'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.

'The Young and the Restless' Alum Victoria Rowell Visits 'Oprah: Where Are They Now?' on October 22

Victoria Rowell

Currently airing its eighth season on OWN, Oprah: Where Are They Now? has featured a number of soap opera stars over the years. Up next is former The Young and the Restless actress Victoria Rowell on Saturday, October 22nd.

The episode also spotlights singer Aaron Carter, who was a pop star by age 15; and actor Jim J. Bullock (Too Close For Comfort).

Rowell played Drucilla Barber Winters on Y&R from 1990 to 2007, when she left the series. She filed a lawsuit in February 2015, claiming that CBS, Sony Pictures and other media companies refused to rehire her after she advocated for greater diversity among those who worked on the daytime drama. The case has not yet been settled.

In the clip below, Rowell opens up about her admiration for all Misty Copeland has done on and off the stage.

Catching Up with Multi-Talented Former 'Guiding Light' Star Sonia Satra

Sonia Satra hosted an event at Athleta on the Upper East Side
in NYC. Photo Credit: Photo by Sue Coflin/Max Photos

From 1993 to 1997, Sonia Satra starred as Lucy Cooper on the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light. Lucy eventually left Springfield behind after marrying Alan-Michael Spaulding (played by Rick Hearst, then Michael Dietz). After leaving Guiding Light, Satra guest-starred on Baywatch and played Barbara Graham on ABC's One Life to Live, and went on to appear in a number of movies and TV series including Hyacinth, Soldier of Fortune, Pride & Loyalty, The Drum Beats Twice, Redum and The Men Who Built America.

Today, the multi-talented Satra has added certified life coach, fitness instructor, and award-winning motivational speaker (she was president of the National Speakers Association – NYC!) to her list of accomplishments. She also recently co-hosted a new talk show, Healthy Lifestyle with Eraldo on WMCN-TV. She had fun getting some healthy cooking tips while interviewing Dina Deleasa-Gonsar, known as "The Dish it Girl."

We Love Soaps spoke with Satra about her journey, including the lessons learned from her time on soaps.

"Where I am today is absolutely a combination of everything that I've done, all sort of built on each other," she says. "In terms of acting, that's where I started to learn the whole mind-body thing. And the discipline of that life is completely applicable to having your own business. From a mindset perspective, and a mind-body perspective, and a work ethic perspective, it's all been really helpful."

'As the World Turns' Alum Danny Pintauro Reveals He Has Been HIV-Positive For 12 Years

Danny Pintauro and Oprah Winfrey

On Saturday night's episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?, former child star Danny Pintauro revealed that he has been living with a big secret for more than a decade: He is HIV-positive.

After playing the first memorable Paul Ryan Stenbeck on As the World Turns, Pintauro starred for eight years on Who's the Boss? as as Jonathan Bower, the son of Judith Light's Angela.

Pintauro began the interview by sharing his long-held secret.

"I wanted to tell you this a long time ago, but I wasn't ready. I'm ready now," Pintauro said. "I'm HIV-positive, and I have been for 12 years."

Pintauro hadn't spoken publicly about his health before because he wasn't sure if people were ready for a conversation of this magnitude.

"It's just a big deal, you know? It's not something that people are really talking about right now," Pintauro said.

Where Are They Now? Child Stars Gather for 1st Guiding Star Gala (Photos)

Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, Jeremy Miller, Erin Murphy, Alison Arngrim,
Kami Cotler, and Keith Coogan. Photo Credit: Bill Dow Photography

On August 30, A Minor Consideration, a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives and working conditions of child performers, held its first friend-raiser entitled the “Guiding Star Gala.” Over 40 former and current actors and child stars attended the event, which also featured special guest Jen Lilley (Theresa, Days of our Lives).

Attendees included Alison Arngrim, Paul Peterson, Erin Murphy, David Bloch-Mandel, Jeremy Miller, Scott Schwartz, Katie Kurtzman, Darby Hinton, Sarah Monahan, Johnny Whittaker, Randal Whipple, Geri Jewell, Tony Dow, Radames Pera, Jeanne Russell, Liane Curtis, Samantha Stanton, Kami Cotler, Ellen Latzen, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn, Sarah Em, and Coogan's grandson, Keith Coogan, as well as many others, who gathered to share, support and speak out.

An evening of fun, food and bowling with some of your favorite child stars at the famous Lucky Strike Live at Hollywood & Highland offered an impressive silent auction (put together by the events organizer, Scott Schwartz) with proceeds going to the charity.

'The Young and the Restless' Alum Steve Ford to Speak in Minnesota in Support of Homeless Women and Families

Steve Ford

The Young and the Restless alum Steve Ford (actor and son of President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford) will join with emcee Jearlyn Steele to lend their voices and personal stories of overcoming adversity to a captivated audience at this year’s Voices for Victory gala to raise funds for Emma Norton Services.

As a motivational speaker, Steve Ford has entertained and inspired audiences with anecdotes of how his famous family dealt with his mother's battles with alcoholism and breast cancer and how he overcame his own struggles with the bottle. He talks about the high price he paid for bad choices involving drugs and alcohol, the early habits he formed that led to his addiction, and his road to recovery. He will share many historic and never-before-seen photos, slides, and videos.

All proceeds benefit Emma Norton Services, an organization that provides housing and support to women and families struggling with mental illness and chemical dependency.

E! Picks Up 'Hollywood Teen Medium,' Produced by 'The Young and the Restless' Alum Michael Corbett

Michael Corbett

E! is bridging the gap from this realm to the next with the new series Hollywood Teen Medium (working title), and one of the executive producers is former soap opera star Michael Corbett (ex-David Kimble, The Young and the Restless; ex-Warren Carter, Search for Tomorrow; et al).

Following the life of 19-year old Tyler Henry, the series explores the world of this self-proclaimed clairvoyant medium as he balances his unique abilities with trying to be a regular teenager. Formerly of a small-town and now living in the big city, Tyler has quickly become one of Hollywood's top mediums, bringing messages from the heavens and profound visions to today's hottest stars. Hollywood Teen Medium (working title) is an eight-episode, hour-long series.

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Guiding Light alum Jordan Clarke enjoys being a handyman
Jordan Clarke lived a working actor’s dream, going from primetime bit player to beloved, award-winning star of Guiding Light, playing Billy Lewis for many years. He was also a part-time handyman. In his latest feature, BuzzFeed's David Kushner recounts his relationship with Clarke as a handyman over the past few decades.

"Fixing things had a tangibility that, after all these years reading lines, he craved. He savored the satisfaction of making a new cabinet and seeing it being used in someone’s home. There were no lights shining down, no directors giving him orders, no egotistical co-stars. There was just him, a hammer, and a problem to solve. 'As wonderful as acting is,' he told me, 'this is more satisfying.'"

Where Are They Now: Former Guiding Light actress Sonia Satra
Sonia Satra is perhaps best known for her life as a soap opera star, having appeared in both Guiding Light (Lucy) and One Life to Live (Barbara). However, she is now known for her role in the world of fitness.

Former General Hospital actor John Stamos breaks his silence as a DUI arrest
Police pulled over the 51-year-old General Hospital (Blackie) alum in Beverly Hills on Friday evening after receiving several calls about a possible drunk driver. They then transported Stamos, who was driving alone, to the nearby Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for observation "due to a possible medical condition." There, he was arrested and issued a citation for DUI and was released to the care of the hospital.

"Thanks to everyone for their love & support," Stamos tweeted. "I'm home & well. Very appreciative of the BHPD & Cedars for their care."

Stamos is scheduled to answer to the DUI charge at a hearing in Los Angeles on September 11.

Jerry Penacoli thanks President Obama: You ‘Saved My Finances and My Life’
During an interview with entertainment news program Extra, correspondent Jerry Penacoli thanked the president for his healthcare law, which he says “pretty much saved my finances and my life” during his battle with cancer.

The former Days of our Lives (Miles) actor suffered from stage 3 melanoma and early-stage thyroid cancer. But he was able to pay for treatments thanks to a provision in the president’s healthcare law that lifted lifetime caps on insurance benefits.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold confirms exit from soap
Danielle Harold has confirmed she's leaving the show. The 23-year-old has played Lola Pearce since July 2011, but she admitted she's looking forward to trying new things.

Speaking to the Mirror, Harold said: "I've had the most amazing time at EastEnders having been involved in some exciting story lines, including giving birth in a live scene.

Emmerdale's Pasha Bocarie signs new contract, staying for another year
Bocarie will now appear as Rakesh Kotecha until at least summer 2016.

Game of Thrones finale brings disturbing deaths, big changes for Season 6
[Warning: Spoilers ahead for Sunday's Game of Thrones finale, "Mother's Mercy."]

Jon Snow's (Kit Harington) journey came to an end, when he was betrayed by the Night's Watch, who executed him Julius Caesar-style, each of the mutineers stabbing him while saying "for the Watch." The cruelest cut came when Jon's squire Olly (Brenock O'Connor) took part.

Remembering the one, the only, The American Dream Dusty Rhodes
Virgil Runnels Jr. is dead, but his American Dream will live forever. Dusty Rhodes reached the top of the pro wrestling mountain, one of the best all-time. He’s easily pegged for the Mt. Rushmore of pro wrestling’s most charismatic and most inspirational.

Watch a WWE special tribute to Dusty Rhodes below:

Where Are They Now: 'Guiding Light' Actress Carey Cromelin

Paul Williams and Caroline Cromelin. Photo Credit Yana Paskova for The New York Times

Carey Cromelin, who played Lewis Oil secretary Wanda Hyatt on and off Guiding Light during the show's finale 24 years, was featured in a New York Times story on Monday. Cromelin and her husband, Paul Williams, and their 11-year old twins, live in an Upper East Side brownstone. Their apartment has a windowed air shaft that their landlord has controversially sealed, which eventually led to the family receiving an eviction notice.

Five years ago, the building’s owner covered the top of the shafts to stop leaks that had begun to make the walls crumble.

Losing light and not-quite-fresh air in the heart of one’s home would be difficult enough for Ms. Cromelin and her downstairs neighbor Jillian Murray. Then they refused to let workers in to place drywall over their already darkened windows. The landlord responded with eviction notices in 2013.

In a twist of fickle justice, two housing court judges ruling on almost identical living situations reached opposite decisions. Ms. Cromelin gets to keep her windows for now, but Ms. Murray might lose hers, or even her apartment.

Three other eviction cases have been brought against Cromelin and illiams, including a nonresidency case in 2011. It claimed the family actually lived at a farmhouse near Danbury, Conn., grounds for terminating their stabilized lease. Each time, the family was allowed to stay.

Complicating the decisions, the Buildings Department could soon revoke its approval for the work because a city board ruled in November that closing the shafts “cut off existing (albeit minimal) light and air to the room used as a bedroom” and violated the building code.

Ms. Cromelin said she and her family were hopeful they would again see the light of day inside their apartment soon.

To celebrate, they may form a band, with Mr. Williams on guitar, Ms. Cromelin on piano, George on saxophone and Virginia on trombone, plus Ms. Murray, who plays the trumpet.

“We’ve all been sued so many times,” Ms. Cromelin said, “we’re thinking of calling ourselves the Respondents.”

'Oprah: Where Are They Now?' Features Meredith Baxter on Sunday, November 23

On the next episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?, airing this Sunday, November 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN, multi-platinum hip hop artist T.I. reveals his 'aha' moment; plus, at home updates with MTV's Downtown Julie Brown, and Family Ties mom Meredith Baxter, .

Actress Meredith Baxter played longtime favorite TV mom Elyse Keaton on the hit show Family Ties, and guest-starred on The Young and the Restless this year. In a 2011 appearance on the Oprah show Baxter opened up about coming out as a lesbian. Now, at home, she talks candidly about life with her wife of two years and the influence of Family Ties. Then, multi-platinum, three time Grammy-winning hip hop artist and reality star T.I., invites cameras into his enormous Atlanta home and talks about the “aha” moment that changed his life, and how being a father of six helped him be a better man. Next, an update with MTV's Downtown Julie Brown at home, as she opens up about her surprising background and more about her life as a wife and mother. Plus, Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Francis left Hollywood for Harvard and now, she is an anchor on FOX Business Network. A mother of two, Melissa opens up at home in New York City about her challenging childhood as a child TV star, and how she got her first big break in news. Finally, an interview with former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry.

Watch a sneak peek of the episode below:

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Shelly Burch (ex-Delilah, ONE LIFE TO LIVE)

Nelson & Shelly

I met Shelly Burch back in my early soap days, my first day working on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. My buddy Louan Gideon (who would go on to play Liza Sentell on SEARCH FOR TOMORROW a few years later) and I were playing shoppers in a mall scene where Shelly's character, Delilah, was being arrested for shoplifting. As a WONDER WOMAN fan, I thought Shelly was the closest thing I'd seen to the iconic Amazonian Princess super heroine. Tall, glamorous, vivacious and with a wild mane of hair teased into a glorious frenzy of 1980s-volume.

I later learned that, in addition to being one of Llanview's most popular vixens for several years, she was also a Broadway baby...garnering rave reviews for her work in shows like "ANNIE," "STOP THE WORLD-I WANT TO GET OFF" and "NINE." NY Times critic Frank Rich even gushed in his praise of her: "a Modigliani goddess with a strong voice and almost unearthly presence."

One of the wonderful things about living in NYC, and particularly being part of the showbiz scene, is that sooner or later you reconnect with friends & colleagues from your past; No Facebook or Twitter needed! That's just what happened recently when I attended a benefit evening featuring Tony Award winner Martin Charnin, lyricist, writer, and theatre director best known as director and lyricist of the musical "ANNIE" (Brace yourself for the upcoming Will Smith all-star movie remake and subsequent theatrical revivals/sequels).

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ELECTRIC COMPANY Actor Luis Avalos Dies at 67
Luis Avalos, the Cuban-born character actor best known for his work on the PBS kids show The Electric Company, died Wednesday after suffering a recent heart attack. He was 67.

Avalos played Doctor Doolots -- a composite of Doctor Dolittle and Groucho Marx who used words to cure his patients -- and many other characters on the show. He came on board in 1972 during the second season and remained part of the cast until ELECTRIC COMPANY wrapped in 1977.

He also played Jose Melendez in RYAN'S HOPE in 1978.

CORONATION STREET's William Roache acquitted of one of seven abuse charges
Jurors at Preston Crown Court were directed to acquit Roache of the indecent assault charge because of insufficient evidence. Roache is still on trial over two rape and four indecent assault allegations. He denies the charges, which relate to incidents between 1965 and 1971.

AS THE WORLD TURNS Alum Duane McLaughlin Releases Inspirational Album, Prepares to Run New York City Marathon

Actor and Illustrious Entertainment recording artist Duane McLaughlin recently launched his inspirational album “Ready to Live”. The 27-year-old is best known for originating the role of Detective Dallas Griffin on AS THE WORLD TURNS in 2006. He is now preparing to join 48,000 runners on November 3rd in The ING New York City Marathon. McLaughlin will participate in the 26.2 miles marathon under the umbrella of the charity, Team for Kids, an organization of committed runners who raises funds to support health and fitness programs for children.

The funds, raised by Team for Kids, will help to service over 130,000 children throughout 600 youth and community programs across the United States and around the world. McLaughlin previously completed the marathon in 2011 when he ran to raise funds for the Make a Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. As a philanthropist, he has dedicated his time and his music to several humanitarian causes close to his heart including the NY Police and Fire Widows and Children's Benefit Fund. This charity provides financial assistance to grieving families immediately after they lose their loved ones. It was founded by former major league baseball player Daniel J “Rusty” Staub, whose humanitarian works has touched countless lives.

Gina Tognoni Shows Off Her New Sole9 Shoe Collection

Former ONE LIFE TO LIVE and GUIDING LIGHT actress Gina Tognoni showed off her new line of shoes, the Sole9 Warrior Collection, on October 5th at State Boutique in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Sole9 not only is a line of shoes for women that are not only comfortable and stylish, but also "celebrates the innate beauty in all of us."

"I decided to start a collection that mattered and would provide an immediate impact on women in need here in the USA by developing a line of shoes as vibrant as the women who wear them," says Tognoni. "With the loving support of a family in the shoe business for nearly four decades, I began my journey. My father advised me to stay true to what is in your minds' eye and in your HEART."

Y&R Alum Steve Ford To Speak At Burlington Substance-Abuse Benefit

Y&R alum Steve Ford

Steve Ford, son of former President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford, will share stories from the White House and personal experiences with addiction at an upcoming event in Burlington.

Ford will be the featured speaker at Treatment Services of Alamance’s annual banquet May 8 in Burlington, North Carolina. Residential Treatment Services provides programs and housing for treatment of alcoholism and addiction as well as for those with mental illness.

Betty Ford publicly revealed her own alcoholism and founded the Betty Ford Center in 1982 — acts that opened discussion of substance abuse and addiction.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Karen Lorre (Karen Witter) Featured In THE TROUBLE MAN

On the latest episode of web series THE TROUBLE MAN, ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Karen Lorre (formerly Karen Witter) guest stars as Janet Nooley. Lorre played Tina Lord Roberts on OLTL from 1990 to 1994. Check out a clip of Lorre from the new episode of THE TROUBLE MAN below:

AS THE WORLD TURNS Alum Danny Pintauro Engaged To Wil Tabares

In 1983 on AS THE WORLD TURNS, Paul Stenbeck (Danny Pintauro) was
a pawn in the biter custody battle between his father James and his mother,
Barbara (Colleen Zenk, above with Hugo Napier who played Gunnar).

Danny Pintauro was not the first child actor to play Paul Ryan Stenbeck in AS THE WORLD TURNS but he's the first Paul many fans remember. He went from playing Colleen Zenk's ATWT son in the early 1980s on ATWT to WHO'S THE BOSS, where he played the son of ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Judith Light. Now all grown up, Pintauro is engaged to boyfriend Wil Tabares. The happy couple, who live and work in Las Vegas, headed to Palm Springs, Calif. earlier this week to celebrate their one-year anniversary together.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Elvera Roussel, Anita Gillette, Denise Pence & Victoria Mallory

With THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, many fans have been remembering Victoria Mallory and her portrayal of Leslie Brooks, and asking what she's up to now. Last Wednesday, she performed at a staged reading of "Good Girls Only," a Rehearsal Club Musical produced by GUIDING LIGHT alum Denise Pence.

Also in attendance that night were two other soap alums: Elvera Roussel, who starred as Hope Bauer Spaulding in GUIDING LIGHT, and Anita Gillette, who played roles in THE EDGE OF NIGHT and SEARCH FOR TOMORROW.

Photo: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

NEWS ROUNDUP: Gloria Loring Opens Up About Sexual Abuse Plus Her Relationship With Don Diamont. Plus, Nadia Bjorlin, Peter Galman, James Pickens Jr.

Gloria Loring's New Book Explores 'Coincidence' That Shaped Her Life, Including Relationship With Don Diamont
"Don [Diamont, currently playing Bill Spencer on B&B] and I were together for three years," says DAYS alum Loring. "He came from a family that was very respectful and schooled in the old ways. His mother and father were just the finest people, and they raised their children to be that way. I didn’t respect myself very much. I used to call myself names, and when my marriage ended, I felt guilty for breaking up the marriage to Alan [Thicke]. I felt all the powerlessness of my childhood come up."

"I was on DAYS at that point and earning a six-figure income. I was supposedly a celebrity and all of that, and I supposedly had all this talent, but I felt like a beaten-up child. So, all my powerlessness came up and Don came in and treated me with such kindness and respect, and paid attention to everything I was thinking or doing. He was so attentive. I had not been paying attention to what I need. So he taught me how to pay attention. Don is a really nice man, and family is number one with him. He has really great qualities. I have been very blessed to have him and others in my life. When we parted, because he knew he had to go off and have a family of his own, because family was so important to him after the passing of his own father, I said, “What is the most important thing he gave me?” I realized it was the respect and the attentiveness. I knew I had to start doing that for myself. It’s taken me a long time. I could still do better, but Don was an important person in that process."

D’Ambrosio Twins Release “Let Your Light Shine” Video With Anti-Bullying Message

The D’Ambrosio Twins originated the role of Summer on Y&R,
Samantha Bailey played the role next.   They star together in the "Let
Your Light Shine" video.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS alums Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio are "ready to show the world how bright their light truly shines." These seven-year-old identical twins are spreading their incredibly inspiring and powerful anti-bullying message in their recently released single, "Let Your Light Shine."

Written by Nick Pellegrino and produced by hit-maker John Ryan (One Direction, Cody Simpson, J-Lo), “Let Your Light Shine” is currently available on iTunes and the highly anticipated music video has just been released on YouTube (watch below).