We at Soaps-Now, Kris Allen Daily Source, and TheEntertainmentEmpire would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and we hope God blesses you on this special holiday! :) Happy Birthday Jesus & Don't Forget to remember the reason for the season!
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She is healthy, gorgeous, and amazing – Michelle is out of her mind happy.Congratulations Michelle! God Bless You and hope you much happiness in the future! Read more...
Mark Hapka (Nathan): Any special plans this holiday season?
I rallied my entire family up this year and am meeting them in Buffalo, NY (where Christmas FEELS like Christmas)! Then I catch a flight to Orlando to see my Florida parents for a couple days before I drive out to Miami to meet my boys for New Years!
Taylor Spreitler (Mia):
Do you have a favorite childhood holiday memory?
My sister and I staying up all night to see Santa, she saw him I never did.
Molly Burnett (Melanie):
What is your favorite holiday food?
MY MOMMY'S COOKIES!!! They're like Russian teacakes, and melt in your mouth.
Gabrielle Rodriguez (Gabi):
Do you have a favorite childhood holiday memory?
I remember when I was ten, my dad got me a dirt bike for Christmas, but he never told my mom about it. On Christmas morning, when we woke up and saw the huge bike right by the tree, I was super excited, but my mom went insane! She was furious. I guess she was worried I would hurt myself, like my dad did when he used to race. Luckily, I never did, and now, we look back at that Christmas day and laugh.
Louise Sorel (Vivian):
Do you have a favorite childhood holiday memory?
Christmas trees have always been my favorite memory and for a Jewish person it's not so common.
Eric Martsolf (Brady):
Any special plans this holiday season?
To spoil my kids rotten before they get to the age where they realize it!
Crystal Chappell (Carly):
"Any holiday traditions you care to share?
My family and I trim the tree with Christmas music every year.
In reality, he has shown the resiliency of the character for which he is known. Stenbeck has been killed five times on As The World Turns. He fell out of a cargo plane, was shot twice, went down in a helicopter crash and tumbled off a lighthouse. But, somehow, he always returned.After his graduation from The University of Mississippi, Herrera headed to New Orleans to get a feel for big city life. Once he got adjusted, he set off for New York and studied acting under Stella Adler while waiting tables. ATWT came calling in 1980 and the rest is history. Herrera, however doesn't see James Stenbeck as a villain,
He is a European aristocrat. I've known some of those guys. You think laws mean anything to them? James looked at most people as though they were real stupid. If he wanted something they had, he took it. But he also felt justified ... that he was right in his heart, soul and mind.When the success came, so did the disease. He has been in remission since 1999 and credits his brother's immune system for keeping him alive. His medical case brought him to the forefront of stem cell research and in 2005 he testified about the importance of it on behalf of Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania. His book, The Cancer War, can be read online for free at TheCancerWar.com.
EVERYONE PLEASE WATCH! Maybe TBL can end up on another network.The first three episodes will play at YouTube starting TODAY. Another two unaired episodes will premiere Monday, December 21. All five of the roughly 40-minute episodes will be shown without commercials, thanks to a sponsorship deal with electronics company Hewlett-Packard.
How does everyone know that I have a baby BOY on the way! It's true and he's gonna be a special child of God! Another prophet will b born!God Bless You and Congrats!! Read more...
• Show runner Gary Tomlin is determined — and rightfully so — to secure Emmy winner Suzanne Rogers her second statuette! Word on the set is that Mickey Horton will die which will drive Maggie back to the bottle. Brilliant, much? Yep! I can’t wait to see this … You just know Lucas (Bryan, you look amazing, by the way! Welcome back!) will be dying to utter the cliché, “Pot. Kettle. Black.”Read more...
What makes you decide it's time to give Hope a case of "SORAS" (Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome)?Brad Bell: Steffy was a bit of an island. She was our twentysomething and we needed to round that out, so we brought in Kim Matula as Hope and Zack Conroy as Oliver -- two great, interesting actors who are going to bring a whole new generation to the fore.
• A little late to the party, but I just screened Betty White’s death scenes — and I have to agree Brad Bell may just take his second Emmy Award in 2010. I prefer Bell Junior take home best writing this time around instead of best show. And finally get a chance at delivering an acceptance speech! You know, just to shake things up a little bit. But you know the unpredictable Emmys! Good work, Brad. I’m proud of you. Like your sister-in-law, Maria Arena Bell, you are a master at short-term death arcs. Now, how about the long-term writing of your show?Read more...
So there’s no cause for concern? I hate to be paranoid here but a lot of us were creeped out by Moonves’ cold, cavalier attitude toward soaps in that CNBC interview he gave on the day of the cancellation. He’s just not showing the love.
I think we’re now down to the six soaps that will survive. For me there was no surprise that ATWT was cancelled. Their business model wasn’t working. I had [prior to the cancellation] spoken to people at P&G and they were very free with the information that they were losing money and they wanted to either find a way to make ATWT profitable or get out of the game. So they had to pull the plug and CBS had to pull the plug.
FULL INTERVIEW FROM TV GUIDE
We Started on April 2, 1956. Nobody knew whether the actors and crew were capable of a half-hour show a day, live. It was all live, which is quite different from now. I used to call it “summer stock in an iron lung.”Read more...
My character, Penny Hughes, was America’s sweetheart at the time. It was the ’50s, and back then women were good or they were bad — there was no in-between.
The women were long-suffering. You suffered if your character fooled around and wasn’t married. Something terrible would happen: Your child would die or whatever it was. Always, the women paid, for any mistake.
You couldn’t get divorced. Any man that was interested in Penny, when he got cast, could not sign a long contract. Because the only way you could get rid of him was to kill him! There was such a succession — my name turned out to be Penny Baker Hughes Baker Wade Maguire, and then one other name I can’t remember.
One of the favorites of the day was Penny and Jeff — that was everyone’s favorite couple. Mark Rydell was Jeff — he’s a famous director now; he did On Golden Pond — he and I were Penny and Jeff.
I don’t know about anybody else, but Mark and I had a romantic relationship. Which I suppose was the reason it was appreciated by the audience.
There would be these page-and-a-half monologues, and they’d be all emotion — you’d be crying all day. And there were no hairdressers or makeup — we were responsible for that. We had one wardrobe person for the show. I had six outfits, and I just kept wearing them.
I used to get my hair done at the Larry Matthews Salon on 57th, where all the hookers went. It was a 24-hour salon and I would have to go at 5 in the morning because I’d have to be on set by 7. So there’d be all these hookers there getting freshened up. It was certainly interesting.
We would go to rehearsal at 7 in the morning, and we were on the air at 1:30, and at 2 we would be through with that show. And at 2:30 we would have the next day’s script and we would sit at a table and read it and cut it to time. Because we had to come out on time. You had to learn the cuts, word for word, because they would cut on a certain word. If you didn’t say it exactly right, the boom man might not be in the right position and you could get a concussion standing up!
Irna Phillips, the head writer, used to get mad at me, because in my time off I would go do plays, and not be Penny, and I was supposed to be Penny all the time.
Penny would never drink or smoke, and of course I did both. It was in the contract — we weren’t supposed to do anything. If there was a publicity shot, they’d take the glass and the cigarette away, and the next day I would get this fl ack [saying], “You ungrateful wretch! You’re Penny, you’re supposed to be the grieving widow.” And I said, “No, no, you don’t understand. I’m not Penny.”
Irna would have a fit. She’d write something for the show, she’d have me say to my thenhusband, “You know, Gloria and I are very much alike.” And he’d say, “Now Penny, Gloria is beautiful and talented.” Things like that.
I broke all the rules, and then I would say, “Just fire me! Go ahead! I don’t want to be on this show anyway!” Every time they’d come up with something, I’d [refer to my contract’s end and just] say, “’68!”
And they would know exactly what that meant. I was looking seriously forward to that.
When Victor's away his kiddies don't play nice! Are we seeing Amelia Heinle showing a glimmer of hope as a fierce Vikki!?
"JaManda fans, cherish your time with Chrishell Stause while it lasts: Soaps In Depth hears that the show is in the process of recasting the role of Amanda. Though earlier this year the actress announced she was leaving AMC, she planned to continue playing Trevor's mom on a recurring basis after the soap moved to California later this month. But rather than wait to recast the part until after Stause moved on to other projects, we hear that AMC may go ahead with the change much sooner. An AMC rep has no comment."
More news concerning the Day that Daytime celebrated! TV Guide Canada reported in this weeks Suds Report, that Brian Frons reportedly gave Chuck Pratt three months to clean the show up, but due to fan unhappiness, story not improving, and veterans complaining, especially Susan Lucci, something had to be done. Yesterday, Daytime Confidential reported that Agnes Nixon protege, Lorraine Broderick would fill in for the time being for AMC's transition.
Read more...I'm not going to waste time talking, but Chuck Pratt has been fired from AMC. Is the show ready for a revival now? Let's hope he didn't have time enough to pen the anniversary storyline.
This week's Suds Report says that Trevor is revealed to be Jake's son. Just after she slept with David. Liza loses her baby. Wow, now I see why Chrishell Stause didn't want to be conracted with this soap.
Check the latest ATWT scoop from this week's Suds Report:
• As Suds reported exclusively a few weeks back, Emmy-nominated actress Meredith Hagner is indeed leaving World Turns (smart girl!). However, according to a couple of sources, David Kreizman has changed his mind and won’t be killing off Liberty. Instead, the role will be recast. Apparently, a casting breakdown for a 16-18 young female with a “hard edge” has already been released. Smart move, David.Read more...
• Nuke fans, rejoice: Word from the Brooklyn set is that Noah’s blindness is only temporary.
• Is Marnie Schulenburg out? Sources close to the actress relay that Marnie is seriously considering leaving when her contract expires in February. So perhaps instead of killing Liberty the show may off Alison instead. I pray this is true so I don’t have to keep looking up how to spell the name of one of Oakdale’s worst recasts ever!
• Holy Kreiz! Take this gossip with a grain of salt, World Turns fans. The growing buzz is that the venerable CBS sudser will be renewed for one more year! No joke. When Suds Report contacted our CBS sources for confirmation, several insiders claimed it’s pretty much a done deal but nothing will be announced until after November Sweeps. “We can’t cancel World Turns so soon after Guiding Light,” explains one network mole. “I don’t watch the show but everyone here says World Turns has gotten its act together creatively so the thinking is to give it another year.” Ya think?
Funny video of the DAYS cast having a dance-off that was done by Molly Burnett (Melanie) and Casey Deidrick (Chad). LOL AT Crystal Chappell!! And also Peter Reckell, Eric Martsolf, James Scott, Arianne Zucker, Wally Kurth, Mark Hapka, and all the rest of the cast included in the vid! Just saying, Casey Deidrick looks great gangsta! I think Crystal Chappell so totally won!
Check out this interview Peter Bergman (Jack) of Y&R dishes with ET Online!
Read in full, but here are some excerpts:
ET: How has daytime changed over the more than 20 years you have been a part of it?
Peter Bergman: Let me give you a few examples. When I first started, on every single show there was the town slut. You can't do that post-AIDS. People on television are talking about whether or not they are protected. That stuff never went on 30 years ago. Scenes were longer. Stuff really happened in scenes. Between commercials there would be two scenes, now there are four.
ET: Do you think that is because of MTV?
Peter Bergman: In part because of MTV; in part, America's attention span has just shrunk.
ET: Why do you think "Y&R" has been No. 1 for so long? Do you think it is the reality of the stories?Read more...
Peter Bergman: I think in part it is the reality of the stories. There is something to be said for momentum and people not changing the channel. When you turn on "The Young and the Restless," you know what you are going to see. You are probably going to see Nikki (Scott), or Victor, or Jack, or Ashley (Eileen Davidson) -- the people that you are used to seeing on the show. Some of these other shows, you turn it on and you don't know the characters.
ET: And you know this because…?
Peter Bergman: I always make it my business to watch [other soaps]. I am here at Television City in my dressing room. I watch "Days of our Lives," "One Life to Live," "All My Children," "General Hospital" and "The Bold and the Beautiful." I make my way around a) because I have friends on these shows; and b) because I can steal stuff.
Is Stacy's baby about to become a part of the "Kish" storyline?
AE: Will there be other bigger stories for them? RC: Oh yeah, absolutely. The other story that's going on with them at the same time is that from his one night stand with Stacy there's a pregnant girl out there that's carrying his baby. As their relationship moves forward, you know that complication is lying out there. Obviously I'm farther ahead with the writing, but what you're seeing now is just playing out the romance and the love story without the obstacles at the moment. Down the road, the baby story will become a big part of their relationship.
It saddens me much to think of an Alicia Minshew/Kendall-less AMC, but I am floured with happiness that that arrogant Zach Slater will be packing his backs. This week Soapgeist is reporting that Alicia Minshew and Thorsten Kaye are filming their final scenes
Daytime’s biggest douche-bag super-couple, Kendall and Zach, are leaving Pine Valley together. Actors Alicia Minshew and Thorsten Kaye only have three last episodes to tape. Thankfully, AMC’s taping schedule is so far ahead that the actress’s early birth didn’t affect the schedule. Minshew will return at the end of the month and film the farewell, report sources. The character’s myriad on-screen children will also exit the canvas. Whew. As previously reported, AMC will finish taping on Dec. 11 and then start re-taping around Jan. 11, 2010. Good times. Let’s hope now that One Life is taping in the same studio as The View that daytime’s redheaded stepchild may benefit from their new neighbours. Riiight.
We Love Soaps had several great interview with Days of our Lives stars. I didn't choose them all, but since Soaps-Now is back and better than ever, I chose the best interviews as I saw fit. Interviews I chose included those featuring little tykes Lauren Boles (Ciara) & Terrell Ransom Jr. (Theo). Also Renee Jones (Lexie, James Reynolds (Abe), Dylan Patton (Will), Taylor Sprietler (Mia), Suzzanne Rogers (Maggie) and Molly Burnett (Melanie). Check 'em out!
NJ.com is reporting that OLTL just recently had an on-location shoot featuring the characters of Todd (Trevor St. John), Blair (Kassie DePaiva), Danielle (Kelly Missal), Tea (Florenica Lozano), Ross (Michael Lowry), Bo (Robert S. Woods), and Nora (Hillary B. Smith).
The episodes are said to be dealing with a hostage situation on the Raritan bridge and will air the weeks of Dec 4 & 17. Seems like the Tea's secret arc will be coming to a head, and I can't wait because it is pestering me that Danielle doesn't know she's the splitting image of her father Todd! I'd also like to see her duke it out on screen with Starr & Jack!
Noah's Blind, Rosanna proposes, and is that?????.....Yes, Felicia Forrester gets airtime on ATWT!!!!
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I AM SORRY, VERY SORRY FOR BEING OFF FOR SUCH A LONG TIME.
School had just gotten back into the swing of things, and it was hard for me to update, and still is.
But yet I am back to post as much as I can, and much as possible. Yes, I am still interested in finding co-owners if possible. Just contact us (information at bottom of page if interested).
I am also in the process of developing like a mini-Justin Bieber fansite (if you haven't noticed if you follow us on twitter im a BIG Bieber fan), rebooting the Kris Allen site, and also getting together this new project called ENTERTAINMENTSPOT.US which will just toss everything from the entertainment, music, television biz into one.
So I decided this neat lil' thing, the last post I had was Sarah Brown's exit story, and today was her first day on B&B! Not a nice decision, but I hope she does good. Even though I was all for Sarah on GH, and wanted her as Vikki on Y&R.
I'll try to start posting frequently soon. So hang tight!
Look what the actress tweeted:
All the news that is fit to print. Claudia Zacchara has been a wild ride, every ride stops when the music ends. The Music stops mid Oct. Its been nice being back at GH, but it's time for the Character to come to an end, at least for me. Much love :) Have a film in the works for Nov - a lead role to die for - and we shall c what else comes up. Thank you for your support, means the world!
UPDATE: Soap Opera Digest has confirmed Brown is leaving.
Look what SOD has just posted:Soap Opera Digest has learned that Y&R has put out a casting call for Malcolm Winters, the role previously played by Emmy winner Shemar Moore from 1994-2002, and again in 2004-05. The role is set to start airing in November. The show is also looking for Tucker, who is described as a 55-60 year-old-maverick billionaire. The role is contract and will also start in November. The show is seeking "known, established actors."
Michael Fairman conducted this month's RealHealth feature interview with Y&R's Kristoff St. John. RealHealth is a health magazine for African-American wellness. In the interview, St. John talks about dealing with his ex-wife Alanna's diabetes, concerns for his daughter, and much more! Get the mag or check it out online.
Lookie here what Daytime Confidential has posted with a scoop from Soap Opera Digest.
This week's Soap Opera Digest has scoop about Tognoni being in preliminary talks with The Young and the Restless. I told y'all the day GL was cancelled Babs Bloom wasn't trying to see Ms. Gina T. head back the Land O' Frons!Read more...Unfortunately, it isn't the role of Victoria Newman (last played by Heather Tom. No that isn't a typo.) Tognoni could be assuming. An insider tells Digest the soap is thinking about bringing a character back to Genoa City that Tognoni would be "perfect" for. Work that mojo G!
Read the full interview with Scott and Lisa Evans which Michael Fairman did for Advocate.com
Excerpts:Scott, what did your OLTL castmates say about working with and meeting Mom?
Scott:They have not shut up about her, which is fantastic. Everyone in the makeup and hair department has asked, “How is Mom?” She became best friends with David Fumero [Cristian]. He still asks about her, and my mom goes, “How’s David?”
Lisa:I love David. He is such a good boy!
What do you think about Scott’s love interest on the show, Brett Claywell [Kyle]?
Lisa: Brett is great. I met him the first day. He is a great guy and funny. I think Scott is very lucky to work with this group of people. Everyone was interesting and caring. I was so happy my baby gets to work in a job he loves. Scott works with great people, and I am “knocking on wood” as we speak.
Scott told Advocate.com in his last interview that it was easy telling everyone in his family except Chris. Did you know about that?
Lisa: I did know about that, and it’s hard for them. When Scott came out to his sister and me, it was right after he left high school and got to NYU. He knew he wanted to identify himself by starting college as a gay man. Carly [Scott’s sister] and I were just sort of sitting back waiting going, “When do you think he is going to tell us?” He wanted to do it in person. Chris is not around as much, and when he is, it’s all family, all the time. So when I knew at one point the two of them were driving together from New York, I said, “Ah, I know this will be it. They have got four hours in the car and that’s really good.” I have to tell you something. Honestly, I have not told this to Scott. Chris came to me several times and went, “So, Mom, is Scott gay or what?” And I said, “You know, that is something Scott is going to have to tell you himself.” And he said, “Well, when is he going to tell me?” I said, “Scott probably needs to do it when he can be alone with you.” Chris went, “OK. Well, then I am going to be make myself available as best I can.”
Scott: That is just it. When I did finally came out to Chris, he said, “I am a little pissed.” I said, “Why?” Chris said, “You told everyone else six months ago. Why did it take you so long?” I was terrified to tell him. I look back on it now kind of laughing hysterically, thinking that I thought I couldn’t.
As Casey Deidrick took us on a tour of his night at the Emmy's with his co-stars, so does Eric Martsolf (Brady) as he takes us through rehearsing his dance skit with Shelley Hennig (Stephanie), and more! We get to see both of the Ariannas Linsday Hartley and Felisha Terrell together!!
Look at what Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens has to fill us in on today about AMC news: A little birdie (Wait, since it's Disney, shouldn't it be a little mousie?) has informed me ABC Daytime Chief Brian Frons is in New York this week for the premiere of his lineup's crowning jewel The View. Also reportedly on the agenda, is a sit down between Fronsie, Julie Hanan Caruthers and daytime's First Lady Susan Lucci about her future on All My Children. An on set mole tells me Ryan (Cameron Mathison) and Erica's cougar storyline was put on hold as the soap "worked out contract negotiations", yet was now expected to pick up steam. Hmmm.... In other news from Pine Valley, 90210, don't count Thorsten Kaye out as Zach just yet. Sources say the the actor is still mulling over his options, even as high level ABC executives are pushing for Frons to allow the actor to return to One Life to Live with his Emmy-winning significant other Susan Haskell. Keep checking back with Daytime Confidential as the story develops.
Casey Deidrick (Chad, DAYS) gives you his emmy video experience with his co-stars.
For all you Felisha Terrell (ex-Arianna) fans like me, she pops up in here too!! She looked GREAT at the Emmys! And there's some for you who like to see Mark Hapka (Nathan), Eric Martsolf (Brady), James Scott, Dylan Patton, Lauren Koslow and many more! And Deidrick and Molly Burnett (Melanie) make kissy faces!
Look what DAYS' Lindsay Hartley (Arianna) had to say when she spoke to Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens."This character is nothing like Theresa," Hartley told me on the red carpet outside of the 36th Annual Daytime Emmys. "Arianna is a drug dealer, but she has a strong motivation for what she's doing that you will see very soon. What I love about being on DAYS is that the stories have a resolution. They don't just go on and on without any pay off. You will definitely see pay off with Arianna's story."
