Morgan Fairchild Leads All-Star Lineup for 'Mélange'

Morgan Fairchild has been tapped to play the vindictive Vivian King in the new serialized half hour drama, Mélange. Using NYC as its backdrop, the show will center round the fight of ownership for a historic gay bar, Mélange, after its proprietor has suddenly and mysteriously died. The series will emulate the grand storytelling flair of 80’s primetime decadent dramas that pitted good vs. evil but in a contemporary, fast-paced style; exploring modern themes of sexuality, immigration, addiction, power, and inclusion. The ensemble cast of 17, lead by Morgan Fairchild, includes a roster of talent from television, Broadway, reality, and social media. Shooting for Mélange kicked off August 4th in New York City.

Scott Evans (One Life to Live) stars as Ryann Parker, the strikingly handsome young man whose once Utopian workplace has become infested with betrayal, corruption, and revenge. He fights to keep Mélange out of the claws of Vivian and into the hands of the employees and patrons who genuinely love the historic bar.

Through flashbacks and archival footage, Robert Newman (Guiding Light, Santa Barbra, General Hospital) plays Syd Winchester, the deceased patriarch of Mélange who, in life, was a pioneer and hero of the gay rights movement. Rounding out the ensemble cast: Emmy winner Darnell Williams (All My Children, The Young and the Restless, Loving ), Emmy winner Kristen Alderson (One Life to Live, General Hospital,), Ilene Kristen (One Life to Live, Ryan’s Hope, General Hospital), David A. Gregory (One Life to Live), Jessica Leccia (Guiding Light, One Life to Live, Venice The Series), Diana DeGarmo (The Young and the Restless, American Idol) ), gossip blogger Perez Hilton (Bold and the Beautiful), Anne Ramsay (Mad About You,The L Word), Alex Newell (Glee, Broadway’s Once On This Island), Mark Indelicato (Ugly Betty, Dead of Summer ), Laith Ashley (Strut), Maya Days (Damages, Broadway’s Aida), Omar Sharif Jr., Pamela Winslow Kashani (Star Trek: The Next Generation).

Mélange was created and is being executive produced by multi-award winning theatrical producer and political activist Tom D’Angora. It is being directed by Emmy Award winner Gary Donatelli (One Life to Live) and Tony Award winning producer Tim Kashani.

NEWS: Real SMASH 'Hit List' Concert; TV's Highest-Paid Actors; Casey Jon Deidrick on Leaving DAYS OF OUR LIVES; DWTS; Scott Evans

DOWNTON ABBEY Characters Drawn As "The Simpsons"
Amazing cartoons by Belgian artist Adrien Noterdaem.

SMASH Musical 'Hit List' Is Actually Happening
"Hit List," one of the musicals that took shape during Season 2 of SMASH, is becoming a real show. SMASH stars Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus are attached to star in a "Hit List" concert at 54 Below in New York.

According to 54 Below, the "Hit List" concert will feature a score written by Drew Gasparini, Joe Iconis, Andrew McMahon, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, and Lucie Silvas. Look for the special shows to include additional songs from the composers that were intended for the show but never made it to air.

Ashton Kutcher Tops Forbes List Of TV's Highest-Paid Actors
Patrick Dempsey ($13 million) and Michael C. Hall ($10 million) made the list.

Netflix Pursues Deals with U.S. Pay-TV Operators
Netflix is in talks with several U.S. cable operators, including Comcast and Suddenlink, to make its streaming service available as an app on distributors’ set-top boxes, WSJ reports. The operators believe Netflix users are more likely to buy more expensive, faster broadband connections, and believe joint-programming deals with Netflix may offer a way to gain leverage in their carriage negotiations with programmers.

Garrett Clayton joins THE FOSTERS
Clayton has joined the hour-long drama in a recurring capacity as Chase, a handsome and charming high school senior who recruits Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) to join the crew of the school play. He first appears in the second episode of the winter season, which kicks off in January.

Casey Jon Deidrick on leaving DAYS OF OUR LIVES and the role of Chad DiMera
“I think that Chad is a very important role," he told Soap Opera Digest. "I feel like carrying on the DiMera name is important for the show. If the show decided to recast Chad, I wouldn’t be opposed to it. The show must go on. But if they ever asked me to come back and do a couple of episodes here and there, I would never be opposed to doing that.”

Hector Elizondo returning to GREY'S ANATOMY as Callie's Father
Elizondo will appear in a Callie-centric episode slated to air in November, but further details on why Carlos resurfaces are being kept under wraps.

Corbin Bleu's DANCING WITH THE STARS Blog: A ‘Most Memorable’ Dedication
"At the end of the day, yes I want to score high and have the correct technique for the Foxtrot, but my true number 1 priority when it comes to this dance is letting my sisters know how much I love them."

Scott Evans Case Dismissed After He Attended 60 Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

Former ONE LIFE TO LIVE star Scott Evans entered a guilty plea in January on attempted cocaine possession charges following his December arrest, but he did not have to do any jail time. Evans agreed to attend 60 Narcotics Anonymous meetings withing six months in exchange for the judge throwing out the case, almost like it never happened.

TMZ is reporting that Evans (brother of Captain America star Chris Evans) is now officially off the hook after completing his obligation in the six month time frame. In exchange, the judge dismissed the case.

Evans was busted in December and charged with one count of attempted possession of a controlled substance after trying to buy coke from an undercover cop.  His original plea was "not guilty" but he changed the plea in exchange for no jail time.

Evans played Oliver Fish in ONE LIFE TO LIVE from 2008 to 2010.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Wins at GLAAD Media Awards (Winners List & Photos)

Freddie Smith accepted the award for DAYS OF OUR
LIVES - Photo: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GLAAD

DAYS OF OUR LIVES and AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ASYLUM were among the winners at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Saturday in Los Angeles. The shows join previous honorees SMASH and THE AMAZING RACE, which were announced at a ceremony in New York last month. The event was hosted by actress-producer-director Drew Barrymore.

Check out the Los Angeles winners below:

Outstanding Daily Drama: DAYS OF OUR LIVES (NBC)
Presented by Kat Graham, accepted by Freddie Smith

Advocate for Change Award: Bill Clinton, presented by Harvey Weinstein and Jennifer Lawrence

Stephen F. Kolzak Award: Steve Warren, presented by Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron

Scott Evans Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Charge, Will Not Spend Time In Jail

Former ONE LIFE TO LIVE star Scott Evans changed his plea to guilty of attempted cocaine possession following his arrest last month, but he will not spend a day in jail.

Evans was busted in December and charged with one count of attempted possession of a controlled substance after trying to buy coke from an undercover cop.

His original plea was "not guilty" but he changed the plea in exchange for no jail time.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Scott Evans, Rose McGowan, Ashley Fink, Kat's Secret Lover Revealed On EASTENDERS, Helen Flanagan Apologizes

Scott Evans - Photo: ABC

National Enquirer: Captain America Drug Agony
Captain America Chris Evans is rescuing his gay younger brother from drugs!

The Avengers star Chris Evans urged his younger sibling Scott into rehab after the former daytime soap star was charged in a drug bust, say insiders.

“Chris is deeply concerned about his little brother,” confided a source close to the two actors.

“Scott swears he doesn't have a drug problem. But Chris doesn't want to take any chances. He thinks it would be best if Scott got treatment.”

Rose McGowan Cast In ONCE UPON A TIME Origin Episode As Young Cora
McGowan has been tapped to guest star in the origin episode playing a younger version of the Evil Queen’s evil mom Cora (Barbara Hershey) in a flashback.

Ashley Fink returning to GLEE
Starting this January, Fink will be returning to GLEE in the role of Lauren Zizes. Just in time for the Sadie Hawkins dance.

Kat's secret lover revealed in Thursday's EASTENDERS
[SPOILER ALERT] After months of speculation, it was revealed that Kat's mystery man was not Max or Jack but dodgy dealer Derek Branning.

Former CORONATION STREET star Helen Flanagan apologizes for gun-toting picture
She caused nationwide outrage when she posted a picture of herself posing with a gun to her head in the wake of the Sandy Hook school massacre. But a tearful Helen Flanagan apologized to the nation on DAYBREAK on Thursday morning, saying: 'It's the stupidest thing I've ever done in my life."

Rebecca Herbst was not fired from GENERAL HOSPITAL
"Thank you so much for all your concern and support, but I have not quit GH, nor have I been let go. :)"

You can read our interview with Herbst from last week here.

Scott Evans Charged With Trying To Buy Cocaine From Undercover Cop (Update)

ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Scott Evans (younger brother of film star Chris Evans) has been charged with trying to buy cocaine off an undercover police officer, a felony, according to a new report from TMZ.

Last week, we reported the arrest of Evans following the alleged drug deal.

A rep for the L.A. County District Attorney tells TMZ, Evans was charged with one count of attempted possession of a controlled substance. He's due in court today for his arraignment.

Evans played Officer Oliver Fish in ONE LIFE TO LIVE.

UPDATE:
Evans appeared in criminal court with high-powered lawyer Shepard Kopp and entered a plea of not guilty to the cocaine charge. He's due back in court on January 14th.

Scott Evans Busted in Undercover Drug Buy

ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Scott Evans was busted for attempting to buy drugs off an undercover cop, TMZ is reporting.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Evans was arrested Tuesday evening when he tried to score narcotics from a LAPD officer posing as a dealer.

Evans, who played Officer Oliver Fish on OLTL, was booked at 6:15 p.m. for attempt to possess a controlled substance, a felony. He bailed out around 12:30 a.m.

It's unclear what drug Evans was trying to buy.

Evans reacted to the bust with a Facebook post early this morning: "Most ridiculous night of my life in LA so far. At least I made it a year before getting arrested."

Evans is currently filming the Selena Gomez movie Behaving Badly.

RELATED:
- We Love Soaps Interview Archive: Scott Evans (December 2009)
- INTERVIEW: Scott Evans at Gays of Our Lives Event (April 2010)

INTERVIEW: Scott Evans at Gays of Our Lives Event

We Love Soaps had the privilege of catching up with Scott Evans last week at the International Gays of Our Lives Event.  Money raised at the event, which included social outings and discussion panels, is going to two great charities: The Trevor Project and Aidshilfe Köln. Please enjoy these highlights from this conversation with Scott Evans, who will last air on ONE LIFE TO LIVE on April 12.

We Love Soaps:  So I have to ask you, Scott, how are you? Remember, I’m a therapist.  I’ve been worried about you.
Scott Evans: I don’t think I need therapy yet.  But it’s been sad.  Even being here this weekend has been sad.  People are coming up and saying how sad they are.  I’m upset as well.  It sucks.  But we will make it through.

We Love Soaps:  What are you doing to make it through? How are you taking care of yourself?
Scott Evans: Back to the grind.  Back to auditioning, and trying not to focus on it.  It’s a bummer the way it all went down.  Having to find out right before the GLAAD awards [made] the red carpet become about, “it’s canceled,” as opposed to, “what a wonderful storyline.”  It’s a bummer, but it happened.  It happens.  People are mad...

We Love Soaps:  People are outraged!
Scott Evans: But it happens. 

We Love Soaps:  But what’s outrageous is the way it happened, and the way you apparently learned you were no longer going to be on the show through the internet.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 1.18 Scott Evans & Gregory Michael

On Episode 1.18 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV, Roger Newcomb and Damon L. Jacobs go on location to the "Gays of Our Lives" weekend event in New York City on March 27, and interview ONE LIFE TO LIVE star Scott Evans as well as GREEK/DANTE'S COVE actor Gregory Michael. Evans discusses the end of Kyle and Fish on ONE LIFE while Michael reveals he will be returning to GREEK next season.



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- Gays of Our Lives
- Gregory Michael on Twitter
- Scott Evans on Twitter

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WLS Interview Archive: Scott Evans

It looks like Oliver Fish has a lot of daddy drama coming up on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.  We Love Soaps recently had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with his portrayer Scott Evans to discuss his evolution as an actor, an activist, and what Oliver Fish has been facing this past year.  Enjoy!

Part One - The talented and courageous actor discussed his process of becoming a public figure in 2009, and shared what being a "role model" means to him.
Part Two - Scott discusses having his own mother play his mother on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, how he approached the gay-wedding scenes, and his thoughts on Rupert Everett's recent comments about gay actors.
Part Three - He shares thoughts about Emmys, Fish's future, and what led him to stop reading internet message boards.

Please also watch WLS TV #8 to watch our complete interview with Scott Evans.

Damon L. Jacobs is a Marriage Family Therapist practicing in New York City, and the author of "Absolutely Should-less: The Secret to Living the Stress-Free Life You Deserve". He is re-imagining a world without "shoulds" at www.shouldless.com.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 1.08 Scott Evans

On Episode 1.08 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV, Roger Newcomb and Damon L. Jacobs welcome special guest Scott Evans, who continues to inspire fans as a visible role model and through his portrayal of Oliver Fish on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.

Our final episode of 2009 also includes a look back at Jacobs and Newcomb's favorite soap events of the year and some not so shining moments - We Love Soaps bloopers!



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RELATED:
- Instinct Magazine

Scott Evans: The We Love Soaps Interview, Part One

What if YOU woke up one day to find your personal life had been discussed by a relative in a popular international magazine?  Scott Evans found himself in this very position a year ago, and shares with us how this event shaped the monumental year that followed.  Please read on to learn how this inspiring and courageous actor coped with changes in 2009, his commitment to living his life with integrity, and how he really feels about the term "role model."  Plus, what's in store for "Kish" on New Year's Eve? Find out here!

We Love Soaps: I am sitting here today with Scott Evans who plays Oliver Fish on ABC’s ONE LIFE TO LIVE.  We are looking at the picture of the “Suds Stud” on the cover of Instinct Magazine.  Scott, when you see this picture, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
Scott Evans: I’m happy with it, I’m happy with how it turned out.  All of my friends who see this say, “You look so serious, you are so brooding.”  It’s very fun. It’s not me, obviously.  There’s a picture inside where I’m making a goofy face. That’s more my style. 

We Love Soaps: You say this isn’t you, do you mean the seriousness?
Scott Evans: It’s very serious.  The whole interview thing, the whole photo shoot thing makes me all uncomfortable.  Whatever the camera guy said to do, I did. 

We Love Soaps: That’s interesting you say it makes you uncomfortable.  Because this past year of 2009 has been quite the year of Scott Evans.  Did you ever imagine last year at this time that so much would happen?
Scott Evans: No. I had no idea.  Especially since this part I play ONE LIFE wasn’t such a main story line. It started off as a very small thing.  Then it grew and grew and grew.  Next thing I knew I was involved with other people. 

We Love Soaps: In more ways than one.  This week on the show there is a pretty huge scene between you and Kyle.  What can you tell me about that?
Scott Evans:  There’s been a lot of drama with the whole Nick storyline - him coming between us, causing a big problem between us.  There’s been a lot leading up to the whole Kyle and Fish story.  New Year’s Eve is a breaking point for us.  We get in a huge huge fight.  But then, the resolution, is fantastic.  I’ll leave it that.

OLTL's Scott Evans Covers Instinct Magazine

ONE LIFE TO LIVE star Scott Evans (Fish) appears on the cover of the December 2009/January 2010 issue of Instinct Magazine.

The increasing visibility of Fish (as the character’s fictional friends tenderly call him) hasn’t only padded the wallet of the blond, Massachusetts-born actor but has stimulated the wider GLBT community as well. Unbeknownst to Scott at the beginning of the year, Officer Fish was to be the catalyst for an important story line in the daytime drama—a story line that would bring the show’s gay subplots to a boil. In early summer, and after some speculation, the fictional boy behind the badge came out of the closet—a Fish out of water, so to speak.

Highlighting the story’s impact, gay and straight viewers alike have responded in droves by writing to the daytime star. “I’ve gotten letters from people saying that my story line has helped them, that they are in the closet and don’t know what to do. It’s extremely sad,” he laments. “The writers have been doing such a fantastic job with making it so real that a lot of people can relate to it.”

Brett Claywell and Scott Evans: The Out Interview

In a new interview for Out.com, Brett Claywell and Scott Evans talk about their ONE LIFE LIVE pairing as Kyle and Fish.

The characters will share a kiss on August 6. What was it like taping a same-sex smooch?
SE: I don’t think it’s what people are expecting. The kiss comes from a different place. People will just have to wait and see how it plays out.

Were you guys nervous filming the kiss at all? Did you guys have to go out and get drunk the night before?
SE: From the beginning, Brett and I have been friends. He’s extremely easy to work with. Of course, there are nerves, but that happens every day when you come into work. I think we went in with the intent that we’re both professionals --
BC: Throughout this entire process I had to confront a lot of my beliefs in my life, in my acting and my career. I came to realize the job of an actor is to tell the truth of a character truthfully. Whatever emotion you’re supposed to have, whether it’s love, hate, or jealousy, you must honor those emotions. That day wasn’t hard for me because Kyle truly loves Fish. While I’m in that character, that’s what I portray -- love for Fish, which is where this upcoming kiss originates. The kiss comes from love not passion.

Read the full interview at Out.com.