Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:27 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — As previously reported, ABC Daytime and SOAPnet have signed on as presenting sponsors of Stagecoach – California’s Country Music Festival taking place on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Now the networks have confirmed talent and talent schedules for autograph sessions for fans to meet and greet their favorite stars from “All My Children,” “General Hospital” and “One Life to Live.” On Saturday, April 25, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, “GH’s” Jason Thompson (Dr. Patrick Drake) and…
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 6:40 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — On the Friday, April 17 edition of the CBS morning news program “The Early Show,” look for “Guiding Light” co-stars, and real-life celebrity couple, Mandy Bruno, 27, and Robert Bogue, 44, to appear as featured guests.The actors will discuss their future as a real-life couple and discuss the cancellation of the soap on CBS. At least as much as CBS will let them.On “Guiding Light,” Bruno portrays Marina Cooper who wed Bogue’s A.C. Mallet in December 2008. The two are engaged in real-life and are set to wed…
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 8:33 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Actor Billy Dee Williams joins the cast of ABC’s “General Hospital” later this year, reprising his role on “General Hospital: Night Shift” as Toussaint DuBois. Last seen on the SOAPnet original series as a janitor at General Hospital, Toussaint will “return to Port Charles during a tour break with the Saints,” confirms a ‘GH’ spokesman. “He’ll want to see Epiphany [Sonya Eddy] and other residents in town.” In “Night Shift,” Billy Dee found himself working side-by-side with trained killer Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and saving lives through crashes,…
Bryton Eric McClure was born August 17, 1986 to an African American father and a European American mother. He currently portrays the role of Devon Hamilton on the CBS drama series “The Young and the Restless.” He joined the cast in 2004.
Monday, April 13, 2009 8:30 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — As a new Michael is set to join the cast, “General Hospital” is ready to reduce the appearances of two contract players. According to published reports, actors Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing) and Megan Ward (Kate Howard) have been bumped to recurring status by the ABC Daytime drama series. Ironically, Hearst recently re-signed a new contract after joining the cast in 2002. Ward joined the cast in May 2007. Rumors began circulating last month that five stars from the soap would get the axe following recent budget cuts at…
Monday, April 13, 2009 7:45 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Legendary soap opera actress, Deidre Hall (ex-Marlena Evans, “Days of our Lives”), to guest-host online radio show “Hollywood CLOUT” during the week of April 13-17, 2009. Joining Hall on Monday’s edition (April 13) will be Author, Rory Freedman (“Skinny Bitch”), talking about the “Meatless Monday” campaign on Air America. On Tuesday (April 14), look for Sex and Relationship Expert Alison Armstrong and on Thursday (April 16), look for “Wheel of Fortune” spinner Vanna White. Other guests include Congressman Dennis Kucinich – talking about the dangerous organic farming/genetically…
Monday, April 13, 2009 7:15 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — On ABC’s “General Hospital,” Dr. Robin Scorpio recently gave birth to a baby girl, but finds herself unable to bond with her. Mother’s across America suffer through the same problem day after day untreated, now the soap has joined together with Postpartum Support International (PSI) to get the word out with the hope of helping mothers everywhere. On Thursday, April 16, immediately following that days airing of “General Hospital,” look for an informative Public Service Announcement (PSA) on postpartum depression. The PSA is in conjunction with the ongoing…
Sunday, April 12, 2009 8:05 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — ABC Daytime and SOAPnet have signed on as presenting sponsors of Stagecoach – California’s Country Music Festival taking place on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Actors Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, “General Hospital”), Bobbie Eakes (Krystal Martin, “All My Children”), and Bree Williamson (Jessica Brennan, “One Life to Live”) are set to appear as part of Weekend Festivities. Stagecoach features artists from the country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country genres performing in three distinct performance arenas. Now in its…
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:35 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — On Tuesday, February 24, The CW Television Network gave the green light to show producers of six of its highest rated series to continue on with production during the 2009-2010 broadcast season. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that The CW has renewed dramas “Gossip Girl,” “One Tree Hill,” “90210,” “Smallville” and “Supernatural,” while adding two more cycles for reality hit “America’s Next Top Model.” “As we continue to build The CW Network as a destination for young women, these six shows have clearly contributed to strengthening our…
Monday, February 23, 2009 2:04 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Former “Port Charles” and “General Hospital” Nurse watches as “Madea Goes to Jail” tops the American weekend box-office with $41.1 million in the bank.The film centers on Mabel Simmons, better known as Madea (Tyler Perry), who is sent to jail after a high-speed freeway chase proves Madea has anger management issues. Ion Overman, who portrayed Nurse Gabby Garza on ABC’s “Port Charles” from 2000-2002 and an occasional appearance on “General Hospital,” plays Assistant District Attorney Linda Holmes, who is engaged to be married to Joshua Hardaway (Derek…
Monday, February 23, 2009 12:22 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — America Olivo is enjoying a wonderful life after being let go from ABC’s “General Hospital.”Olivo, who portrayed the first Marianna on the ABC soap in 2008 before being replaced by the more seasoned Yennifer Behrens a few weeks later, can currently be seen in the horror film revival of the legendary “Friday the 13th” franchise. In “Friday,” Olivo portrays Amanda, a camper who joins her friends for a little fun near Camp Crystal Lake. Unfortunately for them, they encounter Jason Voorhees – the big man with a…
Saturday, February 21, 2009 3:05 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — They say daddy knows best, but when daddy tries to kill you, it’s best to get the hell out of the way. Fathers are supposed to protect their daughters, but not if you’re Anthony Zacchara and your daughter is mob princess Claudia Zacchara. During the Week of February 23 on ABC’s “General Hospital,” look for Anthony (played by actor Bruce Weitz) to hold his daughter, Claudia (Sarah Joy Brown), hostage via gunpoint and a bomb while trying to get his way. Unfortunately for Anthony, he gets captured…
Saturday, February 21, 2009 1:39 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “Days of our Lives” has found its new Will Roberts and he’s ready to give parents Samantha Brady (Alison Sweeney) and Lucas Roberts (Bryan Datillo) a wake-up call.Starting Friday, February 27, look for Dylan Patton to step into the role of Will when he returns from spending an extended trip away from home with his Aunt Carrie and Uncle Austin, who ironically the character once called “Dad.” “Dylan’s playing the same age Lucas was when I first came on the show. I like him. He’s a very…
Friday, February 20, 2009 8:38 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — You know you made it when…Perez Hilton talks about you!That’s right, “All My Children’s” Susan Lucci (Erica Kane) was spotted by the paparazzi wearing a bikini while taking a stroll on the beaches of St. Bart’s with husband Helmut Huber. One not to pass up the chance to dog a celeb, Hilton surprisingly had nothing but praise for the actress: On Friday, 62-year old soap diva Susan Lucci hit the beaches of St. Barth’s with her husband. Can you believe she is in her SIXTIES?! Girl, you…
Friday, February 20, 2009 7:50 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Does she have nothing better to do with her time? She’s already covering all the Awards for the TV Guide Network and danced her way off of “Dancing With the Stars,” but Lisa Rinna figures she can fit in a Playboy cover to show off her configured body. Rinna will grace the cover of Playboy’s May Issue in which she lets it all hang out, including the flabby parts. The actress/host was ordered by photographer Deborah Anderson not to hit the gym and tone up for the…
Friday, February 20, 2009 6:23 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “Days of our Lives” star Galen Gering appears on TBS comedy series “10 Items or Less.””10 Items or Less” is an improv comedy series taking place in the fictional Greens & Grains supermarket, where New York City businessman, Leslie (John Lehr), is forced to move back to his hometown of Dayton, Ohio and take over the family supermarket following the death of his father. In the February 24 episode (“Sesquicentennial”) and third season finale of the series, Lesie offers customers of Greens & Grains 150% off of…
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Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:30 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Fantasies become realities? THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL Maxie and Johnny are “dating,” at least that’s what appearances are for when the two attend the Campbell’s Go Red Gala in Manhattan. Spinelli and Lulu know better, but it isn’t easy. Lady Jane is back in Port Charles and boy does she have a shock for Jax and Carly. She’s getting married! His name is Percy though. Lady Jane and Percy met while traveling abroad, but Jax is suspicious of their union and enlists Carly’s assistance in proving…
Thursday, February 19, 2009 2:49 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — NASCAR driver Jeff Burton (aka: JB) is set to appear on next months “General Hospital” during a cross-over promotional opportunity between the soap and NASCAR racing.Burton, driver of the No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and a 21-time winner in NASCAR’s premier division, will trade in his driving experience for acting experience today while filming scenes with Jason Thompson, who portrays Dr. Patrick Drake on the ABC Daytime drama series. He will be playing himself, while Thompson’s character is said to…