April 24, 2007

In some As the World Turns Buzz, 2007 Daytime Emmy Award-nominee Alexandra Chando (Maddie) participated in a PSA (public service announcement) for Love Our Children USA. Love Our Children USA is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence against children. It has become the go-to prevention organization for all forms of violence and neglect against children in the U.S. To view the PSA, please visit their website at http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org Contributed by LMS

April 23, 2007

Congrats to Mandy Bruno (Marina, Guiding Light). She joins the Broadway cast of "Les Miserables" in the role of Eponine on Tuesday, April 24. Contributed by LMS

Y&R's Eric Braeden is putting his role as Victor Newman on the back burner for a few months to star in and produce the independent feature film, The Man who Who Came Back. Braeden, who has starred as Victor Newman on The Young And The Restless for over 27 years, will be taking a hiatus from the soap and switching to a stetson hat on the set of this indie western opposite Billy Zane and Armand Assante.  Also cast are George Kennedy, Sean Young, Carol Alt, Peter Jason, Jennifer O'Dell who starred in the syndicated TV series The Lost World and James Patrick Stewart (ex Will, All My Children.) Set in the context of one of the bloodiest labor strikes in US history, it's a revenge story that takes place in the 1870s.  Braeden, no stranger to film and prime time television work, also starred in James Cameron's Titanic as John Jacob Astor, as well as the cult classic TV series, The Rat Patrol of the 1960s. Shooting on The Man Who Came Back will start in late April in various locations in Texas.  Contributed by LMS

In more Y&R Buzz, as previously reported at Soapdom.com, Y&R's Joshua Morrow has signed again on the dotted line to continue to play Nicholas Newman on The Young and the Restless. But get this. The contract is not one, not two, not three, not four, but for a full five years! Contributed by LMS

April 20, 2007

The film quality is less than good, but for those of you As the World Turns fans who want to remember the day Holden wed Lily, click here to check this out . Oh yeah. But all is not love, romance, and holding hands. This was back when Lucinda hated Holden. Relive some of the memories again, thanks to You Tube.  Contributed by CL

As previously reported at Soapdom.com , both Roger Howarth (Paul, As the World Turns) and Trevor St. John (Todd, One Life to Live) have signed again on the dotted line and will remain with their respective soaps. Soapdom has also learned that Joshua Morrow (Nick, Young and the Restless), Sharon Case (Sharon, Young and the Restless), and Natalia Livingston (Emily, General Hospital) have also renewed their contracts.  However, the Buzz is that even with the new contracts in place a character or two may still meet an untimely demise regardless.  Hummm.  Who's next on the chopping block? Stay tuned. Contributed by CL

While over at I Wanna Be a Soap Star, TVGuide scoops that Debbi Morgan will not be available to judge this season, as she is staring in the touring company of U Got Me Bent and Twisted, Instead, Days of our Lives fan favorite, Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) takes over as the third judge along side manager Michael Bruno and Days head writer, Hogan Sheffer.  Contributed by LMS & CL

April 19, 2007

CBS has ordered a second season of the original web series "INTURN," in which nine young hopefuls will get another chance to go through weeks of challenges and drama at AS THE WORLD TURNS boot camp to fulfill their dreams of winning a role on the long-running series. INTURN 2, an original web-based reality show where the ultimate prize is a 13-week contract role on the CBS Daytime drama AS THE WORLD TURNS, is being brought back for another run after last summer's highly successful INTURN on CBS.com.  Currently, potential contestants can go to www.cbs.com/daytime to find instructions on submitting audition tapes. Contributed by JF

April 18, 2007

Days fans! Sami and Lucas are having a Green Wedding.  For weekly updates on the LUMI "Green Wedding" visit http://www.daysofourlives.com/ Contributed by LMS

As The World Turns celebrates yet another milestone on Monday, April 23 when it airs its 13,000th episode. Contributed by LMS

CBS soap actor sightings. Tammy Lauren (Maggie, The Young and the Restless) appeared on Two and A Half Men, a CBS sitcom on Monday, April 16, 2007 and Michelle Ray Smith (Ava, Guiding Light) is doing a Garnier Nutritioniste (facial serum) commercial, and she looks great!!! Contributed by DR

Ex soaper, Barbara Niven, stars in RedLine, a feature film that opened in theatres on April 13, 2007. "It’s a real adrenaline ride!" Niven tells Soapdom.  "See ya at the movies." Contributed by LMS

April 11, 2007

According to ABC, General Hospital's recent "in real time" story arc about the Metro Court Hotel hostage crisis made GH the No. 1 Daytime Program for the 2007 February Sweep across all key female demographics.  General Hospital celebrated it's 44th anniversary on April 1, 2007.  Contributed by LMS

April 10, 2007

Guiding Light's John Driscoll (Coop), Frank Dicopoulos (Frank), Nicole Forester (Cassie) and Executive Producer Ellen Wheeler traveled to Norfolk, VA on March 29 to volunteer with Volunteer Hampton Roads/For Kids to help in the renovation of Haven House—the only emergency shelter for families in the city of Norfolk. Haven House has been undergoing massive construction and Guiding Light worked alongside fans to help families move back into the space by painting, cleaning, restoring the kitchen and dining areas, and doing landscaping/yard work. Contributed by LMS

April 9, 2007

In more soap switching, Billy Warlock joins “The Young and the Restless” as Jack’s campaign manager, Ben Hollander.  His first airdate is May 7.  Warlock played Frankie Brady on “Days of our Lives,” Eddie Kramer on “Baywatch,” and A.J. Quartermaine on “General Hospital.” Contributed by LMS

In some One Life to Live Buzz, “The View’s” Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck appear as themselves when a Llanview resident is booked as a guest on their show. Contributed by LMS
 

April 7, 2007

Edward Mallory (ex-Bill Horton, Days of our Lives) passed away on Wednesday following a long, unidentified illness.  He was 76 years old. Mallory played the role from 1966 to 1980.  Soapdom's thoughts go out to Mallory's entire family, particularly his widow Suzanne.  Contributed by LDB

April 6, 2007

Don't let the lovey dovey relationship of All My Children's Kendall and Zach fool you.  Thorsten Kaye (Zach) has just announced that he is about to sign again on the dotted line to renew his contract with AMC.  With Zach staying in town, and his former wife, Ethan's mother, new on the scene, don't be surprised if Zach can't help but be attracted to the woman who mothered his son.  In a statement to The Daily News,  Kaye says:  "This Hannah, she's kind of hot.  These are people who cared about each other and they never had a chance to tell that story. I don't know if my character is supposed to still be attracted to her, but I'm going to play it (that way) anyway.  You know, the only thing you can play in daytime or nighttime is sex and violence, and I'm not going to beat up on her."  Okay, Kendall. You better watch out.  There could be sparks flying between Hannah and Zach very soon.  Contributed by LMS

Congratulations go out to Trevor St. John, who plays Todd Manning on ABC's One Life to Live, and his wife, Sara, who welcomed a son on March 21, 2007. Upon the birth of the baby, the rather droll yet sincere St. John released the following statement:  "I'd like to announce the arrival of Aidan Lee St. John into the breathing world. He appeared at 4:03am on Wednesday the 21st, weighing in at 7 lbs 5.2 oz. He is happy and healthy as is his mother. And although he has no job and still lives with his parents, he seems like a decent enough chap. And I couldn't be more pleased. Love, Trevor St. John, Father." Contributed by LMS

In more One Life to Live Buzz, looks like the character of Evangeline is not long for this world. Apparently, Renee Elise Goldsberry's contract is soon up and negotiations have taken a wrong turn.  It is reported that as a result, Goldsberry walked and the character of Evangeline will soon be relegated to the dread "coma," to be revived if -- and only if -- Goldsberry changes her mind and contract talks get back on track. Stay tuned. Contributed by LMS

April 3, 2007

As the World Turns fans, be sure to catch your show on Monday, April 9th. They will be debuting a brand new show opening, so don't miss it! Contributed by LMS

April 2, 2007

Soapdom congratulates Darcy Rose Byrnes who was awarded the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Television Series (comedy or drama), Recurring Young Actress, for her portrayal of Abby Carlton on "The Young and the Restless."  The 28th annual awards took place in Los Angeles on March 10.   This is her third consecutive win for her portrayal of the character. The Young Artist Foundation is a non-profit organization that awards scholarships to financially and/or physically challenged young people seeking a future in the entertainment industry. Contributed by LMS

Adrienne Frantz's (Amber, Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful) debut album "Anomaly" will be released April 3, 2007 via Wrong Records. To hear a few cuts, visit Frantz's myspace page. Contributed by LMS

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