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Rick Springfield rocks on! The former “General Hospital” star, remembered as Dr. Noah Drake, releases new album, Rocket Science, on February 19. It’s Springfield’s 18th studio LP and was written largely with his longtime collaborator and former bass player Matt Bissonette.

“General Hospital’s” mysterious Dixon, who Paul Hornsby (Richard Burgi) has been heard conversing with for the last several weeks, has finally been identified as actor Troy Ruptash, who debuts in the recurring role beginning Friday, February 19, Soap Opera Network has learned.

“General Hospital” alum George Gaynes, who originated the role of mob boss Frank Smith and terrorized Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis) in 1980, died February 15 in North Bend, Washington. He was 98.

First reported by The New York Times, Paul Lee has stepped down as president, ABC Entertainment Group, effective immediately. Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group, has named Channing Dungey as Lee’s successor as president, ABC Entertainment. Dungey, who is credited with the successful launch of such shows as “Scandal,” “Criminal Minds,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Quantico,” “Army Wives” and “Once Upon A Time,” will report directly to Sherwood. Patrick Moran, executive vice president, ABC Studios, will continue to oversee day-to-day operations, and will also report directly to Mr. Sherwood.

If you tuned into today’s episode of ABC’s “General Hospital,” you probably took notice of a conversation Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) and Jason Morgan (Billy Miller) had with Jason’s mother, Dr. Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleson), over Jason and Elizabeth’s son, Jake (James Nigbor), and the severity of his recent injuries. Monica suggested that their son’s orthopedic care be moved from General Hospital in Port Charles to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia. The transition to Shriners marks the second consecutive year in which Shriners Hospitals for Children has teamed up with the daytime drama series to raise awareness and support for the expert care it provides to kids. Last year, the soap told the story of Spencer Cassadine (Nicolas Bechtel), who was severely burned following a fire at Wyndemere. In story, Spencer was treated at the Boston location for Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Get ready for a super romantic wedding chock full of more drama than you can imagine, this week on “General Hospital,” when Julian (William Devry) and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) head to the church to get married.

As previously reported, the “General Hospital” writing team consisting of former head writer Ron Carlivati, and writers Anna Theresa Cascio, Andrea Archer Compton, Suzanne Flynn, Kate Hall, Elizabeth Korte, Daniel James O’Connor, Elizabeth Page, Jean Passanante, Katherine Schock, Scott Sickles and Chris Van Etten, took home the Writers Guild Award on Saturday, February 13 in the category of Daytime Drama. The soap beat out CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful,” the only other series nominated in the category. At press time, Carlivati’s acceptance speech was unavailable. That has since changed.

Hell hath no fury like a couple of estranged spouses locked up in a hotel room and forced to talk and work out their problems. But will “General Hospital’s” Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu’s (Emme Rylan) lockdown lead to a passionate reunion?

Congratulations are in order for former “General Hospital” head writer Ron Carlivati. The writer, along with his team consisting of Anna Theresa Cascio, Andrea Archer Compton, Suzanne Flynn, Kate Hall, Elizabeth Korte, Daniel James O’Connor, Elizabeth Page, Jean Passanante, Katherine Schock, Scott Sickles and Chris Van Etten, took home the WGA Award in the category of Daytime Drama for their writing work on the anniversary episode of the soap opera.

If you are a fan of “General Hospital,” and have not been living under a rock, you are probably aware of Nathan Varni, manager, current series, ABC Entertainment. But what you may not be aware of is recent allegations that the executive may have allegedly crossed the line when it comes to revealing intimate details surrounding contract negotiations between the network and its actors, particularly in regards to Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber).

According to Daytime Confidential, contract talks between “General Hospital” and one of its leading ladies has reportedly hit a snag. Rebecca Herbst, who has been with the show since 1997 as Elizabeth Webber, might even be headed to NBC’s “Days of our Lives” should talks between the soap and the actress lead to her exiting the daytime drama series.

“General Hospital’s” Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) will be appearing on the Thursday, February 25 edition of “The Dr. Oz Show,” the actor announced on his Instagram page yesterday. “Going to discuss something very important to me,” wrote the actor.

You can’t keep a good shrink down. Jon Lindstrom, who recurs as Dr. Kevin Collins on “General Hospital,” is taking his medical act over to “Recovery Road.” The actor will appear as yet another psychiatrist on the episode titled Parties Without Borders, airing Monday, February 15 on Freeform.

Here’s what’s coming up on “General Hospital” the week of February 15 to 19, 2016:

Ratings Report for the Week of February 1-5, 2016

Matt Cohen made his “General Hospital” debut on Friday, February 4, as the soap’s hot new doc, Griffin Munro. While Cohen is a newcomer to daytime, he’s had an extensive primetime career, including recurring roles on “Supernatural” (as Young John Winchester) and “How to Get Away with Murder” (as Levi Sutter). Here are 10 things to know about Matt Cohen:

The annual “General Hospital” Fan Club Weekend event is scheduled to take place beginning Thursday, July 28 and run through at least Monday, August 1.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s going to be steamy, sexy and full of surprises on “General Hospital.” Port Charles couples from Sam (Kelly Monaco) and Jason (Billy Miller) to Maxie (Kirsten Storms) and Nathan (Ryan Paevy) to Julian (William deVry) and Alexis (Nancy Grahn) — and everyone in between — will be celebrating the hearts and flowers occasion.

Poor Sam (Kelly Monaco) has been lying on Elizabeth’s (Rebecca Herbst) basement floor for days, after falling down the stairs while confronting Jake (James Nigbor) about orchestrating the strange events at his house. Concussed and cold, she crawled toward a space heater and plugged it. By the time it started sparking, she was drifting in and out of consciousness and her fate seemed sealed. But this week on “General Hospital,” Jason (Billy Miller) arrives to save Sam.

Ratings Report for the Week of January 25-29, 2016