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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.

WATCH: The Longest Pregnancy in Soap Opera History Finally Ends on EMPIRE! With Guest Stars Mark Hapka & Molly Burnett

Lucy Lively has been pregnant for what seems like years. Actually, it has been two years. She was even pregnant in a crossover appearance in THE BAY in the Summer of 2011. Well, this week, she finally gives birth to a baby girl in the latest episode of EMPIRE's Season 4.

Elsewhere, Lance's cousin Trevor (Mark Hapka) arrives and instantly finds himself attracted to Lise (Molly Burnett); Rachel confesses to Evan; and Jesse is kissing again, this time a woman!  Does Ellen Dolan's bag lady have a glamorous side?  Watch it all unfold below:

Former AS THE WORLD TURNS Star Lauren B. Martin Joins Empire For Season 4 In the Hamptons

The Year of the Soap continues! Lauren B. Martin, who played Camille Bennett on AS THE WORLD TURNS for several years, has joined the cast of EMPIRE for Season 4. The Indie Soap Award-winning series is heading to the Hamptons with a new director and an exciting story planned. Read the new press release from EMPIRE with all the details below:

"With so few soap operas left on network television, the Internet is the place for this genre to grow and thrive, as there continues to be a loyal and dedicated audience.”
-- EMPIRE's new director, Daytime TV veteran, Fritz Brekeller

Two Time Indie Soap Award Winner Comes To The Hamptons
Daytime Veterans Lauren B. Martin and Fritz Brekeller Join Team Empire

MANHATTAN, NY—The popular Indie Soap Award winning online sudser, EMPIRE add Lauren B Martin to their cast and Fritz Brekeller as their new director. EMPIRE is set to resume shooting on location in the Hamptons at the end of March 2012.