News Brief

AUDIO: Tribute to Beverlee McKinsey
"Buzzworthy Radio" paid tribute to soap icon Beverlee McKinsey in Wednesday night's show.

EVENT: POZ Fund-Raiser for New York AIDS Walk
The staff of Smart + Strong, publishers of POZ, Tu Salud & Real Health are having their Third Annual AIDS Walk New York Fund-Raiser on Wednesday May 14, 2008 from 5:45 to 9:00PM at Prohibition in New York. The fabulous Ilene Kristen (star of Manhattanites) will be performing. Amanda Baker, BethAnn Bonner, Thom Christopher, Mark Dobies, Marj Dusay, Melissa Claire Egan, Van Hansis, Thorsten Kaye, John-Paul Lavosier and Wolé Parks will be among the celebrities on hand.

Snoop Dogg on OTLT today
Snoop Dogg's quest for world domination continues as he appears today and Friday on the long-running daytime drama, and even remixes the theme song.

EVENT: 7th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show & Pet Fair
The 7th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair returns to Shepard Stadium at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills on Sunday, June 1, featuring something for every member of the family. Highlights include a howl-larious mixed breed dog show, a pet fair, pet adoptions, vendors selling everything from healthy dog treats to fashionable pet carriers, great food, live music, a silent auction, a kid's corner and more, all benefiting nonprofit animal rescue organization, New Leash on Life. Attending will be Michelle Stafford from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and Galen Gering and Kelly McCarty from PASSIONS.

Shane's desperate for a call from EASTENDERS
Shane Richie is apparently begging to reprise his role as Alfie Moon in EASTENDERS. The actor-singer was written out of the hit BBC soap in December 2005 and has since had a string of acting roles. But according to The Sun he would really rather return to Albert Square. "I'd love to go back to EastEnders. I look forward to the day a call comes from the producers saying, 'We want Alfie back'. Barbara Windsor is always telling me Alfie should return. But who knows?"

Daytime Confidential #237: ABC Beating Them At Their Own Game
Wednesday's ABC edition of the "Daytime Confidential" podcast.