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“Live with Kelly and Mark,” the #1 entertainment talk show on television co-hosted by “All My Children” alums Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos is set to kick off with its 37th season on Tuesday, September 3. Continuing to deliver an hour filled with laughter and love, the show will welcome a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests in September, including Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, Taraji P. Henson, David Muir, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Colin Farrell, Eva Mendes, Demi Moore, Laverne Cox, Derek Hough, Edie Falco, Elizabeth Olsen and more. “Live with Kelly and Mark” is coming off of an impressive 36th season, including an Emmy win for Kelly and Mark for hosting, Ripa receiving the prestigious Disney Legend award at D23 earlier this month, and the show maintaining its stronghold as the #1 entertainment talk show on all of television for the fourth consecutive season. “Live” remains the longest-running daytime television talk show in television history. In honor of Labor Day on Monday, September 2, the show will air a special pre-taped episode that will see Ana Gasteyer joining Kelly and Mark in the studio, plus friend to the show Steve Patterson hits the streets of New York City to recreate several magical movie moments while the musical group The War And Treaty perform. During the week of September 9-13, “Live with Kelly and Mark” will feature savvy ways for viewers to look and feel their best at any age to explore the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery, supplements for healthy aging, diet tips and tricks, how to improve your memory and more. The following week, September 16-20, “Live” will present its annual Guinness World Record Week with brand-new challenges for Kelly and Mark. Distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment and produced by WABC-TV in New York, “Live with Kelly and Mark” is executive produced by Michael Gelman and Kelly Ripa. Note: The post ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ Sets Season 37 Premiere Date appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the #1 nationally syndicated and Daytime Emmy Award-winning afternoon talk series, will premiere its sixth season with new episodes and unpredictable fun beginning Monday, September 23, it was announced on Monday. Hosted by Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson, Season 6 promises to get viewers on their feet when the critically acclaimed tentpole kicks things off with a 30 Rock rooftop party at the talk show’s iconic New York City headquarters. As part of the show’s premiere week event, the talker will see Clarkson performing a show-stopping Kellyoke medley with My Band Y’All, led by music director Jason Halbert, to an audience full of New Yorkers, including “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Good Neighbors and Rad Humans, all of whom are stepping up in big ways for their local communities. According to producers, this season fans can look forward to even more show-stopping Kellyoke performances by Clarkson, including several modern hits to timeless classics. Since the show’s launch in 2019, Clarkson has covered over 800 songs across every genre which has racked up millions of views across social media with much praise from the original artists. Additionally, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” will feature some fun and exciting guests, including Kristen Bell, Halle Berry, Adam Brody, Michael Bublé, Jim Carrey, Colin Farrell, Jelly Roll, Anna Kendrick, Adam Lambert, Miranda Lambert, Trevor Noah, Teddy Swims, Uma Thurman, Keith Urban, Ali Wong, Kate Winslet, Questlove and Zachary Quinto. The cast of “Emily In Paris,” including Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and Camille Razat, is also set to make an appearance along with the cast of “Wicked,” including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey. Premiere week and all season long will see special integrations such as a new lounge décor and regular show segments, including “What I’m Liking,” courtesy of such new and returning sponsors as Pilot Pen, Wayfair and Welch’s Zero Sugar Juices. Taped at 30 Rockefeller from NBC Studios in New York City in front of a live audience, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” averages 1.3 million viewers and has shown growth each consecutively season since its premiere in 2019. It has won 22 Daytime Emmy Awards, including multiple wins for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and ‘Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host. Produced by Universal Television and distributed in national syndication by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” is executive produced by Clarkson and Alex Duda, who also serves as showrunner. Check out a sneak peek of what to expect this season on the show below. Note: The post ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Sets Season 6 Premiere Date appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The show decided not to use her. She wasn't out sick.

Absolutely FALSE!

After portraying the role of Sam McCall on ABC’s “General Hospital” since October 2003, Soap Opera Network has learned exclusively that Kelly Monaco is departing the daytime drama series after the network decided to terminate her character. According to sources, the Sam McCall character is being killed off and will last appear in Port Charles this fall. Sources also say that Monaco was “blindsided” upon learning of the decision. Before joining “General Hospital,” Monaco was best known for her role as Livvie Locke on “Port Charles,” a half-hour spinoff of “General Hospital.” Playing the character from 2000-2003, Monaco segued to the long-running hour-long drama following the cancellation of “Port Charles.” Monaco has been nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards throughout her career, first in 2003 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role on “Port Charles,” and again in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performance on “General Hospital.” In 2005, Monaco competed during the inaugural season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” where she won the coveted Mirror Ball trophy. She returned to the series in 2012 during the show’s 15th season, dubbed the “All Stars” season. She came in third place with professional dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy, who later appeared on “General Hospital” as a boxer. Monaco again returned to “Dancing with the Stars” in 2017 for the show’s 25th season, performing the rumba alongside Terrell Owens as his professional dance partner Cheryl Burke. A final air date for Monaco on “General Hospital” was not known at press time. Note: The post BREAKING NEWS: Kelly Monaco OUT at ‘General Hospital’ — EXCLUSIVE appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “General Hospital,” the Spencer family is in for a shock when they learn that there’s a chance to save Lulu. Will the long comatose daughter of Luke and Laura finally get a “Lucky” break? In Port Charles, Kristina continues on her downward spiral. Meanwhile, Carly and Elizabeth are dumbfounded by what they learn. Elsewhere, Curtis and Portia contemplate their future. Things come to a head when Alexis faces off with John. Later, Ava is threatened. DVR ALERTS Monday, August 26, 2024– Tracy is shaken. – Laura embarks on a mission. – Anna enlists Robert’s help. – Jason hears Brennan out. – Brook Lynn has an emotional talk with Chase.New | #15537 Tuesday, August 27, 2024– Elizabeth and Carly are dumbstruck. – Laura delivers dire news. – Molly confides in Dex. – Ric visits Alexis. – Tracy lashes out. New | #15538 Wednesday, August 28, 2024– Laura makes a big decision. – Anna makes her case to Brennan. – Sonny’s suspicions are confirmed. – Ava is alarmed. – Kristina contacts Jason. New | #15539 Thursday, August 29, 2024– Kristina is devastated. – Sonny makes a stunning offer. – Drew gets a shocking call. – Dante opens up to Olivia. – Portia and Curtis discuss the future.New | #15540 Friday, August 30, 2024– Carly puts pressure on Sonny. – Alexis faces off with John. – Anna is persuasive. – Michael worries about Willow. – Ava is frightened. New | #15541 PROMO Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE For The Week of August 26-30, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Luna kidnaps Steffy after being confronted about what she’s done. Will others find out Luna’s secret before it’s too late? Meanwhile, a devastated Finn searches far and wide for a missing Steffy. Deputy Detective Baker is on the case when evidence is offered. Bill reveals the truth to Poppy, but is it the whole truth? Steffy clamors for Finn to find her just as he’s about to enter the lions den. DVR ALERTS Monday, August 26, 2024– Bill tries to make sense of the chaos around him. – Steffy awakes to realize her life is in danger.New | #9345 Tuesday, August 27, 2024– Cornered, a killer makes a chilling revelation.New | #9346 Wednesday, August 28, 2024– Frantic and worried, Finn turns to Li for advice. – Desperate and trapped, Steffy makes a play to free herself.New | #9347 Thursday, August 29, 2024– Bill visits Poppy in jail and drops the news that he’s not Luna’s father. – Deputy Detective Baker gets an unexpected offer of evidence.New | #9348 Friday, August 30, 2024– Starved and weak, Steffy begs for Finn to find her. – Finn gets a clue when he visits the Spencer Estate.New | #9349 COMINGS & GOINGS Dan Martin returns as Deputy Chief Baker on August 28 and 29. 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 Note: The post The Bold and the Beautiful PreVUE For The Week of August 26-30, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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.

Correct.

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...