A big announcement has come down from General Hospital. The role of Michael Corinthos Jr, currently played by Drew Garrett, is being recast.

In a statement, General Hospital says, "We are recasting the role of Michael Corinthos Jr., the son of Sonny and Carly, with actor Chad Duell (WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE and SUITE LIFE ON DECK). His first airdate is

Who knew? With a Daytime Emmy under her belt, we are well aware of how great she is as an actor. But sing? This is a whole new side of General Hospital's, Genie Francis, one half of soapdom's most famous super couple, Luke and Laura. This holiday season she is putting her acting chops on hold as she sings her way into the hearts of fans with her latest venture. Along with her two brothers, Ivor and Kenneth, Francis has recorded a compilation of