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‘The Girl Who Survived’ First Look: ‘B&B’ Star Ashley Jones Is Mom of Teen in Peril

Alina sneaks off to attend an amateur photo casting call without her parents Carl (Sam Trammell) and Nancy, played by Jones. It’s then she meets with up-and-coming photographer William Bradford (Steve Byers). Little did the young girl know she was being lured in by a serial killer hiding in plain sight. He used his charms to bring in aspiring young women like Alina into secluded photo shoots that end in unspeakable violence.

(Trailer) As seen in the exclusive teaser shared first with TV Insider, William gets Alina on the hook with empty promises. He tells her that he spoke with an agency in New York that was interested. “Maybe we should give them something a little sexier. The empty promises continued. William said, “You can have anything you want. We just got to get some better shots.”

The predator poured it on by adding the teen could be on the cover of magazines. Things look to get a little dicey from there as he encourages her “to cut ties with the people that are holding you back.” Alina begins hiding things from her mom and dad. Thanks to the protective instincts of Carl and a series of fateful twists, Alina managed to survive the harrowing ordeal and didn’t become his next victim.

Unfortunately, others weren’t as lucky. Bradford was found guilty in 1987 of murdering two models and sentenced to life. He died while on death row in a prison medical facility in 2008 of natural causes. The real-life Alina thanked the cast in a July Instagram post for bringing her story to life.

Along with the onscreen role, Jones also serves as an executive producer. The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress is no stranger to Lifetime. Her credits include A Teacher’s Crime, Dead At 17, Secrets from Her Past, A Sister’s Revenge, The Secret Sex Life of a Single Mom and Saving My Daughter. She worked behind the camera directing The Perfect In-Laws. Soap viewers know Jones over the last 20 years on-and-off as Dr. Bridget Forrester. She also had turns as Megan Dennison on The Young and the Restless and Parker Forsyth on General Hospital.

Lifetime’s string of new movies kick off with A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story starring Keana Lyn Bastidas, Jon McLaren and veteran star Marilu Henner on September 13 and I Was a Child Bride: the Courtney Stodden Story with Holly J. Barrett, Doug Savant, and Maggie Lawson on September 27.

The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story premiere, September 20, 8/7c, Lifetime.

‘The Young & The Restless’ Recruits Former ‘General Hospital’ Star Roger Howarth For Mystery Role

Sadly, details about his character and storyline are being kept under wraps. Deadline has learned the Emmy-winning actor will begin taping in mid-September for his on-screen debut later this year.

From 2001 to 2010, Howarth played Paul Ryan on CBS’ old sudser As the World Turns. He went on to play Todd Manning on One Life to Live from 1993 to 2013, before joining General Hospital in 2012 to take over as Dr. Austin Gatlin-Holt.

Howarth came and went from the ABC soap until his character was fatally shot in a 2023 episode. He let fans know via Instagram at the time that his run on GH had officially ended.

“Three things that I know for sure,” wrote Howarth. “1, Daytime fans are lovely and amazing and supportive and dedicated and I am deeply grateful to each sparkly one of them. 2, I enjoyed my time at general hospital and wish the cast and crew the best and continued success. It was a pleasure working with you all. 3, Life is amazing. We just don’t ever know what’s gonna happen. How great! Turn toward the light. Always. Huge thank you to you all.”

Howarth won a Daytime Emmy for his work on One Life to Live in 1994.

Love-struck fan duped by AI videos of popular soap star in shocking $81K scam

Abigail Ruvalcaba sent money through prepaid cards, cash and bitcoin after being conned into believing the actor lost properties in the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, ABC7 News reported Thursday.

Abigail even sold her LA condo for $350,000 and planned to give the funds to the con artist until her daughter, Vivian Ruvalcaba, stepped in.

“Had I not intervened when I did, she was scheduled to send the scammer $70,000 out of that money that was sitting there,” Vivian shared.

Abigail believed she was in a relationship with Burton after she started receiving AI clips of the actor’s likeness professing his love for her.

In one of the messages shared by the outlet, the deep-fake version of Burton is seen telling Abigail: “Hello, Abigail. I love you so much, darling. I had to make this video to make you happy, my love.”

Vivian told the outlet that her mother suffers from bipolar 1 disorder and was in a manic episode when she began getting messages from the scammer last October.

“Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. These include emotional highs, also known as mania or hypomania, and lows, also known as depression,” according to the Mayo Clinic. In certain cases, mania “may cause a break from reality.”

“In her head, there was no scammer. She was talking to Steve Burton the entire time,” Vivian said.

Abigail is now “in complete debt” due to the calculated scheme and is “going to have to file for bankruptcy,” according to her daughter.

“She’s ashamed and to put that stress on me, on herself, on my dad, the entire family, I know it weighs heavy on her,” Vivian continued.

Vivian teared up as she emotionally told the outlet that she was “sickened” by the ordeal.

“I’m sickened by it because why did it go this far? Why didn’t I know this? Why didn’t I see what was happening? What did I miss?” she said.

Burton — who has starred as Jason Morgan on “General Hospital” since 1991 — also talked to the outlet, confirming that he’s unfortunately seen this type of con using his likeness play out many times before.

“That I know of who have lost money, it’s in the hundreds. It’s in the hundreds,” Burton said. “I see people come to my appearances and look at me like they’ve had a relationship online for a couple years and I’m like, ‘No, I’m sorry. I don’t know who you are.’ It’s so sad, you see the devastation.”

He also cautioned his fans to be wary of similar scams, saying: “I don’t need your money. I would never ask for money.”

A similar romantic scam was reported in January after a French woman coughed up $850,000 to someone on social media posing as Brad Pitt.

The interior designer named Anne gave the fake Pitt her life’s savings after she was duped by AI images into believing Pitt was sick in the hospital and needed help paying his bills.

She realized she had been deceived by scammers after she saw reports of Pitt’s ongoing relationship with Ines de Ramon.

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‘The Young And The Restless’ Casts Tamara Braun

Deadline has confirmed that Braun, who played Ava on the Peacock sudser, will join Y&R this fall as Sienna Bacall. She’ll begin taping next week.

A source told People that Sienna has “personal connections to several characters.”

Braun last appeared on DOOL on April 3. She announced via her Instagram account that “I wish this was an April Fool’s Joke but it’s not. This is Ava’s last week on Days. Last couple of days really. Sad but true. I’ve been gone since late July of last year but you can still catch Ava on your screens until April 3rd! I miss being with my Days pals. They are a really good group of caring individuals and being with them was a joy.”

She had been in and out of Salem for years after first joining the soap in 2008. She earned her first Daytime Emmy in 2009 in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category.

Braun previously starred in other soaps like All My Children as Reese Williams and in General Hospital as Carly Corinthos and Kim Nero in separate runs.

Tristan Rogers to Make Final TV Appearance on ‘Y&R’ Following His Death

Rogers, who is also known to soap fans as General Hospital‘s Robert Scorpio, originated the role of Colin Atkinson in 2010. His return follows the reappearance of Colin’s son, Cane Ashby — now played by Billy Flynn — which had sparked speculation that Rogers would also come back.

Today, Y&R posted the following on its official Instagram account, “On behalf of the entire Y&R family, Jess Walton pays tribute to her longtime scene partner, Tristan Rogers, who makes his final television appearance on tomorrow’s episode of The Young and the Restless. As we revisit one of their most memorable scenes — an emotional moment between Jill and Colin from 2014— we are reminded of the lasting impact Tristan brought to our show, both on and off screen. He will forever be missed.”

In the intro to the video, Walton said, “Tristan Rogers was a respected member of the soap opera community, and he was a beloved member of The Young and the Restless family. And I had the pleasure of being his scene partner for many years. I adored working with him.” She concluded by adding, “We will miss you, Tristan, and your remarkable performance as Colin Atkinson.”

Rogers portrayed Colin on and off from 2010 to 2019. In addition to working closely with Daniel Goddard (ex-Cane Ashby, 2007-2019; Henry Dalton, General Hospital) and Jess Walton (Jill Abbott), he also shared scenes with Port Charles pal Genie Francis (Laura Collins, GH), who was hired as Colin’s ex/Cane’s mother, Genevieve Atkinson. The character passed away off camera in 2024 after making amends with Cane for past wrongs.

In her Instagram post to Rogers after his death, Y&R‘s Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) shared a photo of herself with the actor from his most recent visit to set, captioning it, “I just wrote a whole post… it was too much. I deleted. This was just a month ago. The sexiest man in daytime…. I told him that many times. He laughed. I’m glad he‘s out of pain… and free.”

Goddard penned his own tribute to Rogers on Instagram, writing, “Mate, I just heard the news, and I’m shocked. I want you to know how much you meant to not just me but everyone that had the fortune of being in your presence. You were a trailblazer—doing what no other Australian had done—and after all these years, you were still everybody’s mate. You were kind, with one of the driest senses of humour I’ve ever known, and I caught every joke, no matter how subtle. From the first scene to the last, I never stopped learning from you. The world is now a little more empty without you in it. Rest in peace, my friend. #RIPTristanRogers #gh #yr #legend”

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‘Celebrity Weakest Link’: See Star-Studded Lineup, Trailer & More

Weakest Link first made its debut in 2001. Anne Robinson hosted the original version, which was canceled in 2003. The game show was revived in 2020 with Jane Lynch as the host. Weakest Link has a team of contestants who try to reach and complete a chain of correct answers from general knowledge questions within a certain time limit.

At the end of each round, one person is considered the “weakest link” by either answering questions wrong or not banking money. The contestants vote on who the weakest link is, and Lynch will tell them, “You are the weakest link. Goodbye!”

However much money is banked at the end of the round goes into the contestant’s total pot, and one person wins at the end. This time, celebrities will try to win money for charity.

Here is everything we know about Celebrity Weakest Link.

When does Celebrity Weakest Link premiere?

Celebrity Weakest Link will begin on Monday, September 15, at 9/8c on Fox, and air every Monday after that. The regular version of the game show used to air on NBC. Name That Tune will precede the new game show. Lynch is no stranger to Fox, as she starred in Glee, which aired on the network for six seasons.

Where can you watch Weakest Link?

'Weakest Link' Gets a New Twist & Moves to Fox From NBC

The new season will air on Fox. Old seasons of the game show currently stream on Peacock.

Is there a trailer for Celebrity Weakest Link?

Yes! Watch above. In the trailer, Jane Lynch is seen calling the celebrities “terrible people who suck at this game.” She also teased that this season will be “bigger, badder, better.”

“Hollywood will never be the same,” Lynch said.

Who is competing on Celebrity Weakest Link?

The new season will have 11 episodes with themed eight guest stars. They include:

Glee Homecoming: Max Adler, Dot Marie Jones, Heather Morris, Alex Newell, Chord Overstreet, Amber Riley, Becca Tobin, Jenna Ushkowitz

Roasters: Cedric the Entertainer, Margaret Cho, Kathy Griffin, Lil Rel Howery, Lisa Lampanelli, Natasha Leggero, Chris Redd, Iliza Schlesinger

TV Moms: Melinda Clarke, Jackée Harry, Mary-Margaret Humes, Constance Marie, Monica Potter, Caroline Rhea, Sherri Saum, Bellamy Young

8 Degrees of Jane: Joel Kim Booster, Laverne Cox, Ron Funches, Carson Kressley, Jon Lovitz, Cheri Oteri, Adam Pally, Andy Richter

High School Reunion: Tatyana Ali, Shenae Grimes, Matt Lanter, Beverly Mitchell, Scott Porter, Daphne Reid, Aimeé Teegarden, Barry Watson

Ex-Wives Club: Cynthia Bailey, Tamar Braxton, Kate Gosselin, Vicki Gunvalson, Dorinda Medley, Shanna Moakler, Kendra Wilkinson, Jill Zarin

Reality Couples: Kelsey Anderson, Melissa Gorga, Joe Gorga, Joe Graziadei, Lauren Speed-Hamilton, Cameron Hamilton, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt

Special Forces: Tyler Cameron, Gus Kenworthy, Kenya Moore, Jack Osbourne, Kyla Pratt, Jovon Quarles, Rudy Reyes, Christy Carlson Romano

TV Doctors: Torrey Devitto, Dr. Dubrow, Ryan Eggold, Jason George, Hill Harper, Dr. Will Kirby, Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper), Kal Penn

Holiday Heroes: Jonathan Bennett, Rachel Leigh Cook, Taye Diggs, Vivica A. Fox, Melissa Joan Hart, Eric Lloyd, Luke Macfarlane, Reginald VelJohnson

Football Legends: Emmanuel Acho, Vernon Davis, Keyshawn Johnson, James Jones, Cam Jordan, LeSean McCoy, Sony Michel, Andrew Whitworth

Celebrity Weakest Link, Season 1, Monday, September 15, 9/8c, Fox

‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’ Season 4 Trailer: Jussie Smollett & Teresa Giudice Among Recruits Enduring Extreme Urban Warfare Training

Season 4 sees the new team of celebrity recruits training in Morocco, enduring the extreme circumstances of urban warfare. The new recruits are Cody Brown, Brittany Cartwright, Randall Cobb, Eric Decker, Jessie James Decker, Andrew East, Shawn Johnson East, Mark Estes, Gia Giudice, Teresa Giudice, Chanel Iman, Brianna LaPaglia, Johnny Manziel, Eva Marcille, Ravi V. Patel, Christie Pearce Rampone, Jussie Smollett and Nick Young.

New this season, some recruits will arrive in pairs consisting of spouses and family members, but will compete individually. All recruits must learn the art of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable as they are faced with training challenges across the country’s expansive desert terrain, including a supply search in an abandoned village where they must race to extraction, a treacherous rat-run through dark and narrow tunnels, a plane shell dunk drill where pairs of recruits will be submerged underwater and must escape, a death-defying urban ladder crossing between buildings 50 ft above the urban streets, and more.

In this experiment, there are no votes and no eliminations – just survival.

The training exercises are led by Directing Staff (DS) agents Rudy Reyes, Mark “Billy” Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox and Jovon “Q” Quarles, an elite team of ex-special forces operatives.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test is produced by Minnow Films. Becky Clarke, Liam Humphreys and Dave Sutton serve as executive producers.

Watch the trailer above.

‘Family Matters’ Alum Reveals He “Got Pretty Far Along” With Animated Reboot Featuring Original Cast: “I’m Still Trying To Pursue It”

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the actor — who portrayed youngster Richie Crawford from Seasons 2 through 9 — said he’s “had an idea to take the show and turn it into an animated series,” by “taking the old episodes and modernizing them and kind of starting from scratch for the new generation.”

The Young and the Restless star who recently marked the first crossover with CBS sister sudser Beyond the Gates added that he even got “a production company in line to finance” the animated reboot and was aiming to bring “everybody on board.”

“It’s sitting in Warner Bros.’ hands right now,” the Emmy winner told the outlet. “That plan is still kind of floating around out there, and I’m still trying to pursue it.” Per EW, a source familiar with Warner Bros. Animation said the company is aware of the project but that it has not moved beyond James’ interest.

Airing from 1989 through 1998 on ABC and later CBS and which was spun off of Perfect Strangers, Family Matters centered on the Winslows, a middle class Black family living in Chicago. The series, which was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren and developed by Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett, launched the careers of Reginald VelJohnson (who played patriarch Carl), White (who played the eventual pop culture mainstay Steve Urkel) and James (who played Carl’s nephew).

Last year, White revealed that he shot down reprising his role of the nerdy next-door neighbor in a possible separate reboot of the sitcom that was part of the TGIF block of programming. “If it’s just a cash grab … I’m not interested in that,” he said at the time. “If I touch anything that’s associated with Family Matters, I want to advance the legacy and I want to help the kids’ careers.”

Tristan Rogers Remembered by GH’s Finola Hughes: ‘Wish I Could Play One More Scene With You, My Friend’

“Wish I could play one more scene with you, my friend,” Hughes’ tribute begins. “Tris sauntered into my dressing room on that first day to rehearse. Cropped hair and steel blue eyes, I thought, ‘Damn, I’m gonna be working with Steve McQueen!’ From day one, he called me ‘Kid’ or ‘Finny,’ and he made me laugh.

“An effortless actor, living on screen, he taught me so much,” her statement continues. “Serious about his work, but always a rebel. His own man, navigating the system, he protected me, protected Kimberly [McCullough], his character, his friends. God, he was a good one. Silly, funny, kind, serious. I am heartbroken for his awesome wife Teresa, his children Sara Jane & Cale. His family made him so happy and he adored talking about them. Love you Trissy, Mai Tai’s on the beach, Scorpio…”

Hughes’ remembrance comes one day after it was confirmed that Rogers had died at the age of 79 — just one month after the Daytime Emmy winner announced that he’d been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Tristan Rogers, aka Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, Dead at 79

“The entire [General Hospital] family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing,” the show’s executive producer Frank Valentini posted to social media on Friday. “Tristan has captivated our fans for more than 50 years and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio). I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. Tristan was a one-of-a-kind talent and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.”

The actor began his showbiz career in the ’70s in his native country, appearing on such Down Under soaps as Bellbird, Number 96 and The Box. He was even a regular on the short-lived police drama The Link Men. But his big break Stateside didn’t come until the Golden Age of Love In the Afternoon — when he landed his General Hospital role of Port Charles’ answer to 007.

Rogers’ initial run on the daytime drama lasted a dozen years. During that time, he was successfully paired with one leading lady (Demi Moore as Jackie Templeton) after another (Emma Samms as Holly Sutton) after another (Finola Hughes as Anna Devane).

On breaks from the show, he recurred on The Bold and the Beautiful as private eye Hunter Jones in 1997, spent the early 2010s playing conniving Colin Atkinson on The Young and the Restless and won a Best Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series Emmy for his work on Bold & Beautiful leading man Sean Kanan’s web soap, Studio City.

Outside of daytime, Rogers starred in Showtime’s stock-car racing drama Fast Track in ’97, voiced the kangaroo mouse in 1990’s The Rescuers Down Under and played Home Guard leader Malcolm Biggs in a Season 1 episode of Babylon 5 opposite General Hospital castmate Nancy Lee Grahn.

In July of 2025, Rogers shared via a statement that he had been diagnosed with cancer, adding, that he “sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years.” He is survived by wife Teresa Parkerson and their two grown children.

Nancy Lee Grahn, who played Alexis on General Hospital and also co-starred with Rogers on Babylon 5, offered this tribute on Facebook: “Suave, wry, smooth, debonair and ridiculously handsome. This GH Aussie Icon left his mark and will be well remembered. Sending love to his family, and just donated to Go2.org in dear Tristan’s name.”

Kimberly McCullough, who played Rogers’ GH daughter Robin, added a simple “Trissy forever” on Instagram, alongside a vintage photo of her and Rogers on set.

Tristan Rogers Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Star Was 79

His manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the news to the publication, noting that despite his illness, Rogers was not a smoker.

In a statement, the manager said has his work on General Hospital “meant everything to him.”

“He loved being Scorpio, and he created that role from nothing. He was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it into something huge. He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being, and he loved his family,” the statement read.

General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said in a statement about the news, “The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing. Tristan has captivated our fans for 45 years, and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio). I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. Tristan was a one-of-a-kind talent and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.”

Rogers starred as Robert Scorpio on the soap since joining in 1980 and continued to make appearances on the soap opera throughout the 45 years since, including after his diagnosis.

In July, he made a surprise appearance on the show to help conclude the story of his on-screen daughter, Sofia Mattsson’s Sasha Gilmore. Of his return, Mattsson told TV Insider, he was “lovely to work with and very sweet in real life.”

Of her chance to work with the actor amid his illness, she said, “It was special that [my final scenes] were with Tristan.”

A spokesperson for the actor at the time said of his diagnosis, which was revealed in July 2025, “While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family. As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family.”

For his work, Rogers was nominated for multiple Soap Opera Digest Awards and won two Soapy Awards. He was also recognized for his work in The Bay and Studio City, as well as his stint as Colin Atkinson on The Young and the Restless. He was also known for his voice role as Jake in The Rescuers Down Under and did commercial voiceover work for brands like Outback Steakhouse, Foster’s, Reebook, and Epson, as well as the 2015 video game Mad Max.

Rogers was born in Melbourne, Australia, and got his start in soap operas like Bellbird, Number 96 and The Box. He was married to Barbara Meale from 1974 to 1984 before marrying Teresa Parkerson in 1995. Together, he and Parkerson had two children, daughter Sara Jane and son Cale.

Following the news of his death, costar Kimberly McCullough, who played on-screen daughter Robin, shared a photo of the two with the caption, “Trissy forever.”

Also, fellow General Hospital star Jon Lindstrom shared a tribute to the actor on social media, writing, “I know the sadness I feel at this news is shared by so many of you. #TristanRogers was one of the coolest, funniest people I ever met. Whenever we were together, which wasn’t nearly often enough, we never missed a chance to try to crack the other one up. I wish I’d had more of those chances. R.I.P.”

Tristan Rogers Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Star Was 79

His passing was confirmed by his longtime manager Meryl Soodak. In July, it was revealed that Rogers had been diagnosed with cancer.

Soodak told ABC/7 that Rogers was not a smoker.

“He loved being Scorpio and he created that role from nothing,” Soodak said. “He was supposed to work a day and he ended up making it into something huge. He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being and he loved his family.”

The Australian-born Rogers played Scorpio on and off on GH since 1980. He won a Daytime Emmy for his work in the digital drama Studio City. Rogers last appeared on GH last month, when his character left Port Charles.

“The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing,” General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said today. “Tristan has captivated our fans for 45 years and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio). I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. Tristan was a one-of-a-kind talent and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.”

Reps for Rogers released this statement last month after revealing Rogers’ diagnosis.

“While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family,” the statement read. “As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family. Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years. This support means more to him now than ever. Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family.”

Besides GH, Rogers also appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless and The Bay.

Rogers is survived by his wife, Teresa; two children; and a grandchild.

Lorna Raver, “Drag Me to Hell” and “Young and the Restless” actress, dies at 81

Her former agent, Michael Greene, confirmed Raver's death to Entertainment Weekly and remembered her as "a beautiful lady." He added that Raver's Drag Me to Hell role marked "the height of her career."

Born in 1943 in York, Pa., Raver moved to New York City at the end of the 1970s to pursue a career in acting. She got her start on stage with a part in the Off Broadway debut of Robin Swicord's Last Days of the Dixie Girl Café.

After a brief stint in Chicago, Raver's career truly began to take root in Los Angeles, which set the actress on a path that would lead to prolific guest appearances and on-off TV spots. Throughout the 1990s, Raver appeared as receptionists, judges, doctors, PTA moms, and more on series like Beverly Hills, 90210; The Practice; Felicity; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; and The Bold and the Beautiful.

That latter appearance, as an unnamed receptionist on the CBS soap, led to a substantial part on its sister series, The Young and the Restless, in 2006. For two years, Raver played Rebecca Kaplan, a Holocaust survivor and mother to Don Diamont's Brad Carlton, a role she took over from veteran actress Millie Perkins.

Raver continued to star as faith healers, nuns, and professors on series like Weeds, One Tree Hill, and Grey's Anatomy, but her signature role came via a call from Sam Raimi in 2009. The Evil Dead director was looking for an actress able to summon enough unhinged ferocity to play Mrs. Ganush, the spurned old woman who summons the demonic antagonist of Drag Me to Hell.

"It was a blast. I had no anticipation I would enjoy it so much," she later said of the role, which required Raver to punch, kick, bite, scream, and vomit at the bank employee (Alison Lohman) who disrespected her by rejecting a humble plea. "Horror is not my genre necessarily. So I was intrigued by it, and I thought it would certainly be an interesting adventure, but I wasn't sure until we really got going with the production how I felt about it. Of course, I came to love it."

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Bryton James reflects on Beyond the Gates tribute to his late Young and the Restless dad, Kristoff St. John

James has played Y&R's charismatic record executive and music producer Devon Winters for 21 years. For 14 of them, he was also the loving adopted son of St. John's Neil Winters. On Monday, James became the first CBS soap star to cross over onto the network's newest daily drama, Beyond the Gates.

Fans had been feverishly speculating how Y&R's illustrious Winters empire and BTG's powerful Dupree clan might have been acquainted ever since James' cameo was teased two weeks ago. Now, James tells Entertainment Weekly he's "thrilled to celebrate" that in a touching tribute, Monday's episode reveals Neil as the connective thread between these soap dynasties.

"When I got the script, the best part of it was seeing that they continued to include him," James says. "As they should."

Devon arrives in Fairmont to make Dupree matriarch Anita (Tamara Tunie) an offer that he hopes she can't refuse. The retired EGOT-winner has just reunited with the girl group that launched her career, the Articulettes. But Devon is hoping he can parlay their one-off reunion show into the "next platinum project for my jazz label."

Before they get to all that, Anita insists Devon take a seat at her coveted table alongside Dupree don Vernon (Clifton Davis) for a proper catch up. "It's really good to see you both again," Devon enthuses. "I'll try to keep my cool this time. I remember when my dad introduced us at Indigo I was extremely nervous."

Anita laughs, recalling her glory days — "That club was jumping!" Devon remembers that Neil "tried to get you to go on stage but you weren't having it," which throws Anita into reverie. "How we miss Neil, his smile, his big heart, his love of music." Devon shares in her wistfulness, adding, "I know. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about him — and you were one of his favorites."

Though Neil's manifold business endeavors were never primarily concentrated around music, Devon followed in his adoptive father's entrepreneurial spirit. Neil served as a powerful executive at both Newman Enterprises and Chancellor Industries, two of the fictional Genoa City, Wis., setting's most consequential corporations.

Having risen from a humble background, Anita would have shared a lot in common with Neil, and with Devon, who was introduced in 2004 as a homeless teenager that Neil and wife Drucilla (Victoria Rowell) take a shine to, and ultimately adopt in 2006.

St. John died on Feb. 4, 2019 at 52. His death was ruled as accidental, primarily resulting from hypertrophic heart disease. His death rocked the Winters family, the extended Young and the Restless crew, and the soap community at large. Two years after his death, James said of his screen dad, "There was nothing negative about him. His mood... he was the most positive light, ball of energy at work." Still, having learned about St. John's private battles with grief and substance use, he remarked, "Knowing what we know now, the only thing I regret is not staying more involved in his life outside of the set."

Now, "a little piece of Young and the Restless" is in Beyond the Gates, James tells EW. But like his character in pursuit of Anita (who turns down his offer, for now), the actor is hoping for a freer exchange of stars within the CBS soap-verse, which also includes The Bold and the Beautiful.

"I think there's a universe for that as well," James says. "If the fans enjoy the crossover and want to see more of this storyline and the little hints that we dropped for the previous interaction, future interaction, let the writers know and let the network know, because they surely listen."

Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, and is also available to stream on Paramount+.

Young and the Restless star Bryton James reveals what made historic Beyond the Gates crossover feel like a 'homecoming'

Two weeks after a tantalizing teaser first heralded an incoming cameo from Devon Winters, the character James has played on Y&R for over two decades finally arrived on Monday's installment of Beyond the Gates.

"It's extremely exciting," James tells Entertainment Weekly ahead of his historic role as the first crossover star from one of the fledgling soap's sister series on CBS. Longtime fans of Y&R and The Bold and the Beautiful, its companion series since 1987, have wondered whether Beyond the Gates' fictional setting in a ritzy Maryland suburb exists in the same world as Y&R's Genoa City, Wis., and B&B's Los Angeles. Then in walks Devon, instantly uniting the disparate kingdoms of the CBS soap opera-verse.

"It was a huge honor to be the one that they asked to make that jump. And it's been really a cool experience to see the show grow into what it is," James shares.

"When I heard who called I knew I had to be here," Clifton Davis' retired Senator Vernon Dupree tells his EGOT-winning wife Anita (Tamara Tunie) on Monday's episode of the new daytime drama. The pair settle into a table at Fairmont Crest, the country club in the heart of the gated community which gives the series its title, where Vernon continues, "When's the last time we laid eyes on him?"

Anita sighs that "it's been years" before spotting her old pal. "Devon! Welcome to Fairmont Crest," she announces, rising to meet James' spotlessly styled record executive and producer. The timing just days after Anita's grand reunion with her Supremes-esque girl-group, the Articulettes, isn't likely an accident.

Devon greets "miss Anita" and "Senator Dupree" like old friends, and James credits the actors who portray them as the primary architects of the "amazing environment" he was welcomed into. "Usually it's kind of uncomfortable going onto another show or another set," he shares with EW. "[But] Tamara and Clifton couldn't be more welcoming, and were just pleasures to work with. They made me feel right at home."

"I didn't want to mess up," James jokes, reflecting on his scenes opposite Tunie and Davis, who tout a near-century of acting experience between them, a decent chunk of which was devoted to soaps (Tunie starred as Jessica Griffin on over 1300 episodes of As the World Turns, and Davis' career began with a stint on the short-lived A World Apart).

"I was really nervous about not messing up. It's kind of [about] representing Y&R in the best way, and being my best for them, you know, being the focal points of the show. But they made me feel good," James says.

Before Devon can reveal why he placed what Anita describes as a "both intriguing and cryptic" call to the Duprees after so many years, the trio touch on the origins of their shared bond. It turns out they're acquainted through Devon's late adoptive father Neil (Kristoff St. John). "How we miss Neil - his smile, his big heart, his love of music," Anita muses, in a touching tribute to the actor who suddenly died in 2019 at 52.

Finally, Devon presents Anita with a "mind-blowing proposition" that vindicates weeks' worth of feverish speculation from soap fans.

"I livestream the reunion concert and I was just completely blown away and when you performed 'Loving You.' I knew right then and there that I had my next platinum project for my jazz label," Devon reveals. He offers the retired songstress a lucrative deal entailing "sharing executive producing credit, but you would have complete creative control." But Anita turns him down, citing the perennial Dupree "family first" dictum, and suggesting he instead sign her fellow Articulettes, Sharon (Bonita Brisker) and Tracy (Maria Howell).

Devon seems satisfied with the counter offer, and their business seems settled. But this is Fairmont Crest, where things rarely settle down completely.

On his way out of the country club, Devon runs into Anita and Vernon's daughter Dani (Karla Mosley), the spitfire powerhouse of the Dupree family. Witnessing James share the frame with Mosley is likely to trigger something within avid Y&R watchers, and the experience represents something profound for the actor, too.

"Working with Karla again, I mean, that was like a homecoming. She spent a lot of time across the hallway from us on B&B, and then she spent some time with my character on Y&R. So it just felt like home, even though it was a brand new environment," James tells EW.

Indeed, James and Mosley's paths previously crossed not once, but twice in soap world. Mosley played the trailblazing Maya Avant Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful for eight years, meaning from 2013-2020, she worked year-round on the same lot as James. Then in 2021, she filled in for Mishael Morgan for a stint on The Young and the Restless as Amanda Sinclair, the twin sister of the late Hilary Curtis. Devon had a romantic history with both Hilary and Amanda, and the sparks certainly seemed to fly between Devon and Dani on Beyond the Gates.

"Devon Winters," Dani purrs when they encounter each other in the Fairmont Crest foyer. "Dani Dupree," he returns, holding the hand she offered for a shake long enough to suggest that this is hardly their first meeting. "I just offered your mom a record deal and she turned me down. Think you could put in a good word for me?" Dani says she'll try, "but when my mother says no - set in stone."

Devon accepts that it's his loss and heads for the door, prompting Dani to sprout a bemused smile as she follows him out with her eyes. She is, after all, caught in the love triangle from hell with nurse Ashley (Jen Jacob) and her sister's nephew-in-law Andre (Sean Freeman), and still isn't over her imperious ex-husband Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett).

Devon would be a welcome way out of all this entanglement, but can James see a path forward with Dani?

"Absolutely," the actor says. "From how well the crossover went behind the scenes to the ideas that they've had for the future, I think they want to keep stuff open for there to be any potential interactions with our show and theirs. I think that fans will enjoy this, and that the network will pay attention."

That might have been all for James, but one pressing matter had to be resolved before he headed back to Genoa City. Devon was adopted by the Winters family, but for a long time went by Devon Hamilton, after discovering the identities of his biological father and mother - Tucker McCall (played at the time by Stephen Nichols) and Yolanda "Harmony" Hamilton (played at the time by Debbi Morgan). Could Dani be heading straight toward an even more complicated love triangle given Bill and Devon's shared last name?

"That's very interesting. This is the first I'm hearing of this theory," James reveals. Could Bill and Devon be cousins? Even half-brothers? "It's an interesting possible connection, and it makes sense to me," he muses. "I really hope that they not only plan to have some more of us from Y&R head over there, but they gotta bring some of them to our show too." Y&R and BTG fans could only get so lucky.

Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, and is also available to stream on Paramount+.

Eva Longoria Joins Maia Reficco In Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘The Last Sunrise’

Longoria will play Isolde, the protective mother of Reficco’s character, Ry. The project puts Longoria back in business with Amazon MGM Studios on the heels of The Pickup, an action comedy where she stars opposite Eddie Murphy that just debuted on Prime Video. She’s also set to appear in the studio’s holiday flick Oh. What. Fun. from Michael Showalter, which is out on Prime Video on December 3rd.

Set in Majorca, The Last Sunrise follows 22-year-old Oriah “Ry” Pera (Reficco), whose life has been shaped by chronic illness and a well-meaning but overbearing mom. When a summer relocation gives her a taste of freedom, she meets Julián, who draws her into the kind of adventure she’s always longed for. But with a return to the U.S. on the horizon, Ry faces a decision that could change everything.

Carlson Young (Upgraded) is directing from a script adapted by Anna Klassen. Todd is producing alongside Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay of Ethea Entertainment, Lena Roklin of Luber Roklin Entertainment, and Brian Pitt of Pitt Street Productions.

Most recently, Longoria has been seen in CNN’s original series Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain, which she produced through her company Hyphenate Media Group, and in The Pickup. Upcoming, as an actress, she also has the Gurinder Chadha film Christmas Karma.

Recently getting behind the camera to make her feature directorial debut with Flamin’ Hot — the first film to debut simultaneously stateside on Hulu and Disney+, which is Searchlight’s most-watched streaming movie ever — she’s currently working on expanding her Searching For franchise at CNN with Eva Longoria: Searching For France. She’s also set to direct the Netflix film Fifth Wheel, starring Kim Kardashian, and reteam with Searchlight on Anita De Monte Laughs Last, based on the novel of the same name by Xochitl Gonzalez.

Longoria is represented by WME, Linden Entertainment, and Yorn Levine.

‘Young and the Restless’ Shake-Up! Details on the Behind-the-Scenes Change

According to Soap Opera Network, Jill Farren Phelps, known for her time as an executive producer on the likes of Santa Barbara, Another World, Guiding Light, One Life to Live, and General Hospital, has returned to the daytime genre as a producer at The Young and the Restless.

Phelps previously served as the show’s executive producer between 2012 and 2016 alongside current exec producer and head writer Josh Griffith. She left in June 2016 after Mal Young took over the exec producer position.

Soap Opera Network noted that Phelps has been back at the show’s studio for several months already, though it was initially indicated she was there in a non-producing capacity. Speculation increased this week when actress Elizabeth Hendrickson announced her transition into directing. She thanked several producers and included Phelps’ name in her Instagram post.

Phelps has received 14 Daytime Emmy Award nominations throughout her career, winning 11. She earned five awards for her work at General Hospital, and another three from her time at The Young and the Restless.

The shake-up comes amid a flurry of fan backlash in recent months over the long-running soap’s storylines. Viewers often make their voices heard on the Young and the Restless Reddit forum, with one user asking, “What’s wrong with Y&R? Used to be so great, now it’s just meh.”

In the thread, the commenter listed various criticisms, including, “Writing is weak, boring & SL go on way too long & full of holes! I could [go] on & on list would be long.”

Others agreed, with one fan writing, “1. Too much focus on business without actually showing any scheming. 2. Cast is too small so it feels stale, especially when everyone is related. 3. Show skews old. The 60+ crowd is getting too much airtime at the expense of the younger characters being developed. They need to balance it.”

The same user also called out a “Lack of drama. No backstabbing, no affairs, no love triangles, no passion. Serious lack of romance too.”

One fan added, “The show is so boring and repetitive nowadays that I have 9 episodes on my DVR and no real interest in watching them.”

“It’s SO boring. Most the time I notice I’m phone scrolling or doing other stuff barely watching,” another wrote.

“Yeah, I still watch but I don’t look forward to watching anymore,” said one commenter. “It’s almost a chore to watch. I’m not excited about anything especially certain hookups that may be on the horizon. I feel like the characters do the same old things and have the same old conversations.”

Of course, not everyone seems to be unhappy with the current status of the soap. The show continues to bring in strong viewership in these slower summer months, earning its largest overall audience in 22 weeks at the end of July with 3.171 million viewers. But does Phelps’ return indicate that The Young and the Restless is ready to shake things up a bit? What do you think about the current state of Y&R? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

The Young and the Restless, Weekdays, CBS, Check Local Listings.

'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 4 cast: Jussie Smollett, Shawn Johnson

Fox's military training series returns for Season 4 on Sept. 25 and this year's cast – first announced Wednesday, Aug. 6 – features a star-studded roster of celebrities from the worlds of sports, social media and even modeling.

In the show, celebrities take on military-style challenges that test their bodies, souls and minds led by a roster of instructors who are special forces veterans: Rudy Reyes, Jovon Quarles, Jason Fox and Mark "Billy" Billingham.

The cast is headlined by Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and her former NFL player husband Andrew East, "Sister Wives" star Kody Brown, embattled "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, "Real Housewives of New Jersey" OG Teresa Giudice and her eldest daughter Gia Giudice of "Next Gen NYC" fame, "The Valley" cast member Brittany Cartwright and college football legend Johnny Manziel.

The cast also includes retired Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb, country singer Jessie James Decker and her ex-NFL player husband Eric Decker, Mark Estes of the Montana Boyz (also known as Kristin Cavallari's younger ex-boyfriend), "BFFs" podcaster Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia and sitcom star Ravi Patel.

Former pro soccer player Christie Pearce Rampone, former NBA player Nick Young, supermodel Chanel Iman and TV personality Eva Marcille are also set to star.

Notable past competitors include actress Denise Richards, former "Bachelorette" Hannah Brown, former first term Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, Johnson's 2008 Olympic team member Nastia Liukin, "Jon & Kate Plus 8" mom Kate Gosselin, "The Osbournes" star Jack Osbourne and singer JoJo Siwa.

"Bachelor in Paradise" star Brown and former pro soccer player Carli Lloyd passed the Season 1 test while Brown's ex-boyfriend Tyler Cameron, fellow "Bachelor" franchise lead Nick Viall and Olympic speedskater Erin Jackson won Season 2. Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, model Kayla Nicole, won Season 3 along with "The Hills" alum Brody Jenner.

‘Regretting You’ Trailer: Allison Williams & Mckenna Grace Star As Mother And Daughter In Paramount’s Colleen Hoover Adaptation

Regretting You centers on the complex relationship between Morgan Grant (Williams) and her daughter, Clara (Grace). Morgan became a mother at a young age, putting her own dreams on hold to raise Clara. As Clara grows into a teenager, their relationship becomes strained, especially after a tragic accident claims the life of Chris, Morgan’s husband and Clara’s father.

The film is one of several that studios have fast-tracked following the success of the Blake Lively- and Justin Baldoni-led It Ends with Us, the Sony film based on Hoover’s hot novel, which grossed over $350 million worldwide. Pic’s cast also includes Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Sam Morelos, Scott Eastwood, Willa Fitzgerald and Clancy Brown.

Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) directed from a script by After‘s Susan McMartin. The project is produced by Brunson Green, Anna Todd, Flavia Viotti, and Robert Kulzer. Exec producers included Oliver Berben, Hoover, Williams, Grace, Franco, Jon D. Wagner, Emily Magee, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary, Michael Rothstein, Samuel Hall, and Warren Goz.

Check out the trailer for Regretting You above.

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‘Young & the Restless’ Star Michelle Stafford Shocks Steve Harvey with NSFW ‘Family Feud’ Answer

On the July 31 episode of Celebrity Family Feud, The Young & The Restless cast, consisting of Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair), Joshua Morrow (Nick Newman), Bryton James (Devon Winters), and Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson), faced off against the General Hospital team — Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo), Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford), and Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford).

The Y&R team led with 161 points while the other soap opera had zero. The contestants had to guess the top six answers on the board. The question was “Name an occupation in which someone with a baby face might have a hard time.”

Bell buzzed in and said, “A police officer.” She got the number one answer and decided to play. Her teammates answered “doctor,” and “lawyer’ which were on the board, and “firefighter,” which was not.

When the turn came to Stafford, she said, “Respectfully, a porn star.” The crowd cheered, but Steve Harvey stood with his mouth open, not saying anything.

(Video) Morrow put his hands up to his face and laughed. When he composed himself, Morrow took his face off his hands and said, “Steve, I apologize.”

“Help me, Josh. Help me out, dog,” the host said.

Harvey turned toward the board to see if the answer was up there, but the team received their second X. “Wow,” he said. “Imagine this, we’re in a mall. ‘Excuse me, ma’am. Would you like to take a survey?” the host imitated. “‘Name an occupation in which someone with a baby face might have a hard time.’ ‘Them d**n pornstars.'”

“Poor Josh,” a YouTube user wrote after the clip was posted online.

“‘Pornstar’ had me laughing,” said another.

“I think pornstar should have been up there,” added a third.

“I was expecting someone to say STRIPPER. PORNSTAR caught me way off guard,” one last fan said.

Her teammate answered next with “President,” and they got their third strike. The turn moved to the General Hospital team, who answered “teacher.” The answer was on the board, and they received 82 points.

(Video) In the end, General Hospital came back with the win and advanced to Fast Money. Sofer and Turner were selected to represent the team. Failing to reach 200 points, they did not win the $25,000 for their charity after ending with 192 points.

Celebrity Family Feud, Thursdays, 8/7c, ABC.

What’s Next for Soap Couples on ‘GH,’ ‘DAYS,’ ‘B&B,’ ‘Y&R’ and ‘Beyond the Gates’ in August

From hookups to life-changing news to tough choices, the love lives of your favorite soap couples are facing major developments this month. Scroll down to find out what’s coming up in August on every show.

Beyond The Gates

Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings) shares news with Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) that?affects their?future.

Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) lays his heart on the line.

Kat Richardson (Colby Muhammad) and Tomas Navarro’s (Alex Alegria) relationship heats up?during salsa night.

Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) gets some unexpected comfort.

Naomi Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) leans on her husband, Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges).

An unlikely duo exchanges wedding vows.

The Bold and the Beautiful

Amid the breathtaking backdrops of Naples and Capri, tensions brew between Nick Marone (Jack Wagner), Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye).

Will Daphne Rose’s (Murielle Hilaire) return impact Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Hope Logan’s (Annika Noelle) romantic reunion?

Days of Our Lives

When Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) and Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) are caught in an elevator together, things heat up.

Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) decide to have dinner and get an eyeful of Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) and Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) kissing. Sarah pulls a shocked Brady into a kiss.

But … Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) wakes up in bed next to Gabi.

Tate Black (Leo Howard) and Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) make love.

General Hospital

Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) and Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) have an unexpected close moment.

Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) connect.

Emma Drake (Braedyn Bruner) opens up to Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) about her feelings for Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza).

Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) and Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) admit to a mutual?romantic interest.

Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) reconnect.

The Young and the Restless

Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) mourns the loss of Damian Kane (Jermaine Rivers) while still being pursued by Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn).

Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) pulls out all the stops to romance Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and make up for their ruined honeymoon.

Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) navigate mixing business with pleasure when she takes a more active role at Abbott Communications.

Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) continue to play a dangerous game, leading both Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) and Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) to make some tough choices.

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Eric Roberts Among Cast Of Indie Comedy ‘Run Amok’ From Truman Hanks & William Bonnell

The film’s ensemble cast also features Bronson Pinchot (Beverly Hills Cop), Alexander James Rodriguez (Murder Motel), Kate Hess (Life Support), Colter B. Ford (Heavy Hitters), Wolf Taitano (Trumpacolypse), Alex Garcia Pompa (Godzilla: King of the Monsters), Finn Sanders (Doe a Deer) and singer Benji Patterson.

Directed by Bonnell, with Hanks as Director of Photography, Run Amok follows the chaos that reigns when the eccentric and dysfunctional Muck family gathers following the unexpected death of their patriarch, Dick Muck (Roberts), an accomplished Hollywood producer and mogul. At the lavish Beverly Hills estate, Dick’s four adult children, the eldest and scatterbrained Dick Jr. (Ford), glamorous Penny (Hess), the ambitious Tyler (Patterson), and youngest of the clan Cedar (Rodriguez), come together for what they assume is a standard will-reading by their father’s eccentric and unconventional attorney Harvey Zuckerman (Pinchot).

Instead, the group finds themselves embroiled in a bizarre and absurd scavenger hunt orchestrated by their late father, who has left his substantial $60 million fortune to whichever of them can solve his carefully devised riddle first. The film is said to be 25% scripted and 75% improvisation.

Run Amok is being produced by William Bonnell with his production company at New Frontier Pictures, and Truman Hanks. Executive producers on the feature include Liz Rodriguez (EMR Media) and Sebastian Twardosz (Savant Artists), who will also represent the project for sales.

Roberts is repped by Sovereign Talent Group, Pinchot and Rodriguez by Bohemia Group.

Conner Floyd Talks Chance’s ‘Y&R’ Ending and Becoming ‘DAYS’ New Chad DiMera

“As sad as it is, I think that’s how Chance would want to go out,” says Floyd of his character’s death by gunshot, trying to save Cane [Ashby, Billy Flynn] and Lily [Winters, Christel Khalil]. “That’s his story that he’s always been telling — that he’s a hero — and the ultimate person to put everybody else above himself, so I think it’s a little poetic in a way. And then the way I died in Billy Flynn’s [Cane Ashby] arms is also very poetic.”

That’s because Floyd already has a new job at Days of Our Lives playing Chad DiMera, the part Flynn vacated in April. “I think Josh [Griffith, head writer and executive producer of Y&R] did that on purpose,” winks Floyd of the two sharing his final scenes.

The actor has nothing but positive things to say about his first soap home. “Oh, it was just perfect,” he praises. “It’s such a special place. Since day one, I felt welcomed, and I have zero complaints. I feel very honored to be a part of that show and to make my little mark on history there.”

That sense of gratitude extends to both the personal and professional moments Floyd experienced during this time on Y&R. “Off-screen, I think it’s just the connections and the friendships that I made there,” he reflects. “So many of the actors, so many of the crew, so many of the creatives, everyone that works up in the offices, I’ve built this relationship with, and it’s sad to say goodbye.

“On-screen, to turn on the TV and see me in a scene with Eric Braeden [Victor Newman] or Peter Bergman [Jack Abbott] or Melody Thomas Scott [Nikki Newman], it’s super cool,” he continues. “I know my grandmothers are rolling over in their graves right now. I wish they could have been here to get a little piece of that, but it’s really cool just to be a part of the soap world. It’s a unique place for an artist, and I feel like I came out of this a little better of an actor than when I started.”

Finding out about Chance’s fate was “bittersweet,” reports Floyd. “I had another job on the horizon, and so it’s like, ‘Oh, OK, I’m not going to be unemployed,’ but it is sad to say goodbye to Chance and to everyone over there at Y&R, so it’s a little bit of mixed emotions. I feel happy, I feel sad, it kind of depends on the day.”

Nevertheless, he enjoyed playing out Chance’s grisly exit. “It was a lot of fun,” Floyd enthuses. “The sets they built for this whole French storyline are amazing; I felt like I was there. The wardrobe was really fun — they really spiced it up since everybody was on vacation. We had all these actors in the storyline that I hadn’t seen in a while, like Bryton [James, Devon Winters] and Melissa [Ordway, Abby Newman Winters], and to do scenes with them and kind of do a callback on that whole history was fun. It was a good time.”

Walking out of the studio for the last time, however, proved more emotional than Floyd anticipated. “Oh man, I’m so soft-hearted and I’m such a crier,” he relays. “I was going into this thing being like, ‘I’m not gonna cry. I’m not gonna cry.’ And I remember talking to Billy Flynn, and he was like, ‘No, I bet you cry. I cried when I left [Days].’ I was like, ‘Yeah, we’ll see, man.’ We had this last scene, and everyone was clapping, and I was saying goodbye to everyone and walking out, and I cried like a baby. I’m not going to lie. There were a couple of us that got together and hung out afterwards, and I was still fighting tears there. But there are good things on the horizon, so I was OK.”

Floyd has already started working at Days as Chad and is embracing the challenge of his new role. “It’s just a really good opportunity,” he enthuses. “The DiMera family is really cool, and the more I dig into it, this character has a lot to unpack. I like working, so I was really, really excited to dive deep into Chad and explore this world that he’s in. Days of our Lives is an iconic show, and a lot of really talented people have walked those stages, Billy Flynn included, so it’s going to be fun to try to fill those shoes.”

The gig came his way after a chance meeting with Days’ casting director, Marnie Saitta. “This is actually a pretty crazy story,” Floyd begins. “I was flying to Boston for Christmas with my fiancée to visit her family, and I was going to propose to her that weekend right before Christmas. The flight was delayed, then we get on the plane, and it’s delayed on the tarmac, delayed in the air, and delayed when we landed in Boston. I mean, this thing turned into, like, a 12-hour trip. We’re sitting next to these people the whole time and after about five hours, we made conversation, and it was Marnie and her family. So, we were chatting and CBS got brought up somehow. She was like, ‘What do you do at CBS?’ I said, ‘I’m on Young and the Restless.’ After 12 hours of talking, she said, ‘I’m gonna call you.’ And that’s kind of how this came into play.”

Working with Flynn for Floyd’s last month on Y&R proved to be a fruitful experience. “First of all, Billy’s the freaking man,” he raves. “I was kind of bummed, like, ‘I wish you were here for the other four years I was here; we could have had a good time.’ But it was really cool just getting to talk to him and pick his brain about how things work over there, about the character and the sets and the family and the schedule. He had the nicest things to say. It was very serendipitous, which I love.”

Flynn had a helpful note for the Salem newcomer. “When we had our first scene together [on Y&R], I said a couple words to him and then after they said cut, he goes, ‘You and I sound just alike,’ — we have this low, gravelly voice and kind of talk low and slow — ‘I guarantee you the first note you get over there is more voice.’ And sure enough, first scene I had over there, my first note was, ‘Uh, Conner, we need more voice.’ I texted Billy and said, ‘You called that, man.’ The more we hung out, it seems we’re very cut from the same cloth, and it’s good casting on Marnie’s part, I ain’t gonna lie.”

While fans won’t see Floyd on Days until 2026 because of the show’s unique filming schedule, he is settling in well. “Salem’s great,” he concludes. “Everyone’s awesome and very welcoming and very helpful. I’ve hit the ground running, and it’s been going great so far. Just like Y&R, everyone over there is very hardworking, and there’s a very talented cast and crew, and I’m going to bring it for them.”

The Young and the Restless, Weekdays, CBS, Check Local Listings.

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Chrishell Stause and G Flip Say 'I Do' Again in Fairytale Castle Wedding

The couple said "I do" surrounded by family and friends, in the Hollywood Hills, with the city skyline shimmering in the background.

Chrishell looked straight out of a storybook in a flowing off-the-shoulder white gown featuring a romantic lace-up corset. G Flip fully leaned into the fantasy theme, rocking a regal red prince ensemble -- complete with gold trim and even a sword strapped to their back.

Before the ceremony, Chrishell was spotted laughing and chatting with costumed knights at the castle gate, setting the tone for the night.

The pair rented out the magical venue and transformed it into their own enchanted kingdom, where love ruled supreme. Following their vows, video captured Chrishell bouncing with excitement, clearly on cloud nine.

The pair had a Vegas ceremony back in May 2023, but were finally able to have their happily ever after wedding.

Congrats!!!

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Ice Cube & Eva Longoria’s ‘War Of The Worlds’ Reimagining Gets Prime Video Release Date; Watch The Trailer

The modern-day adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel follows Will Radford (Ice Cube), a top cyber-security analyst for Homeland Security, who spends his days tracking potential threats to national security through a mass surveillance program, until an attack by an unknown entity leads him to question whether the government is hiding something from him … and the rest of the world.

Watch the trailer above.

The Rich Lee-directed movie also stars Eva Longoria, Clark Gregg, Andrea Savage, Henry Hunter Hall, Iman Benson, Devon Bostick and Michael O’Neill. The indie film was written by Kenneth Golde and Marc Hyman and edited by Charles Ancelle, produced by Aiello and Bekmambetov, and executive produced by Adam Sidman.

“The idea was organic,” says Aiello. “When catastrophes happen today, we experience them through our devices. That insight shaped the storytelling and tech used to create this immersive thriller.”

He adds, “For the first time ever, a studio-scale sci-fi epic has been produced using a format that places audiences inside the action through the lenses of phones, computers, and tablets. It’s a visceral, first-person experience designed for big screens in a language and format that is now natural within our daily lives.”

“It’ll be exciting for audiences to watch the movie and ask themselves: If aliens invaded today, how would we experience it? Most likely, we’d be watching it on our phones,” says Bekmambetov. “In that way, it’s kind of a modern spin on Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds. Back then, he used radio, the most popular technology of the time, to make people believe the invasion was real. Today, that medium is the screen of our devices.”

Bekmambetov’s feature credits include Unfriended (2015), Searching (2018) and Missing (2023), which have collectively grossed more than $200 million globally. His latest Screenlife production, the digital heist thriller LifeHack, premiered at SXSW in March and currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. As a director, he is set to release his new techno thriller Mercy in January; the Amazon MGM Studios project stars Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson and is produced by Bekmambetov and Oppenheimer’s Charles Roven.

WME represented War of the Worlds, along with producers Aiello and Bekmambetov, and co-star Longoria. Cube is repped by UTA, Prospect Park and Ziffren Brittenham. Lee is with Paradigm and Anonymous Content. Hyman is represented by Independent Artist Group.

The Young and the Restless' Lauralee Bell Reveals What She Really Thinks About Her Character's Bug Nickname

Bell, 56, debuted on The Young and the Restless — which was created by her parents William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell — in 1983 as a teen model named Cricket. Over the years, as Cricket went to law school and became a district attorney, she stopped using her entomological nickname, opting for her real name, Christine Blair, instead.

But for Bell, nothing compares to her original moniker. She tells PEOPLE exclusively that she thinks of her long-time character as “only Cricket.”

“I've only been okay with hearing that name if I'm in the courtroom or in a legal situation because obviously the other wouldn't work,” she says of Christine. “But I love that the OGs will forever and always call her Cricket.”

Bell feels “even more” strongly about using the name Cricket now that the character and Michael Damian’s Danny Romalotti are “finally” getting engaged again. Danny and Cricket’s love story started back in the ‘80s when, as Bell says, Cricket was a “little groupie girl” in love with a rock star.

Bell notes that Danny hasn’t always called the character Cricket, though, that “there was a time” when he called her “Chris” instead. “We were in trouble,” Damian, 63, jokes about that time in the characters’ lives, when Cricket was in a relationship with Doug Davidson’s Paul Williams.

The nickname Cricket also comes with one more perk. “I love that there's an emoji that's a cricket because I use it now all the time,” Bell says. “Everyone should have their own emoji.”

Both Bell and Damian are “grateful” their fans have stuck around to see them get engaged again. “I think the nostalgia is really beautiful and that's what they're connecting to,” Damian says.

Looking back at the genesis of their on-screen romance in the 1980s, Bell says, “The scenes that we had every day were extremely playful. We were chasing each other around the apartment. We were putting ice down each other's backs. We were tickling each other. We were playing strip poker. We were doing things that really draw people in because they feel like they're watching your intimate moments.” Damian calls their early romance “very sweet, very innocent.”

Cricket and Danny married for the first time in 1990, but, thanks in part to the machinations of Danny Romalotti superfan Phyllis (Michelle Stafford), they ended up divorcing.

As for Bell and Damien, Bell thinks their on-screen relationship works in part because they have “very much the same sense of humor.”

“We also are really going to continue putting in as much playfulness as we can moving forward,” Bell says. They also feel comfortable touching each other and playing around in scenes because of their decades of friendship and working together.

“It's very comfortable,” Damian says. “It's so much fun and it just feels very organic when we work together. . . . We know these characters. We've known them our whole lives.”

Joshua Coates’ Faith-Based Feature ‘Divine Direction’ Sets Cast

The movie tells the story of a father who is also a Pastor and grapples with his faith as his son battles a rare form of kidney cancer. Divine Direction is based on the heartfelt true-life story of Charles Moorer and based on his two books Standing on the World of Adoni and Giving Up Is Not an Option.

Dorian Gregory stars in the dual lead roles of Charles Moorer and his twin brother, Quinton Moorer. With over 70 film and television credits to his name, Gregory is best known for his portrayal of Darryl Morris on the hit TV series Charmed, which aired from 1998 to 2005. The cast also includes Tamala Jones (Blue Streak, Next Friday) as Cora Moorer, Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables) as Dr. Patrick Batra, and Geoffrey Owens (The Cosby Show, Poppa’s House) as Charles Moorer Sr. Co-Starring, Torrei Hart (But Deliver Us From Evil, Hollywould) as Crystal Moorer, Judae’a (Showtime’s The Chi, Madonna Non Grata) as Chelsea Moorer, and Golden Globe and Grammy winning gospel singer Regina Belle as Aunt Gertrude. Comedian Marcus D. Wiley makes his on-screen debut as Pastor Reggie Fletcher and introducing newcomer Shamere Dunswell as Chad Moorer.

Coates in addition to adapting and directing, also produced.

The film will be released by One Culture, a multinational TV and film distribution company based in Atlanta, GA.

Coates is the President and CEO of 20/20 Visions Entertainment Group, based in West Hollywood. His most recent feature, Ageless Love, was released in 2022.

The pic is a production of 20/20 Visions Entertainment Group in association with 4C Music Productions. The film is executive produced by Charles Moorer and produced by Coates and Pete Postiglione.

Inside Tristan Rogers’ Surprise ‘General Hospital’ Return After Cancer Diagnosis

The actor, who joined the soap in 1980 and has made appearances on and off in the 45 years since, returned for a one-day visit to wrap up the story involving Robert’s daughter, Sasha Gilmore, as her portrayer, Sofia Mattsson, marked the end of her run on the show.

In an exclusive interview with TV Insider, Mattsson reveals how excited she was to discover her alter ego was the offspring of one of soaps’ most beloved duos, Robert and Holly Sutton (Emma Samms). “I loved it so much!” she enthuses. “I had been wanting a family connection since day one on the show, so I was so glad it finally happened. And both Emma Samms and Tristan Rogers are lovely to work with and very sweet in real life. I really wish we would’ve explored their relationships more. And the rest of Sasha’s family connections through the Scorpios!”

She was especially touched that she got to work with Rogers as her final scene partner on her last day. “It was special because normally we don’t always shoot in order, but my last scenes that aired were actually filmed last,” she relays. “And, of course, it was special that they were with Tristan. I really loved how sweet those scenes were.”

As for Rogers, though the type of cancer he has wasn’t specified, a spokesperson for the actor says he is prioritizing his health at this time. “While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family,” said the rep. “As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family.”

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‘General Hospital’ Star Tristan Rogers Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

“Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, General Hospital, is sharing with fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer,” publicist Anthony Turk said in a statement. “While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family. As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family.”

“Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years,” the statement continues. “This support means more to him now than ever. Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family.”

Rogers is best known for his role as D.A. Robert Scorpio, a character that first took up residence in the fictional Port Charles in 1980, and has returned to the long-running soap opera periodically since he originated the role.

The last time General Hospital fans saw the actor in the role of Scorpio was November 2024, when the character left town with his ex-wife, Holly Sutton (Emma Samms).

The Aussie actor also played the malicious Colin Atkinson in The Young and the Restless and Hunter on The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as roles on Walker, Texas Ranger and Family Law. In 2020, Rogers earned recognition at the Daytime Emmy Awards for his performance in the digital drama series Studio City. He has also voiced animated characters in popular kids’ shows, including The Wild Thornberrys, Batman Beyond, and The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest.

Jermaine Rivers Confirms He’s Out At Young And Restless As Damian: ‘It’s Been an Honor’

Saying Goodbye

Damian had gotten off to a rough start in Genoa City with his secrets and deceptions, but soon reconnected with his mother, Amy, and forged a relationship with his newly discovered half brother, Nate. He even found romance with Lily. Unfortunately, that all came to a tragic end when he and Cane found themselves drugged, and a mysterious person threw a knife that lodged in Damian’s back!

“Damian Kane has met an untimely demise,” Rivers said in the video he shared on social media. “We shot this back in May, and I actually knew about Damian Kane’s… what his fate was before we even went to France [within the storyline].”

As his time on the soap came to an end, the actor wanted to express his gratitude for everyone involved in the experience. “First off, I gotta say thank you to Josh Griffith for giving me this opportunity to bring Damian Kane to life,” he enthused. “It has been an amazing ride. It’s been an honor to not only be a part of the cast but to bring a character like Damian to life. The last seven, eight months, I got to play a multitude of emotions to really flesh out who this person was, with all his complexities, with his relationship with his mom, with his half brother, his best friend, and potential love interest And we got to go on a ride and really play into these moments truthfully.”

Rivers also acknowledged that Damian didn’t make the best first impression. “Early on, I know there was a lot of mixed emotions about who Damian Kane was,” he said with a chuckle. “Based off how he came into Genoa City — you know, the mystery, the air, the arrogance… which was very intentional. As an actor, my prime objective is to do three things. To be of service to the scripts; to the text that’s actually written for the character and his relationships with other characters on the show. To be of service to my fellow actors, to not phone anything in, and to really engage and be honest and truthful and make a genuine connection; bring out the best of that person that’s in front of me or around me, to be of service to the overall story. And the task that I had coming in, the reason I was cast, to do service to the storyline. Because at the end of the day, guys, it’s not about me. It’s not about one person on the show; it’s about the collective.

“Bearing that in mind,” he continued, “I’m just grateful to have been able to play a role on the show, to be a part of the cast. And no matter how long or how brief it is, at the end of the day, as an actor, that’s my job to come in and play the role that I was cast. And when it’s time to go, it’s time to go. And it’s time to go do something somewhere else.”

Rivers also singled out Y&R Casting Director Greg Salmon for helping bring him to Genoa City. “I know with our conversations early on, he told me how grueling that process was of trying to find the right Damian,” he said. “I believe you said that process started last July, and I got a chance to swing at that role in November. So from July to November, they still hadn’t nailed it down. And when I got that last-minute request to read for the role — on a Sunday — and apparently, you guys saw something in me that resonated. So thank you.”

While this marks the end of his time on Y&R, his career continues. “Right now, there’s a whole lot of stuff that has my name on it,” Rivers declared. “And there are other projects that I’m currently attached to, and I’m physically, mentally getting ready to do something super fun in the sci-fi genre. But I’ll tell you, I loved every minute of showing up to CBS studios on soundstage 41 and 43, getting to play alongside some incredible, talented actors.”

For his Y&R fans, Rivers offered: “Thank you for the fans who tuned in, who’s always committed and invested in the storyline that’s being played out day after day. So yeah, I’m gonna close this one out, with light, love, and gratitude in my heart. I’ll see y’all on the next one. The show must go on. Peace and love.”

Celebrity Family Feud: General Hospital vs The Young and the Restless (7/31)

Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, DJ and music producer Diplo goes head-to-head with actress Laverne Cox; then, it’s a battle of the soap operas as the casts of ABC’s “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless” compete.

Eva Longoria To Direct & Produce ‘Anita De Monte Laughs’ Feature For Searchlight Pictures

The New York Times bestseller tells the story of a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death. Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.

The book was on Reese’s Book Club Pick and listed as Best Book of 2024 by Kirkus, TIME, NPR, Goodreads, Electric Lit and more.

Longoria and Searchlight last teamed on the 2023 feature Flamin’ Hot, which served as the multihyphenate’s feature directorial debut. Based on the novel A Boy, a Burrito and a Cookie: From Janitor to Executive by Richard Montañez, the feature stars Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez and Tony Shalhoub. The Yvette Chávez and Lewis Colick-written dramedy received multiple awards and nominations, including an Oscar nod for Best Original Song.

SVP of Production Taylor Friedman and Creative Executive Daniel Yu will be overseeing Anita de Monte Laughs Last for Searchlight Pictures, reporting to Co-Heads of Production and Development DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas.

Gonzalez published her debut novel Olga Dies Dreaming, in 2022, which became a New York Times Best Seller and was ordered to pilot by Hulu, which Gonzalez adapted. She is a staff writer at The Atlantic and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for her work there. She is repped by CAA, Entertainment 360 and Granderson Des Rochers, LLP.

Longoria’s recent work also includes Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain, an eight-part CNN Original series chronicling her immersive gastronomic journey across Spain, following the success of her previous Searching for Mexico. It was also recently announced that Longoria will expand the “Searching For” franchise with Searching for France, which is currently in production. Through her company, Hyphenate Media Group, Longoria champions creator-led stories for global audiences. She has a history of directing over the last decade, with past credits including the boxing documentary La Guerra Civil for DAZN. Up next, she will also direct the Paula Pell-penned Netflix comedy The Fifth Wheel with Gloria Sanchez producing. Longoria is repped by WME, Linden Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.

‘Duster’ Canceled — What Would Have Happened in Season 2

So will the J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan co-created series return for Season 2? Here’s what we know so far.

Has Duster been renewed for Season 2?

No. On Wednesday, July 9, it was announced that Duster was canceled after one season.

Who starred in Duster?

The cast included Josh Holloway as getaway driver-turned-FBI informant Jim Ellis, Rachel Hilson as Nina Hayes, Camille Guaty as Izzy, Asivak Koostachin as Nina’s bureau partner Awan Bitsui, Corbin Bernsen as Jim’s father Wade, Benjamin Charles Watson as Royce Saxton, Sydney Elisabeth as Genesis Saxton, Adriana Aluna Martinez as Luna, Greg Grunberg as Abbott, and Keith David as Ezra Saxton. Now, we’ll never know who would have played Joey, a.k.a. Xavier.

What would have happened in Duster Season 2?

The series would have had to follow up on the threads left dangling by the Season 1 finale, including revealing the true fate of Ezra Saxton after he was shot in the chest and what that meant for his children, Royce and Genesis. Last we heard, Royce was “still at the hospital,” presumably with his father in critical condition. Also yet to be determined was what was next for Izzy as she undergoes chemotherapy treatment and how that could have impacted the relationship between Jim and Luna, who still calls him Uncle Jim even though he’s her father.

The season should have also featured Nina participating in the FBI’s effort to track down the national security threat Xavier, who happens to be Jim’s brother Joey, whom he and Wade grieved as dead in an explosion. Nina revealed that it was Saxton who helped Joey disappear, so surely there would have been some drama there, too, if the story had continued.

Morgan told TV Insider she was excited about exploring more about Joey, saying, “We’re so excited about where that’s gonna take us, and hopefully, if we get a Season 2, so many fun escapades to get into — all very exciting, I think … Who is Joey now? And what has he been getting into and who has he been getting into it with? There are a lot more murky areas that we want to peel back the layers of to really deepen the story and really challenge Jim and Nina’s relationship. They’ve just sort of kind of come to a place where they have a little bit of trust and now, what happens when this other X factor is thrown into the mix, so there’s lots of good stuff to play with.” She also teased that a romantic future between Jim and Nina or Jim and Izzy was “on the table.”

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Nominees For The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Revealed In Three Major Categories

Sharon Case (Sharon Newman, Young and Restless)
Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott, Young and Restless)
Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson, Young and Restless)
Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis, General Hospital)
Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers, Young and Restless)
Laura Wright (Carly Spencer, General Hospital)

Outstanding Lead Performance In A Daytime Drama Series: Actor

Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott, Young and Restless)
Eric Martsolf (Brady Black, Days of Our Lives)
Greg Rikaart (Leo Stark, Days of Our Lives)
Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of Our Lives)
Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri, General Hospital)

Oustanding Daytime Drama Series

Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Young and Restless.

‘Y&R’ Star Michael Damian Teases Danny’s Surprise Proposal to Cricket: ‘This Time, It’ll Be Even Better’

“It’s come to that point where they both want to take it to the next level, and where else could that be?” teases Damian. “Could it be wedding bells?”

Damian says the time is right for the duo, who have been traveling around the world as part of Danny’s music tour, to give matrimony another shot. “They’ve got this amazing connection,” he points out. “There’s this incredible history. They really haven’t had a home base because they’re gone so much, so they’re talking about the next steps, maybe getting something together.”

The actor, who joined the show in 1980 and has made numerous guest appearances since his 1998 departure, is thrilled to be teamed again with Bell. “We have such a great time and a great rapport and great respect for each other,” he notes. “I’ve known her a long time, and to know someone a long time and have a chance to work with them and grow up with them and continue to work with them is very rare.”

Though marriage didn’t work out for Danny and Cricket the first time around, Damian believes a second chance would be different. “I hate to use the cliché words, but they’re older and wiser, and maybe have learned from the past,” he offers. “There is so much history, and they’ve been through so much together. If they could still be friends at this point, that’s amazing, and that they are and have taken it to the next level is a beautiful thing. They were each other’s first love, so I think it’s really wonderful that they found it again. This time, it’ll be even better.”

The proposal will be both romantic and can’t-miss, Damian previews. “It’s pretty amazing what they did,” he praises. “Josh [Griffith, executive producer and head writer] and his team wrote something great. I don’t want to give away everything, but Danny sets up something pretty special, and the audience is going to get to relive some of the great highlight moments of their relationship going way back. And that’s pretty rare where you can dig into the vault. It’s like a time warp, and it’s very touching and really beautiful. Of course, Lauralee is brilliant in it, and I’m mediocre [laughs], but I hope the audience enjoys it. It was really enjoyable to shoot. It’s going to be fun. We’ll bring the audience on this nice, magical mystery tour.”

The actor appreciates that the fans of Danny and Cricket have championed their reunion over the past few decades. “They’re probably the driving force and the fuel that’s really been pushing this to happen because they’ve been so incredibly supportive,” he reflects. “They just won’t give up, and they’re not going to give up until it happens. They’re going to keep writing and posting. They’re wonderful, and we have the best fans ever. I’m just so grateful.”

That the powers-that-be at Y&R have continued to write Danny into the story is also deeply meaningful for Damian, who has been able to hone other skills in his time away from the soap. “The show has been incredibly accommodating, and it’s been really great,” he says. “This film company that I started 20 years back [Riviera Films] is going really well, thank God, and our new partners, Netflix, are fantastic, so I’m just loving that. I was born in the entertainment business and trained on the stages of CBS with the show and learned so much, and I’ve been able to take what I’ve learned from the writing, the directing, the producing, and the acting. All of those things have been the foundation for my becoming a filmmaker as well. So, Y&R has been my film school, so to speak.”

Damian says working behind the camera has brought new depth to his performances in front of it. “What’s cool about it is that during the movies, while producing and directing and writing, I feel even closer to acting now because I’ve had this outside point of view,” he explains. “It helps me understand the mindset of actors, and it’s been really great to experience working on both sides of the camera.”

His next project will drop after the summer. “I just finished another Netflix movie,” he reveals. “It’s called The Wrong Paris, and it stars Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fodé [ex-Thomas Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful]. It’s coming out September 12th. It’s been a year-plus in the making, so that’ll be fun. And I’ve been working on some new music in the studio; hopefully, we can get a song or two on the show.”

But for now, he’s concentrating on Danny and his future. As for whether Christine says yes, Damian winks, “I hope it all goes well and I hope Phyllis [Summers, Michelle Stafford] doesn’t mess anything up. I’m not saying that she will, but you never know.”

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‘Charles in Charge’ alum Josie Davis admits she struggles to find dates in Hollywood: ‘It’s so hard’

Josie Davis, who starred on the ’80s sitcom “Charles in Charge,” admitted that it’s not easy dating in Los Angeles while exclusively chatting with Page Six earlier this week.

“I’m apparently intimidating,” she shared, referencing feedback she’s received from men in the past. Though, she insists she’s just a regular gal “who’s quirky.”

The actress, 52, shared that she was using Raya — an exclusive, membership-only dating app that vets their users — for awhile, but “got off of [it]” because no one was even “trying” to write her on there.

“I guess you have to be either super famous or a model,” she rued. “It’s so hard for me to meet people.”

In the past, Davis has reportedly dated actors Jacob Young and Dax Griffin. Since she hasn’t found “the one” just yet, she’s been focusing her attention on her acting career.

The actress, who also hosts her own podcast, “Success Road,” will soon be seen in “Pardon Me: The Bevelyn B. Williams Story.” The film, which premieres in theaters on Aug. 15, follows the true story of Williams, a Black anti-abortion activist. Davis plays a federal judge and stars alongside Blac Chyna.

"Charles in Charge" cast.In order to familiarize herself with the role, she visited various California courts last year, where she stumbled across some MS-13 gang members who were on trial.

“This was right before it kind of blew up,” she remembered, referring to MS-13 becoming a flashpoint in the presidential elections.

“These two guys walk in and [were] shackled heavily. I mean, chains I’ve never [seen], big, thick chains were on their waist … it was frightening.”

Aside from her acting gigs and podcast, Davis is also a regular on TikTok, where she recently shared a video about the measly residual check she got from “Charles in Charge” that totaled $6.06.

The sitcom centered around a manny — played by Scott Baio — who looked after three children. Davis played the oldest daughter in the family, a bookish character named Sarah, whose younger sibling was played by “Baywatch” alum Nicole Eggert.

Davis told Page Six that many people seem to be under the false impression that she’s still receiving hefty checks from the series, which premiered on CBS and ran for five seasons between 1984 and 1990.

“I had a friend at the gym say, ‘God, do you still get those amazing residuals? You must make a lot of money?,’ and I just thought, ‘Are you an idiot?’ He got mad at me because of my reaction,” she said during our interview.

“We were kids,” she exclaimed, referencing her onscreen siblings, Eggert and Alexander Polinsky. “So I mean, they barely paid us anything!”

Daytime Emmy Nominations Announcement Date

J. Eddie Peck Out At Young And Restless As Cole Succumbs To Legionnaires’ Disease

Lost Time

Claire and Victoria were called back to the hospital when Cole told them he was grateful they made it back in time to say good-bye. Claire thanked him for being a great father and tried to hold back her bitterness at having lost so much time with him. She pointed out how unfair it was that she loses him only having just gotten him back. He pointed out how brave she was and that he was so proud she’s his daughter. She shared a memory from her youth of wanting her daddy to hold and he wished he could have been there for her.

She also didn’t want to give up hope that he could still make it and wanted him to stay. When he said he couldn’t and it was time to say good-bye, an overwhelmed Claire ran out of the room. This left Victoria to be there for the man she loved as he took his last breaths. They told him she’d see in the next life and he would be waiting. She knew he had to let go so she wouldn’t ask him to stay but she did ask for a final kiss. He obliged and as he did, he passed away.

Rumors of Peck’s return to Y&R back in 2023 preceded his actual return. He had not been on the show since 1999, having started with the soap in 1993, and while the interest was flattering, he hadn’t been contacted — yet. Eight days later he was. He told Digest then, “There was the email that said, ‘Hey J. Eddie, we’re interested in knowing if you would like to reprise your role of Cole Howard.’ I turned to my wife and I was laughing and crying at the same time. The irony was just so funny. Here I had been discounting the rumors and now I was being asked to come back!”

What Happened To Cole Howard On The Young and The Restless? Everything You Need To Know

That original arc was the reveal that Nikki’s assistant Claire, who had lured the Newmans to her aunt Jordan’s home for revenge, was actually Cole and Victoria’s grown-up daughter — Eve, whose death as an infant he and Victoria had mourned and thought lost to them forever. She was stolen by Jordan, groomed to be her tool for revenge against the entire Newman clan but especially Victor and Nikki. Jordan had blamed Victor for her sister Eve (whom little Eve was her namesake), Cole’s mother’s, death.

In caring for their daughter, that old spark between Cole and Victoria reignited and Peck stuck around the soap ever since. That is, until Cole returned from a recent trip with a cough he couldn’t shake. That cough turned out to be Legionnaires’ disease, which can usually be cured with antibiotics — but in Cole’s case, he was diagnosed too late and nothing could be done to save him.

Hollywood Walk of Fame invites 35 famous names to become part of the historic sidewalk of stars

Fellow Walk of Famers Eugenio Derbez and Richard Blade took turns announcing the big news on Wednesday.

"Good Morning America" anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos are just two of the stars who will be honored in 2026 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and they will have a rare double ceremony! They are in the television category, along with Bradley Whitford, Noah Wyle, Greg Daniels, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Melody Thomas Scott, Gordon Ramsey and Lucero.

Entertainers who will be honored from the recording side of show business are Air Supply, Bone Thugs and Harmony, Paulinho da Costa, The Clark Sisters, Miley Cyrus, Intocable, Angelique Kidjo, Lyle Lovett and L.A.'s own born and bred Grammy nominee, Josh Groban.

Oscar winner Rami Malek will be honored in the motion picture category. His long list of contemporaries in the 2026 class includes Timothée Chalamet, Chris Columbus, Marion Cotillard, Keith David, Rachel McAdams, Demi Moore, Franco Nero, Deepika Padukone, Molly Ringwald, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

There will also be two posthumous honors for special effects expert Carlo Ramboldi and producer/director Tony Scott.

In the live theatre category, Broadway superstar Lea Salonga will see her star unveiled, along with top-selling comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.

Dates have not been scheduled for the star ceremonies. Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection.

Y&R Vet to Days

Eva Longoria’s ‘Necaxa’ Docuseries From ‘Welcome To Wrexham’ Team Gets Premiere Date At FXX

Necaxa will premiere two episodes each Thursday for the first three weeks followed by one episode each Thursday until the season finale on Thursday, September 18.

The bilingual sports docuseries will “chronicle a turbulent, transformational time marked by staff shake-ups, career-defining injuries and the relentless grit of a football team determined to defy expectations and deliver hope to its city of Aguascalientes, Mexico,” according to the logline.

The series promises “unprecedented behind-the-scenes access” as it follows the emotional journeys of the players, fans and skeptics.

Necaxa is executive produced by Longoria, Cris Abrego, Rachelle Mendez, Nicholas Frenkel, Jackie Cohn, George Dewey, Mac, Reynolds, Alex Fumero and Diana E. Gonzales. The series is produced by Hyphenate Media Group, More Better Productions, Maximum Effort and 3 Arts Entertainment.

Justin Hartley’s ChangeUp Productions Inks New Deal With 20th Television

Under the new deal, Hartley will continue to develop and produce original content across broadcast, cable and streaming via ChangeUp, where Julianna LaRosa serves as Head of Development.

“Julianna and I are delighted to extend our collaboration with 20th. Over the past six years, the studio has championed our projects, resulting in the unparalleled success of Tracker, the #1 show on television,” shared Hartley. “ChangeUp is ramping up to deliver an impressive slate of upcoming projects, and we are truly fortunate to have such exceptional partners in Eric Schrier, Karey Burke, Carolyn Cassidy, Jane Francis and their outstanding teams,” he added.

The deal follows the record-breaking success of Tracker on CBS, which Hartley both stars in and executive produces. Since its Super Bowl debut in 2024, the action-drama has reached over 100 million viewers to date and became the first new series to rank as the #1 series on TV since 2000. Both seasons ranked as the most-watched broadcast series of the year.

Tracker stars Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist driven by his past troubles who uses his instincts to find the missing and collect rewards. Supported by lawyer Reenie, his business handler Velma Bruin (Abby McEnany) and tech expert Bobby Exley (Eric Graise), Colter will stop at nothing to get the job done. The series was created by Ben H. Winters and is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver. Season 3 begins production this summer.

Before his work on Tracker, he was part of the ensemble cast of NBC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series This Is Us opposite Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz and Jon Ortiz. Hartley played Kevin Pearson, for which he received multiple Critics’ Choice Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2019, 2020, 2021). Additionally, Hartley and his cast members won back-to-back SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2019. On the film side, Hartley starred opposite Rebel Wilson in the summer action-comedy, Bride Hard. He is repped by CAA and Jackoway Austen Tyerman, and LaRosa is repped by CAA.

ChangeUp Productions continues to build out a slate of original, character-driven projects across TV and film.

Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart

Hosted by daytime veterans Rebecca Budig (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, “All My Children,” “General Hospital”) and Greg Rikaart (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, “Days of our Lives”), SOAPY features lively, nostalgic conversations with beloved past and present stars and creatives from across the entire soap opera community and all networks and platforms, including daytime and primetime. From unforgettable storylines to behind-the-scenes insights, the series celebrates the genre’s rich history, passionate fanbase and the talent that continues to bring these iconic stories to life.

The first four episodes of the series feature interviews with:

July 8: Eric Braeden (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)
July 15: Deidre Hall (“Days of our Lives”)
July 22: Sheila Ducksworth (executive producer, BEYOND THE GATES)
July 29: Lauralee Bell (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

Upcoming episodes will include Maurice Benard (“General Hospital”), Tracey Bregman (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Marc Cherry (creator, writer, “Desperate Housewives”), Scott Clifton (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL), Eva LaRue (“General Hospital”), Christian LeBlanc (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Cameron Mathison (“General Hospital,” “All My Children”), Karla Mosley (BEYOND THE GATES), Lawrence Saint-Victor (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL), Melody Thomas Scott (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Heather Tom (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL) and Tamara Tunie (BEYOND THE GATES).

Fans can listen to SOAPY HOSTED BY REBECCA BUDIG AND GREG RIKAART on Audacy or wherever podcasts are available and can watch full video episodes weekly on the CBS Brand YouTube Channel. Whether a lifelong fan or discovering the genre for the first time, SOAPY offers a fresh, fun behind-the-scenes look at the stories – and storytellers – that define daytime drama.

SOAPY HOSTED BY REBECCA BUDIG AND GREG RIKAART is produced by the Paramount Multiplatform Production Group. The podcast is executive produced by Mike Benson. Andrew Pemberton-Fowler serves as producer.

About Rebecca Budig

Rebecca Budig portrays Dr. Taylor Hayes, the compassionate psychiatrist and mother to Steffy and Thomas Forrester, and rival of Brooke Logan for the heart of Ridge Forrester on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.

Budig, a four-time Daytime Emmy® nominee, is well known to soap opera fans for her numerous roles, including Michelle Bauer in “Guiding Light” (1996-1998), Greenlee Smythe in “All My Children” (1998-2011) and Hayden Barnes in “General Hospital” (2014-2019). This marks Budig’s homecoming to CBS Daytime, having previously appeared on “Guiding Light.”

In addition to her numerous daytime roles, Budig’s other credits include “Blue Bloods,” “CSI,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Fit for Christmas,” “Castle,” “The Beast,” and “Skating with the Stars.” In 2014, after the birth of her daughter, Budig was inspired to write about her experience for the short film “About a Girl,” in which she also starred. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter and two dogs.

About Greg Rikaart

Greg Rikaart is an accomplished actor known for his extensive career in daytime television, where he has become a mainstay for over two decades. Best known for his role as Kevin Fisher on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Rikaart has garnered critical acclaim and recognition, including six Daytime Emmy nominations. His portrayal of Kevin Fisher earned him an Emmy win, and he later received another nomination for his current portrayal of Leo Stark on “Days of our Lives.”

In addition to his impressive work in soap operas, Greg has made memorable guest appearances on popular television series such as “Dawson’s Creek,” “Major Crimes,” “Modern Family,” “Bones” and “Gilmore Girls.” He has also appeared in feature films, including “X-Men 2” and “Prey for Rock and Roll,” showcasing his versatility as an actor across various genres and mediums.

Outside of his acting career, Greg is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. In 2014, he was honored with the Visibility Award from the Human Rights Campaign for his efforts to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ+ issues. Greg resides in Los Angeles with his husband, writer-producer Robert Sudduth, and their son, Monte. Throughout his career, Greg Rikaart has continued to thrive both professionally and personally, balancing a successful entertainment career with his dedication to family and advocacy.

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Casts Conner Floyd As The New Chad DiMera

The Peacock soap is bringing aboard Conner Floyd to take over the role previously played by Billy Flynn. Floyd, last seen as Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV on The Young and the Restless, begins work June 23 on the sudser. Given how far ahead DOOL films, however, fans won’t be able to enjoy the new Chad until April of 2026.

Floyd is replacing Billy Flynn, who revealed earlier this year that he’s moving to Y&R. His departure from the Peacock soap was described as amicable. Flynn’s final episode of DOOL is not expected to air until early 2026; he made his Y&R debut on June 19.

“I am grateful for my years at Days. It changed my life in the best ways,” Flynn told TV Insider in March. “I’ve always said these stories we tell are like doing a play, and I’ve spent the last 10-plus years playing this amazing character and telling one of the all-time great love stories. And now I’m excited for this opportunity and to test myself in a new way.”

DOOL also released this statement at the time from EP Ken Corday: ““We support Billy as an actor and friend, and wish him nothing but continued success and happiness, personally and professionally.”

As for Floyd, he joined Y&R in 2021 as Chance. Last month, fans began noticing his absence from both the on-screen action and the credits, though nothing official about his status was revealed. Floyd previously appeared in such movies as The Last Deal and She Inherited Danger.

The role of Chad was first originated on DOOL in 2009 by Casey Deidrick. Flynn replaced him in 2014 and ended up developing a big following because of his romance with Abigail Deveraux (played by Kate Mansi and Marci Miller).

Floyd is repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment.

Christel Khalil Urges ‘Y&R’ Fans to Give the New Lily & Cane a Chance

“I’ve been wanting to be used more, so it’s great to be working a lot more and have something to really sink my teeth into,” Khalil begins. “For a long time, it’s been mainly a business storyline, which has been really fun to play and work with Victor [Newman, Eric Braeden], but it’s nice to have that other layer of emotion and relationship and connection to play as well.”

Khalil reveals she had no idea Cane would be written back in until shortly before Flynn began taping. “Josh Griffith [executive producer and head writer] kept it a secret for a very long time,” she shares. “I didn’t realize they were bringing Cane back until a week or two before he started. I was super excited; it was such a great character, and it was a shame to not have the character there.”

Although Khalil had never met Flynn, his reputation preceded him. “I heard great things from some of the other cast members who had either worked with him or knew people that worked with him,” she reports. “He’s such a great guy and great to work with.”

But this isn’t a simple “Lane” reunion, Khalil previews. Rather than revisiting the familiar dynamic between Lily and Cane, viewers should prepare for something entirely fresh. “I feel like the story is very compelling, and I think if fans can look at it with a new lens, they’ll really like it,” Khalil says. “I think the good thing that Josh has done is he’s completely changed the character of Cane.

“It doesn’t feel like we’re trying to have someone step in Daniel Goddard‘s [ex-Cane] shoes,” she continues. “It’s pretty much an entirely new character, so it’s been interesting to have scenes because we have the history there, but it’s a little bit different. They’ve also added in flashbacks that Lily has of interactions that she and Cane have had in the past, five or six years [since he’s been gone]. So, it’s almost a little bit of a new relationship again, in a way.”

Needless to say, Cane’s surprise return will cause major upheaval for Lily. “It’s the first time in Lily’s life that she’s single, and she’s invested in working with Devon [Winters, Bryton James] and Nate [Hastings, Sean Dominic] and just really focused on business,” Khalil points out. “Her kids [twins Charlie and Mattie Ashby] are gone. She doesn’t have a guy in her life, and she’s been focusing on work. So having Cane come back, it’s like the ground kind of falls out from underneath her in a way.”

Which Lily doesn’t appreciate. After Cane reveals himself in France to be the mysterious Aristotle Dumas, “Well, clearly she’s upset,” notes Khalil. “The whole time she thought that this person [Dumas] was somebody else, so it’s a lot of being really upset, feeling betrayed, and feeling like, how could this person that she was married to and have kids with have been lying this whole time?”

Plus, there are other factors for Lily to take into consideration. “Even before Lily finds out Dumas is Cane, the main concern she has is that Dumas is coming after her company,” Khalil explains. “So, when she finds out it is Cane, I think that fear is still there because she hears from Victor and other people that Cane is kind of scheming, and no one really knows what he’s up to. So, she’s really worried. What’s Cane’s plan? Why is he back in Genoa City? What does he want from everybody? What’s he trying to accomplish? Clearly, he’s here for a reason, so I think right now, she’s just trying to figure out what Cane is doing.”

What Lily is not looking for is to jump back into a relationship with him. “As of right now, no, absolutely not,” Khalil states. “She’s very disturbed by his behavior and how much he’s lied and kept secret and what he’s hidden from the kids and what he’s hidden from her, and the fact that she finds out he was working with his dad, Colin [Atkinson, Tristan Rogers], who is a very bad person. So right now, it’s very much like, ‘I want nothing to do with you. We’re never getting back together, especially after all of this. It’s never happening.’”

As this new chapter unfolds, Khalil urges fans to keep an open mind about the new “Lane” dynamic. “At the end of the day, it’s not going to be the same Cane,” she says. “It’s a completely different person, and I really hope that everybody gives Billy a chance and tries to look at the character through new eyes, because it is a new person, and honestly, it’s a new character. He’s nothing like Daniel Goddard, and that’s kind of the point. The point was to make this character something completely different. And so hopefully people give it a chance and look at it like a new relationship rather than like an old one coming back.”

For Khalil, having a meaty story 23 years into her Y&R run is a pleasant surprise, and one that she never expected. “It’s nice because I started as a kid when I was a teenager, and I was always only a part of the summer teen storyline,” she reflects. “I really thought that I was only going to be on the show for three years and did not anticipate still being there, but I’m so happy that I am. I love this job. I love the people that I work with. And it’s really amazing to be able to play the same character for this long, because the character really does kind of become you. There’s been so many different types of stories that I’ve gotten to play over the years, and it’s been really fun and amazing. I love it.”

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Jack Betts Dies: ‘Spider-Man’ Actor Was 96

Per The Hollywood Reporter, which first reported the news, Betts died Thursday in his sleep at his Los Osos, Calif. home, his nephew, Dean Sullivan, said.

Born Jack Fillmore Betts (saying he bore a relation to the 13th POTUS Millard Fillmore) on April 11, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ, he grew up in Miami, where he eventually studied theater at University of Miami. Afterward, he moved to New York City, where he made his Broadway debut in 1953’s Richard III.

When a friend asked him to help with an audition for Lee Strasberg’s famed nonprofit, The Actors Studio, the director of the prestigious acting school granted him a three-year scholarship to study there. As a result, the venerated Elia Kazan later cast him in a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. (He later returned to Braodway for Kazan’s 1959 production of Sweet Bird of Youth, as well as a late ’70s revival of Dracula, in which he once portrayed the eponymous count as Raul Julia’s standby.)

Betts’ first film credit was in 1959’s The Bloody Brood, and in 1966 he was cast as the title character in Franco Giraldi’s Sugar Colt, billed as Hunt Powers for the first time. That kicked off a string of credits in over a dozen Spaghetti Westerns through the 1970s.

On the television side, Betts racked up a number of appearances in daytime soaps, including General Hospital, The Young Marrieds, The Edge of Night, The Doctors, Another World, All My Children, Falcon Crest, Search for Tomorrow, Guiding Light, Generations and The Young and the Restless.

His other notable arcs included episodes for Perry Mason and The F.B.I., as well as turns in popular series like Gunsmoke, Seinfeld, Mad TV, Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, The Mentalist and Monk. (Betts was great friends with Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts, whom he met at The Actors Studio in the ’50s; the two shared a home from the late ’80s until her death in 2016.)

In Spider-Man, Betts notably portrays Henry Balkan, the Oscorp Technologies board chairman who tells Willem Dafoe’s Norman Osborn, “You’re out, Norman,” kicking off the Green Goblin’s villainous arc. Later on in the movie, Osborn parrots back the phrase to Balkan, as he vaporizes the board in an attack on Times Square, gleefully shouting: “Out, am I?” Additional film credits include 1993’s Falling Down with Michael Douglas and Robert Duvall, the 1995 Val Kilmer-starring Batman Forever and 1998’s Gods and Monsters opposite Ian McKellen and Brendan Fraser.

In addition to his nephew, survivors include his nieces, Lynne and Gail, and his sister, Joan, who turns 100 in November.

Following the news of his death, Beverly Hills Playhouse shared a tribute to the performer on Instagram, writing: “Our beloved Jack Betts passed away peacefully at home. It is a sad day for the BHP as we have enjoyed his presence for so many years. There are actors who credit him with their not giving up because of his encouragement. We were so fortunate to have enjoyed his great spirit, passion and true dedication to the work. There was only ever one like this and we are the richer for having his presence in our theatre. Rest in peace, Jack.”

Lynn Hamilton Dies: ‘The Waltons’ & ‘Sanford And Son’ Actress Was 95

Carson added that she “transitioned peacefully” on Thursday, surrounded by her “grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers.”

“With profound gratitude and admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of iconic actress Alzenia ‘Lynn’ Hamilton-Jenkins, whose remarkable legacy continues to uplift and inspire. Her illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, motivating audiences across the globe through her work as a model, stage, film, and television actress,” he wrote, in part.

Born on April 25, 1930 in Yazoo City, MS and raised in Chicago, Hamilton graduated from the Goodman School of Drama, being the sole Black actor among her peers. She soon gained experience performing with a South Side theater company, per The Hollywood Reporter, and translated that burgeoning skillset to Broadway for four plays from the late ’50s to early ’60s. Her experience on stage included productions of Shakespeare’s works and a world tour of adaptations of The Miracle Worker and The Skin of Our Teeth as a member of President John F. Kennedy’s cultural exchange program. In 1966, she joined the Seattle Repertory Theatre.

Among her TV credits are episodes of Gunsmoke, The Bill Cosby Show, Hawaii Five-O, Ironside, The Young and the Restless, Starsky and Hutch, The Rockford Files, Roots: The Next Generations, Days of Our Lives, The Jesse Owens Story (TV movie), The Golden Girls, 227, Sunset Beach, Moesha, Port Charles, NYPD Blue, The Practice and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Her most significant arcs in television include her role as practical Nurse Donna Harris, Redd Foxx’s onscreen fiancée on NBC’s sitcom Sanford and Sun; Verdie Foster on CBS’ historical drama The Waltons and Vivian Potter on NBC sudser Generations. She also starred as ex-con Cissie Johnson on the early ’90s syndicated nighttime soap Dangerous Women. Hamilton also reprised her character from The Waltons for holiday-themed TV movies released in 1993 and 1997.

Hamilton was married to poet and playwright Frank S. Jenkins (Driving While Black in Beverly Hills) from 1964 until his death in 2014, and the two frequently collaborated together on various theater productions, including Nobody: The Bert Williams Story.

‘Y&R’ Reveals Its New Cane Ashby! Billy Flynn Talks the Surprise Recasting

For the actor, who has played Chad DiMera on Days of Our Lives since 2014 and will continue airing on the soap for months to come, switching shows wasn’t an easy choice. “There’s that old saying you never get the job you want by staying at the job you have, but it felt like a huge gamble,” he allows. “If it doesn’t work out here, then I have a family to provide for. So, my wife and I talked, and I made the decision to take the jump, and I’m really glad I did.”

Flynn reveals that he was in the dark about the new gig when he had his initial discussions with the show’s executive producer and head writer, Josh Griffith. “I didn’t really know what I was going to be doing at the time,” he shares. “Josh gave me the breakdown of character, and I was like, ‘Yeah, that sounds awesome. Let’s do that.’ And then it wasn’t until a little bit of time later that I was like, ‘Can you tell me more?’”

After discovering he would be Cane Ashby, the role Daniel Goddard [Henry Dalton, General Hospital] played from 2007-2019, Flynn began doing his research. “I started watching old stuff, but that was really hard because I’m not Daniel,” he points out. “So, I read Wikipedia pages and fan pages. I have 25 pages of Cane and Lily’s entire history printed out. I keep it in my bag. It starts with, ‘Lily Winters, who divorced Daniel Romalotti, and Cane Ashby, recently divorced from Amber Moore, first met in 2007, to an instant chemistry.’ So, it goes way back. I did that just to know what significant moments were, to know that Valentine’s Day is very significant for them. You’re a new person, and you’re going to be playing a different written version of that person, but I wanted to have that history.”

Flynn quickly recognized the inherent challenges of assuming the role. “Cane and Lily were already a big thing,” he notes. “So, I come in and not only do I have to have that [connection] with Christel [Khalil, Lily Winters] but I’m not Australian and I’m a bit younger. What Daniel did was amazing — he was great as Cane — and obviously, the relationship that Cane and Lily had is a testament to their work. Cane is a fascinating character. Essentially, we’re going to rebrand it a bit, so they have a closer age range, and I don’t have a sexy accent. I can’t replicate it, so I’m going to do my thing. When people see this Cane and the relationship that I have as Cane with Lily, I think they’ll be happy.”

But being a recast wasn’t Flynn’s only hurdle. “The hard part was the idea that I’m playing Aristotle Dumas, this refined businessman who Cane created,” he explains. “And ultimately, the conversation I had with Josh when I first found out about it was that it was like The Great Gatsby. Cane created Aristotle Dumas the way that James Gatz created Gatsby. Lily is Daisy. He created this world to prove to her that he’s good enough for her, and that is a beautiful story to me.

“There are a lot of things that are going to be different, but Lily is Cane’s one true love, and I know how to do that,” he continues. “And Christel makes it very easy. She’s incredible, she’s beautiful, she’s really talented, and she’s got a great personality. When we did our first scene, there was a chemistry that I was like, ‘OK, it’s gonna be good.’ That connection was there for me.”

Flynn was immediately impressed by his other new castmates, too. “Everybody here is amazing,” he raves. “You’re sitting in your room watching the monitor, and you’re watching Jason Thompson [Billy Abbott] and Michelle Stafford [Phyllis Summers] and Christel Khalil and all these people and they’re doing such good work, and it made me want to raise the bar. I think I needed that in my career and in my life, and I’ve been feeling like I’m trying to stretch a little bit. I played Chad for 11 years, and now I come in and I’m playing two different [characters].”

Leaving Days after over a decade of playing Chad was a bittersweet experience, Flynn reports. “It was pretty emotional,” he says. “The Friday before my last day was my goodbye scene with Susan Hayes [Julie Williams] and Chad’s kids. My last scene as Chad on camera, I was super emotional, especially with the kids, because I’ve known them since they were so little, and now having kids of my own, I felt a good bond to them and to Susan. Then my last day was with Greg Rikaart [Leo Stark; Kevin Fisher, Y&R], and it was nice to go out with Greg. It was like a passing of the torch since he came from [Y&R]. Eleven years there, and I changed a lot as a human being during that time. I built trust there, and they trusted me to play that part and do the work.”

He will carry many fond memories of his time in Salem, both personal and professional. “Other than being employed, if I had not gotten that job, it might not have led to some of the things that happened,” Flynn reflects. “But because it did, I became who I am now, and I met my wife, Gina [Comparetto]. We started dating when I found out I got Days of Our Lives, and the fact that I was going to have a paycheck gave me the courage and the ability to even say, ‘Will you go out with me?’ because I could afford to take her out.

“And the Chad and Abby relationship was really special to me, as were my relationships with Kate [Mansi, ex-Abigail Deveraux; Kristina Corinthos, General Hospital] and Marci [Miller, ex-Abigail],” he shares. “I spent probably the most transformative years of my life there, and then the fact that I’ve done the work over the years that even put me in a position for Josh [Griffith] to go, ‘Let me call Billy,’ makes me feel really proud and happy.”

Now, his focus is fully on Genoa City. “I’m still figuring out who this version of the characters I’m playing are,” he says. “It’s the introduction phase. I didn’t originate Chad, obviously, and I forgot what that’s like, and how much work that is, but I’m great. I love everybody here. People couldn’t be kinder to me, and everybody has done everything they can to make me feel as at home as I can be.”

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Billy Flynn Confirms He’s Playing Aristotle Dumas on ‘The Young and the Restless’

News broke in March that the actor, 40, was leaving Days of Our Lives after a decade as Chad DiMera to join Y&R.

“There’s a lot of moving parts that were involved,” Flynn tells Us. “It was a whirlwind of emotions — mainly excitement, but there was fear involved. I was leaving something that was very comfortable and seemingly secure. It’s never really in this industry, but it felt like a gamble. I have a wife and two kids. But at the same time, it felt like something I needed in my life. It felt like a serendipitous thing, the way the universe put all these different pieces together for it to align where the opportunity came when it did, and how it did.”

Flynn admits that it didn’t take long for the “fear to kick back in.”

“Before I started, I was nervous to work with all these people. I was comfortable where I was and I had earned trust and in the people who knew what I could do,” he continues. “[But] everybody here was so great. I remember watching the monitor the first day, and was so impressed by everybody’s talent that I started to get really nervous [again].”

Flynn adds that the fact that there has been so much hype surrounding Aristotle Dumas — the soap has been mentioning the character as a mysterious business tycoon for months, but he has yet to appear on screen — makes it even more “nerve-wracking.”

Flynn also teases that there’s more to the story, comparing his character to “the person behind the Great Gatsby.” (Fans can come back after his debut on Friday, June 20, for more from Flynn on that tease.)

“It’s been a dream come true,” he concludes of joining Y&R. “I’m really grateful to Josh [Griffith] and all the people involved who made that decision and trusted me to come over and see me in this part that on paper, I don’t know if it was me or not, but time will tell.”

Fallen Giant Films Prepping Doc On Late Soap Star Kristoff St. John

Directed by Bobby Razak, Kristoff will chronicle St. John’s journey from child actor to his groundbreaking role as Neil Winters on The Young and the Restless — one of the most enduring Black characters on television — while offering a raw and intimate portrait of the man behind the screen. The documentary will delve deeply into his struggles with mental health, personal loss, and his enduring impact on television and the Black entertainment community.

St. John earned two Daytime Emmys and 10 NAACP Image Awards for his role on The Young and the Restless, which he played from 1991 until he passed in February 2019. He garnered two Daytime Emmy nominations for his role on NBC’s soap Generations and is also known for starring in ABC’s miniseries Roots: The Next Generations.

Kristoff is a personal project for Goodwin, who was not only close friends but also roommates with St. John, and told us, “Kristoff was more than just an incredibly talented actor. He was one of my closest friends, my brother. This documentary is both a heartfelt tribute and a truthful exploration of the amazing, complex person he was. With Bobby Razak directing, we’re confident this story will be portrayed with the emotional honesty and artistic vision Kristoff deserves.”

Kristoff’s ex-wife, Mia St. John, a five-time boxing champion and mother of two of his three children —including their son Julian, who tragically passed away — is also a key partner in the project. Pic is slated for release early next year. In addition to the documentary, a scripted biopic about St. John’s life is currently in development.

Past films from Razak include Mask on TapouT apparel’s Charles Lewis; Fallen Soldier, on middleweight champ Gerald McClellan; and Mexican Fighter, which examined the historical impact of Mexican fighters in mixed martial arts.

On the producing front, Goodwin’s credits include Look Like Somebody: The Ricky C. Simmons Story, The Job, The Call, and The Holy Man. As an actor, his recent credits include the likes of Star Trek: Picard, All American: Homecoming, Dynasty, and NCIS. He’s repped by Global Artists Agency and Rugolo Entertainment.

‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Announces Star-Studded Season 11 Lineup & Premiere Date

Celebrity Family Feud will premiere on Thursday, July 10 at 8pm EDT on ABC. It will stream the next day on Hulu. Steve Harvey will be back to host. He also hosts the regular version of the game show.

The celebrity contestants will answer survey-type questions that were posed to 100 people. The lineup includes:

The Housemaid (releasing on December 25, 2025) vs. The Real Housewives franchise
The Housemaid: Paul Feig, Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, and Sarah Cooper
The Real Housewives franchise: Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Melissa Gorga, and Alexia Nepola
Martina McBride vs. Patricia Arquette
Jennifer Hudson vs. Taraji P. Henson
Leanne Morgan vs. Lainey Wilson
Laverne Cox vs. Diplo
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders vs. The Harlem Globetrotters
Lil Jon vs. Matt Rife
Rich Eisen vs. Dan Patrick
General Hospital vs. The Young and the Restless
(General Hospital: Finola Hughes, Donnell Turner, Rena Sofer, Tanisha Harper, and Maurice Benard)
(The Young and the Restless: Joshua Morrow, Michelle Stafford, Lauralee Bell, Melissa Claire Egan, and Bryton James)
Stephen Nedoroscik vs. Jordan Chiles
Lil Rel Howery vs. George Wallace
NFLPA Defense vs. NFLPA Offense
NFLPA Defense: Booger McFarland, Sam Barrington, Bart Scott, Tyrone Poole, and Jevon Kearse
NFLPA Offense: Jerome Bettis, Marshall Faulk, Devin Hester, Ronnie Brown, and LeSean McCoy
Celebrity chefs Carla Hall vs. Bobby Flay
Jason Ritter vs. Andy Richter
Fantasia Barrino vs. Patti LaBelle
Vanessa Bayer vs. Bridget Everett
Francia Raisa vs. Kat Graham
Kandi Burruss-Tucker vs. Kyle Richards
Michelle Buteau vs. Normani

Celebrity Family Family, Thursday, starting on July 10 at 8pm, ABC

Eva LaRue Stalking Documentary Gets Paramount+ Greenlight

The project, currently in production from Forte Entertainment and See it Now Studios, features in-depth interviews with the CSI: Miami alum and will premiere later this year on Paramount+.

In the documentary, LaRue reveals the emotional toll, the terrifying encounters, and the strength it took to protect her family and survive.

“Eva’s extraordinary talent as an actress is matched only by her remarkable courage. After a relentless 12-year ordeal that put both her and her daughter in life-threatening danger, she has chosen to confront the unimaginable with strength, and offers hope for those living in the shadow of fear,” said Executive Producer Susan Zirinsky, President of See it Now Studios. “We’re honored to help tell her story — a journey so harrowing and chilling that it’s impossible to imagine it’s not straight from a script page of a crime thriller.”

My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story is produced by Forte Entertainment for See It Now Studios. Andrea Gabourie, Mitchell Gabourie, and LaRue executive produce for Forte Entertainment. Stephen Scott directs, Sarah Sharkey Pearce is Writer/Producer and Kim Creelman is supervising producer. For See It Now Studios, Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong are executive producers and Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are supervising producers.

“This documentary shares a deeply painful time in my and my daughter’s life—an experience shared by nearly 13.5 million stalking victims each year,” said LaRue. “Stalking is a global crisis, often involving violence and lasting psychological trauma. Yet many victims are denied justice due to weak laws, limited awareness, and the challenge of proving these crimes. I hope my story raises awareness and helps drive meaningful change in how authorities protect victims and pursue justice.”

Set Decorators Society Of America TV Awards Nominations

The international organization will vote on the nominations from July 11-18 and reveal the winners on August 10. Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later.

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN DÉCOR/DESIGN OF A DAYTIME SERIES

BEYOND THE GATES - CBS
Set Decoration by Cynthia Slagter SDSA
with Production Design by Bruton Jones

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL - CBS
Set Decoration by Charlotte Garnell SDSA, Jerie Kelter SDSA & Chelsea Mondelli SDSA
with Production Design by Jack Forrestel

DAYS OF OUR LIVES - Peacock
Set Decoration by Adele Caine
with Production Design by Tom Early SDSA

GENERAL HOSPITAL - ABC
Set Decoration by Jennifer Elliot SDSA
with Production Design by Andrew Evashchen

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS - CBS
Set Decoration by Jennifer Haybach SDSA, Justine Mercado SDSA, Maria Dirolf & Monica Lowe
with Production Design by David Hoffmann

‘Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence’: Cult Classic Reborn With David Koechner, Eric Roberts, Dan Bakkedahl, John Astin & More

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is alive again with a fifth movie, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, from filmmaker David Ferino.

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence is billed as “pitting the eternal power of nature against AI’s best and brightest.”

The original movie was released in 1978. Made for $100,000, it was produced by J. Stephen Peace and John DeBello. DeBello directed the pic based on an original idea by Costa Dillon in a story about mutated killer tomatoes that torment the globe as a group of scientists try to fend them off.

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence features a string of comedy stars and thespians including David Koechner (Anchorman franchise) as the U.S. president’s Press Secretary; and John Astin (Gomez from the original Addams Family and European Vacation) reprising his role from previous AOTKT movies, as well as the Fox animated series, of Professor Nicholas Mortimer Gangreen. There’s also Veep‘s Dan Bakkedahl as the ubiquitous Wilbur Finletter, Daniel Roebuck (The Munsters, The Fugitive) as the admiral burdened by 50 years of burying the truth, Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier, Return to Nuke ’Em High) as the rampage’s first victim, Paul Bates (Coming to America) as a loopy “disguise expert,” and Vernee Watson (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) as a tech specialist whose down-home instincts anchor the team of “Tomato Guardians.”

There’s also Runaway Train Oscar nominee Eric Roberts joining in along with Myrna Velasca (Star Wars: Resistance) and Noor Razooky (The Old Man). Zachary Roozen (Romeo and Juliet Killers, Bring the Law) stars as Chad, first portrayed by Anthony Starke who played opposite George Clooney in Return of the Killer Tomatoes.

Also starring is Samantha Bailey (The Listening) as Kate Patel, “genius” CEO of VegIntel and inventor of “MyTomato” – the “O.I.” solution to all the fears that AI can’t fix, as well as Joshua Poon (Bad Boys, Your Place or Mine) who ensures that the world experiences every slimy moment as The Influencer.

Ferino (Wardcliffe, Nocturnally Yours) was tapped to direct by EPs and scribes Dillon and Peace.

The Attack of the Tomatoes franchise spawned three sequels (Return of the Killer Tomatoes, Killer Tomatoes Strike Back and Killer Tomatoes Eat France) along with the Fox Network’s Attack of the Killer Tomatoes animated TV series in the early 1990s.

W. Finletter Films and Killer Tomatoes Entertainment partnered with Atomic Toybox Entertainment (Michael Polis) and IVC/Olas Media (Chad Peace, Juan Hernandez and Anthony Aslofi) to oversee production with Polis and Roger M. Mayer producing.

Anchor Bay Entertainment is handling distribution, building on the cult and genre cinema buzz off its Abruptio, the all-puppet horror feature starring Jordan Peele and Sid Haig.

For Attack, there are plans for a limited theatrical release timed to this Halloween.

“This time, they’re not just back. They’re organically intelligent,” said Dillon.

“We are just going to keep trying until we get it right,” added Peace.

“This is nuts,” quipped Ferino. “I have to work with these guys.”

“We’re proud to be bringing back a franchise with this much cultural DNA,” said Thomas Zambeck, CEO of Anchor Bay. “Organic Intelligence is fresh, funny, weird, and self-aware — just the kind of beautifully chaotic project that fits our mission. Killer Tomatoes are ripe for reinvention.”

Talk about a commitment to shoot movies in California: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence was shot in Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego.

The Bold and the Beautiful's Don Diamont Lets Loose on Taking Down Victor Newman and That Tiny Red Speedo

While speaking exclusively with PEOPLE at his 40th anniversary celebration, the actor, 62, reflected on his legacy as both Brad Carlton on Y&R and Bill Spencer Jr. on B&B.

One of Diamont's most memorable moments includes a shot of him hanging poolside wearing his infamous red Speedo on Young and the Restless — a moment he never thought would go down in soap opera history.

"Little did I know at the time that that Speedo was just going to take on a life of its own and really become something that fans will still talk about today," he laughed as he recalled back to the scene.

"In fact, I was doing Andy Cohen's radio show, [I] walk into the booth. What is the first thing he brings up?" he continued. "He was a huge Y&R watcher and the first thing he brings up is, 'When I saw Brad walk out on that Speedo, I'm like, this is the show for me.'"

At the time, he was making an appearance to discuss his latest book when the conversation quickly veered into speedo talk.

"I mean, it was hysterical," he added. "We're talking about a book that I've written and what does he want to get right to? The red Speedo."

Diamont first joined Y&R in 1985 before he left the show in 1996. He eventually returned two years later and remained on the cast until he was killed off in early 2009. Shortly after, CBS announced that the actor would be joining B&B as Bill Spencer Jr. the same year.

When asked who he thought would win in a corporate battle between Bill or Y&R's Victor Newman, Diamont replied, "Oh, Bill would beat him like a drum."

"There's nobody that Bill would be in fear of or feel that he couldn't vanquish in a corporate battle," he added.

On May 21, Diamont celebrated his 40th anniversary at CBS in a private event attended by his former costars, friends and family. In a post shared to Instagram, the actor marked the occasion alongside a series of photos from the celebration.

"Hard to express the depth of my gratitude for the last 40 years of my career in general, and for the beautiful event a few days ago celebrating my 40th Anniversary on CBS specifically," he began in the caption. "The sentiments expressed by ALL touched my soul, and I was blessed to have my family in attendance."

After thanking his costars and other loved ones, Diamont extended a note of gratitude to the fans who have supported him for the past four decades.

"It’s been quite a ride between @youngandrestlesscbs and @boldandbeautifulcbs, and we’re not done yet!" he concluded.

Shanna Moakler Reveals New Update About Greg Vaughan Relationship

In the weeks since they went public with their relationship, Moakler and Vaughan have mostly kept their romance off social media, but the former Miss USA had to give the Days of Our Lives star a special shoutout on May 27. She shared a new photo of the actor and penned a sweet message about her love.

“At the airport, not in his car, at the gate, shows up, and reminds me… good men do exist everyday,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. Moakler snapped a photo of Vaughan outside rocking a cowboy hat. The actor recently attended the graduation of his son, Jathan Vaughan. Moakler sweetly sent her congratulations to Vaughan’s son in the comments of her boyfriend’s post.

Moakler and Vaughan have known each other since 1997, when they met on the set of Poison Ivy: The New Seduction. They were first romantically linked in April 2024 after being spotted out at a party in Los Angeles.

In her 50th birthday post, Moakler wrote that Vaughan “loves me like no other.” Vaughan responded, “The human heart has potential for deep contentment, joy, and confidence… some stories don’t fade with time… they wait for the right moment to be found again.”

When Moakler shared a photo with Vaughan back in April 2025, a fan asked, “Is this the guy that you said on Jeff Lewis you knew from 20 yrs ago but now your lives were finally lining up?” Moakler directly responded “yes” with a heart emoji.

Moakler was previously married to Travis Barker from 2004 to 2008. They have two children, Alabama and Landon Barker. Moakler also shares Atiana De La Hoya with Oscar De La Hoya. Vaughan shares three kids with his ex-wife Touriya Haoud.

Wilson Bethel, Keith Carradine & Jackson Kelly Cast In Apple’s ‘Imperfect Women’

Based on Araminta Hall’s novel, Imperfect Women is an unconventional, psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the decades-long friendship of three women. The series is a mystery complicated by perspective that explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time.

The core trio will be played by Moss, Washington, and Kate Mara. Joel Kinnaman and Corey Stoll also have series regular roles. In addition to Bethel, Carradine, and Kelly, Rome Flynn, Ana Ortiz, and Sherri Saum will also recur.

Bethal will play Scott, Carradine will play RL Hennessy, and Kelly will play Marcus.

The new series will be adapted for TV, written, and executive produced by Annie Weisman, in her latest collaboration with Apple TV+ following the dramedy Physical. Imperfect Women will be produced for Apple TV+ by 20th Television and Apple Studios.

Imperfect Women is executive produced by Moss and Lindsey McManus via their production company Love & Squalor Pictures, who optioned the book. Washington will executive produce for Simpson Street alongside Pilar Savone. Lesli Linka Glatter will direct the pilot and executive produce. Kay Oyegun will also write and executive produce under her overall deal with 20th Television. Author Araminta Hall will also serve as an executive producer.

Bethel is repped by Vault Entertainment, Gersh, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.

Carradine is repped by Innovative Artists and Management Production Entertainment.

Kelly is repped by Gersh and 11:11 Entertainment.

‘General Hospital’ First Look: Rory Gibson Talks Taking Over as Michael Corinthos

“We are excited to welcome Rory to our show,” says a spokesperson.

Gibson reports that his path to the ABC soap was a protracted process. “I originally sent in a tape for Vaughn [Bryce Durfee],” he reveals. “I came in and did a chemistry read with Eden [McCoy, Josslyn Jacks], then I had a nice little chat with Frank [Valentini, executive producer] afterwards, and I could kind of see the wheels turning as we were talking.”

Sure enough, Gibson got a callback a few days later, but for a different role. “It was super, super top secret,” he relays. “I came in and screen-tested for that with Kate Mansi [Kristina Corinthos] and Katey MacMullen [Willow Tait], and it went well. They were super warm and welcoming. A couple weeks went by, and they brought me in for another screen test with Steve Burton [Jason Morgan] and Laura Wright [Carly Spencer]. About a week after that, they locked me in, and it’s been a nice little journey ever since.”

(Photo) While Port Charles was unfamiliar territory for him, the soap itself wasn’t. “My family watched General Hospital religiously when I was growing up,” Gibson explains. ‘My grandma and my mom were diehard fans, which made it kind of a trip when I came in for the screen test, especially with Steve, because I just remember seeing Steve’s face when I was a little kid on my mom’s television.”

So, when Gibson secured the job, his relatives were understandably ecstatic. “I called my grandma first, and she was just shouting, hollering, screaming,” he reports. “Right when I got off the phone, I could just hear her yell out to my uncle in the background, ‘He’s Michael Corinthos!’ So, they were very, very excited.”

Before he reported to work, Gibson familiarized himself with Michael’s complicated past and family connections but didn’t delve too deep into the archives. “You don’t want to necessarily copy anything that anyone’s done before, and I know Chad really owned this role and he did incredible, incredible work, so I tried to stay away from watching too many old episodes and was more looking things up online,” Gibson notes. “And then the show sent me a huge summary of who he was, so that was extremely helpful. Outside of that, it was honestly just endless phone calls with my friend, Jenna, who is a diehard fan, just asking her everything about the character that she could possibly think of. So, I got a pretty in-depth summary of who Michael was and where he might be in his life right now, considering all the traumatic things that led up to the point of me getting there.’

(Photo) As for where Michael is upon his return to town, Gibson offers, “He is at a huge crossroads in his life. He has a thirst for vengeance and justice because it’s no secret what Drew [Quartermaine, Cameron Mathison] put him through. I think he’s at a place where he so badly wants to have a calm and peaceful life, especially after everything he’s gone through, but I don’t necessarily see that happening for him.”

Gibson says his first day went smoothly, and the cast and crew have helped him find his way in the role. “When I first came on, our casting director Mark Teschner, who is a gem of a man, really took me under his wing and showed me around and introduced me to people and made sure that I was comfortable and had everything that I needed,” he shares. “As far as the cast, Katey MacMullen and Sofia Mattsson [Sasha Gilmore] have both been unbelievably kind. They’re two of the sweetest, loveliest people anyone would ever have the joy of meeting, and they’ve really shown me the ropes.”

He has also enjoyed getting to know his other costars. ‘It’s been pretty incredible,” Gibson raves. “Maurice [Benard, Sonny Corinthos] plays such an intense, intimidating guy on the show, and then behind the scenes, he’s such a jokester and so lighthearted and fun and easy to be around. Same goes for Steve [Burton] and Laura [Wright]. I cannot speak highly enough of how unbelievably great this cast is. Everyone’s so lovely; we’re exchanging numbers already and talking about like going on little hangs. It’s been a wonderful time.”

The only bump in the road so far has been a social media entry that drew unintended attention. Gibson admits he was surprised when he posted what he thought was an innocuous photo from his dressing room that led eagle-eyed fans to figure out he had been cast on the soap. “You see a brown door and a blank wall,” he muses. “And then I started getting flooded with DMs of, ‘You’re at GH! You’re at GH,’ and I was like, ‘What is going on? How do all these people know?’ I had a brief second of being like, ‘Oh, gosh, I hope I’m not in trouble. I thought this was pretty low-key.’ So since then, I made sure not to post anything.”

While speculation that he was the show’s new Michael played out online, Gibson kept things under wraps. “When you’re jumping in as a recast, especially filling in for someone who’s done it for so long and did such a great job, it can be kind of an intimidating thing to do,” he concedes. “It’s not my first time doing it because I jumped into Noah over at Y&R after Robert [Adamson, who also filled in as Michael on GH] had played it for quite a while, too. So, it’s been a really nice kind of quiet reception. Everyone has been really cool thus far.”

(Photo) Looking back on his time in Genoa City, Gibson feels nothing but gratitude. “Oh, I loved it, I really did,” he raves. “Everyone became like family. I still spend quite a lot of time with a lot of my cast members over there. Josh Morrow [Nick Newman, Y&R], his son Crew [Morrow, Will Spencer, The Bold and the Beautiful], and I go to a movie, like, once a month. He feels like a second dad for me. We’ve become very, very close. And then Cait Fairbanks [Tessa Porter] is one of my best friends in the world. We hang all the time, so I love everyone over there. I had a wonderful time, but I am very excited for this change of scenery and change of pace.”

With his first episode about to air, Gibson is excited for what’s next. “I loved playing Noah, but I do feel a really strong connection to this character of Michael,” he concludes. “I feel like he has a lot more at stake and with the storylines that he’s woven into; there’s so much suspense and so much consequence behind all of them. It’s terribly, terribly exciting to play and challenging to play, so I’m feeling very fulfilled in this new role. It’s been very intense, but I’m loving every second of it.”

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Corbin Bernsen To Star In Thriller ‘Laura Louise’ From Duane Edwards

Laura Louise follows Edward Brannock (Bernsen), a retired postal worker thrust into the center of a reopened missing person’s case. When new evidence surfaces decades after a teenage girl vanished, Brannock faces intense scrutiny, forcing him to confront long-buried family secrets he’s desperate to keep hidden.

Pic is based on an original screenplay by Frederick Mensch (HBO’s Nightingale), who previously collaborated with Edwards on the 2024 drama Wrong Numbers, starring Emily Hall and David Kelsey. Edwards will produce for The King Productions, alongside co-producers Phil Lee and Darryl Manuel. Aaron Schoonover cast the picture, which shoots in Chicago this fall.

A two-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, Bernsen can currently be seen starring opposite Jon Hamm in Apple’s Your Friends and Neighbors, and in the Max series Duster from J. J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. He is represented by Paradigm and Randy James Management.

Kim Kardashian-Paula Pell Netflix Comedy ‘The Fifth Wheel’ Taps Eva Longoria To Direct; Gloria Sanchez To Produce

Kardashian is on board to star from a script by Pell and Janine Brito. Both Kardashian and Pell are producing along with Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell through their Gloria Sanchez banner as well as Cris Abrego and Longoria’s Hyphenate Media Group.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, insiders say Kardashian will play the eponymous “fifth wheel” alongside a female ensemble cast.

The project has been a priority ever since the streamer landed the package over Thanksgiving weekend in 2023 following a competitive auction. To no one’s surprise given Pell’s track record, the script has been described as one of the funnier in some time by a number of buyers who were involved in the auction.

That stamp of approval was legitimatized with Gloria Sanchez boarding the project. The production company has built a resume of not only popular, hit comedies like Booksmart and Theater Camp but also films led by strong female talent both in front and behind the camera.

Once Gloria Sanchez jumped in, the next step was finding a director and it soon became important to all parties to find a female director to help tell the story. After several meetings, execs and producers landed on Longoria as the right fit following her major studio directing debut Flamin’ Hot. The Searchlight biopic blew away the town after it premiered at SXSW 2023, where it won the audience award and earned praise specifically pointed at Longoria for her directing skills.

While that film leaned more on the dramatic end, Flamin’ Hot showcased plenty of laughs and heart and became a big selling point for this pic.

As for Kardashian, this isn’t her only acting job in the coming months as the trailer for her upcoming Hulu series All’s Fair dropped to a big reaction last week.

Longoria is repped by WME, Linden Entertainment and Yorn Levine. Kardashian, Pell and Brito are also all repped by WME. Kardashian is also repped by Cooley LLP, and Pell is also repped by Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller & Gellman, LLP. Brito is also repped by Cohen & Gardner.

‘S.W.A.T.’ Spinoff Planned By Sony With Shemar Moore Set To Reprise His Role As Hondo

And now we know why he wasn’t repeating things like “we ain’t done chasing bad guys and blowing up stuff” like he did after CBS canceled his show a second time: he’s not saying goodbye to Hondo, after all.

Sony Pictures Television is spinning off the cop drama for a new show dubbed S.W.A.T. Exiles. Moore will reprise his character as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson while the 200-person production crew that helped to make S.W.A.T. a success for CBS will get to keep their jobs when production resumes this summer in Los Angeles.

Jason Ning (Lucifer) will take over as showrunner as part of his recently renewed overall deal with SPT. The plan for the studio is to produce and distribute the 10-episode series globally by “finding the right homes and partners for these new stories to reach the passionate S.W.A.T. fanbase and attract new viewers.”

Additional executive producers include Moore, Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film and James Scura.

Here’s the logline for the spinoff: “After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Hondo is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.”

No additional castmembers have been announced.

“My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. have been epic and memorable,” Moore said in a statement. “We entertained the world, defied the odds, came back from the dead twice, and continued to woo fans and families worldwide. I am excited for this next generation and iteration of S.W.A.T. with Sony.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the next chapter of S.W.A.T. to life — both for our incredibly dedicated fans of the original franchise and for a new generation of viewers,” added Katherine Pope, SPT Studios President. “We’re grateful to our incredible partners Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Jason Ning and Shemar Moore for embarking on this journey with us. This team’s commitment to the global fanbase, to our beloved crew and to our city runs deep!”

S.W.A.T. wrapped eight seasons on CBS May 16 with Hondo and his 20 Squad responding to a robbery in progress. They all affectionately tapped the S.W.A.T. symbol on their way out of headquarters.

During the past two years, Sony was able to propose financial terms that were appealing to CBS, sealing eleventh-hour pickups for the drama from Shawn Ryan and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. This time, however, CBS did not engage in renewal talks, opting instead to end the long-running series to make may for new Paramount-owned shows like Sheriff Country.

General Hospital Star Steve Burton Marries Michelle Lundstrom in 'Romantic' Laguna Beach Wedding: All the Details

The actor, 54, married chef and content creator Michelle Lundstrom, 44, on Saturday, May 17 in an intimate Orthodox church ceremony, followed by a reception at Montage Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, California. The pair's church ceremony was immediate family-only, while their ultra-exclusive oceanfront reception was attended by 45 guests from their inner circle, including a few of the groom's friends from General Hospital.

"This day isn’t just about a ceremony," Burton tells PEOPLE. "It’s the beginning of forever with the love of my life."

Lundstrom, who appeared on Netflix's Barbecue Showdown 2, wore a custom, strapless couture gown designed by Lee Petra Grebenau for her big day. "It was exactly what I had wanted, romantic with a vintage vibe," the bride says. Her daughters from a previous relationship, 14-year-old Lilah and 10-year-old Hannah, joined her in her search for the perfect wedding dress.

"When I tried on my dress I knew it was the one," she recalls. "I came out to show my girls and they both said, 'That’s the one, Mom!' We all knew."

"It was beyond special," continues Lundstrom, whose hair and makeup were done by longtime friends Anzhela and Luiza Adzhiyan, respectively, who work on General Hospital.

Lilah and Hannah joined Burton's three children — daughters Makena, 21, and Brooklyn, 10, and son Jack, 19 — in the wedding party. General Hospital stars Jonathan Jackson and wife Lisa Vultaggio were also in the wedding party.

"The girls were so excited to wear matching dresses," Lundstrom says, with Burton adding that it "meant the world" to him to have Jack as one of his groomsmen.

The bride's sister, Janine, served as her maid of honor. Meanwhile, Burton's best friend, Jeremy Ross, was his best man.

Because Burton and Lundstrom "connected" over '80s music and movies after meeting on social media, they requested that their pianist play '80s romance songs during cocktail hour, and that their DJ, On the Go DJ Pro, do the same during reception.

The duo selected a more modern, though just as heartfelt, track for their first dance song — "I Choose You" by Forest Blakk.

The couple's "dream-like celebration filled with so much love," joined by those "who have always been there" for them, was "more meaningful than words can express."

"I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend, growing together each day in faith and love," Burton says, with Lundstrom adding that marriage "means everything" to them.

Tying the knot with Burton was an especially emotional moment for Lundstrom, who has "never felt so safe and loved" by someone.

"Gosh, he's proven that fairy tale love truly exists," she tells PEOPLE. "He's like pure sunshine — always uplifting, endlessly caring. His love makes me a better person every single day."

She continues, "To have the most incredible man I've ever known by my side forever brings me so much peace and happiness. He is the love of my life, and I feel so blessed to call him mine."

Burton is equally as excited to start a new chapter with Lundstrom.

"Honestly, I've never felt so loved and cared for in my entire life," he admits. "I'm incredibly grateful to have her by my side. She is the most amazing, beautiful, and selfless woman I've ever known. I love her so much."

The pair enjoyed a "dreamy" candlelit dinner with their guests.

The master chefs at Montage "blew away" Burton and Lundstrom with "incredible" culinary creations. The Days of Our Lives alum especially enjoyed the savory beef tenderloin. However, Burton wanted something less luxurious for his wedding cake, requesting the dessert "to taste as close to a classic grocery store sheet cake as possible." However, he ultimately expanded his palate, compromising on a vanilla sponge cake with vanilla cream and fresh berries.

The following day, the newlyweds hosted a Sunday brunch "to celebrate once more before everyone headed home."

The nuptials took place just four months after the couple got engaged. Lundstrom admits that planning a wedding so soon alongside The Ashlyn Company was "fun and a little crazy."

"We didn’t want to wait to become husband and wife," she explains.

Burton let Lundstrom "make most of the decisions," but had "a way of keeping everything stress free."

Burton announced his separation from his wife of 23 years Sheree Burton in May 2022. At the time, it was revealed that his ex was expecting a baby, and Burton released a statement explaining that the child was not his. Their divorce was finalized in December 2023.

Five months later in May 2024, PEOPLE confirmed that Burton was in a relationship with Lundstrom. The following month, Burton brought Lundstrom as his date to the Daytime Emmy Awards.

"Although we had been friends for a while and lived in different states, there was always an undeniable, electric connection between us," Burton says. "She is a breath of fresh air."

Lundstrom notes that she and Burton "built a deep, meaningful friendship before [their] relationship turned romantic." It didn't take long, however, for them to realize that they were each other's perfect match, with the soap opera star popping the question on Jan. 3 in Nashville, Tennessee.

"I found a beautiful farm that had a cool stage with string lights and a small romantic chapel. I told Michelle we were going to look at a piece of property to possibly buy," Burton remembers. "The plan unfolded perfectly and she said yes!"

"It was incredibly sweet," Lundstrom says of the proposal. "He had a backdrop of the first place we met in person set up on the stage. When he got down on one knee, I was filled with emotion and a bit in shock. But, of course, I said yes! He then led me into the chapel, where rose petals, candles, and our photos surrounded us. We slow danced to our favorite songs as I cried happy tears. He's very romantic. Afterward, we joined our kids and closest friends for an intimate dinner to celebrate."

Now, the married couple is honeymooning in Maui, Hawaii.

‘Beyond the Gates’ is renewed as veteran Black soap actors cheer its success

On Monday, the first soap to feature a majority Black cast was renewed for a second season. Its creation was both a savvy business move and an acknowledgment of Black viewers’ passion for the genre as broadcast ratings have declined.

George Cheeks, the CBS chief, told Vulture last year the show was born out of crunching numbers: “One of the things that the data made very clear is that daytime soap operas over index with Black women.”

“I think there’s kind of a renewed appreciation for the audiences that do still engage in broadcast programing, and a recognition that one of those audiences are Black women, and this was a way to serve that audience,” says Elana Levine, a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor and author of “Her Stories: Daytime Soap Opera and US Television History.”

The Drucilla effect

Victoria Rowell’s “Young and the Restless” character, Drucilla Barber Winters, was introduced in 1990 as “an illiterate thief,” she says. Rowell worked with co-creator and then-head writer, William J. Bell to give the character dimension.

Drucilla became a ballet dancer, like Rowell herself, a storyline that showed “it is possible to be in a lower socioeconomic environment and be aspirational.”

She still receives letters from fans who cite Drucilla as inspiration.

The feeling, Rowell explains is, “Oh my God, I can be a ballet dancer through Drucilla, a pull-up-by-the-bootstraps kind of chick that’s rough around the edges and that can learn how to read and write, perhaps, and meet a Neil Winters and get married and improve her life.”

Rowell says she always understood her role as “so much bigger” than an acting job. She recalls meeting with the then-editor of Soap Opera Digest to advocate for a cover featuring the Black cast members — and it ended up happening.

Rowell’s tenure with the show, though, has been up and down. She has only glowing things to say about Bell, who died in 2005. But she sued CBS and producers in 2015 after she says she pushed for the casting of more Black actors and wasn’t hired back on the soap as a result. They later settled. After “Beyond the Gates” was announced, Rowell says she received a letter from CBS acknowledging her place in the show’s DNA.

“I have been contacted with great respect from the powers that be at CBS, thanking me for all of my hard work, recognizing the work that I have done that has influenced this moment and I appreciate that,” she said.

She was “astounded” to be asked to audition for the matriarch role of Anita Dupree, but says she didn’t hear back after submitting her tape. The role went to Tamara Tunie, whom Rowell describes as “a brilliant actress.”

CBS did not respond to a request for comment.

More soap veterans weigh in

Darnell Williams was cast as teen Jesse Hubbard on ABC’s “All My Children” in 1981 to capitalize on younger fans who fell in love with Luke and Laura on “General Hospital.” His fan base exploded after Debbi Morgan was cast as Angie Baxter. Jesse and Angie are regarded as daytime’s first Black supercouple.

“Before that, we didn’t see Black love, and what message does that send? It said that it did not exist because it was not reflected,” said Sherri Williams, an assistant professor at American University who studies Black representation in media.

Darnell Williams says he was surprised by the audience reaction.

“I think about the first time we realized the impact we’d had on the audience, we had gone to a movie in Times Square one night, and after the movie, the lights had come back up and we heard this rumbling. We were looking around and all of a sudden we heard our names being chanted,” Williams said.

When he thinks about “Beyond the Gates,” Williams says he’s hopeful about the job opportunities the show can provide.

For years, Veronica Redd played Mamie Johnson — Drucilla’s aunt — on “The Young and the Restless.” When she tuned into the premiere of “Beyond the Gates,” what she saw got her attention, but what she heard blew her away.

“I was not prepared,” laughs Redd. It begins with a women driving a Mercedes-Benz through the gates of an exclusive country club. The Emotions’ “Best of My Love” is playing — something that told Redd the production value was top notch.

Daytime isn’t usually Redd’s favorite genre even though she acknowledges “it’s paid the bills for many decades.” “Beyond the Gates,” though, has earned a spot in Redd’s TV time.

“They got me hooked,” she says.

Enlightenment through entertainment

If “Beyond the Gates” can open the doors to new conversation, that’s a good thing, says Kimberly McGhee, a Tennessee viewer.

McGhee appreciates how one of the main characters is a psychiatrist. Mental health can be viewed as taboo within the Black community and McGhee believes incorporating it into storylines could help beat the stigma.

The soap also addresses Black history: Clifton Davis plays the Dupree family patriarch, a civil rights activist whose advocacy efforts are often mentioned. Bringing in the civil rights generation is “pretty significant,” said Sherri Williams, but “not surprising” given the NAACP’s producing credit.

“The NAACP is a group that has been fighting for civil rights and for Black liberation for more than a century, and it’s also an organization that has been advocating for authentic images of Black people in television and film,” she explained.

Some have critiqued how the main cast primarily includes light-skinned Black actors, though.

“Now, of the people who auditioned, if they went with the best option, the best talent, totally understand that,” said Atlanta viewer Simone Umba. “But we can still have those talks in regards to colorism because that’s a recurring thing.”

“Black families have to have relatives of all shades, but we don’t see that in this nuclear family. This feels like a missed opportunity to truly be historic and represent Black people across the spectrum,” said Williams.

A diverse audience

“Beyond the Gates” may have been created with a Black audience in mind, but a diverse one is tuning in.

Charlene Polite Corley, Nielsen’s vice president of diverse insights and partnerships, says 52% of the total audience is Black.

“It’s bringing folks along for this really unique story being told in a lot of ways for the first time. And so, yes, the Black audience is leading here, but there’s a whole lot of other kinds of folks who are tuning in, too,” she said.

A varied audience is “good for everyone,” says Elle Murasaki, a Black viewer from New Jersey who hosts weekly live chats on Instagram to discuss the show.

“There is this misconception that being for the culture is exclusive. That it’s Black-only and that we don’t want to include any other demographic into it,” she said. “While there is a majority Black cast telling this story, I think everybody can identify.”

Kerry Bulls, a white fan from Baltimore, also does not miss an episode.

“If you like a good storyline and if you like the genre of a soap opera and something that’s soapy and glitzy, then 100%, this is something that you should watch,” she said. “It doesn’t matter what color you are.”

CBS Is #1 In Daytime For 39 Seasons

CBS Daytime rating highlights:

#1 for 39 seasons, since 1986-87 season.

CBS’ weekly winning streak started on Oct. 3, 1988 (Ronald Reagan was president and floppy discs were still a thing), and the “weekly consecutive streak” was only interrupted from July 22-29, 1996, during the Summer Olympics held in Atlanta and broadcast on NBC. Since then, the network has maintained the #1 spot for the 1,500 consecutive weeks—approximately 28 years and eight months.

CBS is home to the top three daytime shows – #1 THE PRICE IS RIGHT, #2 THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and #3 THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and the daytime audience averages 2.76m viewers (Most Current, Season-to-Date).

For 13 consecutive seasons (since 2012-13), these shows have ranked as the top daytime programs for 571 of 615 weeks.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT has been the #1 daytime program in 691 of the last 701 consecutive weeks and this season averages 3.95m viewers (Most Current, Season-to-Date).

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has been the #1 daytime soap for more than 36 years and 1,878 consecutive weeks and this season averages 3.29m viewers (Most Current, Season-to-Date).

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL this season averages 2.79m viewers (Most Current, Season-to-Date).

LET’S MAKE A DEAL this season averages 2.21m viewers (Most Current, Season-to-Date).

BEYOND THE GATES, the newest addition to the winning CBS Daytime lineup, is up +48% in broadcast viewership from last year’s time period and this season averages 1.82m viewers (Most Current, Season-to-Date).

Streaming viewership of every CBS soap is up year-over-year and streaming gains result in double digit lifts over the broadcast-only audience.

‘The Young and the Restless’ Sets Special Standalone Episode Dedicated To Love & Romance

Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) celebrate their love story and share a hope their loved ones will one day have their own success with love.

Michael Baldwin (Christian J. LeBlanc) proves to Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) that nothing is more important than their relationship.

Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) surprises Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) with a special gift to show his appreciation for her work on the Abbott manse renovation.

‘The Young & The Restless’ Says Farewell To Allison Lanier As Summer Newman

The actress announced via X that May 2 is her final episode as the daughter of Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow). There are no plans to recast the role.

Lanier joined the CBS sudser in May of 2022 as a replacement for Hunter King. Lanier’s previous credits include a recurring role as Annabelle in the third season of Red Oaks, as well as the indie films Fish Bones and Mia.

Last year, Lanier earned her first Daytime Emmy nomination for playing Summer, a role that was first introduced in 2006. A series of young actors played the part, including Samantha Bailey and Lindsay Bushman before King took over.

‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ Movie At Lionsgate Taps Mckenna Grace In Maysilee Donner Role

The film adaptation of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be released on November 20, 2026. Francis Lawrence will direct from a screenplay adaptation by Billy Ray, based on the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins. Color Force’s Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will produce. Cameron MacConomy will executive produce. The five films in the franchise have taken in more than $3.3 billion at the global box office.

Meredith Wieck and Scott O’Brien are overseeing the project for Lionsgate. Robert Melnik negotiated the deals for the studio.

Like every part in this latest installment of the hit series, the role of Donner was highly sought as reps around town described it as the closest thing to the Katniss role that Jennifer Lawrence made famous in the previous films.

Published on March 18, Sunrise on the Reaping sold 1.5 million copies in its first week on sale in the U.S., UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The 1.2 million copies sold in the U.S. are twice the first-week sales of Collins’ first prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and three times the first-week sales of the third book in the original series, 2010’s Mockingjay.

Sunrise on the Reaping revisits the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.

In addition to her many other credits, Grace starred in the blockbusters Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. She is currently starring in the adaptation of the bestselling Colleen Hoover novel Regretting You for Paramount. Upcoming, she will also appear in the lead role of Blumhouse’s Kiss of Death as well as Blumhouse’s sequel to Five Nights at Freddy’s; Scream 7 with Neve Campbell and Courtney Cox; and as part of an all-star ensemble led by Diane Lane in Lionsgate’s Anniversary.

Grace is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.

‘Y&R’ Alum Daniel Goddard Joins ‘General Hospital’ as Mysterious Professor Henry Dalton

For the actor, who portrayed The Young and the Restless‘ Cane Ashby from 2007 to 2019 (and his twin, Caleb, in 2011), performing wasn’t necessarily on his radar at the time GH came his way. “I was not really thinking about going back to acting,” he reveals. “I had kind of come to terms with that life.”

But in December 2024, he received a call from his former manager, Michael Bruno, who wanted to submit him for a role on the ABC soap. “The funny is, about four or five days before he texted me, out of the blue, I had this really strong, cosmic kind of moment where something about General Hospital was really prominent in my mind,” Goddard shares. “It was really bizarre. It happened about a month before I met my wife in 1998. I said to myself, ‘I’m ready to meet the one I meant to be with,’ and I opened myself up to the acceptance of, ‘I want this in my life.'”

The role was the recast of Jack Brennan, previously played by Charles Mesure, and getting back in the game put Goddard in an emotional spot. “It’s the first audition I’ve had in many years, and it was a bizarre experience for me,” he admits. “You feel like, in a way, you’re going back to ground zero, back to the beginning of it all, even though you’ve been on a different soap opera for, like, 15 years. It was humbling, but it was more of an awakening, and in that moment, I felt extraordinarily vulnerable.”

Especially when he realized he wasn’t the only familiar name in the mix. “I was standing out in the hallway, and there were four or five other guys there, one of them was Daniel Cosgrove [Ezra Boyle, GH], and I was like, ‘Oh, wow. There’s a bunch of people here and there’s competition,’ so instantly I become fearful of the fact that I didn’t want to fail,” he explains. “So, I kind of felt this incredible pressure, and I walked in the room, and I saw Laura [Wright, Carly Spencer] and Frank [Valentini, executive producer], and the writers, and Mark [Teschner, casting director] and I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is real. This is really happening.'”

The role ultimately went to Chris McKenna, but GH wasn’t quite done with Goddard. “A few weeks later, Michael called me and he said, ‘General Hospital called, and they’ve got this character, and they’re writing it, and they want you to do it,'” Goddard reveals. “I was like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I was just gobsmacked by it. It wasn’t a recast. It was a new character, and I was so blown away. I really felt like the timing was right, and I felt like it was meant to be. I can’t begin to express my gratitude to Frank and everyone at General Hospital and to Michael Bruno for really believing in me and being there.”

Goddard reported to work in mid-March as the enigmatic Professor Henry Dalton, who works at Port Charles University. “He teaches environmental physics, and it seems there are some things in his past that he’s done that have left him in a position of some form of investigation,” teases Goddard. “And from there, it’s an absolute mystery to me.”

And that’s how the actor prefers it. “I said to Frank, ‘Don’t tell me anything about the character,'” Goddard shares. “I know that the characters that I’ve had scenes with know something about him. I don’t want to know what it is because I don’t want to play it that I know. I’d rather have the character be sort of a clean slate to me. At Young and the Restless, I always used to read the whole script because other characters will talk about you, and you’ll get to know more about you than you know about yourself. At General Hospital, you only get your pages, and I thought, ‘Woody Allen would do that, where he doesn’t want everybody know what’s going on or what the twists and turns are.’ And I thought, ‘This is going to be cool.’ So, I’m allowing myself to go on the journey of who Dalton is from the audience’s perspective, and from my perspective of what is the growth and evolution of him. I will allow it to unfold as the bits and pieces present themselves to me.”

So far, Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks) and Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) are some of the actors who have shared scenes with the newcomer, and he has rave reviews for both. “What a blessing to have someone with Finola’s cachet, and her value and her experience and talent,” he praises. “It was just such a wonderful experience. I was like, ‘You know what I want? I want to have fun. Let’s just have some fun.’ And she said, ‘Oh, God, I would love that.’ So, we played these scenes, and they were great. I just love the moments with her. Same thing with Eden — I think she’s fantastic. With Josslyn, it’s professor and student, and a great push and pull there.”

Goddard has already encountered some familiar faces at the set and is looking forward to reconnecting with Genie Francis (Laura Collins) and Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio), who played Cane’s parents, Genevieve and Colin Atkinson, on Y&R. “I’ve been waiting for my moment to see Genie and give her a big hello and a big hug,” he says. “I haven’t seen Tristan. I’m not sure where Scorpio is at the moment, but I’ve seen Steve Burton [Jason Morgan, who played Y&R’s Dylan McAvoy], and we had a great chat. I saw Eva LaRue [Natalia Rogers-Ramirez, who played Y&R’s Celeste Rosales], and we had a bit of chat. Daytime is a family and until you’ve been in it, you don’t really understand how tight it is.”

That close-knit feeling among the cast and getting to act in general are some of the many reasons he’s thrilled to be back in the genre. “Here I am, feeling like I belong,” he reflects. “I feel like this is something that is not just meant to be; I feel like this completes something in me that’s been missing. When you act on a daily basis, like Young and Restless for all those years, there’s a part of you that becomes this entity that expresses themselves this way. When you stop doing it, there’s always that part of you that’s missing, and then you start again, and it’s kind of like you take all those things you learned in the past that has sat in your subconscious for all these years, and then you reapply it. And it’s better. You’ve had a chance to metabolize it all, and when you call back upon it, you have this different understanding of how that craft should be applied.”

Goddard looks back on his Y&R experience with fondness, but his relationship with the viewers he met through the job is especially meaningful to him today. “I forever will be grateful to the fans of daytime in general,” he notes. “It goes back to in 2010 when Cane was killed off and fans banded together, rented an airplane, and flew it over CBS with a banner saying, ‘Bring Daniel Goddard back as Cane.’ And I never realized, up until that moment, how the fans of daytime are truly the greatest fans in the world. They see you as the character because you’re in their lives on such a regular basis, and then as the years pass by, they get to know you as your real name. And then you form these relationships through social media and going to fan events, and it’s just a phenomenal fan base that was wonderful.”

One that he hopes follows him to Port Charles, where he is having a great time as Professor Dalton. “It’s been an extraordinary, wonderful experience so far,” Goddard enthuses. “I just got new scripts, and I have four episodes coming up in one week, which I’m so excited about. It makes me feel wanted, in the sense that everything that I’ve gone through in this process up until now is meant to be. I couldn’t be more grateful to be back in what I think is probably the most beloved genre in all of entertainment.”

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Jai Rodriguez Brings His ‘Queer Eye’ to ‘The Young and the Restless’

Rodriguez will be playing Pietro, a party planner hired by the Newman family to throw a birthday party for the family’s matriarch Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott). Pietro is described as “a successful and sought-out party planner to the movers and shakers in Genoa City.” Rodriguez will have his job cut out for him in order to impress the great Victor Newman (Eric Braeden).

Discussing the role on his Instagram, Rodriguez commented, “Oh hey. Guess who’s heading to Genoa City? Me. Thrilled to join the cast of @youngandrestlesscbs for a few episodes as ‘Pietro,’ party planner to the stars. It’s been really fun working on this iconic show and it’s very welcoming cast. Can’t wait for y’all to get into this hilarious role.”

This is not Rodriguez’s first time on a soap opera. The reality TV icon has had the opportunity to star on four other daytime dramas over the years. His history with soaps began with All My Children in 1993, One Life to Live in 2005, Days of Our Lives in 2012, and The Bold and the Beautiful in 2016.

Rodriguez came to the entertainment world’s spotlight when he joined the original cast of Bravo’s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He was the group’s pop culture, relationship, and social interaction expert.

The original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy premiered in 2003 and ran for a total of 100 episodes over the course of five seasons before ultimately ending in 2007. The series won an Emmy for outstanding reality program in 2004.

Since his version of Queer Eye ended, Rodriguez has stayed busy with a variety of television roles, from acting on Malibu Country to being a guest judge on Drag Latina.

Rodriguez will appear in a total of four episodes of the daytime drama The Young and the Restless, with the first airing Wednesday, May 28.

The Young and the Restless airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. EST on CBS, and streams daily on Paramount+.

‘Sugar’ Adds Shea Whigham, Raymond Lee & Sasha Calle To Season 2 Cast

Created by Mark Protosevich, Sugar is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture, and television history: the private detective story. In addition to Farrell, the ensemble cast for the first season included Kirby, Amy Ryan, James Cromwell, Anna Gunn, Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler, and Alex Hernandez.

Whigham is believed to be playing a government agency employee helping Sugar (Farrell) in his investigations. Calle is believed to be portraying a hustler working for Sugar.

Season 2 of Sugar is showrun by Sam Catlin, who also executive produces under his Short Drive Entertainment banner. Audrey Chon and Simon Kinberg executive produce for Genre Films under Kinberg’s first look deal with Apple TV+. Farrell, Scott Greenberg, Chip Vucelich, Christopher Rogers, and Gary Tieche also serve as executive producers. Claudine Farrell co-executive produces.

Whigham most recently starred in the Netflix limited series American Primeval and in Magnolia Pictures’ Lake George. He will next be reprising his role as Jasper Briggs in Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning and will also be seen in Netflix’s Death by Lighting and Paramount+’s series Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey. Whigham is repped by WME and Range Media Partners.

Lee played tee lead in NBC’s Quantum Leap reboot. He also appeared in the indie The Unknown Country Lily Gladstone and in Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick. Lee is repped by Gersh, Stephanie Nese Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

Calle made her feature film debut as Supergirl in The Flash movie. She will next be seen in Sony Picture Classics’ On Swift Horses alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi, Netflix’s RIP as well as Wardriver. Calle is repped by CAA, The Society and attorney Sloan Whiteside-Munteanu.

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‘The Young & The Restless’ Brings Back Mishael Morgan

Mishael Morgan is returning to The Young and the Restless for a guest arc on the CBS sudser. She is back on set taping this week; her episode will air later this spring.

Morgan last appeared on Y&R in February of 2024 when her character made a brief visit to Genoa City.

In 2022, Morgan made history when she was awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. She was the first Black actress to win the award.

“I was born on a tiny island in the Caribbean, and I’m now standing on an international stage and I am being honored regardless of the color of my skin, regardless of my passport, for being the best at what I do,” she said in 2022. “Now there are little girls around the world and no matter what the industry, the vocation … they can strive to be the best.”

The actress, whose previous credits included Chicago Med, joined the sudser in 2013 — first as Hilary, who eventually died in a car crash five years later. Morgan then started a new run on Y&R as Amanda, Hilary’s twin, the following year.

In the meantime, fans can see Morgan in the Hallmark movie, Hearts Around the Table: Shari’s Second Act premiering on Saturday, March 29.

Morgan is with The Kohner Agency and David Ritchie at Ambition Talent.

Eva Longoria Developing Jennine Capó Crucet’s Novel ‘Say Hello To My Little Friend’ For TV At AMC

The dark comedy series will be written by Capó Crucet, who, we hear, has already written the pilot for the project which is described as Scarface meets Moby Dick. We understand the TV series will follow the novel’s storyline quite closely.

“Say hello to my little friend” is one of the most quotable lines in film history, spoken by Al Pacino while playing Tony Montana in Brian De Palma’s Scarface (1983). Oliver Stone, as the screenwriter of the Miami-set feature, is credited for writing the line.

The novel follows failed Pitbull impersonator Ismael Reyes—you can call him Izzy—who might not be the Scarface type, but why should that keep him from trying? Growing up in Miami has shaped him into someone who dreams of being the King of the 305, with the money, power, and respect he assumes comes with it. After finding himself at the mercy of a cease-and-desist letter from Pitbull’s legal team and living in his aunt’s garage, Izzy embarks on an absurd quest to turn himself into a modern-day Tony Montana.

Capó Crucet is one of Miami’s pre-eminent literary voices representing the second-generation Latino experience of not fully feeling like you’re from the United States where you were born, nor from the Latin American home of our parents. Her career launched in 2009 with the release of her book of short stories, How To Leave Hialeah, which received the Iowa Short Fiction Prize, the John Gardner Book Award, and the Devil’s Kitchen Reading Award.

Other titles include the New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Make Your Home Among Strangers (St. Martin’s Press, 2015), My Time Among The Whites: Notes From An Unfinished Education (Picador, USA, 2019) and Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel (Harper, 2024), which she contributed to among many other notable authors. Capó Crucet is repped by Maria Massie at Massie McQuilkinn and Altman Literary Agents.

In addition to Say Hello to My Little Friend, Hyphenate Media Group is developing Confessions on the 7:45 at Hulu. In the unscripted space, they have been shooting Bienvenido A Necaxa, a spinoff of Welcome to Wrexham following a Mexican soccer team, and the CNN Original series Searching for Spain, premiering in April. Hyphenate Media Group is a media holding company and premium content studio that develops and produces its own slate of premium programming and invests in creator-led production companies.

Mingacci has produced multiple TV and film projects, including Austenland and the BBC’s hit Killing Eve, a British spy thriller starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. She is currently collaborating with Jonathan Glatzer on AMC’s latest original series, the as yet untitled Silicon Valley project centered around a rift between a self-appointed “inventor of the future” tech CEO and his self-serving “performance psychologist”, who are engulfed in a scandal sparked by the exploitation of personal data.

‘Young and the Restless’: Beth Maitland Talks Traci’s Shocking Discovery About Fiancé Alan

“It’s been a couple of decades, maybe 15 years, since Traci had been in a relationship of a romantic nature that was not too troubled,” begins Beth Maitland of her alter ego’s state of mind. “She has been so surprised by this gift that has fallen from the sky into her lap that she never in a million years expected. This romance at this stage of the game for her has caused not only elation and surprise and happiness and completion, but is setting us up for all of the questions that are about to be revealed, that Traci is not exactly sure who that man is across the table.”

An illuminating conversation with Sharon strongly connects the dots between the kidnapping and the text messages that she saw on Alan’s phone, which gives Traci pause. “This is the first time that she is suspicious of him,” notes Maitland. “Traci is full-hearted and lovely, but she’s not stupid. And being a writer, she has a very active imagination, sort of like Murder, She Wrote. Things click into place, and something just isn’t right. Nerve endings are starting to not lay smooth, and I think Traci is starting to see some warning signs. Sharon starts to reveal information about her abduction that starts lining up with messages on Alan’s phone.”

After her conversation with Sharon, Traci’s wheels are turning as she looks back on her recent interactions with Alan. “The timing in question starts to fall into place for her,” adds Maitland. “In her writer’s mind, she starts to put a few things together, and Sharon is the catalyst. Sharon confirms for her some suspicions; the seeds have been planted and are starting to grow.”

The enormity of Alan’s possible evildoing causes serious distress for Traci. “It sends her right into crisis mode, because not only is this late-in-life, absolute surprise of happiness being completely yanked out from under her, it also indicates that there are threats that she feels responsible for, to both Sharon and Phyllis, and to her sister Ashley [Abbott, Eileen Davidson],” points out Maitland. “She feels responsible for putting people in harm’s way because she didn’t figure this out sooner or see through him. So, there are lots of layers for Traci in that all of this causes her to want to help to put a stop to this and find out what the truth is.”

Unsure of her next move, Traci turns to her brother Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) for counsel. “She is in full panic, and Traci needs his feedback,” explains Maitland. “She needs to run all of this by him and have him be her voice of reason for a change and tell her if he feels she’s off-base or overreacting. It’s a series of very emotional, very desperate scenes, laying it all out, putting all the facts on the table, and trying to actually sort through this and get to the bottom of things.”

The actress admits she was waiting for the other shoe to drop in Traci’s burgeoning romance. “I was absolutely not surprised,” muses Maitland of the Alan twist. “I mean, you can’t be happy on daytime very long, or if you are, you’re relegated to go upstairs to wash your hair and never come back. The good news is that we start from the perspective that Traci already has a life she loves, she has people that matter to her, she has purpose, and she has a career that she also loves. She’s everybody’s go-to for a sounding board and a moral compass, so Traci already has a complete, happy life.”

However, Maitland is aware that not everyone will be as thrilled to see Traci’s happily ever after upended. “There’s a huge fan base of women of a certain age, and people who have watched Traci go through all of her four decades of pain, that want her to be happy, and we’re disappointing those people somewhat,” Maitland acknowledges. “But if Traci was happy, she would be even more boring than just being everyone’s shoulder to lean on, so I feel like there has to be something to tear it up a little bit. Nothing good lasts for long, and here’s something to do, and I long for something to do! Trust me, in the next couple of weeks, you’ll see I make the most of it.”

Maitland is thankful for Traci’s part in the tale and that her character has a hand in cracking the case. “It’s definitely a generous story gift to Traci to be able to be a part of unraveling all of this,” offers the actress. “But it also, I think, speaks to the fun that can be had in daytime if you go ahead and embrace the formula that we’re in. It is such a fantastic, soapy, delicious idea that the big conflict for viewers watching entertainment is this famous catchphrase, the willful suspension of disbelief, and the audience’s agreement that everything doesn’t have to be completely factual.

“When you turn on a daytime drama, you willfully agree that this may not make a whole bunch of sense, or it may not ever happen in real life, but it’s a soap opera, and that’s what we do. So, there’s a whole aspect of this that is delightful, that these kinds of stories still get to be toyed with,” she concludes.

Something that she appreciates after all her years in Genoa City, especially as the show celebrates its 52nd anniversary on Wednesday, March 26. “I’m winding up my 42nd year in about a month, and I will start my 43rd year on the show,” Maitland marvels. “I could not be more grateful. I could not be more surprised. I feel like this is where I’m meant to be. I never am happier than when I have dates on the calendar and I know I’m driving to that studio.”

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The Young and the Restless Alum Heather Tom Was 'Scared, Literally' When She Had to Slap TV Dad Eric Braeden

The first two are non-negotiable, but No. 3 isn't necessarily set in stone — at least it wasn't for Heather Tom, who played Victor's firstborn, Victoria Newman, on The Young and the Restless from 1990 to 2003.

Tom had already been on the show for more than a decade when she delivered the slap heard around the soap world to her TV dad, played by Eric Braeden.

"No one gets to slap Victor Newman," Tom, 49, tells PEOPLE when reminded of the memorable scene. "And so it was a big deal, and I was scared. I was like, 'Oh my God.' I was scared, literally."

"I knew that this was coming up," she adds. "I was like, 'Well, I don't really know [where] this thing's going to go afterwards, so I guess we're just going to jump in.' But yeah, it played very well. It's something that people definitely remember, but I do vividly remember shooting that. And yeah, it was a thing."

In the scene, which aired in the early 2000s, Victoria confronts Victor after learning that he has run her boyfriend Diego Guittierez out of their fictional hometown of Genoa City.

Although Victor and Victoria's relationship sometimes turned stormy over the years, Tom has fond memories of sharing scenes with Braeden during her time on Y&R.

"I loved working with Eric so much because you kind of never know," Tom says. "You never really knew where the scene was going to go. And it was so exciting, and it was such a great learning experience because you really, really, really had to listen and be on your toes and watch for or follow along. It's an amazing acting exercise."

Tom won two Daytime Emmys for her work on Y&R. Since 2007, she's been playing Katie Logan on Y&R's sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful, and picked up four more Emmys along the way.

In recent years, she's appeared onscreen less regularly while focusing more on directing and writing. To date, she has directed 36 episodes on B&B and written six.

And with the March 27 episode, Tom hit an impressive milestone, becoming the first woman to write, direct and act in the same episode of a daytime show. In doing so, she joined an exclusive club of women across daytime and primetime that includes Amy Poehler and Gillian Anderson.

"It was logistically challenging," she told PEOPLE a week before the episode aired.

But, she added, "I'm really excited about it."

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'Tracker' Justin Hartley talks home theater TV viewing, road trips with his dog

In reality, network heartthrob Hartley, who is rolling in his second hit season as rugged Colter Shaw on CBS' action drama, loves the company of his wife, Sofia Pernas. The one-time "Young and the Restless" co-stars are the complete package since their March 2021 marriage.

While Pernas shoots her recurring "Suits LA" role near their shared Los Angeles home, and Hartley's Shaw hustles for reward money on the Vancouver "Tracker" set, the couple spends every moment possible together. Executive producer Hartley is even pleased to see Pernas' "Tracker" character, Shaw's rival rewardist and onetime lover Billie Matalon, in more action with another episode airing March 30 (CBS Sundays 8 EDT/PDT).

"I don't know if I'd call it a love story, but there's a romantic spark and chemistry between the two," says Hartley, 48. "I enjoy being around her. I'm having the time of my life with this show. I love it. To be able to share it with the people you love makes it even better."

Here are Hartley's real-life "Tracker" essentials.

The couple watch TV series together on home theater

The couple do their TV watching right.

Their ideal is together in their home theater. "I figure, turn on all the sound in the dark room and get the whole immersive experience. That's how these shows were designed to be watched," says Hartley.

Hartley and Pernas watch a lot of friends' shows, viewing "Paradise" together (featuring "This Is Us" alums Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman). They loved Netflix's "Night Agent" and watch "Tracker," too, focusing on experiencing it as an audience. And if the couple is separated mid-series-binge, they are permitted TV stray and go solo. "I don't have a problem if my wife tells me, 'I watched six episodes' of whatever we're watching. It doesn't bother me," says Hartley. (He was previously married to "Selling Sunset" star Chrishell Stause).

Hartley has resisted the 'Tracker' Airstream, but travels cross-country in SUV comfort

"Tracker" has extolled the virtues of Shaw's open-road lifestyle in an enviable customized Airstream. Thus far, Hartley has held off on purchasing his own Airstream for his and Pernas' frequent road trips. "It is tempting, though," says Hartley. Instead, the duo and their beloved golden doodle Paisley travel the country visiting Major League Baseball parks in an SUV that's "nothing extravagant, just four tires," says Hartley.

"We have this really high-maintenance dog that doesn't fly. So we put the dog in the back and drive, and then we stay at hotels. I love the game of baseball, and this gives me an excuse to go around the country and realize how big it is and see the different walks of life."

Hartley and Shaw make a case for no iPhone case

For a guy who takes a lot of tumbles, Shaw doesn't use a protective case for his spotless iPhone. That's Hartley's call.

"I was like, 'I'm not putting a case on the iPhone, because I don't have a case on my phone.' And if I'm holding a phone with a case on it, it doesn't feel right," he says. "They built the phone in a certain way that it's supposed to look. I want Colter streamlined. No extra stuff." Not surprisingly, Hartley's phone doesn't look as good as Shaw's. "I tend to drop my phone a lot. My phone is cracked all the time. There's a big crack in the back right now."

Hartley lights up for his Maglites

Shaw is never in the dark the way he works his flashlights on "Tracker" (there's even a Reddit discussion page on which device) – Hartley is a Maglite fan.

"I have them stashed throughout the house," he says. "They are not just a source of light, they can also be used as a weapon if you need it. They're basically a big metal wand with a light at the end, which is wonderful."

Hartley loves watches, but Shaw keeps it shockingly simple

Shaw started "Tracker" wearing a pricey Omega Seamaster, which is something the watch enthusiast Hartley might wear. But the show switched Shaw's watch to a less-pricey, more durable G-Shock. "His watch is going to get broken all the time, there's no sense in wearing a really expensive one. And the G-Shock is a solid utility watch that if it gets broken, no big deal. It's a couple hundred bucks."

Hartley's personal choice is the Omega Speedmaster ("It's pretty cool"), the u?ber pricey Rolex Daytona or the new generation of Timex watches ("I'm a Timex guy, actually").

"I always wear a watch," Hartley says. "I don't have many, but I love them all."

Heather Tom Talks Making History With All-Female ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Episode

For Tom, who has been directing at the soap for years and began writing for it last fall, penning the script was a personal accomplishment. “I’ve been directing for the show for quite some time now and I just started writing for the show in September of last year, and I’ve obviously been acting on the show now for 17 years, and it also happens to be my 35th year in daytime,” Tom begins. “So, Brad [Bell, executive producer of B&B] called me and said, ‘Hey, I want to do an all-in show where you write it and direct it and act it,’ which has never been done in daytime for a multitude of reasons, but it’s also only been done a handful of times across any television platform. I think there’s two other ladies [Gillian Anderson on The X-Files and Amy Poehler on Parks and Recreation] that have actually pulled that off. So, I was quite honored to be a part of that group, and because we’re kind of making history, we thought that it was important for it to air during Women’s History Month.”

The episode, Tom previews, puts the emphasis on female family dynamics. “I talked with Brad and we decided to focus on mothers and daughters because I think that relationship is just so fraught; it’s the most personal relationship you can have with someone if you’re a woman,” offers Tom. “Your mother can either be the most supportive and the most pivotal or a relationship that has a lot of drama to mine. So, it primarily takes place between Steffy [Jacqueline MacInnes Wood] and Taylor [Rebecca Budig], who are kind of in this euphoric place in their story, and Brooke [Katherine Kelly Lang] and Hope [Annika Noelle], who are in this very tumultuous place in their story. And then Katie, my character, also had some scenes with her sister where they talk about their mother [Beth Logan], who has passed away. I brought a little bit of myself into those scenes just personally because I lost my mother last year and, well, every time I talk about this I cry, but I also cry for a living and I’ve been crying for the last 35 years, so I’m an easy mark.”

Tom says she took her time with the script so that it hit all the right marks. “I write from a very emotional place,” she explains. “I write very much from an actor’s point of view, and hopefully in the voice of the character, so it doesn’t feel like dialogue could be interchangeable. That’s very important to me, that it feels like this character is the only one that could say these things. So, I did take longer on the script because I really wanted the actors to shine and to give them something to sink their teeth into. I wanted this show to be special. Brad gave me this amazing opportunity, so I wanted to do him proud.”

Wearing multiple hats on the day of filming could have been a challenge, but Tom reports it went seamlessly. “It was an amazing experience; it really it went off without a hitch,” she shares. “We rehearsed a lot, and we really prepared for it. For the scenes that I was in, I had a monitor on stage so I could see the shots. I mapped out all the shots because the director has to snap the cues in the booth, which is difficult to do if you’re on stage, acting, so another one of our female directors actually snapped the cues in the booth and I was able to see and adjust if we needed to. Then we just made sure that we really rehearsed it so that the cameras really knew what they were doing and the actresses that I was working with all felt comfortable because the scenes that we were in were very, very emotional.”

Tom felt the love throughout the day from her coworkers. “I hope they really enjoyed it; I feel like they did,” she says. “I think that they were very excited to be a part of it. This was an all-female show, down to our stage manager. Everyone but Casey [Kasprzyk], who’s our producer, but we were like, ‘We’ll just put a wig on him.’ The cast and the crew just have always been so incredibly supportive of me doing these new endeavors.”

Making her mark in daytime is nothing new for Tom, who holds records with her Daytime Emmy wins — at six, she is tied for the most won by a woman and holds the distinction of winning in every category: Outstanding Younger Actress, Outstanding Supporting Actress, and Outstanding Lead Actress — and feels her hard work over the years has led her to this point. “My mother always said that luck is when preparation and opportunity meet, so I’ve tried to be as prepared as I could for this,” Tom explains. “I went to the CBS directing program and directed outside of the show, but if you don’t get the opportunity, then the preparation doesn’t mean anything. They don’t cut me any slack and I appreciate that because I wouldn’t want them to. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity because this doesn’t happen. To have someone like Brad just on my side and champion me, it floors me and I’m so grateful.”

Tom says she was thrilled with the final product — “I’m really happy with it. I hope Brad is, too” — and feels it’s the first step in what promises to be a memorable year for her. “I remember signing my first contract when I was 14, turning 15, and it was a three-year deal,” she recalls. “I was like, ‘Oh, my God! How am I gonna be here for three years?’ Cut to 35 years later, it does not seem possible. I was on The Young and the Restless [as Victoria Newman] for 13 years, and on One Life to Live [as Kelly Cramer] for four, and now I’ve been on B&B for 17. I really can’t wrap my head around it. So, August will be the official 35th and honestly, I cannot possibly think of a better way to celebrate it than to do a show like this.”

The Bold and the Beautiful, Weekdays, CBS.

‘The Bold & The Beautiful’ Recruits Heather Tom To Write, Direct And Star In All Female Episode

The actress who plays Katie Logan Spencer will act, write and direct an all-female episode of the daytime drama — which is a first for the soap and rare for the genre. Slated to air March 27, the Women’s History Month-themed episode will star Rebecca Budig (Taylor), Annika Noelle (Hope), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke), Jennifer Gareis (Donna), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) and Tom herself.

“Brad Bell actually came to me and said, ‘this is your 35th year. You’ve been writing and directing. You’ve also been acting the whole time, and I think that it would be amazing if you did all three in one show,'” Tom, a six-time Daytime Emmy winner, tells Deadline. “I was like, oh, that’ll be interesting! So logistically it was just, well, let’s figure out how I can be on stage acting in the scenes and then directing those scenes. I thought it was very important and agree that it should air during Women’s History Month because it’s historical.”

The 18-minute episode (that’s how short it is with all those commercials) will focus on mother and daughter relationships. To keep consistent with the day’s theme, the episode also features a female stage manager, a female assistant director and female editors. (Tom considered throwing a wig on the one male producer but thought better of it).

B&B isn’t the first to tackle this; In 2020, General Hospital did suffrage episode written and directed by women and featuring all women — though it wasn’t penned by a GH actress. But it’s special all the same to Tom.

“The mother daughter relationships are so interesting to me and so formative,” says Tom. “And now this is going to make me cry because I lost my mother last year. I wanted to kind of pay homage to her because I certainly wouldn’t be here without her literally and figuratively. So I got a little bit of her in there with Katie and Donna, who are sisters who lost their mom.”

The episode that featured 45 pages of dialogue was shot all in one day in February. And despite its themes, it’s not considered a standalone episode.

“It does fit within the story of where they are in the series,” says Tom. “We considered doing something that was more of a standalone, but Brad felt, and I agreed that it needed to just kind of flow with the story and it made sense.”

Tom, who will continue to work as a multi-hyphenate on the show she’s called home since 2007, was humbled by the reaction to the episode. “I think everyone was really excited about it. And that’s the other thing about this show. When I first started doing this, I was like, gosh, am I going to have pushback? Are people going to be like, ‘what the heck is going on?’ But everyone has been so supportive.”

Wings Hauser, Character Actor From ‘Vice Squad,’ ‘The Young and the Restless,’ Dies at 78

“Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film and music partner, Cali Lili Hauser, at their studio this weekend,” his wife’s statement posted to his Facebook account said. “Wings Hauser’s one of a kind, legendary career spanned 58 years in movies, TV and music working alongside many of the greatest artists in the industry and earning their respect.”

He was born Gerald Dwight Hauser in Hollywood to parents Geraldine and Dwight Hauser. He had numerous roles in both film and television and made his on-screen debut in an uncredited role in 1967’s war drama “First to Fight.” Hauser went on to work on hit shows including “Magnum, P.I.,” “The Fall Guy,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Perry Mason,” “Roseanne,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Kingpin,” “Bones” and “Criminal Minds.”

Hauser had a recurring role in the long-running soap opera “The Young and the Restless” over 15 episodes as Greg Foster, taking on the role after James Houghton and Brian Kern originally played him. Hauser first appeared on the show in 1977 and also came back for three episodes in 2010.

In film, Hauser is most known for his turns as Ramrod in 1982’s “Vice Squad” alongside Gary Swanson and the tobacco lawyer in 1999’s “The Insider” alongside Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. Over the years, Hauser also appeared in “Rubber” and “Tough Guys Don’t Dance,” for which he earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his supporting role. His most recent acting credit was in a 2010 episode of “Criminal Minds.”

“We were children together, we played life every day, played music and wrote songs together every day in preparation for several upcoming albums, books and a new movie with original soundtrack like our most recent award winning release ‘Eve N’ God; This Female Is Not Yet Rated,'” Cali Hauser said in a statement. “He said that I was his future and even though I am a feminist, I found my perfect partner in this man and was happy/proud to be building something together. I never thought I would ever get married or have a partner until I met Wings. Of course it’s much harder now, but I’m going to fulfill his wishes that I ‘continue the work’ and fulfill all the projects we set up to do in the next few years.”

Hauser’s dad was Dwight Hauser, a writer who was blacklisted during the Communist era and wrote on “The Magical World of Disney.” His son, Cole Hauser, starred on “Yellowstone” as Rip Wheeler, the ranch’s fixer and son-in-law of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton. In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife, Cali.

Sofia Pernas Returns To Tracker 3/30/25

WRITTEN BY: Annakate Chappell & Jai Franklin Sarki

DIRECTED BY: Ken Olin

‘Bosch: Legacy’ Casts Jeremy Glazer and Miles Gaston Villanueva in Final Season

Glazer will play Patrick Currey, a West Hollywood city councilman who uses his power to keep a tight lid on his sexual proclivities. When investigators start poking around his private life, he tries to ally with Honey “Money” Chandler to best position himself politically and legally.

Glazer is a prolific actor whose television credits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Good Fight,” “Animal Kingdom” and “Modern Family.” His numerous film appearances include “Letters from Iwo Jima,” “Rust Creek” and “Save Me.” He has performed on stage in productions of “The Little Dog Laughed” and “You Can’t Take It with You.”

He is represented by Crimson Media and Allegory Creative Talent.

Villanueva will play Perry Lopez, a native Angeleno with a background in working gang murders in South Los Angeles. Recently elevated to the LAPD’s elite Robbery Homicide Division (RHD), and eager to make a name for himself, he’s partnered with the seasoned Det. Jimmy Robertson (Paul Calderon) and tasked to investigate Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) in a possible murder-for-hire case.

Villanueva has starred in the award-winning Prime Video series “The Boys,” “Nancy Drew” and “The Resident.” He was nominated for an Imagen best actor award for his work as Lyle Menendez in 2017’s “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders.”

He is represented by Untitled Entertainment.

Season 3 of “Bosch: Legacy,” a sequel to the Amazon Prime Video series “Bosch” (2014–2021), premieres March 27.

Morning Show Appearance

AIRING Mar 18, 2025

Eva Longoria

Morning Show Appearance

AIRING Mar 18, 2025

Eva Longoria

The King Sisters Shining Bright In The City of Lights!!!

Both gals shared a series of shots on their social media pages -- enjoying each other's company, snapping lots of sister selfies and posing pretty in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Food before fashion, Joey and Hunter showed their sisterly love and chowed down on a big ole' baguette as they roamed the streets of Paris!

The two sisters got all dolled up -- doin' their hair and makeup in their extravagant hotel room. They eased into the fashion shenanigans by sippin' wine as they prepped for the Miu Miu show.

A$AP Rocky -- who was also sportin' some Miu Miu clothing -- got in on the action and jumped in the middle of the famous siblings for a fun photo!

Check out the gallery and see Joey and Hunter livin' their best lives in Paris!

Vivica A. Fox Guest Stars on Poppa's House

WRITTEN BY: Kim Wayans, Kevin Knotts, Kristin Layne Tucker & Jack Sentell

DIRECTED BY: Damien Wayans

Talk Show Appearance

Wednesday, March 19: Eva Longoria

Billy Flynn on His ‘Days of Our Lives’ Exit After 10 Years and Moving to ‘Young and the Restless’: ‘It Made Me the Person I Am Today’

“We do the best work we can despite the obstacles that we’ve faced as a show. Part of that move I’m excited about is [that] they move slower and there’s more time to do stuff. But I was trained like a warrior here,” he tells Variety with a laugh, referring to the rapid “Days” shooting schedule which is more than nine months ahead of air. “There’s a different pace [here], but it’s made me the actor and the person I am today.”

The reason for the move is simple: actors love acting but, as he put it, sometimes they just have to try something new.

“I love acting, and I love stories, and I never imagined I would just tell one story for the rest of my life,” he says. “The fact that I’ve been here 10 years and it’s gone by in the blink of an eye is amazing to me. I wasn’t a baby when I started here; I was 30. I didn’t start acting until I was 26. So it’s gone by really fast. I think with this character, I’ve done everything I can with it. I’m looking forward to doing something new. I’m about to start a new journey and tell another story. It really is just that simple.”

During Flynn’s time on the show, Chad has had two kids and has become a man, one who does his best to do the right thing despite being the illegitimate son of one of the show’s most notorious bad guys, Stefano DiMera. “I’ve got to play this entire revolution. I don’t know what else to do with him. He’s been as much of me as I think I probably will ever put into another part. There were some times when I was going through some really hard things in my life, and it just so happened that Chad was going through similar things: losing his wife, and I had lost somebody close to me. Things have all lined up with the character that made it [so] I put more of Billy into Chad than I probably would’ve otherwise. There were moments in it that became like a love letter to my own kind of life. It’s special in that way.”

For that reason and so much more, Flynn says the move is “bittersweet.” He was living on a 25-foot sailboat and had “absolutely zero money” to his name when he was offered the “Days” role. “Since I took the job, I’ve gotten married, I’ve had two kids, I’ve bought a house. I mean, it’s changed my life. The people that I work with here are close friends — I’ve experienced all sorts of ups and downs since I’ve started this job, and they’ve experienced them with me.”

And it’s not just the people he’s worked with at “Days” but also the show’s fans he’s met along the way who have been supportive and loyal since day one.

“The outpouring of well wishes and love since this came out has been humbling,” he says. “It’s been incredibly moving to me, and I’m gonna take that with me. I hope [fans] continue to watch ‘Days’ and support ‘Days’ and support whoever might come in and play Chad, if there ever is that case. I hope they do that and give somebody the same love they gave me. And I hope that they come with me on this journey that I’m on and support me doing that too.”

Because of the “Days” shooting schedule, Flynn will be seen as Chad in 2026 — while also being seen on “Y&R.”

“In a perfect world, that wouldn’t be the case,” he says, “only because you want people to suspend disbelief” and believe him in each character, which can’t really be done when viewers are seeing him in two different shows at the same time. “It makes my job a little harder.”

“Y&R” EP and headwriter, Josh Griffith, who wrote for “Days” when Flynn first started on the show, said in a statement: “On behalf of the entire company of ‘The Young and the Restless,’ we look forward to welcoming Billy to the show. He will be a wonderful addition to ‘Y&R’s’ stellar cast.”

Flynn says, “Josh wrote for me here, and he wrote amazing material with the Necktie Killer and the birth of Chad and Abigail’s love story in my reign. And I trust that he’s gonna do that with this new character [on ‘Y&R’]. I’ll just be along for the ride. And luckily there’s so many talented people there that I’ll just riding their coattails the same way I rode everyone’s coattails here [at ‘Days’.]”

Soap Shocker! Billy Flynn Leaving ‘Days of Our Lives’ for ‘Young and the Restless’

Flynn, a daytime newcomer when he joined the soap in 2014, quickly became a fan favorite as part of the Chad and Abigail Deveraux (played by Kate Mansi and Marci Miller) romance and was a key player in the DiMera dynasty.

“I am grateful for my years at DAYS; it changed my life in the best ways,” Flynn tells TV Insider exclusively. “I’ve always said these stories we tell are like doing a play, and I’ve spent the last 10-plus years playing this amazing character and telling one of the all-time great love stories. And now I’m excited for this opportunity and to test myself in a new way.”

In September 2024, Flynn recalled how pivotal it was to land the role of Chad, noting, “I lived on a sailboat, and I had no money; I could barely eat. I got this audition and was like, ‘I don’t really want to be on a soap; I want to do movies or whatever.’ But my manager, God bless him, said, ‘Mate, you’re living on a sailboat. You can’t afford to eat dinner.’ The screen test is still a vivid memory because I did it with Kate Mansi [Kristina Corinthos, General Hospital] and Rob Wilson [Alex Kiriakis]. I was super critical of myself. I remember leaving and apologizing to Marnie [Saitta], the casting director, and she was like, ‘You’re crazy.’ And then they offered me the job.”

Flynn flourished at DAYS, earning three Daytime Emmy nominations as Outstanding Lead Actor and starring alongside Mansi in the spinoff miniseries, Chad & Abby in Paris, which streamed on Peacock in 2019. Last month, he appeared as Atticus Waverly in the hit CBS series Matlock.

The actor is leaving DAYS with the full endorsement of the soap, as well as executive producer Ken Corday. “We support Billy as an actor and friend, and wish him nothing but continued success and happiness, personally and professionally,” Corday says. “He will certainly be missed in Salem.” Because of DAYS’ unique shooting schedule, which tapes nine months ahead of when the shows airs, Flynn will remain on the soap well into 2026.

Y&R’s executive producer/head writer Josh Griffith wrote for Flynn from 2015-16 at DAYS, so he’s very familiar with the actor’s skills. “On behalf of the entire company of The Young and the Restless, we look forward to welcoming Billy to the show,” Griffith tells TV Insider. “He will be a wonderful addition to Y&R’s stellar cast.”

‘The Young & The Restless’: When To Expect The Return Of Lauralee Bell

Lauralee Bell’s Christine — who was last seen on The Young and the Restless during a New Year’s Eve party that aired on Jan. 2 — is set to return to the show’s set at the end of April. Her return episodes will start airing in early June.

Her character’s absence was due to her joining Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) on the road during his world tour. In real life, Damian needed time away to produce a movie for Netflix.

But Bell didn’t stray far from the Bell Dramatic Serial Company world; she made a stop to the set of The Bold and the Beautiful for her third crossover appearance. And this time, her participation involves one of the sudser’s signature fashion shows.

Those episodes are set to air April 24, 25, and 28.

“You never know when Brad Bell calls, if I’m going to be asked a [sibling] question or if I can come to B&B for a couple of days,” Bell tells Deadline about her brother, who is the head writer and executive producer of B&B. “He established this collaboration. Years ago I represented Ridge [Ron Moss] on a court case, and then several months ago, Danny and Christine stopped in during the summer because we’re on tour and he’s the rock star. And then they used Danny’s music for a Brooke’s bedroom lingerie line. So the tie-in continues!”

“We’ve been super lucky because so many of our Y&R fans who have rooting for Danny and Christine to be back together after 30 years came to watch B&B for those couple of days,” Bell continued about her second crossover with B&B, which aired in August. “We assume everyone who watches Y&R watches B&B, but for the few that didn’t, we got Y&R people to come to watch B&B. Our audience really showed up.”

Bell says she continues to be blown away by fan reaction to her character’s reconciliation with Danny in early 2024 after their divorce 30 years ago.

“It’s incredible what we’ve learned this time around,” says Bell. “We have these very vocal, very energetic, very creative fans who are posting stuff every day. They’ll do a countdown that we’re going to be on in 14 days, 13 days, all these creative things. These are fans from the ’80s and ’90s. They’re so into it. And then we’re realizing, they are the ones that had Michael’s poster up in their bedroom and they are the ones that went to real Michael Damian concerts when they were teenagers and college students. And now here they are, they’re in their ’50s and ’60s and they’re saying things like, we’ve waited for this moment for 30 years.”

“There was a little hiccup when we started getting back together with Phyllis, but now Phyllis is leaving us alone,” Bell continued. “We are together. We are happily touring the world. I dropped everything legal to join him on this worldwide tour, and we’ll come back to Genoa City in April to start taping again. There’s still so much more to say and there’s still so much more story to go.”

‘S.W.A.T’ Star Shemar Moore Sends Up Signal Now That CBS Has Canceled Drama: “Netflix, We’d Love To Come Play”

In a video for his 4 million-plus followers on Instagram, Moore told CBS “I don’t think you’re making the right choice” by canceling S.W.A.T. again but added he’s still not ready to say goodbye to Hondo and Co.

“Hey Netflix, how you doing?” he said on IG. “Let me just remind you that in a very short period of time, once upon a time ago …it only took us about two weeks to go from number 15 … to number one. And then we stayed in your top 10, top 15 for about six months, nine months, maybe a year. So Netflix, if you’re interested in a show that is on autopilot that the world is watching, we’d love to come play. NBC, Fox, ABC, hey, you want to come flirt with me? You’re invited to the barbecue. Pick your favorite restaurant. I will pay the bill.”

“Trust me, all of us, the family over at SWAT, we ain’t done chasing bad guys and [performing] helicopter chases and motorcycle chases and car chases and blowing up stuff. We ain’t done,” he continued.

On Thursday, CBS revealed that it has once again pink-slipped the police drama that’s now in its eighth season. This is the second time the net cut the yellow tape around Moore’s show; it was dramatically canceled in May 2023 after six seasons, only for CBS to reverse the decision days later with a pickup of what was announced at the time as a seventh and final season.

Then last May, S.W.A.T. was renewed for an eighth season.

“We were canceled twice, two years in a row,” Moore said on IG. “Now I don’t know my history, but how many shows get to say that? I’m gonna say none, or I’m gonna say that we’re close to one of the none,” Moore continued. “But we did that. We are so proud … we defied the odds, and we made a hit television show that the world loved to watch. So I say to CBS, if you’re done, I know it’s about money, optics, politics. I don’t think you’re making the right choice. I’ll say that. But if you are done, I say thank you, genuinely, honestly from my heart.”

S.W.A.T. will wrap its run in May.

Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62

The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office reports that she died Wednesday and determined her death was a suicide. Also known as Pamela Hasselhoff, Bach appeared on “The Young and the Restless” and met her future husband on the set of his series, “Knight Rider.”

She also appeared on “Baywatch.”

Bach and Hasselhoff were married in December 1989, and had two daughters, Taylor and Hayley. Hasselhoff filed for divorce in January 2006 and the former couple had a contentious split, with Bach accusing him of domestic abuse. A video of Hasselhoff drunkenly eating a burger led to him temporarily losing visitation privileges with his daughters, but they were restored after two weeks. The actor acknowledged the video, shot by one of his daughters, showed him during an alcohol relapse but he denied abuse allegations at the time.

A message to David Hasselhoff’s representative was not immediately returned.

In 2018, David Hasselhoff married model Hayley Roberts.

‘S.W.A.T.’ Canceled (Again) By CBS After 8 Seasons; Showrunner Calls News “Heartbreaking”

If you are having a case of déjà vu, that is because, after a string of early renewals, S.W.A.T. was dramatically canceled in May 2023 after six seasons only for CBS to reverse the decision days later with a pickup of what was announced at the time as a seventh and final season. Flash-forward to May 2024 when S.W.A.T. was surprisingly renewed for an eighth season.

Don’t expect another miraculous reprieve; this time the decision is believed to be final — and permanent. The past two years, S.W.A.T. lead studio Sony Pictures Television was able to propose financial terms that were appealing to CBS, sealing eleventh-hour pickups. This time, I hear CBS did not engage in renewal talks, opting instead to end the series outright.

This is the third high-profile drama cancellation at the network this week, following the axing of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. All three come from outside studios, Sony TV and Universal Television.

Drama cancellations were inevitable this year as CBS already has two drama slots reserved on next season’s schedule for new series Sheriff Country, a spinoff from Fire Country, and Boston Blue, an extension of the Blue Bloods universe. It also has potential FBI and Equalizer spinoffs in the works and drama pilot Einstein starring Matthew Gray Gubler.

A mass renewal last month left the FBI spinoffs, S.W.A.T. and Equalizer on the bubble. Of the four, only Equalizer, from Universal TV, is still standing, with talks for a sixth and potentially final season underway. (Midseason entry Watson, from CBS Studios, is still in its first weeks on the air but is looking promising for renewal.)

As Deadline reported at the time of the renewals, given its history, S.W.A.T. was an obvious candidate for cancellation as it is lower rated than the other dramas on the bubble this year — including the FBI spinoffs. But it has still been a sturdy performer in the thankless job of keeping the lights on Friday.

“It’s heartbreaking news, primarily because it’s been such an immense pleasure working with this cast and crew to put out a show that we’ve always been proud of,” S.W.A.T. executive producer/showrunner Andrew Dettmann said. “They are truly an extraordinary group of people who have all worked so hard and have been so dedicated for all these eight seasons, overcoming countless challenges. I can’t give them enough credit. I feel so privileged to have been a part of the S.W.A.T. family.”

S.W.A.T. is a rare broadcast drama filming in Los Angeles. Following the cancellation, executive producer and former showrunner Shawn Ryan spoke of the series’ crew that will now be out of work.

“It’s been an extraordinary privilege to work on S.W.A.T. for eight seasons and tell the stories of Hondo and 20-Squad,” he said. “I thank our fans, Shemar Moore, the rest of our cast, our producers, Sony Pictures Television, CBS Studios and CBS for the opportunity. Most of all I want to thank our tireless, dedicated crew who made our writers, directors and cast always look good. My greatest concern right now is for them.”

Speaking with Deadline in January, Ryan shared concerns over the fate of S.W.A.T. in light of the pending ownership change at CBS.

“The show I think is beloved in the executive ranks at CBS, the show is beloved by our audience,” he said at the time. “But we also understand that a corporate change is happening in that world. I don’t know what the plans are. I don’t know what the criteria for renewal is going to be. It seems like it could be much different than years past.”

He referred to the pending acquisition of CBS parent Paramount Global by Skydance, which is slated to close in the first half of the year.

S.W.A.T. is based on the 1975 TV series and 2003 film of the same name. It stars Moore as LAPD Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson and his Twenty Squad. The cast also includes Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Anna Enger Ritch, Niko Pepaj and Annie Ilonzeh. Ryan, Dettmann, Justin Lin, Neal H. Moritz, Marney Hochman, Pavun Shetty, Billy Gierhart, Moore and James Scura executive produce.

Original Y&R Cast Member James Houghton Dead at 75

Houghton died Aug. 27 at his home in Encino of peritoneal mesothelioma, his wife, Karen Houghton, told The Hollywood Reporter. She did not want to discuss his death until now.

Houghton also portrayed the fiancé of Nancy Allen’s character in Robert Zemeckis’ I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978), and he played U.S. senator Cash Cassidy — a bitter rival of Charlton Heston’s oil mogul Jason Colby, on the second season (1986-87) of the ABC primetime soap The Colbys, a spinoff of Dynasty.

Houghton starred as Kenny, a record producer who often fooled around on his wife, Ginger (Kim Lankford), before they had a baby on 66 episodes of CBS’ Knots Landing from 1979-83.

The young Wards were one of the original four couples who lived on the show’s iconic cul-de-sac. Gary and Val (Ted Shackleford and Joan Van Ark), Sid and Karen (Don Murray and Michele Lee) and Richard and Laura (John Pleshette and Constance McCashin) were the others.

“The thing about Knots Landing was, because we were all on a cul-de-sac together and because we interacted with one another, it was still very much a family,” Houghton noted in a 2006 interview.

“Plus, we were putting on a show that — the initial season or two at the very least, a new show — we were in this foxhole mentality of ‘We’re all in this together.’ We’re all praying that it’ll catch fire and we’ll be on a show that will last a while and put us all into some kind of security, which most of us had never had.”

Earlier, Houghton had originated the role of Greg Foster on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless, playing the attorney from 1973-76. (Wings Hauser followed him in the part.)

He returned to the soap in 1991 as a writer and shared four Emmys — off 14 nominations — as a member of the outstanding drama series writing team through 2007. He and his fellow writers made Y&R a dominating force in the daytime ratings.

James Carter Houghton was born in Los Angeles on Nov. 7, 1948. His father was Buck Houghton, a producer of the first three seasons of CBS’ The Twilight Zone, and that got his son on the 1962 episode “The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank” in one of his first onscreen appearances.

Houghton attended the Harvard School in Studio City, boarding school at the Institut Le Rosey in Rolle, Switzerland, and UC Berkeley before he appeared in 1972 on the ABC series Alias Smith & Jones and in the women-in-prison exploitation film Sweet Sugar.

He then joined Y&R, where he and William Espy, as Snapper Foster, played brothers.

“We were both driving around in old beat-up cars and just trying to make ends meet, and that was our first job where we actually weren’t worried about where our next meal was coming from,” he said.

Houghton left the soap to star with Martin Kove on the CBS action series Code R, but that show, about a rescue team on the Channel Islands, lasted just 13 episodes in 1977.

In the late 1970s and early ’80s, his onscreen wife Lankford had been romantically involved with Warren Zevon, and through that Houghton (and Shackelford) got to be on the cover of the singer-songwriter’s 1982 album, The Envoy.

Houghton and Lankford, who were real-life neighbors in Laurel Canyon while they worked on Knots Landing, were written off the David Jacobs-created Dallas spinoff when Kenny and Ginger move to Nashville to pursue careers in country music.

Houghton said he didn’t want to leave, but with other characters on the Dallas spinoff becoming more popular and getting bigger salaries, he understood.

“There comes a time when you’ve got to throw some ballast overboard in order to make room for something else,” he said. “You know, it’s a pretty surgical process. I didn’t take it personally.”

Houghton’s acting résumé also included the films One on One (1977), More American Graffiti (1979), Superstition (1982) and Purple People Eater (1988); guest spots on Fantasy Island, Hotel, The Love Boat and Remington Steele; and a role on the 1986 ABC miniseries North and South: Book 2, Love and War.

He and his younger sister, Mona Houghton, co-wrote three Knots Landing episodes in 1982, and after The Young & the Restless, he wrote for another CBS soap, The Bold and the Beautiful. He also authored a crime thriller, The Hooligan’s Game, published in 2017.

Over the years, Houghton gave his time and money to such charities as Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Special Olympics and School on Wheels.

In addition to his wife — they met at a T-ball game and were married in November 1994 — and sister, survivors include his mother, Wanda; his children, Daniel and Alisa; his son-in-law, Jim; and his grandson, Milo.

Michelle Stafford and Sharon Case Tease ‘Y&R’s Sharon-Phyllis Kidnapping Episode

For Case, who had just completed the dramatic arc of Heather Stevens’ (Vail Bloom) murder, where her beleaguered alter ego was put through the emotional wringer, it was a surprise to learn there was more in store. “Before we went on Christmas break, someone told me, ‘Oh, Michelle Stafford said that when you guys come back, you have a storyline together, something about being abducted, maybe,’” Case recalls. “And I’m like, ‘Wait what? I was just abducted. Maybe somebody misheard her.’”

“That’s so funny,” adds Stafford, “because that’s what I said when I heard that — ‘Oh, again? Sharon was just kidnapped.’”

But Sharon’s past experience will come in handy as the tale unfolds. “It’s my third or fourth abduction, and I really know the ropes now,” quips Case. “Sharon knows her way through this kind of thing. She’s sort of like, ‘You know, I’ve been here, done that, follow me. I know what I’m doing in this abduction.’”

Kidding aside, the turning point comes at a fractious time in the Sharon and Phyllis relationship, where they’re still trying to work through the fact that Sharon, who thought she killed Heather — thanks to some manipulation by Ian Ward (Ray Wise) and Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) — let Phyllis’s son, Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei), take the rap for it.

“I appreciate the story because there was nowhere for Phyllis and Sharon to go; it was the apex of their discord,” points out Stafford. “Something had to happen from that. There’s no way Phyllis is ever going to say, ‘Oh, it’s OK that you hid the bloody towels. I’m over it.’ And no way that Sharon is going to be OK with not being forgiven and just moving on. When they see each other, it would be difficult. So, I think this story that we’re doing really fixes that.”

Working so closely together over a concentrated period was something new for the actors, who have shared scenes for decades. “We were doing all of these shows together, just Sharon and me, and I said to Josh [Griffith, executive producer/head writer], ‘It’s like we’re doing our own little movie over here,’” recalls Stafford. “I think it will be very interesting for our viewers to watch because it’s nothing they’ve ever done on the show before. And we went into a very easy work rhythm. Sharon is very easy to work with.”

Even though the scenes were filmed very early in the morning. “Oh, I was really grumpy,” admits Case. “Everyone out there knows I hate being first up in the morning. And not because it’s early. It’s because you have to come up with a lot of emotion and scream and cry and it’s eight in the morning.”

“No one is going to feel sorry for us,” muses Stafford. “But hey, it’s challenging. When you get up in the morning, you’re like, ‘I need my coffee.’ Now imagine if someone said, ‘Cry right now.’”

Timing issues aside, Case reports that the actual filming was seamless. “Everything seemed so easy and fell right into place,” she relays. “Maybe we’ve been working together for so long, but we just slid into it without questions; we didn’t even have to discuss it. It’s like we read each other’s minds, or we’re just on the same page. As storylines go, I love this one. I had a lot of fun doing it. I love working with Michelle. It was very challenging, but every day she and I got in there and we just did it. We did the impossible some days.”

Preparing for the special episode, which will exclusively feature Case and Stafford — something done only once before in May 2024 with Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) and Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) — took a lot of work. “I actually didn’t realize it at first,” reveals Stafford. “I was going over the dialogue and was like, ‘This is a lot.’ And then I realized, ‘Oh, wait, we’re the only two in the show.’ So, I didn’t know it until a couple days beforehand. I was just memorizing it.”

Case appreciates that they broke up the shooting schedule. “They cut it into three days; it’s hard to shoot that all in one day,” she notes. “I did tell Owen [Renfroe, the director] afterwards, ‘OK, Owen, we have done this enough times now where I’m never going to call you on the weekend panicking again. I know we can do this now.’”

The focus of the hour will be on the two trying to piece together where they are and who put them there. “They’re figuring out what the what the hell is going on,” previews Stafford. “I kept on trying not to get too literal about it but really imagine if you were kidnapped and put in a room and you had been drugged. You probably think the next thing is you’re going to be raped and murdered or tortured and chopped up, so I kept on being like, ‘Don’t we think we’re gonna die?’ So, we were playing that it is our last moment of life.”

Case offers, “We felt like the characters thought, ‘Maybe we are supposed to work together.’ And sometimes they feel the opposite, that this is an every-man-for-themselves situation, which is very real. Over the course of the entire storyline, we’re put in a lot of rough situations, we go through every different kind of emotion and our relationship changes over and over.”

Case shares she came up with a unique name for this new chapter. “I like to call this story ‘Asylum,’ ” Case explains. “The first one [Heather’s death] was ‘Murder.’ Everyone saw the first episode of ‘Asylum’ today, but this carries on and it does take some interesting turns and arcs. It changes the characters and propels them forward. This is really going to be fun and interesting and a great ride for the audience. When Josh Griffith writes this way, it’s a treat. You have to tune in for this one.”

The Young and the Restless, Weekdays, CBS, Check Local Listings.

CNN Sets Debut Date For Eva Longoria’s ‘Searching For Spain’

The travel and cultural series will include jaunts to San Sebastián, Barcelona, Madrid, Andalusia, Galicia, Asturias and Marbella, where she has a new home. Each week’s episode will air at 9 p.m. ET.

The CNN Original Series follows other Searching For series, including Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy and Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico.

In a statement, Longoria said, “Spain’s rich culture, passionate people and bold and diverse cuisines have captivated me as long as I can remember, especially knowing that one of my Mexican-American ancestors has deep roots in this remarkable country.”

Executive producers for Searching for Spain are Eva Longoria, Cris Abrego, Rachelle Mendez, and Shauna Minoprio for Hyphenate Media Group. Amy Entelis and Lyle Gamm are the executive producers for CNN Original Series. Banijay Rights is handling international distribution of the series.

CBS RENEWS NINE ADDITIONAL SERIES FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON

Previous series orders for the 2025-2026 season include the #1 new series MATLOCK, starring Kathy Bates; SHERIFF COUNTRY, the new drama expanding the universe of the hit series FIRE COUNTRY, starring Morena Baccarin; new police drama BOSTON BLUE (working title) starring Donnie Wahlberg as his BLUE BLOODS character Danny Reagan; THE ROAD, a singing competition series from executive producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan; and hit reality series SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE. The original FBI series was formerly renewed through the 2026-2027 broadcast season. This brings the total number of series ordered for the 2025-2026 season to 16.

“This season, our new and returning series continue to showcase CBS as the leader in launching and programming the biggest hits with mass appeal for broadcast and streaming viewers,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “These returning shows represent a mix of long-standing hits and a new generation of fan favorites. In collaboration with our extraordinarily talented partners in front of and behind the camera, we look forward to delivering another successful season.”

Additional series orders and renewals will be made at future dates.

CBS series dominate in both broadcast and streaming with returning series posting year-over-year growth. Below please find season-to-date live plus 35-day multiplatform data on returning shows:

TRACKER hits over 18 million multiplatform viewers, up +4% year over year

GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE delivers 12.9 million multiplatform viewers

ELSBETH averages 11 million multiplatform viewers, up +3% year over year

GHOSTS delivers nearly 11 million multiplatform viewers with streaming alone up +9% year over year

FIRE COUNTRY delivers 10.6 million multiplatform viewers with streaming alone up +43% year over year

NCIS averages 10.4 million multiplatform viewers with streaming alone up +3% year over year

NCIS: ORIGINS delivers 9.2 million viewers with streaming alone up +72% year over year (from NCIS: HAWAI’I)

NCIS: SYDNEY is estimated to deliver 7 million viewers in live plus 35 days of viewing, based on its series premiere live plus 7 days of viewing estimates

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES is estimated to deliver 5.4 million viewers in live plus 35 days of multiplatform viewing, based on its season-to-date live plus 7 days of viewing average

SOURCE: Nielsen live plus 35 days of viewing (9/15/24-12/22/24) and CBS internal streaming data and Nielsen Most Current 09/23/24-02/16/25.

CBS shows are available on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+

Jon Lindstrom & Cady McClain Join ‘Beyond the Gates’ — Plus, More Scoop on the New Soap

In addition to the previously announced talent — Tamara Tunie (ex-Jessica Griffin, As The World Turns) as Anita Dupree, Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree, Karla Mosley (ex-Maya Avant, The Bold and the Beautiful; ex-Christina Moore Boudreau, Guiding Light) as Dani Dupree, and Daphnée Duplaix (ex-Rachel Gannon, One Life to Live; ex-Valerie Davis, Passions) as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson) — popular soap favorites Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins, General Hospital) and three-time Daytime Emmy winner Cady McClain (ex-Dixie Cooney, All My Children; ex-Rosanna Cabot, ATWT; ex-Kelly Andrews, The Young and the Restless; ex-Jennifer Horton, Days of Our Lives), have been tapped to join the star-studded roster.

“I’m just so thrilled to be a part of this incredible cast and this amazing show,” says McClain, who will play Pamela Curtis. “I think it is so exciting. It’s such a beautiful production and such amazing actors, and I have the great pleasure of getting to work a great deal with Karla. We have so much fun —probably too much fun. We play very, very, very, very, very dear old friends, and we get up to a bit of trouble.”

As for what drew Lindstrom, who will play Joey Armstrong, to the project, he says, “Michele Val Jean. Everybody knows that Michele is the best writer in the business, and they don’t want to admit it, especially if they’re another writer, but she is the very best in the business. And to be able to come down here to this brand-new studio and every day, every single member of this cast — this incredible cast — and this crew, who are so happy to walk through those doors every day and be a part of something, I think it is so groundbreaking. That’s the most special part of it all.”

Val Jean, who has toiled on a host of shows, including B&B, Generations, and GH, has been working on Beyond the Gates for decades, so to see it finally make it to air is a surreal experience. She credits Sheila Ducksworth, President, CBS/NAACP Production Venture, for helping to make her dream of a Black soap a reality. “The origin was over 20 years ago when I met Sheila Ducksworth through Vivica [A.] Fox [ex-Stephanie Simmons, Y&R],” Val Jean relays. “I’d created a nighttime pilot about a rich Black family, and Sheila read it, and she really liked it, and she said, ‘You know, I can’t do anything with this right now, but you and I are going to work together one day.’ So fast forward all these years later, she became the president of the CBS/NAACP Venture, and she called me and she said, ‘This is the time.’ And I said, ‘You know, I’m not sure I know how to do that.’ And she says, ‘Yeah, you do. You just don’t know you do.’ So, I didn’t think anything would come of it, because we all know how soaps have been canceled, not greenlit, so, I just figured it would be a nice COVID project. I kept writing my scripts for Bold and the Beautiful, and I worked on the Bible. And four years later, here we are, amazingly enough.”

Ducksworth says she was excited about the project from the moment she heard the pitch from Val Jean all those years ago. “What I really loved about the idea of this premise is that I love to work with things that are real and authentic,” she explains. “And many people don’t know that the DMV area — Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia — is one of the most affluent areas for Black Americans in the entire country. And it’s a place where many Black Americans are living in gated communities, on big, park-like grounds. I’m not a writer. That is Michele, writer, and creator. But the idea of a big sprawling Black family, in this area in the DMV where we could explore the upstairs and the downstairs of it all, and have it be really real and authentic and something that people can check the demographics and say, ‘This exists,’ was important in that regard. And yes, Michele was the only person that I really felt could capture that world, and she did it in a huge way.”

After getting the go-ahead for the series, casting began and Tamara Tunie — who hadn’t been on a soap scene since a brief appearance as Judge Weston on Days in 2011, but had great success in primetime on shows like Law & Order: SVU — was tapped to play matriarch Anita. “Back in September, end of August, I got a call from my rep saying, ‘There’s this new African American soap that they’re going to be shooting in Atlanta, and they’d like to offer you the role of the matriarch of the show,’” Tunie recalls. “And I said, ‘Well, let me read something, and then let me sleep on it.’ And so I woke up the next morning, and what was uppermost in my mind was the historic nature of this project, and the glass ceiling breaking of this project — to have an affluent African American family lead a daytime drama for the first time in history was very, very enticing to me.”

Tunie asked to speak to Val Jean and Ducksworth before she officially got on board, and when she heard who was in consideration to play her husband, she was even more intrigued. “Over a period of a week or two, whatever it was, we came to an agreement, and I joined the family,” she says. “And as soon as I joined the family, I sent an email to Michele and Sheila and said, ‘By the way, I just spent five days with Clifton Davis in Winston-Salem at the International Black Theater Festival. And if you’re still talking to him about Vernon Dupree, just know that we’ve connected, we’re friends, we’ve got a nice chemistry, and I’m just throwing it out there,’ and I left it at that. And so, a week or so after that, Clifton and I did a camera test together over Zoom, which was fun. And then the next morning he was Papa Dupree.”

TV and film veteran Davis had to do some quick shuffling to make it to the set on time. “I got the call to confirm the role on Thursday, and I had to be in Atlanta on Monday,” he shares. “So I had to organize myself to find a hotel, to get an apartment, to start life in Atlanta. And with my darling wife’s assistance, Monica, I was able to do it and to show up. And I got to tell you, at my age, to get a job is a wonderful thing. My first television show was the Melba Moore-Clifton Davis Show in 1972. I remember starting the first day of That’s My Mama on ABC in 1974. I remember starting Amen in 1986. I remember getting the recurring role that lasted five years on Madam Secretary in 2014.

“And here we are in 2024, 2025, doing another television show. That brought tears to my eyes just to look back and see how this business has advanced since those first days when African Americans’ jobs on Broadway and in television were few and far between. And to look around and see Black crew, Black writers, Black actors, and everything, it was overwhelming. And I am so humbled by this, and I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished. And as many years as I can give you, that’s what I’m going to do.”

For Karla Mosley, who lives in Los Angeles, her past relationship with Val Jean played a role in her accepting the part of Dani. “I have been friends with Michele since working on Bold and the Beautiful, and when she was working with Vivica [Fox], on Ambitions, she was always saying, ‘I’d love to rope you in on something,’ ” Mosley recalls. “You hear that in the industry time and time again, but then I saw her at her birthday party, and she said, ‘It’s happening, Karla, it’s really happening.’ And I was just over the moon for her and so excited. And she said, ‘It’s shooting in Atlanta.’ And I was like, ‘I’m not moving to Atlanta.’ But then, a couple months later when they were contacting people, they sent a script, and I read the script, and I read Dani, and I texted her, and I was like, ‘Damn it, Michele.’ And here I am.”

Duplaix says she waited weeks to find out whether she booked the role of Nicole — “I felt like I was being tortured,” she jokes — but when her team reached out with the news, it was worth the wait. “My manager sent me a test and he said, ‘Pop a bottle. It’s yours,’ ” she relays. “Just being an actor in this business, you want to do great work. It’s what we do. It’s what we have a passion for. And then when I really thought about the magnitude of what we were creating, what Sheila and Michele had put together, I was like, ‘Oh, my God, this is big. This is really big.’ And so I’ve just been so excited and so proud to be a part of this groundbreaking show.”

Seeing the production go from the page to the stage was an overwhelming moment for Tunie and Co. “I’ve spent 40 years in this business, and the majority of that time, I’ve spent being the only Black person on a set,” Tunie concludes. “And so to walk into this production, which is not exclusively Black, but is predominantly Black, and to be shooting it here in Atlanta when there’s such a wealth of incredibly talented Black practitioners, whether it’s hair and makeup, whether it’s acting, whether it’s camera operating, whether it’s crew — to walk into the studio and see all of these extraordinarily beautiful Black faces and to walk into Black excellence on the level that this is overwhelmed me. It brought tears to my eyes, and all I could feel was absolute joy.”

Beyond the Gates will premiere on CBS on February 24. From February 17-21, CBS will air a five-part special, Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood, in BTG’s future time slot, 2 p.m. ET. Hosted by Sheryl Underwood and Entertainment Tonight‘s Kevin Frazier, the special will go behind the scenes and show how the new soap came to life, showcase the cast and sets, offer a sneak peek of what’s ahead and so much more.

Beyond the Gates, Series Premiere, Monday, February 24, CBS, Check Local Listings.

Soap Star Jason Thompson Reflects on ‘General Hospital’ Supercouple Patrick & Robin

His relationship with Robin evolved into GH supercouple status. When asked about his favorite soap supercouple, Thompson immediately thought of Patrick and Robin.

“They were one of my favorite couples ever,” he told Swooon. “Now that I’ve had time to look back on that, I think it was a very special pairing. It was a time in their life, what they went through personally, you know, Kimberly being on the show since she was young, the HIV storylines that we got to play, all that kind of stuff. I thought it was a very special couple.”

Just like any soap couple, Patrick and Robin endured many highs and lows throughout their romance, but their love prevailed. The couple currently lives in Berkeley, California, with their son, Noah. Their daughter, Emma Drake (Braedyn Bruner), recently returned to Port Charles.

Bruner told TV Insider that she prepared for the role of Emma by “going back and watching old episodes and YouTube videos of what I could find of Robin and Patrick and what their relationship was like with Emma and also what Emma’s relationship was like with Anna [Finola Hughes].”

The actor made his final appearance on General Hospital in January 2016 to head over to Genoa City to play Billy. He spoke to Swooon about his character’s burgeoning romance with Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope). “I think there’s a lot that these characters could do together, however it goes, but I think there’s a lot of passion between the two of them,” he said. “So, I’m personally a big fan of the two of them together.”

Thompson certainly knows a thing or two about great soap couples, so maybe he’s on to something here with Billy and Sally.

General Hospital, Weekdays, ABC.

77th annual Writers Guild Award Winner

Daytime Emmy Exec Explains New Acting Category That Could Have Your Favorite Newcomer Taking Home the Gold

TV Insider spoke exclusively with Rachel Schwartz, Head of Daytime and Children & Family Emmy® Awards to get the scoop.

How did the new Daytime Emmy category come about – Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series? It sounds exciting.

Rachel Schwartz: Absolutely, and I’m glad to hear that you’re excited about this new category because we are also excited about this new category. Last year, we unfortunately had to make the decision to get rid of the younger performer category. There just were not enough entries to consider it a viable category any longer. But it was never really our desire to remove a chance for some of the amazing on-screen talent in daytime to receive an Emmy.

So, this is going to be a new category specifically for people who are on their first daytime contract, so there is not necessarily an age parameter with it. Although, I do imagine that some of the people that enter into the category will be on the younger end of the spectrum.

How many times can a performer enter this category?

There will be a limitation that you can enter the category for the first 2 years that you are on the program, and then at that point you’re no longer going to be considered “emerging,” and you also, if you win the category, then you can no longer enter it as well.

What inspired this new category?

One of the inspirations for the category was actually a couple of months ago, the passing of Helen Gallagher, who, of course, was a three-time Daytime Emmy-winner for her role as Maeve Ryan on Ryan’s Hope. Before she started there, Helen was already a two-time Tony Award winner and was well-known to New York theater audiences. She then transitioned to becoming a very well-known, well-respected daytime performer.

Do contenders have to be contract? Shows have used performers in front burner stories with actors who may not be on contract for economic reasons.

You need to have a speaking role and you need to have at least one continuous story arc in order to be eligible for this new category.

How recently – or how far back — can a performer have joined a show to be eligible?

They can be on the show for up to two years and also enter the category for those two years – unless they win. Then, they will be, of course, still eligible to enter the lead or supporting categories if they remain on their program.

Any update on a broadcast partner?

Not right now. Our contract with CBS expired last year. Switching the Daytime Emmys to October was mainly driven by our desire to move other Emmy awards – news and documentary – to earlier in the year.

‘The Neighborhood’: Justin Long, Kara Royster, Hunter King & Angelique Cabral Join CBS Spinoff

The quartet have options to become series regulars if CBS moves forward with the planted spinoff for the 2025-26 season and will star on the proposed series alongside The Neighborhood’s Marcel Spears and Sheaun McKinney who will move onto the offshoot.

The premise of the spinoff echoes that of the mothership in reverse. It follows Marty (Spears) and Malcolm (McKinney) Butler as they embark on new adventures, finally leaving their parents’ nest to start the next chapters of their lives, finding themselves the newcomers in a neighborhood that’s both close by yet worlds apart: Venice Beach.

Long will play Bruce, a tech millionaire who is a mix of unjustified confidence and social ineptitude. Cerebral, impulsive and a genius, Bruce has no boundaries or filter when it comes to saying what’s on his mind but deep down there’s a sweetness at his core and his sincerity ultimately wins Marty and Malcolm over.

Royster will play Matisse. A child of privilege, Matisse is Malcolm’s new neighbor and a would-be influencer. On the surface, she’s spoiled rotten but she’s also smart, interesting, sharp and analytical. When her father stopped bending to her every whim, she took it as a wake-up call and is now selling her own fabulousness.

King will play Bellamy. Dark, sardonic and often under the influence of edibles, Bellamy works generating content for the coolest cannabis boutique in SoCal. Despite her jaded outlook, she’s also hilarious, fun and a fiercely loyal friend. Bellamy does have secret dreams of doing something bigger, but for now, she’s content in her carefully curated world of detachment and irony.

Cabral plays Lisa. Impeccably dressed, high energy and unpredictable, Lisa is a fast-talking book agent who seems genuinely passionate about Malcolm’s writing talent and hopes to represent him and take him to the top of the literary world.

The Neighborhood kicked off in 2018 as a white Midwestern family, the Johnsons, moved into a predominantly black neighborhood in Pasadena, California, with the Butlers as their neighbors.

The multi-camera spinoff comes from The Neighborhood studio, CBS Studios, and production companies, Cedric the Entertainer’s A Bird and a Bear Entertainment, Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment and Wendi Trilling’s TrillTV. The Neighborhood showrunners Bill Martin and Mike Schiff executive produce with Cedric the Entertainer, Kaplan, Trilling and Eric C. Rhone.

The spinoff reunites King and Cabral with CBS and Kapital; the two were previously series regulars on the 2015 family comedy Life In Pieces.

Long recently starred in the first season of the Disney+/Hulu anthology series Goosebumps, Indy horror film Night Patrol and crime thriller Stranglehold. He recently wrapped production on the survival thriller Coyote. Long is repped by Independent Artist Group and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.

Royster is probably best known for her recurring roles on Pretty Little Liars and Dynasty. She is repped by Luber Roklin and The Kohner Agency.

King stars in Hallmark’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. She is repped by LINK Entertainment, Gersh and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof & Fishman.

Cabral recently voiced Queen Amaya in Disney’s animated film Wish and is recurring on the Amazon comedy series Clean Slate. She is repped by IAG, attorney Derek Kroeger and Karen Forman Management.

Eric Braeden Says He Was the ‘Only One’ Who Knew ‘Titanic’ Would Be a Hit

“I’m the only one who did,” he admitted. “And I remember being interviewed by [famed Variety writer] Army Archerd. He said, ‘Why are you the only one who says this is going to be a success? Everyone else is afraid it will sink 20th [Century Studios] and sink Paramount because it costs too much money.’ I said, ‘Very simple. It’s a soap opera, a very expensive soap opera. And I know something about soap operas.’”

The Young & the Restless star spilled some secrets from the set, including the moment director James Cameron showed him the first cut of the movie.

“My son, who was a film student then, and my wife wanted to come to the location,” Braeden revealed. “James Cameron, to me, is one of the geniuses in this business. He knows everything about filmmaking and then some. So, he stopped shooting and took me, my wife, my son, and my son’s girlfriend into his trailer, and he showed us the first five minutes that were cut together. I got goosebumps. I turned to him and I said, ‘You’re gonna make a sh**load of money.’ And he said, ‘From your mouth to God’s ears.'”

Braeden said he “knew then” that the movie “would make a fortune” and also had an inkling about how successful the film’s star Leonardo DiCaprio would become. “I knew then that Leonardo DiCaprio was a damn good actor,” he shared. “In between scenes, he would imitate some other actors so perfectly, it’s incredible. I said, ‘This guy is very gifted.’”

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‘Y&R’ Star Eric Braeden Gets Candid About ‘Ups and Downs’ After Losing His Home

“It’s been kind of peculiar,” Braeden allows. “Emotionally, you go through ups and downs, but we shall take it step by step. There are uncertainties regarding insurance, and it’s a very difficult situation. When I saw the ashes, I looked into the rubble and remembered my wife and my granddaughter, who we adore, sitting there before Christmas and having a wonderful conversation about her experiences and her travels. But you’re never really fully prepared for the unforeseen events in life. I grew up during the Second World War, and that was arguably worse, so some of me is optimistic. You just look forward. Screw it all.”

Being able to channel his energy into playing Victor has been a welcome distraction for Braeden. “Oh, completely,” he nods. “You need to focus, otherwise you can’t do the scenes, so it gives you a little relief from the constant concerns and worries.”

Braeden says he and his family are talking about next steps in terms of their house and property. “We’re formulating the plan,” he shares. “I don’t want to rush into it. So far, we intend to rebuild, but that is contingent on insurance companies actually insuring us in those areas. That’s going to be a huge problem. On the one hand, they would want to rebuild the Palisades and other communities like it quickly because it’s an enormous tax base and finances all kinds of other situations in the city, so it is in everyone’s interest to rebuild quickly, but that can only happen after a thorough cleaning up of the soil, etc. So, it’s all in the works right now. I don’t think anyone has a definitive answer.”

A bright spot for his family has been the success of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, which was written and directed by Braeden’s son, Christian Gudegast. “It was number one in the box office for a while and I couldn’t be happier,” Braeden enthuses. “It’s interesting how life works. That was an enormous feeling of success and happiness, and then on the other hand, you are reminded of what you lost — 40 years of accumulated memories.”

Another high point is that he’s celebrating 45 years on Y&R, something Braeden never could have envisioned when he first began working on the soap in 1980. “If you had told me that then I would have said you’re crazy,” he muses. But there are a host of reasons why he has stuck around Genoa City for over four decades. “I love the show and I love playing the character. He is self-made. He is suspicious. He’s tough. He’s hard. But he’s also vulnerable and he wants family more than anything because he didn’t have it growing up in an orphanage. It’s difficult for Victor to trust. And this is all inherent in the groundwork that [Y&R’s co-creator and former head writer] Bill Bell laid.”

Braeden is aware of the reach his character has — he’s arguably the most recognizable face from the show — but won’t take all the credit for Victor’s popularity. “In the end, it is hard to define,” he offers. “You can’t define really define someone’s success in this business. It’s a marriage of the right role, the right time, on the right network, surrounded by the right people. It’s serendipitous, really.”

When pressed to name something he wishes he could have played more in his four-plus decades, Braeden responds, “Well, I kind of regret that there wasn’t this ongoing relationship with Ashley [Abbott, Eileen Davidson] — that could have always been looming in the background — but other than that, to be frank with you, no. I have enormous respect for the writers because I would not want to do what they do. I really would not. I don’t know how they do it. Do I disagree sometimes? Well, of course. Sometimes you do, but it is my task to make it real. That is the challenge and it’s more of a challenge than you realize. But writers are the most unsung people in this business, really. I also know from my son. I know what he goes through when he writes a script.”

Braeden reveals that he still gets a thrill when he has a good day at the studio. “It’s in the little moments,” he explains. “I just did a scene with Christian LeBlanc [Michael Baldwin], and he and I talked about it afterward and he did something in the scene, and I did something in the scene that suddenly made it all more real. I cannot often predict what I’ll do in a scene, but when you really listen and suddenly something comes to you, boom. It’s those moments I cherish. I love them. I don’t know why that excites me, but it does.”

While his focus over the years has been firmly on the soap, one memorable project Braeden was a part of was playing John Jacob Astor IV in the 1997 blockbuster, Titanic. Braeden says he knew it would be a hit, despite some concern from those around him. “I’m the only one who did,” he recalls. “And I remember being interviewed by [famed Variety writer] Army Archerd. He said, ‘Why are you the only one who says this is going to be a success? Everyone else is afraid it will sink 20th [Century Studios] and sink Paramount because it costs too much money.’ I said, ‘Very simple. It’s a soap opera, a very expensive soap opera. And I know something about soap operas.’ ”

Braeden and his family had a special experience during the production of the movie. “My son, who was a film student then, and my wife wanted to come to the location,” he relays. “James Cameron, to me, is one of the geniuses in this business. He knows everything about filmmaking and then some. So, he stopped shooting and took me, my wife, my son, and my son’s girlfriend into his trailer, and he showed us the first five minutes that were cut together. I got goosebumps. I turned to him and I said, ‘You’re gonna make a sh**load of money.’ And he said, ‘From your mouth to God’s ears.’ I knew then it would make a fortune, and I knew then that Leonardo DiCaprio was a damn good actor. In between scenes, he would imitate some other actors so perfectly, it’s incredible. I said, ‘This guy is very gifted.’ ”

As for what’s kept him in Genoa City all these years, Braeden reflects, “It’s the realization when I drive to work that I have a job. We entertain millions of people all over the world and that gives you a certain feeling of responsibility to do it as well as you can, and it gives you some joy as well. We have some damn good actors on the show. It’s love working with Joshua Morrow [Nick Newman], Mark Grossman [Adam Newman], Amelia Heinle [Victoria Newman], Melissa Ordway [Abby Newman], who, unfortunately, I’ve not seen much lately, Melody [Thomas Scott, Nikki Newman], obviously, Peter Bergman [Jack Abbott], Christian LeBlanc [Michael Baldwin], and Christel Khalil [Lily Winters]. They’re all wonderful.”

Braeden declares that he has no plans to step away from the job anytime soon. “No,” he says firmly. “There were moments, obviously, during negotiations and all that where you say, ‘OK, that’s it. Bon voyage,’ and then it always works out. But the actors I used to work with in the ’60s on nighttime television and film are either not working or they’re gone, passed away. I’m a stubborn son of a bitch. I’m still here.”

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Kiernan Shipka & Mckenna Grace To Star In Picturestart Thriller ‘The Nowhere Game’

David Charbonier and Justin Douglas Powell (The Djinn) will direct off a script by Alex Pototsky, which made the 2023 Black List. WME Independent and UTA will co-rep domestic rights, with WME Independent handling international.

The film follows Carin (Grace) and Allie (Shipka), whose road trip takes a harrowing turn when the two young women are kidnapped by a cold-blooded sadist and thrust into a brutal game of survival. With a short head start, Carin and Allie will be set loose in the forest with limited supplies while being hunted in front of an online audience watching in grim fascination. With no sign of civilization and no way to call for help, the women rely on their wits and each other to evade capture. Navigating the hostile wilderness, they discover eerie clues left behind by previous “contestants,” painting a grim picture of the stakes they face. As the hunter closes in, realization dawns on them: surviving isn’t just improbable — it’s nearly impossible. Carin and Allie must shed their fear and transform from prey to predator to bring this twisted game to its final, bloody conclusion.

Recently working with Picturestart on the rom-com Sweethearts, which wound up at Max, Shipka is also coming off of performances in Twisters, Longlegs and the acclaimed indie drama The Last Showgirl opposite Pamela Anderson.

Soon to be seen in Scream 7, Grace was last seen starring in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

Charbonier and Powell are lifelong friends who recently completed their third feature, Push, a horror thriller starring Alicia Sanz and Raul Castillo that has been picked up by Shudder. Their first film, The Boy Behind the Door, had its world premiere at the 2020 edition of Fantastic Fest, releasing on Shudder along with their indie horror-fantasy The Djinn, which was acquired by IFC.

Picturestart is coming off of Sundance sucess with Together, the body horror pic starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, which sold to Neon for a reported $17M, in one of the only big deals of this year’s festival.

Shipka is represented by WME, Anonymous Content, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Grace by CAA, Entertainment 360 and attorney Stewart Brookman; Charbonier and Powell by UTA, Anonymous Content, and attorney Marios Rush; Pototsky by Writ Large and attorney David Jelenko; and Picturestart by WME.

Meet the Real Damian Kane: ‘Y&R’ Newbie Jermaine Rivers Opens Up About His Big Debut

So, when he booked the role of the mysterious newcomer, his mom was one of his first calls. “My mom and I have the best relationship, and I call her every day,” Rivers says. “Now, my mother doesn’t do social media at all, so I felt it was safe for me to give her a little crumb of, ‘Hey, Mom, I’m on the show, but you’re gonna have to keep this classified.’ She was like, ‘Are you gonna be the new son?’ She follows it! She doesn’t miss an episode.”

Growing up as a viewer wasn’t Rivers’ only tie to Genoa City and its denizens — he had met one of the show’s superstars on a previous project. “Fun fact: In 2017, I was working on a film called Den of Thieves with Eric Braeden, who plays Victor Newman,” Rivers relays. “It was directed by his son, Christian Gudegast. Eric and I would have conversations, and I would ask him questions and he was so gracious.”

Showing up on the first day was “a very surreal moment,” describes Rivers, who had to put his personal ties to the soap to the side to focus on his job. “I had to compartmentalize pretty quickly because it can mess with your head,” he confides. “I walked around and was like, ‘I recognize this set. I recognize the coffee shop,’ so it was kind of like, ‘Wow, I’m here,’ but then I thought, ‘Okay, now it’s time to do your job, have fun, enjoy the moment and make it real.’ ”

Rivers initially worked with Nathan Owens, who has been playing Fake Damian, and they quickly found common ground. “We hit it right off,” Rivers reports. “We had nice exchanges during filming. He’s a good guy and I see him as a friend.”

The two had crossed paths before in 2016 on Devious Maids. “We were on the same episode together. I saw him in passing, like, ‘Hey, how are you doing?’ and in hair and makeup. I think when you’re on your intended path, and you’ve been doing the work that’s putting you on a certain trajectory, you will meet the same people. He was pleasant then, and he’s even more pleasant now.”

As for what viewers can expect from Rivers’ version of Damian, the actor previews, “He’s a very cerebral, cautious man. He’s very strategic and plays his cards close to the vest. He’s a very successful businessman who is managing and overseeing a couple of companies, so he doesn’t have time for a lot of games or drama. With that level of anonymity comes mystery, so it’s going to be fun for everyone to see him initially, in contrast to what they’ve already been acquainted with with his proxy. You will see a contrast.”

Rivers had an unconventional path to soaps. After 20 years of active-duty military service, he was set to retire in 2013 and had to figure out his next move. A chance meeting in Savannah, GA changed the course of his future. “I was at a hotel bar and long story short, I met my former agent at the bar,” he shares. “I bumped into her, accidentally, and she spilled a drink, so I bought her another one and apologized. I walked out the door to the balcony and she came out a few minutes later and was like, ‘Thank you for the drink, and you have a great look. What do you do?’ I told her I was currently processing out of the military, and she said I could be an actor or model. I blew it off, but she gave me a business card.”

Rivers ended up signing with her and mere months later found himself working on a movie called Killing Winston Jones with Danny Glover and Richard Dreyfus. “I don’t think they released it,” he recalls. “Something happened in the distribution or whatever, but my first experience on set was as a featured extra on Killing Winston Jones and I got the bug. And then two months after that, I had a principal role on a movie called The Sacrament. By the time I was officially out of the military on June 31, 2013, I had about three or four regional commercials under my belt and a couple of films, and I was gaining a little ground. I knew it going in that it’s a game of inches and it’s going to be a slow grind, and I was okay with it.”

Many of his early roles had a similar vibe to them. “I played a cop on Law & Order: SVU, and I played an FBI agent on The Resident,” he lists. “I think I was just emanating law enforcement after 20 years of military, and then I said, ‘OK, now let me rebrand myself and try to find my way into being a love interest or whatever,’ and then I ended up being a Marvel superhero on The Gifted, playing Shatter.”

Booking that role was a dream come true for Rivers, who grew up devouring comic books. “I was such a comic book geek as a little Army brat in Germany,” he muses. “It was so deep for me that I would spend my lunch money to buy comics, so to be able to step into the shoes of a Marvel character that I was familiar with was another surreal moment.”

But his focus now is doing the most he can with Damian. “I’m excited,” he enthuses. “It feels like it’s been a long wait and I’ve been sitting on that secret but I’m excited for the world to meet the real Damian and to see the story progress. It is an absolute pleasure and a privilege to be there, and I have to honor it. It feels like the universe conspired for me to be at the right place at the right time to be placed where I am right now.”

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Netflix 2025 Movie Slate With Former Soap Stars

DIRECTOR: Stephen Chbosky (Wonder, The Perks of Being a Wallflower)
WRITER: Liz Maccie
PRODUCERS: Gigi Pritzker and Rachel Shane for Madison Wells, Jack Turner for Boat Rocker’s Matador Content

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Scott Budnick and Ameet Shukla for 1Community, Alexis Garcia, Vince Vaughn, Jay Peterson, Todd Lubin for Boat Rocker’s Matador Content, Amanda Morgan Palmer and Stacy Calabrese for Madison Wells, Produced In Partnership with Fifth Season
KEY CAST: Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, Linda Cardellini, Drea De Matteo, Joe Manganiello, Michael Rispoli, Campbell Scott

RIP
Drama / Thriller
Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.

DIRECTOR: Joe Carnahan
WRITER: Joe Carnahan
PRODUCERS: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Luciana Damon and Dani Bernfeld for Artists Equity
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Michael Joe and Kevin Halloran for Artists Equity
KEY CAST: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sasha Calle, Nestor Carbonell, Lina Esco, with Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler

WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Mystery
Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.

DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson
WRITER: Rian Johnson
PRODUCERS: Ram Bergman, Rian Johnson
CAST: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church

R&B
Drama
R&B is a contemporary version of the story of Ruth and Boaz, one of the most iconic love stories in the Bible. Set in Tennessee, R&B tells the story of a young woman who escapes the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widowed woman and in the process finds the love of her life and gains the mother she never had.

DIRECTOR: Alanna Brown
WRITERS: Michael Elliot & Cory Tynan
PRODUCERS: DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Bart Lipton
KEY CAST: Serayah McNeill, Tyler Lepley, Phylicia Rashad, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Walnette Santiago, Nijah Brenea, James Lee Thomas, Jermaine Dupri, Lecrae Moore, Christopher Broughton, Yung Joc

TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S DESTINATION WEDDING
Comedy
Brian and his ex-wife Debrah are shocked to learn their daughter Tiffany is engaged to a rapper she met on a yacht—and the wedding is in two weeks. Madea and her crew head to the Bahamas, stirring up chaos and heartwarming fun.

DIRECTOR: Tyler Perry
WRITER: Tyler Perry
PRODUCERS: Tyler Perry, Angi Bones, Yolanda T. Cochran
KEY CAST: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Taja V. Simpson, Diamond White, Jermaine Harris, Xavier Smalls

THE WRONG PARIS
Romantic Comedy
A young woman (Miranda Cosgrove) joins a dating show thinking it’s in Paris, France, but it’s actually in Paris, Texas. She plots a way to get eliminated until her unexpected feelings for the bachelor (Pierson Fodé) complicate her plans.

DIRECTOR: Janeen Damian
WRITER: Nicole Henrich
PRODUCERS: Brad Krevoy, Michael Damian
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Miranda Cosgrove, Galen Fletcher, Janeen Damian, Amanda Phillips, Jimmy Townsend, Vincent Balzano, Kelly Frazier
KEY CAST: Miranda Cosgrove, Pierson Fodé, Madison Pettis, Madeleine Arthur, with Frances Fisher and Yvonne Orji. Also starring Torrance Coombs, Christin Park, Emilija Baranac, Hannah Stocking.
ADDITIONAL CAST: Veronica Long, Naika Toussaint and Ava Bianchi.

Corbin Bernsen & Stephen Tobolowsky Wrap On Indie Comedy Pilot ‘Woodstockers’

The original logline for the dark generational comedy teased the story of “two guys who went to Woodstock in ’69 and never left,” with Bernsen and Tobolowsky respectively playing friends Lenny Baker and Cal Reddick. But per Bernsen, who relocated to the Hudson Vally six years ago, “Early on I had the good fortune to connect with Michael Lang, one of the original organizers of Woodstock, and quickly discovered a deeper story about the 60’s and a generation who espoused ‘Love and Peace,’ but failed in their early attempts to ‘change the world.’ At the same time, I witnessed a new generation dusting off the “hippie” mantra and giving it their own spin.”

Woodstockers‘ cast also includes Oscar nominee Barbara Hershey (The Portrait of a Lady) as Lenny’s wife Rebecca, and Maggie Lawson (Psych) as Bernsen’s ultra-conservative daughter, Alice. Others on the call sheet included Susan Ruttan (A Man on the Inside), John Glover (Smallville), Lea DeLaria (Orange Is the New Black), Lee Wilkof and Willie C. Carpenter (Reacher).

Bernsen co-wrote additional drafts of the pilot with Joshua Michael Stern (Jobs). Oliver Bernsen directed, having also recently wrapped production on his first feature Bagworm, which is scheduled to premiere this year. Zoe Rosenberg produced along with Bernsen through her Choxiee banner.

Indie TV pilots have been having a moment of late, with Mark Duplass’s Penelope being one notable success story, striking distribution deals with Netflix and Fremantle after premiering at last year’s Sundance Film Festival. At Sundance 2025, Cooper Raiff unveiled his independently produced series Hal & Harper, in which he stars opposite Lili Reinhart and Mark Ruffalo, with Lionsgate TV repping it for sales. Recently, we were also first to report on Books, an indie TV pilot starring Spencer Grammer and Ajay Naidu, from director Micah Khan.

Next to be seen on Apple TV+’s Your Friends and Neighbors and J.J. Abrams’ Max series Duster, the elder Bernsen is repped by Paradigm and Randy James Management. Seen on the hit Netflix series Nobody Wants This, Tobolowsky is repped by Innovative Artists and Framework Entertainment. Stern is with Innovative and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

Colleen Zenk Reflects on Unexpected ‘Y&R’ Exit: ‘I’m Sad Jordan Went Away So Quickly’

Nevertheless, Zenk, who played As The World Turns’ Barbara Ryan from 1978 to the show’s finale in 2010, feels thankful to have been hired for the role after more than a decade away from soaps. “What a gift at my age and my tenure to be given that kind of character,” she reflects. “And to be able to work with the people that I worked with, first with Mel [Thomas Scott, Nikki Newman], then Amelia [Heinle, Victoria Newman] and sweet little Hayley [Erin, Claire Grace] and Eric [Braeden, Victor Newman] and then Ray [Wise]. It’s been so much fun.”

When the actress was initially tapped to play Jordan in 2023, the gig was short-term but quickly became longer. “When Josh [Griffith, executive producer/head writer] first got a hold of me, he said, ‘I’ve got this character. Are you interested? It’s only about 12 shows,’ ” she recalls. “And I said, ‘I’m in.’ And then the 12 shows turned into 50 and then I came back for another 22. It’s just been a great ride with a great group of people, from actors to production.”

Though Zenk had plenty of daytime experience under her belt, she says she battled nerves when she showed up to the studio. “It was daunting, and I was completely intimidated,” she confides. “Coming into the show that first week, I was terrified until Eric, on our first or second day of work, looked into the camera and he said, ‘Thank God, you hired me a pro.’”

She also found many familiar faces on set to help ease her way. “There are so many people out there from World Turns and Guiding Light,” she explains. “Chris LeBlanc [Michael Baldwin, who played ATWT’s Kirk McCall], I’ve kept up with for years and I’ve known Peter Bergman [Jack Abbott] since we were both 22. So, the New Yorkers made me feel like I was home, between Vivian Gundaker, one of our main producers who was the lead producer on World Turns, who I’ve known since she was an intern, down to Fritz Brekeller, who is one of our stage managers, who I’ve known since he was an intern on World Turns. And there were just so many people that came through that I’ve known from other shows in New York. Little Lizzie Henderson [Chloe Mitchell, who played All My Children’s Maggie and Frankie Stone] and I rebonded, which was great.”

Zenk also met some new co-stars over the months she spent there. “I met Jess Walton [Jill Abbott] for the first time when she came back for Devon [Bryton James] and Abby’s [Melissa Ordway] wedding [last November],” Zenk relays. “We were in the makeup room, and she gets up out of the makeup chair, she sees me, she runs over and we both start crying because we couldn’t believe after all these years, we had never met each other. And we had that beautiful little moment in the makeup room in front of everybody, and then I never saw her again.”

Ray Wise was another actor with whom she developed a close bond. “I’ve never met Ray before, but I knew his work,” she shares. “He’s everything that everyone told me he would be. He’s the real deal. He is kind, he is supportive, he is gracious, he’s funny as hell and he’s a pure gentleman. And he’s an actor who supports other actors. I loved my time with him, and we became good friends, and he’s called a couple of times since I’ve been home just checking up on me.”

There are other performers Zenk wishes she could have shared scenes with before she wrapped her run. “I never got a chance to work with Peter [Bergman],” she laments. “I only had one day with Christian [LeBlanc]. And Michelle Stafford [Phyllis Summers]! I adore her and never got to work with her or Tracey [E. Bregman, Lauren Fenmore]. We became really good friends. I thought I was going to be in the Abbott world when I came back but that didn’t happen. I would have loved to work with the Abbotts — Peter, Eileen [Davidson, Ashley Abbott] and Beth [Maitland, Traci Abbott] — all of them over there.”

Zenk says she loved working out what made Jordan tick and going along for the ride as she descended into madness. “I wasn’t given really any direction,” she notes. “I just had to go with what was on the page and figure Jordan out myself. The only thing I kept saying to Josh Griffith was, ‘If I go too far, pull me back.’ He said, ‘You can’t go too far.’ I went, ‘OK.’ That was very freeing as an actor. I had to jump in with both feet and not even think about how out there I was being.”

The actress appreciates the support she received from the show’s devoted fans when they heard she was cast in the role, and the positive feedback since. “I didn’t expect the overwhelming welcome I got when I came back and now I’m getting the overwhelming sadness because they’re saying, ‘No, no, don’t die,’ ” she muses. “So, I’ve had it from both ends and it’s been lovely. It’s been really lovely just seeing the outpouring of love and the respect that I’ve had from everybody.”

Though she’s kept busy since her Oakdale days, Zenk reports that she fully embraced her soap return. “I’ve been able to do a lot of different things since World Turns,” she offers. “I played Tallulah Bankhead in Looped, I did Hello, Dolly! again, and I played the gun-toting madam on a Western web series called Thurston. There was also a lot that came into my lap over the last decade or so that I turned down because I didn’t feel it was right. But when Josh got a hold of me for this, I felt it was right.”

And while she wishes the job could have lasted longer, “my biggest takeaway is I can still work this medium,” Zenk declares. “I can still do this. And for my age with no work, I look pretty good on camera, not too bad. For a 72-year-old woman to be given this kind of opportunity, I’d jump in again.”

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‘The Young & The Restless’ Veteran Actress Colleen Zenk Departs CBS Sudser

Colleen Zenk, who joined the CBS sudser in November 2023 to play the villainess, appeared in her last episode Friday, January 24.

“We appreciate all of the incredible work that the amazing Colleen Zenk brought to The Young and the Restless and the role of Aunt Jordan,” Josh Griffith, Y&R‘s executive producer and head writer, tells Deadline.

While surrounded by members of the Newman family, Jordan succumbed to a cup full of crushed sleeping pills. It was that or the pokey, it seems. Jordan was happy to choose the former.

Zenk first joined the sudser to wreak havoc against the Newmans as a way to retaliate for the death of her sister Eve.

Y&R was lucky to recruit the popular daytime actress. Before arriving to Genoa City, Zenk played Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns from 1978-2010. She earned three Emmy nominations while working on the soap.

On TV: A Black History Month Special

The one-hour news special is hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the first Black co-hosting team for ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. Filmed on location from the sets of CBS programs, the special guides viewers through a celebration of Black excellence in television. The hosts shine a spotlight on Black actors who are forging a path in daytime and primetime television. CBS stars share their personal stories and reflections on their time in the entertainment industry.

The special features new interviews with CBS Network stars, including:

Cedric The Entertainer and Tichina Arnold (THE NEIGHBORHOOD)

Rocky Carroll (NCIS)

Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T.)

Wayne Brady (LET’S MAKE A DEAL)

Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson (POPPA’S HOUSE)

Morris Chestnut (WATSON)

Wendell Pierce (ELSBETH)

Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley (BEYOND THE GATES)

The special also celebrates historic milestones, honoring trailblazers of the past, present and future, such as:

Isabel Sanford, the first Black actress to win a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy (1981)

Cicely Tyson, the first Black actress to star as a regular in a TV drama series (1963)

Sidney Poitier, the first Black actor to win a Best Actor Oscar (1964)

STAR TREK’s groundbreaking moment with the first interracial kiss on television (1968)

Harold Walker, the first Black network news correspondent (1969)

ALL IN THE FAMILY featured the first interracial married couple on television (1971).

Michele Clark, the first Black female network news correspondent (1972)

Additionally, the show spotlights Black comedians who have shaped the industry, highlighting their cultural impact, including:

The Wayans family, known for their comedic legacy and impact across various entertainment platforms

Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold, who have brought laughter to millions through their roles on THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Wayne Brady, celebrating 15 years of hosting LET’S MAKE A DEAL

‘The Yeti’ Casts Brittany Allen, Eric Nelsen & More Ahead Of New York Shoot; Radiant Inks Pre-Sales

Production will begin later this month in Buffalo, New York, on the horror film from recently launched Torfoot Entertainment Group.

As we previously revealed, Radiant Films launched sales at last year’s AFM. The company has inked pre-sales for UK, Germany, and Italy with Plaion; Turkey with Aqua Pinema; India with Empire Networks; Middle East with Phoenicia; and Australia and New Zealand with Rialto. Sales will continue at the upcoming EFM in Berlin.

Pic is co-written and will be co-directed by Gene Gallerano (The First Wave) and William Pisciotta (Thunder Road).

The synopsis reads: “Oil tycoon Merriell Sunday Sr. and renowned adventurer Hollis Bannister have disappeared without a trace. Their last known location is northern Alaska. Ellie Bannister and Merriell Sunday Jr., set out to search for their missing fathers and the truth behind what made them vanish. As the rescue team heads deeper into the heart of this frozen landscape, danger mounts. Something has taken notice of their trespassing expedition…and that prehistoric something is now stalking them…hunting them.”

Creature design is spearhead by Wayne Anderson and Ali Gordon, known for their creature design on projects including The Predator, Jurassic World and Stranger Things. Stunt coordinator/second unit director will be Freddie Poole (Tulsa King) and production designer will be Frank Coppola (Nightmare Alley).

Torfoot is an LA-based film and TV firm spearheaded by producer Johnathan Brownlee (The Standoff At Sparrow Creek) and casting director-turned-producer Ross Meyerson (Damages).

Radiant CEO Mimi Steinbauer said of the multi-territory European deal: “We’re very excited to be partnering with Plaion on this project, they recently distributed Terrifier 3 which has been a huge box office success worldwide so we know the film will be in good hands.”

Brittany Allen is represented by Luber Roklin Entertainment; Eric Nelsen is represented by TCA; Corbin Bernsen is represented by Randy James Management and Paradigm Talent Agency; and William Sadler is represented by Insurge-Ent.

Don Diamont Shares Good News

“It’s been a harrowing week, to say the least!” Diamont began his update, a joint Instagram post with his wife, high-profile Los Angeles realtor Cindy Ambuehl. “We had to evacuate the Palisades Fire last Tuesday. It was touch and go, but our home and immediate neighborhood are still standing. We are so incredibly fortunate!”

The first slide in Diamont’s post is a selfie video in which the actor pointed out the National Guard members who are “sadly” patrolling his neighborhood and others, protecting it from looters seeking “to take advantage of people at their most vulnerable.” He then urged those following him who want to help those displaced and affected by the Los Angeles wildfires to donate to the Red Cross.

Diamont also included a photo of him with two first responders, as well as a selfie taken in his backyard where the flames of the fire can be seen in the distance as he crosses his index and middle fingers in the universal “good luck” symbol. Additionally, he shared two videos taken while he was driving in his neighborhood. The first clip, taken in the daylight, showed heavy smoke in the air as the fire burned in the distance while the actor drove past a long line of cars (presumably evacuees fleeing the area). The second video, filmed at dusk, shows even thicker smoke and the flames burning more intensely, casting a pinkish hue to the darkening sky.

“The videos I took driving into our neighborhood to get as much out of our home as possible gives a sense of it,” he relayed. “It was really just a matter of which way the winds were going to blow, and the tireless, courageous, heroic work of the Los Angeles Fire Department [and its Air Operations unit] heroes battling the inferno that made the difference.”

While grateful that his home was spared from the wildfires, Diamont acknowledged that there were area residents who were not as lucky. (His B&B co-star Jennifer Gareis (Donna) lost her home in Malibu; The Young & The Restless colleague Eric Braeden (Victor) saw the estate in the Santa Monica mountains that he’d called home for over 40 years burn to the ground; and General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison (Drew) was among the first to speak out and share that his Altadena home was gone.)

“Just three minutes away from our home, less than that as the crow flies, heartbreaking apocalyptic devastation,” he noted. “So many of our friends, my B&B family, former Y&R friends and castmates, and my wife’s business associates lost their homes and entire neighborhoods. The same holds true for thousands more! Our hearts go out to all.”

If you would like to help people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, CBS has teamed up with the Red Cross to assist victims. Visit http://www.RedCross.org/CBS for information.

WGA Awards Nominations

DAYTIME DRAMA

Days of Our Lives, Head Writer Ron Carlivati Writers Sonja Alarr, Kirk Doering, Christopher Dunn, Jamey Giddens, David Kreizman, Henry Newman, Ryan Quan, Dave Ryan, Katherine D. Schock; Peacock

General Hospital, Head Writers Elizabeth Korte, Chris Van Etten Writers Nigel Campbell, Ashley Cook, Emily Culliton, Suzanne Flynn, Charlotte Gibson, Lucky Gold, Kate Hall, Catherine LePard, Patrick Mulcahey, Dan O’Connor, Shannon Peace, Stacey Pulwer, Anne Schoettle, Scott Sickles, Micah Steinberg; ABC

The Young and the Restless, Head Writer Amanda L. Beall Writers Susan Banks, Jeff Beldner, Marin Gazzaniga, Lindsay Harrison, Marla Kanelos, Rebecca McCarty, Madeleine Phillips, Dave Ryan; CBS/Paramount +

Eva Longoria Teams With Courage And Civility Award To Pledge $1M To L.A. Wildfire Relief

Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro announced the pledge on social media today, saying the funds will support both Castro’s Latino Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund and the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund.

Both groups are partnering with front-line, grass-roots organizations that are deep in these communities and understand their needs.

Three wildfires are currently burning in Los Angeles Country — the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires — after starting almost a week ago. The death toll is 24 to date, with more than 38,000 acres burned and more than 3,100 structures destroyed, most in the Palisades and in Altadena where the Eaton fire started.

In March 2024, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos gave $50 million apiece from his Bezos Courage and Civility Award to Longoria and retired Navy admiral and former University of Texas System chancellor Bill McRaven. The annual prize is given to people who make significant contributions to society.

Longoria will discuss the donation further Tuesday when she co-hosts NBC’s Jenna & Friends, before heading back to L.A. to volunteer with Global Empowerment Mission and visit World Central Kitchen’s Eaton Fire operations.

Talk Show Appearance

We 1/15: Chrishell Stause

Y&R Star Eric Braeden Makes Emotional Return to Home Lost to LA Fires

Actor Eric Braeden talks about California wildfires, Donald Trump

Y&R’s Eric Braeden Says “Goodbye” to His Family Home

The daytime legend had first posted a video of his beautiful backyard early on, sharing with his Instagram followers just how close the flames were to the edge of his property. “Behind my house! The worst ever in L.A.!” he said of the fire blazing brightly on the other side of his pool. You can even see the glow of the fire reflected in the still pool waters.

Several hours later, the Y&R star gave another, more serious update: He and his wife, Dale, were being forced to leave as the Santa Ana winds pushed the blaze terrifyingly close to their home. Showing his backyard from the same vantage point as his earlier video, Braeden simply captioned his post, “Saying goodbye.”

In this second video, however, the orange glow from the fire beyond his backyard pool was much more intense. “Well, we’re going to have to evacuate our house,” he said as a helicopter flew over the scene, attempting to battle the raging flames below. “You see this beautiful area go up in flames. Unbelievable. All right. God bless you all. Be cool. Bye.”

The Braedens have lived in their beautiful home in the Santa Monica mountains for 40 years, and we can only imagine that they are quite worried that the fire will destroy their property. Many soap stars live in the Los Angeles area, and the list of those impacted by the historic wildfires is growing. Several have shared updates on if they needed to evacuate, and three members of the daytime community have unfortunately lost their homes. General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison (Drew) revealed that he lost “everything” when his home burned to the ground; The Bold & The Beautiful’s Jennifer Gareis (Donna) reported that her family’s home “is gone” from the fire that ravished the beachside community of Malibu; and Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) shared in an Instagram Story that she and her family will never get the opportunity to move into the home they bought just two weeks ago in Pacific Palisades “that’s now destroyed.”

Jennifer Gareis Loses Her Home in the Wildfires

The actress shared a photo of herself with her daughter Sophia posing happily on the beach as she shared the sad news. “I had no idea this past weekend was my last beach walk and sunset in Malibu… at least until we can rebuild the community after this devastating fire,” Gareis wrote. “Thank you for your messages. Our home is gone but we are safe. I pray for all of the families who have lost their homes and memories. Stay safe!”

Many soap stars have shared updates on their situations including evacuating their homes, and General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison (Drew) shared a heartbreaking video of what was left of his home after the wildfires tore through the neighborhood.

Before joining the cast of B&B, Gareis starred as Grace Turner on sister soap The Young & The Restless, and naturally, her co-stars shared the love in the comments on her emotional post. “Oh love, I’m so sorry,” wrote Karla Mosley (ex-Maya, B&B; Dani, Beyond the Gates). “And so glad you are safe. Sending all the love and light.”

“I am so very, very sorry!” declared Kate Linder (Esther, Y&R). “Thank goodness that you and your family are safe! My heart and love are with you!” Katrina Bowden (ex-Flo, B&B) shared: “Oh, Jen, I’m so sorry about your home. So happy you’re safe, though. Sending so much love.”

Daytime, News & Documentary Emmys Move Dates

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is moving the News & Documentary Emmy Awards from September to June, while the Daytime Emmys are moving from June to October.

“For nearly half a century, the News & Documentary Emmys have honored the best in broadcast journalism and documentary programming,” said NATAS President and CEO Adam Sharp. “Moving the ceremony earlier in the Emmy schedule shines a brighter light on the timely nature of the incredible content being recognized.”

This means 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards will have an adjusted timeline. Entries open on January 9, regular deadline is January 24, final entry deadline is February 7, the judging window is now March 3 – April 13 and the nominations will be announced the week beginning April 28 before the event in June.

The eligibility window remains the same; all content originally broadcast in calendar 2024 is allowed.

This comes after the 45th Annual News & Documentary Emmys were celebrated on September 25 and September 26, 2024 with lifetime achievement honors given to the likes of Jane Pauley and Alex Gibney.

As a result, the 52nd Daytime and Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be held in October.

The 51st awards were held in June 2024 with Netflix’s African Queens: Njinga and Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones scoring three wins each.

NAACP Image Awards Nominations

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Adjoa Andoh, “Bridgerton” (Netflix)
Coco Jones, “Bel-Air” (Peacock)
Golda Rosheuvel, “Bridgerton” (Netflix)
Lorraine Toussaint, “The Equalizer” (CBS)
Lynn Whitfield, “The Chi” (Paramount+)

Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)
Aaron Pierre, “Rebel Ridge” (Netflix)
Colman Domingo, “The Madness” (Netflix)
Kelvin Harrison Jr., “Genius: MLK/X” (National Geographic)
Kevin Hart, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” (Peacock)
Laurence Fishburne, “Clipped” (FX/Hulu)

‘Days of Our Lives’ Alum Nathan Owens Teases ‘Very Delicate,’ Mysterious ‘Y&R’ Role

Owens, whose career began in 2012 when he was cast as Days of Our Lives’ Cameron Davis, had some jitters about returning to the medium. “I’m not going to lie to you, I was a bit nervous,” he admits. “I know the speed at which the soaps move, so the preparation is key. I remember that being one of the issues I had when I was on Days, it being the first acting job I ever got. I was so green; I didn’t really know how to operate in that space and I kind of drowned a little bit because it was a bit difficult at that time. But I’ve seen a lot since then, so now I know the preparation that it takes.”

Though he only spent a year in Salem, Owens says he took a lot from the experience. “It really showed me how to prepare yourself in this industry in many different ways,” he reflects. “I was a lot younger at the time, and I wasn’t as focused as I think I should have been for something so big. I think my time there really gave me better insight going forward, about preparing and focusing and having discipline to make sure that you’re there and professional and a good scene partner. It really gave me a lot of tools for the rest of my acting career, not just in soaps. And I made some really good friends.”

After his Days run wrapped, Owens landed on Marc Cherry’s comedic drama, Devious Maids. “I was auditioning a lot after I left Days,” Owens recalls. “I actually did an ABC showcase in that interim period, which really put me on the map, I think, with a lot of the ABC shows. Thankfully, the folks at Devious Maids saw something in me and scooped me up for a couple of seasons, which was really fun.”

Owens played Jesse Morgan, a fitness instructor. “I liked the fun that you could have with the dramedy,” he shares of being in the campy series. “The cast was so amazing. We would do our dinner nights, and we really got to explore Atlanta when we were in production there. That was pretty cool because that was my first time ever being there for a longer amount of time.”

He also toiled with All My Children legend Susan Lucci (Erica Kane), who played Genevieve Delatour. “She was really cool,” Owens relays. “She’s a very sweet human being and we had a blast.”

Owens feels the show gave him a good career boost. “It put me on the prime time path,” he explains. “I was exposed to a lot more eyes on me, so I got more opportunities. One was travel. I remember I was in Colombia and I was going through security and somebody spotted me and said, ‘You’re on Devious Maids, right?’ And this was a couple of years after the show had already been canceled, so I was like, ‘Wow, ok.’ But it turns out they have a massive fan base in a few pockets around the world. That’s actually happened multiple times in a lot of different cities.”

Owens next landed on The CW’s Batwoman playing Ocean. “That was a whole other experience in and of itself because it was during the pandemic and it was in Vancouver,” he says. “The quarantine that was involved with that just really tested the mental fortitude of everyone. We all became very close because we kind of leaned on each other through those trying times.”

For the actor, a superhero fan, the gig was “like a dream come true. I used to collect comic cards and comic books growing up, so that was a trip to me, especially when we would go to set and see what the wonderful team had done there as far as the set design and creating the bat cave and all that jazz. I geeked out on all the set designs and the intricacies and the details that they put in. So, stepping on any of those sets and knowing that it was the DC world was amazing.”

He’s also done a handful of Christmas movies. His latest one, A Season to Remember, aired on OWN last month. “That was really wonderful,” he raves. “And then the one prior to that, The Christmas Sitters, I worked with another Y&R cast member, Melissa Ordway [Abby Newman] and her husband [Justin Gaston, Chance Chancellor]. That was a cool little surprise when I showed up on set and I got to see her.”

Now, he’s hoping to run into a fellow Days alum. “I haven’t seen Eileen Davidson [Ashley Abbott] yet, but she was over at Days [as Kristen DiMera] when I was there, which is pretty cool. I’m looking forward to seeing her.”

Owens reports that Y&R’s cast and crew have been very welcoming and made him feel at home on his first day. “I shook a lot of hands, met a lot of different people,” he remembers. “Everyone was incredibly warm. From the point I parked, I really didn’t know where to go, and I ran into one of the makeup artists, Amanda [Goldstein]. She literally walked me to where I needed to go. Everyone was very kind and inviting. That’s what really stood out to me, the warmth from everybody. The folks that I got to work with on day one were amazing. Sean Dominic [Nate Hastings] is one of them and he was great.”=

Owens can’t say a lot about his new part, which will become clearer as the weeks unfold. “He plays a very delicate role in this scenario, and he’s a very mysterious guy,” Owens winks. “He holds his cards close to the vest and he keeps things tight. I like diving into the mysterious world my character has. I very much enjoy this character and the depth that he can bring to the show.”

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Phil Morris Guest Stars on Fire Country 1/31/25

Phil Morris Guest Stars as Elroy Edwards, Eve’s Estranged Father

“Coming in Hot” – With the Chezem Valley fire blazing out of control, Bode and Audrey must find a way to save themselves; Manny risks his freedom for his missing daughter; and Eve tries to protect her father (Phil Morris) and their family’s ranch, on FIRE COUNTRY, Friday, Jan. 31 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Series star Kevin Alejandro directed the episode.

‘General Hospital’ Star Steve Burton Engaged to Michelle Lundstrom

Burton and Lundstrom announced their engagement on social media on January 4 with a carousel of photos from the proposal, including the moment when Burton got down on one knee. The couple actually got engaged a day earlier on January 3.

“Engaged 1/3/25,” their caption began. They also included a verse from Jeremiah: “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Many of the actor’s GH costars sent their love in the comments. Kimberly McCullough wrote, “Congratulations!” Rick Hearst said, “Steve and Michelle I wish you both a long, loving and fruitful life together! Congratulations.” Finola Hughes added, “Oh Steve!!!! Congratulations! I wish you both all the happiness in the future, you are a wonderful couple! Congratulations Michelle!”

Burton and Lundstrom began dating in 2024. He confirmed his new relationship in May 2024 to Daily Drama. The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Daytime Emmys a month later.

At the start of 2025, Lundstrom reflected on her past year with Burton. “Some years you wish you could just fast forward & forget,” she began. “I’ve had a few of them for sure. Then one day you’re living life differently…welcoming big changes, feeling content & full of LOVE. I hope to remember the memories from this last year forevaaaa and for that I’m grateful.”

Lundstrom is a recipe creator best known for being a Netflix’s BBQ Showdown competitor. She was a contestant in Season 2 and came in third place.

This will be the second marriage for Burton. He was previously married to Sheree Burton for 23 years before their separation in 2022. “I wanted to clear something up. Sheree and I are separated,” he wrote on his Instagram Story at the time. “She recently announced that she’s expecting her 4th child. The child is not mine. We are still co-parenting our three beautiful kids. We would appreciate privacy at this time. Much luv, Steve.”

He filed for divorce in July 2022. Their divorce was finalized in 2023. They have three kids together.

What to Expect From ‘Y&R’ in 2025: Life or Death for Sharon & Phyllis, Kyle’s Love Triangle, and More

“I feel really good about the fact that we were able to reestablish the Phyllis [Summers, Michelle Stafford]/Sharon [Newman, Sharon Case] battle dynamic and rekindle the friendship between Nikki [Newman, Melody Thomas Scott] and Jack [Abbott, Peter Bergman] over her alcoholism,” Griffith reflects. “Him helping her out, especially that wonderful two-hander episode that we did in the in the hotel room [in May] with Peter and Melody, just knocked it out of the park.”

Heather Stevens’ [Vail Bloom] murder, which took place in September, had a ripple effect through the town, but especially on Sharon, and was a story driver. “With the whole arc of Heather’s murder and Sharon’s belief that she was guilty and all the people that were affected, I felt like I got to tell my Hitchcock movie finally,” Griffith muses. “The momentum kept going and I just kept finding new directions and new twists to spiral out, with just a killer performance by Sharon Case. Bringing back Linden [Ashby] as Cameron [Kirsten] as sort of her vision and muse yielded much more story and much more excitement than I even thought it would. I was excited about it going in, but I wasn’t prepared for how well I think it spun out. And the return of Ray Wise [Ian Ward] and Colleen Zenk [Jordan Howard] was a real plus for me.”

Colleen Zenk as Jordan Howard and Ray Wise as Ian Ward on 'Young and the Restless'

There was one storyline that hit close to home for the scribe. “I was very proud of the Connor Newman [Judah Mackey] OCD story because that’s a very personal story for me,” Griffith reveals. “A couple of years ago, my daughter was diagnosed with OCD. The journey that my wife and I went through with her, learning how severe and debilitating it is, and how so many people are unaware of it, made me feel it was important to tell that story. I was really proud of the story and really proud of how Missy [Claire Egan, Chelsea Lawson] and Mark [Grossman, Adam Newman] and Judah handled it.”

Another absorbing tale was Ashley Abbott’s (Eileen Davidson) journey through Dissociative identity disorder. “I loved the Ashley DID storyline,” Griffith says. “I thought she just knocked that out of the park. I thought it was engrossing, it was exciting, and it was wonderful to watch her dig into the material, so I was really happy about that.”

Griffith also got to pen the show’s 13,000th episode on November 13 which included a rebuild of the Newman ranch that burned down in 2012. “Bringing back the Newman ranch has been a long time in the works,” Griffith says. “And I’m thrilled that finally we could pull it off for Nikki and Victor [Newman, Eric Braeden] and for Mel and Eric to have that back. I want to give special kudos to our art department, who just did an amazing job of recreating the old ranch even grander and more opulent.”

Griffith says he is well aware that it was not the most popular decision all those years ago. “I was part of the regime that burned it down and it got us a good Adam/Sharon story, but let’s just say all has been rectified,” he notes.

As for to expect 2025, Griffith declares, “It will be even better than 2024. It will be a whirlpool of romance, suspense, and family conflict.”

Sharon Newman, Nick Newman, Phyllis Summers, Mariah Copeland, and Tessa Porter

“This story is going to explode over the next month or two in a major way, with a lot of surprising reveals as to what really happened over the course of the last six months. It will shake up Mariah [Copeland, Camryn Grimes] in a huge way and affect her relationship with Tessa [Porter, Cait Fairbanks], and it will bring Sharon and Nick closer than ever. He is the one who’s determined to find out what happened to her. He’s leading the charge, so it’s going to be very exciting and very suspenseful. Sharon and Phyllis will be thrown into a life-or-death situation where they’re both going to have to reevaluate their relationship.”

Jack Abbott and Victor Newman

“For the longest time, they seemed to have reached a détente. But one of the things that I loved about how Nikki’s alcoholism and Jack’s involvement in that spun out was that I was able to reignite, in a very organic and dramatic way, the rivalry and the hatred between Victor and Jack. That’s going to continue, and in true Jack/Victor battle history, just as one thinks they bested the other, the other one comes up with another strategy. So, the war is going to escalate. Victor’s going to go after Jack where it hurts, which is [his company] Jabot, and unfortunately, in a big Romeo and Juliet type story that we’re going to tell, Claire [Grace, Hayley Erin] and Kyle [Abbott, Michael Mealor] will be caught right in the middle.”

Claire Grace, Kyle Abbott, and Summer Newman

“Claire and Kyle are going to have to fight the fact that Victor doesn’t want them together and Jack is worried that they shouldn’t be together because of what Victor might pull. Summer [Allison Lanier], in true ‘I’m Phyllis’s daughter’ fashion, will A, feel a pull back to Kyle and B, sense an opening, so if Victor and Jack weren’t enough for Kyle and Claire to have to worry about, Summer’s decision of, ‘Maybe I want Kyle back,’ is going to throw another wrench into that. We’re going to see Summer sort of return to her Phyllis attitude.”

The Newmans

“As we build this powerful Romeo and Juliet story, they will all be affected — Nikki, Victoria [Newman, Amelia Heinle], Victor — and Nick will be heavily involved in the next arc of this Ian fallout for Sharon.”

Billy Abbott, Sally Spectra, and Phyllis Summers

“I’m really intrigued by this. They’re coming together off this mutual sense of betrayal by Adam and by Chelsea and it puts them in a very interesting and romantic situation. I think Sally [Spectra, Courtney Hope] is going to be a very good influence for Billy [Abbott, Jason Thompson], and as we slowly introduce Phyllis into that mix, Phyllis becomes the sort of darker angel on one shoulder of Billy’s while Sally is the lighter one on the other.”

Chelsea Lawson and Adam Newman

“They really emotionally rebonded as parents as they dealt with Connor’s OCD. They had that one night in Baltimore, and they’re going to find it harder to isolate that night as just a one-time thing that came out of fear and grief, and realize that there’s more to their relationship that still exists beyond being parents.”

The Winters Family

“[New hire] Nathan Owens, who’s fantastic, is just the first step in a major, evolving mystery for the entire Winters family. It will have major impact on Nate [Hastings, Sean Dominic], on Devon [Winters, Bryton James], and especially on Lily [Winters, Christel Khalil], but we’re going to find out that maybe Audra [Charles, Zuleyka Silver] has some more skeletons in the closet as well as we get into this mystery.”

Daniel Romalotti

“Daniel [Romalotti, Michael Graziadei] has to find a way to get full closure from the death of Heather, find a way to totally forgive Sharon, and set himself off on a new path with a potentially, I don’t want to say romance, but a but a bit of a walk on the on the emotional wild side.”

Ian Ward and Jordan Howard

“We’re headed for a wild ride and a massive showdown between this diabolical duo and the Newmans. Look for major showdowns between Nikki and Jordan and Victor and Ian.”

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Sean Kanan Says ‘Fear of Losing’ His Wife Was ‘Ultimate Catalyst’ for His Sobriety

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE alongside wife Michele Kanan, the Bold and the Beautiful star, 58, opened up about what motivated him to quit drinking nearly five years ago. He recalled the moment when Michele made a candid plea that hit him "like a lightning bolt."

"She said to me at one point, 'I have put my heart and everything into this relationship. Please tell me that I didn't back the wrong horse,' " says Sean, who has portrayed Deacon Sharpe — a character who similarly struggled with alcohol issues — on the daytime soap since 2000.

"I had been trying for a very long time to get sober, and I had intermittent periods of success followed by fairly catastrophic setbacks, let's say. But when I heard that, I don't know. The skies parted," he continues. "It set something in motion that was different than everything before."

Sean says it was the thought of losing Michele that gave him the push he needed to make a lasting change.

"I believe there's two forces in the universe that create profound and lasting change in human beings, and that's fear and love. I was motivated by both," he explains. "I was in fear of losing the thing that I loved the most, which was Michele, and that was the ultimate catalyst that finally got me to get it together."

Michele quickly clarified that she wasn't giving Sean an "ultimatum," but rather offering him a "safe space" to inwardly reflect and do the work to set himself on a path toward sobriety.

"I told him, 'Look, this is our life together, and it's either going to be painful and you're going to watch me slowly die because I love you, and I see that you're hurting yourself for some reason that I can't fix, and that's going to slowly kill me as well. So, we're in it together. Whatever you want to do, the ball is in your court,' " she tells PEOPLE.

She continues, "To me, being a partner is you take the good and the bad. I always knew that that guy was in there. I just was waiting for him to see that it was okay to come out. I figured if I provided a safe space for him, that he would be able to do it."

Sean says Michele instinctually knew exactly what he needed in that moment.

"I'm definitely the kind of guy, you put your finger in my chest and you're not going to get the reaction that you want, but if you give me positive reinforcement and allow me the space to do a little critical thinking, I almost always make the right decision. That's what Michele did," he explains. "I mean, she really played the long game. She understood this was not going to be a quick fix, but given the right environment and the right positive reinforcement, that I was going to get it."

The Cobra Kai star says his hard-fought sobriety has had "a profound effect" on his life and taught him a valuable lesson.

"Somebody said something to me once, and it sounds so simple, 'Would you give up one thing to have everything?' I gave up this one thing, and I have everything. I mean, I truly have everything," Sean says. "That doesn't mean that I don't strive for more, but my life is amazing. Probably the most incredible part about [giving up alcohol], aside from my relationship with Michele, is that I don't miss it. It's not like I'm white knuckling it and I'm hanging on."

"I attribute it to God, to my relationship with the Almighty that there has been something that has been fundamentally removed from me that I didn't ever think could be removed," he continues, adding, "I also attribute a lot of it to my love and relationship with Michele."

The pair — who married in 2012 — share some of their relationship wisdom in their book Way of the Cobra Couples, released on Oct. 8. According to a synopsis, the book promises to teach readers "the mindset, philosophy and battle-tested strategies that led [Michele and Sean] to a life of meaningful happiness together."

Michele credits their open communication and unflinching honesty with each other for leading them to a place where their relationship is now stronger than ever.

"When I first met Sean, he was going through some things, and I was also going through some things. We were in this really troubled time in our life, and we didn't try to hide them or pretend that it wasn't happening," she explains. "We just trudged through them. I feel like we came out the other side and are stronger because of it."

She adds, "Our relationship works because we inherently talk to each other. We inherently care about each other, and we're respectful to each other."

Geoffrey Deuel Dies: ‘Chisum’ Actor Who Played Billy The Kid Was 81

The news was additionally confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by wife Jacqueline Deuel. The performer, younger brother to Peter Duel (who became known for portraying Hannibal Heyes/Joshua Smith on the popular ABC Western Alias Smith and Jones prior to his suicide), died in hospice care in Florida following a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

“He and Peter were very close,” Jacqueline Deuel told THR. “They really loved each other and took care of each other.”

Deuel, who was born Jan. 17, 1943, mostly appeared on television in a variety of series stretching from the late ’60s to mid-’70s. Among those credits are The Monkees, The Invaders, The F.B.I., The Manhunter, Medical Center, Barnaby Jones, Mannix, Adam-12, The Mod Squad, Mission: Impossible, The Streets of San Francisco, Ironside, Cannon, The Young and the Restless, To Rome With Love and more.

Born in Lockport, New York to a doctor father and nurse mother, he was raised in nearby Penfield. After attending Penfield High School, Ithaca College and Syracuse University, Deuel followed in his brother’s footsteps, beginning his career in Hollywood in 1965. The following year, he appeared in an episode of ABC’s 12 O’Clock High. Deuel and Duel, who was three years his senior, worked alongside one another on a 1971 episode of NBC’s The Name of the Game.

In the 1980s, Deuel acted in plays in Tampa, Fla. and returned to higher education to earn a master’s degree from the University of South Florida. Thereafter, he became a substitute teacher.

He is survived by his wife — whom he married in 2017 after four decades together — and younger sister Pamela.

‘The Young & The Restless’ Adds Former ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor Nathan Owens

The sudser will kick off the new year by adding Nathan Owens — who played Cameron Davis on Days of Our Lives — in a mysterious new role. Details on his character are being held under wraps but Y&R promises his arrival will create plenty of excitement and intrigue for the locals.

Owens’ first appearance is Wednesday, January 8.

The former model turned actor recently starred in the OWN holiday movie A Season to Remember and has completed production on the independent feature, A Mother’s Love, in the lead role. His past credits include series regular roles on Devious Maids as well as recurring roles on Batwoman and 911: Lone Star.

In 2012, Owens assumed the role of Cameron Davis on the then-NBC sudser DOOL. He became a romantic squeeze for Abigail Deveraux but his most memorable arc was how he moonlighted as a male stripper to help pay the bills. Owens left the show in 2013.

Nathan is represented by TalentWorks and Principal Entertainment LA.

‘Scream 7’ Adds Mckenna Grace To Cast

Original creator Kevin Williamson is directing Scream 7 with Guy Busick writing. Project X Entertainment’s James Vanderbilt, William Sherak and Paul Neinstein are producing. The pic has a February 27, 2026 worldwide release date.

A logline for the new slasher has not been disclosed, and it is unknown who Grace will be playing in the pic. It comes on the heels of Scream VI, which brought in a franchise-high domestic gross of more than $108 million in March 2023. Collectively, films in the meta horror franchise have earned more than $900 million in worldwide box office.

Grace will next be seen in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You opposite Allison Williams, to be directed by Josh Boone. Other credits include starring in Ghostbusters: After Life and Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire and Gifted.

She is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360 and attorney Stewart Brookman.

Valarie Pettiford & Telma Hopkins Talk Reuniting on ‘Y&R’ Almost 20 Years After ‘Half & Half’

The actors, who toiled alongside each other on the series that ran from 2002-2006, have remained close since the show wrapped. “When we auditioned together for Half & Half, we started developing a relationship,” says Hopkins, who played Phyllis Thorne. “I got her all to myself for four whole years. Best time of my life.”

Pettiford, who portrayed Deirdre “Big Dee Dee” Lafontaine Thorne, reveals that Hopkins surprised her with the news they’d be reconnecting. “They didn’t even call me,” Pettiford shares. “She called me and said, ‘Guess what?’ ”

Explains Hopkins, “Because they had to ask me if I would do it first. And I happened to be going to South Africa during the time that they wanted me, and they actually rescheduled, so we got to work together. And that, for me, is just everything. I mean, whenever I’m with Valarie, I’m always having a good time. It’s extended family, and we just appreciate each other whenever we’re together. It’s just disgusting.”

Muses Pettiford, “I know. Good God. I know, it’s really gross, but I love her.”

Hopkins, who previously appeared on Y&R in 2021, will reprise the role of private detective Denise Tolliver. As a newcomer to soaps back then, “It was frightening,” she recalls. “The only reason I got talked into it was because Bryton [James, Devon Winters] played my son on Family Matters, and he can kind of talk me into anything.”

But she did have some ground rules. “I had warned them beforehand, ‘Don’t give me all that dialogue that y’all used to doing, because I will run out of here and go play in traffic,’ ” quips Hopkins. “So they were very kind to me the first couple of times. And then the last time I worked with Bryton, we had, like, 12 pages. I almost had a nervous breakdown. Other than that, it’s been great. It’s a pleasure for me because I started watching Young and the Restless with my grandmother when I was a little baby. And the people here are so fun. I’ve watched them for so long, I actually talk to them as if they know me.”

Pettiford, who made her Genoa City debut on October 29 as Amy Lewis, had soap experience early in her career, appearing as Courtney Walker on Another World from 1988-90 and Dr. Sheila Price on One Life to Live from 1990-94. But after a 30-year gap, “It freaked me out, too, all this dialogue,” she admits. “It was interesting. But when you’re in your dressing room, you can see the other actors filming their stuff before you go and do your scenes, and something about it calmed me down. They were, first of all, so brilliant. And it’s okay if you mess up a line and you have to take it again or whatever. One of the actors was having trouble. It was like, ‘I wish I had your kind of trouble,’ because she was so brilliant, so it just reminded me of that rhythm again and then I immediately got back into it. For the most part, it was like riding a bike.”

Sharing scenes together again came easily. “We’re so comfortable with each other,” observes Hopkins. “I mean, we spent four years, five days a week together, and we were adversaries on [Half & Half], which was really fun to play. It just gives it a foundation, a kind of gravitas that it wouldn’t have if we didn’t have the relationship we have. So, we don’t have to work at that, we just have to work at the scene.”

In the story, Amy asks Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) to help her find her missing son Damian, who is Nate’s half-brother. Nate will hire Denise to track him down. Pettiford says she is enjoying getting into the deeper parts of Amy’s plight. “I’m having the time of my life,” she declares. “I’m getting to play every bit of me. I’m getting a chance to exercise some muscles that have been dormant or I haven’t used in a while and I just feel so free. And it really is a dream. I’ve been around a long time and I’ve done it all with the best of the best and this is right up there with it.”

For Hopkins, playing a detective is a new twist for her. “I’m nosy so I can get right into that,” she chuckles. “I want to know everybody’s business anyway, so I’m glad they called for that. I’ve never done that kind of role. I mean, it’s nothing heavy like what [Valarie’s] going through, but it’s a fun role and it’s just a fun show to be a part of.”

So was Half & Half, the series that bonded the two for life. “We had the best time on that show,” says Hopkins. “That was one of the bigger disappointments that we did not come back to finish out that last season. We liked each other, but we came to love each other just being in each other’s lives. We just had a ball, and so whenever anybody brings up Valarie, Half & Half or anything in that era, it’s just a pleasure for me. It’s just warmth.”

“What she said,” nods Pettiford. “Absolutely. We had fun. It was just brilliant.”

Both performers say they would welcome an invite back to the soap. “Of course! It’s like family now,” notes Hopkins. “Bryton threatened my life if I don’t come back and work with him. He’s not my son, but he feels that way, so I just love being with him. And I was in his dressing room! The irony of it all! I left him notes and stuff.”

Adds Pettiford, “I’ve been dropping hints constantly. It’s great work and things have changed in the business right now. Baby, this is the gig to be on! [I’m] so very lucky and very, very grateful.”

Look for Hopkins and Pettiford to air on December 19 and 27.

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Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Nominations

DAYTIME TELEVISION, GAME SHOW OR TALK SHOW

Best Make-Up

The Jennifer Hudson Show (Fox)
Jen Fregozo, Adam Burrell

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA (Netflix)
Tonia Green, Jude Alcala, Tyson Fountaine

The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC/Peacock)
Gloria Elias-Foeillet, Monica Boyd Lester, Kim Weber, Louie Zakarian

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (Max)
Sarah Egan, Rachel Roberts

The Young and the Restless (CBS / Paramount+)
Stacey Browning, James Elle, Robert Bolger, Riley Nightingall, Amanda Goldstein

Best Hair Styling

The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Stephanie Paugh, Danielle Dubinsky, Karlye Buff, Alexis Reyes

The Drew Barrymore Show (CBS)
Daniel Howell, Toni Coburn

The Jennifer Hudson Show (Fox)
Robear Landeros, Albert Morrison

The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC)
Corey Morris, Kerry Joly, Brittany Hartman, Adam Long

The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona, Diana Santana

‘Young & the Restless’: Colleen Zenk Reveals the One Person Who Could Help Aunt Jordan Find Redemption

There’s been speculation that Jordan and Ian may have had a role in Heather’s (Vail Bloom) demise, for which Sharon (Sharon Case) has taken the blame. Will that turn out to be the case? Oh, what a tangled web Y&R is weaving! TV Insider chatted with Zenk about her second reign of terror in Genoa City, whether or not she feels Jordan can be redeemed, and how, in 2025, CBS will become a three-soap opera network again!

A collective chill went up the spines of Y&R viewers when they saw not only was Jordan back on the scene but she was also in cahoots with diabolical Ian Ward! Had you ever met Ray Wise before?

Colleen Zenk: No, but the irony is we have so many people in common who have crossed throughout our lives in musical theater. It’s crazy how connected we are. But in all these years, we’d never met until we were in the hair and makeup department at Y&R. I said, “I’m Jordan!” We hit it off, right off the bat. It’s been fabulous!

I have found an acting partner in Ray that I never expected to have at this point in my life. We’re so similar in our working styles and where we came from. We go down the halls [at the studio] singing songs together. It’s absolutely delicious. I’m thrilled to be working with an actor who has this kind of history and repertoire. He’s Ray Wise!

What do Jordan and Ian have in common?

Well, we both have an agenda. We each have an agenda to attack, control, and achieve a connection once again with some of the Newman family. That’s what it’s all about. I believe Ian will do for Jordan what she will do for him in order to achieve their mutual goals.

Their alliance seems to be based on the old saying, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” However, that might not make for a lasting relationship should their objectives come into conflict.

No. Not at all. But Jordan got out of prison because of Ian Ward. She feels gratitude for that. She was in a place where she was confined and she felt tortured. She’s gone along willingly with his plan.

Jordan’s feelings of animosity are towards Victor (Eric Braeden) because of how she feels he treated her late sister, Eve (Margaret Mason). Ian, on the other hand, is more obsessed with Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott). How do those differences complement their alliance?

What a great question. I think their immediate problem is how to get to the people that they want back in their lives. Then, they’ll get to new goals after that.

I’m hearing you’re getting to don some fun disguises again.

I just love wearing them! I love being in disguise. It’s so much fun! They’re so theatrical. I have human hair wigs and falls back from when I was 16 years old, back when I was doing print work and all kinds of stuff. So, I have an entire wardrobe of hair and I brought some of it with me this time, and actually, last time, too.

Victor Newman once fed rats to his wife Julia’s (Meg Bennett) lover. Michael Baldwin (Christian Le Blanc) once attempted to assault Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell). They managed to turn corners and find redemption. Do you think Jordan can ever be redeemed?

I don’t know. I do think the love she has for her niece Claire [Hayley Erin] would be the thing that could help redeem Jordan. On all my years at As the World Turns, the thing that was redemptive for Barbara Ryan was her love for her children. While there are some similarities, Jordan is a horrible human being! So, I don’t know what the answer to that is.

In 2016, you reunited with some ATWT pals and scores of other CBS Daytime folks for a big reunion photo, honoring the network’s 30 years as No. 1. What was that like?

I felt so privileged to be asked to be a part of that. It was a privilege for all of us. It was very emotional for all of us to be together again.

And, now, Tamara Tunie, who played Jessica Griffin on ATWT and was in the photo, is coming back to CBS as Anita Dupree on Beyond the Gates.

I’m so excited for all of them because I know probably 90 percent of the people involved in that show. I’m so thrilled for Tamara, for the entire production, and for CBS.

The Young and the Restless, Weekdays, CBS.

Saturn Awards Nominations

BEST ACTRESS IN A FILM
Willa Fitzgerald- Strange Darling (Miramax/Magenta Light Studios)
Demi Moore-The Substance (Mubi)
Lupita Nyong’o- A Quiet Place Day One (Paramount Pictures)
Winona Ryder- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Naomi Scott- Smile 2 (Paramount Pictures)
June Squibb- Thelma (Magnolia Pictures)
Anya Taylor-Joy- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros. Pictures)

BEST YOUNGER PERFORMER IN A FILM
Freya Allan- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (20th Century Studios)
McKenna Grace- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony Pictures)
Kaylee Hottle- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros./Legendary)
Calah Lane- Wonka (Warner Bros Pictures)
Jenna Ortega- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Alisha Weir- Abigail (Universal Pictures)
Rachel Zegler- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Lionsgate Films).

Eva Longoria Decries Industry Obsession With Talent Only Working On One Show At A Time: “Our Business Is So Slow”

The ex-Desperate Housewives star and now-Hyphenate Media boss decried an industry obsession with talent only working across one show at a time.

“Our business is so slow,” said Longoria at Content London. “That’s the problem with the industry it’s like, ‘Wait you can only do one show’ and I’m like, ‘No you can do more things than one’.”

This notion especially applies to women, Longoria joked, who said: “If you want to get something done, then ask a busy woman.”

Hyphenate recently struck a deal with One Day at a Time co-creator Gloria Calderón Kellett, who was previously signed up with Amazon Studios. Speaking alongside each other today, the pair said Kellett being able to work across multiple projects was crucial in her signing with Hyphenate, and she has 23 projects in various stages of development.

“[Gloria] had to beg to go out and direct this other thing that wasn’t in the Amazon silo and you shouldn’t have to do that, we should work when we want to work,” added Longoria. “I said, ‘Gloria this system is not serving you’.”

Longoria and Cris Abrego launched Banijay-backed Hyphenate last year at MIPCOM to develop and produce its own slate as well as invest in creator-led companies, with a view to helping multi-hyphenates. It has since invested in Kellett’s GloNation Studios, landing the full estate rights for the Celia Cruz Estate. Longoria has previously said she wants Hyphenate to court the “most diverse generation ever.”

Today, Longoria said she is shooting for the stars and wants to develop a pipeline of Latina auteurs. “We want to build 80 more Gloria companies and 20 more Eva Longorias,” she said. “I can’t do everything and if you look at the landscape of Latina directors there’s myself and Gloria and a couple others, but when we’re looking to do something with them they’re always taken because they’re such a diamond. So we need to build a pipeline. Gloria will mentor future showrunners, the future ‘lil Glorias’.”

Why now for ‘Desperate Housewives’?

As is often the case, Longoria, who is starring in Gurinder Chadha’s Christmas movie, was asked if a Desperate Housewives reboot is on the cards. Sadly, she did not offer much hope for fans.

“There’s no ‘why now?’ for Desperate Housewives,” she added. “I’ve talked to Marc [Cherry, Desperate Housewives creator] 1000 times and he says we fully mined those characters. We were on for a decade and there were 24 episodes a year, none of this six per year stuff.”

Scott L. Schwartz Dies: Wrestler Who Played Bruiser In ‘Ocean’s’ Franchise Was 65

Schwartz made his Ocean’s debut in the 2011 first installment by pretending to pummel George Clooney’s Danny Ocean behind closed doors. He would go on to reprise his role in Ocean’s 12 and Ocean’s 13.

Born on March 16, 1959, in Philadelphia, Schwartz started out as a pro wrestler under the ring names of The Israeli Commando and Giant David before trying out his moves in Hollywood as both a stuntman and a baddo for hire.

His TV credits include Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Martial Law, Angel, Nash Bridges, Castle, The Mentalist, The Young and the Restless and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Besides Ocean’s, he also appeared in the films Fun with Dick and Jane, Starsky & Hutch and The Scorpion King.

Schwartz was described by those close to him as a “jolly person, so full of life, a foodie and travel aficionado.” When he wasn’t acting, wrestling or telling jokes, he spent his time visiting children with cancer at hospitals.

He is survived by his wife, Misty; children Angela and Adam; mother-in-law Brenda; cousins Sherry and Duwayne; and aunt Penni, along with her children Holli, Todd, Howard and their families.

Phil Morris Guest Stars as Elroy Edwards on Fire Country

WRITTEN BY: Joe Hortua

DIRECTED BY: Eagle Egilsson

Morning Show Appearance

Wednesday, November 27

(7-9 a.m.) Hunter King and Tyler Hynes on Hallmark’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

(10-11 a.m.) Hunter King and Tyler Hynes on Hallmark’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

Chrishell Stause joins ‘The Traitors’ Season 3

The cast of the reality TV competition includes Vanderpump Rules villain Tom Sandoval, stars of The Real Housewives franchise like Robyn Dixon, Chanel Ayan, Dorinda Medley, and Dolores Catania, and Big Brother legends like Danielle Reyes and Britney Haynes.

Other contestants include Britney Spears’ ex Sam Asghari, RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Bob the Drag Queen, Chrishell Stause, and Survivor alums Carolyn Wiger, Jeremy Collins, and Tony Vlachos.

The Traitors is a competition series in which contestants, known as the faithful, work together on missions to win a prize of up to $250,000 while trying to uncover the secret players working against them to banish them from the game.

Season 3 of the show features 21 celebrities, at least three of whom will be selected by Cumming to be a Traitor, while the rest will be Faithfuls. Viewers will discover the “Traitors” identity in the season premiere.

The Traitors is produced by Studio Lambert with Stephen Lambert, Mike Cotton, Sam Rees-Jones, Rosie Franks, Jack Burgess and Tim Harcourt serving as executive producers.

The Traitors Season 3 begins streaming on Peacock on January 9.

Watch the trailer for The Traitors Season 3 above.

‘Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau To Topline Comedic Thriller ‘The Dregs’

Shooting in Italy in March, The Dregs centers on a friends’ trip to Tuscany that gets derailed by old wounds and a cursed bottle of Vin Santo.

Others in the cast include Benjamin Norris (Never Have I Ever), Marta Pozzan (From Scratch), Maria Grazia Cucinotta (Il Postino) and Zach Tinker (American Horror Story), who also is executive producer.

Mike Stern developed the project and will produce through Astral Plane, with Alessandro Bertolucci (Spin Me Round, The Little Hours) serving as co-producer via Dublab IT. Co-EPs include Pozzan, Jeremy O’Keefe, Marco Allegri, and Austin Aronson. O’Keefe handled casting via JOK Casting.

Stated Stern on the addition of Mau, “Nava was incredible on Baby Reindeer, and we are thrilled to have her join The Dregs following the global success of the show. Connor Martin’s script for The Dregs is inventive, suspenseful, and painfully funny. Nava, Ben, Maria, Zach and Marta bring authenticity and conviction to everything they do and it’s a real honor to provide such a fun showcase for their talents.”

With her first Emmy nomination this year for her turn as Teri, the girlfriend of Donny Dunn (series creator Richard Gadd), on Netflix’s UK sensation Baby Reindeer, Mau became the first trans woman nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Subsequently signing on to a role in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s serial killer thriller You, she’s also been seen on the Max series Generation.

Norris rose to prominence as Trent on Netflix’s Never Have I Ever and had memorable recurring roles on Superstore and Abbott Elementary. Pozzan recently wrapped the indie Fior di Latte opposite Tim Heidecker, appeared in Netflix’s From Scratch alongside Zoe Saldaña, and starred in Jacob the Baker, produced by Indian Paintbrush. Tinker boasts credits like American Horror Story and horror thriller I Live Here Now, whereas Cucinotta is best known for starring in the Academy Award-winning Il Postino, having also been seen in Bond film The World Is Not Enough and Anthony Hopkins’ thriller The Rite.

Mau is represented by Innovative Artists, IKIGAI Management, and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz; Norris by Paradigm and Strig Artist Management; Tinker by Pakula/King and Luber Roklin Entertainment; and Martin by Jackoway Austen Tyerman. He and Pozzan are managed by Austin Aronson.

FOUR CBS DAYTIME SHOWS POST YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH

CBS will further expand the daytime audience with BEYOND THE GATES, the new daytime drama series and debut project from the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, which premieres Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, and will air weekdays (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+. This marks the first-ever one-hour Black daytime soap and the first daytime drama to premiere since “Passions” in 1999.

#1 Daytime Network Line Up with the Top Three Shows

CBS Daytime is delivering 3.83 million total viewers

#1 THE PRICE IS RIGHT

#2 THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (also the #1 daytime drama)

#3 THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL (also the #2 daytime drama)

CBS Daytime Broadcast Audience Growth

THE PRICE IS RIGHT up +4% delivering 5.38 million total viewers

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS up +5% delivering 5.09 million total viewers

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL up +5% delivering 4.13 million total viewers

LET’S MAKE A DEAL up +4% delivering 3.34 million total viewers

Eva Longoria Clarifies She Didn’t Leave U.S. “Because Of Trump”

The Golden Globe nominee, who mostly splits her time between Spain and Mexico City with her family, clarified that she didn’t leave the country because of Donald Trump being re-elected as president.

“Will you please let them know I didn’t move out of the United States because of Trump? … I’ve been in Europe for almost three years,” she explained to The View co-host Ana Navarro as she called into the Behind the Table podcast.

Longoria noted that her work has taken her abroad, having previously filmed her Apple TV+ series Land of Women in Spain, as well as the upcoming CNN series Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain. “That’s why I’m in Europe. I didn’t leave because of the political environment,” she added. “I left because my work took me there.”

Although the Desperate Housewives alum explained that to Marie Claire, she told Navarro, “People just grabbed some clickbait stuff to be divisive, which makes me so sad, that everything you say is just meant to be divisive when we can’t be that way tight now.”

She added, “Being away from the constant 24-hour news cycle puts you in a bit of a bubble for sure.”

Longoria’s surprise call came after she told the magazine that she felt fortunate to no longer live in Los Angeles following Trump’s election victory against Kamala Harris last week.

“I’m privileged. I get to escape and go somewhere. Most Americans aren’t so lucky,” she said. “They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them.

“I had my whole adult life here. But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then COVID happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it’s the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to shit on California — it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now,” added Longoria.

‘The Young And The Restless’ Surprises Viewers By Bringing Back Two Super Villains

At the end of the episode, super villains Ian Ward (Ray Wise) and Aunt Jordan (Colleen Zenk) staged an unexpected comeback. They two have returned to gleefully execute a revenge plot — the details of which have yet to be revealed.

“The pairing of Ian Ward and Aunt Jordan will be a double dose of danger,” Head Writer Josh Griffith tells Deadline. “The residents of Genoa City should be on high alert thanks to this intriguing alliance. As a company, we are thrilled to welcome back the talented, Ray Wise and Colleen Zenk to the canvas.”

Wise, who won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer for his work on Y&R in 2015, was last seen on the show in 2016.

“It’s wonderful to be back on The Young and the Restless,” Wise tells Deadline. “It feels like home. I had a great time when I last appeared on the show and am having an even better time now with the talented, Colleen Zenk. I could not have asked for a better partner in crime and it’s so good to see both Eric Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott again. I look forward to the mischievous Ian Ward causing more havoc in Genoa City. Stay tuned, it’s going to be a whole lot of fun.”

Zenk’s character hasn’t been seen since June 2024, after she was held captive by Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) before going to prison.

“I’m so happy to return to Y&R surrounding the show’s 13,000th episode and be paired with the amazing, Ray Wise,” continues Zenk. “Jordan is lucky enough to have Ian Ward by her side and she settles some unfinished business while also finding the time to take on some new adversaries as well.”

On Nov. 13, the cast celebrated the milestone of reaching 13,000 episodes with a press event and lots of bubbly.

Tyler Hynes Is Hunter King’s Perfect Catch in ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ Trailer

Derrick (Hynes) is the Director of Fan Engagement for the Kansas City Chiefs and meets Alana Higman (King), whose family has a lifelong history of being Chiefs superfans. The Higman family is a frontrunner to win Fan of the Year, and Derrick is tasked with evaluating their love for all things Chiefs.

Alana’s crew is very superstitious about their beloved team, and they have a lucky hat to prove it. “We only get to the Super Bowl if someone in our family wears the hat on Christmas,” she tells Derrick. However, Derrick’s not so sure he believes in the magic.

It’s clear to pretty much everyone that sparks are flying between Alana and Derrick. “We can all see there’s something between you and Derrick. Why do you keep fighting it?” Alana’s mother (Megyn Price) asks.

King had a blast working alongside Hynes. The Countdown to Christmas movie marked their first-ever project together. “Tyler’s amazing, he’s a Hallmark Pro,” she told TV Insider. “He’s so easy to work with and just bounce ideas off of. I feel like we work really well together. Just all of our little ideas like, “Oh, we can add this little thing,” and a nudge here and a nudge there. So he’s amazing.”

Will Alana and Derrick get an all-star romance? Or will their relationship run out of plays?

Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole, Ed Begley Jr., and Richard Riehle also star in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. Notable cameos include Donna Kelce, Jenna Bush Hager, Coach Andy Reid, Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and more.

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Movie Premiere, Saturday, November 30, Hallmark Channel

Eva Longoria Reveals She Moved Out Of “Dystopian” U.S. Following Trump’s Election Win: “Most Americans Aren’t Lucky”

“I’m privileged,” the Only Murders in the Building star told Marie Claire in a new cover story. “I get to escape and go somewhere. Most Americans aren’t so lucky. They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them.”

The politically involved multi-hyphenate has long been away from LA, though the pandemic is what clinched the deal, she said.

“I had my whole adult life here,” the Flamin’ Hot helmer explained. “But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then COVID happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it’s the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to shit on California — it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.”

Her husband, José Bastón, and their 6-year-old son Santiago have also relocated alongside the Desperate Housewives actress.

Elsewhere in the feature, the Mexican American producer — who campaigned heavily for Harris and VP pick Tim Walz, as well as organized key voting demographic blocs like Latinos and women — said she was not as surprised at Trump’s second win, saying, “The shocking part is not that he won. It’s that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office.”

She added, “I would like to think our fight continues … if he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place.”

Young And Restless's Melissa Ordway (Abby) Taken Off Contract

In an Instagram Story posted the very same day her Genoa City alter ego, Abby Newman, married Devon Winters on the show’s landmark 13,000th episode, Melissa Ordway confirmed that she has been taken off contract at Young and Restless.

The actress invited her followers on the social media platform to “Ask me anything,” and shared that the most-asked question she received was about what made her decide to cut her hair. Ordway told Soap Opera Digest in October that she had been motivated to chop off nearly a foot of her previously long locks after admiring the cropped style sported by a woman at a bagel shop. She explained, “I was like, ‘You know what, there’s a lot of blondes on the show that have a very similar length of hair, so why not change it up? It’s just hair, it grows back, so why not?”

But in response to the fan query, Ordway wrote, “Honest answer,” and added, “Honestly, it’s been an interesting couple of months. The show decided to take me off contract so I decided to change me look up a bit for auditions. Definitely not something I wanted but I love and respect my YR family and appreciate any time they ask me back.”

Ordway has posted from the set and been filming since the show informed her of its decision to change her contract status. Many daytime actors, both on Y&R and the other soaps, work regularly as recurring players without being on contract.

The actress’s Y&R career kicked off in 2013. She debuted on April 16 of that year, succeeding Emme Rylan in the role of Ashley Abbott and Victor Newman’s daughter when Ryan exited Y&R to take over the role of Lulu Spencer Falconeri on General Hospital. Prior to Rylan’s 2010-13 stint, Abby was played by Hayley Erin (who know appears on Y&R in the role of Claire Howard) from 2018-10. As a child, Abby, who was born on-screen on November 13, 2000, was played by Madison and Morgan Reinharz (2000-03), Rachel and Amanda Pace (2003) and Darcy Rose Byrnes (2003-08).

Before being cast as Abby, Ordway had appeared on the 2012 prime-time sudser Hollywood Heights, which was executive-produced by Jill Farren Phelps. When Farren Phelps was tapped as Y&R’s executive producer in 2013, she reached out to Ordway, who recalled to Soap Opera Digest in 2023, “I was so excited because I always wanted to be on a soap, so it was a dream come true. My mom had told me for years, ‘You need to do a soap opera,’ and I was like, ‘Yeah, who do I call? How do I get to do one?’ Hollywood Heights was a nice introduction but I wanted to be on one of the big soaps. So when Jill offered the role to me, I was over the moon about it. I had just done six episodes of 90210, and I was more thrilled about Y&R.”

The actress had already been a fan of the show. She noted to Digest, “The positive was I knew the relationships between the characters already. I didn’t have to figure out who was related to whom and other dynamics. I knew all of that. However, the downside was because I was such a fan of the show, I was so nervous. On my first day, I didn’t talk to anybody. Even though people were very nice and welcoming, I just said my lines and left. It took months for me to finally feel, ‘Okay, I have my footing here.’ But if you watch those first episodes, you can tell I was super-nervous.”

Reflecting on her 10th anniversary with the show in 2023, Ordway told Digest, “I can’t imagine my life without Young and Restless. It would just break my heart to live without my Y&R family…. The show has provided a great life for me.”

Eric Braeden Talks Retirement & How ‘Y&R’ Fixed ‘One of the Dumbest Decisions Ever’

The set, which burned down as part of a 2012 story, was not a popular choice at the time or in the years since. “It was an outrage and one of the dumbest decisions ever,” declares Eric Braeden, who plays Victor Newman, the ranch’s owner.

Nevertheless, the actor was surprised by his own sentimental reaction to seeing it brought back to life. “To be frank with you, when they asked me to take a look at it, I thought, ‘Oh, well,’ ” Braeden shrugs. “And then I sat there and I was a little overwhelmed. I really was touched because the old set meant so much to the Nikki/Victor relationship. And they did a wonderful job. I was just flooded with emotions because it’s stepping back into a milieu that we’ve almost forgotten about. It touched me. It really did.”

Braeden joined Y&R in 1980, intending to stay for a short spell; 44 years later, he is the face most associated with it. “I signed for three months and that’s all I wanted to do,” he explains. But a conversation with the show’s co-creator and former head writer, William J. Bell, changed the course of Braeden’s life and career.

“I was asked if I would extend,” he recalls. “And I thought about that for a while and said, ‘OK, make it a year.’ After about a year, I really didn’t want to continue and I went to Bill and I said, ‘Bill, unless you ascribe a background to this character that justifies who he is or explains who he is, I don’t want to play bad guys anymore. I’ve done it for too many years on nighttime and I’m burned out. It’s dehumanizing. I can’t do it anymore.’ And two months later, he came up with the brilliant storyline. Once I had done that, where Victor explained to Nikki that he had grown up in an orphanage, I went to my dressing room, called home, and said, ‘I’m staying.’ Because I realized that from then on, the character would assume enormous complexity and that’s what attracted me to it. And that’s why I’m still here because you don’t get that kind of character, certainly not on nighttime. It was a brilliant stroke and that’s really the only reason that I’m here. I would have left, period.”

Now, the Newman family is one of the driving forces on the 51-year-old soap. “It means everything to me; I’d be a phony if I said that it doesn’t mean anything,” Braeden shares. “To get affirmation of what one has done is a wonderful feeling.”

Braeden’s favorite episodes are ones that have touched upon Victor’s roots. “Very simply, the time that Victor’s mother showed up [in 1984],” he relays. “Dorothy McGuire played my mother [Cora Miller]. It is one of the most memorable scenes for me, and it explains so much of Victor’s character, and the deep hurt and the deep pain in him and anger in him at a mother who had abandoned him when he was seven years old. That all came out in that scene, in one take, and that’s arguably my most favorite scene. Another scene was with George Kennedy, who played my father [Albert Miller], when I finally confronted him [in 2003] for the first time in my adult life. That was fraught with enormously deep emotions. Those are two of my most memorable scenes. There were others, obviously, with Mel [Thomas Scott, Nikki Newman] and Peter Bergman [Jack Abbott], but the scenes that really encapsulate who Victor Newman is are those two scenes with the mother and the father.”

Regarding Scott, the actor appreciates the endurance of Nikki and Victor’s romance, which Braeden feels has a lot to do with their real-life dynamic. “Mel and I get along,” he explains. “We get along very well and Mel knows how to deal with me. There is chemistry between people, and if there isn’t, you can’t manufacture it, you can’t write it. It’s there or it isn’t and we’re lucky that it is. It’s really as simple as it is and as complicated as it is. You can’t foresee that, you really can’t. It’s a confluence of what the writers did and what the two personalities bring to the scenes and to each other.”

Braeden also enjoys that the show has mined so much drama out of Victor’s complicated rivalry with Jack. “Peter [Bergman] and I work well together as adversaries, and that’s another thing that either works or doesn’t work, and it works,” he points out. Jack is currently in Victor’s crosshairs once again. “Victor gets even with people, and he has not forgiven that night of debauchery between Jack and Nikki [in May],” sniffs Braeden. “He thinks hanky panky went on and Victor doesn’t forgive or forget that.”

With Victor still front and center in the story, the 83-year-old Braeden has no plans to retire anytime soon. “I will not, I don’t want to,” he insists. Especially with his health in a good place. “I feel very well. I really do,” he reports. “The [bladder] cancer is under control and I will have another cystoscopy in about a month, and if that is negative, then I’ll be free for a while. It’s never gone completely. You have to always watch, but signs are very good. The new knee is fully repaired. I do squats again and power cleans again and all that.”

As the show is set to mark 13,000 episodes on November 13, Braeden says he has a lot to be thankful for. “I am deeply grateful,” he reflects. “We have complaints about this or that; that’s inevitable in the creative process. But very often on the way to work, I look around as I drive through town. I remember the place where I first walked in L A, and I cross it every day, but I had barely a penny in my pocket. At this point, I’m very, very fortunate, and rarely has a writer created something that fits me so well. I disagree with a lot of what Victor Newman does, but the emotional components are there and I agree with them completely. It’s easy for me to play. I love it. I have wonderful coworkers in Melody, Peter Bergman, Joshua Morrow [Nick Newman], Amelia Heinle [Victoria Newman], Melissa Ordway [Abby Newman], Mark Grossman [Adam Newman], Jason Thompson [Billy Abbott] and Michelle Stafford [Phyllis Summers]. All wonderful actors. I feel really good about it. We’re still number one.”

The Young and the Restless, Weekdays, CBS.

Talk Show Appearance

Aired Nov 6, 2024

Actor Justin Hartley (series "Tracker")

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Nov. 15

Actor Justin Hartley discusses his television series TRACKER

Daytime Drama Actors Unite To Support Kamala Harris In Social Media Video: “We’re Turning The Page With Our Vote”

Several actors from General Hospital, along with popular players from The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives, participated in a video that showed them turning the page — a reference to Harris’ recent call to voters that it’s time to “turn the page” on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

The video ends with GH mainstay Nancy Lee Grahn declaring, “We’re daytime actors for democracy. And we’re turning the page with our vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.”

The rest of the participants in the video that was shared online Sunday are General Hospital‘s Genie Francis, Jane Elliot, Finola Hughes, Kristina Wagner, Laura Wright, Rena Sofer, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Kate Mansi, Dominic Zamprogna, Van Hansis, Brook Kerr, Tabyana Ali, Eden McCoy, Jeff Kober, Bradford Anderson, Vernee Watson, Lisa Locicero, Kristen Vaganos and Ric Hearst, along with The Bold and the Beautiful‘s Annika Noelle, The Young and the Restless‘ Eileen Davidson, and Days of Our Lives‘ Tina Huang.

Grahn has been particularly outspoken during the election and routinely uses her X account to show her support for Harris. But she’s not the only soap star who likes to vent on the platform: Y&R‘s Eric Braeden, for instance, has been particularly fired up during the election, posting missives about Trump and his rallies.

@EBraeden: To listen to the ORANGE MAKEUP GUY talk about how to treat LIZ CHENEY IS SIMPLY OBSCENE!! The biggest coward talking tough, is a joke!! That guy has NEVER BEEN CHECKED! By that I mean he has never played honest sports, never fought an honest fight IN HIS LIFE! He’d shit in his pants if anyone had ever challenged him to a fight!! He is a classic BLOWHARD!!

Eva Longoria Reveals Her “Only Mistake” In Investing $6 Million In ‘John Wick’

After making “more than double” her $6 million investment on John Wick after it debuted in 2014, the Golden Globe nominee admitted she wishes she would have continued on with the wildly successful franchise that recently marked its 10th anniversary.

“What I’m pissed off about is I wasn’t connected to the rest of them,” Longoria told Business Insider. “This was a one-time thing. That was the gamble. But that was my only mistake, not being attached to all of the films.”

John Wick (2014) grossed more than $86 million worldwide, with the franchise crossing the $1 billion mark last year with John Wick: Chapter 4.

Longoria’s interview comes after producers Chad Stahelski and David Leitch told the outlet about her crucial role in bring the film to the screen after funding fell through on the Keanu Reeves-led action flick at the last minute.

“By the way, I was in my infancy,” she said of her producing career, noting: “My bankroll was very new, and it was a lot of money, and I was like, ‘So how does it work?’ I had no idea. I would love to say I was an investment genius and I just knew and I calculated my risk. No, none of that.”

It was Longoria’s agency CAA that brought her the opportunity while pulling together funding for the project. “An agent, and he wasn’t even my agent, he called me and said, ‘You got money, you should put your money here,'” she added. “And I didn’t even know how a movie was made. I was like, ‘What do you mean gap financing?'”

Noting she still gets checks for her investment on John Wick, Longoria said, “My husband is friends with the head of Lionsgate, and he’ll say to him sometimes, ‘I see we wrote a check to Eva this week.’ But the geniuses were Chad and David and the star that was Keanu. I just wrote the check.”

The franchise will continue with From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas and premiering June 6, 2025 in theaters. Meanwhile, Donnie Yen is set to reprise his role as the highly skilled, blind assassin Caine in an upcoming Lionsgate film. A prequel anime film is also in development.

In addition to last year’s Peacock prequel limited series The Continental, the sequel series John Wick: Under the High Table is in the works.

Rebuilt Newman Ranch Returns To Coincide With Y&R's 13,000th Episode

As viewers will soon learn, Nikki’s husband Victor (Eric Braeden) made the decision to secretly rebuild their original home after it was burned down in 2012 by that crazy Sharon. Victor’s plan all along was to spring the completed house on his unsuspecting wife. (Apparently, the construction was easy to hide since the Newman ranch is so dang big).

That surprise reveal is set for Friday, Nov. 8 on the CBS sudser. Everything was restored back to how viewers should remember it, including that comfy center couch, Nikki’s corner desk and those wooden set of stairs.

“The Newman Ranch burning down was an emotional story for the Newmans, but it was not lost on us that the Newman family and Genoa City just weren’t the same without Victor and Nikki’s original home,” said Josh Griffith, Executive Producer and Head Writer. “We’ve discussed bringing the set back for many years, and decided that its return around Y&R’s 13,000th episode would be perfect timing to help celebrate this incredible milestone as well as the legacy of Victor and Nikki. I must give special thanks to Y&R’s art department and stage crew who went above and beyond in executing the return of one of Y&R’s most iconic sets.”

The Young and The Restless will celebrate its 13,000th episode today at Television City. Airdate for the milestone episode is Nov. 13.

Ana and Harmony Return to The Young & The Restless!

Lawson first appeared as Yolanda Hamilton back in June 2005 and exited in January 2006. When the character returned to the canvas in October 2011, she was going by the name of Harmony and played by Debbi Morgan until October 20212. When Devon’s mother came back again in May 2023 for the dedication of the Jazz Lounge in Neil’s memory, Lawson was back in the role.

Devon’s sister, Ana Hamilton, came to Genoa City back in 2008 played by Jamia Simone Nash on a recurring basis until 2012. In November 2014, Y&R recast the role with Loren Lott, who played Ana until July 2019.

Currently, Lawson is the co-creator, executive producer, director, and cast member of the award-winning sci-fi scripted podcast All Things Undone. Lott recently guest-starred on the CW series All American: Homecoming, starred in the film Praise This, and will also be appearing in the second season of the Peacock series Based on a True Story which starts streaming next month.

Make sure you RSVP for Abby and Devon’s wedding because it’s shaping up to be quite the event that no one is going to want to miss!

Michelle Stafford Reveals How Losing ‘OLTL’ Role Brought Her ‘Y&R’ and the Secret to Phyllis’ Longevity

“I had a succession of getting close to jobs and then not getting them,” she explains. “A couple of weeks prior to the Young and Restless audition, I had created a flower business with a friend of mine because things weren’t going well for me as an actor. We started to do big gigs, so I wasn’t going to give up on acting, but I was considering putting my attention elsewhere.”

One of those memorable gigs she didn’t get was for a soap on the East Coast. “I got very close to a role on One Life to Live and the feedback that came back as to why I didn’t get it is because they wanted to go with someone who was pretty,” she recalls. “Those were the exact words. I said, ‘Oh, you mean prettier than me?’ And my agent said, ‘No, they really just want someone pretty.’ So, I always just felt like I wasn’t pretty enough for daytime.”

Though Stafford wasn’t feeling positive after her Y&R audition — “I got in the elevator and cried,” she relays — she did get feedback quickly. “If you do an audition and an hour later you get a call from your agent, it’s a good sign,” she explains. “There were no cell phones. This was the time of pagers, so I got a page from my agent and ran to a pay phone to call him back. He said, ‘You got the job. They love you. You start in two days.’ I couldn’t believe it. It was really nice.”

Stafford credits Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair) and Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti) with helping her find her way in Genoa City. “Lauralee and Michael were extraordinary,” she praises. “And Doug [Davidson, Paul Williams], too, but I didn’t work with him as much. I worked with Michael right away, and I’m telling you, I will love him forever because he couldn’t have been lovelier or more charming. I mean, we all know Michael Damian is the loveliest, but that was just a saving grace for me because sometimes you go into these new jobs and you don’t always get that. It goes such a long way to just be kind to somebody. And they were both incredible. Lauralee? We all say this, but she had every normal reason to not be that way. This is the boss’s daughter, right? [Bell’s father, William J. Bell was the show’s co-creator and head writer.] But she was amazing. I’m so lucky that I worked with the two of them. It was a dream for me.”

Shortly after her debut, Stafford got a sense the role was catching on. “I think it was when [former TV Guide Magazine soap columnist] Michael Logan chose to write an article about me,” she reflects. “It is a very respected publication, and it has been all these years, and he didn’t want to do a little box on me. He wanted to do a whole article. I think the article said something like, ‘We’re not even done with the year, and I’ve chosen my favorite character of 1994.’ That was in, I think, November, and I started airing in October. At the time, I remember the show publicist saying, ‘This is a big deal that he’s asking to do an interview with you.’”

Despite the positive feedback, Stafford still hadn’t given up her side gig. “I didn’t know how long this job would last, so I was selling Rollerblades on the weekends at swap meets,” she shares. “I would put them on and rollerblade around in my short shorts to get people’s attention to come buy Rollerblades. I was still doing this through December of that year and one woman came up to me and said, ‘Oh, you look like a character on my soap opera,’ and I said, ‘Oh, it is me,’ and she went, ‘Yeah, sure.’ ”

Because of her scheming ways, Phyllis wasn’t the most popular character with the fans. “They were hating me!” Stafford recalls with a laugh. “I was in Louisiana at the Mardi Gras parade in 1995. You’re on the car and you’re waving to people and throwing beads, and they had security around me. Everybody kept saying, ‘Get away from Danny! Get away from Danny,’ and one of the security guys said, ‘I don’t know who this Danny guy is, but apparently you should not be around him.’”

Stafford didn’t mind the backlash. “I loved it,” she muses. “You know, I never took offense at all. That was the job and she was hateful. This is before social media. I didn’t care what people said. I still don’t.”

In time, Stafford found Phyllis’ softer edges. “I really felt like she was so broken and there was so much pathos there,” she explains. “I think that Bill [Bell] saw that and started writing more to that as time went on. And I think the secret to the longevity of the character is that it became less of a caricature and more of a character that you could relate to or could have empathy for.”

On October 18, the show will mark the 30th anniversary of Stafford’s debut with a flashback-filled episode dedicated to Phyllis. In it, Phyllis will rally her family together as evidence is mounting against son Daniel for Heather’s death and reflect on her past relationships and experiences in Genoa City. “One of [the flashbacks] is my favorite scene I’ve ever shot with Peter [Bergman, Jack Abbott],” she previews. “It perfectly communicates the demise of the Jack/Phyllis relationship, and I was so excited that that is in it. I love the shows where we see that she messed up and she’s trying to overcome it.”

As she looks back on what getting the Y&R job meant to her, Stafford notes, “It completely changed my life because I had a paycheck. Going to the grocery store and being able to buy whatever I wanted was huge for me. Being able to buy the nice peanut butter, not the generic one, was phenomenal.”

Thirty years later, it’s her connection to the cast and crew that is especially meaningful. “I’ve spent more time with those guys than I have my actual family,” Stafford points out. “I’m stopping myself from crying right now, but people get sick or lose a family member and we’re supporting each other and we’re there for each other. It’s meant a lot. These people are very, very important to me and always will be.”

Talk Show Appearance

Monday, Oct. 21 – JUSTIN HARTLEY stops by to talk about the new season of “Tracker”

Make or Bake Christmas

Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Jasmine Aivaliotis, Landon Moss, and Corin Nemec

With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie (Vivica A. Fox), known for her expertise in all things domestic and top lifestyle brands, is looking to expand her business. She sets her sights on the bakery, Sugar Bakers, owned by Denise Sugarbaker (Jackée Harry) and run by her son, David (Landon Moss). Determined to make a deal before the end of the year, Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis), to go undercover as a seasonal employee in order to convince them to sell. Emma unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the quaint bakery with its Christmas spirit, staff and especially, David. ‘Tis the Season to make or bake Christmas and discover everything sweet during the holidays, including love.

Make or Bake Christmas is produced by Hybrid, LLC. David DeCoteau directs from a script by Dana Verde.

‘The Bold and the Beautiful’: Joshua Morrow and Real-Life Son Crew on Working Together!

‘The Young & The Restless’ Brings Back Edward J. Scott As Senior Producer

Scott will serve as a senior producer at Y&R. Josh Griffith is the executive producer and head writer.

Scott is a seven-time Daytime Emmy winner who has played a pivotal role in the development of the soap opera genre for nearly five decades. He began his association with the Bell family and Bell-Phillip Television Productions in 1976 when he joined The Young and The Restless as an associate producer. He quickly moved up the ranks and served as the show’s executive producer until 2007.

He then joined Days of Our Lives as a co-exec producer before returning to Bell-Phillip in 2010 to serve as a supervising producer for B&B from 2010-2024.

Scott and his wife, Y&R star Melody Thomas Scott, were the joint recipients of the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in June.

“Daytime TV is hard work,” said Thomas Scott at the 51st Annual Daytime Emmys. “I salute all of you here tonight for your contributions to our industry. Edward and I are eager to do our part to carry on the proud tradition of the great American soap opera.”

Scott Reeves Returning to ‘General Hospital’ After 11 Years: ‘It Was Like Coming Home’

Though it had been over a decade since he last filmed, heading back to Port Charles felt very familiar for Reeves, who now resides in Nashville, Tennessee. “It was like coming home,” he says. “I got to work the first day and it was early in the morning. It was just so weird driving up to Prospect [Studios] and going through the guard gate. Literally, from the moment I drove in, I was like, ‘Wasn’t it just a week ago that I left and I was pulling out of here?’ ”

Reeves, who appeared on the soap from 2009-13, had his first reunion before passing through the doors. “I was walking through the parking lot and I hear, from a distance, ‘Scotty Reeves!’ ” he shares. “And I turn around and there’s Rick Hearst [Ric Lansing]. I said, ‘Dude, this is like old home week!’ Rick and I have remained very close over the years.”

Entering the studio brought back its own set of memories. “I started walking down the halls and it was so surreal and strange because it did not feel like more than a week to a month had gone by,” he reflects. “There were so many things that were the same yet so many things had changed. So much life has happened in the past 11 years for everybody, and with the passage of time, we lose people, the faces change, so that was bittersweet.”

Reeves notes that it was hard not to think about the cast and crew that had passed away since he had been there last. “It was like, ‘Oh, this is so great,’ but there was a hint of sadness and longing for people that aren’t there anymore, like [Producer] Nneka Garland and Sonya Eddy [Epiphany Johnson] and Tyler [Christopher, Nikolas Cassadine],” he explains.

Stepping back into character “was like riding a bike,” Reeves reports. “Steven did his time, he’s been out of prison for a few months now and has been living in Sedona, Arizona trying to start over and figure out what life is supposed to look like at this point. He lost his medical license, obviously, when he went to prison [for killing a comatose patient, who was a murderer, to save a child] but he felt justified in it.”

The actor worked with Alley Mills, who plays Steven’s mother, Heather Webber, for the first time — Robin Mattson played the role the last time he was on the soap. “It was great to meet and work with Alley Mills. She is so hilarious and plays that role to the hilt,” he praises. Steven will also cross paths with on-screen sister, Elizabeth Webber, played by Rebecca Herbst, among others. “It was so great to see Becky again,” he enthuses. “That was like reuniting with family because Becky and I are close outside of GH. She really was like my younger sister.”

He also connected with good pal Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) and spent time with him behind the scenes. “Steve and I sat in his dressing room when we weren’t on stage,” Reeves shares. “We were just reminiscing and telling old stories, making new plans together, and talking about possible Port Chuck [their band] reunions. We have known each other since 1988 when we met on Days of Our Lives [Reeves played Jake Hogansen; Burton played Harris Michaels], so we’ve known each other through living in different states, kids, grandkids and more. You can’t take that for granted.”

Another high point of his comeback was sharing it with his wife, Melissa Reeves, who was filming at the same time as Days of Our Lives’ Jennifer Deveraux. “It worked out perfectly because we got to be out in LA again together,” he smiles. “She was going to work and I was going to work over at GH, which was our whole life for decades. It was like a time capsule and it felt like it did before we had kids. We felt so blessed to get to be able to do that and experience that together again and then get to bring it home and tell the stories to our kids again.”

Reeves thoroughly enjoyed being back and would welcome another chance to return. “I told Frank [Valentini, executive producer], ‘I forgot how much I loved it,’ ” he says. “I’ve been doing other things, but this was like putting on a really, really comfortable pair of jeans. It was so comforting to get to work with everybody again and fall back into the lives of those characters. I would be totally open to coming back because I think there’s so much potential with Steven. Anytime they want me back, I’m there.”

Sofia Pernas Returns to Tracker

WRITTEN BY: Sharon Lee Watson & Travis Donelly

DIRECTED BY: Doug Aarniokoski

Jensen Ackles Returns to ‘Tracker’ — to Save Colter?!

As we’ve known since the summer, Jensen Ackles is returning to the CBS drama as Russell Shaw, Colter’s (Justin Hartley) previously estranged brother; the two began fixing things during his first appearance near the end of Season 1. Now, we have details for when Russell’s back in Season 2 Episode 2, “Ontological Shock”: Reenie (Fiona Rene) recruits him for help after Colter suddenly disappears during his search for a missing father.

Colter previously thought Russell had been involved in their father’s death when they were younger, but after they reconnected and talked, they parted on better terms. Russell insisted he didn’t have anything to do with their dad’s death but did know someone else was in the woods that night—and had seen their mother with that man.

“[Colter’s brother and sister will] be coming in and out of the show,” executive producer Elwood Reid told TV Insider. “If we can drop a few bombs into Colter’s life with those characters and then see how he wrestles with those, then we’ll earn them coming back to sort of sort out— because, I mean, the evidence we have in the show right now is his sister definitely has a point of view about what he should do, which is just forget about it and leave it. And then you look at Jensen’s character Russell, he seems to have sort of put it all away in a box in some way and kind of just dealt with it. But you’ll learn in Episode 2, he’s got very different memories of something that happened in their past that Colter has no memory of.”

And hey, maybe with Reenie calling him in, there will be more of that flirtation we saw in Season 1. “I think she wants to have a little bit of fun, especially since Colter pissed her off so much,” shared Rene with us. “Russell is a great opportunity to have a little payback, but at the same time, we don’t want to use anyone, right? So I think she’s going to have a little bit of fun. And I noticed that in Episode 12 when Russell came into play, although he was so forward with her and she was like, back off, I think there were moments where she was rethinking maybe some of her thoughts. So we’ll see maybe if there’s more of that in Season 2. I don’t know.”

Teyana Taylor And Sasha Calle Join Matt Damon And Ben Affleck In Netflix Thriller ‘RIP’

Carnahan also penned the script, with Affleck, Damon, Luciana Damon and Dani Bernfeld producing for Artists Equity.

The plot follows a group of Miami cops whose trust begins to fray after they discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on. Michael Joe and Kevin Halloran of Artists Equity will executive produce.

After launching Artists Equity in November 2022, Damon and Affleck released the company’s first film, Air, in spring 2023 to strong reviews and a solid box office performance. Since then, it has produced the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told for Amazon MGM Studios and Small Things Like These, which opened this year’s Berlin Film Festival and won the Silver Bear for supporting actress Emily Watson. Recent releases include Apple’s The Instigators starring Damon, while the Amazon MGM pic Unstoppable is gearing for a December premiere after its debut at TIFF.

Taylor is coming off the drama A Thousand and One, which bowed at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and earned her strong reviews for her performance.

Calle is best known for her breakout role as Supergirl in the DC Studios pic The Flash. She was also recently seen in On Swift Horses.

Calle is represented by CAA and attorney Sloane Whiteside. Taylor is repped by WME and Taylormade Management Group.

Brytni Sarpy Teases Her Return to Y&R!

A brief video clip showed her standing outside of her dressing room at the studio showing her name on the door with a message saying “Welcome back — we miss you!” On the video, Sarpy added a caption that said “Missed you, too.”

The actress also shared a selfie with Hayley Erin (Claire), with whom she worked back when they were both on ABC’s General Hospital as Valerie and Kiki, respectively.

Sarpy exited GH back in 2019 after four years of playing Valerie Spencer and quickly joined Y&R in the newly created role of Elena Dawson. She had rocky romances with Devon and Nate but hasn’t been seen on screen since November 2023 when she treated Chance after he was shot in the line of duty. Though presumably, she’s still been toiling away at the hospital off-camera.

The sign on Sarpy’s dressing room door also notes that Y&R is celebrating its 13,000th episode, so it’s likely that she’s going to be part of that landmark show, currently scheduled to air on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Perhaps some other familiar faces will be returning to Genoa City to help celebrate?

‘Young & the Restless’: Vail Bloom on Heather’s Shocking Death — And Possible Return

Bloom, who first created the role in 2007, left in 2010, and reappeared in early 2023, was grateful to get another shot at playing Heather after 13 years. “The return was a million percent a blessing,” she begins. “It was fun for the show, and I’m so happy that I was received well and that fans were excited to see me again. But personally, it was a blessing because it felt like home and family. The first time I played Heather, I was young and I just moved to LA and you’re not a fully grown, operating adult when you’re just starting out. So, it was so beautiful to have the experience of what I had in my early 20s and then be able to see it through the lens of someone who’s older and wiser and 10 years deeper into the industry. I was just so thankful for it. I felt so lucky.”

While she didn’t know how long her return would last, she was understandably thrown when she heard about Heather’s death. “I had about three weeks’ notice,” notes Bloom. “It’s always surprising when you get that news, but you’re aware that that can happen. That’s just the world of soaps. But any time you get news like that, it’s shocking because you love the character and it was such a beautiful, long run woven in and out through a couple decades.”

But the actress says she quickly came to terms with the twist. “You can understand and appreciate that for a storyline, it’s gonna get a lot of bang for your buck,” she adds. “You’re going to pull on the heartstrings of the audience, you’re going to engage them, you’re going to offset and uplift a different storyline. But there’s sadness because change is always hard. I love Heather, and I love what she’s done this year and it’s fun playing her. But as an actor, you know this show is not just about you. You’re fitting into a larger story with a lot of people.”

A highlight of her second time around in Genoa City was being paired again with Michael Graziadei’s Daniel Romalotti. “Graz is my favorite to work with,” Bloom declares. “My absolute favorite. He’s just so full of life and he’s funny and a really nimble, talented actor, but he’s also hard-working. He doesn’t wing it, he does the prep work and he’s always making jokes so he makes it fun on set. I think that’s probably a large part of why my experience was so positive.”

She also appreciates the meaty material she was given, especially in her final scenes. “They were intense,” she recalls. “There was a lot of dialogue and mostly it was a lot of blocking. I saw the episode the other day and I thought that the blocking played really well with all the movement and the activation in the scene. It was really fun to do all of that interesting stuff the last couple of weeks. Any time there are those dynamics when the stakes are that high, it’s a joy to act.”

Working with Case made it a breeze. “We had a lot of fun,” Bloom enthuses. “Sharon is extremely relaxed in between scenes, and she’s very go-with-the-flow. There are certain actors that are not as go with the flow and there are certain actors that are neutral. She rolls with it and she really brings a lot to play with. She doesn’t have an ego that you sometimes see in acting. She’s really humble and so chill in between scenes. At the end, we were like, ‘Oh, no. What are we going to do now? Ok, let’s link up outside of work.’ ”

Playing dead was new for Bloom, and Heather’s body was on the floor for most of the fateful episode. “It was difficult staying in a contorted position for so long, I can tell you that,” she muses. “The next day, I was like, ‘Oh, I think I gotta get a little massage or a stretch.’ It is surprising how difficult it is to lay there still in an awkward position. I was like, ‘I’m not a diva; I’m totally fine,’ and the next day, I was like, ‘Ouch, I’m stiff!’ So that was funny to me.”

Bloom does concede that the way Heather’s exit was filmed, the possibility for the show to script a reversal of fortune exists. “I think resurrection is always cool,” she says. “I’m a huge fan of resurrection. I think what’s really fun about daytime as opposed to maybe other formats is you can experience things beyond your wildest dreams. I would be open to it if the fans really wanted to see more of Heather again.”

And one person who may just see Heather again is Sharon. “I don’t think it’s the last time you’ll see Heather,” Bloom teases. “You really never know in the wonderful, wild world of soaps.”

As for what’s next for the actress, she offers, “My plans now are to enjoy driving my children. I’m pretty much a child Uber driver now. I’ll take a little break — the kids just started school again — and then I’ll get back to working. I love CBS. I love The Young and the Restless. I also still have a really good relationship with Bravo [she appeared on Season 3 of Vanderpump Rules]. I’ve got two movies set up this year. I’m excited to see where I end up.”

‘Chucky’ Canceled By Syfy & USA After 3 Seasons, Leaving Creator Don Mancini “Heartbroken” But “Grateful” Amid NBCU Cable Scripted Shift

Chucky creator/executive producer Don Mancini had been looking to continue the series. He revealed in April that he had pitched a fourth season, saying at the time that “it’s something I really like to do.” His enthusiasm helped spring the #RenewChucky fan campaign, which has been rallying support for Season 4.

Needless to say, today’s outcome is not what he had hoped for, but Mancini, who also created and wrote movie franchise, remained graceful in his reaction, vowing that this is not Chucky’s last spree.

“I’m heartbroken over the news that Chucky won’t be coming back for a fourth season but am so grateful for the killer three years we did have,” he said. “I’d like to thank UCP/Syfy/Peacock/Eat the Cat, our awesome cast and Toronto-based crew — the best in the business — and finally, to our amazing fans, a big bloody hug. Your incredible #RenewChucky campaign really warmed Chucky’s cold heart. Chucky will return! He ALWAYS comes back.”

This marks an end of an era for Syfy — Chucky was the last higher-end, UCP-produced original scripted series on the network. The other one, Resident Alien, recently moved to USA with a significant budget reduction.

Amid the sobering reality of the ad-supported cable business in the cord-cutting era, Syfy is now relying on Canadian (SurrealEstate, the upcoming Revival) and modestly budgeted independent productions, like Electric Entertainment’s The Arc, for its original scripted offerings.

Chucky was one of the signs for what was to come — originally greenlighted by Syfy, it ended up being shared with USA so the two networks could shoulder the cost.

As for USA, after phasing out its scripted originals in the last couple of years, the network is back in the game with budget-conscious “Blue Sky” procedurals harkening back to the network’s heyday of hits like Monk, Psych, Suits and White Collar. The first series under the initiative is the upcoming The Rainmaker, based on the John Grisham novel.

Chucky, the series, follows the murderous escapades of the notorious killer doll. Chucky crosses paths with archenemies, old allies and new prey, as he seeks to inspire fear and mayhem wherever he goes.

In Chucky’s unending thirst for power, season 3 saw Chucky ensconced with the most powerful family in the world — America’s First Family, inside the infamous walls of the White House. How did Chucky wind up here? What in God’s name does he want? And how can Jake (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Björgvin Arnarson), and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind) possibly get to Chucky inside the world’s most secure building, all while balancing the pressures of romantic relationships and growing up? Meanwhile, Tiffany faced a looming crisis of her own as the police close in on her for “Jennifer Tilly’s” murderous rampage last season.

Chucky was produced by UCP and exec produced by Don Mancini, Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, David Kirschner and Jeff Renfoe.

Talk Show Appearance

Thursday, Oct. 3

Special appearance by Justin Hartley – TRACKER (CBS)

Alicia Coppola on KTLA Morning News (Video)

Sharon Case Still Loves Doing ‘Y&R’ After 30 Years — Even If She’s ‘Always Crying’

Nevertheless, she agreed to cut her trip a little short, auditioned for Y&R, and landed the role. But having already appeared on General Hospital as Dawn Winthrop and As The World Turns as Debbie Simon, she didn’t think she’d be sticking around. “At the time, I was thinking it would probably be shorter term,” Case shares. “Soaps tend to be a revolving door. Also, as I started to work at Young and Restless, I was still on hold for the next season, potentially, of Valley of the Dolls. By December of that year, we heard that Valley was not getting picked up, so I could stay at Y&R. I didn’t have any super high expectations for how long the role would last but I liked working there.”

The fact that she was the third actress to play Sharon also gave her pause. “That added to my thinking that this might not last a long time,” Case explains. “I mean, if they’ve gone through three actresses, they could very potentially hire someone else beyond me or maybe even get rid of the character because that’s a bit unstable. But it turned out it wasn’t unstable, they were just taking their time hunting for the right actor, one they were satisfied with, and I guess that turned out to be me.”

Fans were quickly taken by the newcomer, and Sharon’s on-screen pairing with Joshua Morrow’s Nick Newman was a hit with the audience. “I liked working with him from the first day,” Case shares of her longtime acting partner. “I did my screen test with him, and he had only worked there a few months. I immediately got along quite well with him and just loved him. He’s such a great guy to this day. I think so highly of Joshua.”

After a decade together, the pair split following the death of their daughter Cassie in 2005, which completely changed the trajectory of their characters’ paths. “Sharon and Nick are the main throughline of Sharon’s romantic life and I don’t think Sharon would’ve dated or married or had other romances had Sharon and Nick not gotten thrown off course when Cassie died,” Case observes. “That was a big and poignant story, because it broke up this couple who had been together for 10 years and spun them both out into a variety of other romances, and they haven’t been able to find their way back yet in a solid way that lasts.”

That was just one of the many emotional tales Case has tackled over her 30 years in Genoa City. “Sharon is always crying over something,” she points out. “I do a lot of sad stories. Not to be too shallow or anything, but my first reaction to reading that in my script is, ‘Oh, no! More waterproof makeup?’ And you’ll notice sometimes in my crying scenes I’ll have a lot more black makeup rolling down my face and that’s just because I don’t want to wear the waterproof. I hate it. I get over it quite quickly but that’s my knee-jerk reaction [Laughs].”

Something she loves, however, are the sets her character frequents, like Crimson Lights, the coffeehouse Sharon owns. “There’s a few good things about the coffeehouse,” she notes. “One is that she’s out of the house. Two, it’s a classic set that’s been there since the Bill Bell [co-creator] days, so I love that about it. Three, she meets all of these other characters and actors because they come there. And it’s probably a little more selfish, but we have two stages and the coffeehouse is on the second stage, so it’s likely to shoot in the afternoon and I love rolling into work at noon or one. I’m not a morning person.”

Her feelings about Sharon’s house are more complicated. “I walk into that set and I feel so at home,” she smiles. “It’s been in my life for decades. I will add that it’s on the first stage. When I see that set go up, I’m like, ‘OK, my life is about to change. I’m going to have early mornings, getting up at 4:30 now.’ ”

On September 27, Y&R will air a special episode devoted to Sharon. “I don’t want to spoil it for, people, but it was a long day,” she teases of filming it. “There were a lot of scenes and I had a lot of dialogue to memorize. I was in a time frame where I was in a lot of shows and doing a lot of work and long hours and that was one of those moments of terror. I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, but the crew and the people I work with are right there with you. We all work together as a group so well. My stage manager, Fritz [Brekeller], and my director, Sally McDonald, really were key in getting me through that and making it so that I could accomplish that show. It was a big show, so thank you to them.”

Expect flashbacks aplenty that illustrate Sharon’s three-decade journey and tie into her current drama. “They used flashbacks that were relevant to what is going on in that episode for Sharon,” Case previews. “It is a Sharon-centric episode, but it isn’t a one-off or a separate day. It makes sense within the storyline that we’re doing. It isn’t an episode where we’re just going to air all my favorite flashbacks.”

As she looks back on her time on the No. 1 soap, Case marvels, “It’s really unbelievable. It’s not something you see every day and you certainly don’t expect. How lucky am I? It’s an honor to be a part of something that long-running and successful. This has just been amazing. For me, playing Sharon becomes more interesting all the time. Not less.”

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“TRACKER” STAR JUSTIN HARTLEY TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE CBS LIVESTREAM EVENT FOR FANS, HOSTED BY “ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’S” NISCHELLE TURNER, FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Friday’s virtual event will feature Hartley’s inside scoop and answers to fans’ questions, all moderated by Turner, who will also introduce sneak peek footage of season two and guide the audience through TRACKER trivia games and polls. Turner will also announce details about an early chance to sign up for one of two sweepstakes for a TRACKER/AutoCamp overnight experience taking place in AutoCamp’s Joshua Tree, Calif., (Oct. 2-3) and Catskills, N.Y. (Oct. 20-21) locations. Three lucky winners from each market, along with one guest each, will be immersed in the world of TRACKER, alongside media and influencers. (**Winners are responsible for travel to/from the AutoCamp locations, and all participants must be 21 or older. Follow @trackercbs and @autocamp on social for more details.)

The exclusive TRACKER weekend getaway will include:

An overnight stay at the highly acclaimed AutoCamp, known for its upscale outdoor-focused accommodations in breathtaking natural settings. With their guest, each winner will be hosted in a sleek, modern Airstream, combining the comforts of a luxury hotel with the serenity of the great outdoors. AutoCamp’s signature blend of nature, mid-century modern design and communal spaces – such as fire pits – offers the perfect setting for the TRACKER experience.

An exclusive under-the-stars preview screening of an upcoming episode from TRACKER’s second season.

Stargazing at the breathtaking night skies of Joshua Tree or the Catskills.

Interactive TRACKER-themed activities.

Unique photo opportunities with creative setups inspired by the show.

Justin Hartley returns in TRACKER as Colter Shaw, a trusted lone-wolf survivalist who, driven by the troubles of his past, uses his instincts to find the missing and collect rewards. Supported by lawyer Reenie Green (Fiona Rene), his business handler Velma Bruin (Abby McEnany) and tech expert Bobby Exley (Eric Graise), Colter will stop at nothing to get the job done. The second season premiere of TRACKER kicks off CBS Premiere Week, Sunday, Oct. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).

‘The Young & The Restless’ Casts Valarie Pettiford As New Amy Lewis

Deadline has learned that veteran TV actress Valarie Pettiford will take over the role that was first created by Stephanie E. Williams in 1983. Details on why Amy is returning are being kept under wraps for now.

Pettiford’s first air date as a recurring character is Tuesday, October 29. This marks her return to daytime after portraying Sheila Price on One Life to Live from 1990-94.

Pettiford is currently a series regular on the BET+ series The Family Business and has a recurring role on CBS’ The Equalizer. She’s also set appear in the upcoming holiday movie, Too Many Christmases.

Her extensive TV credits include The Mandalorian, The Blacklist, The Baxters, A Discovery of Witches, and Half & Half for which she received three NAACP Image Award nominations for her role as Dee Dee Thorne.

In 1999, Pettiford received a Tony nomination for her role in the Broadway production of Fosse. She’s directing and creating new works with business partners Mary Ann Lambs and Marissa Palley for live theater, and is developing for television and film under her Scared Flight Productions banner.

She is represented by Talent Works and Atlas Artists.

‘Tracker’ Season 2 Trailer: Jensen Ackles’ Return, Colter in Danger & His Love Life

Colter travels the country as a reward-seeker, but he only collects if he’s successful in finding the missing person, as he explains to a client in the video above, which offers a look at some of the jobs coming his way this season. The one in the premiere, which airs on Sunday, October 13, features the strange disappearance of a missing family whose car was found abandoned on the side of the road in the backwoods of Arkansas. Colter then makes a shocking discovery about the mother’s past that leads him into the world of organized crime.

At one point, his business handler Velma Bruin (Abby McEnany) warns him not to do anything stupid, and let’s just say that what he’s doing counts. Oh, his love life is going to be complicated this season, with bounty hunter Billie Matalon (Sofia Pernas) back and whatever he may have one day with lawyer Reenie Green (Fiona Rene). In fact, Reenie notes at one point that she didn’t ask him about Billie. “Can we just focus on work?” he asks.

Jensen Ackles also returns as Colter’s brother, Russell in the second episode. “Colter’s got a couple of questions for him about this Dory [their sister, played by Melissa Roxburgh] situation and the box that she has and does Russell know where it is? Russell’s also pretty heroic in Episode 2 and they get involved in this really black ops, kind of strange thing,” Hartley told us as part of our Fall Preview of Season 2.

“These government officials start asking about our dad out of the blue, and you’re like, ‘Whoa, what’s this all about?’ So, in every episode, Dad is becoming a little more vindicated maybe, or just maybe completely nuts,” Hartley continued. “We don’t know. We dive a little bit deeper into that.”

Watch the full trailer above for much more of the action to come.

‘General Hospital’ star shares unusual second job he takes on when he’s not acting

The 59-year-old actor, known for his character Ric Lansing in the popular soap opera, took to social media to reveal his double life.

“I’ve been on break from ‘GH’ for a couple [of] weeks now,” he explained in an Instagram post.

“About to head back in a couple of days. Going to get on a plane. I’m in Jersey, currently, New Jersey where I live. I just kind of wanted to show folks what New Jersey looks like.”

The actor continued to explain how visitors may misinterpret New Jersey for mostly being industrial but shared that there is more to the Garden State than what travelers see outside of Newark International Airport.

“General Hospital” actor Rick Hearst is sharing a glimpse into his second job when he’s not working in Hollywood.

The 59-year-old actor, known for his character Ric Lansing in the popular soap opera, took to social media to reveal his double life.

“I’ve been on break from ‘GH’ for a couple [of] weeks now,” he explained in an Instagram post.

“About to head back in a couple of days. Going to get on a plane. I’m in Jersey, currently, New Jersey where I live. I just kind of wanted to show folks what New Jersey looks like.”

The actor continued to explain how visitors may misinterpret New Jersey for mostly being industrial but shared that there is more to the Garden State than what travelers see outside of Newark International Airport.

He added, “There [are] different parts of New Jersey… The part that I live in, South Central New Jersey, which is a beautiful place. I also happen to be a real estate agent here. I love helping people find homes here, sell their homes here. It’s really a great lifestyle out here.”

The soap opera actor went on to give fans a preview of his backyard and explained how he grew up on the East Coast.

“There’s a lot of green… that’s more green than I want to have, it’s a lot to mow,” Hearst shared. “And yes, I do mow my own lawn. I know, nuts.”

While he showed his lush and “spacious” green backyard, Hearst said, “All those trees back there are going to be turning colors by the time I get back from Los Angeles.”

In Hearst’s video, he panned the camera to his mother’s vegetable garden and displayed his luxurious in-ground pool to his fans.

He accompanied his video with the caption, “A little view of the ‘garden state’ from my back yard.”

“We’re very happy here. It’s very peaceful, it’s very tranquil,” Hearst remarked. “I love being here.”

Hearst then reminded his fans of his real estate business and said, “So if you happen to be looking to come to New Jersey, give me a shout. I can find you a place. Or if you are in New Jersey and would like to get an estimate on your home, see what the options are available to you, and would love to be able to work with you as well.”

He returned to “General Hospital” this year after being on hiatus for eight years. He’s won two Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on the show.

His other television credits include roles on “Days of Our Lives,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”.

CBS ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES AND MILESTONES FOR #1 LINEUP IN DAYTIME

The longest consecutively running game show in television history, Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, is back for its 53rd season beginning Monday, Sept. 23. The show will celebrate its milestone 10,000th episode in February 2025. Host Drew Carey, now in his 18th season, and announcer George Gray, will continue inviting contestants to “come on down!” Specially themed episodes this season include Halloween (with some surprise guest stars), Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, “Galentine’s Day” and a unique “redemption episode” with former contestants returning to get another opportunity to play. In addition, December marks model James O’Halloran’s 10th anniversary on the show. Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbeláez, Amber Lancaster, James O’Halloran, Devin Goda and Alexis Gaube are the models.

Emmy Award-winning host Wayne Brady brings you more deals when LET’S MAKE A DEAL season 16 begins on Monday, Sept 23. This season, dealers have the potential for even bigger winnings with the return of “Mega Money Mondays” and “Fabulous Car Fridays” throughout the season. Upcoming special episodes include Halloween and Mardi Gras and an episode in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The cast’s signature improvisational and musical stylings, trademark games, and of course, dreaded Zonks, will continue. The show also features announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray.

CBS’ longest-running scripted series, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, continues with its 52nd season on Thursday, Oct. 3, its 37th year as Daytime’s #1 drama. This fall, suspense, romance and rivalries take center stage as Victor (Eric Braeden) hits Jack (Peter Bergman) where it hurts the most when his plan of attack divides the Abbott family. Sharon (Sharon Case) is haunted by her past, leading her to visit her dark side, while Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Devon (Bryton James) face an unexpected obstacle as they plan their November wedding. On Nov. 13, the show will mark its historic 13,000th episode and in addition, this fall, cast members Sharon Case and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) will both celebrate their 30th anniversaries with special episodes dedicated to their characters.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, the most-watched daily drama series in the world, marks its 38th season beginning Monday, Sept. 16. In the upcoming episodes, fans can expect a mix of emotional confrontations, romantic twists and lively musical moments. Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Taylor (Rebecca Budig) face off after Hope (Annika Noelle) continues making a play for Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan). But when Steffy threatens to end the Hope for the Future fashion line, Hope sets her sights on a new man. Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) discovers Taylor’s shocking reasons for returning home, while Will’s (Crew Morrow) return could lead to a reunion for his parents, Bill (Don Diamont) and Katie (Heather Tom). Guest star Tom Arnold returns as Captain Deuce Stevens, and musician Jökull Júliusson from the Icelandic band Kaleo rocks out at the Brooke’s Bedroom fashion campaign. Also, in season 38, Don Diamont celebrates 40 years on CBS Daytime.

What’s Next (and Who’s Arriving) on ‘General Hospital,’ ‘DAYS,’ ‘Y&R’ & ‘B&B’ This Fall

The Bold and the Beautiful

Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Taylor (Rebecca Budig) face off after Hope (Annika Noelle) continues making a play for Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan). But when Steffy threatens to end the Hope for the Future fashion line, Hope sets her sights on a new man.
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) discovers Taylor’s shocking reasons for returning home.
Will’s (Crew Morrow) return could lead to a reunion for his parents, Bill (Don Diamont) and Katie (Heather Tom).
Poppy (Romy Park) is committed to continuing her relationship with Bill. Li makes a grand gesture towards her sister to help Poppy heal from the devastating fallout of Luna’s (Lisa Yamada) murderous actions and kidnapping of Steffy.
Casting News! Guest star Tom Arnold returns as Captain Deuce Stevens. Musician Jökull Júliusson from the Icelandic band, Kaleo, rocks out at the Brooke’s Bedroom fashion campaign.

Weekdays, CBS, Check Local Listings

Days of Our Lives

John (Drake Hogestyn) puts the pieces together regarding the accident that caused Sarah’s (Linsey Godfrey) paralysis. An unexpected treatment for Sarah’s paralysis is on the horizon.
Chad (Billy Flynn) finally accepts that Abigail is back and they prepare to get remarried.
Johnny’s (Carson Boatman) jealous side comes out when he questions Chanel’s behavior on the set of Body & Soul.
Once again, Victor’s (John Aniston) will is contested and a tug-of-war ensues for control of Titan.
Tate (Leo Howard) finds himself caught between Sophia (Madelyn Kientz) and Holly (Ashley Puzemis).
Casting News! Nancy Wesley (Patrika Darbo) returns to Salem to introduce someone she thinks is perfect for Body & Soul. Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) and Rafe’s (Galen Gering) cousin comes to town.

Streaming Weekdays, Peacock

General Hospital

Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) plan to protect Kristina (Kate Mansi) hits a snag.
Molly (Kristen Vaganos) takes matters into her own hands to save Alexis.
Ric (Rick Hearst) finds another reason to stick around Port Charles.
Tracy (Jane Elliot) works through her complicated feelings about Cody (Josh Kelly) and Sasha’s (Sofia Mattsson) romance.
Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) dreams of Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst).
Hoping to clear his mind about Willow, Drew (Cameron Mathison) has a proposition for Nina (Cynthia Watros).
Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Rocco (Finn Francis Carr) visit Lulu.
Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) get to know each other.

Weekdays, ABC, Check Local Listings

The Young and the Restless

Victor (Eric Braeden) makes a deal with Lily (Christel Khalil) to take down Billy (Jason Thompson) once and for all while also dedicating his time to pushing Jack’s (Peter Bergman) buttons as he continues to mentor Kyle (Michael Mealor) at Glissade.
Cameron (Linden Ashby) remains a dangerous presence in Sharon’s (Sharon Case) life as he encourages her to visit her dark side leading Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Mariah (Camryn Grimes) to work together to help Sharon.
Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) is presented with an unexpected professional opportunity while also supporting Summer (Allison Lanier) and Daniel (Michael Graziadei) through some challenging times.
Victoria (Amelia Heinle) rekindles her romance with Cole (J. Eddie Peck).
Claire (Hayley Erin) sees a new side to Kyle as they take their relationship to the next level.
Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Adam (Mark Grossman) seek forgiveness for their night of passion while Billy and Sally (Courtney Hope) find themselves forming an unexpected bond.
Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Devon (Bryton James) face an unforeseen obstacle as they plan their November wedding.
Diane (Susan Walters) goes to great lengths to repair her relationship with her son, Kyle.
Audra (Zuleyka Silver) and Nate (Sean Dominic) navigate the waters of their new normal.

Weekdays, CBS, Check Local Listings.

SEASON PREMIERE OF “TRACKER,” SUNDAY, OCT. 13

The Girl Who Wasn’t Dead

The movie is produced by NSM Productions with Tim Johnson serving as executive producer. Simone Stock directs from a script by Yuri Baranovsky and Angela Gulner.

Tyler Hynes & Hunter King Play to Win the Game of Love in ‘Holiday Touchdown’ First Look

Tyler Hynes and Hunter King, who play Derrick and Alana, get decked out in their Chiefs gear and share a heartfelt moment in the stands at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The first look photos also give a glimpse at the star-studded cameo appearances, including Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole, Richard Riehle, and Donna Kelce (aka Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce‘s mom).

The holiday movie follows Alana Higman, who comes from a long line of Kansas City Chiefs superfans. She thinks her family is the frontrunner in winning the team’s Fan of the Year contest. Derrick, the director of fan engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. The more Alana and Derrick spend time together, the more it becomes clear that there’s a spark between them.

See all the photos from the upcoming Hallmark holiday film above.

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Movie Premiere, November 30, 8/7c, Hallmark Channel

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Is Back in the Ballroom With an All-New Celebrity Cast

This season’s celebrities and professional dancers are as follows (in alphabetical order):

Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola with partner Witney Carson
Notorious ankle bracelet fashionista Anna Delvey with partner Ezra Sosa
From “The Bachelor,” Joey Graziadei with partner Jenna Johnson
NBA Champion Dwight Howard with partner Daniella Karagach
TV star Chandler Kinney with partner Brandon Armstrong
Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher with partner Alan Bersten
Model and cover girl Brooks Nader with partner Gleb Savchenko
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik with partner Rylee Arnold
Reality royalty Phaedra Parks with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
Movie star Eric Roberts with partner Britt Stewart
TV icon Tori Spelling with partner Pasha Pashkov
From “The Bachelorette,” Jenn Tran with partner Sasha Farber
Sitcom and movie actor Reginald VelJohnson with partner Emma Slater

The pairs will be judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

“Dancing with the Stars” is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions.

DANNY AMENDOLA – Danny Amendola is a former NFL wide receiver who played 13 seasons and is a two-time Super Bowl Champion as a member of the New England Patriots. Amendola was recently inducted into the Texas Tech Red Raiders Hall of Fame in 2024. His professional football career in the NFL began when he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2008. After one year on the practice squad with Dallas and Philadelphia, he got elevated to the active roster with the St. Louis Rams in 2009. He became a breakout star in St. Louis before signing a five-year contract with the New England Patriots in 2013. While in New England, Amendola became a trusted receiver of quarterback Tom Brady and a fan favorite known for making his biggest plays and having his best games when the stakes were highest in the NFL playoffs. Amendola retired from the NFL in 2021.

ANNA DELVEY – Anna Delvey is an artist, fashion icon and infamous NYC socialite who gained international attention after Netflix purchased the rights to her story and developed it into the 2022 miniseries “Inventing Anna.” Delvey’s life story has been the subject of several other television shows, interviews, podcasts and theater productions. Some view her as a cunning scam artist, while others see her as a charismatic and ambitious entrepreneur who took advantage of New York City’s social elite in an effort to open a prestigious art studio. Her case has also sparked discussions about wealth, privilege and social climbing in modern society. Her story continues to captivate the public’s imagination.

JOEY GRAZIADEI – A 29-year-old teaching tennis pro from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Joey Graziadei is most well known as the Bachelor from season 28 of the ABC hit show of the same name. With his loyalty, thoughtfulness and compassion, Graziadei won the hearts of America and, ultimately, his fiancée, Kelsey Anderson. Now that finding love has been checked off his to-do list, Graziadei keeps busy spending time with family, traveling the world, and raising awareness for causes he’s passionate about like cancer research.

DWIGHT HOWARD – Dwight David Howard II is one of the NBA’s most charismatic veteran players. Playing basketball 19 years professionally as one of the greatest players in the NBA, he has made a global impact across the lives of people around the world. He is an NBA Champion, eight-time NBA All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team member, five-time All-Defensive Team member and a three-time Defensive Player of the Year. He holds the record for having the most dunks in NBA history along with being the only player in NBA history to earn the honor of Defensive Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons.

Howard is also an entrepreneur, filmmaker, community leader, media figure and philanthropist. Expanding his focus over the past few years, he is currently the co-owner of a professional basketball league in Asia with plans to go global. He is an avid traveler, dedicated father and global ambassador of basketball internationally bringing smiles to everyone he encounters around the world.

CHANDLER KINNEY – Chandler trained at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and the Los Angeles Ballet Academy, and discovered acting at age 9. Currently, Kinney can be seen starring in the HBO Max series “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” and “Pretty Little Liars: Summer School.” She also portrays Willa in the Disney Channel musical film franchise “Zombies.” Previously, she was in FOX’s “Lethal Weapon,” FX’s “American Horror Story: Asylum,” the CW’s “90210,” Amazon’s “Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street,” “The Haunted Hathaways” for Nickelodeon, and Disney’s “Girl Meets World” and “K.C. Undercover.”

ILONA MAHER – Ilona Maher is a Team USA Rugby Sevens bronze medalist and two-time Olympian, having represented the United States in Paris 2024 and Tokyo 2020. Maher is a viral sensation across social media for sharing her authentic and witty journey as a professional female athlete to help grow the game of rugby and promote body appreciation. An ambassador for ChildFund Rugby, an organization that uses integrated rugby and life skills to help young people from vulnerable communities across the world overcome challenges, Maher traveled to Laos to help in their mission of inspiring positive social change.

BROOKS NADER – Brooks Nader is a supermodel and actress, known for her impeccable style and captivating presence. Through campaigns, runway shows, branded partnerships, strategic collaborations and more, Nader’s career has continued to skyrocket since she made her debut in the 2019 edition of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Throughout her career, Nader has worked with esteemed brands and fashion houses. Most recently, in May 2024, she was named a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Legend and featured on the cover of the magazine for the second time in celebration of the magazine’s 60th anniversary.

STEPHEN NEDOROSCIK – Stephen Nedoroscik, more popularly known as the “pommel horse guy,” is a distinguished American gymnast. At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, he captured America’s heart by helping the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics team secure their first team medal (bronze) in 16 years. He also won an individual bronze medal on the pommel horse. Beyond his athletic achievements, Nedoroscik is a passionate advocate for men’s gymnastics and works to raise awareness for the sport. He is also dedicated to supporting individuals with low vision, using his platform to promote inclusivity and accessibility in the gymnastics community and beyond.

PHAEDRA PARKS – Phaedra Parks is a successful attorney, businesswoman, author, mortician, television personality, motivational speaker, social activist, certified reiki master healer and mother to two young sons. As managing partner of The Parks Group, Parks practices law in the areas of entertainment, intellectual property rights, and civil and criminal litigation. Parks has been an on-air legal analyst for media outlets including NBC, Fox, CNN, truTV, EXTRA and Entertainment Tonight. As a television personality, she has appeared on “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” “Ultimate Girls Trip,” four-time Emmy® Award-nominated and People’s Choice Award-winning series, “The Traitors” as well as “Will Trent.”

Parks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Wesleyan College, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia as well as a degree in mortuary sciences from Jefferson State College.

ERIC ROBERTS – Eric Roberts is a Georgia native, whose first professional acting job in front of a camera was “Another World” at age 19 in New York. He entered into features in “King of the Gypsies” at 21 and earned multiple Golden Globe® nominations and an Oscar® nomination. One of his favorite jobs was the portrayal of Junior in Danny McBride’s “Righteous Gemstones.” He has also made proud appearances in music videos from The Killers, Keaton Simons, Akon, Ja Rule, Mariah Carey, Rihanna and numerous artists from around the world.

TORI SPELLING – Tori Spelling is best known for playing Donna Martin on the long-running hit show “Beverly Hills 90210,” which she also executive produced. She created, executive produced and starred in the long-running series “Tori and Dean,” the spinoff series “sTORIbook Weddings,” as well as “True Tori,” HGTV’s “Tori & Dean: Cabin Fever” and “At Home With Tori.” Spelling is also a five-time NY Times bestselling author with her first (of six) memoirs, “sTORI Telling,” reaching No. 1 and being named the best celebrity autobiography of 2009. She has also authored the children’s book “Presenting Tallulah,” as well as the coffee table, party planning book “CelebrTORI.” Spelling has had multiple product lines and she currently hosts two podcasts on iHeart, “90210MG with Jennie Garth,” and her own podcast “MisSPELLING,” which she also executive produces.

JENN TRAN – Jenn Tran is a sweet and compassionate woman who has dedicated her life to helping others and is currently studying to become a physician assistant. The bilingual Vietnamese beauty currently resides in Miami; and when she’s not studying, the 26-year-old Bachelor Nation fan favorite loves reading, paddleboarding and traveling whenever she has the chance.

REGINALD VELJOHNSON – Reggie VelJohnson is the iconic TV dad from the sitcom “Family Matters” and well known as Al Powell in “Die Hard” and “Die Hard 2.” He was recently the TV dad on five versions of Progressive’s national commercial campaign and sings on the Planters Christmas commercial. He recently costarred in the indie feature “Roswell Delirium,” played the lead in the TV movie of the week “Ghost of Christmas Always,” had a recurring role on Disney+ “Turner & Hooch” and was featured in the leading role in the indie feature “Christmas Lottery.”

He also appeared in the mega successful feature “Avengers: Endgame,” “The Prayer Box” and “The Very Excellent Dundee.” Additionally, VelJohnson guest starred on CBS’s “Mom,” ABC’s “Station 19,” “Sydney to the Max,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Ryan Hanson Solves Crimes on Television” and “Ray Donovan; was the lead in the Lifetime movie “Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta”; and was a recurring character on “Hart of Dixie.”.

Charise Castro Smith Inks 20th TV Overall Deal, Sets Jessica Alba Starrer ‘Confessions’ At Hulu With Eva Longoria Directing

Castro Smith has Confessions On The 7:45, a series adaptation of Lisa Unger’s international bestseller, in development at Hulu with Jessica Alba attached to star and Eva Longoria set to direct the pilot. Castro Smith and Alba originally set the series up at Netflix for development two years ago. It is now being redeveloped for Hulu under Castro Smith’s deal at sibling 20th TV, a part of Disney Television Studios.

Based on Unger’s novel, Confessions On The 7:45 is a psychological thriller in which a working mom (Alba) meets a stranger on a train as she is commuting home who upends her life. As her life unravels and betrayals are revealed, she questions whether we can ever truly know the people closest to us.

Castro Smith is writing and executive producing. Alba is executive producing via her Lady Metalmark Entertainment, along with Longoria via Hyphenate Media Group, Unger and 3 Arts.

“We have been enamored by Charise’s captivating storytelling, unique world-building and authentic point of view for years,” said Karey Burke, President of 20th Television. “She’s not only an acclaimed playwright and television writer, but her incomparable work on Encanto was simply spectacular. She has the rare ability to capture the human condition across multiple genres, she brings characters to life, and her words literally leap off the page, and the entire team at 20th Television is thrilled to officially welcome her into the studio fold.”

This marks Castro Smith’s return to the Disney fold after serving as co-writer and co-director of the 2021 Oscar-winning animated feature Encanto. Prior to the Disney-Fox merger, she worked on the 20th TV drama series The Exorcist for Fox and saw her ABC Studios drama script The Death Of Eva Sofia Valdez go to pilot at ABC with Gina Torres starring.

“Having been a part of the Disney family for many years now, this feels like coming home,” Castro Smith said. “I’m so grateful to Karey Burke and Eric Schrier for welcoming me into the fold at the most writer friendly studio in town. I’m so looking forward to making excellent television with this incredible team.”

Confessions On The 7:45 also marks Alba’s return to 20th Television more than two decades after her breakout lead role in the studio’s 2000 James Cameron drama series Dark Angel, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

At the time Confessions On The 7:45 was sold to Netflix in 2022, Alba spoke of her reaction to Unger’s novel that led to her involvement in the project.

“I could not put this book down. The moment I read the line, ‘If you want to keep a secret you must first hide it from yourself,’ I was hooked,” she said. “This book is about trying to bury secrets and the shame we carry until the truth exposes us. I can’t think of a more exciting person to partner with on this project. Charise is so ridiculously talented and truly gets every nuance under the skin of these characters and their web of lies.”

Alba has made more than 25 feature films, including Fantastic Four and Sin City, that have earned a combined box office total of $800 million-plus. She most recently starred in and executive produced the Netflix action thriller Trigger Warning and, along with Gabrielle Union, she headlined and exec produced the action drama series, L.A.’s Finest. Alba’s Roku series, Honest Renovations, which she created, exec produces and hosts with Lizzy Mathis, was just picked up for a third season. She is repped by 3 Arts Entertainment, UTA and Sloane, Offer, Weber and Dern.

In TV, Castro Smith most recently staffed on Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House and Starz’s Sweetbitter. A prolific playwright, her work includes El Huracán (Yale Repertory Theatre), Estrella Cruz: The Junkyard Queen (Ars Nova/Halcyon Theatre), The Hunchback of Seville (Washington Ensemble Theatre/Trinity Repertory Company), Washeteria (Soho Rep), and Boomcracklefly (Miracle Theatre). Castro Smith is repped by UTA and attorney Scott Whitehead.

Longoria stars in Season 4 of the hit Hulu/20th TV series Only Murders in the Building and in Hyphenate’s Apple TV+ series Land of Women. Her TV directing credits include Gordita Chronicles, Devious Maids, Telenovela, Grand Hotel, Empire, Jane the Virgin and The Mick. She also directed the 2021 Sundance feature documentary La Guerra Civil, and the film Flamin’ Hot, which became Searchlight Pictures’ biggest streaming debut ever. Longoria is repped by WME, Linden Entertainment and Yorn Levine.pn

Allison Williams & Mckenna Grace To Star In Adaptation Of ‘Regretting You’ From ‘It Ends With Us’ Author Colleen Hoover

The news comes amid the theatrical release of Sony’s It Ends With Us adaptation, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, which is expected to be a big hit, opening in the mid $40 million-range.

Written by Susan McMartin, with Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) aboard to direct, Regretting You centers on the complex relationship between Morgan Grant (Williams) and her daughter, Clara (Grace). Morgan became a mother at a young age, putting her own dreams on hold to raise Clara. As Clara grows into a teenager, their relationship becomes strained, especially after a tragic accident claims the life of Chris, Morgan’s husband and Clara’s father.

The project hails from Constantin Film, whose Robert Kulzer is set to produce, along with Brunson Green and Anna Todd.

Most recently seen in the horror hit M3GAN and Showtime’s Fellow Travelers, Williams’ upcoming projects include M3GAN 2.0 and Kill Me with Charlie Day.

In addition to a pair of recent Ghostbusters films, including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Grace has starred in Malignant, Annabelle Comes Home, Captain Marvel, Troop Zero, I, Tonya and other titles. Recent TV credits include Young Sheldon, A Friend of the Family and The Handmaid’s Tale, to name just a few.

Best known for directing an adaptation of John Green’s beloved YA title The Fault in Our Stars for Fox which grossed over $307M worldwide, Boone’s other directorial credits include Stuck in Love., The New Mutants, and Paramount+’s The Stand.

Released in 2016, Hoover’s It Ends with Us centers on Lily, who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life. A chance meeting with a neurosurgeon sparks a connection, only for Lily to begin to see sides of him that remind her of her parents’ troubled relationship. Directed by Baldoni, the feature adaptation also stars Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate, and Hasan Minhaj.

Primarily known for her work in the romance and YA spaces, Hoover has thus far put out four book series, including It Ends with Us, along with 12 standalone novels. Currently, an adaptation of her 2018 novel Verity, from writer Hillary Seitz and producers Nick Antosca and Alex Hedlund, is in development at Amazon MGM Studios. She was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world just last year.

News of the Regretting You film was first reported by Jeff Sneider of The InSneider.

Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian Tease 'Drama'-Filled Bold and the Beautiful Crossover and 'Amazing' Reunion

Lauralee and Damian are set to appear in two episodes of the popular soap airing Aug. 13 and 14, where Lauralee will reprise the beloved role of Christine "Cricket" Blair, and Damian will once again play Danny Romalotti. According to a synopsis, “Danny and Christine are invited to the Forrester Estate for a party celebrating the success of the relaunch of Brooke Logan’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) 'Brooke's Bedroom' fashion line… or so they think."

"Little do Danny and Christine know, Brooke and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) have invited them to pitch a new business venture,” the synopsis continues. “Not to be outdone, Danny decides to give a surprise performance of his own to share with the partygoers."

Lauralee, 55, tells PEOPLE the idea came from her brother Bradley Bell, an executive producer and head writer on The Bold and the Beautiful.

“We got this invitation from the Forresters to come to their launch party,” she says of the premise. “Danny gets this great offer, and then we plan to leave LA the next day because we're on tour, baby.”

Damian, who says the crossover will deliver a "lot of drama," will perform a new, remixed version of his 1989 Billboard chart-topping single Rock On. While the original track featured a mid-tempo sound emblematic of 80s rock, this new contemporary remix will take a “groovier dance groove” approach, according to the actor.

“It was the first time I've ever performed this [remix],” he explains, adding, “So, it was really personally very special for me.”

Filming their scenes with Lang, 63, and Kaye, 58, proved to be a hoot. “Michael and Thorsten became instant buddies. It was so freaking funny. People don't know that we're such jokers,” Lauralee says. “We had so much fun with them. … It was bizarrely fun to look around the room and just see everybody full-on dancing.”

Cricket and Danny's initial reunion on The Young and the Restless in November 2023 was a long-held dream by many viewers, Bell previously told PEOPLE. “We have fans that have been saying in the last couple weeks, I've waited 30 years for Cricket and Danny to get back together. Waited 30 years!” she said at the time.

Damian, for his part, says reuniting with Lauralee onscreen has been an “amazing” reminder of how seamlessly the two work together.

“We have a shorthand,” he explains. “I’ve known her longer than anybody in my life, besides my brothers and sisters. I met her with she was 15, so we have this incredible history … This journey we’ve had for so many years has been extraordinary. … I just know that the fans really enjoy the chemistry.”

Lauralee, meanwhile, acknowledges the actor is one of the best scene partners she’s ever had.

“I do usually know what he's going to say before he says it. There's something, even though that sounds like a negative, it is a positive,” she explains. “If it's a certain scene that's emotional, I know that I don't have to do a lot of prep work. We know how to kind of internally communicate through eyes and stuff like that. You either have that with people or you don't.”

Their onscreen chemistry helps explain viewers' decades-long devotion to Cricket and Danny. (The duo even hosted Skype calls in March and June with fans.)

To that end, Lauralee and Damian hope viewers get a kick out of their latest onscreen appearance together. “I hope they smile. I hope they realize that was fun, and I hope then they download [Michael’s] single, because I get a percentage,” Lauralee jokes.

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET on CBS and is available for streaming on Paramount+. Lauralee and Damian's episodes are set to air on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug. 14.

'General Hospital' star Steve Burton finds new love after wife cheated, got pregnant

The General Hospital actor found happiness with chef Michelle Lundstrom following his split from wife Sheree Gustin in June 2022 after more than 20 years of marriage after she got pregnant by another man.

Burton shared a photo of them embracing on his Instagram Story.

“When you find someone who feels like home. Unpack,” he wrote.

It seems the couple have been dating for a few months but have managed to keep their romance under the radar.

They stepped out together at the Daytime Emmy Awards in June, with the Barbecue Showdown 2 contestant sharing some photos of their “first red carpet together” on Instagram.

“Our first red carpet together,” she gushed in the caption. “It was a dream of a night from beginning to end. Thank you for all the beautiful kind comments + messages. I’m truly grateful [heart and prayer emoji] (sic)”

Later that month, Lundstrom, 43, shared a reel of her favourite times with Burton in honour of the soap star’s 54th birthday.

“Happiest birthday my love @1steveburton,” she wrote. “It’s a better place with you in this world. Anyone that has you in their life in any capacity is truly blessed.

“I think I’ll forever be in awe of what an incredible man and human you are. Thank you for wearing the largest fanny pack in Disney + sharing your beautiful life alongside mine. Wishing you a million more special memories smiles, you deserve it all!”

Burton and Gustin, who have Mackena, 20, Jack, 18, and 10-year-old Brooklyn together, finalized their divorce in December 2023.

They agreed to joint legal and physical custody of their younger children, with Burton agreeing to pay Gustin $12,500 a month in child support, which works out as $10,000 for Brooklyn — until she turns 18 — and $2,500 for Jack.

In April, Burton’s payments were reduced to $10,000 a month after Jack turned 18.

The former couple waived their right to spousal support “now or at any time in the future, regardless of the unforeseen circumstances that may exist in the future.”

But Burton is paying Gustin $50,000, in $2,500 per month instalments, as retroactive support.

The marriage cratered after Burton found out that his now ex-wife got pregnant by another man.

In May 2022, Burton shared an update about the couple to his followers on Instagram Stories.

“I wanted to clear something up,” he wrote, according to Page Six. “Sheree and I are separated. She recently announced that she’s expecting her 4th child. The child is not mine.”

They married in January 1999.

Courtney Thorne-Smith & Stella Gregg To Lead New Lifetime Movie ‘He Slid Into Her DMs’

Alicia Coppola (Jericho, Why Women Kill) will make her directorial debut with the project premiering Saturday, September 28 at 8/7c as part of Lifetime’s Fall Ripped from the Headlines movie slate.

Inspired by actual events, 17-year-old Berni’s (Gregg) life seemed perfect from the outside; she’s popular, dating the captain of the basketball team, heading to NYU in the fall, and is a burgeoning social media influencer. However, it all is a façade. Berni’s life is a complete mess; her best friend is betraying her behind her back, she’s struggling to gain more followers. She needs to hit her social media goals to potentially financially help her single mother, and her boyfriend Zak (Parks) breaks up with her because she spends more time on her phone than with him.

Before eventually getting back together with Zak, Berni strikes up a friendship with Mason, an online fan, and agrees to sell him private photos. However, things turn deadly when Mason shows up on her doorstep, causing her mom Leah (Thorne-Smith) to make a tragic decision that ends up destroying Berni’s carefully crafted public image.

He Slid Into Her DMs is produced for Lifetime by Cartel Pictures. Stan Spry and Eric Woods serve as executive producers. Alicia Coppola directs from a script written by Erica Lane, Christina Kelly Holmes and Lydia Genner.

Thorne-Smith is repped by Paradigm Talent Agency and Joel Rudnick. Gregg is repped by Reel Talent Management and LA Talent. Coppola is represented by Leslie Allan-Rice Management and attorney Derek Kroger. Parks is represented by CGEM Talent, Artists United Agency and Attorney Mark Temple.

CBS PROGRAMMING ADVISORY FOR “TRACKER” AND “THE EQUALIZER”

The fifth season premiere of THE EQUALIZER will now also air as part of CBS Premiere Week on Sunday, Oct. 20 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/PT). The series will move to its regular time period time on Sunday, Nov. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

Below is the updated CBS primetime schedule for TRACKER and THE EQUALIZER (all times ET/PT):

CBS Premiere Week - SUNDAY, OCT. 13

7:00-8:00 PM: 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM: TRACKER (second season premiere)
9:00-11:00 PM: BIG BROTHER (season finale)

SUNDAY, OCT. 20
7:00-8:30 PM 60 MINUTES (special 90-minute episode)
8:30-9:30 PM TRACKER
9:30-10:30 PM THE EQUALIZER (fifth season premiere)

SUNDAY, OCT. 27
7:00-7:30 PM: NFL ON CBS doubleheader
7:30-8:30 PM: 60 MINUTES
8:30-9:30 PM: TRACKER
9:30-10:30 PM: THE EQUALIZER

SUNDAY, NOV. 3
7:00-8:00 PM: 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM: TRACKER
9:00-10:00 PM: THE EQUALIZER (regular time period premiere).

Brad Furman’s ‘People Not Places’ Adds Seven To Cast

As previously announced, Shirley MacLaine, Stephen Dorff, Julia Mayorga and Allegra Leguizamo also star.

People Not Places watches as Clare (MacLaine), an elderly widow living in Atlantic City, meets an erratic homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars. Their shared loneliness causes them to bond, as they find the courage to face his regrettable past and her shortened future.

Furman and Jess Fuerst (Tin Soldier, City of Lies) are producing the film under their Road Less Traveled Productions banner. Jim Seibel (Nyad, The Grey) and Kyle David Crosby (Mending the Line, Bring On the Dancing Horses) are also producing.

Best known for her Oscar-winning performance in The Fisher King, Ruehl has also been seen in films like Hustlers, Last Action Hero and Big, among many others. She’s also been seen on series like New Amsterdam, Bull and Power, to name just a few.

Currently starring on MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine, Vazquez will next be seen in the Paul Greengrass film The Lost Bus for Apple TV+. Other recent credits include Parish, White House Plumbers, Godfather of Harlem, Promised Land, and Severance.

Part of the cast of Furman’s upcoming action thriller Tin Soldier, Mason’s past feature credits include Furman’s City of Lies and The Lincoln Lawyer, Ali, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Hackers, The Crow and True Romance, among others. He’s also been seen on shows like Prison Break and The Shield.

Currently starring on CBS’s S.W.A.T., Babatundé also been seen on Dear White People, I’m Dying Up Here and other series. Feature credits include City of Lies, The Manchurian Candidate, The Notebook, That Thing You Do! and Philadelphia.

Also part of the cast of Tin Soldier, Bicicchi has been seen in indies like Rudderless and series like Apple TV+’s Black Bird.

Camp has appeared in numerous classic films, including Apocalypse Now, Valley Girl, Clue, the Police Academy series, Wayne’s World, Election and more. Recently, she’s been seen in titles like Father Stu and Amsterdam from David O. Russell, who previously cast her in his films Joy and American Hustle.

Ruehl is represented by Sue Leibman/Barking Dog Entertainment and Peikoff Mahan Law Office; Vazquez by Gersh and Untitled Entertainment; Mason by Vanguard Management Group; Babatundé by Artists & Representatives; Bicicchi by HG5 Entertainment; and Camp by Gersh.

‘FBI: International’ Star Luke Kleintank Signs With Gersh

Kleintank recently completed three seasons as the lead of CBS’ drama FBI: International, also appearing as his character Special Agent Scott Forrester in the franchise’s 2023 global crossover event and the 2021 crossover with FBI and FBI: Most Wanted that launched the franchise.

Prior to that, Kleintank starred Amazon’s Emmy-winning drama series The Man in the High Castle, from executive producer Ridley Scott.

Kleintank has also had recurring roles on the series Pretty Little Liars, Bones, Gossip Girl, Person of Interest and No Ordinary Family. His recent film credits include Roland Emmerich’s 2019 World War II epic Midway, The Goldfinch and Crown Vic.

In addition to Gersh, Kleintank remains represented by Robert Stein Management and attorneys Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.

‘Welcome To Wrexham’s Rob McElhenney & Ryan Reynolds Team With Eva Longoria On Series Following Mexico Soccer Club Necaxa

The untitled project, currently referred to as Bienvenidos a Necaxa, follows Mexico’s Club Necaxa, who were relocated to Aguascalientes, a working-class city known as the “land of good people,” after struggling for several seasons in their original home in bustling Mexico City. The Spanish/English language series will be led by club owner Longoria, who, alongside co-owners McElhenney and Reynolds, will help breathe new life into “Los Rayos” as they focus on reclaiming the team’s place as one of Mexico’s top.

Production is set to start soon, which makes sense given that Liga MX, the top professional soccer league in Mexico kicks off its season in July. The show won’t, however, follow promotion and relegation, as Welcome to Wrexham does given that Liga MX has scrapped both until at least 2026 due to financial problems with lower league teams.

Welcome to Wrexham was a new concept for actors and producers McElhenney and Reynolds that not only boosted their profiles but also interest in the titular team and soccer all over the world, specifically in the U.S. where the sport isn’t as popular as in Europe and South America.

The FX series recently concluded its third season, which followed the team as they landed back-to-back promotions, having been promoted out of non-league to the fourth-tier league. The docuseries was recently renewed by the network for a fourth season, which will follow their journey in League One, which confusingly is the third tier of English soccer.

The new series is executive produced by Eva Longoria, Cris Abrego, Rachelle Mendez, Nick Frenkel, Jackie Cohn, George Dewey, Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds and Alex Fumero. Fumero will serve as the series’ showrunner which is produced by Hyphenate Media Group, More Better Productions, Maximum Effort Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment.

The Magic of Lemon Drops (Hallmark Channel)

Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita), Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars)

Synopsis: “When Lolly’s (Fonseca) Aunt gives her three magical lemon drops, she gets to experience what her life would have been like if she had made different choices and lived those unfulfilled dreams.”

Lorraine Toussaint Joins Jessica Biel & Elizabeth Banks In Prime Video’s ‘The Better Sister’

Hailing from Tomorrow Studios, which will co-produce with Amazon MGM Studios, The Better Sister meditates on the terrible things that drive sisters apart and ultimately bring them back together. Biel leads the cast as Chloe, who moves through the world with her handsome lawyer husband Adam and teenage son Ethan by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Banks) struggles to stay clean and hustles to make ends meet. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, laying bare long-buried secrets.

Toussaint will play Catherine Lancaster. Grand dame of publishing, New York City queen-maker, Chloe’s (Biel) mentor and boss, Catherine is always thinking about the long-game.

Corey Stoll, Bobby Naderi, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Kim Dickens, Gabriel Sloyer, Matthew Modine, and Gloria Reuben also star.

Olivia Milch (Ocean’s 8), who wrote the pilot, and Regina Corrado (Mayor of Kingstown) serve as executive producers and showrunners. Craig Gillespie (Pam & Tommy) will direct the series and exec produce alongside Annie Marter through Fortunate Jack Productions. In addition to Milch and Corrado, EPs include Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, and Alissa Bachner through Tomorrow Studios (One Piece), a partnership with ITV Studios, as well as Banks, Biel and Michelle Purple. Author Burke is set as a consultant.

Toussaint also currently co-stars opposite Queen Latifah in CBS’ The Equalizer, which is heading into its fifth season. Due to an unprecedented agreement between Amazon, ITV and CBS, Toussaint is able to take on the series regular role in The Better Sister. Her other credits include Selma, Fast Color, The Middle Of Nowhere and Orange Is The New Black. She most recently voiced Queen Valerin in animated feature Nimona, and also voiced roles in Big City Greens, She Ra and the upcoming Disney Channel series StuGo. She’s repped by Frontline Management, The Artists Partnership, and Myman, Greenspan et al.)

The Young and the Restless’ Cricket and Danny Crossing Over to ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’: Details

Us Weekly can exclusively reveal that Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian, who play Christine “Cricket” and Danny, respectively, on Y&R are filming two episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful on Thursday, June 27.

“We’re all so excited,” Bell, 55, exclusively told Us of the crossover. “What we’re doing is so authentic to the story.”

Lauralee explained that her brother, Bradley Bell, who is an executive producer and head writer on B&B “saw we were doing something on Y&R and he thought this would be great for B&B.”

She revealed that since musician Danny is touring with his band on Y&R, “Of course he would have a concert in L.A. and that’s how the idea came about.”

In the two-episode crossover, which will air in August, “Danny and Christine are invited to the Forrester Estate for a party celebrating the success of the relaunch of Brooke Logan’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) ‘Brooke’s Bedroom’ fashion line … or so they think,” according to the logline.

“Little do Danny and Christine know, Brooke and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) have invited them to pitch a new business venture. Not to be outdone, Danny decides to give a surprise performance of his own to share with the partygoers,” the synopsis teases.

Lauralee told Us that the cast and crews of both shows have been “downright giddy” about bringing Cricket and Danny into the B&B world.

“We’re all so excited about this,” she said, recalling, “Six months ago there was a rumor of me coming to B&B and I was like, ‘If I am no one has told me!’ This is such a perfect reason.”

Soap opera fans may remember that Lauralee’s Cricket crossed over to B&B back in 2007, but she said that time was “100 percent legal. It was just a court case.”

This time around, Lauralee told Us that it’s going to be the “complete opposite” because she gets to “dress up and have fun.”

When Cricket returns to Los Angeles for her Bold and Beautiful cameo, she will be coming in support of Danny’s world tour. The actress teased that viewers will see Cricket in a “very rockstar’s girlfriend” outfit, telling Us that a “short black dress” is part of her costume.

The story line will also be focused on the rockstar element of Danny’s character. “We haven’t done a concert of that magnitude,” Lauralee explained.

The crossover also comes as Lauralee and Damian are “celebrating our 40th anniversary as Cricket and Danny,” she told Us, revealing, “So you pick up right where you left off. We’re doing a remix of a big song from before, but you’ll have to wait and see what it is!”

Cricket and Danny tied the knot on The Young and the Restless in 1990 after meeting in 1984. They eventually split after Danny cheated. (He later learned that he actually wasn’t unfaithful, but was drugged by a woman who made him think they slept together.)

The soap opera couple dated on and off for years — in between other romances and marriages. During a March episode of Y&R, Danny asked Cricket to go on tour with him and she said “yes,” signifying that they are back together.

“What’s great is we’re coming to L.A. just as our personalities back in the day, smiling and goofing along and being together,” Lauralee told Us of the upcoming B&B episodes. “When you’re in a deep storyline, there’s tears and drama and now we are at our happiest.”

Cricket and Danny’s appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful will air on CBS Tuesday, August 13, and Wednesday, August 14, at 1:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.i

Hallmark Teams With Kansas City Chiefs On A Holiday Movie

Production stars next month on the movie that will star Tyler Hynes (Shifting Gears, Three Wise Men and a Baby), Hunter King (Two Scoops Of Italy, The Santa Summit) and Ed Begley Jr. (Young Sheldon, Better Call Saul). It will film entirely in Kansas City, Mo., including at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Skydance Sports, a newly formed venture between Skydance Media and the NFL, will executive produce.

“With Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs both homegrown, rooted in values, tradition and community, there is a special alchemy between these two iconic organizations,” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming. “By blending the warmth of Hallmark storytelling with the excitement of professional football, we are thrilled to give audiences a front-row seat to this community’s spirit, rich traditions and passionate fans that define Kansas City, all wrapped up in the comforting and uplifting Hallmark way.”

“We are honored to partner with Hallmark on a project as unique as this,” added Chiefs President Mark Donovan. “As a club, we pride ourselves on exploring new ways to grow our brand, as well as connect with new audiences. This partnership unites two passionate fanbases and gives us an opportunity to show Chiefs Kingdom’s energy and tradition on one of the most-watched channels during the holiday season.”

In Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfathers (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs, good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary. Script is by Julie Sherman Wolfe.>

Lily Santiago & Wilson Bethel Join Eric Bana & Rosemarie DeWitt In Netflix Limited Series ‘Untamed’

Written by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, Untamed is a character-driven mystery-thriller that follows Kyle Turner (Bana), a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature’s vast wilderness. The investigation of a brutal death sends Turner on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past.

Santiago will play Naya Vasquez. An ambitious young, former Los Angeles cop, Vasquez is the newest addition to Yosemite’s ranger squad. She came to the park to find a new life with her 4-year-old son, Gael. Despite being a little green when it comes to a landscape like Yosemite, her strong will, astute investigative skills, and big-city homicide techniques become useful tools in a murder that is distinctly human.

Bethel will portray Shane Maguire. A former army ranger, Maguire now uses his skills as the park’s Wildlife Management Officer. Maguire’s a loner, preferring to live by himself in the wilderness where it’s easier to follow his own rules.

Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith serve as co-showrunners and executive produce alongside Bana, John Wells and Erin Jontow via John Wells Productions, Todd Black and Tony Shaw for Escape Artists Entertainment, Steve Lee Jones for Bee Holder Productions, and Cliff Roberts for Syndicate Entertainment. Warner Bros. Television is the studio.

Santiago is coming off a lead role in La Brea, which aired for three seasons on NBC. She most recently made her Broadway debut in Amy Herzog’s Tony-nominated Mary Jane. She’s repped by Innovative Artists, Kipperman Management and Sloane, Offer, Weber, and Dern.

Bethel, who played Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye on Netflix’s Daredevil, is reprising his role on Disney+‘s upcoming Daredevil: Born Again. He most recently starred as Mark Callan on legal drama All Rise, which ran for three seasons on CBS. He’s repped by Gersh, Vault Entertainment and Yorn, Levine, Barnes, et al..

‘Only Murders In The Building’ Reveals Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis & Eva Longoria’s Season 4 Roles

While the overall plot for the season had mostly remained under wraps, it was revealed in mid-May via a teaser trailer why the core trio Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) would be headed to Los Angeles.

Charles, Oliver and Mabel will wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch). Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, the trio’s investigation leads them to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.

Returning series players Meryl Streep, Michael Cyril Creighton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph will also be joined by Melissa McCarthy, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani and Richard Kind.

Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building premieres on August 27 via Hulu. A new photo of the doubles can be found here.

‘Young and the Restless’ star Eric Braeden blasts fan who called three co-stars ‘slaves’

Braeden, who is just as fiery as his character on soap opera The Young and the Restless, is also fairly active on social media.

So when a post on Instagram from a fan surfaced that took aim at three of Braeden’s co-stars, he didn’t hold back.

A woman named Kerry, username @ghyrbbfan1974, shared a promotional photo of three of Y&R’s Black actors with the caption: “The three faces that are destroying the show.”

She added: “They all think their high and mighty when they’re not, can’t wait for someone to put these slaves in their place. #YR”

The longtime fan of Y&R, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful, may have gotten the surprise of her life when Braeden shared her post.

“These three actors are dear colleagues of mine; they have more class than you LOW LIFE can imagine!” the daytime TV veteran wrote in defence of Sean Dominic, Christel Khalil and Bryton James.

“We are going to block your racist a**, you got that, b***??!!”

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown first brought the user to Braeden’s attention, noting she had already been blocked by General Hospital’s page “for this same level of racism.”

Other fans didn’t hold back either, with one person writing, “Victor Newman ain’t playin’!”

A second user wrote: “There’s a reason he’s THE Man of Y&R! Thank you, Eric, so much for speaking up. I hope others follow your lead.”

Another added: “I didn’t think it was possible to love you more. You are a singular treasure, Sir!”

The news comes after General Hospital was forced to issue a statement about racism after one its actors, Tabyana Ali, was attacked online by racist trolls.

Ali, who plays Trina Robinson on the ABC show, took to X to address the hatred, Entertainment Weekly reported.

“To anyone that hates me. That’s absolutely fine. I don’t know you and you don’t me but regardless I’m sending you peace, safety, and prosperity,” the actress posted on June 9.

In a follow-up message, she added, “We cannot be feeding into people’s hate. We cannot be giving it back. We cannot stoop to rude/racist people’s level. It doesn’t help. We are fighting too many wars as it is.”

On the show’s Instagram page, they shared, “General Hospital does not tolerate hatred or bigotry of any kind. Racism has no place in Port Charles. #GH is for everyone.”)

‘Blue Bloods’ Cast Marks Final Day Of Filming: Donnie Wahlberg, Marisa Ramirez & Vanessa Ray Share Moment As Series Wraps Shoot

Donnie Wahlberg, Marisa Ramirez, and Vanessa Ray shared a moment on social media where they were seen embracing each other.

“Last day feels,” read the Instagram post Ray re-shared, adding, “I love them so much it hurts.”

The long-running series will wrap in December after the second half of Season 14 airs on CBS.

Wahlberg also took to Instagram to share his thoughts after he finished filming the last episode.

“Last day of Blue Bloods. Not sure I have the words to describe how I feel about today, or the last 14 years on this special Blue Bloods journey, but I do know how incredibly thankful I am for every moment of it,” he shared. “To the cast, the crew, the guest cast, every background actor, writer, producer and every member of every single dept — thank you.”

Wahlberg continued, “To the people of New York, in every neighborhood and borough, thank you for always showing your love. To the NYPD, thank you for your support and sacrifice, I hope we did you proud.”

The actor also dedicated some words to his fans saying that without them, making 14 seasons of a show wouldn’t be possible.

“Your love and support for this show has been one of the great blessings of my life. Thank you,” he concluded.

Earlier this year, while making an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Wahlberg expressed he was “upset and sad” over Blue Bloods ending.

‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Reveals Voices Of The Dark Knight, Harley Quinn, Catwoman & More

In the series, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.

The series comes from EPs J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Based on DC characters, Along with Abrams, Reeves and Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register.

See character descriptions below.

Batman: A cold, remorseless avenger of evil, seemingly more machine than man. Forged in the fire of tragedy, every fiber of his being is dedicated to the eradication of crime.

Bruce Wayne: To the public at large, Bruce Wayne is a shallow dilettante, apparently wasting his parents’ vast fortune on frivolous pursuits and hedonistic pleasures. In fact, he’s an elaborate facade, carefully constructed to divert attention from his activities as Batman.

Selina Kyle/Catwoman: Selena Kyle is a blithe and pampered heiress whose family lost their fortune after her father was imprisoned for embezzlement. Despite having the silver spoon yanked from her mouth, Selina refuses to quit living in the lap of luxury and becomes Catwoman as a “fun” way to maintain her lavish lifestyle.

Dr. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn – Despite a personable and bubbly demeanor, Dr. Harleen Quinzel is a brilliant psychiatrist who treats some of Gotham’s elite. However, as Harley Quinn, she is a different person, entirely. A creepy, quiet, calculating menace who secretly dispenses her twisted justice to the truly despicable among her elite clientele.

Harvey Dent/Two-Face: Talented, great-looking, and charismatic, D.A. Harvey Dent is also ruthlessly ambitious, arrogant, short-tempered and a dangerous person to cross. After a vengeful criminal disfigures half his face with acid, the two sides of his nature are separated… and exaggerated. The scarred half of his face comes to represent his compassion, sorrow and decency, while the handsome half now represents his rage and sense of entitlement.

Batman: Caped Crusader premieres on Prime Video on August 1.

Trevor St. John Leaving ‘The Young And The Restless’

In a series of posts on X, the actor who took over the role of Tucker McCall explained to fans that it was his turn to give up the role on the CBS sudser.

“As you well know, Tuckers come and Tuckers go, and so the cycle continues… this Tucker is in his go phase…” he began the X thread. “I thank each and every member of the wonderful cast, the crew, the directors, the producers and production staff, and CBS/Sony for the great experience from day one to the last. I feel so fortunate to have played such a terrific role.”

Before joining Y&R, St. John was best known for his 10-year run as Todd Manning/Victor Lord, Jr. on ABC’s One Life to Live. He was most recently seen on ABC’s Promised Land and his past credits include a series regular role on Roswell, New Mexico and Patrick Wang’s critically acclaimed independent drama films, In the Family and The Grief of Others.

Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow's son Crew lands role on The Bold and the Beautiful

As first reported by Deadline and confirmed by Entertainment Weekly, Crew Morrow, the son of Joshua Morrow, who's played Nicolas Newman since 1994 on long-running soap the Young and the Restless, is getting into the family business. The younger Morrow is joining The Bold and the Beautiful as Will Spencer, whose parents are Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and publisher Bill Spencer (Don Diamont). Audiences last saw the character in 2020, when he wasn't yet a teenager, portrayed by actor Finnegan George. Morrow's first episode — which is being billed as his first acting role — is scheduled to air Thursday, Aug. 1.

Interestingly, Morrow's new onscreen mother, Tom, once played Y&R's Victoria Newman, the sister of the Joshua Morrow's character.

Morrow is not the only offspring of a celebrity that viewers will see on the show in the coming weeks. Jamison Belushi, whose dad is Jim Belushi, will appear in an episode on Monday, July 15. Her role is that of a lab technician named April, who works with the physician characters Dr. Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) and Dr. John "Finn" Finnegan (Tanner Novlan), who are part of the soap's summer mystery story arc.

Belushi's previous work includes roles on Freevee's 2022 movie Hotel for the Holidays, which starred Madelaine Petsch, and an unnamed role in The Last Summer, a 2019 movie for Netflix that starred K.J. Apa and Tyler Posey. According to IMDb, she appeared on six episodes of her dad's sitcom According to Jim, which costarred Courtney Thorne-Smith and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, between 2005 and 2008. The younger Belushi's mother is the Curly Sue actor's wife, Jennifer Sloan.

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Black Reel TV Awards Unveils 2024 Nominees

Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series
Erika Alexander | Run the World – Starz
Tatyana Ali | Abbott Elementary – ABC
Garcelle Beauvais | Survival of the Thickest – Netflix
Jordan E. Cooper | The Ms. Pat Show – BET+
Keegan-Michael Key | Abbott Elementary – ABC
Sanaa Lathan | Curb Your Enthusiasm – HBO
Da’Vine Joy Randolph | Only Murders in the Building – HULU
Phylicia Rashad | Diarra From Detroit – BET+
Cree Summer | Abbott Elementary – ABC
Robert Townsend | The Bear – FX on HULU

Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series
Michael Braugher | The Gilded Age – HBO
Michaela Coel | Mr. & Mrs. Smith – Amazon Prime Video
Loretta Devine | Kingdom Business – BET+
Taye Diggs | All American – CW
Lisagay Hamilton | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty – HBO
Rashida Jones | Silo – Apple TV+
Rob Morgan | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty – HBO
Wendell Pierce | Power Book III: Raising Kanan – Starz
CCH Pounder | 3 Body Problem – Netflix
Susan Kelechi Watson | Will Trent – ABC

G-Flip teases second wedding ceremony, baby plans with ‘most beautiful princess’ Chrishell Stause

The “Drummer” artist, 30, — who uses they/them pronouns — made their Governor’s Ball debut on Sunday where they caught up with Page Six and exclusively teased their plans for a second wedding with the “Selling Sunset” star, whom they first wed in May 2023, and potential baby plans for the future.

After celebrating one full year together, G-Flip called their first year of marriage “amazing.”

“Chrishell is the greatest, most beautiful princess human being that has ever graced the planet,” they gushed. “She’s just so fun and easygoing and makes my life so much better having her in my life. It’s been absolutely fun.”

In June 2023, the couple revealed they planned to celebrate their love by hosting a wedding every year. In keeping with those plans, G-Flip teased they’re already planning their “cheeky” second ceremony in Australia this summer.

“My family’s in Australia, she’s got family in Saint Louis — everyone’s all over the place. Our friends are on tour and all over the place. So we like doing a little ceremony every year,” they continued. “That way we eventually can have everyone attend a wedding.

“I’m so excited for my Aussie family to be there,” they said.

The musician also tells Page Six they would “definitely” love to start expanding their family.

“Obviously being queer, there are a few more challenges,” the “Get Me Outta Here” hitmaker said, adding that they’re currently “working through” some of those issues.

“But it’s definitely on the cards. We would love to be parents and we’d be good parents,” they continued.

G-Flip and Stause have been vocal in the past about creating a family together.

The reality star realtor told her followers last year that she and G-Flip were looking to have children together last August as she shut down any fans’ hopes of her rekindling her romance with her boss, Jason Oppenheim.

“I met my forever partner with G and we are planning a family,” she wrote at the time. “Everything happened the way it was supposed to.”

Kate Linder on Her Double Life as a Flight Attendant for United Airlines

Kate Linder, 76, opened up to PEOPLE about her second job as a flight attendant on Friday, June 7, at the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, where her television series The Young and the Restless was nominated for several awards.

The actress, who works for United Airlines, describes the experience as “crazy” and “amazing.”

Recalling a recent interaction with a fan whose travel plans got delayed, Linder says, "She looked at me and she said, 'Kate Linder?' And I went, 'Yeah.' She goes, 'No, you're not.' I go, 'I was when I woke up, so I don't know [if] something's wrong.'"

The actress says the woman then asked her: "What are you doing? Why are you wearing that?"

"She didn't know," Linder says. "So anyway, she had had all these things happen [due] to bad weather. She got diverted. She was in LA. She wasn't even supposed to be there. All these things happened."

However, there was a silver lining.

"And then she said, 'Oh my gosh, if that hadn't happened, I wouldn't get to be with you on the flight,'" the soap star continues.

Linder explains that she mostly works her extra job on the weekends, although she maintains a flexible schedule due to the nature of her acting career. "Some will pick up my trips or then I'll pick up something," she says of her coworkers.

For now, Linder says her preferred routes are "Denver turns, San Francisco turns, even Hawaii turns so that if I have something that night, I can still make it and still do it."

She credits meeting new fans while working as a flight attendant as her favorite part of the job. "I get to hear what they like and I see in their eyes how happy they are. They get to tell me about how they watch Young and the Restless, and I think that's just really great. I so enjoy that," she says.

But sometimes the fan interactions turn into photo-op sessions, which she is able to balance with her responsibilities. "I'll say, 'I'll be right back. Let me just take care of that person. I'll be right back.’ But then I get to take extra good care of them too. We take extra good care of everyone,'" Linder says.

Thinking back on the early days, she shares, "When I first started, I became a flight attendant because I needed a job that would give me enough time off so I could pursue my career. And then I was hired. I was only hired for one day, so I kept going. And then I thought, 'Well, if I can keep doing them both, well then I'll do them both.'"

Now, she credits her double life for keeping her humble.

"You can't forget who you are that way. I'm telling you, one day I get to be on set, I get to speak with you here at the Emmys, [and] then I'm serving coffee at 35,000 feet. I mean, you can't forget,” she says.

Linder has starred as Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless since 1982. She reprised her character in The Bold and the Beautiful in 2023. Additional acting credits include the 2016 movie Mother’s Day and the 2022 movie A Little White Lie.

In 2022, she opened up to Closer Weekly about working as a flight attendant, saying, “In the beginning, I didn’t tell anyone because I thought they would take me less seriously as an actress. But then, as the years went by, I would meet viewers on the plane and have these wonderful stories. I thought that as long as I keep doing both jobs well, I would keep doing them.”

Ratings: Daytime Emmys Audience Grows 39% to Mark 4-Year High

The audience for this year’s kudoscast was up +39% from last year (where it didn’t air until December, due to the Hollywood strikes) and up +1% from June 2022.

Over on Paramount+, live streaming of the Daytime Emmys reportedly was up some 87% to mark the event’s largest live streaming audience to date.

During Friday night’s tight, two-hour telecast, ABC”s General Hospital grabbed gold four times, including its fourth straight Outstanding Daytime Drama win.

Daytime Emmys host CBS’ The Young and the Restless followed with a pair of wins, including for lead actress Michelle Stafford, while CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and Peacock’s Days of Our Lives each picked up a singular statuette.

Among the daytime talkers, The Kelly Clarkson Show took best show honors, while Live!‘s Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos won for hosting.

And quite notably, Dick “Spry for a 98-Year-Old Guy” Van Dyke became the oldest Daytime Emmy winner,m for his guest-starring performance as Days of Our Lives‘ Timothy Robiocheaux.

Young and the Restless Star Kristoff St. John’s Struggles Are Examined in New Documentary

Directed by Bobby Razak, Kristoff, which premieres in early 2025, will examine the life of St. John, who died in February 2019 from heart disease at 52. The actor, who received two Daytime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Neil Winters on The Young and the Restless, a role he originated in 1991, also shared three children — Paris, Lola and his late son, Julian — with ex-wife Mia St. John.

The trailer provided exclusively to PEOPLE offers a glimpse at St. John’s difficult journey, including his success as a child actor, his sexual assault as a child by the late Sathya Sai Baba and Julian’s suicide in November 2014 at age 24 following a lifelong struggle with mental illness.

The trailer opens with a previously recorded voiceover of St. John professing a love for his “Hollywood life." Growing up as a successful child actor, he lived in the suburbs of Los Angeles and lived what he liked to call the “all-American middle-class dream."

“As a child actor, he never really got to know who he was or to learn how to be a normal child,” Mia says off camera.

Next, the trailer shows Baba, an Indian guru and spiritual leader followed by Kristoff’s family for 10 years, whom Kristoff claims sexually assaulted him when he was young.

“With shame and embarrassment, I told my dad in Baba’s private room, Baba had fondled me and sworn me to secrecy, claiming that he was giving me divine purification,” he recalls.

Cutting to Kristoff's onscreen work in projects like The Young and the Restless and footage of him receiving a Daytime Emmy Award, Kristoff explains he was “hellbent” on “resurrecting” his acting career.

“I was working with the best, starring on television shows and films. I was back,” he continues.

But as his work took off, he became addicted to drugs, Mia, 56, shares.

“After Sai Baba and the sexual abuse, he started with crack. It became an obsession,” she explains.

As intimate footage shows St. John drinking and lighting up a pipe, he says via voiceover he was “full of shame, adding more fuel to an already raging fire.”

“What most people didn't know about Kristoff was that he was bipolar,” Mia adds. “He was suffering from a mental illness.”

While the actor admits he was “completely confused” at the time, he was “not alone,” eventually tying the knot with Mia, a five-time world boxing champion, who remembers how she met the actor at an Alcholics Anonymous meeting.

“I stayed sober throughout the entire relationship,” she says. “Kristoff continued [drug use] off and on throughout his life. One day before I gave birth, Kristoff started back on crack cocaine.”

While Kristoff continued to land roles and went on to star on The Young and Restless for two decades, he struggled when the cameras weren’t rolling.

“He would come to the set with delirium tremors — the shakes,” Mia remembers. “He couldn't remember his lines. He just could not work.”

“When Julian started developing mental health issues, it became very difficult on Kristoff,” she continues. “He just didn’t know what to do.”

Julian’s death in 2014 was devastating for the actor, who said getting notified by phone was “the worst call I’d ever had in my life,” “It’s every parent’s nightmare,” he added.

While Julian’s death was officially ruled a suicide, Kristoff “remained adamant” until his own death in 2019 that his son was actually murdered. In the years that followed, the actor sought solace once again in alcohol.

“He [Kristoff] couldn't find a way out. He couldn't save himself. Nobody could save him,” Mia contends.

As the trailer winds down, zooming in on a portrait of Kristoff slowly dissolving, the actor himself offers a haunting sign-off.

“It's almost as if we invite the madness and enjoy the pain,” he concludes.

Kristoff premieres in early 2025.

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‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Cast: ‘Big Brother,’ ‘Real Housewives,’ ‘Survivor,’ & ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Stars Set For Peacock Competition

In a video announcement on the Today show, Alan Cumming revealed who will be part of the third season of Peacock’s competition series. Reality TV star vets from shows like Big Brother, Survivor, The Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, and The Bachelor will participate in the competition.

“Well, there you have it, dearies,” Cumming said. “This is sure to be the most treacherous season yet.”

Meet the 21 contestants of The Traitors Season 3:

• Rob Mariano (Survivor)
• Dorinda Medley (The Real Housewives of New York City)
• Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset)
• Britney Haynes (Big Brother)
• Danielle Reyes (Big Brother)
• Bob the Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
• Wells Adams (The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise)
• Chanel Ayan (The Real Housewives of Dubai)
• Gabby Windey (The Bachelorette)
• Dylan Efron (Down to Earth with Zac Efron)
• Tony Vlachos (Survivor)
• Jeremy Collins (Survivor)
• Dolores Catania (The Real Housewives of New Jersey)
• Robyn Dixon (The Real Housewives of Potomac)
• Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser)
• Ciara Miller (Summer House)
• Lord Ivar Mountbatten (British royal)
• Carolyn Wiger (Survivor)
• Sam Asghari (Britney Spears’ ex)
• Tom Sandoval (Vanderpump Rules)
• Nikki Garcia (Former professional Wrestler)

Earlier this year, Cumming teased Season 3 of the competition series at Deadline’s Contenders TV: Documentary + Unscripted event.

“There are some good twists,” Cumming said.

Executive producer Sam Rees-Jones added, “There are some exciting things planned; we want to keep the players on their toes, and we look forward to them keeping us on our toes. As far as Season 3 … this murder mystery is going to take lots of twists and turns, and we’re excited to see where it goes.”

2024 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominees

FAVORITE FEMALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE

Anna Kendrick (Poppy, Trolls Band Together)
Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach, The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
Ariana DeBose (Asha, Wish)*
Awkwafina (Zhen, Kung Fu Panda 4)
Ayo Edebiri (April, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem)
Hailee Steinfeld (Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)
Kristen Bell (Janet, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie)
McKenna Grace (Skye, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie).

Eva Longoria-Led ‘Land Of Women’ Drops Trailer & New Photos

Inspired by Sandra Barneda’s best-selling novel La tierra de las mujeres, Land of Women follows Gala (Longoria), a well-to-do New Yorker who has her life turned upside down when her husband fails to repay a debt to the wrong people. With dangerous criminals searching for her family and now vanished husband, Gala is forced to leave the city with her aging mother Julia (Carmen Maura) and teenage daughter Kate (Victoria Bazúa) to her mother’s hometown in northern Spain—a place that Julia fled 50 years ago—to start life anew and hope their identities remain hidden. But gossip in the charming wine town quickly spreads, unraveling their deepest family secrets and truths.

The dramedy is created by Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira and Paula Fernández and is directed by Carlos Sedes. Bambu Producciones produced the series which is executive produced by showrunner Campos, Neira, Sedes, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, Ben Spector, Sandra Condito and Longoria via her award-winning production company UnbeliEVAble Entertainment.

Watch the trailer above and see new photos here: Photo1, Photo2, Photo3, Photo4, Photo5.

Patrick J. Adams, Alyvia Alyn Lind & Patrick Gallagher Among Five Cast In ‘Wayward’ Netflix Limited Series

In addition to Martin, the quintet join previously cast series regulars Sarah Gadon and Brandon Jay McLaren.

The eight-episode Wayward is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.

Topliffe and Lind are playing best friends Abbie and Leila; Adams plays a high school counselor, I hear.

Martin serves as co-showrunner with Ryan Scott, who also is an executive producer. Ben Farrell executive produces through his Objective Fiction, along with Hannah Mackay, Jennifer Kawaja and Bruno Dubé. Sphere Media is producing.

Terrence Beasor Dies: Veteran Character Actor Known For ‘Walk Hard’ & ‘The Middle’ Dies At 89

A rep said Beasor died May 28 at his home in Santa Monica with his wife of 55-plus years, actress Muriel Minot, by his side.

Beasor appeared on dozens of TV shows during his 40-year career, including The Incredible Hulk, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hill Street Blues, Cheers, L.A. Law, Dynasty, Hunter, Knot’s Landing, Simon & Simon, Police Squad!, Chicago Hope, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Scandal, Angie Tribeca, The Grinder, Hot In Cleveland, Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, The District, Suddenly Susan, Days of Our Lives and Murder, She Wrote.

He also did voice work on several Star Trek series and video games and offscreen announcing on movies and TV shows including Jaws: The Revenge, Winchell, Coupe de Ville, Remington Steele and Runaway.

Beasor was born on February 2, 1935, in Omaha, NE. His family moved to L.A. when he was 7. He attended Garfield High, did four years in the Navy and in 1953 entered the Pasadena Playhouse for that years. At age 30 he went to New York.

He met Minot in 1968 doing back-to-back shows at Equity Library Theatre. Beasor was very proud that Actors’ Equity Association had been his first union.

The duo moved to Concord, MA, for seven years and co-directed numerous shows in the greater Boston area. He got his MFA at Brandeis University in 1976, after which they moved to L.A.

They performed together on Days of Our Lives, Gangster Chronicles, The Practice and several commercials as well as plays.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a in his name be made to Entertainment Connections (new name of the Actors Fund). Anything that helps actors would be his wish.

Daytime Emmy Presenters

Hosted by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the lineup of presenters from daytime’s biggest names includes: Kristos Andrews (“The Bay”), Lidia Bastianich (“25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee”), Lauralee Bell (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Eric Braeden (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Steve Burton (“General Hospital”), Derrick Camana (“Wizard of Paws”), Kelly Clarkson (“The Kelly Clarkson Show”), Stefan Dennis (“Neighbours”), Zooey Deschanel (“What Am I Eating with Zooey Deschanel”), Scott Evans (“Access Hollywood”), Jackée Harry (“Days of Our Lives”), Amelia Heinle (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Annie Jones (“Neighbours”), Star Jones (“Divorce Court”), Christel Khalil (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL), Eric Martsolf (“Days of Our Lives”), Kiara Liz Ortega (“The Bay”), Danielle Pinnock (GHOSTS), Melvin Robert (“Extra”), Lawrence Saint-Victor (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL), Jonathan Scott (“Backed by the Bros”), Laura Wright (“General Hospital”), and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant (“Wild Kingdom”). In addition, THE TALK hosts Amanda Kloots and Jerry O’Connell will make a special appearance.

As previously announced, Daytime Emmy® Award nominated and multi-award-winning actress Melody Thomas Scott and Daytime Emmy-winning producer Edward J. Scott will receive Lifetime Achievement honors for their contributions to the world of Daytime television.

THE 51ST ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Awards ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.

Shirley Chen & McKenna Grace To Topline Amy Wang’s Satirical Drama ‘Slanted’

Cast for the pic, due to begin production in Atlanta next month, includes Shirley Chen (Dìdi), Emmy nominee McKenna Grace (The Handmaid’s Tale), Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), Amelie Zilber (Grown-ish), Vivian Wu (The Afterparty) and Fang Du (The Haves and the Have Nots).

Slanted centers on Joan Huang (Chen), a desperate to fit in, insecure Chinese American teenager who undergoes experimental trans-racial surgery to become white and secure her chances of being named Prom Queen and winning the acceptance of her peers. Wang, Mark Ankner and Trevor Wall (Ponyboi) will produce, with Fernando Szew, Pillemer, Tony Vassiliadis and Ani Kevork serving as executive producers.

“I am so excited to be able to bring this movie to life with the support of Tideline and Mountain Top Pictures, who have championed this hilariously dark and piercing movie from day one,” said Wang in a statement to Deadline. “This is a deeply personal film that digs into your insecurities and exposes the twisted realities of a fractured identity. I am making this movie in the hopes that by exposing my wounds as a Chinese Australian woman, I can help others heal their own self-doubt.”

Stated Hannah Pillemer, Executive Vice President and Head of Creative & Production of Tideline, “We’ve been longing to work with Amy for quite some time and are thrilled to now partner with her on SLANTED. This envelope-pushing film, headlined by a stellar cast of up-and-coming stars, daringly cuts to the chase on some of the most relevant and provocative issues young society faces today in a sardonic, yet meaningful, way.”

Producer Ankner underscored that “partnering with Tideline, knowing their commitment to pushing the boundaries of audience expectations, perfectly aligns with Amy’s bold vision for SLANTED.”

Soon to be seen starring in Sean Wang’s acclaimed coming-of-age pic Dìdi, which won multiple awards in its Sundance debut and is slated for release by Focus on July 26, Slanted‘s lead Chen has previously been seen in the 20th/Hulu comedy Quiz Lady, as well as such series as The Resident, Speechless and Parenthood.

Most recently tapped to pen a sequel to the pop culture phenomenon Crazy Rich Asians for Warner Bros and Color Force, Wang was a producer on the Michelle Yeoh starrer The Brothers Sun from Brad Falchuk and Netflix, staffing prior to that as a writer on the limited series From Scratch from Netflix/Hello Sunshine. A graduate of AFI who won Gold at the Young Director Awards at Cannes Lions 2018 for her acclaimed short Unnatural, she also previously directed five episodes of The Birch for Facebook Watch before being selected to participate in The Ryan Murphy Half Program, as well as Starz Directors Program.

Launched earlier this year, Tideline’s projects range from features at a range of budgets to limited series, made-for-platform content and other cross-genre formats. Previously backing Chelsea Peretti’s directorial debut First Time Female Director and the Sundance title Ponyboi, written by and starring River Gallo, the company’s upcoming slate also includes The Dress Up Gang Movie (wt), centered on the comedy troupe of the same name, and the thriller Beacon, starring Demián Bechir and Julia Goldani Telles, which will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival next month.

Wang is represented by Verve and Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment; Chen by Arise Artists Agency and Echo Lake Entertainment; Grace by CAA, Entertainment 360, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Ramakrishnan by CAA, Premier Artists Management in Canada, and Felker Toczek Suddleson; Zilber by UTA, Atlas Artists, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Wu by Realm Talent, AFA Prime Talent Media, and Stankevich Law; and Du by Wolf Talent Group and Station 3.

Chrishell Stause Joins Neighbours

The Selling Sunset star will return to her soap-opera roots when she joins the Australian drama Neighbours as a guest star, TVLine has learned.

Stause, who had long runs on All My Children and Days of Our Lives, will play Yasmine “Yas” Shields, who is described as “a glamorous and successful businesswoman in pursuit of an exciting new opportunity.”

The show airs daily Monday through Thursday on Amazon Freevee in the United States and the United Kingdom. Stause is slated to begin filming in Australia in July.

“I am honored and excited to join such a beloved and iconic show!” Stause said via statement. “Coming from the world of soaps in the U.S., it’s back to my first love in the entertainment industry. They pitched me an idea for a character, and I was immediately excited to figure out a way to make it happen. Ramsay Street here I come!”

Added Neighbours executive producer Jason Herbison via statement: “We are thrilled to welcome Chrishell to the cast of Neighbours. We created a character especially for her and we can’t wait for her to bring the storyline alive. Expect intrigue and surprises — and many implications for the residents of Ramsay Street.”

Neighbours follows the residents of Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia, a fictional suburb of Melbourne. It recently nabbed two 2024 Daytime Emmy nominations: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series and Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for Guy Pearce’s stint. The nods are the show’s first in the United States. h

Issa López, Harvey Guillén, Fede Álvarez & Tatyana Ali Among 2024 NHMC Impact Awards Honorees

Annie Gonzalez (Flamin’ Hot) and Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs. Lopez) will host the celebration. The Impact Awards is a part of the NHMC’s overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair and positive representation in media. Each year, the organization honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives and setting an example for Latine communities.

The 2024 honorees can be found below.

Issa López, a multihyphenate who most recently co-wrote and directed HBO’s True Detective Season 5 starring Jodie Foster. NHMC will recognize López’s achievements with the Trailblazer Impact Award.

Harvey Guillén, star of the hit FX series What We Do In The Shadows which is gearing up to premiere its sixth and final season. He will receive the Outstanding Performance in a Series Impact Award.

Fede Alvarez, writer, director and executive producer of the upcoming feature Alien: Romulus, the seventh installment of the Alien franchise. NHMC will give him the Outstanding Film Director Impact Award.

Tatyana Ali, who most famously portrayed Ashley Banks in the hit comedy series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will receive the Advocacy Impact Award for her advocacy and policy work in maternal health and reproductive justice.

The Los Angeles Football Club will be honored with the Community Impact Award for their commitment to multiculturalism and creating change for marginalized communities

Tubi will be honored with the For the People Impact Award for its diverse programming providing a platform for Latine series showcasing authentic representations of our communities.

“We are honored to celebrate these powerful figures who represent the present and future of the entertainment industry. This year’s honorees embody where our community is headed and are pushing their industries forward simply by taking up space and using their platforms to uplift other Latine creatives.,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the NHMC. “This year more than ever, it is imperative that we continue to celebrate our Latinidad in all aspects of our society, and NHMC is committed to ensuring that our community is recognized – not just at our gala, but in every space.”.

Darryl Hickman Dies: Actor In ‘The Grapes Of Wrath’ And ‘Leave Her To Heaven’ Was 92

Hickman appeared in more than 40 films, having been a contract player at Paramount and MGM.

He portrayed the youngest member of the Joad family, Winfield, in John Ford’s 1940 adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, as well as a role as the younger version of Van Heflin’s character in the 1946 noir, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers.

In 1945’s Leave Her to Heaven, Hickman played Danny, younger brother to Cornel Wilde’s Richard. Danny was disabled by polio and when he comes to live with Richard and his wife, Ellen (Gene Tierney), he drowns by Ellen’s hand in the middle of a lake due to jealousy of Richard’s affection for the boy.

In 1951, he briefly retired from acting to enter a monastery, but returned to Hollywood a little over a month later.

Hickman was born July 28, 1931, in Hollywood, California, and signed to a contract at Paramount after being discovered by a dance school director. His first film was 1937’s The Prisoner of Zenda as Ronald Colman’s son.

Among his many films was The Star Maker, Untamed, Men of Boys Town, Mob Town, Joe Smith, American, The Human Comedy, Rhapsody in Blue, Two Years Before the Mast, Boys’ Ranch, Alias Nick Beal, and The Set-Up.

When he grew to adulthood, his opportunities diminished. He played a supporting role as Al in 1956’s Tea and Sympathy, and appeared on television on The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Untouchables, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Climax!, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, General Electric Theater, among others.

His younger brother, Dwayne Hickman, was the star of CBS comedy The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis from 1959 to 1963. Hickman appeared in three episodes of the first season alongside his younger brother, portraying Dobie’s older brother, Davey.

From there, he moved to Broadway, taking over for Robert Morse as J. Pierrepont Finch in the original production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

He later became a screenwriter and television executive. He served as the head of CBS daytime programming for nearly five years.

After a lengthy hiatus from movies, he returned to film to play a West Coast television executive in 1976’s Network.

Daytime Emmy Hosts Will Once Again Be ‘Entertainment Tonight’ Anchors Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and CBS were set to announce the news, which Variety has exclusively learned, on Thursday morning. Frazier and Turner previously hosted the Daytime Emmys in 2022 and 2023. The duo is also nominated this year in the outstanding daytime personality – daily category, while “Entertainment Tonight” is nominated in outstanding entertainment news series.

Frazier has been co-host of “ET” since September 2014; before that, he was co-host and managing editor of “The Insider” and a correspondent and weekend host of “ET.” Turner has been co-host of “ET” since 2021, first joining the show as a correspondent in 2014. She preciously served as a contributor for CNN.

Also on Thursday, NATAS revealed that Rachel Schwartz has been named head of daytime and children’s & family at the org. The landmark promotion makes Schwartz the first woman to ever lead the Daytime Emmys.

NATAS has additionally announced its 2024 Gold and Silver Circle Honorees, recognizing “admired individuals who have made enduring contributions to daytime television. Inductees are exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry.”

2024 Gold Circle Inductees:

Jerome Dobson (writer, “Guiding Light,” “As the World Turns,” “General Hospital,” “Santa Barbara”)

A Martínez (actor, “The Bay,” “Santa Barbara”)

Suzanne Rogers (actress, “Days of Our Lives”)

2024 Silver Circle Inductees:

Patricia Denney (former hair and makeup department head, “The Young and The Restless”)

Kathleen Finch (chairman and CEO, US networks, Warner Bros. Discovery)

Linda Grand (set master props, “The Bold & The Beautiful”)

Janet Spellman-Drucker (co-executive producer, “Days of Our Lives”)

Mark Teschner (casting director, “General Hospital”)

Rolonda Watts (talk show host, actress and voiceover talent, “Sherri,” “Curious George,” “Divorce Court”)

The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

“TRACKER” WAS TELEVISION’S #1 SHOW IN 2023-24

CBS’new breakoutdrama TRACKER is the#1 non-sports show on television for the 2023-2024 season. This marks the first time a new series has ranked as the #1 show since CBS’ SURVIVOR series premiered in the 2000-2001 season. Season-to-date the series is averaging 11.58 million viewers per episode and has reached more than 81 million viewers since its February debut.

More TRACKER Season-to-Date Highlights:

#1 series on TV.

#1 series on Paramount+ based on subscriber reach since February.

TRACKER averages11.58 million viewers with live plus 7-day viewing.

The series adds an average of +3.4 million viewers with live plus 7-day viewing, more DVR playback than any other primetime series.

It is the most-watched new series since “Desperate Housewives” in the 2004-05 season (23.7m viewers).

TRACKER averages 19 million multiplatform viewers across broadcast and streaming with live plus 35-day viewing (for the first seven episodes)

More viewers than top original streaming series including the first seasonsof Netflix’s “Avatar the Last Airbender” (15.5m), “Baby Reindeer” (12.8m) and 3 Body Problem (11.0m).

Since its February premiere, TRACKER has reached more than 81.6 million viewers.

TRACKER has improved its regular Sunday, 9:00 PM time period by +55% year over year.

CBS has launched the #1 new series each season since the 2016-17 season. All of these have been long-running series (most still on):

BULL (2016-17), YOUNG SHELDON (2017-18), FBI (2018-19), FBI: MOST WANTED (2019-20), THE EQUALIZER (2020-21), GHOSTS (2021-22), FIRE COUNTRY (2022-23) and now TRACKER (2023-24)

Source: Nielsen, Most Current Data. Reach figures based on 1+ Minute qualifier includes across linear and streaming. Multiplatform data includes 35 days of viewing through 03/31/24. Streaming based on Internal Data and includes co-view factor for CTV viewing.s

Eric Braeden Pays Tribute to “Old Friend” Dabney Coleman

Coleman, who was 92, had an impressive acting career that spanned over six decades. Among his most memorable roles were the chauvinist boss Franklin Hart in 9 to 5, nasty TV director Ron Carlisle in the soap-within-a-movie hit film Tootsie, and Merle Jeter on the satirical primetime soap Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.

“My old friend, Dabney Coleman, just passed,” Braeden wrote on Instagram, sharing two photos from when Coleman attended the Daytime Emmy winner’s 40th-anniversary party on the Y&R set back in 2020. “Upon his recommendation did I decide to do Y&R! Dabney was 92. A great actor, great friend, and tennis player! Rest in peace, my friend!”

As Braeden had shared during the set-side celebration in his honor four years ago, he had turned to Coleman — with whom he frequently played tennis — for advice when the soap was interested in meeting him back in 1980. In the early 1970s, Coleman played Dr. Tracy Graham on the NBC daytime drama Bright Promise (created by General Hospital creators Frank and Doris Hursley), and he urged his friend to meet with Y&R co-creator William J. Bell. The rest, as they say, was history.

Over the course of his career, Coleman earned six Emmy nominations for his various television roles in the series Buffalo Bill, Columbo, and The Slap Maxwell Story, as well as the TV movie Sworn to Silence (for which he won his one and only Emmy Award) and the mini-series Baby M. Additionally, he won two Screen Actors Guild awards for his work in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. In film, besides his comedic turns in Tootsie and 9 to 5, Coleman starred in Cloak & Dagger and On Golden Pond, and played Tom Hanks’ father in You’ve Got Mail. Most recently, he appeared as patriarch John Dutton Sr. in a 2019 episode of Yellowstone.

‘Lioness’: Thad Luckinbill Upped To Series Regular For Season 2

The Taylor Sheridan drama starring Zoe Saldaña and Laysla De Oliveira was renewed for a second season by Paramount+ earlier this month. Season 1 is available to stream in its entirety via P+.

Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña plays Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.

The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton and Hannah Love Lanier.

Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox executive produce Lioness. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Luckinbill most recently starred in and produced the Netflix movie Reptile, which follows a hardened detective who uncovers a complex web of deception as he digs for the truth behind the brutal murder of a young real estate agent. Additional recent credits include main supporting roles in Granite Mountain opposite Josh Brolin and Miles Teller and Horse Soldiers alongside Chris Hemsworth and Michael Pena. Luckinbill is also a producing partner at Black Label Media having Produced such feature films as Demolition starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Sicario with Emily Blunt.

For TV, his credits include a recurring role on the HBO series Ballers as well Nikita, CSI, Major Crimes, Criminal Minds and Rizzoli & Isles. He is repped by Mosaic.

Polish Brothers Re-Team To Make Innovative Movie ‘There There’ Starring Gretchen Moll, Shannon Sossamon & More

The film has begun principal photography and the duo are hopeful it will premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This would be the sixth Polish Brothers film to premiere at the festival.

On There There, each of the twin brothers will write and direct one half of the movie without the other knowing anything about the other, resulting in two separate storylines that will be interwoven into a single feature-length film. This approach will enable each brother to explore the nature of the twin relationship from their own unique perspective without being influenced or constrained by the other’s vision.

The cast includes Gretchen Mol (Yellowstone), Shannon Sossamon (The Rules of Attraction), Corbin Bernsen (Major League), Zack Pearlman (The Intern), Logan Polish (The Mosquito Coast), and D.W. Moffett (Friday Night Lights).

The movie will chart the story of two brothers who have spent 40 long years apart, unaware of each other’s existence. As fate would have it, their paths cross and they are forced to confront the truth that has been hidden from them for so long.

“By allowing each of us to create our own storylines, we hope to capture the complexity, honesty and richness of the twin relationship in a way that has never been seen before on screen,” said Mark Polish. “This is a journey that will tug at audience’s heartstrings and leave people inspired by the incredible resilience of the human spirit.”

Michael Polish added: “We took painstaking measures to keep all details of our respective halves from each other. This has never been done before in the history of cinema and will in many ways be reflective, we think, of the relationship between the two of us.”

The Polish brothers are known for movies including Twin Falls Idaho, Northfolk and Jackpot. Michael Polish most recently directed Sylvester Stallone movie Alarum.

Convergence is the company set up by Randall Emmett and Joel Cohen in 2022. Recent credits include Savage Salvation (2022), starring Robert De Niro, John Malkovich and Jack Huston, and Gunner (2024) starring Morgan Freeman..

Eva Longoria To Return To CNN With ‘Searching For Spain’ Series

Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain was announced at today’s Warner Bros. Discovery upfront in New York, with plans for a premiere in 2025. Per CNN, the series will feature “a gastronomic pilgrimage across the rich tapestry of Spanish cuisine.” Longoria “will enjoy some of Spain’s most iconic traditional dishes and explore how innovative Spanish cuisine is propelling the future of fine dining.”

Longoria previously partnered with CNN on Searching for Mexico. The series order is a signal that the network, after announcing a cutback in original series and films from outside suppliers, is returning to an emphasis on such longform projects under new CEO Mark Thompson. Searching for Spain comes from Hyphenate Media Group.

Eva Longoria, Cris Abrego, Rachelle Mendez and Shauna Minoprio are executive producers for Hyphenate Media Group. Amy Entelis and Lyle Gamm are the executive producers for CNN Original Series. Banijay Rights will handle international distribution of the series. Episodes of Searching for Mexico have been available on Max.

Eva Longoria Campaigning for Biden-Harris in Arizona to Mobilize Latinas

The Biden-Harris campaign tells TMZ ... the actress-director's holding an event in Phoenix on Monday where she plans on speaking to moms and young Latinas about the importance of voting -- specifically, voting for JB and KH to keep the White House.

We're told the event will place a particular emphasis on stopping Donald Trump, who the campaign says has demonized Latinos throughout his political career and is pursuing an agenda that would be particularly devastating for Latinas and their families.

It's just the latest campaign effort at mobilizing the Latino vote in AZ ... the campaign team put on events with CA Congressman Robert Garcia just last weekend for a similar purpose.

EL's been a long-time supporter of President Biden, BTW ... remember, just last year she screened her feature-length directorial "Flamin' Hot" at the White House -- so they're tight.

This will be one of the first major celeb cameos on the Biden campaign trail ... and we imagine more will follow soon enough as we approach November ... which will be here sooner than you can blink.

Eva's event takes place tonight ... and, we're sure it'll be a flaming hot affair!!!

Lacey Chabert To Topline Netflix Holiday Rom-Com ‘Hot Frosty’; Dustin Milligan, Joe Lo Truglio & Craig Robinson Among Others Set

Others set to star include Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Craig Robinson (Killing It), Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn 99), Katy Mixon (Mike & Molly), Lauren Holly (Dumb and Dumber) and Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset).

Written by Russell Hainline (The Santa Summit), the film picks up with Cathy two years after losing her husband, as she magically brings a handsome snowman to life. Through his naïveté, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays…and before he melts.

Joel S. Rice (Single All the Way, A Tourist’s Guide to Love) and Michael Barbuto (Never Too Late to Celebrate, Catch Me if You Claus) are producing for Muse Entertainment. Aren Prupas and Jonas Prupas are exec producers on the project, which is part of a 2024 holiday slate at the streamer also including the Lindsay Lohan starrer Our Little Secret and Meet Me Next Christmas starring Christina Milian.

Best known for her role as Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls, Chabert has most recently been seen starring in numerous holiday films, most of them for Hallmark, including Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up and A Merry Scottish Christmas, along with the franchise The Wedding Veil. Securing her involvement in Hot Frosty was considered a coup for Netflix, sources tell us, given the actress’s cachet in the holiday space. This year, she’ll also be seen starring opposite Kristoffer Polaha in The Christmas Quest for Hallmark.

Perhaps best known for directing episodes of series like My Life with the Walter Boys and Schitt’s Creek, Ciccoritti has also helmed TV movies like Turkey Drop and Angel Falls Christmas, among many other projects.

Chabert is repped by Innovative Artists and Thruline Entertainmen; Milligan by Gersh, Red Management, and McKuin Frankel Whitehead; Robinson by UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Ziffren Brittenham; Lo Truglio by 3 Arts, Andy Corren Management, and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum; Mixon by Verve and Principal Entertainment LA; Holly by Mavrick Artists Agency, The Characters Talent Agency, and Gilbertson Entertainment; Stause by UTA; and Ciccoritti by OAZ..

'This Is Us' star Justin Hartley thrilled by 'Tracker' success

Adapted from Jeffrey Deaver’s novel The Never Game, Hartley plays Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams America as a reward seeker using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement find missing persons.

Colter travels around in a truck, lugging an airstream in back as he embarks on a new mystery each week.

“This is my whole life now,” Hartley, 47, laughs in a video call from Vancouver where Tracker is filmed. “I work these like 16, 17 hour days, I’m outside all the time. So it’s like, you know, you better like it, bud … (former This Is Us executive producer) Ken Olin always says, instead of carrying babies, he’s carrying a gun, which is kind of the truth.”

After appearing on NBC’s Emmy-winning This Is Us, Hartley wasn’t sure what he wanted to do next. But he knew he was interested in making compelling television and appearing on a show that would have people tuning in week after week.

“I think the opportunity of my life was This Is Us. I still cherish every moment of that show,” says Hartley, who played Kevin Pearson for six seasons. “Even when I was on it, I understood what it was. I was like, ‘I can’t believe I’m part of this fantastic thing.'”

Following the series end in 2022, Hartley took a bit of a breather, but he was immediately hooked when he got the script for Tracker, which airs Sunday nights on CBS and CTV.

As Hartley puts it, Colter’s troubled childhood “shaped the man that he is” and made for rich storytelling.

His father moved his family off the grid, he’s estranged from his siblings and can’t trust his mother. “I love the fact that he took all of that trauma from his childhood and is now using it to do good,” he says.

After Colter’s sister appeared last Sunday (played by Manifest’s Melissa Roxburgh), this week, Colter’s brother Russell shows up to seek his help tracking down an old Army buddy. He’ll be played by Supernatural and The Winchesters star Jensen Ackles.

“It’s intense,” Hartley says of the episode. “We learn a lot of the backstory about their family and we have a lot of action, some buddy comedy stuff … it’s great. We had been wanting to work together for a long time and this was just a great opportunity.”

Hartley’s wife, Sofia Pernas, whom he met when they starred together on The Young and the Restless, has also made an appearance this season as Colter’s ex. She’ll turn up later this month as well.

“She’s going to be back by popular demand,” Hartley says laughing. “We had this really great opportunity to work together. It was a really cool episode for her where she got to come in and be a badass like she is. That’s what she is. That’s what she does. And she crushed it. And I can’t tell you how many times people have come up to me and said how much they liked the episode she was in, which makes me so happy.”

Hartley will also have a mini This Is Us reunion when Jennifer Morrison makes a cameo in the season finale on May 19.

“Guest stars are a huge part of our show,” Hartley says. “We have had a lot of people that have come on who helped us out in a really good way. I look at the cast now and I’m like, ‘Wow, we got a bunch of TV stars on our show.’ It’s incredible.”

Tracker scored an early Season 2 renewal with CBS saying that the primetime show is its most watched new series since Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon debuted in the 2017-18 season. It was the first series to be greenlit for the 2024-25 broadcast cycle.

Getting a chance to star in two back-to-back TV hits is like lightning striking twice, Hartley says.

“There are a lot of people in this business that work really hard and don’t sniff this kind of opportunity that leads into this kind of success,” the Screen Actors Guild Award-nominee says. “With the combination of the people we have, we had a chance to make a successful show and we’ve done that with the show … But you never know. I’ve seen really great shows with really great acting before that go four or five episodes and they’re cancelled. For some reason, they never find an audience. So the fact that we found an audience feels good. It’s a relief when you put in all that effort and people are actually enjoying what you’re doing.”

It’s not bad for a guy who packed his car and headed from his native Illinois to Los Angeles in the early 2000s with a dream to become an actor.

“I caught the acting bug that people talk about in college. And I thought, well, you don’t have anything to lose right now. I didn’t want to be the age that I am now and regretting things, but I’ve been lucky … because time flies by when you’re doing something that you love, it flies by … It’s hard to imagine.”

Tracker airs Sunday nights on CBS and CTV.

Young and Restless Boss Opens Up About OCD Story, Previews ‘Emotional’ But ‘Gratifying’ Journey Ahead

“We’ve gotten emails, and we’ve seen social media posts where [viewers] have said, ‘Now I have a name for it, now I understand what’s going on with my loved one,'” Y&R executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith tells TVLine. In telling this story, “That was really the biggest goal for me — to be able to show this to people so that they go, ‘Now I know what I’m dealing with,’ and know what to do moving forward.”

Griffith participated on Tuesday at “Changing the Narrative: Children’s Mental Health in Entertainment & Media,” a panel presented by The Kids Mental Health Foundation and the Mental Health Storytelling Coalition. The discussion, moderated by Ashley Kolaya (director of the Mental Health Storytelling Initiative), also featured Dr. Whitney Raglan Bignall (associate clinical director of The Kids Mental Health Foundation), Noopur Agarwal (VP of social impact for Showtime/MTV), Ross Szabo (wellness director at the Geffen Academy at UCLA) and Kids Mental Health Foundation celebrity champion Alexandra Daddario.

In discussing the genesis of Y&R‘s OCD storyline, Griffith shared during the panel how his own daughter struggled with the disorder for years, yet was not actually diagnosed until age 26.

OCD, per the Mayo Clinic, presents itself via patterns of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions, which in turn lead you to do repetitive behaviors (called compulsions). Obsessions and compulsions get in the way of daily activities, and can cause great distress.

“It was really important to me” to tell this story, Griffith told TVLine after the panel, “because there’s been such a misunderstanding of what OCD is — it’s often the brunt of a joke, ‘Oh, my OCD is acting up today!’ — when it’s so much more complex and terrifying than that.”

Griffith shared how as he breaks the OCD story, he runs it by The Kids Mental Health Foundation to vet. If there are notes, “More than anything it’s about, ‘Here’s how the clinician would react….’ ‘This is a more appropriate way to speak to the parents or to the child in the therapeutic environment…,'” he shared. But for the most part, “I had firsthand experience I was drawing from, so it was gratifying to get feedback from them saying, ‘This is very realistic.’ And I’m like, I know, I’ve lived it.”

In the CBS serial’s storyline, Judah Mackey plays tweenage Connor, while nine-time Daytime Emmy nominee Melissa Claire Egan and Daytime Emmy nominee Mark Grossman play his loving, concerned parents, Chelsea and Adam.

“Fortunately the parents are very well-situated on the canvas, so we were able to not only explore the ramifications for Connor and Adam and Chelsea, but for their friends and family, too,” Griffith noted. “Their dealing with this affected the way they dealt with the other stories, so there was a wonderful ripple effect.”

All three of the involved actors have availed themselves of resources, Griffith said, to best and most accurately approach the storyline.

“This is the second mental health story we’ve told with Missy — we did an attempted suicide for [Chelsea], two years ago — so she’s very, very into doing the research,” the EP said. “And Mark has done so, too. They’ve been working with [The Kids Mental Health Foundation], as has Judah.”

“It’s a privilege to tell this story,” Egan shared with TVLine. “Mental health affects so many children, it’s been important to shed a light on that and help not only children feel seen, but their parents as well. I applaud Josh and our writers for always wanting to dig into real issues, and help real people.”

What’s next for Connor’s OCD storyline, which kicked off earlier this year?

“It’s going to be a very emotional and ultimately gratifying journey to a better place for Connor psychologically,” says Griffith. “But it only started in March, and we’ve got a good ways to go.”

NATAS Announces Melody Thomas Scott and Edward J. Scott To Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors At “51ST Aannual Daytime Emmy Awards”

Adam Sharp, president and CEO, NATAS said, “We’ve long wanted to honor the legendary daytime duo of Melody Thomas Scott and her husband Edward J. Scott. With a combined 93 years of contributions to our community, they are true institutions in the world of Daytime television. In addition, Lidia Bastianich’s astounding success combines her love of cooking while simultaneously entertaining millions each day. It is an honor for us to say ‘grazie’ for the many fine meals borne from her TV kitchen and cookbook pages.”

Melody Thomas Scott and Edward J. Scott said, “We are honored and humbled to receive this recognition from NATAS. Throughout our decades-long careers in front of and behind the cameras, we have had the opportunity to work not only with each other, but also with an incredibly talented pool of people who excel in their crafts and are passionate about the art we create in daytime television. We are grateful to have worked side by side with them and to be included with such esteemed recipients who have made their mark in our industry. We look forward to spending another wonderful evening celebrating the Daytime community!”

Lidia Bastianich said, “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized and receive the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for having shared my passion for food with TV audiences for over 25 years. Cooking together and sharing food remain a common denominator of all cultures. Food nurtures, it connects diverse people and it brings families, friends and strangers together. There is no better place to be on this earth, especially in these trying times, than sharing food at a table with others. That simple idea has been the basis of my life’s work. Hence, as I say in my shows, ‘Tutti a Tavola a Mangiare!’ Mille Grazie to NATAS for this honor.”

The 51ST ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Award ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

NATAS celebrates excellence in TV through various prestigious awards programs, including Children’s & Family Emmys, Sports Emmys, Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards, News and Documentary Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and its renowned Daytime Emmys competition. This showcases its ability to adapt to the evolving television industry and remain at the forefront of the awards competition landscape

Melody Thomas Scott stars as Nikki Newman on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. She recently celebrated 45 years in the role, having joined the show in February 1979. Scott’s character has matured from the girl from the wrong side of the tracks to the serial’s luminous and resourceful leading lady. After garnering a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1999, she went on to win in the same category for the Soap Opera Digest Award in 2001 and received four Soap Opera Update Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress (1992, 1993, 1995 and 1996). Scott began her career at age three. She studied singing, tap dancing, ballet and jazz and became one of the world-famous “Meglin Kiddies,” performing in USO shows as she started booking national commercials and guest spots on such series as “Wagon Train,” “My Three Sons,” “Ironside” and a recurring role on “The Waltons.” Scott made her motion picture debut at age eight when she was cast by Alfred Hitchcock as the young Tippi Hedren in the thriller “Marnie.” She has co-starred with legendary actors Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, John Wayne and Kirk Douglas. Scott has worked on stage and in numerous television shows and was the subject of Lifetime Television’s “Intimate Portrait.” As a lifelong fan of “I Love Lucy,” Scott served as a founding member of the Board of Directors for the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown, N.Y., which is committed to preserving the legacy of the great comedienne. In 2020,

Scott released her memoir, Always Young and Restless. Married since 1985 to Edward J. Scott, the couple have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Edward J. Scott is a six-time Daytime Emmy® Award-winning producer who has played a pivotal role in the historic development of the soap opera genre for nearly five decades. Scott is currently supervising producer for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, the #2-rated daytime drama in the U.S. and the most-watched daily drama in the world, which is nominated for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards this year. Scott began his association with The Bell Family and Bell-Phillip Television Productions when he joined THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as an associate producer in 1976. He quickly moved up the ranks and served as the show’s executive producer for decades. Scott’s legendary 48-year producing partnership and creative collaboration with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL creators, the late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, and their son, Bradley P. Bell, has helped create he two most popular daily American television series. Today, both daytime dramas are syndicated internationally. Before joining “B&B” Scott was executive producer for the NBC daytime drama “Days of Our Lives.” Born and raised in Santa Monica, Calif., Scott earned a B.A from California State University at Northridge with a double major of anthropology and broadcasting journalism. He has been married since 1985 to actress and author Melody Thomas Scott. The couple have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Lidia Bastianich is a Daytime Emmy® Award-winning public television host, best?selling cookbook author, successful restaurateur, celebrated chef and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. She has created Daytime Emmy® Award-winning cooking programs over the last 25 years, including “Lidia’s Kitchen,” “Lidia’s Family Table,” “Lidia’s Italy” and “Lidia’s Italy in America, as well as the three-time James Beard Award-winning series “Lidia Celebrates America.” Along with her television series, Bastianich has published numerous cookbooks, co-authored with her daughter Tanya. Her most recent book is Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours which was released in October 2023, a companion to her new 26-part public television series, Lidia’s Kitchen. She is also the author of the English and Italian version of her memoir: My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food. Together with Tanya and son-in-law Corrado, she also developed a line of all-natural sauces called LIDIA’S. In March 2023, she released a line of cookware with HSN. Bastianich is a member of Les Dames D’Escoffier and founding member of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, two non-profit organizations of women leaders in the food and hospitality industries. She is also a champion for the United Nations Association of the United States of America’s Adopt-A-Future program, in support of refugee education. Among the numerous awards and accolades Bastianich has earned include seven James Beard Awards (Outstanding Chef, Television Food Show, Best Chefs in America, Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America, Specials 2016, Special 2017 and 2018) and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Culinary Host (2013 and 2018). In 2022 Bastianich received the Silver Award from APT for 25 years on public television.

About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime, and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of more than 18,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including regional student television and its Student Award for Excellence and the National Student Production Awards for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public.

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AIRING May 9, 2024

Justin Hartley

Steve Kent Exits As Senior EVP Of Programming At Sony Pictures TV, Will Continue To Oversee ‘The Young And The Restless’

Deadline has confirmed that Kent will no longer be Senior EVP of Programming but will become executive in charge of production on CBS’ 50-year-old daytime soap.

He has been overseeing daytime dramas The Young And The Restless and Days of Our Lives since 2007, along with being in charge of development and production of original local language productions such as Outlander, Nikola and As If as well as scripted and unscripted formats like Dragons’ Den.

SPT’s Senior EVP Programming role is being eliminated and Kent’s responsibilities will be covered by other members of the SPT production team going forward, we are told. He is the second senior exec we have revealed to be leaving their role in the past week. Global scripted boss Nina Lederman is exiting the company next month amid the slowdown. Kate Gill was revealed to be joining as SVP Comedy Development yesterday.

Kent joined Sony in 1996 as VP of Production for then-Columbia TriStar Television, working on such series as Dawson’s Creek and Early Edition. He has since played a key role in the oversight of The Young And The Restless and Days of Our Lives. Created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the former has been airing since 1973 and focuses on two core families, the wealthy Brooks family and the working class Foster family. Made famous globally by its representation in Friends, Days of Our Lives moved from NBC to Peacock two years ago and is one of the longest-running scripted TV shows in the world.

Prior to Sony, Kent was a supervising producer on NBC soap Santa Barbara from 1984 to 1993, for which he won three Daytime Emmys.

Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer - We All Have a Story

Tune-in live on Thursday, May 16th from 8 p.m-11 p.m ET / 5 p.m - 8 p.m. PT. as favorites from As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, Guiding Light, One Life to Live, The Young and the Restless and more, come together for this worthy cause. Hear inspiring stories of courage, resilience, and hope as guests share their personal connections to cancer, or the impact they have made portraying characters battling the disease. Watch moving tributes to beloved daytime favorites we lost: Andrea Evans, Jackie Zeman, Kamar de Los Reyes, Jerry verDorn, Elizabeth Hubbard and more. In addition, look for special musical performances and segments during this one-night only virtual event. The show will stream simultaneously across Michael and Alan's YouTube channels, as well as the Stand Up To Cancer website.

Featuring: Eddie and Kristen Alderson, Brandon Barash, Carson Boatman, Eric Braeden, Jeremy Bennett (Elizabeth Hubbard's son), Elia Cantu, Sharon Case, Eileen Davidson, Kassie DePaiva, Don Diamont, Michael Easton, Linsey Godfrey, Lacey Gorden (Jackie Zeman's daughter), Leo Howard, Lesli Kay, Liz Keifer, Wally Kurth, Cassidy Macleod (Jackie Zeman's daughter), Cameron Mathison, Eric Martsolf, Eden McCoy, Stephen G. Rodriguez and Kylie Rodriguez (Andrea Evan's husband and daughter), Kin Shriner, Erika Slezak, Tina Sloan, Michelle Stafford, Trevor St. John, Beth verDorn (Jerry's wife), Colleen Zenk and Kim Zimmer.

We all have a story, help us write a brighter future! (DONATE HERE)

Is Obba Babatunde Joining The Gates?

@ObbaBabatunde: Tis the season and I am reminded of how 8 years ago today I was recognized for my work on ?@BandB_CBS and I am just as proud today as I was the evening I took this photo #excellence

@MicheleValJean: That was a great night

@ObbaBabatunde: Yes and you were there and now together we have a chance to once again make magic.

Does this mean Obba is joining CBS' The Gates, we'll have to wait for official word.

‘Blue Bloods’ Future Is Sealed: The Long-Running Series Will Wrap For Good In December

During a press conference Thursday to discuss the fall schedule, Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach conceded that while they will miss the series at CBS, the drama will still wrap after the second half airs this fall.

The first half of Blue Bloods‘ 14th season kicked off February 16. The second half of the season will return in October.

“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,” Reisenbach told reporters. “We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give show the sendoff it deserves.”

When reminded that the cast has made personal pleas to the CBS brass to reconsider the cancellation, Reisenbach added, “We love this cast, we love their passion for the show. All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule. We are going to end the show come December.”

The police procedural drama has been airing on CBS since September 24, 2010. Its main characters are members of the fictional Reagan family, an American Irish-Catholic family in New York City with a history of work in law enforcement.

When the show’s final season was announced, star Selleck released this statement to fans. “For the past 13 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve in New York City, but also displayed the importance of family,” he wrote. “Working alongside these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors, and crew has been a dream come true and I’m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes.”

Eva Longoria and husband José Bastón temporarily moving to Spain

“She’ll be spending a ton of time there working for the second half of this year,” a source tells Page Six, noting that the move is not permanent.

We’re told the “Desperate Housewives” star is a Spanish resident and owns a home there.

As Longoria, 49, and Bastón, 56, prepare to move abroad, they already have their vacation home in Marbella, Spain, which they snatched up in early 2023.

“It’s my oasis, my paradise,” the actress gushed during a January 2024 interview with Hello!. “When I’m not here, I work non-stop.”

At the time, she showed off glimpses of the mega-mansion, which is filled with “lots of bedrooms” for when her entire family visits.

“It’s a holiday home and my mother, my sisters and their kids all come,” she explained. “And, of course, a big kitchen.”

“In all my homes, I have a kitchen with a huge island, where everyone can sit together and have a glass of wine and nibbles while I cook. I love the kitchen – it’s always the heart of the house. And the one here is the best of all.”

The “Eva’s Kitchen” author added that the property also includes a garden and swimming pool for her and Bastón’s 5-year-old son, Santiago.

However, her favorite part of the home might just be her dressing room, which she admitted now holds her entire wardrobe.

“It’s amazing, with loads of space. I thought: ‘I won’t need many outfits; I’ll just be wearing swimming costumes and kaftans.’ But Marbella has masses of social life,” Longoria told the outlet. “So I’ve ended up with all my clothes here.”

Longoria explained she purchased the property after spending “five years” looking for the perfect place for her family to live part-time.

“The first time I came to Marbella, two decades ago, it was love at first sight. I said to myself: ‘Some day I’ll live here,'” she said.

When she first saw the property come on the market, it was just what she was looking for aside from needing a bit of refurbishing.

After purchasing the property, she elegantly decorated her home with beige, cream and white furniture to match the light-colored exterior and interior.

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AIRING Apr 29, 2024

Justin Hartley

Marla Adams Dies: ‘The Young And The Restless’ Daytime Emmy Winner Was 85

Born in Ocean City, New Jersey, on August 28, 1938, Adams’ love for the stage was ignited after winning the Miss Ocean City and Miss Cape May pageants. She also finished as a runner-up in the Miss New Jersey pageant and was the Miss Diamond Jubilee Queen during the 1954 celebration of the 75th anniversary of Ocean City’s founding.

A student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Adams appeared on Broadway in the 1958 production of The Visit at the Morosco Theatre with Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. She also starred as June in the 1961 feature film, Splendor in the Grass.

Adams starred as Belle Clemens on The Secret Storm from 1968-1974¸and joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in 1982 as the Abbott family matriarch, Dina Abbott Mergeron, who returned to Genoa City to reunite with her estranged family.

She appeared on and off in the role though the years, returning full time to Y&R in 2017. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on the show in 2021 and was previously nominated in 2018.

Adams also appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, Generations, General Hospital, and Capitol. Over the span of her career, Adams starred in more than 40 productions including The Golden Girls, Hart to Hart, The Love Boat, and the feature film, Beneath the Leaves.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam Oates, son, Gunnar Garat, grandchildren, Gefjon and Stone, and her great grandson, Remi. No information on memorial plans has been revealed.

Sydney Lemmon & Romy Reiner To Topline Dark Fashion World Satire ‘The Philosophy Of Dress’

Shooting this month in New York City, pic’s ensemble also includes Eric Roberts (Inherent Vice), Marcia DeBonis (Sometimes I Think About Dying), Jake Weary (Animal Kingdom), Lou Liberatore (Burn This), Jonathan Higginbotham (Slave Play), Clara McGregor (Bleeding Love), Vera Bulder (About That Life), model Jake Lively, fashion icon Amy Fine Collins and NYU Tisch freshman Gabriella O’Reilly.

The Philosophy of Dress is an examination of female friendship and viral ambition set in NYC’s cutthroat downtown fashion scene. Part American Psycho and part Devil Wears Prada, the film follows two young designers as they test the limits of obsession, creation, and betrayal. Jz Tinneny will produce, with Lemmon and Potash exec producing.

Previously seen in Todd Field’s Oscar-nominated drama Tár, as well as films like Firestarter and Velvet Buzzsaw, Lemmon has additionally appeared on such series as Succession, Fear the Walking Dead and Hulu/Marvel’s Helstrom.

Past credits for Reiner include Kenya Barris’s starry Netflix rom-com You People and HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Lemmon is repped by Paradigm, Sugar23, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Reiner by Hyperion Talent Agency and Luber Roklin Entertainment; Roberts by Sovereign Talent Group; DeBonis by Innovative Artists; Weary by Gersh; Liberatore by Talent House; Higginbotham by Gersh and Anonymous Content; McGregor by Paradigm, Elevate Artist Management in Paris, Range Media Partners, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; and Bulder by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.

‘FBI International’ Surprise: Luke Kleintank Leaving CBS Drama After Three Seasons

Kleintank plays the head of the FBI fly team unit. His last episode as Scott airs May 7.

“After much thought and consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to leave FBI International,” the actor said. “This decision is driven by my unwavering commitment to my family, whose love and well-being are paramount in my life. I’m profoundly thankful for the extraordinary cast and crew of the show, who have not only been colleagues but also a family away from home. Their unwavering dedication and remarkable talents have made every moment on set an unforgettable journey that has enriched my life in countless ways. Lastly, I would also like to extend my thanks to the fans who have supported us through the first three seasons.”

Kleintank was tapped in July of 2021 to serve as one of the leads of FBI: International, the third series in Dick Wolf’s hit FBI drama franchise. The drama follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team that’s headquartered in Budapest.

In February, Kleintank’s co-star Heida Reed left the drama after playing Special Agent Jamie Kellett since 2021. In her final episode, Kellett revealed she is “leaving this, the Fly Team,” and transferring to the Washington, D.C. field office. She explained to Scott that after her sister died by suicide, she had promised to “live my life for the both of us,” adding “I have served my country, fell in love, I ran away from my grief” and now, “it’s time to go back home.”

Dick Wolf, Matt Olmstead, Michael Katleman, Ernesto Alcalde, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski serve as executive producers of FBI: International. It is produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with CBS Studios.

Earlier this month, the series — as well as FBI and FBI: Most Wanted — were renewed by CBS.

Kleintank is repped by Robert Stein Management, Innovative Artists and attorney Stewart Brookman.

Meg Bennett Dies: ‘The Young And The Restless’ Star Who Played Julia Martin Was 75

Bennett grew up in Pasadena began her career in 1975 on Search For Tomorrow, playing the role of Liza Walton on several episodes.

From there, she segued to The Young and the Restless, where she played Julia Martin, a role that was featured on the long-running soap in appearances over four decades.

She also contributed to the soap industry as a writer, becoming the associate head writer at General Hospital and penning 197 episodes.

Survivors include her husband, Sunset Beach co-creator and writer Robert Guza, Jr., two stepdaughters, four grandchildren, and two siblings.

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AIRING Apr 29, 2024

Justin Hartley ("Tracker")

Kunal Nayyar, Eva Longoria & Billy Porter Among Ensemble Of Gurinder Chadha Musical ‘Christmas Karma’

Nayyar will star as Scrooge in pic alongside an expansive cast, including Eva Longoria, Boy George, Billy Porter, Hugh Bonneville, Leo Suter, Charithra Chandran, Pixie Lott, Danny Dyer, Bilal Hasna, Allan Corduner, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rufus Jones, Eve, and Nitin Ganatra.

Chadha wrote the pic and is producing alongside directing, with music by Take That alum Gary Barlow alongside Shaznay Lewis and Nitin Sawhney. Financing for Christmas Karma is from Civic Studios. Gurinder Chadha, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, and Amory Leader will produce. Zygi Kamasa, Anushka Shah, Paul Mayeda Berges, Sophia Pedlow, and Hannah Leader will serve as executive producers.

Christmas Karma is the fifth scripted project from British distributor True Brit Entertainment, which was formed in November 2023. The feature also sees Chadha’s return to the big screen following her time working on the Indian historical television series Beecham House. Her last feature film, Blinded by the Light, inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen, debuted at Sundance in 2019. Warners Bros acquired the pic for multiple territories.

“Just as I have enjoyed Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life for many years, my aim with Christmas Karma is to create a festive classic for our times and for generations to come,” Chadha said. “I’m over the moon to be working with Zygi Kamasa who has supported me on this film from the onset – and True Brit, which truly celebrates British cinema. I am blessed with such a great diverse Cast and eclectic Music team – the soundtrack will be banging, influenced by Gospel, Bhangra, Carols, and classic pop songs. You will not be able to sit still.”

Kamasa added: “Gurinder has an incredible ability to tell such interesting contemporary British stories. It’s been over 20 years since we made Bend It Like Beckham together and this film has all those hallmarks of heart, comedy, drama, and an incredibly feel-good ending. It will be a celebration of multi-cultural London set to an incredible set of songs written by Gary, Shaznay, and Nitin, using musical genres from Rap, to disco to Bhangra, and will be the ultimate Christmas movie which we will release in December 2025. It really is the perfect fit to the range of British films we will release at True Brit.” p

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CBS TO OPEN “THE GATES” IN JANUARY 2025

CBS today announced the series order for the new daytime drama THE GATES for broadcast on the Network in January 2025. The specific time period, launch date and other series details will be announced at later dates.

THE GATES follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmy and WGA Awards for her work on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and “General Hospital,” will serve as writer and showrunner. Val Jean will also be an executive producer alongside Sheila Ducksworth, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner.

THE GATES was developed from the joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP. The series will be produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP venture in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble.

The CBS Studios production venture and development deal with the NAACP was established to help elevate a diverse range of voices as well as increase the visibility of Black artists on broadcast and streaming platforms in an ever-evolving media landscape.

‘The Talk’ Renewed For 15th And Final Season, Sets December End Date On CBS

“The Talk broke new ground when it launched 14 years ago by returning daytime talk to CBS with a refreshing and award-winning format,” according to a joint statement from Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment, and David Stapf, President, CBS Studios. “Throughout the years, it has been a key program on CBS’ top rated daytime lineup as it brought timely, important and entertaining topics and discussions into living rooms around the globe.”

“It goes without saying that hosting and producing a year-round talk show is no easy task, and we express our sincere gratitude to our amazing hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood, our Executive Producer/Showrunner Rob Crabbe and the hardworking producing team and crew,” the statement continued. “We also want to acknowledge our former show hosts and colleagues who contributed throughout the seasons. We truly appreciate the skill, creativity, and dedication everyone involved brought to the show every day. And of course, we thank the numerous guests who appeared, and the millions of viewers who tuned in daily. For the final season, we plan to celebrate the show and give it the proper sendoff it deserves when it concludes in December 2024.”

No decisions have been made yet about how CBS will fill the daytime time slot after December.

As Deadline first reported, the future of The Talk was cast in doubt in March when CBS announced plans to develop The Gates, a new sudser that would follow the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. The network didn’t reveal where (or when) it would go on the schedule, should it earn a series pickup.

Canceling The Young and the Restless is out of the question since the Bell/Sony drama ranks No. 1 in daytime and just earned a four-season pickup. Same goes for The Bold and the Beautiful, the Bell serial that is the No. 2-ranked soap in daytime and has been renewed through fall of 2025.

Killing Let’s Make a Deal or The Price is Right doesn’t make sense, either, since both game shows have solid ratings, sound budgets, and frequently contribute much-needed specials for CBS primetime.

That led to speculation about the future of The Talk, which remains the lowest-rated show in the CBS daytime lineup. Produced by CBS Studios and now in its 14th season, The Talk recently underwent change by hiring Crabbe, the former executive producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden, to replace longtime EP Kristin Matthews.

Even though Crabbe made much-needed improvements, like extending the first act of the show and injecting more intimate interview segments, The Talk remains down double digits in persons and women 18-49, though it remains the third most-watched talker in daytime behind The View and Live! With Kelly and Mark. And most recently, CBS let go of The Talk‘s current executive, Laurie Seidman, as well one of the show’s PR reps as part of the company’s widespread layoffs.

The Talk, developed by actress and host Sara Gilbert, was first launched in 2010. Like The View, it was filmed in front of a live audience and programmed to air five days a week. The original panel featured Julie Chen Moonves as the chief news reader, along with Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete. Marissa Jaret Winokur also had a turn at The Talk table.

The panel would evolve over the years as some of the originals moved on. Aisha Tyler joined the show in 2011, followed by Eve in 2017 and Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond in 2019. The two men joined the show in 2021, along with Kloots and Morales.i

SURPRISE! CBS RENEWS HIT DRAMA SERIES “S.W.A.T.” FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON

“Here at CBS, we always ‘stay liquid’ and love a good dramatic twist, especially when it leads to an eighth season of S.W.A.T.!,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “The show continues to resonate with viewers thanks to our talented cast led by Shemar Moore and our amazing writers and producers who keep the show relevant and action-packed. We’re very pleased to renew it again and incredibly grateful to our partners at SONY, CBS Studios and Shemar for working so closely with us to bring it back for next season.”

“Led by the unstoppable Shemar Moore, S.W.A.T. has captivated viewers since its premiere in 2017, and with every renewal, we are amazed at how passionate and dedicated the fans of this show are,” said Katherine Pope, president of Sony Pictures Television Studios. “Thank you to Amy Reisenbach and our partners at CBS for continuing to believe in the show and the incredible work of the cast and crew. Everyone here at Sony Pictures Television is so proud of the world that Shawn, Aaron, Andy and the entire S.W.A.T. team have created, and we congratulate them on coming back for another year. Roll SWAT!”

“It’s a privilege to get to deliver more S.W.A.T. stories to our incredible fans. This season eight pickup is a testament to our showrunner Andy Dettmann, Shemar Moore, the rest of our talented cast and our dedicated crew who continue to produce television that resonates with so many people,” said executive producer and co-showrunner Shawn Ryan. “We’re grateful to CBS, Sony Pictures Television and CBS Studios for the opportunity.”

“All of us at S.W.A.T. are thrilled by the news of a season eight. Shemar and I had many conversations throughout the production of season seven, confident that if we continued to tell great stories punctuated by SWAT’s signature action, our amazing fans would stay with us, giving us a good shot at another season,” said Andrew Dettmann, co-showrunner and executive producer. “At the end of the day, this is the well-deserved payoff for all the time, energy and effort put in by an incredible cast and crew working with the constant support of our partners at Sony Pictures Television and everyone at CBS. We look forward to an exciting season eight.”

“S.W.A.T. IS BACK! BELIEVE IN MIRACLES! I am so proud of this show and the people and variables it has taken to make this show what it is and has become,” said Shemar Moore, series star and executive producer. “I am so grateful to the fans around the world who have supported, watched, enjoyed and rooted for S.W.A.T.! It is entirely because of this support that S.W.A.T. will continue to shine! This is still a dream job for me … I love my S.W.A.T. crew, cast and writers and producers – we have made an incredible, fun, exciting, provocative and heartwarming show for the world to enjoy. Thank you to CBS and SONY for believing in S.W.A.T. and giving us this opportunity to shine!”

S.W.A.T. is a time period winner in viewers and a top 20 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #17 overall season to date with 6.1 million in Nielsen Most Current data. With live +35-day multiplatform viewing, S.W.A.T. delivers 8.8 million viewers an episode and is up +11% year over year.*

Shemar Moore, Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Rochelle Aytes and Anna Enger Ritch star. Shawn Ryan, Andrew Dettmann, Justin Lin, Neal H. Moritz, Marney Hochman, Pavun Shetty, Billy Gierhart, Shemar Moore and James Scura serve as executive producers. S.W.A.T. is produced by Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Studios.

In its seventh season, S.W.A.T. airs Fridays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after it airs). A new episode will be available Friday, April 12.

S.W.A.T. joins the previously announced renewals of THE NEIGHBORHOOD, NCIS, FBI, FBI: MOST WANTED, FBI: INTERNATIONAL, GHOSTS, FIRE COUNTRY and NCIS: SYDNEY.d

'Young and the Restless' Star Eric Braeden Shares Health Update After Being 6 Months Cancer-Free

It's all good news for Eric Braeden these days. The 83-year-old The Young and the Restless star is offering a health update to ET after announcing that he was cancer-free back in August.

"My cancer diagnosis right now is on hold, as it were, and [I'm] very grateful for very good doctors and very good modern cancer treatment which has improved enormously," Braeden told ET's Cassie DiLaura during a February visit to the set of his soap opera. "People shouldn't be afraid of it, you know. Just go and have your cystoscopy, have your colonoscopy, have you heart checked out. Do all that, do it in time."

The celebrated, German-born soap legend -- who has starred as Victor Newman in over 4,000 episodes of The Young and the Restless since he joined the cast in 1980 -- revealed his cancer diagnosis in April 2023. At the time, he told ET that he was sharing the news in an effort to "inform people" about managing their own health.

In August, after undergoing a series of treatments, Braeden announced that his cancer was gone.

"It's funny, I don't react immediately to things. I react afterwards," he recently told ET. "On the way home, I thought, 'Keep on looking at it step by step.' That's good advice for anything you do in life. Don't anticipate the result, don't think way ahead. No, take it step by step."

Fans can look ahead to many new episodes of The Young and the Restless, as CBS renewed the beloved daytime drama in February for a whopping four seasons. That puts the series, which debuted in 1973 and is CBS' longest-running program, firmly on the air through the year 2028.

"I was very happy because it's obviously a testament to the fact that people still watch it," he said of the renewal. "Very lucky considering there are so many unemployed people in Hollywood. Very, very lucky."

He also offered a heartfelt "big thank you" to the fans who continue to support the show and its cast.

Now, Braeden and co-star Melody Thomas Scott are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first wedding between their characters.

"When I came here, I signed for three months. I said, 'I won't do any longer than that,'" Braden recalled. "And the rest is a 44-year history. Isn't that something?"

Braeden admitted he was initially wary of the "enormous amount of dialogue" he was tasked with learning for the show but "learned to love it."

"It's a pressure cooker unlike any in Hollywood," he shared.

As for what has kept him hooked, he said, "The challenge of making the stuff real.".

Eva Longoria’s Apple TV+ Dramedy ‘Land Of Women’ Gets Premiere Date

The Apple Studios series, inspired Sandra Barneda’s bestselling novel La tierra de las mujeres and shot in both English and Spanish, stars Longoria as Gala, a New York empty-nester whose life is turned upside down when her husband implicates the family in financial improprieties, and she is forced to flee the city alongside her aging mother (Carmen Maura) and teenage daughter (Victoria Bazúa).

To escape the dangerous criminals to whom Gala’s now vanished husband is indebted, the women hide in the same charming wine town in northern Spain that Gala’s mother fled 50 years ago, vowing never to return. They seek to start anew and hope their identities will remain unknown, but gossip in the small town quickly spreads, unraveling their deepest family secrets and truths.

The cast also includes Amaury Nolasco, Santiago Cabrera, Gloria Muñoz and James Purefoy.

Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira and Paula Fernández created the series, which is directed by Carlos Sedes. It is produced by Bambu Studios, and executive produced by Campos, Neira, Sedes, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, Ben Spector, Sandra Condito and Longoria via her UnbeliEVAble Entertainment.

Andrew Keegan To Star In Soapy PR Drama Series From Horror Actress Devanny Pinn

He will play an entertainment titan in The BLVD, which is being worked up as a six-part series set in LA’s hottest boutique public relations agency during awards season.

Keegan’s character will be Jake Flynn, head of a rival PR firm that is poised to depose longstanding celebrity publicist Persephone Reed (Kinmont).

Also starring in the indie production are Chelsea Gilson (Hawaii 5-0, Black Mass), Jordi Vilasuso (The Young and the Restless, Guiding Light), Vincent Irizarry (Bold and the Beautiful, All My Children), Nichole Tom (The Nanny, Beethoven), Adam Huss (Power, General Hospital), Candace Kita and Eric Himel.

The show is currently in production in LA, with Pinn (Camp Lake Pleasant) producing through her Jaguar Motion Pictures imprint from a script from Brandon Slagle and Eric Pereira. Sonia Blangiardo (Days of Our Lives) and Brian Beacock are serving as consulting producers with Michelle Romano (Escape From Ensenada) co-producing. Miranda Mariposa (The Black Mass), David Zagorski, Kimberly Cole, Robin Cote, Heather Cusick and Eleanore Sunchild are executive producing.

Keegan is rep’d by Deanda Management and Pinn is rep’d by Sheila Legette Entertainment.

Sandrine Holt & Corbin Bernsen Join Apple’s ‘Your Friends And Neighbors’ As Recurring

The duo’s roles are under wraps. As previously announced, Jon Hamm leads the cast, which also includes Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Lena Hall, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Aimee Carrero, Isabel Gravitt and Donovan Colan.

The show centers on Coop (Hamm), a recently divorced hedge fund manager who, after being fired, resorts to stealing from the wealthy residents in his tony upstate New York suburb in order to keep his family’s lifestyle afloat. These petty crimes begin to reinvigorate him until he breaks into the wrong house at the wrong time.

Hailing from Apple Studios, the series’ showrunner is Tropper, who exec produces under his overall deal with Apple TV+. Hamm also exec produces alongside Connie Tavel (Confess, Fletch). Craig Gillespie, the Emmy nominee in talks to helm DC’s Supergirl, as we were first to report, will direct the first two episodes, with Greg Yaitanes and Stephanie Laing to helm three apiece.

A series regular on The Crossing, Hostages, and MacGyver, Holt has previously recurred on series including American Gigolo, Better Call Saul, The Expanse, Homeland, House of Cards, The L Word and 24, among many others. Up next, she’ll be seen starring in David Cronenberg’s horror thriller The Shrouds.

Most recently recurring as Emma Stone’s father on Showtime’s The Curse, Bernsen’s also recurred on series like Showtime’s City on a Hill, CBS’s Tommy, Marvel’s The Punisher, Showtime’s Billions, CBS’s Magnum P.I., and Fox’s The Resident. Up next, he’ll be seen recurring on Max’s Duster and FX’s Donald Sterling series Clipped opposite Ed O’Neill.

Holt is repped by IAG, Agence Adequat in France, and Strand Entertainment; Bernsen by Paradigm and Randy James Management.

‘Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black’: Netflix Reveals Cast For New Series Under Creator’s First Look Deal

The pact calls for Perry will write, direct, and produce feature films and series under a multi-year first-look deal.

Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black follows two women leading very different lives. While Kimmie is struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out, and Mallory is running a successful business, they find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.

The 16-episode hour-long drama is written, directed, and produced by Perry.

The cast includes Taylor Polidore Williams (Divorce in the Black; Snowfall) as Kimmie; Amber Reign Smith (Outlaw Posse; Wu-Tang: An American Saga) as Rain; Crystle Stewart (Tyler Perry’s The Oval; Acrimony) as Mallory; Ricco Ross (A Husband for Christmas; Aliens) as Horace; Debbi Morgan (Power; Power Book II: Ghost) as Olivia; Richard Lawson (Black Hamptons; For Colored Girls) as Norman; Steven G. Norfleet (Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire; Ruthless) as Charles; Julian Horton (National Champions; Tyler Perry’s Bruh) as Roy; Terrell Carter (Empire; Diary of a Mad Black Woman) and as Varney.

Other cast members are Shannon Wallace (Diarra from Detroit; City on a Hill) as Calvin; Bryan Tanaka (Entourage) as Officer Alex; Joy Rovaris (Saint Clare; The Neighborhood) as Gillian; Xavier Smalls as Angel; Charles Malik Whitfield (The Temptations; If Loving You is Wrong) as Jules; Tamera “Tee” Kissen (House Party; White Men Can’t Jump) as Body; Ursula O. Robinson (Hightown) as Delinda; Ashley Versher (This is Me… Now; Law and Order) as Lena; and George Middlebrook (The Final Play; McGraw Ave H-Block) will play Officer Trackson.

Angi Bones and Tony Strickland will also produce for Tyler Perry Studios.

In February, Perry struck a first-look series deal with Netflix, adding to his pact with the streamer on movies. That’s on top of Perry’s BET deal for TV, which is ongoing with more than 10 series at the company.

‘The Weight Of Darkness’: Angus Macfadyen, Jaime King, Doug Jones, Corbin Bernsen & Angus Benfield Sign On For Indie Thriller

Sean Rainwater and Furmie penned the script, with Benfield and Simone Bonser aboard to produce. LAMA Entertainment Studios will arrange financing and represent U.S rights. The film marks the first collaboration for LAMA Entertainment and Furmie’s Rezistor.

The film centers around Mark Besson (Benfield), a psychiatrist trying to encourage reform in the public health system. He is offered a helping hand from John Gatlin (Jones), a favorite mayoral candidate, with an interest in supporting Mark’s vision. But Mark’s world is soon rocked by tragedy when his young daughter Emma goes missing at a social event for victims of PTSD. Despite the efforts of the Sheriff Eli Watson (Bernson) and his deputy, Emma remains missing.

Mark’s estranged brother, Jim (Macfadyen), a church pastor, agrees to help an undocumented mother find her missing daughter, leading him to unravel a shadowy conspiracy that may lead to Emma’s whereabouts. The Besson brothers are soon forced to face the demons of their past, reconcile their differences and unite to find both children, uncovering a sinister underworld of unspeakable evil in the process.

Shooting for The Weight of Dakness is currently underway in Los Angeles.

Tracey E. Bregman Returns To BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

One of Y&R’s most frequent travelers, Tracey E. Bregman, is making yet another return trip to BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL. She will appear as her Genoa City alter ego, Lauren, on April 4 and 5, and worked opposite John McCook (Eric) and Jennifer Gareis (Donna).

The actress, whose most recent visit to B&B took place in last October, has been crossing back and forth between the sudsers for years. Her first appearance on B&B took place in 1992, and she later became a contract player there. After returning to Y&R full-time, she continued to drop in on B&B, with Lauren popping up in 2002, 2004, 2007 and 2022. When she visited last year, Bregman enthused to Digest, “I’m honored that [Y&R and B&B Co-Creator] Bill Bell chose my character for the first Y&R/B&B crossover and so happy that both shows are continuing the tradition. The crossovers are not only great fun for the viewers but for the cast and crews of both shows.”

Jennifer Leak Dies: ‘Yours, Mine And Ours’ Actress And Soap Star For ‘The Guiding Light’, ‘The Young And The Restless’ And ‘Another World’ Was 76

Leak was dealing with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disease, in her final years.

Matheson posted a tribute on Facebook to her.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Jennifer Leak’s passing. She wasn’t just my screen sister in ‘Yours, Mine and Ours,’ but also my beloved first wife. Jennifer was a remarkable woman, strong, lovely, and incredibly talented. My deepest condolences go out to her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria, and their multitude of friends.”

Yours, Mine and Ours featured Matheson as Mike, the son of Henry Fonda’s Frank Beardsley, while Leak portrayed Colleen, the daughter of Lucille Ball’s Helen North. The movie was about a blended family of 18 children.

Leak was born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1947, and started her screen career with the Mike Nichols-directed pilot for Wojeck in the mid-1960s. She later was cast in Nichols’ The Graduate, but had to drop out because of immigration complications.

Leak’s was also a soap operas regular. She played Gwen Sherman on The Young and the Restless, Olive Springer Gordon Randolph on Another World, and Blanche Bouvier on Guiding Light.

Leak had largely retired from screen acting by the mid-1980s, working as a sales agent for a real estate company.

She was married to Matheson from 1968 to 1971, and wed D’Auria in 1977. She is survived by her husband and brother.

Justin Hartley's Wife Sofia Pernas Shares Her First Impression of Him

Sofia Pernas Says She Was 'Very Honest' With Husband Justin Hartley About Not Watching This Is Us

While speaking to PEOPLE about her upcoming guest appearance on husband Justin Hartley’s new CBS drama Tracker, Pernas, 34, admitted that his six-season stint on This Is Us was just too much for her to take in.

“I was very honest with him. I saw the first season, and I don't know how people binge-watch that show,” she says. “I don't really like to emote much, so I couldn't do it.”

The Young and the Restless alum, who will play a rival of Hartley’s character on Tracker Sunday night, explained that she has more of a tendency to keep her feelings inside rather than “wear them” on her sleeve (or watch them on TV).

“It pulled too many heartstrings for me. [Creator] Dan Fogelman is too good and the cast is too good. I couldn't,” she says. “I was just like, "I need something [else]... I can't cry every day. I can't!"

Hartley, 47, spent all six seasons on This Is Us playing Kevin Pearson, one of three siblings in a family touched by tragedy. The series was famous for its gut-wrenching plot twists — including the death of patriarch Jack Pearson (Milo Ventimiglia) in a house fire and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in matriarch Rebecca (Mandy Moore).

Now, a year and a half after wrapping the beloved NBC series, Hartley is enjoying a new role as Colter Shaw on Tracker, where he plays a “rewardist” who traverses the country looking for people to help (and, as the job title begs, rewards to collect).

Pernas’ appearance on the show will see her character Billie go head-to-head with Shaw, but in reality, Pernas says working with her husband again (the two also co-starred on NBC's Quantum Leap) is like “riding a bike.”

“We get asked all the time, like, 'You guys don't take a break from each other?' I'm like, 'I love him.' Thankfully that's reciprocated because how often do you get that?" she says. "I'm just really thankful that we both feel that way about each other and that we're able to take that to work and not need extended breaks from each other because we're so absorbed.”

The pair originally met while they were costars on The Young and the Restless after Pernas joined the soap opera in 2015 — though, she admits she doesn’t remember their first meeting.

“When Justin's in work mode, and I think anyone who's ever worked with him would say this, he is like a Terminator. He has one goal, he has one focus. Also, he's a man, so he doesn't multitask very well,” she quips of being on set with her now-husband. “I mean, we were strictly, strictly co-stars. I might have had one, two conversations with him in the middle of some scenes because he wasn't really a big scene partner of mine.”

Though, when the two eventually did begin to date before they wed in 2021, Pernas was surprised by how much they had in common.

“I always say it's so cliche for everyone who's with someone to obviously be obligated to say, 'This is my best friend.' But he truly, truly is," she says. "We get along in so many ways, we're so, so compatible, and even when we were dating early on, it was just, I was like, 'Oh, you like that? Oh, that's weird. I feel like I'm dating myself!"

Tracker airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.

Chucky Season 3 Part 2 Trailer

Premiering Wednesday, April 10 at 10/9c on USA Network and Syfy, the back half of the season will feature a guest turn from auteur John Waters as Good Guy dolls’ reclusive creator Wendell Wilkins, who gets caught up in the titular killer doll’s antics in an upcoming episode.

Also glimpsed in the trailer: Brad Dourif (the voice of Chucky) appears in the flesh, and it seems that Tiffany has escaped prison and reconnects with the dying Chucky doll.

‘The Boondock Saints’ Are Back; Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery Return As Boston Vigilantes As Thunder Road & Dragonfly Films Take Reins

In the current configuration, Troy Duffy will step aside as director after creating and helming the original and the 2009 sequel The Boondock Saints: All Saints Day. Both films starred The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery as the MacManus brothers, with Billy Connolly playing their father.

Reedus and Flanery will reprise their roles, and the search is on for a new director. Duffy plans to write a series of books about the Saints, continuing their story that way.

There might be a renaissance going on for these action franchises, with Amazon expecting big streaming returns beginning today on a Doug Liman & Joel Silver reinvention of Road House with Jake Gyllenhaal.

Producing are Thunder Road Films’ Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee; and Dragonfly’s Todd Myers and Peter D. Graves, along with Shaun Redick and Yvette Yates Redick for Impossible Dream Entertainment. Troy Duffy & Don Carmody also produce. Reedus, Flanery, Charlie Morrison, and JoAnne Colonna will be exec producers. Nat McCormick of The Exchange is also an exec producer.

Thunder Road produced the John Wick films and prequel series The Continental, and just opened Dev Patel’s action film Monkey Man to rapturous reaction at SXSW. Next up is Wick universe spinoff The Ballerina, directed by Len Wiseman and starring Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves.

There was an attempt several years ago to pre-sell at AFM a Saints sequel, one that had Duffy as director, but this is the way they’ve decided to go. The original film had a backstory as rich as the film; Duffy was a bartender with a hot script and Harvey Weinstein famously offered to buy the bar, J Sloans, as part of the deal. It never actually happened. The project became a free agent, but attempts to set it up were hobbled by the Columbine High School shooting.

“When we were given the opportunity to help bring the MacManus brothers back to the screen, we jumped at the chance. The unique possibility of building on the iconic mythology and characters for all the long-time fans of the series, as well as opening it up to a whole new generation, is one that we couldn’t be more excited about,” said Iwanyk.

“From the moment I saw the first film, it has been my dream to be able to add to the amazing story of the Boondock Saints. I’ve been in discussions with Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus for over ten years to bring this dream to a reality,” said Dragonfly’s Myers.

Said Reedus: “I’m thrilled to be working alongside Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road Films and Todd Myers’ Dragonfly Films to bring more of the story of the Boondock Saints to audiences. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we have long been working toward. We are pressing on without our longtime friend and Captain, Troy Duffy on this one. He has decided to write a Boondock Saints book series and I can’t wait to read it.”

Said Flanery: “Basil and Todd are the perfect partners to bust the brothers out of prison. With Basil and Todd at the helm, this will be the best Saints yet. So now it’s time for the brothers to break out the pea coats, re-load, and get back to work.”

Duffy’s deal was brokered by Original Artists and the Rosen Law Group.

Y&R’s Christel Khalil Reveals Her New Son’s Name!

The actress quietly announced her pregnancy back in June 2023 by showing off her baby bump in a video she posted to Instagram. Then, in October, Khalil and fiancée Sam Restagno celebrated her baby shower, revealing that they were expecting a boy. And in February 2024, she reported that her maternity leave was over and she was back on set at Y&R.

While Khalil is still keeping her new baby boy off social media, she did reveal in a March 19 post that her son’s name is Remy when she shared a video showing off the beautiful nursery they decorated for him. “Nursery reveal!” she wrote .”So in love with the peaceful vibes for our baby Remy thanks to Babyletto!”

In the video, set to “So This Is Love” from Cinderella, Khalil opens the door to the nursery and steps inside, panning around to show off the softly-lit cream-colored room, including the Yuzu crib and Yuzu dresser that she loves so much. A flag emblazoned with the letter “R” hangs above the crib and wooden block letters spell out Remy’s name on the bookshelf opposite.

After adjusting the curtains, Khalil picks up the camera again and sits down in the nursery recliner, a glowing smile on her face. Clearly, mother and son are doing just wonderfully and are very happy. And perhaps one day, she’ll share Remy with the world.

Talk Show Appearance

AIRING Mar 20, 2024

actress Mckenna Grace

George Cheeks, the president and CEO of CBS and chief content officer for news and sports at Paramount+ on new Soap Venture

It’s super real. And just to give you a little bit of the backstory, when we hired Sheila Ducksworth to run the NAACP venture, she and I had multiple meetings talking about what different genres she was going to lean into, and we talked a lot about daytime. One of the things that the data made very clear to both of us is that daytime soap operas over index with Black women, and yet when you look at soap operas, it’s usually sort of a white-led family with supporting characters that reflect more of our society. So we just thought, wouldn’t it be interesting to flip that and make the core anchor family a Black family, and then make the other characters reflect more the broader scope of society?

She found this great writer, Michele Val Jean, who’s been in the soap opera space for 30 years. She came up with a pitch, and we loved it. We brought Procter & Gamble into it as well, because if there were going to be [product] integrations, we could do it more holistically and organically. All of that is to say, we did a lot of work on the front end to put this together. So while yes, it’s development, it’s accelerated development.

When do you think you’d move forward with a formal greenlight then, and how long until it’s on the air?

The actual timeline and when we’re going to do it is still uncertain, because we want to get this right. I mean, there hasn’t been a new soap opera launch since I can’t even begin to tell you when. But we have great success with Bold and the Beautiful and Young and the Restless, and so we think we’re the right folks to be launching a new soap. I wish I could tell you more about exact timing, but we’re so focused on getting it right, and that will dictate when we’re ready to launch it.

Is it more likely to be a half-hour show or an hour?

It’s been being developed as an hour, but I can’t say for sure. I don’t know yet.

Is CBS Daytime Poised For Shakeup? Soap ‘The Gates’ In Works Raises Questions For Future Of ‘The Talk’

Dubbed The Gates, the serial is from Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmys for her work on The Bold & The Beautiful and General Hospital. She will serve as writer and showrunner and will also executive producer alongside CBS Studios NAACP Venture President Sheila Ducksworth, along with Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner.

What CBS didn’t say, however, is how long each episode of the soap would be — though it’s looking to be an hour a day — and where (or when) it would go on the schedule should it earn a series pickup. Dropping The Young and the Restless is out of the question since the Bell/Sony drama ranks No. 1 in daytime and just earned a four-season pickup.

Same goes for The Bold and the Beautiful, the Bell serial that is the No. 2 ranked soap in daytime and has been renewed through fall of 2025.

Killing Let’s Make a Deal or The Price is Right doesn’t make sense, since both game shows have solid ratings, sound budgets, and frequently contribute much-needed specials for CBS primetime.

That leaves The Talk, which remains the lowest-rated show on the CBS daytime lineup. Produced by CBS Studios and now in its 14th season, The Talk recently underwent change by hiring Rob Crabbe, the former executive producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden, to replace longtime EP Kristin Matthews.

Crabbe has already made some much-needed improvements, like extending the first act of the show and injecting more intimate interview segments. But this is only Crabbe’s first season and he needs more time to make his mark. For now, The Talk is still down double digits in persons and women 18-49, though it remains the third most-watched talker in daytime behind The View and Live! With Kelly and Mark.

Most recently, CBS let go of The Talk‘s current executive, Laurie Seidman, as well one of the show’s PR reps as part of the company’s widespread layoffs.

The network has yet to announce a 15th season pickup for The Talk and for now, has no further information about the new soap’s timeline — much less where it would go should it earn that pickup.

The decision by CBS Studios to develop a new soap is the result of a partnership with the NAACP and P&G Studios. If picked up to series, The Gates, which Ducksworth has wanted to do since the NAACP formed the partnership with CBS, would mark the first time since 1989 that a daytime drama revolved around a Black family; the last time was the short-lived Generations on NBC.

There are only four soaps still in existence. Besides CBS’ winning lineup, ABC has General Hospital and Peacock has Days of Our Lives.t

Jeff Bezos Gives $50M Each To Eva Longoria And Admiral Bill McRaven

This year’s recipients of $50 million each are actor and entrepreneur Eva Longoria, and Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas System.

The Bezos Courage and Civility Award is given to people who try to find solutions to complicated problems, attempt to be uniters, and embrace civility.

The first recipients of the prize were Van Jones, a lawyer and CNN commentator, and chef José Andrés, who each received $100 million in 2021. Entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton was the 2022 recipient. There was no 2023 award.

In a statement, McRaven said he wants to use the gift to focus on three areas: educating the children of deceased veterans, particularly in the special operations community; the mental health and brain performance of veterans; and helping to develop future military leaders through education.

Longoria, who starred in ABC’s drama Desperate Housewives as trophy wife Gabrielle Solis, has focused on education and entrepreneurship in Latino communities. The Eva Longoria Foundation aims to connect Latinos and Latinas in lower-income areas with peer mentors, and Longoria has a start-up fund for Latino-owned small businesses.

“Of course, I am honored and thrilled personally, but I am even more excited about the impact I think we can have on this country through/by investing in the strength of the Latino community,” Longoria told CNN. “Latinos in the US are a rapidly growing group with extraordinary potential, but we disproportionately lack the infrastructure opportunity we need and I’m excited to invest in that opportunity.”

‘The Young And The Restless’ Star Melody Thomas Scott On Her 45th Anniversary & Why Soaps Continue To Survive – Guest Column

Melody Thomas Scott first joined the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless in 1979. To mark her 45th anniversary, Scott writes about her time on TV’s most-watched soap and why she thinks the genre remains important to viewers.

Having recently celebrated my 45th year playing Nikki Newman on The Young and the Restless, I’m often asked how both Y&R and the daytime drama genre have changed since I first joined the show.

When I started playing Nikki in 1979, there were 13 daytime dramas on the air. Y&R was No. 3 in the ratings and would claim the top spot in December of 1988. There was a certain excitement for someone watching their soap live long before VCRS, DVRs, streaming and the ability to go online to read a recap of the episode. Fan mail was delivered by the truckload to the studio with cards and notes filled with commentary. Many of the actors required the help of an assistant to keep up with the volume of incoming mail; now viewers have the ability to post about the show’s storylines in real time using hashtags and handles to get an actor’s attention.

Viewing habits have changed since then thanks to the invention of cable television, DVRs, and streaming. The audience has an abundance of choices so the fact that Y&R continues to maintain and cultivate a loyal and dedicated fan base is something that is never taken for granted as it’s the sole reason for the show’s longevity. Anytime the genre has tried to adopt characteristics of other forms of programming (such as extreme pacing), it has learned a painful lesson not to veer too far from the recipe of success for the daytime drama: compelling storytelling with captivating characters who viewers want to invite into their homes five days a week.

An unforeseen curveball was thrown at daytime television in 1995 when a famous trial dominated the airwaves. During that time, viewers were deprived of their favorite soaps for months as this real-life courtroom drama played out in front of our eyes. Unfortunately, all of the soaps lost a significant amount of their audiences when viewing habits were broken. However, the experience reminded the genre of the importance of being at the top of their game in both production and promotion.

Today, four daytime dramas remain, with three of them standing on the shoulders of Bill Bell’s influence and the genius of his wife, Lee Phillip Bell who co-created both Y&R and B&B. I’m proud that Nikki is among the handful of characters created by William J. Bell who are still on the Y&R landscape today. There is no other medium that would have given me the opportunity and good fortune to have the same scene partner, the extraordinary Eric Braeden, for four decades!

Luckily, all of the daytime dramas are fortunate to have actors who have captivated audiences for decades such as Days’ Deidre Hall, James Reynolds and Suzanne Rogers, General Hospital’s Genie Francis and Maurice Bernard and Bold & the Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang and John McCook.

The relationship that a viewer forms with the characters of a daytime drama is unparalleled to any other medium. This bond between the audience and the show lends to Y&R being able to entertain and educate its audience while exploring relevant social issues such as substance abuse and mental health. The trust and stability a viewer shares with a daytime drama is the reason they will not only survive but thrive for years to come.

“THE 51ST ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS” TO BE BROADCAST FRIDAY, JUNE 7 ON CBS

The ceremony is set to take place at the historic Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The Lifetime Achievement honoree, nominations, host and additional information will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We eagerly anticipate our return in June as we once again partner with CBS to recognize the exceptional and talented individuals who make daytime television great,” said Adam Sharp, president and CEO of NATAS. He added, “We’re thrilled to kick off our second half-century of the Daytime Emmys.”

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, NATAS and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime.

THE 51ST ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Awards ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

Sofia Pernas Guest Stars on Tracker 3/24/24

Episode Airs During a Special Time, 8:00 PM, ET/PT

“Lexington” – Colter reluctantly teams up with his nemesis, fellow reward seeker Billie Matalon (Sofia Pernas), to track down a missing racehorse, on the CBS Original series TRACKER, Sunday, March 24 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).

WRITTEN BY: Sharon Lee Watson & Amanda Mortlock

DIRECTED BY: Marisol Adler

‘Abbott Elementary’: Lana Condor, Keegan-Michael Key, Cree Summer & More To Appear In Already Star-Studded Season 3

After a surprise cameo from 2024 Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper during Sunday’s special episode of Abbott Elementary, ABC is keeping up the momentum.

Lana Condor, Keegan-Michael Key, Cree Summer, Tatyana Ali and Karan Soni will all be guest stars/recurring guest stars in various upcoming Season 3 episodes.

No details yet on how each of these actors will come into contact with the teachers at Abbott.

Audiences won’t have to wait much longer for them to start rolling through, though. Summer is set to appear in her first episode on Wednesday. Here’s the logline for that one:

Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; however, when friction arises with one of the teachers, it strains Janine’s relationships with both parties. Meanwhile, both Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home.

Season 3 kicked off in February on a high note with guest appearances from Philadelphia Eagles players Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham, and Jason Kelce.

The series has also previously had guest appearances from Taraji P. Henson, Ayo Edebiri, Vince Staples and Leslie Odom Jr.

Abbott Elementary takes place in a predominantly Black Philadelphia public school. Quinta Brunson, who created the series, plays Janine Teagues, an optimistic second-grade teacher who makes it her mission to help enrich her students’ lives while also managing her own personal life.

Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph also star.

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CBS Studios NAACP Venture To Develop New Daytime Drama For CBS Called ‘The Gates’

Dubbed The Gates, the new daytime drama is from Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmys for her work on The Bold & The Beautiful and General Hospital. She will serve as writer and showrunner and will also executive producer alongside CBS Studios NAACP Venture President Sheila Ducksworth, along with Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner.

“The Gates will be everything we love about daytime drama, from a new and fresh perspective,” said Ducksworth. “This series will salute an audience that has been traditionally underserved, with the potential to be a groundbreaking moment for broadcast television. With multi-dimensional characters, juicy storylines and Black culture front and center, The Gates will have impactful representation, one of the key touchstones of the venture.”

“I’m excited to develop this project with CBS and P&G, two of the longest and most passionate champions of broadcast and daytime television, and the NAACP, whose enduring commitment to Black voices and artists is both powerful and inspiring,” continued Ducksworth. “I also want to thank CBS’ George Cheeks, NAACP’s Derrick Johnson and P&G’s Marc Pritchard for their personal involvement and support to take our next step forward with The Gates.”

It’s been years since one of the broadcast networks launched a new daytime sudser. There are only three still existence between CBS and ABC — B&B and The Young and the Restless on CBS, and General Hospital on ABC.

CBS continues to rank No. 1 in daytime with its dramas but all three of the soaps are down in the key demos versus last year. Days of Our Lives is now streaming on Peacock — having moved from NBC to the the platform in 2022.

The CBS Studios’ production venture and development deal with the NAACP was established to help elevate a diverse range of voices as well as increase the visibility of Black artists on broadcast and streaming platforms in an ever-evolving media landscape.

P&G Studios is a division of Procter & Gamble.

Michele Val Jean was represented by Gersh in the deal with CBS and the NAACP.

Juliette Lewis, Sasha Calle, Kathryn Newton & Erin Moriarty Join Woody Harrelson & Owen Wilson In ’84 Olympics Thriller ‘Lips Like Sugar’

It’s a nice cast on this one as Juliette Lewis (Yellowjackets), Sasha Calle (The Flash), Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies) and Erin Moriarty (The Boys) have joined the movie which is set against the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Harrelson and Wilson will play detectives John Carr and Phil Harris, a pair of homicide cops working to solve a possible serial killer case while police and city officials demand that all murders in LA be labeled Missing Persons until the Olympic torch is doused and the international media has left town. The detectives’ paths cross with Tracy Anderson and Andi Campos (Newton and Calle), a pair of teenage girls that have formed a fast and intense friendship, with Montana transplant Tracy recently arrived in town with her mother (Lewis) and enamored of all things Hollywood. When Tracy disappears, Carr, Harris and Andi race a ticking clock to find her.

The project returns Harrelson to the homicide beat after his acclaimed turn in True Detective.

Music video director Brantley Gutierrez (Paul McCartney: Who Cares) is helming. Script comes from Anthony Tambakis (Warrior). Oscar nominee Will Butler of Arcade Fire fame is set to compose the score.

Producers are Thomas Fanning, Kevin Chinoy, Francesca Silvestri, Jeremy Plager, Kyle Schember, Zac Reeder and Teashop Productions, with LA Studio Group financing the project. XYZ Films and Interstellar Sales Agency are co-repping sales.

Wilson is repped by UTA and by Bob Wallerstein at Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman. Harrelson is repped by 7 Deuce Entertainment and Steve Burkow at Ziffren, Brittenham. Newton is repped by WME, Entertainment 360 and Hansen Jacobson. Calle is repped by CAA and Anonymous Content. Lewis is repped by UTA and Untitled Entertainment. Moriarty is repped by CAA..

Danny Trejo To Excavate Lost Civilizations For History Channel

The UnXplored with Danny Trejo (working title) is an 8-part series seeks to unearth “what the human eye cannot easily detect, as objects, structures and creatures concealed under earth, ice and water are suddenly, and sometimes accidentally, revealed,” History says. “From ancient animals uncovered as permafrost melts to excavations that make international headlines, each episode explains the significance of these discoveries and offers surprising information.”

Mckenna Grace To Star In & EP New Psychological Thriller ‘Straight Lies’ From Mandalay Pictures

The film is set in 1990 surrounding the hysteria of the war on drugs. Written by Ren Trella and inspired by true events from her life as a teenager, the script was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowship in screenwriting.

In Straight Lies, a teen girl falsely accused of drug use is held against her will and must escape a cult-like drug rehab that is backed by the US Government, while her covert CIA agent father becomes so lost in political influence that he is unaware of the danger his daughter is in.

“I am so honored to bring this compelling story to the screen. After speaking with our amazing writer Ren and hearing her true story of what she endured and based the script, I knew this was going to be a heartbreaking, but necessary project to make,” Grace said in a statement to Deadline.

“I am so honored to be directing this haunting and compelling story inspired by true events and I’m thrilled Mckenna Grace will be leading us through this shocking and emotional nightmare of one girl’s fight to survive STRAIGHT,” said director Kalymnios.

Mandalay Pictures and Valor Media Group are producing. David Zelon will produce for Mandalay. Mandalay’s latest movie Air starred Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Zelon recently produced Big George Foreman for Sony Pictures. Grace executive produces. Financing is provided by Unity Entertainment and Princess Gates Entertainment.

With breakout performances in Marc Webb’s feature Gifted opposite Chris Evans, and Amazon’s Troop Zero alongside Viola Davis, Grace has amassed a variety of credits including the Hulu series The Handmaid’s Tale, in which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.

She will next be seen on March 22 as one of the leads in Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire alongside Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon and Finn Wolfhard, and directed by Jason Reitman. Additional film credits include I, Tonya, Malignant, Captain Marvel, Anabelle Comes Home, Amityville: The Awakening and Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House.

She is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360 and Stewart Brookman.

Kalymnios is an established director working both in the UK and the USA with recent credits including The Recruit starring Noah Centineo for Netflix and Three Families for the BBC and the BAFTA-nominated Becoming Human. She has directed episodes of Titans, Impulse, S.W.A.T., Timeless, The White Princess and The 100.

She is represented by CAA and Artists First.

TELEVISION’S #1 SERIES, “TRACKER,” RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON ON CBS

CBS announced the first-year series TRACKER, starring Justin Hartley, has been renewed for the 2024-2025 season.

TRACKER is the #1 show on television according to Nielsen’s Most Current Data. The series premiere, which debuted on Feb. 11 following the Super Bowl, has now been seen by 30 million multiplatform viewers and is Paramount+’s #1 show in February. Since its post-Super Bowl debut, TRACKER is averaging nearly 16 million multiplatform viewers and is the most-watched new series since YOUNG SHELDON in 2017/18 (16.49m viewers) and the most-watched new drama since 2014/15’s EMPIRE (17.33m viewers). TRACKER has improved its regular Sunday, 9:00 PM time period by +83% year over year.

“TRACKER kicked off our premiere week with a ratings bang and has kept the momentum going,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “We knew we had something special when we saw the very first cut of the series and the overwhelming audience response confirms it. We couldn’t be more grateful to Justin, the talented cast, the incredible writing and producing teams and our partners at 20th Television for such compelling episodes. And, of course, we’re also so thankful to the millions of viewers tuning in each week.”

The series stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. The series is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver.

Justin Hartley, Ken Olin, Elwood Reid and Ben Winters serve as executive producers.

TRACKER airs on the CBS Television Network and is available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after it airs).

Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy & Marshawn Lynch Join Amazon MGM’s ‘The Pickup’

Details as to their roles are under wraps, as is the plot of the film. Others set for roles, as previously announced, are Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer and Andrew Dice Clay.

Tim Story (The Blackening) is directing from a script by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows. Producers include John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment; Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster for Eddie Murphy Productions; and Story for The Story Company. Executive producers are Davis Entertainment’s Jeremy Stein, The Story Company’s Vicky Mara Story, Burrows, Ross Fanger, and Mider.

Recently making her feature directorial debut with the dramedy Flamin’ Hot, which brought Searchlight its biggest ever streaming premiere as the first title ever to debut simultaneously on Hulu and Disney+, Longoria’s most recently appeared on screen in the TIFF drama Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, as well as the Oscar-nominated anthology Tell It Like a Woman. Up next, she’ll be seen starring on the Apple TV+ series Land of Women, based on Sandra Barneda’s bestseller, as well as the fourth season of Hulu’s hit comedy Only Murders in the Building.

Best known for his role as Silvan Elf Arondir on Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which is expected to return for its second season this year, Cordova prior to that was seen in notable roles on HBO’s The Undoing, Epix’s Berlin Station, Showtime’s Ray Donovan and CBS’s The Good Wife. His feature credits include Finestkind, Mary Queen of Scots and Sony’s remake of Miss Bala.

Soon to be seen playing the title role in Hellboy: The Crooked Man, Kesy’s most recent prior credits on the film side include Lionsgate’s Dark Web: Cicada 3301, opposite Alan Ritchson, and Paramount+’s Sheroes. Additional credits include David Fincher’s The Killer, Prime Video’s Tom Clancy pic Without Remorse, Deadpool 2, TNT’s Claws and FX’s The Strain, to name a few.

A former NFL running back who played for 12 seasons, winning a Super Bowl and much more, Lynch is coming off an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, for a role in MGM/Orion teen comedy Bottoms. Past screen credits include 80 for Brady, Murderville, Westworld, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The League.

Longoria is represented by WME, Linden Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Cordova by Anonymous Content, UTA, and Peikoff Mahan Law Office; Kesy by Paradigm and Range Media Partners; and Lynch by WME and Ziffren Brittenham.

CBS RENEWS TELEVISION’S #1 DAYTIME DRAMA, “THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS,” FOR FOUR MORE SEASONS

“The YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has been a staple of daytime television for over 50 years, and it is with great pleasure that we will continue that legacy at CBS,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “The talented cast and writers deliver compelling performances and stories on a daily basis and have provided iconic moments that have kept the show on top of the ratings and thrilled generations of fans for over five decades. We look forward to seeing what new creative twists and turns they have planned for the folks of Genoa City.”

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has been transporting viewers into the lives of the residents of the fictitious Midwestern town of Genoa City for over five decades and follows the romances and rivalries between the Newman, Winters and Abbott families. In March 2023, the show celebrated its 50th anniversary on the air, having premiered March 26, 1973.

Y&R is averaging 3.50 million viewers this season and has been the #1 daytime drama on TV for the last 36 consecutive years. The series is also the #1 daytime program among African American viewers. Full episode streaming of the series is available on Paramount+ and CBS TVE (CBS.com / CBS app).

Y&R is celebrating many notable anniversaries, including Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) being on the show for 45 years and Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) being on for 44. In April, the show will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Nikki and Victor’s wedding, which aired in April 1984 and was one of the highest-rated episodes in the history of the show. Other notable cast anniversaries in 2024 include: Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) at 35 years and Joshua Morrow (Nicholas Newman), Sharon Case (Sharon Newman) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) all at 30 years.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS is broadcast on weekdays (12:30-1:30 PM, ET/11:30 AM-12:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television. Josh Griffith is the executive producer and head writer. d

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Eva Longoria Joins ‘Only Murders In The Building’s Season 4 Cast

Details regarding the new season’s plot and character descriptions remain under wraps. However, we do know the new episodes will focus on unraveling the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), Charles-Haden Savage’s (Steve Martin) mind-bogglingly identical stunt double from his years on the series Brazzos and its 2020 revival.

Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich revealed in a recent Deadline interview that the Only Murders In the Building trio: Charles, Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), will kick off the new season with a trip to Los Angeles before returning to The Arconia in their search of Sazz’s killer.

Longoria’s character becomes integral to the twists and turns of this season’s investigation, sources close to production reveal. She joins Molly Shannon, the first new cast member announced for Season 4, we confirmed, in the role of a high-powered LA businesswoman who finds herself drawn into the world of the investigation in NY.

Meryl Streep recently set her Season 4 return reprising the role of Loretta Durkin. In the Season 3 finale—following her highly praised performance in Oliver’s Broadway hit Death Rattle Dazzle— Loretta received two offers in productions that would require her to relocate to Los Angeles. Her new beau Oliver is into this idea as it would allow him to visit the City of Angels. Mabel’s new love interest Tobert (Jesse Williams) is also headed west, and surprisingly, she’s also keen on taking a little break from New York.

The Emmy-nominated comedy, produced by 20th Television, is co-created and co-written by Steve Martin and John Hoffman who also executive produce alongside Short, Gomez, Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal.

Longoria recently kicked off promotions for her new Apple TV+ series Land of Women in which she executive produces and stars opposite Carmen Maura. The six-episode dramedy series is inspired by Sandra Barneda’s best-selling novel of the same name and will be presented in both Spanish and English.

In addition to her work directing, acting and producing through her production company UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Longoria partnered last fall with Cris Abrego to form the new media holding company and premium content studio, Hyphenate Media Group. Land of Women is the company’s first project.

Up next, she is set to star in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Longoria will also produce and star in the TV adaptation of Isabel Allende’s bestselling novel The House of the Spirits for FilmNation Entertainment. The series is a family saga following the extraordinary lives of three generations of women in the Trueba Family, Longoria will portray Blanca Trueba, one of the passionate and courageous women leaders.

Other upcoming projects include the Disney+ original series, from 20th Television, Paola Santiago and the River of Tears, currently in development. The series is inspired by the legend of La Llorona (the weeping woman) and follows teenage Paola on a quest to save her best friend from a different world steeped in Latin folklore that defies logic and legend; and the HBO film A Class Apart, which tells the incredible true story of a group of Mexican Americans fighting for their civil rights during a landmark case that leads to the Supreme Court.

Longoria is represented by WME, Linden Entertainment and Yorn, Levine, Barnes, et al.e

'Young and The Restless' Star Joshua Morrow Lists L.A. Home For $5.2M

The actor has put his extraordinary 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom Westlake Village estate on the market for a whopping $5,250,000 ... and you can imagine, at that price, the new owner will be getting a whole lotta perks.

First, it's all location, location, location ... the 5,900-square-foot private property sits on a sprawling 1.21 acre at the end of a cul-de-sac ... nestled within the guard-gated North Ranch Country Club Estates.

The two-story floor plan boasts a super lavish kitchen with a new center island that opens seamlessly to the family room -- and that's not all, it also comes with a media and a separate bonus room for all your entertainment needs.

JM's acclaimed interior designer wife, Tobe, who owns Morrow & Co. designed the whole inside ... so, it's no surprise every inch of this home is adorned with the finest finishes.

It's not just the breathtaking inside; the grounds are something else ... there's a detached pool-house, custom pool and spa, fire pit, and massive manicured lawns. That's luxury Southern California living right there!!

Josh, who's played Nicholas Newman on "The Young and the Restless" since 1994, and his wife Tobe lived there together with their 4 kids.

Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX holds the listing.

Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Award Winners

But Best Make-Up for Daytime eventually was presented to Swanthula Boulet and Dracmorda Boulet for The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula.

DAYTIME TELEVISION GAME SHOW OR TALK SHOW

Best Hair Styling
The Young and the Restless
Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona, Diana Santana

Best Make-Up
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula
Swanthula Boulet, Dracmorda Boulet.

Y&R's Trevor St. John Interview - "A Good Enough Day"

"A Good Enough Day" which dropped this week, is now available to stream on both Amazon, Apple+ and Tubi. St. John stars, directs, and is co-writer of the film, which also stars daytime notables: Sherri Saum (ex-OLTL, Sunset Beach, The Fosters) and Josh Wingate (ex-GH).

In story, St. John plays photographer Tyler Hamilton, a workaholic who finds out that he’s terminally ill. To prepare himself for death, he decides to heal old wounds and reach out to those he’s neglected.

Make sure to tune-in to this very candid and insightful chat on the making of this incredibly moving portrayal and film.

POST-SUPER BOWL “TRACKER” PREMIERE AMASSED 18.4 MILLION VIEWERS, EXPECTED TO SURPASS 25 MILLION VIEWERS BY END OF THE WEEK

TRACKER (11:14 PM, ET/8:14 PM, PT) posted the largest debut (18.4m) for any new series since the 2021 post-Super Bowl premiere of CBS’ THE EQUALIZER (10:39 PM, ET). Note: TRACKER’s start time of 11:14 PM, ET is the latest start time for a post-Super Bowl program ever.

The new drama was up +16% from last year’s post-Super Bowl program, “Next Level Chef” (15.85m on FOX, 2/12/23).

Delivered more viewers than any primetime entertainment program this season.

On social, TRACKER amassed over 130 million potential social impressions.

General Hospital Casts All My Children Vet as Blaze’s Mother

All My Children vet Eva LaRue — who played neurologist Dr. Maria Santos Grey on the now-defunct ABC soap off and on over the course of 18 years — is joining General Hospital as Blaze’s (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) mother.

LaRue’s character, Natalia Rogers-Ramirez, will make her first appearance on Feb. 26

Natalia arrives at a critical time in her singer-daughter’s life: Blaze is in the early stages of a romance with Kristina (played by Daytime Emmy winner Kate Mansi). It’s been previously established that one of the reasons Blaze has kept her sexual orientation under wraps is because she fears her coming out could have negative career implications. She also hinted that there could be blowback from her family.

LaRue, whose TV credits also include a series regular role on CSI: Miami as well as a stint on The Young and The Restless, will reunite with several of her former AMC co-stars on GH, most notably Cameron Mathison and Michael E. Knight.

In 1997, LaRue received a Daytime Emmy nomination for supporting actress for her work as Maria on AMC.

LaRue’s casting comes as GH is navigating a major change behind the scenes. Last month it was announced that head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor had stepped down, replaced by current GH script editor Elizabeth Korte and celebrated soap vet Patrick Mulcahey (GH, Santa Barbara, Guiding Light). The new material from Team Korte/Mulcahey will begin airing in mid-to-late March.

Morning Show Appearance

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Jordi Vilasuso’s Baby Girl Is Home From the Hospital!

“Lucy is home!” Kaitlin shared on Instagram. “Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the outpouring of love and every single prayer lifted up for our sweet baby. We are so happy to have her home and healthy (Lord, please help us keep her healthy) and for us to be back together under one roof. I missed that so much.”

Vilasuso has earned many fans from his various daytime roles (Rey on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, Dario on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, Griffin on ALL MY CHILDREN, and Tony on GUIDING LIGHT) and they were all kept up to date on Lucy’s progress via social media posts. The parents posted positive updates like when Lucy was able to bottle feed again and as they weaned the infant off the oxygen so she could finally breathe on her own.

“Children’s Hospital L.A., we are forever grateful for how well you took care of our girl,” Kaitlin added. “More on that when I’m a little less PTSDish, but forever grateful for the intelligence and compassion of each person who cared for her — especially her ICU nurses who are angels taking care of baby angels day in and day out. I have so much more to say about that, but for now, holding each and every child and family within those walls (and each and every person taking care of them) in our hearts.

“Thank you again, friends,” she concluded. “For loving on us like you do and loving this baby girl! Praying things are boring around here for a while and I am just posting happy baby/family updates.”

‘General Hospital’: Steve Burton Reveals Return Date

Steve Burton has revealed when he’s returning to General Hospital to reprise his role as Jason Morgan. It’s March 4.

“I got to talk to the head writers, this story is going to be sick. It’s gonna be awesome,” he says in the video posted to Daily Drama. “So, make sure you keep watching, because the pieces of the puzzle are gonna be fit for when I return.”

Burton’s return to the show that made him a household name was revealed at the end of GH‘s 60th Anniversary special.

Burton left the ABC sudser in 2021 after failing to adhere to its Covid vaccine policy. He ended up joining the second installment of Beyond Salem, Peacock’s Days of Our Lives spinoff, before hopping over to DOOL earlier this year. He played Harris Michaels, a role he originated on Days in 1988.

Burton depicted Jason Morgan on and off on General Hospital from 1991 to 2012, then from 2017 to 2021. His departure from the soap came three weeks after it drop-kicked Ingo Rademacher (Jasper Jacks), who had been a vocal critic of Covid 19 mandates. He subsequently sued ABC for religious discrimination.

Last July, Burton talked to Deadline about leaving the ABC soap. His character departed at an awkward time: he married his longtime pal Carly (Laura Wright).

“Look, the circumstance [of his GH departure] was tough and you know, that’s just the way it is,” he told Deadline. “I’ll always be grateful for my time there. It was my family for so long. I grew up there and the fans have always been awesome to me.”

Cuba Gooding Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Vernon Davis & Quinton “Rampage” Jackson Join Thriller ‘Break The Cycle’

Others in the cast include Loretta Devine (Waiting to Exhale) and Kym Whitley (Next Friday). Production kicks off in Memphis in March.

Directed by Josh Webber (Never Heard), Break the Cycle delves into the lives of two brothers whose childhood is marred by a horribly tragic incident. Raised by their loving but stern grandmother, the brothers take radically different paths as they come of age in the gritty streets of Memphis.

Jay, a gifted basketball player with dreams of making it to the NBA, is a beacon of hope for his grandmother and a potential ticket out of their harsh reality. However, the allure of his charismatic yet troubled brother, Eddie, who’s deeply entrenched in the world of street crime, casts a shadow over Jay’s future.

“This film is a heart-pounding journey through the world of streetball that explores themes of family, ambition, and the moral complexities of urban life. It tells the story of navigating a treacherous path, an unfortunate reality for far too many young boys in our urban communities,” said Stokes. “I’m so excited to have written my first film and honored to be working with such a tremendously talented group of actors to bring this project to life.”

Said producers Goodrich and Armstrong: “What excites us about the script is its terrifying plausibility. It’s essentially a true story. We’re thrilled to be working with Jarnell, Josh and the entire team to bring Break the Cycle to the big screen for what will no doubt be a gripping thriller.”

Added Fox: “I’m so proud to have the opportunity to work on such a meaningful film with an incredibly passionate group of people. I’m excited for ‘Break the Cycle’ and the impact I truly believe it will have. If it can motivate change or even a conversation in just one person’s life, we’ll have achieved something important.”

In addition to Stokes, producers on Break the Cycle are Rob Goodrich and Jason Armstrong of Walk Like A Duck Entertainment. Henry Penzi is exec producing.

Gooding is repped by manager and attorney Peter Toumbekis; Fox by Sheila Legette Entertainment; Davis by UTA, manager Henry Penzi and Fox Rothschild; Jackson by Golden Foo Entertainment, Penzi Management and attorney Robert Galarza; Devine by Innovative Artists and Essential Talent Management; Whitley by Innovative Artists, 111 Media and Untitled Entertainment; and Webber by Penzi Management.n

Daytime Emmys Eliminate Outstanding Younger Performer Category, Split Up Daytime Host Race

That means no more awkward competitions between kids and young adults. This year was particularly odd, since McCoy, 20, was competing against two boys — Henry Joseph Samiri, 10, of The Bold and the Beautiful and Cary Christopher, 7, of Days of Our Lives.

Other changes announced by NATAS include merging Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Non-Fiction Series and Outstanding Writing for Daytime Non-Fiction Special into Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Non-Fiction Program. The Daytime Program Host category has also been split into two categories – Daytime Personality Daily, and Daytime Personality Non-Daily.

“Programming is always changing, and NATAS continues to adapt its competition rules to reflect these shifts in the television landscape,” said Adam Sharp, President of NATAS. “We’re looking forward to gathering again at the 51st Daytime Emmys to celebrate all the nominees and the entertaining and enlightening programs they create.”

The Call for Entries for the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will open Feb. 1.

Hosts, Co-Hosts, and Correspondents from Entertainment News and Legal/Courtroom Programs (e.g. the judges and bailiffs) are now eligible within the Daytime Personality – Daily or Daytime Personality – Non-Daily category depending on airing/streaming schedule. They also remain eligible in their respective Program categories but cannot win two Emmy statuettes for the same function, e.g. if a Program wins Outstanding Program and the Hosts win Outstanding Daytime Personality, the statuette defaults to the Host entry. Hosts from the same Program will be included in a single entry with all Hosts, Co-Hosts, Anchors and Correspondents on the same submission and the reel must contain footage that highlights all entrants.

For Daytime Hosts, the Talk Series Host and Culinary Host categories remain unchanged.

In terms of those who petition for off-list credits, Late Credit additions are still permitted, as per the parameters above, but ONLY for on-list credits. Off-list credits must be submitted at the time of entry to allow for Awards Administration to seek a full petition if warranted. Off-list credits cannot be submitted late.

For categories identified as Music Categories (these are Music Direction and Composition and Original Song in the Daytime Emmys), nominees will be required to provide complete publishing information and sign an additional NATAS-issued licensing agreement allowing NATAS to use the music featured in the Ceremony Clip(s). The information will be distributed to nominees only. Failure to provide adequate information AND proper contact information for a legally authorized signer will result in a different clip being selected or replacement of the music with rights-cleared music at NATAS’ discretion.

NATAS will be offering weekly webinars every Tuesday at 3 PM ET/12:00 PM PT during the entry process to explain the process and answer questions. After the submission window is completed, the administration team will send out further information regarding Zooms dedicated entirely to judging.

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The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy timeline:

February 1, 2024 – Open for submissions/Judging Sign Ups
February 22, 2024 – Entry Deadline
March 7, 2024 – Late Entry Deadline
March 21-April 11, 2024 – Judging for all Entries
Week of April 15, 2024 – Nominations Announced
Five business days after nominations announcement: Gratis credit card changes deadline and program deadline

Entry fees for program categories are $425 with a late fee of $500. Performer, host and craft category fees are $350 with a late fee of $400. Additional details for the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be announced in the coming weeks/months.eo

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Wednesday, Feb. 7

Actor Shemar Moore (CBS’ S.W.A.T) in studio

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Friday, Feb. 9

Actor Justin Hartley (CBS’ TRACKER) in studio

NAME THAT TUNE - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13 ON FOX

Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski hosts, and Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Jackson serves as band leader. Actor/Producer/TV Host Vivica A. Fox, playing for Best Buddies International vs. Actor/Humanitarian/Documentarian Ravi Patel, playing for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in a highly competitive game of Blank That Blank, tensions run high but who’s firing blanks and who’s filling in the blanks as they try to win big money for charity? It’s the Bid-A-Note showdown that proves got the music knowledge to win big in the Golden Medley. In the second battle, Grammy Award winning Singer/Songwriter/Author/Podcast Host Michelle Williams, playing for Compassion International vs. Actor/Producer Rachael Leigh Cook, playing forOxfam. This Blank That Blank match is a close competition, but it’s Bid-A-Note that decides their ‘destiny’ leaving only one with a shot at the big bucks in the Golden Medley. Each one-hour episode of Name That Tune is comprised of two stand-alone half-hour contests, each pitting two players against each other, as they race against the clock to test their knowledge of songs, performed by the live band. The contests feature a rotating variety of games from the original format, before the iconic Bid-a-Note round. Pulling no musical punches, a true battle unfolds and the player with the most money at the end of Bid-a-Note wins the game and takes his or her bank into the final Golden Medley round, for a chance to win additional cash and potentially the $100,000 grand prize for their charity in the all-new “It’s Destiny!'' episode of Name That Tune airing Tuesday, February 13 (8:00 - 9:00 ET/PT) on FOX. (NTU-321) (TV-PG D, L)

Eric Roberts Joins ‘Lolita’

Days Cast on The ‘Weakest Link’ 4/2/24

The games begin with a “Days of our Lives” special featuring cast members Lindsay Arnold, Bryan Dattilo, Galen Gering, Tina Huang, Victoria Konefal, Martha Madison, Eric Martsolf and Zach Tinker competing to earn money for charity.

For a first look at the “Days of our Lives” special Video (USA Only).

‘Secrets Of Sulphur Springs’ Canceled After 3 Seasons By Disney Channel

Created, written and executive produced by Tracey Thomson (The Young and the Restless), Secrets of Sulpher Springs followed 12-year-old Griffin Campbell (Preston Oliver), whose world had been upended by his father, Ben (Josh Braaten), after he moved the family from Chicago to take ownership of an abandoned hotel property, The Tremont. The family—which also includes Griffin’s mother, Sarah (Kelly Frye), and his younger twin siblings, Wyatt (Landon Gordon) and Zoey (Madeleine McGraw)—lived in The Tremont in hopes of restoring it to the lively vacation destination it once was. On his first day at his new school, Griffin heard rumors that the hotel was haunted by the ghost of Savannah (Elle Graham), a girl who disappeared decades ago. He soon meets and befriends Harper (Kyliegh Curran), a thrill-seeking classmate, and they discover a secret portal that allows them to travel back in time and uncover clues about the town mystery.

This is the second Disney Channel series to be canceled in less than a month. As we previously reported. Jessie spinoff Bunk’d is ending with the conclusion of its seventh season.

Charles Pratt Jr. served as showrunner and executive produced with Thomson. The series was produced by Gwave Productions.

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Trailer: Franchise’s Past And Present Cross Streams To Take On A New Evil Force

The new pic directed by Gil Kenan and written by Kenan and Jason Reitman follows the new generation of the Spenglers taking up the family business and teaming up with the original Ghostbusters — Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts are back again for this one — who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. This time, the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old join forces to save the world from a second Ice Age.

Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard return from the 2021 franchise reboot Ghostbusters: Afterlife, starring here with Patton Oswald, Kumail Nanjiani and the original’s William Atherton back as baddie bureaucrat Walter Peck.

Check out the new trailer above.

Jordi Vilasuso asks for prayers as baby daughter is admitted to NICU

The soap star, who announced Lucy’s arrival earlier this month, shared that their baby’s health scare is due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

“We found out Monday that Lucy had RSV and by Monday night she had been admitted to the hospital w/ difficulty breathing,” the couple wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of Lucy lying in an incubator and hooked up to various machines.

“Last night, things unexpectedly took a turn for the worse and she was moved to NICU w/ what the doctors described as a partially collapsed right lung. I am still struggling to believe this as I type.”

RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s so common that most children have been infected with the virus by age 2; however, it can cause severe infections in babies under 12 months.

“Please please pray with us for miraculous healing for Lucy’s precious little body,” the couple concluded. “We love her so much and just want her home and happy and in our arms.”

Early Monday, Kaitlin, 37, shared a video of Lucy sleeping with her hand on a pacifier.

“This little hand [prayer emoji],” she wrote over the clip on her Instagram Story. “..hi sweet baby.”

She also posted a snap of herself holding holding hands with the former “Guiding Light” star, 42, and their older daughters, Riley Grace, 10, and Everly Maeve, 7.

“Thankful for family bedtime prayers for the first time since all of this happened..anxious to have the littlest hands in our circle back home,” Kaitlin captioned her Instagram Story.

The pair have grappled with numerous obstacles throughout their fertility journey, including two pregnancy losses before Kaitlin, who is also an actor, became pregnant with Lucy last year.

Vivica A. Fox To Host Food Competition Series ‘Family Recipe Rumble’

She has teamed with Rainbow Heads Productions and Woody Woodbeck, a producer on Bravo’s Southern Hospitality, to develop Family Recipe Rumble (w/t).

The series will follow two families battling it out for culinary supremacy and a $10,000 prize. They will put their family recipes to the test, while sharing their stories.

The format will include three courses, where the families share their recipes on classic favorites. While they are preparing, viewers learn about their lives, their culture and their sweet and savory creations along the way. Then Fox invites her special guest judges to taste the results and award the grand prize of $10,000 to one lucky family per episode.

Rainbow Heads, which was founded by former Discovery exec Jodi Tovay and 1000lb Sisters exec producer Daniel Keller-Bradshaw, is currently taking the project out to networks and streamers.

“This isn’t your typical food competition show,” said Fox. “Recipes passed down by generations sometimes tell the story of a family’s rich traditions, that nourish not only the appetite but the soul.” “We hope to show that meals made with love, and a little bit of friendly competition, can be satisfying to everyone who watches.”

“We are thrilled to be working with Ms. Fox and veteran executive producer, Woody Woodbeck, on this project.” added Tovay and Keller-Bradshaw. “The goal is to showcase that culture and tradition shine through with each family’s passion for cooking; serving the viewer with a truly unique culinary competition experience.”

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ – Wilson Bethel Returns As Bullseye In Marvel Series On Disney+

Following a production pause in mid-June due to the writers strike, Marvel Studios implemented a creative overhaul of Daredevil: Born Again, which follows original star Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, a blind attorney-turned-crimefighting superhero, and also features Vincent D’Onofrio reprising his role as mob boss Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin and Jon Bernthal returning as Punisher.

As part of the changes, Dario Scardapane (The Punisher) replaced Matt Corman and Chris Ord as showrunner.

The new creative direction appears also to involve bringing back more familiar faces. Word of Bethel’s casting, first reported by ComicBook.com, follows a recent InSneider report of the original series’ Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson also coming back.

The cast of Daredevil: Born Again also includes Margarita Levieva, Arty Froushan, Sandrine Holt, Michael Gandolfini and Nikki M. James.

Bethel is repped by Gersh, Vault Entertainment and Yorn, Levine.

Lynne Marta Dies: Prolific ‘Love, American Style’ & ‘Footloose’ Actor Was 78

Calling Marta “a beautiful light,” the actor’s friend Joan Sobel wrote on Facebook, “My friend, Lynne Marta lost her good fight. A wonderfully talented actress and a beautiful singer whose voice was of the angels. A dear heart who adored her friends both human and furry. I will miss her terribly.”

Born on October 30, 1945, in Somerville, NJ, Marta began her TV career in 1966 with appearances on Gidget and The Monkees, and relatively few years went by without a film or TV credit through her 2004 role in an episode of the NBC drama series American Dreams. She appeared in 24 episodes of the soap Days of Our Lives between 1983 and 2003.

A steady presence on episodic television of the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, Marta guested on such shows as, among many others, Then Came Bronson, Dan August, Cannon, Mod Squad, The Rookies, The F.B.I., Gunsmoke, Marcus Welby, M.D., Kojak, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, ChiPs, Matt Houston, Designing Women, Law & Order, The Young and the Restless, Crossing Jordan and ER.

She appeared in four episodes of Starsky and Hutch, which starred David Soul, her romantic companion throughout most of the cop drama’s 1975-79 run.

As one of the Love, American Style Players — the group of regulars who appeared in short, interstitial skits between the main segments of the 1969-74 comedy anthology series — Marta was already familiar to TV audiences when she landed a featured role in the 1972 Clint Eastwood Western Joe Kidd.

The Eastwood film would stand as a high point in her big-screen career until 1984, when she was cast as the aunt of Kevin Bacon’s main character in Herbert Ross’ smash hit Footloose. Though a small role, Marta’s Aunt Lulu Warnicker was a gossip-mongering standout.

Five years after Footloose, Marta became a part of Hollywood history under horrific circumstances: She was a neighbor and friend of Rebecca Schaeffer, the My Sister Sam actor fatally shot by a stalker. Living on the same floor of the West Hollywood apartment complex where the 21-year-old Schaeffer was murdered, Marta testified against the killer in court, providing vivid eyewitness testimony. In testimony that helped put the killer away for life, Marta was quoted in a Los Angeles Times account of the trial as saying, “The door shook, the wall shook. The cat went up into the air. I fell to my knees and crawled into the bedroom. Then, I heard Rebecca’s first scream. She was still screaming while I was talking to 911.”

Marta is survived by a sister.

People’s Choice Awards Nominations

THE TV PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Adjoa Andoh, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Billie Eilish, Swarm
Jon Hamm, The Morning Show
Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building
Steven Yeun, Beef
Storm Reid, The Last of Us

THE REALITY TV STAR OF THE YEAR
Ariana Madix, Vanderpump Rules
Chrishell Stause, Selling Sunset
Garcelle Beauvais, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Kandi Burruss, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Khloé Kardashian, The Kardashians
Kim Kardashian, The Kardashians
Kyle Richards, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Jersey Shore Family Vacation

Talk Show Appearance

AIRING Jan 8, 2024

Vivica A. Fox

Steve Burton Is Returning to ‘General Hospital’

After recently revealing that he’s leaving his one-year gig on Days of Our Lives, Steve Burton is now headed back to General Hospital. He will reprise his role as Jason Morgan in early 2024.

The news was revealed at the end of GH‘s 60th Anniversary special that aired Thursday night after The Golden Bachelor live wedding.

Burton left the ABC sudser in 2021 after failing to adhere to its vaccine policy. He ended up joining the second installment of Beyond Salem, Peacock’s Days of Our Lives spinoff, before hopping over to DOOL earlier this year. He played Harris Michaels, a role he originated on Days in 1988.

Burton depicted Jason Morgan on and off on General Hospital from 1991 to 2012, then from 2017 to 2021. His departure from the soap came three weeks after it drop-kicked Ingo Rademacher (Jasper Jacks), who had been a vocal critic of COVID-19 mandates. He subsequently sued ABC for religious discrimination.

Last July, Burton talked to Deadline about leaving the ABC soap. His character departed at an awkward time: he married his longtime pal Carly (Laura Wright).

“Look, the circumstance [of his GH departure] was tough and you know, that’s just the way it is,” he told Deadline. “I’ll always be grateful for my time there. It was my family for so long. I grew up there and the fans have always been awesome to me.”

Lifetime Movie Net Releases Q1 Movie Slate

The Wrong Life Coach will premiere on January 11, and is executive produced by Vivica A. Fox, who stars alongside Eric Roberts, Tracy Nelson, Michael Paré, Jackée Harry, Morgan Bradley and Allison McAtee. Roberts, Paré, Harry and Nelson also star in the Valentine’s themed Tall Dark and Dangerous, set for February 8th, with Matthew Pohlkamp and Vanderpump Rules‘ Tom Sandoval.

Here’s a breakdown of the films:

Dying For Fame (January 4 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Dylan Raine, Amelie Anstett. A career-driven tabloid reporter Anna (Raine) is assigned to write a profile about popular influencer Juliet (Anstett). During their time together, Anna discovers that many of Juliet’s fans aren’t real. After she is confronted, Juliet reveals a different story about a stalker who has been tormenting her for months but Anna ultimately decides to proceed with the fake fans story.

The Wrong Life Coach (January 11 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Vivica A. Fox, Morgan Bradley, Allison McAtee, Michael Paré, Tracy Nelson, Eric Roberts, Jackeé. Harry When Jordan (Bradley) gets a new boss, Tara (Fox), the job becomes more than she bargained for. Jordan enlists the help of a life coach named Liz (McAtee), but unfortunately, Liz has some sinister plans of her own including sabotaging Jordan’s new job with Mr. Gordon (Roberts). Hybrid produced.

A Party to Die For (January 18 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Jonetta Kaiser, Kara Royster, Jermaine Rivers. Sadie (Kaiser) works in a luxury boutique store but is ready for a change in her life when she meets socialite Jessica (Kara Royster). They become fast friends but when they attend an after party at a new friend’s house, the night goes terribly wrong, and someone ends up dead. Tubi co-prod.

Crowdsource Murder (January 25 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Nicole Weber, James Hyde, Francesca Barker McCormick, Clark Moore, Lexi Minetree. After her daughter Shannon (Minetree) is injured in an accident, her mother Monica (Weber) is encouraged by her friend Rebecca (McCormick) to start a crowdsource fund to pay for the hospital bills. But when a handsome stranger, Noah (Hyde), donates more and more money to the fund, she begins to question his motives.

Sabotaging the Squad (February 1 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Meyon Jacobs, Lauren Mayo, Olivia Buckle, Brittany Goodwin. Missy (Jacobs) is ready to take over as head coach of daughter Arielle’s (Mayo) cheer squad but unfortunately, the other cheer moms are resistant to a change in regime, especially Darlene (Buckle), who has been vying for the top job ever since becoming interim coach. With the help of her friend and assistant coach, Gemma (Brittany Goodwin), Missy focuses on getting her cheerleaders ready for competition. But as strange things begin to happen that sabotage all her efforts and one mom ends up dead, Missy fights to clear her name while keeping her squad competition ready before anyone else dies.

Tall, Dark and Dangerous (February 8 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Jamie Bernadette, Matthew Pohlkamp, Michael Paré, Tracy Nelson, Tom Sandoval, Eric Roberts and Jackeé Harry. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Alice (Bernadette), a successful real estate attorney, decides to try out the dating app Be My Valentine where she finds her seemingly perfect match, Chris (Pohlkamp). But Alice soon realizes that her “Valentine” is an imposter who stole the identity of his former roommate Jason (Sandoval) in order to insert himself into her life, fooling her boss Ed (Roberts) and even her parents.

She’s Obsessed with My Husband (February 15 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Alissa Filoramo, Matthew Pohlkamp, Aryè Campos, Taylor Castro. Violet (Filoramo) has carried a torch for Garrett (Pohlkamp), the love of her life, ever since they dated in high school. Now twenty years later, Violet has moved in next door to Garrett and is determined to destroy his marriage and take her “rightful” place as his wife.

The Ex-Obsession (February 22 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Chaley Rose, B. J. Britt, Anthony Dalton II. Happily married to her husband, John (Britt), Kim (Rose) is shocked to learn John’s new co-worker is her ex-boyfriend Grant (Dalton II). Unwilling to spoil John’s excitement, Kim and Grant decide to keep their history a secret. But when John sees Kim and Grant out together one day, he becomes consumed by jealousy and confronts Kim. Co-prod with Tubi.

Lonely Crime Fanatic (February 29 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Brenna Skalski, Ian Reier Michaels, Alexandra Ponce, David Alan Hurt. Romance sparks when a true crime fan meets her favorite podcast host, but things soon turn strange as his fascination with her turns into obsession.

Danger on Party Island (March 20 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Lindsey Dresbach, Adam Harper, James Bobo, Kate Dailey. After the death of her sister, Mel (Dresbach) travels to an infamous party island to collect her estranged sister’s body. With the reluctant help from local bar owner Jever (Bobo), Mel begins to unravel the circumstances of her sister’s accident and starts to believe she could be next.

My Father’s Murder in Greece (March 21 at 8pm ET/PT). Starring Cass Huckabay, Maeve Quinlan. When Allie’s (Cass Huckabay) father George takes her on a celebratory trip to Greece to uncover her family’s roots, she never expected her father would be murdered. Allie must uncover long-kept family secrets if she’s going to bring the killer to justice.a

Steve Burton Confirms He Is Exiting ‘Days of Our Lives’ 1 Year After Reprising His Role

“Wow! Well, I just shot my final scenes here on Days of Our Lives and I just want to say, thank you so much to the cast [and] to the crew. It’s been amazing,” Burton, 53, said in a video uploaded to the Daily Drama’s YouTube page on Wednesday, January 3. “I can’t believe it’s been a year already! So, thank you so much to the fans. It’s just … I’m always so full of gratitude. So thank you. Stay tuned.”

Burton made his debut on Days in 1988 as Harris Micheals and exited the series later that year. Following his time on the soap opera , the actor went on to star in other daytime shows including The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, where he earned several Daytime Emmy awards.

Burton starred on General Hospital from 1991–2012 and from 2017–2021. In November 2021, the actor revealed he was let go from the ABC soap after he did not comply with the studio’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

“I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions and both of those were denied, which, you know, hurts,” he explained in an Instagram video at the time. “But this is also about personal freedom to me. I don’t think anybody should lose their livelihood over this.”

Shortly after his exit from General Hospital, Burton reprised his role of Harris Michaels in the Days spinoff, Beyond Salem, in 2022. The following year, he signed a one-year deal to return to Days.

“When you’re in the business 36 years and people are still calling? I’m super grateful,” Burton said to Soap Opera Digest in 2023. “[Days is] a great environment to work in, and I feel like I’m getting a real run at things.”

In addition to his TV career, Steve has also made headlines for his personal life over the years. Steve filed for divorce from ex-wife Sheree Burton, who was pregnant at the time, in 2022, claiming he was not the child’s father. (The exes share three children: Mackena, 20, Jack, 17 and Brooklyn, 9.)

“I wanted to clear something up. Sheree and I are separated,” he wrote via his Instagram Story at the time. “She recently announced that she’s expecting her 4th child. The child is not mine.”

Sheree, for her part, never publicly addressed her ex-husband’s claims about her pregnancy. She welcomed her fourth child, daughter Izabella, in February 2023. The fitness coach, 45, is also currently pregnant with her fifth baby. (She has not revealed the identity of either child’s father.)

Us Weekly confirmed that Steve and Sheree finalized their divorce in December 2023. According to court documents obtained by Us at the time, the duo will share joint legal and physical custody of their two minor children. Steve will also pay Sheree $12,500 per month in child support until April 2024, after which he will pay $10,000 per month.

Golden Globes Presenters: ‘Suits’ Duo, Angela Bassett, Will Ferrell Among First Names Set

Jo Koy is hosting the Golden Globes, which will honor the year’s best in motion pictures and TV. The ceremony will air beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

More presenters will be announced.

Among this year’s Golden Globe nominees in 26 categories, 2023’s box office champ Barbie from Warner Bros leads all films with nine, followed by Universal’s Oppenheimer with eight and Apple’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Searchlight’s Poor Things with seven apiece. In the TV races, HBO’s final go-round with Succession has nine noms, the most-ever for a series, scoring mentions in all categories in which it was eligible.

This year’s Globes — it’s first time back on CBS since 1982 — include two new awards categories: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement in Motion Pictures and Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television.

Longtime Globes producer Dick Clark Productions is planning, hosting and producing this year’s awards after the Globes’ assets, rights and properties were acquired by Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association back in June.

Dcp is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a PMC subsidiary and joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge.

2023 The Year That Was

Categories includes High, Lows & Wishes for each soap, Best Psychopath Tale, Most Unbelievable Endgame and Most Toxic Excuse For A Love Story.

Read our take on the year here: Here!

Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Nominations

DAYTIME TELEVISION GAME SHOW OR TALK SHOW

BEST MAKE-UP

The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge
Moira Frazier, Denise Baker, Ryan Randall, LaLisa Turner

The Bold and the Beautiful
Christine Lai-Johnson, Hajja Barnes, Briana Garcia, Daniela Delgado

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula
Swanthula Boulet, Dracmorda Boulet

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Chanty LaGrana, Gloria Elias-Foeillet, Valente Frazier, Monica Boyd Lester

The Young and the Restless
Stacey Browning, Jamie Kelch, Robert Bolger, Riley Nightingall

BEST HAIR STYLING

The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge
Moira Frazier, Denise Baker, Ryan Randall, LaLisa Turner

The Bold and the Beautiful
Stephanie Paugh, Alexis Reyes, Danielle Dubinsky, Karlye Buff

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Roberto Ramos, Corey Morris, Tara Copeland, Adam Long

Snake Oil
Crystal Broedel, Karen Stein

The Young and the Restless
Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona, Diana Santana

Soap opera vet added to the Young and the Restless

Steve Burton Settles Divorce

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge signed off the settlement reached by Steve and his now-ex-wife, Sheree Gustin, on Wednesday ... agreeing to joint legal and physical custody of their two minor children, Jack and Brooklyn.

Steve's paying Sheree $12,500 per month for child support ... $10,000 for 9-year-old Brooklyn and $2,500 for 17-year-old Jack.

When Jack turns 18 at the end of March, Steve's child support obligations to him will go away ... but he’ll continue to fork over the $10K for Brooklyn until she turns 18.

Steve and Sheree also agreed to waive any and all rights to spousal support ... but he's going to pay her $50,000 in $ 2,500-per-month installments.

TMZ broke the story ... Steve filed for divorce in July 2022 after 23 years of marriage, only two months after he claimed Sheree was having a baby and he wasn't the father.

Now, they're officially moving on.

‘Las Vegas’ Heads To Streaming For First Time; Peacock Premiere Date Set

Produced by Peacock’s sibling NBCU TV studio, Las Vegas, which marked Caan’s first major TV series role and Duhamel’s transition from daytime to primetime, originally aired on NBC from 2003-2007.

While newer series come with their rights pre-negotiated, shows that aired before the late 2000s have to go through an extensive music clearing process before they can go on a streaming platform.

Created by Gary Scott Thompson, Las Vegas follows the elite surveillance team charged with maintaining the security of one of Las Vegas’ largest casinos. The main cast of the series also includes Nikki Cox, James Lesure, Vanessa Marcil, Molly Sims and Tom Selleck who went on to topline CBS’ Blue Bloods.

Talk Show Appeance

Tuesday, Dec. 26 (Repeat 11/10/23)

Emmy-winning actor Eric Braeden (CBS’ THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

Darius McCrary Arrested For Second Time Over Failure To Pay Child Support

The "Family Matters" star -- who is dad to two daughters and one son -- was booked on November 27 on a felony count of failure to pay child support.

According to court docs, he had an outstanding arrearage of $52,788.04 as of March 12, 2019.

McCrary pled not guilty at his arraignment, and the judge set his bond conditions at $13,197.01 and being monitored by a GPS device.

Online records show he still remains behind bars.

This isn't the first time Darius has been accused of failing to pay child support ... he was arrested back in 2015 on a similar charge before coughing up around $5,500 in back support.

Two years later, the struggling actor claimed he only made $500 during the previous year ... rendering him unable to pay child support to help out his then-estranged wife, Tammy Brawner.

The duo's divorce was officially finalized in 2019 after a bitter 2-year battle ... and one of the terms of their divorce was that Darius pay Tammy $1,366 per month in child support -- which he's now being accused of not paying.

‘Tracker’ Trailer Sees Justin Hartley As A Reward-Seeking Survivalist Solving Mysteries Coast To Coast

“You collect rewards, right?” a woman is heard asking Hartley’s Colter Shaw in the opening of the trailer.

“I prefer the term ‘rewardist,'” he calmly replies as he warily works his way through a forest. “Everyone’s looking for something.”

Tracker follows Colter Shaw (Hartley), a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise and Fiona Rene also star.

The series is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver.

Tracker is produced by 20th Television. In addition to Hartley, Ken Olin, Ben H. Winters and Hilary Weisman Graham are executive producing for 20th Television. Olin directed the pilot from a script written by Winters.

Tracker premieres February 11 after CBS’ telecast of Super Bowl LVIII.

Check out the trailer above.

2023 Daytime Emmy Winners

‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Director Kari Skogland Set For ‘The Wheel Of Time’ Origins Movie; Eva Longoria To Exec Produce

Screenplay comes from Thor, X-Men: First Class and Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous scribe Zack Stentz.

Set several millennia before the timeline of the books, The Age of Legends will chart the emergence of “the Dark One.” when the world descended into darkness and war. The film will delve into the corrosive nature of power and pride, as seen through the tragic tales of the Forsaken – once honored leaders who fell victim to the Dark One’s seduction, each personifying distinct elements of human weakness and ambition. The story will also portray the valorous sacrifices of unexpected heroes who rise against the Dark One to defend humanity in the face of overwhelming odds.

Skogland is best known for directing series such as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Walking Dead and House of Cards, as well as upcoming movie sequel Wind River: Rising.

The film is being produced by Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon of iwot productions and Ted Field of Radar Pictures. Separately, Selvage, Mondragon, and Field are executive producers for the TV adaptation of The Wheel of Time co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios.

Eva Longoria, James Leon, Mike McGuiness and Justin Smith are executive producers.

“Directing The Age of Legends is a remarkable opportunity to bring a beloved universe to life and delve into the rich lore that has long captivated the hearts of millions of book readers around the world,” Skogland said.

“My vision is to honor the worldbuilding of Jordan’s masterwork, while peeling back the layers of legend and myth to reveal the flesh-and-blood characters underneath — flawed heroes and villains alike — ordinary people forced to make extraordinary choices as their world unravels.”

“Kari’s brilliance in crafting visually stunning worlds makes her the ideal director for The Age of Legends,” said Rick Selvage, president of iwot productions. “This film is not just an adaptation; it’s an exploration of an original world that blends fantasy with elements of science fiction, and Kari’s mastery in storytelling is crucial for bringing Jordan’s vision to life.”

Iwot is also in development on animated feature The White Tower, which is also a Wheel of Time origin story.

Skogland is represented by Adriana Alberghetti at WME, Adam Schulman and Rosalie Swedlin at Anonymous Content, and Barry Littman at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Radar is represented by Buchwald, Stentz is represented by Susan Solomon at Circle of Confusion and Bryan Swatt and Ken Richman at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.

The Wheel of Time novels are owned by The Bandersnatch Group, who is represented by Joel Gotler of Intellectual Property Group for film and television.b

PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 50TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS

The show, hosted by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier, includes a historic reunion, as actor Shemar Moore will present the Lifetime Achievement Honor to Susan Lucci. Moore famously presented Lucci with her landmark first Daytime Emmy Award in 1999 after she had been nominated in the lead actress category 19 times for her portrayal of Erica Kane in “All My Children.” At the time of opening the envelope, Moore famously exclaimed, “the streak is over!” in what is frequently cited as one of the greatest awards show moments in history.

In addition, Grammy Award-winning, Emmy-nominated superstar Jennifer Nettles will perform “Life is Sweet” for the In Memoriam segment, which pays tribute to the stars and contributors in the field of daytime whom we lost this past year. The song originally premiered on the Daytime Emmy-nominated television show “American Anthems” and is also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for original song.

Presenters for the evening will include icons of daytime as the show pays tribute to 50 years, including Lauralee Bell (Y&R), Peter Bergman (Y&R), Michael Damian (Y&R), Don Diamont (B&B), Mary Beth Evans (“Days of Our Lives”), Akbar Gbajabiamila (THE TALK), Drake Hogestyn (“Days of Our Lives”), Finola Hughes (“General Hospital”), Amanda Kloots (THE TALK), A Martinez (“The Bay”), John McCook (B&B), Melody Thomas Scott (Y&R), Heather Tom (B&B), Donnell Turner (“General Hospital”), Kym Whitley (“The Bay”) and Laura Wright (“General Hospital”). Maury Povich and Connie Chung will make special appearances to present the Gold & Silver Circle honorees and the In Memoriam tribute, respectively..

Shemar Moore Will Present Susan Lucci with Daytime Emmys' Lifetime Achievement Award

"I am truly humbled to receive this esteemed award from the Academy," Lucci said in a previous statement when news of her award first broke. "Throughout my career, I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside exceptional talents and embraced by my fans that have been with me every step of the way. This honor is not just a reflection of my journey, but a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the profound connection we are so lucky to forge with audiences all over the world through television."

The daytime TV queen, 76, got her big break in the role of Erica Kane on All My Children in 1970 and played the role for 41 years until the show ended in 2011. Lucci had many memorable moments on the show and ultimately earned 21 nominations at the Daytime Emmy Awards for her iconic role.

Lucci received her first Daytime Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series in 1978. She finally won in 1999 after 19 nominations, receiving the award from Moore that year.

"The streak is over!" Moore famously said before presenting Lucci with her award.

Beyond All My Children, the actress found time to explore other projects, starring in the 1999 Broadway production of Annie Get Your Gun and had solo performances in theaters and cabarets across the country.

On television, Lucci landed recurring roles on shows like Hot in Cleveland, Dallas, Army Wives and Devious Maids. In 2008, she competed on season 7 of Dancing with the Stars with partner Tony Dovolani, finishing sixth.

The actress is also a New York Times bestselling author after releasing her autobiography, All My Life, in 2011, and has championed several charitable causes in her lifetime, including United Cerebral Palsy of NYC, the National AFib Campaign, March of Dimes, the New York Cancer Project, the American Stroke Association, and the American Heart Association, of which she currently serves as the National Ambassador for the Go Red for Women Movement.

On the personal front, Lucci shares son Andreas Huber and daughter Liza Huber with her late husband Helmut Huber, who died in March 2022 at age 84. The two wed in 1969.

Erica (Susan Lucci) traded her boring life as Dr. Jeff Martin's (Charles Frank) wife with a modeling career, on Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Daytime's "All My Children". "All My Children"

Earlier this year, Lucci recovered from her second heart surgery in four years.

"I'm doing really well. I always keep an eye on myself, what's going on,” Lucci told PEOPLE in March, adding, "It is so far so good."

The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards air Friday, Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. e

Even During Cancer Treatment, Christian LeBlanc Keeps His Sense of Humor

On Nov. 30, LeBlanc shared a photo of himself sitting up in a hospital bed with his arms outstretched and a big smile on his face with the caption: “How to get discharged without really trying.” And as the word “Showtime” flashed at the bottom of the image, the audio of Angela Lansbury singing “Open a New Window” from the Broadway show Mame played.

A week later, on Dec. 7, The daytime star shared another pic of himself sitting in a chair under a blanket untethered from the IV stand at his side while eating a little snack after his treatment. On his head is a layered cold cap which is meant to help cool the scalp and prevent hair loss from the chemotherapy. And LeBlanc couldn’t resist quoting Sally Field’s iconic line from the movie Soapdish when she learned her soap character was being dressed in a turban: “Who am I, Gloria ******* Swanson?”

LeBlanc has also been working, sharing photos from the Y&R set throughout November. He made sure to grab selfies with J. Eddie Peck, who recently returned as Cole, as well as one with Colleen Zenk who made her return to daytime as the evil Jordan Howard. (LeBlanc and Zenk were co-stars on AS THE WORLD TURNS back in the ‘80s where he played Kirk McColl and she was Barbara Ryan!)

We’re glad to see that the cancer treatment continues to go well and that LeBlanc is keeping his spirits up throughout the whole thing!

Billy Miller’s Official Cause of Death Revealed

Two months later, more details have been released about soap opera star Billy Miller’s death.

In his autopsy report obtained by Radar Online, it was revealed that Miller was found dead in his bathtub “with an apparent gunshot wound to the head” in September.

According to the report, first responders located “multiple letters indicating suicidal intent” and a “revolver” in his right hand.

At the time of his death, Miller had “cocaine, and its metabolites, diphenhydramine, and amphetamine,” in his system.

Miller died just days after turning 44.

After his death, Miller’s mother Patricia Miller released a statement, telling Soap Opera Digest, “He fought a long, hard, valiant battle with bipolar depression for years. He did everything he could to control the disease. He loved his family, his friends, and his fans, but in the end the disease won the fight and he surrendered his life.”

Seeming to reference false reports that he suffered a stroke, she added, “The other causes of death being told are not true. I wish they were, but they just aren’t.”

Patricia also thanked Billy’s fans, writing, “I want to personally thank the many fans & personal friends for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers & condolences sent to me and my family on the devastating death of my beautiful son BJ — Billy Miller… We all loved him so much and are desperately trying to deal with our loss.”

Miller was best known for his roles in soap operas. He played Richie Novak on “All My Children” from 2007-2008, then Billy Abbott on "The Young and the Restless" (2008-2014) and Jason Morgan/Drew Cain on "General Hospital" (2014-2019).

“Extra” spoke with Michelle Stafford, who worked with Billy on the two latter shows.

Calling him an “extraordinary actor,” Michelle shared, “It was so great to be in scenes with [him], so creative and inventive as an actor, like a true talent. Not only that, so much charisma. The coupling of great talent and charisma is quite something.”

When asked if she knew of Billy’s struggles with manic depression, Stafford answered, “I just knew Billy on an aesthetic level… What I knew of Billy is how much he loved his family... and how important his family was to him, and him being a Texas boy, that was very much a part of him.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

Imagen Awards 2023: Eva Longoria & ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Take Top Honors In Film

Longoria directed Flamin’ Hot, the story about the creation of the spicy Frito-Lay snack. The film also took awards for Best Feature Film with Jesse García taking the accolade in the Best Actor – Feature Film category for his portrayal of Richard Montañez.

Other winners of the night included Zoe Saldaña for her acting work on Avatar: The Way of Water and Antonio Banderas for his voice-over work in the animated film Puss In Boots: The Last Wish.

Winners in the television categories included Acapulco’s Enrique Arrizon as Best Actor in a Comedy, Jenna Ortega as Best Actress in a Comedy for Wednesday, Kate del Castillo as Best Actress in a Drama for Volver a Caer and Pedro Pascal as Best Actor in a Drama for The Last of Us.

The 38th an independent panel of entertainment industry executives and Latina and Latino community leaders determined Annual Imagen Awards winners.

The Daily Wire Sets Adult Animated Comedy Series ‘Mr Birchum’ Starring Adam Carolla, Megyn Kelly, Brett Cooper, Roseanne Barr, Candace Owens, Danny Trejo & More

The series follows Carolla’s junior high woodshop teacher popularized on KROQ radio and brought to life in puppet form on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers.

In this animated update, according to producers, “Mr. Birchum attempts to navigate a world he doesn’t understand or approve of. He’s befuddled by his gaming streamer son, Eddie (Dunnigan), annoyed at his selfie-taking, snowflake students and is constantly at war with the school district’s appointed “J.E.D.I.” (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion officer) Mr. Karponzi (Fischer).”

The synopsis continues: “But his best buddy, auto-shop teacher Don Gage (Bodden), his wife Wendi (Kelly), and step-daughter Jeanie (Cooper) have his back, along with some fantasy mentors – the ghost of his gym teacher, Coach Murphy (Mohr) and childhood frozen dinner icon Burly Man (Warburton). He’ll even get an assist from sick-and-tired, wishes she were retired, Principal Bortles (Barr) when competing with Navy buddies against his Army nemesis Gunderson (Riggle), and reformed gang member Switchblade (Trejo) lends a tattooed hand building a house for charity.”

The show’s voice cast comprises Carolla (as Mr. Birchum), Megyn Kelly (playing Wendi), Tyler Fischer (Karponzi), Alonzo Bodden (Gage), Brett Cooper (Jeanie), Candace Owens (Deena), Kyle Dunnigan (Eddie), Danny Trejo (Switchblade), Patrick Warburton (Burly Man), Jay Mohr (Coach Murphy), Rob Riggle (Gunderson), and Roseanne Barr (Principal Bortles).

The series will mark talk show host Megyn Kelly’s first role in a scripted series or movie, and the first scripted project for Roseanne Barr since her exit from the Roseanne reboot in 2018 after she posted controversial tweets.

DailyWire+’s first animated comedy is produced by David Coleman for Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier for Bonfire Legend, with Daily Wire’s co-founders Jeremy Boreing and Ben Shapiro and CEO Caleb Robinson are executive producing.

Chassy Media is the physical production Company for the show. Executive Producers for Chassy Media are Adam Carolla and Mike August along with Showrunner/Executive Producer Nate Adams and Supervising Producer Curtis Koller. Mike Lynch is the head writer for the show with additional episodes written by Byron Kavanagh and Mark Hoffmeier.

“I am super excited to be working with my friends Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, and our terrific cast of talent to bring Mr Birchum to life on the Daily Wire!” said Carolla.

“We teamed up with Adam and some of the funniest people we know – Roseanne, Rob Riggle, Patrick Warburton, Tyler Fischer and so many more – to bring back the irreverent patriarch in a truly hilarious comedy that doesn’t care who it offends,” added The Daily Wire‘s Jeremy Boreing.

A teaser trailer for Mr Birchum screened at the recent premiere of Daily Wire’s controversial new transgender athlete film Lady Ballers. That feature stars Daily Wire’s Jeremy Boreing, Jake Crain, Blain Crain, David Cone and Matt Walsh. There are cameos from Ben Shapiro, Brett Cooper, Michael Knowles, Andrew Klavan, Riley Gaines, and Senator Ted Cruz.

Colleen Zenk One-on-One 11/29/23

Colleen is known to daytime audiences for her delicious role of Barbara Ryan which she played for 32 years on As the World Turns.

Colleen was born in Barrington, Illinois and studied drama at The Catholic University of America. In her early career, she appeared in print ads and TV commercials for Kellogg’s and L’eggs.

Colleen has enjoyed a number of roles on stage as well including work on Broadway and off.

One-on-One with Vincent Irizarry

Vincent made his daytime debut as “Brandon / Lujack Luvonaczek Spaulding” on CBS’s Guiding Light in 1983. Vincent received his first Daytime Emmy nomination for the role in 1985. In addition to his role as Lujack, Vincent went on to play Dr. Scott Clark on Santa Barbara, Nick McHenry back on Guiding Light, Dr. David Hayward on All My Children, David Chow on The Young and the Restless and Deimos Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives.

Vincent has also starred in several TV movies and mini-series, such as Jackie Collins' Lucky Chances (opposite Sandra Bullock), Left to Die (opposite Barbara Hershey), and Lying Eyes, to name a few. His feature work has been opposite Clint Eastwood, (Heartbreak Ridge), Sissy Spacek (Marie: A True Story), and Worth, opposite Jeffrey Johnson, Eric Roberts, and Corey Feldman. His most recent Primetime work has been Guest Starring roles on NCIS:LA, Homeland, and Wild West Chronicles.

THE HIT DRAMA SERIES “BLUE BLOODS” TO CONCLUDE IN FALL 2024 AFTER ITS 14TH SEASON

“BLUE BLOODS will forever be a beloved part of CBS’ legacy. It ruled Friday nights with unprecedented dominance since its premiere and established itself as a pillar of our winning lineup with an exceptionally devoted fan base,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment and David Stapf, president of CBS Studios. “We’ll be forever grateful to the legendary Leonard Goldberg for developing this signature series and to the amazing cast led by Tom Selleck, who America embraced as family and watched as welcomed guests at the Reagan dinner table. We also sincerely thank the incredible writing and producing teams guided by executive producer Kevin Wade, for years of compelling episodes as they conceive this final chapter that we expect to be the most satisfying season yet for our loyal viewers.”

“For the past 13 years it has been an honor and a privilege to work on a show that not only celebrates the men and women who protect and serve in New York City, but also displayed the importance of family,” said series star Tom Selleck. “Working alongside these incredible actors, writers, producers, directors and crew has been a dream come true and I’m grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary group for over 275 episodes. Thank you to CBS Studios and CBS Network for their steadfast support and we offer heartfelt gratitude to the fans who gathered with us for dinner every Friday night.”

“It has been a tremendous privilege these past 13 years to fill the huge canvas that Leonard Goldberg imagined: a police procedural told from the point of view of four generations of a close-knit, fiercely loyal family. BLUE BLOODS will leave behind an enduring legacy that was collectively achieved by our extraordinary cast, our talented and tirelessly inventive writers, and the best crew in the business,” said executive producer Kevin Wade. “CBS Studios and the CBS Television Network encouraged us to tell our stories in multi-layered narratives that have gone on to resonate with millions of people, and we thank them for their unwavering partnership and collaboration. We look forward to giving fans an exciting and emotionally satisfying final season, and we are forever grateful for their enthusiasm and loyalty over all these years.”

For the 2022-2023 season, BLUE BLOODS was Friday’s #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama with 9.54 million viewers. With live +35-day multiplatform viewing, BLUE BLOODS scores more than 11 million viewers an episode.** Since the show’s premiere on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, BLUE BLOODS has maintained its #1 position at 10:00 PM leading the Network’s top rated Friday night lineup.

Currently, BLUE BLOODS also ranks in the top 10 for series on Paramount+ based on minutes viewed, and for viewed channels on Pluto TV.

Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez and Vanessa Ray star. Kevin Wade, Siobhan Byrne-O’Connor, Ian Biederman and Dan Truly serve as executive producers. BLUE BLOODS is produced by CBS Studios.

J. Eddie Peck Returns to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

Peck first appeared as Cole back in 1993 and remained with the soap until 1999. Before that, he played Hawk on DAYS OF OUR LIVES and after, Jake Martin on ALL MY CHILDREN. He has also appeared in primetime sudsers like DYNASTY and DALLAS.

Peck is scheduled to return later in November when Victoria has a surprise reunion with her ex-husband. Cole was last seen in 1999 when he left Genoa City to take a professorship at Oxford. What brings him back into Victoria’s orbit?

With AS THE WORLD TURNS alum Colleen Zenk having made her debut as Jordan, could these two characters be tied together somehow? You’ll just have to stay tuned to Y&R to see how the storyline continues to unfold!

Colleen Zenk Joins THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

Zenk made her daytime debut playing Barbara Ryan on ATWT back in 1978 and remained with the soap right up until its final episode in 2010. During her time in Oakdale, the actress was nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actress Daytime Emmy Award three times, in 2001, 2002, and 2011.

During her career, Zenk has also appeared on Broadway with Chita Rivera and Donald O’Connor in Bring Back Birdie and on the big screen in the 1982 movie adaptation of Annie directed by John Houston. She has also hit the stage in productions of Hello Dolly! and Stephen Sondheim’s Follies as well as other shows.

Claire was clearly up to something from the minute she set foot in Genoa City, but lured Nikki into a false sense of security so she could lead her right into her trap! And now that Zenk has debuted as Jordan, the tale is only going to get more twisted!

‘Dukes Of Hazzard’ Stars Reunite, Tease Potential Reboot Of Hit ’80s TV Series

“As far as a Dukes reunion,” Bach teased in an interview with Fox News Digital, “anything is possible.”

Bach starred as Daisy Duke, Schneider as Bo Duke and Wopat as Luke Duke in the hit action-comedy-drama series that aired for seven seasons on CBS from 1979 to 1985. The series, inspired by the 1975 film Moonrunners about a bootlegger family, revolved around the adventures of cousins Bo and Luke, modern-day Robin Hoods who continually tried to outwit a corrupt sheriff and “greedy rich, city slickers.”

The series also was not without controversy due to images of the Confederate flag that had been used in the show. In 2015, TV Land yanked Dukes out of rotation after Warner Bros. Consumer Products’ announced it would stop participating in Confederate flag merchandising. Warner Bros. had produced the CBS series that featured a car named General Lee that was festooned with a large Confederate flag on its roof.

The show spawned two TV reunion movies that aired on CBS, The Dukes of Hazzard Reunion! in 1997 and The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood in 2000. It also inspired two films, The Dukes of Hazzard released in 2005, and a direct-to-video prequel The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning in 2007.

Jack Kilmer, Paris Jackson & Eric Roberts Set For Indie Horror Thriller ‘Open Wounds’

Written by Ryan Leeder, Joshua Courtade, and Krauss, the film centers around a fading indie horror studio, its owner Jefferson (Roberts), and his nephew Caleb (Kilmer), a young horror movie obsessive and aspiring makeup f/x artist, who finally gets his “little break” when Jefferson assigns him to work on a B-list movie about a vampire (Notni). There, he encounters another makeup artist, Ginni (Jackson), with whom he feels he can share his vulnerabilities, as well as an unsupportive rival, Todd (Houston).

Caleb, insecure of his talent, and desperate to win Jefferson’s approval, struggles with the assignment, until he accidentally witnesses a murder, and seeing that realism is the missing element in his work, bases an effect on what he has witnessed. Suddenly winning approval from Jefferson and praise on the set, Caleb begins prepping his effects by committing his own murders, in the process losing his moral compass and descending into madness. As Caleb’s crimes become more grotesque, his relationship with Ginny develops into an unconventional quest for love.

Hailing from Day 28 Films and Bald Eagle Entertainment, pic’s producers are Krauss and Ira Houston. Chung Dick and Thomas Carroll are exec producing, with Haweni Keskessa and Marvin Cheng co-producing.

Best known for turns in such acclaimed indies as Palo Alto and Lords of Chaos, Kilmer most recently signed on to star opposite Bella Thorne in the fantastical drama The Tower, shot under an interim agreement. He also narrated the documentary Val, spotlighting the remarkable life and career of his father, Val Kilmer.

An actress and musician previously seen on the shows Swarm, American Horror Stories, Scream: The TV Series and Star, Jackson’s feature credits include the romantic dramedy Sex Appeal, the Kelsey Grammer-led The Space Between, and Nash Edgerton’s Gringo starring Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron, and David Oyelowo.

An Oscar nom most recently set to star in Spyder Dobrofsky’s psychological horror Down Below, Roberts was part of the cast of Damien Chazelle’s Old Hollywood epic Babylon for Paramount Pictures, which scored three Oscar nominations earlier this year. Other feature credits for the actor include Hard Luck Love Song, Head Full of Honey, Inherent Vice, The Expendables, and The Dark Knight, to name just a few.

Krauss’s most recent feature, the indie drama Gimme Shelter starring Vanessa Hudgens, James Earl Jones, Rosario Dawson and more, was released by Roadside Attractions in 2014.

Kilmer is repped by Gersh, Authentic Talent & Literary Management, and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum; Jackson by CAA and Untitled Entertainment; and Roberts by Sovereign Talent Group.y

Hayley Erin Interview - The Young and the Restless

As Y&R viewers have seen, and are about to discover, there is more to Claire than meets the eye, when it's revealed she clearly has a vendetta against Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott). but just what is it?

Erin previously appeared on Y&R as Abby Newman as a teenager and later went over to General Hospital to take on the role of Kiki Jerome, a role which won her a Daytime Emmy for her performances.

Now back at her original stomping grounds in Genoa City and playing a brand new character, Hayley is getting the opportunity to show her acting chops through an entirely different kind of role.

Make sure to join us for this livestream conversation, exclusively on The Michael Fairman Channel.

CBS ANNOUNCES 2024 PRIMETIME PREMIERE DATES FOR ORIGINAL EPISODES OF NEW AND RETURNING SERIES

Click Here for the 2024 Premieres Announcement Video

“Tracker” Starring and Executive Produced by Justin Hartley Premieres Sunday, Feb. 11 in the Highly Coveted Post-Super Bowl Timeslot

Comedy Block of “The Neighborhood” and “Bob ? Abishola,” #1 Broadcast Series “NCIS” and “NCIS: Hawai’i” Premiere Monday, Feb. 12 Beginning at 8:00 PM

All “FBI” Tuesday Returns Feb. 13 at 8:00 PM

Television’s Most-Watched Comedy Block Premieres Thursday, Feb. 15 with #1 Comedy “Young Sheldon” at 8:00 PM and “Ghosts” at 8:30 PM, “So Help Me Todd” at 9:00 PM and an Encore Episode of “Tracker” at 10:00 PM

Friday’s #1 Lineup “S.W.A.T.,” “Fire Country” and “Blue Bloods” Returns Feb. 16 at 8:00 PM

“CSI: Vegas” Moves to Sundays at 10:00 PM Beginning Feb. 18 Following the Fourth Season Premiere of “The Equalizer” at 8:00 PM and “Tracker” in Its Regular Time Period at 9:00 PM

“Survivor” Returns with Two-Hour Episodes for the Premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 8:00 PM and the Second Episode on Wednesday, March 6 at 8:00 PM Followed by 90-Minute Episodes Throughout the Season

New Drama “Elsbeth” Premieres Thursday, Feb. 29 at 10:00 PM

“The Amazing Race” Returns with 90-Minute Episodes Beginning Wednesday, March 13 at 9:30 PM

CBS today announced its premiere dates and rollout plan for its 2024 primetime schedule, which will launch immediately following the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11. The Network will air original episodes of new and returning series beginning on Sunday evening and throughout the following week.

Additional programming to be announced in the next few weeks. Previously announced legal drama MATLOCK, starring Kathy Bates, and POPPA’S HOUSE, a comedy starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., are currently planned to air during the 2024-2025 broadcast season.

The following is the schedule of premieres:

SUNDAY, FEB. 11
(FOLLOWING THE LIVE BROADCAST OF SUPER BOWL LVIII)
10:00-11:00 PM TRACKER (series premiere, estimated start time)

MONDAY, FEB. 12
8:00-8:30 PM THE NEIGHBORHOOD (sixth season premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM BOB ? ABISHOLA (fifth season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS (21st season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: HAWAI’I (third season premiere)

TUESDAY, FEB. 13
8:00-9:00 PM FBI (sixth season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM FBI: INTERNATIONAL (third season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM FBI: MOST WANTED (fifth season premiere)

THURSDAY, FEB. 15
8:00-8:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON (seventh season premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM GHOSTS (third season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM SO HELP ME TODD (second season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM TRACKER (premiere episode encore)

FRIDAY, FEB. 16
8:00-9:00 PM S.W.A.T. (seventh season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM FIRE COUNTRY (second season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (14th season premiere)

SUNDAY, FEB. 18
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM THE EQUALIZER (fourth season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM TRACKER (RTP*)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: VEGAS (third season premiere, NTP*)

THURSDAY, FEB. 22
8:00-8:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON
8:30-9:00 PM GHOSTS
9:00-10:00 PM SO HELP ME TODD
10:00-11:00 PM TRACKER (second episode encore)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28
8:00-10:00 PM SURVIVOR (46th season premiere)

THURSDAY, FEB. 29
8:00-8:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON
8:30-9:00 PM GHOSTS
9:00-10:00 PM SO HELP ME TODD
10:00-11:00 PM ELSBETH (series premiere, RTP*)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
8:00-10:00 PM SURVIVOR (two-hour episode)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
8:00-9:30 PM SURVIVOR (return to 90-minute episodes)
9:30-11:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (36th season premiere).

The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Dec 15, 2023

Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress Susan Lucci, who was previously announced, will receive her Lifetime Achievement Honors at the gala awards ceremony. The nominations were announced in April and can be found here.

“We are pleased to set this new date with CBS for the Daytime Emmys to celebrate our golden anniversary,” said Adam Sharp, president and CEO of NATAS, adding, “We know the loyal fans of daytime television have waited patiently to properly honor and recognize all of the deserving nominees and we look forward to the celebration we have all been waiting for.”

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime. In addition, in recognition of the marked increase in content and entries for children’s programming, 2022 marked the first annual Children’s & Family Emmy® Awards, with relevant categories separating from the Daytime Emmys into their own competition and ceremony. All awards are judged by a pool of peer professionals from across the television industry.

THE 50TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Award ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI..

Y&R’s Michael Damian Releases New Holiday Music!

On Nov. 1, Damian shared that “Bring Back the Christmas Card” — the first single from of his upcoming holiday album — was available for download on iTunes, Spotify, and other digital music retailers. “Hey friends, my new Christmas single, ‘Bring Back The Christmas Card,’ is out today! Hope you enjoy!” he wrote on Instagram.

A duet with songbird Heather Leucadia, the upbeat song is about the nostalgia of receiving an old-school Christmas card in today’s digital world. (You can listen to the catchy tune on Damian’s YouTube page.)

The next single the Y&R star dropped from his forthcoming album was “Christmas Time Is Here.” That romantic ballad will be featured in the Great American Family holiday film A Paris Christmas Waltz, which Damian co-wrote with his wife, Janeen, and directed! The romantic film, starring soap alums Jen Lilley (ex-Teresa, DAYS OF OUR LIVES; ex-Maxie, GENERAL HOSPITAL) and Matthew Morrison (Adam, AS THE WORLD TURNS), premieres on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. (You can also listen to “Christmas time Is Here” on Damian’s YouTube Page)

So far, Damian has not revealed a date for his album’s release, but the “Rock On” singer did share that his latest collection of songs will be available on iTunes and Spotify.

NATAS Reveals Dates For Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle, Children’s & Family Emmy Awards

NATAS-produced Emmy Award ceremonies include The Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards Luncheon (12:00 noon, Dec. 16), the second Annual Children’s & Family Creative Arts Emmy Awards Dinner (8 pm PT, Dec. 16), and the second Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards and Trustees’ Gala (5 pm PT, Dec. 17).

All three Emmy celebrations will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. NATAS will kick off the weekend with a private luncheon to honor its 2023 Daytime and Children’s & Family inductees into the Gold & Silver Circle honor society on Thursday, Dec. 14.

Maury Povich, who was previously announced as a Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Honoree, will receive his award at the Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle ceremony.

The Daytime Emmy nominations were announced In April while the Children’s & Family nominations were announced Nov. 2. The 50th Daytime Emmy Awards, as well as the Creative Arts & Lifestyle ceremony, were previously scheduled for June but were postponed because of the strikes.

No date has been set yet for the Daytime Emmys on CBS.

“We are pleased to honor once again the writers, performers and other creators that inspire and entertain audiences of all ages,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO, NATAS. “We look forward to a fun-packed weekend that underscores the amazing scope of content making a difference in viewers’ lives.”

Lauralee Bell and Tricia Cast Chat 11/8/23

Lauralee joined the cast of Y&R back in July of 1983 with Tricia’s “Nina Webster” arriving three years later in 1986. “Cricket” and “Nina” began as rivals fighting over “Phillip Chancellor” but soon emerged as friends just as Lauralee and Tricia are great friends off-screen.

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Nov. 10

Emmy-winning actor Eric Braeden (CBS’ THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

Lauralee Bell of 'The Young and the Restless' chats about her new special

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct. 30, 2023.

Michael Shannon, Eva Longoria, Luis Guzman & More Set For Dark Comedy ‘Dead Guy’ Launching Sales At AFM

Dead Guy‘s plot is set into motion when an abrasive old man suddenly dies in the apartment of a neighbor. An absurd game of hot potato then begins with the not-so-dearly departed, as neighbors and building workers each pass the body along, in the hopes of not being linked to the old man’s demise.

Marking the launch of SHFT, the new production company of Zac Adams (Mainstream, Crypto), Dead Guy is also produced by Ryan Lewis of Ryan J. Lewis, Esq, as well as Chadd Harbold (Linoleum, The Wrath of Becky) of Post Film. Jack Christian (What Remains of Us, Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose) of Filmology served as a producer and financier. Exec producers included D.J. McPherson of Filmology, Jared Safier and Justin Safier of Safier Entertainment, Russ Posternak of Post Film, and Nathan Marcus.

Said Camerota, “I wrote this script years ago and to finally see it come to life is a dream come true. The opportunity to work with such an incredible cast, crew and producing team for my directorial debut has been an absolute honor. I can’t wait for the world to see Dead Guy.”

Producer Zac Adams stated that “as both a filmmaker and movie lover, the main goal is to always create films that are not only of the highest quality, but films that are enjoyable. With the world being as dark as it’s been the past few years, I hope our film helps spread some much needed light. It was an absolute honor and privilege in helping Courtney’s vision come to life.”

Added producer Ryan Lewis, “When I read this script I knew this movie had to be made. I’m thrilled that I got to help make it, and got to do so with both a friend and client in Courtney. Our incredible cast is a testament to Courtney’s writing and I’m overjoyed to see her vision come to life on the big screen.”

Shannon is repped by CAA, Range, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Longoria by WME, Linden Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Greer by CAA, Artists First, and Felker Toczek Suddleson; Guzman by Gersh and Gravesend Entertainment; Nolasco by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Culkin by Paradigm and Brookside Artist Management; and Armstrong by CESD.

Talk Show Appearance

AIRING Nov 1, 2023

Actors Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian ("The Young and the Restless")

Soap Opera Digest Is Ending Its Weekly Print Edition

Staffers were informed of the decision Friday, according to sources. A spokesperson for a360Media, the company that owns the brand, confirmed that the weekly edition is being discontinued. The company plans to continue publishing special print issues of Soap Opera Digest four times per year.

“Soap Opera Digest, like many other brands, is adjusting its print frequency and shifting more resources to digital to better accommodate its audience,” the a360Media rep said in a statement to Variety.

Soap Opera Digest was first launched in 1975. Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp bought the publication in 1989 for $70 million before selling it two years later, per the New York Times, and it has had a succession of different owners ever since.

In its heyday, the magazine had a circulation of 1.5 million in 1991, according to the Times. But the reach of its print edition, as with many magazines, has sharply fallen off in the decades since.

According to its website, Soap Opera Digest is “the leading magazine reporting on the soap opera industry for over 40 years,” serving up “behind-the-scenes scoops and breaking news to passionate soap fans every week.” The mag also has included special editorial features on beauty, fashion, parenting, and health and fitness.

Soap Opera Digest has been available in print and digital subscription plans, priced at $45.97 for six months (26 issues at $1.77 apiece) or $69.97 for one year (52 issues at $1.34 apiece).

A360media houses a media portfolio of celebrity, entertainment and women’s lifestyle brands including Us Weekly, Star, InTouch and Life & Style. The company claims that it is the largest print publisher in the U.S., both in retail sales and units sold, with its titles representing about one-third of all magazines sold at retail.

A360media was formerly known as American Media Inc., which had been the owner of the National Enquirer (involved in the “catch and kill” scandal involving Donald Trump and which Jeff Bezos accused of an extortion attempt). In 2020, AMI was acquired by Atlanta-based logistics firm accelerate360, which sold off the National Enquirer, Globe and National Examiner tabloids earlier this year.

2023 WIF Honors Recipients Include America Ferrera, Eva Longoria And Celine Song

The organization, formerly known as Women In Film, Los Angeles and celebrating its 50th anniversary, will bestow the awards at its annual benefit gala November 30 in Los Angeles, it said Thursday.

The five are joined on the full 2023 honors list by Yara Shahidi, who was previously named WIF’s recipient of the Max Mara Face of the Future Award.

Ferrera, one of the stars of this year’s box office behemoth Barbie, was selected to receive the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award for her activism and work with the charities Harness and Poderistas. Fonda, who received the inaugural honor in 2021, selected Ferrera for this year’s award and will present it to her at the ceremony.

The Crystal Award for Advocacy, given to individuals and groups creating opportunities for the advancement of women working throughout the screen industries, will go to Longoria and screenwriter Chávez, who teamed on Longoria’s feature directing debut Flamin’ Hot; and Song and Lee, who wrote-directed and starred, respectively, in the Korean romantic drama Past Lives.

Both Longoria and Chavez and Song and Lee will participate in a conversations about their collaborations.

“The work of this year’s honorees exemplifies outstanding creative vision and the change WIF has worked to create in its 50 years as an organization,” said Monica Levinson and Talitha Watkins, co-chairs of the WIF Honors Committee. “Our industry is better because of these women and their commitment to spurring lasting impact in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the scenes.”

WIF said it is working directly with SAG-AFTRA to ensure strike guidelines are adhered to for the gala benefit, which supports WIF’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity in the entertainment industry.

The Young and the Restless Star Christian LeBlanc Reveals Cancer Diagnosis After Months-Long Absence from Show

During an appearance on CBS affiliate 4WWL in New Orleans, the 65-year-old actor revealed for the first time publicly that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma — a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow — in June.

"I'd never spent a day in the hospital in my 65 years until this year," he said, recalling the shocking diagnosis. "It's a common cancer but a very fast-moving one."

He described subtle signs leading up to his diagnosis that something wasn't quite right with his health, including rapid weight loss. "I put on [my character] Michael [Baldwin]'s wedding ring and I put my hand down and the ring fell off without friction. I said, 'What an odd thing,'" he recalled, noting he lost 35 pounds in two months.

LeBlanc also began experiencing nosebleeds on set, and he noticed that his eye had begun to droop. "My eye kind of got a little wonky," he explained. After visiting a neurological ophthalmologist, he learned he had a tumor in his sinus cavity that was pressing on his optic nerve.

The star said viewers even noticed the change in his eye's appearance. "The fans caught it," he said, laughing. "I was getting people like, 'Your eye is a little Jim Carrey that way, a little Michael this way."

Following immunotherapy treatment, LeBlanc is now in remission and working on regaining the weight he lost. "[My doctors] said, 'Eat like it's your job,' and I said, 'I was raised to fulfill this promise. Louisiana, New Orleans, easily done,'" recalled LeBlanc, who grew up in New Orleans.

LeBlanc also reflected on how his diagnosis was a life-imitates-art situation, as his TV character experienced his own cancer journey. "It's interesting. You play that scene where you hear the word, just the word, in a doctor's office: cancer. And I got to play that as Michael Baldwin," he said.

In an exciting update for fans of the show, LeBlanc — who first joined the cast in 1991 — teased that he will be returning to the screen for the soap's Thanksgiving episode.

Speaking about his cancer experience, LeBlanc also noted costar Eric Braeden's diagnosis and recovery from prostate cancer. In August, the 82-year-old German actor — who has portrayed Victor Newman on the soap for more than 40 years — shared during a Facebook Live that he is now cancer-free.

"As of three days ago, I am cancer-free,” he said in the video, before expressing his gratitude for his fans' support and well-wishes.

“I thank you for all of your good thoughts, all of your prayers,” Braeden continued. “I can tell you it obviously has helped because I had my last cystoscopy two days ago — that’s when they thread a camera into your bladder — and I am cancer-free.”

“They couldn’t find a damn thing,” he added. “Isn’t that nice?”

A Baldwin-Fisher Family Reunion on Y&R!

The sudser shared a lovely family photo of Judith Chapman (Gloria), Tracey Bregman (Lauren), Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Greg Rikaart (Kevin), and Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe) posing together in Society. They captioned the pic: “Spotted on the Y&R set: A family reunion.”

Everyone looks super glamorous, but what’s the occasion? Given Y&R’s shooting schedule, this reunion should air sometime in mid-to-late November, so perhaps a Thanksgiving gathering? It’s definitely too early for Christmas (despite what store shelves might indicate)!

After his initial run from 1991-93, LeBlanc returned as Michael in 1997 and has continued to play the complex character to this day. Michael has been MIA for a little bit now as he has been overseas on business (which is why Heather had to take over some of his caseload, like defending Phyllis).

Bregman joined the cast of Y&R back in 1983 and even brought her alter ego over to sister soap THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL for a few years in the mid-‘90s. In fact, Lauren’s about to make another appearance for a big fashion showdown, bringing Esther along for the ride!

Kevin was meant to be a short-term villain when Rikaart debuted as the character in 2003, but he ended up sticking around until 2017! After a short time away, the actor returned in 2019 to continue making appearances, but recently has been much busier playing Leo over on DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

Hendrickson debuted as Chloe back in 2008 and after coming and going a few times between 2014 and 2017, returned in 2019. However, after she wasn’t seen for a while, the actress took to social media to reassure her fans that she was still a member of the cast.

Gloria was originally played by Joan Van Ark in 2004 but the role was recast with Chapman in 2005 and she has delighted fans with her performances over the years. After being bumped to recurring in 2011, Chapman’s appearances have been more sporadic, but fans have enjoyed every single one.

While it’ll be nice to see the Baldwins and Fishers back together again on screen, what would be even better would be if it was for more than just a casual party. We know these characters can bring the drama, so it would be great if they had a new juicy storyline to bite into!i

Doug Davidson Opens Up About His Health Scare

On October 13, the Y&R alum revealed that he had the coronavirus, sharing a photo of a positive at-home test. “It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt,” Davidson captioned the image, adding a shocked-face emoji.

Unfortunately, things took a serious turn later that weekend. “As some of you are aware, I came back from the Dominican Republic with COVID,” he shared in a follow-up post. “After three days, I had significant trouble breathing.”

Thankfully, Davidson received top-notch care from his local first responders, as well as the staff at the hospital. “I’d like to give a shout-out to these fine agencies, who were exceptional on every level,” he praised, first thanking the 911 operator who took his call. “She was absolutely fantastic.”

Davidson also noted that he received remarkable care from the Carpenteria-Summerland Fire Protection District crew that responded to his call and the medical staff who treated him at Cottage Hospital’s emergency department. “Hats off to all of them. They were incredible in every regard,” he wrote. “Thank you so much!”

In response to the actor’s post, his former TV wife, Lauralee Bell (Christine, Y&R), chimed in to express her thanks to those who cared for her friend during his health crisis. “Thanks to all of them who helped you!” she commented. “Thank God for first responders. So appreciated!”

Several other friends from the daytime world also commented with get-well wishes for Davidson. Martsolf weighed in that he was “so sorry” to hear that his colleague had gotten sick after their trip, while Don Diamont (Bill, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL) commended, “Thank God for the great care on every level! Get well!” Writing that she hoped Davidson was feeling better, Tracey Bregman (Lauren) added, “So sorry you had such a hard time. Sending much love.”

Please join us in wishing Davidson a speedy recovery!

Midnight Ruin | Short Film, Drama-Thriller

Starring Robert Adamson & Robert Palmer Watkins

Written & Directed by Anthony Deveney

Chrishell Stause and Diora Baird Are Told You’re Not Supposed to Be Here in LGBTQ+ Thriller Trailer

Developed from a concept from Lauren Caster, as part of Lifetime’s Broader Focus initiative that supports female creatives, the telepic stars Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset, All My Children) and Diora Baird (Cobra Kai) as Zoe and Kennedy, an expectant couple headed on a “babymoon” to a remote mountain town that slowly reveals itself to not be as charming and peaceful as it seems.

As their vacation continues, Zoe feels uncomfortable with the looks and stares of the townsfolk, and questions if their unwanted attention has to do with them being a same-sex couple, while Kennedy tries to reassure her partner it’s simply her pregnancy hormones getting the best of her.

Alas, just as the two let their guards down, their nightmare begins, and they realize that the townspeople want something they have….

The You’re Not Supposed to Be Here?cast also includes Curtis Hamilton (Insecure), Heather Matarazzo (Welcome to the Dollhouse), Devon Gummersall (My So-Called Life), Drew Powell (Ray Donovan), Jeante Godlock (The Simone Biles Story) and TikTok star Alejandro Rosario.?

Eva Longoria & Cris Abrego Launch Hyphenate Media; Backed By Banijay, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment Folded Into New Group

The pair have launched Hyphenate Media Group, a new Banijay-backed venture that will develop and produce its own slate as well as invest in creator-led companies.

The company, which has been in the works for months, was announced during a keynote with the duo, who have been friends for years, at Mipcom.

Abrego will serve as the CEO of the company, and Longoria will serve as its Chief Creative Officer.

As part of its launch, Hyphenate has acquired the full slate of Longoria’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, which has been behind series such as NBC’s Telenovela, ABC’s Grand Hotel, and CNN’s Searching for Mexico.

As such, Hyphenate will take on Apple TV+’s Land of Women, a six-part series starring and exec produced by the Desperate Housewives star that will launch in 2024.

The company will develop and produce both scripted and unscripted series and both of them will produce for the business with all television projects directed by Longoria also coming under the new banner, which is set to firm up its leadership team later this year.

Abrego, who founded Below Deck producer 51 Minds Entertainment in 2003, will remain Chairman of Americas for Banijay and he also serves as Chair of the Television Academy Foundation and a member of the Executive Committee for the Television Academy.

“The train has left the station”

The move marks Banijay’s first investment into the scripted space in the U.S.

Speaking at Mipcom this afternoon, Abrego spotlighted the decision-making behind launching a diverse content company, as he quoted research that found 50% of American under-18s are not white.

“Supporting creatives in their vision is what we will do,” he added. “The train has left the station and the content has to reflect that.”

He cited influential and talented diverse creatives such as Jordan Peele and Ali Wong, whose work “used to be niche but is now the centre.”

Reflecting on the company’s name and MO, Longoria said people had always mistaken her for an actor-turned-producer but she is in fact a “producer-director that fell into acting.”

“That multi-hyphenate is not surviving in Hollywood because the industry wants you to stay in your lane, particularly women,” she explained. “So it was my frustration and Cris’s ambition a couple of years ago after I realized it’s not just me who feels this way. I know creators who are being suffocated by the system so Hyphenate will create the ultimate model.”

Longoria added that the current U.S. labor action is “a direct result of creators taking control back.”

Don’t Miss Lauralee Bell’s Special Y&R Anniversary Episode!

Christine went to Portugal to see Paul and try to salvage their marriage, but when she returns to Genoa City, she’s at a crossroads both personally and professionally. Thankfully, she has friends like Danny and Nina on hand to help support her now that Michael Damian is back at Y&R and Tricia Cast is reprising her role as well. And naturally, as everyone reminisces about Christine’s history, there will be plenty of wonderful flashbacks for fans to enjoy!

The daughter of Y&R creators William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, Lauralee made her first appearance as Cricket back in July 1983, and three years later, was put on contract. Beginning in 2001, the actress moved to recurring status and continued to appear on the soap, even bringing her alter ego to sister soap THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL in 2007. In 2016, Bell was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category for her work on Y&R.

Outside of daytime, Bell has appeared in episodes of primetime series like WALKER: TEXAS RANGER, PACIFIC BLUE, CSI: MIAMI, and CASTLE. She can also be seen in TV movies like Their Killer Affair, Mistress Hunter, Nightmare Tenant, V.C. Andrews’ Ruby, and V.C. Andrews’ Pearl in the Mist.

So join Bell and the rest of Y&R in celebrating four decades of Christine with this can’t-miss episode!

Holiday Movies with Soap Stars on Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix and Others

SWORN JUSTICE: TAKEN BEFORE CHRISTMAS - BET+
Release Date: Thursday, Nov. 16
Cast: Mishael Morgan, Leland B. Martin, Vivica A. Fox , Melyssa Ford and Preacher Lawson
Premise: On Christmas Eve, a hardened detective and her DA boyfriend are both informed that each other has been kidnapped. As the world closes for the holiday, they are locked out of their computers and phones and must follow the demands of the menacing voice giving them orders. This leads to a snowy night of cat-and-mouse thrills as the two fight for their survival.

SO FLY CHRISTMAS - BET+
Release Date: Thursday, Nov. 23
Cast: Tichina Arnold, Tami Roman, Robert Christopher Riley, Laurissa Romain, Jackee Harry, Tommy Davidson and Michael Colyar
Premise: After being stood up at the altar on Christmas Eve, Wyvetta loses her love on her favorite holiday. To show solidarity, Wyvetta’s best friend, Dione, suggests that the two of them renounce love. Things become complicated when Dione falls for a mild-mannered record store owner and tries to keep it under wraps.

CHRISTMAS RESCUE - BET+
Release Date: Thursday, Dec. 14
Cast: Robin Givens, Raven Goodwin, Donny Carrington, Catfish Jean, Mario Van Peebles, Cameron Bailey and Samantha Neyland Trumbo
Premise: A man abducts the love of his life from her holiday-themed wedding in a desperate last attempt to win her back.

‘TWAS THE TEXT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - Great American Family
Premiere Date: Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8 pm
Cast: Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan
Premise: An unexpected text message sent to the wrong number sets into motion a Christmas tradition with a new family over three separate years.

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING - Great American Family
Premiere Date: Sunday, Nov. 12 at 8 pm
Cast: Lori Loughlin, James Tupper and Jesse Hutch
Premise: A TV chef is divinely inspired to take over her late aunt’s charity with help from a new friend and handsome business associate next door.

A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ - Great American Family
Premiere Date: Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 pm
Cast: Jen Lilley and Matthew Morrison
Premise: In this sequel, a novice dancer pairs with a professional to enter a renowned dance competition… in Paris!

A ROYAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - Great American Family
Premiere Date: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 8 pm
Cast: Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard
Premise: In search of her big break, a reporter arranges a Christmas interview with a European Prince visiting the States. Will the reporter’s big story become her love story?

CHECKIN’ IT TWICE - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 20 at 8 pm
Cast: Kim Matula and Kevin McGarry
Premise: A journeyman hockey player falls for a real estate agent in a career crisis when he’s traded to her hometown, then moves into the cottage in her hockey-loving family’s backyard.

WHERE ARE YOU, CHRISTMAS? - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8 pm
Cast: Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady, Jim O’Heir and Julie Warner
Premise: When Addy wishes for a year without Christmas, she wakes up in a world of black and white. She must work together with the town mechanic to restore Christmas.

UNDER THE CHRISTMAS SKY - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 22 at 8 pm
Cast: Jessica Parker Kennedy and Ryan Paevey
Premise: Kat is an esteemed astrophysicist, who is scheduled for her first trip into space next year until an accident grounds her. While on leave, coming to terms with the reality that her dream of being an astronaut is over, she volunteers at the local planetarium. There, she is paired up with by-the-book David to work on an exhibit opening right before Christmas. Will the stars align to bring these two together at the holidays?

MYSTIC CHRISTMAS - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 pm
Cast: Jessy Schram, Chandler Massey, Patti Murin and William R. Moses
Premise: Juniper travels to Mystic, Conn., during the holidays to work at the rehabilitation center and aquarium. She reconnects with Sawyer, the owner of the pizza shop.

JOYEUX NOEL - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 29 at 8 pm
Cast: Jaicy Elliot and Brant Daugherty
Premise: When a romantic painting of a Christmas market captures the imagination of copy editor Lea, she is sent to France with pragmatic reporter Mark to uncover the mystery behind the artist.

THE SANTA SUMMIT - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8 pm
Cast: Hunter King and Benjamin Hollingsworth
Premise: It’s time for the annual Santa Summit, in which revelers put on Santa suits and hop around designated locations in town to eat, drink and be merry. Three best friends decide to go together: Jordin, a recently dumped art teacher looking to cut loose; Ava, a shy woman hoping to run into her crush; and Stella, a Christmas cynic with no interest in the Santa Summit whatsoever. At the start of the night, Jordin meets and bonds with Liam, but doesn’t get his name before getting separated and lost in a sea of Santas. As the night progresses and hijinks ensue, amidst the chaos, celebration, and a sea of Santas, they all find what they’re looking for: Christmas spirit, potential romance, and a strengthened bond of friendship.

A MERRY SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 pm
Cast: Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf
Premise: When estranged siblings Lindsay and Brad Morgan travel to Scotland at Christmas to reunite with their mother Jo, a big family secret is revealed.

HAUL OUT THE HOLLY: LIT UP - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 pm
Cast: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman, Ellen Travolta, Seth Morris and Jennifer Aspen
Premise: As the holidays approach, Emily and Jared are looking forward to celebrating the holidays together again — this time as a couple. Emily, now embracing Evergreen Lane’s uniquely festive spirit, is ready to work with Jared, Ned, Mary Louise and Pamela to make this year’s Christmas celebrations the best yet… even if being the HOA president’s girlfriend doesn’t stop those dreaded decorating citations. When a house on the block goes up for sale, it causes quite a stir with residents. When the soon-to-be neighbors turn out to be holiday royalty, it looks like this year’s competition is about to heat up. As the welcoming committee prepares for the new arrivals, only one thing is certain – this Christmas, Evergreen Lane is going to sleigh!

A BLITMORE CHRISTMAS - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Sunday, Nov. 26 at 8 pm
Cast: Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha, Jonathan Frakes and Robert Picardo
Premise: Lucy Hardgrove is a screenwriter who lands the job of a lifetime when she’s hired to pen the script for a remake of the beloved, holiday movie classic, His Merry Wife!, which was filmed in 1947 at beautiful, historic Biltmore House. When the head of the studio isn’t satisfied with the ending Lucy wrote because it deviates from the original’s feel-good conclusion, he sends Lucy to Biltmore Estate for research and inspiration. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife! through the help of an hourglass. While on set, she and Jack Huston, one of the film’s stars, spend time together and become close. But her sudden appearance has set off a chain of events that put the production in jeopardy. Before she can return to the present, Lucy must make things right or threaten to alter the future forever.

CHRISTMAS WITH A KISS - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Sunday, Dec. 3 at 8 pm
Cast: Mishael Morgan, Ronnie Rowe Jr. and Jaime M. Callica
Premise: A woman returns home to help with her family’s Christmas Carnival and romance ignites. A photo journalist curates a surprise reunion.

CHRISTMAS ON CHERRY LANE - Hallmark Channel
Premiere Date: Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 pm
Cast: Catherine Bell, James Denton, Jonathan Bennett, John Brotherton, Erin Cahill and Vincent Rodriguez III
Premise: A young couple preparing to welcome their first child; an empty-nester and her fiancé ready to start a new chapter; and a couple who unexpectedly have the chance to expand their family on Christmas Eve celebrate the holiday as they navigate these turning points in their lives.

MYSTERY ON MISTLETOE LANE - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Premiere Date: Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8 pm
Cast: Erica Cerra and Victor Webster
Premise: New to town, Heidi Wicks and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection.

A WORLD RECORD CHRISTMAS - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Premiere Date: Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 pm
Cast: Nikki DeLoach, Lucas Bryant and Aias Dalman
Premise: Charlie is an autistic boy determined to set a Guinness World Record by stacking 1400 Jenga blocks. His mother Marissa and stepfather Eric encourage him to reach for his dream and they all celebrate when he gets the good news that he’ll have get his chance on Christmas Eve. In the spirit of the holiday, they organize a fundraiser giving the townspeople an opportunity to donate and decorate a Jenga block, with the proceeds going to benefit kids with autism. Charlie’s journey to setting the Jenga world record gives them all the chance to learn more not just about themselves, but about what family really means.

HEAVEN DOWN HERE
Premiere Date: Thursday, Dec. 14 at 8 pm
Cast: Krystal Joy Brown, Tina Lifford, Juan Riedinger, Richard Harmon and Phylicia Rashad
Premise: Inspired by Mickey Guyton’s song of the same name, Heaven Down Here tells the story of four disparate people who find themselves stranded in a local diner on Christmas Eve when a snowstorm hits the town. Imami is a widowed mother of two who’s having trouble making ends meet and reluctantly agrees to work the Christmas Eve shift, where she clashes with her boss Dan, who doesn’t exactly embody the Christmas spirit. Felix is a local pastor desperately trying to secure food for parishioners while his faith is challenged by his alienation by his son. Clara is a hospice nurse with an obstinate patient and whose daughter is moving away, causing her to question her place in this world. Throughout the evening, these four bicker, bond and unwittingly provide each other with the answer to their respective prayers.

A CHRISTMAS FREQUENCY - Hulu
Premiere Date: Wednesday, Nov. 1
Cast: Denise Richards, James Hyde, Ansley Gordon and Jonathan Stoddard
Premise: Richards stars as morning radio show host Brooke Walkins, who is not only secretly separating from her husband Todd but hemorrhaging ratings on her show. When she finds out the show is being axed, Brooke’s producer Kenzie Parker has the bright idea of setting up the host with a series of blind dates live on air to help Brooke find someone to take to the company’s Christmas party. But things take an unexpected turn when Kenzie finds out Ben, a guy she’s interested in, has applied to date Brooke. As Ben proves a hit with listeners, Kenzie finds herself having to choose between her heart and her job.

LADIES OF THE ’80S: A DIVAS CHRISTMAS - Lifetime
Premiere Date: TBA
Cast: Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills and Nicollette Sheridan
Premise: The movie follows five soap opera divas readying for a reunion show who take on playing cupid during Christmas to bring together their director and producer as they all learn the meaning of true Christmas spirit.

BEST. CHRISTMAS. EVER! - Netfilx
Premiere Date: Thursday, Nov. 16
Cast: Heather Graham, Brandy Norwood and Jason Biggs
Premise: Every Christmas, Jackie sends a boastful holiday newsletter that makes her old college friend Charlotte feel like a lump of coal. When a twist of fate lands Charlotte and her family on Jackie’s snowy doorstep just days before Christmas, she seizes the opportunity to prove her old friend’s life can’t possibly be that perfect.

HOW TO FALL IN LOVE BY CHRISTMAS - Roku
Premiere Date: Friday, Nov. 3
Cast: Teri Hatcher
Premise: A beloved writer-turned-CEO must save her company by writing a column on her falling in love by the holidays – which is complicated by the handsome photographer who has been assigned to the piece.

YULETIDE THE KNOT - Uptv
Premiere Date: Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 pm
Cast: Mary Antonini, Peter Porte, Kelley Jakle, Kelsey Scott and Melissa Peterman
Premise: When small town wedding planner Rachel is faced with planning her biggest Christmas wedding yet for an out-of-town influencer couple, she is thrown an unexpected surprise when the bride’s manager turns out to be Logan, her first love and high school sweetheart. He reminds her what it is to love, and through rediscovering the magic of Christmas, she rediscovers a part of her heart she closed off long ago.

Dishing with Digest - 10/13/23 - Hayley Erin

Marie Osmond Is Bold & Beautiful! See the Entertainment Legend Make Her Soap Star Debut

PEOPLE can exclusively confirm that the singer and actress, 63, will make her soap opera debut on The Bold and the Beautiful on the Oct. 27 episode of the CBS series’ five-part event, beginning Oct. 25.

Osmond will play the wealthy Countess Von Frankfurt, who will bring “excitement in the air” when she travels to Los Angeles to see the new collections that fashion house Forrester Creations owners Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and his father Eric Forrester (John McCook) have in store, during what the CBS describes as a “highly-anticipated fashion showdown.”

Also appearing on the long-running show for the first time is Young and The Restless star Kate Linder as Esther Valentine, whose dream has always been “to own a Forrest Creations Original,” according to a logline from the network.

Esther will be the guest of her Y&R costar Tracey Bregman’s Lauren Fenmore, a department store owner and buyer who “arrives in Los Angeles from Genoa City having received two ‘golden tickets’ to the exclusive fashion show where Ridge and Eric each premiere their own couture designs,” the logline states.

Osmond’s debut on The Bold and the Beautiful has been a long time in the making, as she was set to star in the CBS soap back in 2011.

Adam Gregory, who played Thomas Forrester from 2010 to 2014, confirmed her appearance to Entertainment Tonight at the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas.

The former Donny & Marie host added: “That's right, you only have One Life to Live and All My Children asked me to do a soap, so I'm doing The Bold and the Beautiful, 'cause I'm bold, and he's beautiful."

Although she couldn’t spill the details about her role, she revealed to HitFix that she would be “mixing it up a little.”

“He married my best friend’s daughter, so we’re like family,” Osmond said of her character filming scenes with Gregory, 35.

Of her decision to join the series, she explained at the time, “You’ve got to have a little fun. At least that’s what my brother Donny says.”

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET on CBS and is available for streaming on Paramount+. M

New celebrity narrators announced for this year’s Candlelight Processional at EPCOT

The theme park announced the next group of storytellers for the EPCOT Candlelight Processional during EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays.

The Candlelight Processional retells the story of Christmas along with a choir, orchestra and the Voices of Liberty.

There will be nine new voices: Chrissy Metz, Luis Fonsi, Ann-Margret, Brendan Fraser, Eva Longoria, Joey McIntyre, Sterling K. Brown, Jordan Fisher and Audra McDonald join the fan-favorite tradition.

Here is the complete schedule:
Chrissy Metz: Nov. 24-Nov. 25
Luis Fonsi: Nov. 26- Nov. 27
Ann-Margret: Nov. 28- Nov. 29
Simu Liu: Nov. 30-Dec. 2
John Stamos: Dec. 3- Dec. 5
Neil Patrick Harris: Dec. 6- Dec. 8
Marlee Matlin: Dec. 9- Dec. 11
Brendan Fraser: Dec. 12- Dec. 14
Eva Longoria: Dec. 15-16
Joey McIntyre: Dec. 17-18
Sterling K. Brown: Dec. 19- Dec. 20
Jordan Fisher: Dec. 21- Dec. 23
Steven Curtis Chapman: Dec. 24- Dec. 26
Audra McDonald: Dec. 27-Dec. 28
Lisa Ling: Dec. 29- Dec. 30

In addition to the Candlelight Processional, Disney World will have a new selection of merchandise, food offerings, beverages and decorations just in time for the holiday festivities at EPCOT.

Sean Kanan and Annika Noelle Live Chat 10/13/23

In 2021, Sean won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series as the Executive Producer and Creator of Studio City (Amazon Prime), for which he was also Emmy nominated in the categories of Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Writing Team.

Annika received her first Emmy nomination in 2020 in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her critically acclaimed performance on B&B as a heartbroken young mother who tragically loses her infant daughter and then is miraculously reunited with her eight months later.

Thorsten Kaye and John McCook Livestream Conversation 10/11/23

In story, B&B viewers have seen that Eric's health has taken a turn for the worse, just as he is set to do battle with his son, Ridge, as to who can design the best fashion line as they head towards their Forrester Creations fashion show.

Eric is determined that nothing will stop him from proving that this will be his 'final' and best line, ever. Ridge is determined to show why he is at the top of his game.

Daytime Emmy-winner John McCook has been with the CBS daytime drama series since its beginnings in 1987. He previously appeared on The Young and the Restless as Lance Prentiss. Thorsten Kaye joined the series in 2013, having previously appeared on All My Children, One Life to Live and Port Charles.

One-on-One with Michael Damian 10/12/23

Michael first gained recognition for his 18-year run in the role of rock star Danny Romalotti on the #1 rated daytime television drama. On stage, Michael starred as “Joseph” in the Broadway production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which broke box office records in both Los Angeles and on Broadway while also earning him a Grammy nomination. In addition to his Broadway career, Michael has released five albums and has had eight Top 40 hits including the smash single, “Rock On” which shot up the Billboard music charts landing at #1 and garnering him two gold records. He won the BMI Song-writing Award for his hit single, “Was It Nothing at All” and has also written and produced songs for the soundtracks of A Princess for Christmas, Flick 2, Flicka: Country Pride, Marley & Me: The Puppy Years and Sweeter Side of Life

Michael has also enjoyed a prolific career behind the camera and has co-written/directed/produced over 15 films and television movies. He is filmmaking partners with his wife Janeen Damian. Michael has co-written, directed, and produced, Much Ado About Christmas, Hallmark’s #1 movie of the year for 2020, Christmas Waltz. Some of his other recent credits include the feature film High Strung Free Dance and its predecessor, High Strung, Lionsgate’s holiday romantic comedy, A Princess for Christmas, which starred Sir Roger Moore and Outlander’s Sam Heughan and launched Hallmark’s smash hit Princess Christmas franchise. The Damian’s went on to co-write A Crown for Christmas and A Royal Christmas. Michael also directed three films for 20th Century Fox: Flicka 2, Marley & Me: The Puppy Years (which he also wrote), and Flicka: Country Pride starring Clint Black. He directed, wrote, and produced the feature film Moondance Alexander, which was also released by 20th Century Fox and the romantic comedies Sweeter Side of Life and Love by Design.

Michael recently produced and directed the upcoming film Paris Christmas Waltz starring Matthew Morrison which recently wrapped production in Paris. In 2022, he produced the popular Netflix film, Falling for Christmas, starring Lindsay Lohan. His second film with Lohan, Irish Wish premieres on Netflix in early 2024.

Tinker Books "Beneath the Light"

Based on an online mystery game that can be found here and a subsequent novelization, the film sees a troubled young man (Tinker) take a job at an abandoned lighthouse, hoping to reconnect with an old friend — the daughter of the lighthouse’s current owner (Ferguson). Isolated, with no way to return to shore, he falls headlong into a series of mysterious and frightening experiences that make him question his sense of reality and confront his long-standing anxiety and memory gaps.

John Baumgartner is directing from his script written with Cindy Seng, and the pair are also set to produce. Tinker is repped by Pakula/King & Associates and Luber Roklin Entertainment; Pyper-Ferguson by TalentWorks; Chavez by Artists & Representatives and Untitled Entertainment; and Baumgartner by Kaplan-Stahler Agency.

Lifetime To Air ’80s Themed Holiday Movie With Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills & Nicollette Sheridan

As the tentpole for its holiday movie slate, Lifetime will air Ladies of the 80’s: A Divas Christmas, a festive romp starring Loni Anderson (WKRP in Cincinnati), Morgan Fairchild (Falcon Crest), Linda Gray (Dallas), Donna Mills (Knots Landing) and Nicollette Sheridan (Knots Landing).

Filmed earlier this year, the movie follows five soap opera divas as they reunite to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running sudser. The producer, Alex (Travis Burns) and director Nell (Taylor Ann Thompson), who happen to be old college friends, do their best to keep things on the rails but as the ladies come together, old rivalries resurface that threaten to tear the production apart. With the show nearly canceled before it even begins due to the ladies’ famous diva behavior, they reluctantly agree to set aside their differences and past secrets to “act” as if they all still love each other. When old sparks reignite between Alex and Nell, the ladies become eager to play cupid and conspire to bring the couple together.

Naturally, they all learn the meaning of Christmas at the same time.

Eighties’ heartthrob Christopher Atkins, along with Patrika Darbo, Alec Mapa and Donna Mills’ real-life daughter, Chloe Mills, also star. The movie’s theme song Ladies of the 80’s was written by Song Writer Hall of Fame’s Steve Dorff and Michael Jay and is performed by 80’s pop sensation Tiffany (I Think We’re Alone Now).

“The opportunity to bring together Donna, Morgan, Loni, Linda and Nicollette, five powerhouse women into one holiday movie, has been like finding the perfect gift under the Christmas tree,” said executive producer Larry A. Thompson (Liz & Dick, Amish Grace).

An airdate will be announced in the coming weeks, along with the rest of the channel’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime holiday movie slate.

Ladies of the 80’s: A Divas Christmas is executive produced for Lifetime by Thompson. Christie Will Wolf (Christmas on Candy Cane Lane, The Art of Passion) directs from a script by James Berg & Stan Zimmerman (The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls) with Robert G. Endara II and Ed Polgardy producing..

Billy Miller Remembered by Y&R’s Amelia Heinle in Touching Tribute

Miller died on Sept. 15, at age 43, following a lengthy battle with bipolar disorder. On Saturday, The Young and the Restless‘ Amelia Heinle, whose Victoria Newman was once married to Miller’s Billy Abbott, posted a photo of a young Miller on Instagram, along with a childhood memory he shared with her the same year their characters wed on the CBS soap.

“My favorite thing growing up was hiding out from the rain in our little barn with a tin roof on it,” he told her. “It’s still my favorite sound. Listening to it coming down and the way it gave me peace.”

Miller made his daytime-TV debut in 2007 when he joined the cast of All My Children as Richie Novak. A two-year stint on the ABC soap paved the way for his breakout role as Y&R‘s Billy Abbott. Though the fourth actor to play that role, Miller unarguably made it his own, collecting two Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor and one for Outstanding Lead Actor.

In 2014, Miller jumped to General Hospital, where he took over the role of Jason Morgan/Drew Cain from Steve Burton; he left that ABC soap in 2019.

Y&R previously paid tribute to Miller. The Sept. 21 episode of the long-running serial ended with a small, smile-filled “In Loving Memory” montage of Miller’s run as Billy, closing with a black-and-white still and “1979-2023.”

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director Vivica A. Fox ("First Lady of BMF")

New Movie For Chrishell Stause

Emmy Award-winning Writer Lisa Seidman Interview

Lisa has written for some of the hottest shows on primetime TV starting with Cagney & Lacey in 1984. She went on to write for Dallas, Falcon Crest, Knots Landing and Knots Landing: Back To The Cul-De-Sac to name a few. Lisa also spent five years in Russia writing nighttime soaps and won the equivalent of an Emmy for best show.

In daytime, she has written for Another World, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light, One Life to Live, Sunset Beach and The Young and the Restless. Lisa has been nominated multiple times for a Daytime Emmy and has won the award for her work on DOOL and Y&R.

Lisa has also taught writing at USC and UCLA.

Tricia Cast Returns To Y&R

Bradley Cole and Friends Concert

WGA Strike To End At Midnight

‘Young & The Restless’ Pays Tribute To Billy Miller

A tribute to the late Billy Miller ran at the end of Thursday’s episode of the CBS sudser. Miller, who played Billy Abbott on Y&R from 2008 to 2014, died Sept. 15 in Austin, Texas. He was 43.

The tribute included four images of a joyous Miller, who was beloved by his fellow castmembers on the CBS daytime drama. He joined The Young and the Restless in 2008 as the fourth actor to play the role of Billy Abbott. He won three Emmys for playing the part.

His fellow castmembers have continued to post tributes to Miller on X. Jess Walton (Jill Abbott) said, “RIP to my precious Billy Miller. You were and ARE much loved by all of us who knew you.”

Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) posted “We lost BILLY MILLER! It saddens me deeply! He was a very gifted actor! Amelia (Victoria) and I took him to dinner one evening while he was in tough negotiations, and I remember telling him to reconsider, because rarely is an actor given a part that describes him almost perfectly, and to not make the mistake I had seen some actors make over my 60’years in the business, that they are indispensable! Once an actor thinks that or is told that by some sycophants, they step onto a slippery road…usually to oblivion! “BILLY BOY” was not only a damn good actor but a nice man! May he rest in peace and meet up with KRISTOFF in the BEYOND, ‘the undiscovered country from whose bourn no Traveller returns “ and tell each other jokes! They were both loved by their colleagues!”

On Sept. 18, Miller’s mother Patricia posted a statement online acknowledging that her son suffered from bipolar depression. Her son “loved his friends, his family and his fans but in the end the disease won the fight and he surrendered his life.”

After Y&R, Miller joined the cast of General Hospital in 2014 and played Jason Morgan and Drew Cain. He was a series regular until 2019. His other acting credits included parts in Suits, Showtime’s Ray Donovan, and Apple TV+’s Truth Be Told.e

Mark Grossman’s Mom Appears on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

The proud son shared the news of his mom’s Y&R debut in a series of Instagram stories on Sept. 19, sharing several slides and a video of Mrs. Grossman on the set of Crimson Lights. “When Mom comes to the studio… we put you to work,” Grossman wrote in the text of his Stories. “Crushing it.”

One of the video clips Grossman shared was of his mom sitting in a booth at the coffeehouse, where she can be seen in the background as Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis and Michael Damian’s Danny seem to be having a rather animated conversation!

Grossman gave his mom a thumbs-up for her work on the soap!

The next video Grossman posted was of his mom receiving some directions from one of Y&R’s crew members, who instructed her to smile while at the counter before turning around and walking to the other side of the set. “Can I have a cookie?” Patricia asked with a laugh before the clip cut off.

Grossman joined the cast of the soap in March 2019, the fourth adult actor to play the Newman heir. Victor and Hope’s son was born in 1995 and was SORAS’d to a grown adult in 2008 when Chris Engen made his debut in the role A year later, Engen stepped down and was replaced with Michael Muhney who received a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2013 for his portrayal before parting ways with the soap in January 2014 when Adam disappeared. In November of that year, Adam was recast again, this time with Justin Hartley playing the character. But when Hartley landed one of the lead roles on NBC’s THIS IS US, Adam was written out once again in September 2016.

As previously reported, Damian is back at Y&R for an “extended stay” and is slated to be back on the screen beginning Thursday, September 28. Look for Mrs. Grossman’s daytime debut on October 24.r

Eva Longoria To Deliver Joint Mipcom Cannes Keynote With Banijay America’s Cris Abrego

Alongside Banijay Americas Chairman Cris Abrego, the Emmy-nominated director, producer, and activist will delve into the latest themes defining the entertainment industry, forecasting how they may shape the future both creatively and commercially.

The keynote will take place in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on Monday, October 16 at 4pm local time, as part of Mipcom’s Media Masterminds track.

Longoria and Abrego have been professional collaborators for more than two decades. Their talk will highlight their experiences and insights as industry leaders.

Besides her acting roles, Longoria has run her own production business UnbeliEVAble Entertainment since 2005. The company is behind ABC’s Grand Hotel, NBC’s Telenovela, and Netflix’s Emmy Award-nominated documentary Reversing Row, and culinary docuseries Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico for CNN. She made her feature directorial debut through Flamin’ Hot, which released earlier this year through Searchlight Pictures on Disney+ and Hulu, and engages in philanthropical work and activism on issues such as diversity in the media and Latina entrepreneurialism.

Abrego, the founder of 51 Minds Entertainment and a key player in the establishment of reality TV in the U.S., is one of the most prominent TV execs in the Americas and currently leads acquisitions and new business ventures across North and South America for Banijay.

“Mipcom Cannes is one of the industry’s most significant global marketplaces, and it’s an honor to join the conversation as a keynote speaker alongside Cris,” said Longoria. “Our industry is facing tremendous disruption and transformation which can lead to opportunities that can transform and reshape the future of what content looks like. I’m looking forward to discussing how we can drive what’s to come.”

Mipcom will run from October 17-19 in Cannes, France. Several industry keynotes such as Warner Bros Discovery International President Gerhard Zeiler have already been announced..

Y&R’s Lily Brooks O’Briant Is Recovering From Surgery

“I know I am incredibly lucky to be diagnosed so young. Most women live with insane pain for 10+ years before being diagnosed and many are told they are overreacting or that it’s all in their head,” the 17-year-old actress and singer wrote. “It has been a really difficult, scary, and lonely journey, but I am so, so grateful that my mom researched and didn’t just accept the unacceptable answers.”

O’Briant shared that she was treated by Dr. Chu and Dr. Seckin at the Seckin Endometriosis Center in New York City. During her surgery, the team removed 21 endometrial adhesions during a laparoscopic surgery. “The endometrial tissue was everywhere (my ovaries, bowel, intestines, and more), and my left ovary had become distorted and fused to the [fallopian] tube because endometriosis is like having chewing gum in your body,” she explained. “The muscles in my pelvis were constantly pulling to extract the endometriosis that was sitting in places it shouldn’t be, which was causing the pain and more scar tissue to develop.”

Calling her surgery “scary but validating,” the Y&R star added that the extreme pain from her condition caused her to lose weight — clarifying that it wasn’t “an eating disorder” or a dietary issue — and her constant migraines were a result of her body reacting to the endometriosis.

In a follow-up post shared on Sept. 18, a little more than a week after her operation, O’Briant revealed that her recovery has been slow. “[It] took a little longer than expected because of some bumps in the road, and I will need another few weeks to recover 100%,” she confessed. “But I’m feeling so much better and am headed home to L.A. today.”

Besides thanking her doctors, O’Briant also thanked Animal Planet star Bindi Irwin, who revealed back in March that she’d undergone the same procedure with the same team of doctors. It was seeing Irwin’s inspirational post — then meeting the conservationist at an awards show — that led O’Briant to seek treatment herself. “I wouldn’t have recognized that what I had was most likely endometriosis” otherwise, she admitted.

Just as Irwin helped her, O’Briant hoped that by sharing her story, she may help other women know that they are not alone, as an estimated 1 in 10 women suffers from endometriosis. “Know that your pain is real and keep searching for answers,” she insisted.

And to her fans who have continually sent her messages and get-well wishes, “I am so very grateful to each of you,” O’Briant wrote..

Hallmark Announces 40-Title Holiday Movie Slate Not Impacted By Strikes

Even though the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes impacted TV and film productions, Hallmark anticipated the labor dispute by getting a head start on production in Canada. “Christmas is a year-round business at Hallmark, so we were able to mitigate early in the year understanding that the strikes were unfortunately imminent,” Lisa Hamilton Daly, EVP of programming at Hallmark Media, was recently quoted as saying. “We’re grateful to meet all our goals for a full, all-new holiday slate and to bring our viewers the content they love most to celebrate the season.”

Holiday programming kicks off Friday, Oct. 20 with the channel’s Countdown to Christmas and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ Miracles of Christmas.

Among the actors set to headline Hallmark’s movies include Lacey Chabert (A Merry Scottish Christmas, Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up); Benjamin Ayres, Katherine Barrell, Catherine Bell, Jonathan Bennett, Krystal Joy Brown, Warren Christie, Cindy Busby, Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell, Nikki DeLoach, James Denton, Brooke D’Orsay, Jaicy Elliot, Brennan Elliott, Tyler Hynes, Dan Jeannotte, Hunter King, Bethany Joy Lenz, Luke Macfarlane, Chandler Massey, Niall Matter, Barbara Niven, Ryan Paevey, Janel Parrish, Brendan Penny, Kristoffer Polaha, Michael Rady, Marcus Rosner, Ronnie Rowe Jr., Jessy Schram, Kimberley Sustad, Andrew Walker, and Victor Webster.

Here’s the full slate for Hallmark Channel:

Friday, October 20: Checkin’ It Twice starring Kim Matula and Kevin McGarry. A journeyman hockey player (McGarry) falls for a real estate agent (Matula) in a career crisis when he’s traded to her hometown and moves into the cottage in her hockey loving family’s backyard.

Saturday, October 21: Where Are You, Christmas? Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady, Jim O’Heir, Julie Warner. When Addy (Fonseca) wishes for a year without Christmas, she wakes up in a world of black and white. She must work together with the town mechanic (Rady) to restore Christmas.

Sunday, October 22: Under the Christmas Sky starring Jessica Parker Kennedy, Ryan Paevey. Kat (Kennedy) is an esteemed astrophysicist, who is scheduled for her first trip into space next year until an accident grounds her. While on leave, coming to terms with the reality that her dream of being an astronaut is over, she volunteers at the local planetarium. There, she is paired up with by-the-book David (Paevey) to work on an exhibit opening right before Christmas. Will the stars align to bring these two together at the holidays?

Friday, October 27: Christmas by Design starring Rebecca Dalton, Jonathan Keltz. A fashion designer (Dalton) gets accepted into a Christmas challenge to create a new holiday-themed collection and not only finds the inspiration for her next line but decides to redesign her approach to what’s most important in life.

Saturday, October 28: Mystic Christmas starring Jessy Schram, Chandler Massey, Patti Murin, William R. Moses. Juniper (Schram) travels to Mystic, Connecticut during the holidays to work at the rehabilitation center and aquarium. She reconnects with Sawyer (Massey), the owner of the pizza shop.

Sunday, October 29: Joyeux Noel stars Jaicy Elliot, Brant Daugherty. When a romantic painting of a Christmas market captures the imagination of copy editor Lea (Elliot), she is sent to France with pragmatic reporter Mark (Daugherty) to uncover the mystery behind the artist.

Friday, November 3: Flipping for Christmas starring Ashley Newbrough, Marcus Rosner. It’s almost Christmas when busy realtor Abigail (Newbrough) agrees to help her sister with the “simple flip” of a recently inherited home. Unfortunately, co-beneficiary Bo (Rosner) has other plans in mind.

Saturday, November 4: Never Been Chris’d starring Janel Parrish, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tyler Hynes. Home for the holidays, BFFs Naomi (Parrish) and Liz (Lamothe-Kipnes) reconnect with high school crush Chris Silver (Hynes). A complex love triangle forms, forcing them to take stock of their lives and find the value of friendship.

Sunday, November 5: The Santa Summit starring Hunter King, Benjamin Hollingsworth. It’s time for the annual Santa Summit, in which revelers put on Santa suits and hop around designated locations in town to eat, drink, and be merry. Three best friends decide to go together: Jordin (King), a recently dumped art teacher looking to cut loose; Ava, a shy woman hoping to run into her crush; and Stella, a Christmas cynic with no interest in the Santa Summit whatsoever. At the start of the night, Jordin meets and bonds with Liam (Hollingsworth), but doesn’t get his name before getting separated and lost in a sea of Santas. As the night progresses and hijinks ensue, amidst the chaos, celebration, and a sea of Santas, they all find what they’re looking for: Christmas spirit, potential romance, and a strengthened bond of friendship.

Friday, November 10: Everything Christmas starring Katherine Barrell, Cindy Busby, Corey Sevier, Matt Wells. Lori Jo’s (Busby) love for Christmas takes her on a road trip to Yuletide Springs with her roommate Tori (Barrell), where Christmas is celebrated year-round, to participate in a longstanding town tradition to honor her late grandmother. Along the way, the friends meet Carl (Sevier) and Jason (Wells), and the foursome make stops during their journey to enjoy more small-town Christmas attractions. But when a series of events puts a damper on their plans, a little Christmas magic may put this trip back on the right path.

Saturday, November 11: Christmas Island starring Rachel Skarsten, Andrew Walker. When a snowstorm diverts Kate’s (Skarsten) first private flight en route to Switzerland to Christmas Island, she must team up with an air traffic controller (Walker) to secure her dream job as the family’s pilot.

Sunday, November 12: A Heidelberg Holiday starring Ginna Claire Mason, Frédéric Brossier. Heidi Heidelberg (Mason) receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas (Brossier), a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage.

Friday, November 17: Navigating Christmas starring Chelsea Hobbs, Stephen Huszar. Recently divorced Melanie (Hobbs) and her son Jason visit a remote island for Christmas, only to find themselves running a real working lighthouse where she connects with the curt but cute owner (Huszar).

Saturday, November 18: A Merry Scottish Christmas starring Lacey Chabert, Scott Wolf. When estranged siblings, Lindsay (Chabert) and Brad (Wolf) Morgan travel to Scotland at Christmas to reunite with their mother Jo, a big family secret is revealed.

Sunday, November 19: Holiday Hotline starring Emily Tennant, Niall Matter. After leaving London, Abby (Tennant) connects with an anonymous caller while working at a cooking hotline. The caller is single dad “John” (Matter) who Abby unknowingly has become smitten with in real life.

Thursday, November 23: Catch Me If You Claus starring Italia Ricci, Luke Macfarlane. Avery Quinn. (Ricci) is an aspiring news anchor who’s finally getting her big break on her station’s Christmas morning newscast. But that’s put in jeopardy when she captures an intruder in her home wearing a red suit claiming to be Chris (Macfarlane), Santa’s son, who is on his first mission. A night of adventure ensues as they find themselves being pursued by the police as well as some shady characters. Along the way, they connect over living in the shadow of their parents and inspire each other to go after their dreams.

Friday, November 24: Letters to Santa starring Katie Lecler, Rafael de la Fuente. When young siblings receive a magic pen from Santa that appears to be granting wishes, they request a Christmas gift they want more than anything – for their separated parents (Leclerc, de la Fuente) to reunite.

Friday, November 24: Holiday Road starring Sara Canning, Warren Christie. When bad weather leaves each of them stranded at the airport for the holidays, a tech entrepreneur (Christie), a travel writer (Canning), a devoted mother (Enid-Raye Adams) and her son (Kiefer O’Reilly), a stubborn senior (Trevor Lerner), an enigmatic woman with a hint of mystery (Brittany Willacy), a couple traveling from Hong Kong (Sharon Crandall, Ryan Mah) and a social media influencer (Princess Davis) all agree to rent a shared van to embark on a road trip to Denver. When their unexpected journey brings them into uncharted territory, they navigate a series of misadventures together and form a deeper bond that just might change the trajectories of each of their lives. Inspired by true events.

Saturday, November 25: Christmas in Notting Hill starring Sarah Ramos, William Moseley. Famous soccer star, Graham Savoy (Moseley), has always been too busy for love, but when he comes home to Notting Hill for Christmas, he changes his mind after meeting Georgia (Ramos) – a visiting American and the one person who has no idea who he is.

Saturday, November 25: Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up starring Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman, Ellen Travolta, Seth Morris, Jennifer Aspen. As the holidays approach, Emily (Chabert) and Jared (Brown) are looking forward to celebrating the holidays together again, this time as a couple. Emily, now embracing Evergreen Lane’s uniquely festive spirit, is ready to work with Jared, Ned (Tobolowsky), Mary Louise (Travolta) and Pamela (Peterman) to make this year’s Christmas celebrations the best yet – even if being the HOA president’s girlfriend doesn’t stop those dreaded decorating citations. When a house on the block goes up for sale, it causes quite a stir with residents. When the soon-to-be neighbors turn out to be holiday royalty (Morris, Aspen), it looks like this year’s competition is about to heat up. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife through the help of an hourglass, where she meets one of the film’s stars, Jack Huston (Polaha).

Sunday, November 26: Our Christmas Mural starring Alex Paxton-Beesley, Dan Jeannotte. Olivia (Paxton-Beesley) is a single mom who returns home for Christmas. Her mom secretly enters her into a mural contest; she wins but partners with teacher Will (Jeannotte) to create a Christmas masterpiece.

Sunday, November 26: A Biltmore Christmas starring Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha. Lucy Hardgrove (Lenz) is a screenwriter who lands the job of a lifetime when she’s hired to pen the script for a remake of the beloved, holiday movie classic, His Merry Wife!, which was filmed in 1947 at beautiful, historic Biltmore House. When the head of the studio isn’t satisfied with the ending Lucy wrote because it deviates from the original’s feel-good conclusion, he sends Lucy to Biltmore Estate for research and inspiration. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife! through the help of an hourglass.

Friday, December 1: My Norwegian Holiday starring Rhiannon Fish, David Elsendoorn. JJ (Fish), grieving the loss of her grandmother and seeking dissertation inspiration, stumbles upon an unexpected holiday destiny. Meeting Henrik (Elsendoorn), a Norwegian from Bergen, their connection deepens when he discovers she has a troll figurine from his hometown. To explore the troll’s history and her grandmother’s ties, JJ agrees to join Henrik on a journey to Norway. In Bergen, they’re drawn into Henrik’s family Christmas and wedding traditions, with his sister’s wedding the day before Christmas Eve. JJ embarks on a holiday adventure, uncovering the troll’s origins and finding her own path to healing, love and family.

Saturday, December 2: A Not So Royal Christmas. Starring Brooke D’Orsay, Will Kemp. Tabloid journalist Charlotte (D’Orsay) attempts to land an interview with a reclusive Count. In response, the royal family has a groundskeeper (Kemp) pose as the Count since the real one fled years ago.

Sunday, December 3: Christmas with a Kiss starring Mishael Morgan, Ronnie Rowe Jr., Jaime M. Callica. A Mahogany Presentation. A woman (Morgan) returns home to help with her family’s Christmas Carnival and romance ignites. A photo journalist (Rowe) curates a surprise reunion.

Friday, December 8: Magic in Mistletoe starring Lyndie Greenwood, Paul Campbell. Harrington (Campbell) is the author of a popular book series but commercial success has left him a bitter recluse. As he returns to his hometown for an annual Christmas festival celebrating his books, he’s joined by April (Greenwood), a publicist for the major publishing house he works with. April is there for damage control after Harrington’s recent comments on social media have ruffled some feathers. But as she gets to know him better, hope springs that April can unlock Harrington’s guarded heart and help him rediscover the spirit of the holiday.

Saturday, December 9: Christmas on Cherry Lane starring Catherine Bell, Jonathan Bennett, John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, James Denton, Vincent Rodriguez III. A young couple preparing to welcome their first child (Brotherton, Cahill); an empty-nester (Bell) and her fiancé (Denton) ready to start a new chapter; and a couple (Bennett, Rodriguez III) who unexpectedly have the chance to expand their family on Christmas Eve celebrate the holiday as they navigate these turning points in their lives.

Sunday, December 10: Round and Round starring Vic Michaelis, Bryan Greenberg, Rick Hoffman. Rachel’s (Michaelis) stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents’ Hanukkah party. Can Zach (Greenberg), the “nice boy” Grandma’s trying to set her up with, help her make it to tomorrow?

Friday, December 15: The Secret Gift of Christmas starring Meghan Ory, Christopher Russell. Bonnie (Ory) is a personal shopper who helps her new, widowed client Patrick (Russell) reconnect with his young daughter. Though Bonnie and Patrick’s ideas of shopping couldn’t be more different, she is determined to get Patrick and his daughter everything on their wish list.

Saturday, December 16: Sealed with a List starring Katie Findlay, Evan Roderick.This holiday season, festive Carley (Findlay) sets out to conquer her list of abandoned resolutions from last year. Aided by coworker Wyatt (Roderick), she finds love and the confidence to chase her dreams.

Sunday, December 17: Friends & Family Christmas starring Humberly Gonzalez, Ali Liebert. Daniella (Gonzalez) has recently moved to New York to pursue an art career and decides to stay in town to share the holidays with her circle of artist friends, instead of going home to see her sweet, if overbearing parents. Amelia (Liebert) is a talented entertainment lawyer trying to stay focused on her work after a broken engagement. When Daniella and Amelia are set up by their parents, they agree to pretend that they are dating, to appease them for the holidays. However, as they spend time in eachother’s worlds, they soon build a connection that is deeper than either of them could have hoped for.

Billy Miller’s Mother Releases Statement About His Passing: “He Fought Valiant Battle With Bipolar Depression”

Patricia Miller said via X that her son “loved his friends, his family and his fans but in the end the disease won the fight and he surrendered his life.”

Miller was a three-time Daytime Emmy winner known for his roles on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital. He would have celebrated his 44th birthday Sunday.

Chucky: Two SNL Cast Members Set to Appear in Season 3 — Plus, Get Scheduling Update and New Trailer

Kenan Thompson (who can be seen at the tail-end of the new trailer embedded above) will cameo as a taxi driver giving the doll a ride, while Sarah Sherman (who famously portrayed the evil doll on the late-night sketch series) will play a new character named Annie.

Season 3 is still set to premiere Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 9/8c on Syfy and USA Network, but the season is now being split into two parts, TVLine has learned. Part 1 will air in October as planned, while the back half of the season will follow some time in 2024.

In Season 3, the redheaded maniac takes Washington D.C. by storm, as he somehow gets inside the infamous walls of the White House and penetrates the First Family. Devon Sawa returns, this time portraying the President of the United States, while Jennifer Tilly’s Tiffany gets nabbed by the police and spends some time behind bars. As for Lexy’s little sister Caroline, she’s still on the lamb with the killer doll, as Jake, Devon and Lexy rush to find them before any more bodies drop. (Fat chance!)

Zackary Arthur, Björgvin Arnarson and Alyvia Alyn Lin are all back as the kids in question, in addition to franchise veterans Tilly and Brad Dourif, as the voice of Chucky. Alex Vincent, Christine Elise and Fiona Dourif’s returns seem likely, but remain TBA.

‘Suits’ Creator Aaron Korsh On Billy Miller’s Passing: “A Funny, Smart, Kind, Gentle Man”

Although Miller is best known for his roles on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, he played Marcus Specter — Harvey’s younger brother — on Suits for several seasons. His character had a gambling addiction and was a restaurant owner.

“Very sad news for the entire Suits family,” Korsh wrote on X. “Billy Miller has passed away. I flew home once with Billy. We had a great time, bonding over the five hour flight, which seemed like it was over in minutes. A funny, smart, kind, gentle man.”

No cause of death has been revealed, but Miller’s management issued a statement saying he was manic depressive.

Miller grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was signed as a model to Wilhelmina, then began his acting career on the soap opera All My Children, playing Richie Novak. He moved on to The Young and the Restless in 2008 as the fourth actor to play the role of Billy Abbott.

Miller was a three-time Emmy winner.

Billy Miller, Soap Opera Star Known for 'The Young and the Restless' and 'General Hospital,' Dead at 43

Miller died on Friday in Austin, Texas according to a statement from his manager obtained by PEOPLE. He was “struggling with manic depression when he died," his manager said. No specific cause of death was cited.

The actor was known for his roles in several soaps, starting with All My Children in 2007. He went on to star in The Young and the Restless from 2008 to 2014, and earned three Daytime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Billy Abbott — outstanding supporting actor in a drama series in 2010 and 2013 and outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 2014.

He later joined ABC’s General Hospital as Jake Doe before he took over for Steve Burton’s role of Jason Morgan from 2016 to 2017. With Burton’s return to the show, Miller starred as Morgan’s twin, Drew Cain for two seasons before departing the soap in 2019.

Miller’s credits also include Suits and AppleTV+’s Truth Be Told.

Several of the actor’s former co-stars took to X on Sunday to share their heartbreak at his death.

General Hospital’s Risa Dorken said she’s “heartbroken” at the news. “My heart goes out to him, and everyone who loves him- he is loved by so many. ?? Warm, kind, incredibly talented.. a big hug to the daytime family. Rest in peace & happy heavenly birthday Billy.”

The Young and the Restless’ Eileen Davidson shared a throwback photo with Miller from the 2014 Emmys when they both won awards. “I'm so sad to hear of Billy Miller's passing,” she wrote in the post. “His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives. Im gonna miss that mischievous smile. Love you Billy.”

Jason Thompson, who starred in General Hospital with Miller and later took over the actor's former role of Billy Abbott in The Young and the Restless, said he was "saddened to hear" about the death of his "friend."

"He was funny, had a great laugh and very talented," Thompson wrote in a tweet. "Love and light to his family and friends."

Kin Shriner of General Hospital said he’s “very sad to hear” about Miller’s death. “I so enjoyed his time on @GeneralHospital,” Shriner’s tweet said. “He was a really good guy and funny and kind to all !RIP Billy.”

The show’s executive producer Frank Valentini also expressed his condolences at the news. “I am devastated to hear news of the incredibly talented Billy Miller’s passing. On behalf of the entire @GeneralHospital family, our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.”

Michael Fairman TV first broke the news of Miller's death.

Billy Miller Dies: ‘The Young And The Restless’ Daytime Emmy Winner Was 43

Miller’s death was confirmed by soap opera journalist Michael Fairman. No cause of death has been revealed, but his management issued a statement saying he was manic depressive.

Miller grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was signed as a model to Wilhelmina, then began his acting career on the soap opera “All My Children,” playing Richie Novak. He moved on to “The Young and the Restless” in 2008 as the fourth actor to play the role of Billy Abbott.

He departed that show in 2014, but won three Daytime Emmys: two for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and one for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

Miller joined the cast of “General Hospital” in 2014 and played Jason Morgan and Drew Cain. He was a series regular until 2019.

His other acting credits included parts in “Suits,” Showtime’s “Ray Donovan,” and Apple TV+’s “Truth Be Told.”

Survivors include Miller’s parents, Bill and Sue Miller, sister Kelly Miller, and longtime love Kelly Monaco. No memorial plans have been revealed. However, the management announcement said that donationscan be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

Actor Billy Miller Remembered By Daytime Drama Colleagues For His Talent, Warmth

Miller died Friday at age 43 in Austin, Texas, with word just reaching the public today. He was a three-time Daytime Emmys winner, and appeared on “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital,” among many other shows.

Some of the reactions from social media:

Y&R‘s Eric Braeden wrote: “We lost BILLY MILLER! It saddens me deeply! He was a very gifted actor! Amelia(Victoria) and I took him to dinner one evening while he was in tough negotiations, and I remember telling him to reconsider, because rarely is an actor given a part that describes him almost perfectly, and to not make the mistake I had seen some actors make over my 60’years in the business, that they are indispensable! Once an actor thinks that or is told that by some sycophants, they step onto a slippery road…usually to oblivion! “BILLY BOY” was not only a damn good actor but a nice man! May he rest in peace and meet up with KRISTOFF in the BEYOND, ‘the undiscovered country from whose bourn no Traveller returns “ and tell each other jokes! They were both loved by their colleagues!”

Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan wrote, “My beautiful friend. I love you. I’m so sad. And I’m so sorry.”

General Hospital costar Nancy Lee Grahn, posted her condolences. “So very sorry to hear this very sad and unexpected news. I would like very much for my beloved General Hospital to have no more of it. #RIPBillyMiller“

Eileen Davidson of Y&R remembered Miller’s humor. “I’m so sad to hear of Billy Miller’s passing. His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives. I’m gonna miss that mischievous smile. Love you Billy.”

Jason Thompson, who took over the role of Billy Abbott three years after Miller’s exit: “I’m so sorry and saddened to hear about my friend, Billy Miller. Heartbreaking. He was funny, had a great laugh and very talented. Light and love to his family and friends.”

The Bold and the Beautiful head writer Bradley Bell released a statement. “Billy Miller was a great man and a gifted actor. Billy left an indelible mark on The Young and the Restless with his brilliant portrayal of Billy Abbott. He will be sorely missed.”

Stephen Nichols starred opposite Miller on The Young and the Restless recalled Miller’s warmth. “Oh, Billy Miller. I so enjoyed his fun-loving spirit and immense talent. We had some good times. This is a great loss. Rest peacefully. Love to his family and all who loved him.”

General Hospital costar Kathleen Gati said, “I am beyond sad to hear this tragic news.#BillyMiller was always so kind, professional and a wonderfully talented colleague @GeneralHospital Deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans.”

Actor Michael Muhney of Y&R saluted his fellow statesman. “Billy, My fellow Texas brother. You lit up every room with your smile. Your quiet intensity onscreen was second only to your gentle kindness and genuine care in private.”

GHer Kin Shriner said he was “very sad to hear about Billy Miller. I so enjoyed his time on General Hospital. He was a really good guy and funny and kind to all !RIP Billy.”

Jon Lindstorm of GH said Miller “was gifted, smart, funny, and impressed me as a great friend to those close to him. He didn’t blink when I asked him to put on this shirt to help raise up the women in our industry. His heart was in the right place & I always laughed around him.”

Disney Entertainment TV Studios Suspend Deals With Producers, Including Yara Shahidi, Justin Hartley & Billy Porter, Will Pay Assistants Amid Strikes

I hear the bulk of the pacts with non-writing producers across Disney TV Entertainment divisions are impacted, including deals at Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and ABC Signature, FX Productions and Disney Branded Television. The move involves producers who are not performing services due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

According to sources, Disney will pay for the suspended term deals to provide salaries for their assistants through the end of 2023 and for their development executives through the first week of October.

I hear the list of suspensions include deals with Not Dead Yet star Gina Rodriguez and ThIs Is Us alums Justin Hartley, Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore at 20th Television, Yara Shahidi (grown-ish) and director-producer Marc Webb (Rebel) at ABC Signature as well as The Bear executive producer Hiro Murai, Pose alum Billy Porter and Stacey Sher at FX Productions. Producers are still being notified; we will update the list if more names surface. Reps for Disney declined comment.

The expansive overall agreement of one of Disney TV Studios’ highest-profile non-writing producers, Warren Littlefield, remains ongoing for the time being as he is still working on the upcoming fifth season of FX’s Fargo, I hear.

Disney joins Warner Bros. Television, NBCUniversal Studio Group and CBS Studios, which all implemented rounds of deal suspensions over the past week.

WBTV’s list of suspensions included marquee names such as Greg Berlanti, Bill Lawrence and Mindy Kaling. The NBCUniversal studios — both film and TV — suspended the pacts for all non-writing producers who no longer can render services as a result of the ongoing strikes, including Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video and Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks Prods. CBS Studios put on pause several deals with with non-writing producers, including Phil McGraw and his production company Stage 29 and DeVon Franklin and his Franklin Entertainment. The studio also will continue to pay salaries to assistants associated with the suspended term deals through the end of 2023.

TV studios initiated the first wave of suspending overall and first-look deals –- primarily with writers — in early May, just days into the WGA strike. There have been more rolling suspensions over the past couple of months as more producers wrapped work on shows amid an industry production shutdown.

The new wave comes as the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are stretching into the fall and no time table has been set for the studios and the writers to resume negotiations. In a departure from the 2007-08 writers strike, there have been no deal terminations yet.

CBS UNVEILS PREMIERE DATES AND MILESTONES FOR THE #1 LINEUP IN DAYTIME

The longest consecutively running game show in television history, Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, is back for its 52nd season on Monday, Sept. 25. There are even more chances to “Come on Down” as the show welcomes a full studio audience for the first time since 2020 and moves to a new state-of-the-art facility, Haven Studios in Glendale, Calif. Drew Carey returns for his 17th season as host, along with announcer George Gray and models Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbeláez, Amber Lancaster, Alexis Gaube, James O’Halloran and Devin Goda.

LET’S MAKE A DEAL marks its 60th anniversary on television when the new season premieres on Monday, Sept. 25. To celebrate Wayne Brady’s 15th anniversary as host, the first episode kicks off with a $15,000 giveaway for one lucky contestant. The celebration continues all season long with Wayne’s signature improvisational and musical stylings, the show’s trademark games, and of course, the dreaded Zonks. In honor of both anniversaries, there will be special surprises for contestants to play and win throughout the entire season. The show also features announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray.

Daytime’s #1 drama, the Emmy Award-winning THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, begins its 51st year on television this fall, returning Tuesday, Oct. 3 as CBS’ longest-running scripted series. This season, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) fights to protect his legacy at all costs while an unexpected adversary challenges Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott). Viewers will be treated to returns from fan-favorite characters Mamie Johnson (Veronica Redd), who has unfinished business with rival Jill Abbott (Jess Walton), and Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian), who finds himself caught between ex-wives Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Christine “Cricket” Blair (Lauralee Bell, celebrating 40 years on the series). And Jack Abbott’s (Peter Bergman) vow renewal with Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) will be the perfect setting for romance, intrigue and family drama.

The 37th season of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL premieres Thursday, Sept. 21, with Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) learning that Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) has gone to great lengths to prove his love for her. A new intern at Forrester Creations, fashion student Luna (Lisa Yamada), has arrived with a mysterious past. This season, viewers will also learn if Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) will continue to pursue Thomas (Matthew Atkinson), a man dedicated to only her, or reunite with her husband Liam (Scott Clifton), who also admits to unrequited feelings for his ex, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), who is currently estranged from her husband whom she loves, Finn (Tanner Novlan). Eric Forrester (John McCook) faces a health challenge he chooses to hide that may end his illustrious career. Yet, he’s determined to create his final fashion collection with the help of his grandson R.J. (Joshua Hoffman), much to the consternation of Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), culminating in a stunning Forrester fashion challenge between father and son filled with gamesmanship, heartbeat and high stakes. And, a shocking secret engagement will lead to either scandal or happily ever after for one couple.a

'Young and the Restless' Alum Jordi Vilasuso Expecting Third Baby with Wife Kaitlin: 'Beyond Excited'

Jordi, 42, shared a post on Instagram Friday celebrating the couple’s “growing family,” and reposted a heartfelt note Kaitlin, 37, posted on her own account that same day.

In her caption, Kaitlin detailed that they are “expecting a precious addition to our family in January,” and she asked fans to “join us in praying" for their unborn daughter after she previously lost two children and found out she requires a surgical procedure during her current pregnancy.

“Grateful for your prayers for our growing family, my friends!” Jordi began his caption, which was posted alongside a family photograph of the actor, his wife and their two children — Riley Grace, 10, and Everly Maeve, 7 — who held a sonogram of their unborn sibling.

“Also, I know this was not easy to put out there my love, but your openness and call for prayer inspire me and I know will do the same for others! With faith and love!” he continued.

Jordi — who played Rey Rosales on The Young and the Restless between 2018 and 2022 — then reposted the caption his wife had penned in her own Instagram post.

“Sweet friends! We come to you with big, exciting news and perhaps an even bigger prayer request. We are beyond excited to share that we are expecting a precious addition to our family in January!” Kaitlin wrote, before opening up about their heartbreaking journey to becoming parents for a third time.

“After two losses, this precious girl (??) is an answer to our prayers and has already filled our hearts with so much hope and joy. But, while she is growing perfectly, we learned last week that my body is struggling to hold her and she’s at risk of coming far too early,” she said.

Kaitlin then explained that “after many visits with some incredible doctors” the couple made the decision “to undergo a procedure called a cerclage in hopes that it will help keep her safe in my belly.”

According to the American Pregnancy Association, cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure where the cervix is sewn closed in order to prevent premature labor.

“There are risks to the procedure, but we are standing in faith that God did not bring us this far -with Riley and Everly feeling her move in my belly night after night- or bring her this far (20 weeks!) for her to not breathe the breath of life and have a long, beautiful one at that,” Katlin added in her caption.

The expectant mom then acknowledged the support of fans and followers in the past and revealed that she is undergoing the procedure next Wednesday.

“While we didn’t expect to share the news like this, you all have covered our family in love and prayer many times before and we are humbly asking that you do it again. I’m scheduled for surgery Wednesday evening and we are praying she stays snug in my belly until then, that our doctors are not met with anything unexpected, and that their God-given skill leads to a successful surgery- specifically that my water does not break during the procedure and that the procedure itself doesn’t put me into labor,” she wrote, adding, "We are praying for many many more boring weeks of me mostly laying in bed while this baby girl grows stronger and more ready for this world.”

“I know that God knows the desires of our hearts. I know He is knitting her together in my womb, that she is already fearfully and wonderfully made, that He has a plan for her life. I ask that you’ll join us in praying that that plan is on this side of heaven. ???? We will keep you posted. Thank you for your love always,” Kaitlin's emotional post concluded.

Last month, the couple — who married in 2012 and welcomed their first daughter the same year — celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary, with Jordi posting a sweet tribute to his wife on social media.

“My one and only, @kaitlinvilasuso ! They say 11 is a lucky number…well I’m feeling especially lucky to have had you by my side for all these years!” he wrote in the caption of his post.

“This year in particular has had so many things to celebrate as we’ve navigated this beautiful journey together! May God continue to bless us, our girls, and our family as we love, grow together, and continue to stay faithful to one another no matter what life throws at us. You’re my rock green eyes!" Jordi continued.

His wife, meanwhile, posted her own celebration of their marriage that same day.

“ELEVEN beautiful years of getting to say ‘I still do’ .. Happy anniversary, my love.” Kaitlin began her tribute, which was accompanied by photos of the couple and their children laughing and hugging on a rooftop.

She continued, “Thank you for filling my soul with joy and peace, for fighting for us and our family day in and day out, and for being the good good man that you are. Words could never express how grateful I am that it is YOU that I get to hold hands with and raise beautiful little humans with and continue to build a life with each and every day. A lifetime could never be long enough. Love you forever @jordivilasuso.”

The sweet post ended with a cheeky nod to her ongoing attraction to her husband of more than a decade: "Ps ur hot.”

Barn Theatre's production of 'Clue' to open on Thursday

Clue will be performed September 7-10, as well as September 14-17. On Thursday and Friday, the play will be performed at 8 p.m. The performances on Saturday will be held at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Sunday, it will be performed at 5 p.m.

The Barn Theatre production of Clue will feature Lance Barber as Colonel Mustard. Barber is well-known for playing George Cooper Sr. in the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon. His other work includes playing Paulie G in HBO’s The Comeback and Bill Ponderosa in FXX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

The production will also star Robert Newman as Wadsworth. Newman is well-known for playing Joshua Lewis in the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. His other work includes playing Prescott Harrell on ABC’s General Hospital and Kirk Cranston in NBC’s Santa Barbara.

The play also stars Penelope Alex as Mrs. White, Melissa Cotton Hunter as Miss Scarlet, Charlie King as Mr. Green, John Jay Espino as Professor Plum, Allena Evans as Mrs. Peacock, Gabrille Bieder as Yvette the maid, Elliott Austin Wirshba as the motorist, Will Davis-Kay as the cop, and Elizabeth Volpe as the cook.

In Clue, the cast of characters find themselves in an opulent mansion, where they must solve the mystery of who committed a murder.

The play also stars Penelope Alex as Mrs. White, Melissa Cotton Hunter as Miss Scarlet, Charlie King as Mr. Green, John Jay Espino as Professor Plum, Allena Evans as Mrs. Peacock, Gabrille Bieder as Yvette the maid, Elliott Austin Wirshba as the motorist, Will Davis-Kay as the cop, and Elizabeth Volpe as the cook.

In Clue, the cast of characters find themselves in an opulent mansion, where they must solve the mystery of who committed a murder.

The Barn Theatre’s production of Clue was directed by Eric Parker. The scenic designers of the production were Brendan Ragotzy and Brett Burradell. The costume designer was Nettie Fischer and the hair/wig designer was Garrylee McCormick. Steven Lee Burright designed the properties and Adam Guerriero designed the lights. The sound designer was Troy Benton. Brett Burradell was the technical director.

The play is based on the Clue board game that was designed by Anthony E. Pratt, and first released in 1949. It is also based on the 1985 film adaptation of the game. The film was written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, who worked on the story with John Landis. The movie version stars Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock, Tim Curry as Wadsworth, and Martin Mull as Colonel Mustard.

The Barn Theatre’s production of Clue will open on Thursday. Tickets can be purchased on the theatre’s website.

Veronica Redd Returns to Y&R!

Redd took over the role of Mamie from Marguerite Ray back in 1990 and continued to portray the Abbott family housekeeper until her final appearance in 2004. The actress recently came back to Y&R in March 2023 as part of the soap’s 50th-anniversary celebration.

Just as she did in March, Mamie will be coming home to reconnect with family. Although hired as the housekeeper, she was practically a mother to John Abbott’s three oldest children, Jack, Ashley, and Traci in the absence of their real mother, Dina.

With Jack’s marriage to Diane and Ashley’s union to Tucker pitting the siblings against each other (not to mention Billy feeling disrespected), the Abbott family has been at the center of quite a lot of drama recently. Traci is usually the one who helps keep the peace, but maybe Mamie can give her some backup?

Redd’s lengthy show-biz resume includes episodes of primetime series like THE JEFFERSONS, GOOD TIMES, EIGHT IS ENOUGH, LOU GRANT, WKRP IN CINCINNATI, 227, LIVING SINGLE, and ER. She can also be seen in the TV mini-series The Women of Brewster Place as well as movies like Clean and Sober, Heart and Soul, The Five Heartbeats, and Blue Hill Avenue.

Although the show didn’t indicate how long Redd’s run would last, it’s likely only a brief visit, so you won’t want to miss a single moment of it!

Hayley Erin Returns to Daytime!

Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Erin will be playing the newly created role of Claire Grace and is scheduled to make her first appearance later this fall. She’ll be a new hire at Newman Media, so viewers should anticipate her getting mixed up in all the intrigue and in-fighting there!

Erin began her acting career with roles on primetime series like MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE and MAD TV before making her daytime debut on Y&R in 2008 when the soap SORASed Abby Newman into a teenager. The actress remained in Genoa City until 2010 when the role was recast again, this time with Marcy Rylan (ex-Lulu, GH).

Erin then joined the cast of GH in February 2015 as a recast of Kiki Jerome, and portrayed the beleaguered young heroine until the character was killed off in November 2018. Though she did make a couple of appearances in 2019 and 2021 from beyond the grave!

After GH, Erin found success playing Taylor Hotchkiss on PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: THE PERFECTIONISTS, and recently starred in the independent feature film New Life. The actress also found love with Irish actor Adam Fergus and they tied the knot in 2020. The couple welcomed their twins, Maude and Juno, in 2021.

Stay tuned to Y&R for Erin’s debut and to see what kind of drama Grace stirs up in Genoa City!

Chucky Season 3 Trailer Confirms the Return of Devon Sawa — But Who Will He Play This Time Around?

Chucky‘s back in the newly released trailer for Season 3 (which premieres Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 9/8c on Syfy and USA Network) and he’s making good on his promise that “D.C. is gonna get Chucked up!” The new clip reveals that not only will the killer doll be heading to Washington, but Devon Sawa is returning as… the president of these United States! (Watch the trailer in full embedded above.)

Reads the official description: “In Chucky’s unending thirst for power, Season 3 now sees Chucky ensconced with the most powerful family in the world — America’s First Family, inside the infamous walls of the White House. How did Chucky wind up here? What in God’s name does he want? And how can Jake, Devon, and Lexy possibly get to Chucky inside the world’s most secure house, all while balancing the pressures of romantic relationships and growing up? Meanwhile, Tiffany faces a looming crisis of her own as the police close in on her for ‘Jennifer Tilly’s’ murderous rampage last season.”

Zackary Arthur, Björgvin Arnarson and Alyvia Alyn Lin are all back as the kids in question, in addition to franchise veterans Jennifer Tilly and Brad Dourif, as the voice of Chucky.

Alex Vincent, Christine Elise and Fiona Dourif’s returns seem likely, but remain TBA.

For those keeping score, Sawa previously played a pair of twins in Season 1 — Lucas and Logan Wheeler, Jake’s father and uncle. In Season 2, he portrayed Father Bryce, the headmaster at the Catholic School of the Incarnate Lord. And yes, all three of his characters met untimely demises at the hands of the titular red-headed monster.

Rebel Wilson Pic ‘Bride Hard’, Cleared For Interim Agreement, Adds Anna Camp, Justin Hartley, Anna Chlumsky, Stephen Dorff & More

In addition, the pic also features Sam Huntington, Sherry Cola and Michael O’Neill.

Bride Hard stars Wilson as a badass secret agent who is a force to be reckoned with as a mercenary group takes hostage her best friend’s lavish wedding. The indie feature was cleared for a SAG interim agreement.

The pic was written by Shaina Steinberg from a story by Steinberg and CeCe Pleasants.

Bride Hard just wrapped production in Savannah, Georgia.

Joel David Moore and Max Osswald are producing for Balcony 9 (Immaculate Room, Some Other Woman) along with Cassian Elwes (Mudbound), Colleen Camp (Father Stu) and Jason Ross Jallet (Die In A Gunfight). WME Independent is handling worldwide sales, production financing provided by East West Bank.

Wilson was injured in the nose during a night fight sequence on set earlier this month, but the actress reported on social media that she was on the mend.

Camp, star of The Help, Lovebirds, A Little Prayer, Jerry & Marge Go Large is repped by CAA and Authentic Talent & Literary Agency. Blade and Paradise City star Dorff is represented by Atlas Artists. This Is Us star Hartley is represented by CAA. Veep 6x Primetime Emmy nominee Chlumsky is repped by CAA and Liebman Entertainment. Zumbado, whose credits include Pitch Perfect 2 and The Rookie, is repped by A3 Artists and Industry Entertainment. Randolph of the upcoming The Holdovers, The Lost City, Dolemite Is My Name and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is repped by CAA and Fox Rothschild. Huntington is represented by Industry Entertainment. Cola is represented by CAA. O’Neill is represented by MKS.

Michael Damian Returns to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS for an “Extended Stay!”

Damian debuted as Danny Romalotti back in 1980 and remained with the soap until 1998. In the years that followed, the actor has reprised the role numerous times, his most recent being in March 2023 for Y&R’s 50th anniversary celebration.

In addition to singing on Y&R, Damian enjoyed a successful recording career, releasing five albums and three top 40 hits, including his number-one smash “Rock On.” In recent years, the actor and musician has stepped behind the camera, directing family films like Moondance Alexander, Flicka 2, Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, and A Princess for Christmas.

Damian recently wrapped production on the sequel to his Hallmark holiday film The Christmas Waltz, which is naturally titled Paris Christmas Waltz, as it was shot in Paris! He also produced the Lindsay Lohan Netflix movie Falling for Christmas, which was directed by his wife, Janeen. And they are teaming up with Lohan again for another film, Irish Wish, which will premiere on Netflix in 2024.

With Heather’s return complicating Daniel’s rekindled relationship with Lily, he could probably use some fatherly advice. And Danny could also find himself rekindling his own romance with Christine, now that she and Paul have ended their marriage. Then again, Phyllis might once again set her sights on the guy! Since Damian is sticking around this time, who knows what drama Danny will get mixed up in this time?

Eva Marcille finalizes divorce from Michael Sterling

Eva Marcille (ex-Tyra, Y&R) has reportedly finalized her divorce from ex-husband Michael Sterling.

According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, the former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and the attorney signed their settlement agreement on Aug. 3.

Both parties reportedly waived their right to alimony or spousal support. Additionally, Marcille, 38, did not ask Sterling, 39, to pay her child support.

“The parties agree that each has ample income and assets to support the Children in their respective homes,” read the doc per the outlet.

“Accordingly, the parties agree that neither shall pay direct child support to the other.”

The exes were also reportedly awarded their own respective retirement and bank accounts and worked on a private custody agreement for their two children – sons Michael, 5, and Maverick, 3.

It’s unclear whether that agreement included Marcille’s daughter, Marley Rae, 9, whom she shares with ex Kevin McCall. Sterling gave her his last name and helped raise her since she was 15 months old.

The model filed for divorce from Sterling in March after less than five years of marriage.

Marcille claimed their union was “irretrievably broken” and that “there are no prospects for a reconciliation,” per court documents obtained by Page Six at the time.

“This has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, but sometimes life takes your journey in a direction you were not expecting,” she told People in a statement.

“Our children remain our biggest priority, and the eight and half years we have spent together will always be cherished. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”

After the divorce news surfaced, Sterling vowed to win his wife back.

“I am not going to lose my wife. I am going to fight for her with every fiber in my being,” the lawyer wrote in a statement obtained by Page Six.

“I love her and I plan to show her how much I love her and that our love is strong enough to get to the other side.”

Sterling concluded, “I am not going to lose my wife. I am going to win her back.”

The former Bravo star and Sterling got engaged on Christmas Day 2017 and tied the knot one year later in October 2018.

While she has mostly kept mum about her split, she did recently open up about getting back into the dating pool.

“It is new, I’m almost a decade off the market, so it’s different, but my focus [is] my kids,” she shared on the “Big Tigger Morning Show” earlier this month.

“My focus is on me and doing me, and I like a little sprinkle of gifts and things too.”

‘All Rise’ To End With Season 3 On OWN; Premiere Date For Final Episodes Set

Starring and exec produced by Simone Missick, the final 10 episodes (Season 3B) will premiere on Saturday, September 16 at 9 pm on OWN.

This is the first official confirmation that the series not see a fourth season. As Deadline reported in March, the cast had been released by producing studio Warner Bros. Television ahead of the Season 3B run and cancellation was expected.

“We are extremely proud of the positive impact All Rise has made in showcasing strong, accomplished Black female characters,” OWN President Tina Perry said. “We are so grateful to all of our creative collaborators and wish to thank the talented cast and crew for their dedication and incredible work on the series.”

The NAACP Image Award–nominated series takes an intimate look into the lives of those working within the justice system in a bustling Los Angeles courthouse. It picks up immediately following the events of the dangerous smash-and-grab case, which left the courthouse in chaos and many lives in balance.

In addition to Missick as Judge Lola Carmichael, the ensemble cast includes Wilson Bethel, Jessica Camacho, J. Alex Brinson, Ruthie Ann Miles, Lindsay Mendez, Lindsey Gort and Marg Helgenberger as Judge Lisa Benner. Recurring cast also includes Samantha Marie Ware, Paul McCrane, Suzanne Cryer, Roger Guenveur Smith, Christian Keyes and Ian Anthony Dale.

Dee Harris-Lawrence, Missick, Michael M. Robin and Len Goldstein are executive producers of All Rise, which is produced by Warner Bros. Television.

The series was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at both the 2021 NAACP Image Awards and the Black Reel Awards for Television in 2020. Missick was also nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards and the Black Reel Awards for Television in both 2020 and 2021.

‘Chucky’ Gets Season 3 Premiere Date At Syfy & USA Network

The killer doll took to the podium in D.C. to announce the news. In an NSFW tongue-in-cheek news conference, Chucky tells the gathered press to quiet down.

“I’m here to announce to you dips**ts- that Season 3 of my show, Chucky, will return on Oct. 4. And I will not rest until every single one of you f***ers watch it,” he says in the video above.

When one reporter asked him what the season is about, Chucky replied: “D.C. is gonna get chucked up.”

Another asks, will Devon Sawa, who has appeared in the previous two seasons in three different roles, be in Season 3? Well, Chucky’s not sure who that is.

And what about all the other famous horror dolls that have been getting movies? (A doll named M3GAN comes to mind.)

“I’d say this is not a movie. I already did seven movies. This is a TV show. What kind of a sh***y question is that?” Chucky responds.

Chucky follows the murderous escapades of the notorious killer doll. He crosses paths with archenemies, old allies, and new prey as he seeks to inspire fear and mayhem wherever he goes. After his diabolical plan to invade America’s children’s hospitals was foiled in Season 1, Chucky now seeks revenge on those he holds responsible: surviving teens Jake (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Björgvin Arnarson) and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind), along with his ex Tiffany, now his sworn enemy. After having escaped their new Catholic school, can “Jevon” keep their relationship alive and best Chucky once and for all — this time in the nation’s capitol?

Chucky Season 3 kicks off on October 4 at 9 pm, streaming next day on Peacock, followed by new episodes of SurrealEstate at 10 pm on Syfy.

Chucky is produced by UCP and exec produced by Don Mancini, Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, David Kirschner and Jeff Renfroe.

Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Actress Heather Tom to Visit The Locher Room

Prior to joining The Bold and the Beautiful, Heather spent three years starring as “Kelly Cramer Buchanan” on ABC’s One Life to Live, and 13 years starring as the tempestuous “Victoria Newman” on CBS’s The Young and the Restless. In 2020, she tied the record for the most Emmys won by an Actress in a Daytime Drama Series. In 2012, she set the record, which she still holds today, as the only female actor in television history to win an Emmy in all three performer categories: Younger, Supporting and Lead Actress. To date, Heather has received 19 Emmy Award nominations; nine for her role as Victoria Newman, two for her role as “Kelly Cramer Buchanan,” and eight for her role as “Katie Logan.”

In 2016, Tom joined the DGA and began directing. She participated in CBS’s coveted Diversity Directors Internship program. She has since directed episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, Good Trouble and Dynasty. Additionally, she has directed the video short, Bigfoot’s Love Slave, and the short films, Blink and Serenity.

In addition to her roles in daytime, Heather made her Broadway debut in 2004 and has appeared in several hit primetime series.

‘The Young & The Restless’ Star Eric Braeden Reveals He’s Cancer-Free: “They Couldn’t Find A Damn Thing”

Braeden, who has starred as Victor Newman on the CBS daytime soap since 1980, shared the news Sunday in a Facebook Live video.

“The reason I want to talk to you tonight is I want to tell you I’m grateful [for] all of your good thoughts and your prayers,” Braeden said in the video. “It’s meant a great deal to me, and I can tell you it obviously has helped, because I had my last cystoscopy two days ago — that’s when they thread a camera into your bladder — and I’m cancer-free. They couldn’t find a damn thing. Isn’t that nice?”

Thanking his fans for “all your thoughts, all your prayers”, Braeden acknowledged his treatment is not over. The malignant tumor that had been removed form his bladder contained “high-grade cancer cells,” and he will now undergo three prophylactic infusions containing “some stuff that apparently kills the cancer,” he revealed. He’s also awaiting the results of a recent MRI, which will reveal if the cancer had spread.

“And then I should be free for a while,” he added. “Every so often, every few months, I’ll have another cystoscopy, all to find the damn thing early and to fight it. To hell with it.”

When Braeden announced his diagnosis in April, he said he had been having problems with his bladder and urination that worsened during his recovery from a recent knee-replacement surgery.

He said he wanted to be open about the diagnosis because “I think this may be good for some older guys who may, or may not, listen to this.”

Braeden said he was diagnosed by a urologist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He had surgery for a UroLift to relieve pressure on his urethra, during which doctors also removed the cancer.

“I’ve learned now to listen to my body more, and not go all out,” he said, adding that he still works out but on a modified basis. “So if you’ve seen me a little under the weather, yeah, I have been, but I will lick this. This bastard aint going to get me, I’m going to get it.”

You can watch Braeden’s entire message on the Facebook link above.

Sharon Farrell Dies: Actress Who Starred In Film ‘It’s Alive’ And On TV’s ‘The Young And The Restless’ Was 82

Farrell had an extensive resume, but is best remembered for the film It’s Alive, in which she played the mother of a murderous deformed infant. She also had roles in the films The Stunt Man, Lone Wolf McQuade, Marlowe, The Reivers (with Steve McQueen) and Can’t Buy Me Love (1987).

On television, Farrell recurred as Det. Lori Wilson in the final season of the original “Hawaii Five-O.” She was also Florence Webster on the CBS soap opera “The Young and the Restless” from 1991-97.

Born Sharon Forsmoe on Christmas Eve in 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa, she moved to New York, where she acted and modeled.

She made her film debut in 1959’s Kiss Her Goodbye, then danced on Broadway.

In 1962, Farrell starred on the short-lived NBC newspaper drama “Saints and Sinners,” and appeared with Tony Curtis and Suzanne Pleshette in the comedy film, 40 Pounds of Trouble.

Farrell was a frequent television guest star throughout her career, having appearances on “My Favorite Martian,” “Wagon Train,” “Gunsmoke,” and “The Beverly Hillbillies,” among many other shows.

Her film résumé also included A Lovely Way to Die, Not With My Wife, You Don’t!, The Love Machine and Night of the Comet.

She is survived by a son, Chance, a grandson, Wayde, and daughter-in-law Mandi.

‘All My Children’ Star Eva LaRue: “You Don’t Have To *Earn* Self-Care

But now, after a rough couple of years of loss and worry, the 55-year-old Daytime Emmy Award-winner is focusing on spending more time with her daughter, Kaya, enjoying hikes with good friends, cuddling her two dogs and simply enjoying some well-deserved R & R.

Eva LaRue recently sat down with FIRST for Women for an interview for our latest cover (on sale now!) and shared some of her tips for overcoming heartache, relieving stress and simply making yourself a priority. Here is some highlights of had to say.

“Vulnerability makes you strong”

Over the last few years, LaRue has had to deal with more of her fair share of grief. Her father passed away in 2019 and she lost her ex-husband, father to her daughter and fellow All My Children alum, John Callahan, in 2020. And then, just last April, LaRue was struck another blow when she lost her 85 year-old mother.

“It was a horror show,” LaRue admits to First For Women. “It was just loss after loss; it was a struggle.”

When asked if she believes pain makes a person stronger, LaRue said simply…no. “I don’t think pain itself makes us stronger or more resilient, I think pain makes us more vulnerable and strength comes out of that vulnerability,” she explains. “Losing your mother really strips you down to your most childlike self.”

To turn her pain into purpose, LaRue tries to see heartache as an opportunity to be gentle with herself. “It’s a chance to really self soothe and be merciful with yourself and to have an opportunity to heal any leftover mother wounds,” she adds. “I think when you’re sitting in that vulnerability you really have that opportunity to build that strength going forward.”

Another way LaRue nurtured her hurting heart was sharing stories with loved ones about her mother. “I heard amazing childhood stories from my aunts that I’d never heard before,” she says with a smile. “I was getting a fuller perspective of my mom based on other peoples perspective of her which I really loved. So much laughter and healing that came out of that.”

“Miracles show up big and small”

To to cultivate peace and fight stress, LaRue also relies heavily on gratitude. “That’s something I’ve had to put into practice daily. Every morning before I get out of bed, I give gratitude and thanks. I feel like it’s a prayer for me,” she says. “I just look for miracles and they do show up big and small. It could be just finding a parking space. More pieces of life’s puzzles come together for me.”

Recently, LaRue experienced her own small miracle when she opened her prayer book and found a handwritten note in the back…it was a letter from her mom. “It was amazing sitting there and reading a story about my faith from my mom.”

One major blessing that happened for LaRue and her daughter last year, was an example of life imitating art: After 12 years of harassing and stalking LaRue and her daughter via threatening letters and phone calls, the perpetrator was caught sentenced to three years in prison.

The kicker? Authorities used DNA left on a discarded straw to place him, leading to his arrest. On CSI: Miami, Eva’s character played a DNA analyst who conducted work similar to the one used to solve her own stalking case. “DNA, oddly enough, has just played such an interesting role in my life in so many ways,” she says.

The ground-breaking forensic genetic genealogy used to catch LaRue’s stalker, which uses DNA databases to match people, helped solve the legendary Golden State Killer case. LaRue’s case was only the second investigation conducted using this program.

In addition, her story is in the infant stages of being developed into a scripted show and documentary.

“We don’t have to earn self-care”

LaRue admits that she and many of her girlfriends are guilty of this: “Instead of making self-care a priority, we consider it a luxury and that’s a bad way to look at it,” she admits. “Most women put other things first.

“We’ll have plans for a ‘me’ day then make 87 excuses why we’re running around the house picking up dog poop, cleaning out a closet – instead of doing the self-care we had planned. For some reason we think we’re not allowed to care for ourselves unless we’ve done our to-do list.”

She also catches herself and other women believing you have to earn it. “We make self care a luxury thing and think we have to be worthy of it,” she sighs. “I want to take the worthiness out of self-care. When I think that way I ask myself, ‘Why do I have to work for a self-care day?'”

“I really need to build self care into everyday. Just taking a walk, being in nature or daily time out – that is on my list of things to stop doing is to stop luxurizing self care and prioritize self care.”

We’re right there with you, Eva LaRue!

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Doug Davidson Cleans Out His Y&R Dressing Room

As longtime Y&R viewers know, the actor had been the soap’s longest-running cast member, having made his Genoa City debut back in May 1978. However, in recent years, the Emmy winner’s screentime dwindled, and the last time viewers saw Paul was when he was investigating Chance’s shooting in a November 2020 storyline. Technically, at that point, Davidson had been bumped from a contracted actor to recurring status, but he was never called back in by the soap’s higher-ups — and previously shared on social media that the lack of communication left him feeling disrespected. In recent weeks, it was mentioned in storyline that Paul and Christine had split up (off-camera, of course) and he was in Portugal visiting his daughter, Heather, and granddaughter, Lucy.

So, when Davidson went to the studio that Sunday earlier this month, he had some mixed feelings. “Yes, it was sad for several reasons,” he noted. “One, it was my home for over 40 years, and it was like a ghost town.”

Several television shows are taped and produced at Television City. In addition to Y&R, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL also films at the complex, as does DANCING WITH THE STARS and AMERICAN IDOL. Now known as Radford Studio Center, the historic facility is about to undergo a massive renovation, according to Deadline, requiring many of the programs utilizing the space to find other homes. THE PRICE IS RIGHT vacated TV City’s Studio 33 after completing its 52nd season in June, for example, and has moved to a state-of-the-art studio in nearby Glendale for the upcoming Season 53.

It is not clear if Davidson cleaned out his dressing room because that part of the campus will soon be under construction, or if his decision to gather the rest of his belongings was personal. But he was somewhat shocked by what he saw upon his arrival. “Price has left, and the new owner of TV City isn’t really keeping it up,” he noted. “The sets were all small and a bit tired.”

Not surprisingly, Davidson received an outpouring of support from Y&R viewers who miss him desperately after sharing his news. “Thank you all for the kind messages. Sending lots of love right back to you all!” he tweeted, adding that he was “eternally grateful” to Y&R co-creators William and Lee Phillip Bell “and CBS for everything!”

‘Match Me If You Can’: Vertical Acquires Rom-Com Starring Georgina Reilly & Wilson Bethel

Written by Betsy Morris, Match Me If You Can watches as female computer nerd Kip Parsons (Quantum Leap‘s Georgina Reilly) declares war on iPromise, an online dating service that rejected her as “unmatchable.” Taking her case to social media, she goes viral and becomes the reluctant champion for all those frustrated singles out there. When the company masterminded by Riley Detamore (All Rise‘s Wilson Bethel) finds itself at risk because her blog has gone viral, Riley maps out a plan to find out why. A chance encounter with Kip creates an awkward chain of mishaps resulting in an unexpected but undeniable spark between the two.

Also starring in the rom-com are Brian George (The Expanse), Billy Armstrong (Nashville), Veronica Wylie (The Offer), Jennifer Griffin (Apollo 10½) and Kanwar Singh (FBI). Monica Lund and Marian Yeager produced, with Paul Merryman, Stacey Parks of Media Sparks Entertainment and Suzanne Weinert serving as EPs.

Said Vertical’s SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi, “Georgina and Wilson deliver fantastic performances that take you on a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows capturing the thrills and frustration of the modern dating landscape. Guided by Marian Yeager’s direction, Match Me If You Can explores the power of an unexpected connection that blossoms between two strangers, igniting a spark of hope and possibility.”

Added producers Lund and Yeager of MY Productions, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Vertical to share the story of an uncompromising female protagonist who, like many of us, grapples with the age-old question of being alone and the angst of overcoming the feeling of being unlovable, while trying to remain true to oneself. We hope the film entertains, of course, but in a way that ultimately ends with a person leaving the theatre feeling just a bit better than they did when they walked in, and perhaps that they’ve been seen and ultimately feel less alone.”

Piantedosi negotiated the deal on behalf of Vertical, with Media Sparks Entertainment’s Parks on behalf of the production.

J. Eddie Peck Live in The Locher Room

J. Eddie has also starred in 14 films including the dance film, Lambada which he pitched, sold to the studio as a writer and he was later cast as the lead.

In addition to his multifaceted work in the entertainment industry as an actor, writer, producer, director, J. Eddie spent several years as a corporate executive. While on All My Children, a director friend knew that J. Eddie had written several business plans in the past and asked him to create one for his New York-based production company. Once leaving AMC, J. Eddie did more of the same, partnering with an investment banker who commissioned him to write plans for start-ups...from production companies to health and fitness, to oil and gas. This eventually led to a national healthcare company offering him a role he couldn’t refuse, but would require him stepping away from entertainment altogether. As CEO of AmeriPrem LLC, J. Eddie was responsible for managing and executing the day-to-day operations for the network-marketing financial services company. J. Eddie’s now back home in Los Angeles contemplating his next move. He just recently finished his luxury Airbnb outside of Los Angeles and says another acting run is certainly not out of the question.

Soap Star Nick Benedict Dead at 76

Although no specific cause of death was given, a GoFundMe had previously been set up on July 13 for the Benedicts that explained that Nick had undergone emergency spinal cord surgery on July 2. Two days later, he was admitted to hospice paralyzed from the neck down and requiring constant care and support.

Born in 1947 in Los Angeles, Benedict began his career in the late ‘60s, appearing in television series like IRON HORSE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, HAWAII FIVE-0, ADAM-12, and IRONSIDE. In 1977, the actor was cast as Vietnam veteran Philip Brent on ALL MY CHILDREN, who found himself torn between Tara and Erica. In 1979, he earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Actor category for his work on the soap.

In 1981, Benedict joined the cast of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS as Michael Scott, who Victor trapped in a bomb shelter believing he’d slept with his wife. From 1982-83, he played Ron Washington on ANOTHER LIFE, and in 1990, he appeared in some episodes of SANTA BARBARA. In 1993, the actor began making recurring appearances on DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Curtis Reed, Kate’s abusive ex and father to Austin and Billie.

Benedict’s career also included movies like An American Summer, Beach House, Memories of Murder, Get a Job, and Courting Courtney.

Our thoughts are with Ginger and the rest of Benedict’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Spend the Evening With Y&R’s Melody Thomas Scott!

“I’ve admired Lucille Ball my entire life and am so looking forward to raising money for the Lucille Ball Little Theatre,” Scott said. “It’s a great opportunity to both support the arts and honor Lucy, a legendary Jamestown native who’s kept the world laughing for more than 70 years. I always enjoy spending time with my fans who have been so loyal to me and Nikki all these years.”

First up, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. ET, is “Always Young & Restless: An Evening With Melody Thomas Scott,” with a ticket price of $45. The actress will take the stage and reflect on her career while interacting with the audience and answering questions. Autographed copies of Scott’s memoir, Always Young and Restless: My Life On and Off America’s #1 Daytime Drama, will be on sale in the lobby with the proceeds going towards the theatre.

Then, “The VIP Experience With Melody Thomas Scott” includes a ticket to the theater for the earlier event as well as one to a special gala reception in the star’s honor for $150 and is limited to just 65 tickets. After enjoying premium seating during the main event in the theatre, VIP fans will have the opportunity to meet Scott one-on-one at the reception for photos and autographs. A silent auction of memorabilia donated by the actress, including signed Y&R scripts and wardrobe, will also be part of the gala. Champagne and desserts will be served.

The theatre’s capacity is only 400 and only 65 VIP tickets will be sold, so interested fans shouldn’t wait! Tickets can be purchased directly from the Lucille Ball Little Theatre’s website at www.LBLTJ.com. [Editor’s Note: At the time of publication, the home page was not working. https://www.lbltj.com/

Melissa Claire Egan Welcomes Her Second Son

“Meet Jake Joseph Katrosar!” the second-time mother announced on Instagram, sharing four photos of her and Matt and their newborn taken in the hospital. Three of the pictures were seemingly taken just moments after Jake’s birth — presumably by C-section as Katrosar is wearing a hospital-issued protective jumpsuit and has his hair covered by a cap.

A fourth photo shows Jake hanging out with his Mom and Dad in Egan’s hospital room, snuggled up and contently napping on the Y&R star. “Welcome to the world, sweet boy. A few weeks early, but we’re so happy to have you and call you ours and love you forever!”

Egan and Katrosar are already parents to Caden Robert, who will celebrate his second birthday next month. The actress announced in February that she and her husband were expecting their second child. “Looks like we’re just destined to have August babies!” Egan cheered. “So grateful and excited to be adding another cub to our family of Leo baby boys. Caden’s gonna be a big brother!”

With his July 14 birthdate, Jake actually falls under the zodiac sign of Cancer, which encompasses June 21 through July 22. While Leos (represented by the lion) are known to be passionate, loyal, and dramatic, the typical personality traits of Cancers (represented by the crab) include being creative, nurturing, sensitive, and compassionate.

While Jake’s astrological sign means that the Katrosars didn’t technically get a second baby cub to add to their pack, Cancers and Leos are believed to be complementary personalities! And we’re sure that Caden will be an awesome big brother to little Jake!

Please join us in congratulating Egan and Katrosar on the addition to their family! We can’t wait to see Jake and Caden grow up together!

Y&R Alum Joins Bold & Beautiful

Greg Rikaart & Elizabeth Hendrickson Celebration - The Young and the Restless & Days of our Lives

This July, Greg (Kevin, Y&R and Leo, DAYS) is celebrating his 20th anniversary on daytime. Rikaart debuted on The Young and the Restless back in 2003 as Kevin Fisher, the troublemaking younger brother of Michael Baldwin. 20 years later, he still inhabits the role, while also playing another troublemaker, the LGBTQ character of Leo Stark on Days of our Lives, a part in which he has played since 2018.

Greg won a Daytime Emmy back in 2005 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Y&R, and has been nominated 6 other times throughout his career. On Y&R, Kevin is married to Chloe and they are raising two young children together.

Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe, Y&R) has had an extensive soap opera journey, 2023 marks her 15th anniversary in Genoa City and her 22nd year in daytime.

Soap viewers first saw Elizabeth in 2001 in the role of All My Children's Frankie Stone, because she was so popular and paired in a romantic storyline with Eden Riegel's Bianca Montgomery, they brought her back as Frankie's twin, Maggie.

In 2008, Hendrickson joined Y&R in the role of Chloe Mitchell, who turned out to be the daughter of Katherine Chancellor's maid, Esther Valentine. Chloe was in troubled relationships with Cane and Billy before finding her soulmate in Kevin Fisher. In 2018, Liz appeared in the role of Margaux Dawson on General Hospital, before heading back to reprise her signature role of Chloe on Y&R in 2019. Along the way, Liz has been nominated for five Daytime Emmy Awards.

Indie Feature ‘In The Summers’ Starring Residente, Sasha Calle, Lío Mehiel & Leslie Grace Wraps Production

Exile Content Studio, a Candle Media Company produced the project in association with Lexicon Development, alongside 1868 Studios and LUZ Films.

From writer and director Alessandra Lacorazza in her feature debut, In The Summers tells the story of Latine sisters, Violeta (Lío) and Eva (Calle), who visit their loving but reckless father Vicente (Pérez Joglar) every summer. He creates a world of wonder but under the fun facade, he battles addiction which gradually erodes the magic, culminating in a devastating tragedy. Vicente tries to make up for the past, but wounds aren’t easily healed.

Grace portrays the character of Yenny. The character of Violeta will also be played by Dreya Renae Castillo (young) and Kimaya Thais (teen); young Eva will be played by Luciana Quinonez and as a teen by Allison Salinas. Additional casting includes Emma Ramos as Carmen; Camilla will be played by Sharlene Cruz as an adult and Gabriela Surodjawan as a teen; Indigo Montez plays Natalia.

“Alessandra is a visionary filmmaker and her script for In The Summers profoundly spoke to our mission at Exile to create content that uplifts Latin voices and tells rich, diverse stories,” said Nando Vila, Head of Exile Content Studio. “This is a powerful story, and we are thrilled to partner with Lexicon Development, 1868 Studios and LUZ Films on bringing In The Summers to life.”

“The moment I finished this screenplay I knew that it represented the kind of voice we set out to support with our mission at Lexicon,” added Alexander Dinelaris, founder, screenwriter and producer at Lexicon Development.

Academy Award-winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman, The Revenant) and Rob Quadrino are producing the film on behalf of Lexicon Development; Lynette Coll, Sergio Lira, and Cristobal Güell on behalf of LUZ Films. Nando Vila is executive producing the film for Exile Content Studio, alongside Richard Saperstein for Bluestone Entertainment and Henry R. Muñoz III (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story).r

Stars Remember the Late Andrea Evans

Erika Slezak (Viki, OLTL): “I am absolutely shocked and devastated by this news and I send love and deepest sympathies to Steve and Kylie — they were her whole life. Andrea and I worked together for so long — on her first day at work, she was living one block away from me and I walked her to work. She was just a child — never been to NYC — so sweet and kind and loving — amazing that she played such a complicated, confused, and selfish character so well. When she and Steve got married and then got Kylie, it seemed her life was finally complete. She was so happy. So very, very sad.”Eileen Davidson (Ashley, Y&R): “So very sorry to hear of the passing of Andrea Evans. I loved working with her and such a wonderful person. Prayers to her family.”Robin Strasser (Dorian, OLTL): “This is sad to hear. My memories of Andrea Evans are of a woman who was super smart and energized, a heat-seeking missile. That’s a compliment! You knew when you worked with her, it’d be like going head-to-head with a champion. I admired her daring. I hate the disease that took her.”“Working with Andrea Evans was one of the highlights of my acting career,” he told People. “From the day that she first welcomed me to the set of OLTL through the final reunion episodes that we shot when the show was ending, Andrea continued to be a generous, blissfully comedic, and insightful scene partner. I think my finest memory of performing with Andrea was not standing in our bathing suits in the Iguazu Falls in Brazil but working on the Banner newspaper office set on rolling chairs in a playfully choreographed love scene that was directed by legend David Pressman. It was one of my earliest appearances on the show. The magic in the room was palpable, and it offered promises of the great fun that was to be created and enjoyed in the years that followed. We will all miss Andrea and her mischievous looks towards camera at the end of the scene.”“I am so sorry to learn of Andrea Evans’ passing. Andrea was already a huge star when my career began at OLTL. She was always kind, gracious, and so fun to work with. A daytime legend who will be missed very much. My sympathies to her friends and family.”“Heartbroken! Andrea was my TV mom but became my mom! I will miss her beautiful, infectious positivity! I was blessed by this beautiful soul! I hope you are enjoying the Disneyland of the sky! Save a seat for me on Winnie the Pooh! I will forever love you, Mom!”Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis, GH): “I’m so sorry to hear about Andrea Evans. Kim Zimmer (Reva, GUIDING LIGHT; Echo, OLTL), Andrea, and I came to NYC via Chicago per ABC Daytime Television back in the day together. Lovely woman. Donated to cancer foundation today. We’ve got to fund the hell out of these organizations so they can kill cancer and not our friends.”“We lost Andrea Evans. She was wildly responsible for showing me that working in daytime doesn’t have to feel like work at all. I will miss the sparkle in her eyes when she smiled, which was seemingly all the time. Rest in peace, Andrea, and thank you for all you gave.”Melissa Archer (Natalie, OLTL): “This is heartbreaking news. Andrea was a kind woman, fun to work with, and such a pro. I feel so fortunate that I was able to play with her on OLTL and THE BAY. Sending love to all our soap family and Andrea’s real family. World lost a good one.”McKenzie Westmore (Sheridan, PASSIONS): “RIP Andrea Evans! My heart is broken.”

Catch up with Two-time Emmy Award-winner Michael Corbett

Michael is best known to CBS daytime viewers for his long run as villain David Kimball on “The Young and the Restless.” He recently took part in the celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the show. Voted “Daytime’s Most Lovable Cad” by People Magazine, Corbett has also starred in the daytime dramas in “Ryan’s Hope” (ABC) and “Search for Tomorrow (NBC).

A two-time Emmy and Broadway World Best Actor Award winner, Corbett is also a host/correspondent for the syndicated entertainment newsmagazine “Extra” and senior producer and host for “Extra’s Mansions and Millionaires.” Starting his career on Broadway, he is a seasoned actor and has starred in numerous television series including “Zoey 101,” which is being re-booted as “Zoey 102” on Paramount+ this fall. He is also currently the executive producer of Netflix’s “Life After Death with Tyler Henry.”

Michael also just finished filming a role in the upcoming Season 2 of the popular web series, “The Disappointments.”

Andrea Evans Dies: ‘One Life To Live’, ‘The Young And The Restless’ Actor Was 66

Her death was announced by casting director Don Carroll.

Following her signature role on One Life To Live, Evans went on to play Patty Williams on CBS’ The Young and the Restless, Tawny Moore on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful, Rebecca Hotchkiss on NBC’s Passions and Patty Walker on Amazon Prime’s The Bay.

Born in Aurora, Illinois, Evans had appeared in beauty pageants and regional theater when she appeared as an extra in Brian De Palma’s 1978 horror classic The Fury. That year she also appeared in miniseries The Awakening Land, and soon drew the attention of legendary soap casting director Mary Jo Slater, who tapped her for the coveted role of Tina Lord, One Life To Live‘s answer to All My Children‘s Erika Kane.

Evans’ bad-girl portrayal was a quick success with viewers, and she remained in the role until 1981, when she left to portray Patty Williams on The Young and the Restless from 1983 to 1984. She returned to One Life in 1985, and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 1988.

Two years after her Emmy nomination, she abruptly quit the show and remained out of public view for almost 10 years, only later revealing the cause: She had been the victim of a stalker.

In a 2008 People magazine interview, Evans said she abandoned her career and New York City when the stalker’s actions grew increasingly violent. She revealed that in 1987 she’d been accosted in the lobby of One Life to Live’s Manhattan studio by the stalker and that the man soon thereafter slashed his wrists on the front steps of the studio. Taken to a psychiatric hospital, the man listed Evans as his next of kin, and began sending her death threats written in blood.

A few years after the incident, the man was detained outside the Secretary of State’s office in Washington, D.C., carrying a meat cleaver and a picture of Evans, according to People. The fear, she said, “forever changed me.” She eventually began accepting acting roles, but remained terrified of participating in public events.

She returned to One Life To Live and her most famous role in 2008 and again in 2011, saying, “It’s time to give the audience what they want. And it’s time for me to get closure on why I left in the first place.”

Evans received her second Daytime Emmy nomination in 2015 for her performance in the web series DeVanity.

Primetime credits include Circus of the Stars and Hollywood Squares. She had recently completed work on her forthcoming memoir My One Life To Live.

In addition to her professional ventures, Evans devoted considerable time to various animal rescue organizations and for City of Hope.

She is survived by husband Steve and daughter Kylie.

Actor Danny Trejo Reportedly Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Owes Over $2 Million To The IRS

The actor and entrepreneur, 79, best known for his roles in “Machete Kills”, “Heat” and “Desperado”, filed back in February, according to ABC7.

His string of successful businesses, including Trejos Tacos and Trejos Coffee and Donuts, are reportedly not a part of the bankruptcy. The root of his enormous debt to the IRS is allegedly from mistakenly claiming deductions over the years.

The bankruptcy is so severe that according to documents obtained by RadarOnline, Barclays Mortgage Trust is asking the court permission to foreclose his home in Mission’s Hill, California.

The news comes after he recently announced the launch of his new non-alcoholic tequila brand, Zero Proof Tequila.

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Tyler Perry Sets Meagan Good, Debbi Morgan & Five Others To Star In Prime Video Pic ‘Divorce In The Black’

The film follows Ava, a young bank professional who is devastated when her husband Dallas abandons a marriage she is determined to fight for. But then fate intervenes, revealing Dallas’ wicked deeds that have trashed their marriage, and once upon a time sabotaged Ava’s destiny to be loved by her true soulmate. Deadline understands that Hardrict will be playing Dallas, though no further character details have been disclosed.

In addition to Perry via Tyler Perry Studios, producers include Tyler Perry Studios’ Angi Bones and Will Areu, as well as Dianne Ashford.

Most recently reprising her DC role of Super Hero Darla in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Good is also known for turns in films like Day Shift, Think Like a Man and its sequel, Don Jon and Stomp the Yard, among others. The actress toplines Prime Video’s comedy series Harlem and has also been seen on shows like Prodigal Son, Star and Californication, to name just a few.

Currently starring as Coach Marcus Turner on The CW’s All American: Homecoming, which has been renewed for a third season, Hardrict also has on his resume shows like The Chi, S.W.A.T. and The Oath. He appears in the Sundance 2023 films To Live and Die and Live and Young. Wild. Free. and also boasts big-screen credits like City of Lies, All Eyes on Me, American Sniper and Warm Bodies.

Anderson played Rocky, the father of a young Dwayne Johnson, on NBC’s Young Rock, appearing prior to that on MacGruber and other series, as well as in films like Harriet.

Polidore has also been seen on All American: Homecoming, as well as on series like Snowfall, Black Lightning and Wicked City.

Most recently appearing on shows like Blue Bloods and City on a Hill, Wallace has also been part of American Soul and other series. Among his other upcoming projects is the indie drama Shelter Me with Nick Nolte and Jacqueline Bisset.

Appearing in films like For Colored Girls, How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Wag the Dog, Lawson counts amongst his recent TV credits shows like The Ms. Pat Show and Grey’s Anatomy.

Seen on shows like Power, Power Book II: Ghost and The Defenders, Morgan’s film credits include Coach Carter, Love & Basketball and Eve’s Bayou.

In addition to Black, White, & Blue, which tells the story of a woman who loses her husband at the hands of a police officer, Perry has coming up the Netflix films Six Triple Eight and Mea Culpa, having released such recent efforts as A Jazzman’s Blues, Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming and A Fall from Grace to that platform.

Good is repped by Gersh, Atlas Artists and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Hardict by Buchwald and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Anderson by Gersh and Silver Mass Entertainment; Polidore by AEFH and Elevate Entertainment; Wallace by Stewart Talent and Artist International Group; Lawson by AMT Artists, Alta Global Media and attorney Larry Turner; Morgan by PH Entertainment Group; and Perry by WME and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.

Eric Roberts Joins Psychological Horror Pic ‘Down Below’ From Filmmaker Spyder Dobrofsky

The plot of Down Below centers around a young sheriff and a criminal suspect who find their lives intertwined when both become haunted by a sinister force on Christmas Eve. Roberts portrays a highly intelligent police psychologist, who’s having a tough time with his current patient, a cop who was recently suspended for an act of violence on a civilian. Pic’s being produced by High Stake Entertainment.

Roberts was most recently seen playing Robert, the father of Margot Robbie’s Nellie LaRoy, in Damien Chazelle’s Old Hollywood epic Babylon for Paramount Pictures, which scored three Oscar noms earlier this year. The always-busy actor is also known for turns in films like Hard Luck Love Song, Head Full of Honey, Inherent Vice, The Expendables and The Dark Knight, among many others. Recent TV credits for him include The Rookie: Feds, Keeping Up with the Joneses, The Righteous Gemstones, Kidding and Suits.

Roberts is repped by Sovereign Talent Group and Scott Carlson Entertainment; Dobrofsky by DB Management.

Maya Hawke & William H. Macy Among Cast Of New Scripted Podcast ‘Supreme: The Battle For Roe’

Supreme: The Battle for Roe is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast listening platforms beginning June 28 with new episodes available weekly on Wednesdays.

The series follows the journey of Sarah Weddington (Hawke), who at 26, is the youngest woman ever to argue a case in the Supreme Court. Macy will play Justice Harry Blackmun.

Rachel Winter directs and also produces alongside Ben Spector, Aaron Tracy and Eva Longoria.

“Before Roe V. Wade, Sarah Weddington had never worked on a contested case or even been inside a courtroom. Harry Blackmun had never authored a major opinion. They were both new, untested and the least likely vehicles for the abortion controversy you can imagine,” said Tracy. “But their collision at the Supreme Court ended up defining their entire lives and changed the course of history. The moment I stumbled onto the story, I was desperate to write it. I’m thrilled it’s now come to life with such brilliant collaborators and I can’t wait for people to hear this incredible story on iHeart.”

In addition to Hawke and Macy, the series also stars Abigail Breslin (Linda Coffee), Andrea Savage (Deb Margulies), Felicity Huffman (Dottie Blackmun), Laura Benanti (Bea Cuttriss), Garrett Hedlund (Ron Weddington), Josh Hamilton (Reverend Herbert Ragle), Luke Kirby (Roy Lucas) and William Fichtner (Chief Justice Warren Burger).

“I am honored to be a part of this project, alongside such a talented cast and creative team, to share Sarah Weddington’s story of remarkable courage and determination,” said Hawke in a statement. “This podcast will shed light on an important, but largely unknown figure in history, and bring her inspiring legacy to life for a new generation.”

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Star Christel Khalil Is Pregnant!

“That’s a wrap on Monaco!” she declared. “Thank you, Festival TV Monte Carlo for a great trip! Loved being there with this A-Team. Lots of laughs, blisters on our feet, and ate enough croissants to supply a bakery. See you next time!”

Also in the video are her Y&R co-stars Bryton James (Devon), Amelia Heinle (Victoria), and Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) as well as her fiancé, businessman Sam Restagno.

Khalil has a 13-year-old son, Michael Caden, from her previous marriage to musician Stephen Hensley. She went public with her romance with Restagno back in the summer of 2018, and the couple announced their engagement in April 2022.

Khalil has not yet revealed any more details of her pregnancy, such as when she’s expecting to welcome her new bundle of joy into the world or if she’s going to do a gender reveal.

Sasha Calle Says ‘The Flash’ “Was A Runway To A Bigger Story For” Supergirl As Star Ponders On Future Of Kara Zor-El

The Young and the Restless alum plays Kara Zor-El in the DC film and expressed excitement at the prospect of continuing to tell her story in future movies.

“I love her so much and I feel her very deeply,” Calle told Entertainment Tonight in a recent interview. “I think this movie was a runway to a bigger story for her.”

As far as what Calle would like to see her character do next she says, “I just want to dive deeper into Kara and her feelings into her day to day. I would just love to see her in regular clothes, in human clothes. As a fan, the whole time that I was filming, I kept thinking, ‘What would she wear? What glasses would she wear?'"

Calle put herself in fans’ shoes and notes that audiences don’t get to meet Kara as her “human, realized self” and “as a fan, that would be something very cool.”

The future of Calle continuing to play Supergirl has not been decided yet, but ahead of the premiere of The Flash, the former Man of Steele, Henry Cavill, gave her his stamp of approval.

“I asked him, ‘Did I make you proud, cuz? Does Superman approve?’” Calle told EW recently about her encounter with Cavill. “And he was like, ‘Absolutely. You did a phenomenal job.’ I think, to me, that meant the world, because it’s Henry Cavill, Man of Steel.”

Why Soap Actors Will Keep Working If There Is A SAG-AFTRA Strike As Scripts Continue To Be Written

However, SAG-AFTRA’s film and TV contract, which expires June 30, does not apply to SAG-AFTRA members working on soaps. It means those cast members will have to continue to work even if their guild goes on strike after the membership voted overwhelmingly for strike authorization ahead of SAG-AFTRA’s current negotiations with the the studios’ collective bargaining representative the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. And, with the four daytime dramas — The Young and the Restless (CBS), The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS), Days Of Our Lives (Peacock) and General Hospital (ABC) — continuing to churn out scripts amid the WGA strike using fi-core and other non-member writers, those shows appear positioned to continue production without interruption for the foreseeable future.

Soap actors are employed under the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting (aka Network Code). It is different than the film and TV collective bargaining agreement that SAG-AFTRA is currently negotiating with the AMPTP. Negotiated between SAG-AFTRA and the Big 4 broadcast networks as well as other producers, the National Code covers soaps as well as morning news shows, talk shows, variety, reality, game shows, sports and promotional announcements. The current Code agreement, reached a year ago, goes through July 2024.

Daytime soaps tape well in advance, which allowed the shows to stay in originals for weeks after Covid shut down all Hollywood production in March 2020. For instance, Days of Our Lives is six months ahead.

In addition to the episode stockpile, the series remain in production and continue to generate new scripts. They are penned largely by financial core (fi-core) writers, who have resigned their WGA membership while benefiting from the guild’s contracts with the studios. Others, such as producers, assistants and executives, also are involved in writing in some cases.

During the 2007-08 WGA strike, a total of 28 writers went fi-core per the guild; almost all of them worked on daytime dramas. There were eight soaps at the time that kept going during the work stoppage.

The four current daytime soaps are all in production and currently working on new scripts, I hear.

Some of the dozens of soap writers who claimed fi-core status in 2007-2008 remain active. Additionally, the WGA has listed four writers who have gone fi-core this year, three of whom — Sheri Anderson, Michael Minnis and Mark Pinciotti — are daytime scribes. (The fourth is feature writer Matthew Sand.)

“The shows don’t stop,” daytime veteran Ron Carlivati, head writer on Days of Our Lives and a striking WGA member, said in an interview from the picket lines a month ago. “They replaced us in 2007 when I worked at One Life to Live, and I can only assume they’re replacing us right now. I’m being replaced on day one by other people.” He told Vulture that DOOL was going to run out of scripts he and his team had written before the strike “in a few weeks.”

After the strike is over, returning WGA soap writers will have to adjust their storytelling to accommodate the plot developments introduced during their absence.

Amid the nail-biting final days of SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP negotiations, with a potential strike looming, all daytime dramas except The Young and the Restless are taking extended summer breaks; The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital are going on monthlong production hiatus in July, while Days of Our Lives‘ three-week hiatus starts this weekend, I hear. Regardless of what happens between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP, the casts will be expected to report back to work once those breaks are over.

Brett Hadley Dies: ‘Young & The Restless’ Alum Was 92

Born on September 25, 1930, in Louisville, KY, Hadley studied drama at the University of New Mexico. He began working in television in the early 1970s, with guest roles on numerous series including Room 222, The F.B.I., Ironside, Lucas Tanner, The Waltons and Kojak, as well as a major recurring role on Marcus Welby, M.D.

However, it was his role as no-nonsense Genoa City police detective Carl Williams on The Young and the Restless for which he is best remembered. Hadley joined the daytime soap in 1980 and played the role until 1991, when Carl became an off-screen unseen character who was “always in the other room” or “had just gone to work.” Hadley re-emerged in 1998 when it was revealed that Carl had been beaten nearly to death and had amnesia. He had taken on a new life as Jim Bradley, having never remembered being Carl Williams or his wife Mary (Carolyn Conwell) and his family. His final appearance in Y&R was in 1999.

Hadley’s other notable credits include features The Mad Bomber, Funny Lady and Next of Kin. He most recently starred in Anthony Lawrence’s comedy short Dreamcatchers in 2015.

Daytime Emmys To Honor Susan Lucci & Maury Povich With Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Emmys were supposed to be held today on CBS. But the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in May announced it was postponing them, as well as the June 17 Creative Arts & Lifestyle ceremony, because of the WGA strike.

Lucci and Povich will be celebrated in person once the awards are rescheduled.

“I am truly humbled to receive this esteemed award from the Academy,” Lucci said in a statement. “Throughout my career, I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside exceptional talents and embraced by my fans that have been with me every step of the way. This honor is not just a reflection of my journey, but a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the profound connection we are so lucky to forge with audiences all over the world through television.”

“I’m just blown away by this honor from the Academy,” Povich said in a statement. “I have always had great respect for its work as I served on the National Board and was President of the New York Chapter. I guess if you hang around long enough, some good things happen. It’s been a 60+ year ride for me in this business, so I feel extremely blessed with this acknowledgment.”

Lucci starred as Erica Kane for over 40 years on All My Children. In May 1999, on her 19th nomination, she won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Povich hosted the first-run syndicated show Maury from 1998 to 2022.

NATAS also announced the 2023 Gold and Silver Circle Honorees. Inductees are professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years respectively. This year’s class is:

Gold Circle

Tanya Hart, Host / Producer, Entertainment News
Wendy Riche, Producer, Daytime Drama
Al Schwartz, Producer, Specials
Vernée Watson, Performer, Daytime Drama

Silver Circle

Christina Knack, Production Coordinator, Daytime Drama
Patrick Weiland, Producer, Lifestyle.

‘Desperate Housewives’ Star Eva Longoria Says Show’s Themes Wouldn’t Pass Today’s Cultural Litmus Tests

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Longoria said the show – which ran from 2004 to 2012 – had storylines that would cause outrage today. Longoria played Gabrielle Solis on the show, an ex-model in an unhappy marriage.

“I don’t know if we could do the show today,” she said. “I think we’d get canceled. I mean, not canceled on TV, but like canceled in culture, because it was so groundbreaking. We said and did so many things that were shocking at the time.”

Despite that, Longoria wouldn’t mind a reboot. “I’d be the first one to sign up. I’d probably be the only one.”

Longoria was part of the ensemble that included Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer), Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo) and Marcia Cross (Bree van de Kamp) in the show.

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Sharon Case and Linden Ashby Interview - The Young and the Restless 6/14/23

Sharon and Linden will discuss the return of Cameron Kirsten and his plot to get revenge on Sharon, and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow). In a story that harkens back to over 20 years, Linden Ashby's has returned to his role as the now ex-con, who had a treacherous relationship with Sharon.

Make sure to join us for this very interesting evening of chat, as we find out what lies ahead in the storyline and much more.

‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Trailer: Superpowers And Kardashians In Adventure City

The new pic, from Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment, is headed for a September 29 theatrical release.

In The Mighty Movie, the team’s new adventure begins after a magical meteor crash-lands in the city, giving the pups superpowers. But the city needs saving again after arch-nemesis Humdinger (voice of Ron Pardo) breaks out of jail and teams with a mad scientist named Victoria Vance (Taraji P. Henson) to steal the superpowers and become supervillains.

The voice cast includes newcomer Mckenna Grace along with Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Lil Rel Howery, Chris Rock, Serena Williams, Alan Kim, Brice Gonzalez, Christian Corrao, Luxton Handspiker, Nylan Parthipan and Callum Shoniker, with James Marsden, Kristen Bell and Finn Lee-Epp.

Kim Kardashian and her kids North and Saint West are also in the cast, the former reprising her role from the first movie as a poodle named Delores. North plays a member of the Junior Patrollers.

Cal Brunker directs PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie from a script he wrote with Bob Barlen. Jennifer Dodge, Laura Clunie and Toni Stevens are producers, while Ronnen Harary, Adam Beder and Peter Schlessel executive produce.

Check out the trailer above.

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THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Celebrates Jerry Douglas With a Special Episode

Douglas took over the role of John Abbott in 1982 and continued to play the beloved Abbott patriarch until the character’s demise in 2006. However, Douglas was so popular that he continued to return for the occasional visit from beyond to offer comfort and or advice to his family in the years that followed. Sadly, Douglas passed away on November 9, 2021, just three days before his 89th birthday.

The special episode will also feature a special guest: Douglas’ wife, author and television personality Kym Douglas. She will be playing the character of Zelda Wilford, who shares a connection with the Abbott Family.

So make sure you mark Thursday, June 22, on your calendar and be sure to set your DVRs so you don’t miss this very special episode of Y&R!

‘The Christmas Waltz’ Movie Franchise Moves To Great American Family; Matthew Morrison, Jen Lilley To Star In Sequel

Michael and Janeen Damian, who were responsible for Hallmark’s 2020 film The Christmas Waltz that starred Lacey Chabert and Will Kemp, will produce a sequel for Great American Family’s Great American Christmas programming block. Dubbed Paris Christmas Waltz, the new holiday flick will star Matthew Morrison (Glee) and Jen Lilley (B&B Merry, Days of Our Lives).

It was shot on location in Paris and promises to “sweep viewers into the magic of the city’s most iconic destinations.” In Paris Christmas Waltz, Emma (Lilley) relinquishes her job so a colleague with a family will keep his. Contemplating life’s next steps, Emma meets a professional dancer, Leo (Morrison), whose love for competitive dancing is waning, until a once in a lifetime opportunity arises for the novice to join the pro and sweep all of Paris off of its feet.

Great American Christmas returns Oct. 21 with new holiday movie premieres every Saturday and Sunday and 24/7 Christmas movies through the end of the year.

Michael Damian, who is best known for his role as Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless, has collaborated on 17 original movies with his wife Janeen, including the highest-rated holiday film of 2020, The Christmas Waltz. The prolific team wrote all 17 films together with Michael Damian directing all except Falling for Christmas and Irish Wish, which Janeen Damian helmed.

The pair is also behind the Great American Christmas hit of 2021, A Hot Cocoa Christmas.

Paris Christmas Waltz is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell, Jimmy Townsend, and Lorenzo Nardini. Janeen Damian produces. Michael Damian directs from an original screenplay by Janeen Damian.

Eva Longoria Says She “Would Be The First To Sign Up” For ‘Desperate Housewives’ Reboot & Why She Doesn’t Think It’ll Happen

“She’d be an influencer for sure,” Longoria said about Gabby’s whereabouts now during an interview on Access Hollywood while promoting her feature directorial debut Flamin’ Hot. “She’d be like a social media mogul.”

Longoria said that she “would be the first to sign up for a reboot” adding, “I miss Gabby so much. I miss being Gabby Solis.”

However, the Telenovela alum said that she doesn’t think series creator Marc Cherry would be interested in revisiting Wisteria Lane.

“I’ve talked to him several times,” she said. “He feels like there’s no why now? For the sake of a reboot, he wouldn’t do it. he feels like, ‘What do I have to say with these characters that we haven’t already fully mined?'”

Longoria noted that the television landscape has changed since Desperate Housewives first premiered in 2004 when the series orders were heftier.

“I come from the generation of 24 episodes a year for a decade of our lives. There’s no more six-episode per season stuff that there is now,” she explained. “This was 24 episodes a year, we fully mined those characters. There was nobody on the street that was left to sleep with. I slept with everybody. I was like, ‘Uh, what do we do now?'”

She continued, “Twenty years ago we were saying something about ageism and saying something about being a housewife, and it was shocking. There’s a lot of things we said and did that was groundbreaking, and I don’t think it is now. Now it’s like the norm.”

Watch Longoria’s interview in full in the video posted here.

Eva Longoria Says Women “Getting Fewer Director Jobs Than Two Years Ago”

The actress turned activist and director told the UK’s Times newspaper that Hollywood is not the “progressive entity” people believe.

She said:

“We are getting less jobs as directors than two years ago. People look at Hollywood as a progressive entity and it’s not… I think we’re more aware, thanks to the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, about what’s appropriate in work environments.

“That’s been a game-changer for our industry as far as how we’re treated on sets or in writers’ rooms and meetings. Has it led to hiring more women? I don’t think so.”

Longoria, who came to fame as Gabrielle in the hit series Desperate Housewives, has directed her first feature film, Flamin’ Hot, telling the story of janitor turned executive Richard Montañez, who created Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in 1992 and turned the company brand around.

Longoria told The Times:

“I knew I was gonna have to work twice as hard and out-hustle everybody. And I’m OK with out-hustling anybody in the room. Then [I got it] and I was like, ‘Oh God, am I gonna have to do everything I just said I was gonna do?’

“People think I’m an actor turned director. But I am a director-producer turned actor. I’ve always been way more interested in behind the scenes, in how the sausage is made.”

Flaming’ Hot will be available to watch on Disney+ from June 9. Longoria already has more than a dozen TV series director credits under her belt and her company UnbeliEVAble Entertainment is teaming up with Paris-based Mediawan and Elefantec Global to co-produce a Spanish-speaking Americas version of the hit series Call My Agent! Longoria will also direct the first two episodes.

She added in the same interview that she’d be the first to sign up for a Desperate Housewives reunion, although she believes the changes of it happening are slim:

“I miss Gaby. I miss the girls. I miss Wisteria Lane. But I’ve talked to Marc Cherry [who created the show] quite a bit about it. His big thing is, ‘What would we say? We fully explored these characters.’”

Morning Show Appearance

Tuesday, June 6

(7-9 a.m.) Inspiring America: Latina Icon Eva Longoria

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‘The Flash’ Star Sasha Calle Got Henry Cavill’s Stamp Of Approval As Supergirl: “That Meant The World”

“I met him actually after the movie was done, months later,” Calle told EW. “I gave him a big hug. You know, it’s Henry Cavill, man! Our Man of Steel. He is kind and very proper, and it was a great experience.”

Calle doesn’t share the big screen with Cavill, who played Superman in a number of DC films, but she asked the actor what his thoughts were on playing Clark Kent’s relative.

“I asked him, ‘Did I make you proud, cuz? Does Superman approve?'” she added. “And he was like, ‘Absolutely. You did a phenomenal job.’ I think, to me, that meant the world, because it’s Henry Cavill, Man of Steel.”

Cavill appeared as Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel, 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017’s Justice League. The actor would make a cameo in 2022’s Black Adam, which was going to lead into other projects as the Man of Steel.

However, his return as Superman happened before James Gunn and Peter Safran were announced as the new DC heads, who had other plans for the superhero.

It was in December that Cavill broke the news that he would not be returning as Superman.

“I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill wrote in an Instagram post. “AFter being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that.”

Corbin Bernsen, Kue Lawrence, Kai Cech & Max Malas Set For Daniel DelPurgatorio’s Sci-Fi Horror ‘Marshmallow’

The indie written by Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday) is set at a secluded summer camp, where Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old, is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface. Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will test their resilience and unravel the very fabric of their reality.

Warner Davis and Todd Friedman will produce the pic, with Hemlock Circle Productions aboard as the production company, and Robert Kurtzman to oversee special effects.

Lawrence played the five-year-old version of Timothée Chalamet’s Nic Sheff in the Prime Video addiction drama Beautiful Boy and could more recently be seen in Matt Smukler’s indie dramedy Wildflower with Kiernan Shipka. Notable TV credits for the actor include The Rehearsal, Good Girls and Atypical.

Cech previously appeared in Kate Tsang’s Sundance-premiering dramedy Marvelous and the Black Hole and will next be seen in Peter Farrelly’s Christmas comedy Dear Santa for Paramount, starring Jack Black as Satan, among other projects.

Previously appearing in films like 8-Bit Christmas and It’s A Wonderful Binge, and on series like New Amsterdam, Malas will be seen coming up in Roshan Sethi’s family comedy World’s Best and the thriller Viral directed by and starring Blair Underwood.

Recently appearing on series like White House Plumbers and City on a Hill, the two-time Emmy-nominated Bernsen is set to recur on J.J. Abrams’ forthcoming Max series Duster and FX’s The Sterling Affairs. Among his other upcoming projects are the indie horror films The Beldham and HERD.

DelPurgatorio has previously helmed shorts including Tales of the Black Freighter, an animated tie-in to Zack Snyder’s Watchmen film, starring Gerard Butler and Jared Harris. He’s otherwise best known for the film Wither, which won Project Greenlight’s Reel Fear competition in 2018. The filmmaker is in pre-production on an episodic remake of L.Q. Jones’ 1975 cult classic A Boy and His Dog, the darkly comedic sci-fi pic based on the same-name novella by Harlan Ellison.

Lawrence is repped by Buchwald and Tandm Management; Cech by Paradigm, Randy James Management and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis; Malas by CESD, L’il Angels Unlimited and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; and Bernsen by A3 Artists Agency and Randy James Management.r

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LA Times Today: Eric Braeden on 50 years of “The Young and the Restless” and his cancer diagnosis

Lisa McRee talked with actor Eric Braeden who, for the past 43 years has played Genoa City’s ruthless businessman, Victor Newman.

Eva LaRue’s Stalking Nightmare Being Adapted As Scripted & Unscripted Series With Forté Entertainment

LaRue and her family, including daughter Kaya Callahan, were stalked by James David Rogers for 12 years and he was sentenced to just over three years in prison as punishment for his crime last year.

She has now teamed with Toronto-based producer Forté Entertainment to develop both scripted and unscripted projects. My Nightmare Stalker will include a scripted series, premium documentary series and a returning factual spin-off program.

In more than three dozen graphic letters and countless voicemail messages, Rogers threatened Eva and Kaya, who was five when the stalking began and is now 21, relentlessly over the years, with letters being sent directly to Kaya, when she turned 13. Prosecutors, in a sentencing memorandum, called his harassment a “campaign of torment” in which he “terrorized a mother and her daughter.” He signed many of the letters with the name Freddy Krueger, from A Nightmare on Elm Street.

He was captured thanks to the use of ground-breaking forensic genetic genealogy, using DNA databases to match people. This technique was pioneered by former FBI agents Steve Busch and Steve Kramer, who first used this DNA technology to solve the legendary Golden State Killer case. LaRue’s case was only the second investigation they conducted using this program.

Forté, which acquired the rights to the story, is now in the process of securing scripted and documentary teams to bring both projects to life. The company has worked on series including Disney+’s The Quest and Super Channel’s How I Got Here.

LaRue said, “I’m excited to be working with the talented team at Forté to bring my story to the screen, while also bringing crucial public awareness around better protection for both women and men from stalking and intimate partner violence.”

“What Eva and her daughter went through is unimaginable, and we are humbled to share their astonishing story with audiences worldwide,” said Forté Entertainment’s Andrea and Mitch Gabourie. “Not only was this ripped-from-the-headlines case recently adjudicated, but stalking continues to impact millions of victims each year, making this story undeniably timely,”

Forté Entertainment is represented in the U.S. by Hayden Meyer at APA.

CHRISHELL STAUSE & G FLIP Not Legally Married ... Despite Vegas Ceremony

It's been more than a week since Chrishell and the 29-year-old Australian musician strongly hinted at their marital status with a social media post showing what appeared to be a Vegas wedding ... but we did some digging and there's still no marriage records for the couple in Clark County, Nevada.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... despite rampant online speculation, Chrishell and G Flip are NOT legally married.

However, our sources say Chrishell and G Flip plan to have an official wedding ceremony somewhere down the line.

Chrishell and G, who is non-binary, have been together for over a year ... first revealing their romance last May during the "Selling Sunset" reunion special.

G Flip is going to be on the upcoming 'SS' season, which just dropped on Netflix ... but Chrishell told E! News they will likely avoid a televised wedding.

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The Talk Repeats Y&R 50th Celebration

Monday, May 22: THE TALK celebrates THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS’ 50th anniversary with cast members Peter Bergman, Eileen Davidson, Beth Maitland and Jason Thompson; host Jerry O’Connell goes on location at Y&R to share exclusive behind-the-scenes content with current and former cast members (OAD: 3/20/23)

Tuesday, May 23: THE TALK celebrates THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS’ 50th anniversary with cast members Michael Graziadei, Camryn Grimes, Bryton James and Christel Khalil (OAD: 3/21/23)

Thursday, May 25: THE TALK celebrates THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS’ 50th anniversary with cast members Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow and Michelle Stafford; former NFL player and television host Victor Cruz guest co-hosts (OAD: 3/23/23)

Friday, May 26: THE TALK celebrates THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS’ 50th anniversary with actress Tracey Bregman and Christian Le Blanc; actress Katee Sackhoff; former NFL player and television host Victor Cruz guest co-hosts (OAD: 3/24/23)

Daytime Emmys June Awards Postponed Due To WGA Strike

“We look forward to our community gathering together as one to celebrate our Golden Anniversary and all of the talented nominees and honorees at a later date,” the NATAS statement said.

Meanwhile, NATAS said today that the 44th annual Sports Emmys will go on as planned Monday at Lincoln Center in New York as they are not televised.

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, and legal/courtroom programs.

ABC’s General Hospital leads the 2023 Daytime Emmy nominations with 19 noms, followed by fellow long-running soaps CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful (14) and The Young and the Restless (13) and NBC/Peacock’s Days of Our Lives (11). All also are vying for the marquee Daytime Drama Series prize along with Popstar TV!’s The Bay, which received three noms.

The Kelly Clarkson Show leads the talk field with 11 noms, with fellow syndies The Drew Barrymore Show and freshman The Jennifer Hudson Show next with seven and six, respectively, all including Daytime Talk Series.

‘S.W.A.T.’: Netflix To Stream Series Starring Shemar Moore

As part of CBS’ deal for S.W.A.T. (and its other shows), current seasons of the network’s series are available on Paramount+ for their duration and a few months after they end their broadcast run. S.W.A.T.’s first three seasons are also currently on Hulu.

The pact with Netflix closed about a month or so ago, in the midst of Sony TV’s difficult renewal negotiations with CBS. Series’ executive producer/showrunner Shawn Ryan let the news slip on Twitter. CBS ultimately canceled S.W.A.T. after six seasons before reversing its decision three days later and picking up a 13-episode seventh and final season.

Netflix was finalizing the S.W.A.T. deal just as Ryan’s newest series, The Night Agent, also from Sony TV where he is based, was exploding on the streamer, becoming one of Netflix’s all-time most popular series.

While more serialized than S.W.A.T., The Night Agent has a similar network sensibility. Another Sony TV-produced broadcast drama, The Blacklist, also has done well on Netflix.

Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T., produced by Sony Pictures TV and CBS Studios, stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds.

S.W.A.T. was developed by Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and Shawn Ryan.

Season 1 Executive Producers: Shawn Ryan, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Marney Hochman, Justin Lin, Neil H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Danielle Woodrow

Season 2 Executive Producers: Shawn Ryan, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Marney Hochman, Andrew Dettmann, Justin Lin, Neil H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Craig Gore, Alison Cross, Billy Gierhart

Season 3 Executive Producers: Shawn Ryan, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Marney Hochman, Andrew Dettmann, Justin Lin, Neil H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Craig Gore, Alison Cross, Billy Gierhart, Paul Bernard, Michael Jones Morales

Season 4 Executive Producers: Shawn Ryan, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Andrew Dettmann, Alison Cross, Justin Lin, Neil H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Marney Hochman, Billy Gierhart, Paul Bernard, Michael Jones Morales

Season 5 Executive Producers: Shawn Ryan, Andrew Dettmann, Neil H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Marney Hochman, Billy Gierhart, Paul Bernard, Justin Li.

Jane Seymour Set For Alicia Coppola’s Short ‘And You Are?’

The most unlikely of buddy films, And You Are? tells the story of Lynn (Seymor), a grandmother suffering from dementia who only has the past to prove she exists, and her transgender grandson Max (Zach Barack), who desperately wants to erase his past as it never proved his true existence. Starring alongside Seymour and Barack as Lynn’s caregiver, Sherry, is Diana Lu.

Sherry Thomas (Barry) handled the film’s casting and is producing, with Nancy Kirhoffer (The Trial of the Chicago 7) serving as exec producer. Seymour is repped by Innovative Artists and attorney Paul Mayersohn; Coppola by Leslie Allan-Rice Management, A3 Artists Agency and attorney Derek Kroeger; Barack by The Park Noack Agency; and Lu by A3 Artists Agency and Vanguard Management Group.

Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Madeline Brewer, Zoey Deutch, Phoebe Dynevor, Mckenna Grace & Daryl McCormack Lead Thriller ‘Anniversary’ For Lionsgate & Fifth Season

The film is described as following a very close-knit family that is torn apart as new movement “The Change” envelops the U.S.

Lionsgate and Fifth Season are launching the project ahead of the Cannes market. The film represents a first collaboration between the two companies who are now looking into the possibility of a slate of films together.

Pic will be directed by Jan Komasa, the Polish director whose film Corpus Christi was recently Oscar nominated. Komasa also directed The Hater, which won Best International Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Screenplay is by Lori Rosene-Gambino, based on an original story by Komasa and Rosene-Gambino. The film will be produced by Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz and Kate Churchill. Rosene-Gambino executive-produces.

Lionsgate’s Lauren Bixby will oversee the film in collaboration with Fifth Season. Christopher Davis negotiated the deals on behalf of Lionsgate.

“It’s rare to read a script that keeps you so captivated and emotionally invested like Anniversary does,” said Fifth Season’s Graham Taylor and Chris Rice. “Jan is the perfect filmmaker to bring this thrilling story to life and we are excited to go on this journey with Lionsgate, this talented filmmaking team, and this amazing cast.

Mckenna Grace & Asher Angel To Star In Teen Romance ’99 Days’ Based On Katie Cotugno’s Bestseller For Alloy Entertainment

Martha Stephens is attached to direct from a script she co-wrote with Shannon Bradley-Colleary, her screenwriter for the 2019 drama To the Stars. Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton will produce through Alloy Entertainment, which also produced the book, with Architect to launch worldwide sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

99 Days marks Alloy’s follow-up to Purple Hearts, the smash hit YA romance, starring Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine, which remains in the Global Top 10 of the most-watched movies ever on Netflix. The film tells the story of Molly (Grace), who is facing one long, hot summer vacation back at Star Lake: stuck in paradise for 99 days — with Patrick, the boy whose heart she broke, and the boy she broke it for…his brother Gabe (Angel).

“We are so excited to see Mckenna, Asher and Martha bring this incredible screenplay to life,” said Alloy Entertainment’s Dutton. “Molly is a character audiences will see in themselves and fall in love with.”

Added Architect partner Calum Gray, “We are hugely excited to share ’99 Days’ with buyers. As Alloy did so brilliantly with ‘Purple Hearts,’ every element of this movie is beautifully tailored for its young adult audience: a white-hot bestseller, an award-winning writer-director team who’ve delivered for younger audiences, and, in McKenna and Asher, breakout stars of their teen generation. Shepherded by Les and Elysa, ’99 Days’ is the perfect escapist, aspirational and emotional movie for YA audiences right now.”

Grace two years ago landed an Emmy nomination for her role of Esther Keyes on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, making her the youngest-ever nominee in a Guest Actor category. She also recently starred opposite Anna Paquin, Colin Hanks and Jake Lacy in Peacock’s critically acclaimed true-crime limited series A Friend of the Family, there portraying a young Jan Broberg. Notable film credits for the actress include Sony’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife; Lifetime’s TV movie The Bad Seed Returns, which she also exec produced and co-wrote with her father; Amazon’s Troop Zero opposite Viola Davis; Gifted opposite Chris Evans and Octavia Spencer; and such additional titles as Captain Marvel and I, Tonya.

Breaking out with his lead role as Billy Batson in Warner Bros’ DC superhero pic Shazam! and its recent sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Angel also recently starred in the 20th/Hulu film Darby and the Dead. He’s otherwise best known for a series regular role on Disney Channel’s Andi Mack.

Stephens won the Independent Spirit Awards’ John Cassavetes Award for her 2015 feature Land Ho!, which she wrote and directed with Aaron Katz. She’s otherwise best known for helming To the Stars, starring Kara Hayward and Liana Liberato, which world premiered at Sundance 2019 and was released the following year by Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Alloy Entertainment will see its Adam Sandler comedy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah launch on Netflix this summer, with its genre pic Horrorscope bowing in theaters via Sony’s Screen Gems this fall. The company’s most recent film, Purple Hearts, entered the Top 10 films on Netflix in 93 countries and remained in the global Top 10 for six consecutive weeks. On the television side, Alloy has produced such hit series as Netflix’s You starring Penn Badgley, both iterations of Gossip Girl, HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and The Vampire Diaries.

Architect introduced buyers to the Jenny Slate-led horror pic Mindful, produced by Tracey Nyberg and Aggregate Films, ahead of Cannes. They’ll soon be on hand at the festival to screen the first footage from writer-director Daisy-May Hudson’s Lollipop, produced by Parkville Pictures with BBC Film and the BFI.

Grace is repped by CAA and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Angel by UTA, Atlas Artists and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Stephens by UTA, Cinetic Media and Granderson Des Rochers; and Bradley-Colleary by Gersh and Granderson Des Rochers.io

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‘Selling Sunset’ star Chrishell Stause marries G Flip after 1 year of dating

The “Selling Sunset” star announced the exciting news on her Instagram Wednesday alongside a video montage of the happy couple.

“Love doesn’t always go as planned…Sometimes it’s immeasurably better,” she captioned the video, which featured an image of the pair kissing at the altar.

She went on to call the musician — who goes by they/them pronouns — “the kindest, funniest & most talented hard working people out there.”

The song featured in the emotional video is G Flip’s new song, which they wrote about Stause, titled, “I’ll Be Your Man.”

Several fellow reality TV stars flocked to Stause’s comments section, congratulating the pair on their nuptials.

“IM DYING!!!!!! I’ve been waiting for this post all day!!!” co-star Emma Hernan wrote. “Covered in goosebumps since the moment I watched! Watching your love is like watching the best love story in the world! I love you both to the ?? & back!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ????????????????”

“Congratulations my love! So happy for you two” former “Bachelorette” Jojo Fletcher added.

“This makes me SOO HAPPPYY” “Too Hot To Handle” star Francesca Fargo, who just got engaged, wrote.

Stause and G Flip first crossed paths in 2021 at a Halloween party while they were dating other people. The two then reconnected at another gathering in February 2022 after breaking up with their respective partners.

In fact, the pair ended up kissing at the party, but Stause — who previously dated “Selling Sunset” boss and co-star, Jason Oppenheim — said she didn’t think much of it.

“I had no issue doing something like that, but in my head I [didn’t think I] could have a meaningful relationship with somebody …” the former soap star, 41, told Vogue Australia. “I definitely still thought I was straight at that party!”

However, less than six months later, the pair went public with their relationship during the Netflix show’s Season 5 reunion episode.

“I recently have been spending a lot of time with someone that’s very important to me. Their name is G Flip. They’re non-binary, so they go by they/them,” Stause said during the episode. “And they are an extremely talented musician.”

She went on to explain that the pair really connected after G Flip, 28, asked her to be in their music video for “GET ME OUTTA HERE,” which was about a “chaotic love story.”

During the video, the pair got hot and heavy as they made out in a gas station — which lead Stause to re-evaluate her sexuality.

“[It] opened my brain up to the fact that I’m attracted to energy, not whatever physical thing that people have in their head,” she told Vogue. “I don’t have a type.”

Their union comes as a surprise to many given the fact Stause previously denied engagement rumors, claiming her diamond ring on that finger was “just a ring and nothing else.”

Prior to her relationship with G Flip, Stause was married to “This Is Us” star Justin Hartley.

Sasha Luss & Thai Actor & Singer Noi Pru Among Cast To Join Movie ‘Sic’ From ‘The Fighter’ Scribe

As we previously revealed, the film marks the feature directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also penned the script.

Leading cast are actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), and Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI)

The film follows a group of roommates in a US city who accidentally kill an innocent man, “leading them down a dangerous path of deception and cover-up”.

Tamasy is re-teaming with his producing partner Dorothy Aufiero, with whom worked on The Fighter, Patriots Day, and the The Finest Hours. Also producing are Wych Kaos, Scott Clayton, Jordan Gertner, and Gary Hirsh, with Adam Zachary Smith aboard as exec producer.

The project is being shot at Baang Rig Studios in Thailand, with the Southeast Asian country standing in for the U.S. We’re told backing comes from Thai sources and a US company which wasn’t disclosed.

Hartley's Tracker gets coveted post-Super Bowl timeslot

TRACKER stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. The series is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver.

TRACKER stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, Fiona Rene as Reenie, Robin Weigert as Teddi, Abby McEnany as Velma and Eric Graise as Bobby. Hartley, Ken Olin, Ben Winters, Hilary Weisman Graham and Jeffrey Deaver are executive producers. Olin directed the pilot from a script written by Winters. The series is produced by Twentieth Television.

‘Flamin’ Hot’ Trailer: Frito-Lay Janitor’s Idea & Grit Fuel A Snack-Food Bonanza In Eva Longoria-Helmed Pic

Replies the button-down manager, “OK, I can see you’re gonna be a weird one.”

Welcome to the first trailer for Flamin’ Hot, director Eva Longoria’s tale of a janitor who channeled his Mexican-American heritage and upbringing into an idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, which disrupted the food industry and became a pop culture phenomenon. As Montañez says in the trailer, “I’m the guy who helped bring the world the most popular snack it’s ever seen.”

Layoffs are hitting the PepsiCo snack-food giant because “Frito-Lay isn’t getting enough orders to keep the factory open,” the workers are told. But Montañez has the answer: “It’s a spicy chip. It’s gonna change everything.” Doubts converge among the higher-ups — “Why are we wasting time on this janitor’s crazy idea?” — but he starts to convincing.

Talking to roomful of execs, Montañez says, “If we knew there was a product out there for us, we’d say, ‘Take all our money, cabrones!” A mini-montage later, he admits, “I got a little ‘hood there at the end, but …”

Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Emilio Rivera, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Walsh, Pepe Serna, Bobby Soto, Jimmy Gonzales, Brice Gonzalez, Vanessa Martinez, Fabian Alomar, Mario Ponce, Hunter Jones also star in the Searchlight Pictures film, which will be the first pic to hit both Disney+ and Hulu in its streaming debut, on June 9.

‘S.W.A.T.’ Un-Canceled: Drama Starring Shemar Moore Resurrected At CBS With Season 7 Renewal

3 PM: S.W.A.T. may be down but not out. The drama, which was canceled on Friday after six seasons, would come back for a seventh season on CBS which would be its last, sources tell Deadline.

I hear renewal conversations between CBS and S.W.A.T. lead studio Sony Pictures Television restarted on Friday, soon after the series starring Shemar Moore was officially canceled, with the news facing immediate backlash from fans who rallied behind the popular show.

Talks have continued over the weekend into Monday, focusing on a 13-episode seventh and final season of S.W.A.T. Resolution is expected by end of day; CBS is slated to unveil its fall schedule Wednesday, May 10.

“We have listened to our viewers and their outpouring of passion for S.W.A.T. and we have reached an agreement to renew it for a final season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year,” Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment, and Katherine Pope, President, Sony Pictures Television Studios, said in a joint statement. “S.W.A.T. has aired for six seasons on CBS and garnered a devoted following. We are pleased that we found a way to bring it back and give closure to the show’s storylines and characters, which audiences deserve. Once again, we appreciate the talents and efforts of the cast, writers, producers and crew and everyone who has contributed to the success of S.W.A.T. We look forward to its return next season.”

Intentionally — on not — Moore hinted at a potential reversal in his emotional reaction to the cancellation Friday night on Instagram.

“Its all about money, y’all. They said we’re canceled, but guess what I don’t think we’re done,” he said in a video message to fans. “CBS is either gonna wake up and realize they made a mistake. Sony is gonna do their math and realize that this is not the right move. I hope we can have a kumbaya and come back together and continue this show because it’s a good time for families across the world.”

While a S.W.A.T. cancellation reversal would be a cause of celebration for fans of the long-running procedural, whose demise was a business decision, it might not be good news for freshman cop drama East New York, starring Amanda Warren.

Renewal negotiations between CBS and East New York lead studio Warner Bros. TV also have been bumpy — in addition to financial issues they also have included a squabble over additional streaming rights CBS requested for the series. Negotiations have progressed and are ongoing, but I hear that S.W.A.T. and East New York might be competing for one slot. Both are rare broadcast dramas with Black leads.

Canceled series finding new homes is more common; a network reversing its cancellation decision is rare. Coincidentally — or not — three previous cases involved Sony TV series: Timeless on NBC (co-created/executive produced by S.W.A.T. exec producer/showrunner Shawn Ryan), Drop Dead Diva on Lifetime and Breaking In on Fox.

As Deadline reported on Friday, Sony was not willing to take another S.W.A.T. renewal at a flat license fee as that would compromise the show’s financial model. CBS eventually went up on the license fee but the offer came with a cut of the order, which would’ve pushed up the per-episode budget even higher and further hurt the show’s economics.

That part is now being sorted out, as I hear production executives on both sides feel that not all avenues had been explored to make a renewal work.

S.W.A.T. has been enjoying a ratings resurgence. Following its move to Fridays, the law enforcement drama has flourished, posting rare double-digit linear viewership increase year-to-year. A strong 8 PM anchor, S.W.A.T. has contributed to reinvigorating CBS’ Friday drama lineup and helped launch new breakout hit Fire Country.

Part 2 of the sixth season finale of S.W.A.T. airs Friday, May 19, on CBS.

‘S.W.A.T.’ Star Shemar Moore, Creator Shawn Ryan React To Renewal News; “We Did It!”

Three days after he wrote an angry screed about CBS canceling S.W.A.T., Moore was back on social media today to celebrate the un-cancelling of his six-year-old series. The drama was picked up for 13 more episodes, which will give Moore’s Hondo and crew a chance to say goodbye to their devoted fans.

“Ayeee!!!!!” he wrote on Instagram. “We did it #SWATFAM!!! @swatcbs is coming back for a 7th and final season with 13 episodes!!! Thank you to all of you for the continued and amazing support!!”

On Friday, Moore expressed frustration via his IG account that CBS had promised the show would have time to say goodbye. “But to abruptly get told that you’re canceled when you led us to believe last week and the week before that … that we would have some semblance of a season 7 to at least say goodbye, if not continue, and to abruptly be told you’re done…now there’s a lot of politics, a lot of things called licensing, a lot of you won’t understand what that means…its all about money, y’all,” he wrote.

Creator Shawn Ryan also shared his reaction to the seventh season renewal by having a little fun with the now, uh, fake news that S.W.A.T. was canceled. Someone doctored the old photo of Truman holding up a Chicago newspaper that read “Dewey Defeats Truman” and gave Ryan one helluva retort to the whole shebang.

‘S.W.A.T.’ Star Shemar Moore Shares Frustration About Drama’s Cancellation: “We’ve Done Nothing Wrong. We Did Everything That Was Asked For”

Shemar Moore, who has played Sgt. Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson on S.W.A.T. since 2017, expressed his sorrow and frustration via Instagram late Friday over CBS’s decision to ax the drama after six seasons. He also pointed out that his show’s cancellation would leave network TV without the only African American actor in a leading role, and the only series with a truly diverse cast.

“I got sunglasses on cuz I’m a little bit sad,” Moore said on his IG. “I’m a lot a bit sad. We got canceled, S.W.A.T., S.W.A.T. got canceled. It makes no sense. Look up the articles, read the articles. We are the best shows on Friday night at 8 for CBS. The last two years we have been killing it, us and the fire show…the fire show [Fire Country] that comes on right after us, and respect to those brothers and sisters. We’ve done nothing wrong. We did everything that was asked for. And let me tell the truth. We’re diverse. Did you know I am the only African American male lead on network TV? Not streaming, not cable, network television … NCIS: LA, LL Cool J, Chris O’ Donnell, respect. Much respect. LL wasn’t no. 1. Chris O’Donnell was. But LL is a beast, don’t get it twisted, don’t mix my words. Since 2017 there are females, Angela Bassett. Look them up. I am the only African American male lead. Let’s get beyond me. S.W.A.T. is the most diverse show on CBS. CBS when I got hired to be Hondo on S.W.A.T., was getting a lot of flack for lack of diversity. If I post this and I think I might, I will get in a lot of trouble with CBS because I’m calling them out cuz’ they’ve been wonderful to me for 26 out of my 29-year career. But to abruptly get told that you’re canceled when you led us to believe last week and the week before that … that we would have some semblance of a season 7 to at least say goodbye, if not continue, and to abruptly be told you’re done…now there’s a lot of politics, a lot of things called licensing, a lot of you won’t understand what that means…its all about money, y’all. They said we’re canceled, but guess what I don’t think we’re done. CBS is either gonna wake up and realize they made a mistake. Sony is gonna do their math and realize that this is not the right move. I hope we can have a kumbaya and come back together and continue this show because it’s a good time for families across the world. If it is the end, life will go on, I’m not worried about me. I care about my family, my crew, the writers, the producers, the caterers, the wardrobe, the sound mixers, the teamsters, the construction crew ..that’s a whole lot of people who are abruptly being told you that don’t matter, sorry, thank you for your services. Good luck in finding a new job. To me that’s not okay.”

CBS is home to several shows with persons of color in leading roles, including The Equalizer, The Neighborhood and CSI: Las Vegas.

As Deadline reported Friday, CBS and lead studio Sony TV could not come to a financial agreement over the show’s renewal. As Deadline reported in March, early renewals on shows over the last few years had come with the network keeping the license fee unchanged, which had put more pressure on the budget and further squeezing profit margins as costs increase every year. Sony was not willing to go for another renewal at a flat license fee as that would compromise the show’s financial model.

CBS eventually went up on the license fee but the offer came with a cut of the order, which would’ve pushed up the per-episode budget even higher and further hurt the show’s economics. The two sides were in negotiations til the end but the gap between them remained, leading to Friday’s cancellation. It appears unlikely the show will find another home.

The finale of S.W.A.T. is actually a two-parter that begins on May 12. Written by Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier, the finale follows the team as it works with the DEA and their iron-jawed leader, Mack Boyle (guest star Timothy Hutton), to stop a ruthless cartel boss from waging war on the streets of Los Angeles as he exacts revenge on those who killed his son. The final episode will air May 19.

Shemar Moore's S.W.A.T. Cancelled After 6 Seasons

“For six seasons, the amazing talents of the S.W.A.T. cast led by Shemar Moore, the writers, producers and crew guided by executive producers Shawn Ryan, Andy Dettman and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas brought us compelling, action-packed episodes that also addressed important social issues and contributed to the success of our primetime lineup,” CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach said in a statement. “We sincerely thank them for their incredible work and passion and also thank our dedicated fans who tuned in every week.”

The Shemar Moore-fronted ensemble drama this season has been averaging 6.8 million total viewers and a 0.7 rating, up (6%) in audience and off just a tenth in the demo from its Season 5 numbers.

Out of the 14 drama series that CBS has aired this TV season, S.W.A.T. ranks No. 10 in total audience (besting the already-renewed So Help Me Todd and CSI: Vegas, the sunsetting NCIS: LA and midseason freshman True Lies), while tying for No. 3 in the demo.

S.W.A.T. of course topped TVLine’s “Which Bubble Shows Should Be Saved?” poll this year (and for a second time since 2020) by earning 15 percent of your votes. But as Deadline reported in March, the long-running Sony TV/CBS Studios co-production was facing some belt-tightening, before any renewal was handed out. (Blue Bloods similarly saw its cast take double-digit pay cuts in order to secure its own renewal, for a 14th season.)

'Young and the Restless' Star Eric Braeden Says His Cancer Was Initially Misdiagnosed

That misdiagnosis inspired Braeden to publicly reveal his health information, in hopes of raising awareness for other men.

"The reason that I'm going public with this is to inform people," he tells ET. "... As you get older, your prostate grows and it impinges the urethra. It means you have to go to the potty a lot more than you want to. That is sometimes the beginning of some trouble."

While he acknowledges that "the word cancer is scary" and hearing his diagnosis was "not good," Braeden doesn't want people's fear of the unknown to stop them from getting checked out.

"I just want men to know not to be scared of that. I want them to know to have your prostate examined, have your bladder examined, have your colon examined," he says. "... Just acquaint yourself with it and be open about it, so that way you take the fear out of people... A lot of men, me included, would not want to know about it. That's nonsense."

In Braeden's case, doctors have told him that he has both low-grade and high-grade cancer cells, the latter of which is being treated with weekly bladder infusions that "stimulates your immune response, hence it kills your cancer cells."

Braeden is currently in his third week of a six-week infusion process, after which he'll have six weeks off of treatment. "At the moment," he says, "I feel pretty good."

Through his treatment, Braeden is continuing to work full-time on the daytime drama. He is also committed to maintaining a positive outlook, something he credits to his background in sports.

"I'm from the world of sports. I don't give up easily. I know a good attitude helps. This is manageable," he tells ET. "... You learn in sports to always look forward to the next time, never give up. You train harder to be better the next time... You look at this now and I said, 'All right, I'll deal with it. How do I improve as quick as I can?'"

Also helping amid his healing journey is the love he's received from his family, friends and fans.

"It's heartwarming," he says of the public support he's experienced. "We have more in common as human beings than what separates us... We're all similar."

The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS.

Selling Sunset Season 6 Trailer

But it’s not just Stause’s personal life that’s on display in the 11 new episodes, dropping on Friday, May 19. “New agents mean new drama. The realtors of The Oppenheim Group return with sleek penthouse listings, personality clashes, and pregnancies — and throw enough shade to cover every cabana in Los Angeles,” reads the official description.

Danny Trejo And Veronica Falcón Board Indie Sports Drama ‘American Underdog’

Pic’s protagonist is Jai (Ayyar), an ex-con on a soulful path wrestling with personal redemption when outside circumstances pit him in the ring against the fierce opponent, Marcus (Gray). Trejo portrays Dennis, who reluctantly comes out of retirement to train his former student, while Falcón steps into the role of Marcella, a local gym owner and community legend shepherding Jai in his return to fighting.

A production of Peach Partners, in association with Mulberry Films, and MxW Ventures, American Underdog will also star Suleka Mathew (Your Honor), Taylor Treadwell (Big Little Lies), Omi Vaidya (3 Idiots), Ranjita Chakravarty (Never Have I Ever) and Jaspal Binning (The Newsroom). Martin and Matthew Mascia wrote the script, with Naveen A. Chathapuram (The Last Victim, Brown Nation), Rashaana Shah (IFC’s Bollywood Hero) and Cristy Coors Beasley (The Westsiders, LonelyGirl15) aboard to produce.

Exec producer Chaitra Vedullapalli brings to the film her vast network of Women-In-Cloud, in the organization’s initial foray into features via #MxW Ventures. Women-In-Cloud’s mission is to grant access to women and allies from the tech industry into entertainment to help shape meaningful narratives and ensure proper representation and visibility of otherwise marginalized groups. Additional EPs include Neil Khot, Dr. S Reddy and Neal Patel.

Trejo is best known for his work in such films as Machete, Grindhouse, Planet Terror, From Dusk Till Dawn, Heat, Good Mourning, The Ridiculous 6, Predators, Halloween, Smiley Face, The Devil’s Rejects, the Spy Kids franchise, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, xXx and Con Air, among many others. Notable TV credits include Better Things, American Gods, The Flash and Sons of Anarchy.

Falcón can currently be seen in the second season of HBO’s Perry Mason and has also appeared on shows like Ozark, Why Women Kill and Queen of the South, to name a few. Notable film credits for the actress include The Starling, Jungle Cruise, The Forever Purge and Voyagers. Up next for release for her is the Amazon Studios drama A Million Miles Away with Rosa Salazar, Garret Dillahunt and Michael Peña.

Trejo is represented by Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa Talent; Falcón by APA.

Thad Luckinbill Returns to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

Audra has been pressing Elena to contact J.T. Hellstrom and bring him back to Genoa City to be on her medical podcast in the hopes of causing drama for his ex, Victoria. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that he will be coming to town. In their latest issue, Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Luckinbill will be making an appearance in the Tuesday, May 2, episode when Elena contacts J.T. by video call.

Luckinbill originated the role of J.T. back in August 1999 and played the character on a recurring basis until he signed a contract with the soap in 2002. After leaving in November 2010, he returned for brief stints, first in December 2017 and then again in March 2019.

Outside of daytime, Luckinbill has found success in primetime series like NIKITA, GREY’S ANATOMY, and CRIMINAL MINDS as well as films like Matchmaker Santa, Broken, Only the Brave, and 12 Strong. His most recent role was in the 2022 film Devotion with Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell.

Now, whether Luckinbill makes further appearances and actually interacts with other characters in person depends on whether or not J.T. accepts Elena’s invitation to journey to Genoa City to appear on her podcast. So stay tuned to Y&R to see what happens next!

Richard Burgi Opens up About His Divorce

“A friend of mine informed me that I am still listed as married on IMDb and Wikipedia, etc,” Burgi revealed. “It has been a very trying year and a half. After losing a great job for something that had nothing to do with my work as an artist, and then, with much difficulty, my second marriage ended.”

The veteran actor joined the cast of Y&R as the villainous Ashland Locke back in March 2021, but he was let go in January 2022 because he unwittingly violated the soap’s COVID protocols. The role was recast with GUIDING LIGHT veteran Robert Newman, who continued telling Ashland’s story until the character met a violent end.

Burgi married his first wife, Lori Kahn, in 1995, and they have two sons, Jack and Samuel. After their divorce, he married Liliana Lopez in February 2012. But now that union has also sadly come to an end.

“Divorce is painful and devastating but the good Lord has a way of leading you to things you need and away from things that you don’t,” Burgi declared thoughtfully. “The loss of a job, relationship, or any other important thing is like a death and takes time, good friends, and family or nurturing people and places to get through.”

He then suggested to anyone going through the same kinds of experiences a couple of places that helped him to recenter his life and move past the darkness. “Oniya in Montana is one of those places,” Burgi said. “The staff, the facility, the natural elements, as well as the horses are truly a transformational experience.

“Also check out LeahKalish.com,” he added. “She and her husband, Bruce, offer another amazing life-affirming experience for those looking for growth, healing, and change. With these and more, I am in a great place and grateful for this beautiful life… Onward!”

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Thursday, May 4

actor Shemar Moore guest co-hosts (n)

Chene Lawson Returns to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

Lawson originated the role of Devon’s mother Yolanda “Harmony” Hamilton back in June 2005 and played her until her exit in January 2006. When the character returned to the canvas in October 2011, ALL MY CHILDREN star Debbi Morgan stepped into her shoes to portray her for a year.

Lawson is the creator and star of the scripted podcast series All Things Undone, which is a 2023 Webby Award winner. The series’ second season is coming soon to Audible. The actress has also appeared in numerous short films as well as television series like CAMPUS LADIES, HOLLYWOOD RESIDENTIAL, and NOT TO SAY.

Yolanda was a homeless drug addict who came to live in Genoa City with Devon and his new family, but couldn’t quite get on the right path to get clean and left town soon after. Years later, Yolanda had gotten her life back together and was going by the name of Harmony. She wanted to interrupt Tucker and Ashley’s wedding, but Neil stopped her. Eventually, she made good with those she’d wronged and left town to help her daughter, Ana, with school in New Hampshire.

Harmony came back to Genoa City last time because Tucker had resurfaced, so it’s likely that’s what brings her back again this time around! How will she feel about Tucker and his dogged pursuit of Ashley?

2023 Daytime Emmy Nominations

Daytime Emmys: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Leads In Early Nominations

This means that game shows have now migrated to the Primetime Emmys; meanwhile, children’s and family programming categories have already been removed from both shows and relocated to a new Children’s & Family Emmy Award competition and ceremony, the first of which took place this past December. Also, instructional/how-to programming is now considered strictly the purview of the Daytime Emmys, regardless of daypart. Among other changes this year, informative and entertainment talk show categories have merged into “daytime talk series,” while informative and entertainment talk show host fields are now “daytime talk series host.”

Here are this year’s Daytime Emmy nominees:

Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
“The Bay” (Popstar! TV)
“The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS)
“Days of Our Lives (NBC/Peacock)
“General Hospital” (ABC)
“The Young and the Restless” (CBS)

Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Drew Barrymore, “The Drew Barrymore Show” (SYNDICATED)
Kelly Clarkson, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (SYNDICATED)
Tamron Hall, “Tamron Hall” (SYNDICATED)
Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (SYNDICATED)
Sherri Shepherd, “Sherri” (SYNDICATED)

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Sharon Case as Sharon Newman, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS)
Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS)
Finola Hughes as Anna Devane, “General Hospital” (ABC)
Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS)
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood as Steffy Forrester, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS)

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos, “General Hospital” (ABC)
Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS)
Billy Flynn as Chad DiMera, “Days of Our Lives” (NBC/Peacock)
Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS)
Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS)

(More to come on Wednesday.)

Y&R Vet Eric Braeden Reveals Cancer Diagnosis in Emotional Video

While recuperating from knee surgery, the actor “began to have problems” with his prostate, he said in a video posted to his Facebook page Friday.

“I hate to be so personal, but I think this may be good for some older guys who may, or may not, listen to this,” he said. “It’ll happen to them.”

He chronicled experiencing pain on the way to set and going to the hospital for painful and frequent urination. After seeing a few different doctors, he ultimately received a cancer diagnosis.

“Needless to say, I was taken aback, but I was determined to deal with it,” Braeden said. He had surgery to remove the cancer, after which a biopsy revealed he had both high-grade and low-grade cancer cells. He is continuing treatment for the high-grade cancer cells with a 6-week immunotherapy treatment plan. He will receive weekly infusions and has already received two.

“So, that’s where I am right now. I’m a little under the weather, but not really much,” he said. “I’ve learned, now, to listen to my body more and not go all out.”

Braeden added: “I’m gonna get it. And I’ll be in top form again soon.”

Near the end of the 13-minute video, the actor grew emotional as he thanked fans for their support. “I still am happy to be able to go work,” he said. “It distracts me. I love acting. I love knowing that I entertain people. And, yeah, I love your support. It means a lot.”

The video offered more details about Braeden’s health, which he first posted about in late March, saying he had a “malignant tumor” removed from his bladder.

‘The Young & The Restless’ Star Eric Braeden Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Braeden posted the video on Facebook revealing the health scare, saying the diagnosis came after problems with his bladder and urination that worsened during his recovery from a recent knee-replacement surgery.

He said he wanted to be open about the diagnosis because “I think this may be good for some older guys who may, or may not, listen to this.”

Braeden said he was diagnosed by a urologist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He had surgery for a UroLift to relieve pressure on his urethra, during which doctors also removed the cancer. Braeden said biopsy results later revealed some high-grade cancer cells, and he is currently undergoing immunotherapy.

The full timeline is unclear, but Braeden said in the video he just had his second of six immunotherapy treatments this past week.

“I’ve learned now to listen to my body more, and not go all out,” he said, adding that he still works out but on a modified basis. “So if you’ve seen me a little under the weather, yeah, I have been, but I will lick this. This bastard aint going to get me, I’m going to get it.”

Braeden has played Victor Newman on CBS’ Young and the Restless for 43 seasons, and nearly 4,000 episodes.

He concluded his message Friday talking about his love of acting and his fans’ support, getting emotional.

“I still am happy to be able to go work. That I enjoy. It distracts me, I love acting, I love knowing I entertain people. I love your support – it means a lot.”

Brad Krevoy’s MPCA Signs ‘Falling For Christmas’ Duo Michael & Janeen Damian To Three-Picture Deal

Perhaps best known for their work on an array of holiday-themed projects, the Damians have previously collaborated with Krevoy on titles including Moondance Alexander, A Princess for Christmas, The Sweeter Side of Life, A Royal Christmas, Crown for Christmas, The Christmas Waltz and Falling for Christmas.

The latter film directed by Janeen and produced by Michael for Netflix, which had Lindsay Lohan starring opposite Chord Overstreet in her first return to the rom-com genre in over a decade, was the streamer’s highest-rated holiday movie of 2022 in the U.S.

Leading off the Damians’ new slate with MPCA is the Lohan-led Netflix rom-com Irish Wish, directed by Janeen and produced by Michael, which is slated for release in 2024. Second on the list is Paris Christmas Waltz, a follow-up to Lacey Chabert starrer The Christmas Waltz, which had Hallmark’s highest-rated Christmas movie premiere of 2020. Production on that film will commence in Europe in June, with casting underway. And then there’s A Sound of Music Christmas, which will film on location in Austria next year.

“Janeen and I are thrilled and excited to continue our collaboration/partnership with Brad Krevoy,” Michael Damian told Deadline.

Added Krevoy: “Every time I work with Michael and Janeen, it has been an absolute joy. Their creative instincts are a perfect match for the family-friendly films that I’ve had the privilege of providing to audiences.”

A mainstay on CBS’s The Young and the Restless for two decades, Michael Damian has since enjoyed a prolific career behind the camera with his partner and wife, Janeen, on 17 films. In addition to her work as a director, Janeen has written or co-written 13.

MPCA has been in business for 37 years, with their motion picture, television, streaming and broadcast revenue exceeding $1.5B worldwide. Recent productions have been focused on family-friendly content for Netflix, Amazon, Freevee, Paramount Global, CBS, Peacock, Great American Family and others.

In addition to Falling for Christmas, MPCA has produced 17 films for Netflix and counting, including hits like The Christmas Prince trilogy starring Rose McIver, The Princess Switch trilogy starring Vanessa Hudgens, and Holiday in the Wild starring Rob Lowe and Kristin Davis.

Krevoy is also behind Hallmark Channel’s top-rated dramatic series When Calls the Heart, which returns for its 10th season in July and has already been picked up for an 11th.

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AIRING Apr 20, 2023

Mckenna Grace performs.

Soap Faves Win Indie Series Awards

Talk Show Appearance

Thursday, April 20

Cooking demo with Danny Trejo

'Y&R' Star Kristoff St. John's Daughter Arrested, Allegedly Naked in Supermarket

According to the arrest affidavit, obtained by TMZ, cops in Boise were called to a WinCo around 8 PM Monday night for a report of indecent exposure, with a store employee telling police Paris St. John was naked in the store, praying and meditating.

When cops arrived, they say Kristoff's daughter was naked in the store's front office. The woman who called police ultimately convinced Paris to put her clothes back on.

Police say Paris was arrested for indecent exposure and transported to Ada County Jail ... where cops claim she stood up and ran out of the jail's sally port when the door opened for an entering officer.

Cops say they told Paris to stop, but she ignored them and continued fleeing ... with police running after her, grabbing her and bringing her to the ground.

Paris was booked on three misdemeanor charges ... indecent exposure, escape, and resisting or obstructing officers. We're told Paris is currently getting mental health treatment.

The St. John family has been through a ton of trauma ... Paris' dad died 3 years ago from heart disease triggered by alcohol abuse ... and in November 2014, her brother Julian died by suicide.

Paris' mom, former professional boxer Mia St. John, has been open about the family's mental health struggles ... Mia says Kristoff suffered from bipolar disorder and alcoholism, while Julian suffered from schizophrenia.

CBS To Air Daytime Emmys Through 2024; Sets Date for 50th Annual Ceremony

In the meantime, it has set the date for this year’s milestone ceremony; the 50th annual event will air live on Friday, June 16 (9-11:00 p.m. ET) on CBS and stream live on Paramount+.

This year marks the 17th time CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmys, more than any other network.

The ceremony will take place at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. Nominations and additional information will be available in the coming weeks.

“We are thrilled to be back with our incredible broadcast partner CBS for two years,” said Adam Sharp, president and CEO of NATAS. “In commemorating the show’s golden anniversary this year, we look forward to honoring and celebrating the beloved world of daytime television.”

“CBS has a storied history in daytime and we are delighted to continue having the Daytime Emmys on the network for the next two years,” added Mackenzie Mitchell, VP specials, music and live events, at CBS. “We look forward to celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary and highlighting the best that daytime has to offer.”

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime.

In addition, in recognition of the marked increase in content and entries for children’s programming, 2022 marked the first annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with relevant categories separating from the Daytime Emmys into their own competition and ceremony. All awards are judged by a pool of peer professionals from across the television industry.

The 50th Annual Daytime Emmys is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Awards ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

Beverly D’Angelo, Dennis Haysbert, Nicole Richie & Josh Peck Set For ‘Summer Camp’ Comedy

Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard and Eugene Levy will lead the ensemble, as previously announced, with Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts) and Tom Wright (Daisy Jones & The Six) rounding it out.

The film heading into production next month in North Carolina tells the story of Nora, Ginny and Mary, who have been best friends since childhood, spending their summers together inseparably at sleepaway camp. As the years have passed, they’ve seen each other less and less, so when the chance to reunite for a summer camp reunion arises, they all take it, some begrudgingly and others, excitedly. Each of their lives might not be where they’d imagined, but one thing is for sure — Nora, Ginny and Mary need each other, and summer camp reminds them why.

Summer Camp is a Saks Picture Company production, in association with and financed by Taylor & Dodge and Grant S. Johnson’s Project Infinity. Producers on the project include Alex Saks (No Hard Feelings, Book Club), Dori A. Rath (Pig), Keaton, Stephanie Heaton-Harris (Mack & Rita) and Tyler W. Konney (May December). Grant S. Johnson (May December) will exec produce, with Mariela Villa, Nicholas Erickson and Elayne Schmidt serving as co-producers. Konney’s Taylor & Dodge and CAA Media Finance are co-repping world rights.

Breaking out with her role as Chevy Chase’s beleaguered wife in National Lampoon’s Vacation and its sequels, D’Angelo is otherwise best known for roles in films like The Miracle and American History X. She recently appeared alongside David Harbour and more in Uni’s holiday action comedy Violent Night, can currently be seen recurring on CBS’ True Lies, and will also soon be seen in films including Tony Kaye’s The Trainer and the indie ensemble comedy Drugstone June.

A Golden Globe nominee known for roles in such iconic films as Far from Heaven and Heat, along with such series as 24 and The Unit, Haysbert has recently appeared on Peacock’s Paul T. Goldman, as well as in the 20th/Hulu thriller No Exit and the fifth season of the hit fantasy series, Lucifer. He lent his voice to Disney+’s Emmy-winning TV movie Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers and will next be seen in Eva Longoria’s directorial debut Flamin’ Hot for Searchlight, which world premiered at SXSW and will on June 9th become the first film to bow on Hulu and Disney+ simultaneously.

Richie starred in the Tina Fey-produced NBC comedy Great News, which ran for two seasons, and also topped the Quibi comedy series, Nikki Fre$h, revolving around her rapper alter ego. She’s additionally been seen on narrative series like Bless This Mess, Grace and Frankie, Camping and Empire, as well as such reality series as Making the Cut, Candidly Nicole, Project Runway and The Simple Life.

Peck can currently be seen in How I Met Your Father Season 2 on Hulu and will next be seen in the third season of Paramount+’s iCarly revival, having previously starred with lead Miranda Cosgrove on the Nickelodeon kids series Drake & Josh. Also coming up for the actor, who hosts the podcast The Good Guys, is Christopher Nolan’s anticipated historical drama Oppenheimer, which is out July 21st via Universal.

D’Angelo is represented by A3 Artists Agency and Atlas Artists; Haysbert by A3 Artists Agency, GS Management and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Richie by WME, Impression Entertainment and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Peck by UTA; Sodaro by UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment and Ziffren Brittenham; and Wright by Lighthouse Entertainment and Pakula/King.a

‘Lioness’: Thad Luckinbill Joins Taylor Sheridan’s Series For Paramount+

Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.

Thad will play Kyle, an old friend of Joe’s who oversees a trafficking contact.

Lioness‘ cast also includes Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, Hannah Love Lanier, Michael Kelly, Bassem Youssef with Morgan Freeman. The series is executive produced by Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Saldaña, Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone and John Hillcoat.

Luckinbill most recently was seen in Granite Mountain opposite Josh Brolin and Miles Teller, and Horse Soldiers opposite Chris Hemsworth and Michael Pena. His TV credits include a recurring role on the comedy series Ballers as well Nikita, CSI, Major Crimes, Criminal Minds and Rizzoli & Isles. Luckinbill also is a producing partner at Black Label Media, having produced such feature films as Demolition starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Sicario with Emily Blunt. He’s repped by Mosaic.

Sharon Acker Dies: Veteran Film (‘Point Blank’) And TV (‘Perry Mason’) Actress Was 87

Acker had a long and varied resume in film, television, and the stage. In 1956, she played the teacher Mrs. Stacey on a CBC adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. She then joined the Stratford Shakespeare Festival company, starring as Anne Page opposite future Star Trek costar William Shatner in a production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

In addition to Point Blank, her film credits include Lucky Jim (1957). Acker also was in Don’t Let the Angels Fall (1969), which played in competition at Cannes. She was selected by the Motion Picture Exhibitors of Canada as their Film Star of Tomorrow that year,

Her memorable TV roles included a 1976-77 CBS adaptation of Executive Suite, playing the wife of Mitchell Ryan‘s Dan Walling. She later appeared in the 1973 reboot of Perry Mason, which lasted 15 episodes.

She also appeared on the CBC series Festival, and in 1961 portrayed Lady MacDuff on an adaptation of Macbeth.

Rounding out her TV career, she was on episodes of The Wild Wild West, Get Smart, It Takes a Thief, Lancer, Alias Smith and Jones, Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, Mod Squad, Marcus Welby, M.D., Cannon, Barnaby Jones, The Streets of San Francisco, The Rockford Files, Police Story and Quincy, M.E.

She was last seen in the horror film Happy Birthday to Me (1981), and her final TV appearance came on The Young and the Restless in 1992. She retired from acting in 1994.

Survivors include her children, Kim and Gillian; granddaughter Alexis; great-granddaughter Berkeley; and stepchildren Kim and Caitlin.

‘The Talk’ Scores Biggest Audience In Nearly A Year During ‘The Young And The Restless’ 50th Anniversary Week

During the week of March 20, the show dedicated all five days to honoring the 50th anniversary of the soap opera. Each day featured different cast members.

The week averaged 1.64M viewers per episode, which is the highest since the week of January 31, 2022. That week featured guests including Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lacey Chabert and, fittingly, another The Young and The Restless actor, Eric Braeden.

The show also scored its best week in ratings among women ages 25-54, scoring a 0.3. That came out to about 212,000 audience members who were a part of the demo.

The March 20 episode of The Talk was the week’s big winner. The episode — which featured guests Peter Bergman, Beth Maitland, Eileen Davidson, and Jason Thompson — was the most-watched in nearly a year with 1.75M viewers. The last time the show brought in that many viewers was for The Neighborhood actor Max Greenfield on May 23, 2022.

The rest of the week broke down as follows: Tuesday featured Camryn Grimes, Bryton James, Michael Graziadei and Christel Khalil. Melody Thomas Scott and Jess Walton were on hand Wednesday. Thursday featured Michelle Stafford, Joshua Morrow and Sharon Case. Tracey Bregman and Christian Le Blanc rounded out the week on Friday.

The Talk is currently in its 13th season, hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood. It airs Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 PM ET; 1:00-2:00 PM PT) on CBS and is available to stream live and on Paramount+.

CMT NAMES ALL-STAR PRESENTER LINEUP FOR 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS”

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‘The Young And The Restless’ Brings Back Shemar Moore For Special Appearance

To help celebrate the soap’s 50th birthday on CBS, The Young and the Restless is bringing back fan favorite Shemar Moore to Genoa City.

The S.W.A.T. actor will reprise his role as Malcolm Winters on Monday, May. 8. In the episode, Malcolm returns to town to connect with his daughter Lily (Christel Khalil) and nephews Devon (Bryton James) and Nate (Sean Dominic).

Shemar has made several appearances on the sudser since leaving the series in 2007, most recently in 2019 for special tribute episodes after the passing of Kristoff St. John, who played Moore’s onscreen brother Neil. He went on to star in Criminal Minds and now plays Sergeant Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson on S.W.A.T., which remains on the bubble for a seventh season.

Moore has won eight NAACP Image Awards as well as the 2000 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on The Young and the Restless.

The Young and The Restless celebrated its 50th anniversary on March 26.

Corbin Bernsen Set To Recur In J.J. Abrams’ HBO Max Series ‘Duster’

Co-written by Abrams and LaToya Morgan, in Duster, set in 1972, the first Black female FBI agent (Hilson) heads to the Southwest and recruits a gutsy getaway driver (Holloway) in a bold effort to take down a growing crime syndicate.

Bernsen will play Wade Ellis, the father of Holloway’s character.

Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez and Benjamin Charles Watson also star.

Duster is produced by Warner Bros. Television. The first two episodes are written by Abrams and Morgan. Steph Green directs the first two episodes and executive produces. Abrams and Rachel Rusch Rich executive produce for Bad Robot through its content partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and WBTV, and Morgan executive produces for TinkerToy Productions via its overall deal with WBTV.

Bernsen is a two-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominee perhaps best known for his roles as Arnie Becker on 20th Television’s LA Law and as Henry Spencer in USA’s Psych. He was most recently seen in a season-long arc on Showtime’s City on a Hill. He’ll next be seen in Showtime’s comedy series The Curse starring Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie. He also recently wrapped FX’s The Sterling Affairs with Ed O’Neill. Notable film credits include the Major League franchise, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Shattered. Bernsen is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Randy James Management.

CBS RENEWS HIT DRAMA SERIES “BLUE BLOODS” FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON

“BLUE BLOODS has dominated Friday nights since its premiere and remained an important anchor for CBS’ winning lineup,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “Led by the outstanding Tom Selleck and an incredible cast and creative team, viewers continue to embrace the Reagans, their law enforcement family and the series’ dramatic storytelling. We can’t wait to pull a chair up to the Reagan family dinner table for another fantastic season.”

BLUE BLOODS is Friday’s #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama with 9.54 million viewers. With live +35-day multiplatform viewing, BLUE BLOODS scores more than 11 million viewers an episode.* Since the show’s premiere on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, BLUE BLOODS has always maintained its #1 position at 10:00 PM, leading the Network’s top-rated Friday night lineup. BLUE BLOODS is also a top 10 series on Paramount+, based on total minutes viewed. Year-to-date in 2023, BLUE BLOODS also ranks as the sixth most-viewed channel on Pluto TV.

Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez and Vanessa Ray star. Kevin Wade, Siobhan Byrne-O’Connor, Ian Biederman and Dan Truly serve as executive producers. BLUE BLOODS is produced by CBS Studios.

BLUE BLOODS airs Fridays, (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streams live and on demand on Paramount+. A new episode will be available Friday, March 31.

BLUE BLOODS joins the previously announced renewals of NCIS, 60 MINUTES, CSI: VEGAS, NCIS: HAWAI’I, SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, TOUGH AS NAILS, LINGO, 48 HOURS, GHOSTS, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, SO HELP ME TODD, BOB ? ABISHOLA, FIRE COUNTRY, YOUNG SHELDON, FBI, FBI: MOST WANTED, FBI: INTERNATIONAL and THE EQUALIZER.

TRACKER, a new drama starring Justin Hartley, received an early series order for the 2023-2024 season. Additional show orders will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Top 10 Moments of ‘The Young and the Restless’ on its 50th Anniversary

“Y&R creator Bill Bell addressed all kinds of social-issue topics, from breast cancer and alcoholism to dying with dignity and divorce,” says Le Blanc. His character, Michael Baldwin, engaged in sexual harassment long before the #MeToo movement made it a timely topic. Happily, his character found redemption through the love of Lauren Fenmore (Tracey Bregman, 59).

Y&R remains on top today because it connects with viewers’ hearts. “A woman walked up to me at a fan event and hugged me and started weeping,” says LeBlanc. “At first neither of us said anything. The line waited. There’s something that takes away the barrier when you’re in someone’s home every day.”

Here are the most memorable moments in the half-century of The Young and the Restless.

10. When Y&R took out the trash (1991)

After trying to kill Nina (Tricia Cast, 56) to inherit her millions, David Kimble (Michael Corbett, 66) hid in a trash compactor to elude authorities — and was crushed to death.

9. A real rocker morphed into a soap actor (1980)

Rock star Michael Damian (60) joined Y&R as singer Danny Romalotti, whose concerts often conveyed the social-issue messages showrunner Bill Bell wanted to convey.

8. The unlucky adulteress (1996)

Dr. Olivia Hastings (Tonya Lee Williams, 64) was stunned to discover her patient Keesha Monroe (Jennifer Gatti, 54), diagnosed with HIV, was her husband’s mistress, a message episode about the perils of cheating.

7. Nick and Sharon’s on-again-off-again romance (1994 to ... forever, we hope!)

Star-crossed lovers Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon Newman Rosales (Sharon Case, 52) fell in love in 1994, broke up and still remain good pals. But fans long to see them back together.

6. Jack and Victor’s ugliest fight (1992)

When Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman, 69) and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden, 81) had one of their legendary battles in Victor’s office, Victor collapsed. Instead of calling 911, Jack kicked Victor’s trembling, helpless hand on his way out the door.

5. When Phyllis expressed her true feelings about a rival (1994)

When Phyllis (Michelle Stafford, 54) realized that her husband, rocker Danny (Michael Damian), was always going to love his ex-wife, Christine (Lauralee Bell, 54), she rented a car and tried to run her over. Busted years later, Phyllis walked on a technicality.

4. Y&R’s saddest farewell (2007)

Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case, 52) provoked viewer tears by saying goodbye to their teen daughter Cassie (Camryn Grimes), who got behind the wheel of a car while trying to help a friend, crashed and succumbed to her injuries.3. Leap of faith (1981)

Terminally ill Vanessa Prentiss (K.T. Stevens) loathed her daughter-in-law Lorie (Jaime Lyn Bauer, 74) so much that she committed suicide by jumping off a balcony — in order to frame Lorie. Sorry, Vanessa. Lorie was exonerated.

2. Through the eyes of love (1984)

(Left to right) Melody Thomas Scott and Eric Braeden at the taping of "The Young and the Restless" on April 4, 1984 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles.

Of all the many times Victor Newman and Nikki Reed (Melody Thomas Scott, 66) married, their 1984 blowout wedding was the best. They were playing their song, “Through the Eyes of Love,” and pulling on all our heartstrings.

1. One of TV’s longest-running feuds (1974–2013)

When matriarch Katherine (Jeanne Cooper) took young Jill (Jess Walton, 74) into her home as a paid companion, she didn’t expect Jill to fall in love with her husband, Phillip (Donnelly Rhodes). So an inebriated Katherine drove her car off a cliff with poor Phillip as a passenger. He died; she survived to become Jill’s bitter enemy. But touchingly, they had more or less reconciled by the time Katherine (and the actress who played her) died in 2013.n.

The Young & the Restless: Five Facts at 50

1. How It Started

The genesis of Y&R comes from a familiar television motivation: competition. In the early 1970s, ABC had achieved dominance with soaps that orbited younger characters (those being General Hospital, All My Children, and One Life to Live). CBS wanted a younger-skewing soap of its own. To that end, they tapped into the creativity of William J. “Bill” Bell and his wife, Lee Phillip Bell. Bill had been a radio writer and a protégé of Irna Phillips, who created, among other programs, Guiding Light, As the World Turns and Another World (another of her mentees, Agnes Nixon, would create All My Children, One Life to Live, and Loving). Lee had been a popular talk show host in Chicago, including a 30+ year run on the eponymous The Lee Phillip Show. Bill frequently incorporated the social issues that Lee covered on her show into the scripts that he was writing for Irna Phillips’s shows and other programs like Days of Our Lives.

Given the chance to create their own show, Bill and Lee followed the youth-oriented directive and came up with The Innocent Years. Upon further reflection, figuring that America wasn’t quite so innocent anymore, the show was renamed The Young and the Restless, which they figured captured the mood of early ’70s youth. Debuting in a half-hour format, the series went to a full hour in 1980.

2. That Familiar Theme

The instantly recognizable Y&R theme is a piece called “Nadia’s Theme,” composed by Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin Jr. The two musicians have an incredible array of soundtrack work on their resumes, ranging across both film and television. De Vorzon co-wrote popular songs like “Big Rock Candy Mountain” and handled composing duties for films like Cooley High and The Warriors. Botkin did music for TV shows like Happy Days, worked as an arranger for the likes of Bobby Darin, and produced and arranged the massively influential Incredible Bongo Band version of “Apache,” samples of which became a cornerstone of hip-hop.

The pair initially wrote “Nadia’s Theme” as “Cotton’s Dream” for the 1971 film, Bless the Beasts and Children. “Cotton’s Dream” was subsequently chosen for the Y&R theme, but then the song took a strange turn. In the mid ’70s, the popularity of Romanian gymnast Nadia Com?neci was at a fever pitch. In the summer of 1976, ABC’s Wide World of Sports assembled a montage of her floor work set to “Cotton’s Dream” (which, ironically, she never used for floor exercise herself). The network was inundated with requests for the song. De Vorzon and Botkin rebranded the tune as “Nadia’s Theme,” and it was released as a single. In 1976, it hit #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song would earn a Grammy for Best Musical Arrangement.

3. Statistical Superlatives

It’s impossible to discuss Y&R without acknowledging its most amazing record. After steadily climbing in popularity through its first 16 years, the show hit #1 in the daytime drama ratings and has held that spot for the past 34 years. The show has been awarded the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series 11 times. The series passed the 12,500 aired-episodes mark in May of 2022. Its spin-off, The Bold and the Beautiful, is one of the most popular daytime dramas in the world, airing in 110 countries.

Bill Bell’s run as head writer lasted from the show’s 1973 debut until he stepped down in 1998, making him one of the longest-tenured head writers in soaps. Bill and Lee also created something rather unusual in daytime: a family production legacy. Their oldest son, William Bell, Jr., operates the family’s production companies, Bell Dramatic Serial Company and Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc. Son Bradley Phillip Bell serves as Executive Producer and head writer for B&B. And their daughter, Lauralee Bell has played Christine “Cricket” Blair on Y&R since 1983.

4. Queens and Kings

The Young and the Restless has generated some of the most popular characters to ever appear on daytime. What’s more, many of the actors have served on the show for decades, or have frequently returned after breaks for other projects.

The zenith of that list has to be Jeanne Cooper, who played Katherine Chancellor from the show’s first year until her passing in 2013, a 40-year run. She was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress once and Outstanding Lead Actress at the Daytime Emmys nine times (winning once in 2008). Cooper’s performance raised the bar for all of the actors around her, and she’s been referred to as an icon by a number of publications and “the matriarch of all soaps” by publications like The Winnipeg Press. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and made history in 1984 by allowing her own face lift procedure to be filmed and incorporated in the show as a storyline for Katherine.

The show produced another queen of the genre in Melody Thomas Scott, who has played Nikki Reed Newman since 1979. Scott was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress at the Daytime Emmys in 1999. Her storylines over time have been tightly tied to one of the leading men of the form: Eric Braeden, who plays Victor Newman. Scott and Braeden’s combustible chemistry lifted them to dominant characters on the series. Braeden himself won a Daytime Emmy for Lead Actor in 1998, and has been nominated eight times in total. Ironically, Braeden had been intended to be a one-note villain and killed off quickly, but Bill Bell loved the actor’s work so much that he instead focused on a much longer and more complicated character journey.

5. How They Started

While Y&R has a vast cast, many of whom have been with the show for years, even decades, the series is also notable as a launch pad for actors that have had varied and successful careers in film and television after leaving the show. Among the big names that once walked Genoa City are Tom Selleck (the original Magnum, P.I.; Blue Bloods), Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), David Hasselhoff (Knight Rider; Baywatch), Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds; S.W.A.T.), Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl; You), Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill; Independence Day), Justin Hartley (This Is Us), and the late Paul Walker (The Fast & Furious franchise).l

Ratings: Bachelor Finale Down vs. 2022, Homecoming Ends Season (?) Flat

ABC | The Bachelor‘s three-hour season ender averaged 3.2 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating, down sharply from last year’s Clayton/Gabby/Rachel/Susie drama (which drew 4.7 mil and a 1.1).

NBC | The Voice (6.1 mil/0.6) was steady week-to-week, as was this season’s penultimate Quantum Leap (2.2 mil/0.3).

FOX | iHeartRadio Music Awards coverage averaged 1.9 mil and a 0.3.

CBS | That Young and the Restless 50th anniversary special drew 2.9 mil and a 0.3.

THE CW | All American (510K/0.1) and “bubble” drama All American: Homecoming‘s season (series?) finale (370K/0.1) each added just a handful of eyeballs, up 11 and 3 percent, respectively.

'RHOA' Star Eva Marcille Files to Divorce Michael Sterling

The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star just filed docs in Georgia, obtained by TMZ, asking the judge to officially end her marriage. She also makes clear that she and Michael are currently separated.

In the paperwork, Eva doesn't cite or specify any given reason for the divorce -- other than to say the marriage is irretrievably broken and there's no chance of reconciliation, which is essentially irreconcilable differences. She does, however, lay out what she'd like to see when it comes to their three minor children, who are all younger than 10 years old ... EM is asking for legal and primary physical custody.

Eva says she should be the parent who has the final say on all decisions related to their kids, as she feels she's the fit and proper caregiver.

Another thing she wants from Mike going forward ... child support. Eva says he oughta contribute toward the kids' medical, dental, and hospitalization expenses.

When it comes to assets, Eva says she wants an equitable split of everything they've acquired in the marriage and any debts they've racked up.

Eva and Michael got hitched in 2018, and there's been no outward sign of trouble. She's praised her now-estranged hubby on camera to us too, so clearly, things have changed.

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‘The Young And The Restless’ at 50: Star Lauralee Bell Reflects On Her Dad’s Legacy, And The Future Of The CBS Soap

It’s also a heady reminder that Bell — along with her brother Bradley, who’s the head writer on The Bold and the Beautiful — is one of daytime’s most important stewards. “We’re representing dad in such big way,” said Bell of her father, who died in 2005. Her mom passed in 2020. “I was getting ready to do an interview the other day and out of nowhere this huge, overwhelming feeling came over me. I wondered, did dad ever consider that he wouldn’t be here at one point and did it make him feel a little bit better knowing that Brad and I were all in? Did he ever have a moment where he was like, ‘it’s gonna be okay because my kids got me?'”

Here, Bell — who has played Christine “Cricket” Blair on the soap since 1984 — reflects on those early days watching her dad at work, and the future of the genre.

DEADLINE Can you recall the first time that you really started to appreciate the family business?

LAURALEE BELL We were in Chicago. We stayed in Chicago because my mom had a local talk show. She was the famous one in the family. She would go off and do her show and my dad would just be typing away. [Her father began his writing career on Guiding Light and then moved to As The World Turns before creating Y&R]. But I was very aware, like I would come home from school and I would meet up with my brother possibly. We’d grab little tray tables and we’d sit at the end of my parents’ bed and we would watch the like massive cassette tape from the show that day. I was fascinated by it and would pretend to be sick so I could stay home from school. Dad would go on the phone immediately to Ed Scott or whoever was producing at the time. I thought was the most fascinating thing I had ever heard. He would say, okay, in this scene it was right on. But this scene, gosh, I wish she would’ve given it to him more. I would listen and listen and then I would sometimes go back and put in the tape and watch it again to see what his notes were for. I got almost addicted to that, so I literally pretended to be sick for almost a month. Like, my parents took me to a psychiatrist. I was a little dramatic, I guess. I just found this so fascinating, so much more exciting than recess and science. It was the Thursday ratings that re-energized him every week. When we reached a 40 share, I’ll never forget that day. He was just beaming. Every week to get those ratings was like, ‘okay, here I go again.’ He was a really energetic, happy guy.

DEADLINE Did it get to the point where you felt like you had to ask your dad if you could do this for a living? Or was it always assumed you would?

BELL He came to me. My first job was as an extra, sitting on an airplane with David Hasselhoff [who played Dr. Snapper Foster] while he was doing a scene. I said, ‘oh my gosh, that was so easy.’ And [her dad] was like, ‘okay, you’re too young. You didn’t get the point of what that exercise was.’ So he waited a couple years and then he put me on for two days. Jabot Cosmetics had a junior line that Ashley was starting and I would be the teen model. It was not one of my proudest moments. I mean, I had so much fun, but looking back at those tapes, it was brutal. I was from Chicago, and I couldn’t say model. So I did the best I could. I learned as the summers went on. Thank you, audience, for being very patient. But after a couple episodes I asked if I take some acting and singing lessons, could I do just two more? And my dad said, ‘maybe we can figure out a way to do this for two more.’ Then I just really got lucky because fans were writing in, saying ‘this was so exciting. I always watched with my family with my kids buzzing around and to have a younger character was great because suddenly they stopped playing and turned around.’ So Tricia Cast [Nina Webster] came on and Thom Bierdz [Phillip Chancellor] so it was Nina and Cricket and Phillip.

(Video) DEADLINE I have to imagine you’ve been thinking about your dad a lot this month.

BELL My father always had a red pen. He would edit with a red pen. I’d give him a birthday card, and an hour later he’d subtly slide it back to me and say, ‘I’d loved my card.’ And then I’d open it and he’d be like, ‘you’re is not Y-O-U-R’ in red. After the 50th anniversary show, Tricia Cast was staying with me. We got home from the day, I’m emptying my bag and hooked onto one of my scripts is a red pen. I have no idea where this pen came from. I wasn’t like, ‘oh my God, oh my God, there’s a red pen.’ It just felt normal. It just felt like, okay, maybe that was him. I didn’t freak out about it, but that was crazy. And then yesterday I was getting ready to do an interview and out of nowhere this huge, overwhelming feeling came over me. I wondered, did he ever consider that he wouldn’t be here at one point and did it make him feel a little bit better knowing that Brad and I were all in? Did he ever have a moment where he was like, ‘it’s gonna be okay because my kids got me?’ Or did he ever take it to another extreme? Did he subtly push us, knowing that if he pushed too hard, we might rebel? I never thought about that before, but it was super strong the other day when I was getting ready to do another interview about him. Because of his dementia [at the end of his life], he would come in and out. But if we could have given him that moment that it was going to be okay … it just got me super, excited, teary, feeling a lot of pressure.

DEADLINE Did you ever have conversations with him about how long this genre could last?

BELL No. He wouldn’t have seen an end. He always felt like if he established these really strong core characters … specifically two families from totally different backgrounds … he would have endless stories. I think he always felt like he could spin webs and bring in a person here and there to help prolong the show.

DEADLINE Do your kids have any interest in the genre? Do you worry that you may be the end of the line?

BELL Watching my father was the best lesson I could have ever had. There are people who really struggle to try and take over for him. It’s not easy. That was everything to me. I don’t know that I could pass that on to my kids. I could try, but the piece of the puzzle they’re missing out on is observing my father. So that’s tough. So I have to just really eat well and lift weights and try to last.

DEADLINE Are you feeling bullish about the future of The Young and the Restless?

BELL I can’t even let my brain go there. One day it will come to an end. I’m thrilled that we are at 50. That is a huge accomplishment to celebrate. I guess I’m like my dad. I don’t want to even think about the end, although I’m extremely realistic and understand that it may happen. That’s a little bit why I stepped away and started doing other things just because it was fun for me. So I have a pile of show concepts if Y&R ends. It would just be like, okay, what’s next? But I hope that won’t happen soon. I kind of hope we go a little bit back in time where people ask things like, ‘172 options on TV?’ That’s just too much. I just want 10!

To help honor Lauralee Bell and her time on Y&R, the Lifetime Movie Network will air five of her movies this Sunday.

Eric Roberts joins Guardians

The drama currently in production, with Rick Walker at the helm, follows two women (Cherish Rodriguez, Mackenzie McIntyre) facing life-threatening situations until one of them reluctantly finds her way to Reverend Willis’ (Roberts) church and the transformation begins. Roberts’ character is described as a charismatic preacher who can teleport members of his congregation back into the biblical time on which his sermon is based. Armstrong plays Dr. Renee Kennedy, whose path crosses with the two girls one night after a horrible incident lands them in the ER at her hospital.

Walker penned the script and is producing alongside Kennady Ritter and Chad Lunsford, with Noble McIntyre serving as executive producer. Roberts is repped by Sovereign Talent Group, Imperial Artists Agency, Miles Anthony Associates, Empire Agency and Scott Carlson Entertainment.

4,500 words of dialogue, 250 times a year: How ‘The Young and the Restless’ is made

Beall, the show’s co-head writer, had an idea. “Bunker sex,” she said. “It’s tried and true.”

Griffith, the head writer and executive producer, nodded in agreement. “It has to be something where they both realize it doesn’t have a future.”

The discussion moved on to the pressing matter of which sets they would need to tell this story: in other words, where would this bunker sex take place? At any given time, “Y&R” has about 10 active sets, and only a few have bedrooms, so that characters on the show are unusually prone to copulating on office desks and living-room sectionals.

“We have sofas that fans want to burn because so many people have had sex on them,” said Beall.

Since “Y&R” debuted on CBS on March 26, 1973 — 50 years ago Sunday — its writers have spent countless hours concocting wild trysts and outlandish plot twists in order to feed the insatiable narrative beast that is a daily soap opera.

Created by soap visionary William J. Bell and his wife, Lee Philip Bell, as a visually lush, sexually candid and socially relevant drama that harnessed the youthful energy of the early ‘70s, “The Young and the Restless” has reigned as daytime’s most-watched drama for 35 years and now stands as one of the last remaining titans of the genre.

As other once-iconic soaps have been canceled or sent to streaming networks, “Y&R” has endured, drawing an average of 3.67 million viewers to CBS each day — a larger audience than many series in prime time. Known for its evocative theme music, “Y&R” follows the residents of Genoa City, a fictional Midwestern metropolis. Many of the show’s signature rivalries and romances date back to the 1980s. Most famously, there is ruthless businessman Victor Newman (Eric Braedan), who has spent 40 years marrying, divorcing and remarrying former stripper Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott, the show’s longest-running cast member) and clashing with cosmetics tycoon Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman).

Particularly in an era of bespoke TV shows with eight or 10 episodes a season, churning out more than 250 episodes of “Y&R” every year is a grueling feat of mass production — one that would be impossible without a team of writers well-versed in the mechanics of serial storytelling.

Janice Ferri Esser is the longest-serving writer at “Y&R” and has written more than 1,600 episodes since joining the show in 1989. “That’s the equivalent of writing 800 feature films, and having them produced and aired,” she said in a video chat from her home in the Midwest. (“Less than an hour from the real Genoa City,” she said.)

A devoted soap fan since childhood, Esser fondly recalls racing home after school to catch the last five minutes of “Dark Shadows.” Then, she got sucked into “Y&R” as a college student in the late ‘70s. While working as a copywriter in Chicago, she submitted a spec script to “Y&R,” even sending a uniformed Western Union messenger to Bill Bell’s office to get his attention. The stunt worked, and she was eventually asked to join the writing staff.

As a script writer, Esser is responsible for taking the episode outlines and bringing them to life with dialogue. “It’s where the sparkle comes in,” she said. Since maintaining each character’s unique voice is crucial, she often acts out scenes for her cats. “Sometimes I make myself cry. That’s how I know it’s good.”

Despite dramatic shifts in the TV industry, the assembly-line process of writing soap operas, including “Y&R,” has largely remained the same for decades. The head writer comes up with the major arcs that the show will follow over the course of several months, then divides those arcs into weekly plot summaries, or “thrusts.” Using these thrusts, a team known as breakdown writers creates detailed episode outlines, including act breaks and scene descriptions. Finally, these outlines go to the script writers, who write the dialogue and submit their drafts for editing and approval. Within weeks, the episodes are in production.

A man in a dark suit leans against a woman in a red suit, who is sitting on a chair with her arm resting on top.

Like many daytime writers, Esser has always worked remotely, submitting scripts via Fedex, fax and — eventually — email. “The voice of ‘The Young and the Restless’ is very much the voice of regular people in the Midwest and I didn’t want to come to Hollywood and and lose that about myself,” she said.

As technology has advanced, the pace of the work has accelerated. These days, she has about a week to turn in a script consisting of a two-part prologue, six acts, and about 4500 words of dialogue. Then it’s on to the next one.

Esser has helped shape some of the socially conscious narratives “Y&R” is known for, including storylines about AIDS and domestic violence. She also wrote what turned out to be the last scene Jeanne Cooper filmed before her death, a poignant moment in which her character, the formidable Katherine Chancellor, says goodnight to her longtime rival, Jill Abbott, and ascends the stairs.

But as someone who still considers herself a “Y&R” fangirl, Esser also knows she’s there to serve a larger vision — and is happy to do so. “This is not the business to be in if you want to be a novelist,” said Esser, who has also written for “Y&R’s” sister series, “The Bold and the Beautiful.” “You have to sublimate your own ego to some extent.”

It’s essential to “surround yourself with the strongest, fastest writers that you can,” said Griffith, who was tapped as head writer at “Y&R” in late 2018. “It’s not just creativity, it’s endurance that you need. Over the years, we’ve had people from the movies and primetime TV. And they’re brilliant writers, but they don’t have that muscle.”

Griffith isn’t afraid to lean on stock melodrama — the long-lost twins and characters who return from the dead — because, he said, “If you’re true to the characters and really play the emotional levels of what it means to them, then it transcends the soap tropes.” The writers at “Y&R” are sensitive to how viewers respond to storylines, and social media has sped up the feedback loop between soap fans and the people who create them. “You used to wait weeks before people would write their letters telling you how much they hate what you’re doing,” Griffith said. “Now you can find out by the end of the day.”

Anytime Griffith or his writers have questions about whether a plot contradicts something that occurred in the past — which happens a lot on a show that has been on the air since Richard Nixon was president — they consult the continuity department, who can tell them, for example, if the death of Diane Jenkins could possibly have been staged. (Turns out, it could; she returned to the show last year, a decade after her presumed death).

Griffith began his daytime career on NBC’s “Santa Barbara” in the 1980s, and later moved on to “One Life to Live” and “Days of Our Lives.” He still finds the creative freedom of writing for soaps exhilarating. “This is the greatest medium that there is. There’s no limit to what you can do storytelling-wise,” he said.

But the creative model that has fueled “Y&R” for so long appears to be in peril. In February, the Wrap reported that Griffith had terminated the show’s entire breakdown staff and would absorb the work himself. Sources close to the production but not authorized to speak publicly indicated that four out of five breakdown writers were let go. The news sparked outrage from impassioned “Y&R” fans on social media. Many predicted the imminent demise of their beloved soap opera as a result of this downsizing, which was implemented months before a possible strike by the Writers Guild of America.

Sony Pictures Television, which produces the show, declined to comment on the staffing changes, but Griffith defended the action to The Times. “It was a creative decision that we felt would streamline the process and give us more efficiency, given the detailed thrust and layout we were already doing,” he said.

The long-term impact of this overhaul remains to be seen. For now, at least, the show is in celebratory mode. In episodes beginning Thursday, the people of Genoa City will gather for a bicentennial gala that happens to coincide with “Y&R’s” 50th anniversary. Viewers can expect visits by returning characters, and dramatic developments in several percolating storylines.

The goal, as always, is “maintaining a level of dramatic storytelling consistent with what Bill Bell put in place 50 years ago,” Griffith said, “and at the same time, staying relevant.”

Michael Graziadei Is Engaged to Lauren Carey!

After the hosts noted that Lauren was sitting in the audience today and then showed a photo of the couple’s twin sons, Arlo and Bear, they discussed Graziadei’s surprise return to Y&R and then prompted him to go ahead and deliver one more surprise.

Bringing Lauren up onto the stage under the pretense of doing something special for her birthday. “I was thinking how there is no one on this Earth that I would rather grow old and die with,” he declared, pulling out a ring and dropping to one knee. “So I was wondering, Lauren Michelle Carey… if you would marry me.”

Overwhelmed, Lauren got down on the stage to kiss him. “Is that a yes?” he laughed. When she confirmed that “of course, it’s a yes,” he then proudly shouted, “She said yes!” The whole audience got to their feet to cheer the happy couple, as did the hosts and Graziadei’s Y&R co-stars, Christel Khalil (Lily), Bryton James (Devon), and Camryn Grimes (Mariah) who were appearing alongside him.

As she hugged her new fiancé, Lauren looked over his shoulder and joked to Khalil and James, “I guess I can thank you two for this because he can afford the ring now!” (Khalil and James were instrumental in bringing Graziadei back to Y&R for his latest run.)

Keeping the laughs coming, Lauren admitted that she was surprised by the proposal because “it’s been 10 years so I figured it was never gonna happen.” And when asked what was going through his mind after Lauren said yes, Graziadei admitted, “I really have to pee!”

Congratulations to the happy couple and we look forward to a beautiful wedding in the future.

'The Young and the Restless' celebrates 50 years of drama

He got out at Genoa City. And he stayed.

That’s how “The Young and the Restless ” began on March 26, 1973, and a lot of people also stuck around Genoa City. The soap opera celebrates its 50th anniversary this month as the No. 1 daytime drama for 35 consecutive years, with fans growing up alongside the actors.

“I think a huge reason why the audience has stuck with us for so long is because we are the same people. We are family members. We show up every day — sometimes more than a regular family member,” says Lauralee Bell, a star and daughter of the show’s founders.

Created by the late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, “The Young and the Restless” concerns the goings-on of several Midwestern families, some of whom have a lot and some who don’t. William Bell was head writer for decades, giving the show a singular vision, unusual for soaps.

Lauralee Bell, an Emmy-winner who plays good-girl Christine Blair Williams and first joined the show in 1983, says her dad would likely not be surprised by the show’s new milestone. “He said if you have two families that come from different backgrounds and good, solid characters, it’s endless material.”

One of the ways the show will celebrate its milestone is with a masquerade ball storyline starting Thursday and continuing through the following week. Creators promise “surprise visits from fan favourites and secrets are revealed, forever changing the lives for the residents of Genoa City.” “Entertainment Tonight” also plans a March 27 special.

The CBS soap has helped launch the careers of such primetime and film actors as Vivica A. Fox, David Hasselhoff, Adam Brody, Tom Selleck, Penn Badgley, Shemar Moore, Eva Longoria, Justin Hartley and the late Paul Walker. Eric Braeden plays the male lead Victor Newman, a villain of the highest quality who once kept his wife’s lover locked in his basement.

Professor Elana Levine, who teaches media studies at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and wrote Her Stories: Daytime Soap Opera and US Television History, says the staying power of soaps is that they get passed down from one generation to the next.

“What streaming TV has shown us is that serialized narratives and stories that continue from episode to episode are really appealing and engaging,” she says. “Soaps did that before anybody and are the maximum version of that because the story is going for decades.”

Among the cake-flinging food fights and evil twins on “The Young and the Restless,” there have also been important firsts — it aired the first live facelift on TV, back in 1984, and when veteran actor Kristoff St. John died in 2019, the cast and crew held a funeral for his character, bringing tears to a returning Moore.

It became the first daytime drama with a character who had a mastectomy, it was the first soap opera to broadcast in HD and, perhaps most importantly, it welcomed leading Black actors in the 1980s before many other soaps.

“‘The Young and the Restless’ attracted a big African American audience starting at that time because they were putting Black characters, front centre, more so than some of the other soaps were,” says Levine.

That’s a legacy Bell is proud of and she puts it squarely as a result of her parents, whom she calls hard-working creators who demanded a lot from their writers and actors, even their kids.

“My dad was not afraid of of being first. All the social issues he dealt with — date rape, AIDS, alcoholism, all of that. He really felt that if our audience bonded with these characters that they would learn,” says Bell. “If we could even help one person, it was worth it.”

Show veteran Melody Thomas Scott recalls a story that featured infant CPR, which is nothing like the adult version. “I think Bill and Lee wanted the world to know the difference,” she says. On the soap, a baby swallows a coin and Victor Newman — of course — becomes the hero by showing viewers the correct CPR technique.

“We got so many calls in our ‘Y&R’ office the day after that episode aired, some mothers in tears, so grateful,” she says. “That is the ultimate goal of sneaking in some social issues because it can save lives. It can change people’s lives.”

One of Bill Bell’s hallmarks was telling stories in real time, for instance waiting for a couple’s first hand holding, then waiting a while before their first kiss. “If the audience doesn’t believe it and grow with them. It’s hard to buy sometimes,” his daughter says. The soap always stayed in the realm of reality: No getting possessed by the devil in Genoa City.

Scott is celebrating her 44th year on the show as Nikki Newman, a poor girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Her character has gone from a tempestuous, alcoholic stripper to the serial’s luminous and resourceful leading lady.

She says the show has stayed true to Bill Bell’s vision of a show with compelling characters played by beautiful people. Visually, the soap has stayed lush and elegant, with plenty of fresh flowers or candles onset. “We look different from any other show,” she says.

Bell not only had a knack for storylines — he also knew his actors. Scott recalls being surprised when Bell paired her bratty character with tycoon Victor Newman, two people she thought had nothing in common.

“We discovered that we had this chemistry that we certainly didn’t expect. But I think Bill, in all of his wisdom, somehow saw it in us,” she says. “You can’t force yourself to have chemistry with another actor. It just either is or isn’t. So we are eternally grateful that Bill was so psychic in knowing that we would click.”

The Bell family has continued to be part of the DNA of modern soaps, with Lauralee acting, her brother Brad serving as executive producer and head writer for sister soap “The Bold and the Beautiful” and brother Bill Jr. as president of the family production companies who made a deal for “The Young and the Restless” to be seen overseas, with versions in Israel, Canada, Turkey and France, among others.

“It was one of the first daytime soaps that got sold internationally,” says Levine. “I think that has been a key to its continued success and profitability. The money that any daytime soap brings in domestically has lessened over time and the audience has gotten smaller.”

If any viewers need convincing the “The Young and the Restless” has penetrated popular culture, look for further than Mary J. Blige, who sampled the show’s theme song in her 2001 hit “No More Drama.”

That mysterious man in the very first scene was Brad Elliot and ahead of him was plenty of drama — a love triangle with a pair of sisters, a marriage, the heartache of a miscarriage, a diagnosis of blindness and a divorce petition. Surgery restored his sight but his marriage never recovered. He left Genoa City after five years. The show continued.

When Lauralee Bell looks at the TV landscape today, she sees variations on what her parents created in primetime shows like “The Crown” and “Succession.”

“Every show is a soap, every nighttime show is a soap, all of these streaming shows are versions of soap operas,” she says. “So we’re all sort of a little tired of the soaps-are-on-their-way-out — well, every show is a soap, really.”rdU

Eva Longoria To Produce & Direct Spanish-Language Americas Version Of ‘Call My Agent!’

In addition to producing the show as founding CEO of UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Longoria will also direct the first two episodes.

Longoria already has more than a dozen TV series director credits under her belt and recently made her feature directorial debut with Flamin’ Hot, which world premiered at SXSW.

“Like so many people around the globe, I’ve been a huge fan of the original series since it first premiered,” said Longoria.

“I’m so excited to partner with Mediawan and Elefantec Global to bring one of the greatest properties that gives a witty and satirical look behind the curtain of the entertainment industry for the Spanish-speaking American market.”

Elefantec Global CEO Pepe Baston echoed Longoria, saying: “Made with Latin flavor for a global audience, we are sure this iteration will find success and viewers worldwide,”

The original version of Call My Agent, illustrating the world of celebrity agents at a top Paris talent agency, first aired on France Télévisions for four seasons with record audiences, before being acquired by Netflix and achieving international fame.

The series has already been adapted for a number of other territories including Turkey, the UK, and most recently Italy, by Mediawan subsidiary Palomar.

The original series was produced by Mediawan Group label Mon Voisin Productions and Mother Production.

“Joining forces with Eva Longoria and Pepe Baston to take Call My Agent to Latin America is a unique opportunity,” said Mediawan CEO Pierre-Antoine Capton.

“Their talent and know-how combined with their international renown guarantee an innovative and premium adaptation of this series, a real funny and moving gem that the French creators were able to bring to life and which has since been travelling to audiences worldwide.”i

Eric Braeden Slams Former Y&R Star Eva Longoria for 'Derogatory Remarks' About Daytime-TV

In the latest installment of HBO Max’s Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?, the titular host about a third of the way in cued up a clip from Longoria’s two-and-a-half year run as Y&R‘s Isabella.

Longoria appeared caught off-guard by Wallace digging up said clip. Afterward, she let out a hearty laugh, then shared an anecdote about how Y&R was paying her so little at the time that she retained her job at a temp agency to make ends meet. (You can find a Twittered clip down above, or watch on HBO Max, starting at the 8:15 mark.)

Eric Braeden — an eight-time Daytime Emmy nominee (and winner in 1998) for his iconic, decades-long run as Y&R‘s Victor Newman — loudly took issue with how Longoria reacted during the Who’s Talking segment.

In a series of Sunday night tweets, Braeden said, “Eva Longoria, you just made derogatory remarks about daytime actors! You simply weren’t good enough to survive the pressures of this medium! You were very lucky to get on that ‘housewife’ show [ABC’s Desperate Housewives]! You did one [Desperate Housewives episode] in 8-12 days, with mediocre but salacious dialogue! Our actresses would run rings around you!! And they did then!! From Robert De Niro to whoever they all are, many of them started in the medium you denigrate! It shows a complete lack of class!!”

Called out by some for overreacting to how Longoria reacted to the Y&R clip and what she said afterwards, Braeden doubled down, tweeting that “the whole tenor of that segment was one of embarrassment about her stint in Y&R.” He also said that “when people who have not made it in the [daytime-TV] medium or have no idea what it is about say pejorative things about it, I get pissed off! Because I’m one of few people in it who have done it all, from theater to films to loads of nighttime guest star roles! I know what I’m talking about!'”

Eva Longoria’s ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Is First Feature To Hit Both Hulu & Disney+ In Streaming Debut

The pic is based on the true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia), a Frito-Lay janitor who disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican-American heritage to turn Flamin’ Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon.

“I’m so excited for the world to see Flamin’ Hot on these two streaming platforms making this universal, inspirational story accessible to an even wider audience,” director Longoria said. “Now everyone can celebrate the joy, power and heart of this film that also happens to uplift Latinos both in front of and behind the camera.”

Added Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield. “Eva’s inspiring film is a joy to experience and we could not be happier that it will now be available to even more families and audiences around the world.”

Producer DeVon Franklin said: “From the moment I found Richard Montanez’ story seven years ago, I knew it would resonate with and inspire audiences everywhere. I’m so grateful to Searchlight, Hulu, and now Disney+ for giving us this historic opportunity to bring his uplifting true story to over 200 million subscribers around the world!”

The film is a Franklin Entertainment Production written by Lewis Colick (October Sky, Charlie St. Cloud) and Linda Yvette Chávez (Gentefied creator-writer). It stars Jesse Garcia (Quinceañera) as Richard, Annie Gonzalez (Gentefied) as his wife, Judy; Emilio Rivera (Venom) as Richard’s father, Nacho; Dennis Haysbert (24) as Richard’s mentor, Clarence; and four-time Emmy winner Tony Shalhoub (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as PepsiCo CEO Roger Enrico. Other cast members include Matt Walsh (Veep), Bobby Soto (Narcos) and Pepe Serna (Scarface).n

Brody Hutzler - The Interview 3/24/23

In addition to his role on Guiding Light, Brody went to play Cody Dixon on The Young and the Restless and Patrick Lockhart on Days of Our Lives. Fans of the hit series, Angel will remember Brody for his recurring role of Landok. He also made several guest appearances on the primetime series, Charmed, NCIS, Ringer, 7th Heaven, Family Guy and Ally McBeal to name a few. He also starred in the films, Beach Kings and Mega Shark vs. Kolossus. One of his most proud roles to date is that of dad to his daughter, Vivienne.

Besides his career in acting, Brody has a successful career as a realtor. He covers all of California and helps his clients buy and sell property anywhere from San Diego to San Francisco.

Y&R Cast guest on The Talk - March 20 to 24, 2023

Dishing with Digest - 3/17/23 - Patty Weaver

Victor Newman Gets Movin'! Eric Braeden, Lauralee Bell and More 'Y&R' Stars Get Down for 50th Anniversary

On Thursday, Lauralee Bell, who plays Christine "Cricket" Blair on CBS soap opera, shared a video montage featuring her costars showing off their best dance moves ahead of the show's 50th anniversary on March 26.

The upbeat clip, set to the tune of "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake, features Bell as well as Eric Braeden, Tracey E. Bregman, Bryton James, Courtney Hope, Christel Khalil, Eileen Davidson, Jason Thompson, Christian Le Blanc, Michelle Stafford, Melissa Claire Egan, Kate Linder, Mishael Morgan, Melissa Ordway Gaston, Michael Damian, Sharon Case, Elizabeth Henderickson, Amelia Heinle and Beth Maitland.

Each of the Y&R cast members hold up signs that read "I Would" or "Of Course" before breaking out their finest moves. Even Braeden, 81 — who plays Victor Newman on the soap — gets in on the fun and grooves along to the tune.

"Young & Restless cast, 'WOULD YOU DANCE FOR THE FANS?'" Bell, 54, captioned the dance montage, which she created, filmed around the show's set and edited herself.

"After your loyalty and support for all these years, the least we could do to say THANK YOU is to show our best moves," continued the actress, who is the daughter of The Young and the Restless creators William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell and has been on the show since she was a teenager.

"You got us to #YR50 #thereisnouswithoutyou," Bell concluded. "We are kicking off a big week!!! Lots of celebrating and wanted you to feel part of the party!!"

In January, PEOPLE shared an exclusive look at the cast's glitzy group photo in honor of the golden milestone.

The shot showed Y&R's current cast — including veteran stars Braeden, Le Blanc, Davidson, Maitland, Melody Thomas Scott, Jess Walton and Peter Bergman — dressed to the nines in front of a golden backdrop.

In addition to Bell, Bregman, Khalil, Linder, Egan, Hope and James, other actors featured in the shot included Kelsey Wang, Conner Floyd, Cait Fairbanks, Brytni Sarpy, Trevor St. John, Greg Rikaart, Elizabeth Hendrikson, Rory Gibson, Zuleyka Silver, Allison Lanier, Melissa Ordway, Michelle Stafford, Jason Thompson, Joshua Morrow, Amelia Heinle, Sharon Case, Sean Dominic, Camryn Grimes, Mark Grossman, Susan Walters, Michael Mealor, Mishael Morgan and Michael Graziadei.

The Young and the Restless follows the lives of the residents of the fictional Genoa City. Since its premiere in March 1973, the series has welcomed over 350 cast members.

Scott, Braeden, Davidson, Maitland, Walton, Bergman and Le Blanc currently top the list as the show's longest cast members, with Scott appearing on the series for 43 years and Braeden following with 42.

Davidson, Linder, and Maitland all have 40 years under their belt, while Walton, Bergman and Le Blanc have each appeared on the show for at least 30 years. Bell and Bregman will also celebrate their 40th anniversaries on the show this year.

The soap opera has been the number one daytime drama for 35 consecutive years and CBS' longest running scripted show. The channel even launched a complementary podcast in an effort to return to the origins of soap operas as radio shows.

Over the years, Y&R has also been critically acclaimed, winning 11 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, and has helped jumpstart the careers of many celebrities, including Eva Longoria, David Hasselhoff, Shemar Moore and Paul Walker.

In September, the show celebrated its anniversary season by participating in a crossover with sister soap opera, The Bold and The Beautiful.

Leading up to Y&R's anniversary on March 26, fans can expect more surprise visits and a fun walk down memory lane. To make things even more noteworthy, following the 50th broadcast anniversary episode, Y&R will have aired over 12,500 episodes, totaling more than 9,000 hours of television, by March 27.

The Young and the Restless airs weekdays (12:30 p.m. ET) on CBS and can be streamed afterwards on Paramount+.

‘All Rise’ Future On OWN Uncertain As Cast Gets Released Ahead Of Season 3B Run

OWN gave All Rise a second lease on life, picking up the series for a 20-episode Season 3 in 2021 following its cancellation by CBS after two seasons. The new season, which has been completed, was slated to run in two 10-episode batches, with the first half airing last summer and the second one set to air later this year.

All Rise was not able to bring in broadcast-size audience to OWN but Season 3A did OK by cable standards. With the cast options coming up and Season 3B yet to be scheduled, I hear the studio notified the actors that their options are not getting picked up. OWN is expected to make a decision on the show’s future after the episodes air.

Most people I’ve spoken with feel like this likely is the end for All Rise. The show did defy the odds once and was able to reassemble the majority of its cast after their options had expired following the CBS cancellation.

Starring Missick as Judge Lola Carmichael, All Rise is a courthouse drama that followed the chaotic, hopeful, and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors, and public defenders, as they worked with bailiffs, clerks, and police to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal system. Judge Lola Carmichael (Missick), is a highly regarded and impressive former deputy district attorney who has shown she doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench, but instead leans in, pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be.

Season 3 main cast included Missick, Wilson Bethel, Jessica Camacho, J. Alex Brinson, Ruthie Ann Miles, Lindsay Mendez, and Lindsey Gort, with Seasons 1-2 series regular Marg Helgenberger as special guest

The series was created by Greg Spottiswood and produced by Warner Bros. Television.

All Rise was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at both the 2021 NAACP Image Awards and the Black Reel Awards for Television in 2020. Missick was also nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards and the Black Reel Awards for Television in both 2020 and 2021.

NEW CBS DRAMA SERIES “THE NEVER GAME” STARRING JUSTIN HARTLEY HAS BEEN RENAMED “TRACKER”

TRACKER is scheduled to air in the 2023-2024 broadcast season.

TRACKER features Hartley as lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise and Fiona Rene also star. The series is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver.

TRACKER is produced by 20th Television. In addition to Hartley, Ken Olin, Ben H. Winters and Hilary Weisman Graham are executive producing for 20th Television. Olin directed the pilot from a script written by Winters.

TRACKER premiere date to be announced in the coming months.

Barbara Crampton Interview 3/22/23

Barbara made her television debut on Days of Our Lives as Trista Evans. She went on to play Mindy Lewis on Guiding Light and Maggie Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Barbara’s career as an iconic figure in the horror/thriller genre has spanned four decades and continues to gain momentum. Currently she is producing and co-starring with Heather Graham in the horror thriller Suitable Flesh. Barbara produced and starred in Jakob’s Wife. Other recently completed features include Run Hide Fight, King Knight with Aubrey Plaza, Superhost and Sacrifice, a thriller shot in Norway.

This year, Barbara will appear in Larry Fessenden’s new film Blackout, Onyx The Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls which premiered at Sundance 2023, and the thriller Last Stop in Yuma County. On television, Barbara guest starred on the last season of Channel Zero: The Dream Door, on season 2 of Creepshow and in an episode of the highly acclaimed series Into the Dark: Culture Shock.

In addition, Barbara writes a column for Fangoria magazine entitled Scene Queen, for which she won two “Rondo Hatton Horror Awards” in 2020 and 2021.

Barbara made her film debut in 1984’s Body Double. The cult classic Re-Animator, in which Barbara portrayed the leading role of Megan Halsey, continues to be a huge fan favorite. Other films she has starred in include From Beyond, the original and remake of Puppet Master, You’re Next, and We Are Still Here.

‘Young and the Restless’ Cast Digs Up the Past to Honor Milestone 50th Anniversary

Interred on March 26, 1998, it contained merch, scripts, faux newspaper clippings from the Genoa City Chronicle, two Y&R books by Mary Cassata and Barbara Irwin (who flew down for the event) and the last IBM Selectric typewriter ball used by head writer Kay Alden before they switched to computers.

“I’ve been here 44 of those 50 years,” Melody Thomas Scott told THR of playing Nikki Newman on the show since 1979. “We beat astronomical odds to still be here and still be No. 1.”

As for whether they can make it another 50, Scott is cautious amid a shift in TV consumption that has led to the death of a number of their competitors. “I don’t think we are counting our years, we just hope for the best. I’m such an annoying fatalist that whatever happens with the show is meant to happen, whether it be for good or bad reasons. I’m just enjoying every day that I have here. Until we’re not here.”

In the meantime, there’s a lot to celebrate. CBS will present The Young and the Restless 50th Anniversary Celebration, an Entertainment Tonight special, that will air March 27 on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. The news special, hosted by ET’s Nischelle Turner from the Y&R set, will feature footage and interviews with cast members from the past 50 years and never-before-seen moments from the ET vault. There will also a special bash to mark the milestone at Downtown Los Angeles venue Vibiana on March 17.

BET+ Greenlights Biopic ‘The First Lady Of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story’

Vivica Fox (Holiday Hideway) is set to direct the film based on a script by Gabrielle Collins; Tressa Azarel Smallwood (All In) and Judge Greg Mathis (Madea Goes to Jail) executive produce alongside Donte Lee and Delece James.

The biopic charts Welch’s rise from teen mom to drug dealer to being labeled by federal prosecutors as “The First Lady of BMF.” Dreams and desires, craftiness and creativity, hustle and hard work, Welch tells a harrowing story about riches, remorse, personal responsibility, and redemption set amidst the lavishness and extreme violence of Detroit’s crack era and America’s “war on drugs.”

First featured as part of the BET+ hit unscripted series American Gangster: Trap Queens, a true crime series detailing the criminal chronicles of some of America’s most notorious female gangsters, Tonesa Welch’s story reignited interest in the history of the Black Mafia Family. Currently, key aspects of her life make up the main storyline in Season 2 of the hit Starz series, BMF, with LaLa Anthony portraying the character inspired by Welch, MarKaisha Taylor.

Production on The First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story is set to begin in April in Washington, D.C., and will debut on BET+ later this year.

The 95th Oscars Rounds Out Show Presenters

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Riz Ahmed, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Florence Pugh, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Donnie Yen.

The 95th Oscars will be held Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.

The Price Is Right, Y&R, B&B To Move Productions As Television City Renovations Displace Several Long-Running Series

Hackman Capital Partners, which bought Television City for $750 million from CBS Corp. in 2019, is planning a $1.25 billion renovation of the landmark complex. In addition to The Price Is Right, it has been housing CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden, which is ending its run this spring, as well as The Young and the Restless, The Bold and The Beautiful, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol and Real Time with Bill Maher, which are solidifying moving arrangements.

“In light of Hackman Capital Partners’ plans to undergo a major renovation at Television City, the time has come to move television’s longest-running game show, The Price Is Right, into a new home,” said Suzanne Lopez, COO of Fremantle. “While we bid a fond farewell to this cultural landmark, we are excited to say that we will be moving into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at Haven Studios. We can’t wait to have our fans “Come On Down” to this new facility when we begin production on the next season this summer.”

Hackman’s plan for Television City would raise the number of stages to at least 15, from eight, along with production support facilities and offices for rent. The four original stages built by CBS at the campus’ launch in 1952 would be preserved, along with other historical design elements created by Los Angeles architect William Pereira. At the time of the 2019 sale, CBS remained a tenant, keeping its Television City-based productions in place.

The Price Is Right, created by Bob Stewart, Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, premiered on September 4, 1972. Bob Barker hosted the program from its inception until his retirement in 2007, when current host Drew Carey took over. The show’s prime Los Angeles location at Television City, next to top tourist attractions the Original Farmers Market and The Grove, have made it a regular stop on out-of-town visitors’ itineraries. (An earlier version of the show, hosted by Bill Cullen, aired from 1956-65 on NBC and later ABC.)

Fremantle’s other CBS daytime game show, Let’s Make a Deal, which is taping in Sylmar, CA, also will relocate to Haven. The current revival has been hosted by Wayne Brady since its 2009 launch.l

Interview with Emmy Award-Winning Writer - Dave Rupel 3/15/23

Dave fell in love with the ABC daytime line-up of soaps at a very young age. He moved to Los Angeles in 1985 and worked as a Production Assistant for Mary Tyler Moore studios. Dave believes it was reading scripts for St. Elsewhere, Hill Street Blues, Newhart, and Remington Steele that really taught him how to write for TV.

Dave got his first agent in 1988 and wrote his first prime-time TV script for the series, In the Heat of the Night in 1989. Dave wrote for various other series and moved to daytime TV for the first time in 1998 when he became a break down writer for General Hospital. He won his first Emmy Award as part of the Outstanding Writing Team for Guiding Light in 2007 and his second win was in 2019 for the writing team of The Young and the Restless. Additionally, he was part of the General Hospital writing team that won Writers Guild Awards in 2017 and 2018.

In addition to his work in daytime, Dave has worked in reality TV as a Story Producer on The Real World, a Producer on Temptation Island, and an Executive Producer/Showrunner on The Real Housewives of Orange County and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hill.

CBS PRESENTS “THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION”

This news special is hosted by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Nischelle Turner from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS set.

The special includes footage and interviews with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS cast members from the past 50 years, current exclusive interviews with fan-favorite cast members and never-before-seen moments from the ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT vault.

The special dives deep into the legacy of Y&R storylines over the years, including the epic romances, biggest feuds and rivalries, iconic weddings, famous alumni and groundbreaking moments in pop culture.

Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes studio tour, including a look at the massive wardrobe collection and special remembrances to beloved cast members Jeanne Cooper and Kristoff St. John.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, TV’s #1 daytime drama for the last 35 consecutive years, kicks off its 50th anniversary with an on-air celebration beginning Wednesday, March 22 (broadcast anniversary on Sunday, March 26).

*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on-demand. Essential tier subscribers will have access to the on-demand the following day after the episode airs.

Talk Show Appearance

Tuesday, March 7

Eva Longoria

Dishing with Digest - 3/3/23 - Barbara Crampton

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva And Sasha Calle To Star In Adaptation Of ‘On Swift Horses’

Based on the novel by Shannon Pufahl, the story follows?newlyweds Muriel and Lee who are beginning a bright new life when he returns from the Korean War. However, this?newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic younger brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret.?A dangerous love triangle is quickly formed, as the three vow to start a new life together in California, but their bid for the American Dream is blown apart when Julius disappears and heads for Las Vegas instead. Muriel embarks on a secret life of her own,?gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible.

Ley Line and FirstGen are financing alongside Wavelength. Alvaro Valente and Bryce Kass are executive producers as are Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler. Nate Kamiya and David Darby of Ley Line are also exec producing as well as Randal Sandler, Claude Amadeo and Chris Triana for FirstGen and Jennifer Westphal and Joe Plummer for Wavelength. The project has begun filming in Los Angeles.

Edgar-Jones is repped by UTA, Hamilton Hodel, Elordi is repped by Gersh and Nicky Gluyas Management, Calva is repped by WME and Lumina Entertainment, Poulter is repped by WME and Hamilton Hodell and Calle is repped by CAA and Anonymous Content. Minahan is repped by UTA and Circle of Confusion and Kass is repped by Circle of Confusion. UTA helped to acquire partial financing for the film and is representing worldwide rights.o

Hunter King Has a Hallmark Date With Chandler Massey!

According to a synopsis for the film, King stars as Maggie, who realized years ago that she had a special knack for being a bridesmaid and went pro. Now, she uses her talents as a paid professional to help brides navigate the tricky emotional and social dynamics that go along with planning the big day. Maggie’s latest client is Alexis, whose father is up for re-election as the mayor of Columbus. Since the wedding is sure to be the social event of the season, the mayor’s team hires Maggie to join the bridal party and keep everything on track — but since no one can know she is a professional, Maggie poses as cousin Maisie.

Things get tricky when Massey’s character, ambitious local reporter Henry, is assigned to the story. Hoping to get close to the mayor and secure the scoop on the pending development of local parkland, Henry starts sniffing around. To pull off her assignment, Maggie must coordinate three unhelpful bridesmaids and keep Henry focused on the wedding. All the while, of course, hiding her true identity as she grows closer to Henry!

The movie is part of King’s multi-picture deal with Hallmark Media, which was announced in November. “Thrilled to continue working with my Hallmark family!” King gushed on Instagram about her contract with the media company. “So many exciting things to come.”

King played Y&R’s Summer for nearly ten years (from 2012 until 2021), earning five Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Younger Actress — and taking home back-to-back trophies in 2014 and 2015. Since leaving the soap, she has starred in the Hallmark movies Hidden Gems, Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths, and A Royal Corgi Christmas. Massey has played DAYS’ Will on and off since 2010, having wrapped his most recent return earlier this month. During his time back and forth in Salem, he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award six times for Outstanding Younger Actor, winning the category three years in a row: 2012, 2013, and 2014. Like King, Massey has also appeared in three Hallmark movies, Next Stop, Christmas, Heart of the Matter, and A Tale of Two Christmases.

The Professional Bridesmaid is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, April 8, at 8 p.m. on Hallmark Channel.

‘The Residence’: Andre Braugher, Susan Kelechi Watson & Bronson Pinchot Among 11 Cast In Netflix’s Shondaland Series

Using Kate Andersen Brower’s book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House as a jumping off point, the eight-episode series, from writer Paul William Davies, is described as “a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and back stairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion.” Its premise: 132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective (Aduba). One disastrous State Dinner.

Braugher plays White House Chief Usher. A.B. Wynter.

Watson portrays Jasmine Haney, a young and rising White House Assistant Usher.

Lee is Tripp Morgan, President Perry Morgan’s younger brother and a bit of a screw-up.

Marino plays Harry Hollinger, President Perry Morgan’s oldest friend, closest advisor, and most trusted confidante.

Findley portrays Sheila Cannon, White House Butler.

Griggs plays Lilly Schumacher, President Morgan’s Social Secretary.

Mitchell portrays Rollie Bridgewater, Head Butler/Maitre d’.

Perrault plays Colin Trask, Head of the Presidential Detail for the Secret Service.

Pinchot is Didier Gotthard, White House Executive Pastry Chef.

Whitlock Jr. portrays Larry Dokes, Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department.

Wiseman is Marvella, White House Executive Chef.

Liza Johnson (The Last of Us, The Diplomat) directs the first four episodes of the series. Davies, who serves as showrunner, executive produces with Shondaland’s Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers.

Braugher is repped by WME, Viewpoint and attorney Keith Klevan; Watson by UTA, Authentic Talent & Literary Management and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Marino by UTA, Artists First and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Wiseman by Gersh and Lighthouse Management & Media; Lee by Hansen Jacobson Teller; Pinchot by Artists & Representatives and Bohemia Group; Whitlock by Innovative Artists, Liebman Entertainment and Schreck Rose Dapello; Findley by More/Medavoy Management; Griggs by Paradigm and Perennial Entertainment; Mitchell with the Jana VanDyke Agency and CSP Management; Perreault with UTA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

Sharon Case Interview 3/3/23

Sharon joined the cast of Y&R in August of 1994 as Sharon Collins, a character who endured many ups and downs in her marriages to Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow), Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden)

Sharon received Daytime Emmy Nominations in 1996 and 1997 as Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series. In 1999, she won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She was nominated for the same category in 2000 and 2004.

Before moving to Genoa City, Sharon portrayed Debbie Simon on As the World Turns, Dawn Winthrop on General Hospital, and Anne Welles on Valley of the Dolls. Her other TV credits include guest-starring roles in Cheers, Beverly Hills 90210, Silk Stalkings, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, and Doogie Howser, M.D.

She also starred in the feature film Diplomatic Immunities and in the short films Repressions and Wentworth.

Join us as we look back at Sharon’s career and three decades with The Young and the Restless on Friday, March 3.

‘Young and the Restless’ Boss Fires Entire Breakdown Writing Staff, Says He’ll Do Their Jobs Himself

Sally Spectra’s brutal firing from the fictional Newman Media may be nothing compared to the real-life pink slips just handed out in the writing department at CBS’s top-rated daytime drama “The Young and the Restless.”

Co-executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith has sacked all five writers that comprised the show’s breakdown writing staff, multiple individuals with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.

According to one insider, Griffith said eliminating the breakdown writing staff — those writers responsible for mapping out story lines across multiple episodes — is a cost-cutting move, and that he will take on the task of writing breakdowns himself.

“The timing of the firings is suspect given that WGA negotiations were coming up and the show is celebrating a major milestone with its 50th anniversary,” the individual said. “Even more brutal is that four of the five writers of the breakdown staff are all women, one of them being African-American, who was hired with the intended purpose of expanding diversity behind the scenes per CBS’ directive.”

According to the same individual, these firings come on the heels of Sony Pictures Television giving Griffith’s co-executive producer Anthony Morina his walking papers.

Sony Pictures Television, which produces the soaps, and CBS, which airs them, both declined comment. A spokesperson for “Young and the Restless” didn’t respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

One show insider also told TheWrap, “There was some restructuring of the writers staff to streamline the creative process.” When asked if the decision was a directive of Sony or Griffith’s own move, the individual said: “It was based on what made sense for the show creatively and mirrors the structure at other soaps.”

Primetime dramas, which produce anywhere from 13-22 episodes per year, typically operate with a head writer, co-head writer and script writers (who also write breakdowns). But due to the grueling volume of producing five episodes a week for almost an entire yearly cycle, soaps also employ a number of breakdown writers.

Production sources at the other two remaining daytime dramas, ABC’s “General Hospital” and Peacock’s “Days of Our Lives,” told TheWrap that their shows still have breakdown writers alongside script writers.

Cost-cutting measures are no surprise throughout the industry — especially daytime soaps which were hard hit first by the ’90s O.J. Simpson trial, then the WGA strike in the early 2000s. Apparently, even CBS’s “The Young and the Restless,” which has been the No. 1 ranked daytime drama for 35 years, isn’t immune. “Days of our Lives,” which is also produced by Sony Pictures Television and Corday Productions, made the jump from airing daily on NBC Monday through Friday to streaming only on Peacock this past fall.

“We understand the industry is going through transition but it’s a slap in the face for five hardworking writers to be fired so the co-EP and head writer can write the breakdowns and line his pockets with more residuals,” a writer from another daytime drama told TheWrap. “Soap writers have long felt shafted by WGA and this doesn’t help matters.”

“The Young and the Restless” breakdown staff was jettisoned before the show reaches its 50th anniversary this month where past fan favorites such as Michael Damian, Patty Weaver, Tricia Cast, Barbara Crampton and Veronica Redd will reprise their roles on the series leading up to the big day on March 26.

Patricia Heaton To Topline Psychological Horror-Thriller ‘The Beldham’; Corbin Bernsen Among Others Set

Others set for the Gulner-penned indie, which is currently in production in Oklahoma, include 2x Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Corbin Bernsen (City on a Hill), Katie Parker (The Midnight Club), Emma Fitzpatrick (Take Back the Night) and Hannah Reese (Baby Money).

The film has Heaton playing Sadie, a fierce caregiver determined to protect her family from a monstrous presence that threatens to tear them all apart. Mark Meir and Gulner are producing for Wicked Myth Films, alongside Randy Wayne and Talia Bella for Thunderbird Films.

Heaton is a 2x Primetime Emmy winner best known for major roles on the sitcoms Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle who more recently led the CBS comedy Carol’s Second Act. She’s also been seen in Sony’s faith-based comedy Moms’ Night Out, as well as Hallmark Hall of Fame’s Front of the Class, and TNT’s adaptation of The Goodbye Girl, among many other projects. Others coming up for her include the indies Mending the Line with Brian Cox and Unbreakable Boy with Zachary Levi, both of which are currently in post-production.

Heaton is repped by UTA, Vault Entertainment, and Skrzyniarz & Mallean; Bernsen by A3 Artists Agency and Randy James Management; Parker by Artists First and VanderKloot Law; Fitzpatrick by BRS/Gage Talent; Reese by Utah’s Stars Talent Studio, Oklahoma’s Magna Talent Agency and Sovereign Talent Group; and Gulner by Fictional Entity.

‘Blood & Treasure’ Not Returning For Season 3 At Paramount+

The move is not unexpected. Series lead Matt Barr stars in CW’s Walker: Independence which launched its first season in October. The drama series aired its first season on CBS and moved to sibling streamer Paramount+ for Season 2 with a one-season commitment. The season finale and now series finale aired on October 2.

Blood & Treasure is an action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. Danny McNamara (Barr) is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri (Sofia Pernas) is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. As they crisscross the world hunting their target, Danny and Lexi unexpectedly find themselves at the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.

The series also starred Sofia Pernas, Michael James Shaw, Katia Winter, James Callis, Oded Fehr, Alicia Coppola and Mark Gagliardi.

Blood & Treasure was produced by CBS Studios in association with Propagate Content. Matthew Federman, Stephen Scaia, Taylor Elmore, Ben Silverman, Marc Webb, Mark Vlasic and Howard T. Owens served as executive producers.

‘The Young And The Restless’ To Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Visits From Past Favorites Michael Damian, Patty Weaver & Others

Beginning in mid-March and leading up to the series’ 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26, Y&R will will welcome back:

Michael Damian returns as Danny Romalotti. The actor made his Y&R debut as Genoa City’s resident rock star in 1980, leaving the show in 1998. He reprised the role from 2002-2004, 2008, 2012-2013 and a holiday visit in December 2022;

Patty Weaver returns as restaurateur and Romalotti sibling Gina Roma. Before beginning her three-decade run on Y&R, Weaver appeared as the popular Trish Clayton on Days of our Lives from 1976-1982;

Tricia Cast returns as reformed bad girl Nina Webster. Cast first appeared on Y&R in 1986, left the show full-time in 2001, and was last seen in a 2021 guest appearance. In 1994, she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series;

Barbara Crampton returns as “colorful celebrity journalist” Leanna Love. Crampton made her Y&R debut in 1987 and returned for tenures, most recently in 2007;

Veronica Redd reprises her role as Mamie Johnson, “surrogate mother to the Abbott family.” She first played the role from 1990 to 1995 and then again from 1999 to 2004.

The Young and The Restless is broadcast weekdays (12:30-1:30 PM, ET/11:30 AM-12:30 PM, PT) on the CBS and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television.

Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan is Expecting Baby #2!

Dishing with Digest - 2/10/23 - Corbin Bernsen

Morning Show Appearance

Friday, February 10

(10-11 a.m.) Justin Hartley on Spotify’s Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind.

Chrishell Stause once apologized to G Flip ‘for being straight’

The “Selling Sunset” star – who for most of her life considered herself to be straight – revealed in a joint interview with Vogue Australia that she once told the drummer, “I apologize for being straight” after they asked her out on a date.

The couple first met at a Halloween party in Los Angeles in 2021, but reconnected at another gathering that following February.

Stause – who was fresh off her breakup with her “Selling Sunset” boss and co-star, Jason Oppenheim – said she shared a kiss with G Flip at the fête, but didn’t think much of it because she had kissed women before “for the guys’ reaction.”

“I had no issue doing something like that, but in my head I [didn’t think I] could have a meaningful relationship with somebody …” the former soap star, 41, explained, adding, “I definitely still thought I was straight at that party!”

G Flip – who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns – asked out Stause soon after, which is when they received the mea culpa about her orientation.

However, the chemistry only continued to flourish once the pair got together again for a real estate meeting.

“I specifically remember because it was the same feeling you would have when somebody you have a crush on gets a little too close into your space and you get a little flush … flustered,” Stause recalled to Vogue.

“But for me, that bodily reaction where I was like, ‘Oh, hold on a second, that’s familiar,’ that was a turning point.”

Stause and G Flip, 28, decided to give their romance a real chance and went public with their relationship in May 2022 on the “Selling Sunset” Season 5 reunion.

Stause told Vogue about some of the hate they both received as a result, sharing, “Every day I’m seeing, like, three positive comments and then hundreds of puke emojis and midlife crisis comments. At first, it felt so heavy, like, ‘What have you done?’ because it brought all this negativity to G’s life.”

However, the couple decided to not let the trolls influence their lives and Stause – who was previously married to TV heartthrob Justin Hartley and only publicly dated men – reflected on what her new lover has taught her.

“I feel like you get to an age and you’re supposed to know it all by then, but there is no age where you know it all, because you’re always evolving,” the “Under Construction” author said.

“And this is the perfect example of a relationship that a few years ago I wouldn’t have thought was possible.”

She added that G Flip helped her realize she’s “attracted to energy, not whatever physical thing that people have in their head.”

‘Acapulco’ Renewed For Season 3 At Apple

In Season 3 of the series inspired by the 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ feature How to Be A Latin Lover, it’s a time of reconciling past mistakes and exciting new beginnings. In the present story, older Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) finds himself returning to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes. While in 1985, younger Maximo continues his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships he’s worked so hard to build…

“We at 3Pas Studios are thankful to Apple TV+, the perfect home for Acapulco, along with our production partner Lionsgate, filmmakers, and cast and crew,” said star and executive producer Eugenio Derbez. “We have always believed that the stories we tell about our communities and cultures can resonate with global audiences, so crank up the AC, it’s about to get a lot hotter at Las Colinas Resort.”

The upcoming third season will be showrun by Sam Laybourne. In addition to Derbez, the Acapulco ensemble cast returning includes Enrique Arrizon, Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Chord Overstreet, Vanessa Bauche, Regina Reynoso, Raphael Alejandro, Jessica Collins, Rafael Cebrián, Carlos Corona, and Regina Orozco.

Seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming globally on Apple TV+.

“We’ve seen an overwhelming response from audiences all over the world who have fallen in love with Acapulco,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international programming for Apple TV+. “Eugenio, Austin, Ben, Eric, Kim, and the talented cast and crew behind ‘Acapulco’ have created a feel-good show that has a lot of heart, emotion, and laughs, and we can’t wait to bring even more of that into season three.”

Acapulco is created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman. Winsberg also serves as executive producer alongside Derbez, Ben Odell, and co-executive producer Sonia Almanza Gambaro for 3Pas Studios; director Jay Karas; Eric and Kim Tannenbaum along with Jason Wang for The Tannenbaum Company.

The project is produced for Apple by Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, Zihuatanejo Productions, and The Tannenbaum Company.

Danny Trejo & Joel McHale Join Sci-Fi Comedy ‘Tim Travers & The Time Traveler’s Paradox’

Guerrilla Rep Media, which is overseeing marketing and distribution, is gearing up to give buyers giving a sneak peek of the feature at the Berlinale’s European Film Market in February.

The feature expands on Snead’s award-winning short of the same name.

Samuel Dunning (Blue Bloods) stars as a narcissistic, genius but broke scientist who seeks to solve the paradox of what happens to your past self when a future version travels backwards in time.

His work attracts the attention of the head of a mercenary army played by Machete star Trejo.

McHale (Community, The Great Indoors) plays a conspiracy theorist radio host whose interviews with the scientist protagonist on his mind-bending work frame the narrative.

North by Northwest, which previously supported Snead’s previous shorts, lead produces the feature. An Immortal, LLC handled principal financing.

“Having worked with Stimson on his two very compelling shorts, I’m thrilled to be involved in his feature debut,” said Rich Cowan of North by Northwest, “Not only is he talented. He’s organized and has a sense of maturity unbecoming his age.”

Principal photography took place in and around Spokane Washington from November 30 to December 20, with limited final filming in January.

“I met Stimson years ago at the Seattle Film Summit, and I couldn’t be happier to join him for the culmination of our mutual efforts for his feature film directorial debut,” said Guerilla Rep Media founding head Ben Yennie, who was previously CEO of Mutiny Pictures, prior to its sale to BayView Entertainment last year.

“All is progressing very well and we’re looking to give early sneak peeks to our buyer contacts at EFM this year.”

The short version of Tim Travers screened at more than 30 film festivals in 2022 including winning multiple awards at Boston SciFi, Nevermore Film Fest, and FilmQuest.

The film is produced by Kylie Walchuk and Casey Cowan, executive produced by Rich Cowan and Ben Yennie, and cast by Ronnie Yeskel.

Tubi Picks Up ‘Generation’ After HBO Max Removal

Created by Zelda Barnza and Daniel Barnz, Generation centers on a diverse group of high school students whose fearless exploration of identity and sexuality challenges the antiquated social norms embedded in their conservative community. As they navigate the intricacies of growing up with the help (and hindrance) of their ever-present devices and social media, they lean on one another to cultivate unique voices and stamp their individuality on the world around them.

Generation was short-lived on the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer and although it was full of rich characters with plenty to explore for a second season, it was canceled after its first season. The show was recently removed from HBO Max as WBD explores new strategies and strikes deals with FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) providers.

The ensemble cast of the dramedy includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Chase Sui Wonders with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton. Recurring guest stars include J. August Richards, Mary Birdsong, Alicia Coppola, Patricia De Leon, Diego Josef, Anthony Kevyan, Sydney Mae Diaz, John Ross Bowie, Marwan Salama, Marisela Zumbado and Sam Trammell.

Generation is Executive produced by Daniel Barnz, Ben Barnz and Zelda Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, Lena Dunham for Good Thing Going Productions, Sharr White and John Melfi; Co-executive produced by Sono Patel and Fernanda Coppel; Produced by Marissa Díaz and Michael Cohen for Good Thing Going Productions. Writers include Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz, Lena Dunham, Sharr White, Max Saltarelli, Eli Wilson Pelton and Christina Nieves. Directors include Daniel Barnz, Channing Godfrey Peoples, Chioke Nassor, Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, Anu Valia and Andrew Ahn.

Anna Camp & Justin Bartha To Star In Indie Comedy ‘Nuked’ From Deena Kashper; Lucy Punch, Tawny Newsome And Ignacio Serricchio Among Others Set

The film watches as several couples gather at a luxurious estate for a cannabis-infused birthday dinner party — only to get sudden phone alerts about a nuclear missile headed straight for them. Their stress and panic unfolds into a wake-up call for everyone involved.

Others set for the pic, produced by Tandem Pictures and Hardball Entertainment, include Lucy Punch (Motherland), George Young (Falling for Christmas), Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks), Ignacio Serricchio (Lost in Space), Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock), Stephen Guarino (Eastsiders) and Natasha Leggero (Broke). The film being made with sustainable production practices is currently being shot in Arkansas.

Julie Christeas (Black Bear) is producing for Tandem, with Daryl Freimark (House of Darkness) of Hardball. Bartha is exec producing with Rockhill Studios’ Kerri Elder and Blake Elder, as well as Victoria Sidebotham, Jon Stockel and Danny Kashper.

“We are excited to be producing Deena Kashper’s timely and comedic debut feature film, NUKED!”, said producers Christeas and Freimark. “We are so fortunate to be working with this incredibly talented and hilarious ensemble cast. Rockhill Studios has been an indispensable local partner and we are grateful to have the support of the local crew base and the Arkansas Film Commission.”

Deena Kashper added that she’s “thrilled to be working with the best producers in the business, Julie and Daryl, with a truly phenomenal ensemble and stellar crew. It’s a dream come true.”

Camp’s Nuked casting follows the Sundance premiere and Sony Pictures Classic pick-up of the drama A Little Prayer from filmmaker Angus MacLachlah, in which she appears alongside Jane Levy, Will Pullen, David Strathairn and more. The actress known for starring in Uni’s Pitch Perfect franchise has also been seen in films including Jerry and Marge Go Large, The Lovebirds, Café Society and The Help, among others. Notable TV credits include Prime Video’s Good Girls, CBS’s The Good Wife, HBO’s True Blood and Hulu’s The Mindy Project.

Bartha is best known for roles in the Hangover and National Treasure franchises, and can currently be seen in the latter’s series continuation National Treasure: Edge of History on Disney+. He’s also recently appeared on series including Godfather of Harlem, The Accidental Wolf and Atlanta. Other notable film credits include the Nick Hamm indie Driven with Jason Sudeikis and the beloved rom-com Failure to Launch.

Kashper started her career with The Groundlings and most recently had her pilot, Baby Love, premiere at SXSW.

Christeas founded Tandem Pictures in 2010, and has under the banner produced such titles as the Mona Fastvold drama The Sleepwalker, Nicolas Pesce’s Sundance-premiering horror The Eyes of My Mother and the genre-bender Black Bear, with Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott, which also bowed at Sundance. The company’s sustainable practices on Nuked speak to its overarching mission of creating environmentally sound film sets.

Hardball Entertainment’s Freimark nabbed an Independent Spirit Award nomination for the 2018 film A Bread Factory and most recently co-created the popular Wondery podcast, Operator. He co-produced Adam Shankman’s Hairspray, produced the Neil LaBute horror House of Darkness and has exec produced titles including the Michael Tyburski drama The Sound of Silence, starring Peter Sarsgaard, Rashida Jones and Tony Revolori.

Camp is repped by CAA, Authentic Talent and Literary Management, and Schreck Rose Dapello; Bartha by CAA, MGMT Entertainment and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Punch by the UK’s United Agents, UTA and MGMT Entertainment; Young by APA and Authentic; Newsome by CAA and Artists First; Serricchio by A3 Artists Agency and MPG Management; Pancholy by A3 and Brillstein Entertainment Partners; Guarino by Griffin Talent, 3 Arts Entertainment and Del Shaw Moonves; Leggero by CAA, Artists First and Schreck Rose; and Deena Kashper by Goodman, Genow, Schenkman.

Eva Longoria Buy My Former Aston Martin ... From 'Desperate Housewives'!

That's right ... you could be the lucky owner of the 2007 Aston Martin DB9 Volante Eva whipped around Wisteria Lane during the show's heyday.

The vehicle's current owner, David Teitelbaum tells TMZ the luxury car is one of a kind, factory-made specifically for "Desperate Housewives" ... even down to the color combo. We're told the vehicle was given to Eva after wrap, and has factory door plaques to commemorate it.

The car is currently listed on eBay with a starting price of $39K, or can be purchased outright for $49K. Unclear why Eva decided to part with it originally -- but David is selling the car after just 2 months because he says he's too tall to comfortably drive it.

Of course, it comes with just as much power as it does pretty -- with a naturally aspirated V12 engine and 450 horsepower.

Other features include -- a $2k Apple CarPlay installation Bluetooth and plug-in, as well as brand new tires and brake pads. It has just over 50,000 miles on it.

Now's the chance to ride like Eva!!!

‘Fire Country’ Adds Zach Tinker To Season 1 Cast

Tinker will make his series debut this weekend with a special episode that airs immediately following the AFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 29. He plays Collin, a humble, charming, and talented probie firefighter. As the son of a famous firefighting hero, Collin carries a name that he’s constantly trying to live up to.

In Fire Country, seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot) joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.

Kevin Alejandro, Billy Burke, Diane Farr, Jordan Calloway, Stephanie Arcila, and Jules Latimer also star.

Series creators Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater executive produce alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, and KristieAnne Reed for Jerry Bruckheimer Television. CBS Studios is the studio.

Tinker was most recently seen in this season of ABC’s Big Sky and has also appeared in CBS’ CSI Vegas and FX’s American Horror Story: 1984.

He is popularly known for his recently concluded portrayal of Sonny Kiriakis in NBC’s long-running soap Days of Our Lives and its Peacock spinoff series, Beyond Salem.

Tinker is repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Pakula King and Associates.

Icons from 50 Years of 'The Young and the Restless' Celebrate Show's Golden Anniversary

The Daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS show kicked off its 50th anniversary season in September — and now, ahead of its 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26, PEOPLE has an exclusive look at the cast's glitzy group photo, and a behind-the-scenes look at their photo shoot.

The shot shows the current cast — including veteran stars Melody Thomas Scott, Eric Braeden, Eileen Davidson, Beth Maitland, Jess Walton, Peter Bergman and Christian Le Blanc — dressed to the nines in front of a golden backdrop.

Other actors featured in the shot include Tracey E. Bregman, Christel Khalil, Kate Linder, Bryton James, Melissa Claire Egan, Kelsey Wang, Conner Floyd, Cait Fairbanks, Courtney Hope, Brytni Sarpy, Trevor St. John, Greg Rikaart, Elizabeth Hendrikson, Rory Gibson, Zuleyka Silver, Allison Lanier, Melissa Ordway, Michelle Stafford, Jason Thompson, Joshua Morrow, Amelia Heinle, Sharon Case, Sean Dominic, Camryn Grimes, Mark Grossman, Lauralee Bell, Susan Walters, Michael Mealor, Mishael Morgan and Michael Graziadei.

In the clip, the stars speak about the show's milestone and the impact of the full cast snapshot. "What is so special about this day is you've never seen the entire cast together," says Bergman, who plays Jack Abbott.

Morrow, who portrays Nicholas Newman, adds: "It's like a high school reunion because our show is an enormous cast."

Ordway (Abby Newman) calls the photo "a moment in time of what's going on on The Young and the Restless" while Bregman (Lauren Fenmore Baldwin) and Maitland (Traci Abbott) emphasize the longevity of the show.

"To know that I've been there through four decades of these [photos], it's an extraordinary experience," says Bregman.

Notes Maitland: "It's unbelievable to have this much companionship and years watching each other grow."

James, who plays Devon Hamilton, adds: "Half a century of bringing joy to people's lives is a great thing to celebrate."

Created by the late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, The Young and the Restless follows the lives of the residents of the fictional Genoa City. Since its premiere in March 1973, the series has welcomed over 350 cast members.

Scott, Braeden, Davidson, Maitland, Walton, Bergman and Le Blanc currently top the list as the show's longest cast members, with Scott appearing on the series for 43 years and Braeden following with 42.

Davidson, Linder, and Maitland all have 40 years under their belt, while Walton, Bergman and Le Blanc have each appeared on the show for at least 30 years. Bregman and Lauralee Bell also celebrate their 40th anniversaries on the show this year.

The soap opera has been the number one daytime drama for 35 consecutive years and CBS' longest running scripted show. The channel even launched a complementary podcast in an effort to return to the origins of soap operas as radio shows.

Over the years, The Young and the Restless has also been critically acclaimed, winning 11 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, and has helped jumpstart the careers of many celebrities, including Eva Longoria, David Hasselhoff, Shemar Moore and Paul Walker.

Today, 17 of the current cast members have earned Daytime Emmys for their work on the show.

Leading up to the show's anniversary on March 26, fans can expect surprise visits and a fun walk down memory lane. In September, the show also celebrated its anniversary season by participating in a crossover with sister soap opera, The Bold and The Beautiful.

To make things even more noteworthy, following the 50th broadcast anniversary episode, The Young and the Restless will have aired over 12,500 episodes, totaling more than 9,000 hours of television, by March 27.

The Young and the Restless airs weekdays (12:30 p.m. ET) on CBS and can be streamed afterwards on Paramount+.

Talk Show Appearance

Thursday, Feb. 2

Actor Justin Hartley

Lyndsy Fonseca guests on 9-1-1: Lone Star

Cast: Rob Lowe as Owen Strand; Gina Torres as Tommy Vega; Ronen Rubinstein as T.K. Strand; Sierra McClain as Grace Ryder; Jim Parrack as Judd Ryder; Natacha Karam as Marjan Marwani; Brian Michael Smith as Paul Strickland; Rafael Silva as Carlos Reyes; Julian Works as Mateo Chavez; Brianna Baker as Nancy Gillian

Guest Cast: Lyndsy Fonseca as Iris Blake; Neal McDonough as St. O’Brien

‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Adds Kristen Bell, McKenna Grace, James Marsden, Lil Rel Howery, North West & more

A trio of new pups also join the ranks, voiced by Critics Choice Award winner Alan Kim (Minari), TikTok star Brice Gonzalez of EnkyBoys and North West, who joins her mom Kim Kardashian returning as Delores from the first movie, along with a cameo from brother Saint West.

Additional cast members reprising their roles include Marsai Martin (Liberty), Ron Pardo (Mayor Humdinger) and Callum Shoniker (Rocky). New cast members also include Luxton Handspiker (PAW Patrol series), Christian Corrao (Dino Dana) and Nylan Parthipan (PAW Patrol series).

All of them join Taraji P. Henson in the feature which is hitting theaters on October 13.

The pic’s score is composed and produced by Emmy-nominated Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, The Lost City).

“This year marks the 10th anniversary of the PAW Patrol franchise, and what better way to celebrate than the release of our second feature film,” said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master’s President of Entertainment and producer of the film. “As we continue to expand the PAW Patrol universe for fans, we’ll follow the pups on mightier missions and explore their backstories, this time with a heartwarming tale centered around our heroine Skye. With this cast of dynamic voice talent, we’re bringing a whole new level of excitement to the big screen.”

Added Ramsey Naito, President of Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount Animation, “Following the historic success of the first film, which truly reinforced the global love for this franchise, we knew that this sequel called not only for an equally great story, but for world-class talent to bring these characters to life once again.”

The first PAW Patrol: Movie was a theatrical-day-and-date title with streaming service Paramount+. The movie opened to No. 1 in more than 25 countries and ultimately amassed $150M+ worldwide. It also became one of the most-watched Paramount+ originals.

PAW Patrol: The Movie helmer Cal Brunker directs again with his writing partner Bob Barlen (PAW Patrol: The Movie) who takes on the role as associate producer. Dodge produces along with Spin Master’s Laura Clunie, Spin Master’s SVP Development Current Series & Feature Film, and Toni Stevens, SVP Entertainment Production & Operations. Spin Master co-founder Ronnen Harary, EVP Adam Beder and Peter Schlessel are EPs.

‘The Young & The Restless’ Star Tracey E. Bregman Receives New Emmy After Her Old One Melted

To help celebrate her 40 years on The Young and the Restless, Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore Baldwin) was presented with a replacement Emmy Tuesday after her previous one went up in flames with her house during the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Malibu. Bregman won the statue in 1985 for starring on the CBS sudser. (Back then, she won in the Outstanding Ingenue/Woman in a Drama Series category).

Bregman received her replacement trophy during an appearance on CBS’ The Talk. Her Y&R husband, Christian Le Blanc, did the honors on behalf of her soap family.

“I would like to present this, an Emmy, for outstanding ingenue in a daytime drama series, but this time it is from the people who love and respect you and cherish you, your CBS, your Young and the Restless family,” Le Blanc said on The Talk.

“It has been one of the most extraordinary and heartfelt experiences of my career. I tried not to go into the ugly cry in the air,” the actress said afterwards. “Thanks to my Young and Restless family, NATAS, The Talk and everyone who made this moment happen. My heat is so full.”

“We were devastated to learn of the destruction of Tracey’s home, and with it, her well-earned Emmy Award,” added Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS. “As our judges acknowledged, the Emmy statuette is a symbol of her hard work and outstanding dedication to her craft. We are happy it’s back home where it belongs.”

Bregman first joined the sudser in 1983. She’s also appeared as Lauren Fenmore on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Watch the moment above.

Coby Ryan McLaughlin guests on S.W.A.T.

GUEST CAST includes: Amanda Lowe-Oadell (Lila), Josh Breslow (Rich), Coby Ryan McLaughlin (Jasper).

Talk Show Appearance

Thursday January 26: Shemar Moore

Vail Bloom Back To Y&R

Talk Show Appearance

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Actress Tracey Bregman (CBS’ THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) (n)

Tracey Bregman Interview - Celebrating 40 Years as Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless

Tracey joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in January 1983. From September 1995-1999, Tracey starred as Lauren Fenmore on "The Bold and the Beautiful" before returning to "Y&R" in September of 2001. Tracey received her first Emmy award for her work on "Y&R," as Outstanding Younger Actress In A Daytime Drama Series," in 1985 and was nominated again for the award in 1987. In both 2006 and 2008 Tracey received nominations in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her role on "The Young and the Restless.". In 2016, she received her first nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actress category.

Tracey's first break came when she landed a three-day role on the daytime drama series "Days of Our Lives." It turned in a two-and-a-half-year stint. Tracey's other television credits include lead roles in the ABC after school specials, "The Girl With E.S.P.," and "Three On A Date." She had guest starring roles in the Movies of the week, "Fair Weather Friend" and Lifetime's "Sex and Mrs. X" She also guest starred in the primetime television series "The Fall Guy," "The Love Boat," "Gavilan," and "Fame" and was a series regular on the NBC show, "Second Family Tree."

Her feature film credits include lead roles in "Misogynist", "Happy Birthday To Me," "The Funny Farm." "The Concrete Jungle" and "Blue Devil, Blue Devil."

Tracey has been passionately involved in branding and has been the spokesperson for a vegan make-up brush line "Advanced Beauty Tools," and was the face and spokesperson of Jabot Cosmetics for Sony Pictures/CBS-TV/Fushion Brands all on HSN. Tracey has also been designer and spokesperson for the Tracey Bregman Collection of jewelry on The Shopping Channel in Canada.

Tracey currently serves as the spokesperson for the uber-popular, Pilates Pro Chair.

‘Bel-Air’: Tatyana Ali From ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel Air’ To Recur On Peacock Reboot This Season; Watch Trailer

Ali joins stars Jabari Banks (Will), Adrian Holmes (Philip Banks) and Cassandra Freeman (Vivian Banks) in the new, 10-episode season that kicks off Feb. 23 on Peacock. Ali will play Mrs. Hughes, a teacher at Bel-Air middle school who sees something special in Ashley Banks (Akira Akbar).

Per the logline: Season two of Bel-Air picks up with Will at a crossroads as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he’s learned in Bel-Air and competes for control of his influence. He juggles this while navigating his home life with the Banks family and trying to rebuild the trust that was broken at the end of last season. We’ll see Will and Carlton’s brotherhood start to evolve as they grow closer, but still challenge each other about their differences. We’ll also see Hilary evolve as she becomes more of a boss in her influencer world and how that spills over into her relationship with Jazz, and also highlight the relatable struggles around Viv and Phil balancing marriage and family while trying to forge their own career paths and reconnect to the things that are important to them.

“In season two, the show will continue to find ways to push the envelope and feel refreshing and unique while also honoring the heart of the legacy series,” said Carla Banks Waddles, the new showrunner who took over for TJ Brady and Rasheed Newson in October. “Last season was very much about the introduction to the Banks family world, and this season we get to go deeper with some of the themes we touched on … What it truly means to be a family even when it’s challenging. We’ll also explore Will’s character beyond feeling like a fish-out-of-water. He’s now struggling to find a balance of maintaining his independence and his West Philly identity while also being open to new opportunities for himself in Bel-Air.”

“Man, it feels so good to be back!” added Morgan Cooper, whose viral trailer was the basis for the reboot. “The response from the fans in season one was electrifying, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Carla Waddles taking the reins as showrunner for season two. She has an incredible perspective and voice that jumps off the page and challenges our amazing cast to go even deeper in their character journeys. The future of our show is bright and I can’t wait for fans to see what’s in store for the Banks family in season two. Everyone is ready to level up in this new chapter, especially Will, who’s determined to become his own man after the fallout with Lou and the Banks family in the season one finale. The themes of trust, pride and ambition are at the forefront, and all our characters find themselves at unique crossroads that will be life changing.”

Besides Waddles, executive Producers are Cooper, Anthony Sparks, Malcolm Spellman, Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Benny Medina, Quincy Jones, Andy & Susan?Borowitz, TJ Brady & Rasheed Newson.

Bel-Air is from Universal Television and Westbrook Studios.

Watch the trailer above.

Zach Tinker guests on Fire Country 2/3/23

GUEST CAST: Zach Tinker (Collin), David James Lewis (Neil Wallace), Leslie Murphy (Tatum), Vince Song (Doug), Amira Anderson (Protester #1), Jamal Ali (Woozy Protester).

Lyndsy Fonseca guests on 9-1-1: Lone Star 1/24/23

Cast: Rob Lowe as Owen Strand; Gina Torres as Tommy Vega; Ronen Rubinstein as T.K. Strand; Sierra McClain as Grace Ryder; Jim Parrack as Judd Ryder; Natacha Karam as Marjan Marwani; Brian Michael Smith as Paul Strickland; Rafael Silva as Carlos Reyes; Julian Works as Mateo Chavez; Brianna Baker as Nancy Gillian

Guest Cast: D.B. woodside as Trevor; Lyndsy Fonseca as Iris Blake.

Tinker returns to Y&R

‘The Sterling Affairs’: Harriet Sansom Harris, Corbin Bernsen Among Seven Cast In FX Limited Series About Disgraced LA Clippers Owner

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Cleopatra Coleman, Kelly AuCoin, Austin Scott, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Sheldon “Shel” Bailey, Sarunas J. Jackson and Charlie McElveen also star.

Bernsen portrays Pierce O’Donnell; Pearson plays Deja; McKissic portrays Glen “Big Baby” Davis; Wesley is Jamal Crawford; Harris plays Justine; Sommer portrays Seth Burton and Davis plays Elgin Baylor.

The Sterling Affairs will be executive produced by Welch, Jacobson and Simpson of Color Force and Shelburne. Kevin Bray will direct the first block and serve as an executive producer on those episodes. Nellie Reed of Color Force and Rembert Browne will serve as Producer. The series will be produced by FX Productions.

Harris, Emmy-nominated for her guest performance as Susan in Hacks, will next be seen in upcoming features National Anthem and Jules. She’s repped by BRS/Gage.

Two-time Emmy nominee Bernsen, known for his role as Arnie Becker on LA Law, can currently be seen in Showtime’s City on a Hill and next will be seen in HBO’s White House Plumbers and Showtime’s The Curse. He’s repped by A3 Artists Agency and Randy James Management.

Pearson, who will next be seen in Peacock’s limited event series The Best Man, is repped by UGA and Silver Lining Entertainment.

McKissic, whose recent credits include Your Honor and the film Breaking News in Yuba County, is repped by The Daniel Hoff Agency, J Pervis Talent and Manager, Tassell Talent Group.

Wesley’s breakout came in a guest-starring role on NBC’s This Is Us, playing Deja’s father. His writing credits include Paramount+’s The Game and Netflix’s The Upshaws. He’s repped by Curtis Bechdholt at A.D.S. management and Brandy Rivers at Industry Entertainment.

Best known for his portrayal of Harry Crane on Mad Men, Sommer was most recently seen in HBO Max’s Minx and Hulu’s The Dropout. He’ll next be seen in HBO’s White House Plumbers. He’s repped by Innovative and Davis Spylios Management.

Davis’ most recent television credits include major recurring roles on Showtime’s Billions, CBS’ Madam Secretary and Epix’s Godfather of Harlem. Davis is currently on Broadway playing Dr. Dillamond in Wicked. He’s repped by Headline Talent Agency.

‘Chucky’ Renewed For Season 3 At USA Network & Syfy

The series, which is based on the classic film franchise, returns to both USA Network and Syfy for its third run.

The second season premiered in October and ran through the end of November. NBCU said that the show ranked as a top ten drama last year in the 18-49 demo.

It follows the murderous escapades of the notorious killer doll. Chucky crosses paths with archenemies, old allies and new prey, as he seeks to inspire fear and mayhem wherever he goes. After his diabolical plan to invade America’s children’s hospitals was foiled in season one, Chucky now seeks revenge on those he holds responsible: surviving teens Jake (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Björgvin Arnarson) and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind), along with his ex Tiffany, now his sworn enemy. Meanwhile, can “Jevon” make it as a couple in the face of adversity at their new Catholic school, not to mention a brand-new onslaught of terror from the demon doll?

Chucky is produced by UCP and exec produced by Don Mancini, Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, David Kirschner and Jeff Renfroe.

“The cast and crew of Chucky would like to thank fans and critics alike for their overwhelming response to season two, which we’re delighted to announce has now spurred the official greenlight on season three. This news has made Chucky very happy. Thank Damballa for that because otherwise Chucky would have been frankly impossible to deal with. Many thanks also to our partners at SYFY, USA and UCP for helping us keep Chucky busy. See you in 2023 for what Chucky himself promises will be his scariest season ever,” said Don Mancini. 

Zach Tinker guests on Fire Country 1/29/23

FIRE COUNTRY stars Max Thieriot (SEAL TEAM) as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son – until his troubles began. Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he’s back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire.

GUEST CAST includes: W Tre Davis (Freddy), Zach Tinker (Collin), Seth Ranaweera (Luis).

Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Nominations

Best Make-up

“The Bold and the Beautiful”
Christine Lai-Johnson, Hajja Barnes, James Elle, Dan Crawley

“The Boulet Brothers Dragula: Titans”
Swanthula Boulet, Dracmorda Boulet

“I Can See Your Voice”
Tonia Green, Christina M. Jimenez

“The Kelly Clarkson Show”
Chanty LaGrana, Valente Frazier, Gloria Elias-Foeillet, Jessica Reyes Paccitti

“The Young and the Restless”
Patricia Denney, Stacey Alfano, Kelsey Collins, Robert Bolger

Best Hair Styling

“The Bold and the Beautiful”
Stephanie Paugh, Karlye Buff, Alexis Reyes, Danielle Dubinsky

“The Kelly Clarkson Show”
Tara Copeland, Roberto Ramos

“The Talk”
Jasmin Robles

“The Young and the Restless”
Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona, Guilherme Schoedler

Quinn K. Redeker Dies: ‘Days Of Our Lives’, ‘The Young And The Restless’ Actor Was 86

His death was announced by his family.

Redeker was probably best known for his portrayal of the villainous Alex Marshall on Days of Our Lives from 1979 to 1987, and, from 1987 to 1994, as wealthy businessman Rex Sterling on The Young and the Restless (Redeker had briefly played two other characters on Restless prior to his casting as Sterling).

His performance in the Rex Sterling role earned Redeker two nominations for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1989 and 1990).

In addition to an acting career that encompassed leading man roles and character parts, Redeker received a story credit and Oscar nomination for Michael Cimino’s The Deer Hunter (1978). The film was based in part on an unproduced screenplay titled The Man Who Came to Play written by Redeker and Louis A. Garfinkle.

A familiar face on television for decades, Redeker made numerous guest appearances on episodic series including Bonanza, That Girl, Mannix, Ironside, Mayberry R.F.D., Adam-12, The Bob Newhart Show, Kojak, Cannon, The Six Million Dollar Man and Supernatural, to name a sample.

On the big screen, his films varied from The Three Stooges Meet Hercules (1962) to Where The Buffalo Roam (1980).

A role in 1972’s The Candidate starring Robert Redford began an association between the two actors that would include reuniting with Redford in 1979’s The Electric Horseman. When Redford made his feature directing debut with the celebrated Ordinary People in 1980, he cast Redeker in a small but emotional scene as the golf-playing brother of the grieving Beth (played by Mary Tyler Moore).

Redeker is survived by his adult children Brennen, Arianne, Glaen, and Quinn Jr., and two grandchildren.

Shemar Moore’s girlfriend, Jesiree, is pregnant with his first child

The “Criminal Minds” star announced Monday that he and his longtime girlfriend, Jesiree Dizon, are expecting their first child together.

Moore, 52, shared a video that revealed the sex of their baby — it’s a girl — and revealed that her name would be Frankie.

“Today is the day. You know your boy’s got butterflies,” he began the video, which was shared to his Instagram. “Today is a special day. This is a legendary day. Today, your boy Shemar Motherf–king Moore…is going to find out if he’s going to be a daddy to a little girl or a little boy.

The actor also gave a shoutout to his late mother, telling her that while he wished it had happened while she was still alive, she’s still “apart of all of this.”

A helicopter flying over the huge bash, which featured plenty of balloons and teddy bears, sprayed pink into the air, revealing he and Dizon would be parents to a girl, who is due Feb. 8, 2023.

Dizon, 39, said she was “excited” but “anxious” about the baby but admitted she was hoping for a girl. She’s already a mom to a daughter, whom she shares with ex Stephen Bishop, as well as a son with a previous partner.

“I honestly just want whatever is healthy, happy like [Moore] says 10 fingers, 10 toes,” she told the camera. “I’m just so excited for this portion of our life together, and it’s going to be amazing.”

The “Bounce Back” star captioned the video, “Mama’s smiling from Heaven … Miracles happen … Here comes the BEST part of my life.”

It’s unclear how long Moore and Dizon have been dating.

Rodney Van Johnson Cast on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL

“I was offered to come play in their sandbox,” he told Soap Opera Digest in their new issue, “which is just amazing!”

Van Johnson is probably most recognizable to soap fans for playing T.C. Russell on NBC sudser PASSIONS, although he also played Sebastian Dupre on ABC’s PORT CHARLES and Trey Stark on CBS’s THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, so he’s hit every network!

In primetime, the actor has appeared in shows like GRACE UNDER FIRE, THE JAIME FOXX SHOW, MAD ABOUT YOU, GIRLFRIENDS, and WITHOUT A TRACE. More recently, he could be seen in TV movies like One Fine Christmas and Holiday Hideaway.

With her life of crime, Sheila has always been in need of a good attorney. And Van Johnson’s character might have an easy time defending her if Steffy and Finn really do end up caving to Bill’s blackmail and refuse to press charges against Sheila for shooting them. And with Joe Lando returning as Judge McMullen to preside over the hearing, there could definitely be some shenanigans!

Stay tuned to B&B to see how it all plays out!

Phideaux Xavier Interview - Celebrating 25 Years Directing Daytime Television

Phideaux began his career on Guiding Light (under his original name of Scott Riggs) as a Student Intern and then worked as a PA, Associate Director, Writer and Director. In NYC, Phideaux spent time directing on Another World, One Life To Live, As The World Turns and All My Children before relocating to Los Angeles to direct Sunset Beach, MTV's Spyder Games, Passions, Days Of Our Lives, The Young And The Restless and ultimately General Hospital where he currently resides.

Phideaux has also written two songs for General Hospital's “Nurses Ball” which were performed on the show by Eden McCoy. He also made an on-camera appearance singing an original song on General Hospital.

9-1-1: Lone Star: Lyndsy Fonseca Returns to Celebrate #Tarlos' Big News in Season 4

The upcoming fourth season of 9-1-1: Lone Star is welcoming back Lyndsy Fonseca as Iris Blake, sister of Liv Tyler’s Michelle Blake, last seen in the Fox procedural’s first season finale back in 2020.

TVLine has an exclusive first look at Iris’ return, and we’re happy to report that she’s doing much better than when Michelle found her living in a tent city.

Iris also appears to have developed a bond with T.K. (Ronen Rubinstein) and Carlos (Rafael Silva), whose recent engagement is giving fans plenty to get excited about. “It felt like the right time” for them to take the next step in their relationship, showrunner Tim Minear tells TVLine, admitting that he had “a couple of different endgames” for the beloved couple known as #Tarlos.

In other Lone Star news, the 9-1-1 spinoff recently released the ominous first promo for Season 4, which warns viewers that “a storm is coming.” Jim Parrack’s Judd puts it best: “If you just wait around a minute, something awful’s bound to happen.”

9-1-1: Lone Star‘s fourth season kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8/7c.

Eddie Cibrian responds to Brandi Glanville’s Piper Perabo affair claims

“I’m sad I have to address this, I really believed that we had come a long way, but this was untrue 19 years ago and it’s untrue now,” the actor tells Page Six in a statement.

“Just because someone thinks something might be true does not make it true,” he continues. “This is all so unnecessary.”

Cibrian, 49, sarcastically adds that “fun times at the Christmas table await” — as he maintains a co-parenting relationship with Glanville, with whom he shares sons Mason, 19, and Jake, 15.

Glanville previously claimed to Page Six in an exclusive interview that she had reason to believe Cibrian was “f–king” Perabo, now 46, throughout production for his 2005 movie “The Cave.”

“They did a movie together and [my son] Mason was 1 year old and I went to the set and it was in another country, Romania, I think,” the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum said.

“And [Perabo] was a horrible c—t to me,” the “Unfiltered” podcast host also asserted.

Glanville recalled feeling uncomfortable when witnessing Cibrian and Perabo’s alleged interactions on set of her then-spouse’s action-horror film — which was shot in 2004 on location between Romania and Mexico.

“She was flirting with Eddie, like, right in front of me,” she claimed. “I was like, ‘Am I here? Am I the only person [seeing this]? Like, what is happening?’”

Glanville’s suspicions were fueled further by information allegedly shared by “The Cave” crew members.

“I made friends on set and I heard a lot of things,” she told us.

When asked about what she heard, Glanville claimed she was told “that Piper and Eddie were f—king.”

Reps for Perabo have yet to respond to Page Six despite repeated requests for comment.

According to Glanville, she confronted Cibrian when he returned home to Los Angeles after the project wrapped.

“He convinced me that it wasn’t true,” she claimed, explaining why she decided to stay with him.

“We had a 1-year-old son and he was the love of my life at the time and, you know, there was a lot of convincing me of things.”

Additionally, Glanville alleged that Cibrian dismissed concerns, calling her “crazy,” “jealous” and “that whole deal.”

Cibrian has been accused of being unfaithful to Glanville before. He infamously entertained high-profile affairs with “Vanderpump Rules” OG Scheana Shay and country singer LeAnn Rimes, his current wife.

Glanville stuck with Cibrian through his relations with Shay, now 37, but called it quits for good after he struck up a not-so-secret romance with Rimes, now 40.

Glanville and Cibrian eventually divorced in 2010 after nine years of marriage.

The “Playboy Club” actor tied the knot with Rimes in 2011, two years after meeting on the set of Lifetime’s romantic drama “Northern Lights.”

Glanville — who appears on an upcoming episode of Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast — said she is amused by the fact that Rimes and Perabo appeared together in the 2000 blockbuster “Coyote Ugly.”

“It’s kind of ironic that [Perabo] was in ‘Coyote Ugly’ with LeAnn. I’m like, ‘Oh gosh, they shared the same D,’” said the outspoken TV personality, who spoke with Page Six while promoting her role on Peacock’s new reality competition series “The Traitors.”

Incidentally, Rimes and Perabo were once linked to the same man — years before either ever worked with Cibrian.

In 2001, Rimes split from her longtime beau, “10 Things I Hate About You” hunk Andrew Keegan, after he reportedly cozied up to Perabo, per E! News’ pickup of a Daily News article.

“The Traitors” premieres Jan. 12 on Peacock.

Anthony Morina Out as Co-EP of ‘The Young and the Restless’ Following Sexual Harassment Suit

Morina has been with the long-running soap since 2007, serving as a producer, supervising producer and executive producer.

The former producer’s exit was first reported by Daytime Confidential, which alleged that Morina is “out” after being “let go” by CBS.

In 2021, Morina was accused of sexual harassment after allegedly making advances towards an actor, Briana Thomas, when she appeared on the soap opera in 2018 and 2019.

Per Variety, Thomas filed suit against Sony Pictures Television (which produces the soap opera) and CBS Studios, and claimed that Morina acted inappropriately towards her.

She said that he would often invade her personal space and compliment her appearance, telling her that she could “really be something” on the series and offering private lessons. Thomas also stated that he once tried to get her to remove her cover-up while filming a poolside scene, so he could see her in a bikini.

When assigned sexual harassment training, Morina called the classes “bullshit” and blamed “bitches” who “had their panties in a bunch” and “didn’t know how to take a compliment,” according to Variety. Thomas claims that she was eventually fired from the series.

A trial jury has been set for March 2023, according to Soap Opera Network.

Morina appears to be denying the correlation between the allegations and his departure, telling SoapHub, “After 16 years, it’s time to move on to other things.”

He continued, “I’m most proud of keeping the show going over the last two and a half years through COVID once we returned after the initial production shutdown.”

When reached for comment by Decider, reps for Sony, CBS and The Young and the Restless declined to comment on whether there’s a correlation between Morina’s firing and the sexual harassment allegations made against Morina in 2021.

Morina has also served as a producer on Spyder Games and served as a director on General Hospital and The Clinic.

Dishing with Digest - 12/16/22 - Jason Thompson

CBS Orders ‘The Never Game’ Starring Justin Hartley For 2023-24 Season

This is the second new broadcast series headlined by a This Is Us star, joining ABC’s upcoming Milo Ventimiglia drama The Company You Keep.

Based on the bestselling novel by Jeffery Deaver, The Never Game features Hartley as lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.

Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise, Fiona Rene and Academy Award Winner Mary McDonnell will also star.

“I am overjoyed to give the first new show order for next season to this thrilling new series led by the incredibly talented Justin Hartley,” said Amy Reisenbach, CBS Entertainment President. “The Never Game is an excellent addition to our already successful drama lineup, and since our viewers love shows with action, intrigue, mystery and complex characters, they will love The Never Game – it delivers on all fronts.”

The Never Game is produced by Twentieth Television. In addition to Hartley, Ken Olin and Ben H. Winters are executive producing for Twentieth Television. Olin directed the pilot from a script written by Winters.

As Deadline reported exclusively, the project was ordered to pilot off-cycle in July. It had undergone a writer change in the spring, with Winters replacing Michael Cooney, who had been attached when the pitch was sold to CBS in the fall of 2021.

PERFORMER AND PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2022 ‘PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS’ ON TUESDAY, DEC. 6 AT 9 P.M. ET/PT

Stars who will present include:

Amy Poehler (“Baking It”)
Ana Gasteyer (Actress, “American Auto”)
Billy Porter
Colin Hanks (Actor, “A Friend of the Family”)
David Spade (Comedian, “David Spade: Nothing Personal”)
Dwyane Wade (NBA Champion/Entrepreneur)
George Lopez (Actor, “Lopez vs. Lopez”)
Heidi Klum (Host, “America’s Got Talent: All Stars”)
Laverne Cox (Host, “If We’re Being Honest with Laverne Cox”)
Lil Rel Howery (Actor/Comedian, “Get Out,” “Free Guy” and “Lil Rel Howery: I Said It, Y'all Thinking It”)
Mayan Lopez (Actress, “Lopez vs. Lopez”)
McKenna Grace (Actress, “A Friend of the Family”)
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Actress/Musician)
Niecy Nash-Betts (Actress, “The Rookie Feds” and “Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”)
Nikki Glaser (Comedian, “Nikki Glaser: ‘Good Clean Filth’” and Host, “FBOY Island”)
Sarah Hyland (Actress, “Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin”)
Sarah Michelle Gellar (Actress/Executive Producer, “Wolf Pack”)
The Miz & Maryse (WWE Superstars)

As previously announced, this year NBC and E! will honor award-winning actor, producer, screenwriter, and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds with the People’s Icon Award, Emmy and Grammy award-winning performer Lizzo with the People’s Champion Award, and five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Shania Twain with the Music Icon Award.

Hosted by Kenan Thompson, the 2022 “People’s Choice Awards'' will air on NBC and E! on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. “Live from E!: The 2022 People’s Choice Awards'' will kick off the night with a red carpet special at 7 p.m. ET/PT on E!. The 2022 People’s Choice Awards” and “Live from E!: The 2022 People’s Choice Awards” are both produced by Den of Thieves with Executive Producers Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski.

Zach Tinker guests on CSI: Vegas 1/5/23

GUEST CAST includes: Sara Amini (Sonya Nikolayevich), Madison Lewis (Kristen), Zach Tinker (Warren Bart).

Ashley Jones guests on So Help Me Todd 1/5/23

GUEST CAST includes: Clayton James (Chuck Grant), Thomas Cadrot (Chet Venables), Eliza Coupe (Veronica Caron), Ashley Jones (Kathleen Baylis).

Meadow Walker posts touching tribute to dad Paul Walker 9 years after his death

The 24-year-old model took to social media to share a heartbreaking post about her dad, which featured a black-and-white snap of the pair bowling.

“(Nine) years without you. I love you so much my angel,” she wrote to her 3.7 million Instagram followers.

Over on her Instagram Story, Meadow wrote, “I love you daddy.”

Paul, who was best known for his role as Brian O’Conner in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, died in a fiery car crash on November 30, 2013. He was 40 years old.

Meadow — his only child — was just 15 at the time of the tragic accident.

The model opened up about how she keeps her father’s memory alive, revealing exclusively to Page Six that she takes solace in watching his movies.

“They always say the first thing you forget about someone is their voice, so I’m fortunate enough to have his voice in many movies,” the model, 24, told Page Six exclusively at WSJ Magazine’s Innovator Awards on Wednesday.

“I like to watch [his movies] at night. For me, it brings me joy to talk about him and keep his spirit alive.”

She also shared just how much Paul has meant to her throughout her life despite their short time together.

“He was seriously my best friend, my confidante, my everything,” she said. “I feel like he’s always with me.”

Vin Diesel also shared a photo alongside his “Fast and Furious” co-star on his Instagram page, “Nine years … love you and miss you.”

“Family forever,” Meadow Walker said in response to the post. “I love you so so much.”

Morning Show Appearance

Thursday, December 1

Citi Music Series: McKenna Grace.

‘13 Reasons Why’ Duo Devin Druid & Amy Hargreaves Among Cast For Slasher Pic ‘Founders Day’

Following Mainframe’s She Came from the Woods, the summer camp horror which premiered earlier this year at FrightFest, Founders Day is a contemporary murder mystery set in the midst of a heated mayoral election on the eve of a quaint New England town’s tricentennial.

Starring are Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why), Emilia McCarthy (SkyMed), Amy Hargreaves (13 Reasons Why), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), William Russ (Boy Meets World), Naomi Grace (NCIS), Olivia Nikkanen (The Society), Jayce Bartok (When They See Us), Andrew Stewart Jones (Gotham), Tyler James White (The Villains of Valley View), Erik Bloomquist (Weekenders), Adam Weppler (Long Lost), Kate Edmonds (The Third Saturday in October), Dylan Slade, and Arun Cameron Storrs. Casting is by Nick Peciaro, CSA.

Pic is produced by Erik Bloomquist, Carson Bloomquist, and Adam Weppler for Mainframe, with co-producers Amy Hargreaves and William Russ. Mike Chapman and Fatima Hayward serve as executive producers on behalf of Blue Finch Films, alongside William Kay and Frank Roessler. Blue Finch Films is handling worldwide sales.

Directed by Erik Bloomquist, the film was co-penned with Carson Bloomquist and is aiming for a festival premiere in 2023.

“With whodunnit slashers serving as our entry point into the genre, we are elated to bring our own mischief-laden, blood-soaked mystery to life,” said the Bloomquist brothers. “Founders Day is a slasher for the world we are living in right now, and we can’t wait for the speculation on who’s behind the mask to begin…”

‘Home Economics’: Eddie Cibrian & Daniella Pineda To Recur In Season 3

Cibrian will portray the character of Santiago, an extremely good-looking contractor who starts working with Marina (Karla Souza). Pineda will play the role of Nikki, a woman Connor (Jimmy Tatro) meets and tries to impress.

Home Economics, inspired by series co-creator Michael Colton’s real-life experiences, documents the uncomfortable yet heartwarming relationships of three siblings in very different situations: one in the ultra-rich, one in the middle class, and one scraping by. The series stars Topher Grace, Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro, Karla Souza, Sasheer Zamata, Shiloh Bearman, Jordyn Curet, Chloe Jo Rountree, and JeCobi Swain.

Creators Colton and John Aboud serve as executive producers alongside Grace, Eric, and Kim Tannenbaum of The Tannenbaum Company, whose Jason Wang co-executive produces along with Tucker Cawley and Julieanne Smolinski. Home Economics is produced by Lionsgate and ABC Signature.

Cibrian most recently starred in Netflix’s Country Comfort where he portrayed the character of Beau. Prior to that, he was a lead in ABC’s Take Two and Fox’s Rosewood. Other TV credits include CBS’ CSI: Miami, ABC’s Ugly Betty, and NBC’s Third Watch. He is repped by The Gersh Agency and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

Pineda most recently starred in Jurassic World: Dominion returning to the role of Zia Rodriguez from the 2018 film, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom where she co-starred opposite Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. In 2023, she will star in the feature film comedy In Town, which she also executive produced. Additionally, she will work opposite Gerard Butler and Mike Colter in the upcoming film, Plane, for Lionsgate and Di Bonaventura Pictures.

TV credits include Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop, AMC’s Tales of the Walking Dead, and TBS’ The Detour. Pineda is repped by UTA, Kirsten Ames Management, and attorney Isaac Dunham.

NBC LAUNCHES NEW GAME SHOW ‘THE WHEEL’ WITH A TWO-WEEK TAKEOVER DURING THE HOLIDAYS, BEGINNING MONDAY, DEC. 19

The takeover begins Monday, Dec. 19 with new episodes airing nightly at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and continues the following week with new episodes airing at 8 p.m. The series features suspenseful high-stakes trivia, laugh-out-loud moments and more than 50 all-star guests seated on a spectacular 42-foot-wide spinning wheel.

The all-star lineup includes Clay Aiken, Carole Baskin, Brie Bella, Tom Bergeron, Bobby Berk, Bre-Z, Jaime Camil, Christine Chiu, Margaret Cho, Deepak Chopra, Cat Cora, Victor Cruz, Ester Dean, Russell Dickerson, Taye Diggs, Sheila E., Shawn Johnson East, Josh Flagg, Kate Flannery, Vivica A. Fox, Debbie Gibson, Todrick Hall, Tony Hawk, Matt Iseman, JoJo, Chris Kattan, Steve Kornacki, Ricki Lake, Lyric Lewis, Loni Love, Judge Greg Mathis, Mark McGrath, Chrissy Metz, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Terrell Owens, Kyla Pratt, Christina Ricci, Andy Richter, Amber Riley, Adam Rippon, Captain Lee Rosbach, Jalen Rose, Sanya Richards Ross, Amber Ruffin, Mark Sanchez, Tori Spelling, Curtis Stone, Raven-Symone, Jackie Tohn, Bruno Tonioli, John Urschel, Buddy Valastro, Kym Whitley, Justin Willman, Carnie Wilson and Captain Sandy Yawn.

Created and hosted by McIntyre, each hourlong episode follows six celebrity guests spinning, advising and supporting charismatic contestants as they endeavor to be the last one standing. As the contestants vie for the chance to win over $100,000, the celebrities lend their expertise in a variety of hilarious and outrageous categories from candy and comedians to poker and politics.

Below is the episode rollout:

Monday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. – “The Wheel: Premiere”
Contestants receive help from celebrity guests Cat Cora, Mark McGrath, Todrick Hall, Steve Kornacki, Christina Ricci and Amber Ruffin to answer trivia questions tackling a range of categories from Beyoncé and the ’90s to elections and more.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10 p.m. – “Boats, Soaps & Wrestling Ropes”
With categories ranging from soap operas to mathematics, contestants receive help from celebrity guests Vivica A. Fox, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, JoJo, John Urschel, Captain Sandy Yawn and Bruno Tonioli.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 10 p.m. – “Déjà Vu & Eyes of Blue”
Celebrity guests Judge Greg Mathis, Ricki Lake, Mark Sanchez, Amber Ruffin, Justin Willman and Tori Spelling lend their expertise in a variety of categories that include candy, magic and Beverly Hills to assist contestants competing for a life-changing prize.

Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. – “Divas & Derbies”
With categories including cakes, horse racing, percussion and more, contestants are supported by celebrity experts Buddy Valastro, Amber Riley, Jaime Camil, Carnie Wilson, Steve Kornacki and Sheila E.

Friday, Dec. 23 at 10 p.m. – “Fish N’ Chips & Gold Medal Flips”
Celebrity guests Tom Bergeron, Shawn Johnson East, Captain Lee Rosbach, Kyla Pratt, Victor Cruz and Debbie Gibson lend their expertise to contestants in a wide range of hilarious categories, including “The Three Stooges,” gymnastics and seafood.

Monday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. – “Big Cats & Bigger Brains”
With wacky categories including big cats and bowling, contestants lean on celebrities Carole Baskin, Bre-Z, Deepak Chopra, Matt Iseman, Raven-Symone and Terrell Owens to be the last one standing on “The Wheel.”

Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. – “Wigs Galore, Dogs & More”
Contestants hope for answers from celebrity experts Bobby Berk, Margaret Cho, Kate Flannery, Loni Love, Andy Richter and Adam Rippon in categories that include wigs, comedians, dogs, figure skating and more.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. – “Sky Hooks & the Almighty Book”
Celebrity experts Taye Diggs, Ester Dean, Josh Flagg, Lyric Lewis, Jalen Rose and Christine Chiu advise contestants on questions about the Bible, real estate, plastic surgery and more.

Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. – “A Spin, a Twin & a Win”
With categories including astrology, presidents and country music, contestants lean on celebrity experts Chrissy Metz, Sanya Richards Ross, Russell Dickerson, Loni Love, Brie Bella and Clay Aiken.

Friday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. – “The Skater & the Dater”
Contestants get insight from celebrity guests Christina Ricci, Chris Kattan, Kym Whitley, Tony Hawk, Jackie Tohn and Curtis Stone on a variety of categories that include “Saturday Night Live,” pregnancy and meat.

“The Wheel” is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, Apploff Entertainment and the original British creative team, Hungry McBear. The series was created by Michael McIntyre and Dan Baldwin, who executive produce alongside Jeff Apploff, Noah Bonnett, Mike Darnell and Brooke Karzen.

Justin Hartley is having a ‘tough’ time with daughter Isabella in college

“It’s tough when they leave,” Hartley said on Thursday’s episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” “You think you’re ready for it because as they get older they gain independence and they’re gone a lot anyway. They have their own friends and their own interests and you can go see them.”

The “This Is Us” actor, 45, admitted that he rarely talks to his teenage daughter on the phone as she prefers to communicate over text.

“When they’re actually gone, it really is a text or a phone call. And you know, she’s 18, so let’s be honest, it’s a text. I’m not getting phone calls, which is normal, but I hate it,” he said.

The “Dream Girls” star told Hartley that she, herself, was not ready for her little one to fly the coop.

“I’m not ready for that! I’ve only got a 13-year-old, but I’m bracing myself for it, ” Hudson said.

But Hartley admitted that there was a positive side to having the kids out of the house and joked, “You have more time to party.”

Hartley shares Isabella with his first wife Lindsay Hartley, whom he was married to from 2004 to 2012.

He was also married to Chrishell Stause from 2017 to 2021. The duo had a rocky breakup with the “Selling Sunset” star, 41, claiming that Hartley had informed her that he was divorcing her via text message.

Hartley has since moved on with his third wife Sofia Pernas. News broke that they tied the knot in March 2021.

Pernas shared her experience with being a stepmom to Hartley’s daughter in an exclusive interview with Page Six.

“She’s so wise. I mean, that girl, she’s got it figured out!” Pernas told us at PaleyFest’s “This Is Us” event in April.

Pernas added, “She knows exactly what she wants. She has a beautiful, wonderful boyfriend. I don’t want to say too much about it because she’s like ‘Ahh!’ but they’re awesome.”

Isabella debuted her new boyfriend on Instagram in November 2021, writing, “you make every day better. im so so lucky.”

Pernas gushed over Isabella and her boyfriend, saying that they make a great match.

“He’s very smart, she’s very smart. She knows what she wants, and [Justin’s] lucked out,” Pernas said. “It’s rare when you get someone 18 being that precocious about what they want in a partner and not messing up and figuring out from your mistakes later. She’s great.”

Dishing with Digest - 11/18/22 - Michael Graziadei

Sherri Saum guests on CSI: Vegas 12/8/22

GUEST CAST includes: Sara Amini (Sonya Nikolayevich), Nanrisa Lee (Lauren Tate), Sherri Saum (Jodi Wallach).

Hogan's Heroes Star Robert Clary, aka Corporal LeBeau, Dead at 96

Born in France, Clary was actually sent to a Nazi concentration camp as a teenager during World War II because he was Jewish. He survived, though, which he credited to his ability to entertain the German troops by singing and dancing. After the war, he recorded music and appeared on Broadway before landing the role of LeBeau on Hogan’s Heroes, which debuted on CBS in 1965.

The sitcom, ironically, was set at a prisoner-of-war camp in Nazi Germany during World War II; LeBeau explained that he had no problem with the premise because there was “a world of difference” between the show’s POW camp and the real concentration camp where he was held. Clary’s LeBeau and his fellow POWs — including Bob Crane’s Colonel Hogan and Richard Dawson’s Corporal Newkirk — schemed to help the Allied war effort by outsmarting their German captor Colonel Klink with the help of the complicit Sergeant Schultz, who was often won over by LeBeau’s cooking.

Clary starred as LeBeau in all six seasons of Hogan’s Heroes, which wrapped up its CBS run in 1971. Clary later appeared on the daytime soap Days of Our Lives as Robert LeClair, with additional roles on The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.

The Young and the Restless - James Hyde Interview 11/21/22

James has had a very busy 2022 with appearances on Station 19, four independent features along with his new role on Y&R. He also recurs on the Telemundo series La Reina Del Sur, which premiered last month.

James also starred as Martin Ross in the hit Netflix series Monarca, produced by Salma Hayek's Ventanarosa, as well as the 2021 thriller based on the 2003 novel by Terri Woods. For 10 years, James starred on the NBC Daytime Drama Passions as Sam Bennett. After leaving Passions he went on to produce and star in his own reality series James Hyde Steals the Show, which streamed for two seasons on Crackle.

Mike Starr Guests on East New York 11/27/22

GUEST CAST: Mike Starr (Kurt Walsh), Samantha Soule (Denise Walsh), Lena Kaminsky (Annika).

Talk Show Appearance

Th 11/17: Justin Hartley

Hunter King Signs Multi-Picture Deal With Hallmark Media

King made her Hallmark debut earlier this year in the Hallmark Channel original movie Hidden Gems. She followed it up with Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and will next star in A Royal Corgi Christmas, premiering Friday, November 25 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual “Countdown to Christmas.”

“Hunter King brings such a spark to each role she brings to life and has been a wonderful addition to the Hallmark family,” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Hallmark Media. “We’re thrilled to continue to work with Hunter and know viewers will be completely charmed by her performance in A Royal Corgi Christmas.”

“I feel so incredibly grateful and lucky to be part of the Hallmark family! Growing up, I would drive past Hallmark’s headquarters nearly every day and dream about getting the chance to be in one of their movies some day,” said King. “Getting to make three Hallmark movies this year has already been so amazing and I’m so excited for what’s to come. I get to be in Hallmark movies for a living! Are you kidding me? Is this real life?”

King played Summer Newman on The Young and the Restless, which earned her two Daytime Emmys. She also was a series regular on CBS’ Life in Pieces opposite Colin Hanks, Betsy Brandt and Thomas Sadoski. Her other credits include A Girl Like Her opposite Jimmy Bennett, and she most recently wrapped shooting the indie feature Give Me Your Eyes.

King is represented by Jennifer Craig at Gersh and attorney Howard Fishman at Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman.

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Star Mckenna Grace Reveals Real-Life Hospital Stay Coincided With Season 5 Storyline

She shared the news via Instagram on Wednesday, a day after the Hulu series wrapped its penultimate season.

“A month in between the videos and the pictures. It’s been one month since my spine surgeon, Dr Skaggs at Cedars-Sinai literally changed my life,” she captioned a video. “Occasionally, life imitates art and the night my episode of Handmaid’s Tale where I was in a hospital bed came out, I was actually in a real hospital bed.”

Esther, who made her debut in Season 4, found herself in a hospital bed in the episode titled “Together” which aired on October 12. Faced with having to get a hysterectomy, Esther’s surgery is halted abruptly when the doctor confirms she is three weeks pregnant.

Grace did not reveal the reason she had to undergo surgery, but promises to share details in the future.

“Social media only reflects what we want people to know-often we don’t see the ugly, hard, less-flattering sides of a person and their life,” her caption continued. “For me, it’s been easier to hide my struggles and insecurities and maybe write about them in songs, but that didn’t fix them. I’m def going to elaborate more about all of this because my life and who I am and want to be was truly changed…”

Read her post in full here.

‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’: Momona Tamada & Alyvia Alyn Lind Join Disney+ Series As Recurring

Based on the popular series of bestselling books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a contemporary American gothic coming-of-age story that addresses kids and families dealing with mental health issues among other relevant topics. Upon leaving New York and moving to Michigan and into their run-down ancestral home—The Spiderwick Estate—with their mother, twin brothers Jared (Daniels) and Simon (Cottrell) Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate, fantastical world.

Tamada will play Emiko. A local teenager in Henson, she’s a member of the out-patient group therapy at the Meskwaki Psychiatric Hospital. Diagnosed as a pathological liar it’s hard to know when she is telling the truth, but it’s clear that as a townie she has also grown-up hearing about the mysterious goings-on at the Spiderwick Estate and is curious about its newest resident, Jared Grace (Daniels).

Lind will portray Calliope. On the outside she is a perfectly normal girl, but that is only her exterior. She is in fact a Fetch (a portent of death) who has taken this disguise to be able to stay close to the evil ogre, Mulgarath (Slater), and assist in his quest to find Spiderwick’s Field Guide.

In addition to Daniels, Cottrell and Slater, cast also includes Mychala Lee as Mallory Grace and Joy Bryant as Helen Grace.

Kat Coiro will direct the first two episodes of the series, a modern coming-of-age story combined with fantasy adventure, produced by Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television. Aron Eli Coleite (Locke & Key) is showrunner and exec produces with Coiro, Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg, Julie Kane-Ritsch and Grace Gilroy.

Known for her role as Claudia Kishi in Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club, Tamada most recently can be seen starring in Paramount’s action feature Secret Headquarters opposite Owen Wilson and Michael Peña. Her additional credits include the role of young Lara Jean in Netflix’s To All The Boys franchise, as well as The Main Event, AMC’s The Terror and Amazon’s The Boys. She can next be seen in Netflix’s anticipated live action series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Tamada is repped by da Costa Talent Management and Echo Lake Entertainment.

Lind is best known for her portrayal of Dolly Parton on NBC telefilm Coat Of Many Colors, and in the follow-up Christmas of Many Colors: Circle Of Love. She recently wrapped on the anticipated USA/Syfy series Chucky in the role of Lexy Cross, and she is also a series regular in the popular, post-apocalyptic Daybreak currently streaming on Netflix. Lind is repped by CAA, Coast to Coast Talent Group and Brecheen Feldman Breimer Silver Thompson.

Steve Burton Returns to 'Days of Our Lives' ! Actor Set to Reprise Role with 'Thrilling New Storyline'

PEOPLE can exclusively confirm that Steve Burton is reprising his role as Harris Michaels on the Peacock soap opera early next year.

Burton's character will have "a thrilling new storyline" and will be working alongside veteran cast members including Stephen Nichols, Mary Beth Evans, Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn, according to the streamer.

While additional details about the return are being kept under wraps, fans can expect "more mystery, high-stakes adventure, and romance" with Harris back on the scene.

Burton, 52, made his daytime television debut on Days of Our Lives in 1988 and played the character for two years before departing in 1990.

He returned to the role when he joined the cast of the spin-off series Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem this past April.

In June, the actor told Soap Opera Digest it was an "honor" to reprise the role after many years away from the soap opera.

Burton added that it felt was playing a "new character" because "obviously I wasn't on the show long enough to establish [much about the] character."

"I make references in the digital series to that character a couple of times, but it's a new character," he explained. "And I just let [Days of Our Lives head writer] Ron [Carlivati] figure it out and do his thing, like we always do as actors, and talked it through with him."

Burton's return to Days of Our Lives comes a year after he says he was "let go" from General Hospital for not complying with the show's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

At the time, Burton — who played Jason Morgan on the ABC soap on and off since 1991 — shared the news in a video on his Instagram, explaining that "I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions, and both of those were denied, which, you know, hurts."

"But this is also about personal freedom to me. I don't think anyone should lose their livelihood over this. But with that being said, you know me, I'll always be grateful for my time at General Hospital, I love it there," he continued. "Maybe one day if these mandates are lifted, I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan. That would be an honor."

New episodes of Days of Our Lives are available on Peacock at 6 a.m. ET weekdays.

Michael Damian Returns To Y&R

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Nov. 11 – Actor JUSTIN HARTLEY , and actress LINDSAY LOHAN

This Is Us' Justin Hartley Gets Wrapped Up in a Mystery, Maybe Finds Holiday Love? Watch a Trailer for Netflix's Christmas Movie The Noel Diary

The This Is Us alum stars in The Noel Diary, a new Christmas movie at Netflix. As you can see in the trailer above, Hartley’s Jake Turner is a very successful author who gets an unfortunate call around the holidays: His estranged mother has passed away, and he needs to come home to deal with her estate.

Once there, he finds a diary that may unearth truths both from his past and that of Rachel (played by Station 19‘s Barrett Doss), a woman who is looking for information on her own mother. Per the movie’s official logline: “Together, they embark on a journey to confront their pasts and discover a future that’s totally unexpected.”

The film is written by Charles Shyer (Father of the Bride), Rebecca Connor and David Golden. Shyer also directs. Hartley executive-produces along with Andrew Gernhard (Sugar Plum Twist) and Norman Stephens (The Mistletoe Promise).

The Noel Diary begins streaming on Netflix on Thursday, Nov. 24 (aka Thanksgiving).

In other Hartley news: He recently began production on The Never Game a CBS pilot based on Jeffery Deaver’s 2019 novel. The potential series follows Hartley’s lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. Hartley will star in and executive-produce that project, as well.

Dishing with Digest - 10/28/22 - James Hyde

Alyvia Alyn Lind doesn't have to close her eyes to peek at her bank account ... because she's making tons of money as a main character in the "Chucky" TV series.

The 15-year-old actress is in her second season playing Lexy Cross in the SyFy and USA Network horror show, and her minor's contract shows just how well she's being paid.

According to the contract, filed with the court and obtained by TMZ, Alyvia is earning $73,500 per episode for the second season. The contract called for her to make $70k per hour-long episode in the first season, and now she's earning more thanks to the 5% raise included in her deal.

Alyvia appeared in all 8 episodes in the first season ... meaning she made $560,000 just for her acting. She also earns some back-end royalties on any merchandise sold that uses her voice or likeness.

According to the deal, Alyvia is guaranteed to be paid for at least 8 episodes in the second season ... meaning she's set to earn $588k. If the show gets picked up again, she gets another 5% raise, which would bump her per-episode pay up to $77,175.

Interview: Jennifer Landon and Wendy Moniz - Yellowstone Season 5

Jen Landon attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where she studied Experimental Theatre but left early when her first audition landed her a three-year contract on the daytime soap opera As The World Turns (for which she subsequently won three consecutive daytime Emmys). Jen has since appeared in Jason Retiman’s feature film The Front Runner, as well as recurred on numerous television shows including Banshee (Cinemax), Animal Kingdom (TNT), FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) and will be seen in season 5 of Yellowstone playing the role of Teeter.

Wendy Moniz made her television debut playing "Dinah Marler" on the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light. Wendy was upped to a series regular as Governor Perry on Yellowstone and can also be seen as ADA Frasier on Law & Order: Organized Crime. Wendy has worked non-stop since leaving Guiding Light in 1999 appearing in Tuesdays with Morrie, Nash Bridges, The Guardian, Big Shot, Damages, 666 Park, The Grief of Others and House of Cards to name a small few of the amazing roles she has had over the years.

Dishing with Digest - 10/28/22 - James Hyde

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Nov. 4

actress Melissa Claire Egan shares a sneak peek of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Sean Carrigan guests on S.W.A.T. 11/4/22

GUEST CAST inlcudes: Christopher Goodman (Theo), Anna Enger Ritch (Powell), Sean Carrigan (Purdue).

People’s Choice Award Nominees

Voting for the 2022 People’s Choice Awards runs today (Oct 26) through Wednesday, November 9 at 11:59 pm ET. Fans can either vote online at http://www.votepca.com or on Twitter.

Male Movie Star of 2022
Brad Pitt – Bullet Train
Chris Hemsworth – Thor: Love and Thunder
Chris Pratt – Jurassic World Dominion
Daniel Kaluuya – Nope
Dwayne Johnson – Black Adam
Miles Teller – Top Gun: Maverick
Ryan Reynolds – The Adam Project
Tom Cruise – Top Gun: Maverick

Daytime Talk Show of 2022
Good Morning America
Live with Kelly and Ryan
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
Today with Hoda and Jenna

Reality TV Star of 2022
Chrishell Stause – Selling Sunset
Garcelle Beauvais – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Kandi Burruss – The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Kenya Moore – The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Khloé Kardashian – The Kardashians
Kim Kardashian – The Kardashians
Kyle Richards – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino – Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

John O’Hurley guests on NCIS: Los Angeles 11/13/22

GUEST CAST includes: Duncan Campbell (NCIS Special Agent Castor), John O’Hurley (Navy Rear Admiral Ted Gordon), Bryan Lillis (Jessie Fiore).

Dishing with Digest - 10/21/22 - Matthew Atkinson

THE NOEL DIARY (Netfilx) 11/24/22

A CHRISTMAS FUMBLE (OWN) 12/10/22

DOGNAPPED: HOUND FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Ion) 11/27/22

IT’S A WONDERFUL BINGE (Hulu) 12/9/22

A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY (HBO Max) 11/24/22

A ROYAL CORGI CHRISTMAS (Hallmark) 11/25/22

ONE DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS (Discovery+) 11/11/22

SANTA BOOTCAMP (Lifetime) 11/19/22

A CHRISTMAS GIFT (BET+) 12/22/22

HOLIDAY HIDEAWAY (BET+) 11/24/22

Julia Pace Mitchell guests on Young Sheldon 11/3/22

GUEST CAST includes: Bill Fagerbakke (Jake), Doc Farrow (Coach Wilkins), Julia Pace Mitchell (Darlene Wilkins)

One on One - Cady McClain 10/25/22

Cady will be here to tell us about her work as the Artistic Director of the Axial Theatre. Axial is a twenty-three-year-old not-for-profit institution dedicated to supporting the professional development of the independent voice through audience involvement and a commitment to presenting challenging, intelligent, and culturally relevant theatrical experiences.

Cady is currently directing Axial’s latest production, Never the Sinner by John Logan. The star-studded cast features Broadway actor Trent Dawson, Tuesdays With Morrie star Albi Gorn, Michael Howard Conservatory Members Tom Ryan and Michael M. Alva, and Axial Theatre Members Bruce Apar, Youlim Nam and special guest Najah Imani Muhammad. McClain will be directing and producing alongside Axial Board Members Steven Williford (Emmy© Winning Director), Amanda Quinn Olivar (Editor-in-Chief, Curator.Guide), and Axial Ensemble member Dan Walworth.

Never the Sinner is based on the true story of two young men, Nathan Leopold (Tom Ryan) and Richard Loeb (Michael M. Alva), who murder a local boy to prove their superiority and claim the right to having committed “the crime of the century.” The case is argued by two esteemed lawyers, Clarence Darrow (Albi Gorn) and Robert Crowe (Trent Dawson). While Crowe wants to fulfill the outraged nation’s cry for a hanging, Darrow argues for the rights of all human beings to be shown mercy, no matter how shocking the crime.

The play will be produced at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining (N.Y.), Nov. 10 - 13 and Nov. 17 - 20, 2022. Thursday through Saturday shows are 8 p.m. Sunday performances are 3 p.m. A post-show discussion of the topics of the play will follow each performance, led by Cady along with members of the ensemble and special guests.

An industry trailblazer for more than three decades, Cady was recognized by Deadline.com for being the first woman to win three Emmys© for her acting work on three different daytime shows (All My Children, As the World Turns and Days of Our Lives) in three different categories on three different networks in three different decades. She continues to recur on Days of Our Lives.

Dishing with Digest 10/14/22 - Mishael Morgan

This Is Us EP Teases Justin Hartley's CBS Pilot The Never Game: 'Imagine Kevin Pearson As an Action Hero'

The pilot for Justin Hartley‘s potential new series, The Never Game, started shooting today — an occasion that pilot director/executive producer Ken Olin marked by giving the public a hint at what’s in store.

“Imagine Kevin Pearson as an action hero,” tweeted Olin, who was an executive producer on Hartley’s recently wrapped NBC drama This Is Us. “Yep. #NoTears.”

CBS ordered a pilot for The Never Game in September 2021. The potential drama is based on Jeffery Deaver’s 2019 novel; it follows Hartley’s lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.

Olin is directing the pilot. The cast also includes Mary McDonnell (Major Crimes), who plays Mary Dove Shaw, Colter’s strong-willed mother. Hartley also serves as an executive producer.

After working on this for well over 2 years, @justinhartley and I began filming the pilot for #TheNeverGame today,” Olin also tweeted. @BenHWinters wrote a brilliant script and @CBS and @20thTelevision provided us home.”

He added with a fingers-crossed emoji: “See you in September.”

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Oct. 14

Actor Shemar Moore (CBS’ S.W.A.T.)

James Hyde Joins Y&R

Eva Longoria, George Lopez to Star in New ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’ Movie

Marvin Lemus, the co-creator and showrunner of Gentefied, a bilingual series that ran for two seasons on Netflix, will direct the feature, which is intended for Disney+ and being produced by Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and The Jim Henson Company.

This new version follows a Mexican American family who have recently lost their connection to each other and their roots, as they embark on an epic road trip that immediately goes hilariously wrong.

Longoria will play Alexander’s mother, a travel writer who has lost her passion for work, while Lopez has been cast as the family’s grandfather, a tough biker.

Matt Lopez (Father of the Bride, Clifford the Big Red Dog) wrote the script.

Production is eyeing a spring start in New Mexico.

Levy, Dan Levine and Lisa Henson produced the 2014 film that first adapted the book for Disney. The trio are back as producers, joined with time by 21 Laps’ Dan Cohen.

Emily Morris will executive produce, with Blanca Lista also overseeing for Henson.

21 Laps is coming off the record-breaking fourth season of Stranger Things as well as the announcement of Levy directing Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool 3, which will shoot next year. 21 Laps is currently in postproduction on All the Light We Cannot See, a Netflix limited series that Levy directed and adapts the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book.

Longoria will next star in and exec produce Land of Women, a six-episode dramedy adapting the best-selling novel by Sandra Barneda for Apple TV+. She recently wrapped production on Flamin’ Hot, centered on the janitor who claimed to have developed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Longoria directed the drama, which will be released by Searchlight in 2023. She is repped by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Jackoway Austen.

Lopez will be seen in Blue Beetle, Warner Bros.’ movie based on the DC hero that will hit theaters in 2023. He is also making his return to broadcast television, starring in Lopez vs. Lopez, a comedy for NBC.

Lemus, whose first season of Gentefied was a nominee for a 2020 Peabody Award, is repped by UTA and Mission Entertainment.

Mckenna Grace & Jesse Williams To Star In Opioid Drama ‘Spider & Jessie’

The movie follows two scrappy sisters, who after discovering their mother has fatally overdosed, are terrified they’ll be separated by an overburdened foster care system. As such, they conceal the body. However, the local police chief, mom’s drug counselor, and her volatile ex-boyfriend get closer to uncovering the truth, and the girls must decide just how far they are willing to go to keep their secret buried.

Kay in addition to directing, wrote the script which he developed with Julia Keller. Jojo Regina of Where the Crawdads Sing also stars with Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things), Forrest Goodluck (Cherry), Fernanda Andrade (Moon Knight) and Malia Baker (The Babysitter’s Club).

Grace stars as Spider and Regina as her sister, Jessie.

Grace and Williams will also serve as executive producers.

Hungry Bull Productions led by Joseph Restaino (Pig) and Jeff Hoffman (Lansky) from Above The Clouds are producing and co-financing. Production is underway in Florida.

“I’m so grateful to be a part of this important story about addiction and how it affects not only the addict, but those around them. I was aware of how prevalent drug use and addiction was, but in doing this film, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of just how big of a problem it is. Many of our own cast and crew have shared their experiences and it’s heartbreaking. Doing this is more than just making a film, it’s creating and being a part of something that is bigger than ourselves,” said Grace.

“I am honored to join this incredible producing team and cast led by words and direction of Dan Kay. Shining a light on the shared human conditions that lead to, and from addiction provides us an opportunity to examine our compassion for those impacted today as well as for those pathologized in our recent past,” said Williams.

“I’ve been interested in telling stories about addiction and the opioid epidemic for years because, like millions of Americans, I have seen firsthand how this insidious disease not only destroys the life of the addict but tears apart the fabric and foundation of the addict’s family. This damage – the collateral damage caused by addiction – compelled me to tell this heartbreaking but vital story about opioid orphans,” said Kay.

“Dan’s vision for Spider & Jessie is a true testament of his unique voice as a writer/director, and one that we can’t wait to introduce to audiences across the world. Having such an incredible cast attached, led by Mckenna Grace and Jojo Regina, speaks directly to the special nature of the story Dan has devised. At Hungry Bull Productions, our focus has always been to work with the best talent and bring forward meaningful stories, Spider & Jessie represents precisely that. We are thrilled to be working with such great partners on this project in Above the Clouds as well,” said Restaino.

“When I first read Kay’s powerful script, I cried and laughed and was touched to my soul by these sisters in the story having to survive the loss of their mother to an opioid overdose. Watching this script come to life with such amazing performances, incredible locations and beautiful cinematography is nothing short of a miracle, and will greatly raise awareness of this tragic epidemic,” said Hoffman.

Grace received a Guest Actress Drama Series Emmy nom for The Handmaid’s Tale last year, making her the youngest-ever nominee ever in that category. She starred in Sony’s $204M-grossing hit Ghostbusters: Afterlife. On television, she is about to star in A Friend of the Family, a true-crime limited series, opposite Anna Paquin and Jake Lacy. Earlier this month Grace starred in The Bad Seed Returns for Lifetime, a feature which she also executive produced and co-wrote with her father. Other notable film roles include starring opposite Viola Davis in Amazon’s feature Troop Zero and opposite Chris Evans and Octavia Spencer in Gifted, as well as the $1.1 billion grossing Captain Marvel as young Carol Danvers and the Oscar winning I, Tonya.

Williams earned a Tony Award nomination in his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning revival of Take Me Out and will next be seen in Netflix’s Your Place or Mine with Reese Witherspoon as well as in his return to Broadway for the newly-extended run of Take Me Out. He spent 12 seasons in his acclaimed role as Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC’s hit series Grey’s Anatomy and has appeared in TV and films including The Cabin in the Woods, Little Fires Everywhere, Brooklyn’s Finest and the Paramount action/comedy film Secret Headquarters, with Owen Wilson. Williams executive produced the 2021 Oscar winning short film Two Distant Strangers and served as both senior producer and correspondent alongside Norman Lear for their EPIX docuseries America Divided. Williams is a partner and board member of the #1 scholarship app in the world, Scholly, which has matched students with over $100M. He is co-founder of both BLeBRiTY and Ebroji mobile apps and executive producer of Question Bridge: Black Males, a transmedia art installation in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s permanent collection. He sits on the Board of Directors for both Advancement Project and Harry Belafonte’s arts and social justice organization, Sankofa.org.

Also producing are Tony Stopperan, Kay, and Dan Sima with EPs Grace, Williams, Russell Gray, Yaniv Hoffman and Leal Naim. WME Independent is repping the project’s worldwide rights.

Grace is repped by CAA and Stewart Brookman. Jojo Regina is repped by Paradigm and ESI Network. Williams is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360, and Granderson Des Rochers; Montgomery is with CAA, Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern and 3Arts, Goodluck is Gersh and Artists First, Baker is with Entertainment 360 and Andrade is with Buchwald and Entertainment 360. Kay is repped by Myman Greenspan, APA and Circle of Confusion.

Dishing with Digest - 9/30/22 - Melody Thomas Scott

CBS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A COMPANION SHOWCAST FOR THE TOP DAYTIME DRAMA, “THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS”

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS will be the first and only daytime drama series with a showcast, giving daytime fans an unprecedented method to access their favorite stories.The showcast is a modern take on the origins of soap operas on American radio that captivated many at-home audiences for years.

“We are thrilled to be launching THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as a showcast. As we continue to expand our podcast offerings, we find shows that share a deeply passionate fanbase translate well into the audio space,” said Steve Raizes, EVP of podcasting and audio for Paramount. “We’ve seen significant success with this strategy with THE LATE SHOW POD SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and THE DAILY SHOW: EARS EDITION and expect similar results with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.”

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS celebrates five decades of romance and rivalry all season, building off classic storylines with the return appearances of fan favorites and more intrigue and family drama for the iconic characters.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS airs weekdays on CBS, is streaming on Paramount+, and will be available via audio on all major podcast platforms starting Friday, Sept. 30.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television. Anthony Morina is the show’s executive producer. The co-executive producer and head writer is Josh Griffith.

Billy Miller guests on NCIS 10/3/22

GUEST CAST includes: Laura San Giacomo (Dr. Grace Confalone), Laith Wallschleger (Erik Nilsson/Dozer), Billy Miller (Ezra Moretti/Second Man).

David Hasselhoff: 'I have a healthy ego'

The Baywatch legend, 70, admits he might come across as egotistical at times, but it comes from a place of wanting his work to be “perfect”.

“Well yes, I have an ego, but it’s through a desire to be perfect in whatever I’m doing,” he told Reader’s Digest UK.

“I have a healthy ego because I apologize when I’m wrong.

“I am wrong sometimes but most of the time I’m dead-on.”

Hasselhoff has a major fanbase in Germany and his latest role is playing a fictionalized version of himself for TV over there.

He will appear in Ze Network for RTL streaming service TV Now alongside German actor Henry Hubchen, who also plays a version of himself, and the show is described as an international conspiracy story.

Ze Network sees The Hoff land the lead role in a German stage show, only to be plunged into the centre of a conspiracy of former cold war assassins while the fabric of reality seems to break down around him.

He said of the show: “Knight Rider was incredibly successful for both me and RTL. Returning now 30 years later to do a cutting-edge series and working with RTL again is a dream come true. The series is funny, deadly, creative and informative … simply exciting. Fact or fiction, you decide.”

It’s not the first time he’s played a fictional version of himself as he did just that in Hoff the Record, a sitcom which ran for two seasons in 2015 and 2016 on U.K. TV channel Dave.

And in 2017, he appeared in the movie Killing Hasselhoff, in which Ken Jeong portrayed a cash-strapped nightclub owner who hires a hitman to kill the star in a bid to win a celebrity death pool and revive his fortunes.

Video: Sean Kanan and Melody Thomas Scott Crossover

Dishing with Digest - 9/23/22 - Cady McClain

OWN Sets Two Christmas Movies Starring LeToya Luckett, Finesse Mitchell, Eva Marcille & Devale Ellis

The Great Holiday Bake War, starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell, debuts on Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and A Christmas Fumble, starring Eva Marcille and Devale Ellis, premieres on Saturday, December 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.

In The Great Holiday Bake War, when former pastry school rivals Julian (Mitchell) and Brianna (Luckett) meet years later in a TV baking competition, the sparks – and the flour – fly! Each has their own plans for the winning prize money, but only one can win…unless they work together. While Brianna struggles to support her daughter Willow (Naomi Sogbein) and Julian longs to escape his mother’s shadow, they learn that collaboration can create a new recipe for success – and love.

The Great Holiday Bake War is produced for OWN by MarVista Entertainment in association with Harpo Films. Executive Producers include Carla Gardini, Neshama Entertainment’s Suzanne Berger and Arnie Zipursky, and Megan Ellstrom, Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer and Fernando Szew for MarVista Entertainment. Lauren Tuck is a Co-Producer.

A Christmas Fumble revolves around the “queen of crisis management,” Nicole Barnes (Marcille), who gets the toughest assignment of her career when she’s asked to handle a breaking scandal for former pro footballer-turned-TV-commentator Jordan Davies (Ellis), whose network contract isn’t going to be renewed because of a violation going back to his college days. However, Nicole fails to disclose that she and Jordan were once boyfriend and girlfriend — a conflict of interest that could end her own hopes of being made partner at her firm. To make matters worse, Nicole’s efforts to rehabilitate Jordan’s image are constantly undermined by Jordan’s shallow entertainment reporter fiancée.

A Christmas Fumble is produced for OWN by MarVista Entertainment in association with Harpo Films. Executive Producers include Carla Gardini and Roger M. Bobb; Neshama Entertainment’s Suzanne Berger and Arnie Zipursky, and Megan Ellstrom, Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer and Fernando Szew for MarVista Entertainment. Eva Marcille is Co-Executive Producer and Lauren Tuck is Co-Producer.

Angela Burt-Murray is the writer for both movies.

Original ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Cast Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser & Bronson Pinchot Returning For Netflix ‘Axel Foley’ Movie

Reiser played Axel Foley’s Detroit cop partner, Jeffrey Friedman, in the first two films, and Pinchot was the sassy art gallery salesman.

Mark Molloy is directing off Will Beall screenplay. Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman are producing for Jerry Bruckheimer Films along with Murphy.

EPs are Charisse Hewitt-Webster and Ray Angelic and Melissa Reid is co-producing for Jerry Bruckheimer Films.

The sequel has a logline that’s under wraps and is currently shooting in California, where it’s getting $15.7M worth of tax credits. The first three Beverly Hills Cop movies, released in 1984, 1987 and 1994, grossed a combined $616.2M worldwide.

Deadline first told you about the Paramount sequel getting a license with Netflix with an option for a sequel. Murphy previously made the Netflix movie Dolemite Is My Name, in which he portrayed blaxploitation star Rudy Ray Moore. That pic earned Golden Globe noms for Best Picture – Musical/Comedy and for Murphy as Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy Feature.

18th Annual Stars And Strikes Event To Honor Jerry verDorn

Justin Hartley's Surprise Quantum Leap Guest Stint Revealed

In a new promo unveiled after Quantum Leap‘s series premiere on Monday, Raymond Lee’s protagonist Ben leaps into the body of a young woman who’s receiving a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, played by Hartley. According to sources, Hartley’s character, Jake, is a bounty hunter who’s partnered — personally and professionally — with Eva (the person into which Ben has leapt).

“Babe, what do you say? Make it official?” Hartley’s character asks, ring box in hand — and Ben can’t quite wrap his head around the weirdness of the moment, especially when he looks in the mirror.

Hartley’s episode is slated to air in October and, fun fact: The outing also features a guest turn by Blood & Treasure‘s Sofia Pernas (aka Hartley’s real-life wife).

The promo also tees up new developments in Ben’s time-hopping journey, including the suggestion that he can leap into timeframes beyond his own lifetime; in one example, Ben finds himself transported to the Old West.

New episodes of Quantum Leap air Mondays at 10/9c on NBC.

Michael Graziadei Back To Y&R!

Soap Opera Interview: Casting Director - Judy Blye Wilson

Judy is a renowned casting director who has worked in daytime television for over 25 years. Judy began her career casting on ABC’s Ryan’s Hope in 1981. She remained there until 1987 before moving over to One Life to Live.

Felicia Mini Behr hired Judy to join All My Children in 1991 where she remained until the soap’s end in 2011. She finished cleaning out her office on All My Children in the morning and by that same afternoon she started work as the casting director for CBS’s The Young and the Restless.

Judy won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting for a Drama Series for her work on All My Children and a fourth win for her work on The Young and the Restless. She has been responsible for casting some of the most popular names in that show’s history including Sarah Michelle Gellar in 1993. In addition to her three Emmys, she has won 12 Arios Awards from the Casting Society of America. 11 for her work on AMC and one for Y&R.

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Sept. 23

actor Sean Kanan (CBS’ THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Peter Porte guests on NCIS 9/26/22

GUEST CAST includes: Kash Abdulmalik (Carter Landegraff/Traffic volunteer), Peter Porte (Owen Belfort III/ Preppy dad), Brian Thomas Smith (Larry/Dad/Bro/Driver)

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Sept.16

Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar; actress Melody Thomas Scott discusses her THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS crossover episode with THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL on CBS

Stalker Who Threatened Actress Eva LaRue & Her Daughter With Torture, Rape Is Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison

James David Rogers, 58, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John A. Kronstadt, who called the man’s conduct “inexcusable.”

Rogers pleaded guilty in April to two counts of mailing threatening communications, one count of threats by interstate communications and two counts of stalking.

According to court documents, from March 2007 until his arrest in November 2019, Rogers stalked, threatened, and harassed Eva LaRue, an actress whose credits include The Young & the Restless — for which she won a daytime Emmy in 2020 — CSI: Miami, Santa Barbara and All My Children, and her daughter — who was 5 years old when the campaign of terror began.

For example, in February 2008, Rogers sent LaRue a letter in which he vowed to “stalk you until the day you die.” In other letters, Rogers repeatedly threatened to rape LaRue and her daughter.

From March 2007 to June 2015, Rogers mailed about 37 handwritten and typed letters in which he threatened to rape, kill, and otherwise injure LaRue and her daughter. In June 2015, Rogers sent a letter to LaRue’s daughter which stated, in part, “I am the man who has been stalking for the last 7 years. Now I have my eye on you too.”

Rogers signed each letter using the name “Freddie Krueger.”

In October and November 2019, Rogers called the school LaRue’s daughter attended, spoke with a school employee, claimed to be her father and asked if she was present. In November 2019, he again called the girl’s school and left a voicemail in which he identified himself as “Freddie Krueger” and threatened to “rape her, molest her and kill her.”

Rogers’ federal public defense attorney, Waseem Salahi, told the court that his client suffers from “psychiatric instability,” and that “People do irrational things when they’re mentally ill.”

Salahi, who proposed a non-custodial sentence of home confinement and court-mandated mental health treatment, said Rogers deals with mental disorders including “repressed gender dysphoria” and faces “a long road of recovery.”

According to his attorney, Rogers is “actually a very sweet, gentle person — but he’s also mentally ill, and that makes him into someone else sometimes.”

LaRue gave a tearful victim impact statement, telling the judge in L.A. federal court that she has undergone therapy since the harassment began in order to deal with feelings of fear and paranoia.

She said that although she and her daughter had no direct contact with the Ohio resident, “We didn’t know if he would show up on our doorstep. We will think about him for a lifetime. The fear is with me forever.”

Appearing via Zoom, Rogers apologized to LaRue “for what I said to you for the past 12 years, and putting your family through this hellish nightmare. I hope someday I can earn your forgiveness for my misdeeds. I wish someone had intervened much sooner and I was caught much sooner.”

The judge ordered Rogers to self surrender Oct. 12 to begin his sentence at a federal prison in Ohio.

B&B’s Sean Kanan Crosses Over To Y&R

‘The Bay’ Heading To Peacock; Upcoming Season Featuring Maxwell Caulfield, Stephen Schnetzer, Joe Lando & More

The multi-camera serial drama is currently in production on 20 all-new episodes that will be released later this year, marking the completion of its 100th episode. Today, the cast and crew will commemorate the milestone while on location in Sun Valley, CA.

Filmed on location in Puerto Rico and Los Angeles, the new episodes star Daytime Emmy winners Kristos Andrews (Survive the Game) and Karrueche Tran (Claws, Bel-Air) as super couple Pete and Vivian Garrett, as well as Daytime Emmy winners Mary Beth Evans (Days of Our Lives) as Sara Garrett, Tristan Rogers (General Hospital) as Commissioner Lex Martin, Eric Nelsen (1883) as Daniel Garrett, and Mike Manning (This is Us) as Caleb McKinnon. Andrews will be doing double duty as Pete Garrett’s diabolical twin brother Adam Kenway, a role that garnered him a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Drama Series in 2020.

Returning series regulars for the upcoming installments include Najee De-Tiege (Power Rangers: Samurai), Celeste Fianna (Bandit), Jackie Zeman (General Hospital), Alicia Leigh Willis (The L Word), Matthew Ashford and Brandon Beemer (Days of Our Lives). Daytime Emmy winner A Martinez (Longmire), as well as newcomer Kiara Liz Ortega and Carlo Mendez (Parks and Recreation) are also series regulars this season.

Special guest stars appearing this season include Maxwell Caulfield (Dynasty), Stephen Schnetzer (Another World), and the returns of Joe Lando (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman), John Aprea (The Godfather II & III), and Bruce Davison (Ozark).

Also, guest starring is Latin Grammy Winner Draco Rosa, Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers: Megaforce), Alexia Robinson, Real Andrews (General Hospital), McKenzie Westmore (Passions), Precious V. Mayes (The Magic), Breana Raquel (Purple Hearts), Txunamy Ortiz (Class of 1970), Mariann Aalda (The Blacklist), Dante Aleksander (The Raven), Bianca D’Ambrosio (Call Jane), and Daytime Emmy winner Chiara D’Ambrosio (Slapface).

Created and directed by Daytime Emmy winning producer and director Gregori J. Martin, The Bay is produced by the independent film and television production company LANY Entertainment in association with SheMogul Media. The series is written by Martin and multiple Daytime Emmy winner Wendy Riche (General Hospital), who also serves as Executive Producer.

With a total of 23 Daytime Emmy wins and 56 nominations, The Bay is also available on PopStar! TV, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi in the US, Channel 10 and Ten Play in Australia, SABC in South Africa, and others. The series is distributed internationally by GRB Entertainment.

CBS Daytime Announces Fall Premiere Dates; ‘The Young & The Restless’ Hits Milestone

The sudser from Bell Dramatic Serial Company and Sony kicks off its milestone year on Friday, Sept. 30 as CBS’ longest-running scripted series. Debuting a new logo in honor of the milestone, Y&R will celebrate its five decades all season with return appearances of fan favorites. There’s also a special crossover episode planned with The Bold and the Beautiful on Sept. 26, which marks the start of B&B‘s 36th season.

It’s a big year for B&B, too: the most-watched U.S.-produced daytime drama series in the world will air its 9,000th episode on April 14, 2023.

The Price is Right, network TV’s No. 1 daytime series, will be back for its 51st season on Sept. 19, and marks Drew Carey’s 15th anniversary as host of TV’s longest-running game show. Several episodes of The Price is Right at Night are also planned throughout the season.

Let’s Make a Deal returns for its 14th season on Sept. 19, with Emmy Award-winning host Wayne Brady kicking off “Fabulous Car Week.” Players have the chance to win a quarter of a million dollars of luxury cars, and the new season will also see the return of an audience favorite, Mega Money Mondays, where one lucky contestant is guaranteed to win $10,000. More Let’s Make a Deal primetime specials are slated for this season, too.

Y&R is executive produced by Anthony Morina while the co-executive producer and head writer is Josh Griffith. B&B is a Bell-Phillip Television production and Bradley P. Bell is the executive producer and head writer.

The Price is Right is produced by Fremantle and Evelyn Warfel is the executive producer. Let’s Make a Deal is produced by Fremantle and John Quinn is the executive producer.

Netflix Fall & Holiday Film Slate with Former Soap Stars

Luckiest Girl Alive (10/7, theaters 9/30)
Luckiest Girl Alive centers on Ani FaNelli, a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place when she was a teenager at the prestigious Brentley School, Ani is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life. Based on the book Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll.
DIRECTOR: Mike Barker
WRITER: Jessica Knoll
PRODUCERS: Bruna Papandrea, Jeanne Snow, Erik Feig, Lucy Kitada, Mila Kunis
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jessica Knoll, Lisa Sterbakov, Shayne Fiske Goldner, Steve Hutensky, Mike Barker
CAST: Mila Kunis, Finn Wittrock, Chiara Aurelia, Scoot McNairy, Thomas Barbusca, Justine Lupe, Dalmar Abuzeid, Alex Barone, Carson MacCormac with Jennifer Beals and Connie Britton

The School For Good And Evil (10/19)
Best friends Sophie and Agatha find themselves on opposing sides of a modern fairy tale when they’re swept away into an enchanted school where young heroes and villains are trained to protect the balance of good and evil. Based on the bestselling book series by Soman Chainani
DIRECTOR: Paul Feig
WRITERS: David Magee, Laura Solon, Paul Feig
PRODUCERS: Joe Roth, Jeffrey Kirschenbaum, Jane Startz, Paul Feig, Laura Fischer
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Stephen Jones, Zack Roth, Patricia Riggen, Soman Chainani
CAST: Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Kit Young, Sir Ben Kingsley, Patti LuPone, Rachel Bloom, Peter Serafinowicz, Rob Delaney and Mark Heap

Falling For Christmas (11/10)
A newly engaged, spoiled hotel heiress gets into a skiing accident, suffers from total amnesia and finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner and his precocious daughter in the days leading up to Christmas.
DIRECTOR: Janeen Damian
WRITERS: Jeff Bonnett, Ron Oliver, Janeen Damian and Michael Damian
PRODUCERS: Brad Krevoy, Michael Damian
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Amanda Phillips, Eric Jarboe, David Wulf
CAST: Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet, George Young, Jack Wagner, Olivia Perez

The Noel Diary (11/24)
When best-selling author Jacob Turner (Justin Hartley) returns home at Christmas to settle his estranged mother’s estate, he discovers a diary that may hold secrets to his own past and that of Rachel (Barrett Doss) – a beautiful young woman on a mysterious journey of her own. Together, they embark on an adventure to confront their pasts and discover a future that’s totally unexpected. Based on the book The Noel Diary by Richard Paul Evans
DIRECTOR: Charles Shyer
WRITERS: Charles Shyer, Rebecca Connor, David Golden
PRODUCERS: Timothy O. Johnson, Stephanie Slack, Margret H. Huddleston
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Justin Hartley, Norman Stephens, Andrew Gernhard
CAST: Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss, Bonnie Bedelia, James Remar, Essence Atkins

‘Yellowstone’ Drops First Season 5 Teaser At MTV Video Music Awards

Season 5 of the mega hit starring Kevin Costner is set for a two-hour premiere Nov. 13 on MTV sibling the Paramount Network. The teaser promises “All will be revealed” in a quick montage of some of the key players in the series, finishing with patriarch John Dutton (Costner).

Fans of the series or those wishing to catch up can see a series marathon starting on Friday of Labor Day weekend on the Paramount Network, beginning at 11 AM each day of that weekend.

The series ensemble cast includes Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, Forrie Smith, Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Finn Little, Ryan Bingham and Gil Birmingham, with Mo Brings Plenty, Wendy Moniz, Jen Landon, and Kathryn Kelly upped to series regulars.

The upcoming season will also feature the return of Josh Lucas as young John Dutton alongside Jacki Weaver, Kylie Rogers and Kyle Red Silverstein with Kai Caster, Lainey Wilson, Lilli Kay and Dawn Olivieri joining the star-studded cast.

Paramount Network’s Yellowstone season four premiere was cable’s highest rated show, bringing in more than 14 million viewers in total. The season four finale drew more than 10 million viewers.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Costner), who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and vicious business rivalries.

Yellowstone is co-created by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan (Wind River, Hell or High Water and Sicario) and John Linson. Executive producers include John Linson, Art Linson, Taylor Sheridan, Kevin Costner, David C. Glasser, Bob Yari and Stephen Kay.

‘Star Trek’ Cast Members Ashes Will Be Flown Into Space As Part Of Memorial Mission

The ashes and DNA from the iconic actors will be part of a special “Enterprise mission,” according to space and astronomy news site Universe Today.

The samples will fly “beyond the moon” on the flight, which will take place at a future date to be determined.

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur mission is planning to deliver a robotic lunar lander in order to scout for NASA’s future Artemis 1 flights. The “Enterprise mission” will be part of the “secondary payload” on that flight. The ashes are provided as part of a joint venture with Houston’s Celestis, which conducts memorial space flights.

The first unmanned Artemis mission is scheduled for Aug. 29. It will be followed by Artemis 2, a flight that will circle the moon, and then Artemis 3, the first manned lunar landing in more than 50 years.

Trailer for the true-crime drama A Friend of the Family

Zuleyka Silver Cast as Audra on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS

Viewers might recognize Silver from appearances in primetime shows like CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, THE MENTALIST, HAWAII 5-0, CODE BLACK, YOUNG SHELDON, 9-1-1, or her recurring appearances as Mrs. Guillermo in skits on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!. Y&R isn’t actually her daytime debut, though. The actress’ IMDb page lists an episode of sister soap THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL where she played a model back in 2013!

Audra is a high-powered executive who is lured to town by one of Genoa City’s business icons, though that’s as much as Y&R would reveal about the new character at this time. So which business icon brings her to town, and for what purpose? Could Adam be looking to use her to get revenge on his family? Or could she be another part of Phyllis’ plan to take down Diane? There are no shortage of possibilities!

Imani on Y&R Temporarily Recast With Denise Boutte

Boutte might be familiar to some soap fans as she played the recurring role of Danielle back on DAYS OF OUR LIVES in 2007. She also played Sasha on MEET THE BROWNS, Lara in STAN AGAINST EVIL, Jasmine on BRONX SIU, and Raven on THE FAMILY BUSINESS. Viewers might also have seen her in films like Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?, For Love or Money, and Christmas With My Ex. The actress also does voice work for the animated series YOUNG JUSTICE and will be appearing in the upcoming thrillers The Missing and Angie’s Cure.

Rose debuted as Amanda’s newfound sister, Imani, back in December 2019, and after all the family drama was wrapped up and their grandfather, Sutton, was finally imprisoned for causing the death of Amanda’s father, the two siblings went into business together. Of course, Imani is a pot stirrer, and has been making moves on Nate, despite the fact that he’s not single!

There were no additional details regarding how many episodes Boutte will be appearing in, but it shouldn’t be for very long and Rose will be back as Imani as soon as she wraps the other project. But this means there will be no interruption to Imani’s dogged pursuit of Nate, so keep watching Y&R to see how it all plays out!

Soap Stars guest star on repeats of The Talk on CBS

Tuesday, August 16: Actor John McCook (CBS’ THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL) (OAD: 5/27/22)

Wednesday, August 17: actors Peter Bergman and Susan Walters (CBS’ THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) (OAD: 4/18/22)

Thursday, August 18: actors Lawrence Saint-Victor and ThorstenKaye (CBS’ THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL) (OAD: 1/17/22)

Eva Longoria To Star & EP Apple TV+ Series ‘Land Of Women’; Carmen Maura To Co-Star

Created and written by Ramón Campos (Gran Hotel, Velvet) and Gema R. Neira (Now and Then, Velvet), Land of Women tells the story of Gala (Longoria), a New York empty nester forced to flee her home after her husband implicates the family in financial improprieties. Joining her on the journey are her aging mother Julia (Maura) and her college-age daughter.

The three women escape the criminals her now-vanished husband is indebted to by moving to the same charming wine town in Northern Spain that Gala’s mother fled 50 years ago, vowing never to return. Starting over with new identities proves complicated while living in a small town where secrets tend to unravel quite easily.

Land of Women will be directed by Carlos Sedes (Now and Then, Fariña). The series is produced for Apple TV+ by Bambu Studios and will be shot in both English and Spanish and made available to watch in each language. Pre-production is currently underway in Spain.

Showrunner Campos will executive produce alongside Teresa Fernández-Valdés (Now and Then, Velvet), Ben Spector (Grand Hotel, La Guerra Civil), and Longoria via her production company UnbeliEVAble Entertainment.

Longoria is repped by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

‘Cobra Kai’ Season 5: Sean Kanan Returns To ‘Miyagi-Verse’

“As Terry Silver [Thomas Ian Griffith] calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get to stop Cobra Kai in its tracks,” teased executive producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg about the new season at Netflix’s Tudum on Tuesday.

Mike was a villain in the third Karate Kid film but foes have become friends in the past. For example, Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto) is now working with Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) to stop the bad guys. Would be a nice twist to see Mike ally with Daniel-son but everyone will have to wait and see when Season 5 premieres on September 9.

Kim, however, has already been revealed to be part of Terry’s expansion of the Cobra Kai dojo. She bad.

The new season picks up following the shocking events of the All Valley Tournament that saw Terry cheat his way to a championship with Tory Nichols (Peyton List) taking the top spot. Her happiness was short-lived, however, after learning she didn’t win fair and square but what she will do with the knowledge that Terry’s cheating won her the championship—if anything at all—is as yet unknown.

Cobra Kai is written and executive produced by Heald, Hurwitz, and Schlossberg via their production company, Counterbalance Entertainment. Will Smith, James Lassiter, and Caleeb Pinkett executive produce for Westbrook Entertainment along with Susan Ekins in association with Sony Pictures Television. Macchio and William Zabka also serve as executive producers.

Harvey Brownstone Interviews Eric Braeden, Legendary Star of “The Y&R”, Author, “I’ll Be Damned”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest, Eric Braeden, is a legendary actor, athlete and humanitarian who’s best known for playing the invincible Victor Newman for 42 years on the #1 daytime drama series of all time, “The Young & The Restless”.

He first came to our attention as Captain Hans Dietrich in “The Rat Patrol”, and as Dr. Charles Forbin in “Colossus: The Forbin Project”. And who can ever forget him as John Jacob Astor in “Titanic”, or my favourite, Reese Paxton in “The Man Who Came Back”.

In 2017 he published a highly compelling book entitled, “I’ll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led me to America’s #1 Daytime Drama.” The book chronicles his amazing journey as a youngster in postwar Germany, to his struggles as a young actor in Hollywood, constantly being typecast in one-dimensional roles playing Nazi officers and bad guys and coming to terms with the realization of the devastating crimes against humanity committed by the Nazi regime.

This inspirational man has dedicated himself to atoning on behalf of Germany, and to finding meaningful ways to advance the relationship between Americans, Germans and the Jewish Community.

He’s won 3 Soap Opera Digest Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, a People’s Choice Award, and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s been honoured in Monte Carlo, Italy, France, Germany, and he received a humanitarian award by the government of Israel.

‘The Young And The Restless’: ‘One Life To Live’ Vet Trevor St. John Joining CBS Sudser In Mystery Role

Sadly, details about his new role are being kept under wraps. He begins taping this month and will appear on the sudser later this fall.

St. John is best known for his 10-year run as Todd Manning/Victor Lord, Jr. on ABC’s One Life to Live. He was most recently seen on ABC’s Promised Land and his past credits include a series regular role on Roswell, New Mexico and Patrick Wang’s critically acclaimed independent drama films, In the Family and The Grief of Others.

St. John is represented by BRS/Gage Talent Agency and Tim Taylor at Luber Roklin Management.

The Young and the Restless will begin its 50th season in September. The series is broadcast weekdays on CBS and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company in association with Sony Pictures Television.

From Big Lawyer to Big Daddy: An Interview with Soap Star Christian Jules Le Blanc

These days, the openly gay actor is turning heads for a different reason: his long, snow-white hair. Le Blanc let it grow during lockdown and was completely unbothered by it, joking that “some people actually pay money to get their hair this color.”

It has served him well. These days, he’s been granted a temporary leave from his Los Angeles taping schedule and has taken on the role of Big Daddy Pollitt, the wealthy yet unrefined, plantation owning patriarch in a new and smoldering version of Tennessee Williams’ classic play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

In addition to his performance art, Le Blanc is a visual artist who works with the medium of colored pencil-a hobby he happened to pick up but one that has led him to gallery exhibits and notice from buyers.

Manhattan Digest spoke with the former New Orleans resident about his early years, his acting technique, and why Tennessee Williams still matters.

MD: Talk a bit about your stage debut

CL: My debut on a serious stage was with Julie Harris, during the nineties, along with Eileen Brennan and Laura Esterman in a play called Ladies in Retirement. I’d studied with Charles Nelson Reilly, but I was originally supposed to be medicine.

MD: You were a medical major? What was the point when you went from medicine to acting?

CL: Tulane was my alma mater in New Orleans and I wanted to be a doctor. I volunteered in local hospitals in the area. I was on a leave of absence from the hospital and had a desire to try acting. My mother told me to be safe and my father said to do it while I was young. I booked a little gig in Mississippi and I really liked it.

Ultimately, I quit medicine and went off to LA to seek my fortune. You do what you’re passionate about. And once you get the passion… passion with capital “P”, you find your true love. You do it because there is no other answer and that’s what makes it worth it.

You know, there’s a lot of stuff to learn if you haven’t been on stage and this long, specifically how to get through a matinee and a night performance. I gotta tell you it has been a big chore as far as managing my energy. That’s a craft in itself!

MD: Were you initially contracted on Y&R, or was it just a guest spot?

CL: In those days, they signed actors to a couple of years. I had the sexual harassment storyline of a sleazy lawyer, Michael Baldwin. The actress playing the victim was, in real life, the boss and show creator William Bell’s daughter, Lauralee. I thought it wasn’t a great idea at first, but I ended up having a ball. Then my character redeemed himself and became a hyper genius lawyer who earned his position.

MD: I understand that you’re writing a children’s book?

CL: Yes. My first art exhibit of anything that people commissioned was in the coconut grove theatre. I did these little Wind in the Willows-esque kind of fantasy children’s drawings. When Julie and Charles saw them , they thought I should be drawing all the time. They would send me pictures of animals from newspapers all around the world as inspiration. So now, I have a book but it’s not been published. The artwork took off before the the actual words of this book, and it’s a children’s novel. It’s all in colored pencil.

MD: Have you been stopped or recognized here in New York since you’ve been here for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

CL: My hair used to be disguised by a hat, but Young and the Restless fans have stopped and have mentioned it because it just gets whiter. I love New York because you can just strike up a conversation with anyone on the street. Plus, it has all the romance of beginnings for me because this is where I moved before I lived in LA.

MD: How did you adopt the Southern accent for the play?

CL: I have no linguistic approach. I just talked like relatives I know who are from Texas, Beaumont, Houston, Dallas, dripping down into South southern Louisiana and going up into Mississippi.

Big Daddy is literally described as a redneck. That’s what Maggie calls him. He’s unapologetic. So mine is a most extreme southern accent. It can veer into parody if if I’m not careful, but I went to a few great linguist sites online which have everyone saying the same couple of lines, from different parts of the south at different ages, professions, races, and lengths of time they stayed there.

MD: What is about Tennessee Williams and his work that is so alluring. Why do we keep coming back to it?

CL: Because this play—and many others he’s written- is about sexuality, humanity, family, dysfunction, alcoholism, and drug addiction.

I read a book called Follies of God by James Grissom about the women who inspired Williams, some of whom would be inspirations for his stories. It covers direction that Tennessee gave the actors. There’s this wonderful one with Jessica Tandy, the original Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire. He told her that when he was a little, effeminate, southern gay and he knew he was going to be bullied, he could see it coming. To offset that, he would tell stories, and he knew that if he kept going with his story, he could keep the bullies at bay. He said that Blanche is like that. She’s on the planks and there are sharks underneath and the only thing keeping her alive is to stay on the planks.

I get goosebumps thinking of that because it’s everybody that’s ever lived. That’s the humanity the whole situation, the outsider looking in and feeling alone and desperate to fit in. Oh! it’s just amazing!

I’ve just scratched the surface because things come to you while you’re doing the run. It’s just so thrilling. That’s the excitement of live theater. It’s not just one and done. It evolves, lives and breathes.

Also, on a simpler level, even when we were just hunters and gatherers gathered around a campfire, somebody would tell a good story and it would enrapture us. It calls to something that’s deeper and common to all of us.

MD: What are the things that you like about stage acting that you can’t get from television and vice versa?

CL: I will tell you, there are some of the most amazing actors in the world, as you can tell just from where people started out. To Marisa Tomei, who was pretty damn good even years ago when I met and worked with her. So was Julianne Moore. Good acting is good acting wherever you find it. And it’s rare that I think people know or assume that, even in the entertainment business.

I remember Juliet Mills who was on Passions, and she played a witch who threw spells. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy because she became it, she didn’t comment on it. In her core, she owned all the preposterous things that became normal, which is the heart of acting. It’s only believable until you yourself, believe it with every fiber of your being and then everybody else will suspend reality. It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with Tennessee Williams or witches. If you’re doing it, you want it to be real and good.

Letting go of everything in theater is different from film. You can be insulated in a taping studio, and you get your private time and you can prep. When you dive into a live stage theater experience, you just go on instinct until all of a sudden there’s a curtain and you wonder why people are applauding. Because it’s done and hopefully, you’ve lost yourself that way.

The best example of acting is to just take off the parachute and fall. Holding on is the problem. Resisting change because it’s terrifying and not accepting it is the problem. That’s where you make the mistake. It’s not a holding on, it’s a letting go of it all.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof currently runs Off Broadway at St. Clements Church (423 W. 46th Street between 9th/10th) through Aug. 14th, For tickets and information, click here.

All Rise's Wilson Bethel Previews His Directorial Debut, Teases Twist in Mark and Amy's Engagement Stalemate

“It’s been something I’ve been thinking about for many years and had been trying to force my way into for quite some time,” Bethel tells TVLine, “and this was finally the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for. So this was an incredibly exciting thing for me.”

The installment is also a big one for his character Mark, who finds himself in the middle of a case that causes tension with both his BFF Lola and her husband Robin, Bethel teases in the following Q&A. On top of that, Mark learns some “new information” that might explain why his fiancée Amy has been stalling on finalizing her divorce and moving ahead with their own wedding plans.

TVLINE | Was wanting to direct something that started back in the Hart of Dixie days? Or was it something that you started thinking about more seriously once you were on All Rise?

No, no, it definitely started back in the Hart of Dixie days, and at that time, I had started producing some stuff and I made a couple of web series with a friend of mine that he directed. But just starting to do more behind the camera stuff at that time, really, cued up my interest in ultimately, one day, directing. I also write and produce and do all these other things. So it felt, in some ways, like an inevitability of just making that shift, but it’s a scary one, too, when you’re the guy calling the shots on set and there’s skills that I just hadn’t really exercised, both in terms of camera stuff, in terms of directing actors, in terms of moving a day along and keeping it on schedule and all those kinds of things. So the learning curve is definitely sharp. But it was a really deeply inspiring and exciting experience for me, and it’s something I want to do a lot more of now.

TVLINE | They did not go easy on you in this episode. There’s a lot of storytelling, a lot of big, heavy storylines.

Yeah, no kidding!

TVLINE | Can you talk about what’s going on with Mark, professionally and personally, in this episode?

There’s a few different things for Mark. One is him pursuing this smash-and-grab case that’s heating up, and then coming into conflict with Robin, who, obviously, in other circumstances would be a friend and an ally, but in this case, they’re at kind of cross purposes here. So there’s conflict there that then spills over into Mark’s relationship with Lola, certainly Robin’s relationship with Lola, and there’s this kind of triangulated three-way mess that explodes there.

Simultaneously, Mark has handed off this important case to Teddy and is kind of mentoring him a little bit as Teddy takes the reins on this very big case. That’s more Teddy’s storyline, but certainly, Mark is involved in it. And then lastly and importantly, there’s this cliffhanger or situation that builds to the end of the episode between Mark and Amy, where some kind of new information comes out to Mark that throws him into a little bit of a tailspin as far as what his understanding is of Amy’s relationship with her ex.

TVLINE | I found the Mark/Robin/Lola storyline very interesting because it touched on something that the show hasn’t explored a lot, which is that Mark and Robin also have their own friendship and their own history.

Totally. Exactly. It also feels realistic to me [that] just [as] in IRL [with] our closest friends, we also have relationships with their partners. And in this case, it’s even more complicated because their professional relationships also overlap. So it makes sense that there would be complications that arise. One of the through lines of some of these relationships on the show is that these complicated friendships have conflict arise, but there is obviously an underlying love and trust. So hopefully they work their way through.

TVLINE | We have to talk more about Mark and Amy because things have been kind of weird between the season. How worried is Mark about Amy’s hesitancy to move forward with their wedding plans and about her husband?

I think Mark is as concerned about it as Wilson was. [Laughs] I wanted nothing more than to have there be a smooth or smooth-ish transition into wedding planning and just moving on, but the ghost of Collier just doesn’t seem to die. It’s complicated, for sure. But I will tease that it does resolve eventually. I might have liked it to resolve sooner. [Laughs] But it does resolve eventually.

TVLINE | Are you eager to film a wedding episode? Is that also part of it?

Yes. At this point, yes. It’s all good and within the spirit of making television to tease things out, but at a certain point, you got to give people what they want.

TVLINE | You’re also dealing with a pretty difficult subject matter with the case that Teddy’s on, which is a sexual assault case involving strippers. How did you go about navigating that in your choices as a director?

It was super important to me to take it really seriously. Our writer, Nicole Feste, did an incredible job. This is really one of my favorite scripts we’ve had over all three seasons. I thought she did a really wonderful job. And some of that is because she has a lot of firsthand experience of these environments, strip clubs. She has friends and colleagues who work in these places and has been actually very much on the front lines of the first attempt, I think, in a couple of decades to unionize the strip clubs in Los Angeles, which is incredible. So anyway, that’s just to say that her script comes with a huge amount of insight and very personally connected emotions and information. So I just tried to do justice to that. She and I certainly had a lot of conversations about where she was coming from, some of her experience. It was very clear to me very early on that I wanted to try and cast, as much as possible, women from that world, actual real strippers, sex workers.

A remarkable anecdote here is that when I was doing prep for the episode, I was in a bookstore and there was a coffee table book about strip club culture in general, art photographs, whatever. I was flipping through the book, and I was like, “Oh, I’ve got to pick this up because I’m in preparation for this episode.” So I bought the book and I started taking pictures of some of the images and texting them or emailing them to various department heads because I thought they were great reference points for makeup, for wardrobe, for lighting, etc. And when I sent over one of the pictures to the casting department of this young woman, Nicole chimed in and said, “Oh, I actually know her, this young woman, and I can get her to audition for the part if that’s that works for you,” and I was like, “Yes, she should absolutely audition for the part!” And that was the woman who ended up playing Eden, our main guest actor, who just did an incredible job and really steals the episode. But again, having that kind of authenticity, having that kind of real emotional connection to the material, is just invaluable and especially when the storylines are as intense and charged and meaningful as this one. Having it hit with the weight of real experience, there’s just no substitute for that. My approach [was] just trying to make it as real and grounded as possible.

TVLINE | I also wanted to ask you about something they haven’t touched on in a couple of episodes: the DDA job that Mark is supposed to be finding the replacement for, when it seems like it would only be natural for him to step into that position himself. What’s holding him back?

Yeah, I think Mark is one of these guys — if you watched Hart of Dixie, maybe you actually recognize it as a trait of Wade’s, too, which maybe then is just a trait of mine. [Laughs] But I think he has a little bit of a fear of failure, maybe fear of stepping out into bigger roles, into more challenging territory, as a lot of people do. That fear, that underlying insecurity or whatever it is, is the thing that is standing in his way. It’s one of those things that oftentimes everybody around that person can see, “Oh, this is the most natural fit. You’d do a great job doing this thing.” But it’s hard for the person themselves to imagine that. So they’re looking for everybody else but themselves to fill that role. It will resolve eventually. But yeah, for now, he’s still very much in that phase of looking elsewhere, which is unfortunate because I agree [that] Mark is absolutely suited to the job.

TVLINE | Finally, how does this episode propel you into the midseason finale that’s coming up, which I hear is very dramatic.

The midseason finale goes bats–t crazy. The chaos that ensues in the subsequent episode is very much tied to the smash-and-grab situation that’s percolating in the episode I directed. So pay attention!

'Star Trek' Star Nichelle Nichols Dead at 89

Nichols' son, Kyle Johnson, confirmed the news on Sunday with an update posted to a website dedicated to the life and career of his mother .... writing, "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years."

He adds, "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light, however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all."

Kyle ends by saying this ... "I, and the rest of our family, would appreciate your patience and forbearance as we grieve her loss until we can recover sufficiently to speak further. Her services will be for family members and the closest of her friends and we request that her and our privacy be respected." He also sent a "Live long and prosper" shout out.

Nichols made history as the first African-American woman to play a lead role on television. And with "Star Trek: The Original Series" co-star William Shatner ... she also shared the first on-screen kiss between a Black woman and white man on American television.

She played the role for a handful of years and starred in dozens of 'Star Trek' episodes between '66 and '69. However, her acting career went far beyond just the Galactic Barrier.

With 69 acting credits to her name, NN has appeared on several hit shows and movies over the years, including notable voice-over roles, such as ... 'The Lieutenant,' 'Peyton Place,' 'Tarzan,' 'Truck Turner,' 'The Supernaturals,' 'Batman: The Animated Series,' 'Gargoyles,' 'Spider-Man: The Animated Series,' 'Futurama,' 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command,' 'The Simpsons,' 'Snow Dogs,' 'Are We There Yet?' 'Heroes,' 'The Young and the Restless,' and so many others.

Toward the end of her life, Nichols was in an often bitter conservatorship battle with her son -- this after he was granted control of the apparatus once she'd been diagnosed with dementia ... a legal fight that went on for some years, and, at times, got pretty ugly.

Nichelle Nichols was 89. RIP

'Family Matters' Reunion ft. Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White & More

“I love these people… Every one of them,” said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow for nine seasons. "To see them now, the way they are, is wonderful. It’s heartwarming. It makes me cry.”

Watch the PeopleTV reunion special with VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Darius McCrary, Jaleel White, Telma Hopkins, Shawn Harrison, and Bryton James as they share their audition stories, how they formed their on-screen chemistry, why they're ready for a revival and how White transformed himself into the hit nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel.

Kelsey Wang Interview - The Young and the Resteless 8/4/22

Kelsey was born in Beijing, China. She lived in Beijing and Singapore before moving to the United States at the age of seven. She is a graduate of Duke University and attended the Yale School of Drama’s YSD Summer Conservatory.

Her theater credits include the role of Liuli in the U.S. Premiere of “Chimerica” (2014 Olivier and Evening Standard Award for Best Play) at the Studio Theater in Washington, D.C. and the lead role of Daiyu in in Pan Asian Repertory Theater's production of “A Dream of Red Pavilions”. Television credits include the recurring role of Daisy Kwan on “General Hospital”, Netflix’s “Daredevil” and the dual language pilot, “Journey to the East”.

Heather Graham, Judah Lewis, Barbara Crampton Lead Erotic Bodyswap Horror Based On H.P. Lovecraft Short Story; Crampton Joins Producer Amp As VP

Directed by Joe Lynch (Mayhem) and loosely based on Lovecraft’s short story The Thing On The Doorstep, the film is an erotic body-swapping horror, in which a psychiatrist played by Graham becomes obsessed with a young client with multiple personalities.

Also starring are Bruce Davison (X-Men), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do!), and scream queen Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator).

The film, which recently finished shooting in Mississippi, is produced by Crampton, Bob Portal, Inderpal Singh and Joe Wicker for genre specialist producer and seller Amp, in association with Mississippi-based Eyevox Entertainment. Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator) serves as an executive producer, as does Joe Lynch, alongside Rick Moore for Eyevox, and James Norrie and Nina Kolokouri for Amp. Amp is handling worldwide sales.

Dennis Paoli, who wrote the screenplays for Lovecraft adaptations Re-Animator and From Beyond, penned the screenplay. The project completes a full circle for Paoli with Crampton, who made her name as an actress in those movies, which were directed by the late Stuart Gordon.

Crampton, doyenne of genre cinema, has also joined Amp as Vice President of Production and Development.

The new untitled H.P. Lovecraft picture is the third production that Crampton has worked on at Amp. The first, vampire movie Jakob’s Wife, premiered in the Midnight section of SXSW 2021, and was released by RLJ Entertainment in 2021. Crampton subsequently acted as executive producer on Rebekah McKendry’s Glorious, a supernatural horror starring Ryan Kwanten and J.K. Simmons, which premiered at the 2022 Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal and is released on Shudder on August 18.

Barbara Crampton said: “We’ve been so fortunate to work with top talent both behind and in front of the camera on our recent films. At Amp it’s about developing not only memorable, thought-provoking material for an audience, but also fresh and unusual enough to attract the very best creative collaborators. I was ecstatic when first the formidable Joe Lynch, then Heather Graham signed on – her natural charm is always in evidence, but we get to see a different untapped side of her abilities here. I’ve been thrilled to be invited to join seasoned pros at Amp, and we are only getting started.”

Joe Lynch commented: “When I read Dennis Paoli’s adaptation of the story, I felt like there was a fantastic opportunity to update and subvert Lovecraft’s often old-fashioned sensibilities in a way that felt modern, relevant and even dangerous, with a pinch of 90’s neo-noir and a dash of eroticism to spice up the stew. Working with Amp and such a fantastic cast – including Heather, Judah, Barbara, Bruce and Johnathon – we’re so excited that this sexy, funny, scary film isn’t just a modernized love letter to Lovecraft, but the kind of provocatively entertaining “sin-ema” I believe audiences are salivating for!”

Heather Graham is repped by RMS Productions, Paradigm, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes. Judah Lewis is repped by Buchwald, Untitled Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes. Bruce Davison is repped by Chris Roe Management, and TalentWorks.

Johnathon Schaech is repped by LINK Entertainment. Joe Lynch is repped by Anonymous Content. Barbara Crampton is repped by AEFH, Silver J Management, and Mark Temple.

Robert Newman Says Good-Bye To Y&R

The Talk journalist Natalie Morales joins The Young and the Restless to play a journalist

On Tuesday, The Talk host Natalie Morales revealed that she is heading to daytime soap The Young and the Restless.

"I have some exciting news to share!" Morales told her co-hosts on the CBS talk show on Tuesday. "Starting next month, I have a little role — well, it's a recurring role — on the CBS Daytime drama The Young and the Restless."

She continued, "I am playing investigative reporter Talia Morgan, yes, and I'm investigating Diane Jenkins, played by Susan Walters. You know, she's the one who faked her own death. She's returned recently to Genoa City after just being gone for 10 years. It's going to be a lot of fun."

Morales also gave a shout-out to her new co-stars, including Walters, Melody Thomas Scott and Michelle Stafford, among others.

"I'm having so much fun, these ladies are incredible," she said, while lamenting that she hadn't yet gotten to "do one of those soap opera slaps." Morales' first episode on The Young and the Restless premieres Aug. 17, and she will make subsequent appearances throughout the fall.

This isn't the first time Morales has ventured outside of her hosting duties. The longtime journalist has also appeared as herself in several TV shows and movies over the years, including Graves, This Is Us, Nashville, Zoolander 2, Pitch Perfect 2, Rio 2 and the Sharknado TV movie series.

The Young and the Restless celebrated its 49th anniversary this spring and has been the No. 1 daytime drama on television for a whopping 32 years. The show airs weekdays on CBS.

‘The Never Game’ Drama Starring Justin Hartley Lands CBS Pilot Order

Because of Hartley commitment to the final season of This Is Us, The Never Game had been targeted for the off-season. As Deadline reported yesterday, the project quietly underwent a writer change in the spring, with Ben Winters replacing Michael Cooney who had been attached when the pitch was sold last fall. Winters’ script was delivered to CBS last week and was very well received by the network brass, putting the project on a fast track for a pilot pickup.

Written by Winters, based on Deaver’s novel, and to be directed bu Olin, The Never Game features Hartley as lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement to solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.

This Is Us alums Olin and Hartley executive produce alongside Winters. Julianna LaRosa and Roxy Olin serve as co-executive producers. 20th Television is the studio.

With the order, Hartley joins This Is Us co-stars Milo Ventimiglia and Chris Sullivan who also star in off-cycle 2022 broadcast pilots, The Company You Keep and The Son In Law, respectively, both at ABC. Hartley starred as Kevin Pearson on all six seasons of the NBC drama series.

“I couldn’t be happier that The Never Game is coming to CBS, and that Colter Shaw will be brought to life on screen soon,” said Hartley when the project was announced. “When I read the book, I was immediately drawn to the character and the story; developing this project with Ken has been a true labor of love. Colter is going to kick some serious ass, and I can’t wait for audiences to meet him.”

Kevin Daniels, Mickey Rourke, Vivica A. Fox, Lamorne Morris & More To Star In Comedy ‘Not Another Church Movie’

Not Another Church Movie is billed as a wild ride through the fabulous world of Taylor Pherry (Daniels), an ambitious young man given a holy mission from God Himself: to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. His only concern? His family and community. What he doesn’t know is that the Devil (Rourke) has plans of his own.

Johnny Mack (Wild ‘N Out) and City on a Hill actor James Michael Cummings are directing from Mack’s script. Cummings, Jim Cardwell, and Paul Saleba are producing, with Valerie McCaffrey serving as executive producer. The film is slated for release next spring.

“The parody comedy genre is making a huge comeback and NOT ANOTHER CHURCH MOVIE is stepping up to lead the charge,” said Cummings. “Mack’s interpretation of outlandish comedies pays homage to such well-known movies, including the works of Keenan Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend and Tyler Perry.”

Daniels is represented by Greene Talent, Luber Roklin Entertainment and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Rourke by APA, Framework Entertainment and Edelstein, Laird & Sobel; Fox by Sheila Legette Entertainment; Pratt by Gersh and Mays Law Group; Morris by CAA, Entertainment 360 and Myman Greenspan Fox; Campbell by TCA Mgmt and Mosley & Associates; Guy by Kass Management; and Cummings by managers Jim Cardwell and Tony Boldi and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman.

Lexie Stevenson cast in film ‘Katie’s Mom’

The film is about a divorcée, played by Meyer, whose holiday celebration with her adult children derails when she falls for her daughter’s charming new boyfriend, played by Dominguez. Its cast also includes Jade Ramirez (You Cannot Hide), Clara York (Euphoria), Lexie Stevenson (The Young and The Restless) and Shannon Dee (Good Girls).

Shaffner and Meryl Branch-McTiernan wrote the script, which was a quarterfinalist in the Academy’s Nicholl screenplay competition two years in a row. Branch-McTiernan and Shaffner are producing for their banner Ex Files Productions alongside Corey Moss (White Elephant) of Bold Soul Studios. Executive Producers include Milan Chakraborty and Sanjay M Sharma of Marginal MediaWorks, as well as Kristin Tegtmeier Higgins of River Place Films, James Velissaris of Finch Fortress Films, and Sandy Cleary. Meyer is represented by Mosaic and Joseph Le Talent Agency; Dominguez by Innovative Artists and Authentic Talent and Literary Management; Tolchin by UGA Talent and Stein Entertainment Group; Bates by Innovative Artists and Time-Art in France; and Wiles by Untitled Entertainment.

Chucky Sets Season 2 Premiere

Season 2 will premiere Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9/8c, EW.com reports. The season opener will be followed by the series debut of Reginald the Vampire (at 10 pm), an adaptation of Johnny B. Truant’s Fat Vampire book series starring Spider-Man‘s Jacob Batalon in the title role.

As for Chucky, new episodes will find the killer doll determined to exact revenge on Jake, Devon, Lexy and Tiffany after they successfully foiled his plans to invade children’s hospitals across the country.

'Beyond Salem' Star Steve Burton Files for Divorce

Steve beelined it to court and filed docs to divorce his pregnant wife Sheree Gustin, who he has previously accused of having another man's baby.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Steve lists March 1 as the date of separation ... and he's citing the usual "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

As we reported ... Steve claimed in May that Sheree was having a baby, but the baby-to-be wasn't his.

Steve and Sheree tied the knot way back in January 1999 and they have 3 kids together ... including 2 minor children in 16-year-old Jack and 8-year-old Brooklyn.

Steve is seeking joint legal and physical custody of the kids.

The soap star also wants the court to terminate either party's ability to get spousal support once they legally part ways.

Talk Show Appearance

Monday, July 11

Actress Vivica A. Fox

Hollywood Critics Association TV award nominations

Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie

Dan Stevens, Gaslit (Starz)
Josh Charles, We Own This City (HBO)
Josh Duhamel, The Thing About Pam (NBC)
Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus (HBO)
Steve Buscemi, Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail (TBS)
Steve Zahn, The White Lotus (HBO)

Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama

Eric Dane, Euphoria (HBO)
Giancarlo Esposito, Better Call Saul (AMC)
Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul (AMC)
Jon Huertas, This is Us (NBC)
Justin Hartley, This is Us (NBC)
Kieran Culkin, Succession (HBO)
Matthew Macfadyen, Succession (HBO)
Michael Mando, Better Call Saul (AMC)

Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama

Britt Lower, Severance (Apple TV+)
Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Laura Linney, Ozark (Netflix)
Ming-Na Wen, The Book of Boba Fett (Disney+)
Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Simone Ashley, Bridgerton (Netflix)
Victoria Pedretti, You (Netflix)
Winona Ryder, Stranger Things (Netflix)

Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy

Elle Fanning, The Great (Hulu)
Hailee Steinfeld, Hawkeye (Disney+)
Jean Smart, Hacks (HBO Max)
Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant (HBO Max)
Kat Dennings, Dollface (Hulu)
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Tiffany Haddish, The Afterparty (Apple TV+)

Best Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout (Hulu)
Anne Hathaway, WeCrashed (Apple TV+)
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Fresh (Hulu)
Elle Fanning, The Girl from Plainville (Hulu)
Jessica Biel, Candy (Hulu)
Lily James, Pam & Tommy (Hulu)
Margaret Qualley, Maid (Netflix)
Toni Collette, The Staircase (HBO Max).

Beth Maitland - Celebrating 40 Years of Traci Abbott

Beth made her debut in 1982 and in 1985 she was awarded a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She received a second nomination for her work in 2019.

Beth recently appeared in the film, Number Two. She appeared in an Emmy-nominated episode of Criminal Minds, and she portrayed the deaf school principal both signing and speaking her role in Mr. Holland’s Opus with Richard Dreyfuss and Glenne Headly.

Another highlight of her career was appearing with Carol Burnett and Hal Holbrook in an ABC production of Plaza Suite, and an opera singing episode of the Love American Style reboot with Tony Dow.

This June, The Young and the Restless marked the 40th anniversary since Y&R fans were first introduced to Traci and her sister Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson).

Morning Show Appearance

Friday, July 8

(10-11 a.m.) Vivica A. Fox on Keeping Up With The Joneses

Morning Show Appearance

Tuesday, July 5— Actress Vivica A. Fox (“Keeping Up with the Joneses”)

Leigh J. McCloskey Interview 7/6/22

Leigh is known to daytime audiences for his roles on Santa Barbara (Ethan Asher), General Hospital (Damian Smith), The Young and the Restless (Dr. Kurt Costner) and One Life to Live (Drake Faraday).

In addition to his daytime TV roles, he starred in three primetime series, the hit show Dallas where he played Mitch Cooper for two seasons and returned to the show as a guest star numerous times. Leigh also appeared in several feature films, including Inferno, directed by the Italian master of the macabre, Dario Argento. He starred in the popular cult classic, Bermuda Depths, and many others.

Leigh guest starred on numerous primetime shows including, Bones, Third Rock from the Sun, Star Trek Voyager and Deep Space Nine to name a few. He also starred in a number of made for television movies, including playing Kris Kristopherson’s son in Troubleshooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth, Terror in the Shadows with Genie Francis, Accidental Meeting with Linda Grey and two of the highest rated TV films ever, Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway and Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (in which he played the title character).

Leigh was also the spokesman for the Max Factor fragrance California for Men working with Jaclyn Smith and Jane Seymour. His last theater performance was in 2006 playing the role of Trigorin in The Seagull by Anton Chekov, at the Odyssey Theatre.

Ratings: Daytime Emmys Audience Grows, Stanley Cup Final Tops Friday

Leading into the kudoscast, Come Dance With Me‘s finale (2.3 mil/0.2) drew its second-best audience of the season while flat in the demo.

ABC’s broadcast of the Stanley Cup Final Game 5 (3.4 mil/0.8) dipped a bit from Tuesday’s prelim numbers but still dominated Friday in the demo.

Elsewhere, Fox’s Friday Night SmackDown (2.1 mil/0.5) ticked down week-to-week… The CW’s Dynasty (450K/0.1) is up sharply, so I am thinking “preemption in some markets.”

Daytime Emmys: Mishael Morgan Of ‘The Young And The Restless’ Becomes First Black Woman To Win Outstanding Lead Actress

After receiving a standing ovation, Morgan took the stage to thank her family and fans before acknowledging the significance of her win.

“I was born on a tiny island in the Caribbean, and I’m now standing on an international stage and I am being honored regardless of the color of my skin, regardless of my passport, for being the best at what I do,” she said. “Now there are little girls around the world and no matter what the industry, the vocation … they can strive to be the best.”

“I need to thank the fans and everybody sitting at home,” she added. “They embraced me when I came on this show and I am so immensely proud of our generation. We are breaking glass ceilings left right and center and I am so honored to be a vessel and to experience this moment. Everybody out there today, we can do this thing called equality and unity together.”

Morgan joined the CBS drama in 2013.

Peter Bergman Inks Five-Year Deal To Remain On ‘The Young & The Restless’

Five-year contracts in daytime are practically unheard of these days — they typically range in length from one to four years — which is why Bergman’s pact is so significant. The actor remains more popular than ever and it’s clear that fans, as well as Sony Pictures TV, which produces the show for CBS, can’t imagine the soap without Bergman. Daytime dramas continue to bring in new actors but viewers never tire of the veterans. They’re like family.

The Young and the Restless has only been renewed through 2024, but there’s little reason to believe it won’t last the term of Bergman’s new pact. Created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, Y&R remains the most-watched sudser in daytime for 34 years running.

Bergman is vying for his fourth Emmy at today’s Daytime Emmys on CBS. He’s been nominated 23 times for playing Jack; he won in 1991, 1992 and 2002. Before joining Y&R, he earned his first Emmy nom for playing Dr. Cliff Warner on All My Children from 1979-1989.

Jason Thompson and Melissa Ordway Missing Emmys Due to COVID

On Instagram, Thompson wrote that “After 2.5 years of dodging COVID… I finally tested positive! I’m very sorry to say I won’t be attending the Daytime Emmys tomorrow night and that’s a bummer!”

Thompson’s post also included a video message, in which he told his followers that he felt like he had a minor cold and that the illness would cause him to miss a dear friend’s wedding in Wyoming this coming weekend. “That makes me very sad,” he said in the video. “I love the Daytime Emmys. I love celebrating what we do. I have a lot of friends in the industry, and I was really looking forward to seeing them, especially after doing it virtually for the last two years.”

After wishing his fellow nominees a “fantastic night,” Thompson said he’d be cheering Y&R on while watching from home. “I’ll be back to work in a week or so to try and earn another invite to the big night!”

Shortly after Thompson’s announcement, Ordway posted a typed, heartfelt note explaining that she had also tested positive. “It has always been a dream of mine to be nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award and to bring my parents to the show. It was about to come true until I tested positive for COVID yesterday afternoon,” she wrote in both the note and the text copied to the photo’s caption. “I’m so disappointed that I won’t be able to celebrate with everyone on Friday. I’ve cried lots of tears.”

Ordway’s husband, Justin Gaston, had accompanied her to Monte Carlo, but so far, he and the couple’s two daughters seem to be in the clear, and Ordway herself is asymptomatic. “What a blessing,” she confessed before going on to thank the village that helped her get nominated for her first Daytime Emmy Award and apologizing to her parents for their weekend falling apart. “I was so excited to attend the awards with you. This nomination was because you always believed in me. I love you.”

After being virtual for the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions, The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be held in person tonight, June 24, at the Pasadena Civic Center. The ceremony will be broadcast live from 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

Chrishell Stause's ‘Selling Sunset’ Renewed For Seasons 6 & 7 At Netflix As Streamer Builds Out Property Slate

The streamer has handed breakout reality series Selling Sunset a two season order – taking it through seasons six and seven and ordered a slate of new property, real estate and renovation shows.

Production on season six of high-end real estate series Selling Sunset, which follows the likes of Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn and Mary Fitzgerald and their colleagues at The Oppenheim Group, will start later this summer.

The series, which is produced by Lionsgate and Done and Done Productions, is exec produced by creator Adam DiVello, Sundee Manusakis, Kristofer Lindquist, Skyler Wakil and Jason Oppenheim.

Elsewhere, the streamer has ordered four new shows and handed premiere dates to a slew of others in the property space.

Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse is behind two series: Designing Miami and Buying Beverly Hills.

Designing Miami, which premieres September 21, follows two of Miami’s two hottest designers who are competitors and husband and wife – Eilyn and Ray Jimenez. The eight-part series, produced by Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios, is exec produced by Eric Wattenberg, Will Nothacker, Deanna Markoff and Luke Neslage.

Buying Beverly Hills, which premieres this fall, follows the agents and clients within Mauricio Umansky’s The Agency in Beverly Hills, California. Produced by Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios and Just Entertainment, it is exec produced by Brent Montgomery, Will Nothacker, Justin W. Hochberg, Liz Fine, Adam Sher, Deanna Markoff, Ed Simpson, Michael Call, Steven Drieu and Sara Chamberlain.

Meanwhile, Critical Content has Instant Dream Home and Buy My House.

Instant Dream Home, which premieres August 10, is hosted by Danielle Brooks and is part home renovation show and part heist movie. It is exec produced by Tom Forman, George Verschoor, David Metzler, Jenny Daly, Jon Beyer, Bob Asher, Sue Langham, and Courtney Sanders.

Buy My House, which premieres this fall, follows homeowners from across America who come to sell their properties, on the spot, to one of four real-estate tycoons including Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, Corcoran Group CEO Pamela Liebman, NFL Linebacker Brandon Copeland, and investment property magnate Danisha Wrighster.

The six-part series is hosted by Nina Parker and exec produced by Tom Forman, Jenny Daly, Matthew Pickel, Moira Ross and Dan Morando.

Finally, the streamer has dated How To Build a Sex Room for July 8, the third season of Dream Home Makeover on July 27 and Selling Sunset spinoff Selling The OC on August 24.

How To Build a Sex Room follows luxury interior designer Melanie Rose helping couples to create stylish spaces where they can carry out any fantasy they wish. It comes from ITV America and High Noon Entertainment and is exec produced by Adam Sher, Jim Berger, Scott Feeley, Corrina Robbins and Sarah Howell.

ASHLEY JONES Soap Star's Divorce Finalized ... With Restraining Order on Top

A judgment's been entered in her divorce from Joel Henricks, and according to the docs, they hammered out child custody issues earlier this month ... and also figured out how they're dividing up all their assets.

The one complicating issue is Ashley accused Joel of beating her and causing a spiral fracture in her hand. As a result, she also asked to extend her restraining order against him through Feb. 20, 2023 ... and the judge granted it.

According to the divorce judgment, obtained by TMZ, Ashley will have physical custody of their 6-year-old son, Hayden, 3 days a week plus alternating weekends. Joel gets him for 4 hours each Tuesday and Wednesday and alternate weekends.

Ashley gets to pick Hayden's school next year, but has to pay 100% of the tuition. She'll also have her son with her for Mother's Day and her birthday every year. She and Joel will alternate custody, annually, for holidays and school breaks.

The divorce does not include child support or spousal support, but the exes agree they'll each cover all expenses incurred while they have Hayden.

As for division of property ... each keeps their personal bank accounts, Ashley gets a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE -- while Joel gets a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 and a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 truck.

TMZ broke the story ... Ashley filed for divorce and got a restraining order against Joel back in September 2019, about 3 years after they tied the knot.

Hollywood Walk Of Fame To Honor Paul Walker, Jenni Rivera With Posthumous Tributes As Part Of Class Of 2023

The news was revealed in a statement that announced next year’s two dozen honorees. The selectees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations and ratified by the chamber on Wednesday. Being named doesn’t automatically mean a star will be granted. Honorees have two years to take action on accepting the award, which carries a fee.

“The Selection Panel, made up of fellow Walk of Famers, hand-picks a group of honorees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world,” chairwoman and Walk of Fame star recipient Ellen K said in a statement, “The panel thoughtfully selected these talented individuals, and we can’t wait to celebrate them as they become part of Hollywood’s history with the unveiling of their star on the world’s most famous walkway!”

The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2023 are:

Motion pictures

Ludacris

Bill Pullman

Uma Thurman

Vince Vaughn

John Waters

Juanita Moore (posthumous)

Paul Walker (posthumous)

Television

Jon Favreau

Mindy Kaling

Martin Lawrence

Ralph Macchio

Garrett Morris

Ellen Pompeo

Recording

Marc Anthony

Irving Azoff

Sheila E

Jonas Brothers

Lenny Kravitz

Blake Shelton

Charlie Wilson

Jenni Rivera (posthumous)

Live theater/live performance

Lang Lang

Melba Moore

Pentatonix

PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 49TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS

The talented stars scheduled to present at the ceremony include Krista Allen, Camila Banus, Drew Barrymore, Tracey Bregman, Sean Dominic, Scott Evans, Galen Gering, Deidre Hall, Tamron Hall, Tanisha Harper, Christian Le Blanc, Cameron Mathison, Natalie Morales, Deborah Norville, Tanner Novlan, Jerry O’Connell, James Reynolds, Suzanne Rogers, Lawrence Saint-Victor and Laura Wright.

6th Annual Black Reel Television Awards Nominations Announced

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series

· Adjoa Andoh | “Bridgerton” (Netflix)
· Coco Jones | “Bel-Air” (Peacock)
· Audra McDonald | “The Gilded Age” (HBO)
· Lorraine Toussaint | “The Equalizer” (CBS)
· Susan Kelechi Watson | “This Is Us” (NBC).

‘Mrs. American Pie’: Jordan Bridges, Kaia Gerber & Julia Duffy Among 6 Set To Recur In Apple Series

Bridges portrays Perry Donahue, an entrepreneur and old schoolmate of Douglas’ (played by Josh Lucas).

Gerber portrays Mitzi, a local manicurist.

Duffy portrays Mary Jones Davidsoul, an old-money member of the Palm Beach high society.

Canela portrays Eddie, a tennis pro at the Palm Beach high society club.

Cohn portrays Ann, an editor for the society column.

Ferri portrays Raquel, a Cuban ex-pat and member of the Palm Beach high society club.

Written by Abe Sylvia and directed by Tate Taylor, Mrs. American Pie is a story about gorgeously impossible people. Set during the powderkeg era of the early 1970s, it follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) and her attempt to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, the series asks the same questions that baffle us today: Who gets a seat at the table, how do you get a seat at the table, and what will you sacrifice to get there?

The 10-episode series also stars Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin, Amber Chardae Robinson, Allison Janney, and Leslie Bibb.

Mrs. American Pie was developed by Dern and her producing partner Jayme Lemons via their Jaywalker Pictures banner. Sylvia is writing, executive producing, and showrunning the series. Taylor will direct and executive produce alongside his producing partner John Norris via their Wyolah Entertainment banner. Katie O’Connell Marsh executive produces for Boat Rocker. Apple Studios produces.

Bridges is repped by Buchwald, MJ Management, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein; Gerber is repped by CAA and DNA Model Management; Duffy is repped by Artists & Representatives and Alan Lezman of Shelter Entertainment Group; Canela is repped by Encompass and Vision Entertainment; Ferri is repped by Open Entertainment and Metropolitan Talent Agency.

Mishael Morgan Interview 6/16/22

Mishael previously played the role of fan favorite Hilary Curtis from May 2013 to July 2018. She received two consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role.

Mishael impressed producers at her first audition and landed a role in the music video for Trey Songz, “Wonder Woman.” Soon after, she scored her first series regular roles as Tracy Dupont-Roymont in YTV’s Family Biz. She has landed roles in The Best Year, Republic of Doyle, and CW’s Beauty & the Beast and Supernatural. Her feature film roles include Beat the World, Casino Jack, Total Recall and Swearnet. She recently filmed starring roles in the television movies Hometown Holiday and A Widow’s Nightmare.

Eva Longoria, Charles D. King Creating Diverse Crew Members Database For Studios

“We have to do the work,” Longoria said at a keynote talk for the Produced By conference. “Every time I produce something, I bring my crew list.”

Longoria and King said they share the list amongst each other, and with other filmmakers like Ava DuVernay. DuVernay has gone a step further, creating the Array Crew database, accessible by studios.

Even with a list of resumes, Longoria said producers must advocate for talent to get a chance. Longoria is directing the movie Flamin’ Hot for Searchlight Pictures. She was met with resistance against hiring cinematographer Federico Cantini for his first feature film.

“They kept saying he never has done a movie of this size,” Longoria said. “I said, ‘I haven’t done a movie this size.’ You haven’t done it until you’ve done it. It’s like the chicken or the egg.”

King agreed with Longoria that their role as producers involves fighting to elevate other diverse talent.

“A lot of times we’re taking a leap and you have to fill the gaps,” King said. “You just have to keep calling all your friends and everybody but they’re out there. There’s enough people with some level of experience to take the leap to the next level.”

King also recommended Flamin’ Hot writer Linda Yvette Chavez to Longoria. King allowed Longoria to read a script Chavez wrote for him, but could not share that writing sample with another studio. In fact, Longoria credited producer DeVon Franklin and fellow actor Kerry Washington with recommending her for the directing gig.

“I’m me,” Longoria said. “You would think I could get in the door. It still took an advocate for me to get in the door. These things help. You have to use this opportunity, meet people, nurture those relationships in this industry.”

Longoria said her own agents sometimes get annoyed when she advocates for other actors for roles she herself is auditioning for. Longoria said she once recommended Roselyn Sanchez and Diana Maria Riva for a role she didn’t think she was right for.

“My agent would call me [and say,] ‘If you pitch one more other actress in your audition we’re not sending you anymore,’” Longoria said.

Dishing with Digest - 6/10/22 - Genie Francis

CBS Brings Back Iconic ‘Feel The Heat’ Daytime Campaign From 1985

Beginning tonight, the network is bringing back its iconic “Feel the Heat” campaign from 1985 that featured the Robert Palmer song “Some Like It Hot”over scenes of CBS soap stars canoodling, hugging and, ahem, taking showers.

The new, pastel-colored promos use the same song and have the same feel. They will promote the CBS sudsers The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as The Talk, The Price is Right, and Let’s Make a Deal.

The idea to dust off the old campaign came from CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl.

“He stumbles upon things and we share with each other. Kelly was cracking up looking at the old spots from daytime, and so I asked why can’t we bring that back in some way?” said President and Chief Marketing Officer Mike Benson. “Nostalgia is really resonating with audiences today. People want to go back in a time that they remember when life was different and simpler.”

Shortly after launching the campaign in the ’80s, CBS began its winning streak in daytime. Benson hopes the Palmer tune will keep CBS Daytime in the winners circle by bringing back memories for soap fans. “When you use music in your marketing, it’s a shortcut to emotional engagement, especially to audiences who remember songs like that,” he said.

Here’s the original spot that also includes lots of death stares from angry divas and … lightning! Nothing says heat in daytime better than thunder and lightning. (1985 Promo)

KEVIN FRAZIER AND NISCHELLE TURNER TO HOST THE 49TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS

As hosts of the six-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning show ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner have established themselves as accomplished journalists covering the stories that most impact the entertainment industry. Frazier is a multi-faceted journalist, producer and entrepreneur who has interviewed Hollywood’s biggest stars and traveled the world covering exclusive stories. Turner, who also hosts SECRET CELEBRITY RENOVATION on the Network, is an award-winning journalist, a regular contributor for CNN and made television history in 2021 when she became the first Black woman to host ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT in the show’s 41-year history. Together, Frazier and Turner are the first Black duo to host an entertainment news show.

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime. In addition, in recognition of the marked increase in content and entries for children’s programming, 2022 will mark the first annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with relevant categories separating from the Daytime Emmys into their own competition and ceremony.

In addition, the Creative Arts and Lifestyle Emmy ceremony will stream Saturday, June 18, (LIVE online, 9:00 PM, ET/6:00 PM, PT) at watch.TheEmmys.tv and via The Emmys apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV and Roku (full list at apps.theemmys.tv).

MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022 Winner

Dishing with Digest - 6/3/22 - Ptosha Storey

Y&R Alum Robert Adamson Pinch-Hits As GH’s Michael

‘Shameless’ Star Kate Miner & ‘The Rookie’s’ Jason Canela To Lead Pandemic Horror-Thriller ‘Stay Safe’

Stay Safe has entered post-production and features Miner as Eva and Canela as Patricio, with Katalina Viteri (Midnight in the Switchgrass) also starring.

Stationed on the front lines of a Pandemic Hotzone, the pic follows Army Surgeon Eva’s attempt to uncover the truth behind a subliminal message she received from a patient, while dealing with the unexpected arrival of an illegal immigrant into her home.

American Entertainment Investors, Synkronized Films and Elipsis Capital are behind the film, with Daniela Delfino, who also features in Stay Safe, Joseph Cohen and Alex Cohen producing.

Writers are David Gregg, Gia Neri, Rolando Vinas and director is Carlos V. Gutierrez, with a story by Clarence Williams IV.

Miner, who is also a singer-songwriter, was most recently seen wrapping the final 11th season of Showtime’s Shameless, in which she played Phillip Gallagher’s love interest Tami Tamietti. Past credits include Fifty Shades of Black and The Campaign.

Canela joined ABC’s The Rookie last year, playing Cesar Madrigal, and has also featured in A&E’s The Glades, Josh Waller’s Camino, Fox’s Pitch and Netflix’s Always be my Maybe.

Miner is repped by Innovative Artists Agency, AFA/Prime Talent Media and Rick Genow of Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher. Canela is repped by Encompass Entertainment and Andres Budnik, Nicolas Keller and Liam Scholey at Vision Entertainment.

Talk Show Appearance

Monday, May 30

Michael Mealor (CBS’ THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) (n)

Greg Rikaart Interview 6/1/22

Greg joined the cast of the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless in 2003 where he has played the oft misguided, yet lovable Kevin Fisher ever since. In 2005, Greg won the Daytime Emmy for his work and has been a multiple Emmy nominee in years since. In addition to his role on Y&R, Greg has a Daytime Emmy-nominated stint on Days of Our Lives as “Leo Stark” making appearances on both Days of Our Lives and the Peacock limited series, Beyond Salem.

In addition to his work in daytime, he has had a recurring role on Dawson’s Creek as well as Major Crimes and appeared on other series including Modern Family, Bones and The Closer.

Greg is very proud to be a recipient of the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award for his advocacy work and has hosted fundraisers for GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network) helping to ensure that any LGBTQ adolescent has a safe space in school free of bullying.

Lifetime Pushes Release Of Mckenna Grace’s ‘The Bad Seed Returns’ Movie Due To Texas Shooting

The film’s co-writer, executive producer and star Mckenna Grace, who reprises her role as Emma, revealed the news on social media.

“In the wake of the recent tragedy in my home state of Texas, we have decided to delay the release of ‘The Bad Seed Returns.’ Lifetime and everyone involved are in agreement,” Grace wrote. “I don’t feel comfortable promoting the film this week and we don’t think Monday is the right time to release it.

She continued, “I was in first grade when Sandy Hook happened … and it feels like not much has changed since then. I remember my parents teaching me emergency action plans for going to church or the movies.” You can read her complete statement in the tweet below.

Lifetime confirmed the movie will air at a date TBD later this year. The network also informed the Television Academy of the decision, since the film will no longer debut during the eligibility window for the 2022 Emmys, which ends on May 31.

Grace co-wrote the script for the movie with her father, Ross Burge.

Rob Lowe and Grace starred in Lifetime’s The Bad Seed, written by Barbara Marshall and directed by Lowe, which reimagined the cult 1956 psychological horror film that was based on the best-selling novel by William March and its stage adaptation by Maxwell Anderson.

In the sequel, Grace plays 15-year-old Emma, a seemingly typical teenaged girl who is anything but that. Set several years after the murderous events of the first movie which left her father (Lowe) dead, Emma is now living with her aunt Angela and navigating high school. Angela’s husband begins to suspect that Emma may not be as innocent as she appears and suggests sending her off to boarding school. Meanwhile, a new girl at school seems to know Emma’s secrets, leaving Emma no choice but to slip back to her old ways and take care of her enemies by any means necessary.

Grace executive produced along with her father, Ross Burge, her mother, Crystal Burge, and Mark Wolper who executive produced the 2018 movie. The 2018 film’s writer, Marshall, also wrote on the sequel. Louise Archambault (Catastrophe, This Life) directed.

Blood & Treasure Season 2 Finally Has a Premiere Date, Moves to Paramount+

TVLine has learned exclusively that the globe-trotting action-adventure drama will debut its 13-episode sophomore season Sunday, July 17 on Paramount+ (with two episodes), to be followed by weekly Sunday releases.

Created by created by Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, Blood & Treasure follows a brilliant antiquities expert (played by Matt Barr) and a cunning art thief (Sofia Pernas) who in Season 1 teamed up to track a ruthless terrorist who funded his attacks through stolen treasure. As the duo crisscrossed the world hunting their target in Season 1, they unexpectedly found themselves at the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.

The cast also includes Michael James Shaw (The Walking Dead), Katia Winter (Sleepy Hollow), James Callis (Battlestar Galactica), Oded Fehr (Covert Affairs), Alicia Coppola (Shameless) and Mark Gagliardi.

Federman and Scaia serve as executive producers alongside Taylor Elmore, Ben Silverman, Marc Webb, Mark Vlasic and Howard T. Owens.

Blood & Treasure premiered in May 2019 on CBS, with its finale airing that August. Season 2 was ordered midway through Season 1, in June 2019, following some initial solid-for-summer ratings.

COVID pandemic-related production shutdowns delayed filming on Season 2, which didn’t wrap until mid-December 2020. When CBS first announced its schedule for the current TV season, Blood & Treasure was among the shows said to be “returning” at some point. As of February, post-production on the sophomore season was complete.

Of note, Barr now has a lead role on The CW’s Walker prequel spinoff, Walker: Independence.

Cannes’ American Pavilion Sets Lineup: Eva Longoria, Viggo Mortensen, Letitia Wright Among In Conversation Guests

AmPav opens its doors Tuesday and kicks off its lineup of panels and presentations Wednesday. Each morning will begin with film screenings as part of the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase, followed by a day of talks and panels, with additional screenings, parties and receptions taking place in the evenings during the run of the festival.

The AmPav venue includes a coffee bar, free WiFi and charging stations, a media terrace with a panoramic view of the Riviera, the 25th anniversary of the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase, the Culinary Program featuring chefs from across the U.S. and Canada, and public and private rental for parties and receptions. Its latest Worldwide Student Program will feature a record 243 students in attendance.

Panel topics at the forefront this year include international sales, global filmmaking, indie financing models, distribution strategies, DEI initiatives, creative producing, documentary filmmaking and more. Execs and moderators have been lined up from companies including Cinetic Media, Millennium Media, Bleecker Street, Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, Live Nation, Submarine Entertainment, Participant Media, 30West, SXSW and Village Roadshow Entertainment Group among others.

Also among the panels, Project Indie Hope will lead a discussion focused on filmmaking strategies during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. A pair of panels will be presented by the Golden Globes, AmPav’s presenting sponsor this year. The Globes will also sponsor the American Pavilion’s Queer Night, a celebration of the LBGTQ+ community, on May 24 at 10 p.m., accessible to festival badge holders.

The full program is open to all AmPav members and will take place in the Roger Ebert Conference Center, with festival badge-holders to be admitted after 6 p.m. most days. Check out the schedule below.

“We are thrilled to be back in Cannes for AmPav 2022 and to continue supporting the next generation of students and emerging filmmakers,” said Julie Sisk, president and founder of the American Pavilion, which is part of Penske Media Corporation, Deadline’s parent company. “This year’s American Pavilion, including the popular Industry in Focus panels and our In Conversations series, feels like our best iteration yet. As a home away from home for the hundreds of AmPav members, the 33rd American Pavilion will continue to provide food, drink, and fun in a venue with arguably the best view in town.”

Morning Show Appearance

Monday, May 16

(7-9 a.m.) Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson and Jon Huertas on This Is Us Finale Season.

Dishing with Digest 5/13/22 - Cait Fairbanks & Camryn Grimes

'Selling Sunset' Chrishell Stause Make Out Mayhem In G Flip's Music Vid

G Flip dropped the raunchy video for "GET ME OUTTA HERE" Thursday, and Stause is the project's main star. In the vid, Chrishell straddles G Flip while they make out, other times they stand and make out, they even make out in a convenience store -- there's a lot of making out.

Dressed in a tight black leather dress, Chrishell is sexy and smiling throughout the vid -- which was shot in L.A.

It was during last week's "Selling Sunset" reunion when Stause revealed, "I recently have been spending a lot of time with someone that's very important to me. Their name is G Flip. They're nonbinary, so they go by they/them. And, they're an extremely talented musician."

It's the first relationship Chrishell has been in since splitting with her co-star Jason Oppenheim. The two had seemed like a perfect match, but had different desires for what their future together might look like.

2022 MTV Movie & TV Award Nominations

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHOW
Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout
Kelly Reilly, Yellowstone
Lily James, Pam & Tommy
Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria
Zendaya, Euphoria

BEST REALITY STAR
Chris “CT” Tamburello, The Challenge
Chrishell Stause, Selling Sunset
Lindsay Hubbard, Summer House
Teresa Giudice, The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Willow Pill, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14

BEST FIGHT
Bosco vs. Lady Camden, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Candiace Dillard Bassett vs. Mia Thornton – Salad toss fight, The Real Housewives of Potomac
Christine Quinn vs. Chrishell Stause, Selling Sunset
Danielle Olivera vs. Ciara Miller vs. Lindsay Hubbard, Summer House
Margaret Josephs vs. Teresa Giudice, The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

‘United States of Al’ Canceled By CBS After 2 Seasons

For two years in a row, the Chuck Lorre-produced comedies B Positive and United States of Al have been on the bubble. Last year, both of them ultimately got renewed. This time around, as Deadline reported last month, there was talk that only one of the two might join Lorre’s Young Sheldon on the 2022-23 schedule, with B Positive having an edge. In light of United States of Al‘s cancellation, B Positive‘s renewal chances look brighter.

Also remaining on the bubble at CBS are drama Magnum PI, which had been stuck in renewal conversations with lead studio Universal TV, freshman comedy How We Roll as well as freshman drama Good Sam, which is not looking good.

The multi-camera United States Of Al, starring Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young, comes from Lorre and creators David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari. It is about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (Al) (Kalyan), the Interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.

Kelli Goss, Dean Norris, Elizabeth Alderfer and Farrah Mackenzie also starred.

Early on in its run, the series, whose pilot was shot early in the pndemic, did face some criticism over what was characterized as stereotypical portrayals. At the start of Season 2, the sitcom was praised for the way it reflected the U.S.’ Afghanistan withdrawal.

There are two more episodes left from the show’s second season; the Season 2 finale, which will now serve as series finale, is slated for May 19.

Goetsch & Ferrari, Lorre, Reza Aslan and Mahyad Tousi executive produced for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.

Michael E. Knight Interview 5/12/22

Knight, just returned to his role as lawyer Martin Grey on General Hospital, and will share his thoughts on working in story with Lynn Herring (Lucy), Genie Francis (Laura), Jeff Kober (Cyrus), and James Patrick Stuart (Valentin) and more.

ll My Children fans loved Michael's performances through the years as Tad Martin, where he became a multi-Daytime Emmy winner and synonymous with the ABC daytime drama series. After AMC came to its conclusion on network television and online with Prospect Park, Knight returned to soaps in 2015 in the recurring role of Dr. Simon Neville on The Young and the Restless.

Obba Babatundé recurs on S.W.A.T. 5/22/22

RECURRING CAST: Obba Babatundé (Daniel), Rochelle Aytes (Nichelle).

Chrishell Stause Dating Nonbinary Singer G Flip

Chrishell dropped the news on the "Selling Sunset" reunion special ... she and the nonbinary Australian singer are an item. She said, "I recently have been spending a lot of time with someone that's very important to me. Their name is G Flip. They're nonbinary, so they go by they/them. And, they're an extremely talented musician."

The 2 were seen leaving The Abbey in WeHo, spending 4 hours partying until 2 AM -- with plenty of PDA.

As for how they hooked up, Chrishell said, "It started because I was just going to be in their video. And, it's about this chaotic love story. I come from soaps, I love acting. And, with the job that we have, I don't always get to do it. At first of course I was like yes, let's do that."

The 27-year-old musician is reportedly living with Chrishell, 40, in her L.A. home. As we reported, Chrishell bought the home, in part, with the loot she got from selling her wedding ring courtesy of ex-hubby, Justin Hartley.

The 27-year-old musician hails from Melbourne and is known for their songs, "GAY 4 ME," "Lover," and "Drink Too Much."

Chrishell flew to Denver last weekend to watch her partner perform with Lauren Sanderson ... the 2 collabed on the song, "GAY 4 ME."

Congrats you two!!!

Y&R’s Hunter King Stars in a New Hallmark Movie!

Called Hidden Gems, the romantic film is set to debut on Saturday, June 4, as part of the network’s Summer Nights lineup and stars King as Addie alongside GOOD TROUBLE’s Beau Mirchoff as Jack. While in Hawaii preparing for her sister’s wedding, Addie loses her grandmother’s ring and hires dive instructor Jack to search for the family heirloom. Of course, the two clash when Addie insists on tagging along. After they reach an agreement, Jack ends up giving Addie a private tour of the island’s hidden gems along the way, and romance blooms between the pair.

The movie is not just set on the beautiful tropical shores of Hawaii but is being filmed there as well. The former Y&R star was already in Oahu in late March, posting on Instagram that she was “Hunting for Mai Tais” while enjoying a day at the beach.

As she prepares to make join the ranks of Hallmark Channel’s leading ladies, King got a big round of props from her former TV mother, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R). “This baby girl,” Stafford raved on Instagram, sharing a selfie of the two hugging. “I love you so much, Hunter. Go get um, you superstar!”

Hidden Gems is slated to premiere on Saturday, June 4, at 8 p.m. As it turns out, King isn’t the only soap alum featured in the cable network’s summer movie lineup, either: Ryan Paevey (ex-Nathan, GENERAL HOSPITAL) and Ashley Williams (Dani, AS THE WORLD TURNS) will co-star in Two Tickets To Paradise, debuting Saturday, June 23, at 8 p.m.

Jeffrey Vincent Parise guests on S.W.A.T. 5/8/22

GUEST CAST: Brigitte Kali Canales (Cabrera), Terri Hoyos (Mama Pina), Jeffrey Vincent Parise (Molina).

‘General Hospital’ alum splits from pregnant wife: ‘The child is not mine’

The allegation has resulted in the pair separating, the actor, 51, announced via his Instagram Story on Wednesday.

“I wanted to clear something up. Sheree and I are separated,” Burton’s post began. “She recently announced that she’s expecting her 4th child. The child is not mine.”

He continued, “We are still co-parenting our three beautiful kids. We would appreciate privacy at this time. Much luv, Steve.”

The estranged couple have been married since 1999 and share three children: Makena, 18, Jack, 16, and Brooklyn, 7.

Gustin has yet to address Burton’s allegations.

Burton’s Instagram account is full of inspirational messages from the actor, many which end with his personal motto, “Don’t settle.”

In November 2021, he also took to social media to speak out after he was let go from “General Hospital” due to his refusal to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

“I know there’s been a lot of rumors and speculation about me and ‘General Hospital,’ and I wanted you to hear it from me personally,” Burton said in a video at the time.

“Unfortunately, ‘General Hospital’ has let me go because of the vaccine mandate.”

Burton was a part of the soap series since 1991, playing Jason Morgan on-and-off for the last 30 years.

“I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions, and both of those were denied. Which, you know, hurts,” he continued.

“But this is also about personal freedom for me. I don’t think anyone should lose their livelihood over this.”

Second Season Of Emmy-Winning ‘Studio City’ Drops On Amazon Prime

“I am unbelievably proud of Studio City and what we accomplished during season one,” said Kanan. “It was a project that, with the hard work of an ensemble of talented creatives, came to fruition and won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series. We are excited to bring you season two.”

The first 11 episodes of the digital drama dropped in 2019 and continued into 2020. It tells the story of Sam Stevens (Kanan), a long-time soap opera actor starring in the number two most-watched daytime drama, Hearts on Fire, as he struggles to keep his top spot on the show while attempting to break into feature films and navigate his complicated personal life.

Kanan worked on the digital series while maintaining his day job — playing Deacon Sharpe on B&B since 1990.

In addition to Kanan, the cast of season two includes Carolyn Hennesy, Tristan Rogers, Anna Maria-Horsford, Juliet Vega, Philip P. Bruenn, Justin Torkildsen, Natalie Burn, Erin Soto, Lilly Melgar, Will Roberts, and Scott Turner Schofield. Rogers, a longtime soap star, won his first Emmy in 2020 for playing Doc on the digital drama.

Season two consists of six episodes and was shot at Kevin Hart’s studio in Van Nuys and a private residence in Malibu.

Studio City was created by Kanan and Jason Antognoli. Timothy Woodward, Jr. serves as showrunner and director. Sean Kanan, Michele Kanan, and Timothy Woodward, Jr. serve as writers and executive producers.

Elizabeth Bogush guests on NCIS: Los Angeles 5/15/22

GUEST CAST inlcudes: Bar Paly (Anastasia “Anna” Kolcheck), Sasha Clements (Katya Miranova), Elizabeth Bogush (Joelle Taylor).

OWN Sets Season 3 Premiere Date For Courtroom Drama ‘All Rise’

The All Rise season three all-star cast includes Simone Missick as ‘Judge Lola Carmichael,’ Wilson Bethel as Judge Carmichael’s best friend, Deputy District Attorney ‘Mark Callan,’ Jessica Camacho as public defender ‘Emily Lopez,’ J. Alex Brinson as bailiff-turned-public defender ‘Luke Watkins,’ Ruthie Ann Miles as Lola’s J.A. ‘Sherri Kansky,’ Lindsay Mendez as court reporter ‘Sara Castillo,’ Lindsey Gort as defense attorney ‘Amy Quinn’ and Marg Helgenberger as ‘Judge Lisa Benner.’ Recurring cast also includes Samantha Marie Ware as law clerk Vanessa “Ness” Johnson, Emmy winner Paul McCrane as Judge Jonas Laski, and Suzanne Cryer as Deputy District Attorney Maggie Palmer.

All Rise is a courthouse drama that follows the chaotic, hopeful, and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors, and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks, and police to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal system. Among them is ‘Judge Lola Carmichael’ (Simone Missick), a highly regarded and impressive former deputy district attorney who has shown she doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench, but instead leans in, pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be.

Season three of the show picks up six months after the events of the sophomore finale and will bring about new beginnings for these judges, prosecutors and public defenders. We return on election night as Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) awaits the results of her campaign; Emily (Jessica Camacho) returns from Puerto Rico with renewed drive and purpose about her career and Luke (J. Alex Brinson) continues to shake things up through his work in the public defender’s office.

Star Wilson Bethel will make his directorial debut on an upcoming episode of the show slated to air this summer. Bethel joins fellow actor Paul McCrane (Judge Laski) in stepping behind the lens, as McCrane will again direct an episode following the previous four he helmed in prior seasons. Bethel and McCrane join the directorial lineup including showrunner and executive Dee Harris-Lawrence, executive producer Michael M. Robin, Marie Jamora (Queen Sugar), Lionel Coleman (NCIS: New Orleans), Rob Greenlea (Madam Secretary), Neema Barnette (Black Lightning), Mo McCrae (All Rise) and David Harp (All Rise). This season, Adrian Younge (Luke Cage) joins as Composer and Natalie Montgomery returns as the Music Supervisor.

Peabody award-winner Dee Harris-Lawrence, series star Simone Missick, Emmy winner Michael M. Robin and Len Goldstein are executive producers of All Rise, which is produced by Warner Bros. Television. The series was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at both the 2021 NAACP Image Awards and the Black Reel Awards for Television in 2020. Missick was also nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards and the Black Reel Awards for Television in both 2020 and 2021.

The first two seasons of All Rise are available to stream on HBO Max and Hulu.

“THE 49TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS” TO BE BROADCAST FRIDAY, JUNE 24, ON CBS

The ceremony is set to take place at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, Calif. Nominations will be announced Thursday, May 5. Additional information will be available in the coming weeks.

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime. In addition, in recognition of the marked increase in content and entries for children’s programming, 2022 will mark the first annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with relevant categories separating from the Daytime Emmys into their own competition and ceremony. All awards are judged by a pool of peer professionals from across the television industry.

The 49TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Award ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020 and 2021. Adam Sharp and Steve Ulrich are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

CBS RENEWS HIT DRAMA “BLUE BLOODS” FOR 2022-2023

“America’s favorite first family of law enforcement is back for season 13,” said Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment. “The Reagans possess an incredible bond with audiences literally everywhere and on every platform. And in its 12th season, with over 250 episodes, BLUE BLOODS not only continues to dominate in the ratings but excels at an exceptionally high creative level. Led by the incomparable Tom Selleck, this amazing cast skillfully brings universal and relatable personal storylines to life week after week, while executive producer Kevin Wade and the skilled writing team craft compelling episodes featuring the show’s trademark mix of family dynamics and police work. We look forward to many more Reagan family dinners next season.”

BLUE BLOODS is the #4 broadcast series, averaging 9.81 million viewers. It’s also Friday’s #1 program and the time-period (10:00-11:00 PM) winner in viewers. BLUE BLOODS has amassed 5.1 billion potential social media impressions so far this season. The series originally premiered Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, and has always maintained its #1 position on Fridays at 10:00 PM.

Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez and Vanessa Ray star. Kevin Wade, Ian Biederman, Brian Burns, Siobhan Byrne-O’Connor, Dan Truly and Tom Selleck serve as executive producers. BLUE BLOODS is produced by CBS Studios.

BLUE BLOODS joins the previously announced renewals of THE AMAZING RACE, BOB ? ABISHOLA, CSI: VEGAS, GHOSTS, NCIS, NCIS: HAWAI’I, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, SECRET CELEBRITY RENOVATION, SURVIVOR, S.W.A.T., TOUGH AS NAILS and YOUNG SHELDON.

Evan Parke recurs on Good Sam 5/4/22

RECURRING CAST includes: Marium Carvell (Nurse Donna Williams), Travis Van Winkle (Dr. Eric Kace), Evan Parke (Byron Kingsley)

Dishing with Digest - 4/22/22 - Zach Tinker

Y&R Recasts Summer

Justin Hartley as Guest-Voices on Family Guy 5/8/22

Voice Cast: Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Quagmire, and Tom Tucker; Alex Borstein as Lois Griffin; Seth Green as Chris Griffin; Mila Kunis as Meg; Patrick Warburton as Joe; Arif Zahir as Cleveland

Guest Cast: Justin Hartley as Jamie

Robert Pine & Constance Towers guest on 9-1-1: Lonestar 5/2/22

Cast: Rob Lowe as Owen Strand; Gina Torres as Tommy Vega; Ronen Rubinstein as T.K. Strand; Sierra McClain as Grace Ryder; Jim Parrack as Judd Ryder; Natacha Karam as Marjan Marwani; Brian Michael Smith as Paul Strickland; Rafael Silva as Carlos Reyes; Julian Works as Mateo Chavez; Brianna Baker as Nancy Gillian

Guest Cast: Barry Corbin as Stuart Ryder; Jackson Pace as Wyatt; Robert Pine as Walter Strand; Constance Towers as Helen

Dishing with Digest - 4/15/22 - Ashley Jones

Talk Show Appearance

Monday, April 18

actors Peter Bergman and Susan Walters (CBS’ THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

Siena Goines & Dan Martin guests on NCIS: Hawaii

GUEST CAST includes: Mahina Napoleon (Julie Tennant), Dan Martin (Paul Johnson), Siena Goines (Marci).

Obba Babatundé recurs on S.W.A.T. 4/24/22

RECURRING CAST: Obba Babatundé (Daniel Sr.), Ryan Hurst (Terry).

Inside the Making of Justin Hartley’s New Beverage REVEL’s Avila Spritz

Hartley has always had an interest in the alcohol business. From brewing his own beer to exploring Ireland for the perfect Irish Whiskey, the This is Us star has traveled far and wide to find his place in the competitive industry. It wasn’t until REVEL Spirits founder Micah McFarlane unexpectedly struck up a conversation with Hartley, thinking it was one of his close friends he hadn’t seen in awhile, that fate showed up at the actor’s doorstep, or rather a wine tasting. The moment of “mistaken identity” ended up being a good laugh and an even better excuse to discuss their mutual interests in the industry, and next thing you know, Hartley had a seat at the REVEL table.

“A bottle of REVEL is beautiful to look at, but what’s in the bottle, that’s where the prize is,” Hartley told Los Angeles magazine. “It’s the greatest agave spirit I’ve ever had in my life. It’s not too sweet. It’s got a little smoke. Every flavor profile that you love is in there without overpowering what it is. We started talking from there and how I can help him and getting to launch my Avila Spritz’s has just been amazing. It’s a lot of work, but a wonderful thing.”

Though Hartley has already found massive success starring in projects such as This Is Us, Smallville, and A Bad Moms Christmas, the 45-year-old actor made it a priority to not allow his money or fame be the backing of the brand, but rather his genuine passion for the work and craft that goes behind the smoothest sip of agave.

“It’s fun for me. It’s a passion. I think it’s about the story,” Hartley said. “I can put my name on a pair of jeans, but I don’t understand that necessarily. I always loved when you’re talking to someone who is involved with something great and you listen to the way they talk about it, you can tell it’s more than something they’re good at. You can tell they’re not just doing it for the money. This whole thing started as a family business, and everyone is really honed in and really cares about this process and the product and making it the best we can. Being around spirits like that is contagious and makes you level up.”

Since buying REVEL in 2020, Hartley has traveled down to Morelos, Mexico to oversee and assist with the creation of his own spritz. Hartley gained experiences such as walking next to piercing six foot high agave plants with the farmers, having a hand in the extremely precise distillery process, and participating in quite possibly just one too many tastings from his own barrel.

“I’m not from Morelos. I’m not a farmer, so for me it was important to go down there and see how everything worked, and to continue to go down there and be a part of it as much as I can,” Hartley said. “It’s important because we’re asking people to spend money on this stuff so when someone asks you a question, you should be able to answer. These farmers really care about this product, their land, and their community. This is a product that will allow people to start a conversation about Morelos, Mexico, which a lot of people don’t know about. It’s a beautiful thing all around.”

Hartley speaks incredibly highly of the agave, and his pride is clear. But why bottle his masterpiece in a can? The simple answer: Accessibility.

“There’s many of these spritzers, cocktails in a can, some of them are good, but most of them either taste the same or are bad, and everyone is trying to get into this game because there’s a market for it,” Hartley said. “But you can’t just make something, put it in a can, and expect people to buy it and drink it.”

“Avila Spritz’s are designer cocktails that happen to be in a can, which is very convenient, so the flavors had to be high end,” he added. “I’ve seen pictures of my friends eating hot dogs and drinking these on the golf course, and I’ve gone out to the pool and poured it over ice with a rack of lamb.”

That is what Hartley created in Avila Spritz, a 100 percent pure agave spirit that is blended with the finest, hand-selected flavor combinations to create a unique and refreshing surprise for your tastebuds. Flavors include mango and fresno chili; guava, toasted coconut and kaffir lime; watermelon, cucumber and cilantro; and grapefruit with rosemary.

“Justin was instrumental on creating the flavors and honing it in,” REVEL’s General Manager, Wrennie West said. “We were creating this particular item during COVID, so we were getting samples shipped to our houses and then we’d get on Zoom together, critique everything, send it back, and then get another sample. We started the flavors in one place and Justin would be like, ‘Let’s throw in some rosemary or a different herb.’ The original flavors where we started were inspired by a cocktail, so it was flavors we knew would compliment the Avila.”

“They’re just special. There’s nothing like it. These four flavors are so unique to everything else on the market, and it all starts with our Avila. Our blanco. We started at the best possible place you can be at, which is the best agave spirit and then we added these fun flavors to it,” Hartley said.

Revel Avila Spritz is now available at most Southern California retailers.

Shemar Moore's ‘S.W.A.T’ Renewed For Season 6 At CBS

Star Shemar Moore revealed the news on social media.

Moore stars as Sergeant II Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson Jr., the locally born and raised sergeant tasked with running a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles

The action drama is produced by Sony Pictures Television and CBS Studios. It also stars Alex Russell, Lina Esco, Kenny Johnson, Peter Onorati, Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Espirit and Amy Farrington.

Based on the 1975 series of the same created by Robert Hamner, the fifth season premiered in October and runs through May.

Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Shawn Ryan, Justin Lin, Neal Moritz, Marney Hochman, Danielle Woodrow, Pavun Shetty, Allison Cross, Craig Gore, Billy Gierhart, Andy Dettman executive produce.

Chrishell Stause sold wedding ring from Justin Hartley to buy a house

Chrishell Stause admitted that she paid for her $3.3 million Hollywood Hills pad using money from the sale of her wedding ring from ex-husband Justin Hartley.

“When sometimes life gives you lemons, sometimes you’ve gotta add a little vodka,” the “Selling Sunset” star, 40, joked during her appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

“I was trying to, you know, make the best out of a situation.”

Clarkson, who’s amid an ongoing high-profile split herself – with ex Brandon Blackstock – approved of the move.

“I mean, what are you supposed to do, keep wearing it? I think that’s amazing,” the “Stronger” singer, 39, told Stause.

“You did something good with the money.”

Stause was married to Hartley, 45, from 2017 to 2021. Following her breakup from the “This Is Us” star, she was briefly linked to “Dancing With the Stars” alum Keo Motsepe and her “Selling Sunset” boss Jason Oppenheim.

The “All My Children” alum admitted to Clarkson that the singer’s music helped her navigate various heartbreaks over the years.

“Your music has gotten me through many a breakup, so thank you for that. You’ve helped all of us,” she said.

The reality star also discussed her “Under Construction: Because Living My Best Life Took a Little Work” book. She told Clarkson that she found it “therapeutic” to discuss her past relationships for the tome.

“I do think that this was just a cathartic situation because so much is said out there, on social media and in the news, and sometimes there’s not a lot of context,” she explained.

“I am healed; there’s no anger there. So it’s nice to kind of give context and tell a story that I know a lot of people have related to.”

While Stause appears to be single at this time, Hartley is a married man once again. He tied the knot for a third time in March 2021, to actress Sofia Pernas.

Page Six exclusively caught up with his new wife on the red carpet for PaleyFest’s “This Is Us” event in Los Angeles last weekend, where she gushed about their first year of marriage and being a stepmom to his “wise” daughter, 17-year-old Isabella.

“She’s so wise. I mean, that girl, she’s got it figured out!” Pernas told us of the teen, whom Hartley shares with his first ex-wife, Lindsay. “She knows exactly what she wants. She has a beautiful, wonderful boyfriend. I don’t want to say too much about it because she’s like ‘Ahh!’ but they’re awesome.”

Eric Roberts Starring In Action-Comedy ‘Heroes & Villains’ For Concourse

Starring will be Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Daniel Caltagirone (Original Gangster), and MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre (The Falcon and Winter Soldier). The project is now shooting in London.

The film follows Michael Hero, a powerful CEO seeking vengeance for the murder of his grandson by offering a $1M bounty for the assassination of his grandson’s killers, which attracts the world’s leading assassins to the fierce opportunity.

Producers are Steve Lee Jones (You Don’t Know Jack) under his Bee Holder Productions banner and John Pavlakos for Saints & Savages. The companies are also now in post-production on The Abomination with writer-director Savvas, which stars Tom Arnold (True Lies), Jack Parr (Peaky Blinders) and Illeana Douglass (Unleashed).

Concourse Media is representing worldwide rights on both films and will be presenting them to domestic and international distributors in May.

Abhi Sinha Joins NBC Drama Pilot ‘Blank Slate’

Created by Georgaris and Fox, written by Georgaris and to be directed by Richard Shepard, Blank Slate draws some parallels to Davis Entertainment’s long-running NBC series The Blacklist. In Blank Slate, Special Agent Alexander McCoy (Passmore) is a legend in law enforcement, the agent we all hope is out there, the agent we’d all like to be. The only issue is — he doesn’t actually exist. He’s a ghost, a phantom. So what happens when a man claiming to be Alexander McCoy walks through the door with all of his skills and knowledge but with an agenda nobody will see coming?

Sinha will play Cornelius Kepler, the tech specialist on Maya’s Homeland Security team who uses his advanced IT skills to get whatever information they need.

In addition to Passmore and Lima, Sinha joins previously announced series regular Dave Annable.

Georgaris executive produces via his Dean Georgaris Entertainment 2.0; John Davis and John Fox executive produce for Davis Entertainment. Shepard also executive produces. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio.

Sinha’s recent television credits include This Is Us, Chasing Life and Animal Kingdom and his film work includes The Conjuring 2, People Like Us and In Time. He’s repped by 11:11 and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson McGinnis Ryan.

Victoria Rowell & Evan Parke recur on Good Sam 4/20/22

RECURRING CAST includes: Sendhil Ramamurthy (Asher Pyne), Victoria Rowell (Tina Kingsley), Evan Parke (Byron Kingsley).

Phil Morris guests on The Neighborhood 4/18/22

GUEST CAST: Phil Morris (Terrence), Tommy Davidson (Jordan).

Dishing with Digest - 4/1/22 - Susan Walters

Kate Linder Interview - Celebrating 40 years of Esther Valentine

Kate received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 10, 2008 where then-LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Y&R co-creator Lee Phillip Bell and castmate Jeanne Cooper spoke. In addition to her role as Esther, Kate has had roles in the feature films Hysteria (2012) and Erased (2013), Miss Meadows (2014), Garry Marshall's Mother's Day (2016), Voice from the Stone (2017) The Charnel House (2017) and Echo Boomers (2020). She will be seen next in the features Charlie Matthau's Book of Leah and Shriver.

If you're Kate Linder, you don't quit your job as a United Airlines flight attendant because you’re cast for a one-day, one-line role on The Young and the Restless. Linder has done both jobs simultaneously for the 40 years she’s been on the show.

Kate was named celebrity spokesperson for The ALS Association in early 2005. Her late brother-in-law was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in December 2004 and Kate went to Washington, DC many times to lobby for more funds to fight this disease with no cure. Kate is also active with many AIDS charities, Habitat for Humanity, and the Los Angeles Mission. For the past few years, Linder has proudly served as Grand Marshal for the Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now. Kate continues to be very active with the March of Dimes Canada and is the Ambassador for their Conductive Education Program.

Jordi Vilasuso Out At Y&R

Victoria Rowell recurs on Good Sam 4/6/22

RECURRING CAST: Victoria Rowell (Tina Kingsley), Marium Carvell (Nurse Donna Williams), Stephen Tracey (Tim Davis), Travis Van Winkle (Dr. Eric Kace)

Bronson Pinchot guests on NCIS: Hawaii 4/18/22

GUEST CAST: Seana Kofoed (Commander Chase), Anthony Ruivivar (Daniel Tennant), Bronson Pinchot (Darrin Schwartz).

Eric Roberts Joins ‘Alone Today’

The film tells the story of a woman (Elizabeth) in an abusive relationship with a dirty detective (Roberts) who is helping move sex trafficked girls coming over the Mexican Border. When attempting to save just one truckload before “disappearing forever,” everything goes horribly wrong and she decides to take a different path.

The project hails from Different Duck Films founder Rob Margolies (Bobcat Moretti), who will produce alongside Errol Sack and Julia Verdin. Production is underway in Los Angeles. Roberts is repped by Sovereign Talent Group, Imperial Artists Agency and Miles Anthony Associates in London, manager Eliza Roberts, Empire Agency in Germany and Scott Carlson Entertainment in Canada.

Michael Mealor Back To Y&R!

The Bad Seed Returns

Sonya Walger To Star In Horror-Thriller ‘New Life’, Hayley Erin & Tony Amendola also cast

The film from writer-director John Rosman centers around a deadly cat and mouse game in the Pacific Northwest. Walger will play Elsa, a brilliant “fixer” assigned to capture a mysterious woman on the run. As the snare of the pursuit tightens, Elsa must fight her own secret battle with ALS to stay on top of the explosive case, before it reaches an apocalyptic endgame. Justin Ross (The Old Ways, The Mortuary Collection) and Mike Marchlewski are serving as the pic’s producers.

Walger is perhaps best known for her turn as astronaut Molly Cobb on the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind, which wrapped production on its third season late last year. She has also appeared in such series as Get Shorty, The Catch, Power, Parenthood, In Treatment, Lost and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, among others. Additional film credits include Clementine and Admission.

Walger also recently released the latest season of her podcast Bookish, in which guests such as William H. Macy and Damon Lindeloff discuss the five books most formative to their lives. She is represented by Gersh and Authentic Talent and Literary Management.

Mckenna Grace To Star In ‘A Friend Of The Family’ True-Crime Limited Series At Peacock

Written by Nick Antosca, A Friend of the Family is based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family “friend.” The Brobergs — devoted to their faith, family and community — were utterly unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart and turn their daughter against them. This is the story of how their lives were permanently altered, and how they survived.

Grace will play Jan Broberg in the later years. Jan is the oldest daughter of Bob (Hanks) and Mary Ann (Paquin) Broberg and leads a happy, traditional life in an idyllic American city. Jan trusts family friend and neighbor Robert Berchtold (Lacy), though he has plans for her abduction that she doesn’t suspect. Tipton plays Berchtold’s wife.

Eliza Hittman (Never Rarely Sometimes Always) is set to direct and executive produce multiple episodes, including the pilot.

Antosca will serve as showrunner and executive produce via his Eat the Cat banner, as part of his overall deal with UCP. Eat the Cat’s Alex Hedlund also will executive produce along with Antosca and Hittman. Jan Broberg and Mary Ann Broberg will serve as producers. Skye Borgman serves as consulting producer for Top Knot Films. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio.

Grace received a guest actor Emmy nomination for her role as young wife Mrs. Keyes on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, the youngest-ever to receive a nomination in that category. She most recently starred on the big screen in Sony’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife and will be seen in the upcoming Disney+ adventure film Crater. She also stars in Lifetime’s upcoming sequel to The Bad Seed, which she co-wrote with her father, Ross Burge. Grace is repped by CAA and Stewart Brookman at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.

Corbin Bernsen, Timothy V. Murphy & Jeremy Holm To Star In ‘HERD’

The indie co-written by Pierce and James Allerdyce tells the story of a woman who ends up trapped between a zombie outbreak and warring militias as she tries to outrun her past. Pierce is producing HERD as the inaugural feature under his newly-minted FP banner, alongside Allerdyce, Lori Kay, Matt Mundy and Bret Carr. Production will commence in Missouri early next month.

Bernsen is a two-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominee perhaps best known for Arnie Becker on 20th Television’s LA Law, who recently signed on to reprise the role in an ABC revival. The actor can currently be seen on Showtime’s City on a Hill and will also soon be seen on HBO’s The White House Plumbers. He’s also featured in such series as The Resident, Magnum P.I., The Punisher, Hap and Leonard and Psych, among many others. Notable film credits include The Big Year, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Radioland Murders and Major League.

Murphy has appeared in series including S.W.A.T., Snowpiercer, L.A.’s Finest, The Man in the High Castle, Quantico, Westworld, The Bastard Executioner, True Detective, Grace and Frankie and Sons of Anarchy, among others. He’s also previously featured in such films as In Full Bloom, The Lone Ranger, MacGruber and National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

Holm is perhaps best known for turns in Netflix’s House of Cards and USA Network’s Mr. Robot. He’s also appeared in series including The Good Fight, Prodigal Son, Madam Secretary, Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Limitless and The Americans, and in such films as The Block Island Sound, Still Here and The Judge.

Bernsen is represented by A3 Artists Agency and Randy James Management; Murphy by Buchwald; and Holm by Buchwald and FP Artists.

Morning Show Appearance

Monday, March 21

(10-11 a.m.) Guest: Eva Longoria on the Gordita Chronicles.

Talk Show Appearance

Monday, March 21

actors Katherine Kelly Lang, John McCook, Don Diamont and Jack Wagner discuss the 35th season of CBS’ THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Winsor Harmon & John McCook Interview

On Thursday, March 24, 2022 The Bold and the Beautiful will air a special stand-alone episode in honor of their anniversary.

The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on March 23, 1987 and is the most-watched U.S. produced daytime drama in the world. The series is broadcast weekdays (1:30 PM-2:00 PM, ET/12:30-1:00 PM, PT). It is a Bell-Phillip Television production. Bradley Bell is the executive producer and head writer.

Bethany Joy Lenz guest stars and Victoria Rowell & Evan Parke recurs on Good Sam 3/23/22

RECURRING CAST: Sendhil Ramamurthy (Asher Pyne), Victoria Rowell (Tina Kingsley), Marium Carvell (Nurse Donna Williams), Evan Parke (Byron Kingsley)

GUEST CAST: Bethany Joy Lenz (Amy Taylor), Hilarie Burton (Gretchen Taylor), Sylvan Valladares (Vinit Jain), Rong Fu (Dr. Stacey Lee), Ronica Sajnani (Mrs. Jain), Marcus Nance (Dr. Andre Markov)

McKenna Grace recurs on Young Sheldon 3/31/22

RECURRING CAST: Craig T. Nelson (Dale), McKenna Grace (Paige), Emily Osment (Mandy)

Kin Shriner Interview 3/21/22

In 1997, Kin joined the cast of the General Hospital spin-off Port Charles bringing the character of Scotty along with him. In addition to Scotty, Kin has played roles on Texas (Jeb Hampton), Rituals (Mike Gallagher), The Bold and the Beautiful (Dr. Brian Carrey), The Young and the Restless (Harrison Bartlett) and As the World Turns (Keith Morrissey).

Vincent Irizarry Has Emergency Surgery

The man then proceeded to beat his wife unconscious. Vincent was rushed to the ER and had to be treated for his head wound, injuries and tests run. Unfortunately, that fluid has increased substantially over the last 3 months requiring emergency head surgery this Friday morning.” Glisson then posted a photo of the soap vet, with an update on his recovery.

“Vincent’s surgeon performed the procedure early this am skillfully but finding a bit more than he expected,” she wrote. “But he has been watched and tested all day and thankfully fluid has not increased again. They will keep him there and be watching for that or any complications and observing his condition before sending him home. Otherwise Vincent has been awake all day talking, eating and being his ever charming self even with his head bandaged and tubes coming out all over him! On behalf of Vincent, Thank you for all the love and well wishes. It is not overlooked or taken for granted. He is as always grateful.” We are wishing Vincent a very speedy recovery!

Jeff Branson Interview 3/16/22

In addition to his daytime roles, Jeff has appeared in the prime-time series CSI, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Mentalist, Law & Order: SVU, and Supernatural. He also appeared in the first season of Supergirl as the character, Master Jailer and appears as Neil Armstrong in the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind.

‘Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons’ Limited Series Set For BET Bow

The show is a new family drama set in the quaint town of Sag Harbor, known as “The Black Hamptons,” in Long Island, NY. From luxury communities to historic beachfront enclaves, the story will follow the brewing feud between the ‘Brittons’ and the ‘Johnsons,’ where the difference between old and new money is very apparent.

The cast includes Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, Mike Merrill, Blac Chyna, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Jordan Smith, Jennifer Freeman, and David Andrews. The series will make its BET debut in Summer 2022.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Tri Destined Studios and Urban Books Media on a new addictive limited series,” said Maureen Guthman, SVP, programming content strategy, BET. “BET’s ongoing commitment to telling compelling dramatic, character-driven original stories, anchored in the Black experience continues to propel our diverse storytelling to new heights.”

“We are honored and grateful to BET and Paramount Global for another opportunity to bring the rich culture, political power, generational wealth, intellect, and global influence of The Black Hamptons to our audience,” said Tri-Destined EP and showrunner Nikaya D. Brown Jones. “With all of the twist and turns of a Carl Weber novel, we share a glimpse into the world of affluent African American families owning companies, inventions, and miles of beachfront real estate and their influence on the world.”

“This may be the funnest project I’ve ever worked on. Every day is fun in the sun. I am very grateful to BET for seeing the vision,” said EP, writer and showrunner Carl Weber.

Trey Haley (The Family Business, Always A Bridesmaid The Man in 3B) will serve as director and co-executive producer for Tri Destined Studios. Grammy award-winning producer Rico Love serves as music supervisor.

Jen Landon recurs on FBI: Most Wanted

RECURRING CAST: Alana De La Garza (Isobel Castille), Jen Landon (Sarah Allen), Terry O’Quinn (Byron LaCroix)

Lachlan Buchanan guests on Station 19 3/24/22

Guest starring is Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey, Lachlan Buchanan as Emmett Dixon and Merle Dandridge as Natasha Ross.

‘Fresh Prince’ Alums Daphne Maxwell Reid & Vernee Watson-Johnson To Guest Star On Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air’

Reid (Frank’s Place, Snoops) and Watson-Johnson (General Hospital, Bob Hearts Abishola), who played Aunt Viv and Viola “Vy” Smith in the original, are coming back in a similar vein. Instead of portraying sisters, the two will be playing “Helen and “Janice,” members of the Art Council Board, in episode 109 of Bel-Air, scheduled to stream March 24th on Peacock.

Set in modern-day America, Peacock’s new one-hour drama series re-imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.

Bel-Air is currently streaming on Peacock with new episodes dropping every Thursday. The season one finale will stream on March 31st.

The drama stars Jabari Banks, who tackles the new iteration of Will Smith’s character. Other cast includes Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones as Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones as Jazz, and Simone Joy Jones as Lisa.

The series, based on Morgan Cooper’s popular fan film that re-envisions the original series, hails from Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal Television and received a two-season order in September 2020. T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. Morgan Cooper directs and serves as co-writer and executive producer.

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, March 11

special guest Shemar Moore (CBS’ S.W.A.T.)

Camryn Grimes Interview - Celebrating 25 Years with The Young and the Restless

Camryn was nominated four times for a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Younger Actress category and won the Emmy in 2000, becoming the youngest winner ever in the category. In 2018, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Camryn has worked steadily in both television and film in such projects as Magic Mike, NCIS, Animal Kingdom, Swordfish, The Mentalist, and has appeared Off-Broadway in As You Like It.

Obba Babatundé recurs on S.W.A.T. 3/6/22

RECURRING CAST: Obba Babatundé (Daniel Harrelson, Sr.), April Parker Jones (Winnie), Otis “Odie” Gallop (Sgt. Stevens).

Dishing with Digest - 2/25/22 - Eileen Davidson

Sally Kellerman Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘MASH’ Star Who Played “Hot Lips” Houlihan Was 84

Kellerman’s career lasted more than 60 years and spanned several aspects of show business. In addition to the film MASH (the TV series was abbreviated M*A*S*H), she was in a number of Altman films, including Brewster McCloud, Welcome to L.A., Ready to Wear and The Player.

Her résumé includes such films as Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Slither, The April Fools, A Reflection of Fear and Back to School, as well as television shows Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, and The Outer Limits.

In addition to acting, Kellerman recorded two music albums and contributed songs to the soundtracks for Brewster McCloud, Lost Horizon, Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins, and Boris and Natasha: The Movie.

Her smoky, sensual voice also saw her do voice-over work in commercials for such brands as Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing, Mercedes-Benz and Revlon.

In April 2013, she released her memoir, Read My Lips: Stories of a Hollywood Life, describing her life in the entertainment business.

Kellerman was born on June 2, 1937, in Long Beach, CA, and her family moved to Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley when she was in fifth grade. The Kellermans moved to the Park La Brea complex in Los Angeles, and Sally Kellerman attended Hollywood High School. While she was not a great student, she acted in a school production of Meet Me in St. Louis.

She attended Los Angeles City College and enrolled in acting classes, then joined a stage production of Look Back in Anger that featured Jack Nicholson, Dean Stockwell and Robert Blake.

Her first film was 1957’s Reform School Girl. She went on to spend most of the 1960s in various television appearances, with her big break arriving in 1970 via MASH. She earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Helen Hayes won for Airport), as well as nominations for a Golden Globe and the Kansas City Film Critics Circle award for Best Supporting Actress.

Kellerman was married to writer-director Rick Edelstein (Starsky & Hutch), divorcing after two years. She married producer Jonathan D. Krane in 1980, who predeceased her.

Survivors include her son, Jack Krane. No memorial plans have been revealed.

Victoria Rowell recurs & Evan Parke guests on Good Sam 3/2/22

RECURRING CAST: Sendhil Ramamurthy (Asher Pyne), Victoria Rowell (Tina Kingsley), Marium Carvell (Nurse Donna Williams)

GUEST CAST includes: Evan Parke (Byron), Douglas E. Hughes, (Bernie), Stephen Tracey (Tim)

Kelsey Wang Joins the Cast of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS

Soap fans who have also watched GENERAL HOSPITAL might recognize Wang from her recurring role of Dawn of Day cult member Daisy on the ABC sudser. The actress has also appeared in Netflix’s DAREDEVIL, the dual language pilot JOURNEY TO THE EAST, and the play Chimerica, which made its U.S. premiere at the Studio Theater in Washington, D.C.

No further details regarding this new character of Allie have been released by Y&R, but given that recent episodes have seen Jack receiving mysterious texts that have a connection to his late wife, Luan, could this storyline be setting up Allie’s introduction? The name associated with the texts was Hao Nguyen, the name of Luan’s father, and Phyllis and Jack immediately wondered if his son, Keemo, had anything to do with them. But perhaps Keemo has a daughter reaching out to her grandfather?

You’ll just have to stay tuned to Y&R to see who Allie is and what kind of drama she brings to Genoa City!

Critics Choice Super Awards Nominations

BEST ACTRESS IN A HORROR MOVIE
Barbara Crampton – Jakob’s Wife
Rebecca Hall – The Night House
Anya-Taylor Joy – Last Night in Soho
Thomasin McKenzie – Last Night in Soho
Agathe Rousselle – Titane
Millicent Simmonds – A Quiet Place Part II

BEST ACTOR IN A SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY MOVIE
Mahershala Ali – Swan Song
Timothée Chalamet – Dune
Leonardo DiCaprio – Don’t Look Up
Tom Hanks – Finch
Dev Patel – The Green Knight
Ryan Reynolds – Free Guy

BEST ACTRESS IN A SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY MOVIE
Cate Blanchett – Don’t Look Up
Jodie Comer – Free Guy
Rebecca Ferguson – Dune
Mckenna Grace – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Jennifer Lawrence – Don’t Look Up
Alicia Vikander – The Green Knight

Victoria Rowell Joins ‘Good Sam’

Evan Parke guests on Good Sam 2/23/22

GUEST CAST includes: Evan Parke (Byron), Yanna Mcintosh (Dr. Rhonda Glass), Stephen Tracey (Tim)

Jen Landon recurs & Christian Campbell guests on FBI: Most Wanted

RECURRING CAST: Jen Landon (Sarah Allen)

GUEST CAST includes: Glenn Fleshler (Caleb Walsh), Andrew Kai (Craig Osterholm), Christian Campbell (Daniel Osterholm)

Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes Interview

‘Something From Tiffany’s’: Jojo T. Gibbs, Javicia Leslie, Chido Nwokocha, Stephanie Shepherd & Michael Roark Board Rom-Com From Amazon And Hello Sunshine

They join an ensemble led by Zoey Deutch, which also includes Kendrick Sampson, Ray Nicholson, Shay Mitchell, and Leah Jeffries, as previously announced.

Something from Tiffany’s watches as a woman’s life is upended, when an engagement ring meant for someone else leads her to the person she’s meant to be with. Daryl Wein is directing the holiday romantic comedy from a script adapted by Tamara Chestna. Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter are producing for Hello Sunshine, with Deutch exec producing. Hello Sunshine’s first studio feature will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Gibbs recently appeared in the thriller Fresh, toplined by Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan, which was acquired by Searchlight Pictures ahead of its Sundance premiere. The actor has appeared in such series as Twenties and Good Trouble, and will also soon be seen in writer-director Celine Song’s drama, Past Lives.

Leslie is best known for her turn as Ryan Wilder (aka Batwoman) in The CW’s comic book series of the same name. She has also appeared in series including The Flash, The Family Business and God Friended Me, as well as such indie features as Roped and Always a Bridesmaid.

Nwokocha stars in BET’s top-rated cable series Sisters from Tyler Perry. He previously appeared in the acclaimed film Destroyer with Nicole Kidman and next joins Tom Cruise in the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick.

Shepherd is a relative newcomer who has previously appeared as herself in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, also guest-starring in an episode of FX’s comedy series Dave. Roark has appeared in films including Bennett’s War and Magic Mike, as well as such series as Driven and Beauty and the Beast.

Amazon Studios and Hello Sunshine are also currently in production on Daisy Jones & The Six, a musical drama series starring Riley Keough and Sam Claflin, which is based on the bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Gibbs is represented by UTA, Felker Toczek, and Shelter PR; Leslie by Stewart Talent and Thirdhill Entertainment; Nwokocha by Main Title Entertainment and KMR Talent; Shepherd by WME, 3 Arts and Hansen Jacobson; Roark by Untitled Entertainment and the Kohner Agency.

Talk Show Appearance

Tu 2/8: Chrishell Stause

Talk Show Appearance

Tu 2/8: Chrishell Stause

Dishing with Digest - 2/4/22 - Robert Newman

The Lewis Family Reunion - Rebecca Hollen, Robert Newman and Krista Tesreau 2/11/22

Rebecca made her daytime television debut on As the World Turns in the role of Tina Cornell in 1978 before joining Guiding Light in 1981. She played the role of Trish until November of 1985 and returned to the show a few times over the years. In addition to Tina and Trish, she played the part of Peggy Lazarus on Another World. Before working in daytime, Rebecca made a living working on stage and in commercials for Nabisco and Hallmark to name a few.

Robert Newman played Joshua Lewis on and off the canvas for 28 years. Since Guiding Light left the air, he has appeared on stage, in primetime and on film in several high-profile roles. Some of those roles include The Amazing Spider Man 2, Homeland, House of Cards, Criminal Minds and Law and Order: SVU to name a few. He just took over the role of Ashland Locke on CBS' The Young and the Restless and the fans can't wait to see what trouble Robert stirs up in Genoa City. Robert's first airdate on Y&R is February 9th.

Krista Tesreau Strauss played Melinda Sue Lewis for six years before departing Springfield for good in 1989. Fans were always happy to see her return over the years and were thrilled when she came back to the show at the end of the series to bring the "Four Musketeers" together one last time. Krista also returned to daytime television as Andi Klein on Santa Barbara. She assumed the role of the tantalizing Tina Roberts on One Life to Live in 1994, and played that role for three years. In addition to her daytime roles, Krista has appeared in several hit prime-time series.

‘Yellowstone’ Renewed For Season 5 At Paramount Network; Jen Landon & Kathryn Kelly Upped To Series Regulars

Paramount Network has officially handed its crown jewel Yellowstone a fifth season.

The move is unsurprising given that the Kevin Costner-fronted series is a linear ratings smash in a world of declining traditional ratings – the company said that the fourth season premiere was watched by 14M viewers and the finale scored 15M.

In fact, Taylor Sheridan, who co-created the series and arguably is ViacomCBS’ most valuable asset, told Deadline at the end of last year that Season 5 of the western drama will shoot in May. Costner’s John Dutton will be joined more regularly by a couple of characters as guest stars Jen Landon and Kathryn Kelly have been upped to series regulars alongside Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, Forrie Smith, Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Finn Little, Ryan Bingham and Gil Birmingham, who all are returning.

Landon joined the series in Season 3 as Teeter, a tough-talking ranch hand from Texas, while Kelly joined in Season 4 as Emily, the chief vet technician for the 6666 Ranch and fiancé to White’s Jimmy Hurdstrom.

The series, which is produced by 101 Studios and MTV Entertainment Studios, follows the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.

[SPOILER ALERT] Season 4 saw the family in a precarious position, though Reilly’s Beth Dutton took care of business and got back in her father’s good books.

The series, which streams on NBCUniversal’s Peacock, is exec produced by Sheridan and co-creator John Linson alongside include Costner, Art Linson, David C. Glasser, Bob Yari and Stephen Kay.

“Yellowstone’s record-breaking performance proves we’ve tapped a cultural nerve and unleashed a passionate audience from the center of the country to each of the coasts,” said Chris McCarthy, President and CEO of ViacomCBS Media Networks. “Kevin Costner leads our incredible cast who make the Duttons America’s favorite family and, this new season is sure to be another one fans won’t want to miss.”

Added Glasser: “We are honored to be able to bring audiences another season of Yellowstone. The continued growth in viewership and the recent recognition from the guilds bolsters our commitment to continue to bring groundbreaking entertainment to audiences.”

A First Look at Robert Newman as Ashland Locke on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS

“What a wonderful first week of shooting,” Newman shared on Facebook on Jan. 23. “Five episodes in three days right out of the box. Couldn’t ask for a nicer bunch. And this character… what a wild ride. In the old days, we would have called it an E-Ticket. Cheers!”

Newman is best known for playing Josh Lewis for almost three decades on the much-missed GUIDING LIGHT, a role that earned him two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor. During his daytime career, the actor also played Prescott Harrell on GENERAL HOSPITAL and Kirk Cranston on SANTA BARBARA. After GL was canceled, Newman took to the stage, appearing in productions of shows like Peter Pan, Nine, Death Trap, Gypsy, and Annie.

Soap fans are excited to see Newman back in daytime, though, and starting on Wednesday, Feb. 9, they’ll be able to see him step into the designer shoes of Ashland Locke just in time for some major drama! His marriage to Victoria seems to be going well, but they’re already butting heads over business. And it looks like Victor is about to discover the truth about Ashland’s cancer treatments. So make sure you tune in!

Vivica A. Fox, Theo Rossi & Thomas Jane Wrap Prison Break Movie ‘Bosco’

Leading the cast are Aubrey Joseph (Cloak & Dagger), Theo Rossi (True Story), Thomas Jane (Troppo), Tyrese Gibson (Fast And Furious franchise), and Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill) alongside Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray) and Jim O’Heir.

DC Young Fly, Brandon Rogers, Tory Lanez, and John Lewis round out the cast on the movie, which was written and directed by Nicholas Manuel Pino.

The pic tells the story of Quawntay “Bosco” Adams (Joseph). Sentenced to 35 years for attempted possession of marijuana, Adams miraculously escaped from a Federal maximum-security prison while under 24-hour surveillance in solitary confinement with the help of an older woman (Blonsky) he met through a lonely-hearts ad. The pic filmed in Los Angeles and New Orleans. It is produced by Quawntay Adams himself, Justin Steele and Patrick McErlean of Fluke Studios, and Darryll C. Scott of Evergreen Valley Productions, a subsidiary of David Ayer and Chris Long’s Cedar Park Entertainment.

The Exchanged has boarded the projects sales and will be shopping at the European Film Market.

“Bosco is an incredible human, not only because of his escape, but because of his passion and drive to better himself and the world around him. I hope we can carve out a unique, interesting space in the prison genre that reflects his distinctive journey,” said Pino.

Lifetime Sets Premiere Dates For Two ‘Fallen Angels Murder Club’ Movies & ‘Stolen By Their Father’ Pic

The Fallen Angels Murder Club anthology pics feature Braxton as Hollis Morgan, an ex-con-turned-amateur sleuth set out to investigate a series of murders at her book club. Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends to Die For premieres at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2, followed by Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons a week later, at 8 p.m. April 9. Read more about the films below.

Stolen by Their Father premieres at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5. It stars Drew as Lizbeth Meredith, a mother who says goodbye to her young daughters for a non-custodial visit with their father — her abusive ex-husband — only to discover days later that he has kidnapped the girls and taken them to Greece. For the next two years, fueled by the memories of her own childhood kidnapping, Lizbeth travels to the White House and Greece, burning through every dime and favor to get her children back. One false move, and her ex-husband will vanish with her children, guaranteeing that she never will see them again. Two false moves, and he’ll make good on his promise to kill her.

Valentina Battrick and Carina Battrick also star in the Cineflix Productions film formerly titled Stolen Hearts: The Lizbeth Meredith Story.

Stolen by Their Father‘s debut will be followed by a Beyond the Headlines documentary about the real Lizbeth Meredith and her daughters.

Here are the synopses of the Fallen Angels Murder Club movies, which are based on the Fallen Angels Book Club novels by R. Franklin James and produced by Brain Power Studio:

Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends to Die For
The members of the Fallen Angels Murder Club must have two things in common: a love for books and a criminal record. Hollis Morgan (Braxton) meets both requirements. Left holding the bag in an insurance fraud scheme concocted by her ex-husband, Hollis served her time and now hopes the court will pardon her conviction so she can fulfill her dream of becoming a lawyer. But when a member of her book club is murdered in a scene straight out of the previous night’s novel, Hollis becomes the subject of police scrutiny. Refusing to get stuck with another bad rap, Hollis sets out to investigate her fellow club members and after a second book-inspired murder, she races to identify the killer before she becomes the next victim. Eddie Cibrian also stars.

Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons
The members of the Fallen Angels Murder Club must band together again as they search for answers surrounding the death of one of their own. Hollis finds herself at the center of the investigation when a journalist reporting on the murder also winds up dead. As bodies begin to stack up, and Hollis connects the dots, she must solve the murders before it’s too late. Kelly Hu also stars.

The ensemble casts also includes Lisa Berry, Yanic Truesdale, Humberly González, Rainbow Sun Francks, Raoul Bhaneja, Henderson Wade, Kaitlyn Leeb, Rob Stewart, Keith D. Robinson and Shawn Ahmed.

Hartley & Pernas on The Price Is Right

Hartley and Pernas, who were married last year, will play alongside an audience of fellow newlyweds. Contestants will compete for amazing prizes, including cash, romantic trips and luxury cars, while Hartley and Pernas play to raise money for Operation Therapy, a new organization that provides therapy and service animals to military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress. The two set a record, winning the most money for charity of any celebrity in show history.

Hartley, perhaps best known for his role on “This Is Us,” previously starred on the Network’s daytime drama THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Pernas’ television credits include THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and the series BLOOD & TREASURE, also on the Network.

Love is also in the air during CBS Daytime when THE PRICE IS RIGHT’s Valentine’s special on Monday, Feb. 14 (11:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 AM, PT) features an audience filled with amorous married couples. The couples share their best marriage advice with Drew and compete for exciting, romance-themed prizes.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT, network television’s #1-rated daytime series and the longest-running game show in television history, is produced by Fremantle and broadcast weekdays (11:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 AM, PT). Evelyn Warfel is the executive producer.

Kelly Kruger and Darin Brooks Welcome Second Baby, Daughter Gemma Wynter: 'Couldn't Be Happier'

The couple welcomed their second baby together, daughter Gemma Wynter Brooks, on Saturday, Jan. 29, in Los Angeles, PEOPLE can exclusively announce. Darin, 37, and Kelly, 40, are also parents to 2-year-old daughter Everleigh Jolie.

Baby Gemma weighed 9 lbs, 13 oz. and measured 21 inches at birth.

"We are just overjoyed! We couldn't be happier! We always wanted a sibling for Everleigh because I have my older brother and Kelly has an older brother and two stepsisters," Darin tells PEOPLE. "So we were so excited to be able to give Everleigh a sibling and when we found out it was a girl, it was perfect because Everleigh is just so awesome, caring, strong and such a personality."

"I can't wait to see her little personality and who she becomes," adds Kelly. "Becoming a mother for the second time is definitely more emotional because we now know what to expect with everything. It's truly such a miracle and such an incredible journey."

As for the meaning behind the newborn's moniker, the couple says Gemma and Wynter were "both our two top first names" and the baby's full name was eventually decided by their daughter Everleigh.

"We decided to use both because when we asked our daughter, Everleigh, what name she liked for baby sister, Gemma or Wynter, she would always say 'Gemma Wynter.' So we said 'why not just do what Everleigh wanted to name her baby sister, Gemma and Wynter?' So it's actually kind of sweet that she now played a big part in naming her baby sister!" they explain.

Darin and Kelly first shared the news of their pregnancy exclusively with PEOPLE in August.

"We are so excited about baby No. 2! We told our daughter Everleigh as soon as we found out, and since then she asks to kiss my tummy every day. It's the sweetest thing," said Kelly, an actress and founder of Madison Charles oils.

"My first trimester was definitely not the same this time around. Laying down and binge-watching TV doesn't work when you have a 1-year-old running around," she added. "It was definitely much more challenging. Plus we just moved! It has been a lot, to say the least, but we are so grateful."

At the time, Darin, who stars in the Apple TV+ series Amber Brown, said his wife had been a "real champion" throughout this pregnancy.

"There was a lot more morning sickness with this pregnancy and a lot less sleep," said the Daytime Emmy winner. "The first time around she was away shooting a movie so I didn't get to see the first trimester struggle, but watching her go through it this time she's been so strong handling it all and it's been amazing to see. We are so excited about this new addition."

The couple, who have co-starred together in The Bold and the Beautiful and Blue Mountain State, tied the knot on March 21, 2016, in Hawaii.

Morning Show Appearance

Wednesday, February 2

(10-11 a.m.) Guest: Vivica A. Fox on The Wrong High School Sweetheart.

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Feb. 4

Actor Eric Braeden (CBS’ THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

Kate Linder Invites You to a Virtual Tea Party With Y&R Stars!

Linder will be joined by Y&R co-stars Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Bryton James (Devon), Camryn Grimes (Mariah), Brytni Sarpy (Elena), and Cait Fairbanks (Tessa). There will be a special Q&A with the actors as well as an auction of unique items from the soap. In addition, there will be a special pre-show event that begins at 12:30 p.m. ET with Linder as she celebrates 40 years on Y&R!

Tickets for the OpportuniTea are $50 and a VIP pass is available for $100 that includes the VIP pre-show with Linder before the event. And if you live in the Toronto area, there is also a VIP Local ticket for $150 that includes the regular VIP pre-show as well as delivery of a basket of Tea goodies! All tickets can be purchased at the OpportuniTea page on the March of Dimes Canada website.

Of course, just because you don’t live in Canada or can’t travel up north at the end of February, you can still attend the charity event from the comfort of your own home!

Movie Academy Launches Latin Interview Series Featuring John Leguizamo, Eva Longoria And Edward James Olmos

“What a dream to host a series celebrating our community leaders like John Leguizamo, Eva Longoria and Edward James Olmos by giving them the recognition they deserve. Not only for trailblazing with their careers, but also for using their platforms to be a voice for our community. I look forward to sharing their journeys, their passions, and their legacy with the world,” Barili tells Deadline.

“This is a step in the right direction to address the lack of representation in Hollywood, but we still have a lot of work to do,” he added.

In the series premiere above, Barili has a one-on-one conversation with Leguizamo about how he navigated the industry over his decades-long career and how he’s confronted stereotypical casting. They also dive into the underrepresentation of the Latino community both in front of and behind the camera, tokenism, colorism, and what’s left for Leguizamo to accomplish.

“The conversation with John resonated with me at my core,” Barili said. “Not only is his show Freak the first time I truly felt seen, but also, he’s broken down walls for our community every step of his career. When Hollywood would only typecast him in stereotypical, one-dimensional roles, he took it upon himself to create, write and perform his own one-man shows that gave Latinos like me a chance to see themselves as three-dimensional characters that we didn’t get to see when we turned on the TV. They were complex, funny, courageous, vulnerable, and made me feel proud to be Latino.”

The second episode will feature an interview with Olmos, airing on January 31. Barili and Olmos pay a visit to the students from the Youth Cinema Project program at Los Angeles County’s Bell Gardens Intermediate School.

On February 7, Barili and Longoria tour her alma mater, California State University, Northridge, where she received a master’s degree in Chicano Studies in 2013 while filming Desperate Housewives.

Barili co-founded the Latinx in Media & Arts Coalition, which focuses on promoting Latinx creatives, increasing access to traditional and new-media platforms, providing resources and opportunities to youth, and cultivating the next generation of Latinx entertainment and creative professionals.

Our Kind of People's Debbi Morgan Tees Up AMC Reunion With Darnell Williams

When her former All My Children costar Darnell Williams first showed up on the Our Kind of People set — his episode airs Tuesday (Fox, 9/8c), and his role is being kept under wraps — Morgan’s logic fell away and her heart and mouth took over.

“We were shooting the scene when Darnell’s character walks through the door for the first time,” Morgan reveals to TVLine. “And it was the first time we see this character on the show, and I looked at him and shouted, ‘Jesse!’ The director had to yell cut and everyone fell out laughing. It was hilarious. I knew that wasn’t his name on Our Kind of People but I couldn’t help myself. We worked together for so many years as Angie and Jesse and that’s the first thing that came to my mind.”

Morgan adds that reuniting with the other half of her All My Children super-couple was not only fun, but fortifying.

“I was beyond excited to work with Darnell again,” Morgan shares. “He’s like family to me. We always have so much fun because we have such a close-knit relationship. He even gave me away when I married my husband Jeff.”

As Our Kind of People fans know, Morgan plays Angela’s striving Aunt Piggy on Karin Gist and Lee Daniels’ sexy and glamorous drama, which explores the Black, rich and ruthless who call Martha’s Vineyard home. In the Jan. 11 installment, Piggy went to the police station to turn herself in for murdering her boyfriend Darius in the 1980s. But Williams’ mystery character suggests there is a lot Piggy doesn’t know about Darius’ demise.

“When I first read the script, I felt like, ‘Wait a minute? Why should Piggy go to jail after all these years?'” Morgan recalls. “But Piggy is evolving as a person and doesn’t like Teddy hanging over her head… She thinks turning herself in will free her from her past so she can be at peace. She took a human life and it’s weighing on her.”

With so many twists and turns involving Eve’s past, Teddy’s countless secrets and the relationship between Olivia, Rose and Eve, Morgan says she’s optimistic more people will tune in for the final two episodes of Our Kind of People and that Fox will renew the show for Season 2.

“I’m really hoping our show gets picked up and given a second chance,” Morgan divulges. “We started out shaky but the stories are grounded and popping now and these last two episodes are really, really good.”

Sadly, Morgan also knows ratings can make or break a show.

“Unfortunately, we’re not doing well in live broadcasts but we’ve been killing it streaming on Hulu,” she surmises. “I hope Fox is considering that progression and that that’s enough to bring us back. Our Kind of People is a part of this new Black renaissance on TV and film that allows us to marinate in our Blackness and celebrate our skin, and our hair, and our culture, and I don’t want that to end.”

WGA Awards - TV Nominations

DAYTIME DRAMA

General Hospital
Head Writers: Chris Van Etten, Dan O’Connor Associate Head Writer: Anna T. Cascio Writers: Barbara Bloom, Suzanne Flynn, Charlotte Gibson, Lucky Gold, Kate Hall, Elizabeth Korte, Shannon Peace, David Rupel, Lisa Seidman, Scott Sickles; ABC

The Young and the Restless
Head Writer: Amanda L. Beall Writers: Susan Banks, Jeff Beldner, Sara A. Bibel, Brent Boyd, Susan Dansby, Christopher Dunn, Sara Endsley, Janice Ferri Esser, Marin Gazzaniga, Lynn Martin, Natalie Minardi Slater, Teresa Zimmerman; CBS

Days of Our Lives
Head Writer: Ron Carlivati Writers: Lorraine Broderick, Joanna Cohen, Carolyn Culliton, Richard Culliton, Jamey Giddens, David Kreizman, Rebecca McCarty, Ryan Quan, Dave Ryan, Katherine D. Schock, Elizabeth Snyder; NBC

SAG Awards Nominations

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

BELFAST
CAITRÍONA BALFE / Ma
JUDI DENCH / Granny
JAMIE DORNAN / Pa
JUDE HILL / Buddy
CIARÁN HINDS / Pop
COLIN MORGAN / Billy Clanton

CODA
EUGENIO DERBEZ / Bernardo Villalobos
DANIEL DURANT / Leo Rossi
EMILIA JONES / Ruby Rossi
TROY KOTSUR / Frank Rossi
MARLEE MATLIN / Jackie Rossi
FERDIA WALSH-PEELO / Miles

DON’T LOOK UP
CATE BLANCHETT / Brie Evantee
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET / Yule
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO / Dr. Randall Mindy
ARIANA GRANDE / Riley Bina
JONAH HILL / Jason Orlean
JENNIFER LAWRENCE / Kate Dibiasky
MELANIE LYNSKEY / June Mindy
SCOTT MESCUDI / DJ Chello
ROB MORGAN / Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe
HIMESH PATEL / Phillip
RON PERLMAN / Benedict Drask
TYLER PERRY / Jack Bremmer
MARK RYLANCE / Peter Isherwell
MERYL STREEP / President Orlean

HOUSE OF GUCCI
ADAM DRIVER / Maurizio Gucci
LADY GAGA / Patrizia Reggiani
SALMA HAYEK / Pina Auriemma
JACK HUSTON / Domenico De Sole
JEREMY IRONS / Rodolfo Gucci
JARED LETO / Paolo Gucci
AL PACINO / Aldo Gucci

KING RICHARD
JON BERNTHAL / Rick Macci
AUNJANUE ELLIS / Oracene “Brandi” Williams
TONY GOLDWYN / Paul Cohen
SANIYYA SIDNEY / Venus Williams
DEMI SINGLETON / Serena Williams
WILL SMITH / Richard Williams

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

THE HANDMAID’S TALE
ALEXIS BLEDEL / Emily Malek
MADELINE BREWER / Janine Lindo
AMANDA BRUGEL / Rita Blue
ANN DOWD / Aunt Lydia Clements
O-T FAGBENLE / Luke Bankole
JOSEPH FIENNES / Commander Fred Waterford
SAM JAEGER / Mark Tuello
MAX MINGHELLA / Commander Nick Blaine
ELISABETH MOSS / June Osborne/Offred
YVONNE STRAHOVSKI / Serena Joy Waterford
BRADLEY WHITFORD / Commander Joseph Lawrence
SAMIRA WILEY / Moira Strand

THE MORNING SHOW
JENNIFER ANISTON / Alex Levy
SHARI BELAFONTE / Julia
ELI BILDNER / Joel Rapkin
NESTOR CARBONELL / Yanko Flores
STEVE CARELL / Mitch Kessler
BILLY CRUDUP / Cory Ellison
MARK DUPLASS / Charlie “Chip” Black
AMBER FRIENDLY / Layla Bell
JANINA GAVANKAR / Alison Namazi
VALERIA GOLINO / Paola Lambruschini
TARA KARSIAN / Gayle Berman
HANNAH LEDER / Isabella
GRETA LEE / Stella Bak
JULIANNA MARGULIES / Laura Peterson
JOE MARINELLI / Donny Spagnoli
MICHELLE MEREDITH / Lindsey Sherman
RUAIRI O’CONNOR / Ty Fitzgerald
JOE PACHECO / Bart Daley
KAREN PITTMAN / Mia Jordan
VICTORIA TATE / Rena Robinson
DESEAN K. TERRY / Daniel Henderson
REESE WITHERSPOON / Bradley Jackson

SQUID GAME
HEO SUNG-TAE / Deok-su
JUN YOUNG-SOO / Game Operator Voice
JUNG HO-YEON / Kang Sae-byeok
KIM JOO-RYOUNG / Mi-nyeo
LEE BYUNG-HUN / Front Man
LEE JUNG-JAE / Seong Gi-hun
OH YOUNG-SOO / Oh Il-nam
PARK HAE-SOO / Cho Sang-woo
ANUPAM TRIPATHI / Ali
WI HA-JUN / Hwang Jun-ho

SUCCESSION
NICHOLAS BRAUN / Greg Hirsch
JULIANA CANFIELD / Jess Jordan
BRIAN COX / Logan Roy
KIERAN CULKIN / Roman Roy
DAGMARA DOMINCZYK / Karolina Novotney
PETER FRIEDMAN / Frank Vernon
JIHAE / Berry Schneider
JUSTINE LUPE / Willa
MATTHEW MACFADYEN / Tom Wambsgans
DASHA NEKRASOVA / Comfrey Pellits
SCOTT NICHOLSON / Colin
DAVID RASCHE / Karl Muller
ALAN RUCK / Connor Roy
J. SMITH-CAMERON / Gerri Kellman
SARAH SNOOK / Shiv Roy
FISHER STEVENS / Hugo Baker
JEREMY STRONG / Kendall Roy
ZOË WINTERS / Kerry Castellabate

YELLOWSTONE
KELSEY ASBILLE / Monica Dutton
WES BENTLEY / Jamie Dutton
RYAN BINGHAM / Walker
GIL BIRMINGHAM / Thomas Rainwater
IAN BOHEN / Ryan
EDEN BROLIN / Mia
KEVIN COSTNER / John Dutton
HUGH DILLON / Sheriff Donnie Haskell
LUKE GRIMES / Kayce Dutton
HASSIE HARRISON / Laramie
COLE HAUSER / Rip Wheeler
JEN LANDON / Teeter
FINN LITTLE / Carter
BRECKEN MERRILL / Tate Dutton
WILL PATTON / Garrett Randle
PIPER PERABO / Summer Higgins
KELLY REILLY / Beth Dutton
DENIM RICHARDS / Colby
TAYLOR SHERIDAN / Travis
FORRIE J. SMITH / Lloyd
JEFFERSON WHITE / Jimmy Hurdstrom

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

THE GREAT
JULIAN BARRATT / Dr. Vinodel
BELINDA BROMILOW / Aunt Elizabeth
SACHA DHAWAN / Orlo
ELLE FANNING / Catherine
PHOEBE FOX / Marial
BAYO GBADAMOSI / Arkady
ADAM GODLEY / Archbishop
DOUGLAS HODGE / Velementov
NICHOLAS HOULT / Peter
FLORENCE KEITH-ROACH / Tatyana
GWILYM LEE / Grigor Dymov
CHARITY WAKEFIELD / Georgina

HACKS
ROSE ABDOO / Josefina
CARL CLEMONS-HOPKINS / Marcus Vaughan
PAUL W. DOWNS / Jimmy Lusaque, Jr.
HANNAH EINBINDER / Ava Daniels
MARK INDELICATO / Damien
POPPY LIU / Kiki
CHRIS McDONALD / Marty Ghilain
JEAN SMART / Deborah Vance
MEGAN STALTER / Kayla Schaeffer

THE KOMINSKY METHOD
JENNA LYNG ADAMS / Darshani
SARAH BAKER / Mindy Kominsky
CASEY THOMAS BROWN / Lane
MICHAEL DOUGLAS / Sandy Kominsky
LISA EDELSTEIN / Phoebe
ASHLEIGH LaTHROP / Breana
EMILY OSMENT / Theresa
HALEY JOEL OSMENT / Robbie
PAUL REISER / Martin
GRAHAM ROGERS / Jude
MELISSA TANG / Margaret
KATHLEEN TURNER / Roz

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
AARON DOMINGUEZ / Oscar
SELENA GOMEZ / Mabel Mora
JACKIE HOFFMAN / Uma Heller
JAYNE HOUDYSHELL / Bunny
STEVE MARTIN / Charles-Haden Savage
AMY RYAN / Jan
MARTIN SHORT / Oliver Putnam

TED LASSO
ANNETTE BADLAND / Mae
KOLA BOKINNI / Isaac McAdoo
PHIL DUNSTER / Jamie Tartt
CRISTO FERNÁNDEZ / Dani Rojas
BRETT GOLDSTEIN / Roy Kent
BRENDAN HUNT / Coach Beard
TOHEEB JIMOH / Sam Obisanya
NICK MOHAMMED / Nathan Shelley
SARAH NILES / Dr. Sharon Fieldstone
JASON SUDEIKIS / Ted Lasso
JEREMY SWIFT / Leslie Higgins
JUNO TEMPLE / Keeley Jones
HANNAH WADDINGHAM / Rebecca Welton

Y&R Taps Guiding Light Vet

Newman, who played Josh Lewis on Guiding Light on-and-off from 1981-2009, will make his Y&R debut in February.

In announcing his departure, Burgi — who had joined the soap in March 2021 — said in an Instagram video, “I want to say thank you to all of you wonderful folks, who have been so kind and generous and supportive with your words, and I have such gratitude for the support. …. I’ve had a great year on Y&R, and just thoroughly enjoyed the great cast and crew.”

Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Nominations

The Bold and the Beautiful
Christine Lai Johnson, James Elle, Hajja Barnes

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Chanty LaGrana, Valente Fraizer, Gloria Elias-Foeillet

The Young and the Restless
Patricia Denney, Kathy Jones, Robert Bolger, Stacey Alfano

DAYTIME TELEVISION - Best Hair Styling

Dr. Phil Show
Mimi Vodnoy Love, Annette Jones

The Bold and the Beautiful
Lisa Long, Danielle Spencer, Lauren Salas, Stephanie Paugh

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Roberto Ramos, Tara Copeland

The Young and the Restless
Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Miriam Flowers, Michelle Corona

All Rise Season 3 to Debut This Spring on OWN — Plus, Get First Spoilers!

During an Instagram Live with The Kings of Napa star Yaani King Mondschein, Missick also teased that “something dramatic happens at the courthouse and somebody might not make it.” Plus, “somebody might be coming into Lola’s life and messing things up,” Missick hinted.

OWN resurrected the cancelled CBS legal drama last September for a 20-episode Season 3. Missick will reprise her role as Judge Lola Carmichael, in addition to serving as an executive producer. The other confirmed returning cast members include Wilson Bethel as Lola’s best friend, Deputy District Attorney Mark Callan; Jessica Camacho as public defender Emily Lopez; J. Alex Brinson as bailiff-turned-lawyer Luke Watkins; Ruthie Ann Miles as Lola’s assistant Sherri Kansky; Lindsay Mendez as court reporter Sara Castillo; and Lindsey Gort as defense attorney Amy Quinn. (Marg Helgenberger, who played Lola’s mentor Judge Lisa Benner, will also be back in some capacity.) Dee Harris-Lawrence (David Makes Man) will once again serve as showrunner.

“All Rise has been a great performer, achieving strong ratings and growing its share from Season 1 to 2,” OWN president Tina Perry previously said in a statement. “Featuring a strong character front and center, Judge Lola Carmichael’s story reflects our audience with powerful affirmation. A special thanks to Warner Bros. Television and our incredible showrunner and longtime partner Dee Harris-Lawrence. We can’t wait to get started on Season 3 and bring this show back for long-standing and new fans alike.”

Richard Burgi Leaving Y&R

In an instagram post monday Burgi further clarifies his departure: “I’m here in Southern California and I hope wherever you are you are having a good one. I was just about to take a swim in the ocean and I looked something up on Google and I found an article about me getting released by the show by the writers. I just want to set the record straight. My wife had said something about my exit being the show’s choice, which is true, but the reality is I naively and inadvertently violated the show’s COVID policy. I was back east over Christmas and tested positive somewhere around Christmas at my niece’s house and visiting my 97-year-old mom. I took the necessary five days that the CDC recommended. Not within the show’s guidelines, which is a 10-day protocol. So, I inadvertently violated the show’s COVID rules and protocols. I feel terrible about it. I still do. It bothers me mightily but it is what it is. I respect the show’s decision. They’re doing the best they can. We all are. I truly wish the gentleman coming in to play Ashland a wonderful time. He’s going to be working with the most incredible actress (Amelia Heinle) and a great, great cast. It’s an amazing show. I have nothing but good memories.”

‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Sheds Los Angeles Mansion for $6.2 Million

Ms. Thomas Scott, who for decades has played Nikki Newman on the long-running soap opera “The Young and the Restless,” owned the home in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood with her producer husband Edward Scott, property records show.

(Photo) The seven-figure sale price on the residence was just shy of its most recent ask of $6.19 million, underlining the strength of the high-end home market in the affluent area.

During the third quarter of 2021, the single-family home sector saw its median prices jump more than 30% to almost $3.1 million from the same time last year, according to data from Douglas Elliman.

The Scotts purchased the home in 2001 for $2.3 million, property records show.

Nestled within a guard-gated community at the top of Mulholland Drive, the more than 6,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion struck a chord with its buyer pool, according to listing agent Elizabeth Scott of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

(Photo) “There was an interesting shift in aesthetic preference while on the market,” she said via email. “Initially, everyone wanted to make major changes to the home. Suddenly, people were loving it the way it was. We ended up selling with multiple offers.

“English Tudors may be making a comeback,” she said.

Boasting wooden beams, vaulted ceilings and wood paneling, the five-bedroom home “offers luxury and convenience with quality and detail to impress,” according to the listing.

(Photo) There’s a newly renovated chef’s kitchen with a walk-in pantry, an underground wine cellar and tasting room, a gym and a guest suite with its own separate entrance and private living space—ideal visitors or extended family.

The home also boasts expansive views of the mountains, city lights and ocean, but it’s the main bedroom suite that has the best views in the house, along with vaulted ceilings, dual walk-in closets, a fireplace and dry sauna, the listing said.

(Photo) Outside, the estate has an infinity edge pool, an outdoor gourmet kitchen and a grassy lawn.

Launched in 1973, “The Young and the Restless” aired its 12,000th episode on Dec. 1, 2020, and Ms. Thomas Scott—who could not immediately be reached for comment—has been a cast member for more than 40 years.

Debbi Morgan guests on the season finale on Our Kind of People 1/25/22

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; McKinley Freeman as Nate; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor

Evan Parke guests on Good Sam 1/12/22

GUEST CAST includes: Marium Carvell (Nurse Donna Williams), Evan Parke (Byron Kingsley), Keira Loughran (Dr. Danielle Hamamura).

Soap Opera Directors Interview - Bruce Barry, Sonia Blangiardo, Scott McKinsey, Phideaux Xavier

These four talented directors have brought to life some of your favorite stories, characters and moments in daytime television history over the last few decades. The shows they have worked on include All My Children, Another World, As the World Turns, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, Guiding Light, Love of Life, Passions, Search for Tomorrow, Sunset Beach, Texas and The Young and the Restless to name a few.

Why Peter Bergman Took A Break From Y&R

By the next morning, the situation was worsening. “The curtain now covered a third of my vision in my left eye, so I called my sister and asked her if she knew of an ophthalmologist in town,” Bergman shares. After a series of fortuitous phone calls, he was meeting the local ophthalmologist in his office at 5:00 on a Sunday evening. The diagnosis was a detached retina. “He advised me against doing the surgery there and then driving to L.A. because you can’t go to a higher elevation and there are a couple of mountain passes on the way home,” Bergman explains. “My wife asked who should we go to and he only knew of a Dr. Rahal. Mariellen said, ‘Firas Rahal?’ and it turned out that he’s married to an opera singer, who Mariellen had met through her sister. So Mariellen texts her sister and in no time, I have an appointment with Dr. Rahal for the next day.”

The Bergmans returned to L.A. before undergoing the delicate procedure. “I called Y&R and told them what was going on,” he recalls. “They wished me well and everybody in the company wrote to me, which was lovely and made me feel very special. Everyone was asking for updates on me.”

Recovery was a challenge. “I had to keep my face parallel to the floor for 50 minutes out of every hour for 7 days,” Bergman relays. “Mariellen got a contraption [a face cradle that attaches to massage tables] online that we set on the coffee table and I put my face down into it. There was a two-way mirror that we positioned so I could watch television. My favorite activities are exercising and reading books and I could do neither one. It seemed like it took forever.”

Mishael Morgan (Amanda), who had experienced the same operation and rehabilitation, was a helpful source. “I had a very valuable chat with Mishael on my second day of recovery,” Bergman notes. “I called her and we talked for about 40 minutes. I’m not a big phone talker but I got as much information as I could possibly get from her about what to expect. She was fantastic.”

Bergman was thrilled to go back to Genoa City. “The first time I saw everyone from Y&R was at the Christmas party, and they all welcomed me back, which was great,” he reports. “Now I’m back at work and everything is going just fine.” As for his story, “When Jack returns, a lot of things change,” hints the actor. “I spoke to our head writer, Josh Griffith, who called to tell me the direction he’s taking Jack and it’s all very good stuff.”

In conclusion, a grateful Bergman sums up, “It was a temporary visit with blindness and a wild adventure. It was also a sobering reminder of how precious eyesight is. Never take it for granted.”

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Curtis Stone, Haley Joel Osment and Tatyana Ali (1/23)

This episode’s celebrity contestants include Curtis Stone (playing for Chrysalis), Haley Joel Osment (playing for Los Angeles Regional Food Bank) and Tatyana Ali (playing for Commonsense Childbirth).

Debbi Morgan guests on Our Kind of People 1/18/22

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; McKinley Freeman as Nate; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor

General Hospital - Cynthia Watros Interview

Cynthia joined the cast of Guiding Light in the role of nurse Annie Dutton back in November 1994 and created one of the show's greatest villains. The role earned Cynthia a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. Post Guiding Light, Cynthia went on to star in a number of hit prime-time series, Titus (Erin), The Drew Carey Show (Kellie), Lost (Libby), House (Samantha) and Finding Carter (Elizabeth) to name a few.

Cynthia joined the cast of General Hospital in 2019 as Nina Reeves reuniting with her Guiding Light co-star Laura Wright.

Talk Show Appearance

Mo 1/3: Justin Hartley

The Good The Bad & The Ugly: The Best & Worst of '21

Justin Hartley: Marriage is incredible ‘when you’re not forcing things’

“It’s incredible when you’re not forcing things. It doesn’t have to be that hard,” the “This Is Us” star, who has been twice-divorced – from Lindsay Korman and Chrishell Stause – said of marriage in a new interview with Haute Living.

“You just meet the right person and you just go, ‘Oh, this is amazing. It’s just so wonderful!’ You’re so attracted and so attached to this person. You just love this person so much.”

Hartley, 44, also confirmed that he and Pernas, 32, tied the knot in March 2021, two months before paparazzi photos sparked industry-wide marriage rumors.

“We got married in March, and we are so happy,” he shared. “Even though we’ve only been married a few months, it’s hard to remember what it was like without her.”

Hartley was married to Stause for two years before filing for divorce in late 2019. The “Selling Sunset” star, 40, previously claimed Hartley alerted her of the filing via text message.

Rumors that Hartley and Pernas were an item began swirling in spring of the following year. The former “Young and the Restless” co-stars then went Instagram-official on New Year’s Eve.

“When I re-met her, I just knew,” Hartley recalled to Haute Living. “It’s so interesting about the human heart and human mind. It’s not a codependency; I’m just at peace with myself. I feel loved and I feel appreciated. I know she feels the same way.”

He added, “We just have a really great relationship and a really terrific family. It’s healthy and it’s wonderful.”

Hartley continued to praise Pernas when asked if the “Blood & Treasure” actress “completes him” or makes him a better person.

“Both, completely both,” he confessed. “Everything is easier with her in my life. I also feel like I’m better at stuff. I learn from her. She speaks five languages. She’s brilliant, she’s incredible, she’s fun to look at.”

“Everything about her is amazing — she’s just hilarious,” he continued. “She inspires me to want to be a better man, like Jack Nicholson said in ‘As Good as It Gets.’ I want to rise to the occasion because she’s so great. She does make me want to be a better person, and [this kind of love] certainly does complete me.”

Prior to Pernas and Stause, Hartley was previously married to Korman, with whom he shares 17-year-old daughter Isabella.

The television heartthrob recently pulled from his own experiences to offer love advice to his “This Is Us” character, Kevin Pearson, while talking to Page Six on the red carpet for the show’s upcoming Season 6 premiere.

“I would say, ‘It’s a great thing, she saved you,’” Hartley said of Pearson’s fiancée, Madison (played by Caitlin Thompson) calling off their wedding. “You know, you guys would have made a huge mistake. You guys weren’t in love – you don’t get married when you’re not in love.”

“This Is Us” returns to NBC for its sixth and final season on Jan. 4, 2022.

Debbi Morgan guests on Our Kind Of People 1/11/22

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; McKinley Freeman as Nate; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor.

‘Selling Sunset’ stars Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim have split

Apparently, the split came down to the couple’s “different wants regarding a family.”

“While Chrishell and I are no longer together, we remain best friends and we will always love and support one another,” Oppenheim wrote via Instagram Tuesday. “She was the most amazing girlfriend I’ve ever had, and it was the happiest and most fulfilling relationship of my life.”

The statement continued, “While we have different wants regarding a family, we continue to have the utmost respect for one another. Chrishell is an exceptional human being and loving her and having her in my life is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.”

The couple’s split comes less than a month after Oppenheim, 44, told Page Six that he was “in love” with Stause, 40.

“Oh, I love her, yeah,” he told us on Nov. 23.

Two days later, the co-stars spent Thanksgiving together, volunteering at the Los Angeles Mission. Most recently, Stause posted a video joking with Oppenheim as they finished filming Season 5 of the hit Netflix show.

Stause and Oppenheim worked together for two years at his brokerage, the Oppenheim Group, before they announced they were dating in July. Since then, the two haven’t been afraid to engage in some lunchtime PDA in between closings.

Oppenheim told Page Six last month, “I’m just going to keep all that between us,” when asked if he was considering getting down on one knee anytime soon.

Prior to dating Stause, Oppenheim dated Stause’s BFF and co-star Mary Fitzgerald on and off before “Selling Sunset” premiered in 2019. The two have remained close friends and work colleagues, and she has since married French pastry chef and model Romain Bonnet.

As for Stause, viewers watched her post-marital journey after her now-ex-husband Justin Hartley filed for divorce after two years of marriage. Their split played out on Season 3 of “Selling Sunset,” on which Stause claimed that the “This Is Us” actor asked to end their marriage via text. She finalized her divorce in January.

Stause then began dating “Dancing With the Stars” pro Keo Motsepe after they competed against each other on Season 29 of “DWTS,” but the two didn’t last long, breaking up after three months of dating in February.

Neither Stause nor Oppenheim’s reps immediately responded to Page Six’s request for comment.

Stause and Oppenheim’s relationship will play out on Season 5 of “Selling Sunset,” premiering in 2022 on Netflix.

Justin Hartley reveals the marriage advice he’d give his ‘This Is Us’ character

Page Six caught up with the actor at the show’s Season 6 premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday, where he revealed what he’d tell Kevin, as a friend, in the moments after Madison (Caitlin Thompson) called off their wedding.

“I would say, ‘It’s a great thing, she saved you,’” said Hartley, who has been twice-divorced – from Lindsay Korman and Chrishell Stause – before finding love again with Sofia Pernas.

“You know, you guys would have made a huge mistake. You guys weren’t in love – you don’t get married when you’re not in love,” he continued. “You think that everyone knows that, but it’s not a good idea.”

Hartley, 44, added that he’d also tell Kevin to “slow” down from here, and not be “so impulsive” with his actions in life and love moving forward.

“Slow and steady wins the race,” he explained. “Sometimes he’s impulsive about certain things. I think he steps on his neck when he does that.”

When asked if fans will see Kevin dating again, Hartley teased that much of his character’s storyline during the sixth and final season will be focused on co-parenting he and Madison’s twins, Nicholas and Frances.

“[He’s] trying to be the best dad that he possibly can be, and figuring all of that out. Thats a big thing, twins. And the co-parenting thing, not spending all of the time with his kids and just kind of figuring that out,” he shared. “He’s got all of that going on, and I think that’ll take the lead as far as what his priorities are.”

During the sixth and final season, fans will see how Kevin and Madison navigate their split and stay amicable as they co-parent their twins.

Page Six also caught up with Thompson, who assured fans that Madison “is going to be happy” in the end.

“She’s going to have a happy ending, which is very rewarding and as satisfying as playing Madison,” the actress, 34, shared. “But it’s going to be a journey, for sure, and there’s surprises along the way, I can say that.”

She continued, “They’ve got a long road ahead of them. I think just the nature of them co-parenting, it’s going to be the struggle of, you know, where are they now? They’re not together, but obviously they have to be for their children. They want to be good parents … so I think that’s where the season lives.”

Hartley and Pernas tied the knot in May, four months after his divorce from Stause was finalized. He was previously married to Korman from 2004–2012, with whom he shares a 17-year-old daughter, Isabella.

Stause – who has since moved on with Jason Oppenheim – talked about finding “closure” from Hartley during a Season 4 episode of “Selling Sunset.”

“My ex-husband Justin is remarried to someone I know from back in the day, pretty well, and a lot of things made sense after finding that out,” the actress, 40, said.

“I wish them the best. You know, I think that it actually, if anything, it felt good to know that. It felt like a little bit of closure.”

“This Is Us” returns to NBC for its sixth and final season on Jan. 4, 2022.

Brad Maule Stars in the New Holiday Movie ‘A Year From Now’

The film, written and directed by Ricky Kennedy, is a twist on A Christmas Carol and Groundhog Day. Athena Hayes plays Veronica Novak, a young woman with an uncertain future who suddenly finds herself waking up each day for a week during Christmas to find that another year has passed! Maule portrays Veronica’s dad, Ronald Novak, who — along with the rest of the family — is understandably confused when Veronica tries to explain her rapid traveling through time.

Naturally, Veronica’s unsettling experience will likely teach her about the true meaning of Christmas and family, while also hopefully helping her figure out exactly what she wants to do with her life!

Maule joined the cast of GH back in 1984 and as Tony Jones, became a fan-favorite among viewers, who were very upset when the character was killed off in 2006. He did make a special ghostly appearance in a 2019 episode of the soap, but that just made many fans realize just how much they missed him. In addition to appearing on the GH spin-off PORT CHARLES as Tony, Maule also had small roles on PASSIONS and THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. Since leaving daytime, the talented actor has continued to appear in movies like Flutter, Sleep No More, and others.

Check out this trailer for A Year From Now and then go stream it on Amazon! (It’s available to rent and if you have Amazon Prime, it’s included for free!)

Eva Longoria To Headline ‘Searching For Mexico’, A CNN+ Spinoff Of Stanley Tucci’s Italy Series

A new iteration of CNN’s popular Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy., the six-part series will follow Longoria as she travels across Mexico exploring the country’s cuisine. The streamer’s announcement teases that the multihyphenate’s journey will take her to various regions including Oaxaca, where she’ll slow cook traditional mole sauce, to harvesting blue agave for tequila as the Aztecs once did.

“Partnering with CNN on a culinary-driven expedition throughout Mexico is a dream come true. I am so proud of my Mexican American roots and can’t wait to bring the hidden gems of Mexico to the world through Searching for Mexico,” said Longoria in a statement. “I am a huge fan of Stanley’s journey throughout Italy; he set the bar high, and I can’t wait for everyone to fall in love with the magic of Mexico.”

Searching for Mexico will be produced by RAW, the film and TV company behind Searching for Italy.

Putting Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico on CNN+ vs. the linear network which carries the mothership series illustrates the big push CNN’s leadership has been making to build up its streaming platform

Executive producers include Longoria, Ben Spector, and Tucci with RAW’s Tom Barry, Eve Kay, and Jess Orr; Kate Leonard-Morgan is Head of Production, US. Amy Entelis and Lyle Gamm are the Executive Producers for CNN Original Series. Jon Adler is Supervising Producer for CNN Original Series.

Longoria is repped by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein.

Eileen Davidson - Interview 12/21/21

Eileen originated the role of Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless back in March of 1982 and has played Ashley on and off on Y&R as well as on their sister show, The Bold Bold and the Beautiful since her debut as Ashley almost 40 years ago. Eileen joined the cast of Days of our Lives as Kristen in May of 1993. She recently returned to her role as Kristen for Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem currently streaming on Peacock. In addition to these two iconic daytime roles, Eileen appeared as Kelly Capwell on NBC's Santa Barbara. She was also a series regular on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for Seasons 5 through 7 and has made guest appearances in subsequent seasons.

Eileen is also an accomplished author and co-wrote her first novel with author Robert J. Randisi, a mystery set in the soap opera world titled Death in Daytime, released in October 2008. She followed it up with three sequels: Dial Emmy for Murder, Diva Las Vegas, and Swinging in the Rain.

Emmys: Primetime & Daytime Awards Get Realigned Based On Genre Not Airtime; Dramas, Talk Shows & Game Shows Impacted

Moving forward, the competitions will be organized solely by content genre as opposed to the current method, which separates programs based on program airtime. The changes, which will be included in the Call For Entries put out in January, will result in digital daytime dramas as well as other daytime programs, including some talk shows and game shows, potentially moving to the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Criteria such as how a show is filmed (on sound stage or on location, using one or multiple cameras) and how frequently it airs (daily or weekly) would determine whether a program stays in the Daytime Emmy race or switches to the Primetime one. (Despite the fact that a large portion of the TV content is consumed time-shifted on-demand, the two competitions will keep their Primetime/Daytime monikers for legacy reasons.)

Here are some of the changes by genre:

Daytime Dramas: Daytime Drama categories will remain in the Daytime competition and be redefined as “any multi-camera, weekday daily serial, spinoff or reboot.” Programs for ages 15 and under will be represented in the recently announced Children’s & Family competition.

The other daytime scripted dramas, most notably streaming/digital series like The Bay, previously awarded in the Daytime Limited Drama category, will transition to the Primetime competition. A series like Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, which streams on Peacock and would’ve moved to the Primetime Emmys will instead be eligible for the Daytime Drama series field at the Daytime awards alongside the mothership Days Of Our Lives soap. (For more on that, read Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Category Could Have Rare 5 Nominees After Classification Change)

Talk Shows: Talk shows will be separated by format and style characteristics between the Daytime and Primetime Emmys. Most current daytime talk shows will remain in the Daytime Emmy competition based on them featuring interaction with the audience, including giveaways, as well as segments from other daytime genres, including crafting and cooking. Meanwhile, a daytime talker like The Ellen DeGeneres Show, now in its final season, could relocate to the Primetime Emmys as it resemble late-night talk show with a monologue, celebrity interviews and virtually no traditional daytime segments like cooking.

The Morning Show and Spanish-Language Morning Show categories will leave the Daytime competition; they will be eligible in the NATAS-administered News & Documentary Emmys or the Daytime competition’s Talk Show categories, depending on show format. While the news-heavy first two hours of NBC’s Today have competed in the Morning Show category, Today with Hoda & Jenna had been running in the Talk Show Informative Daytime Emmy field. Going forward, morning shows, will be part of the News & Documentary Emmys if they tend to be more news-driven, and of the informative talk show category at the Daytime Emmys if they skew more toward entertainment.

Game Shows: Game shows and Instructional & DIY programming categories will remain divided by airtime for the 2022 competitions, while the Academies look to a genre-based alignment for the 2023 competition year. Because daytime and primetime game shows are very similar, the organizations may look at frequency of airing (daily vs. weekly) and regular run vs. limited event like Jeopardy Tournament of Champions to make the distinction.

“NATAS and the Television Academy each pride ourselves on celebrating and honoring the best television has to offer, and with the evolution of our industry, it was critical to update our competitions to meet current trends in both content and viewing habits,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO, NATAS. “These changes will allow each Academy to honor an undivided scope of achievement in our respective fields of television excellence.”

Emmys: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Category Could Have Rare 5 Nominees After Classification Change

For seven years now, there have been four nominees in the top category, matching the number of daytime soaps left on the air: ABC’s General Hospital on ABC, CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless and NBC’s Days Of Our Lives. The last time there were five entrants in the field was 2013 when One Life To Live made a final appearance post-cancellation.

That could change in 2022 as the Daytime Drama category has been redefined as open to “any multi-camera, weekday daily serial, spinoff or reboot.”

Under the existing rules, limited series Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, which streams on Peacock, would’ve qualified for the Daytime Limited Drama category, which in the new setup would move to the Primetime Emmys. Now, as a spinoff from DOOL, Beyond Salem would be eligible for the Outstanding Daytime Drama series category where it could face mothership DOOL if the producers choose to submit the digital offshoot.

While we have five eligible shows in the top Daytime Drama category for the first time in almost a decade, we may not end up with five nominees even if all five are submitted.

“Our nomination procedures allow for fewer than five nominees in categories with a low number of entries,” NATAS’ President and CEO Adam Sharp said. “This is so you don’t have categories where every submitter is automatically guaranteed a nomination.”

For instance, in the early 2000s, when there were still more than four daytime dramas on the air, the nominees in the Outstanding Drama Series category were often four.

“The number of submissions was still low enough to consider limiting the number of nominees to fewer than the typical five depending on the score distribution” Sharp said.

Additionally, “we last year implemented a ‘minimum viability score’ for nomination,” he said. “Under this new policy, an entry needs to achieve a minimum average score to even be eligible for nomination, even if they would otherwise be in the top five of the category (or fewer in a small category). This is why we had one category last year with only two nominees. They were the only ones who were over this viability threshold, even though there were more than five submitters in the category.”

Chad Duell and Courtney Hope Split Up

Fans grew suspicious on Dec. 13 when they noticed that both Duell and Hope’s Instagram accounts had seemingly been scrubbed of photos of the other. While neither actor has publicly addressed the split, the news was reported by Soap Opera Digest.

Duell and Hope were introduced by his former GH castmate Bryan Craig (Morgan), and the couple began dating and then moved in together to share a beautiful home. Five years after they first began dating, Duell popped the question in a romantic beachside proposal on Valentine’s Day 2021. “Forever with this man is a dream come true,” Hope said at the time of their engagement.

The couple tied the knot on Oct. 23 in an elaborate gothic-themed wedding where they wore red and the guests donned gothic and steampunk outfits to celebrate the union in a unique atmosphere. “Thank you so much to everyone who came out last night to celebrate with [us]!” Hope declared. “And thank you guys for committing so hard to our goth theme! The amount of black nail polish, guy-liner, chokers, corsets, and canes were more than we could’ve asked for!”

Unfortunately, just over a month later, Duell and Hope have quietly gone their separate ways. No details regarding the reason for the split have yet been revealed.

Former Soap Stars Get Critics Choice TV Nominations

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us (NBC)
Mike Colter – Evil (Paramount+)
Brian Cox – Succession (HBO)
Lee Jung-jae – Squid Game (Netflix)
Billy Porter – Pose (FX)
Jeremy Strong – Succession (HBO)

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Uzo Aduba – In Treatment (HBO)
Chiara Aurelia – Cruel Summer (Freeform)
Christine Baranski – The Good Fight (Paramount+)
Katja Herbers – Evil (Paramount+)
Melanie Lynskey – Yellowjackets (Showtime)
MJ Rodriguez – Pose (FX)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Nicholas Braun – Succession (HBO)
Billy Crudup – The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Kieran Culkin – Succession (HBO)
Justin Hartley – This Is Us (NBC)
Matthew Macfadyen – Succession (HBO)
Mandy Patinkin – The Good Fight (Paramount+)

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Elle Fanning – The Great (Hulu)
Renée Elise Goldsberry – Girls5eva (Peacock)
Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Sandra Oh – The Chair (Netflix)
Issa Rae – Insecure (HBO)
Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO Max)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Murray Bartlett – The White Lotus (HBO)
Zach Gilford – Midnight Mass (Netflix)
William Jackson Harper – The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime Video)
Evan Peters – Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Christian Slater – Dr. Death (Peacock)
Courtney B. Vance – Genius: Aretha (National Geographic)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus (HBO)
Kaitlyn Dever – Dopesick (Hulu)
Kathryn Hahn – WandaVision (Disney+)
Melissa McCarthy – Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu)
Julianne Nicholson – Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Jean Smart – Mare of Easttown (HBO)

Dishing with Digest - 12/3/21 - Melissa Claire Egan

Eddie Mekka Dies: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Actor Was 69

His November 27 death was announced on Facebook by longtime friend Pat Benti, who did not disclose a cause of death but noted that Mekka “passed away peacefully.”

Michael McKean, who co-starred on Laverne & Shirley as Lenny Kosnowski, remembered Mekka in a tweet: “A sad goodbye to Eddie Mekka this morning. A genuinely good guy and purveyor of cheer whenever things got cheerless. Value these people. RIP, Eddie.”

Born Edward Rudolph Mekjian in Worcester, MA, Mekka had attended the Berklee College of Music and had earned a Tony Award nomination for his leading role in the 1975 Broadway musical The Lieutenant when he moved to Los Angeles and soon landed roles on two Garry Marshall-created sitcoms: Blansky’s Beauties and Laverne & Shirley.

Blansky’s Beauties, the 1977 series starring Nancy Walker, was not a success, but Mekka’s supporting role on Laverne & Shirley from 1976-83 brought him national recognition and his signature role. As the kind-hearted Carmine — known affectionally as The Big Ragoo (sometimes spelled Ragu) — Mekka was part of the sitcom’s primary romantic relationship. His on-and-off relationship with Shirley and his loyal friendship with both Williams’ character and Penny Marshall’s Laverne, provided the series with one of its most significant supporting players.

Mekka’s Carmine was a part-time boxer with dreams of becoming a dancer and singer — ambitions that provided an showcase for Mekka’s musical theater talents and background. In the final episode of the long-running series, Carmine lands a role in the Broadway musical Hair.

Laverne & Shirley was an out-of-the-box smash after premiere in January 1976 on ABC. The characters had appeared briefly on Happy Days — another Garry Marshall creation — but made enough of an impression to lead their own series. Fronted by Marshall and Williams, the midcentury-set sitcom about a pair of workers at the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee would finish as the No. 3 series in all of primetime for the 1975-76 season, far outpacing Happy Days.

Mekka appeared in all but a couple dozen of the series’ 178 episodes.

Although his Laverne & Shirley character would prove to be Mekka’s most recognizable role, the actor also appeared on such ’70s and ’80s series as Moonlighting, Family Matters and The Love Boat and had guest roles on shows well into the 21st century, including Children’s Hospital, The Young & The Restless and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Film credits include Beaches (1989), A League of Their Own (1992), Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003), Dreamgirls (2006) and Hail Mary! (2018).

Information on survivors was not immediately available.

Jen Landon recurs on FBI: Most Wanted 1/4/22

RECURRING CAST: Jen Landon (Sarah Allen), Jules Willcox (Louise LaCroix).

Toni Braxton & Angie Harmon Lifetime Movies Round Out Casts With Eddie Cibrian, Kelly Hu & Kristoffer Polaha

Eddie Cibrian (Northern Lights, CSI Miami) has joined the first installment of Braxton’s Fallen Angels, while Kelly Hu (List of a Lifetime, Scorpion King) joins the cast of the second film. Both films are based on the Hollis Morgan mystery book series by author R. Franklin James.

Cibrian stars as Avery Mitchell, Hollis Morgan’s (Braxton) charismatic boss, while Hu will make her debut in the second installment as the mysterious Joelle. Both productions have started filming and will premiere in 2022. Additionally, Harmon’s Barstow (working title) movies has added Kristoffer Polaha (Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonder Woman 1984) as Elliot, a mysterious stranger with a troubling past.

In the first installment of Fallen Angels Murder Club (wt), members of the Club must have two things in common – a love for books and have a criminal record. Hollis Morgan (Braxton) meets both requirements. Left holding the bag in an insurance fraud scheme concocted by her ex-husband, Hollis served her time and now hopes the court will pardon her conviction so she can return to law school and fulfill her dream of becoming a lawyer. But when a member of her book club is murdered in a scene straight out of the previous night’s novel, Hollis once again becomes the subject of police scrutiny. Refusing to get stuck with another bad rap, Hollis sets out to investigate her fellow club members and after a second book-inspired murder, she races to identify the killer before she becomes the next victim.

Cast also includes Keith D. Robinson (Dreamgirls, Saints & Sinners), Lisa Berry (Working Moms, Supernatural), Yanic Truesdale (Gilmore Girls), Kaitlyn Leeb (Spinning Out), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia), Rainbow Sun Francks (Umbrella Academy), Henderson Wade (Dear White People, Riverdale), Rob Stewart (Killjoys, Suits, Nikita), Raoul Bhaneja (Blind Spot, Clarice, The Lost Symbol) and Shawn Ahmed.

The Fallen Angels Murder Club films fall in line with Lifetime’s Broader Focus initiative which supports the hiring of women in key production roles. The movies are produced for Lifetime by Brain Power Studio and executive produced by Beth Stevenson, Nancy Yeaman, Toni Braxton and Rhonda Baraka. The films are written and directed by Baraka.

In Barstow (wt),Harmon stars as Hazel King, a single mother determined to shield her daughter from the life she once had while protecting and defending those who can’t protect themselves. Plucked off the streets of Las Vegas at 15, Hazel was trained as a hit woman until a surprisng pregnancy drives her to leave it all behind. Living as a single mother running a diner in Barstow with her teenage daughter, Hazel’s past eventually catches up with her and she’s pulled back in for one more hit.

Additional cast include Lauren Richards (Venom, Doom Patrol), George Paez (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mom), Tim Granaderos (13 Reasons Why, T@gged), Gabriel Rodriguez (The Suicide Squad, Chicago P.D.), Casey Mills (Catrachos and Kings, Ozark), Ben Cain (Cruel Summer, Panic), Anthony Reynolds (Dopesick, I, Tonya) and Nelson Bonilla (Ozark, The Haunting of Hill House).

The Barstow movies are produced for Lifetime by Untitled Entertainment and executive produced by Angie Harmon, Michael Rosenberg, Laura Notarianni, Stan Spry and Eric Scott Woods. The first film is written by Tom Evans and directed by Howie Deutch.

Vertical Entertainment Acquires Comedy ‘Unplugging’ Starring Eva Longoria & Matt Walsh, Sets Spring 2022 Release

In the feature directorial debut of veteran film editor Debra Neil-Fisher (Coming 2 America, The Hangover franchise), husband and wife Dan (Walsh) and Jeanine (Longoria) plan a weekend getaway of “digital detox” without kids, phones, or social media. They need—or think they need—only clean fresh air and alone time together to rekindle their romance. But once they forego GPS to guide them and disconnect from the internet, can they reconnect their own internal servers to spark their marriage?

Johnny Pemberton (Superstore), Al Madrigal (Morbius), Joel Kim Booster (Sunnyside), and Nancy Friedrich (Pen15) round out the cast of the film, scripted by Walsh and Brad Morris. Debbie Liebling, Traveling Picture Show Company’s Carissa Buffel and Kevin Matusow produced it with Morris, Walsh and William G. Santor’s Productivity Media, which served as the film’s financier. Longoria exec produced with Andrew Chang-Sang, John Hills, Ali Jazayeri, Jeremy M. Rosen, John Swab and Viviana Zarragoitia.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better time in the director’s chair than with this marvelous cast captained by Eva and Matt, and our dedicated crew,” said Neil-Fisher. “Vertical is the perfect partner to bring Unplugging to audiences next spring.”

“Unplugging unites great talents in front of and behind the camera,” said Vertical Entertainment Partner Rich Goldberg, “and Debra’s storied skills as editor translate to a keen directorial eye for comedy.”

“Having previously partnered on many successful releases (Four Good Days, Buckley’s Chance) we know our friends at Vertical are the perfect distributor to bring the hilarious Unplugging to US audiences,” added Santor, who serves as Productivity Media’s CEO. “Eva and Matt are at the top of their game in this whip-smart, comedic look at relationships in the digital age, and we’re sure audiences will love it just as much as we loved making it.”

Neil-Fisher is an ACE Eddie Award winner and Emmy nominee who most recently cut Craig Brewer’s Amazon sequel, Coming 2 America. Over the course of her 30-plus years as an editor, she’s also lent her talents to Warner Bros. Pictures’ Hangover trilogy, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Fried Green Tomatoes, two Austin Powers films and more.

Vertical Entertainment is a global independent distributor, which was founded in 2012. Current and upcoming releases from the company include John Pollono’s directorial debut, Small Engine Repair, starring Jon Bernthal, Shea Whigham, Jordana Spiro and Ciara Bravo; Castille Landon’s After We Fell, the third installment of the After series starring Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin; and romantic comedy The Hating Game starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell. Vertical also recently released Joe Bell, Reinaldo Marcus Green’s drama starring Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller and Connie Britton, with Roadside Attractions.

Longoria is represented by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Jackoway Austen; Walsh by UTA; Thompson by Innovative Artists and Gilbertson Entertainment; Madrigal by CAA; David by Silver J Management and Artists & Representatives; Byer by Artists First Management; Pemberton by ICM Partners and Artists First Management; Booster by WME and Omnipop Talent Group; and Friedrich by Omnipop Talent Group.

Vertical’s acquisition of Unplugging was negotiated by Gersh and Mimi Steinbauer’s Radiant Films International, which is handling foreign sales on the title.

Debbi Morgan guests on Our Kind Of People 12/7/21

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; McKinley Freeman as Nate; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor.

‘Chucky’ Renewed For Season 2 By USA Network & Syfy

The show has been picked up by USA Network and Syfy, which have both been airing the series. The eight-part drama is set for its first season finale tomorrow night, November 30.

NBCUniversal said that across all platforms, the series has reached 9.5M viewers in its first season. The show is also set to start streaming on the company’s digital platform Peacock from December 1.

Chucky revolves around the red-haired, freckled-faced doll possessed by the soul of notorious serial killer, Charles Lee Ray, who was at the center of the Child’s Play film series.

In the series, after a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies — from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind the killings, as well as the demon doll’s untold origins as a seemingly ordinary child who somehow became this notorious monster.

Chucky, which comes after the seventh film in the franchise, Cult of Chucky, stars the voice of Brad Dourif, alongside Fiona Dourif, Alex Vincent, Christine Elise McCarthy and Jennifer Tilly returning from previous films as well as new cast including Zackary Arthur, Teo Briones, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Bjorgvin Arnarson, Lex Doig and Devon Sawa.

It comes from Child’s Play creator Don Mancini and Channel Zero creator Nick Antosca. The pair exec produce alongside David Kirschner Alex Hedlund and Harley Peyton. UCP produces.

The series was first ordered by Syfy in January 2020 and later became a USA Network simulcast. It marks the last ongoing scripted series on USA Network after the end of The Sinner. It is also one of two top new cable series for Syfy, which is also the home of Resident Alien.

“We’re thrilled to start pulling the strings on a second season of puppet mayhem with Chucky,” said Don Mancini. “Many thanks to our partners at USA, Syfy and UCP for their incredible support and guidance bringing Chucky to the small screen, bigger than ever. And to the fans, Chucky sends his still-undying thanks, and a message: ‘This isn’t over, not by a long shot. You better watch your backs in 2022.’”

Dishing with Digest - 11/26/21 - Jennifer Gareis

‘This Is Us’ Cast Gets 7-Figure Bonuses Ahead Of Final Season, Raises Parity Issue

I hear the family drama’s main adult cast — Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan and Jon Huertas — sought pay raises this past summer, heading into the praised series’ upcoming sixth and final season.

The request, based on the series’ success, was initially met with resistance by 20th Television and NBC, sources said. Original cast members Ventimiglia, Moore, Brown, Metz, Hartley, Watson and Sullivan previously negotiated big raises after Season 2 when the actors, who had started at different compensation levels, all went up to $250,000 an episode. They have maintained parity ever since.

I hear This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman stepped in to back the actors in their quest for more money. 20th TV and NBC ultimately agreed to a $2 million cash bonus for each of the seven original cast members and a $1 million bonus for fellow series regular Huertas, who started as a recurring in Season 1 before being promoted to a regular in Season 2, sources said.

NBC Midseason Premiere Dates: ‘This Is Us’ Final Season, ‘Law & Order’ Thursdays, ‘Kenan’ On Mondays

I hear that the original cast members requested parity for him, lobbying with the studio and network for his bonus to match theirs. The effort was unsuccessful. Accounts of what happened next differ but I hear that at least some — and possibly all — of the Original 7 offered to pool together a portion of their own bonuses and give it to Huertas so he could achieve parity with them.

Huertas, who also has been directing on This Is Us, declined the offer, sources said. Reps for NBC, 20th TV and the cast declined comment.

Actors on hit shows have shown solidarity before; for instance, in 2017, The Big Bang Theory‘s five original cast members each took a $100,000 pay cut to free up additional money for their fellow stars Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch, who had joined the show later and were making significantly less. ‘This Is Us’ Stars On Shooting Parts Of Series Finale “Seasons Ago”, Rebecca’s “Devastating” Future, Kate’s Season 5 Finale Shocker & More

The final-season bonuses make it full circle for the original This Is Us cast members. who also received cash bonuses, believed to be $250,000 each, at the end of Season 1 in recognition of the show’s breakout success.

This Is Us, one of the highest rated and most critically acclaimed broadcast drama series of the past decade, had been conceived by creator Fogelman for a six-season run, which explains why the hit show is coming to an end. The sixth and final season debuts January 4.

Christian Jules Le Blanc Interview 12/1/21

Christian joined the cast of The Young and the Restless back in October 1991, departing in 1993. He returned to the series in April 1997. A 12-time Emmy Award nominee, Christian Jules Le Blanc received three Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series” for his role.

Le Blanc first appeared on daytime television as Kirk McColl on As the World Turns. Also, he was a series regular on the primetime series “In the Heat of the Night,” opposite Carol O’Connor and Howard Rollins. His guest appearances include “Perry Mason,” “Cheers” and “Gabriel’s Fire.” He produced and starred in his first short film, “Puppy Love,” with Grace Zabriskie, which was honored as the Outstanding Short Film at the Los Angeles and New York International Short Film Festivals.

Le Blanc’s theater credits include “Ladies In Retirement,” with the legendary actresses Julie Harris and Eileen Brennan, “No Orchids for Miss Blandish,” “The Catonsville Nine” and “Appearances to the Contrary.” In 2011, he appeared in “The Tennessee Williams Literary Festival” in New Orleans. Christian is excited to be returning to the stage in January 2022 in Tennessee Williams Cat On A Hot Tin Roof at Theater at St. Clement's in New York City.

Jen Landon recurs on FBI: Most Wanted 12/14/21

RECURRING CAST includes: Terry O’Quinn (Byron LaCroix), Jen Landon (Sarah Allen)

Obba Babatundé recurs on S.W.A.T 12/3/21

RECURRING CAST: Obba Babatundé (Daniel Harrelson, Sr.)

Debbi Morgan guests on Our Kind Of People 11/30/21

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; Melissa De Sousa as Alex Rivera; McKinley Freeman as Nate; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor

Kimberlin Brown Interview 11/22/21

In her role of “Sheila Carter,” Brown debuted on The Young and the Restless in 1990 and crossed over to The Bold and the Beautiful in 1992. For the next three decades, Brown has played “Sheila Carter” on both shows. Brown’s recent credits include the film Five Hour Friends, co-starring Tom Sizemore, American Hero, and the award-winning short The Necklace.

Brown’s career began when she was discovered by famed modeling agent Nina Blanchard. She soon began acting in films such as Who’s That Girl with Madonna, 18 Again with George Burns, The Opposite Sex with Courtney Cox, and Eye of the Tiger, with Gary Busey. Brown guest-starred on many episodic prime-time television serials, including Matt Houston, TJ Hooker, Diagnosis Murder, and Six Feet Under. Her other daytime drama credits include long-time roles on One Life to Live, Port Charles, and All My Children.

Brown is the recipient of two Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Villain/Villainess for her role as “Sheila Carter” on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Brown enjoys skiing, boating, golfing, shooting, gardening, and most importantly, spending time with family. She spends her free time actively involved in charity work, including The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Susan G. Komen Foundation through American Airlines Celebrity Events and The Blue Angels Foundation, supporting our country’s veterans. Most notably, and demonstrating her true hands-on spirit, she has twice been a bone marrow donor. She has never met either recipient but has been told they are both doing well.

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Spinoff Movie Set At Peacock; Chandler Massey, Eileen Davidson Among Cast

Peacock has greenlighted Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas, Corday’s first-ever movie, with Days of our Lives alum Chandler Massey, and Days’ star Eileen Davidson among the cast for the holiday film on Peacock. Davidson announced the movie Monday night at The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip event in Malibu. It’s set to premiere December 16 on Peacock.

It stars Massey, who reprises his Daytime Emmy-winning role as Will Horton, as he writes a screenplay before his Christmas Eve deadline. Using everyone’s favorite feel-good holiday movie tropes, he creates a festive story based on his family and friends in Salem — but with several twists and turns you’ll never see coming.

Additional cast and Davidson’s role were not revealed.

The movie greenlight follows Peacock’s spinoff limited series Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem, which premiered on the streaming service in September. Davidson also stars in Beyond Salem, along with Lisa Rinna, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Jackée Harry, James Reynolds, Victoria Konefal, Robert Scott Wilson, Billy Flynn, Lamon Archey and Sal Stowers.

Days of Our Lives received a two-year renewal in May, taking it through its 58th season. Set in the fictitious Midwestern town of Salem, the show’s core families are the Bradys, Hortons, Carvers, DiMeras, and Kiriakises. It mixes elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama.

Days of Our Lives is produced by Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is the executive producer with co-executive producer Albert Alarr. Ron Carlivati serves as head writer.

Peacock is the exclusive streaming home to Days of our Lives. The series airs weekdays on NBC.

Roxanne Hart Joins the Cast of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS

Viewers will recognize Hart likely for playing the role of nurse Camille Shutt in the CBS primetime medical drama CHICAGO HOPE from 1994-98. She can also be seen in the films Highlander, The Verdict, and Oh, God! You Devil among others as well as numerous TV movies. Hart has also guest-starred on numerous primetime television series during her lengthy career, including REMINGTON STEELE, ER, LAW & ORDER, OZ, GREY’S ANATOMY, and CRIMINAL MINDS.

In recent years, Hart had a recurring role in the second season of HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, and another on MANHUNT. Her most recent television role was in a February 2021 episode of THE RESIDENT. And, in fact, Y&R is not actually Hart’s daytime debut — her IMDb page lists the role of Isadora on ONE LIFE TO LIVE in 1980 as her first credited work!

While there are no details as yet which particular mystery Kim will hold the key to, she could slot into a few storylines. Perhaps this woman holds some information for Abby regarding what really happened to Chance? Since we know the role has been recast again, Chance’s return is going to be a major part of November. There’s also the possibility that she could be another person like Gaines, who has information about Ashland’s past. Or there could even be a new storyline starting this month she’ll become an important part of…

Talk Show Appearance

Friday, Nov. 19 – Mckenna Grace (“Ghostbusters: Afterlife”)

Morning Show Appearance

AIRING Nov 17, 2021

McKenna Grace

Mckenna Grace To Headline & EP ‘The Bad Seed’ Sequel Greenlighted By Lifetime Which She Co-Wrote

Rob Lowe and Grace starred in Lifetime’s The Bad Seed, written by Marshall and directed by Lowe, which reimagined the cult 1956 psychological horror film that was based on the best-selling novel by William March and its stage adaptation by Maxwell Anderson.

In the sequel, Grace plays 15-year-old Emma, a seemingly typical teenaged girl who is anything but that. Set several years after the murderous events of the first movie which left her father (Lowe) dead, Emma is now living with her aunt Angela and navigating high school. Angela’s husband begins to suspect that Emma may not be as innocent as she appears and suggests sending her off to boarding school. Meanwhile, a new girl at school seems to know Emma’s secrets, leaving Emma no choice but to slip back to her old ways and take care of her enemies by any means necessary.

Grace executive produces along with her father, Ross Burge, her mother, Crystal Burge, and Mark Wolper who executive produced the 2018 movie. Louise Archambault (Catastrophe, This Life) is directing. Filming in Vancouver, The Bad Seed sequel will premiere in 2022.

Grace wrote the original script for the sequel on spec with her father during the pandemic. Her father, an orthopedic surgeon, spent more time at home early in the pandemic when Covid-19 shut down all elective procedures, giving them time to work on the project.

“When Mckenna came to us with a spec script she wrote, we were blown away with her vision for the next installment and thrilled we could greenlight it and re-team with her and Mark Wolper,” said Tanya Lopez, Lifetime’s EVP, Scripted Content. “This is an incredible Broader Focus moment to have such in a talented young star stretch her abilities beyond acting into writing and executive producing.”

The Bad Seed sequel is produced for Lifetime by The Wolper Organization and Front Street Productions. It is the first project produced under Mckenna’s Beautiful Ghosts Productions. The company is also developing the film Rabbit Cake, based on the novel by Annie Hartnett, at Amazon.

Grace received a guest actor Emmy nomination this year for her role as young wife Mrs. Keyes on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. She’ll next be seen starring in Sony’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, set for release on November 19, and in Disney+ adventure film Crater. Probably best known for her breakout starring role in Fox Searchlight’s Gifted opposite Chris Evans for director Marc Webb, Grace was previously seen in I, Tonya, appeared in Captain Marvel as the young version of Brie Larson’s character, and had a co-starring role in Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House. She recently signed on to join Olivia Wilde’s Perfect in a lead role. Grace is repped by CAA and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.

‘City On A Hill’: Corbin Bernsen, Joanne Kelly, Ernie Hudson Join Showtime Drama Series As Recurring

Season three brings us to Boston’s high society Beacon Hill. Following his dismissal from the FBI, Jackie Rohr (Bacon) lands a lavish new gig running security for a wealthy family. Life is good until secrets begin to unravel. When an investigation opens – implicating local and federal authorities – assistant district attorney Decourcy Ward (Hodge) sees an opportunity to finally rip out the machinery perpetuating a broken system.

Bernsen will play Sinclair Dryden, an old money Beacon Hill socialite and former outstanding FBI agent who has been a mentor to Jackie – but underneath the charm and charisma is a darker disposition.

Kelly will portray Letitia, the strong-willed wife of Sinclair who commands of a sharp sense of humor. Having come from hardship, Letitia is willing to accept compromises in her marriage to maintain her lavish lifestyle.

Hudson is Franklin Ward, the widowed father of Decourcy. A Baptist minister in Brooklyn who was once a commanding presence and authority, Franklin is fading because of declining health.

Ryder’s Diarmuid Doyle is on a sabbatical from the priesthood after a crisis of faith. Diarmuid remains active in the community, volunteering at a local community center, where he deepens his bond with Jenny Rohr (Jill Hennessy), all the while keeping his ties to the IRA a secret.

Lauren E. Banks and Matthew Del Negro also star.

Tom Fontana returns as showrunner and exec producer for Season 3. Jennifer Todd, Jorge Zamacona, Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Barry Levinson also executive produce.

Bernsen was nominated for an Emmy for his performance on L.A. Law, in the role of Arnie Becker that he is reprising in a new ABC pilot for the show. Corbin recently recurred in Billions, Hap and Leonard, The Punisher, Magnum P.I. and The Resident, and upcoming on White House Plumbers. Bernsen is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Randy James Management. Currently seen on Godfather of Harlem, Kelly played the lead role of Myka Bering on Warehouse 13 as well as the miniseries The Disappearance. She will also appear in Apple TV+’s upcoming series Severance. Kelly is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Burstein Company.

Hudson, known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise, also starred in The Crow and Oz (also created by Fontana). Other credits include Grace and Frankie, Graves, The Family Business and L.A.’s Finest. Hudson is repped by Zero Gravity Management and APA.

Ryder played the lead role of Cesare in the European series Borgia, created by Fontana. His recent film credits include Love Gets a Room, The Argument and Sisters in Arms. On television, his appearances include Motive and Small Island. Ryder is repped by Tavistock Wood.

Jerry Douglas, Actor on ‘The Young and the Restless,’ Dies at 88

Douglas joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in March 1982 as Abbott, the wealthy chairman of Jabot Cosmetics.

When viewers first met him, he was a single father helping children Jack, Ashley and Traci navigate adulthood. In later years, Abbott wed Jill Foster, and they had a son, Billy. He also had several romantic reunions with his estranged ex-wife, Dina Mergeron. Abbott was a mainstay in Genoa City until his death in 2006. He then made appearances as a ghost who continued to counsel his children, with his last appearance on the show coming in 2016.

“Jerry came to Y&R in 1982 with an impressive résumé of credits,” executive producer Anthony Morina said in a statement. “Our show was lucky to have an actor of his caliber join the Y&R cast and introduce the audience to the iconic Abbott family. His contribution to the legacy of Y&R as Abbott family patriarch John Abbott is still felt to this day. He will be sorely missed.”

Douglas was born Jerry Rubenstein on Nov. 12, 1932, in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He won a football scholarship to play quarterback at Brandeis University, where he graduated with a B.S. degree in economics.

After college, Douglas studied with Uta Hagen in New York and Jeff Corey in Los Angeles, then made his movie debut as a gangster in the thriller Blast of Silence (1961).

Douglas kept busy with guest-starring turns on such shows as The Untouchables, The Donna Reed Show, The Outer Limits, Combat!, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Mannix, The F.B.I., The Streets of San Francisco, S.W.A.T. and The Rockford Files. More recently, he showed up on episodes of Cold Case, Melrose Place and Arrested Development.

He also appeared in such films as Avalanche (1978), Mommie Dearest (1981), The Godson (1998) and Oliver Stone’s JFK (1991).

Douglas was a screenwriter and playwright who developed projects with Josh O’Connell through their production company, O’Connell/Douglas Productions. He also was a singer who recorded the 2007 album The Best Is Yet to Come.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Kym Douglas, a lifestyle/beauty expert who co-hosted the Hallmark Channel show Home & Family and has served as a frequent guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show; children Jod, Hunter and Avra; two grandchildren; and nieces including Solo Rubenstein, an international marketing executive at Universal Pictures.

Y&R’s Christian LeBlanc Announces His Exciting New Role!

“Bucket list stuff!” LeBlanc enthused on Instagram when he was finally able to announce the big news. “When I first moved to New York City as a baby actor, I used to nervously sing the song “New York, New York” from On the Town whenever I had to take the subway in order to remember that the Bronx was uptown and Battery Park was downtown.”

LeBlanc lived in New York City while he appeared as Kirk McColl on AS THE WORLD TURNS, his first daytime role. “Some of the most transformative moments of my life have been sitting in the gods of a NYC theater watching my deepest secrets reflected in the liberating, awful, merciless, joyful, ridiculous mirror of the stage,” he shared. “When you are given a profound gift like this, I can only quote Tennessee’s Big Daddy Pollitt, ‘The sky looks different to me.’”

LeBlanc also made sure to thank producer Matt deRogatis for casting him in this Ruth Stage production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner will be playing Brick’s willful and domineering father, Big Daddy, who was played by Burl Ives in the 1958 film adaptation.

Ruth Stage has already had to reschedule their production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof four times already but it is currently scheduled to hit the stage in January and February 2022 for 35 shows.

Y&R Recasts Chance

DAYS’s Hayeses Release New Project

ABC Nabs Drama ‘No Good Deed’ From Jeannine Renshaw, Nzingha Stewart & Justin Hartley With Penalty

Written by Renshaw and directed by Stewart, No Good Deed follows a warm-hearted botany professor with a dark secret who welcomes a troubled student into her home, only the seeming victim turns out to be a deadly parasite who uses her wiles and charms on vulnerable friends and family, unearthing secrets in this small mountain town, and destroying lives in order to cement her own twisted bond with her professor.

Renshaw and Stewart executive produce with Hartley via his ChangeUp Productions. ChangeUp Head of Development Julianna LaRosa serves as producer. 20th Television is the studio.

Renshaw most recently served as co-executive producer on Manifest, executive producer on Good Girls and previously as executive producer on Seasons 8-10 of Grey’s Anatomy. Renshaw is repped by UTA and Myman Greenspan.

Stewart is currently shooting and executive producing Netflix’s From Scratch, based on Tembi Locke’s best-selling memoir, produced by Hello Sunshine. In 2022 she is set to Executive Produce Daisy Jones and the Six for Amazon and Hello Sunshine. Recently she sold her co-written script, Bad Ass Biker Chicks of Marrakech to Wayfarer for which she is also set to direct. She also directed episodes of Little Fires Everywhere, as well as the Netflix hit, Tall Girl, and episodes of Shonda Rhimes’ upcoming series, Inventing Anna. Next up on the directing front is the feature film Life in Motion, a biopic about powerhouse prima ballerina Misty Copeland. Stewart is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Management 360 and attorney Ryan Nord.

This is Hartley’s second broadcast sale this season. Through his ChangeUp Productions, Hartley stars in and executive produces drama The Never Game, an adaptation of Jeffrey Deaver’s novel, which has received a pilot production commitment at CBS.

Hartley currently stars as Kevin Pearson on NBC/20th’s flagship drama series This Is Us, which will air its sixth and final season in 2022. In features, Hartley’s recent credits include Senior Year starring Rebel Wilson, The Noel Diary (Netflix), A Lot of Nothing and The Exchange. Hartley is repped by CAA, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

‘Three Women’: Jason Ralph & Blair Redford Join Showtime Drama Series

In Three Women, adapted by Taddeo, a group of women are on a crash course to radically overturn their lives. Lina, a homemaker in suburban Indiana, is a decade into a passionless marriage when she embarks on an affair that quickly becomes all-consuming and transforms her life. Sloane, a glamorous entrepreneur in the Northeast, played by Wise, has a committed open marriage with Richard, until two sexy new strangers threaten their aspirational love story. Maggie (Creevey), a student in North Dakota, weathers an intense storm after accusing her married English teacher, Aaron Knodel, (Ralph) of an inappropriate relationship. Gia (Woodley), a writer grieving the loss of her family, persuades each of these three spectacular “ordinary” women to tell her their stories, and her relationships with them change the course of her life forever.

Ralph’s Aaron Knodel is a teacher in North Dakota whose presence in his student Maggie’s (Creevey) world changes the course of her life.

Redford plays Will, the alluring oyster farmer who threatens to upend the perfect world of Sloane (Wise).

Additionally, Jess Gabor (Shameless) recurs as Billie, Maggie’s spunky, loyal best friend, and one of her only supporters in the community that turns on her.

Three Women is executive produced by Taddeo, showrunner Laura Eason, Kathy Ciric and Emmy Rossum. Louise Friedberg has signed on to direct the first two episodes, which she will also executive produce.

Ralph is best known for starring as Quentin Coldwater in Syfy’s The Magicians. He was recently seen in Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things, and will next be seen recurring on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He has appeared on the hit series Younger, Grace and Frankie, Random Acts of Flyness, The Night Of, Looking, Manhattan and Madam Secretary. Other notable credits include J.C. Chandor’s A Most Violent Year opposite Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac. Ralph is repped by Paradigm, Liebman Entertainment and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams.

Redford is coming off Marvel/Fox’s The Gifted in the role of Thunderbird. He previously was a series regular on USA’s Satisfaction. Other credits include Switched At Birth, The Lying Game and 90210. Redford will next be heard on the serialized narrative podcast Unsinkable opposite John Malkovich, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Brian Cox. He’s repped by APA, Industry Entertainment and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.

Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx & Nick Cannon Set Up Holiday Movies At VH1

The ViacomCBS network is launching its Naughty or Nice strand at the end of November through December with five made-for-television movies – Adventures in Christmasing, The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, Hip Hop Family Christmas, Let’s Get Merried and Miracles Across 125th Street.

Adventures in Christmasing centers around Parker Baldwin, a highly successful and meticulous talk show host who plans everything to a T, finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with superstar adventurer & television survivalist Finn Holt for a holiday television event. The two butt heads until they find themselves stranded together in the wild with no food, unreliable shelter and no form of communication. Unexpectedly impacting each other, they come to realize life is the greatest adventure.

A story by Kim Fields and Rhonda Baraka, written by Baraka and directed by Troy A. Scott, it stars Fields, Adrian Holmes, Kel Mitchell, Eva Marcille and Jonathan Silverman.

MTV Entertainment Studios, Johnson Production Group, K-Lab Studios produce with Fields, Art Rutter and Timothy Johnson; Meghan Hooper, Josh Van Houdt and Janee Dabney exec producing. It launches November 29.

The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, which launches December 2, is “the draggiest Christmas movie ever made”. It follows a workaholic big-city fashion journalist is sent to a Christmas-obsessed small town to dig up a story when she finds herself in the middle of cut-throat housewives, a high-stakes “Winter Ball” competition, and a sinister plot that could destroy Christmas.

Written by Connor Wright and Christina Friel and directed by Don Scardino, it stars RuPaul, Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Ridings, Michelle Visage, Ginger Minj, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Peppermint, Jan Sport, Jaymes Mansfield, Latrice Royale, Gottmik, Morgan McMichaels, Porkchop, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Chad Michaels, Heidi N Closet, Kelly Mantle, Kimora Blac, Laganja Estranja, Manila Luzon, Mayhem Miller, Pandora Boxx, Raven, Rock M. Sakura, Kylie Sonique Love, Kim Petras, Charo and Anna Maria Horsford.

Produced by World of Wonder and MTV Entertainment Studios, it is exec produced by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Tom Campbell, Don Scardino, Nina L. Diaz, Meghan Hooper, Josh Van Houdt, Samantha Schles, Marcia Lansdown and Janee Dabney.

Hip Hop Family Christmas, which launches on December 6, follows hop hop’s most famous family, who agree to participate in a live Christmas television special to address negative press and soften their image.

Directed by Greg Carter, who writes with Aydrea Walden, Saeed Crumpler and Datari Turner, it stars Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, Terrence J, Serayah, MC Lyte, Redman, Valarie Pettiford, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, Demetrius Shipp Jr, Billy Sorrells, Jonathan Kite, B. Simone, Jess Hilarious, Niatia ‘Lil Mama’ Kirkland, Vena E., Vanessa Simmons and Tank

Jamie Foxx exec produces alongside Datari Turner, Greg Carter; Meghan Hooper, Josh Van Houdt, Mychael Chinn, Trevor Rose and Janee Dabney. It is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Foxxhole and Nexus Films.

Let’s Get Merried, which launches on December 13, centers around a bachelorette weekend at a Christmas-themed adventure park that gets all kinds of holly jolly when a hard-partying, down-on-her-luck, holiday-hater decides to get married. That day. To a man she has yet to meet.

Written by Sasha Perl-Raver and directed by Veronica Rodriguez, it stars Mishel Prada, Xosha Roquemore, Tahj Mowry, Nicolette Pearse, Nicole Power, Savannah Basley.

It is exec produced by Eva Longoria, Adriana Martinez Barron and Ben Spector; Lance Samuels, Meghan Hooper, Josh Van Houdt, Andrew Lutin, Trevor Rose and Marcia Lansdown and produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, UnbeliEVAble Ent, and Blue Ice Pictures.

Finally, Miracles Across 125th Street, which launches on December 20, follows a Harlem rapper who returns to his family’s church after battling drug addiction, to confront his past on Christmas Eve.

Written and directed by Nick Cannon, it stars Cannon, Lil Kim, Chrisette Michele, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Tommy Davidson, Bruce Church aka “Bruce Bruce,” Luenell Campbell aka “Luenell,” Fred Hammond, Karen Clark Sheard, Akon, Cameron J. Wright, Vena “Pretty Vee” Excell, Marsha Warfield, Ashley Adair, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Santwon McCray, Airean Josiah aka AJ Boogie, Jarun Jones aka YM, Connor Finnerty, Golden Cannon, AJ Bernard, Destiny Renee Boyd, Cosme Flores, Rahja Fuller, Todrick Hall, DC Young Fly, Jim Jones, Rickey Smiley and Teyana Taylor.

Cannon exec produces alongside Michael Goldman; Benjamin Sumpter, Mike Elliott, Joe Genier; Nina L. Diaz, Donny Hugo Herran, Dara Cook, Trevor Rose and Janee Dabney. It is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Ncredible Entertainment, and Capital Arts.

“With our Naughty or Nice film slate, VH1 is reimagining the holidays with modern, fresh takes,” says Nina L. Diaz, CCO/President of Content for MTV Entertainment Group. “Working together with Eva, Jamie, Kim, Nick as well as our long-standing partners Randy and Fenton has truly been a gift that keeps on giving.”

Talk Show Appearance

We 11/3: Eva Longoria

Debbi Morgan guests on Our Kind Of People 11/16/21

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; Melissa De Sousa as Alex Rivera; McKinley Freeman as Nate; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor

Vincent Irizarry Returns to DAYS OF OUR LIVES!

Actor Vincent Irizarry — who played Victor’s black-sheep half brother for a little over a year — confirmed his return on Facebook. Punctuating his announcement with a devil-face emoji, Irizarry teased, “Heeeeere’s Deimos!” and informed at least one excited viewer that he’d be airing on DAYS “next week.”

Although Irizarry didn’t divulge any details of his return from the grave, his return lines up with a teaser from the soap that Nicole’s past will come back to haunt her on Nov. 2. As longtime DAYS fans will recall, Nicole killed Deimos back in 2017 when he drugged everyone at a party with the hallucinogen Halo so he could steal a priceless amulet that belonged to Sonny. During a struggle with Nicole, Deimos was accidentally stabbed by his drugged ex and died on the living room floor of Martin House.

In addition to his role on DAYS, soap-hopper Irizarry has played ALL MY CHILDREN villain David Hayward, GUIDING LIGHT twins Lujack Luvanoczeck and Nick Spaulding, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ politician David Chow, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Dr. Jordan Armstrong, and SANTA BARBARA’s Scott Clark.

DAYS typically does a standalone Halloween episode where a character has a crazy dream of some sort. But with the devil running around town in control of Marlena, anything crazy that happens can impact the soap’s storyline for real this year! Stay tuned to see which other familiar faces from the past will be rising from their graves this Halloween in Salem!

Rebecca Staab Interview 11/3/21

GH’s Chad Duell And Y&R’s Courtney Hope Wed

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Vivica A. Fox, Michelle Trachtenberg and Jason Mraz (11/14)

This episode’s celebrity contestants include Vivica A. Fox (playing for Alexandria House & Best Buddies International), Michelle Trachtenberg (playing for Good+Foundation) and Jason Mraz (playing for True Colors United).

Talk Show Appearance

Th 10/28: Eva Longoria

Talk Show Appearance

AIRING Oct 29, 2021

McKenna Grace (ex-Faith, Y&R)

Dishing with Digest - 10/22/21 - Mark Grossman

Y&R And B&B To Air On Pluto TV

More 2021 Christmas Movies with former Soap Stars

A KISS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
PREMISE: When nice-guy Ethan casually wishes his life had taken a different course, he wakes up the next day to find nothing is the same – he’s not married to his wife Joyce, he doesn’t have two teenaged kids and he’s CEO of his company. If he wants to reclaim his original life and the family he loves, he must convince Joyce he’s telling the truth and win her over…and he only has until Christmas Day. James Denton, Teri Hatcher and Marilu Henner star.
PREMIERE DATE: Sunday, Nov. 21 at 8/7c (Hallmark Channel)

AN UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS
PREMISE: A writer convinces his ex-girlfriend to pose as a couple for Christmas. Bethany Joy Lenz and Tyler Hynes star.
PREMIERE DATE: Friday, Nov. 26 at 8/7c (Hallmark Channel)

A VERY MERRY BRIDESMAID
PREMISE: Leah’s 30th birthday is on Christmas Eve, the same day as her brother’s wedding. Her childhood crush is back in town for the wedding and he is determined to make sure her birthday does not go by the wayside. Emily Osment and Casey Deidrick star.
PREMIERE DATE: Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8/7c (Hallmark Channel)

OUR CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
PREMISE: As a single mom and her teenaged son with autism come to a crossroad during Christmas, she must learn to let go so he can flourish as she finds her own heart healing in unexpected ways. Holly Robinson Peete, Lyriq Bent, Nik Sanchez and Aloma Wright star.
PREMIERE DATE: Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10/9c (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)

THE CHRISTMAS THIEF
PREMISE: Lana Lawton (Michelle Borth), a fledgling private eye home for the holidays, realizes the only way to save her career is by solving a string of local burglaries where the main suspect is Santa Claus. With little evidence and having to contend with a local detective with an investigative style that clashes with hers, the season may prove to be anything but holly and jolly. Vivica A. Fox co-stars.
PREMIERE DATE: Sunday, Dec. 5 at 8/7c (ION)

A NEW LEASE ON CHRISTMAS
PREMISE: A single real estate agent (Claire Coffee) falls for a handsome coffee shop owner (George Stults) — only to discover that the job she just took requires her to evict him from his shop.
PREMIERE DATE: Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8/7c (ION)

PEOPLE PRESENTS: BLENDING CHRISTMAS
PREMISE: The Hacienda de la Sierra is Emma’s (Haylie Duff) favorite place to spend the holiday season and her boyfriend Liam (Aaron O’Connell) has been secretly planning to propose to her there, surrounded by both their families. Emma is delighted when she arrives to find the whole family bunch there. Of course, no holiday gathering is complete without drama, and soon the families are bickering over every detail! The added stress from trying to blend the two families eventually takes a toll on Emma and Liam, who start questioning their own relationship. Now just days before Christmas, the two families realize that they’re going to have to work together in order to reunite Emma and Liam! Blending Christmas also stars Beth Broderick, Christopher Knight, Greg Evigan, Mike Lookinland, Barry Williams, Susan Olsen, Robbie Rist, Telma Hopkins and Jennifer Elise Cox.
PREMIERE DATE: Sunday, Dec. 12 at 8/7c (Lifetime)

JOY FOR CHRISTMAS
PREMISE: When her family firm’s annual Christmas toy drive is in jeopardy, Holly Silver must convince pro athlete Jack Kane to be the public face of the toy drive to help save it. As Noelle helps Jack rediscover the meaning of Christmas, Holly reconnects with her own family and family traditions. As Jack and Holly go through challenges of making Christmas dreams for others come true, they discover kindred spirits in each other and the potential for the gift of romance this holiday season. Cindy Busby and Sam Page star.
PREMIERE DATE: Sunday, Dec. 19 at 8/7c (GAC Family)

Michael Damian Interview 10/27/21

Damian has also enjoyed a prolific career behind the camera and has co-written/directed/produced 15 films and television movies. He is filmmaking partners with his wife Janeen Damian and most recently co-wrote, directed and produced Hallmark’s #1 movie of the year for 2020, CHRISTMAS WALTZ. Some of his other recent credits include the feature film HIGH STRUNG FREE DANCE and its predecessor, HIGH STRUNG, Lionsgate’s holiday romantic comedy, A PRINCESS FOR CHRISTMAS, which starred Sir Roger Moore and Sam Heughan (Outlander) and launched Hallmark’s smash hit Princess Christmas franchise. The Damians went on to co-write A CROWN FOR CHRISTMAS and A ROYAL CHRISTMAS. Damian also directed three films for 20th Century Fox: FLICKA 2, MARLEY & ME: THE PUPPY YEARS (which he also wrote), and FLICKA: COUNTRY PRIDE starring Clint Black. He directed, wrote and produced the feature film MOONDANCE ALEXANDER, which was also released by 20th Century Fox and romantic comedies SWEETER SIDE OF LIFE and LOVE BY DESIGN. Damian also co-wrote, directed and produced the indie crime comedy, HOT TAMALE, and co-wrote and co-directed the television pilot Red Eye for France’s TF1 network which he also starred in.

Selling Sunset Season 4

It's a Wonderful Lifetime Movie Schedule with former soap stars

Friday, Nov. 12
An Ice Wine Christmas
Stars: Roselyn Sánchez, Lyriq Bent
Logline: "One of Philadelphia's top sommeliers, Camila (Sánchez) goes home to the magical vineyards of Evergreen, N.Y., to take part in the town's annual Ice Wine Christmas Festival and harvest. While there, Camila spends time with her mother, Sunny (Maria del Mar), and sister, Beth (AnnaMaria Demara), who manages the local winery for Camila's former ice wine mentor, Henry (Richard Fitzpatrick). But Camila discovers changes are coming as Henry plans to retire, scaling down the Christmas festival. Beth also recently hired wine specialist Declan (Bent), who plans to take the operation to full-year production. Believing in the importance of preserving the magic of 'Christmas in a bottle,' Camila shares with Declan her passion for Christmas and what an authentic ice wine harvest can bring."

Saturday, Nov. 13
A Picture Perfect Holiday
Stars: Tatyana Ali, Henderson Wade, Dina Meyer
Logline: "Fashion photographer Gaby Jones (Ali) is eager to make a name for herself and finally gets her chance when she lands a coveted job at a magazine. Encouraged by an editor (Meyer) to attend the annual Christmas photography retreat in the small town of Pine Falls to ramp up her skills, Gaby reluctantly signs up despite not being a huge fan of the holidays. When she arrives, she learns her rental has been double-booked with wildlife photographer Sean (Henderson Wade) but soon discovers there's more to a photo than what you see through the lens. As the two fall for each other, their life choices start to get in the way and the two must decide if they're willing to take a risk in order to share a picture-perfect holiday together."

Friday, Dec. 3
A Christmas Dance Reunion
Stars: Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman
Logline: "Successful attorney Lucy Mortimer (Coleman), along with her mother, Virginia (Kim Roberts), returns to the Winterleigh Resort to help celebrate the hotel's final Christmas season. Once there, Lucy is reunited with the owner's nephew and her childhood Christmas Dance partner, Barrett Brewster (Bleu). Though the resort has fallen on hard times and has stopped most holiday events, Lucy leads the charge in recreating the beloved Christmas traditions, including the popular Christmas Dance, to bring together new families and new hope to the resort. Now, Lucy must decide if she's willing to take a risk on love and partner up once more with Barrett for what could be the last Christmas Dance."

Thursday, Dec. 9
A Fiancé for Christmas
Stars: Marie Osmond, Amanda Payton, Adam Gregory
Logline: "Perpetually single Sawyer (Payton) makes a fake wedding registry, hoping a shopping spree with a scan gun will be the ultimate retail therapy. But when the registry is discovered and the whole town throws her a surprise bridal shower, she's too embarrassed to tell the truth. Instead, she finds a fake fiancé to help her navigate through the lies and holiday festivities. However, as real feelings develop between Sawyer and her fake fiancé, they may turn into the real deal after all."

Friday, Dec. 10
Holiday in Santa Fe
Stars: Mario Lopez, Emeraude Toubia, Aimee Garcia
Logline: "Casa de Milagro is a family-owned business that makes holiday ornaments and décor, inspired by Mexican Christmas traditions. Their award-winning designs, created by matriarch Milagro Ortega, are highly sought after each holiday season. Siblings Tony (Lopez) and Magdalena (Garcia), with help from their dad (Efrain Figueroa), run the shop in Santa Fe, but when their beloved Milagro unexpectedly passes, the family struggles to find its heart. With Milagro gone, Belinda Sawyer (Toubia), an executive at one of the largest greeting card and holiday décor chains, sees an opportunity to acquire the company. When sparks fly between Belinda and Tony, Belinda realizes there is more to Casa de Milagro than meets the eye."

Saturday, Dec. 11
The Holiday Fix-Up
Stars: Jana Kramer, Ryan McPartlin, Maria Menounos
Logline: "When Sam (Kramer), the designer behind a popular home renovation show, returns to her hometown during the holidays to help renovate the Bell Harbor Inn, she gets paired with Coop (McPartlin) as her lead contractor. The only problem -- he's the guy who broke her heart and she's the one who got away. Sparks fly as they work closely to get the renovations done in time for the inn's annual Christmas Eve Harborfest. Will they be able to fix the mistakes of their past to build a future together?"

Debbi Morgan guests on Our Kind Of people 11/9/21

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; Melissa De Sousa as Alex Rivera; McKinley Freeman as Nate; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor

Hallmark 2021 Christmas Movies With Former Soap Stars

Friday, Nov. 5
Open By Christmas
Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel
Stars: Alison Sweeney, Erica Durance, Brennan Elliott
Logline: "When Nicky finds an unopened Christmas card from a high school secret admirer, she and her best friend Simone search to find and thank the anonymous author."

Saturday, Nov. 6
Next Stop, Christmas
Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel
Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Chandler Massey, Lea Thompson, Christopher Lloyd
Logline: "Angie wonders what her life would be like if she had married a former boyfriend who became a famous sportscaster. She takes the train home to spend Christmas with her family and inexplicably finds herself 10 years in the past. With the advice of the train's enigmatic conductor, Angie has the chance to revisit that Christmas and learn what -- and who -- is truly important to her."

Date TBD
Christmas at Castle Hart
Stars: Lacey Chabert, Stuart Townsend
Logline: "Brooke Bennett goes to Ireland for Christmas to search for her Irish roots. While there, she meets Aiden Hart, Earl of Glaslough. Mistaken for an elite event planner, she's hired to host his castle's epic Christmas party."

Date TBD
The Christmas Contest (working title)
Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, John Brotherton, Barbara Niven
Logline: "Exes Lara and Ben compete in a Christmas contest to win money for the charity of their choosing. The city watches them battle and choose what is more important, victory or love."

Date TBD
The Christmas House 2: Deck the Halls (working title)
Stars: Robert Buckley, Ana Anyora, Jonathan Bennett, Sharon Lawrence, Treat Williams, Brad Harder
Logline: "The Mitchell brothers compete to see who can create the best Christmas House."

Date TBD
The Nine Kittens of Christmas
Stars: Brandon Routh, Kimberley Sustad, Gregory Harrison
Logline: "Cat lovers Zachary and Marilee are thrown back together at Christmas when they're tasked with finding homes for a litter of adorable kittens."

Eva Longoria To Star In TV Adaption of Isabel Allende’s Novel ‘The House of the Spirits’

The House of the Spirits is a family saga that follows the extraordinary lives of three generations of women in the Trueba family. Set in a remote South American country, this timeless drama, with tints of Magical Realism, takes us on an epic journey of fortune, intrigue, love, and fate throughout the 20th century.

Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola are writing the adaptation, the former will direct. “It’s truly an honor to bring one of Isabel Allende’s iconic works to the screen for audiences worldwide alongside FilmNation, Francisca, and Fernanda,” Longoria said in a statement. “This is a story rich in themes of family, love, and magic. I am excited to show the world the beauty, creativity, and masterclass talent that our community continues to produce.”

Added Alegría, “It’s an honor to be adapting Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits. I am a devout admirer of her work and her as an artist, and this novel is such a fundamental piece of Latin American culture. Isabel was ahead of her time, just like the female protagonists of the story, and I feel that today, 40 years later, we can actually understand and integrate the deeply complex threads of their powerful lineage. Fernanda and I are beyond excited to be developing this series with our wonderful producers at FilmNation and to have the exceptional Eva Longoria starring as Blanca.”

Allende, who hails from Chile, is credited as the most widely read Spanish-language author with more than 20 books released throughout her career.

Longoria is repped by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Jackoway Austen. Alegría is repped by Grandview and McKuin Frankel Whitehead. Urrejola is repped by APA and Vision Entertainment. Allende is repped by Agencia Literaria Carmen Balcells, Writers House, and WME.

'LA Law’: Corbin Bernsen Joins ABC Revival Pilot, Reprising His Role As Arnie Becker From Original

In the pilot, written by Marc Guggenheim and Ubah Mohamed and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, the venerable law firm of McKenzie Brackman — now named Becker Rollins — reinvents itself as a litigation firm specializing in only the most high-profile, boundary-pushing and incendiary cases. The re-envisioning of the Emmy-winning series will be featuring familiar characters working alongside new ones on the most hot-button issues of the day.

Bernsen’s former lothario Arnold Becker hasn’t changed since the 1980s but the world has. Now in his 60s, he struggles with a rapidly shifting sexual and political landscape. The role in the original series earned Bernsen two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations.

“I’ve often thought about revisiting LA Law and Arnie Becker over the years,” he said. “Now seems the perfect moment in time to explore our fast-changing world through Becker’s eyes. Fasten your seatbelts.”

Underwood, Guggenheim and Mohamed executive produce alongside Hemingway via Anthony Hemingway Productions and Dayna Bochco and Jesse Bochco via Steven Bochco Productions. 20th Television is the studio.

Bernsen also was recently tapped for a seasonlong arc on the upcoming third season of Showtime’s City On a Hill. He recently recurred on Fox’s The Resident and CBS’ Magnum P.I. and will soon be seen reprising his role as Henry Spencer in the new Psych movie, Psych 3: This Is Gus, on Peacock. He is repped by A3 Artists Agency and manager Randy James.

Chucky Cast Talks 'Creepy' Off-Screen Run-Ins With Killer Doll and Reflects on Joining the Legacy of Child's Play

“It was so creepy,” Alyvia Alyn Lind (who plays head bully Lexy Cross) tells TVLine. “They had a room just for doll parts, and there’d be like 10 different Chuckys sitting there, just staring at you, and you’d be like, ‘Oh that’s… I can’t!'”

Co-star Bjorgvin Arnarso (who plays podcaster Devon Evans) co-signs Lind’s eerie on-set feelings: “I think it was creepier when they weren’t using him. I was walking around set, and I’d see Chucky just looking at me. I didn’t know if he was going to start blinking or moving, and I was just like ugh.” In Syfy/USA Network’s Chucky series (which premiered Oct. 12 and airs Monday nights at 10/9c — read a recap here), a young teen named Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur) purchases the Good Guy doll at a neighbor’s tag sale, completely unaware of the lore of serial killer Charles Lee Ray (or, ya know, that the doll will probably come alive and off him in his sleep). As expected, it doesn’t take long for ol’ Chuck to bring on the scares, as he brandishes razor-sharp weapons and even sharper one-liners.

“When it comes to life, it feels so real,” Lind adds. “Everything is right in front of you, and it is terrifying, but also incredibly cool.”

The teen actors of the sequel series range from 14-16 years of age, but it only took a few binge-watches post-hiring to get them up to snuff on Chucky’s dastardly, blood red-hued history. But along with catching up on Charles Lee Ray’s life came the added pressure of coming face-to-face with the series’ long legacy, including the expectations of fans who would soon be pointing all eyes at them.

“I don’t think I realized the weight of the legacy until about halfway through filming. Then I realized how humungous this franchise is and how passionate the fans are,” Teo Briones (who plays Jake’s cousin, Junior) says. “It definitely made me a little more nervous, and scared that I wasn’t doing a good job. But it also made me super excited that this is a TV format instead of movies. We get to say a lot more with our characters and the story.”

Arthur echoes Briones’ sentiment. “[It was] definitely a lot of pressure, especially because it is such a big thing,” he says. “You could ask anyone on the street if they know Chucky the killer doll, and 99 percent of the time they’re going to say yes. So, it was a little nerve-wracking, especially the first day on set, but as we carried on, it got easier and easier.”

While dodging the doll both on screen and off presented uniquely terrifying challenges, the cast of up-and-comers is grateful to be included in a franchise that’s followed by swarms of devoted horror fans.

“Finishing the show gave me a really good sense of accomplishment,” Briones adds. “I feel like we’re doing the fans proud. I hope everyone likes it.”

‘Reptile’: Mike Pniewski, Thad Luckinbill, Sky Ferreira & More Round Out Cast Of Netflix Thriller

The first feature from director Grant Singer picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.

Singer and Benjamin Brewer wrote the script for the film, which was acquired by Netflix back in August. It’s not yet clear what roles the newest cast members will play.

Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill are producing for Black Label Media, with Black Label’s Seth Spector co-producing. Del Toro and Rachel Smith are serving as exec producers.

Pniewski can currently be seen in Starz crime drama Hightown, and has previously recurred on series including The Good Wife and its spin-off The Good Fight, The Resident, Madam Secretary, Shots Fired, Blue Bloods and Halt and Catch Fire. He’s appeared on the film side in Clint Eastwood’s Richard Jewell, John Lee Hancock’s The Founder and more.

Luckinbill’s film credits include Warner Bros. action drama 12 Strong, and Sony Pictures’ Only the Brave. The actor has appeared on the TV side in Nikita and 8 Simple Rules, among other series.

Ferreira is a musician and actor who will next be seen in Jimmy Giannopoulos’ horror pic, 18 & Over. She’s appeared on the big screen in such films as American Woman, Lords of Chaos, Baby Driver and Elvis & Nixon, also guest starring in Paramount+’s Twilight Zone reboot and Mark Frost and David Lynch’s continuation of Twin Peaks.

Devoti has previously appeared in features including Lansky, Burn, City of Lies, and Sicario: Day of the Soldado. His TV credits include The Walking Dead, American Soul and The Young and the Restless.

Beasley will next be seen in Ariel Vromen’s drama, April 29, 1992, starring Ray Liotta, Scott Eastwood and Tyrese Gibson, along with Marcel Sarmiento’s film The Royal and Swagger, an Apple TV+ sports drama series inspired by early athletic experiences of the NBA’s Kevin Durant. He’s also appeared in features including Jumanji: The Next Level, Warner Bros. comedy Fist Fight and Columbia Pictures sci-fi blockbuster, The 5th Wave, recurring on series such as Escape at Dannemora, Bloodline and Eastbound & Down.

Pniewski is represented by Gotham Talent Agency, Atlanta Models and Talent, Traci Danielle at Brevard Talent Group, and The Artists Group; Luckinbill by Mosaic; Ferreira by ICM Partners and Anonymous Content; Devoti by Privilege Talent and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis; Beasley by Stewart Talent, Houghton Talent, E Cubed Management and Fox Rothschild.

Jen Landon recurs on FBI: Most Wanted 11/2/21

RECURRING CAST: Jen Landon (Sarah Allen), Taylor Cooper (Zadie).

Soap Stars Terrell Tilford and Victoria Platt are Divorcing

The couple’s on-screen romance as David Grant and Vicky Spaulding on GL blossomed in real life and the pair were married on Sept. 29, 2001, the same year that they both exited the CBS sudser. They have a daughter, Marley, who was born on Aug. 24, 2014. “For y’all that know us,” Tilford wrote, “we love each other profoundly. 22 incredible, magical, crazy years together, culminating in the manifestation of our little Marley Tilford, who, well, I’ll let her tell her own story.

“Vic, I love you and always will,” he concluded. “Thank you for our marriage and now our friendship. God could not have given me a better partner to co-parent with. I love you, too. What a journey, huh?!”

During their years together, Tilford made appearances on soaps like ONE LIFE TO LIVE (as Dr. Greg Evans), THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS (as Dr. Barton Shelby), and on DAYS OF OUR LIVES (as Dr. Bob Carrington and also D.A. James Giddens). He also had roles on primetime shows like SWITCHED AT BIRTH, SINGLE LADIES, and THE PROTECTOR. Platt also appeared on DAYS where she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her work as Dr. Raynor, and in primetime shows like THE GATES, STAR-CROSSED, and NCIS.

While it’s sad to see such a long marriage come to an end, it’s wonderful to know that Tilford and Platt have remained friends are will continue to co-parent their beautiful daughter.

Eugenio Derbez And Eva Longoria Lead Cast Of ‘Aristotle and Dante’ Film Adaptation; Aitch Alberto To Write And Direct

Aristotle and Dante, originally published in 2014, centers on the friendship between Aristotle “Ari” Mendoza (to be played by Pelayo) and Dante Quintana (Gonzales), two Mexican American boys on the cusp of manhood who form a life-changing bond after a chance meeting at an El Paso pool in the summer of 1987.

Alberto’s writing credits include the HBO Max drama series Duster from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. She also wrote for Apple TV+’s Little America.

“At its core, Ari and Dante tells a story of self-discovery and acceptance,” Alberto said. “My own journey helped me realize there is nothing more important than standing up and fully embracing who we are and being seen for it. I’m motivated to place a lens on male vulnerability that includes a more empathic and compassionate gaze that helps redefine masculinity specifically for the Latino/a/e/x community. To say this is a dream come true is an understatement.”

Valerie Stadler, Sedgwick, Ben Odell, Derbez, Miranda and 5000 Broadway Productions, and Limelight’s Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker are producing Aristotle and Dante. David Boies and Zack Schiller are executive producing; CJ Barbato is co-producing.

Limelight, Boies Schiller and 3Pas previously collaborated on the upcoming Spanish-language comedy Cuando Sea Joven, a remake of the Korean pic Ms. Granny.

Derbez most recently played Bernardo in CODA and stars in 3Pas’ upcoming comedy Acapulco both for Apple TV+. He is repped by UTA. Longoria, whose recent acting credits include the films Sylvie’s Love and The Boss Baby: Family Business and just wrapped her feature directorial debut Flamin’ Hot for Searchlight, is repped by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Jackoway Austen.

Pelayo is represented by DDO Artists Agency and The Tory Christopher Group. Alberto is repped by Verve, Redefine and attorney Mark Temple. Gonzales is with Artists & Representatives and MC Talent Management, and Falcón is with Lasher Group. Gomez is repped by Gersh and Royle Dice, and Blaise by Coast to Coast Talent Group, CAA and Scope Entertainment. Alejandro is with Gersh and Main Title Entertainment.

Chrishell Stause pokes fun at height difference with boyfriend Jason Oppenheim

Chrishell Stause posted a throwback selfie with her boyfriend Jason Oppenheim with a joking reference to their height difference.

“I like my snacks with a little salt and pepper on them,” Stause, who has a few inches on her man, captioned the photo, adding the hashtag “Height Ain’t Nothing But a Number.”

Oppenheim, 44, commented under the photo, “Love this pic boo!”

The “Days of Our Lives” alum confirmed their relationship in July with PDA-packed photos from their trip to Italy and Greece. The two “Selling Sunset” stars kept their relationship quiet for two months prior to going public.

“It’s just one of those things. You don’t want to share with everybody and get all their opinions before you really know what it is,” Stause, 40, told E! News’ Daily Pop in August.

She added, “We really were really private and secretive for as long as we could until we realized the walls were closing in. People were getting a little savvy to it.”

Their romance comes after Stause ended her three-month relationship with “Dancing With the Stars” pro Keo Motsepe in February. The duo met on set, but they were not paired together.

Stause was previously married to Justin Hartley for two years, with Stause claiming on her Netflix show that the “This Is Us” star had informed her via text that he filed for divorce in November 2019. Their divorce was finalized in January.

Prior to dating Stause, Oppenheim told Page Six in May that dating one of his “Selling Sunset” co-stars “probably wouldn’t be an epic idea.” Luckily for Stause, he decided to combine business and pleasure anyway.

“Selling Sunset” airs on Netflix.

Y&R Alum Tyler Johnson Cast in an “Amazing” New Movie

“What an amazing cast and crew,” Johnson raved in a post celebrating the movie’s wrap, sharing a photo of the large group of people who worked behind the scenes and in front of the camera to bring My Favorite Girlfriend to life. “What an amazing opportunity! Truly grateful!”

My Favorite Girlfriend is written and directed by Amanda Raymond — the director/producer/writer behind Netflix’s touching 2020 holiday movie You Are My Home. There isn’t much information available regarding the plot of the film, but actress/singer Bonnie Piesse, who will be starring in the upcoming Disney+ series OBI-WAN KENOBI, headlines the movie as Molly while Johnson plays Conrad, presumably Molly’s beau. Michael Nouri — who played Erica’s beau, Caleb Cortlandt, on ALL MY CHILDREN — and Ray Abruzzo (aka THE SOPRANOS’ Little Carmine) also appear in the film, along with Misty Rosas.

A few days before production wrapped on My Favorite Girlfriend, the Y&R alum shared a pic of him, Abruzzo, and Rosas posing on the steps of a dressing room trailer. Seeing her movie’s stars together, Raymond jumped at the chance to praise the talented trio. “What a lovely bunch,” she commented on Johnson’s photo. “Y’all are crushing it on set. I’m so pleased.” To that, Johnson shared how grateful he was to be a part of Raymond’s latest movie. “Thank you for the inclusion in your vision,” he wrote. “It’s truly beautiful what you’ve created.”

As of press time, there is no release information for My Favorite Girlfriend, so check back with SoapsInDepth.com for updates. But until then, Johnson’s fans can catch him in a recurring role on the upcoming season of SONS OF THUNDER REDEMPTION on PureFlix.

Obba Babatundé recurs on S.W.A.T

RECURRING CAST: Obba Babatundé (Daniel Harrelson, Sr.), David DeSantos (Rodrigo Sanchez)

Debbi Morgan guests on Our Kind of People 10/19/21

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Aunt Piggy; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor

Michael Tylo Dies: ‘Guiding Light’, ‘The Young And The Restless’ Actor Was 73

His death was announced by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where Tylo was a film professor. A cause of death was not disclosed.

“Michael Tylo was a beautiful and caring human being — he was so special,” said Nancy Uscher, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, in a statement on the university’s website. “He was an exemplary friend, colleague, teacher, and artist. He had such a distinguished and rich career, but he was humble about his accomplishments. He loved his family dearly and lived a joyous life, but he left us way too soon. We will miss him greatly, but feel deep gratitude about all that Michael contributed to the College of Fine Arts, UNLV, and the world.”

Tylo broke into the soap world in 1980, with a short-term casting on Another World. In 1981 he began a three-year run on Guiding Light (he briefly returned in 1996), with his dashing Quinton Chamberlain eventually pairing with Lisa Brown’s Nola Reardon in what would become one of the series’ most popular romantic couples.

He took on an equally meaty role of soldier-of-fortune Matt Connolly on ABC’s All My Children in 1987, plunging into major storylines involving, among others, the show’s star Susan Lucci.

The late 1980s also brought appearances on primetime programs Lonesome Dove and A Man Called Hawk, and in 1989 he returned to daytime with a brief run on ABC’s General Hospital. In 1990 he became a cast member on the TV series Zorro, and in 1992 joined CBS’ The Young and The Restless. In 2000 he had a brief run on The Bold and The Beautiful, and in 2003 he accepted a position with UNLV as a visiting professor in theater and film. He later became the school’s assistant dean for the College of Fine Arts and taught acting.

On Wednesday, The Young and The Restless tweeted its condolences, writing, “Our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Michael Tylo who graced #YR with his talents as Blade and Rick.”

Tylo is survived by wife Rachelle, daughters Kollette, Izabelle and Katya. He was preceded in death by Michael Tylo Jr., his son from a previous marriage to The Bold and The Beautiful actress Hunter Tylo. Michael Tylo, Jr., known as Mickey, drowned while having a seizure in 2007.

Our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Michael Tylo who graced #YR with his talents as Blade and Rick. https://t.co/sttd5qwodD pic.twitter.com/cEGTEqW2Ae — Young & The Restless (@YRInsider) September 30, 2021

It is with tremendous sadness that the College of Fine Arts and Dean Nancy Uscher share the passing of beloved film professor, Michael Tylo. Read More: https://t.co/lnGCQwb6WA pic.twitter.com/N5BtfZ7GmQ — UNLV Fine Arts (@UNLVFineArts) September 29, 2021

Jen Landon recurs on FBI: Most Wanted 10/12/21

RECURRING CAST: Jen Landon (Sarah Allen).

All Rise Picked Up for Season 3 at OWN

Series star Simone Missick will reprise her role as Judge Lola Carmichael, in addition to serving as an executive producer. The other confirmed returning cast members include Wilson Bethel as Lola’s best friend, Deputy District Attorney Mark Callan; Jessica Camacho as public defender Emily Lopez; J. Alex Brinson as bailiff-turned-lawyer Luke Watkins; Ruthie Ann Miles as Lola’s assistant Sherri Kansky; Lindsay Mendez as court reporter Sara Castillo; and Lindsey Gort as defense attorney Amy Quinn. (Marg Helgenberger, who played Lola’s mentor, Judge Lisa Benner, booked the NBC pilot Getaway in July.) Dee Harris-Lawrence (David Makes Man) will once again serve as showrunner. Additionally, OWN will air the show’s first two seasons, which will also be streaming on both Hulu and HBO Max beginning Dec. 1. (Season 3 will be available on the streaming outlets after it airs on OWN next year.)

“All Rise has been a great performer, achieving strong ratings and growing its share from Season 1 to 2. Featuring a strong character front and center, Judge Lola Carmichael’s story reflects our audience with powerful affirmation,” OWN president Tina Perry said in a statement. “A special thanks to Warner Bros. Television and our incredible showrunner and longtime partner Dee Harris-Lawrence. We can’t wait to get started on Season 3 and bring this show back for long-standing and new fans alike.”

Passing of Film and Theatre Professor Michael Tylo

A native of Detroit, Michael Tylo came to UNLV as a visiting professor in theatre and film in 2003 after a long and distinguished stage and screen career as an actor and director that included motion pictures, television series, and major roles in popular soap operas. He served as an assistant dean for the College of Fine Arts and taught acting for UNLV Film. He performed with students at the Nevada Conservatory Theatre and in Stealing Las Vegas, a feature film produced by UNLV and Roger Corman.

Among his numerous soap opera roles, he was best known for his portrayal of Quinton Chamberlain on Guiding Light. He played the role from 1981 to 1985 and again from 1996 to 1997. He was half of the very popular supercouple Quint and Nola, with the role of Nola played by actress Lisa Brown.

Tylo also appeared on the soap operas All My Children (as Matt Connolly), General Hospital (as Charlie Prince), and The Young and the Restless as Blade Bladeson and Rick Bladeson. He also made a brief appearance in The Bold and the Beautiful (as Sherman Gale). In addition to soaps, Tylo has done several movie and television roles, including two seasons as Alcalde Luis Ramon in Zorro and as Dee Boot in Lonesome Dove.

For more details on his storied career, look for Michael Tylo on imdb.com.

"Michael Tylo was a beautiful and caring human being — he was so special," said Uscher. "He was an exemplary friend, colleague, teacher, and artist. He had such a distinguished and rich career, but he was humble about his accomplishments. He loved his family dearly and lived a joyous life, but he left us way too soon. We will miss him greatly, but feel deep gratitude about all that Michael contributed to the College of Fine Arts, UNLV, and the world.

Information for services forthcoming.

17th Annual Daytime Stars and Strikes Virtual Charity event for Autism

We have an incredible line-up of guests to help us raise funds for The Autism Society of America including: Grant Aleksander (Phillip Spaulding), John Bolger (Phillip Spaulding), Jeff Branson (Shayne Lewis), Bryan Buffinton (Bill Lewis), Jean Carol (Nadine Cooper), Beth Chamberlin (Beth Raines), Crystal Chappell (Olivia Spencer), Jan Conklin (Producer), Ritchie Coster (Alfred), Kassie DePaiva (Chelsea Reardon), Mark Derwin (A.C. Mallet), Frank Dicopoulos (Frank Cooper), Aubrey Dollar (Marina Cooper), Beth Ehlers (Harley Cooper), Nicole Forester (Cassie Layne), Stephanie Gatschet (Tammy Winslow), Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus Aitoro), Melissa Hayden (Bridget Reardon), Rick Hearst (Alan-Michael Spaulding), Rebecca Hollen (Trish Lewis), Mart Hulswit (Ed Bauer), Crystal Hunt (Lizzie Spaulding), Maeve Kinkead (Vanessa Chamberlin), Jessica Leccia (Natalia Rivera), Kurt McKinney (Matt Reardon), Fran Myers (Peggy Fletcher), Robert Newman (Josh Lewis), Sonia Satra (Lucy Cooper), Tina Sloan (Littlian Raines), Rebecca Staab (Jessie Matthews), Nancy St. Alban (Michelle Bauer Santos), Paul Anthony Stewart (Danny Santos), Kimberley Simms (Mindy Lewis), Michelle Ray Smith (Ava Peralta), Krista Tesreau (Mindy Lewis), Gina Tognoni (Dinah Marler), Jordi Vilasuso (Tony Santos), Michael Woods (Dr. Jim Reardon) and Kim Zimmer (Reva Shayne Lewis).

All funds donated go directly to The Autism Society of America which is a not-for-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by the law. TO DONATE: daytimestarsandstrikes.com

Shemar Moore Cameos as (Four) Framed Pictures .... In Woman's Viral Alize Post

A gal named Aliyah Vallen has set the Internet ablaze after posting a photo of five Alize bottles sitting on a counter at her house -- of varying flavors -- and adding the caption, "THE ALIZE FREAK." As interesting as that title is ... it's not what people are noticing.

Check the background -- there are a couple framed photographs of Shemar in his prime hanging on the wall. Super caj too -- as if they were family portraits or something. So many questions and theories ... the biggest being, this has to be someone's auntie's place, because no one younger than 35 really knows the dude beyond 'Criminal Minds'/'SWAT' fame.

Well, that turned out to be false -- because Ms. Vallen appears to be a bona fide millennial (or even a Gen Z'er) ... who apparently REALLY appreciates Shemar's early work as a model. Also ... she revealed the truth about how many photos she has of him ... it's 4.

Her explanation for the Shemar shrine pretty much boils down to ... she just likes him, and she thinks the pics themselves are funny --- plus, they might make for some good conversation pieces as decor.

And, for those who are "concerned" about her decorative taste, Aliyah has a simple response ... "don't be. it's not your house." Well said -- how she chooses to style her pad is no one else's business but hers.

Now, it doesn't look like SM himself has taken notice of the viral name-drop yet -- he's a little busy down in Mexico, it seems ... plugging a new season of 'SWAT' while he's at it. But, something tells us if/when he catches wind of this, it'll make him feel pretty darn good.

Ladies and gents continue to be in awe of his killer good looks ... like fine wine, as they say.

Join Y&R’s Melody Thomas Scott for a Free Zoom Event!

Scott, who recently published her memoir, Always Young and Restless, has been playing Nikki Newman on Y&R for 42 years, earning a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1999. She launched her career in the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock thriller Marnie, and has appeared in numerous primetime shows over the decades including CHARLIE’S ANGELS, EIGHT IS ENOUGH, THE NANNY, CASTLE, and THE KING OF QUEENS. So she will definitely have plenty to talk about — you won’t want to miss it!

This free program is presented by the National Arts Club as part of its Television Festival, honoring the achievements of women and the moving image with both in-person and virtual events.

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Oct 1, 2021

Actor Shemar Moore

Dishing with Digest - 9/24/21 - Camryn Grimes

Jen Landon recurs on FBI: Most Wanted 10/5/21

RECURRING CAST: Jen Landon (Sarah Allen)

Eva Longoria, Alyssa Milano, Ciara & Dozens More Celebrities Call On World Leaders To End The Covid Pandemic “Now”

The letter, which mentioned the United Nations General Assembly Session specifically, was posted on the website of CARE, an organization dedicated to ending poverty worldwide. It was signed by a raft of boldfaced names including Eva Longoria, Debra Messing, Alyssa Milano, Anne Hathaway, Malin Akerman, Debbie Allen, Jordana Brewster, Connie Britton, Ciara, Peter Dinklage, Richard Gere, Dolores Huerta, Joel McHale, Iman, Edward James Olmos, Laura Linney, Julianna Margulies, Joel McHale, Idina Menzel, Ana Ortiz, Adam Shankman, Michael Sheen, Adam Shulman and Sarah Silverman. For a full list of signatories, see below.

Specifically, the letter calls Covid “a manmade pandemic of apathy.” It states that “Only 2% of people in low-income countries have received a single dose.” The signatories call on “global leaders to make 7 billion vaccine doses available before the end of 2021, and an additional 7 billion doses by mid-2022 to fully vaccinate 70% of the world by next summer.”

Those are audacious goals given the world’s most highly vaccinated countries, like the U.S., remain well under 70%.

It also asks leaders to “invest in last-mile delivery systems, public education, and frontline healthcare workers to get vaccines from tarmacs into arms.”

Here is the full letter:

An open letter to world leaders on ending the COVID-19 pandemic now.

None of us are safe until all of us are safe.

We call on leaders gathering at the United Nations General Assembly Session to boldly act together to end COVID-19 everywhere.

COVID-19 is now a manmade pandemic of apathy. Only 2% of people in low-income countries have received a single dose, leaving the world’s most vulnerable to face COVID with no protection. This situation also lets new variants, like Delta, emerge and ravage the lives of millions.

We are joining with CARE to call on global leaders to make 7 billion vaccine doses available before the end of 2021, and an additional 7 billion doses by mid-2022 to fully vaccinate 70% of the world by next summer.

To get this done the world community must also invest in last-mile delivery systems, public education, and frontline healthcare workers to get vaccines from tarmacs into arms. Millions of doses could go to waste because low-income countries don’t have the support they need to get vaccines to vulnerable people.

We can save millions of lives — and trillions in further economic damage — by meeting this moment with the resources and political will needed to end COVID-19 for everyone, everywhere. Because none of us are safe until all of us are safe.

Malin Akerman
Debbie Allen
Dorothy Amuah
Morena Baccarin
Adriana Barraza
Troian Bellisario
Bobby Berk
Jordana Brewster
Connie Britton
Karamo Brown
Gloria Calderón Kellett
Ciara
Tena Clark
Kim Coates
Madison Cowan
Alexandra Daddario
Peter Dinklage
Melinda Doolittle
Tan France
Richard Gere
Duff Goldman
Tony Goldwyn
Fiona Gubelmann
Anne Hathaway
Ingrid Hoffmann
Anders Holm
Dolores Huerta
Osas Ighodaro
Joel McHale
Iman
Edward James Olmos
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Ellie Krieger
Iskra Lawrence
Annie Lennox
Lola Lennox
Esther Lewis
Laura Linney
Kimberly Locke
Eva Longoria
Anja Manuel
Julianna Margulies
Catherine McCord
Joel McHale
Spike Mendelsohn
Idina Menzel
Debra Messing
Alyssa Milano
Sepideh Moafi
Tamera Mowry-Housley
Yvette Nicole Brown
Christina Ochoa
Ana Ortiz
Helen Pankhurst
Jessica Pimentel
Julie Plec
Adina Porter
Zac Posen
Leven Rambin
April Reign
Holland Roden
Sheila Shah
Adam Shankman
Omar Sharif Jr.
Michael Sheen
Adam Shulman
Sarah Silverman
Hannah Skvarla
Todd Snyder
Kimberly Steward
Curtis Stone
Christy Turlington Burns
Laura Vandervoort
Gabby Williams
Michelle Williams
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Russell Wilson
Scott Wolf
Kelley Wolf
Bellamy Young
Rachel Zoe.

‘Firefly Lane’ Adds Ignacio Serricchio, Greg Germann, India de Beaufort & Jolene Purdy To Cast For Season 2

In Season 2, Heigl and Chalke reprise their roles as lifelong best friends Tully and Kate, facing the ultimate test of their friendship and the path to sustain the other relationships in their lives.

Argentinian-born Serricchio plays Danny Diaz. Danny is a cocky sportscaster turned reporter who has crackling chemistry with Tully (Heigl). He’s brash, ambitious, and sexy. Danny and Tully continually trade barbs, but beneath his smug façade lies real vulnerability and passion.

De Beaufort plays Charlotte. As we meet Charlotte in 1985 Seattle, she’s a quiet and reserved aspiring journalist with a hopeless crush on Johnny Ryan (Ben Lawson). But over the years she grows into a world-renowned, confident and sophisticated reporter- a woman who knows what she wants, and isn’t afraid to go after it.

Germann plays Benedict Binswanger. The scion of an influential logging family, Benedict parlays his success in business into a run for Governor of Washington state in the 1980s. His outward confidence belies a deep concern for both his own and his family’s reputations—and he is determined to preserve the Binswanger legacy by making sure a long-held secret stays buried.

Purdy plays Justine Jordan, a sunny, upbeat talent agent with a knack for keeping a positive demeanor even when delivering devastating news. She’s always got a plan, and is ready to execute it. An up and coming power player in the world of entertainment. Justine Jordan is no nonsense but always charming, the kind of person everyone wants in their corner — including Tully Hart (Heigl).

Maggie Friedman serves as showrunner of Firefly Lane, based on the novel of the same name by Kristin Hannah, and executive produces along with Heigl, Shawn Williamson and Michael Spiller. Hannah serves as co-executive producer. The series is currently in production in Vancouver, Canada.

Ally McBeal alum Germann Germann joined ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy as a recurring in Season 14 and was promoted to a series regular at the start of Season 16. He is repped by A3 Artists Agency and manager Matt Goldman.

Serricchio, whose series credits also include Good Girls and El Recluso, is repped by MPG Management.

Purdy played Lani in the opening episode of HBO’s The White Lotus and also recurred on Disney+’s WandaVision. She is repped by A3 Artists Agency and BMK-ENT.

Actress-singer de Beaufort recently shot the Steven Soderbergh/Zoe Kravitz New Line feature Kimi along with the Francis Lawrence/Jason Momoa Netflix feature Slumberland. She is repped by Gersh and Think Tank Management.

Lachlan Buchanan guests on Station 19 10/7/21

Guest starring is James Pickens Jr. as Dr. Richard Webber, Lachlan Buchanan as Emmett Dixon and Josh Randall as Sean Beckett.

Eva Longoria Developing Sci-Fi Series Based On Carlos Hernandez’s Book, ‘Sal & Gabi Break The Universe,’ For Disney Branded TV

The sci-fi story revolves around Sal Vidón, a teen who discovers he has the ability to reach into time and space to retrieve things from other universes as a result of his meddling with his father’s scientific experiments. He enlists the help of his friend Gabi to set off on a quest to find and bring back his deceased mother, only to learn that tampering in alternate universes could ultimately put their entire universe at risk. “It’s exciting to work with Eva and Ben on such an imaginative story full of heart and adventure that truly feels authentic in its storytelling and representation of characters,” said Ayo Davis, EVP, Creative Development and Strategy, Disney Branded Television. “Carlos Hernandez’s heartwarming and humorous book is the perfect addition to our slate of development and is in expert hands with Eva and Ben’s production team.”

UnbeliEVAble Entertainment has a separate and ongoing first-look deal at Disney’s 20th Television which is separate from this deal with Disney Branded Television.

UnbeliEVAble is represented by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein.

Corbin Bernsen guests on The Resident 10/5/21

Cast: Matt Czuchry as Conrad Hawkins; Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell; Manish Dayal as Devon Pravesh; Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Dr. AJ Austin; Jane Leeves as Dr. Kit Voss; Morris Chestnut as Dr. Barrett Cain; Jessica Lucas as Billie Sutton; Anuja Joshi as Dr. Leela Devi.

Guest Cast: Tasso Feldman as Dr. Irving Feldman; Skyler Day as Nurse Clara Rasmussen; Glenn Morshower as Marshall Winthrop; Denitra Isler as Nurse Hundley; Corbin Bernsen as Kyle Nevin; Jessica Miesel as Nurse Jessica Moore; Marlene Forte as Cherry Sandoval; Juan Carlos Cantu as Gabe Sandoval; Viviana Chavez as Nurse Reena Reddy; Najah Bradley as Harvey; Wendel A. Matthews as Pilot Dietz; Britny Horton as Operator Rooney; Wes Jetton as McDonnell; Amy Hui as Santina Lopez; Rowan Bousaid as Danny Hernandez

Christopher Goutman Interview 9/24/21

Chris has spent most of his career working as a director, producer, and writer. He started his career as an actor appearing on The Doctors, Search for Tomorrow, The Edge of Night and Texas. Chris served as the Executive Producer for Another World and As the World Turns as well as directed episodes from nine different daytime dramas.

He created and produced two web series, In Turn and L.A. Diaries, which he also directed, as well as promotional campaigns for network television, commercial movie theater trailers, and an award-winning Presidential campaign ad. For his work in television, he has shot on locations all over the world. He also wrote, produced, and directed two short films, The Square Root of Three and Visions of Joanna, both of which received extensive exposure on the independent film circuit. In theatre, he has directed in New York, Philadelphia and Florida, including productions at EST, NYC Fringe, the Harold Clurman Theatre and the Theatre at Madison Square Garden. His plays have been performed at L.A. Stage and Film Company, the Barrow Group and EST. He has five Emmy Awards for his work as a producer and director and a Directors Guild of America Award.

Chris currently serves as the Artistic Director, Associate Professor at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Jen Landon recurs on FBI: Most Wanted 9/28/21

RECURRING CAST: Jen Landon (Sarah Allen)

Chrishell Stause on Family Feud 9/19/21

The celebrity teams who will try to guess what the “survey said” are the following:

Team Selling Sunset; playing for FoodOnFoot
• Jason Oppenheim
• Brett Oppenheim
• Amaza Smith
• Chrishell Stause
• Heather Rae Young

VERSUS

Team Bling Empire; playing for Hate is a Virus
• Christine Chiu
• Kevin Kreider
• Kane Lim
• Kelly Mi Li
• Cherie Chan

Team Wilson Phillips; playing for ASPCA, MusiCares and Los Angelitos Orphanage Foundation
• Chynna Baldwin
• Bijou Phillips
• Carnie Wilson
• Wendy Wilson
• Marilyn Wilson

VERSUS

Team Pentatonix; playing for Make-A-Wish
• Scot Hoying
• Kirstin Maldonado
• Mitch Grassi
• Kevin Olusola
• Matt Sallee

Janice Lynde Returns to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

Lynde first appeared as Leslie back in 1973 when Y&R premiered and portrayed the character until 1977 when Victoria Mallory took over until 1984. However, when the character returned to Genoa City for the soap’s 45th anniversary in 2018, Lynde reclaimed her role.

In addition to Y&R, Lynde has appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL, ANOTHER WORLD, and ONE LIFE TO LIVE as well as primetime series like QUINCY, FAMILY TIES, NIGHT COURT, WHO’S THE BOSS, and SIX FEET UNDER. Most recently, she starred as Peggy in the streaming series DIARY OF A SINGLE MOM.

Leslie was an accomplished concert pianist who dealt with nervous breakdowns and amnesia as she had her heart broken by multiple men in Genoa City. She was also constantly clashing with her sister, Lorie Brooks. Leslie last came home in 2018 when she was one of the many alumni attending the Walnut Grove centennial celebration. However, back in July, Leslie’s name was mentioned when Summer revealed that she had come in for a dress fitting at Marchetti in Italy for the concert that Nikki and Victor were to attend while in Europe.

Will Leslie be coming back to Genoa City for a visit or will someone be visiting her in Europe? And what kind of drama will she get mixed up in this time? You’ll just have to stay tuned to Y&R to find out!

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Alum Max Page Hospitalized Again

“It’s a tricky surgery due to scar tissue build up so we are ready to engage everyone for prayers,” she continued. “Max’s request is a no fever day! We have our focus board started. Max is focusing on Trust, Worship, and Peace… the kind only the Lord can pour down.”

Born with a congenital heart defect, Page has undergone over a dozen different surgeries and procedures over the years. His most recent surgery was in December 2020 when he had his pacemaker replaced. The young actor, who is in his final year of high school, is an advocate for children’s health issues, even speaking before Congress. “I want the senators to put a face to children’s health care,” Page said in 2017 while speaking in Washington, D.C. “I tell them my story. What surgeries I have had, and how much I needed my doctors now and in the future.”

“This came out of the blue, so we are still getting our footing,” Max’s mom added. “But we know we aren’t alone and we are grateful. My prayer as a mama is Max can heal quickly and get back to his senior year! But until then, we will take it as it comes. We will post when we know more.”

Page played Victoria and J.T.’s son, Reed Hellstrom, on Y&R as a child from 2009-15, and is also fondly remembered as the little Darth Vader in the popular 2013 Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial. Although he has been focusing more on his school in recent years, Page has continued to work, appearing in the 2019 horror movie Between the Darkness.

We wish Max a smooth operation and a speedy recovery.

‘Match Me If You Can’: Georgina Reilly & Wilson Bethel To Star In Marian Yeager’s Indie Rom-Com

The romantic comedy written by Betsy Morris centers on Kip Parsons (Reilly), a female computer nerd who declares war on online dating services when she’s rejected by one as “unmatchable,” becoming a reluctant spokeswoman for all the frustrated singles out there. Riley Detamore (Bethel), the programmer and mastermind behind the dating service, wants to know why Kip is trashing his company, so he sets up a chance run-in. This produces an awkward chain of mishaps, ending with no answers and leaving them both feeling an undeniable spark.

Yeager is producing the film with Monica Lund. The project is scheduled to go before cameras in Austin, TX in late October.

Reilly most recently recurred on Showtime’s City on a Hill and ABC’s The Baker and the Beauty, along with the Canadian drama series Murdoch Mysteries. She is represented by TalentWorks, InVision Artists, Vault Entertainment and Sloane Offer Weber & Dern.

Bethel was most recently a series regular on the CBS drama All Rise, playing L.A. County Deputy District Attorney Mark Callan. Prior to that, he was a series regular on Netflix’s Daredevil, portraying the villainous former FBI agent and U.S. Army vet Benjamin ‘Dex’ Poindexter. Additional credits include The CW’s Hart of Dixie, ABC’s The Astronaut Wives Club, Discovery’s Harley and the Davidsons and the HBO miniseries Generation Kill. He is represented by Gersh, Vault Entertainment and Morris, Yorn.

‘The Proud Family’ Revival Sets Lizzo, Tiffany Haddish, Lil Nas X & More As Guest Stars; Asante Blackk And Others To Recur

The guest-starring voice cast for the series set to launch on Disney+ in 2022 will feature A-listers from the worlds of music, film, TV and sports including Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Chance the Rapper, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Debbie Allen, James Pickens Jr., Courtney B. Vance, Jane Lynch, Marsai Martin, Jaden Smith, Glynn Turman, Lamorne Morris, Brenda Song, Tina Knowles, Eva Longoria, Holly Robinson Peete, Al Roker, Bretman Rock, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez and Dominique Dawes, among others.

New recurring stars announced today include Asante Blackk (This Is Us) as Penny’s boyfriend, Kareem; rapper Artist “A Boogie” Dubose as Maya’s gamer brother, Francis “KG” Leibowitz-Jenkins; Raquel Lee Bolleau (Real Husbands of Hollywood), who will reprise her role as Nubia Gross; and Marcus T. Paulk (Red Tails), who reprises his role as Penny’s classmate, Myron.

Airing on Disney Channel between 2001 and 2005, The Proud Family followed the misadventures of teenager Penny Proud (Kyla Pratt) and her numerous eccentric family members. Louder and Prouder is currently in production at Disney Television Animation and will of course pick up the story of its central character, as it catches up with her parents Oscar (Tommy Davidson) and Trudy (Paula Jai Parker), her twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, her grandmother Suga Mama (JoMarie Payton) and dog Puff, and members of her loyal crew including Dijonay Jones (Karen Malina White), LaCienega Boulevardez (Alisa Reyes) and Zoey Howzer (Soleil Moon Frye), among others.

Other original cast members reprising their roles, as previously announced, are Cedric the Entertainer, Carlos Mencia, Maria Canals-Barrera and Alvaro Gutierrez. Additional recurring cast members new to the world of The Proud Family include Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto, and EJ Johnson.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is executive produced by Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar, who served in the same capacity on the original series. Jan Hirota is producing, with Calvin Brown, Jr. serving as co-executive producer and story editor, and Eastwood Wong as art director.

All seasons of The Proud Family are currently available for streaming on Disney+. For a look at a 20th anniversary featurette unveiled by the streamer today, in which Louder and Prouder stars reflect on their draw to the original series, click above.

Jamison Jones Cast on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS

Y&R is not Jones’ daytime debut — the actor has made appearances on NBC sudser DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Kip and later Bill, and has played three different roles on ABC’s GENERAL HOSPITAL over the years including William, Brady, and Dr. Warren Kirk. Viewers might also recognize him from his roles on series like 24, KAMEN RIDER: DRAGON KNIGHT, and THE WHISPERS or one of his numerous guest appearances on shows like JAG, WILL & GRACE, BEVERLY HILLS, 90210, ALIAS, BURN NOTICE, and TRUE DETECTIVE. Then again, you may have seen Jamison sharing the silver screen with Harrison Ford in the 2003 movie Hollywood Homicide or in the 2019 horror flick The Wretched.

Ashland’s reputation preceded him before his arrival in Genoa City, but he’s been showing a softer side as he woos Victoria and prepares to make her his bride. But some of the Newman family aren’t as enthusiastic about the nuptials and think Ashland is hiding some dark secret in his past. Perhaps Jesse could hold the key to getting Victoria out of Ashland’s clutches before it’s too late?

Stay tuned to Y&R to see what Jones’ character brings to the storyline and if it winds up turning Ashland’s plans upside down!

Justin Hartley-Fronted Adaptation Of ‘The Never Game’ Scores Pilot Production Commitment At CBS

The network has handed the project, which comes from Ken Olin, Michael Cooney and 20th Television, a pilot production commitment.

If the project goes to series it would be Hartley’s first major television series since This Is Us.

It comes after Deadline revealed that Hartley, who stars as Kevin Pearson in the NBC drama, had set up the project with the Disney-owned studio in January.

Hartley will play lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who roams the country as a ‘reward seeker’, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement to solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.

Shaw, who travels the country in his old-school RV, finds his latest case changes everything. This time, it’s personal. Shaw finds himself caught in a cat-and-mouse game, risking his own life to save the victims. He soon learns that he isn’t the only one on the hunt: Someone is on his trail and closing fast.

Hartley’s Shaw was raised by survivalists off the grid. He and his siblings were schooled by their parents, former professors who fled the city for safety, and taught the rules of survival, or “The Never Game,” as their father called it before he was murdered.

This Is Us exec producer Ken Olin will exec produce and will direct the pilot from a script by executive producer Michael Cooney (Identity).

“I couldn’t be happier that The Never Game is coming to CBS, and that Colter Shaw will be brought to life on screen soon,” said Hartley. “When I read the book, I was immediately drawn to the character and the story; developing this project with Ken has been a true labor of love. Colter is going to kick some serious ass, and I can’t wait for audiences to meet him.”

Hartley is repped by CAA and Jackoway, Austen, Tyerman, Wertheimer, Mandelbaum, Morris, Bernstein, Trattner & Klein.

Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem's Eileen Davidson Previews a Kristen and Billie Showdown, RHOBH Reunion

Why Anna (played by Leann Hunley) would leave such an expensive piece of jewelry unattended in a room with a strange nun she had just met is beyond us. But that’s what Anna did as she ran to get her checkbook to donate to Sister Mary Moira’s fund for orphans. After the “nun” guilted her into adding yet another zero to the check, no less. Anna didn’t even notice it was gone until Marlena (Deidre Hall) and John (Drake Hogestyn) came over to retrieve the necklace on behalf of the ISA but couldn’t.

John then asked Anna who this nun was, and he and Marlena realized Kristen had struck again.

“Beyond Salem is a really cool concept, and honestly, I love the characters that I helped create on Days,” Eileen Davidson, who reprised her role as Kristen, cheerfully tells TVLine. “It’s really fun for me to come back and revisit them, you know? They’re like your children, and I didn’t want to say goodbye to them forever and ever. It’s really fun for me to do this as a hit-and-run.”

Davidson, who is also known for her work as Ashley Abbott on CBS’ The Young and the Restless and her reality show turn on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, says the best part of coming back for the Days limited series spinoff was working with her bestie Lisa Rinna. Their characters, Kristen and Billie, will have a showdown on Thursday’s Episode 4, Davidson divulges. Kristen will also appear in Friday’s series finale, she says.

“Kristen is up to her old tricks, and she’s as devious as ever,” Davidson adds. “I had a lot of fun working with Lisa, and we were able to revisit our friendship off screen and have some fun on screen, too. There’s even a Real Housewives wink-wink in Episode 4 for the audience. Lisa and I had such a blast, and we decided it wasn’t long enough. We wanted to do more.”

If there is a Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem sequel, Davidson says she would return.

“It was such a great time,” she continues. “I would do it again in a second. I also like that they’re bringing it to a different platform and reinventing the wheel. That’s awesome. It’s a great idea, and I love being a part of something that’s different. You can’t really say that so much nowadays. Hats off to them for coming up with this concept and combining old Days with new Days and beyond that. Excuse the pun.”

Young and the Restless fans will be happy to know that Davidson’s Ashley will be back on the soap in the near future as well, she says.

“Ashley and Kristen are just so completely different,” Davidson concludes. “As an actor, it’s a treat for me to play a pragmatic and smart character like Ashley and someone who is off-the-hook nuts like Kristen. It’s great. With villains, anything goes, and you get to be more creative.”

Yaya DaCosta debuts & Debbi Morgan guests in 'Our Kind of People' 9/21/21

Cast: Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn; Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont; Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin; Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont; Lance Gross as Tyrique Chapman; Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont; Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Patricia “Aunt Piggy” Williams; L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Dupont; Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor Woods; Raven Goodwin as Josephine

Talk Show Appearance

We 9/8: Eileen Davidson
Th 9/9: Jason Biggs

Shonda Rhimes, Eva Longoria And Jurnee Smollett Exit Time’s Up Board; “Ready For New Leadership”

“Time’s Up is ready for new leadership, and we want to move forcefully toward its new iteration,” said exiting board members Shonda Rhimes, Eva Longoria, Jurnee Smollett, Christy Haubegger, Hilary Rosen, Michelle Kydd, Katie McGrath and interim board chair and super lawyer Nina Shaw in a statement posted online today.

“We have strong faith in the talent and dedication of our interim CEO Monifa Bandele as a leader,” they added. See full statement from exiting Time’s Up board members below. The exiting board members are all resigning their positions by their own choice, we hear. However, it can’t go without notice that this latest move comes as Time’s Up is trying to regain traction amidst a series of scandals and missteps

Board members Ashley Judd, Gabrielle Sulzberger, Colleen DeCourcy, and Raffi Freedman-Gurspan are going to remain on the board for the foreseeable future to “help insure a smooth transition.”

The full statement:

TIME’S UP was created to support the goal of safe, fair, dignified work for all women.

“It is crucial to us as a board that the organization remain in service to this seismic, global work to demand equity and disrupt systems that foster discrimination, harassment and abuse. We see the current crisis within TIME’S UP as an important opportunity for growth and change.

TIME’S UP is ready for new leadership, and we want to move forcefully toward its new iteration. We have strong faith in the talent and dedication of our interim CEO Monifa Bandele as a leader. As has been announced, Monifa will be overseeing a comprehensive assessment of the organization, in collaboration with an outside consultant, and the input of our stakeholders: survivors and those who work for survivor justice and gender equity in the workplace and beyond.

To mark the establishment of a new TIME’S UP, the organization will have a new and reconstituted board. To that end, the members of the existing board will be stepping aside over the next 30 days, giving our CEO the ability to refocus the organization’s leadership to suit its mission and needs. As we do so, we commit to making sure TIME’S UP has sufficient financial resources to do its important work. And we have asked four existing board members— Colleen DeCourcy, Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, Ashley Judd and Gabrielle Sulzberger—to remain during this period to help ensure a smooth transition.

“TIME’S UP belongs to all women. Its mission must continue – until we live in a world in which no woman ever needs to say #timesup again.

Tchen quit last month as the president and CEO of Time’s Up.

“Now is the time for Time’s Up to evolve and move forward as there is so much more work to do for women,” said Tchen, a former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, in a statement on social media. “It is clear that I am not the leader who can accomplish that in this moment.”

Her resignation came after nearly two years overseeing the Hollywood-heavy organization.

Her leave can be traced to her involvement with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who stepped down in the aftermath of a sexual harassment scandal that former Time’s Up board chair Roberta Kaplan and Tchen had become embroiled in. Kaplan left Time’s Up on August 9, and Cuomo announced August 10 he would resign.

Deadline reported that a number of members of Time’s Up’s leadership believed Tchen needed to exit or at least step back during an independent probe after the gender equity group was hit by a series of systemic scandals. Still, the next day, following those virtual meetings with Time’s Up global leadership and founding signatories, Tchen insisted to Deadline “it’s not my intention to resign as President and CEO of Time’s Up.”

Elizabeth Bogush guests on NCIS: Los Angeles 10/10/21

GUEST CAST: Preston Edwards (Young Boy), Elizabeth Bogush (Joelle Taylor), Olesya Rulin (Zasha Gagarin).

Y&R Hires A New Noah

Hunter King And Michael Mealor Visit Y&R!

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 2: Buffy, Glee, Grey's, 90210 Stars Among 39 Contestants — View Complete List

Notable TV vets on the roster include Seinfeld‘s Jason Alexander, black-ish‘s Anthony Anderson, Orange Is the New Black‘s Laverne Cox, Grey’s Anatomy‘s James Pickens Jr., Beverly Hills, 90210‘s Tori Spelling, Desperate Housewives‘ Marcia Cross, Glee‘s Amber Riley and Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s Michelle Trachtenberg.

Hosted once again by Wheel icons Pat Sajak and Vanna White, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune returns Sunday, Sept. 26 at 8 pm.

Scroll down to check out the complete Season 2 lineup…

Jason Alexander
Tatyana Ali
Anthony Anderson
Tituss Burgess
Cheryl Burke
Brooke Burns
Mario Cantone
Lacey Chabert
Laverne Cox
Marcia Cross
Joey Fatone
Vivica A. Fox
Jeff Garlin
Anthony Michael Hall
Melissa Joan Hart
John Michael Higgins
Vanilla Ice
Tara Lipinski
Loni Love
Von Miller
Michael Mizanin
Wanya Morris
Jason Mraz
Haley Joel Osment
Donny Osmond
James Pickens Jr.
Caroline Rhea
Andy Richter
Amber Riley
Tori Spelling
Shawn Stockman
Curtis Stone
Jodie Sweetin
Raven-Symoné
Karl-Anthony Towns
Michelle Trachtenberg
Nia Vardalos
Johnny Weir
Ali Wentworth.

Lifetime Sets Premiere Dates For Fall Movies With Jill Scott, Heather Locklear, Shannen Doherty, More

Full Fall schedule and descriptions below. All times at 8pm/7c.

Sept 6: Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace
(Sydney Morton, Jordan Dean)

Sept 18: Imperfect High
(Sherri Shepherd, Nia Sioux)

Sept 24: Dying to Marry Him
(Only on Lifetime Movie Club)

Oct 2: The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story
(Tom Everett Scott, Anwen O’ Driscoll, Charisma Carpenter, EP Nancy Grace)

Oct 9: Dying to Belong
(Shannen Doherty, Favour Onwuka, Jenika Rose)

Oct 10: List of a Lifetime
(Kelly Hu, Sylvia Kawn, Shannen Doherty, Patricia Velasquez)

Oct 16: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
(Heather Locklear, Natasha Bure, EP Meghan McCain, Kris Carlson)

Oct 17: Fighting for Her Life

Oct 23: Switched Before Birth
(Justina Machado, Skyler Samuels, director Elisabeth Rohm)

Oct 24: The Fight That Never Ends

Oct 30: Torn From Her Arms
(Judy Reyes, Gloria Reuben, Fatima Molina)

Nov 6: Highway to Heaven
(Jill Scott, Barry Watson)

Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace
Premieres September 6 at 8/7c

Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace explores what really happened inside the palace that drove Harry (Jordan Dean) and Meghan (Sydney Morton) to leave everything behind in order to make a future for themselves and their son Archie. The movie will detail Meghan’s growing isolation and sadness, their disappointment that “The Firm” was not defending them against the press’s attacks and Harry’s fear that history would repeat itself and he would not be able to protect his wife and son from the same forces that may have contributed to his mother’s untimely death. Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace will examine the dynamics between Will and Harry, Kate and Meghan, and Harry with Will and Charles, that lead to the ultimate break from the royal ties.

Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace is executive produced by Merideth Finn and Michele Weiss. Menhaj Huda will direct from a script by Scarlett Lacey. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to the three-film Harry & Meghan franchise.

Imperfect High
Premieres September 18 at 8/7c

Imperfect High is the story of Hanna Brooks (Nia Sioux), the new girl in town who is looking to find her place and fit in at Lakewood High School, which was rocked a couple of years earlier by the shocking drug overdose of a popular student. Hanna suffers from an anxiety disorder and the move to a new school is especially stressful for her. While trying to fit in with the “it” crowd, she finds herself pulled between two boys – a bad boy with a heart of gold, and an alluring, popular rich kid who is not as straight of an arrow as he seems. Her relationship with them sweeps her into a dangerous situation that her mother Deborah (Sherri Shepherd) must fight to save her from. Ali Skovbye (Firefly Lane) also stars.

Imperfect High is produced by Tina Pehme and Kim C. Roberts of Sepia Films for Lifetime. Sheri Singer is the executive producer, and Siobhan Devine directs from a script written by Anne-Marie Hess. The film reunites the producers and writer of Perfect High.

Dying to Marry Him
Premieres September 24 only on Lifetime Movie Club

Starring Anna Marie Dobbins and Andrea Hickey. No longer recognizable, Amy returns to her hometown and becomes the wedding planner for her first love with her mind set on getting him back no matter what the cost.

The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story
Premieres October 2 at 8/7c

Based on actual events, The Good Father tells the story of Dr. MacNeill (Tom Everett Scott) and the incredible life he led with his former beauty queen wife, Michele (Charisma Carpenter) and their eight children. A pillar of the community, he was respected and loved by all especially by his daughter Alexis (O’Driscoll) who adored him and even wanted to follow in his footsteps to become a doctor. But everything soon changes after Dr. MacNeill convinces Michele to have plastic surgery, ultimately leading to her drowning while on prescription medication. Just a few short weeks after his wife’s suspicious death, Dr. MacNeill brings home Gypsy Willis, a new live-in “nanny” for his children but who is in actuality his mistress. Shocked by her father’s actions, Alexis begins to question everything she has known about him and discovers the depth of his lies, including his bogus medical credentials, falsified military records, and that the man and good doctor she once revered, was capable of murder.

The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story is produced by Good Doctor Films Inc. for Lifetime. Nancy Grace and bestselling author Josh Sabarra executive produce alongside Howard Braunstein. Annie Bradley directs from a script written by John Fasano and Abdi Nazemian.

Dying to Belong
Premieres October 9 at 8/7c

A remake of the classic 1997 film, Dying to Belong tells the story of journalism major Olivia (Onwuka) meets Riley (Rose), a shy freshman who suffers from anxiety, they become fast friends. Riley, whose mother Katherine (Doherty) was a legacy Pi Gamma Beta, decides to rush in hopes of following Katherine’s footsteps and is ecstatic when Olivia joins her. Sensing the opportunity to go undercover to write a story about hazing practices, Olivia soon discovers there are deadly secrets involved in being part of the “sisterhood.”

Dying to Belong is produced by Pink Buffalo Films and Wishing Floor Films with Danielle von Zerneck (The Christmas Set Up) executive producing, Gail Harvey (Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos) directs from a script from Caitlin D. Freyers (Wynona Earp). Shawn Angelski (Story of a Girl) also serves as executive producer.

List of a Lifetime
Premieres October 10 at 8/7c

List of a Lifetime follows Brenda Lee (Kelly Hu) who is diagnosed with breast cancer, is prompted to look for the daughter she gave up for adoption decades ago. After finding Talia (Sylvia Kwan) and sharing her devasting news, Talia convinces Brenda to make a bucket list of everything she wants to do, promising to help her complete everything on the list. While keeping Brenda a secret from her adoptive parents Diana (Shannen Doherty) and Marty (Jamie Kahler, How I Met Your Mother), Talia grows closer to the mother she never knew. Meanwhile, Brenda discovers a meaningful relationship with Talia she didn’t know she needed, and a reason to fight for her life.

Patricia Velasquez stars as Brenda’s best friend, Meg while Jane Sibbett stars as Brenda’s oncologist, Dr. Elizabeth Boyer. Jim Klock (Underground Railroad) also appears in the film as Brenda’s supervisor, Kevin and Chad Lindberg (The Fast and the Furious) plays Brenda’s boyfriend, Mike.

List of a Lifetime also falls under Lifetime’s Broader Focus initiative which champions women in key production roles. The movie is produced by Ninth House Films and MarVista Entertainment and is directed by Roxy Shih and written by Jessica Landry. Producers for The Ninth House are Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren while Marianne C. Wunch, Hannah Pillemer and Fernando Szew executive produce for MarVista Entertainment. The film also included a diverse predominately female crew with Daphne Wu as the director of photography, Hanuel Kim as the gaffer and many others.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Premieres October 16 at 8/7c

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff is about Kristine Carlson (Heather Locklear) and her husband Dr. Richard Carlson (Jason MacDonald) had an amazing life with their two daughters. But when Richard tragically passes away, Kristine is knocked off balance. Comfortable with living in Richard’s shadow, she is now forced to navigate the unchartered territory of becoming a single mom while dealing with pressure to become the new face and voice of the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff brand. Looking deep inside herself, Kristine comes to understand the true essence of emotional authenticity and not sweating the small stuff, which leads to the resilience and confidence needed to carry on the legacy of the beloved brand.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff is produced for Lifetime by The Johnson Production Group and Teitelbaum Artists. Maura Dunbar (The American Bible Challenge, What Should You Do?), Mark Teitelbaum (Superior Donuts, The Crazy Ones) and Meghan McCain (The View, Moms) are executive producers. Ellen S. Pressman will direct from a script written by Shannon Bradley-Colleary.

Fighting for Her Family
Premieres October 17 at 8/7c

Inspired by a true story, Devina has always wanted to be a mother and after years of trying and many miscarriages, Devina and her husband, Rick, have all but given up–until Devina discovers she’s pregnant again with a healthy baby girl. Adding to her stress is Devina’s mother, Ani, who is against her being with Rick, let alone having his child. When Devina collapses midway through her pregnancy, she is taken to the hospital and discovers she has a life-threatening blood disorder. Now, with every day possibly being her last, Devina is determined to see the pregnancy to term and deliver her miracle baby. Will Devina’s baby girl survive and have a mommy waiting for her when she arrives? Starring Aisha Kumari, Adam Huss, Alice Amter

Switched Before Birth
Premieres October 23 at 8/7c

Switched Before Birth follows Olivia Crawford (Skyler Samuels) and her husband Brian (Bo Yokely), who after multiple miscarriages, numerous failed IVF trials and stretching themselves to the limit financially, finally receive the joyous news that she’s pregnant with twins. While going through her latest round of IVF, Oliva meets and becomes fast friends with Anna Ramirez (Machado), who is struggling to have a child after years of focusing on her successful restaurants. When Anna becomes pregnant as well, the ladies celebrate and begin to prepare for their babies. Olivia is also there for Anna when she suffers a devastating miscarriage and struggles to move forward while her marriage to restaurateur Gabe Ramirez (Yancey Arias) crumbles. When Olivia and Brian finally welcome their twins Olivia’s life feels complete, but the happy couple’s world is turned upside down when they discover that not only are the babies not twins, but one of the babies is also biologically Anna and Gabe’s that was implanted into Olivia by mistake. Now pitted against each other, Olivia will do anything to keep the baby that she carried, while Anna will stop at nothing to bring her son home.

Switched Before Birth is produced by Big Dreams Entertainment and Swirl for Lifetime. Leslie Greif, Laurie Pozmantier and Stacy Mandelberg serve as executive producers and Elisabeth Rohm directs a script from Kelly Fullerton. Eric Tomosunas also serves as executive producer and Alex Kerr and Ron Robinson serve as producers.

The Fight That Never Ends
Sunday, October 24 at at 8/7c

Leon Watkins (Allen Payne) runs a community helpline in South Central LA, where anyone in need of help is welcome. One of his most frequent visitors is local gang leader, John Wesley Hunter (Robert Ri’chard), otherwise known as “Joker” to the streets. After a day of hustling and almost losing his life in a shoot-out, Joker goes to the one place where he knows he can get help. All in a typical day’s work for Leon until an unlikely woman, Joanne (Christa B. Allen), shows up insisting on aiding him in his fight for his community. This unlikely team defies social constructs by working together to actively fight oppression and gain nation-wide recognition for a hidden reality of many. Along their way they experience the deep-seeded hatred that has plagued America, great love, and tragedy as they leave behind a legacy.

The Fight That Never Ends is inspired by Joanne Beck’s story, who also serves as a producer alongside Dahlia Waingort. The film is produced by Electric Entertainment and Brandani Productions, in association with Sunset Pictures, and is directed by Preston A. Whitmore ll.

Torn From Her Arms
Premieres October 30 at 8/7c

Torn From Her Arms is based on a true story, originally covered by the OZY editorial team. Amidst the ongoing crisis at the U.S. border, the timely film depicts the harrowing true story of a mother and daughter who must find their way back to each other after being separated. Judy Reyes (Devious Maids, Claws) takes on the role of Thelma Garcia, a Texas Immigration lawyer who works tirelessly to reunite the pair, and Gloria Reuben (Mr. Robot, ER) portrays Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist ProPublica reporter, Ginger Thompson, who broke the story. The movie follows Cindy Madrid (Fátima Molina, Who Killed Sara?) and her six-year-old daughter, Ximena (Camila Nuñez), who fled violence in El Salvador for safety in the U.S., only to be separated at the border as a part of the Administration’s Zero Tolerance Policy. Detained in detention centers in different states, Cindy and Ximena endured inhumane living conditions and inadequate medical care, but that was nothing compared to the emotional toll of being apart. Their story would gain national attention when a whistleblower leaked a gut-wrenching audiotape of six-year-old Ximena crying for her mother. The onslaught of media attention incited by Ginger’s story alerted the nation to the cruelties being committed against undocumented immigrant families at the border.

Torn From Her Arms is produced by OZY Media and Motion Picture Corporation of America. Executive producers are Brad Krevoy, Linda Berman, Carlos Watson, Lindsay Rodger, Amanda Phillips, Eric Jarboe and Steve McGlothen. Alan Jonsson Gavica directs from a script written by Tawnya Bhattacharya and Ali Laventhol. Originally covered by Ozy’s reporting arm, Torn From Her Arms marks Ozy’s first foray into scripted programming and an expansion of its television catalog.

Highway to Heaven
Premieres November 6 at 8/7c

A contemporary take on Michael Landon’s iconic 80s television series Highway to Heaven, Lifetime’s new event movie series follows Angela Stewart (Jill Scott), an angel who is sent back to earth to help others in need. In the premiere movie, Angela takes on the role of a temporary school counselor and finds herself working alongside junior high school principal Bruce Banks (Barry Watson) as she intervenes in the lives of a troubled student Cody (Ben Daon), his father Jeff (Robert Moloney) and his aunt Vanessa (Victoria Bidewell), who are grieving the tragic loss of Cody’s mother, Melissa (Ashley Ross).

The first movie in the Highway to Heaven event movie series is produced by Rain Productions and Propagate for Lifetime. Jonathan Baruch and Rob Wolken executive produce for Rain Productions; Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Gregory Lipstone and Rodney Ferrell executive produce from Propagate; Howard Braunstein is executive producer; Jill Scott and Shawn Gee also executive produce. Stacey K. Black directs from an original script by executive producer/writer Cathryn Humphris and award-winning playwright Angelica Chéri. Cindy Landon and Wayne Lepoff are executive producing on behalf of Michael Landon’s estate.

Mckenna Grace Joins Olivia Wilde Gymnast Pic ‘Perfect’

Filming is set to begin in 2022 on the buzzy package about Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug. Based on the book Landing On My Feet, A Diary Of Dreams by Strug and John P. Lopez, the movie will tell the true story of the gymnast’s triumph against the odds to win Team USA’s first gold medal at the 1996 Olympics. Strug was hailed as an American hero when she completed her final vault at the Atlanta games on a badly injured ankle to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

McKenzie will be playing Strug. Grace’s role has yet to be revealed. Searchlight snapped the project up out of the EFM last year, as we first revealed.

Producers are Riverstone Pictures and Pulse Films from a script by Ronnie Sandahl (Borg/McEnroe). Nik Bower is producing for Riverstone Pictures and Thomas Benski for Pulse Films, together with Jeremy Baxter and Moss Barclay. Wilde will executive produce with Deepak Nayer, Marisa Clifford and Sandahl. Searchlight reps are SVP Production and Acquisitions Chan Phung and Director of Development Cornelia Burleigh.

Grace is among the most in-demand teen stars in Hollywood right now. She was recently nominated for an Emmy for her role as young wife Mrs. Keyes on the past season of Handmaid’s Tale. At 15, she is the youngest ever nominee in the Guest Actor category. In November, she will star in Sony’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife and she is in post on Disney+ adventure pic Crater. The child star is well known for turns on series including Young Sheldon, Fuller House and Designated Survivor and 2017 movies Gifted and Annabelle Comes Home.

Wilde will follow up her acclaimed debut Booksmart with the release next year of New Line’s Don’t Worry Darling starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan and Chris Pine. Leave No Trace, Old and Jojo Rabbit star McKenzie will next be seen in Venice movies Last Night In Soho and The Power of the Dog.

With these three talents aboard, intimate drama Perfect is already shaping up to be a blue chip prospect.

Grace is repped by CAA and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman and Rush & Kalle.

Peter Porte To Recur In ‘Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem’

The five-episode limited series is set over a long weekend, when John and Marlena travel to Zurich; Ben and Ciara have a romantic getaway in New Orleans; Chad visits some old friends in Phoenix; and Abe, Paulina, Lani, and Eli vacation in Miami. All find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving stolen jewels that, in the wrong hands, could have dire consequences for Salem. It’s a race against time for ISA agent Billie Reed (Rinna) as she crosses the globe in search of this missing treasure.

He will play the role of Kyle Graham, an ISA agent.

Additional cast members are Days alums Thaao Penghlis, Leann Hunley, Christie Clark and Austin Peck and Greg Rikaart, Chandler Massey and Zachary Atticus Tinker.

Porte appeared opposite Andie MacDowell and Juan Pablo di Pace in Paramount’s Dashing In December. His additional credits include Lifetime’s Dead in the Water, ABC Family’s Baby Daddy and Hallmark’s Rome In Love.

His reps are Buchwald and Alchemy Entertainment.

Why Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim kept romance secret for 2 months

“It’s just one of those things. You don’t want to share with everybody and get all their opinions before you really know what it is,” Stause, 40, told E! News’ Daily Pop on Monday.

The realtor explained that she and Oppenheim, 44, kept their blossoming romance as private as possible until people close to them started to notice.

“We really were really private and secretive for as long as we could until we realized the walls were closing in,” she said. “People were getting a little savvy to it.”

When Stause finally decided to reveal she was in a romance with Oppenheim — who is also her boss — she said they “knew exactly what” their relationship was.

Stause confirmed the relationship in July by adding photos of the couple to the end of a photo dump she shared on Instagram from a trip to Capri, Italy. The last two photos showed the couple cozying up on a boat together. In the last photo, Oppenheim is kissing Stause’s neck as she smiles for the camera.

Prior to her relationship Oppenheim, Stause was dating “Dancing With the Stars” pro Keo Motsepe for a few months before they split in February.

She was previously married to “This Is Us” actor Justin Hartley for two years, though according to Stause the marriage ended badly and he asked for a divorce via text. Hartley officially filed for divorce in November 2019.

The Young and the Restless' Melissa Claire Egan and Husband Matt Katrosar Welcome Baby Boy: 'We Are Overjoyed'

On Saturday, The Young and the Restless star Melissa Claire Egan welcomed her first baby, a son named Caden Robert, alongside her husband, Matt Katrosar.

Coming into the world weighing 7 lbs. and 7 oz., the little bundle of joy measures 20 inches long, and the proud parents couldn't be more thrilled about the new addition to their family.

"We are overjoyed to welcome Caden Robert Katrosar into the world," the couple tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement. "Everyone is healthy and doing well, we're so grateful for all the love and well wishes along our journey to get here. We're awestruck by this little man and can't believe he's ours."

"Huge thanks to all the amazing doctors and nurses at Cedars Sinai who have taken such good care of us!" the pair continues. Egan, 39, adds, "Although this is my first child in real life, I've had very dramatic on-screen births on The Young and the Restless. Once after falling through a lake, I delivered my son on the show in a cabin. The other time, I went into labor at my wedding and delivered a baby right there in my wedding dress. So this was a breeze compared to that!"

Egan has famously portrayed grifter Chelsea Lawson on the CBS soap since 2011.

Back in April, Egan revealed on Instagram that she was having a baby boy this summer after previously suffering two prior miscarriages.

"Very excited to share, Baby Boy Katrosar is set to arrive at the end of August??," she wrote alongside a photo of her smiling while holding her baby bump at the beach.

Egan got candid as she continued, "As happy as we are, the journey to get here has been filled with lots of tears, stress, sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, and 2 miscarriages."

The Y&R star also took a moment to write a supportive message to people who have struggled with fertility. "To anyone going through this process or any kind of fertility issues, I feel you, I see you, you're not alone. I wish I could jump through this phone and give you a big hug," Egan said. "Please do not give up hope. Keep trusting and have faith. You got this!!!"

In his own Instagram post, Katrosar — who has been married to his wife since 2014 — wrote, "Beyond grateful and excited! Also forever impressed with my beautiful wife for her willingness and desire to share and help others that are struggling."

‘All Rise’ Eyes Comeback With Season 3 Pickup By OWN After CBS Cancellation

The negotiations between the cable network and lead All Rise studio Warner Bros. TV come three months after the series was canceled by CBS in May and OWN parent Discovery days later announced its plans to merge with Warner Bros. TV parent, AT&T-owned WarnerMedia. Sources close to the situation caution that the conversations, while progressing, are complex and have not reached the final stage yet. Reps for OWN and WBTV declined comment.

Options on the All Rise cast expired at the end of June. In anticipation of a potential pickup — which I hear could be for as many as 20 episodes — Warner Bros. TV has entered negotiations with lead Missick and also has approached other cast members, including Wilson Bethel, Jessica Camacho and J. Alex Brinson, I hear.

The cancellation of All Rise came after behind-the-scenes issues on the show, which culminated in the departure of creator and showrunner Greg Spottiswood. in March over misconduct allegations. I hear Dee Harris-Lawrence, who took over showrunner duties for season two, would likely continue on the series alongside fellow executive producers Len Goldstein and Michael Robin. Harris-Lawrence is also executive producer/showrunner on OWN/WBTV’s acclaimed series David Makes Man.

All Rise follows the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process. It centers on Judge Lola Carmichael (Missick), a highly regarded and impressive deputy district attorney who doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench in her new role, but instead leans in, immediately pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be.

The talks with OWN for All Rise come as WBTV also is negotiating with Netflix for a new season of Manifest following its cancellation by NBC.

Celebrity Family Feud: Vivica A. Fox vs. Bill Bellamy and MLB Alums vs. MLB Wives (8/22)

The celebrity teams who will try to guess what the “survey said” are the following:

Team “Fox”; playing for Best Buddies
• Vivica A. Fox
• Marvin Fox – brother
• Alecia Williams – sister
• Sharday Williams – niece
• BJ Coleman – best friend

VERSUS

Team “Bellamy”; playing for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Bill Bellamy
• Kristen Bellamy – wife
• Bailey Bellamy – daughter
• Melissa Lanz – sister-in-Law
• Lisa Anderson – sister-in-Law

Team “MLB Alums”; playing for Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association
• Hunter Pence
• Dallas Braden
• Eric Byrnes
• David Justice
• Shawn Green
• Vince Coleman

VERSUS

Team “MLB Wives”; playing for Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association
• Lexi Pence
• Megan Braden
• Tarah Byrnes
• Rebecca Justice
• Lindsay Green
• Denise Coleman.

Dishing with Digest - 8/20/21 - Hunter King And Michael Mealor

‘The Young and the Restless’ Showrunner Accused of Sexually Harassing Actress

Actress Briana Thomas filed suit against Sony Pictures Television, which produces the long-running CBS soap opera, and CBS Studios. The complaint alleges that showrunner Anthony “Tony” Morina took an interest in Thomas when she appeared in a background role as a barista in 2018 and 2019.

According to the complaint, he would often leer at her, get close to her, and compliment her looks, telling her she could “really be something” on the show. In one poolside scene, he allegedly tried to get her to remove her sarong so that he could see her in a bikini.

“It’s a tough industry to break into, unless you know someone who can help you,” he said, while touching her waist and playing with her bikini strings, according to the suit. “Let’s start with a private session and see if we can get you a little more comfortable.”

The suit comes as Sony Pictures Television is dealing with fallout from its selection of Mike Richards as the new host of “Jeopardy!” Richards has apologized in recent days for misogynistic and stereotypical comments he made on a podcast, which were unearthed by The Ringer.

Thomas’ attorney, Carney Shegerian, also filed the lawsuit that accused Richards of discriminating against a pregnant model while he was a producer on “The Price Is Right.” Richards has denied misconduct in that case.

Thomas alleges that Morina continued to harass her and make sexual advances through 2018 and 2019. According to the suit, he also complained about having to attend sexual harassment training, saying the seminars were “bullshit” and that some “bitches” “had their panties in a bunch” and “didn’t know how to take a compliment.”

Morina also allegedly referred disparagingly to a Black actress with short hair, saying she “has a hot body, but it is too bad her head looked like a Chia Pet.”

On another occasion, Morina allegedly cornered Thomas in a stairwell, asked her if she lived alone, and asked again if she wanted private lessons. She was more forceful in her rejection than she had previously been, prompting Morina to ask if she knew what she was doing, according to the suit. She took that as a threat.

Subsequently, Morina would yell at her on set, saying she was “just an extra,” according to the complaint.

“I’m the reason why you have a job,” he allegedly said. “I am doing you a favor. I like you. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

Thomas was later fired.

CBS and Sony Pictures Television did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Steve Burton Tests Positive for COVID

The other half of Stone Cold and The Jackal, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), is already in Boston where the first date of their tour was meant to take place, but unfortunately, Burton will be unable to join him due to contracting coronavirus. Thankfully, it appears that Burton was vaccinated, because the virus doesn’t seem to be affecting him as severely as it would if he weren’t. “I feel fine,” he reported. “I have no symptoms. Other than being really bummed that we can’t see you guys.”

Daytime was one of the first industries in Hollywood to resume production after the initial COVID lockdown, and with strict protocols in place to prevent the spread of the dangerous virus. Although many hoped that things could return to normal, the number of people choosing not to get vaccinated along with loosening restrictions and the rise of the Delta variant has caused another outbreak where positive cases are rising.

Still, Burton remains optimistic that he and Anderson will be able to get together with Stone Cold and The Jackal fans eventually. “We’ll see you guys soon,” he promised. “Sorry.”

There are no details yet on exactly how Burton contracted COVID in the GH studio or who else at the soap might also have tested positive, or how those positive test results might affect taping of future episodes.

Dishing with Digest - 8/13/21 - Kimberlin Brown

Jess Walton Mourns the Death of Her Husband, John

“Three months ago, my sweet husband of 40 years, John, was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer,” she wrote. “Since that time, with weekly visits from hospice, my daughter, Allison, her new husband, Wade, our son, Cole, and I have been caring for John at home. This has been far and away the most painful period of my life, and our children’s.

“At the same time, it has been richly rewarding,” Walton added. “Because John James has spent his entire life helping others, and most especially taking care of us, his family. For us to be able to devote ourselves to him in his home with all that entails, and give him love and care and comfort from the people he loves the most, was our honor. In the end, his greatest gift to us and all grievers, is the Grief Recovery Method, the company he founded. That gift will guide all of us through the daily heartbreak of living without him.”

On the Grief Recovery Method Instagram page, Cole shared a photo of himself with his family and opened up about losing his father. “It’s with a heavy heart that I must tell you that my dad, John W. James, founder of the Grief Recovery Method, died early Tuesday morning in the comfort of his home,” he wrote. “Grief is conflicting. On one hand, I am glad he is no longer in pain. On the other hand, I miss him terribly and can’t imagine life without him. He helped shape me into the man I am today and I want to pass that along to my children.”

Our thoughts are with Walton and her entire family during this difficult time.

Hayley Erin Welcomes Twin Girls!

Erin announced that she and Fergus had tied the knot back in September 2020, and in April 2021 revealed that not only were they going to become first-time parents but she was pregnant with twin girls! Fergus is an Irish actor who has appeared in series like BEING ERICA and SUPERNATURAL, and the couple now lives in Dublin, which is where her beautiful baby shower was held back in June.

Erin’s career started with a guest role on MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE back in 2004, and she made her daytime debut as a recast of Abby Newman when Y&R SORASed the character into a teen in 2008. After exiting that soap in 2010, the actress moved to GH where she took over the role of Kiki Jerome in 2015, earning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in 2019. Fans were heartbroken when Kiki was killed off that same year and Erin left the show.

While we’re still eagerly awaiting details from Mom and Dad about their beautiful bundles of joy, it’s just wonderful to know that the entire family is happy and healthy. (And hopefully not too upset with Watkins for spilling their big news!)

Karla Mosley Welcomes Her Second Child!

The soap vet — who recently filled in as THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Amanda and previously played GUIDING LIGHT’s Christina — announced around Mother’s Day that she was expecting again and that her family would welcome the new addition in early July. Well, that timeframe came and went, and Mosley was still pregnant! But on August 4, the actress revealed in a cryptic Instagram post that she had indeed finally given birth!

“Current Mood: I’d Rather Not. And yes, pictures coming soon,” Mosley wrote in her post, including a mother and baby emoji. “But for today… see caption above.)” The tired mom also included the hashtags “#4thTrimester” (referring to the post-partum period of a woman’s pregnancy) and the clever “#TheBirdHasLanded.”

While Mosley didn’t reveal any other details about her second child — like whether she welcomed a boy or another girl — she did share some more info in her replies to posters. She promised one commenter that she’d be posting pictures “in, like, a day” and that her sweet baby’s arrival “just took a little longer than was originally planned.”

Another well-wisher wrote, “I’m glad she finally made it,” indicating that Aurora has a little sister to dote on. And even though Mosley replied in the comments of the thread that she was “So. Tired,” she looked positively radiant in the photo she shared!

Y&R and B&B Reach Largest Weekly Audiences In Six Months

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS with 3.52 million viewers and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL with 3.07 million viewers both reached their largest audiences since the week ending February 12, 2021.

Source: Nielsen, Live-Plus-Same-Day Ratings for the week ending Aug. 6, 2021.

Soap Vets In New Hallmark Films

On September 25, Nikki Deloach (ex-Brenda, DAYS), Scott Porter (ex-Casey, AS THE WORLD TURNS), Corbin Bernsen (ex-Todd, Y&R et al) and Janine Turner (ex-Laura, GH) star in TAKING THE REINS about a writer who returns to the family ranch to write an article about her passion for horses and discovers what ended her marriage and why she stopped riding.

On October 16, Brooks Darnell (ex-Nate, Y&R) and Erinn Westbrook (Tabitha, RIVERDALE) play the leads in FLIRTING WITH ROMANCE about a dating columnist who finds himself attracted to a love advice author.

Wyatt Russell & Monica Potter To Lead QCode Action Podcast ‘Classified’

Created by producer-writer-director duo Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg (Distant), Russell will star as “Ivan” alongside Brent Jennings (All American), Monica Potter (Parenthood), Oliver Cooper (Mindhunter), Angela Sarafyan (Caged), Edwin Hodge (The Tomorrow War), Dohn Norwood (Mindhunter), Holland Roden (Mayans M.C.), Eugene Lee Yang (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Kyle Kinane (Paradise PD).

QCode and Automatik will executive-produce along with Russell and Cohen and Halberg, who will also serve as writers and directors for the series.

Classified follows Ivan, who arrives at the mysterious Ravenholm Institute to be treated when Lark, the voice in his head, says he can help Ivan break out. He and Lark then organize the other eclectic patients to escape and take down Doctor Bell, the shadowy woman in charge of their “recovery.”

Russell is best known for Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Other credits include Julius Avery’s Overlord, AMC’s Lodge 49 and Netflix’s Black Mirror.

Cohen and Halberg are set to have three movies released in 2022: big-canvas sci-fi film Moonfall at Lionsgate, starring Halle Berry and directed by Roland Emmerich, which releases February 2022; sci-fi romantic thriller Distant at Amblin directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, which releases in March 2022 by Universal; and lastly, sci-fi thriller Ivy at Netflix, which releases Q1 of 2022. They are currently writing the horror film Horrorscope for Screen Gems with Alloy producing. Spenser also wrote the feature Extinction which was released on Netflix in 2018, starring Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan.

QCode has a strong track record of converting its podcasts into TV series and movies so watch this space.

Russell is represented by UTA, Narrative and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein. Cohen and Halberg are represented by Verve, Anonymous Content and Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner & Gellman.

Debbi Morgan guests on FANTASY ISLAND 8/24/21

Cast: Roselyn Sanchez as Elena Roarke; Kiara Barnes as Ruby Akuda

Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Eileen; Cliff Chamberlain as Charles; Mieko Hillman as Theodora; Rodrigo Rojas as David; Katira Maria as Satnam; Kamori Clark-McGoey as Young Theo; John Gabriel Rodriquez as Javier

‘Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem’: Eileen Davidson Joins Peacock Limited Series

The limited series is set over a long weekend, when John and Marlena travel to Zurich; Ben and Ciara have a romantic getaway in New Orleans; Chad visits some old friends in Phoenix; and Abe, Paulina, Lani, and Eli vacation in Miami. All find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving stolen jewels that, in the wrong hands, could have dire consequences for Salem. It’s a race against time for ISA agent Billie Reed (Rinna) as she crosses the globe in search of this missing treasure.

Alums Thaoo Penghlis, Leann Hunley, Christie Clark and Austin Peck also have joined the Beyond Salem cast, along with Greg Rikaart, Chandler Massey and Zachary Atticus Tinker.

It is unclear which character Daytime Emmy winner Davidson will play on Beyond Salem. On Days, she most recently portrayed Kristen DiMera, in 2017. Rinna, who returns as Reed, teased Davidson’s return to the Days universe on her Instagram account Monday.

NBC handed Days of Our Lives a two-year renewal in May, taking the drama to its 58th season. Set in the fictitious Midwestern town of Salem, the show’s core families are the Bradys, Hortons, Carvers, DiMeras and Kiriakises. It mixes elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama.

Days of Our Lives is produced by Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is the executive producer with co-executive producer Albert Alarr. Ron Carlivati serves as head writer.

Justin Hartley gives wife birthday shoutout as his ex takes romance public

“Happy Birthday to my beautiful Sofia!” the 44-year-old actor captioned the post.

“This amazing woman makes me laugh out loud every single day. Here’s to taking down oysters all over the world! I love you very much!”

“Can’t wait. I love you!” Pernas responded in the comments section.

The birthday post comes days after Hartley’s ex-wife Chrishell Stause and boss Jason Oppenheim went public with their relationship.

Stause was previously married to Hartley for two years before he abruptly filed for divorce in November of 2019.

The “This Is Us” actor and Pernas reportedly tied the knot in May.

The “Selling Sunset” star and her boss Oppenheim confirmed their new relationship with a photo shared Wednesday to Instagram. Stause and Oppenheim have been enjoying a vacation in Rome.

Chrishell Stause: I'm Dating Jason Oppenheim

The "Selling Sunset" star just posted a ton of pics with Jason from what appears to be a romantic getaway with the "Selling Sunset" cast to Capri, Italy ... and there are a few shots of Chrishell and Jason planting kisses on each other.

Chrishell captioned her photo dump "The JLo effect" ... a nod to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who were just flaunting their romance -- very publicly -- in Capri as well.

Jason's brother, Brett Oppenheim, already commented on the post, telling his "Selling Sunset" co-star... "Love you Chrishell. Thank you for making my brother happy." Jason added a "??" emoji comment too.

The relationship dynamic's kinda interesting ... Chrishell works for The Oppenheim Group, a real estate company founded by her new boo -- so, you've gotta figure this relationship won't sit well with some of the other agents.

Jason is at least the second boyfriend for Chrishell since her divorce from Justin Hartley ... as we first told you, she was dating 'DWTS' star Keo Motsepe for about 3 months before a mutual split.

Justin's moved on too ... he wasted little time getting married, tying the knot with Sofia Pernas in May, less than 3 months after his divorce from Chrishell was finalized.

Amber Riley, Bill Bellamy And Loretta Devine Lead BET+ Holiday Film Slate

The full breakdown of the 2021 BET+ holiday films is below.

A Christmas Wish

Roz McKenzie, a single mother, is calling upon a miracle so she and her daughter can survive Christmas.

Starring: Noree Victoria, Nadia Simms, Blue Kimble, Javon Johnson

Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolen

A Rich Christmas

A spoiled and ungrateful socialite learns a valuable lesson one Christmas after her mega-rich father forces her to work at the first property he ever owned – a family homeless center.

Starring: Bill Bellamy, Vanessa A Williams, Tyler Abron, Brandee Evans, Denise Boutte

Directed by: Victoria Rowell

Written by: Shateka “SJ” Johnson

The Business of Christmas 2

For the Franklin family, Christmas will never be the same without their father, Oscar. As their mother hesitates to let love in again, the children struggle to see beyond their own career and relationship problems. They must get outside of themselves and forgive each other for the mistakes of the past in order to remember that there is no Christmas without family.

Starring: Daphne Maxwell Reid, Jennifer Freeman

Directed by: Tim Reid

Written by: Camara Davis

Christmas Déjà Vu

A woman with a downtrodden life who hates Christmas longs for the life she could have had as a singer. She meets an angel who grants her wish.

Starring: Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, Blue Kimble

Written and Directed by: Christel Gibson

Christmas for Sale

A young real estate agent pretends to be a billionaire’s yoga instructor on a holiday ski trip to gain a lucrative real estate listing, but she ends up falling in love with the eccentric and charming gentlemen.

Starring: Nadine Ellis, Aaron Spears, Shanti Lowry

Written by: Camara Davis

Directed by: Michael Mayhall

The Jenkins Family Christmas

After burying their father earlier in the year, Baneatta and Beverly attempt to carry on his Christmas traditions without strangling each other – but when an unknown half-sister arrives at the family festivities, more than just Christmas presents are opened.

Starring: Regina Taylor, Kim Coles, Tammy Townsend, Robert Gossett, Ashley Love Mills, Anthony Chatmon II, Derek Chadwick, Bailey Bass, Thomas Miles (“Nephew Tommy”), Monti Washington

Directed by: Robin Givens

Written by: Christopher Oscar Pena and Joy Kecken

Merry Switchmas

The holidays take a wrong turn when identical twin sisters agree to switch places for one night only at their parents’ Christmas party. With their boyfriends, a feisty great-aunt, and others tangled in their charade, the sisters end up finding out more about their family and themselves before the night ends. But the real question is whether the sisters can eventually make things right with their family and boyfriends when the truth comes out.

Starring: Valarie Pettiford, Thea Camara, Peter Parros, Rachel Aladdin, Rebekah Aladdin, Joseph Harold, Joel Harold

Directed by: Chris Nolen

Written by: Gabrielle Collins

Soul Santa

When an unlucky businessman gambles away the mob’s money, he is forced to go on the run and hide out as a shopping mall Santa Claus.

Starring: David Mann, Tamela Mann, Brooke Monroe Conaway, Christopher Gurr, Ross Fleming

Directed by: Terri Vaughn

Written by: Greg Anderson

BET+ will announce the full schedule at a later date.

‘Fantasy Island’ Adds guest stars Eric Winter, Debbi Morgan & Leslie Jordan

Fox’s follow-up to the classic ABC anthology doesn’t premiere until next month, but we’ve already started getting wind of who has lined up to have their wishes granted on the magical dramedy starring Roselyn Sánchez as Elena Roarke — grand-niece of Ricardo Montalban’s Mr. Roarke. And now, TV Insider can exclusively confirm three more tourists heading for the island.

Call Me Kat‘s Leslie Jordan, a longtime equal-rights advocate who blew up on Instagram in 2020 with his hilarious lockdown posts, will drop in on the eighth episode as the ghost of a shady art dealer named Jasper that gets 24 hours back on Earth to reconnect with the protégé he may have given misguided advice to.

All My Children vet Debbi Morgan (Power and Fox’s upcoming People Like Us) shows up in episode four as Eileen, “a delightful free spirit with elegance, charm and the confidence of someone who has always been the most beautiful and entertaining person in the room.” Unfortunately, Eileen also has a strained relationship with her daughter, which she hopes to mend while vacationing in paradise.

And finally, Roselyn Sánchez’s real-life husband, Eric Winter of The Rookie, is due to have us swooning in episode six as Brian, an athletic and competitive survivalist who dares the island to put him through the “ultimate mental and physical challenge.” Fans of the couple will be aware that Winter was in Puerto Rico with the family while Roselyn began filming, so ya had to know this one was coming. Sánchez even told TV Guide Magazine that she was going to make sure he showed up, which is proof positive that she really is a boss!

The three actors join a number of already-announced guest stars on the reboot. Fantasy Island will be welcoming Prodigal Son‘s Bellamy Young and Bold and the Beautiful‘s Kiara Barnes in the premiere, followed by Dave and Odette Annable (he of Yellowstone, she of Walker) and the give-it-to-us-now reunion of Melrose Place alums Daphne Zuniga, Laura Leighton, and Josie Bissett.

Fantasy Island, Series Premiere, Tuesday, August 10, 9/8c, Fox.

Grace Parra Janney, Josh Bycel & Eva Longoria Developing Mexican-American Family Comedy For ABC

The pair have teamed with Eva Longoria and her UnbeliEVAble Entertainment production company to develop a half-hour series for the Disney-owned broadcast network. 20th Television, where Longoria and her producing partner Ben Spector have a first-look deal, is the studio.

The multi-generational comedy is about an upper-middle-class family handling grief, identity and a reevaluation of their roles following the death of the family’s patriarch.

Parra Janney and Bycel are both writer-producers on Hulu’s animated comedy Solar Opposites. Parra Janney, whose writing credits also include Star Trek: Lower Decks and Broke, has also appeared on Superstore and as a contributor to The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.

Bycel has been an exec producer on shows including Happy Endings and Netflix’s The Big Show Show as well as co-showrunner of the final season of Scrubs. He also worked with Desperate Housewives star Longoria on her NBC comedy Telenovela.

Parra Janney will write and exec produce the new project, while Bycel will exec produce alongside Longoria and Spector.

Longoria said: “I’ve been a huge fan of Josh’s work since our time together on Telenovela and Grace and I share similar ‘Texican’ backgrounds. At UnbeliEVAble we are always pushing to tell real and authentic stories so I’m particularly proud to share one that is not unlike my own family’s experience.”

Parra Janney is repped by UTA and Ziffren, Bycel is repped by UTA and Morris Yorn and Longoria by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Jackoway Austen.

Eva Longoria latest celeb to get into the tequila business

We’re told the 46-year-old “Desperate Housewives” star — who is of Mexican descent — is partnering up to launch a new brand in August that “has spoken proudly of her heritage” and has “authentic Mexican roots, straight from the heart of Jalisco.”

The move comes on the heels of endless celebs, from George Clooney to Bryan Cranston, getting into the spirit.

As Page Six reported last week, Kendall Jenner’s new 818 Tequila has sold out. She launched the brand in May with a star-studded bash in Los Angeles with Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Hailey Baldwin, Kate Hudson and Katy Perry in attendance. She then continued her promotional tour in Las Vegas.

A source told us they “could barely meet the consumer demand” with many stores reporting shortages within 818’s first 24 hours on shelves. The brand also sold out online just hours after the launch.

Other stars and their tequila brands: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana; Nick Jonas’ Villa One; LeBron James’ Lobos 1707; Justin Timberlake’s 901 Tequila; Diddy’s DeLeon; Adam Levine’s Santo Mezquila; and last but of course not least, rockers AC/DC’s Thunderstruck Tequila.

Over the summer, “Breaking Bad” stars Cranston and Aaron Paul went on a never-ending tour of bars, doing shots of their mezcal brand Dos Hombres with fans.

Page Six spotted the duo showing off the super-human party powers at Miami Food Week and at numerous bars in the Hamptons. “I don’t know how they left standing because they had a drink with every single person at the place,” a source told us.

‘The White House Plumbers’: Corbin Bernsen & Alexis Valdés Join HBO’s Watergate Limited Series

The series, now in production, hails from Veep executive producers Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck, David Mandel and Frank Rich. Created and written by Gregory and Huyck and directed by Mandel, White House Plumbers is based part on public records and the book Integrity by Egil “Bud” Krogh and Matthew Krogh. It tells the true story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux), accidentally toppled the presidency they zealously were trying to protect.

Bernsen will play Richard Kleindienst, the Harvard-educated attorney general that is tainted by the ITT scandal and a contentious confirmation process. He refuses to use his power to shield the Plumbers from investigators.

Valdés plays Felipe De Diego, a Cuban-American real estate broker and yachtsman who participates in every Plumbers operation except the one which ends in their arrest.

Harrelson and Theroux executive produce White House Plumbers with Gregory, Huyck and Mandel; alongside Ruben Fleischer and David Bernad for The District; and Rich. Paul Lee, Nne Ebong and Mark Roybal executive produce for wiip, and Len Amato for Crash&Salvage. Gregg Fienberg also executive produces. The limited series is a co-production between HBO and wiip.

Bernsen recently recurred on Fox’s The Resident and Showtime’s Billions and is currently shooting the TV move Psych III MFT for Peacock, reprising his role as Spencer. He is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Randy James Management. Valdés is repped by Eduardo Valdivia.

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Mo 7/26: Justin Hartley

Check Out Two Daytime Vets in DRIVEN’s “Racy” Second Season!

For those not familiar with Passionflix, the subscription-based streaming service adapts popular romance novels into original movies and series. DRIVEN is based on the cult-favorite book series of the same name by bestselling author K. Bromberg, and the new season follows the events of the second novel, Fueled.

The first season of DRIVEN debuted on the streamer back in 2018 to high ratings, with DAYS alum Casey Deidrick (ex-Chad) playing the lead role of Colton, a sexy racecar driver with a troubled past who falls for social worker Rylee. Deidrick parted ways with Passionflix when he was cast on The CW’s IN THE DARK, leading the streaming service to tap Y&R vet Roark to take over as Olivia Applegate’s love interest. Roark actually got twice as much work out of the gig, as both the second and third seasons (which follows the book Crashed) were filmed back-to-back in late 2020.

“That’s a wrap on ‘Fueled’ and ‘Crashed’ in the Driven series,” Roark wrote on Instagram when filming completed just before Christmas. “Thank you, Olivia Applegate, [director] Tosca Musk, and the cast and crew for a great job with an ambitious schedule during a challenging time. Thank you to the fans for the warm welcome and to Kristy Bromberg for bringing us this story. ‘Fueled’ releases in 2021, with ‘Crashed’ to follow.”

While Roark will be heavily featured in all four episodes as one of DRIVEN’s leads, Shaughnessy appears in the supporting role of Colton’s adoptive father as the driver realizes he needs to confront the demons of his traumatic childhood in order to explore a future with Rylee.

Check out the exciting trailer for DRIVEN Season 2 below (warning: there is adult language), and then head over to Passionflix for subscription info! (Trailer)

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David Hasselhoff To Star In Comedy ‘C’est Magique!’ For New Outfit South Pointe Pictures

Hasselhoff will star in the movie with South Pointe’s Larry Cech. French filmmaker Nicolas Benamou, director of French box office hits Babysitting and Babysitting II, is set to direct. Benamou’s latest film, Do You, Do You Saint Tropez, with Benoit Poelvoorde and Christian Clavier, is due to release this month.

C’est Magique will tell the story of two French magicians who accidentally qualify to compete in the world’s largest magic competition in Las Vegas. The film is based on actual events about Cech’s time in Las Vegas working on large magic shows. The story was written by Benamou – making his English-language debut – and Cech.

According to Benamou, the story is a melange of The Hangover and Little Miss Sunshine. He said: “Las Vegas has always featured the best magicians of our time and I’m going to show you the worst of all time! You will love them! This project brings together two worlds that have always been dear to me: comedy and magic. To shoot a movie in the USA has always been a childhood dream for me. This project is the most exciting of anything I have done so far, it’s magic!”

Added Cech: “I’m thrilled to be launching South Pointe Pictures in Cannes with C’est Magique, a fresh take on a trusted genre, with such amazing talent on board. This is the first of many features in the works that are commercially viable, with built-in global audiences, that stay true to their artistic integrity. After spending so much time in France I’ve gotten to know the most amazing people and hear their stories and understand the culture and their love of life. My goal with the company is to bring a fresh take to these universal themes and hopefully make the distance between France and the US a little bit closer.”

Actor-producer Cech’s South Pointe Pictures is aiming to shoot the movie in Paris and Las Vegas toward the end of the year.

Hasselhoff is repped by ICM.

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'Young and the Restless’ Goes Country With Sister Duo Tigirlily

As Y&R viewers know, Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) owns a record label so watch for Tigirlily’s appearance to be both organic and synergistic as the Slaubaugh sisters, who are playing themselves, encounter some enthusiastic fans while in Genoa City.

Tigirlily released their self-titled EP on July 9. It’s available on iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. The Slaubaugh sisters grew up in North Dakota. After years of singing together for fun, as teenagers, the sisters decided to pursue performing professionally. Kendra and Krista came up with the name for their band from the “Tiger Lily” flower that grew in the garden of their childhood home.

Tigirlily built their audience by embracing online platforms including YouTube and by performing in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota. They later relocated to Nashville and have since played in over 130 shows, opening for Leann Rimes, Big and Rich, and Justin Moore, and Chris Janson.

Many famous musicians have appeared on Y&R over the years including Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Trace Adkins, Smokey Robinson, Jewel, and Enrique Iglesias.

Watch for Tigirlily to appear on Y&R on Thursday, July 22.

2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Bridgerton
Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset

The Crown
Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles

Lovecraft Country
HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Jonathan Majors as Atticus Freeman

Perry Mason
HBO • HBO in association with Team Downey, Dwight Street Book Club, and Inflatable Moose
Matthew Rhys as Perry Mason

Pose
FX Networks • FX Productions in association with 20th Century Television
Billy Porter as Pray Tell

This Is Us
NBC • 20th Television
Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Black-ish
ABC • ABC Signature
Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson

The Flight Attendant
HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television
Kaley Cuoco as Cassie Bowden

Hacks
HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Jean Smart as Deborah Vance

Mom
CBS • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
Allison Janney as Bonnie Plunkett

Shrill
Hulu • Hulu, Warner Bros. Television, Broadway Video, Brownstone Productions, A. Rushfield Productions
Aidy Bryant as Annie Easton

Supporting Actress in a Limited/Anthology/Movie

Hamilton
Disney+ • Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nevis Productions LLC, Old 320 Sycamore, and RadicalMedia
Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler

Hamilton • Disney+ • Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nevis Productions LLC, Old 320 Sycamore, and RadicalMedia
Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton

Mare Of Easttown
HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Julianne Nicholson as Lori Ross

Mare Of Easttown • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Jean Smart as Helen

The Queen’s Gambit
Netflix • Netflix Moses Ingram as Jolene

WandaVision
Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness / Agnes The Nosy Neighbor

Guest Actor In A Comedy Series

The Kominsky Method • Chapter 20. The Round Toes, Of The High Shoes
Netflix • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
Morgan Freeman as Morgan Freeman

Saturday Night Live • Host: Daniel Kaluuya
NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Daniel Kaluuya as Host

Saturday Night Live • Host: Dave Chappelle
NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump

Saturday Night Live • Host: Dave Chappelle
NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Dave Chappelle as Host

Saturday Night Live • Host: Dan Levy
NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Dan Levy as Host

Guest Actress In A Drama Series

The Crown • 48:1
Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II

The Handmaid’s Tale • Pigs
Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
McKenna Grace as Esther Keyes

The Handmaid’s Tale • Testimony
Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Alexis Bledel as Emily

Ratched • The Dance
Netflix • A Fox21 Television Studios Production for Netflix
Sophie Okonedo as Charlotte Wells

This Is Us • I’ve Got This
NBC • 20th Television
Phylicia Rashad as Carol “Mama C” Clarke

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CBS DAYTIME RATINGS FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 2, 2021

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS with 3.37 million viewers and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL with 2.97 million viewers both reached their largest audiences since the week ending February 12, 2021.

Source: Nielsen, Live plus Same Day Ratings for the week ending July 2, 2021.

Danny Trejo recalls Charles Manson hypnotizing him in jail

In his new memoir “Trejo,” the “Machete” star, 77, writes of meeting — and being hypnotized by — Charles Manson in 1961 while they were both locked up in the Los Angeles County Jail.

Trejo remembers that a “greasy, dirty, scrawny” Manson was “so poor, he didn’t have a belt, and instead used a piece of string to keep his pants up.”

The “Heat” star says he felt sorry at the time for Manson, who was so small, he needed protection. A couple of days after they met, the notorious criminal told Trejo and his pals that he had hypnotic powers and “could get us high.”

“It was like a guided meditation,” the “Spy Kids” star recalls in his book, which details his incredible life story, from being a teenage heroin addict in and out of prison to a beloved character actor who has appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows.

Manson first talked the group into thinking they were smoking weed and then heroin.

“By the time he described it hitting my bloodstream, I felt the warmth flowing through my body,” Trejo remembers. “If that white boy wasn’t a career criminal, he could have been a professional hypnotist.”

Manson was released from jail in 1967 and began to attract a group of followers who later became known as the Manson Family. In 1969, the followers went on a “Helter Skelter” killing spree, brutally murdering seven people including pregnant actress Sharon Tate.

A subsequent trial found that Mason never expressly ordered the murders, but his encouragement was enough to warrant a conviction of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. He died in prison in 2017 while serving a life sentence.

‘American Horror Stories’: Matt Bomer, Billie Lourd & John Carroll Lynch Among ‘AHS’ Alums To Return For Hulu Anthology Series, Danny Trejo Confirmed

On Wednesday Murphy unveiled a slate of actors set to join the series via a social media post. The video listed off the names of participating actors and their roles. Bomer, Lourde and Lynch are set to play Michael, Liv Whitely and Larry Bitterman, respectively. Naomi Grossman will also return to the American Horror Story franchise to take on Rabid Ruth.

American Horror Stories is a weekly hourlong anthology series that will feature a different horror story in each contained episode. The spinoff will premiere exclusively on Hulu July 15. Murphy’s social media post also revealed that Aaron Tveit, Paris Jackson, Madison Bailey and Virginia Garndner and many more will appear throughout the series. Murphy also confirmed that Danny Trejo will join the cast as Santa.

“And this isn’t even the half of it,” Murphy said about the packed cast.

The spin-off anthology series will premiere a little more than a month before American Horror Story returns for its tenth installment, Double Feature. American Horror Stories is set to conclude on Halloween.

American Horror Stories is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Alexis Martin Woodall, John J. Gray and Manny Coto.

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‘The Crew’, ‘Country Comfort’, ‘Mr. Iglesias’ & ‘Bonding’ Canceled As Netflix Remains In Business With Kevin James, Gabriel Iglesias & Rightor Doyle

The Crew, headlined by Kevin James, and Country Comfort, starring Katherine McPhee and Eddie Cibrian, are ending after their seasons; Mr. Iglesias, toplined by Gabriel Iglesias, produced two seasons, which were released in three parts; and Bonding, created and directed by Rightor Doyle, also did two seasons.

Netflix is staying in business with several key auspices from the canceled shows.

The streamer has closed a development deal with James to develop a single-camera comedy series for the actor-comedian to produce and star in.

Additionally, Netflix has closed a development deal with Doyle and has the third in a series of Iglesias stand-up specials slated to shoot this summer.

Netflix got off to a strong start in the comedy arena with single-camera comedies like Grace and Frankie and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and multi-camera sitcoms like Fuller House and The Ranch. Since then, the streamer has faced challenges launching a hit half-hour comedy series, especially multi-camera shows. (It also recently canceled Jamie Foxx’s Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! after one season.)

Some of the reasons stem from the fact that Netflix’s development model does not include pilots, which are valuable proofs of concept for comedy series — where timing and cast chemistry is key — especially for multi-camera sitcoms. For Netflix, the first seasons serve as de facto pilots, with some of the series not going beyond that.

There have been recent successes. Family Reunion, headed into the second part of its second season, has been a solid performer, and, after a promising first season, The Upshaws was just renewed for an expanded second season consisting of 16 episodes.

Additionally, Netflix recently ordered a one-hour comedy variety special executive produced by and starring Will Smith and a high-profile comedy series set in the LA Lakers’ front office from Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko and Jeanie Buss.

Chrishell Stause Will Recount Her 'Crazy Life Journey' in Her First Book Under Construction

The Selling Sunset star, 39, is preparing to give fans a glimpse behind the "sold" sign in her first book, Under Construction: Because Living My Best Life Took a Little Work, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.

"I have always loved writing and it is an honor to be able to tell my story in this way," Stause says of the memoir. "I've had such a crazy life journey and in the process of finding my voice, I'm hopeful I can inspire others along the way as well."

Her literary debut, which will be published by Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books, will dive into her Kentucky upbringing, which included periods of homelessness and family's addiction struggles. Stause will also write about achieving her dream of being on a daytime soap, as well as her highly publicized love life, all while dishing out advice on "how to stay resilient and positive no matter how many times life knocks you down."

Stause has starred on the Netflix real estate reality series Selling Sunset since its premiere in 2019. After her ex-husband Justin Hartley suddenly filed for divorce, the couple's messy split played out on season 3 of the hit show.

"I've had to start over so many times in my life," she told PEOPLE in September. "I always know how to look at the bright side because there's been a lot of dark."

The former Dancing with the Stars competitor has also had to cope with the loss of both of her parents to lung cancer in the past couple of years. "It's almost an ungrievable loss," Stause added, in comparison to her divorce. "The other loss, you can slowly recover and get over. This one just feels like I'm adapting, as opposed to getting over it."

After putting herself back out there, she's more than ready to share her wisdom and her story. "I'm very happy, I'm in such a great place and I'm so grateful for everything," she said. "I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be."

Under Construction: Because Living My Best Life Took a Little Work hits shelves February 8, 2022.

Morgan To Recur on 'Our Kind of People'

‘Dangerous Moms’: Telma Hopkins, Linda Park, Vanessa Marano To Co-Star In NBC Pilot

Written by Janine Sherman Barrois based on the Spanish series Señoras del (h)Ampa, Dangerous Moms is an off-center dark dramedy about four diverse mothers who accidentally kill the queen bee of their school’s PTA during the demonstration of a new high-end food processor. The story becomes a female anthem about friendship and family as it tells the story of one completely unprepared group of women who must juggle their everyday lives while their worlds are turned upside down.

Hopkins will play Fatima. The highly spiritual Fatima lives in and works as a manager at one of Pia’s (Polanco) buildings, where she takes care of her own grandson. She is also a full-time embalmer at a popular funeral home.

Park will portray Chloe Chen, Monique’s (Hampton) brash, judgmental BFF from grade school who is now her partner in crime at the PTA. She works as an administrative assistant at the nearby police station, is married to a detective, and has two kids.

Marano is Rebecca “Becki” Rossi, a bubbly, pregnant newlywed, with no filter. She knows Fatima, Chloe, and Monique from the PTA, but after a series of crazy events, they become unsuspecting friends.

Barrois serves as showrunner and executive produces with Rachel Kaplan, Intrigue Entertainment’s Tariq Jalil and Lucas Carter as well as Arantxa Écija from Mediaset España Comunicación and Santi Botello from Producciones Mandarina SL, who produced the original series.

Sitcom veteran Hopkins, known for her starring roles in Bosom Buddies, The New Odd Couple, Gimme a Break and Family Matters, among others, recently recurred in Netflix’s Dead to Me and Family Reunion. She can also be seen in Better Things, The Family Business, The Young and the Restless, Dear White People, and the upcoming Lifetime movie Blending Christmas. Hopkins is repped by Innovative Artists and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

Park was a series regular on Star Trek: Enterprise, Raines, Women’s Murder Club and Starz’s Crash. She currently recurs on Amazon’s Bosch and Apple TV’s For All Mankind, and previously appeared in the independent film Face of Love, starring Annette Bening and Ed Harris. She’s repped by Seven Summits and SDB Partners.

Marano is maybe best known for her lead role in the Peabody Award–winning Freeform series Switched at Birth. She also starred in the Snap Original series Dead Girls Detective Agency, and recurred on 9-1-1, Station 19, and Silicon Valley. Most recently she produced the upcoming Netflix film The Royal Treatment. Marano is repped by APA, Luber Roklin Entertainment, Marano Entertainment, and Hansen Jacobson.

Havana Rose Liu, Dennis Haysbert And Danny Ramirez To Star in Thriller ‘No Exit’ For 20th Century

David Rysdahl, Dale Dickey and Mila Harris are also starring in the thriller, which just wrapped production in New Zealand.

Scott Frank, the co-creator of The Queen’s Gambit, is producing the movie that will stream in 2022 as a Disney direct-to-consumer original feature on Hulu in the U.S. and internationally on Disney+ as a Star feature.

Written by Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, the script tells of a young woman (Liu) stuck with a group of people at a mountain rest stop during a blizzard. Things take a turn for the dangerous when the young woman discovers a kidnapped child in a car belonging to one of the people inside, setting in motion a terrifying life-or-death struggle to discover who among them is the kidnapper. Havana recently wrapped shooting a recurring role on the upcoming Netflix series The Chair, opposite Sandra Oh. She can next be seen in Josephine Decker’s upcoming A24/Apple film The Sky Is Everywhere.

Haysbert recently appeared in several episodes of Lucifer, where he played God. He is repped by Paradigm and GS Management. Ramirez was most recently seen in Marvel’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Liu is repped at ICM Partners and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham. Ramirez is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and Hansen Jacobson.

Daytime Emmys Apologize For In Memoriam Misidentifying ‘The Young And The Restless’ Actress Marguerite Ray

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences came forward on Saturday to apologize for the mix-up.

“We deeply regret this error and intend to re-edit the sequence for subsequent digital releases once a replacement image can be appropriately licensed,” wrote a spokesperson on the Daytime Emmys’ official Twitter account. “We sincerely apologize to the Ray family — as well as to Veronica Redd, whose image was inadvertently used instead. Each of these Daytime icons deserved better from our Academy.”

Ray is known for portraying Mamie Johnson, the first regular African-American character on The Young and the Restless. While she originated the role, and played it on the CBS soap opera for a decade, Redd took it over for a number of years, beginning in 1990.

Ray passed away on November 18, 2020, aged 89; Redd, however, is still very much alive.

The Daytime Emmys’ official apology for the In Memoriam error, spread across a three-part Twitter thread.

TV Ratings: Daytime Emmys Slip, Olympic Trials Dominate Friday

NBC’s coverage of the latest U.S. Olympics trials dominated Friday in both measures, with the 8 o’clock hour doing 4.1 mil/0.6 and the 9 pm portion rising to 4.4 mil/0.8.

Elsewhere:

FOX | Friday Night SmackDown (1.9 mil/0.5) was steady.

ABC | Emergency Call (2.9 mil/0.3) was steady.

THE CW | Charmed (390K/0.1) and Dynasty (240K/0.1) each dropped some eyeballs.

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Daytime Emmy Presenters, Special Appearances & On-Air Categories Annouced

The 48th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS will feature talent appearing from the Emmy stage in Los Angeles, individual show studios and homes to accept their awards. Kathy Lee Gifford, Ken Jeong, Martha Stewart and Robin Roberts will make special appearances and pay tribute to legends Regis Philbin, Alex Trebek and Larry King. Also, Diamond White from THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is scoring and singing the song for the “In Memoriam” segment.

Presenters scheduled to appear include:

Al Roker (“Today Show”)

Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes & Dr. Jennifer Ashton (“GMA3: What You Need to Know)

Bryton James and Brytni Sarpi (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

Deidre Hall (“Days of Our Lives”)

Donnell Turner and Cynthia Watros (“General Hospital)

Drew Barrymore (“The Drew Barrymore Show”)

Giada De Laurentiis (“Giada at Home 2.0”)

Gloria Estefan (“Red Table Talk: The Estefans”)

Heather Tom (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Jackée Harry and Robert Scott Wilson (“Days of Our Lives”)

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Tanner Novlan (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest (“Live with Kelly & Ryan”)

Kelly Thiebaud (“General Hospital”)

Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner (ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT)

Mario Lopez (“Access Hollywood”)

Michelle Stafford (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

Nate Burleson (CBS SPORTS and “Extra”)

Rachel Lindsay (“Extra”)

Sean Kanan (“Studio City”)

Tamron Hall (“Tamron Hall”)

Categories scheduled for the CBS broadcast include:

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Limited Drama Series

Outstanding Game Show

Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program

Outstanding Morning Show

Outstanding Informative Talk Show

Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show

Outstanding Entertainment News Program

Outstanding Daytime Special Event

Outstanding Daytime Non-Fiction

Outstanding Special Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Special Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Younger Performer in A Drama Series

Outstanding Guest Performer in A Drama Series

Outstanding Culinary Host

Outstanding Game Show Host

Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host

Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host

Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series

Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series

Additional winners will be announced on Twitter (@DaytimeEmmys) beginning at 5:00 PM, ET/2:00 PM, PT. Awards for Daytime Children’s Programming, Animation and Daytime Lifestyle Programming will be presented in separate ceremonies in July.

The Daytime Emmy® Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in daytime television programming since 1974. The awards are presented to individuals and programs broadcast between 2:00 AM and 6:00 PM, as well as certain categories of digital and syndicated programming of similar content. This year’s awards honor content from more than 2,700 submissions that originally premiered in calendar-year 2019, judged by a pool of 1,000 peer professionals from across the television industry.

The 48TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy® Award ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011 and 2020. Adam Sharp and Steve Ulrich are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer and director from ATI.

Amazon’s Superhero Series ‘The Boys’ Adds 3 Recurring Cast Members For Season 3

Boondock Saints star Sean Patrick Flanery is portraying a superhero named Gunpowder. Miles Gaston Villanueva who portrayed Lyle Menedez in Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders will play Supersonic. Rosewell actor Nick Wechsler is portraying Blue Hawk. Each actor will join the show’s new season which is currently in production in Toronto.

The Boys subverts the superhero genre, imagining a present day where awesome avengers, controlled by the unscrupulous Vought corporation, purport to stand for “truth and justice” while secretly committing heinous acts. Season 2 saw The Boys – Hughie (Jack Quaid), Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), Frenchie (Tomer Capon) and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) – on the run from the law, hunted by the Supes, and desperately trying to regroup and fight back against Vought. Erin Moriarty, Antony Starr and Aya Cash also star. The Supes of The Seven also include Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott), A-Train (Jessie T. Usher), The Deep (Chace Crawford) and Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell), while Karl Urban plays Butcher.

Eric Kripke — who previously created the series Supernatural, Revolution and co-created Timeless – is again at the helm.

Based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys was developed by Kripke, who also serves as writer and executive producer. Joining Kripke as executive producers are Point Grey Pictures’ Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver, Original Film’s Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty as well as Phil Sgriccia, Craig Rosenberg, Rebecca Sonnenshine, Ken Levin and Jason Netter. Ennis and Robertson also co-executive produce along with Michael Saltzman.

Sean Carrigan Brings Stitch Back to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

“It’s official,” Carrigan confirmed on social media, reposting the TV Insider news in an Instagram Story. His scene partner, Melissa Ordway (Abby), was certainly excited for the on-screen reunion. “Yeah, he is!” she exclaimed in an Instagram Story of her own. “Been keeping this a secret! Excited to finally share!”

Carrigan made his Y&R debut in 2013 as an old Army buddy of Dylan’s. After dabbling in romances with Ashley and Victoria, Stitch wed Abby in 2015. Unfortunately, their marriage was cut short after she suffered a miscarriage at the hands of Stitch’s troubled son, Max. The couple grew apart as Stitch dealt with his son, and it was discovered that a brain tumor was causing Max’s disturbing behavior. But by the time that Stitch realized he wanted to work things out with Abby and have a family, she wanted a divorce. Carrigan was last seen in 2017 when Stitch helped Devon deal with his inuries following a car crash.

It’s not clear whether Carrigan’s return will be a brief visit or if he’ll stick around for a longer stint. Might Stitch be returning to Genoa City to rekindle an old flame? That could prove to be a sticky situation considering that Abby and Chance are expecting a baby via surrogate Mariah! Stay tuned to see what happens next!

Chrishell Stause buys $3.3M home after divorce from Justin Hartley

At an impressive $3.3 million, the “Selling Sunset” star found herself landing a bargain on the four-bedroom, 4½-bathroom Hollywood Hills pad that was initially listed at nearly $4 million when the home first hit the market back in October.

Stause, 39, went into contract on the Los Angeles residence last month. The sale closed on June 10, according to property records.

And who else better to represent her in the transaction than her very own boss and co-star, Jason Oppenheim, of the Oppenheim Group?

Built in 1964, the home has since undergone modern renovations and the living space spans over 3,300 square feet.

Features of the home include European oak flooring throughout, a chef’s kitchen with premier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances opening to a great room with expansive, unobstructed views of the canyon and city, according to the listing.

The master suite includes a bath with extensive Italian Calacatta marble, a steam shower and a soaking spa tub.

Exterior features include a heated pool and spa with a cabana, bathroom and two outdoor fireplaces. The house also comes with a security entry system by DoorBird and Sonos sound system.

Following her sudden divorce, Stause first moved into a much smaller, fully furnished, one-bedroom apartment rental in the Hills.

Hartley still owns the massive six-bedroom, eight-bathroom Encino home they purchased in March 2019 for $4.65 million.

Y&R Alum Donny Boaz Cast in a New HBO Series

Michael Peterson is a novelist who was convicted in 2003 of murdering his second wife, Kathleen, in December 2001. After eight years, he was granted a new trial and in 2017 submitted a new plea to the reduced charge of manslaughter where he was sentenced to time already served and freed. Colin Firth will be playing Michael Peterson in THE STAIRCASE and Toni Collette has been cast as his wife, Kathleen. The cast also includes Juliette Binoche, Sophie Turner, Parker Posey, and Dane DeHaan.

“Great cast,” Boaz enthused of everyone involved. “Happy to be a part of this project. Great week of work.” Unfortunately, there is no information about who he will be playing in the eight-episode HBO limited series, and the Y&R alum didn’t share anything himself. But he’s in very good company!

Boaz also recently taped some episodes of the CW primetime drama ALL AMERICAN, the first of which aired at the end of May. He is playing Jacob, Asher’s future stepfather. His IMDb page also lists numerous other projects that are either in production or post-production, so the actor has been keeping very busy since leaving Y&R where he’d been playing Chance Chancellor from November 2019 until February 2021.

Spinning Gold’ Biopic About Casablanca Records Chief Neil Bogart Spins Forward With Cast; Capstone Boards World Sales

Production is now underway in New Jersey, and Capstone will introduce the film to Cannes market buyers next week.

Jeremy Jordan plays Neil Bogart in the the pic that charts the rise of his Buddah and Casablanca labels in the 1960s and ’70s with a roster that included Donna Summer, KISS, Parliament, Village People, The Isley Brothers, Gladys Knight and Bill Withers among others.

Jay Pharoah, Michelle Monaghan, Jason Isaacs, Jason Derulo, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dan Fogler, Chris Redd, Peyton List, Pink Sweat$, Casey Likes, Sam Harris, Alex Gaskarth, Jimmy Wolk, Michael Ian Black and Vinnie Pastore are also already aboard in the cast.