Nominees Revealed for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards

The nominees for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were revealed Wednesday on a special episode of Serial Scoop Now. The ISA6 ceremony will be held on April 1 at 8 p.m. PT at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, hosted by Emmy winner Eric Martsolf (Days of our Lives).

Below is a complete list of nominations.

Best Web Series - Drama
DeVanity
Hustling
L.A. Macabre
Pete Winning and the Pirates
Thurston
Whatever, Linda

Best Web Series – Comedy
Acting Dead
The Amazing Gayl Pile
Capitol Hill
High Road
Jewvangelist
Wallflowers

'DeVanity' Creator Michael Caruso Developing New Soap Opera 'Winterthorne' Starring Martha Madison

Emmy nominee and Indie Series Award winner Michael Caruso announced plans on Monday for an all new online soap opera, Winterthorne, a family saga detailing the story of Miranda Winterthorne and her rise to power to control the family’s multi million dollar candy business.

Martha Madison (ex-Belle, Days of our Lives) has signed on to star as Miranda Winterthorne, a character that Caruso describes as "powerful, seductive, vulnerable, loving, and ruthless."

"The audience will see that everything in Miranda's life has come with a price," Caruso adds, "and that the terrible secrets the family tries to hide are the same secrets that hold their business together. Dark, sexy, glamorous, and a visual feast, Winterthorne will be a classic soap with light touches of gothic whimsy.

Madison has been a long time and well respected member of the daytime community.

"I was ecstatic when Michael and Barbi [Caruso] approached me about this show," she said in a statement. "These kinds of roles don't come around very often, so of course, I jumped at the chance. It was obvious to me from their success with DeVanity that they were serious about making a top notch series, and this team means business. I'm stoked to be working with them."

Guest Stars Update: Hartley Sawyer on 'Suburgatory', Eden Riegel on 'Hawaii Five-0', Nathan Parsons on 'The Originals'

Former GH star Nathan Parson has been appearing as Jackson
on The Originals since February. Photo Credit: The CW

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

APRIL
22 The Originals - Nathan Parsons (ex-Ethan, General Hospital)
Desperate to help Kieran (guest star Todd Stashwick), Cami (Leah Pipes) insists on an unconventional treatment, but her good intentions lead Kieran to a violent episode. After Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies) disagree over the best way to handle the Crescent Wolves, Elijah makes a trip to the bayou, where he is witness to a horrific explosion that only adds to the hatred and mistrust among the communities. While Jackson (guest star Nathan Parsons) and Elijah work to save the wounded, Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) learns a surprising piece of her family history from Marcel (Charles Michael Davis).

22 Supernatural - Kim Rhodes (ex-Cindy, Another World)
22 About a Boy - Adrianne Palicki (ex-Tyra, Friday Night Lights)
23 The Middle - Brooke Shields (ex-Wendy, Lipstick Jungle)
23 Suburgatory - Emily Alyn Lind (ex-Emma, All My Children)
24 Two and a Half Men - Jane Lynch (Sue, Glee)
25 Hawaii Five-0 - Eden Riegel (ex-Bianca, All My Children)

Guest Stars Update: Melody Thomas Scott Visits 'The Crazy Ones' Tonight

Y&R star Melody Thomas Scott guests on The Crazy
Ones tonight on CBS.

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

APRIL
17 The Crazy Ones - Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)
Scott will play Flora, a boozy librarian. She will share scenes with Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Guest Stars Update: Susan Lucci Returns to HOT IN CLEVELAND

Susan Lucci returns to HOT IN CLEVELAND this week.

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

APRIL
16 HOT IN CLEVELAND - Susan Lucci (ex-Erica, ALL MY CHILDREN)
In the episode titled "The Undead," Elka throws a fake funeral for Victoria so that she can join her fugitive husband in hiding... and naturally, Susan Lucci attends to get the last laugh in their rivalry.

Guest Stars Update: Ron Raines on ELEMENTARY Tonight

Ron Raines guest stars on ELEMENTARY tonight.

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

APRIL
10 ELEMENTARY - Ron Raines (ex-Alan, GUIDING LIGHT)
A pickpocket dies of anthrax poisoning, putting Holmes and Watson on the trail of the toxin’s source in order to prevent more deaths.
11 UNFORGETTABLE - Victor Slezak (ex-Silas, AS THE WORLD TURNS)
13 THE MENTALIST - John De Lancie (ex-Eugene, DAYS OF OUR LIVES)

Indie Series of the Week Poll Results (March 16-22, 2014)

GAYS was voted favorite web series of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Indie Series of the Week" poll for web series that aired March 16-22, 2014.

GAYS finished in first place for the week. A new episode of BEACON HILL was second, followed by the series finale of DEVANITY, AMERICAN KOKO and THE BOYS WHO BRUNCH.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple/Duo of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	GAYS	-	2
2	BEACON HILL	1	3
3	DEVANITY	5	25
4	AMERICAN KOKO	-	0
5	THE BOYS WHO BRUNCH	-	0
6	OUR CULTURAL CENTER	14	0
7	HAPPY HOUR	13	0
8	WINNERS	-	0
9	VICKY & LYSANDER	-	0
10	OUT WITH DAD	10	13
11	SUBMISSIONS ONLY	-	0
12	RYAN AND RUBY	-	0
13	LIFE STARTS NOW	-	0
14	BLEAK	7	0
15	AVE 43	15	13

See the rest of the poll results and watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series below:



Watch BEACON HILL at beaconhilltheseries.com (subscription required).

WATCH: DEVANITY Series Finale

After four brilliant and award-winning seasons, the end of DEVANITY has arrived. What becomes of Jason (Michael Caruso), Bianca (Katie Caprio), Portia (Katie Apicella) and the rest of the extended DeVanity family? Watch the surprising series finale below to find out.

Guest Stars Update: Corbin Bleu in DROP DEAD DIVA March 23

Former ONE LIFE TO LIVE actor Corbin Bleu guest stars in DROP DEAD
DIVA on March 23.

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

MARCH
20 WATCH WHAT HAPPENS: LIVE! - America Ferrera (ex-Betty, UGLY BETTY)
21 HOME & FAMILY - Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
21 HART OF DIXIE - JoBeth Williams (ex-Carrie, SOMERSET)
21 RAISING HOPE - Mike O'Malley (Burt, GLEE)
22 SORORITY SURROATE (Lifetime Original Movie) - Cassie Steele (ex-Manny, DEGRASSI); Chris Bruno (ex-Dennis, ANOTHER WORLD)
23 DROP DEAD DIVA - Corbin Bleu (ex-Jeffrey, ONE LIFE TO LIVE)

Indie Series of the Week Poll Results (March 9-15, 2014)

BEACON HILL was voted favorite web series of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Indie Series of the Week" poll for web series that aired March 9-15, 2014.

BEACON HILL finished in first place for the second week in a row.  A new episode of LONG DISTANCE was second, followed by YOUSTAR: ROAD TO FAME, SOMEONE NOT THERE and DEVANITY.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple/Duo of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	BEACON HILL	1	2
2	LONG DISTANCE	13	1
3	YOUSTAR: ROAD TO FAME	-	3
4	SOMEONE NOT THERE	4	1
5	DEVANITY	2	24
6	BEVERLY PILLS	-	0
7	BLEAK	-	0
8	MALICE	-	0
9	THE WAITING ROOM	11	2
10	OUT WITH DAD	-	13
11	MY GIMPY LIFE	5	0
12	VILLAINS	-	0
13	HAPPY HOUR	7	0
14	OUR CULTURAL CENTER	16	0
15	AVE 43	6	13

See the rest of the poll results and watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series below:

Watch BEACON HILL at beaconhilltheseries.com (subscription required).

Guest Stars Update: Ignacio Serricchio Debuts on BONES Tonight

Y&R's Ignacio Serricchio guest stars as new Jeffersonian intern
Rodolfo Fuentes on BONES.  Photo Credit: Ray Mickshaw/FOX

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

MARCH
17 BONES - Ignacio Serricchio (Alex, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)
Serricchio will play a prominent forensic anthropologist from Cuba seeking asylum in the U.S.

WATCH: "Homecoming" on DEVANITY

On this week's new episode of DEVANITY, Bianca (Katie Caprio) returns to Los Angeles with Tristan (Tim Hammer), who immediately clashes with Jason (Michael Caruso). Later, there's nothing like a DeVanity party. Watch "Homecoming" below:

Indie Series of the Week Poll Results (March 2-8, 2014)

BEACON HILL was voted favorite web series of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Indie Series of the Week" poll for web series that aired March 2-8, 2014.

BEACON HILL finished in first place this week, followed by new episodes of DEVANITY, ENGLISHMAN IN L.A., SOMEONE NOT THERE and MY GIMPY LIFE.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple/Duo of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	BEACON HILL	-	1
2	DEVANITY	2	24
3	ENGLISHMAN IN L.A.	13	1
4	SOMEONE NOT THERE	-	1
5	MY GIMPY LIFE	-	0
6	AVE 43	-	13
7	HAPPY HOUR	14	0
8	SUBMISSIONS ONLY	-	0
9	TEENAGERS	-	1
10	SIX MONTHS FOR SIX WEEKS	-	1
11	THE WAITING ROOM	6	2
12	VICKY & LYSANDER	8	0
13	LONG DISTANCE	-	0
14	THE CITY HATES US	10	0
15	INTERNED	-	0
16	OUR CULTURAL CENTER	7	0
17	LIFE STARTS NOW	12	0

See the rest of the poll results and watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series below:

Watch BEACON HILL at beaconhilltheseries.com (subscription required).

Guest Stars Update: ONCE UPON A TIME's Jennifer Morrison, Josh Dallas, Lana Parrilla and Colin O'Donoghue Visit THE VIEW

ONCE UPON A TIME stars Jennifer Morrison, Josh Dallas, Lana Parrilla
and Colin O'Donoghue stopped by GMA this morning. Up next: THE VIEW.

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

MARCH
  7 LIVE! WITH KELLY & MICHAEL - Lea Michele (Rachel, GLEE); Patrick Duffy (Bobby, DALLAS)
  7 THE VIEW - Susan Sarandon (ex-Patrice, A WORLD APART); ONCE UPON A TIME stars Jennifer Morrison, Josh Dallas, Lana Parrilla and Colin O'Donoghue.
  7 BLUE BLOODS - Annie Wersching (ex-Amelia, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
  9 REVENGE - Justin Hartley (ex-Fox, PASSIONS); Gail O'Grady (ex-Anne, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES)
  9 THE MENTALIST - Cindy Pickett (ex-Jackie, GUIDING LIGHT)

WATCH: New Episode of DEVANITY Features Guest Star Andrea Evans and the Return of Kyle Lowder

On this week's new episode of DEVANITY, Portia (Katie Apicella) squares off with Scarlett (Tiffany Michelle) after finding a new home for Preston Regis (Indie Series Award nominee Gordon Thomson), Jason (Michael Caruso) and Andrew (Indie Series Award nominee Kyle Lowder) continue to be at odds, and Jason's mother (guest star Andrea Evans) arrives with a gift for the son she hasn't seen in over 30 years. Watch "Revelations" below:

Indie Series of the Week Poll Results (February 23-March 1, 2014)

YOUSTAR: ROAD TO FAME was voted favorite
web series of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Indie Series of the Week" poll for web series that aired February 23-March 1, 2014.

YOUSTAR: ROAD TO FAME finished in first place this week, followed by new episodes of DEVANITY, SOMEONE NOT THERE, VILLIANS, and the series premiere of UNDERSIDE.

YOUSTAR: ROAD TO FAME's Garrett Voltin and DEVANITY's Katie Caprio were voted favorite actor and actress, and YOUSTAR's Nisa & Diego were favorite couple.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple/Duo of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	YOUSTAR: ROAD TO FAME	-	2
2	DEVANITY	2	23
3	SOMEONE NOT THERE	-	1
4	VILLAINS	-	0
5	UNDERSIDE	-	0
6	THE WAITING ROOM	3	2
7	OUR CULTURAL CENTER	10	0
8	VICKY & LYSANDER	5	0
9	LAST CONTACT	-	0
10	THE CITY HATES US	15	0
11	THRU 25	-	0
12	LIFE STARTS NOW	-	0
13	ENGLISHMAN IN LA	-	0
14	HAPPY HOUR	14	0

See the rest of the poll results and watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series below:

Guest Stars Update: Sebastian Roché Returns to THE ORIGINALS Tonight

GH's Sebastian Roché guest stars in THE ORIGINALS on March 4 and 11
on The CW.

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

MARCH
  4 THE ORIGINALS - Shannon Kane (ex-Natalia, ALL MY CHILDREN); Sebastian Roché (ex-Jerry, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
  4 NCIS - Erik Palladino (ex-Tony, 666 PARK AVENUE); Ethan Rains (ex-Leo/Ethan, GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIGHT SHIFT)
  4 THE GOLDBERGS - Kathryn Leigh Scott (ex-Maggie, DARK SHADOWS)
  5 THE VIEW - Vanessa Williams (ex-Wilhelmina, UGLY BETTY); Blair Underwood (ex-Bobby, ONE LIFE TO LIVE)
  5 THE TALK - Sarah Michelle Gellar (ex-Kendall, ALL MY CHILDREN)
  5 THE MIDDLE - Jerry Lacy (ex-Rick, LOVE OF LIFE)
  5 MODERN FAMILY - Aisha Tyler (Lana, ARCHER); Rhasaan Orange (ex-Tek, DAYS OF OUR LIVES)

WATCH: "Phoenix Rising" on DEVANITY

On this week's episode of DEVANITY, Jason (Michael Caruso) adjusts to live with his new wife, Scarlett (Tiffany Michelle), while Bianca (Katie Caprio) is sent away to the mountains with Scarlett's hunky brother, Tristan (Tim Hammer). Will these new relationships help Jason and Bianca DeVanity thrive? Or will they destroy them for good? Watch "Phoenix Rising" below:

Indie Series of the Week Poll Results (February 16-22, 2014)

FAMILY PROBLEMS was voted favorite
web series of the week.

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Indie Series of the Week" poll for web series that aired February 16-22, 2014.

The season finale of FAMILY PROBLEMS finished in first place this week, followed by new episodes of DEVANITY, THE WAITING ROOM, LUNGS, and the season premiere of VICKY & LYSANER.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple/Duo of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	FAMILY PROBLEMS	2	15
2	DEVANITY	3	22
3	THE WAITING ROOM	9	2
4	LUNGS	7	1
5	VICKY & LYSANDER	-	0
6	TEENAGERS	10	1
7	101 WAYS TO GET REJECTED	1	1
8	SPLIT	-	0
9	LOVEFAIL.COM	11	2
10	OUR CULTURAL CENTER	8	0
11	LOVE HURTS	-	0
12	RAs	-	0
13	INTERVENTION	-	0
14	HAPPY HOUR	-	0
15	THE CITY HATES US	-	0

See the rest of the poll results and watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series below:

Guest Stars Update: Melody Thomas Scott To Guest Star on THE CRAZY ONES in April

Y&R's Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) will guest star in THE CRAZY ONES.

We Love Soaps is tracking where daytime and primetime soap opera stars are appearing outside of their regular show. Below are some of the upcoming guest appearances in various television and web shows and movies.

FEBRUARY
26 CRIMINAL MINDS - Ashley Jones (ex-Bridget, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)
26 SUBURGATORY - Mae Whitman (Amber, PARENTHOOD)
26 MODERN FAMILY - Rib Hillis (ex-Jake, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
27 HOME & FAMILY - Sarah Drew (April, GREY'S ANATOMY)
27 HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT - Allison Janney (ex-Ginger, GUIDING LIGHT)
27 THE CRAZY ONES - Jessica Press (Liv, HUSTLING)