'The Fosters' Executive Producers Bradley Bredeweg, Joanna Johnson and Peter Paige to be Honored by Lambda Legal

The Fosters Executive Producers /Showrunners Bradley Bredeweg, Joanna Johnson and Peter Paige will receive Lambda Legal’s Liberty Award for the work they have done to give a voice to LGBT families through the creation of their show and for the impact they’ve had in creating an environment of increasing tolerance and acceptance. Also recently announced, they will join fellow honorees Dan Bucatinsky, the Emmy-winning Scandal alumni, and transgender activist Bamby Salcedo at the West Coast Liberty Awards. The annual red carpet fundraising gala celebrates those working towards Lambda Legal’s vision of equality and will be held on Friday, June 13th, at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons in Beverly Hills.

Joanna Johnson Returning to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL as Karen Spencer for Two Days in April

Joanna Johnson will making a two-day return appearance as THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Karen Spencer. The actress will air on April 16 and 17.

An original cast member who originated the roles of twins Caroline and Karen Spencer, Johnson recently tweeted, "I will always love Caroline, but loving Karen more since she came out and stood up against her brother!"

Johnson is one of the executive producers of ABC Family's Monday night hit THE FOSTERS.

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CORONATION STREET's William Roache tells court it is ‘against my nature’ to rape
Roache told detectives it was "against my nature" to commit rape, a jury has heard. Roache is currently standing trial at Preston Crown Court over historical sexual offense allegations. The CORRIE star, who plays the character Ken Barlow, is charged with two counts of rape involving a 15-year-old girl.

Amazon says it is not planning pay-TV service
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on Tuesday that the world's largest Internet retailer was considering a new service that would offer live TV channels, like the ones now available through cable and satellite.

NEWS: ABC Desperately Seeking Katie Couric Replacement; Plus, Joanna Johnson, Kay Alden, Heather Tom, Lee Phillip Bell, Brenda Greenberg

Sources: ABC desperately seeking Katie Couric replacement
“It’s an unmitigated disaster,” one seasoned studio executive said. “One of the biggest failures ever in syndication. Terrible ratings, no growth, shouldn’t be on the air. Where did it miss the mark? Let’s start with her, she is dreadfully boring. The show offers nothing new to the audience, nothing to say.”

In January, Disney-ABC Domestic Television officially renewed Couric’s syndicated talk show, which airs in stations spanning more than 95 percent of the country, for a second season through fall 2013. A source closely connected to Couric insisted that the news woman is working closely with ABC and is still very much wanted by the network. But as it stands, we’re told it is almost a certainty there will be no season three.

Lee Phillip Bell will make another cameo on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Mrs. Bell will next appear on the show July 23.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Joanna Johnson Dishes The Fosters and Her "Gayest Year Ever"
"There are so many interesting issues that come up in this series (THE FOSTERS), and Stef and Lena being a same-sex couple isn't a big one because the series is set in California where gay adoption is increasingly common. But in many other states this is an issue, because gay couples or single gay people are not allowed to adopt or foster, and that's a real shame. There are a lot of wonderful families willing and wanting to get into the program but the law in some places just won't allow it."

"Yes! I do feel bad [about abandoning THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL], even though [B&B exec producer] Brad Bell always knew that was the deal. My writing-producing always comes first. But it does look like I'll be going back to B&B pretty soon. Brad and I are talking about my returning for a really fun story in July when The Fosters has wrapped for the season. I really do miss B&B — both the people and the news. I went to the GLAAD awards a while back with Crystal Chappell [Dani] and Linsey Godfrey [Caroline] and found out that Karen's daughter has turned into a total badass crazy person since the last time I was on the show. I couldn't believe it! [Laughs] Clearly, I need to come back. That girl needs some mothering!"

THE FOSTERS Series Premiere Preview

Photo: ABC Family

From Executive Producer Jennifer Lopez, ABC Family's original drama THE FOSTERS premieres Monday, June 3rd at 9 p.m. ET/PT, following the series finale of THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The premiere episode of THE FOSTERS follows a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms. Stef Foster (Teri Polo), a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Adams (Sherri Saum, SUNSET BEACH and ONE LIFE TO LIVE), a school Vice Principal, have built a close-knit, loving family with Stef's biological son from a previous marriage, Brandon (David Lambert), and their adopted twins Mariana (Cierra Ramirez, THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER ) and Jesus (Jake T. Austin, WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE). Their lives are disrupted in unexpected ways when Lena meets Callie (Maia Mitchell), a hardened teen with an abusive past who has spent her life in and out of foster homes. Lena and Stef warily welcome Callie into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found.

ABC Family Starts Production On THE FOSTERS

Production began today in Burbank for the new ABC Family original series THE FOSTERS, a compelling one-hour drama about a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms (played by Teri Polo and Sherri Saum). Acclaimed director Tim Busfield, who also directed the pilot, is directing the episode.

THE FOSTERS premieres on ABC Family on Monday, June 3rd, at 9 p.m. ET/PT during a month when cultural attention will be turned toward Supreme Court rulings on the legalities of the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage.

Joanna Johnson: Daytime Used To Be The More Progressive Place

Joanna Johnson revisted her career and her role as a producer of the new CW series EMILY OWENS, M.D. in a new interview with AfterEllen out today. She hopes to return to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL as Karen and "that they still would want me to do it when I have a little more time and I can." She also talks about how daytime television isn't as progressive as it used to be.

AE: Have you found since you were involved in bringing a lesbian character onto BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, did you find that it’s a different kind of approach you have to take when it’s daytime as opposed to primetime?

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Joanna Johnson unavailable to tape more BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Johnson is currently producing the new CW medical drama, EMILY OWENS, M.D., and is currently unavailable to tape more episodes, which is all part of the long-running understanding she's had with B&B's executive producer and headwriter, Bradley Bell. That means the broader story being planned for Karen and Danielle may have to wait, for now.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Justin Deas & Fiona Hutchison Reunite; Crystal Chappell & Joanna Johnson Talk B&B

Justin Deas & Fiona Hutchison among stars as Cape May Stage Presents "God of Carnage" opening June 21
Cape May Stage will present the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Play: "God of Carnage." Directed by Roy Steinberg (GUIDING LIGHT; DAYS OF OUR LIVES) and starring John Viscardi, Michelle Eugene, Emmy nominee Fiona Hutchison (currently starring on THE BAY; formerly of GUIDING LIGHT & ONE LIFE TO LIVE) and multiple Emmy winner Justin Deas (GUIDING LIGHT, SANTA BARBARA; et al), "God of Carnage" will open Thursday, June 21 at 8:00pm at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse on Bank and Lafayette Streets.

The Bold and the Beautiful Lives of Joanna Johnson & Crystal Chappell

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Joanna Johnson: I Was So Worried I Wouldn't Be Employable As An Actress If People Knew I Was A Lesbian

In a fascinating new interview with TV Guide Magazine's Michael Logan, Joanna Johnson talks about her return to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and startling story about how Karen has been living a secret life as a lesbian. Johnson finally reveals is ready to admit that she spent years keeping her sexuality a secret from the public.

TV Guide Magazine: With this announcement you seem to be the only officially "out" star currently in daytime soaps, even though the shows are loaded with gay actors. What's up with that?

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Linsey Godfrey Previews The 'New' Caroline

WE LOVE SOAPS TV spoke with THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Linsey Godfrey on the red carpet of the show's recent 25th anniversary party in Los Angeles. Godfrey, the newest addition to the B&B cast, debuts on as Caroline Spencer on March 27. Joanna Johnson (the original Caroline) is also returning on the same day as her mother, Karen.

So how does Godfrey describe this new Caroline?