The Day in YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Tweets: Michael Muhney Quotes Ben Franklin, Co-Stars Offer Support For Hunter King

Michael Muhney tweeted that he was fired from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and the role of Adam Newman on December 17. He's been quiet ever since, until Monday when he tweeted, "Benjamin Franklin said it best, 'Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see.' "

On Tuesday, he followed that tweet up with the following: "...and that quote doesn't only apply to what is being said about ME. It also applies to others. Please be kind to everyone. #respect"

Meanwhile, his former-co-stars are coming out in support of actress Hunter King, who was on the receiving end of some vicious tweets following the TMZ story about Muhney being fired for allegedly groping King's breasts.

Joshua Morrow ‏(@JoshuaMorrowYR):
Some people better lighten up on @HunterHaleyKing Shes a great kid & doesn't deserve any1 sayin anything negative about her #Ridiculous

Eileen Davidson ‏(@eileen_davidson):
@YRInsider @YR_CBS 2 u who r bashing @HunterHaleyKing. Shes amazing, brave & courageous. She deserves 2 b applauded & repsected. THE END

Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Part of DOMA, Dismisses Prop. 8 Case (Soap Stars React)

The gay rights movement saw a significant victory at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. In a 5-4 ruling in United States v. Windsor, the court struck down a provision of the 17-year-old Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that denies federal benefits -- like Social Security benefits or the ability to file joint tax returns -- to same-sex couples legally married.

"DOMA is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority. Kennedy was joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.

Gay married couples (including my husband and me) will now receive federal benefits.

At the same time, the court ruled 5-4 that the defendants in the case of Hollingsworth v. Perry, which considered the constitutionality of California's same-sex marriage ban (called Proposition 8), have no standing in court. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, joined by Justices Antonin Scalia, Ginsburg, Breyer and Kagan. Gay couples in California will now be able to get married.

Soap opera stars immediately took to Twitter to post their reaction (so far all in support of the decisions):

Greg Rikaart ‏(@gregrikaart):
Not getting married anytime soon, but celebrating #equality tonight nonetheless.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Robin Strasser (‏@robinstrasser)
It's a GREAT DAY in the United States of America. EQUALITY is non-debatable. Some may be fearful of change. With trust that too will change.

Stars Mourn The Passing Of John Ingle

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Stars both in and out of Daytime TV took to Twitter on Monday to mourn the death of GENERAL HOSPITAL actor John Ingle, who passed away at age 84 over the weekend.  Below is a sampling of the response:

Albert Brooks @AlbertBrooks (Academy Award nominee)
R.I.P John Ingle. General Hospital star and my high school drama teacher. Wonderful guy.

Cindy Crawford @CindyCrawford (Model)
Sad to hear about #JohnIngle from @generalhospital. Very nice man I kissed in a few Revlon commercials

Jason Thompson ‏@MyJasonThompson (Patrick, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
I will say it again today more profound than before..John Ingle is a legend. Love this man. RIP my friend. X http://instagram.com/p/Pr5pEcgK6A/

Bradford Anderson ‏@BfordAnderson (Spinelli, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
Mr. Ingle, I have such admiration for the way you lived your life. You will be missed sir.

SOAP STARS REACT: Andy Griffith Dead at 86

Actor Andy Griffith, the man who played folksy Sheriff Andy Taylor in the fictional town of Mayberry in THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, died Tuesday at the age of 86.

Griffith died at about 7 a.m. at his home on Roanoke Island, according to Dare County, North Carolina, Sheriff J.D. "Doug" Doughtie.

He passed away after an unspecified illness and "has been laid to rest on his beloved Roanoake Island," the family said in a statement.

Soap stars took to twitter to mourn the loss of the television icon. Below is a roundup on responses:

Melody Thomas Scott‏ (@MelodyThomasSco)
So sad 2 learn of AndyGriffith's passing. His 1st series gave audiences the comfort they were, and are craving. I still watch daily. RIP,friend.

SOAP STARS REACT: Obama Supports Marriage Equality; Colleen Zenk, Jane Lynch, Greg Rikaart & More

Celebrities took to Twitter on Wednesday to share their reaction to the ABC News report that President Barack Obama has come out in full support of marriage equality.  He sat down for an interview with GOOD MORNING AMERICA's Robin Roberts which will air on Thursday morning on ABC.

Below is a sample of  the reaction from the soap opera community:

Greg Rikaart ‏ (@gregrikaart)
For any GLBT kid in NC who was feeling scared or less than yesterday, I think and hope it was short lived. Thanks Mr. President.

SOAP STARS REACT: Daytime Emmy Nominations; Kirsten Storms, Sarah Brown, Chrishell Stause & More

Daytime soap opera stars were excited on Wednesday morning as the nominees for the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were revealed.  But mostly they were feeling the spirit of community offering congratulations to their shows and peers.  Below is a sample of the Emmy reaction from Twitter:

Matthew Ashford ‏ (@matthew_ashford)
hi ! thank you for all the wonderful gifts today! and an Emmy nod! Thank you ,thank you , thank you!

TWITTER PICKS: Fun Photos from Jen Lilley, Scott Reeves, Adam Gregory, Ingo Rademacher, Farah Fath, Maurice Benard & Aaron Diaz

Below are some of our favorite recent Twitter photos from soap stars. Post your own favorites in our Comments section.

Jen Lilley
@jen_lilley
"incognito with @KellySullivanNY"

Stars React To News Of Whitney Houston's Death

As news of Whitney Houston's death spread, the soap world had an instant reaction on Twitter. Check out some of the responses below:

Victoria Rowell: Dearest Angel Whitney, now in God's arms, rest great beauty...rest.

Kim Zimmer: I can't remember when the news of a rock stars death has effected me sooo much.. FUCK Bobby Brown and DRUGS!!!! She had the truth when she sang! Never did believe Streisand when she sang! But Houston....so sad

Jacqueline MacInnes: R.I.P Whitney Houston. It's so sad to hear we have lost a legend. You will be missed. Our condolences to her family, friends, & loved ones.

TWITTER PICKS: Today's Fun Photos are from Tamara Braun, Camila Banus, Ingo Rademacher, Charles Shaughnessy and Kelly Sullivan

Below are some of our favorite recent Twitter photos from soap stars. Post your own favorites in our Comments section.

Tamara Braun
@TamaraBraun
"East Wing at the #WhiteHouse awaiting #KennedyCenter honorees and the president of the USA."

CONTROVERSY: Vera Wang Responds To Nancy Lee Grahn's Tweets

On Tuesday night GENERAL HOSPITAL star Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis) fired off several angry tweets about how someone at Vera Wang told the show’s costume department that the brand didn’t want its dresses on a soap opera. But according to Vera Wang, no one from GENERAL HOSPITAL actually reached out to them in the first place.

In her tweets, Grahn accused a sales associate at the fashion house’s Melrose Place store in Los Angeles of telling its wardrobe staff that “we don't do television & definitely not DAYTIME television….” Grahn went on to say that GENERAL HOSPITAL offered to buy the dress, but they were kicked out of the store.

Steve Jobs Has Died: Soap Industry Reacts On Twitter

Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder and former CEO, has died at the age of 56.

Apple has posted this statement on its website:

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com

His passing has has struck a chord with the soap opera community. Maybe it's because, in a sense, he's a kindred spirit. "Nobody else in the computer industry, or any other industry for that matter, could put on a show like Steve Jobs" states "The Economist" in the obituary column this week. "His product launches, at which he would stand alone on a black stage and conjure up a “magical” or “incredible” new electronic gadget in front of an awed crowd, were the performances of a master showman." Here's a roundup of responses:

10th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks: Soap Stars Remember On Twitter

From across America and around the world, Twitter posts are just one of the many ways soap personalities are marking the decade since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In contemplating the many new ways we have to relate and interact as a community (Twitter, as well as Youtube and Facebook, did not exist in 2001), we discover how long it's really been. But for many of us, sometimes, it still feels like just yesterday.

@MattLanter (Matt Lanter):
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Last Day Of Taping ABC's ALL MY CHILDREN: Soap Stars React on Twitter (Updated)

ALL MY CHILDREN is taping for the final time today as the show prepares to leave ABC on September 23. Actors from AMC and around daytime have tweeted today. We haven't seen any pictures from the set though (see tweet photo from Ricky Paull Goldin from this morning).

Here's a sample of the tweets on the last tape day of AMC's broadcast television run (updated Wednesday).

WEDNESDAY
@Susan_Lucci (Susan Lucci): Last day of shooting here at AMC..doesn't seem real. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all our passionate viewers. Love you. Susan...

Hurricane Irene Hits The East Coast: Soap Stars React On Twitter (Updated)

Hurricane Irene knocked out power and piers in North Carolina, clobbered Virginia with wind and churned up the coast Saturday to confront cities more accustomed to snowstorms than tropical storms. New York City emptied its streets, subways and buses and waited with an eerie quiet.

Meanwhile, soap stars were talking about Irene on Twitter. Here's a sampling of what they had to say.

Earthquake in VA, Felt in NYC; Soap Stars React

An earthquake sent tremors from the nation’s capital to New York City and New England Tuesday afternoon, the result of what officials said was a 5.9 magnitude earthquake based in Virginia.

Here in New York City, buildings were evacuated in some cases. We felt the walls shaking at We Love Soaps headquarters. Soaps were pre-empted on local TV (of course). Soap stars immediately reacted o the quake on Twitter. Here's a sampling:

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Stars Reacts to Frances Reid News

Current and former DAYS OF OUR LIVES stars have started publicly reacting on Twitter to the news of France Reid's death.

Deidre Hall (@DeidreHall) Greg Meng called me this morning to tell me of the loss of our darling Frances Reid. She was loved, revered, and will be remembered.

Alison Sweeney (@Ali_Sweeney) I'm so sad to hear the news about Frances Reid. She was a truly talented actress & and we are all lucky & proud to have known her. RIP

Crystal Chappell @CrystalChappell Rest in peace Frances Reid (Alice Horton). Frances Reid was one of the most lovely souls I ever met, but with a smart, kick butt spirit! Glad I got to know her.

Nadia Bjorlin @RealNadiaB Rest in peace Frances Reid (Alice Horton). She was a great lady whom I feel honored to have known..the heart and soul of Days of our Lives.

Rachel Melvin (@rachel_melvin) Rip Frances Reid, she was a wonderful woman. Please say a prayer

Molly Burnett (@mollydollyy) To the family and friends and loved ones of Francis Reid. My thoughts and prayers are with you :(

Shawn Christian @ShawnC4real Rest in peace Frances Reid. Condolences to your loved ones. Your stories and your spirit live in the hearts of those you have touched.

We will keep updating this post throughout the day.

Soap World Tweets Are Here!

Dear We Love Soaps Readers,

Do you ever think to yourself, "Gee I wonder what Crystal Chappell or Nancy Lee Grahn is doing right now?"  I know I sure do!  Fortunately, thanks to Twitter and Roger Newcomb, we can all read the up-to-the-minute "Tweets" of our favorite soap stars right here at We Love Soaps.  Just look in the right column, and go about half way down the page.  There you will frequently find updates from these beloved talents, as well as Michael Muhney, Sarah Joy Brown, Victoria Rowell, Deidre Hall, Alison Sweeney, Eden Reigel, Brandon Barash, Molly Burnett, Scott Reeves, Tina Sloan, Shawn Christian, Brandon Beemer, Greg Vaughn, and so many more.

Check back frequently, because they update often, and you won't want to miss some of the updates, jokes, and inside gossip some of these celebs are sharing! Enjoy!

Eden Riegel Tweets AMC Update

Eden Riegel has tweeted an update on the status of her possible return to ALL MY CHILDREN as Bianca.

Hey Guys, not-great news to share. Looks like it isn't going to work out for me going back to AMC when they move out to LA. I'm very sad.

Whatever the roadblock is, somebody at ABC needs to work it out!

The Latest in Soap Tweets: Bryton, Grahn, Burnett, Stause

Here are some of the latest tweets from around the soap world.

@BrytonEjames (Y&R's Bryton James) How about mix "us" up with the actors we have instaed of bringing on new ones? I want out of our "black box"... Still happy to be working

@NancyLeeGrahn (GH's Nancy Lee Grahn) "MY SON OBAMA"?????? That's how Ghadifi referred to Obama??? OMG this is going to be the best Jon Stewert ever! btw.. IS Ghadafi single? If so ladies...hands off...he's mine!

@Chrishell7 (AMC's Chrishell Stause) Starting the Halloween transformation! SO fun!!! http://twitpic.com/itvxj

@mollydollyy (DAYS' Molly Burnett) Cardio barre... I just soo dont wanna work out today! Then off to Salem for some quite interesting things! Why cant Mel meet Chad:-( hehe

@Marth27 (Former DAYS star Martha Madison) Going to see Britney in concert tonight. Sooo excited!

@lisalocicerogh (GH's Lisa Locicero) already been up for an hour learning lines.. but the sun rising over the mountains makes it nice...

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The Latest in Soap Tweets: Sarah Brown Out! IB's Catherine

Here are some of the latest tweets from around the soap world. Sarah Brown has announced she is leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL. "Her departure from Port Charles will be buzz-worthy for November sweeps," said a GH spokesperson.

@sarahjoybrown (GH's Sarah Brown) All the news that is fit to print. Claudia Zacchara has been a wild ride, every ride stops when the music ends. The Music stops mid Oct. Its been nice being back at GH, but it's time for the Character to come to an end, at least for me. Much love :) Have a film in the works for Nov - a lead role to die for - and we shall c what else comes up. Thank you for your support, means the world!

@tristanrogers (GH's Tristan Rogers) Thinking about stuff down the line. Too much time spent on the past.

@RealNadiaB (DAYS' Nadia Bjorlin) Working on music with my brothers right now....

@IBcatherine (IB's Catherine) Rumors that the IB Emmy Special has a kissing scene b/t me and Megan Fox are false! I'm suing myself for spreading them.

@rickypaull (AMC's Ricky Paull Goldin) lHad scenes with david Canary today. He is a living TV legend. LOVE HIM! Did u know he was on BONANZA?? EDITOR'S NOTE: He also played Dean Frame's uncle on ANOTHER WORLD.

@Tyler2929 (GH's Tyler Christopher) first day of cooking school. only 50 weeks to go. may start weekly blog about experience if enough interest

@sebroche (GH's Sebastian Roché) iPhone works!. Rock climbing in Central Park yesterday, it was great . Saw this amazing 8 year old climber who was better than all of us!

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