'Serial Scoop Now' on the Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet

Serial Scoop Now was on the red carpet of the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and chatted with the stars of The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital and The Bay.

Watch interviews below with Obba Babatundé, James Reynolds, Marie Wilson, Kassie DePaiva, Tristan Rogers, Lilly Melgar, Patsy Pease, Jessica Collins, Christian LeBlanc and Lauralee Bell.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (February 1-5, 2016)

"I'm not Liam," declares Wyatt.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of February 1-5, 2016.

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Monday, February 1
Quinn (Rena Sofer) is glad to learn her scheme to get Wyatt (Darin Brooks) what he wants is working; Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) struggles to get over Liam (Scott Clifton).

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (January 11-15, 2016)

"We can't do this," Brooke tells Bill.  But is this kiss real or someone's
imagination?

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of January 11-15, 2016. When the Logan sisters work together at Spencer Publications, they might just be too close for comfort.

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Monday, January 11
Liam (Scott Clifton) talks to a fellow passenger about his troubles on his way home; a new muse helps Zende (Rome Flynn) find success as a fashion photographer.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (January 4-8, 2016)

Steffy must explain herself once again after the latest altercation with Ivy.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of January 4-8, 2016.

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Monday, January 4
Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) attempts to explain herself to others following another altercation with Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer); Quinn (Rena Sofer) offers constructive criticism to Wyatt (Darin Brooks) regarding the company he's currently been keeping.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (December 21-25, 2015)

"I've always loved you," Ivy tells Liam.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of December 21-25, 2015.

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Monday, December 21
Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) has an unexpected change of heart about Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Liam (Scott Clifton); Nicole (Reign Edwards) and Zende (Rome Flynn) get past a major road block.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (December 14-18, 2015)

"You're not meeting a Forrester," Julius says. "What you're doing,
is you're going back home."

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of December 14-18, 2015.

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Monday, December 14
Maya (Karla Mosley) tells Zende (Rome Flynn) that it's important he doesn't let his relationship with Nicole (Reign Edwards) get lost because of her pregnancy; Julius (Obba Babatundé) is less than thrilled to see Sasha (Felisha Cooper); Eric (John McCook), Rick (Jacob Young), Maya, Nicole and Zende wonder how Ivy's (Ashleigh Brewer) accident will impact Steffy's (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) future at Forrester Creations.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (November 2-6, 2015)

"We gotta stop this," Julius says.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of November 2-6, 2015.

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Monday, November 2
Eric (John McCook), Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang), Julius (Obba Babatundé) and Vivienne (Anna Maria Horsford) meet to discuss their children; Zende (Rome Flynn) admits he is having trouble with Nicole's (Reign Edwards) decision.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (October 26-30, 2015)

Big Brother 17's Meg Maley, John McGuire and James Huling guest star.
Photo Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of October 26-30, 2015.

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Monday, October 26
Rick (Jacob Young) regrets letting a houseguest in; Thomas(Pierson Fode) talks to Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) about why he was sent Paris; Julius (Obba Babatundé) makes his feelings known to Nicole (Reign Edwards).

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Friday Preview: Thomas Returns

Pam tells Thomas he's going to have a baby brother or sister.

On the Thursday, October 22 episode of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, Zende (Rome Flynn) and Nicole (Reign Edwards) declared their love for each other, and Zende told Rick (Jacob Young) and Maya (Karla Mosley) he was going to support Nicole's decision to be their surrogate. Julius (Obba Babatundé) and Vivienne (Anna Maria Horsford) arrived, and Julius made a peace offering to Maya.

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On Friday's B&B, Maya has doubts about her father's sincerity.

"How am I supposed to believe you now?" Maya asks Julius.

Meanwhile, Thomas (Pierson Fode) returns to Los Angeles and hears surprising news from Pam (Alley Mills).

"You are about to have a little baby brother or a little baby sister," Pam reveals.

Watch a sneak peek below:

Obba Babatundé and Anna Maria Horsford Returning to 'The Bold and the Beautiful' October 22

Obba Babatundé and Anna Maria Horsford

Obba Babatundé and Anna Maria Horsford are returning to The Bold and the Beautiful on October 22, when Julius and Vivienne Avant move to Los Angeles.

Julius is not a bum, or an idiot," Babatundé tells TV Insider. "This is an intelligent, articulate man."

Is Julius looking to get his hands on some of the Forrester fortune?

"I don’t see it that way," Babatundé explains. "I’m seeing the consistency of the man. He’s trying his best to not let his family be broken up. Where we’re going with this potential surrogacy story is powerful and exciting. It’s all up for grabs."

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (August 10-14, 2015)

Maya is hurt by her parents' conversation.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of August 10th.

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Monday, August 10
Maya (Karla Mosley) reacts to overhearing a conversation between Julius (Obba Babatundé) and Vivienne (Anna Maria Horsford) on her wedding day that leaves her hurt; Nicole (Reign Edwards) and Maya's bond grows.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (July 20-24, 2015)

Rick asks Maya to marry him.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of July 20th.

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Monday, July 20
Wyatt (Darin Brooks) comforts Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) after she sees Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Liam (Scott Clifton) at Forrester Creations' California Freedom fashion show; the applause at the fashion show upsets Aly (Ashlyn Pearce).

Obba Babatundé & Anna Maria Horsford Are Fantastic New Additions to 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Anna Maria Horsford and Obba Babatundé play Vivienne and Julius Avant.

Monday's episode of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful ended with a powerful scene between Maya Avant (Karla Mosley) and her parents, Julius (Obba Babatundé) and Vivienne (Anna Maria Horsford). Mosley has been giving Emmy worthy performances all year as Maya, who revealed she was transgender after her sister, Nicole (Reign Edwards), came to Los Angeles. The additions of Julius and Vivienne have added a whole new dimension to a story now about the entire Avant family.

While it's common to hear complaints about "newbies" on soaps taking airtime from beloved vets, watching Babatundé and Horsford as parents struggling to accept their daughter has been compelling viewing. To be honest, I have enjoyed their scenes in recent days more than those from actors I have been watching in the same role for decades on other daytime dramas. Both the new B&B actors were perfectly cast and bring a fascinating depth to their roles, and new point of view to a storyline that was already fresh, entertaining and educational.

The writing for Brad Bell's team at B&B has been outstanding as well in recent months, including standouts Patrick Mulcahey, Adam Dusevoir and Michele Val Jean.

"I'm not asking you to be different," Maya told her father on Monday, in an excellent Mulcahey script. "I'm not asking you to march in the transgender pride parade or read books about people like me or even to agree with all of the choices that I've made. I'm just asking you to respect the fact that I had to make them... and that I have a right to be happy."

Vivienne and Julius started to leave but Julius stopped when he saw how hurt Maya was, and walked back over to her.

"Stand up. Stand up, Maya," Julius told her. As she stood, he gave Maya a reason for hope. "Look in my eyes. I will try. I am set in my ways, in my thinking. But the one thing...that I will never stop being...is your father. So I will... try to get to know the woman that you've become... and... the life that you've created for yourself. I'll try and find a way to -- to fit in. This... I can promise you. What do you say? How 'bout some sugar for your old man?"

Maya could do nothing but cry, saying "Daddy..."

I cried too.

Watch the powerful scene below:

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers (July 13-17, 2015)

Maya tells Rick she has the "opportunity to take my power back."

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of July 13th.

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Monday, July 13
Julius (Obba Babatundé) makes a commitment to Maya (Karla Mosley); Nicole (Reign Edwards) and Zende (Rome Flynn) bond over childhood memories.

Anna Maria Horsford and Obba Babatundé Join 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Maya & Nicole's Parents

Anna Maria Horsford and Obba Babatundé.
Photo Credit: Sean Smith/JPIstudios.com

Anna Maria Horsford (Amen, The Wayans Bros) and Obba Babatundé ("Dreamgirls") have joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Maya's parents, Vivienne and Julius Avant, according to TV Insider.

Maya's mother and father will come to Los Angeles looking for their youngest daughter, Nicole (Reign Edwards), to take her away from Maya's influence. Maya's past comes flooding into her present when she is faced with the parents who rejected her.

Horsford will make her first appearance on July 3, followed by Babatundé on July 9. Both are set for at least 15 episodes, though their gigs will likely extend well beyond that.

Horsford previously played Clara, one of Holly's cellmates, on Guiding Light in 1979. Babatundé has had recurring stints on All My Children (Rusty), One Life to Live (Clay) and The Young and the Restless (Carter).

"I personally know several transgender people but I never really thought of things from the parents' perspective," says Horsford. "The audience has heard Maya's point of view about what went on in the family. Now it's time to get Mom and Dad's side of things! Maya may think her parents never loved her, but that's her perception."