He’s probably already endured some of the worst humanity has to offer while portraying Chad Harris-Crane on NBC’s “Passions,” but Charles Divins is getting ready to report on real world events when he joins the anchor team of NBC affiliate WDSU effective Monday, October 27, it was announced by WDSU President and General Manager Joel Vilmenay. “We’re delighted to welcome Charles to the WDSU family,” said Vilmenay, “He’s going to be a great addition to our news team.” Divins will co-anchor “WDSU News This Morning” alongside Randi Rousseau.
Author: Errol Lewis
“Days of our Lives” star Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis) and girlfriend Alyssa Tabit are speaking out for the first time since the two were involved in a near fatal car accident in Kingsville Township, Ohio nearly three weeks ago. In a posting on Facebook earlier today, Smith said, “Feeling so lucky and blessed today to be lounging with Alyssa Tabit taking in the autumn day in Ohio. I can’t thank you all enough for your on going support, thoughts, and prayers!!!! I really do have the best friends and family in the world!!!!”
With Alison Sweeney leaving the “Days of our Lives” canvas after more than 21 years portraying Sami Brady on Thursday, October 30, it’s only fitting that she take one major aspect of her character’s life with her, even if it’s only temporary. Look for Guy Wilson, who portrays Sami’s son Will Horton, to take a storyline dictated temporary leave of absence from the series when Sami heads to Los Angeles following entertainment executives taking an interest in her life as a result of Will’s recent profile story in TruVista Magazine.
On Thursday, October 30, fans of NBC’s “Days of our Lives” will be saying goodbye to Alison Sweeney and Samantha ‘Sami’ Brady after more than 21 years. As she gets ready to wrap her two-decade long stint on the daytime drama series, Sweeney shares some of her favorite memories from the beginning to the end, including what it was like finding out she was cast as Deidre Hall‘s TV daughter, some of Sami’s most memorable romances, and much more.
Despite recent bouts of ratings growth in Total Viewers, Women 18-49, Women 25-54 and other assorted demographics, CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” is the subject of a recent report in the October 31 edition of The Hollywood Reporter magazine, which includes interviews with Angelica McDaniel, CBS Daytime senior vice president, and Brad Adgate, senior vp research for Horizon Media, among others. The magazine noted that following Nielsen’s admission of a counting error that lasted for more than six months (since at least March of this year), revised numbers show the daytime drama series doing better than previously thought when on October 20 Nielsen released revised ratings data for daytime television. In it, “Y&R” and sister soap “The Bold and the Beautiful” are showing growth, while ABC’s “General Hospital” is actually in decline, down 8% in viewers and down 14 percent in the Women 25-54 sales demographic.
If you tuned into the Friday, October 24 episode of ABC’s “General Hospital,” you may have noticed a familiar face with a new do. Actress Kelly Sullivan returned as the spirit of Connie Falconeri, who was murdered last year by Ava Jerome (Maura West), in scenes with Maurice Benard‘s Sonny Corinthos. The return of a normally blonde Sullivan to “GH” comes just days before the actress is set to make her debut as a brunette Sage Warner on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless.”
If you’re a fan of “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Castle,” “Modern Family,” “The Middle,” “The Goldbergs” or “Black-ish” you’re in luck: ABC has extended the episode orders for each of the 7 series beyond the typical 22 episodes. Unfortunately, if you got yourself entwined in “Manhattan Love Story” you’re in for a big disappointment: ABC has canceled the series after just three airings.
The newest cast members of “The Young and the Restless” Scott Elrod (Joe Clark), Justin Hartley (Adam Newman), Burgess Jenkins (Billy Abbott) and Gina Tognoni (Phyllis Summers) joined co-hosts Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Julie Chen, along with guest co-host Pat Harvey, on today’s edition of CBS’ “The Talk” as the actors discussed some of the exciting new storylines in store for their characters and much more!
It seems like forever ago since the news of Justin Hartley joining the cast of CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” as Adam Newman first came to light, but in less than two weeks fans will finally find out what the character has been up to when he’s not shown snooping around Genoa City while trying to keep tabs on the love of his life – Chelsea Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) – and their child. On Wednesday, November 5, Hartley begins his journey on the daytime drama series when Adam works his way back into the world of the living, and in this newly released promo highlighting his debut viewers will come to realize “you can’t keep a bad man down.”
Earlier this week it was announced that “General Hospital’s” Roger Howarth (Franco) had signed on for a recurring role on The CW’s “The Flash,” where he’ll portray Mason Bridge, an award-winning reporter from the Central City Picture News. With fans wondering if Howarth’s joining the series, based on the DC comic of the same name, would in any way affect his role on the daytime drama series “GH” executive producer Frank Valentini responded to inquiries by clearing things up for any worrisome viewers during a recent visit to New York City.
On Thursday, October 23, stars from ABC’s “General Hospital,” “The Chew” and “The View” partied throughout the night during the annual ABC Casino Night, which took place in New York City, as they schmoozed alongside sales clients at Guastavino’s. Those in attendance included “GH’s” Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos), Lynn Herring (Lucy Coe), Jason Thompson (Patrick Drake), Ryan Paevey (Nathan West), Vinessa Antoine (Jordan Ashford) and William deVry (Julian Jerome). The actors were joined by “GH” executive producer Frank Valentini and head writer Ron Carlivati.
Fans who’ve missed seeing Anthony Geary on ABC’s “General Hospital” since the actor took his annual vacation are in luck: the actor will be back on air in the coming weeks, per executive producer Frank Valentini.
Soap Opera Network can finally report that former “As The World Turns” and “Port Charles” actress Marie Wilson has joined the cast of NBC’s “Days of our Lives” in the recurring role of Bree. The actress will share scenes with former “ATWT” co-star Daniel Cosgrove (ex-Chris Hughes), who now appears as Aiden Jennings on “DAYS,” and Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady). Bree is an old acquaintance of Hope’s who turns out to be someone from Aiden’s dark past.
Corday Productions has partnered with TruLOVE Network, a BroadLit, Inc. company, to develop original television quality produced programming based on TruLOVE’s library of romantic stories, it was announced today by Ken Corday, CEO of Corday Productions, which produces “Days of our Lives” for NBC. The partnership with TruLOVE continues Corday’s goal of revitalizing the traditional soap opera format to suit current fans and engage new viewers. TruLOVE is a digital network with a new focus on global romance. It’s programming looks to capture the attention of the key female demographic with a wholly owned original library of content developed by an award winning marketing, branding and production management team.
In May, Disney-ABC Domestic Television announced plans to launch a new syndicated talk show featuring actress and model Tyra Banks for consideration for Fall 2015. Today, the syndication arm of the Disney-ABC Television Group announced that the ABC Owned Television Stations Group, representing 23% of the nation’s television households with 6 of the top 10 markets, have agreed to carry the show on their stations. Currently titled “The F.A.B.,” which stands for “Fun and Beautiful,” Banks will be joined by social media buff and foodie Chrissy Teigen, fashion guru Joe Zee, interior design professional Lauren Makk, and do-it-yourself YouTuber Leah Ashley as the hosts of the upcoming lifestyle show. Banks serves as moderator of the talker. The ABC Owned stations markets include New York (WABC-TV), Los Angeles (KABC-TV), Chicago (WLS-TV), Philadelphia (WPVI-TV), San Francisco (KGO-TV), Houston (KTRK-TV), Raleigh/Durham (WTVD-TV) and Fresno (KFSN-TV).
On the Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24 episodes of ABC’s “The Chew,” the cooking show will feature a soap star in the kitchen as “General Hospital’s” Jason Thompson (Patrick Drake) and “All My Children” alum Mark Consuelos (ex-Mateo Santos) are set to join celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz for some fine dining.
On Friday, October 24, “The Young and the Restless'” newest stars, Scott Elrod (Joe Clark), Justin Hartley (Adam Newman), Burgess Jenkins (Billy Abbott) and Gina Tognoni (Phyllis Summers), will be appearing on CBS’ “The Talk” to discuss their joining daytime’s most watched drama series. The actors are expected to provide some insight into their characters and what life has been like since entering Genoa City.
The Wednesday, October 15 episode of CBS’ “Criminal Minds” featuring former “All My Children” and “The Young and the Restless” actress Eden Riegel found the primetime series growing week-to-week in Total Viewers and the key Adults 18-49 sales demo.