NEWS: Michelle Stafford, Corbin Bernsen, Finn Wittrock, Paul Anthony Stewart, Kym Marsh, Jason Priestley, Jennifer Beals, Jane Sibbett

Michelle Stafford on joining 'General Hospital': 'Almost impossible to say no'
"General Hospital and ABC were both very tenacious and made it almost impossible to say no."

One Year Later: Corbin Bernsen on the Death of His Mom, 'The Young and the Restless' Star Jeanne Cooper
"Twelve months later, I'm still grieving for her. This is my year of turning 60. My series, Psych, ended after eight years, which was my stability. I could really use her help going into this third act of my life."

"I got a wonderful note from [Y&R associate producer] Josh O'Connell telling me that the special tribute episode the show did for my mom has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy, and that just feels so incredible! So does going back once again to play Father Todd. This time I'm doing four episodes, working with Doug Davidson [Paul] and Lauralee Bell [Christine], which my mom would have loved. She adored them."

NEWS: Meet the New Black Soap-Star Hunks; DAYS Book Tour; 25 Most Stylish Men on Television

Ebony: Meet the New Black Soap-Star Hunks
With the recent introductions of actors Redaric Williams, Lamon Archey and Lawrence Saint-Victor (on CBS-TV's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, respectively), there seems to be much more where that sexy blackness came from. These brothers are among the newest faces of daytime television—and there are no holds barred with their steamy storylines and sexy on-screen scenarios.

"Every single time I walk into that building, I say, 'Wow, this is my job. This is really, really cool.'" Williams, who portrays hot, young marketing wiz Tyler Michaelson, shares his experiences on the CBS lot in Los Angeles. He’s come a long way from doing Carling Black Label beer commercials in South Africa just a few years ago. The Detroit area native originally started out as a Canadian TV child star who went on to pursue theater at the University of North Texas, where he was a burgeoning sports star.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES cast members to sign new book in Northvale, New Jersey on Monday
When "Days of Our Lives Better Living: Cast Secrets for a Healthier, Balanced Life" landed in her dressing room, however, the actress who plays Marlena Evans on the long-running soap opera found herself captivated by the stories and photography.

"I had no vision of the scope of it," said Hall. "I am so unspeakably proud of the people with whom I work."

Today in Soap Opera History (June 27)

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1952: ABC Radio aired the final episode of LONE JOURNEY after a 12 year run on multiple networks with multiple sponsors.

1955: On THE BRIGHTER DAY, Lydia Hamilton (Murial Williams) struggled with her conscience after taking a silver clock.

1966: DARK SHADOWS, created by Dan Curtis, debuted on ABC. Six months into the show's five year run, ghosts were introduced and then other supernatural elements which helped the afternoon soap become a favorite among younger viewers.

PREVIEW: ONCE UPON A TIME ("Tallahassee")

Photo: ABC

Season Two of ONCE UPON A TIME continues on Sunday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

In "Tallahassee," with the hopes of finding a magical compass that could help her and Mary Margaret get back to Storybrooke, Emma takes a journey with a not-too-trustworthy Captain Hook up a treacherous beanstalk in an attempt to steal the item from a murderous giant (Jorge Garcia, LOST).

NEWS ROUNDUP: Gloria Loring Opens Up About Sexual Abuse Plus Her Relationship With Don Diamont. Plus, Nadia Bjorlin, Peter Galman, James Pickens Jr.

Gloria Loring's New Book Explores 'Coincidence' That Shaped Her Life, Including Relationship With Don Diamont
"Don [Diamont, currently playing Bill Spencer on B&B] and I were together for three years," says DAYS alum Loring. "He came from a family that was very respectful and schooled in the old ways. His mother and father were just the finest people, and they raised their children to be that way. I didn’t respect myself very much. I used to call myself names, and when my marriage ended, I felt guilty for breaking up the marriage to Alan [Thicke]. I felt all the powerlessness of my childhood come up."

"I was on DAYS at that point and earning a six-figure income. I was supposedly a celebrity and all of that, and I supposedly had all this talent, but I felt like a beaten-up child. So, all my powerlessness came up and Don came in and treated me with such kindness and respect, and paid attention to everything I was thinking or doing. He was so attentive. I had not been paying attention to what I need. So he taught me how to pay attention. Don is a really nice man, and family is number one with him. He has really great qualities. I have been very blessed to have him and others in my life. When we parted, because he knew he had to go off and have a family of his own, because family was so important to him after the passing of his own father, I said, “What is the most important thing he gave me?” I realized it was the respect and the attentiveness. I knew I had to start doing that for myself. It’s taken me a long time. I could still do better, but Don was an important person in that process."

Today in Soap Opera History (August 7)

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1974: Douglass Watson debuted in the role of Mackenzie Cory on ANOTHER WORLD.   Robert Emhardt, who played the role for just over a year, had left the show in June. Watson's first scene was with Iris and Louise.  He earned three Emmy nominations for his work at AW during his 15-year run winning twice.

In our 2010 interview with Nicolas Coster, Watson's AW co-star had this to say: "We all know Douglass was the prince of daytime. The crowned prince, the king, one of the grandest people I have ever known, ever. He ranks up there with Gregory Peck and Robert Redford. He was a fantastic actor and a wonderful human being. Enough good cannot be said of Douglass Watson. And everyone else says it, I have never heard an ill word against Douglass."

Today in Soap Opera History (August 3)

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1918: Future soap legend Larry Haines, best remembered for his 35 year role as Stu on SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, was born. Haines died on July 17, 2008 at age 89.

1922: Schenectady, New York radio station WGY aired a staged dramatic play for the first time. This tryout was a hit which led to weekly studio broadcasts of full-length stage plays.

1978: On ANOTHER WORLD, Susan threw Liz out when she harped on Olive and Dan.

1984: Eileen Fulton returned to AS THE WORLD TURNS as Lisa. Lisa arrived home and found husband Whit McColl's dead body.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 20)

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1919: Actress K.T. Stevens was born. She died in 1994 at age 74.  She is remembered fondly by soap fans for her role as Vanessa Prentiss on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

1966: On DARK SHADOWS, David declared his hatred for Roger.

1972: On ANOTHER WORLD, Alice told Jim, Russ, and Cindy that she and Steve would be taking a trip to St. Croix after he stopped off to see Jamie on his way to Washington. 

1979: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, Paige was in danger from the Tobias gang.

LOST Reruns To Air Monday Nights On G4

Modern television was changed forever with the series premiere of LOST on September 22, 2004. From the mind of celebrated television producer J.J. Abrams, LOST follows a group of plane crash survivors as they struggle to persevere on a supernatural, mysterious island in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. An instant hit and cult favorite through its original run on ABC, LOST was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2005. Whether viewers missed any of the action the first time, or just want to re-experience the pop culture phenomenon, G4 will air the entire series in four episode installments every Monday, beginning Monday, July 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Today in Soap Opera History (June 27)

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1952: Radio soap opera LONE JOURNEY ended its run after 12 years.

1966: DARK SHADOWS debuted on ABC and would go on to become a cult classic. Watch the opening theme play below.

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

NEWS ROUNDUP: Jessica Tuck Visits CASTLE, Matthew Fox Arrested, J.R. Martinez DANCING?

Jessica Tuck to guest star on CASTLE
The actress will play a wealthy museum benefactor who becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. This is the same episode that features THE KILLING's Kristin Lehman as an art insurance investigator and a potential lust interest for Nathan Fillion’s titular detective.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 7)

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1983: Actor David Conant Ford (DARK SHADOWS, SEARCH FOR TOMORROW) passed away in his sleep at age 58.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Jason Katims on the FNL Movie, TV for Women, Kyle Lowder's New Business

Jason Katims says a FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS movie would start with a considerable time jump. Damon Lindelof does not appreciate Doug Hutchison being referred to as a LOST actor. BREAKING BAD is likely to stay put on AMC. Tom Wlaschiha joins the cast of GAME OF THRONES. Y&R's Jeff Branson excited to be back and working with Tricia Cast. Esta TerBlanche's return to ALL MY CHILDREN confirmed by ABC. TV for women is at a crossroads. Women still watch considerably more television than men -- by almost 16 hours per month.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 3)

On this date in...

1918: Future soap legend Larry Haines, best remembered for his 35 year role as Stu on SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, was born. Haines died on July 17, 2008 at age 89.

1984: Eileen Fulton returned to AS THE WORLD TURNS as Lisa. Lisa arrived home and found husband Whit McColl's dead body.

Former GUIDING LIGHT Actor Doug Hutchison, 51, Talks About Love Life With 16-Year-Old Bride

During a recent interview with E! Entertainment Doug Hutchison, the 51-year-old actor known for his role as Sebastian on GUIDING LIGHT, and his 16-year-old country singer bride, Courtney Stodden, gave perhaps a little too much information on their private life.

Hutchison: "I gotta to say, if there is only one caveat to the ocean between our age difference, I wish that I was a virgin when we met."

Today in Soap Opera History (July 20)

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1981: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, John Dixon threatened James Stenbeck at gunpoint.

2006: On GENERAL HOSPITAL, Robert and Anna were in Port Charles, and decided to help out Robin with Patrick.

Today in Soap Opera History

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1952: Radio soap opera LONE JOURNEY ended its run after 12 years.

1966: DARK SHADOWS debuted on ABC and would go on to become a cult classic.



1969: NBC soap HIDDEN FACES aired it's final episode.

Celebrating a birthday today are:
Julia Duffy (ex-Karen, ONE LIFE TO LIVE; ex-Penny, THE DOCTORS; ex-Gerry, LOVE OF LIFE) - 61
Robert Newman (ex-Josh, GUIDING LIGHT; ex-Kirk, SANTA BARBARA; ex-Prescott, GENERAL HOSPITAL) - 53
J.J. Abrams (Executive Producer, LOST; FRINGE) - 45
John Driscoll (Chance, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; ex-Coop, GUIDING LIGHT) - 30
Ed Westwick (Chuck, GOSSIP GIRL) - 24

NEWS: THE FADES, Kelli Giddish, GREY'S Wedding, Local Soaps

BBC America announces THE FADES and explains its science-fiction fixation
The network just announced that it’s co-producing a new supernatural drama called THE FADES, to premiere January 2012.

Written by Jack Thorne (who wrote for the U.K. versions of SKINS and SHAMELESS as well as co-writing the Shane Meadows movie “This is England ’86”), it stars Lily Loveless and Daniel Kaluuya (who both starred in the original U.K. SKINS) and features a plotline about a boy who sees spirits.

Kelli Giddish to appear on THE GOOD WIFE
Giddish will appear in this season’s final two episodes playing what is being described as a provocative role — an investigator for Lockhart Gardner who used to work with Kalinda (Archie Panjabi).

NEWS: Julianne Moore, Eric Sheffer Stevens, Terry O'Quinn, Corrie!

Julianne Moore to play Sarah Palin in HBO's adaptation of 'Game Change'
Oscar nominee Julianne Moore has landed the starring role of Sarah Palin in HBO’s adaptation of the bestselling book "Game Change."

Tina Fey: Julianne Moore ‘A Great Choice’ To Play Sarah Palin
“I’m imagining it will be a very different tone,” said Tina, whose impression of the former Alaska Governor on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is regarded as comedy gold.

Palin: I'm gritting my teeth for HBO movie
"Well, I am all about job creation, and I guess I could provide some of these gals who pretend like they're me some job security."

Eric Sheffer Stevens lands FOX pilot
Eric Sheffer Stevens (ex-Reid) has been cast on the FOX comedy, I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER alongside Jamie Pressley, according to Deadline.com.

Parker Posey joins ames Gandolfini's HBO film
A slew of actors, including Posey, have joined Clive Owen and Nicole Kidman in the HBO film Hemingway & Gellhorn.

LUX Hunk Kristoffer Polaha to Play Sarah Michelle Gellar's RINGER Lover
Polaha is bouncing back from LIFE UNEXPECTED's (still unofficial) cancellation with a plum role opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar in CBS’ drama pilot RINGER.

Zach Gilford also cast in FOX pilot
ICELAND centers on Mackenzie (Kerry Bische), a 20something woman whose fiance recently passed away. Gilford will play a guy friend of Mackenzie described as "bad influence."

Daytime Ratings Report for the Week of February 28 - March 4, 2011
1. Y&R 4,464,000 (-162,000/-552,000) * <---- new low 2. B&B 2,830,000 (-97,000/-379,000) 3. GH 2,788,000 (-137,000/+206,000) 4. DAYS 2,646,000 (-110,000/-327,000) 5. OLTL 2,391,000 (-142,000/-72,000) 6. AMC 2,249,000 (-256,000/-479,000) "Corrie!" celebrates five decades of CORRIE
Trading its famous cobbles for the boards, "Corrie!" is a brand new play specially commissioned by ITV to celebrate Britain’s much-loved soap opera, CORONATION STREET.

Eddie Cibrian cast in PLAYBOY
SUNSET BEACH alum Eddie Cibrian (ex-Cole; ex-Jesse, CSI: MIAMI) has been hired to play the lead role in the NBC pilot PLAYBOY, replacing Jeff Hephner (Red, HELLCATS), according to TVLine.

Blacks, Hispanics Heaviest Mobile TV Users
Early results of a new Horowitz Associates study show that almost a third of urban consumers (31%) watch TV content via PCs, mobile, over the top devices or other alternative platforms each week and that Hispanic, Black and Asian urban consumers are particularly heavy uses of these platforms.

GREY'S ANATOMY casts Arizona's parents
The ABC series has just cast Judith Ivey (BIG LOVE) and David E. Kelley favorite Denis Arndt (PICKET FENCES) as Barbara and Col. Robbins, parents to Arizona (Jessica Capshaw).

GREY'S Musical Episode to Feature Cast Singing Fray, Snow Patrol
"How to Save a Life," the song that brought an audience to the Fray from its placement in GREY'S ANATOMY, will be treated to a group sing-along in the show's musical episode airing March 31.

Terry O'Quinn To Co-Star In Marc Cherry's ABC Pilot HALLELUJAH
Once again, he will play a mysterious character, but this time, it looks like he is a baddie.

Jules' Daughter Is GH's New Emma!
Robin and Patrick's darling daughter, Emma, will look a little different starting Wednesday, March 23, because GENERAL HOSPITAL has cast a new child in the role. Francesca Cistone will be taking over for twins Jessie and Gianna Salvatierra. If Francesca's surname sounds familiar, that's because her father, Danny Cistone, plays Theo's manservant, Jules!

Highlights From "Give Up Your Shoulds Day"
Highlights from the 3rd Annual Give Up Your 'Shoulds' Day conference held in November 2010.

EASTENDERS dead baby plotline exploited by Facebook scammers
At first glance it may look like a genuine BBC webpage, and you may believe that you are about to watch an exclusive clip of the popular soap opera, but in fact the whole page has been created to dupe you into take an online survey.