Morrissey "Lover-To-Be" Vinyl Single Cover Features Donnelly Rhodes Photo

In December 2018, musician Morrissey mentioned actor Donnelly Rhodes in a post on his blog, along with a photo of the former Soap and The Young and the Restless star.

"2018 was cruel to the Arts; more have quietly slipped away than you possibly realize: Peter Wyngarde, Charles Aznavour, Vic Damone, Nancy Wilson, Dorothy Malone, Bernardo Bertolucci, Aretha Franklin, Givenchy, Donnelly Rhodes," he wrote.

This month, Morrissey released a new vinyl single, "Lover-To-Be," which featured the same photo of Rhodes on the cover. It is unclear if Morrissey was a fan of the late actor, or if another connection existed.

Rhodes played Phillip Chancellor II on The Young and the Restless in 1974-1975. The character's death set up decades worth of story for Katherine (Jeanne Cooper) and Jill (Brenda Dickson, Jess Walton, Deborah Adair, and more).

FLASHBACK: Aretha Franklin Introduces Her Favorite Soap 'The Young and the Restless' at the 1997 Daytime Emmy Awards

Aretha Franklin and Eric Braeden at the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmys.

Aretha Franklin is reportedly in hospice care at her home, a source close to the 76-year-old Queen of Soul told CNN's Don Lemon. The legendary singer has been dogged by reports of failing health for years and appeared frail in recent photos, but she has kept her struggles private. One thing she has always been very public about is her love for CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.

When introducing the show's best drama series montage at the 1997 Daytime Emmys, Franklin said, "I watch it in the morning. I watch it when I'm at home. I watch it when I'm in concert. I watch it when I'm asleep. I watch it."

"Victor is one of my favorite characters in The Young and the Restless," she added. "I love the way he makes his approach to a woman. He's the all-time player."

Watch the 1997 Y&R montage and Franklin's introduction below.

'Days of our Lives' Actress Olivia Rose Keegan Releases Lyric Video for 'Just My Type'

Olivia Rose Keegan, who plays Claire Brady on Days of our Lives, has released a lyric video for her sexy new song, "Just My Type." It's a follow up to her "Queen Is A King" release in March.

My favorite line: "You give me expensive feelings."

Check out "Liv" Keegan's latest video below.

Soap Alums Michael Park & Kristolyn Lloyd Win Grammys for 'Dear Evan Hansen'

At the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday Night, "Dear Evan Hansen" won for Best Musical Theater Album. That win meant Grammys for former soap opera actors Michael Park (ex-Jack, As the World Turns) and Kristolyn Lloyd (ex-Dayzee, The Bold and the Beautiful).

“Thank you @pasekandpaul and @sbm64blue and my wonderful @dearevanhansen family for making so many dreams come true.#grammys,” Park posted on Instagram.

Park now has an Emmy and a Grammy. He's only an Oscar and Tony away from an EGOT!

'Another World' Star Rhonda Ross Presents Mom Diana Ross AMAs Lifetime Achievement Award

Music legend Diana Ross received the Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday night during the American Music Awards. Ms. Ross called her family on stage with her, including daughter, Rhonda, who played Toni Burrell on NBC soap opera Another World during it's last years on the air.

"With no apology, and in all of your power, with integrity, grace and generosity, you blazed a way, not just for us, your children, not just for women, not just for black folk, not just for singers and performers and entrepreneurs, but for all of us, we are so proud to present you with the American Music Award for lifetime achievement," Rhonda said.

After being presented with both the award and her iconic fanny pack, Diana teared up during her thanks.

“This is all about love. All about love. This says it all. This is my family. And I'm sending love out there to all of you, each and every one of you of our global family. And I really, really love being here, and I feel so humbled by this,” she said.

Watch below.

Ain't No Mountain too high for @DianaRoss & her family! HUGE Congratulations on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award! #MsROSSxAMAs #AMAs pic.twitter.com/I5hve4TmCT

— AMAs (@AMAs) November 20, 2017

Ilene Kristen Named Special Guest at Nelson Aspen "Just in Time" Show

Nelson Aspen, Ilene Kristen

When Search for Tomorrow alum and veteran entertainment personality and author Nelson Aspen previews his new cabaret show, "Just in Time," at New York City's Don't Tell Mama on Thursday, December 21, he will be joined by a daytime icon special guest: Ryan's Hope and One Life to Live star Ilene Kristen.

Known to millions of international TV fans as their "One Degree of Separation" from Hollywood's A-list, Aspen returns to the cabaret stage after sold out runs in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and around Australia including the world-famous Sydney Opera House. "Just in Time," featuring Musical Director Gerry Dieffenbach and his band, traces Aspen's musical as he carved out his unique niche in the showbiz community.

With humor and expert storytelling skills, Aspen shares songs and stories everyone will recognize from their own pop culture experiences. "Just in Time" follows up his popular "Full Circle" show from 2015/16, which included appearances by Anita Gillette, Shelly Burch, Deven Green, Monica Horan and other stage/screen stars. You never know what famous faces might turn up onstage or in the audience when Nelson Aspen performs.

Asked to describe his eclectic mix of music and merriment, Aspen says, "Imagine going to Studio 54 for a dinner party with Irving Berlin, Julie Andrews, Barbara Eden, Harry Connick Jr and The Captain & Tennille!"

And he ought to know...in addition to his long TV career, he has authored books including "Let's Dish Up A Dinner Party!" "Hollywood Insider: Exposed," "My Prime Time" and "Dinner at Nelson's."

"I used to think I was born 40 years too late," Aspen adds, "but my musical experience has shown me I was actually born...Just in Time!"

Aspen always puts on a fun show, and the addition of the always-entertaining Kristen, makes "Just in Time" even more of a must-see event. Check it out!

"Nelson Aspen: Just in Time" (World Premiere)
Date/Time: Thursday December 21 at 7 p.m.
Location: Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46 Street (Restaurant Row).
Reservations: Call (212) 757-0788 (after 4 p.m. daily) or reserve online at donttellmamanyc.com ($20 Cover/2 Drink Minimum--Cash Only)

Nelson Aspen Previews 'Just in Time' on December 21 in NYC

Search for Tomorrow alum and veteran entertainment personality and author Nelson Aspen will preview his new cabaret show, "Just in Time," at New York City's Don't Tell Mama on Thursday, December 21 at 7 p.m.

Known to millions of international TV fans as their "One Degree of Separation" from Hollywood's A-list, Aspen returns to the cabaret stage after sold out runs in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and around Australia including the world-famous Sydney Opera House. "Just in Time," featuring Musical Director Gerry Dieffenbach and his band as well as a surprise guest star from the Broadway stage, traces Aspen's musical as he carved out his unique niche in the showbiz community.

With humor and expert storytelling skills, Aspen shares songs and stories everyone will recognize from their own pop culture experiences. "Just in Time" follows up his popular "Full Circle" show from 2015/16, which included appearances by Anita Gillette, Shelly Burch, Deven Green, Monica Horan and other stage/screen stars. You never know what famous faces might turn up onstage or in the audience when Nelson Aspen performs.

Asked to describe his eclectic mix of music and merriment, Aspen says, "Imagine going to Studio 54 for a dinner party with Irving Berlin, Julie Andrews, Barbara Eden, Harry Connick Jr and The Captain & Tennille!"

And he ought to know...in addition to his long TV career, he has authored books including "Let's Dish Up A Dinner Party!" "Hollywood Insider: Exposed," "My Prime Time" and "Dinner at Nelson's."

"I used to think I was born 40 years too late," Aspen adds, "but my musical experience has shown me I was actually born...Just in Time!"

"Nelson Aspen: Just in Time" (World Premiere)
Date/Time: Thursday December 21 at 7 p.m.
Location: Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46 Street (Restaurant Row).
Reservations: Call (212) 757-0788 (after 4 p.m. daily) or reserve online at donttellmamanyc.com ($20 Cover/2 Drink Minimum--Cash Only)

'Empire' & 'Star' Team Up for "You're So Beautiful" Music Video

The worlds of Empire and Star collide on a special season premiere event Wednesday, September 27 on FOX.

The night begins with the Season Four premiere of Empire at a new time, 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the Season Two premiere of Star at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

On Tuesday, FOX released a new music video with the casts of both series singing "You're So Beautiful." Check it out below.

"How Did We Get Here?" Lyric Video Released

tion on We Be Nurses is expected to be completed in August. At that point, my fellow EPs, Adedeji and Michael E. Steele, and I will begin the process of finding a network for the series. In November, Adedeji, Eli Zoller and I produced two original songs for the pilot, "The Deal" (theme song) and "How Did We Get Here?"

While preparing to finish the pilot, and hopefully sell it, 74Aderemi Productions has decided to release "How Did We Get Here?" as a single. The track is performed beautifully by Broadway star Arbender Robinson ("The Lion King," "Shuffle Along," "Les Miserables," and many more). I have produced films, web series, radio dramas, an awards show and more over the years, but this is my very first professionally produced song. I'm excited to share it with the world starting today. Check out the lyric video for "How Did We Get Here?" below.

'Guiding Light' Alum Morgan Englund Launches an Indiegogo Campaign for New Song

Morgan Englund, best known as Dylan Lewis on the classic CBS soap opera Guiding Light, launched an Indiegogo campaign on May 3 in an effort to raise $10,000 to make a music video for his song "Homeward Bound (A Firefighter’s Song)." As of today, Morgan had raised $6,148 toward his goal.

Englund stepped away from acting and spent 17 years a paramedic and twelve years as a firefighter while he raised his two children as a single father. Recently, he has made the decision to end his time as paramedic and firefighter to focus on his dream of being a musician. Music is in his family as his great uncle, Jack Albertson, performed on vaudeville and is also best known as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); his mother, Academy Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman; is a concert level pianist; and his daughter Anabel Englund is singer-songwriter best known for her collaborative work with electronic music group Hot Natured.

'Full Circle'...Fully Packed! Philece Sampler, Nancy Lee Grahn, Alex Wyse and More Attend West Coast Premiere!

Nelson Aspen performed for a full house at the West Coast premiere of "Full Circle."

I'm happy to report that the West Coast premiere of my cabaret show, "Full Circle," packed 'em in at Bar Fedora in Downtown Los Angeles last weekend. It's always fun to share my showbiz shenanigans through story and song, but I had an especially love-filled room in this beautiful venue...with a strong connection to my personal history in the soap genre.

While my special guest star, Deven Green, has her own ties to the soap world thanks to her enormously popular "Welcome to My Home" parody videos, a few familiar faces were spotted in the audience and even participated in the performance merry making.

My friend of 30 years, Philece Sampler (Rituals, Days of our Lives, Another World) turned up and joined me for a rendition of the 1980s "Another World" theme song, earning a cheer from the crowd at the suggestion that her character Renee DuMonde (DiMera) make a return to Salem on Days of our Lives.

Nelson Aspen's "Full Circle" Arcs Its Way to LA

My roots in Daytime TV have always been such a source of pride and inspiration that I couldn't help but show them off in my cabaret show, "Full Circle," which got such a (happily!) great response last year, especially from friends and colleagues in the Soap world.

Since "Awards Season" demands my presence in Hollywood for much of January and February, I decided to bring the show along and share the love with my West Coast pals...and anyone else who wants a fun night of song and schmooze in a great venue, Bar Fedora. Friday, February 3 at 8 p.m. Don't be surprised if you happen to notice some familiar faces from Geona City, Salem or Port Charles!

I always think it's fun to share the stage with a guest star (most recently Search for Tomorrow and One Life to Live alums Anita Gillette and Shelly Burch), and for Hollywood I will welcome the insanely talented and glamorous Deven Green, whose rise to cult comedy Queen began with her "Welcome to My Home" parody videos of a certain Daytime Diva! Of course now she's known as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, an OCC Makeup fashionista/spokesperson and for viral fame as "America's Best Christian," Mrs. Betty Bowers.

If you're in the LA area, I hope you'll come and join our party next month. Seating is limited! http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1408379

For friends in Philadelphia, I'll see you there April 30 with Everybody Loves Raymond's much loved Monica Horan ("Amy").

Wishing you a healthy and fun 2017!

New 'Bold and the Beautiful' Album Features Songs Performed by Scott Clifton, Karla Mosley & Reign Edwards

The Daytime Emmy Award-winning musical team at CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful has released a new album, "Musical Memories - The Bold and the Beautiful - A Collection of Songs," featuring songs written exclusively for the show.

This compilation includes songs performed by B&B cast members Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer), Karla Mosley (Maya Avant Forrester), and Reign Edwards (Nicole Avant). Fans can relive some of B&B's most memorable and romantic moments by owning the music featured during Liam & Hope's Parisian adventure, Maya's Christmas at Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row, Nicole giving birth to Rick & Maya's baby, Ridge & Caroline's wedding in Malibu, and much more.

The following songs are included:
* "Love's Masterpiece"
* "Follow Me Home"
* "Lost In Time"
* "These are the Moments" (performed by Reign Edwards)
* "World is on Fire"
* "All You Need"
* "You Were Mine"
* "The Song That Never Played" (performed by Scott Clifton)
* "Spirit of Season" (performed by Karla Mosley)
* "Hands of Time"

From Happy Meal Music & Bell Phillip Television Productions, the CD is available for a limited time on Amazon.com.

Theme Song for 'Silvana Sin Lana' Now Available on All Digital Platforms

The theme song for the new Telemundo novel Silvana Sin Lana, “Que Bo nito es lo bonito,” performed by Carlos Ponce, is now available on all digital platforms. Recorded in Miami and written by Carlos Ponce and Joel Someillán, the song is the theme for the new romantic comedy which airs Monday through Friday at 8 p.m. ET on the network.

“Que Bonito es lo bonito” delivers a positive message about enjoying life to the fullest and the value of love over material things. The song also includes a special collaboration in the chorus from the supporting cast of “Silvana Sin Lana” including Alexandra Pomales, Marcela Guirado, Vince Miranda, Patricio Gallardo, Thali Garcia, Samantha Dagnino, Ricardo Abarca, Raury Rolander, Briggitte Bozzo and Santiago Torres.

Silvana Sin Lana, starring Carlos Ponce, Maritza Rodríguez, Marimar Vega and the Oscar-nominated actress Adriana Barraza, is a romantic comedy about an upper-class woman who loses her fortune in an unexpected twist of fate. With no other options, she moves to a poor neighborhood, where she struggles to adapt to her new lifestyle and resist her attraction to the fish seller next door. Silvana Sin Lana is an original story by Rodrigo Bastidas and Elena Muñoz, adapted by Sandra Velasco and directed by Luis Manzo and Ricardo Schwarz, with Carmen Cecilia Urbaneja as executive producer.

Carlos Ponce is an internationally recognized Puerto Rican actor, singer-songwriter and host. His debut album was certified double platinum and held the #1 spot in the Latin Billboard charts in the USA, Central, and South America. As an actor, he has played the leading role in Spanish-language telenovelas including Dame Chocolate, Perro Amor and Santa Diabla. In general market television and film, he has played various roles throughout his career, including Beverly Hills 90210, 7th Heaven, Just My Luck, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, and more recently in Telenovela, Cristela, Devious Maids, Couples Retreat, Spy and animated films such as Río, Freebirds and Ice Age 5, among others.

'Days of our Lives' Actress Jen Lilley Shines In 'The Spirit of Christmas' on Saturday Night, Will Have Song Featured in 'A Christmas Melody' at Same Time

Jen Lilley stars in the all-new movie The Spirit of Christmas, premiering
Saturday, December 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. Photo by Courtesy
of Lifetime Copyright 2015

Days of our Lives star Jen Lilley is everywhere these days. In addition to her busy schedule playing Theresa Donovan on the NBC daytime drama, she recently released a fantastic Christmas album, "Tinsel Time." On Saturday night (8 p.m. ET/PT), she is starring in Lifetime's The Spirit of Christmas movie premiere. At the exact same time, Hallmark will be airing Mariah Carey's directorial debut in the film, A Christmas Melody, which will feature Lilley's "Jingle Bells" from her new album.

Speaking of The Spirit of Christmas, Lilley plays ambitious young lawyer Kate, and exhibits much charisma and star power in the role. It's a pretty standard Lifetime movie, but it is fun to watch Lilley take on a new role and be featured as a leading lady in this type of project. Her character, Kate, has a promotion on the line so she heads to Vermont to broker the sale of an old inn. Kate has her work cut out for her when she learns its haunted and she meets Daniel Forsythe (Thomas Beaudoin) - a handsome man who died 95 years ago! Each year, Daniel takes human form exactly twelve days before Christmas, unable to move on with the mystery of his death unsolved. Determined to help Daniel, Kate finds herself in an unlikely romance with the dashing Christmas spirit.

Watch a sneak peek of The Spirit of Christmas below.

'General Hospital' Stars Robert Palmer Watkins & Brytni Sarpy Team Up In "Good For You" Music Video

Brytni Sarpy and Robert Palmer Watkins

General Hospital actors Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon Quartermaine) and Brytni Sarpy (Valerie Spencer) teamed up with Chris O Music and Victor Olivas to bring a different twist to Selena Gomez's "Good For You." The result is a fun and sexy new video released on Friday.

"My friends victor and Chris and myself have all been doing covers of songs every Friday for Instagram," Watkins explained to Soaps In Depth. "It was a great way to be creative, do music, and hang out. We started calling it #funkitfriday. The GH fans loved it, so we wanted to do more!"

Watch the newly released cover of "Good For You" below:

'Empire' Sneak Peek: An Epic Batte, And Cookie's Spitfire Sister Arrives

Taraji P. Henson and guest star Vivica A. Fox. ©2015 Fox Broadcasting
Co. Credit: Chuck Hodes/FOX

Vivica A. Fox plays Cookie's sister on this week's episode of FOX drama Empire, airing Wednesday, November 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Former As the World Turns star Marisa Tomei continues her run as Mimi Whiteman.

In "My Bad Parts," Lucious, eager to assert his power, releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem as his heir. Not to be outdone in Lucious' eyes, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty's future in danger. Meanwhile, Cookie gets a special visit from her spitfire sister, Candace (Fox), Jamal is working on landing a major sponsorship deal and Anika receives some life changing news.

Watch a sneak peek of the episode below:

'Empire' Sneak Peek: True Love Never

Cookie plans "Cookie's Cookout" after a roll in the hay with Laz.

Cookie tells Laz how he's going to promote Lyon Dynasty on this week's episode of FOX drama Empire, airing Wednesday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Former As the World Turns star Marisa Tomei returns as Mimi Whiteman.

In "True Love Never," Lucious begins to strategize the ascension of Empire from record label into global music monolith, so he looks into starting a partnership with Jago (guest star Patrick Mulvey), the founder of a music streaming company. Meanwhile, Andre has to twist his newfound values to achieve a delicate balance between his faith and his career, Hakeem begins to work with Laura to turn her into a star and Cookie sets her sights on having Lyon Dynasty be a part of an epic televised charity music event.

Watch a sneak peek of the episode below:

'Empire' Sneak Peek: Snatch And Grab

Cookie and Lucious work together to help Hakeem. 

The Lyon cubs are lost on this week's episode of FOX drama Empire, airing Wednesday, November 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Lucious and Cookie must put aside their differences and work together as parents to protect their family and keep them out of danger. Jamal does his best to get back in the studio and break away from being defined solely as a gay artist, while the kidnapped Hakeem struggles with how to feel and act like a man.

Meanwhile, Andre works to shut down a division at Empire, until he discovers a disciple in the midst of Lucious' Gutter Life records.

In the sneak peek video below, Lucious and Cookie arrive at the drop-off location for a quick snatch and grab.

'Empire' Sneak Peek: Rules of the Road

Guest star Charles Malik Whitfield and Trai Byers. ©2015 Fox Broadcasting
Co. Credit: Matt Dinerstein/FOX.

The brothers go head-to-head on tonight's episode of FOX drama Empire, airing at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Over at Lyon Dynasty, Cookie and Anika work together with Laz (guest star Adam Rodriguez) to throw "Cookie Lyon's Block Party," a big event to launch their company, showcase their artists and premiere a signature Dynasty anthem written by Hakeem. Meanwhile, Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo (guest star Ne-Yo). Also, Hakeem begins a tender romance with the lead singer of his girl group, and Andre takes steps to rid his soul of past sins.

Watch a sneak peek below: