie Marlow, a successful mergers and acquisitions attorney who is called home to Waynesbridge, Washington following her great uncle’s passing. After Uncle Henry leaves Sophie 60% ownership in his Marlow Maple Meadows, a sprawling patch of sugar maple forest, she decides to pay a visit to the property for the first time in decades and immediately begins to trace her steps back to her youth before encountering an adult Sam (Mathison), her long-lost, childhood friend. Incidentally, Sam is also back in town to visit the farm after learning Henry left him the other 40% of the property. Although a legacy property generally means a quick sale is likely, Sophie and Sam will soon discover that neither of them is ready to let it go just yet. A Syrup Studios production in association with Candy Rock Entertainment, “Home Sweet Christmas” is being directed by Paula Elle based on an original screenplay written by Kevin Commins and Robin Dunne. Mick MacKay serves as producer, with Candace Cameron Bure, Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Holly A. Hines, Eric Jarboe, Gerald Webb, Trevor McWhinney, Paula Elle, and Martin Wood as executive producers. Supervising producers include Jonathan Shore, Robyn Wiener and Michael Shepard, with David Oland serving as associate producer. A premiere date for “Home Sweet Christmas” has not been set. Note: The post Great American Family Announces Start of Production on ‘Home Sweet Christmas’ Starring Candace Cameron Bure & Cameron Mathison appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Ahead of the show’s launch of Season 5 on Monday, September 9, Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures, announced on Thursday that “The Drew Barrymore Show” has been renewed for a sixth season. Additionally, the Drew Barrymore-hosted talk show will see significant time period upgrades in seven of the top 20 markets. “Drew is a one-of-a-kind talent who is an integral part of the CBS and Paramount family,” said McMahon in a statement. “This early renewal and upgrades are a testament to our commitment to ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ and its loyal audience, who tune in every day to see Drew’s warmth, inquisitiveness and spontaneity.” “The Drew Barrymore Show” will see upgrades on CBS stations in six markets, which include five of the top 10 markets, along with a station and time slot upgrade in Houston. The show will air as an hour block at 9:00 a.m. following “CBS Mornings” in three markets, including #1 New York (WCBS), #5 Dallas (KTVT) and #8 Boston (WBZ). In three additional markets, the talk show will air as an hour block at 3:00 p.m., including #4 Philadelphia (KYW), #10 San Francisco (KPIX) and #18 (WFOR). In #6 Houston, the show is moving to NBC affiliate KPRC), airing in an hour block at 10:00 a.m. “Over the last few seasons, stations have realized that ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ is like no other series in daytime, bringing Drew’s brand of positivity and ad-friendly content to viewers on a consistent basis,” McMahon noted. “Many of these upgrades now pair ‘Drew’ with a ‘CBS Mornings’ lead-in, which has proven to be a powerful combination. This season, in markets where ‘Drew’ airs at 9:00 a.m., its ratings are +21% higher among total viewers when ‘CBS Mornings’ is the lead-in.” During the show’s fourth season, it averaged 1.1 million viewers, with nearly 6 billion minutes watched this season. The series has shown strong momentum across local markets this season, growing viewership by +8% in the first quarter of 2024 over the prior quarter, outpacing its key talk competitors. The series also has significant reach on digital and social platforms, with Facebook growth accelerating by a whopping +600% year to year and Instagram engagements up by +72% year to year. The Season 6 renewal will keep the daytime talk show on the air through at least the 2025-2026 television season. Produced and distributed by CBS Media Ventures and filmed in New York City, nationally syndicated “The Drew Barrymore Show” is executive produced by Drew Barrymore and Jason Kurtz. Note: The post ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Receives Early Season 6 Renewal, Sets Season 5 Premiere Date appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Weeks after announcing that Rick Hearst would be reprising his role as Ric Lansing on “General Hospital,” the actor finally makes his Port Charles return starting with the Thursday, August 22 episode for what is reportedly going to be a “nice run” for the actor. In an interview with TV Insider, Hearst talks about his return to the daytime drama series after an eight-year absence, and what role his character will be playing in the Molly (Kristen Vaganos) vs. Kristina (Kate Mansi) battle that has been brewing for months, and has only heightened following the death of Irene Marie Ashford. First things first: Ric is in town to support his daughter, Molly, as she’s mourning the loss of the daughter she was to adopt after sister Kristina gave birth to the baby as part of a deal in which Molly’s domestic partner T.J. Ashford (Tajh Bellow) donated his precious cargo to Kristina who was to be a surrogate for the couple. In the time leading up to the birth, sadly the baby died after Kristina fell into the Metro Court pool following a confrontation between her and Ava (Maura West). Unbeknownst to Molly and T.J., Kristina had previously decided that she would fight for sole custody of the baby and had plans to keep the little girl out of Molly and T.J.’s life. With the funeral for baby Irene underway, Molly gets a surprise visit from her father who tells her, “I didn’t want my presence to be a distraction but Alexis and I talked about it and we agreed I needed to be here.” Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is Molly and Kristina’s mother, although they both have different fathers (Kristina’s dad is Sonny Corinthos, played by Maurice Benard). Although his character is not the best father, “his intent is to be the best father,” says Hearst to TV Insider of his character’s thinking. ‘His intent is to always try to be the most forthright human being, and the back and forth of being that imperfect individual can hopefully be entertaining and watchable. That’s what I’ve always loved about this character. He can go anywhere, he can connect with anybody, and at the same time, you never know what’s in store but you always know it’s going to be something that can be questionable.” Note: The post Rick Hearst Talks Return To ‘General Hospital,’ Teases Character’s Role In Latest Family Drama appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Supposedly she's the one they wanted, but she's busy doing real estate. That's what I've heard recently. We'll see...

First revealed during the main cast event at fan club weekend earlier this month, fans of “General Hospital” can now purchase several products as seen on the show through a collaboration between the network and Knocking, Inc., a content and commerce company that helps brands reach millions of consumers. Starting with the Thursday, August 22 episode, the ladies of Deception will once again appear on the fictional Home & Heart shopping channel, first introduced in 2022, as they look to sell the latest products from the company. ABC Current products include the Evermore signature initial necklace as worn by Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms), the K. Carroll handbag collection which highlights the tastes of some of your favorite Port Charles characters, including the Jordan Suede Tote bag, the Tracy Crossbody bag, the Brook Lynn Tote bag, and the Maxie Crossbody/Satchel bag. However, the main product being launched is The Deceptor, a home spa device, which has previously been featured on the series throughout its development stage. According to a description, The Deceptor uses Red Light Therapy, a non-invasive treatment with low-level red and infrared wavelengths to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and rejuvenates the skin. The Deceptor is the first of many products to be featured on the new online shopping platform, which will be the exclusive place to buy products as seen on “General Hospital.” Additional show-based products include the Disruptor Nourishing Moisturizer and the Deceiver Serum. These offerings allow viewers to immerse themselves in the world of “General Hospital” beyond the screen, creating an unparalleled connection between them and their favorite daytime drama. Another product to be featured on the show comes from Debbie Matenopoulos, former co-host of ABC’s “The View” and Hallmark Channel’s “Home & Family,” as she appears on the episode to promote her skincare line, Ikaria Beauty, made from natural, organic ingredients sourced from her native Greece. Each product is currently discounted for a limited time. Morgan Fairchild Christine Bartolucci/Disney In addition to marking the return of Morgan Fairchild as Haven de Havilland, the Home & Heart storyline continues on Friday, August 23 when QVC guest host Andy Paige makes her debut on the series as Pearl, who helps the ladies sell their products to viewers at home. For more information about each product, including how to purchase what you see on TV, check out shophomeandheart.com. Find out how to use the Deceptor below. Note: The post Deception is Real! Purchase Products As Seen on ABC’s ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

It’s been nine years since Lucky Spencer last stepped foot in Port Charles, and now original portrayer Jonathan Jackson is set to reprise the role beginning Friday, August 23 on “General Hospital.” Jackson, who began playing Lucky in 1993, and has won five Daytime Emmy awards for his portrayal, spoke with TV Guide as featured in the magazine’s August 26-September 15, 2024 triple issue (Fall Preview), on newsstands now, about his return to the series, what factored into his decision, and what fans can expect from his character this time around. First things first: Jackson is back on a long-term contract. “When I came back in 2015, that was just for a few episodes,” Jackson noted of his most recent stint on the show. “This is not that. This is back in a substantial, real way, which I’m excited about.” Crediting on-screen mother Genie Francis (Laura Collins) for being on canvas as one of the key factors that led to him deciding to return to the series, Jackson shares that he missed working alongside the actress and that both Francis and former on-screen father Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer) had a tremendous impact on his career. “Working with Genie was a big personal incentive to come back,” Jackson explained to the outlet. “When I was there in 2010, 2011, Genie wasn’t on the show and I always felt like I missed out a little bit with working with her as an adult, so I’m very excited about that.” “Starting at 11, being under the care and mentorship of Tony and Genie was really one of the greatest gifts of my life,” said Jackson, recalling his early beginnings on the series. “I couldn’t imagine a better situation to be able to learn. I’ve said this to Tony, but it’s true: He’s with me in every scene that I do, in any project that I do, and it’s the same for Genie.” As for Lucky and what brings him back to Port Charles, Jackson teases that the character hasn’t just been sitting in an apartment and writing a novel, “He’s been up to stuff. In some ways, I would say he’s the most like Luke that he’s ever been.” Jackson returned to the Prospect Studios in Hollywood where the series tapes on Monday, August 5. In a social media post, the series said, “We are so very lucky (see what we did there) to have @JonathanJackson back in the building… and you won’t have to wait long to see what he has in store for Port Charles.” To find out what Lucky has been up to and where he’s going next, make sure to tune into “General Hospital,” weekdays on ABC. You can also read more from Jackson’s TV Guide interview by picking up the magazine on newsstands now. Note: The post How Genie Francis Helped ‘General Hospital’ Land Jonathan Jackson, Plus Lucky Spencer’s Return Date Revealed appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Get ready for all-new episodes of “The Jennifer Hudson Show” when the daytime talk show returns for its third season on Monday, September 16. Hosted by EGOT (Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony) winner Jennifer Hudson, Season 3 promises to be another year filled with exciting, unexpected moments around every corner for viewers at home, fans on the street, and in-studio audiences alike! Featuring a mix of celebrity guests, viral sensations, music, and a destination to celebrate exceptional community heroes, the one-hour nationally syndicated talk show provides fans with fun, laughter, and heartwarming moments that spread inspiration through extraordinary stories, talents, and passions, plus watch Jennifer change lives across the nation, one surprise at a time! “This season won’t be like any you’ve seen before! We’re talking fashion, style, and, of course, joyful moments with amazing people: incredible artists, extraordinary community heroes… and YOU!” said Hudson previewing the upcoming season in the most recent issue of her weekly newsletter. Produced by JHUD Productions and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures and distributed in national syndication by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” is executive produced by Jennifer Hudson, Andy Lassner, Corey Palent, Graehme Morphy and Walter Williams III. “The Jennifer Hudson Show” is taped before a studio audience on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, CA. For ticket information, click here. To find out where and how to watch the show, visit the show’s official website. Watch the Season 3 announcement video below. Note: The post ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Sets Season 3 Premiere Date appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With the Olympics now over, viewing habits are returning to some form of normalcy, particularly for “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless,” demographically speaking, of course. During the week of August 12-16, 2024, “The Bold and the Beautiful” tied “The Young and the Restless” in both key women sales demographics, each with a 0.3 rating in Women 18-49 (rounded) and a 0.4 rating in Women 25-54 (rounded). That said, the half-hour soap did manage to top its sister series in Women 18-49 (unrounded) where its 0.28 rating was +0.03 ahead of “The Young and the Restless” and its 0.25 rating. Among Women 25-54 (unrounded), “The Young and the Restless” was on top with its 0.44 rating, while “The Bold and the Beautiful” was right on its tail with its 0.42 rating. The Bold and the Beautiful Ratings Spearheading “The Bold and the Beautiful” was a crossover appearance by “The Young and the Restless” stars Michael Damian and Lauralee Bell, who took their characters, Danny Romalatti and Christine “Cricket” Blair, from Genoa City to Los Angeles, along with surprise smooches between Hope and Finn (Annika Noelle and Tanner Novlan), and Dollar Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) and Luna (Lisa Yamada). In story, Luna just found out that Bill isn’t her biological father after all, leaving her to believe that the now-deceased Tom (Clint Howard) is likely the one who sired her. With her mom in jail for allegedly offing her real father, Luna sought solace in Bill’s arms and snuck in a kiss on the lips. Meanwhile, in the case of Hope and Finn, the former forced a kiss on the latter after witnessing all the happy couples during Danny’s concert at the Forrester mansion. The Wednesday, August 14 and Friday, August 16 episodes of “The Bold and the Beautiful” ranked the best among Women 18-49 (unrounded), each with a 0.35 rating. Among Women 25-54 (unrounded), the Wednesday, August 14 episode pulled in a 0.48 rating while the Friday, August 16 episode pulled in a 0.46 rating. Among Total Viewers, “The Bold and the Beautiful” averaged 2.639 million viewers, which was a gain of +66,000 viewers over its performance during the week of August 5-9, 2024. Over two weeks, the CBS soap has gained back +138,000 viewers. The Young and the Restless Ratings Remaining number one among Total Viewers with 2.901 million viewers tuning in, “The Young and the Restless” also managed to rank number one for the week against its full daytime competition due to Nielsen excluding repeats of “The Price is Right” from the game show’s weekly average. The highest-rated episodes for “The Young and the Restless” among Women 18-49 (unrounded) were the Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14 episodes, each with a 0.28 rating and 0.27 rating, respectively. Among Women 25-54 (unrounded), the Tuesday, August 13 episode pulled in a 0.49 rating while the Wednesday, August 14 episode pulled in a 0.46 rating. Gaining +56,000 over its week ago performance among Total Viewers, “The Young and the Restless” was flat week-to-week among Women 25-54 (unrounded) and down -0.01 among Women 18-49 (unrounded; 0.25 rating vs. 0.26 rating). Over the last two weeks, the series has gained back +105,000 viewers. General Hospital Ratings Although it remains under the two million viewer mark for the 18th consecutive week, “General Hospital” did manage to pull in 1.992 million viewers to attract its largest overall audience since the week of April 8-12, 2024 (last time the show pulled in over two million viewers). Additionally, the soap gained +84,000 viewers over its performance one week earlier, which itself saw a gain of +93,000 viewers compared to how it did during the week of July 29-August 2, 2024. Over two weeks, the ABC series has gained back +177,000 viewers. Among the key sales demos, “General Hospital” is ahead of its week ago performance, hitting a 0.22 rating among Women 18-49 (unrounded) and a 0.33 rating among Women 25-54 (unrounded). Compared to the same week last year, the show was also up +55,000 viewers and virtually on par with its year ago performance among Women 18-49 (unrounded; 0.22 rating vs. 0.23 rating). There were no preemptions reported by Nielsen during the week of August 12-16, 2024. “The View,” “The Talk,” “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Price is Right” each aired amended repeats which are excluded from each show’s weekly average and will not factor into their season average. A closer look at how the daytime soaps performed, including their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of August 12-16, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Thirty-five years to the day since the gruesome murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez at the hands of their sons, Lyle and Erik Menendez, Netflix on Tuesday officially announced that the second installment in the “Monster” anthology series, titled “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” will premiere Thursday, September 19 at 3:00 a.m. ET on the streaming service. The series details the events leading up to and following the events of two brothers as they fatally shot their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion on August 20, 1989. While both were later convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, during their trial, they cited years of abuse by their father as the reason for the murders. “General Hospital” alum Nicholas Alexander Chavez (ex-Spencer Cassadine) stars in the series as Lyle with Cooper Koch playing Erik, and Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny playing their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. Nathan Lane appears as investigative journalist Dominick Dunne, who covered the trials for Vanity Fair. Ari Graynor takes on the role of Leslie Abramson, lead counsel for Erik Menendez. “Days of our Lives” alum Tanner Stine (ex-Joey Johnson) also appears in the series as Perry Berman, while Leslie Grossman (“American Horror Story”) plays Judalon Smyth, a former patient and mistress of Erik Menendez’s therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, who found herself entangled in the Menendez case — and who ultimately played a key role in Lyle and Erik’s arrests. Dallas Roberts will play Dr. Jerome Oziel, the self-protective and not-entirely-by-the-book therapist who Erik Menendez sees after the murder of his parents. Jason Butler Harner will play Les Zoeller, the Beverly Hills PD detective in charge of the Menendez murders case, who is described as a to-the-point, logical man in search of the truth. Enrique Murciano will play Carlos Baralt, an Americanized Cuban immigrant, professor, and lawyer, who is the uncle of Lyle and Erik, and brother-in-law to Jose Menendez. He is also the executor of the Menendez will. Additional cast includes Michael Gladis as Tim Rutten; Drew Powell as Detective Tom Linehan; Charlie Hall as Craig Cignarelli; Gil Ozeri as Dr. William Vicary; Jeff Perry as Peter Hoffman; Tessa Auberjonois as Dr. Laurel Oziel; Larry Clarke as Brian Andersen; Jade Pettyjohn as Jamie Pisarcik; and Marlene Forte as Marta Cano. Alexis Martin Woodall (“Dahmer”, “American Horror Story,” “Feud”), Eric Kovtun (“Dahmer,” “The Watcher,” “Ratched”), David McMillan (DAHMER), Louise Shore (“Lessons in Chemistry,” “American Crime Story”), and Carl Franklin (“Dahmer,” “Good Behavior”) serve as executive producers alongside series creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. Check out the official date announcement video below. Note: The post Netflix Announces Release Date For ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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Jökull Júliusson, lead singer of the Icelandic rock band Kaleo, is set to appear in an upcoming episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” According to Deadline, Júliusson taped his scenes on Monday, August 19, and will appear as himself in the Friday, September 27 episode of the CBS daytime drama series. Júliusson will also perform one of his hit songs, “Way Down We Go,” in the episode. Júliusson’s road to “The Bold and the Beautiful” comes after previously being approached about a cameo appearance by the show’s supervising producer Casey Kasprzyk last year while the two were attending an Andrea Bocelli concert in Italy – Júliusson performed at the concert. Viewers will recall that Bocelli himself also appeared on the soap in the June 26, 2023 episode wherein Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), with the help of her friend, Veronica Bocelli (real-life wife of Andrea, appearing as herself), arranged a surprise for Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) with a special live performance of Bocelli’s famous hit song, “A Te.” In addition to taping scenes on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Júliusson will remain in the Los Angeles area for a little longer as he’s a guest on the Tuesday, August 20 episode of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” He is also set to perform with his band to a sold out show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood on Wednesday, August 21. For additional tour dates, click here. News of just Júliusson’s appearance on “The Bold and the Beautiful” follows last week’s featured performance by actor/singer Michael Damian, who appeared as his Danny Romalotti character from sister soap “The Young and the Restless” alongside co-star Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair). In addition to interacting with the Forresters, among others, Damian also performed his hit song “Rock On.” Check out music from Kaleo, including “Way Down We Go,” below. Note: The post Icelandic Rock Star Jökull Júliusson to Appear on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More