Sami and Lucas Have Sex!
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Kate observes Lucas and Sami's tender kiss and is not happy. "The last thing Kate wants is for Sami and Lucas to be together again," sighs Bryan R. Dattilo (Lucas). Angered by the couple's display of affection, Kate joins forces with Madison to bring down Sami.
Meanwhile, EJ also disapproves of Sami's growing bond with her ex, claiming it isn't good for the children to have yet another man in the mother's life.
Lucas and Sami then have a heart to heart. "Sami says that she had a wonderful time with Lucas and that the kiss was a result of spending time together with the kids," explains Dattilo. Lucas, however, suspects that there is more going on between them -- and he's right.
"They get closer and closer and end up making love," reveals Dattilo. They don't realize that the door is ajar and Kate sees them together.
Later, Kate confronts Sami and says that she is not legally entitled to use the name Countess Wilhelmina. "Lucas doesn't like seeing his mom manipulate the situation in her favor," explains Dattilo. "He has experience in business matters overseas and finds a loophole in the contract.
Kate gets a little disappointed in Lucas when he sides with Sami against her."
EJ learns the truth about Stefano!
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EJ is shaken to the core when finds Stefano document stating that they are not father and son.
"Stefano has been acting like somebody who is not related to him and has slowly been working behind EJ's back to dismantle everything that is either importance or value to his life," observes James Scott. "Perhaps this is a piece of a puzzel that fits and explains everything."
EJ confronts Stefano, seeking further insight. A devasated Stefano says he didn't want it to be true. The Phoenix then reveals that Alice Horton saved EJ's life when he was a baby and stumbled upon the fact that they could not be father and son. Stefano insists that he doesn't know the identity of Elvis' biological dad. A shaken EJ realizes that the mansion is no longer his home and has to leave. He hopes Stefano will ask him to stay, but Stefano will only say not to tell anyone the truth yet. The emotional encounter leaves EJ feeling like Stefano has abandoned him. "Stefano seems very resolved in his decision to cut EJ out of the family," acknowledges Scott.
Later, Lexie informs Chad about her brain tumor. EJ, who is still trying to sort out his discussion with Stefano, is hit hard when Chad talks about rallying the family together in Lexie's time of crisis. It occurs to EJ that Chad will replace him as Stefano's trusted son.
"Everything in EJ's life that he knew to be true has been an illusion," shares Scott. "The lack of identity and understanding of who he is has a tremendous impact on him. There is pain and rejection that leads itself to anger. The anger is just a manifestation of pain."
In the time of confusion, how certain can EJ be that the document is authentic? "It's not certain," states Scott, "but this is the information that EJ has been given. The letter, in and of itself, is fairly scant and flimsy evidence. [Salem] is a library of forged and faked documents. The note itself isn't the evidence. The evidence is Stefano's behavior."
As The World Turns Vet Grayson McCouch to Play Sexy Doc on Hollywood Heights!
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Soap Opera Digest is reporting As The World Turns' Grayson McCouch has signed on to Jill Farren Phelps' upcoming Nick-at-Nite's soap Hollywood Heights. McCouch will play ladykiller Dr. Don. Masters. Said McCouch:
I get to be a surgeon and he's a player so I’m right in my element! This project is special; it's the first of its kind! My first day was around the 24th [of March] and it was spectacular. It's [taped in] the old ALL MY CHILDREN studio!
McCouch joins One Life To Live alum Brittany Underwood, former Days of Our Lives star Cody Longo and high profile General Hospital guest star James Franco in the cast of the groundbreaking sudser. Hollywood Heights premieres in June.
Ricki Lake Mounts Aggressive Social Media Campaign Ahead of New Talk Show!
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The producers behind Ricki Lake's upcoming return to syndicated daytime talk aren't relying simply on traditional forms of social media to get the word out. According to a new article in Broadcasting & Cable, Twentieth Television, producer and syndicator of The Ricki Lake Show, are working to create an online "groundswell" by engaging and cultivating "friends of Ricki". One way they're trying to accomplish this is by broadcasting live production meetings for the talker once a month via Facebook and UStream.
“People always want to see behind the scenes,” says Lisa Kridos, The Ricki Lake Show’s executive producer. “This is not like airing the show and then asking people afterwards what they thought. Every show says they use social media, but we not only say it, we actually do it and are listening to what people have to say.”
Reportedly, after the first installment of Lake's behind-the-scenes vignettes aired in March, "likes" on her show's Facebook page went from 10,000 to 70,000. Next up is a digital magazine which can be accessed through iPhone apps, iPads and Android devices.
Amber Tamblyn Returns to House For Series Finale!
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Former General Hospital star Amber Tamblyn will soon be putting her scrubs back on. According to TV Line, the actress is reprising the role of Martha Masterson on House. Look for Tamblyn to return for the series finale of the Fox medical drama on May 21.
Alicia Minshew and Haley Pullos Attend Band From TV’s 2nd Annual Block Party on Wisteria Lane!
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Former All My Children star Alicia Minshew (pictured above with husband Richie Herschenfeld and daughter Willow), General Hospital’s Haley Pullos and former soap star Eddie Matos, were among the celebrities who attended Band From TV’s 2nd Annual Block Party on Wisteria Lane on April 21. James Denton and Bob Guiney’s Band From TV performed at the event, which took place at Universal Studios Backlot.
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Young and Restless Star Blake Hood on TV Dad: "Peter's The Best"!
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Starting this week, there's a new -- and older -- Kyle Jenkins Abbott on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. Daytime newcomer Blake Hood debuts on Friday, April 27, as the son of Jack and the late Diane. Watch for Kyle to be less than pleased that his father is re-developing a relationship with his ex-wife Nikki, who killed his mother in self-defense.
"Peter's the best," Hood says of his TV dad, Peter Bergman (Jack). "He cares so much about being good - not just himself, but collectively. He's been here for 20 plus years, but he still comes in every day and asks, 'How can I make this the best it can be?'"
What's Kyle's agenda when he returns home? "He's come back to be close to his dad and move on with his life," Hood says. "He wants to live a happy full life and he just happens to have stepped into this situation where the woman who killed his mother is still here."
Hood's previous credits include a recurring role as Mark Driscoll on the 90210 reboot, Easy A, and a February appearance on the CBS sitcom 2 BROKE GIRLS. Unlike Kevin Schmidt (Noah), Hood says he won't be coming and going from the show in order to do other projects. "I'm here," he insists. "I've been here every day this week. I'm busy here. There's not much time for anything else."
General Hospital's Frank Valentini on FALSE Brandon Barash Rumors: "Not Happening!"!
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Jamey tried to tell y'all... General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini is encouraging viewers not to believe the online hype about Brandon Barash (Johnny) being fired from the show. Valentini tweeted:
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Days of Our Lives' Molly Burnett to Guest on CSI: New York!
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What exactly has Molly Burnett taking a trip away from fair Salem to the Big Apple? The Days of Our Lives starlet will guest star in an upcoming episode of CSI New York. She will play Molly, an Irish lassie who is caught up in her father's murder. Burnett's episode is slated to air April 27.
CSI New York airs Fridays at 9 PM EST on CBS.
ABC Daytime and SOAPnet Marketing Veep, Last of Frons' Minions, OUT!!
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Say buh-bye to Adam Rockmore, former senior vice-president of marketing for ABC Daytime and SOAPnet. He is no longer employed by the Mouse House. According to my sources, Rockmore is telling people he quit the gig — much like his ex-boss Brian Frons quit.
For those who didn't know, Rockmore was the dude who came up with the disastrous "Real Greenlee" campaign for the return of Rebecca Budig to All My Children in 2008.
Rockmore, who allegedly told anyone who would listen he wasn't a "big soap fan" (So why was he ever hired to market a channel dedicated to them?), had a background in lifestyle and foodie programming. He oversaw all marketng efforts to transition ABC Daytime away from soaps, and into a hub for shows like The Chew and The Revolution.
Tika Sumpter Nabs Series Regular Gig in BET's Being Mary Jane!!
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Tika Sumpter just might be the hardest working sistah in Hollywood! Since leaving ABC Daytime's One Life to Live she's had series-long arcs on hit shows such as The Game and Gossip Girl, sexed up music videos for R&B stars like Jason Derulo, appeared in the No. 1 movie Think Like a Man and now she's been cast in BET's high-profile primetime drama project Being Mary Jane!
From husband and wife entertainment power duo Salim and Mara Brock Akil, Being Mary Jane stars Gabrielle Union in the titular role of Mary Jane, a "successful African-American career woman, who has achieved a decorated career as the host of a fast-paced 24-hour national cable news network."
Sumpter joins Union, The Bold and the Beautiful's Aaron D. Spears, Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls,The A-Team), Richard Roundtree (Shaft) and Margaret Avery (The Color Purple) in the ensemble cast.
Pretty Little Liars’ Brant Daugherty to Guest on Days of Our Lives!
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Pretty Little Liars’ Brant Daugherty is taking a trip from Rosewood to Salem. The actor, who plays Noel on ABC Family’s hit series, tweeted the news he is taping a guest arc on Days of Our Lives.
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According to Soap Opera Digest, Daugherty’s DAYS character will be involved in Will (Chandler Massey) and Sonny’s (Freddie Smith) storyline.
Aaron Lustig Back to Being 'Young and Restless'!
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Just when things seem to be looking up in Phyllis' (Michelle Stafford) personal life, a blast from her past returns to Genoa City. TV Guide Magazine's Michael Logan is reporting Aaron Lustig is returning to The Young and the Restless as Dr. Tim Reid!
Fans remember Dr. Reid was Phyllis' court-appointed counselor. He wound up in bed with Red and their escapade was caught on tape, courtesy of the vixen herself! Phyllis then proceeded to do what she does best — blackmail the good doc into testifying for her in court.
According to Logan, Y&R is going to re-examine Cricket's (Lauralee Bell) hit-and-run case. Look for Dr. Reid to be brought back to town by Ricky (Peter Porte) in his quest to nail Phyllis. Lustig's first airdate will be May 30.
Genie Francis in Hallmark's 'Notes From The Heart Healer' May 12!
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Below is a preview for the latest Genie Francis Hallmark movie, Notes From the Heart Healer, which premieres on Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel.
NOTES FROM THE HEART HEALER
Hallmark Channel Original Movie
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It’s good to know that if your heart is broken and requires immediate healing, there is somebody out there who can do the job. That lesson is at the heart (so to speak) of Notes From the Heart Healer, the Hallmark Channel Original Movie and much-anticipated third installment in Hallmark’s highly-rated movie franchise The Note. Emmy®-winning Genie Francis (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; GENERAL HOSPITAL) and Ted McGinley (DYNASTY) reprise their roles as Peyton MacGruder (Francis) and her husband, King (McGinley).
As Notes From the Heart Healer opens, journalist Peyton, who married King a year ago, has written her first book based on her popular advice column The Heart Healer. Here is how great this woman’s life is: First, her publisher sent her out on tour to promote the book, which almost never happens anymore. Second, King shows up unexpectedly after planning a special weekend at a romantic cottage to celebrate their first anniversary. This lady truly has the life. But right about then, things start to take a turn. They unexpectedly find a baby abandoned on their doorstep complete with an anonymous note begging them to take care of the child. Peyton quickly locates the baby’s mother, Violet (newcomer Laci Mailey), and finds a young woman panicked and down on her luck. But the real surprise comes for Peyton when she’s consumed by her maternal instinct. You see, Peyton gave up a baby for adoption herself years before and has regretted it ever since. Now she finds herself questioning whether she can relinquish custody of this child.
To be sure, Notes From the Heart Healer will leave your own heart feeling restored as it powerfully delivers its message of hope, faith and courage.
Kalup Linzy: My Epic Love Affair With The Soap Opera!
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My obsession with the soap opera was in full blossom by the time I entered junior high school. When I wasn't interested in cartoons or escaping into the woods with my cousins in my hometown Stuckey, Florida, I would sit with my grandmother and watch the stories. By the time I got to high school, I had been bitten by the acting bug. I was always artistically inclined as a child, but the soap opera is what nurtured my acting (or dare I say... dramatic aspirations). In 1994, at the age of 16, I created my first soap opera for my Environmental Science class.
I continued creating my soap opera videos throughout high school and college. In 2000, I had decided I would pursue a career in entertainment. I partnered with another student and we created an independent soap opera called "The Winding Road."
That same year I was accepted into graduate school at the University of South Florida where I received my BA and MFA, the work changed dramatically.
It wasn't until about a year ago that I realized my 2000 effort "The Winding Road" had a direct connection to my 2010 appearance on "General Hospital" other than the obvious.
I know the summer of 2010 is the summer I experienced perfect peace. I knew I was in alignment with my dream and a higher power was at work. After surfing the web, it came to my attention that my first big write up on "The Winding Road" was printed on April 19, 2000.
The first write-up was printed on James Franco's birthday and the final was printed on mine. I was excited the "General Hospital Soap at MoCA" episode aired on my 33rd birthday and thought it was a nice coincidence to be able to watch myself on TV and celebrate a dream come true. I knew I had been blessed. But who wouldn't see it as a blessing? Looking back at the dates on these two write ups, it seems this project that felt organic, may have indeed been orchestrated by the gods in heaven. It is a blessing I will never take for granted and whenever I begin to lose faith...this is an experience that reminds me...the impossible can happen. James (Franco) and I had no idea the other existed in 2000. He was starring in Freaks and Geeks and I decided to apply to graduate school, after realizing I wasn't quite ready for the big time. We were worlds apart.
When James Franco invited me to appear of "General Hospital," he was already exploring performance art through a character given his name (Franco) and I was using the soap opera format to create my own video and performance art in the context of the art world. I dreamt of being on a daytime soap opera, but never really thought it would happen, until it did.
Random, coincidence or not? I know what I experienced in my life was a miracle. Miracles often happen when we get out of the way and allow things to naturally align and fall into place. When we try to control things too much, they tend to fall apart.
It feels much better living in my destiny, which is why I hesitate to try and analyze the experience too much. So...here's to my epic love affair with the soap opera!!! The season finale of "Melody Set Me Free" 2012!!!!
Godfrey and Hapka complete line-up for The Julep.!
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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Linsey Godfrey, a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor and her long-time boyfriend DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Mark Hapka now complete the celebrity line-up for The Julep, benefiting the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
An estimated 1,000 people will attend THE JULEP which will be held on May 4 at The Galt House. Glasscock owner Mary F and her husband Ed Glasscock are serving as Honorary Chairmen of the event, along with U of L football coach Charlie Strong and his wife, Victoria.
Previously announced celebrity guests include fashion designer Christian Siriano, GLEE star Max Adler, HOME IMPROVEMENT star Zachary Ty Bryan, MSNBC news commentator Star Jones, DANCING WITH THE STARS David Arquette, GREENBAY PACKERS quarterback AJ Hawke, comedian Fred Willard, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND star Doris Roberts, Angie Johnson from THE VOICE, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS quarterback Brady Quinn, Grammy Award winning Rodney Adkins, and Jonathon Kite from TWO BROKE GIRLS.
BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Linsey Godfrey, a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor and her long-time boyfriend DAYS OF OUR LIVES and GHOST WHISPERER: THE OTHER SIDE star Mark Hapka now complete the celebrity line up for THE JULEP.
Marvel's The Avenger on GENERAL HOSPITAL April 25!
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In the Wednesday, April 25 episode of GENERAL HOSPITAL Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) attends a movie screening with Matt (Jason Cook) and Cameron (Braeden Walkes).
The trio goes to see the newest Marvel hit, Marvel's The Avengers, while contemplating his theory who killed Dr. Lisa Niles.
Marvel crossed over with a soap opera before during a 2006 promotion with GUIDING LIGHT. In the episode, “She’s a Marvel,” Beth Ehlers, as Harley Davidson Cooper, had an accident that gave her superpowers. To commemorate the occasion, Marvel produced an eight-page comic.
James Franco Tells His Side of the "General Hospital" Story!
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“Francophenia, or Don’t Kill Me: I Know Where the Baby Is” is a documentary about Oscar nominated actor James Franco’s odd foray into the soap opera “General Hospital.” Director Ian Olds took Franco’s film crew’s footage of the filming of a “GH” episode that never aired, and turned it into a kind of funny meditation on fame and the absurdity of soap operas without really explaining why the episode –filmed at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles over a long night–never aired. The documentary played to a packed house last evening at the Tribeca Film Festival.
We see some of the soap actors from the show, and get a brief glimpse of a real life villain–Jill Farren Phelps, since fired from “GH” as executive producer, killer of many shows and not a fan favorite. Otherwise, it’s mostly James Franco we see, playing Franco the artist, who is also a serial killer on the show. I think–I’m not sure–his brother Dave Franco, a real actor–does the narration for his inner thoughts. James Franco–the real one–has sort of become a young John Cassavetes, filming everything, turning what he sees upside down. Sometimes it’s obtuse. This time, it works on a bunch of levels. Theatrical release? I don’t know. But a major TV or cable event, for sure.
Franco the character was killed off “General Hospital.” But then a new writer and producer came in, revived the show, and have been mentioning him on air lately. I had to explain this to James Franco (the real one) recently. So he may be back. No one ever dies on soaps unless the actor dies in real life. “Francophenia” doesn’t burn any bridges. But I do think this experiment was one of the funniest in years. One day while “Franco” was in full swing, I switched on “GH” and listened while real Franco as fake Franco was explaining something about art theory to one of the young actresses. She looked like her head was going to explode. It was worth the whole thing.
Franco–the real guy–pisses a lot of people off because he does so much: many schools and degrees, ten new projects a week. It’s annoying. But there’s something heroic in it, too. It harkens back to when pop artists just tried a lot of stuff, not caring whether it worked out perfectly or not. “Francophenia” kind of sends that up, which makes it all the more worthwhile.
Tamara Braun proud of her daytime work, would consider another soap role!
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"The storyline I was in with Eden Riegel (who played Bianca Montgomery) was nominated for a GLAAD Award, and I feel very proud of the work that Eden and I did portraying the first same-sex married and parenting couple. We tried to bring honesty and integrity to the story we were given. I was so proud of the show for bringing the issue to the forefront and for being a part of it."
"Daytime changed my life and taught me to become a better actress. If the right role and situation presented itself, then I would be open to it."
Sharon's New Man According to Nelson Branco!
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Lord in the morning, heaven in the evening and hell at night! The Black Knight and his slonkey (Slut and Donkey for the uninitiated!) ex-daughter-in-law/ex-wife are about to get romantic. I just threw up a little in my mouth while typing that sentence. Yes kids, the mystery man Sharon will decide to saddle up to next is none other than Victor Newman!
Look for Nick, Adam and Nikki—not to mention the soap's fans—to be disgusted by this latest turn of events. This romance isn't a joke, or a plot to get back at their respective exes either — it's the real deal! After screwing Nick's brother, his stepfather and his stepfather's brother, Sharon will now take her high school sweetheart's father to bed. Expect this unseemly exchange to play out for some time, with Victor wining and dining Sharon, lavishing her with gifts, etc. So much for Sharon becoming a strong woman again...
Kyle is Back, and He's All Grown Up; Sony News!
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Kyle is on his way back to Genoa City, all grown up, and "it's fair to say Nikki is not his favorite person," confirmed Blake Hood, who is playing the now-college-age son of Jack Abbott and the late Diane Jenkins.
Blake, who many know from his recurring role on 90210 (Mark Driscoll), said Kyle has come back to town without an agenda, despite the fact that the woman (Nikki) who killed his mother is still living in Genoa City and has just rekindled a romance with Jack. "Kyle comes back to town to be close to his Dad, to move on with his life. I don't have it in for anyone. I want to live a happy, full life."
This is Blake's first role on a daytime drama. "I've played a lot of jerks - high school quarterbacks, bullies - even a rapist for a short stint. It's nice to play someone who's not written to be such a troublemaker," he said. Plus, since he's not replacing anyone, there's a freedom to "do whatever I want with the character. I haven't seen these people in 15 years so the relationships can be as new as they are to me because it's been so long."
Blake noted that he was initially taken aback by Y&R's pace. "One take and let's move on - that was a surprise. You have to learn how to use what little rehearsal time you have."
Blake's co-stars have helped with the transition to daytime and made him feel welcome. He noted that his onscreen Dad, Peter Bergman (Jack), "is so gracious, cares so much about being good. Not just himself but collectively. Every day he says, 'How can I make this the best it can be?'" Blake said onscreen cousin Marcy Rylan (Abby) "has been a sweetheart," and shared that he had a short scene with Eric Braeden (Victor) on his first day of taping. "Working with Eric is different than working with anyone else," he said. "And it's delightful - he's awesome."
When last we saw Kyle, he was headed off to boarding/ hockey school. Interestingly, Blake played hockey all through high school in his native Dallas. These days, though, you're more likely to find him on the basketball court, engaging in CrossFit, building furniture or relaxing with friends. It definitely sounds like Blake is enjoying a happy and full life. Stay tuned to see if Kyle is able to do the same!
Highlight Hollywood's Leading Ladies Gold Standard goes to Michelle Stafford and Katherine Kelly Lang; Meddling Moms!
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This week’s Leading Ladies Gold Standard goes to two sexy, gorgeous actresses, who portray women obsessed with their offspring. Katherine Kelly Lang, who portrays Brooke Logan on CBS’s “The Bold and the Beautiful” and Michelle Stafford, who portrays Phyllis Newman on CBS’s “The Young and the Restless” are iconic daytime divas, with beauty, talent and the ability to make us crazy when their characters are meddling mamas. This week Lang went from giddy Brooke, that her daughter Hope finally had the man she loved, to shrew, bitter and furious at her husband, Ridge his ex-wife Taylor. And the unstoppable red-head Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis, was determined to make sure her son ends up with his daughter, Lucy’s custody, only to be hoodwinked by a younger schemer, and we know that’s not going to end up well for Ricky, to say the least.
When Hope started a relationship with Liam, Brooke felt it was her chance to repay her daughter by supporting this relationship. Despite Brooke’s dislike for brother-in-law Bill Spencer, who is also Liam’s father, Brooke made the choice to stand behind her daughter’s decision to go after Liam, and even when Liam married Steffy, Brooke fought to reunite her daughter Hope with Liam. Finally the two are together, but despite happiness and getting what she always wanted, Hope has deep-seeded issues of abandonment, rejection, and growing up in the spotlight, the daughter of tabloid diva Brooke Logan, known as the sexiest woman in the world, or as her mother-in-law calls her; The whore of Beverly Hills.
The problem now, is that Hope is popping pills, lying to Liam, and she’s left tigress mama Brooke to fend for her. Brooke though it was all behind her, that Liam and Hope were solid, only to realize on Friday, that Ridge and Taylor still hold out hope that their daughter, Steffy will soon reunite with “her” husband, Liam. Brooke’s outrage is palpable, how could her husband Ridge confide in his ex-wife Taylor, and wish the best for his daughter with Taylor, when Brooke feels that her daughter, Hope has suffered the most and is truly deserving of Liam. That’s what Katherine Kelly Lang plays best. Brooke against the world, Brooke defiant and declaring her own victory, and it made for an exciting week, with next week on the path to being even more exciting!
Then the other CBS diva, Michelle Stafford plays meddling mom Phyllis, who wants her son, Daniel, to end up with custody of his daughter Lucy, spawned by demonic Daisy, the daughter of Sheila Carter! Look for a gunfight to take center stage next week, but this time, Phyllis will not be the one pitted against Daisy, it’ll be Lauren Fenmore. But before they get there next week, it was this week that found Phyllis swooning over the love she misses, ex-husband Nick, plotting to see granddaughter Lucy, and then ultimately coming to son Daniel’s defense when all of a sudden out of the blue, he loses sight of his toddler, which actually was kidnapped for a short time by Ricky, another man who is in Phyllis’s crosshairs.
From diva, to doting grandmother, sexy vixen and stunner Michelle Stafford plays it all, with aplomb. The beautiful actress, alongside the greatest writing and storytelling for the past 39 years on “Y&R” is lucky to have her spot on this A-list soap opera. But so is Katherine Kelly Lang, lucky enough to have uber talented, three-time Emmy Award winner Bradley Bell penning exciting and delicious storylines for viewers, and for his main core cast. Brad is the best, simply put, he deserves to be given the Emmy Award for Best Show again this year.
GH: Huff post article about how Frank Valentini and Ron Carlivati are doing so far !
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It's been two months since executive producer Frank Valentini and head writer Ron Carlivati took control of ABC's General Hospital -- long enough by any measure for a creative team to make its mark on a soap opera and make clear what they intend to do with it.
Anyway, let's begin with some compliments. Valentini and Carlivati have demonstrated a knowledge of and laudable respect for the history of GH (something that many previous producing and writing regimes largely ignored). Port Charles feels like a community again, just as Llanview did on their previous gig, One Life to Live. The return of Finola Hughes as Anna Devane has been a godsend. Similarly, the return of Robin Mattson as moon-bat Heather Webber, a character who was at center stage when I first started watching GH, has been big fun.
Michael Easton as Lt. John McBain, one of the many characters from One Life to Live that have been brought onto the GH canvas, has left all of the other male actors on GH in the dust His chemistry with Finola Hughes, Jane Elliott and especially Kelly Monaco has been so strong that I challenge anyone to admit that they fast-forward through his scenes with those actresses, even when they are repetitive. I'd like to see him stick around full time, and I wouldn't mind if he brought along his former co-star Melissa Archer as his true love Natalie, a forensic technician. I would rather watch McBain and Natalie take charge of the Port Charles police station than suffer another day with Dante Falconeri and Lulu Spencer (two characters that could disappear tomorrow and not be missed).
Unfortunately, this is where the compliments and cheery good thoughts end. In every other way, GH today doesn't play like a show that is fighting for its life. Just because ABC has cancelled The Revolution and extended GH's stay of execution doesn't mean that anyone should assume the show is out of danger. If the upcoming GMA in the Afternoon makes noise, makes news and generates ratings during its two-month run this summer ABC just might decide to keep it going when Katie Couric's syndicated talk show makes its debut.
In other words, GH should have started kicking major butt several weeks ago. Instead, we've had almost two months in which Valentini and Carlivati have not started a single compelling storyline that is not somehow tied to one of the three main characters that have sent millions of former fans running and rendered those of us who refuse to give up feeling fatally fatigued.
Finally, the less said about the Kate/Connie weirdness, the better, except to note that watching Connie attack a chocolate cake like it had killed her child was some kind of low point for this show (though I have to admit that I think Kelly Sullivan is making the most of what has become a truly thankless role). Kate is supposed to be the editor of a hugely successful and wildly influential fashion magazine, but I have to wonder how she runs her company without a staff, and while she is so busy running about as crazed Connie.
Valentini and Carlivati managed to wrap up the wretched Woman in White storyline in one week's time, but they continue to play with the Lisa Miller, Franco and stripper stories as though anyone cares. Better they should start something new, or address other lingering storylines that could prove to be interesting and possibly entertaining, like the whereabouts of Valentin Cassadine or the identity of the driver of the other car that went speeding by Elizabeth Webber's house the night poor little Jake was run down. I would also like them to figure out a way to bring a few recently deceased characters back from the dead, especially Alan, AJ and Emily Quartermaine and Georgie Jones. Those are stories the audience would like to watch. While the new regime at GH clearly understands the show itself, they have much to learn about its fans.
Katie Couric Snags Weekly Yahoo Talk Show!
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Katie Couric is one busy woman. The Wrap is reporting the soon-to-be syndicated daytime talk show host has a new, weekly chatfest for Yahoo debuting May 1.
Katie's Take, which will air exclusively on Yahoo's website, will focus on health, nutrition, parenting and wellness issues. Don't expect Couric to get too caught up in her digital activities to lose focus on her upcoming daytime show, however. From The Wrap:
The main focus for the former “Today Show” host remains her upcoming syndicated daytime talk show, “Katie,” but this show gives her a digital presence, as well.
Jury Reaches a Verdict on Swift Justice: CANCELLED!!
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A ruling has been made on the fate of CBS Television Distribution's struggling court show Swift Justice. Broadcasting & Cable is reporting the series won't be returning for a third season.
Swift Justice was originally a vehicle for bombastic Headline News personality Nancy Grace. When Grace left the program, Las Vegas judge Jackie Glass replaced her.
Six-Week Test Run Will See If Bethenny Frankel Can Go From Reality 'Housewife' to Daytime Queen!
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She's conquered Reality TV and the celebrity-backed spirits market, but can Bethenny Frankel handle Daytime? We're about to find out. On June 11, a six-week preview of Frankel's syndicated talk show Bethenny begins airing on six Fox-owned stations.
Bethenny's trial run is slated for Fox markets in Dallas (KDWF at 1 PM), Los Angeles (KTTV 2 PM), Minneapolis (KMSP 10 AM), New York (WNYW 11 AM), Philadelphia, (11 AM) and Phoenix (KSAZ 11 AM). The weekday talk show is set to revolve around advice on healthy eating, pop culture, bargain hunting and relationshiops.
Ellen DeGeneres is serving as an executive producer, alongside the Real Housewives of New York and Bethenny Ever After personality. Should this test drive prove successful, Warner Bros. could launch Bethenny nationally for the 2013-14 TV season.
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In The Year 2000!
Over a kiss, Gillian admitted to Ryan that she still loved him. Esther continued to keep Stuart in her trailer. Adam escaped from Oak Haven with some help from Arlene. Leo was arrested for Paolo's murder. Jack tried to convince Janet to turn herself in, but Mirror Janet urged Janet to whack Jack to prevent him from telling the police about her part in Sophie's death. Edmund and Alex came to terms with their relationship. The homeless man, who had stolen Stuart's belongings, set up residence at Stuart's Willow Lake cabin. While he slept by the fire, the cabin burned down-and everyone believed that Stuart was the one who'd been killed.
Emily arranges a prison interview with David Stenbeck. Katie heads to New York with Henry and Holden for some national exposure. Molly doesn't remember the last 6 months, including her affair with Chris and the argument with Abigail that led to her accident. Julia is taken hostage when Curtis helps his friend Freddie rob Al's Diner. Lily flies to Atlantic City (with Simon hot on her heels) and prepares to meet "Redhead" Rose D'Angelo, who's a dead ringer for Lily.
Thorne stopped by the birthday party, but left his phone behind as he rushed to Macy's A.A. meeting. Macy called Thorne, but was disillusioned when Brooke, who'd found the phone, answered. The next day, Thorne and Macy had a big argument about the time he'd been spending with Brooke. Macy was again tempted by the bottle, but she poured it out and went straight to Ridge to find out what had transpired between him, Thorne, Eric, and Brooke in Venice. Taylor was floored when Morgan set up a surprise meeting for them at a fertility clinic, and she urged the gung-ho Morgan to think things through. Suddenly, the clinic made Morgan flash back to the abortion, and she ran out in a panic. Ridge and Stephanie had it out about Morgan, and he insisted that his mother admit that she'd wronged him and Morgan. Stephanie, however, said she'd do it all over again if she had to. Ridge let it slip that Morgan was living at the beach house and seeking to become pregnant. Stephanie marched straight to the beach house to tell Morgan to pack her bags and stay away from Ridge. Morgan bragged that she'd have a baby, and Taylor and Ridge would support her through it. Stephanie warned Morgan that her plans had better not include Ridge. C.J. decided to take Becky away on a romantic trip, and Eric told Amber that she had to tell C.J. about Becky's illness. Amber found the gleeful C.J. preparing for his trip and said she had something important to reveal about Becky.
Sami told Brandon that she and Nicole would turn Lucas back into a raging drunk, enabling Sami to get custody of Will. Stefano blew up at Rolf for mugging Lexie in order to get Hope's amnio sample. She then ordered him to find a healthy, pregnant woman whose due date is around the same time as Hope.
Sonny and Carly grew closer. A guard on Sonny's payroll saved Roy from being killed by fellow inmates. Chloe recognized the music from her dreams. Rae headed back to Llanview. Nikolas asked Helena about Lucky's strange behavior. Liz and Lucky came face to face.
Reva supports Ruth and bails her out after her arrest and invites her to stay at her home. Claire comes clean to Michelle about her adoption and offers her support. Jesse survives cardiac arrest and he and Drew commit to each other and marriage. Michelle and Drew reconcile. Reva learns that Ruth lied at Michelle's trial and begs her to clear Michelle. In the meantime, Carmen and Edmund get temporary custody of Charlie and threaten Ruth to keep silent. Pilar and Reva team up and set up Carmen to reunite Ruth and Charlie and clear the way so that Ruth can clear Michelle. Josh has a heart to heart with Maura and Shane about his relationship with Olivia and Reva. Claire and Olivia renew their friendship. Shane and Susan help Lizzie deal with some of the disturbing side effects of chemo treatments. Edmund and Carmen rekindle their passion for each other and celebrate their short-lived schemes. Cassie's past becomes a personal and political nightmare and challenge for her and Richard's relationship. Richard and Edmund face off as Richard gives Edmund an ultimatum and is determined to keep his kingdom and Cassie. Cassie prepares to appeal to the people of San Cristobel about her past knowing her entire future is at stake.
Bo is unable to convince the judge in Will's case to change his mind. Cristian and Jessica get Asa's confession that he set up Will on tape. Blair tells Renee that Max has been faking the brain damage all along. Viki talks to Melanie about her relationship with Ben. Lindsay has a hard time letting Will go. After pressure from Kevin and Ben the judge agrees to release Sam. Bo. John. Will and Nora board the train to Statesville. Roseanne gives her statement in the case against Bo. Jessica and Cris catch the train at a later stop and are disappointed to learn their evidence will not free Will immediately. Max tells Blair he's going to divorce her. Nora is upset because Bo can't forgive her for the past. the train crashes. Rae returns to Llanview. Jess and Cris convince Will to run. Bo tries to free Nora from the train but the train explodes.
Ivy e-mailed a photo of Julian and Eve to TC. Eve feared for the worst but soon discovered that the faces in the pictures had been blacked-out. Furious, Eve went to the Crane mansion and pointed a gun at Ivy, demanding that she hand over the incriminating pictures. Grace and Sam arrived at the mansion just in time to hear a gunshot ring out from inside. Luis saved Sheridan's life once again. Sheridan refused to go back to Harmony with Luis. Sheridan is chloroformed and dragged off to the airport. Her kidnapper turned out to be Luis, who convinced the airport personnel to let him on the plane with an unconscious Sheridan. Kay was heartbroken when Miguel said he could never love Kay the way he loves Charity. The attraction between Chad and Whitney grew stronger despite Whitney's denials. Tabitha assured Kay she'd eventually win Miguel's love. Tabitha had to explain sex to Timmy.
Drucilla returned to Paris. Victor assured Neil that his plan to recover Jabot would destroy Jack, but not hurt Ashley or John. Diane was overjoyed that she had become pregnant with Victor's sperm sample.
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Monday April 30:
Madi has Justin handle her divorce.
Marlena is held at knife point by Stefano's thug.
Rafe, Roman and Carrie arrive as John tries to save Marlena.
Marlena escapes and Roman decides to move Bo, Hope, John and Marlena to a save house to protect them.
Bo and Hope continue to make love, not realizing someone is watching.
Stefano orders Agent Harmon to deal with his enemies.
Kate has an extreme reaction when she spots Lucas and Sami kissing. She and Sami go at it.
Lucas and Sami continue to grow closer and share yet another kiss.
Kate and Madi put their differences aside in order to bring Sami down.
Tuesday May 1:
Agent Harmon reveals he has explosives rigged to the safe house's alarm system.
Bo and Hope reconnect at the safe house.
Rafe again almost tells Carrie the truth. Carrie becomes upset and almost leaves the house.
EJ observes Sami kissing Lucas and is privately upset. He couches it as a concern for the children's reaction.
Lucas and Sami have a crisis at CW but Lucas saves the day.
EJ discovers a document containing life-changing information about his paternity.
Brady learns Nic's pregnant.
Wednesday May 2:
Rafe notices a glitch in the alarm system at the safe house - they realize it's a bomb.
Kate runs into Roman. Roman heard about Sami's new job and worries about Kate.
When Roman can't reach the safe house, he heads over there.
Sami and Lucas speculate on the possibility of getting back together.
Lucas and Sami make love.
Kate tells Sami the CW name belongs to her. She can't use it.
EJ's shattered after learning he's not Stefano's son.
Stefano reveals he doesn't know EJ's father's identity.
Stefano asks EJ not to tell anyone the truth yet.
Thursday May 3:
Those in the safe house are trapped inside with no way out.
Hope tries warning Roman not to set off the bomb.
Shane Donovan arrives on the scene to take apart the bomb.
Madi confronts Ian about dragging his feet over the divorce.
Brady learns Kate's with Ian.
Ian's mysterious call makes it clear he's not giving up on Madi.
Lexi tells Chad about the tumor.
EJ realizes Chad will take his rightful place as Stefano's most trusted son.
Friday May 4:
Kate and Madi's computers at MW are attacked.
Shane realizes the bomb was set so it can't be disarmed by conventional means.
Those in the safe house face death as the clock counts down.
Rafe finally tells Carrie the baby isn't his!
Carrie and Rafe kiss.
Everyone in the safe house builds a blast wall.
A huge explosion rocks the safe house.
Sami notices EJ's a wreck and offers him an evening with the kids.
When the kids are in bed, Sami and EJ drink and talk and eventually, there's an electric moment that passes between them.
A mystery man shows up to see Ian and give him a pouch of potent contents.
Ian invites Brady out for a drink and pours some of the contents into Brady's drink.
Brady grows agitated
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Monday, April 30
(Heather's Assumption)
Heather makes an assumption about Maggie;
Luke asks Anna to help him.
Tuesday, May 1
(Sam and Carly Confide)
Sam and Carly confide in one another;
Sonny reaches out to Ewen;
Connie refuses to play nice in Port Charles.
Wednesday, May 2
(Kate's Medical File)
Sam questions Jason about his feelings for the baby;
Carly takes a peek at Kate's medical file, and is shocked at what she finds.
Thursday, May 3
(Running into Trouble)
Sam runs into trouble while investigating a motel room;
Starr vows vengeance on Sonny;
Dante and McBain work together.
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In Aspen, Hope is stressed by the paparazzi and secretly takes another pill.
Unaware of what Hope did, Liam takes her skiing, which results in injury to an innocent bystander.
Brooke comes to understand the seriousness of Hope's prescription-drug reliance, and prepares to tell Ridge the truth.
Taylor has an uneasy feeling that something bad occurred in Aspen.
Ridge feels torn when he learns about the events that are taking place with his daughters.
Taylor and Ridge take a stand against Brooke regarding their children.
A series of events forces Liam and Steffy to relive their times together, bringing them closer.
After Hope confesses to Liam that she took more pills, she sets about trying to get her life back on track.
Steffy makes a huge sacrifice of love regarding Liam.
Bill tells Alison the real reason why he doesn't like Hope and why Liam shouldn't be with her.
Caroline is troubled by a family secret.
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Kyle struggles with Jack’s betrayal
Victor’s failure to make a deal with Michael pushes Lauren to an extreme response
Ashley discovers that Tucker has been hiding the truth about his past with Genevieve
Nick and Phyllis look to their future
Cane is investigated by the SEC
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Kate observes Lucas and Sami's tender kiss and is not happy. "The last thing Kate wants is for Sami and Lucas to be together again," sighs Bryan R. Dattilo (Lucas). Angered by the couple's display of affection, Kate joins forces with Madison to bring down Sami.
Meanwhile, EJ also disapproves of Sami's growing bond with her ex, claiming it isn't good for the children to have yet another man in the mother's life.
Lucas and Sami then have a heart to heart. "Sami says that she had a wonderful time with Lucas and that the kiss was a result of spending time together with the kids," explains Dattilo. Lucas, however, suspects that there is more going on between them -- and he's right.
"They get closer and closer and end up making love," reveals Dattilo. They don't realize that the door is ajar and Kate sees them together.
Later, Kate confronts Sami and says that she is not legally entitled to use the name Countess Wilhelmina. "Lucas doesn't like seeing his mom manipulate the situation in her favor," explains Dattilo. "He has experience in business matters overseas and finds a loophole in the contract.
Kate gets a little disappointed in Lucas when he sides with Sami against her."
EJ is shaken to the core when finds Stefano document stating that they are not father and son.
"Stefano has been acting like somebody who is not related to him and has slowly been working behind EJ's back to dismantle everything that is either importance or value to his life," observes James Scott. "Perhaps this is a piece of a puzzel that fits and explains everything."
EJ confronts Stefano, seeking further insight. A devasated Stefano says he didn't want it to be true. The Phoenix then reveals that Alice Horton saved EJ's life when he was a baby and stumbled upon the fact that they could not be father and son. Stefano insists that he doesn't know the identity of Elvis' biological dad. A shaken EJ realizes that the mansion is no longer his home and has to leave. He hopes Stefano will ask him to stay, but Stefano will only say not to tell anyone the truth yet. The emotional encounter leaves EJ feeling like Stefano has abandoned him. "Stefano seems very resolved in his decision to cut EJ out of the family," acknowledges Scott.
Later, Lexie informs Chad about her brain tumor. EJ, who is still trying to sort out his discussion with Stefano, is hit hard when Chad talks about rallying the family together in Lexie's time of crisis. It occurs to EJ that Chad will replace him as Stefano's trusted son.
"Everything in EJ's life that he knew to be true has been an illusion," shares Scott. "The lack of identity and understanding of who he is has a tremendous impact on him. There is pain and rejection that leads itself to anger. The anger is just a manifestation of pain."
In the time of confusion, how certain can EJ be that the document is authentic? "It's not certain," states Scott, "but this is the information that EJ has been given. The letter, in and of itself, is fairly scant and flimsy evidence. [Salem] is a library of forged and faked documents. The note itself isn't the evidence. The evidence is Stefano's behavior."
Soap Opera Digest is reporting As The World Turns' Grayson McCouch has signed on to Jill Farren Phelps' upcoming Nick-at-Nite's soap Hollywood Heights. McCouch will play ladykiller Dr. Don. Masters. Said McCouch:
I get to be a surgeon and he's a player so I’m right in my element! This project is special; it's the first of its kind! My first day was around the 24th [of March] and it was spectacular. It's [taped in] the old ALL MY CHILDREN studio!
McCouch joins One Life To Live alum Brittany Underwood, former Days of Our Lives star Cody Longo and high profile General Hospital guest star James Franco in the cast of the groundbreaking sudser. Hollywood Heights premieres in June.
The producers behind Ricki Lake's upcoming return to syndicated daytime talk aren't relying simply on traditional forms of social media to get the word out. According to a new article in Broadcasting & Cable, Twentieth Television, producer and syndicator of The Ricki Lake Show, are working to create an online "groundswell" by engaging and cultivating "friends of Ricki". One way they're trying to accomplish this is by broadcasting live production meetings for the talker once a month via Facebook and UStream.
“People always want to see behind the scenes,” says Lisa Kridos, The Ricki Lake Show’s executive producer. “This is not like airing the show and then asking people afterwards what they thought. Every show says they use social media, but we not only say it, we actually do it and are listening to what people have to say.”
Reportedly, after the first installment of Lake's behind-the-scenes vignettes aired in March, "likes" on her show's Facebook page went from 10,000 to 70,000. Next up is a digital magazine which can be accessed through iPhone apps, iPads and Android devices.
Former General Hospital star Amber Tamblyn will soon be putting her scrubs back on. According to TV Line, the actress is reprising the role of Martha Masterson on House. Look for Tamblyn to return for the series finale of the Fox medical drama on May 21.
Former All My Children star Alicia Minshew (pictured above with husband Richie Herschenfeld and daughter Willow), General Hospital’s Haley Pullos and former soap star Eddie Matos, were among the celebrities who attended Band From TV’s 2nd Annual Block Party on Wisteria Lane on April 21. James Denton and Bob Guiney’s Band From TV performed at the event, which took place at Universal Studios Backlot.
Starting this week, there's a new -- and older -- Kyle Jenkins Abbott on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. Daytime newcomer Blake Hood debuts on Friday, April 27, as the son of Jack and the late Diane. Watch for Kyle to be less than pleased that his father is re-developing a relationship with his ex-wife Nikki, who killed his mother in self-defense.
"Peter's the best," Hood says of his TV dad, Peter Bergman (Jack). "He cares so much about being good - not just himself, but collectively. He's been here for 20 plus years, but he still comes in every day and asks, 'How can I make this the best it can be?'"
What's Kyle's agenda when he returns home? "He's come back to be close to his dad and move on with his life," Hood says. "He wants to live a happy full life and he just happens to have stepped into this situation where the woman who killed his mother is still here."
Hood's previous credits include a recurring role as Mark Driscoll on the 90210 reboot, Easy A, and a February appearance on the CBS sitcom 2 BROKE GIRLS. Unlike Kevin Schmidt (Noah), Hood says he won't be coming and going from the show in order to do other projects. "I'm here," he insists. "I've been here every day this week. I'm busy here. There's not much time for anything else."
Jamey tried to tell y'all... General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini is encouraging viewers not to believe the online hype about Brandon Barash (Johnny) being fired from the show. Valentini tweeted:
What exactly has Molly Burnett taking a trip away from fair Salem to the Big Apple? The Days of Our Lives starlet will guest star in an upcoming episode of CSI New York. She will play Molly, an Irish lassie who is caught up in her father's murder. Burnett's episode is slated to air April 27.
CSI New York airs Fridays at 9 PM EST on CBS.
Say buh-bye to Adam Rockmore, former senior vice-president of marketing for ABC Daytime and SOAPnet. He is no longer employed by the Mouse House. According to my sources, Rockmore is telling people he quit the gig — much like his ex-boss Brian Frons quit.
For those who didn't know, Rockmore was the dude who came up with the disastrous "Real Greenlee" campaign for the return of Rebecca Budig to All My Children in 2008.
Rockmore, who allegedly told anyone who would listen he wasn't a "big soap fan" (So why was he ever hired to market a channel dedicated to them?), had a background in lifestyle and foodie programming. He oversaw all marketng efforts to transition ABC Daytime away from soaps, and into a hub for shows like The Chew and The Revolution.
Tika Sumpter just might be the hardest working sistah in Hollywood! Since leaving ABC Daytime's One Life to Live she's had series-long arcs on hit shows such as The Game and Gossip Girl, sexed up music videos for R&B stars like Jason Derulo, appeared in the No. 1 movie Think Like a Man and now she's been cast in BET's high-profile primetime drama project Being Mary Jane!
From husband and wife entertainment power duo Salim and Mara Brock Akil, Being Mary Jane stars Gabrielle Union in the titular role of Mary Jane, a "successful African-American career woman, who has achieved a decorated career as the host of a fast-paced 24-hour national cable news network."
Sumpter joins Union, The Bold and the Beautiful's Aaron D. Spears, Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls,The A-Team), Richard Roundtree (Shaft) and Margaret Avery (The Color Purple) in the ensemble cast.
Pretty Little Liars’ Brant Daugherty is taking a trip from Rosewood to Salem. The actor, who plays Noel on ABC Family’s hit series, tweeted the news he is taping a guest arc on Days of Our Lives.
According to Soap Opera Digest, Daugherty’s DAYS character will be involved in Will (Chandler Massey) and Sonny’s (Freddie Smith) storyline.
Just when things seem to be looking up in Phyllis' (Michelle Stafford) personal life, a blast from her past returns to Genoa City. TV Guide Magazine's Michael Logan is reporting Aaron Lustig is returning to The Young and the Restless as Dr. Tim Reid!
Fans remember Dr. Reid was Phyllis' court-appointed counselor. He wound up in bed with Red and their escapade was caught on tape, courtesy of the vixen herself! Phyllis then proceeded to do what she does best — blackmail the good doc into testifying for her in court.
According to Logan, Y&R is going to re-examine Cricket's (Lauralee Bell) hit-and-run case. Look for Dr. Reid to be brought back to town by Ricky (Peter Porte) in his quest to nail Phyllis. Lustig's first airdate will be May 30.
Below is a preview for the latest Genie Francis Hallmark movie, Notes From the Heart Healer, which premieres on Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel.
NOTES FROM THE HEART HEALER
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It’s good to know that if your heart is broken and requires immediate healing, there is somebody out there who can do the job. That lesson is at the heart (so to speak) of Notes From the Heart Healer, the Hallmark Channel Original Movie and much-anticipated third installment in Hallmark’s highly-rated movie franchise The Note. Emmy®-winning Genie Francis (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; GENERAL HOSPITAL) and Ted McGinley (DYNASTY) reprise their roles as Peyton MacGruder (Francis) and her husband, King (McGinley).
As Notes From the Heart Healer opens, journalist Peyton, who married King a year ago, has written her first book based on her popular advice column The Heart Healer. Here is how great this woman’s life is: First, her publisher sent her out on tour to promote the book, which almost never happens anymore. Second, King shows up unexpectedly after planning a special weekend at a romantic cottage to celebrate their first anniversary. This lady truly has the life. But right about then, things start to take a turn. They unexpectedly find a baby abandoned on their doorstep complete with an anonymous note begging them to take care of the child. Peyton quickly locates the baby’s mother, Violet (newcomer Laci Mailey), and finds a young woman panicked and down on her luck. But the real surprise comes for Peyton when she’s consumed by her maternal instinct. You see, Peyton gave up a baby for adoption herself years before and has regretted it ever since. Now she finds herself questioning whether she can relinquish custody of this child.
To be sure, Notes From the Heart Healer will leave your own heart feeling restored as it powerfully delivers its message of hope, faith and courage.
My obsession with the soap opera was in full blossom by the time I entered junior high school. When I wasn't interested in cartoons or escaping into the woods with my cousins in my hometown Stuckey, Florida, I would sit with my grandmother and watch the stories. By the time I got to high school, I had been bitten by the acting bug. I was always artistically inclined as a child, but the soap opera is what nurtured my acting (or dare I say... dramatic aspirations). In 1994, at the age of 16, I created my first soap opera for my Environmental Science class.
I continued creating my soap opera videos throughout high school and college. In 2000, I had decided I would pursue a career in entertainment. I partnered with another student and we created an independent soap opera called "The Winding Road."
That same year I was accepted into graduate school at the University of South Florida where I received my BA and MFA, the work changed dramatically.
It wasn't until about a year ago that I realized my 2000 effort "The Winding Road" had a direct connection to my 2010 appearance on "General Hospital" other than the obvious.
I know the summer of 2010 is the summer I experienced perfect peace. I knew I was in alignment with my dream and a higher power was at work. After surfing the web, it came to my attention that my first big write up on "The Winding Road" was printed on April 19, 2000.
The first write-up was printed on James Franco's birthday and the final was printed on mine. I was excited the "General Hospital Soap at MoCA" episode aired on my 33rd birthday and thought it was a nice coincidence to be able to watch myself on TV and celebrate a dream come true. I knew I had been blessed. But who wouldn't see it as a blessing? Looking back at the dates on these two write ups, it seems this project that felt organic, may have indeed been orchestrated by the gods in heaven. It is a blessing I will never take for granted and whenever I begin to lose faith...this is an experience that reminds me...the impossible can happen. James (Franco) and I had no idea the other existed in 2000. He was starring in Freaks and Geeks and I decided to apply to graduate school, after realizing I wasn't quite ready for the big time. We were worlds apart.
When James Franco invited me to appear of "General Hospital," he was already exploring performance art through a character given his name (Franco) and I was using the soap opera format to create my own video and performance art in the context of the art world. I dreamt of being on a daytime soap opera, but never really thought it would happen, until it did.
Random, coincidence or not? I know what I experienced in my life was a miracle. Miracles often happen when we get out of the way and allow things to naturally align and fall into place. When we try to control things too much, they tend to fall apart.
It feels much better living in my destiny, which is why I hesitate to try and analyze the experience too much. So...here's to my epic love affair with the soap opera!!! The season finale of "Melody Set Me Free" 2012!!!!
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Linsey Godfrey, a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor and her long-time boyfriend DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Mark Hapka now complete the celebrity line-up for The Julep, benefiting the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
An estimated 1,000 people will attend THE JULEP which will be held on May 4 at The Galt House. Glasscock owner Mary F and her husband Ed Glasscock are serving as Honorary Chairmen of the event, along with U of L football coach Charlie Strong and his wife, Victoria.
Previously announced celebrity guests include fashion designer Christian Siriano, GLEE star Max Adler, HOME IMPROVEMENT star Zachary Ty Bryan, MSNBC news commentator Star Jones, DANCING WITH THE STARS David Arquette, GREENBAY PACKERS quarterback AJ Hawke, comedian Fred Willard, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND star Doris Roberts, Angie Johnson from THE VOICE, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS quarterback Brady Quinn, Grammy Award winning Rodney Adkins, and Jonathon Kite from TWO BROKE GIRLS.
BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Linsey Godfrey, a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor and her long-time boyfriend DAYS OF OUR LIVES and GHOST WHISPERER: THE OTHER SIDE star Mark Hapka now complete the celebrity line up for THE JULEP.
In the Wednesday, April 25 episode of GENERAL HOSPITAL Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) attends a movie screening with Matt (Jason Cook) and Cameron (Braeden Walkes).
The trio goes to see the newest Marvel hit, Marvel's The Avengers, while contemplating his theory who killed Dr. Lisa Niles.
Marvel crossed over with a soap opera before during a 2006 promotion with GUIDING LIGHT. In the episode, “She’s a Marvel,” Beth Ehlers, as Harley Davidson Cooper, had an accident that gave her superpowers. To commemorate the occasion, Marvel produced an eight-page comic.
“Francophenia, or Don’t Kill Me: I Know Where the Baby Is” is a documentary about Oscar nominated actor James Franco’s odd foray into the soap opera “General Hospital.” Director Ian Olds took Franco’s film crew’s footage of the filming of a “GH” episode that never aired, and turned it into a kind of funny meditation on fame and the absurdity of soap operas without really explaining why the episode –filmed at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles over a long night–never aired. The documentary played to a packed house last evening at the Tribeca Film Festival.
We see some of the soap actors from the show, and get a brief glimpse of a real life villain–Jill Farren Phelps, since fired from “GH” as executive producer, killer of many shows and not a fan favorite. Otherwise, it’s mostly James Franco we see, playing Franco the artist, who is also a serial killer on the show. I think–I’m not sure–his brother Dave Franco, a real actor–does the narration for his inner thoughts. James Franco–the real one–has sort of become a young John Cassavetes, filming everything, turning what he sees upside down. Sometimes it’s obtuse. This time, it works on a bunch of levels. Theatrical release? I don’t know. But a major TV or cable event, for sure.
Franco the character was killed off “General Hospital.” But then a new writer and producer came in, revived the show, and have been mentioning him on air lately. I had to explain this to James Franco (the real one) recently. So he may be back. No one ever dies on soaps unless the actor dies in real life. “Francophenia” doesn’t burn any bridges. But I do think this experiment was one of the funniest in years. One day while “Franco” was in full swing, I switched on “GH” and listened while real Franco as fake Franco was explaining something about art theory to one of the young actresses. She looked like her head was going to explode. It was worth the whole thing.
Franco–the real guy–pisses a lot of people off because he does so much: many schools and degrees, ten new projects a week. It’s annoying. But there’s something heroic in it, too. It harkens back to when pop artists just tried a lot of stuff, not caring whether it worked out perfectly or not. “Francophenia” kind of sends that up, which makes it all the more worthwhile.
"The storyline I was in with Eden Riegel (who played Bianca Montgomery) was nominated for a GLAAD Award, and I feel very proud of the work that Eden and I did portraying the first same-sex married and parenting couple. We tried to bring honesty and integrity to the story we were given. I was so proud of the show for bringing the issue to the forefront and for being a part of it."
"Daytime changed my life and taught me to become a better actress. If the right role and situation presented itself, then I would be open to it."
Lord in the morning, heaven in the evening and hell at night! The Black Knight and his slonkey (Slut and Donkey for the uninitiated!) ex-daughter-in-law/ex-wife are about to get romantic. I just threw up a little in my mouth while typing that sentence. Yes kids, the mystery man Sharon will decide to saddle up to next is none other than Victor Newman!
Look for Nick, Adam and Nikki—not to mention the soap's fans—to be disgusted by this latest turn of events. This romance isn't a joke, or a plot to get back at their respective exes either — it's the real deal! After screwing Nick's brother, his stepfather and his stepfather's brother, Sharon will now take her high school sweetheart's father to bed. Expect this unseemly exchange to play out for some time, with Victor wining and dining Sharon, lavishing her with gifts, etc. So much for Sharon becoming a strong woman again...
Kyle is on his way back to Genoa City, all grown up, and "it's fair to say Nikki is not his favorite person," confirmed Blake Hood, who is playing the now-college-age son of Jack Abbott and the late Diane Jenkins.
Blake, who many know from his recurring role on 90210 (Mark Driscoll), said Kyle has come back to town without an agenda, despite the fact that the woman (Nikki) who killed his mother is still living in Genoa City and has just rekindled a romance with Jack. "Kyle comes back to town to be close to his Dad, to move on with his life. I don't have it in for anyone. I want to live a happy, full life."
This is Blake's first role on a daytime drama. "I've played a lot of jerks - high school quarterbacks, bullies - even a rapist for a short stint. It's nice to play someone who's not written to be such a troublemaker," he said. Plus, since he's not replacing anyone, there's a freedom to "do whatever I want with the character. I haven't seen these people in 15 years so the relationships can be as new as they are to me because it's been so long."
Blake noted that he was initially taken aback by Y&R's pace. "One take and let's move on - that was a surprise. You have to learn how to use what little rehearsal time you have."
Blake's co-stars have helped with the transition to daytime and made him feel welcome. He noted that his onscreen Dad, Peter Bergman (Jack), "is so gracious, cares so much about being good. Not just himself but collectively. Every day he says, 'How can I make this the best it can be?'" Blake said onscreen cousin Marcy Rylan (Abby) "has been a sweetheart," and shared that he had a short scene with Eric Braeden (Victor) on his first day of taping. "Working with Eric is different than working with anyone else," he said. "And it's delightful - he's awesome."
When last we saw Kyle, he was headed off to boarding/ hockey school. Interestingly, Blake played hockey all through high school in his native Dallas. These days, though, you're more likely to find him on the basketball court, engaging in CrossFit, building furniture or relaxing with friends. It definitely sounds like Blake is enjoying a happy and full life. Stay tuned to see if Kyle is able to do the same!
This week’s Leading Ladies Gold Standard goes to two sexy, gorgeous actresses, who portray women obsessed with their offspring. Katherine Kelly Lang, who portrays Brooke Logan on CBS’s “The Bold and the Beautiful” and Michelle Stafford, who portrays Phyllis Newman on CBS’s “The Young and the Restless” are iconic daytime divas, with beauty, talent and the ability to make us crazy when their characters are meddling mamas. This week Lang went from giddy Brooke, that her daughter Hope finally had the man she loved, to shrew, bitter and furious at her husband, Ridge his ex-wife Taylor. And the unstoppable red-head Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis, was determined to make sure her son ends up with his daughter, Lucy’s custody, only to be hoodwinked by a younger schemer, and we know that’s not going to end up well for Ricky, to say the least.
When Hope started a relationship with Liam, Brooke felt it was her chance to repay her daughter by supporting this relationship. Despite Brooke’s dislike for brother-in-law Bill Spencer, who is also Liam’s father, Brooke made the choice to stand behind her daughter’s decision to go after Liam, and even when Liam married Steffy, Brooke fought to reunite her daughter Hope with Liam. Finally the two are together, but despite happiness and getting what she always wanted, Hope has deep-seeded issues of abandonment, rejection, and growing up in the spotlight, the daughter of tabloid diva Brooke Logan, known as the sexiest woman in the world, or as her mother-in-law calls her; The whore of Beverly Hills.
The problem now, is that Hope is popping pills, lying to Liam, and she’s left tigress mama Brooke to fend for her. Brooke though it was all behind her, that Liam and Hope were solid, only to realize on Friday, that Ridge and Taylor still hold out hope that their daughter, Steffy will soon reunite with “her” husband, Liam. Brooke’s outrage is palpable, how could her husband Ridge confide in his ex-wife Taylor, and wish the best for his daughter with Taylor, when Brooke feels that her daughter, Hope has suffered the most and is truly deserving of Liam. That’s what Katherine Kelly Lang plays best. Brooke against the world, Brooke defiant and declaring her own victory, and it made for an exciting week, with next week on the path to being even more exciting!
Then the other CBS diva, Michelle Stafford plays meddling mom Phyllis, who wants her son, Daniel, to end up with custody of his daughter Lucy, spawned by demonic Daisy, the daughter of Sheila Carter! Look for a gunfight to take center stage next week, but this time, Phyllis will not be the one pitted against Daisy, it’ll be Lauren Fenmore. But before they get there next week, it was this week that found Phyllis swooning over the love she misses, ex-husband Nick, plotting to see granddaughter Lucy, and then ultimately coming to son Daniel’s defense when all of a sudden out of the blue, he loses sight of his toddler, which actually was kidnapped for a short time by Ricky, another man who is in Phyllis’s crosshairs.
From diva, to doting grandmother, sexy vixen and stunner Michelle Stafford plays it all, with aplomb. The beautiful actress, alongside the greatest writing and storytelling for the past 39 years on “Y&R” is lucky to have her spot on this A-list soap opera. But so is Katherine Kelly Lang, lucky enough to have uber talented, three-time Emmy Award winner Bradley Bell penning exciting and delicious storylines for viewers, and for his main core cast. Brad is the best, simply put, he deserves to be given the Emmy Award for Best Show again this year.
It's been two months since executive producer Frank Valentini and head writer Ron Carlivati took control of ABC's General Hospital -- long enough by any measure for a creative team to make its mark on a soap opera and make clear what they intend to do with it.
Anyway, let's begin with some compliments. Valentini and Carlivati have demonstrated a knowledge of and laudable respect for the history of GH (something that many previous producing and writing regimes largely ignored). Port Charles feels like a community again, just as Llanview did on their previous gig, One Life to Live. The return of Finola Hughes as Anna Devane has been a godsend. Similarly, the return of Robin Mattson as moon-bat Heather Webber, a character who was at center stage when I first started watching GH, has been big fun.
Michael Easton as Lt. John McBain, one of the many characters from One Life to Live that have been brought onto the GH canvas, has left all of the other male actors on GH in the dust His chemistry with Finola Hughes, Jane Elliott and especially Kelly Monaco has been so strong that I challenge anyone to admit that they fast-forward through his scenes with those actresses, even when they are repetitive. I'd like to see him stick around full time, and I wouldn't mind if he brought along his former co-star Melissa Archer as his true love Natalie, a forensic technician. I would rather watch McBain and Natalie take charge of the Port Charles police station than suffer another day with Dante Falconeri and Lulu Spencer (two characters that could disappear tomorrow and not be missed).
Unfortunately, this is where the compliments and cheery good thoughts end. In every other way, GH today doesn't play like a show that is fighting for its life. Just because ABC has cancelled The Revolution and extended GH's stay of execution doesn't mean that anyone should assume the show is out of danger. If the upcoming GMA in the Afternoon makes noise, makes news and generates ratings during its two-month run this summer ABC just might decide to keep it going when Katie Couric's syndicated talk show makes its debut.
In other words, GH should have started kicking major butt several weeks ago. Instead, we've had almost two months in which Valentini and Carlivati have not started a single compelling storyline that is not somehow tied to one of the three main characters that have sent millions of former fans running and rendered those of us who refuse to give up feeling fatally fatigued.
Finally, the less said about the Kate/Connie weirdness, the better, except to note that watching Connie attack a chocolate cake like it had killed her child was some kind of low point for this show (though I have to admit that I think Kelly Sullivan is making the most of what has become a truly thankless role). Kate is supposed to be the editor of a hugely successful and wildly influential fashion magazine, but I have to wonder how she runs her company without a staff, and while she is so busy running about as crazed Connie.
Valentini and Carlivati managed to wrap up the wretched Woman in White storyline in one week's time, but they continue to play with the Lisa Miller, Franco and stripper stories as though anyone cares. Better they should start something new, or address other lingering storylines that could prove to be interesting and possibly entertaining, like the whereabouts of Valentin Cassadine or the identity of the driver of the other car that went speeding by Elizabeth Webber's house the night poor little Jake was run down. I would also like them to figure out a way to bring a few recently deceased characters back from the dead, especially Alan, AJ and Emily Quartermaine and Georgie Jones. Those are stories the audience would like to watch. While the new regime at GH clearly understands the show itself, they have much to learn about its fans.
Katie Couric is one busy woman. The Wrap is reporting the soon-to-be syndicated daytime talk show host has a new, weekly chatfest for Yahoo debuting May 1.
Katie's Take, which will air exclusively on Yahoo's website, will focus on health, nutrition, parenting and wellness issues. Don't expect Couric to get too caught up in her digital activities to lose focus on her upcoming daytime show, however. From The Wrap:
The main focus for the former “Today Show” host remains her upcoming syndicated daytime talk show, “Katie,” but this show gives her a digital presence, as well.
A ruling has been made on the fate of CBS Television Distribution's struggling court show Swift Justice. Broadcasting & Cable is reporting the series won't be returning for a third season.
Swift Justice was originally a vehicle for bombastic Headline News personality Nancy Grace. When Grace left the program, Las Vegas judge Jackie Glass replaced her.
She's conquered Reality TV and the celebrity-backed spirits market, but can Bethenny Frankel handle Daytime? We're about to find out. On June 11, a six-week preview of Frankel's syndicated talk show Bethenny begins airing on six Fox-owned stations.
Bethenny's trial run is slated for Fox markets in Dallas (KDWF at 1 PM), Los Angeles (KTTV 2 PM), Minneapolis (KMSP 10 AM), New York (WNYW 11 AM), Philadelphia, (11 AM) and Phoenix (KSAZ 11 AM). The weekday talk show is set to revolve around advice on healthy eating, pop culture, bargain hunting and relationshiops.
Ellen DeGeneres is serving as an executive producer, alongside the Real Housewives of New York and Bethenny Ever After personality. Should this test drive prove successful, Warner Bros. could launch Bethenny nationally for the 2013-14 TV season.
Over a kiss, Gillian admitted to Ryan that she still loved him. Esther continued to keep Stuart in her trailer. Adam escaped from Oak Haven with some help from Arlene. Leo was arrested for Paolo's murder. Jack tried to convince Janet to turn herself in, but Mirror Janet urged Janet to whack Jack to prevent him from telling the police about her part in Sophie's death. Edmund and Alex came to terms with their relationship. The homeless man, who had stolen Stuart's belongings, set up residence at Stuart's Willow Lake cabin. While he slept by the fire, the cabin burned down-and everyone believed that Stuart was the one who'd been killed.
Emily arranges a prison interview with David Stenbeck. Katie heads to New York with Henry and Holden for some national exposure. Molly doesn't remember the last 6 months, including her affair with Chris and the argument with Abigail that led to her accident. Julia is taken hostage when Curtis helps his friend Freddie rob Al's Diner. Lily flies to Atlantic City (with Simon hot on her heels) and prepares to meet "Redhead" Rose D'Angelo, who's a dead ringer for Lily.
Thorne stopped by the birthday party, but left his phone behind as he rushed to Macy's A.A. meeting. Macy called Thorne, but was disillusioned when Brooke, who'd found the phone, answered. The next day, Thorne and Macy had a big argument about the time he'd been spending with Brooke. Macy was again tempted by the bottle, but she poured it out and went straight to Ridge to find out what had transpired between him, Thorne, Eric, and Brooke in Venice. Taylor was floored when Morgan set up a surprise meeting for them at a fertility clinic, and she urged the gung-ho Morgan to think things through. Suddenly, the clinic made Morgan flash back to the abortion, and she ran out in a panic. Ridge and Stephanie had it out about Morgan, and he insisted that his mother admit that she'd wronged him and Morgan. Stephanie, however, said she'd do it all over again if she had to. Ridge let it slip that Morgan was living at the beach house and seeking to become pregnant. Stephanie marched straight to the beach house to tell Morgan to pack her bags and stay away from Ridge. Morgan bragged that she'd have a baby, and Taylor and Ridge would support her through it. Stephanie warned Morgan that her plans had better not include Ridge. C.J. decided to take Becky away on a romantic trip, and Eric told Amber that she had to tell C.J. about Becky's illness. Amber found the gleeful C.J. preparing for his trip and said she had something important to reveal about Becky.
Sami told Brandon that she and Nicole would turn Lucas back into a raging drunk, enabling Sami to get custody of Will. Stefano blew up at Rolf for mugging Lexie in order to get Hope's amnio sample. She then ordered him to find a healthy, pregnant woman whose due date is around the same time as Hope.
Sonny and Carly grew closer. A guard on Sonny's payroll saved Roy from being killed by fellow inmates. Chloe recognized the music from her dreams. Rae headed back to Llanview. Nikolas asked Helena about Lucky's strange behavior. Liz and Lucky came face to face.
Reva supports Ruth and bails her out after her arrest and invites her to stay at her home. Claire comes clean to Michelle about her adoption and offers her support. Jesse survives cardiac arrest and he and Drew commit to each other and marriage. Michelle and Drew reconcile. Reva learns that Ruth lied at Michelle's trial and begs her to clear Michelle. In the meantime, Carmen and Edmund get temporary custody of Charlie and threaten Ruth to keep silent. Pilar and Reva team up and set up Carmen to reunite Ruth and Charlie and clear the way so that Ruth can clear Michelle. Josh has a heart to heart with Maura and Shane about his relationship with Olivia and Reva. Claire and Olivia renew their friendship. Shane and Susan help Lizzie deal with some of the disturbing side effects of chemo treatments. Edmund and Carmen rekindle their passion for each other and celebrate their short-lived schemes. Cassie's past becomes a personal and political nightmare and challenge for her and Richard's relationship. Richard and Edmund face off as Richard gives Edmund an ultimatum and is determined to keep his kingdom and Cassie. Cassie prepares to appeal to the people of San Cristobel about her past knowing her entire future is at stake.
Bo is unable to convince the judge in Will's case to change his mind. Cristian and Jessica get Asa's confession that he set up Will on tape. Blair tells Renee that Max has been faking the brain damage all along. Viki talks to Melanie about her relationship with Ben. Lindsay has a hard time letting Will go. After pressure from Kevin and Ben the judge agrees to release Sam. Bo. John. Will and Nora board the train to Statesville. Roseanne gives her statement in the case against Bo. Jessica and Cris catch the train at a later stop and are disappointed to learn their evidence will not free Will immediately. Max tells Blair he's going to divorce her. Nora is upset because Bo can't forgive her for the past. the train crashes. Rae returns to Llanview. Jess and Cris convince Will to run. Bo tries to free Nora from the train but the train explodes.
Ivy e-mailed a photo of Julian and Eve to TC. Eve feared for the worst but soon discovered that the faces in the pictures had been blacked-out. Furious, Eve went to the Crane mansion and pointed a gun at Ivy, demanding that she hand over the incriminating pictures. Grace and Sam arrived at the mansion just in time to hear a gunshot ring out from inside. Luis saved Sheridan's life once again. Sheridan refused to go back to Harmony with Luis. Sheridan is chloroformed and dragged off to the airport. Her kidnapper turned out to be Luis, who convinced the airport personnel to let him on the plane with an unconscious Sheridan. Kay was heartbroken when Miguel said he could never love Kay the way he loves Charity. The attraction between Chad and Whitney grew stronger despite Whitney's denials. Tabitha assured Kay she'd eventually win Miguel's love. Tabitha had to explain sex to Timmy.
Drucilla returned to Paris. Victor assured Neil that his plan to recover Jabot would destroy Jack, but not hurt Ashley or John. Diane was overjoyed that she had become pregnant with Victor's sperm sample.
Monday April 30:
Madi has Justin handle her divorce.
Marlena is held at knife point by Stefano's thug.
Rafe, Roman and Carrie arrive as John tries to save Marlena.
Marlena escapes and Roman decides to move Bo, Hope, John and Marlena to a save house to protect them.
Bo and Hope continue to make love, not realizing someone is watching.
Stefano orders Agent Harmon to deal with his enemies.
Kate has an extreme reaction when she spots Lucas and Sami kissing. She and Sami go at it.
Lucas and Sami continue to grow closer and share yet another kiss.
Kate and Madi put their differences aside in order to bring Sami down.
Tuesday May 1:
Agent Harmon reveals he has explosives rigged to the safe house's alarm system.
Bo and Hope reconnect at the safe house.
Rafe again almost tells Carrie the truth. Carrie becomes upset and almost leaves the house.
EJ observes Sami kissing Lucas and is privately upset. He couches it as a concern for the children's reaction.
Lucas and Sami have a crisis at CW but Lucas saves the day.
EJ discovers a document containing life-changing information about his paternity.
Brady learns Nic's pregnant.
Wednesday May 2:
Rafe notices a glitch in the alarm system at the safe house - they realize it's a bomb.
Kate runs into Roman. Roman heard about Sami's new job and worries about Kate.
When Roman can't reach the safe house, he heads over there.
Sami and Lucas speculate on the possibility of getting back together.
Lucas and Sami make love.
Kate tells Sami the CW name belongs to her. She can't use it.
EJ's shattered after learning he's not Stefano's son.
Stefano reveals he doesn't know EJ's father's identity.
Stefano asks EJ not to tell anyone the truth yet.
Thursday May 3:
Those in the safe house are trapped inside with no way out.
Hope tries warning Roman not to set off the bomb.
Shane Donovan arrives on the scene to take apart the bomb.
Madi confronts Ian about dragging his feet over the divorce.
Brady learns Kate's with Ian.
Ian's mysterious call makes it clear he's not giving up on Madi.
Lexi tells Chad about the tumor.
EJ realizes Chad will take his rightful place as Stefano's most trusted son.
Friday May 4:
Kate and Madi's computers at MW are attacked.
Shane realizes the bomb was set so it can't be disarmed by conventional means.
Those in the safe house face death as the clock counts down.
Rafe finally tells Carrie the baby isn't his!
Carrie and Rafe kiss.
Everyone in the safe house builds a blast wall.
A huge explosion rocks the safe house.
Sami notices EJ's a wreck and offers him an evening with the kids.
When the kids are in bed, Sami and EJ drink and talk and eventually, there's an electric moment that passes between them.
A mystery man shows up to see Ian and give him a pouch of potent contents.
Ian invites Brady out for a drink and pours some of the contents into Brady's drink.
Brady grows agitated
Monday, April 30
(Heather's Assumption)
Heather makes an assumption about Maggie;
Luke asks Anna to help him.
Tuesday, May 1
(Sam and Carly Confide)
Sam and Carly confide in one another;
Sonny reaches out to Ewen;
Connie refuses to play nice in Port Charles.
Wednesday, May 2
(Kate's Medical File)
Sam questions Jason about his feelings for the baby;
Carly takes a peek at Kate's medical file, and is shocked at what she finds.
Thursday, May 3
(Running into Trouble)
Sam runs into trouble while investigating a motel room;
Starr vows vengeance on Sonny;
Dante and McBain work together.
In Aspen, Hope is stressed by the paparazzi and secretly takes another pill.
Unaware of what Hope did, Liam takes her skiing, which results in injury to an innocent bystander.
Brooke comes to understand the seriousness of Hope's prescription-drug reliance, and prepares to tell Ridge the truth.
Taylor has an uneasy feeling that something bad occurred in Aspen.
Ridge feels torn when he learns about the events that are taking place with his daughters.
Taylor and Ridge take a stand against Brooke regarding their children.
A series of events forces Liam and Steffy to relive their times together, bringing them closer.
After Hope confesses to Liam that she took more pills, she sets about trying to get her life back on track.
Steffy makes a huge sacrifice of love regarding Liam.
Bill tells Alison the real reason why he doesn't like Hope and why Liam shouldn't be with her.
Caroline is troubled by a family secret.
Kyle struggles with Jack’s betrayal
Victor’s failure to make a deal with Michael pushes Lauren to an extreme response
Ashley discovers that Tucker has been hiding the truth about his past with Genevieve
Nick and Phyllis look to their future
Cane is investigated by the SEC