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‘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.

‘All My Children’ Almost Had a Different Ending — Why It Changed

“We had an entirely different happy ending of All My Children, the final script that we all worked so hard on,” Broderick revealed to the panelists and audience during the 92NY Recanati-Kaplan Talks program on January 14. “And then they decided to pick up on this short term internet thing that happened and we had to go back in and change everything so that everything was a cliffhanger so that they would have something.”

All My Children was canceled by ABC in 2011 after 41 years on the air. That same year, the rights to the soap were sold to Prospect Park, which revived AMC for a short-lived web series in 2013.

“If we tied everything up and Erica were happily married to Jack, what do you do then? So we had to change the whole thing,” Broderick continued. “That’s an interesting inside glimpse into what happened when they moved the show up to Connecticut for a short while.”

Broderick was joined by Susan Lucci, Kelly Ripa, Jill Larson, Eden Riegel, Jennifer Bassey, Francesca James, Judy Blye Wilson, and moderator Andy Cohen for a conversation about the world of Pine Valley.

Lucci reunited on stage with Riegel, who played her beloved onscreen daughter, Bianca. “Susan always made an effort to approach every new person on the set and welcome them and make them feel comfortable and take all the stress and drama away and save it for the scenes,” Riegel gushed about her onscreen mom. “She was so welcoming and so warm and that has just continued. I mean, she’s a very special person in my life, in of our lives.” Lucci sweetly responded, “Back at you, my goodness.”

Riegel stressed that the cast is still so close after all these years. “We really are a family,” she said. Let’s hope that revival comes to fruition!

Joy Behar Off Broadway Play ‘My First Ex-Husband’ Adds Susan Lucci, Tonya Pinkins, Gina Gershon, More

As previously announced, the play, directed by Randal Myler (Love, Janis) at the newly renovated MMAC Theater on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, will feature a rotating line-up of performers, with the cast of four changing each month. A Behar-led cast of Susie Essman, Tovah Feldshuh and Adrienne C. Moore will be first up, running from January 29 to February 23.

The second and third casts were announced today. They are:

From February 26 to March 23, the second cast will feature comedienne Judy Gold (HBO/Comedy Central), Emmy Award winner Susan Lucci (All My Children), Cathy Moriarty (Raging Bull, Soapdish) and Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change).

From March 26 to April 20, the third cast will be Veanne Cox (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), *Gina Gershon (Showgirls, Bound; *note: Gershon will only be performing April 2-20); Emmy nominee Jackie Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building, Feud: Betty and Joan), and Andrea Navedo (Jane The Virgin).

The View cohost Joy Behar will lead a cast of Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Tovah Feldshuh (Broadway’s recent Funny Girl) and Adrienne C. Moore (Juror #2) in an Off Broadway production of her own comedic play My First Ex-Husband, beginning performances in January.

The play, directed by Randal Myler (Love, Janis) at the newly renovated MMAC Theater on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, will feature a rotating line-up of performers, with the cast of four changing each month. The Behar-led cast will be first up, running from January 29 to February 23 with an official opening night on Thursday, February 6.

Future casts will be announced at a later date. Behar said in a statement that the rotating casts of women “will keep telling these stories with laughter, grace, compassion and hilarious honesty.”

The official synopsis: “If half of all marriages end in divorce, then in My First Ex-Husband, women live to laugh about it….In the world of the play, you’ll meet women married to the mob, to their jobs, to their faith, to money and ultimately to the wrong man. Their stories are your stories…only funnier.”

The show is produced by Rose Caiola (Caiola Productions) and Cyrena Esposito (Red Letter Entertainment) with Associate Producers Mark Rubinsky and Tony Castrigno.

Behar, the longtime co-host of ABC’s The View, has appeared on stage in Nicky Silver’s play The Food Chain, and Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. She also wrote and performed in her own solo show, Me, My Mouth and I, at the Cherry Lane Theatre, and as a playwright has written Crisis In Queens, along with the short play Bonkers In The Boroughs, which was featured in the 2023 New York Comedy Festival.

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Cameron Mathison Tearfully Recalls 'Nothing Left' After Losing Home in Fire

‘General Hospital’ Star Cameron Mathison Loses Home to Palisades Fire as ABC Soap Warns of ‘Difficult’ Upcoming Fire Storyline

The actor’s home is one of many houses to burn down in the fires that have been blazing since January 7. He confirms that he and his family are safe, but he’s grieving over the loss of the home that his children were raised in. Mathison shares two children, daughter Lelia, 18, and son Lucas, 21, with his ex-wife, Vanessa Arevalo.

“We are safe. But this is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday,” he wrote on Instagram. “Thanks to all who reached out and checked in. Can’t respond to all so wanted to give an update here. Sending so many prayers to everyone being affected by these fires.”

He’s walking through a yard at the start of the video, and the house is completely leveled behind it. There’s no structure left to the building and small fires are still blazing underneath the rubble. Large fires are still raging on in the background of the video.

(Video) Mathison documented more of the damage on his Instagram Story in videos taken while in a car driving around the impacted areas, including his neighborhood.

The actor is one of many who has lost their homes to the wildfires that local fire departments are still working to put out. Adam Brody and Leighton Meester‘s home burned down, as did Anna Faris’ and The Hills stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag’s.

Other celebrities have posted on social media saying that they’re unsure about the fates of their homes after they evacuated the areas.

The fires began on Tuesday, January 7 in the morning (PT) during a powerful Santa Ana windstorm. The fires prompted the 2025 SAG Awards nominations to be announced via press release instead of live and have caused the Critics Choice Awards to postpone the show that was set to take place this Sunday, January 12 live in California.

2025 SAG Awards Nominations

Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries
Kathy Bates / Edith Wilson – The Great Lillian Hall
Cate Blanchett / Catherine Ravenscroft – Disclaimer
Jodie Foster / Det. Elizabeth Danvers – True Detective: Night Country
Lily Gladstone / Cam Bentland – Under the Bridge
Jessica Gunning / Martha – Baby Reindeer
Cristin Milioti / Sofia Falcone – The Penguin

Female Actor in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates / Madeline Matlock – Matlock
Nicola Coughlan / Penelope Featherington – Bridgerton
Allison Janney / Vice President Grace Penn – The Diplomat
Keri Russell / Kate Wyler – The Diplomat
Anna Sawai / Toda Mariko – Shogun

Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Adam Brody / Noah Roklov – Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson / Charles Nieuwendyk – A Man on the Inside
Harrison Ford / Paul – Shrinking
Martin Short / Oliver Putnam – Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White / Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto – The Bear

Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Kristen Bell / Joanne – Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson / Janine Teagues – Abbott Elementary
Liza Colón-Zayas / Tina – The Bear
Ayo Edebiri / Sydney Adamu – The Bear
Jean Smart / Deborah Vance – Hacks

Female Actor in a Leading Role — Motion Picture
Pamela Anderson / Shelly – The Last Showgirl
Cynthia Erivo / Elphaba – Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón / Emilia/Manitas – Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison / Ani – Anora
Demi Moore / Elisabeth – The Substance.

‘All My Children’ Star Sydney Penny Announces Death of Husband Robert Powers

“I’m heartbroken to have to share the news that my husband of 29 years, Robert L Powers, passed away early in the morning on New Year’s Eve,” Penny announced on Facebook.

“He hadn’t widely shared that he had been fighting cancer for several months, so I know this will be a surprise to many. He loved seeing all of your activities here on FB and I know he would want you to speed through your sadness and shock and continue to celebrate life as he always did.”

Powers died just one day shy of his 60th birthday.

According to his online bio robertpowersart.com/about, Robert Lee Powers was born in Okinawa, Japan on January 1, 1965 to USAF Major Samuel Edwin Waters, Jr. and Mary Ann Dailey. Waters, a distinguished F-105 pilot, died in combat during the Vietnam War.

Powers, his mother and younger sister, Samantha returned to Laguna Beach, Calif. where Mary Ann later married Arthur William “Bill” Powers, a real estate developer, who adopted Powers and his sister. While enjoying all that Southern California had to offer, Powers developed a passion for art. He began painting watercolors and then, transitioned to working in acrylic and oil on canvas, often creating scenes depicting the ocean, fashion, or sports.

His artwork appeared on such TV shows as Gilmore Girls and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Powers met Penny after she was cast on the NBC serial Santa Barbara during the show’s final years. Penny played sexual abuse survivor B.J. Walker, the daughter of A Martinez’s Cruz and Kim Zimmer’s Jodie.

The couple wed in 1995 in Corona de Mar, Calif. Powers supported Penny in her acting career which brought them to New York (where she played Julia on AMC opposite Keith Hamilton Cobb’s Noah), Canada, and France. While in Paris, Powers studied at the Cordon Bleu, where he cultivated his love of cooking.

Penny returned to Los Angeles in 2003 to take on the role of Samantha on Bold and the Beautiful.

In 2016, Powers purchased Jester’s Café on Castle Street in Wilmington, North Carolina which he ran until his illness prevented it in 2024.

In addition to Penny, Powers is survived by the couple’s son, Chasen, to whom he referred to on social media as “the boy child.” He enjoyed tennis and chatting with neighbors while out walking the dog. Many will remember his cooking, his sense of humor, his signature curly blond hair and larger than life personality, but those who knew him best will cherish him as the most loyal of friends.

Penny said that there may be a memorial in the future but in the meantime, she asked friends who wish to remember her husband may want to honor him with a donation to his favorite charity, Paws Place.

Josh Duhamel, Dylan Sprouse & Til Schweiger To Topline Action Thriller ‘The Neglected’

In the film, Detective Shaw (Duhamel) is about to retire when he finds out on his last day of work that a serial killer has buried his son alive. He then races against the clock to solve three murders and find his son’s location before he runs out of air.

Also starring Jeremy and Jason London and Elena Sanchez, the film is co-written by Adam G. Levine and Lipper, who produced alongside Robert A. Daly Jr. for Latigo, along with Mark Canton (300), Dorothy Canton, Denise Loren, Mark Fasano and Ryan Winterstern. Exec producers include Roman Kopelevich, Justin Levine, Timothy Alek Mulley, and Kimberly Hines. Kipp Tribble co-produced, with Oliver Scott as co-EP.

In a statement to Deadline, producer Daly Jr. shared, “David, the director, has championed this project for years. We could not be more excited to see this project come to life.”

Stated Lipper, “I think audiences are going to relate to the big question facing Shaw (Duhamel) in this film: who and what have we neglected in our lives and what is the cause and effect of that?”

Most recently seen starring opposite Jennifer Lopez in the hit Amazon rom-com Shotgun Wedding, Duhamel premiered his new action comedy London Calling at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year. Upcoming, he’ll be seen in Netflix’s family drama series Ransom Canyon, crime thriller Full Throttle Mindset opposite Lukas Gage, and Joe Carnahan’s survival thriller Not Without Hope opposite Zachary Levi.

Sprouse has recently found rom-com success with titles like After We Collided, Beautiful Disaster, and Beautiful Wedding. Other recent and upcoming projects include The Duel, Aftermath, and Under Fire.

Known for turns in films like Inglourious Basterds and Atomic Blonde, Schweiger is coming off of Guy Ritchie’s action comedy The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which Lionsgate released in the U.S. in April.

Prior features from Lipper include the action thriller Murder at Hollow Creek, starring Jason Patric, Mickey Rourke, and Jack Kesy, as well as horror pics Wolf Mountain and Death Link.

Duhamel is repped by CAA, John Carrabino Management, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Sprouse by UTA, Authentic, and Greenberg Traurig; and Schweiger by Independent Artist Group, 42, and Luminary Partners.

‘Finding Mr. Christmas’ Renewed For Season 2 At Hallmark+

“Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true,” said Bennett. “There’re definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We’re really just scratching the surface here”.

Bennett serves as host with Melissa Peterman as lead judge.

On Finding Mr. Christmas, ten aspiring actors compete in a variety of festive, entertaining challenges, with a Hallmark twist: the winner is crowned Mr. Christmas and given the opportunity to become Hallmark’s next leading man, with a starring role in a Countdown to Christmas movie. Season one’s winner, Ezra Moreland, made his movie debut, opposite Jessica Lowndes, in the new Hallmark Original movie, Happy Howlidays. The film aired on Hallmark Channel last weekend and is available to stream on Hallmark +.

“My hope for season one was that we would create something that would stand out in the reality TV landscape – a show that is competitive yet genuinely heartwarming and uplifting,” said Roy. “I am so proud of what our incredible cast and crew have achieved. The positive response from fans has been incredible. We can’t wait for the challenge to make season two even more heartfelt, more entertaining, and somehow… even more handsome.”

Added David Sefanou, Head of Unscripted Programming, Hallmark Media: “It’s nearly impossible to create a piece of entertainment that truly breaks through in this overcrowded market, let alone to make one that wears its heart on its sleeve while being deeply entertaining. Finding Mr. Christmas is that show, and we can’t wait to do it again”

Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President of Programming, Hallmark Media, said “We are thrilled at the success of the first season and are proud to have created a reality competition series with heart at its core.”

Finding Mr. Christmas is produced by Hallmark Media and Super Delicious. The series is co-created by Jonathan Bennett and Ben Roy. Executive producers are Cara Tapper, Adam Cohen, Joanna Vernetti, Bennett, Roy and Trish Gold.

Harvey Guillén & Adrianne Palicki To Lead Pickleball Mockumentary

The film’s cast also includes Pej Vahdat (The Old Man), Kristine Froseth (Sharp Stick), Eric Nelsen (1883), Ryan Cooper (Rough Night), Lindsey Morgan (The 100), Sam Humphrey (The Greatest Showman) and the film’s screenwriter Jared Bonner.

The homemade mockumentary “directed” by Arash Bardot (Vahdat) follows the weirdly lovable Barney Bardot (Bonner), who returns to civilization after a shameful, televised loss in Ping Pong eight years before Angus Caan (Cooper), which led him to recluse in the woods. Arash hopes for a “return to glory” story to save their family home from the estate agent at the door, Gayle Plankton (Guillén). But, with too much trauma surrounding his Ping Pong history, Barney cannot return to the small table.

Fortuitously, they meet the sweet and savage community pickleballer Mia Presley (Froseth) and reconnect with Angus, who acclimates Barney back to civilian life and a new racquet sport, where he must best Hawk Kai (Eric Nelsen) and his past.

Palicki stars as ‘Carla Plankton’, Nelsen as ‘Hawk Kai,’ and Sam Humphrey as ‘Gunther.’

Cindy Cowan (Miracle on 42nd Street), Ryan Cooper (Texas Cult House), Jared Bonner (Dance Dads), Josh Flanagan (Day 5) and Josh Folan (Ask For Jane) are producing. Bob Morrison, Adrianne Palicki, Philip Jackson, Cori Stolburn, Hayden Lindsey, Tiffany Lindsey, and Brad & Josalyn Cline are executive producers. The film is a co-production of Cooper’s Flew The Coop Productions and Bonner’s Fly Over Films.

Josh Flanagan is repped by UTA and David Greenblatt. Guillén is repped by Innovative and Yorn, Levine, Barnes. Palicki is repped by Paradigm and Anonymous. Vahdat is repped by TalentWorks, Neon Kite, and Schreck Rose Dapello. Froseth is repped by CAA, Anonymous, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Nelsen is repped by TCA and The Booth Group. Cooper is repped by CESD and Authentic. Morgan is repped by Innovative and Luber, Roklin Entertainment. Humphrey is repped by CMT Management, Shushu Entertainment, and Biletsky Law.

Sydney Sweeney & Amanda Seyfried ‘The Housemaid’ From Paul Feig Sets Christmas 2025 Release

The movie also stars Brandon Sklenar, and as we announced previously, 365 Days Italian actor Michele Morrone.

Based on the Freida McFadden novel and adapted by Rebecca Sonnenshine, the movie follows Millie (Sweeney) is a struggling young woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew (Sklenar), an upscale, wealthy couple. She soon learns that the family’s secrets are far more dangerous than her own.

Producers are Todd Lieberman, Carly Kleinbart Elter, Feig and Laura Fischer.

The weekend before Christmas next year, Dec. 19, has 20th Century Studios/Disney’s Avatar: Fire & Ash, and untitled Warner Bros movie and untitled SpongeBob Squarepants movie from Paramount.

Christmas Day brings The Housemaid, as well as Amazon MGM Studios’ Sarah’s Oil, an untitled Angel Studios movie and an untitled Universal event feature.

Feig has the Blake Lively-Anna Kendrick reteam at Amazon MGM Studios, A Simple Favor 2. That sequel isn’t scheduled to get a theatrical release like its predecessor. No drop date on Prime Video has been scheduled for A Simple Favor 2. Lionsgate originally released Feig’s A Simple Favor in 2018, the black comedy grossing $53.5M domestic and over $97M worldwide.

Lionsgate currently has the Kingdom Story production The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in theaters which opened to $10.7M and has yielded a 3.5x multiple for an ongoing domestic cume $37.1M.

‘Sweet Magnolias’ Gets Season 4 Premiere Date At Netflix

Viewers are invited to come spend the holidays in Serenity in Season 4, “which takes us from Halloween to Christmas, with surprising laughter, unexpected heartbreak and renewed resolve along the way,” reads the official logline. “While negotiating the twists and turns of their romantic lives, Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen must also navigate the return of old foes, the loss of great loves, and the pain of transition from past dreams to present ones. As the men in their lives pursue their own dreams and the teenagers take uneasy steps toward adulthood, the Magnolias support each other with creative problem-solving, deep hearted commitment and — as always — weekly margaritas.”

Based on the popular series of novels published by best-selling author Sherryl Woods, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the small town of Serenity, SC.

Sheryl J. Anderson returns as showrunner and executive producer; Dan Paulson, whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also returns as an executive producer, along with Woods.

Children’s & Family Emmy Nomination

LEAD PERFORMER IN A PRESCHOOL, CHILDREN’S OR YOUNG TEEN PROGRAM

Lola Blue as Addie Darrow
A Kind of Spark
BYUtv

Ella Bright as Darrell Rivers
Malory Towers
BYUtv

Justin Long as Mr. Bratt
Goosebumps
Disney+

Raven-Symoné as Raven Baxter
Raven’s Home
Disney Channel

Christian Slater as Mulgarath
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Roku Channel

SUPPORTING PERFORMER IN A PRESCHOOL, CHILDREN’S OR YOUNG TEEN PROGRAM

Adam Copeland as Ares
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Disney+

Amanda Lawrence as Matron Shipley
Malory Towers
BYUtv

Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol / Mrs. Claus
The Santa Clauses
Disney+

Sarah Rafferty as Katherine Walter
My Life with the Walter Boys
Netflix

Lance Reddick as Zeus
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Disney+

Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas / The Mad Santa
The Santa Clauses
Disney+

Golden Globes 2025 Nominees

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES, DRAMA
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Emma D’Arcy, House of the Dragon
Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Keira Knightley, Black Doves
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Anna Sawai, Shogun

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
Kathryn Hahn, Agatha All Along
Jean Smart, Hacks

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES, MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ON TELEVISION
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Dakota Fanning, Ripley
Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Allison Janney, The Diplomat
Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Amy Adams, Nightbitch
Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison, Anora
Demi Moore, The Substance
Zendaya, Challengers

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE
Yura Borisov, Anora
Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce, The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice
Denzel Washington, Gladiator II.

‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Teaser Reveals Patrick Dempsey’s Mustache Means Business

The teaser was released at CCXP in São Paolo, Brazil on a panel featuring cast members Patrick Gibson (“Dexter Morgan”), Christian Slater (“Harry Morgan”), Molly Brown (“Debra Morgan”), and special guest stars Sarah Michelle Gellar (“Tanya Martin”) and Patrick Dempsey. The series premieres on December 13 globally on Paramount+.

Captain Spencer recently welcomed a second Morgan family member into the Miami Metro fold: Dexter Morgan (Patrick Gibson), who follows his father, Harry Morgan (Christian Slater), into the business. For those of you OG Dexter fans, you know that eventually, potty-mouth queen Deborah Morgan will also join the force. But we have some time until that happens.

Dexter is currently dipping his toes into the industry as an intern, working closely alongside his new buddies Vincent Masuka (Alex Shimizu) and Angel Batista (James Martinez). It’s fun to see the desk Dexter works from as a young man continues to be his spot through adulthood, well, at least until he decides to run away and be a logger.

Captain Spencer means business and even though Dexter’s dad is beloved at work, things won’t be easy for him. He needs to find a way to hone his craft and make his two passions work without getting caught. We know how it ends, now see how it all began.

It’s worth noting, Gibson, Martinez and Shimizu are spot on with their nods to the OG characters. It’s just enough of the classic moves to give a nod to the future, without it looking like pure imitation. And hearing Michael C. Hall’s voice narrating the tale, is a chef’s kiss.

Serving as a prequel to the award-winning Showtime series Dexter, Dexter: Original Sin is set in 1991 Miami and follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

Dexter: Original Sin also stars Christina Milian and Reno Wilson.

Watch the teaser above.

Talk Show Appearance

Tuesday, Dec. 10 – SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR sits down with Kelly and Mark to talk about “Dexter: Original Sin”

2024 Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Caitriona Balfe – Outlander (Starz)
Kathy Bates – Matlock (CBS)
Shanola Hampton – Found (NBC)
Keira Knightley – Black Doves (Netflix)
Keri Russell – The Diplomat (Netflix)
Anna Sawai – Shogun (FX / Hulu)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Moeka Hoshi – Shogun (FX / Hulu)
Allison Janney – The Diplomat (Netflix)
Nicole Kidman – Special Ops: Lioness (Paramount+)
Skye P. Marshall – Matlock (CBS)
Anna Sawai – Pachinko (Apple TV+)
Fiona Shaw – Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Natasia Demetriou – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere (HBO | Max)
Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO | Max)
Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale (Apple TV+).

Helen Gallagher, ‘Ryan’s Hope’ Stalwart and Broadway Triple Threat, Dies at 98

Gallagher died Sunday at a hospital in Manhattan, Edith Meeks, executive and artistic director at New York’s Herbert Berghof Studio, told The Washington Post. Gallagher taught a class in “Singing for the Musical Theater” there for years.

The radiant singer, dancer and actress received her first Tony in 1952 for her portrayal of showgirl Gladys Bumps in a revival of the Rodgers & Hart musical Pal Joey, then landed another in 1971 for her turn as flapper Lucille Early, another wise-cracking character, in a revival of Busby Berkeley’s No, No, Nanette.

“When Miss Gallagher sings the blues of a lovelorn wife with piece of chiffon and a chorus of properly epicene tailor’s dummies, she makes the good old days come alive once more,” Clive Barnes wrote in his Nanette review for The New York Times, referring to her performance of “Where Has My Hubby Gone Blues.”

The Bronx-reared star received another Tony nomination in 1967 for playing the dancer Nickie in the original Broadway production of Sweet Charity, directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse; later, she took over for Gwen Verdon in the title role and sang the show-stopping “Big Spender.”

Gallagher worked with many of the great Broadway choreographers of the past 70 years, Fosse, Agnes de Mille, Jerome Robbins, George Balanchine, Gower Champion, Anton Dolin, Donald Saddler and Robert Alton among them. Asked at a Lambs theatrical club event in February 2019 what they all had in common, she replied, “Temperament. People that are associated with dance and the teaching aspect of it are never known for their sweetness and kindness.”

In all, Gallagher appeared in nearly two dozen shows, from 1944 through 1981, on the Broadway stage.

On Ryan’s Hope, which aired from July 1975 to January 1989, her Maeve, a native of County Cork, Ireland, and mother of three, helped husband Johnny (Bernard Barrow) run a New York City tavern called Ryan’s across the street from a hospital.

During its run, she learned how to do an Irish jig and often sang “Danny Boy,” closing the show by singing the iconic ballad from a seat atop the bar. (Watch the emotional scene here.)

“Ryan’s Hope was the best,” Gallagher said in 1997. “First of all, it was a half-hour show — wonderfully cast and wonderfully written. There were plenty of times when it was boring, but as a rule, it was really interesting — the people were centered and had work to do. It wasn’t just a matter of sitting around on couches talking about your emotional problems. There was a life going on in that place, maybe because it was centered on a bar. It was just magic.”

She won Daytime Emmy Awards for outstanding actress in a drama series in 1976, 1977 and 1988, and in 2010 the website We Love Soaps placed her No. 10 on its list of the 50 Greatest Soap Actresses.

After Ryan’s Hope was canceled, she soldiered on in other daytime serials, playing Hannah Tuttle on NBC’s Another World in 1989, Nurse Harris on ABC’s All My Children in 1995 and Maude Boyland Hayes on ABC’s One Life to Live in 1997-98.

The daughter of a banker, Gallagher was born in Brooklyn on July 19, 1926, and then raised in Scarsdale, New York, and the East Bronx. By the time she graduated from St. Frances of Rome grammar school, she already had been studying dance for four years.

“I was so shy, but on stage I was totally free, there was a sort of absolution there, to do what you couldn’t in life,” she told the Times in 1971.

The 5-foot-2 Gallagher studied at the American School of Ballet, and in 1944 she made her Broadway debut in the Cole Porter musical revue Seven Lively Arts, performing in a number composed by Igor Stravinsky.

She danced and had a speaking role in the Comden-Green musical Billion Dollar Baby; danced in the original 1947-48 production of the Lerner & Loewe musical Brigadoon, choreographed by de Mille; and was featured alongside Nanette Fabray and Phil Silvers in High Button Shoes, choreographed by Robbins.

“I was not an Agnes de Mille dancer,” she once said. “I was the girl in the third line — there were two lines of girls and then me — because she couldn’t stand the way I danced. Agnes wanted ethereal, legato movement, which was so foreign to me. With Jerry Robbins, I was able to catch what he wanted, which was the hyper, jitterbugging energy of what was going on in the streets.”

Gallagher reunited with Fabray for the 1951 musical Make a Wish (book by Preston Sturges). After Pal Joey, she played the title role in the 1953 Jule Styne-Ben Hecht musical Hazel Flagg (Jerry Lewis adapted her part for his 1954 movie Living It Up) and replaced Carol Haney as Gladys Hotchkiss in the original 1954-56 production of The Pajama Game, directed by George Abbott and Robbins and choreographed by Fosse.

From 1955-57, she starred in revivals of Guys and Dolls — she played Adelaide opposite Walter Matthau as Nathan Detroit — Finian’s Rainbow, Brigadoon and Oklahoma! (as Ado Annie, one of her favorite roles), then starred in Mame as the frumpy Agnes Gooch.

She took her final Broadway bow in 1981 in Sugar Babies but starred as actress Tallulah Bankhead in a 1984 production in the Hamptons.

On the big screen, Gallagher appeared in Kirk Douglas‘ Strangers When We Meet (1960) and with Christopher Walken in James Ivory’s Roseland (1977).

In 1956, she married Frank Wise, a stagehand she had met when she was in The Pajama Game. At the Lambs event, she related that they once went to the theater to see Verdon perform, at which point he told her, “I’ve got to admit, she’s got something you don’t have,” she recalled.

After a beat, she added, “I divorced him.”

‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Trailer: Michael C. Hall Charts Young Dexter’s Path From Student To Serial Killer — Watch

In anticipation of the upcoming prequel series, Paramount Global finally debuted a trailer for the upcoming series, which follows Dexter Morgan’s path to becoming the avenging serial killer that audiences knew and loved in the original Showtime series.

The trailer, just like the series, is narrated by Michael C. Hall as he looks back on his younger years to explain how he ends up as a blood splatter expert helping the Miami Police Department solve murders while committing them in his free time.

There are scenes spliced into the trailer that call back to the ending of Dexter: New Blood. Dexter’s (Hall) is shown after he was shot by his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) lying in the snow motionless and believed to be deceased. Another scene shows he was taken to an emergency room and that’s when his life flashes before his eyes, connecting New Blood to Original Sin.

The teaser does not reveal whether Dexter lives or dies, but the second season of New Blood has been renamed Resurrection for Season 2. One can only hope that our favorite serial killer-turned-logger then lumberjack may return.

Watch the full trailer above. Dexter: Original Sin debuts on December 13 on Paramount+ with Showtime. It will also air on Showtime beginning December 15.

Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

The prequel series also stars Molly Brown, Christina Milian, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, special guest star Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Patrick Dempsey. Michael C. Hall returns to voice the iconic inner monologue in Dexter Morgan’s head.

Susan Lucci in Conversation with Andy Cohen: All My Children at 55

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Join Emmy Award winner Susan Lucci, the most famous face in daytime television history, in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the iconic soap opera All My Children.

Running at nearly 10,000 episodes, All My Children made television history — and in the iconic role of Erica Kane, Susan Lucci brought passion and gravitas to daytime television for over 40 years, helping to make the fictional world of Pine Valley a part of the fabric of American culture. In celebration of its 55th anniversary, hear Lucci on the making of the series and her character — how All My Children modernized the soap opera by presenting contemporary social issues to its audiences for the first time, how Lucci created Erica Kane and developed the character over the show’s legendary run, stories from the set, and much more.

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.

Alexa Havins Bruening ‘Was Done’ Before Being Cast as ‘GH’s New Lulu Spencer

It’s been over two decades since Havins Bruening hit the daytime scene in 2003, playing Babe Carey on All My Children. While toiling in Pine Valley, she and co-star Justin Bruening (Jamie Martin) fell in love and married in June 2005. They left the soap in 2007 and Havins continued performing, but motherhood ultimately became her top priority. “I wasn’t planning on working,” she shares. “I thought it was kind of done. “When I went on Sweet Magnolias [in 2023] and they asked me to go play Justin’s ex [Vicky; he plays Cal Maddox], I said to him, ‘Oh, this will wrap it up in a little bow. It’ll be sweet for the kids. We met on the first thing I did and the last thing I did.’ And I genuinely thought that because I’ve taken time off to be home with the kids and focus on raising them. We home-school, and we travel with Justin. Working really wasn’t on my radar at all.”

Her husband, however, never gave up hope. “Justin would always tease me. He’d say, ‘Oh babe, I paid your SAG dues.’ He would always encourage me, like, ‘I’m not giving up on you.’ I’m like, ‘OK, I’m pregnant with another baby. That’s nice of you. Thanks for paying my SAG dues.’ So I never really thought about it.”

Until she began working with Bruening to help high school students in a film program. “This summer, I went to go visit a dear friend in Colorado and we were just chatting and she asked me, ‘Do you ever think about acting again?’ ” Havins Bruening relays. “And I said, ‘That’s funny you say that because just in the last few months of working with these students, I’m toying with the idea again, but I’m not sure.’ And she said, ‘Well, don’t worry about any of it. Why don’t you just pray about it?’ And they live on this beautiful acreage and the next morning, I walked and had time alone and quiet time with the Lord and put it out there and by the end of the week, Mark [Teschner, GH casting director] and Frank [Valentini, executive producer] called. I have chills even thinking about it. I know saying this story is going to sound very crazy to some, but I was absolutely blown away.”

Havins Bruening was interested in hearing what the duo had to say. “Frank and I got along so well in New York, just because with me crossing over on One Life to Live [in character as Babe between 2003 and 2005] and being in the ABC family, you have a lot of interaction together and we just genuinely liked each other,” she shares. “I loved how he ran his set as a producer. Mark Teschner is absolute gold and I just adore Mark. When they started talking, they were very elusive about what the role was, and then they let me know it was Lulu and that’s where it really caught my attention because it’s such an interesting character.”

After a discussion with Bruening about how they would manage their household if she returned to work, the actress met with the show’s head writers and Valentini. “I just wanted to know where Lulu was pre-blast [that put her in a coma in 2020], where her relationships were, what does the audience love about her? What makes Lulu Lulu?” she explains, adding that she is well aware her predecessors as Lulu, Julie Berman and Emme Rylan, put their own stamp on the character.

“In no way, shape or form do I want to mimic the other two ladies. I’m not trying to be them in any way,” Havins Bruening declares. “Julie’s Julie and Emme’s Emme. Obviously, it’s going to be a more mature version of her and I’m me and I can’t be them. Lulu is a spitfire. She loves her mother, but she’s her father’s daughter. She takes huge chances. I just want to make sure that I’m bringing the essence of who she is.”

She didn’t go to YouTube to check out old episodes of Berman or Rylan. “I didn’t watch clips or anything like that because I didn’t want to try to go that route,” she notes. “Her relationships with the pivotal people in her life is high priority to me. How does she connect with her mother? How is she connecting with her brother [Lucky, played by Jonathan Jackson]? Where is she with Dante [Dominic Zamprogna]; that chemistry and spark has to still be alive.”

Of Zamprogna, Havins Bruening says, “I love him. We clicked right away. He said he looked up on set and had a glimpse of me and he was like, ‘Oh, I was feeling a Julie vibe.’ He’s very sweet.”

Havins Bruening was also happy to connect with familiar faces from her Pine Valley days. “I saw Cameron [Mathison, Drew Cain; Ryan Lavery, AMC] and Eva [LaRue, Natalia Ramirez; Maria Santos, AMC],” she reports. “It’s funny, even though it’s been so long, it feels exactly the same. This feels otherworldly; like, in my mind, I’m in New York and I’m in Pine Valley.”

At the time of this interview, she was still waiting to connect with Michael E. Knight (Martin Grey), who played AMC’s Tad Martin, Bruening’s on-screen father and Babe’s stepfather. “Justin’s highly jealous,” she says with a laugh. “I said, ‘Justin, I think Lulu needs a distraction and you need to come on.’ I was trying to lure him in and I could see him kind of considering it and then he was like, ‘But would I get to work with Michael Knight?’ And I’m like, ‘OK, wait a minute, forget me. I can see where my ranking is. I’m like way below Mikey.’ But who doesn’t like Michael Knight? He’s so sweet. I’m excited but no, we haven’t crossed paths, we are related now [Martin is Lulu’s uncle], so we get to play that.”

In the meantime, Bruening is on daddy duty while mom is back in the hair and makeup chair. “Justin is home with the kids,” she says. “He is an amazing dad and husband. He’s on hiatus from Sweet Magnolias so it’s great.”

And she reveals that they’ve expanded their brood in the past few years. “We have four,” Havins Bruening spills. “We’ve got a secret baby. Our oldest daughter is 14 and then our son’s 11 and then we have two more girls, ages eight and four. And that was another factor. I think had it been a year or two ago, I would have had a toddler and I probably would have said, ‘Thank you, but I don’t think I can.’ We involved the older ones and said, ‘Mom’s thinking about this. I just want you to know,’ and they were like, ‘We’re older now. We can be helpful.’ They were so sweet.”

With harmony at home, Havins Bruening is looking forward to her next chapter in daytime. “The writers have written some really fun things,” she enthuses. “We know she’s waking up from a four-year coma, so we’ve got a lot of twists and turns and we hit the ground running. Just being a part of that next Spencer family adventure feels very rewarding. To be able to be a piece of such a massively important family on the daytime canvas feels like an honor. I want to honor what Genie and Anthony built, to continue the story, and just give the audience what they’re wanting as far as Lulu goes.”

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Alexa Havins Teases Her Debut as GH’s Lulu!

It was announced back in September that the All My Children alum would be taking over the role of much-missed Lulu Spencer. Teasing what’s ahead for the character, Havins told the outlet, “The writers have written some fun things” in store.

“She’s waking up from a four-year coma, so we’ve got a lot of twists and turns, and we hit the ground running,” she added.

ABC Daytime viewers will remember Havins from her role as AMC’s Babe Carey Chandler, which she played from 2003-’07. (She also made a special appearance in 2011 before the soap aired its final episode on the network.) During her years in Pine Valley, Havins received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress and found love with co-star Justin Bruening (Jaimie). Married since 2005, the couple shares three children.

Since exiting daytime, Havins starred on the primetime series Torchwood and The Astronaut Wives Club, and even appeared on her husband’s Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias. At the time, she revealed to TV Guide, she figured being invited to play his character’s ex would have been her last acting job. “I said to him, ‘Oh, this will wrap it up in a little bow. It’ll be sweet for the kids. We met on the first thing I did and [worked together] on the last thing I did.’”

Born in 1994, Luke and Laura’s daughter was played by several child actors until the character was aged in 2005 and Julie Berman was cast in the role. After Berman exited GH in 2013, Emme Rylan took over, playing Lulu up until she was injured in an explosion at The Floating Rib in December 2020 and slipped into a coma.

In one of her last conversations with best friend Maxie, Lulu confessed that she was still very much in love with her ex-husband, Dante. We’re sure once she wakes up, Lulu will be shocked to learn that, while she was comatose, not only had Dante built a life with Sam, but Sam died from a heart attack after saving her life!

‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ Set At NBC With Super-Sized Lineup

The 98th Macy’s Parade lineup will be the largest yet with more than 5,000 volunteers, 17 featured character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 11 marching bands, 10 performance groups and music’s biggest stars, all welcoming Santa Claus and the holidays. “TODAY’s” Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will once again join as hosts of the Emmy Award-winning celebration.

For nearly a century, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been one of the nation’s most anticipated and watched holiday celebrations. Last year’s “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” drew the most viewers in the history of the event with nearly 30 million viewers across NBC, Peacock and the encore telecast.

“The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is second to none when it comes to world-class entertainment during the holiday season,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Media Group. “It’s truly an honor to bring such an iconic event to our viewers year after year and partake in one of the country’s most beloved traditions.”

“The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday season for millions of live spectators and viewers across the country,” said parade executive producer Will Coss. “A dedicated team of artisans and production experts at Macy’s Studios works year-round to bring this experience to life. This year’s 98th Macy’s Parade will create awe with unforgettable character balloons, one-of-a-kind floats and the world-class entertainment only Macy’s can deliver.”

A Parade of Stars: This year’s Macy’s Parade will feature the biggest stars in entertainment, including Bishop Briggs, Kylie Cantrall, Chlöe, Dan + Shay, Dasha, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Coco Jones, Walker Hayes, Ariana Madix, Joey McIntyre, Idina Menzel, Natti Natasha, T-Pain, Rachel Platten, Lea Salonga, The Temptations, The War and Treaty, Alex Warren and Sebastián Yatra. Dance sensation Charli D’Amelio and ballet dancers Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia will join the lineup with captivating performances. Stars Jonathan Bennett, Liza Colón-Zayas, Tom Kenny, Ginna Claire Mason and members of WNBA Champions, New York Liberty with Ellie the Elephant will also make special appearances.

Joining the celebration to cut the ribbon and kick off the Parade will be a special appearance by acclaimed actress Alison Brie, the star of the Macy’s 2024 holiday campaign. Brie is the Macy’s Gift Guide and with Matt Bush as her Mentee, she curates the perfect gift for friends and family.

Every year casts from must-see Broadway shows step onto the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade stage to entertain fans across the country. This year’s official national broadcast will include performances from “Death Becomes Her,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “The Outsiders” as well as the iconic Radio City Rockettes.  

High-Flying Inflatables: Since their 1927 debut, Macy’s Parade’s larger-than-life character balloons have delighted fans of all ages as they take to the skies and soar down the streets of New York City on Thanksgiving morning. A collaborative effort between Macy’s Studios artisans and partners, these iconic creations average more than six months to bring these beloved characters to life.

This year, six new featured character balloons will debut, including Disney’s Minnie Mouse by The Walt Disney Company; Extraordinary Noorah™ & The Elf on the Shelf® by The Lumistella Company; Gabby by DreamWorks Animation; Goku by Dragon Ball/Toei Animation; Marshall by Nickelodeon™ and Spin Master®; and Spider-Man by Marvel.

Fantastic Floats: In the months leading up to the Macy’s Parade, the skilled artisans at Macy’s Studios – a design and production facility that includes carpenters, engineers, electricians, painters, animators, balloon technicians, sculptors, metal fabricators, and scenic and costume designers - conceive, design and engineer fantastical floats that feature thrilling effects and whimsical animations that inspire joy and excitement.

This year six new floats will debut in the Macy’s Parade including Candy Cosmos by Haribo; Dora’s Fantastical Rainforest by Nickelodeon & Paramount; Magic Meets the Seas by Disney Cruise Line; Pasta Knight by Rao’s Homemade; Masterfeast by Netflix; and Wondrous World of Wildlife by Bronx Zoo. New specialty units for the 2024 Macy’s Parade include Strikes Again by Go Bowling!™; The Garriage by Nickelodeon, a whimsical carriage modeled after SpongeBob's pet snail; and The Grannies Car from BBC Studios’ Bluey. Towed by Ram Trucks, the official truck of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the debuting floats will join a lineup of fan favorites including Santa's Sleigh. Universal’s Merry Moment by Universal Orlando Resort, complete with stilt walkers, drums and dancers will also delight crowds.

Macy’s Winter Wonderland in Central Park will host a special performance by Sebastián Yatra with a holiday choir comprised of Macy’s colleagues with and Bigs and Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). The performance celebrates a partnership between Macy’s and BBBS, to empower young people through mentorship opportunities and experiences through the brand’s social purpose platform, Mission Every One.

Featured Performances: Gifted musicians from around the country will join the line of march, celebrating excellence in music education. Featured marching bands include University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band (Amherst, MA), Avon Marching Black & Gold (Avon, IN), East Tennessee State University Marching Buccaneers (Johnson City, TN), Flower Mound High School Marching Band (Flower Mound, TX), The Lake Hamilton High School Marching Band (Hot Springs, AR), Sioux Falls Lincoln High School “Patriot” Marching Band (Sioux Falls, SD), The Majestic Marching Cardinals of Jonesboro High School (Morrow, GA), Macy’s Great American Marching Band (United States), The Carolina Band of the University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) and “the Pride of West Virginia”-The Mountaineer Marching Band(Morgantown, WV). NYPD Marching Band (New York, NY) will also join the festivities.

Closing out the entertainment lineup are energetic performance groups who will bring joy and delight to crowds along the Parade route, before delivering a best-in-class performance on 34th Street. These groups include Circus Vazquez; Riverdance (North American Tour and Academy), AUM Dance Creations (Bridgewater, NJ), Black Haus Creative (New York, NY), BOSS Kids (New York, NY), Indigenous Enterprise (Phoenix, AZ), Kilgore College Rangerettes (Kilgore, TX), MOVE NYC (New York, NY) and 700 talented dancers and cheerleaders of Spirit of America Dance and Spirit of America Cheer. 

Parade Viewing: Audiences nationwide can watch only on the official telecast on NBC and simulcast on Peacock, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in all time zones. An encore telecast at 2:00 p.m. ET/PT. A Spanish language simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by the network’s Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza.

‘Homestead’ TV Companion Series Casts Charles Esten, Jill Wagner & Sam Page

Based on Jeff Kirkham and Jason Ross’ bestselling book series Black Autumn, Homestead the series revolves around a family’s attempts to survive after a world-ending tragedy.

Described as The Last of Us meets SEAL Team, Homestead is set against the backdrop of a collapsing civilization and tells the gripping story of two families—the ultra-prepared wealthy family and the military veteran family they’ve hired for security—who clash in a world teetering on the brink of chaos. As tensions rise and the dangers outside grow, evidence mounts that divine intervention may play a role in their survival.

Esten will play Cain Ross, a tall, commanding figure with a rugged presence. Cain is Ian’s brother and is responding to a plea for help from Homestead, but his lone wolf persona clashes with the group’s living life by committee rule.

Wagner will portray Jacq Reynolds, a pregnant therapist in her third trimester who must navigate her new role within the inner circle of Homestead while helping others cope with their trauma. Unprepared for the deep religious feeling that has swept over many of the survivors, Jacq uses her communications skills to get the most deeply stoic / deeply wounded to open up and talk about the horrors they have seen.

Page will play Tom Reynolds, Jacq’s husband and a resilient engineer invited by his college roommate Ian Ross to Homestead. Tom quickly jumps to the middle ranks of Homestead society. Having come from a Texas set ablaze by the conflict, Tom is grateful for the respite, for however brief it may be.

Homestead the series is produced by Angel Studios, 10ton, Skies Fall Entertainment, 2521, and Radiate Pictures. Black Autumn co-author Ross serves as showrunner along with Skies Fall Entertainment founder Ben Kasica.

The series will launch exclusively on the Angel Studios platform.

Leven Rambin Guest Stars on Fire Country 10/25/24

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DIRECTED BY: Gonzalo Amat

Sydney Sweeney And Amanda Seyfried To Star In Lionsgate’s Adaptation Of ‘The Housemaid’ With Paul Feig On Board To Direct

Hidden Pictures’ Todd Lieberman will produce, and the company’s Carly Kleinbart Elter will oversee the project. Feigco’s Feig and Laura Fischer are also producing. Sweeney and Seyfried will serve as executive producers alongside Alex Young and McFadden.

In the film, Sweeney will play Millie, a struggling woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew, an upscale, wealthy couple. She soon learns that the family’s secrets are far more dangerous than her own.

“I’m thrilled to have The Housemaid join our upcoming slate,” said Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “A great filmmaker and a great cast with a great script from a great book is a terrific place to start. My prior work experiences with Paul and Amanda have been nothing short of spectacular, and Sydney is as talented and compelling as can be.”

The novel has been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than a year, 75 weeks and counting, and on the Amazon bestsellers list for 98 weeks and counting. It also has a record-breaking half-billion pages read on Kindle and is the No. 2 most-read title for Kindle’s 10th anniversary behind only the Harry Potter series. It has sold more then 3.6 million copies in English has been translated into 40 languages

“Part of the fun of the book was imagining the cast while we read it, and Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried are perfect for Millie and Nina – they’re both mysterious, nuanced, and incredibly skilled at becoming characters who don’t reveal everything right away,” said Erin Westerman, co-president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “We’re thrilled to team them with Paul Feig, who we worked with on A Simple Favor and its upcoming sequel and has a proven track record of developing stories with dynamic female leads.”

Chelsea Kujawa and Erin Jones-Wesley are overseeing for Lionsgate. Robert Melnik negotiated the deals for the studio.

Best known for her Emmy-nominated work on Euphoria and The White Lotus, Sweeney was most recently seen in Sony’s box office hit Anyone But You opposite Glen Powell as well as the horror thriller Immaculate. Her film Eden recently premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Sweeney is repped by Paradigm and Stewart Brookman and Hansen Jacobson Teller Hoberman.

Seyfried is coming off her Emmy-winning role in the Hulu series The Dropout, where she played Elizabeth Holmes. She is repped Innovative and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.

Feig just directed and produced the Amazon film Jackpot!, a global success having stayed No. 1 worldwide on Amazon for four consecutive weeks. His next film as a director and producer (Feigco) releases in Spring 2025 for Amazon and Lionsgate with A Simple Favor 2, with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick also returning for the follow-up to the 2018 original. He is represented by CAA and Sloane, Offer, Weber, Dern.

McFadden is represented by Christina Hogrebe of Jane Rotrosen Agency, Angela Cheng Caplan of Cheng Caplan Company and Allison Binder of Goodman Genow Schenkman Smelkinson + Christopher. Sonnenshine is repped by Circle Management + Production and UTA.

Nicholas Pryor Dies: Soap Veteran & ‘Risky Business’ Actor Who Recurred On ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Was 89

Fellow actor Jon Lindstrom announced the news on social media, saying in part: “Nick was an Actor’s actor, and an exceptional friend. … He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant, and even a father-figure beyond, yes, playing my own father on #GH and #PortCharles.” See his full post below.

Pryor racked up nearly 175 screen credits and half-dozen more on Broadway. After getting his screen start guesting on such 1950s and early ’60s TV series as Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Doctors, he played Tom Baxter in more than 75 episodes of the NBC daytime drama Another World. That led to a starring role on The Nurses, a 1965-67 continuation of CBS’ The Nurses, which had ended in 1965.

He then was cast in a starring role on the first season of CBS sudser Love Is a Many Splendored Thing and later had guest shots daytime soaps All My Children and The Edge of Night.

Pryor did some big-screen work in the mid-1970s including car-race romp The Gumball Rally along with TV miniseries at the height of their heyday, including The Adams Chronicles and Washington: Behind Closed Doors. He had a small but memorable role in the 1980 comedy classic Airplane! as Mr. Hammen, a soon-repentant eater of the fish plate, complete with airsickness bag and amplified hurling sound effect.

By the early ’80s, Pryor was a regular TV guest star, appearing on such popular shows as M*A*S*H, Eight Is Enough, Little House on the Prairie, Silver Spoons, Falcon Crest, St. Elsewhere, Knight Rider Moonlighting and Who’s the Boss?

His first regular TV role came in NBC’s drama The Bronx Zoo, starring as a decent but often insufferable high school vice principal opposite his boss, Ed Asner, whose job he coveted. It lasted one season in 1987-88.

During that decade, Pryor continued to land film roles, including as Cruise’s dad in the future A-lister’s breakout 1983 pic Risky Business and in The Falcon and the Snowman, starring Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn.

Pryor continued to work steadily in film and TV during the 1990s, landing a recurring role as Chancellor Milton Arnold on Fox’s primetime hit Beverly Hills, 90210. He appeared in more than two dozen episodes from 1994-97. He also guested on many hit shows that decade, including Growing Pains; L.A. Law; Matlock; Chicago Hope; Doctor Quinn, Medicine Woman; The Practice; Silk Stalkings; Diagnosis Murder; Party of Five; and Murder, She Wrote, among others.

In 1997, he was cast as Victor Collins on ABC’s General Hospital spinoff Port Charles — a role he would play in nearly 350 episodes through 2002.

After the turn of the century, Pryor appeared in guest roles on series such as NYPD Blue, That’s Life, Strong Medicine, Without a Trace, October Road, Hart of Dixie and Nashville. His final screen roles came in 2021, with Marvel’s Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the big-screen sequel Halloween Kills.

Pryor also appeared in several Broadway productions, including 1950s plays The Egghead, Love Me Little, The Highest Tree and Howie and later the ’70s shows That Championship Season and Thieves.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She Won’t Reprise ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Role In Sequel Film: “I Am Dead”

With a sequel to the slasher film in the works, many fans speculated if Gellar would reprise her role of beauty queen Helen Shivers.

“I am dead,” Gellar told People about the fate her character faced in the 1997 film.

However, Gellar’s husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., will reprise his role, and the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum said she will be part of the film in an “unofficial” capacity.

“My best friend [Jennifer Kaytin Robinson] is directing it, so we joke that I have an unofficial job, which is I am continuity,” Gellar told the publication. “So I’m always the one telling her, ‘Well, that would happen, or that wouldn’t happen with those characters,’ so I do have kind of an unofficial job title.”

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is directing the latest installment of the horror film franchise, written by Sam Lansky and Kaytin Robinson from a draft by Leah McKendrick. Neal Moritz is producing with the film slated for release on July 18, 2025.

The previously announced cast includes Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Haur-King. Plot details for this latest installment are unknown.

I Know What You Did Last Summer was released in 1997 and starred Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Johnny Galecki, and Bridgette Wilson. The original film, directed by Jim Gillespie and written by Kevin Williamson, was loosely based on Lois Duncan’s 1973 novel of the same name.

Soap Star Michael Sabatino Diagnosed With Parkinson’s

Sabatino’s big break came in 1982 when he played Chip Roberts on the primetime sudser Knots Landing. From 1990-93 he played another villain, Lawrence Alamain on Days of Our Lives. The actor then moved over to CBS to play Anthony Armando on The Bold & The Beautiful from 1993-95, returning for another visit in December 2006. From 1995-96 he could be seen playing another villain, Dr. Jonathan Kinder on All My Children. After playing Phillip Vargas on Sunset Beach, Sabatino had a brief run as J.T. Cornell on Passions in 2006, played Vince Russo on Guiding Light in 2008, and reprised the role of Lawrence on DAYS in 2009 where the character was killed off. Still, he made additional appearances in 2010 and 2011 as a ghost. Most recently, he has appeared alongside his wife as Alan Anders in the web soap Venice: The Series.

Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disorder that progresses over time causing muscle tremors, stiffness, trouble with balance, and slurred speech. There is no cure, but as symptoms worsen, there are medications that can help improve them and brain surgery is also an option to improve quality of life.

Fans naturally shared love and good wishes for both of them after Chappell’s announcement, and she was grateful for the support. “Thanks for all the good energy,” she posted the following day. “Always appreciated!”

Then, the day after that, Chappell showed how well they’re doing by sharing a selfie of her and her hubby in the car wearing headbands and eyepatches to celebrate their grandson Zeke’s pirate-themed third birthday party. “A good time was had by arrrr,” she joked.

Please join us in sending love to both Sabatino and Chappell as well as their entire family.

Melissa Leo Signs With Gersh

Leo recently starred in Long Gone Heroes with John Hutcherson and King Ivory, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September.

The New York City-born native who grew up in Putney and Bellows Falls, VT, won Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for David O. Russell’s The Fighter as Alice Ward, the matriarch to boxer Mickey Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and his drug-addled brother portrayed by Christian Bale (who also an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the role). Leo also won a Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice, and SAG awards for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Alice Ward.

Previously, in 2009, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for Frozen River. The Courtney Hunt directed and written movie also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay, and it won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

In 2013, Leo took home a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in the FX series, Louie. She has received two other Emmy nominations for her supporting roles in HBO’s Mildred Pierce and All the Way.

Other TV credits include HBO’s Treme, Fox’s M. Night Shyamalan series Wayward Pines, Showtime’s I’m Dying Up Here, and HBO’s Emmy winning Mark Ruffalo series, I Know This Much Is True.

Other feature credits for Leo include The Big Short, Prisoners, Oblivion, The Knife and The Equalizer franchise.

‘The Villains of Valley View’ Canceled By Disney Channel After 2 Seasons

“While it was never our intention to end the series on a cliffhanger, we hope that Amy, Hartley and the Maddens will live on in your hearts (and on Disney+) forever,” Peterson wrote in his message to fans.

Disney Branded Television has been overhauling Disney Channel’s lineup of live-action sitcoms. Over the past year, a number of series came to an end, including Bunk’d, Raven’s Home and Secrets Of Sulphur Springs. The Villains of Valley View was the last remaining ongoing live-action comedy, with the first one under the new programming direction, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, set to debut later this month.

The Villains of Valley View centers around teenage supervillain Havoc (Isabella Pappas) who stands up to the head of the League of Villains. She and her family are forced to change their identities and relocate to a sleepy Texas suburb. With the help of her effervescent new neighbor Hartley (Kayden Muller-Janssen), Havoc — going incognito as Amy — must somehow hide her superpowers and quell her villainous nature in favor of something she and the rest of her family have fought against all their lives: being normal.

In addition to Pappas and Muller-Janssen, the series’ series regular cast includes Lucy Davis as Eva/Surge, James Patrick Stuart as Vic/Kraniac, Malachi Barton as Colby/Flashform and Reed Horstmann as Jake/Chaos.

‘Sinners’: First Trailer & Poster For Michael B. Jordan & Ryan Coogler Horror Thriller Unveiled

Coogler, who also wrote the movie, has crafted a cool prohibition horror thriller here — but the monster remains faceless or as one terrorized man cries as he tries to flee “some weird shit goin on out here!”.

Jordan plays what appears to be a bootlegger and potentially former Great War vet, who has kept his military guns, in what is a churchgoing community down South.

“I’ve been all over this world and I’ve seen men die in ways I don’t even know was possible.”

“I ain’t seen no demons, no ghosts, no magic — till now,” says Jordan’s protagonist.

Says the preacher voiceover, “You keep dancing with the devil….one day he’s gonna follow you home.”

The duo first teamed on Fruitvale Station and went on to do Creed and Marvel Studios’ Black Panther franchise together. The project also marks the second of Coogler and Jordan’s that Warner Bros Film Group co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have championed, following their greenlight of Creed III during their time at MGM.

The Warner Bros. event movie hits theaters on March 7, 2025.

Check out the one sheet here.

New Ryan Coogler Movie Starring Michael B. Jordan Unveils Title

Coogler also penned the script with the plot being under wraps. The film is set to bow on March 7, 2025.

Coogler is producing with Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. The executive producers are two-time Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, Rebecca Cho and Will Greenfield.

Deadline first told you about the latest Coogler and Jordan project, which Warners won in a heated bidding war.

Coogler and Jordan began their collaboration on Fruitvale Station and continued through to Creed and Marvel’s Black Panther. The project also marks the second of Coogler and Jordan’s that Warner Bros Film Group co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have championed, following their greenlight of Creed III during their time at MGM.

Finding Your Roots Announces Upcoming Guests

‘Don’t Move’ Trailer: Kelsey Asbille & Finn Wittrock Lead Netflix’s Paralyzing Thriller Produced By Sam Raimi

During the streamer’s Geeked Week fan event on Thursday, Netflix debuted the trailer for its upcoming Raimi-produced thriller Don’t Move, which premieres Oct. 25 and stars Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock in a game of cat-and-mouse.

A grieving woman (Asbille) hoping to find solace deep in an isolated forest encounters a stranger (Wittrock) who injects her with a paralytic agent. As the agent gradually takes over her body, she must run, hide and fight for her life before her entire nervous system shuts down.

Written by T.J. Cimfel and David White, the film was directed by Adam Schindler and Brian Netto. In addition to Sam’s Raimi Productions, Capstone Studios and Hammerstone Studios also served as producers.

Don’t Move was filmed in Bulgaria last summer, during which the production was granted a SAG-AFTRA waiver to complete filming amid the Hollywood strikes.

‘General Hospital’ Welcomes Back Michael E. Knight

The actor told Soap Opera Digest that his absence was only supposed to last for a few months, but the changes in the writers room — including the decision to bring back Chris Van Etten as co-head writer with Elizabeth Korte –delayed his comeback until now.

Knight credits Executive Producer Frank Valentini for keeping him in the loop.

“Frank [Valentini] brought me on initially to work with Roger [Howarth] when I was trying to make my health insurance. And I will love Frank for the rest of my life for doing what he did, because four days turned into four years,” Knight told the outlet. “So, to me, I already had the brass ring in my pocket. I wasn’t going to complain about four days turning into four years! I’m one grateful monkey, you know what I mean?”

Knight, who is best known for playing Tad Martin for decades on All My Children, likes to tease his work on GH by saying “It’s kind of like paprika. You don’t use it a lot but you use it to sort of spice things up.”

“Now I get the benefit of Chris being back … Chris created Martin. And I get to be a new toy for Chris, twice,” he said.

When Knight was last on the show, his character ended his relationship with Lucy after discovering she was in a relationship with Scotty Baldwin.

“If it wasn’t for the fans, none of us would have a job,” Knight told Soap Opera Digest. “So, to the fans, God bless each and every one of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me the chance to play.”

Dexter Prequel Original Sin Gets December Premiere Date — See Sarah Michelle Gellar, Christian Slater and More in First Trailer

Dexter‘s prequel series Original Sin will get underway in December, TVLine has learned. The drama, which follows the original show’s central character during his teenage years, will premiere on Sunday, Dec. 15, on the linear Paramount+ With Showtime cable network; the episode will be available to stream on Paramount+ (for subscribers with the Paramount+ With Showtime plan) two days earlier, on Friday, Dec. 13.

The spinoff is set in the 1990s and is centered on a younger version of the serial-killer character played by Michael C. Hall in the original series. (Hall will narrate the show, as well as star in another spinoff, Dexter: Resurrection.) Per Original Sin‘s official description, young Dexter is unable to control his “bloodthirsty urges” and must learn to “channel his inner darkness.”

In conjunction with the premiere date news, the network released the series’ first teaser trailer, which you can watch above. “I am a killer, but I wasn’t born this way. I was made — by my history, by the people around me,” Hall narrates as we watch flashes of Dexter’s formative years. “They say it takes a village to raise a killer.”

Patrick Gibson (Shadow and Bone) will play Dexter, with Molly Brown (Billions) as his sister Deb and Christian Slater (Mr. Robot) as his adoptive father, Harry. The cast also includes Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy), James Martinez (Love, Victor), Christina Milian (Grandfathered), Alex Shimizu (The Blacklist) and Reno Wilson (Good Girls).

Finn Wittrock, Esai Morales & Sylvia Hoeks Board Lina Roessler Romantic Comedy ‘So Much For Love’

The movie which reteams filmmaker Lina Roessler with Best Sellers scribe Anthony Grieco follows Sam Davies (Wittrock), a trust fund supported bon vivant and bachelor, who is living his best life – right up until the day he turns 35. Much to his horror, that’s when he learns his deceased parents have a provision in the trust that will terminate his installments and force him to earn his keep. Cast out of his posh Hollywood Hills digs and landing in La Grange, Kentucky, Sam has a calendar year to learn the value of hard work, the meaning of purpose, and the true price of love – or lose it all.

The story is originally by Paul Robarts and Gigi Gaston (Nine Bullets). Pic is being produced by Cassian Elwes’ Elevated Films (Dallas Buyers Club, Mudbound, The Butler) along with Paul Robarts (Nine Bullets), Arielle Elwes (Best Sellers) and Veronica Radaelli (Violet). EPs are are Gaston and Tom Culliver (In the Summers).

Roessler says, “I knew this film would be something special when I started collaborating again with Anthony on the script. Being back on set and getting to work with Finn, Sylvia and Esai has been absolutely wonderful. It has also been a magical experience working again with Cassian and Arielle along with our amazing crew in Louisville.”

Robarts adds, “So Much for Love is a film I have been working on for a long time. Seeing it come to life with such talented actors and Lina directing is a dream come true!”

Wittrock is repped by CAA, Weissenbach Management and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham LLP. Hoeks is repped by UTA, Untitled, Independent Talent, and Gang, Tyre.

Morales is repped by Innovative Artists, LINK Entertainment and Vault Entertainment. Roessler and Grieco are repped by Innovative.

All My Children Eyes Resurrection as TV-Movie Franchise

Multiple sources confirm to TVLine exclusively that preliminary discussions are underway at Lifetime to launch a TV-movie franchise featuring legacy characters from the classic Pine Valley-set daytime drama, which ran on ABC from 1970 to 2011 before being briefly resurrected as a web series in spring/summer 2013. An insider cautions that the talks are in the early stages, with one source describing the conversations as “exploratory.”

UPDATE: After initially declining to comment, a Lifetime rep is now confirming TVLine’s exclusive report, adding that there are two AMC movies in development, one of which would be holiday-themed.

The Walt Disney Company, which owns a stake in Lifetime’s parent company A&E Networks, has for years been eyeing opportunities to mine the All My Children intellectual property. In 2020, ABC announced that it had partnered with former AMC stars Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos to develop a primetime iteration of the soap. That ill-fated sequel series, titled Pine Valley, would have centered on a young reporter with a secret agenda who threatens to bring the Pennsylvania town’s deadly history to light.

And last year, ABC’s lone daytime soap, General Hospital, brought back the All My Children character of Jackson Montgomery (once again played by Walt Willey) for a multi-episode arc.

News of All My Children‘s possible comeback comes as rival network CBS is readying the January debut of The Gates, aka broadcast television’s first new daytime soap since the launch of NBC’s late Passions 25 years ago.

General Hospital Casts All My Children Vet Alexa Havins as New Lulu

Though Lulu recently took a turn for the worse, we’ve been predicting an awakening for quite some time now, ever since Jonathan Jackson reentered the picture last month as Lulu’s brother Luke Spencer.

Along with the young actresses who portrayed Lulu in her earlier years, the character has most notably been played by Stephanie Allen (2001–03), Tessa Allen (2004–05), Julie Marie Berman (2005–13) and Emme Rylan (2013–2020).

Havins is best known for originating the role of AMC‘s Babe Carey, a character she also played on ABC‘s now-defunct One Life to Live. Havins also has appeared on episodes of Castle, CSI: Miami and Grey’s Anatomy, among many others.

This reported casting is just one of several major recent developments for the long-running ABC soap, the most notable being Kelly Monaco’s shocking departure from Port Charles after spending 21 seasons as Sam McCall. Other comings and goings include the departures of Michael Easton as Hamilton Finn and Jacqueline Grace Lopez as Blaze. Meanwhile, Emma Samms is set to return as Holly Sutton, and Rick Hearst recently stepped back into the role of Ric Lansing.

A Soap Star’s Dramatic Return to the Runway

“Thank god I do Pilates,” she said on a call on Wednesday. “It helped me pop right back up.”

On Monday, Ms. Lucci, 77, is mounting what she jokingly called her “runway redemption tour”: She is the final model in the designer Dennis Basso’s New York Fashion Week show.

Mr. Basso, who has been working for four decades in New York, is best known for embellished evening gowns and fur coats that exemplify a certain (largely bygone) uptown opulence — the kind possessed by people like Joan Rivers and Ivana Trump, who often attended his shows, as well as by Ms. Lucci both offscreen and onscreen as Erica Kane, the character she played for more than 40 years on “All My Children,” the popular soap opera that ran from 1970 to 2011 on ABC.

That role helped familiarize Ms. Lucci with her turns as a model: One plot for Erica, a diva with a taste for luxury, had the character posing for a photo shoot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Another scene required Ms. Lucci to lie down on the fountain outside the Plaza Hotel while modeling a tiny chiffon dress in the dead of winter. “It was some of my best acting,” she said.

Erica’s grandiose persona was often amplified by an over-the-top wardrobe — big hair, big shoulders, big jewels — that brought some glamour to daytime TV, said Ms. Lucci, who described the era of shoulder pads as a time of “very nice proportions.”

The clothes in Mr. Basso’s New York Fashion Week Show, which is being produced in collaboration with QVC, will include pieces from his namesake line as well as items from his brand for the shopping channel. The designer, who was on the call with Ms. Lucci, said he had cast her as a model as a tribute to their 30-year friendship — and he promised that the ensemble she would wear on the runway posed little to no tripping risk.

“It’s a streamlined silhouette,” he said..

Kathy Bates debuts as Matlock 10/17/24

Television Academy and ABC Announce Presenters Slated for 76th Emmy Awards

The 76th Emmy Awards, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, will broadcast live on ABC SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles and will be available for streaming on Hulu Sept. 16-22.

The diverse lineup of talent represents critically acclaimed television series, Emmy-nominated programs across many viewing platforms and genres, and Emmy nominees — all tapped to celebrate television excellence on the esteemed awards show.

Talent includes the following:Christine Baranski — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Kathy Bates
Meredith Baxter
Candice Bergen
Gael Garcia Bernal
Matt Bomer — Nominee, Outstanding Actor In A Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Zach Braff
Connie Britton
Nicola Coughlan
Billy Crystal
Viola Davis
Giancarlo Esposito
Colin Farrell
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Lily Gladstone — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Selena Gomez — Nominee, Outstanding Actress In A Comedy Series
Dulé Hill
Ron Howard
Brendan Hunt
Joshua Jackson
Allison Janney
Don Johnson
Mindy Kaling
Jimmy Kimmel — Nominee, Outstanding Talk Series, Outstanding Writing For a Variety Special, Outstanding Variety Special Live (Winner)
Padma Lakshmi
Greta Lee — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
John Leguizamo
George Lopez
Diego Luna
Jane Lynch — Nominee, Outstanding Host for a Game Show
Steve Martin — Nominee, Outstanding Actor In A Comedy Series
Nava Mau — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie
Reba McEntire
Janel Moloney
Ebon Moss-Bachrach — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Niecy Nash-Betts
Taylor Zakhar Perez
Mekhi Phifer
Melissa Peterman
Da’Vine Joy Randolph — Nominee, Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Sam Richardson
Maya Rudolph
Richard Schiff
Martin Sheen
Martin Short — Nominee, Outstanding Actor In A Comedy Series
Jean Smart — Nominee, Outstanding Actress In A Comedy Series
Jimmy Smits
Antony Starr
Gina Torres
Dick Van Dyke
Susan Kelechi Watson
Damon Wayans
Kristen Wiig — Nominee, Outstanding Actress In A Comedy Series
Henry Winkler
Bowen Yang
Steven Yeun

In addition, there will be special appearances from Olympic gold medalist swimmer Caeleb Dressel and Olympic bronze medal-winning rugby player Ilona Maher.

For more information, please visit Emmys.com.

Kathy Bates Says She Will Retire After CBS’ ‘Matlock’: “This Is My Last Dance”

“This is my last dance,” she told the New York Times simply in a new interview published Sunday.

In fact, Bates revealed that she was ready to retire earlier, after a film shoot had soured for her (she did not specify the production) late last year. However, in January 2024, her agents sent her the script for the procedural, the premise of which — a reimagining on the classic legal TV drama, featuring a septuagenarian righting wrongs — intrigued the actress as a person who has faced injustice earlier in her career, she said.

“Everything I’ve prayed for, worked for, clawed my way up for, I am suddenly able to be asked to use all of it,” she said of the series. “And it’s exhausting.”

Bates is most known for her Academy Award-winning role as Annie Wilkes in 1990’s Misery, about a violent hermit who kidnaps a famous novelist. Later on, she had arcs on television shows like Six Feet Under, The Office, Two and a Half Men and American Horror Story: Coven. She won Emmys for Outstanding Guest Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for the latter two projects. She also starred in Netflix’s two-season-long 2017 sitcom Disjointed, which follows a medical dispensary’s owner. Her latest turns were in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret and Netflix’s A Family Affair, opposite Nicole Kidman.

With an 18-episode order, Matlock is anything but restful. The remake of the late ’80s original (which starred Andy Griffith) follows a brilliant attorney’s return to a prestigious law firm after having achieved success in her younger years. It will also feature Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall and Beau Bridges. It hails from showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman.

“It becomes my life,” Bates said of the all-consuming nature of acting. “Sometimes I get jealous of having this talent. Because I can’t hold it back, and I just want my life.”

‘Law & Order: SVU’ Is Bringing Kelli Giddish Back in Season 26

Giddish is set to appear in multiple episodes, with “a bunch of appearances throughout the season,” executive producer David Graziano told TVLine. A trend has been established in Giddish’s returns since exiting as a series regular in Season 24 of Rollins working on cases with her former squad; teaching was boring compared to her previous work. Now, though, we know that she’ll be doing work she’ll be enjoying.

Rollins is now part of the Intelligence Unit of the New York Police Department. According to Graziano, it’s “very different from the Intelligence Unit anywhere else because the Intelligence Unit in New York has cops stationed in almost every country in the world.” That results in plenty of traveling for Rollins, but that won’t affect her marriage to ADA Sonny Carisi (Peter Scanavino).

It was in Rollins’ last episode, her second appearance of Season 25, that she was faced with figuring out what the future held for her after she quit. “It’s like she never missed a beat,” Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) remarked at one point. That came in a conversation with Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola (Ice-T) that included her pointing out they needed to check on her paperwork. “You think it’s possible she could actually still be a cop?” he asked. That could have easily paved the way for this new job of hers.

That episode did set it up for her to want to return to the NYPD in some capacity. Carisi commented on the “spark in [her] eye” as they worked undercover together, something he hadn’t seen since she left the squad, and he told Benson that he’d “figure out a way to be okay with it” if she wanted to return. But Rollins wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, and Benson thought she should look for something new, which working with the Intelligence Unit is.

It should be interesting to see how Rollins, settled in this new job, does when she crosses paths with SVU going forward, since she won’t be looking at her former squad as where she wishes she still was (presumably).

Law & Order: SVU, Season 26 Premiere, Thursday, October 3, 9/8c, NBC

Talk Show Appearance

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Actor Lacey Chabert discusses her new series, “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert” (n)

Candace Cameron Bure & Cameron Mathison’s Christmas Movie Shakeup

TV Insider previously announced that Bure and Mathison would star in Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells. The film will not go into production in 2024. Bure’s two Christmas films for Great American Family this upcoming holiday season are Home Sweet Christmas and A Christmas Less Traveled.

Home Sweet Christmas follows Sophie Marlow (Bure), a successful mergers and acquisitions attorney, who is called home to Waynesbridge, Washington, following her great uncle’s passing. Uncle Henry left Sophie 60% ownership in his Marlow Maple Meadows, a sprawling patch of sugar maple forest.

Though Sophie hasn’t been on the property in decades, she immediately begins retracing the happy steps of her youth before encountering Sam (Mathison), her long-lost, childhood friend. Sam has returned to the farm after learning Henry left him the other 40% of the property. The legacy property means a quick sale is likely, though Sophie and Sam will discover neither of them is ready to let go just yet.

Great American Family’s 2024 schedule also includes A Vintage Christmas starring Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell; Love at the Kettle (working title) starring Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega; and A Christmas Less Traveled starring Bure and Eric Johnson.

Bure is also executive producing the film alongside Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Holly A. Hines, Eric Jarboe, Gerald Webb, Trevor McWhinney, Paula Elle, and Martin Wood. The film is a Syrup Studios production in association with Candy Rock Entertainment. Supervising producers include Jonathan Shore, Robyn Wiener, Michael Shepard, and David Oland serves as associate producer.

Hallmark+ To Kick Off In September With Premiere of ‘The Chicken Sisters’ & ‘Celebrations With Lacey Chabert’

Additional premieres will drop through the month, with three new installments of The Jane Mysteries starring Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House) and Stephen Huszar (Navigating Christmas), and a Love on the Danube movie trilogy featuring Nazneen Contractor (Charmed), Wes Brown (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up), Jessica Sipos (Betty’s Bad Luck in Love), Dan Jeannotte (Sense and Sensibility), Sarah Power (Good Witch), Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores) and Catherine Disher (Good Witch).

Hallmark Media announced the launch of the service in July. The new platform will cost $80 a year and offer the “very best of Hallmark with new exclusive content and membership benefits program,” said President and CEO Mike Perry at the time. That price includes e-cards and “surprising gifts.”

Created for television and executive produced by Annie Mebane (Shrinking, Atypical, The Goldbergs), The Chicken Sisters is an eight-episode family drama starring Schuyler Fisk (Sam & Kate), Genevieve Angelson (The Handmaid’s Tale), Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) and Wendie Malick (Just Shoot Me!) as the women at the heart of the restaurant rivalry. James Kot (Virgin River), Margo Martindale (Justified) narrates. It’s based on the NY Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club selection The Chicken Sisters.

Following the first episode, new episodes premiere every Thursday starting on September 12.

As previously reported, Celebrations with Lacey Chabert is a new aspirational series executive produced and hosted by Chabert. Known for her multitude of starring roles in Hallmark movies over the years, Chabert will bring her passion for celebrating everyday heroes to this 10-episode series. The show follows Chabert as she surprises deserving individuals who are making a positive impact in their communities with the celebration of a lifetime. Following the first episode, new episodes premiere every Thursday.

Other series planned for the service include holiday limited series Holidazed and Mistletoe Murders; the reality competition series Finding Mr. Christmas; a docu-style dating series hosted by Ashley Williams; a home renovation show hosted by Luke Macfarlane; and new movie trilogy called Groomsmen that’s inspired by the success of The Wedding Veil. .

Hulu Picks Up Nathan Lane-Matt Bomer Comedy Series ‘Mid-Century Modern’ From ‘Will & Grace’ Creators & Ryan Murphy

The pickup comes less than two months after the pilot, written by Kohan and Mutchnick, was officially greenlighted and just four weeks after it was taped in front of a live audience with multi-cam icon James Burrows directing.

The very quick decision-making — especially by Disney standards — is not that surprising. In addition to an A-list creative team in front and behind the camera, the pilot has been enjoying a very strong word- of-mouth internally that kicked into high gear after the table read.

The series follows three best friends (Lane, Bomer, Graham) — gay gentlemen of a certain age – who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one, Bunny Schneiderman (Lane), lives with his mother, Sybil (Lavin). As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.

Bomer’s former Mormon Jerry Frank is “pure of heart. He is also hard of body and soft of head.” Graham’s Arthur is a dignified, elegant, fashion industry veteran.

Lane and Bomer executive produce the series alongside Mutchnick, Kohan, Burrows and Murphy. 20th Television where Ryan Murphy Productions is based, is the studio.

This is a relatively rare multi-camera streaming comedy series. Hulu previously tried the genre with How I Met Your Father. It also marks the second half-hour series after The New Normal for prolific, Emmy-winning producer Murphy and a return to the genre for Emmy-winning Will & Grace creators, executive producers and showrunners Kohan & Mutchnick who most recently revisited their hit comedy with a revival for NBC. Frequent collaborator Burrows was executive producer/director on both incarnations.

Dorian TV Award Winners

BEST TV PERFORMANCE—DRAMA
Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers (Showtime/Paramount+)

BEST TV PERFORMANCE—COMEDY
Jean Smart, Hacks (Max)

Josh Duhamel & Lukas Gage To Star In Crime Thriller ‘Full Throttle Mindset’ From Director Patrick Brice, XYZ Films

Based on an article in the St. Louis Riverfront Times by journalist Doyle Murphy, the film tells the wild true story of young burnout Blake Laubinger (Gage), who’s taken under the wing of a Midwestern tanning salon mogul named Todd Beckman (Duhamel). He soon learns his new mentor’s businesses are a front for a drug empire — one he’s now expected to partake in.

Written by Jake Disch, whose scripts The Adults in the Room and Gunfight made the Black List, the film is billed as a gonzo cautionary tale about deluded American dreams and dark mentors. John Baker (Luce, Frank & Lola) and book scout Robby O’Connor will produce alongside XYZ, which is handling world sales and co-representing domestic rights along with CAA Media Finance. The film is set to shoot later this year.

Best known for starring in the Transformers franchise and the recent rom-com Shotgun Wedding with Jennifer Lopez, Duhamel has more recently been seen starring in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers for Disney+. He’ll next be seen in the Netflix series Ransom Canyon, as well as Allan Unger’s film London Calling.

Breaking out with roles on HBO’s Euphoria and The White Lotus, Gage has most recently been seen starring in Amazon MGM’s Road House remake and Season 5 of FX’s Fargo. Upcoming projects include Paramount’s Smile 2, out October 18, and New Line’s Companion.

The co-creator, alongside Mark Duplass, of Blumhouse’s Creep franchise, Brice has also directed titles like the Sundance sex comedy The Overnight, Sundance horror comedy Corporate Animals and There’s Someone Inside Your House, produced by 21 Laps and Atomic Monster, which spent its debut week as the #1 film on Netflix. Most recently, he announced The Creep Tapes, a series expanding the Creep franchise, to star Duplass.

Recent sales and production titles from XYZ Films include the 2024 TIFF Platform title Daniela Forever directed by Nacho Vigalondo and starring Henry Golding and Beatrice Grannó; Panos Cosmatos’ Flesh of the Gods, starring Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac; He Bled Neon with Joe Cole and Rita Ora; Kill Me with Allison Williams and Charlie Day; and Zoë Bell’s Free Fall starring Zachary Levi, to name just a few.

Duhamel is repped by CAA, John Carrabino Management, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Gage by WME, 2AM, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Brice by CAA, Grandview, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; and Disch by Bellevue Productions and Behr Abramson Levy.

Rebecca Budig Joins The Bold and the Beautiful as an Iconic Character: 'I Love Her Strength'

When Rebecca Budig’s first episode of The Bold and the Beautiful airs on August 6, the soap star hopes viewers will embrace her performance of a character that has long been a part of the show’s DNA.

The four-time Daytime Emmy Award-nominated actress, 51, will play Dr. Taylor Hayes, a role dreamed up by one of the show’s creators William J. Bell and previously played over the years by Hunter Tylo, Sherilyn Wolter and Krista Allen. But for Budig — who has previously starred on General Hospital, All My Children and Guiding Light — playing Dr. Hayes, a compassionate psychiatrist, is a first. And while she may not have have the medical training, the actress says she has a lot of respect for therapy as a practice.

“I love therapy — I’ve gone to years of therapy — which is a little different from psychiatry, obviously,” she tells PEOPLE, adding, “I’ve been around enough mental health care professionals … just to get a sense of what they’re like.”

"Before this job came up, I thought about going back to school and studying psychology, because it actually fascinates me,” she continues. “It’s ironic that I got this part, given that that’s what I was going to try and do in the fall, anyway.”

Settling back into the fast-paced day-to-day rhythm of soap operas was an adjustment, she admits, given her last project, the TV movie Fit for Christmas in 2022, moved at a slower pace.

“It was very slow, and you did the scene a hundred times, so you're like, ‘Oh, this is great,’” she mused. “I like to know my lines very well so that I just don't have to think about them very much. It's just getting that muscle back up and working again. ... I don't even want to watch the first couple shows, let's put it that way. ... I'm my worst critic.”

(Photo) Budig has spent much of her time shooting her initial scenes with Katherine Kelly Lang, who plays her character's longtime rival Brooke, and Thorsten Kaye, who portrays Taylor's off-again, on-again romantic interest Ridge.

Filming with both actors was an easygoing experience, partly because Budig and Kaye had previously worked together on All My Children.

“I've always loved Thorsten,” she explains. “He's always been very kind to me … I've been to his house for Thanksgiving once, so I love Thorsten and his family. … He does something different every time. He doesn't say the same thing every time, so he keeps you on your toes — and that's all you can ask for, really.”

(Photo) Budig is excited to see how loyal, longtime viewers of The Bold and the Beautiful respond to her portrayal of Taylor.

“I just hope they're open to that idea and interpretation of it and that they just believe the relationships between Taylor and Ridge and Taylor and Brooke,” she says, adding, “I always thought that All My Children might've been the best job I ever had in terms of the people all really getting along, but I truly get the vibe here that it's that one in a million group of people that is just collaborative, kind, supportive and just very welcoming. So I'm excited. Really excited.”

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET on CBS and is available for streaming on Paramount+.

Soap Stars in Upcoming Hallmark Movies

Premieres: Saturday, Sept. 7, at 8 pm ET/PT

Starring: Lacey Chabert (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up), Brennan Elliott (UnREAL)

Synopsis: Married couple Dana (Chabert) and Mark (Elliott) are high-powered lawyers at separate New York City law firms who find themselves on opposing sides of a messy divorce between two reality stars. Soon enough, tension from the looming courtroom showdown strains the otherwise happy couple.

A SPRINKLE OF DECEIT: A HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY (Hallmark Mystery)

Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 4, at 9 pm

Starring: Alison Sweeney (Days of Our Lives), Victor Webster (Workin’ Moms), Barbara Niven (Chesapeake Shores), Tess Atkins (The Flash), Lisa Durupt (Less Than Kind), Daylin Willis (Betty’s Bad Luck in Love), Brittany Mitchell (Cradle of Deception)

Synopsis: Hannah (Sweeney) caters Lonnie’s (Willis) high school reunion, which is disrupted by a fight between his old friend Darcy (Mitchell) and her boyfriend. Lonnie helps Darcy get home safely, but becomes implicated in her murder after she’s found dead the next morning. Hannah ultimately puts her own safety at risk while working with Chad (Webster) to clear Lonnie’s name.

Fire Country Season 3 Casts True Detective’s Leven Rambin as Ex-Con

TVLine has learned exclusively that Rambin has been cast on the CBS drama in the recurring guest star role of Audrey, a former fire camp inmate.

Audrey presents with the grit and tenacity that her tattoos and prison record imply, we hear, but upon first smile she reveals the soulful spirit of a gifted musician and empath.

Hmm, might she be the woman to ignite a new spark in Bode’s broken heart, after he nearly (yet didn’t) interrupt ex-sweetheart Gabriela’s season-ending wedding to Diego?

Fire Country showrunner Tia Napolitano told TVLine that a theme for Season 3 is “wish fulfillment,” in part because “we finally get to see Bode out [of Three Rock], after wanting it since the pilot…. Our goal is to have a lot of fun with him next season and … bring some levity and joy to Bode.”

In addition to her roles as True Detective Season 2 cam girl Athena and Mark Sloan’s daughter on Grey’s, Rambin’s TV credits include The Path, Gone, The Tomorrow People, One Tree Hill, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and All My Children.

Rambin also is well known for her big-screen role as District 1 tribute Glimmer in 2012’s The Hunger Games, about which she recently wrote in the behind-the-scenes memoir Glimmer’s Game.

Fire Country fires up its new season on Friday, Oct. 18 at 9/8c, where it will lead out of S.W.A.T. Season 8 and into Blue Bloods‘ very final batch of episodes.

'General Hospital' star Cameron Mathison splits from wife after 22nd anniversary

The ‘General Hospital’ actor and his spouse Vanessa — who are parents to Lucas, 21, and 18-year-old Leila — revealed on Wednesday, just four days after their 22nd wedding anniversary, that they have decided to “part ways” but will always be thankful for the time they spent together.

They said in a joint statement: “After 22 years of marriage, we have made the difficult decision to part ways. We enter this new chapter with deep love, kindness, and respect for each other.

“We hold gratitude in our hearts for the wonderful years we shared together.

“Our children have been and will continue to be our highest priority, and we will forever share in our devotion and love for them.”

The former couple have parted on amicable terms and “wish the best” for one another’s futures.

They added: “We remain friends, and both wish the best for one another. We sincerely appreciate your respect for our family’s privacy during this transition.”

The 54-year-old actor took part in ‘Dancing With the Stars’ in 2007 and he recently admitted he asked producers for a different partner after was was paired with “very beautiful” professional Edyta Sliwinska because he and Vanessa, 57, were going through a “bit of a challenge” at the time.

He told Cheryl Burke on her ‘Sex, Lies and Spray Tans’ podcast: “I watched the show, so I knew Edyta. She’s a very beautiful woman, and I don’t even know if Edyta knows this, I actually called Dina Katz, who’s my dear friend now, who at the time was casting director, I called her and I said, ‘Listen, I’m so happy that you’ve offered me the show. I can’t wait. I’m in. Just do me a favour. Put me with anybody but Edyta.’

“Because I knew my wife and I, we were going through a little bit of a challenge at that time, and Edyta didn’t wear a lot of clothes.”

But Mathison went ahead with Sliwinska and they finished in fifth place, though he acknowledged things were “really hard” on his wife back home at the time.

He said: “Vanessa was a trooper. We’d recently gone through a bunch of stuff, and it wasn’t great timing and I was off in LA spending time with this beautiful woman, dressed up, against her, sweating with her five hours a day rehearsing, and then doing all the press and touring stuff together, and it was really hard.”.

2024 Imagen Awards Nominations

Best Actress – Feature Film
Adriana Barraza, El Último Vagón (Netflix; Woo Films for Netflix)
Gina Rodriguez, Players (Netflix)
Rosa Salazar, A Million Miles Away (Prime Video; Amazon MGM Studios, Select Films)

Best Supporting Actress – Drama (Television)
Yaya DaCosta, The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix; A&E Studios for Netflix)
Alana De La Garza, FBI (CBS; Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment and CBS Television Studios)
Kate del Castillo, The Cleaning Lady (FOX; FOX Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television)
Juliana Aidén Martinez, Griselda (Netflix; Grand Electric for Netflix)
Cree, Turtles All the Way Down (HBO | Max; NEW LINE CINEMA Presents A TEMPLE HILL Production, A ROJAS GREEN Production for Max)
Naian González Norvind, Invasion (Apple TV+; Boat Rocker Studios in association with Apple)

Best Actress – Comedy (Television)
Stephanie Beatriz, Twisted Metal (Peacock; Sony Pictures Television Studios, Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, PlayStation Productions, Electric Avenue, Artists First, Make It With Gravy, Inspire Entertainment, Wicked Deed, Reese Wernick Productions)
Mayan Lopez, Lopez vs Lopez (NBC; Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group in association with Mohawk Productions, Travieso Productions, Mi Vida Loba and 3 Arts)
Camila Mendes, Música (Prime Video; Amazon MGM Studios, Wonderland Sound And Vision)
Camila Mendes, Upgraded (Prime Video; Amazon MGM Studios, Gulfstream Pictures Productions, Luber-Rolkin Entertainment, Tempo Productions, Future Artists Entertainment)
Gina Rodriguez, Not Dead Yet (ABC; 20th Television)
Christina Vidal, Primo (Amazon Freevee; Amazon Freevee, Universal Television)

‘Homicide: Life On The Street’ To Stream On Peacock

David Simon — who wrote the book on which the series is based — teased in June that the police drama was going to end up on a streamer. “Word is that NBC has managed to finally secure the music rights necessary to sell Homicide: Life On The Streets to a streaming platform,” he wrote on X.

All seven seasons of the series and Homicide: The Movie, which has been remastered to HD and 4K, will drop August 19 on Peacock.

From Universal TV, Homicide: Life on the Street followed the detective work of the homicide department in Baltimore. It originally launched on NBC in 1993 and ran for a total of 122 episodes.

The series was created by Paul Attanasio; Tom Fontana was the series head writer and showrunner. It starred Andre Braugher, Ned Beatty, Richard Belzer, Yaphet Kotto, Melissa Leo, Giancarlo Esposito, Daniel Baldwin, Jon Polito, Clark Johnson, Kyle Secor, Reed Diamond, Michelle Forbes, Peter Gerety, Isabella Hofmann, Toni Lewis, Michael Michele, Max Perlich, Jon Seda and Callie Thorn.

The series is distributed by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution in the U.S. and by Fremantle internationally.

Esta TerBlanche, All My Children Vet, Dead at 51

Barbie Ashley, her goddaughter, tells TMZ ... Esta died unexpectedly on Thursday in her North Hollywood home ... medical personnel believe the South African actress had been dead for about a day before she was found.

The cause of her death is under investigation, her rep, Lisa Rodrigo tells us ... adding there is no other information at this time.

Esta was crowned Miss Teen South Africa in 1991 ... and from there landed a number of acting roles ... including her most well-known ... Gillian Andrassy, a trouble-making princess, who was killed off in 2001.

She is survived by her ex-husband and goddaughter.

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Actor Cameron Mathison

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.

‘Dexter: Original Sin’ First Look Photo Shows Patrick Gibson’s Serial Killer In Training Seemingly Mid-Kill

Photos from the upcoming Dexter prequel were released Thursday, introducing audiences to the Morgan family — including Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Molly Brown as Debra Morgan

One of the photos, is particularly ominous as it appears to catch Gibson’s Dexter mid-kill. The others are seemingly innocuous, including a photo of Dexter and Harry in the kitchen, as well as another of Dexter deep in thought (shown above).

Dexter: Original Sin takes place 15 years before the events of the flagship series. Set in 1991 Miami, the 10-episode series follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcements’ radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

Additional cast includes Patrick Dempsey as Aaron Spencer, James Martinez as Angel Batista, Christina Milian as Maria LaGuerta, Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka, Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt and special guest star, Sarah Michelle Gellar, as Tanya Martin.

Dexter: Original Sin is executive produced by showrunner Clyde Phillips and produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios. Executive producers also include Scott Reynolds, Michael C. Hall, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, with the series also being produced by Robert Lloyd Lewis. Michael Lehmann serves as directing executive producer.

Emmy Nominations 2024

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary • ABC • Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions and Fifth Chance in association with Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television
Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues

The Bear • FX • FX Productions
Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu

Only Murders In The Building • Hulu • 20th Television
Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora

Loot • Apple TV+ • Universal Television in association with Apple
Maya Rudolph as Molly Novak

Hacks • HBO | Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Jean Smart as Deborah Vance

Palm Royale • Apple TV+ • Apple Studios
Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

Fellow Travelers • Showtime • SHOWTIME Presents a Fremantle and Showtime Studios Production
Matt Bomer as Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller

Baby Reindeer • Netflix • A Netflix Series / A Clerkenwell Films Production
Richard Gadd as Donny

Fargo • FX • FX Presents an MGM/FXP Production
Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans • FX • FX Productions, 20th Television
Tom Hollander as Truman Capote

Ripley • Netflix • Showtime and Endemol Shine North America in association with Entertainment 360 and Filmrights for Netflix
Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

The Gilded Age • HBO | Max • HBO in association with Universal Television and Neamo Film and Television
Christine Baranski as Agnes van Rhijn

The Morning Show • Apple TV+ • Media Res in association with Apple
Nicole Beharie as Christina Hunter

The Crown • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana

The Morning Show • Apple TV+ • Media Res in association with Apple
Greta Lee as Stella Bak

The Crown • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret

The Morning Show • Apple TV+ • Media Res in association with Apple
Karen Pittman as Mia Jordan

The Morning Show • Apple TV+ • Media Res in association with Apple
Holland Taylor as Cybil Richards

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series

Mr. & Mrs. Smith • Infidelity • Prime Video • Amazon MGM Studios, Big Indie Pictures
Michaela Coel as Bev

The Crown • Sleep, Dearie Sleep • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II

The Morning Show • Update Your Priors • Apple TV+ • Media Res in association with Apple
Marcia Gay Harden as Maggie Brener

Mr. & Mrs. Smith • Couples Therapy (Naked & Afraid) • Prime Video • Amazon MGM Studios, Big Indie Pictures
Sarah Paulson as Therapist

Mr. & Mrs. Smith • Double Date • Prime Video • Amazon MGM Studios, Big Indie Pictures
Parker Posey as Other Jane

‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Sets 9 To Recur Including Joe Pantoliano, Brittany Allen, Carlo Mendez & Jasper Lewis – Meet Dexter’s Two Moms

The 10-episode original drama series is set in 1991 Miami and follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson), a student refining his killer skills with the help and support of his adoptive father Harry (Christian Slater). In his dad, he finds solace and understanding, especially as his bloodthirsty urges grow and can no longer be ignored. As his only confidant, Harry teaches Dexter a code that’s designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to die — all while avoiding getting caught by law enforcement. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

Pantoliano plays Mad Dog, Allen plays Dexter’s biological mother, Laura Moser, Gonzalez plays Santos Jimenez, Jennings plays Clark Sanders, Justice plays Sofia, Lewis, Lewis plays Dexter’s adoptive mom and wife of Harry, Doris Morgan, Mendez plays Hector Estrada, Gonzalez Rossi plays Gio and Sanchez plays Tony Ferrer.

The previously announced cast also includes Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Reno Wilson, Alex Shimizu, Patrick Dempsey and Sarah Michelle Geller. Production is currently underway in Miami with Clyde Phillips at the helm.

Dexter: Original Sin is executive produced by Phillips and produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios. Scott Reynolds also EPs alongside Hall, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns, with Robert Lloyd Lewis producing. Michael Lehmann will serve as directing executive producer.

Across his decades in the industry, Pantoliano has earned extensive credits in TV and film. Notably, he received the Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series” for his portrayal of Ralph Cifaretto. He is also known for playing Cypher in The Matrix. Additional credits include La Bamba, Empire of the Sun, The Goonies, Memento and Bad Boys.

Allen most recently starred in Prime Video’s The Boys as Popclaw and the horror film, What Keeps You Alive.

Gonzalez is best known for his role in the series Bloodline and the action film Peppermint, starring Jennifer Garner. Recently Gonzalez appeared on Mayans MC, The Resident and The Walking Dead: Dead City, among several others.

Jennings recently starred in NBC’ Grand Crew, which ran for two seasons. Simultaneously he recurred on the series A League of Their Own. Additional credits include roles in Pure Genius be seen in The American Society of Magical Heroes.

Justice is known for her work on the television series One Day at a Time. Additional credits include roles in NBC’s Quantum Leap and the feature film Finding Tony.

Lewis is an actress, comedian and writer with years of sketch and improv experience at Pack Theater and UCB. Past credits include roles in V/H/S and As It’s Remembered.

Mendez is a Cuban American actor with notable television roles in 9-1-1, Superior Donuts, Parks and Recreation and The Real Rob. Currently, Mendez is a series regular on the Emmy-winning show The Bay.

Gonzalez Rossi most recently starred in the film That’s Amor and also recurred on Westworld in 2022.

Sanchez most recently recurred in the series Palm Royale and is currently recurring in BMF. He will next be seen in Running Point.

Hallmark Sets The Groomsmen Movie Trilogy, Starring Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes and B.J. Britt

Told from the guys’ point of view, The Groomsmen stars frequent Hallmark leading men Jonathan Bennett (The Christmas House movies, Mean Girls), Tyler Hynes (Three Wise Men and a Baby) and B.J. Britt (The Holiday Stocking, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.).

The trilogy — titled The Groomsmen First Look, The Groomsmen Second Chances and The Groomsmen Last Dance — “takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime as three best friends come together to celebrate their wedding days in the breathtaking destinations of Greece, Italy and Bulgaria,” reads the official description. “As they navigate complex relationships with friends, love interests and family members, this movie trilogy is filled with heart, humor and charm. Pete (Britt), a kind-hearted pediatrician with a penchant for planning; Danny (Bennett), a baseball coach with a heart of gold; and Jackson (Hynes), a stylish and charming social media agent, lean on each other and draw strength from the bonds they share from the special brotherhood built over the years.”

Hallmark vets Bennett and Hynes (who also stars in the upcoming Christmas movies Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story and Three Wiser Men and a Boy) will serve as executive producers on the project, which will debut this fall on the streaming service Hallmark+.

Hallmark’s first foray into a rom-com trilogy, 2022’s The Wedding Veil series, starred fan faves Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser and Alison Sweeney as “three longtime college friends who discover a mysterious, antique veil fabled to unite its bearer with her true love.” A second set of three new movies was released in January 2023 on Hallmark Channel, with all three ladies reprising their roles.

Candace Cameron Bure Books Next Holiday Movie For Great American Family; Cameron Mathison Co-Stars

In Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells, Gracie (Bure) is Peachtree Inn’s perfect wedding planner whose mantra “No problems, only solutions waiting to be discovered” makes blushing brides’ dreams come true. When Charlie (Mathison) brings his sister and future brother-in-law to their former hometown of Butler, South Carolina, expecting to create a magical Christmas Eve wedding at the Inn for Lindsay and Josh, the trio is stunned when Gracie stubbornly declines the job, saying it is not possible to pull off the perfect wedding two weeks before Christmas. Eventually, Gracie relents and agrees to plan the wedding, only to discover there are more hurdles to overcome than expected.

Great American Christmas is in its fourth season.

Executive Producers are Cameron Bure, Holly A. Hines, Eric Jarboe, Jeffery Brooks, Ford Englerth, Gerald Webb, Paula Elle, and Trevor McWhinney. Produced by Mick MacKay. Supervising producers Michael Shepard, Jonathan Shore, and Robyn Wiener. Associate Producers are David Oland and Trudi Thorwaldson.

Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells is directed by Paula Elle from an Original screenplay written by Katie Main.

In February, Great American Family announced that it’s launching a Great American Mysteries series with The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker. Bure and Aaron Ashmore (Ginny & Georgia) will star.

Susan Lucci Gives Health Update, Shares If She's Open to Dating After Losing Husband of 52 Years

Susan Lucci is opening up about how her heart is recovering after an emergency procedure and the death of her husband, Helmet Huber.

Sitting down with ET's Rachel Smith for "The grEaTs," the 77-year-old actress provided fans with an update on how she is doing as she embraces this next chapter of her life -- and whether or not she is open to finding love again after losing her 84-year-old husband in 2022.

For the All My Children star -- who was married to Huber from 1969 until his death -- it would be extremely difficult to put herself back out there after already finding the love of her life at just 23 years old.

"I know everybody's different, I can't imagine it, you know?" Lucci -- who previously shared that the casting producers of The Golden Bachelorette reached out to her about starring in the reality show -- said of dating again. "Never say never, but I just can't imagine [it]."

In the two years since her Austrian-born chef husband passed away, Lucci has devoted a good chunk of time to reading about coping with the loss of a spouse and the various ways to move on after. While she knows that finding love after loss is entirely possible, it's not the path forward for her -- at least not at this time.

"It is different for everyone and, you know, part of it is a choice to get up off the floor and put one foot in front of the other. I mean, it is better to go ahead with your life," she shared with ET. "The other thing is that I know that this life is a gift, it's meant to be a gift from God and I'm never gonna thumb my nose at that -- I'm grateful. And I'm very grateful to have the love and have [had] Helmut in my life."

Throughout the course of their half-century-long love story, the pair established a tremendous life together and welcomed two children, Liza Huber and Andreas Huber. Lucci told ET that the secret to their enduring relationship and marital success is not a secret at all. Lucci said that for her, it all came down to being with the person who complemented her.

"He always made me laugh and he was always there for me -- he was a rock and very secure," Lucci said of her "wonderful" husband. "[He was] very funny, very sure of himself in a good way and very take charge, which you wanted him to be."

She continued, "He was one of those people you wanted him to be in charge because he knew what to do and knew how to make things happen. And at the same time, [he was] coming from such a good place."

For now, Lucci is happy to hold onto her beloved memories of Huber. That includes saying no to The Golden Bachelorette -- although she does admit that just because she won't be on it anytime soon does not mean that she won't be seated for the season premiere on Sept. 1.

"I tried it, I became instantly hooked," Lucci said of the ABC reality series. Instead, the show will be led by former Golden Bachelor contestant Joan Vassos for its debut season. "I think I'm just a fan... it wasn't for me but it's something that I do love to watch."

Aside from The Golden Bachelorette, Lucci is using this new era of life to discover what is important to her -- a category that includes focusing on her happiness and her health, especially after undergoing two major heart surgeries in the span of four years.

In 2022, just weeks before Huber's death, the actress and philanthropist revealed that she underwent a second procedure for heart disease after a first heart scare in 2018. At the time, she reported experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath and discomfort in her ribcage and back.

For the second procedure, she rushed to the hospital only to discover she had a 75 percent blockage in one of her arteries as a result of a buildup of plaque. Doctors ultimately used a stent on her heart to open the blockage and try to prevent future issues.

That came after she already had another major open-heart surgery in 2018. In 2019, the All My Children star revealed to ET that the blockage the first time around was even more severe and life-threatening.

"It turns out, I had a 90 percent blockage in my main artery and a 75 percent blockage in an adjacent artery, and so they told me the next day, 'You just avoided a widow-maker,'" she told ET at the time, crediting her doctor for telling her to go to the hospital. "I didn't know! I had no idea."

According to the CDC, heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. In 2021, approximately one-in-five female deaths in the U.S. were attributed to the so-called "silent killer."

Today, Lucci is feeling great and healthier than ever. She is focusing on spreading awareness on the deadly issue and advocating for women everywhere (including herself) when it comes to their health.

"I'm in very good shape and I feel very good," Lucci said. "I had a blockage, a 90 percent blockage in my main artery and a 75 percent blockage in the adjacent artery. And fortunately, I listened to my body and there was someone there [her doctor] who could prod me to go to the hospital."

"Had I not gone there, I was told the next day when I was checked out that I 99.9 percent would've had the widow-maker. If I had laid down, I never would have gotten up," she shared of the health scare. "I was doing what many women do, I kept thinking, 'Oh it'll go away, it's nothing, it'll go away.'"

Moral of the story? It's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to your health.

"My takeaway was -- is to tell women to put yourself on your to-do list, to listen to your body and if it doesn't behave the way that's normal for you, take action," she said. "The doctor will not be mad at you for coming if there's nothing there."

Thanks to the doctor who she says "saved her life," Lucci now has the opportunity to continue with her busy and exciting life. That includes a role in Apple TV+'s new dark comedy, Outcome, which is directed and co-produced by Jonah Hill. The script also comes from the mind of the 21 Jump Street star, who penned it alongside Ezra Woods.

"It was a spectacular experience, I'm so glad that I did this and got to work with Jonah," she said of the project. "Jonah Hill has written a very powerful [script] – it’s a dark comedy, a very dark comedy – but he's really a gem and I'm very lucky to have worked with him."

A release date for the film -- which also stars Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, David Spade, Laverne Cox, Kaia Gerber and Roy Wood Jr. and more -- has yet to be determined. e..

Indie Western ‘Broken Trail’ Announces Cast

Written by Remo and longtime collaborator Daniel Backman, the film set in 1875 watches as the life of Katherine (Willis) is shattered when her beloved husband falls victim to a murder orchestrated by the nefarious Colonel Davis (Fahey). Alone and overwhelmed, Katherine’s path crosses with John Scobell (Akinnagbe), a Black man with a troubled past as a former Pinkerton Agent. Despite initial reluctance, John is drawn to Katherine’s determination and the injustice of Caleb’s death. Together, they form an unlikely alliance fueled by a shared desire for retribution.

Others in the ensemble include Eric Nelsen (All My Children/The Bay, James Landry Hebert, Jeremy Sumpter and Connor Eterson. Remo is also serving as the film’s producer.

Said Remo in a statement to Deadline, “We are beyond excited to start shooting ‘Broken Trail’ and bring this powerful story to the screen. Working with such a talented cast and dedicated crew is truly an honor, and we can’t wait for audiences to see the result of our collective passion and hard work.”

Recently seen in films like Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, My Divorce Party and Maya, Willis has also been seen on television on Fox’s Empire.

Akinnagbe is coming off of roles in Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Rob Peace, Phillip Noyce’s Fast Charlie, Power Book II: Ghost, and the latest season of Nat Geo’s Genius.

Known for starring on ABC’s Lost, Fahey can currently be seen in Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1.

Most recently seen on shows like Echo and Reservation Dogs, Greene also boasts film credits like The Green Mile and Wind River.

Through SkipStone Pictures, Remo has produced films including Hellfire with Harvey Keitel and Stephen Lang, The Tower with Bella Thorne and Jack Kilmer, The Chariot with John Malkovich, Rosa Salazar and Thomas Mann, Monstrous starring Christina Ricci, The Old Way starring Nicolas Cage, and God’s Country Song with Justin Gaston and Mariel Hemingway, among others. As a director, his credits include indies like God’s Country Song and Saved by Grace.

Willis is repped by Buchwald, Untitled Entertainment, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer; Akinnagbe by IAG, Untitled, and Granderson Des Rochers; Fahey by Jeff Goldberg Management; and Greene by Jordan & Associates and Greene Talent.

Susan Lucci Says She's Learned in Her 70s Not to Let Age 'Define You': 'Don't Count Yourself Out'

The actress, 77, spoke with PEOPLE ahead of receiving the Spirit of Life Award on June 4 in New York City, reflecting on her career.

Although Lucci lost her husband Helmut Huber, who died in March 2022 at age 84, and the actress has had two heart surgeries in 2018 and 2022, she's in a good place now, having finished filming the crime drama Outcome, co-written and directed by Jonah Hill. The cast includes Hill, Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer and Laverne Cox.

“I am feeling good,” she explains. "I realized there were fewer parts for someone in her seventies as I am. But on the other hand, I'm thrilled right now to have been playing a part that I absolutely viewed as a challenge, and what I wanted to take and get to work with Jonah Hill, who I have so much respect for.”

Over the last 12 months, Lucci has also been receiving the recognition she so richly deserves for her decades-long contributions to television, which includes starring as Erica Kane on the ABC daytime drama All My Children for nearly 40 years — a role that helped make her one of the famous faces on TV.

During her acceptance speech, Lucci thanked everyone in the room. "How lucky am I to dream my dreams of becoming an actress and grow up and have my dreams come true? There were obstacles and there were roadblocks — they were wannabe obstacles and roadblocks — but tonight's a night to celebrate."

During her conversation with PEOPLE, Lucci also advised people in their golden years not to "count yourself out."

"No matter what her career is … don't count yourself out. Don't assume the worst," she added. "Keep on being you."

For Lucci, her mother, Jeanette Lucci, who died in June 2021, was a source of wisdom.

"I remember when I turned 60. I called my mother,” the star recalled. “I was having a lot of trouble with that particular number, and I called my mother and I said, ‘Mom, how did you deal with it? And how are you dealing with now?’ … And there was a little pause on the other end and she said, ‘Well, I just don't think about it.’ And I thought, you know what? That is the best answer anyone could give me. … Don't put any labels on yourself. Don't let the number define you." .

Sarah Michelle Gellar Boards ‘Dexter: Original Sin’

The 10-episode original drama series from Paramount+ With Showtime, set in 1991 Miami, follows Dexter, a student who is refining his killer skills with the help and support of his adoptive father Harry (Christian Slater). In his dad, he finds solace and understanding, especially as his bloodthirsty urges grow and can no longer be ignored. As his only confidant, Harry teaches Dexter a code that’s designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to die — all while avoiding getting caught by law enforcement. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

The cast also includes Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Reno Wilson, Alex Shimizu and Patrick Dempsey. Production is currently underway in Miami with Clyde Phillips at the helm.

“Sarah Michelle Gellar is a pop culture icon who perfectly rounds out our best-in-class cast featuring Christian Slater and Patrick Dempsey among others,” shared Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks. “We’re thrilled to have her return to the Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios family and join the origin story of the Dexter franchise.”

Dexter: Original Sin is executive produced by Phillips and produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios. Scott Reynolds also EPs alongside Hall, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns, with Robert Lloyd Lewis producing. Michael Lehmann will serve as directing executive producer.

Gellar is a veteran of TV, theater and screen with a Daytime Emmy Award among her accolades. She was honored with the Emmy in 1995 for her portrayal of Kendall Hart in ABC’s All My Children under the category “Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series.” Most recently, she starred in and executive produced the Paramount+ genre series Wolf Pack. She is best known for her work in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as the titular Buffy Summers. Additional credits include CBS’?The Crazy?Ones?opposite Robin Williams and the CW’s Ringer. She is repped by CAA, Linden Entertainment and Yorn Levine Barnes..

Hulu Orders Comedy Pilot From Max Mutchnick, David Kohan & Ryan Murphy Starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer And Linda Lavin

Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer are set to star and executive produce the series that will also star Linda Lavin. Mutchnick and Kohan will write the pilot while James Burrows will direct. Executive producers include Mutchnick, Kohan, Burrows, Lane, Bomer and Murphy. 20th Television is the studio.

The series follows three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother and a naked Gen Z housekeeper. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.

Lane will play Bunny Schneiderman while Bomer will be Jerry Frank. Lavin will take over as Bunny’s mother, Sybil Schneiderman. A successful businessman with one foot in retirement, Bunny is forever in search of love, but he first has to be convinced he’s worthy of it. Like her son, Sybil’s strengths are her weaknesses: wise, caring, and iconoclastic – which sometimes means she’s critical, smothering and amoral. Jerry left the Mormon Church and his marriage in his early 20s after his wife informed him and the rest of the congregation that he was a homosexual. Now a latter-day saint in the literal sense of the term, Jerry is pure of heart. He is also hard of body and soft of head.

Lane is repped by CAA and Anonymous Content.

Bomer is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.

Lavin is repped by Innovative and Sendoff & Baruch.

Burrows is represented by WME, Bob Broder, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.e

‘Live’s Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos Reunite With ‘All My Children’s Baby Enzo

The young woman who played the baby was in the audience for Monday’s episode of Live. Ripa told the audience she and Consuelos had “often wondered, what ever happened to Baby Enzo, and where is Baby Enzo, and Baby Enzo is in our audience today.” Ripa’s character Hayley Vaughan Santos and her All My Children husband, Consuelos’ Mateo, had a baby boy in an August 2001 episode, whom they named Lorenzo (aka Enzo).

The woman explained to Ripa and Consuelos, that she had been chosen over her twin brother to play Enzo, because “at the time, he didn’t have enough hair.” She also shared that she is about three days younger than Ripa and Consuelos’ real-life daughter Lola, recalling that her mother would hold Lola off-camera while Ripa was holding her.

Ripa asked the young woman if she was still acting, but she said, “No, this is my big break now, I guess!”

You can watch a video of the exchange between Baby Enzo, and Ripa and Consuelos above.

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.”

Susan Lucci says her family are her 'biggest rock' as she opens up about their support during challenging times

The All My Children alum is an inspiration to many as a result, not to mention the fact she's worked tirelessly to help others, resulting in her recently receiving the Spirit of Life Award at the annual City of Hope gala, held in New York City at the beginning of June.

During the event, Susan opened up to HELLO! about the lessons she's learnt from the past few years, which have seen her undergo multiple heart surgeries, as well as losing her beloved husband, Helmut Huber, in 2022.

She said: "Ultimately, I have learned that resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about bouncing forward with newfound wisdom and resilience. My biggest rocks have undeniably been the unwavering support of my friends and family.

"Their unconditional love has been an anchor that has kept me grounded and a constant reminder that I am never alone."

Susan is mom to children Liza Huber, 49, and Andreas Huber, 36, who she shares with her late husband. She is also a doting grandmother, and loves nothing more than spending time with her loved ones.

She's looking forward to the summer too, and told HELLO!: "summer always goes by so quickly, but I always look forward to spending as much time with friends and family at the beach!"

Susan gave a powerful speech at the City of Hope gala, receiving a special accolade presented to individuals who exemplify the ideals and values that have guided City of Hope for a century. Past participants have included Jane Fonda, Dr. Jill Biden, Brooke Shields, Cindy Crawford, Hoda Kotb and Robin Roberts.

City of Hope was founded in 1913, with the mission to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes.

Susan told HELLO! before the event: "I have to acknowledge how prestigious it really is to receive this award from The City of Hope. I know the list of former recipients and I'm very honored to be in their presence.

"And also, my goodness, it's very humbling. You just go along in your life and try to do the best you can, but to be acknowledged by the City of Hope for contributions to women's health is just more than I could have ever expected or hoped for. And so I'm very, very honored indeed to accept this award."

Susan has done a lot of work for charity, and during her acceptance speech, she joked that she was excited to wear a pink dress at the event, as she usually wears red dresses.k

Lacey Chabert & Brennan Elliott Reunite For 10th Time In ‘His & Her’ For Hallmark

The movie follows married couple Dana (Chabert) and Mark (Elliott), a pair of high-powered lawyers at two separate New York City law firms who find themselves on opposing sides of a messy divorce between two reality stars. When both clients are unable to compromise, everyone heads to the that results in tensions infiltrating Dana and Mark’s otherwise happy household.

The movie marks Chabert’s third project for Hallmark this year, after Celebrations with Lacey Chabert and The Christmas Quest, Chabert’s 15th holiday movie set to premiere during Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas.

“We are so excited to reunite Hallmark’s perennial fan-favorite Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott in this all-new movie. Three years having passed since they’ve appeared together on screen, this witty and playful romcom will showcase their undeniable chemistry – a treat for our Hallmark viewers,” said Ayse Francis, Director of Programming, Hallmark Media.

“A chance to reunite with my dear friend, Brennan Elliot and bringing these stories to the audience together is always such a joyful experience. I hope the fans enjoy these new characters!,” Chabert added.

Continued Elliott, “I have been so blessed and lucky to have been able to star in 10 films with Lacey Chabert! She is a great friend, and collaborating with her on screen has been one of the most treasured and impactful joys of my career.”

His & Hers is from His And Hers Productions Ltd. Kristofer McNeeley is executive producer. The movie is produced by Charles Cooper. Robert Murdoch is line producer. Linda-Lisa Hayter directed from a script by Susan Black and Joie Botkin.

Susan Lucci wows in statement pink gown as she receives special honor at NYC luncheon

The 77-year-old actress' dress cinched in at the waist and featured an embroidered bodice and pleated mini skirt.

The award-winning star teamed her dress with a pair of matching pink heels, and wore her brunette hair in a bouncy blowdry.

The All My Children actress was honored the prestigious The Spirit of Life Award at the annual City of Hope Gala.

This is an accolade presented to individuals who exemplify the ideals and values that have guided City of Hope for a century.

Past participants have included Jane Fonda, Dr. Jill Biden, Brooke Shields, Cindy Crawford, Hoda Kotb and Robin Roberts.

City of Hope was founded in 1913, with the mission to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes.

Susan told HELLO! before the event: "I have to acknowledge how prestigious it really is to receive this award from The City of Hope. I know the list of former recipients and I'm very honored to be in their presence. And also, my goodness, it's very humbling. You just go along in your life and try to do the best you can, but to be acknowledged by the City of Hope for contributions to women's health is just more than I could have ever expected or hoped for. And so I'm very, very honored indeed to accept this award."

Susan has done a lot of work for charity, and during her acceptance speech, she joked that she was excited to wear a pink dress at the event, as she usually wears red dresses. This is because she is a huge advocate for heart health and raising awareness of heart conditions, following her own health battles in recent years.

In 2022, the actress began feeling shortness of breath and experienced chest and jaw pain, but despite her previous history, she was reluctant to call a doctor.

Talking to People, she said: "I couldn't believe it. And after telling women for three years to not be afraid to call the doctor and to put themselves on their to-do list, I reverted back to all those things."

It was there that the medical team discovered that Susan had a 80 per cent artery blockage caused by her cholesterol, and inserted another stent in her heart to open the blockage after she was rushed to the cardiac catheterization lab.

Luckily, Susan is now feeling "really well" following last year's procedure. At the beginning of March, she told People: "I'm doing really well. I always keep an eye on myself, what's going on." She added that her recovery is "so far, so good."

‘White Collar’ Reboot Is A Go, Says Creator Jeff Eastin

Series creator Jeff Eastin confirmed Thursday in Los Angeles that an updated version of the police procedural is finally in development.

“We’re gonna reboot. I’m writing the script,” Eastin said, as quoted by Variety. He appeared at the trade’s TV festival with stars Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay and Tiffany Thiessen — all of whom are expected to return.

“It’s a fantastic script and it answers all the questions that one would have if you watch the show,” added DeKay, who continued, “and it would introduce the show to those who haven’t seen it as well. Both edges of the sword are honed.”

The reboot also is expected to honor the late Willie Garson, who played Mozzie in the original series. Garson died in 2021.

“With such sensitivity and such heart,” said Thiessen about the built-in tribute. “I told Jeff after I finished it, I literally was so excited, but at the same time had tears in my eyes — for good reason. You captured the suspense, the thrill, the characters and the love in that reboot.”

No word yet, however, on where the new version will end up, though it has long been rumored that Hulu would become the home since the series is owned by 20th TV. White Collar was produced for the NBCU-owned USA from 2009-2014 by Fox TV Studios, which is now a Disney entity.

Bomer and Eastin began talking about a White Collar revival in 2020 during a charity cast reunion on the Stars In the House YouTube channel. “There is nothing I would want than to be on a set with this group of people again,” said Bomer, who organized the reunion. “There are real conversations happening. There seems to be a lot of excitement about it.”

In a 2023 interview, Bomer addressed the challenges of moving ahead without Garson.

“Obviously, that’s the first thing that came to my mind, but I felt that what Jeff Eastin presented to Tim and I honors what he contributed to the show and honors him as a person,” the actor said. “There’s no way I would ever be involved with it again if it didn’t do so. So I think it’s a way for him to, in some ways, still be a part of the show.”æ×»^—‰.B”éš.ÿ0Ôõ¸ß.Öe¾)û0ØŸ›ë23A]&ž.=ê2í.ö+›ê2A}%ð/a]f

‘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.”

GLIMMER'S GAME by Leven Ramin (ex-Lily, AMC)

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Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Leven shares never-before-told stories from her time on set of The Hunger Games, revealing the drama and excitement of filming the blockbuster hit. From her crucial interaction with director Gary Ross to fight training, to her friendships with the rest of the cast, Leven delves into what filming was really like!

Personal Insights and Inspirations: This memoir is more than a collection of behind-the-scenes anecdotes; it's a testament to Leven's resilience and passion for her craft. Readers will be inspired by her determination to chase her dreams and overcome obstacles, both personal and professional.

Exclusive Content: Fans will love the off-camera tea and personal behind-the-scenes photos Leven shares, giving a candid look at her life beyond the spotlight. This book is a must-read for anyone who has followed Leven's career or is simply fascinated by the world of acting.

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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

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Contacted Susan Lucci’s Camp About Possibly Appearing, She Claims

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the All My Children alum, 77, shares that she's a recent Bachelor fan. And while ABC has found their Golden Bachelorette in season 1 contestant Joan Vassos, Lucci reveals that she had a hat in the ring before the decision was made final.

"I believe that they contacted my publicist and it wasn't for me," Lucci explains. "I watched The Golden Bachelor. I really enjoyed watching The Golden Bachelor. This is a new addiction for me."

Though she spent years watching her mother love the franchise, the soap star wasn't interested until a "couple seasons ago" after her assistant inspired her to give The Bachelor a chance.

"My assistant told me she was going home to watch The Bachelor with her daughters," she recalled. "She said, 'Well, it's really good.' I watched it. The first time I watched it was that night a couple seasons ago. I was immediately engaged. I cared. I wanted to know more about these people."

Though the actress called the show "my new guilty pleasure," Lucci said, "I didn't pursue [it] when they called my publicist to see if I would be interested."

"It wasn't for me, but I do love watching," she added. "I'm a fan. I love watching."

ABC and Warner Bros. does not comment on casting news. However, a source tells PEOPLE she was not offered the role.

On May 14, ABC announced at the 2024 Disney Upfronts at the Javits Center in New York City that Vassos, 61, will take the lead as the first Golden Bachelorette this fall.

During an appearance on the Bachelor Happy Hour: Golden Hour podcast, Vassos shared the relatable reason she accepted the offer to be the Golden Bachelorette.

“I really want love,” she explained. “I want to have somebody in my life. I feel like life is better when you share it with somebody. I truly believe all of that."

"As far as my heart being completely open, I think it's nine-tenths of the way there," she continued. "So, I think I just need to spend a little more time in like an environment like The Bachelor environment. I so am not… like I really want to find love. I just don't want to go to the work of going on a dating website.”

‘The Girls On The Bus’ Canceled By Max After One Season

“While Max will not be moving forward with a second season of The Girls on the Bus, we are grateful to have partnered with immensely talented Amy Chozick, Julie Plec, Rina Mimoun, as well as the teams at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television,” the streamer said in a statement. “We are so proud of this powerful story of found family and the celebration of journalism, in all its forms. We thank them and our unrivaled cast for all their incredible work and collaboration.”

The cancellation news is not entirely surprising. The adaptation of Chozick’s best-selling book Chasing Hillary had a relatively quiet run and didn’t break into Nielsen’s Top 10 weekly streaming rankings through it appeared multiple times on Max’s in-app Top 10 list.

Created by Plec and Chozick, The Girls On The Bus‘ first season centers on Sadie McCarthy (Benoist), a journalist who romanticizes a bygone era of campaign reporting and scraps her whole life for a shot at covering a presidential candidate for a paper of record. Sadie joins the bus and eventually bonds with three female competitors, Grace (Carla Gugino), Lola (Natasha Behnam), and Kimberlyn (Christina Elmore).

Despite the title, future installments were not expected to be confined to a campaign bus. Season 1, which ended with a cliffhanger, followed the primaries. Season 2 would’ve moved to the general election with the reporters getting off the bus and onto a plane, showrunner Rina Mimoun confirmed to TVLine.

The cast of the series also included Brandon Scott, Griffin Dunne, Mark Consuelos, and Scott Foley.

Chozick, Plec and Rina Mimoun executive produced with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, and Marcos Siega; Jesse Peretz executive produced and directed the pilot of the series, Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

The Girls On the Bus landed at Max after originally getting a series order at Netflix and then moving to the CW for development.

‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Casts Patrick Gibson As Young Serial Killer; Christian Slater & Molly Brown Round Out Morgans

Dexter: Original Sin (previously known as Dexter: Origins) has cast the Morgan family: Patrick Gibson (Shadow and Bone) will play a young Dexter Morgan; Golden Globe-winner Christian Slater (Mr. Robot) will play his dad Harry Morgan; and Molly Brown (Senior Year) will play Dexter’s younger sister, Debra Morgan. The series will be available from Paramount+ with Showtime.

In the original series Dexter, which ran for 8 seasons on Showtime, Michael C. Hall portrayed the titular blood spatter analyst by day, killer by night. His adoptive father Harry was played by James Remar and his sister Deb was played by Jennifer Carpenter.

Dexter vet Clyde Phillips will return as showrunner and executive producer of the the 10-episode prequel series which takes place 15 years before the events of Dexter.

Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Gibson) in 1991 Miami, as a student transitioning into a serial killer in training. When his bloodthirsty urges can no longer be ignored, Dexter finds solace and understanding in Harry. As his only confidant, he teaches Dexter a Code that’s designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to die—all while avoiding getting caught by law enforcement. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

Dexter: Original Sin is executive produced by Clyde Phillips and produced by Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios. Scott Reynolds also EPs alongside ,Michael C. Hall, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, with Robert Lloyd Lewis producing. Michael Lehmann will serve as directing executive producer on the project that reunites him with Slater, whom he directed in the 1989 film Heathers.

For Showtime Studios, the series is being creatively overseen by Gary Levine and Urooj Sharif, with production supervised by Tara Power. The project is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of Paramount+ markets.

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..

‘Extended Family’ Canceled After One Season At NBC

The comedy has been canceled by NBC after one season. It comes after the network handed third seasons to Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez and gave Happy’s Place, the comedy starring Reba McEntire, a series order.

Extended Family follows Jim, played by Jon Cryer, and Julia, played by Abigail Spencer, who, after an amicable divorce, continue to raise their kids at the family home while taking turns on who gets to stay with them. Navigating the waters of divorce and child-sharing gets more complicated for Jim when the owner of his favorite sports teams (Donald Faison) enters the picture and wins Julia’s heart.

Its first season ended in March after 13 episodes.

Extended Family is produced by Lionsgate and Universal Television. O’Malley serves as showrunner and exec produces alongside Cryer, Tom Werner, Wyc Grousbeck, Emilia Fazzalari, George Geyer, Victor Levin, Victoria Morrow, and James Widdoes.

The show has had an interesting route to air. In May 2022, it scored a pilot order at NBC with Cryer in talks to star. Faison and Spencer signed up in June 2022 and the off-cycle project scored a series order in September 2022. It eventually premiered in December 2023 but its production was disrupted by the writers and actors strikes last year.

Six episodes had been completed before the strike with seven more produced after the strike ended – Extended Family was back in production four days after the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Survivor’s Remorse creator O’Malley told Deadline earlier this year that he was “optimistic” about a second season.

“But I’ve been around long enough to know that 80 million things could happen between now and then,” he said. “I think our ratings have been good. Everyone in our business knows how hard it is to find stories, write stories, write episodes. The cast is unbelievable. We also have great kids. Everyone knows how hard it is to get a cast that feels like a family and is good at making sitcoms.”

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.

Mischa Barton Returns For More ‘Miranda Green Mystery’

Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder & 9 Others Join Ethan Coen’s ‘Honey Don’t!’

As previously announced, Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans will lead the ensemble. Details as to the film’s plot are currently under wraps, though it’s said to be in the same vein as Coen’s comedy Drive-Away Dolls, starring Qualley, which Focus released earlier this year. Production is currently underway in New Mexico.

Coen is directing from his script written with wife Tricia Cooke, the veteran editor who cut such Coen Brothers classics as The Big Lebowski and O Brother, Where Art Thou?, also co-writing Drive-Away Dolls. Pic’s producers are Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Coen, Cooke, and Robert Graf.

Day is represented by CAA, 3 Arts Entertainment and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Eichner by UTA, 3 Arts, PJ Shapiro, and Ziffren Brittenham; Abova by Paradigm, AFA Prime Talent, and Accelerate in the UK; Jacnier by Kreativ Media Partners; Beans by TalentWorks and Brillstein Entertainment Partners; Ryder by UTA and Untitled Entertainment; Connolly by Paradigm and Authentic Talent and Literary Management; Hall by Independent Artists Group, Diarmuid Quinn at TourDForce, and Granderson Des Rochers; Swayze by David Shapira & Associates; Pafchek by The Park Agency and 23 Management Group; Browne by the Lisa Lax Agency; Carstoiu by Presley Talent and ADS Management.; and Antidormi by AKA Talent Agency, manager Nils Larsen of Integral Artists, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman.

Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha Set for Romantic Treasure Hunt in Hallmark’s The Christmas Quest

The duo wrapped production on the adventure-romance The Christmas Quest, premiering later this year as part of Hallmark’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The film also marks Chabert’s 15th (!!!) Hallmark Christmas movie.

The story follows an archeologist (played by Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, who are “sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for a legendary treasure,” per the official synopsis. “When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.”

Dustin Rikert (A Merry Scottish Christmas, Where Are You, Christmas?) directed a script penned by Marcy Holland (A Biltmore Christmas).

“In the spirit of the best action-adventure romances, The Christmas Quest pairs Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha on a daring quest, with a unique holiday twist,” Samantha DiPippo, Senior Vice President of Development and Programming at Hallmark Media, said in a statement. “Lacey and Kristoffer are at their charming best together and are the perfect pair to take viewers on this journey.”

The Christmas Quest hails from Synthetic Cinema International, the company behind such Hallmark films as A Merry Scottish Christmas and A Biltmore Christmas, and Iceland’s Hero Productions.

NBC Renewal Status Report: ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Mulls Move To Peacock; ‘Night Court’, ‘Lopez vs Lopez’ & ‘Extended Family’ Waiting

That leaves just a headful of shows on the bubble, mostly on the comedy side. The one drama series still waiting to hear its fate is Law & Order: Organized Crime. It’s always been an outlier, a departure from the Dick Wolf procedural brand with its darker and serialized storytelling. Possibly as a result, the series starring Christopher Meloni has performed below the five other Wolf dramas on the linear NBC network, while it has reportedly done well on Peacock.

That last part may prove key to Organized Crime‘s future, which has fans so worried they are launching petitions to help get the show renewed. I hear that if NBC opts not to proceed with Season 5 of Organized Crime, the series could migrate to Peacock, giving the NBCUniversal streamer an original Wolf drama series to go with the Wolf library and next-day runs of the Wolf Entertainment NBC series that are among the platform’s most viewed titles.

According to sources, there are ongoing conversations about Organized Crime potentially moving to Peacock for Season 5. There is a blueprint for that — another series in the Law & Order franchise that started on NBC, Criminal Intent, made a successful transition to another platform, running on USA Network for four additional seasons after the initial six on NBC.

Likely factoring into NBC’s decision on Organized Crime would be the internal reception and testing for network’s two drama pilots, Suits: LA and Grosse Pointe Garden Society.

Likely not factoring into the decision for now is the future of NBC’s 10 p.m. hour as there has been no further discussion of the network dropping the hour, a possibility that was explored two years ago. All three Chicago series, which air as a three-hour Wednesday lineup, have been renewed for next season.

Of NBC’s three existing comedy series, Night Court — the most watched and highest-rated one — is considered likely to get renewed. I hear conversations with series producer Warner Bros TV are ongoing and moving along, making a renewal in the near future a strong possibility.

Sophomore Lopez vs Lopez and freshman Extended Family are both on shakier ground and heavily on the bubble, but each is believed to have a path to renewal under the right circumstances.

NBC has on tap for 2024-25 Justin Spitzer’s new single-camera workplace comedy St. Denis Medical, with a multi-camera comedy pilot starring Reba McEntire in consideration. How strong that pilot comes in could determine whether one or more bubble comedies make it to next season.

Extended Family has a core cast of well known TV stars in Jon Cryer, Donald Faison and Abigail Spencer. It was not a breakout and had a relatively quiet run, but its ratings have been respectable and a little higher than those for Lopez vs Lopez.

However, the latter just launched its new season, so a decision on its future may not come until after the upfronts. The comedy, co-created by and starring veteran comedian George Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez, has held steady from the end of last season in the early going, so the direction of its ratings trajectory for the rest of its sophomore run would influence its renewal odds.i

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.

Jonah Hill’s ‘Outcome’ Adds Six To Cast

No word on the roles to be played by the new cast members. As previously announced, Keanu Reeves leads the ensemble of the Apple Original Film, which will also star Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer.

Written by Hill and Ezra Woods, Outcome centers on Reef (Reeves), a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into the dark depths of his past to confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.

An Apple Studios production, the film will be produced by Matt Dines, Ali Goodwin and Hill under their Strong Baby banner. The film marks the latest collaboration for Hill and Apple Original Films, who are also developing a Grateful Dead biopic with Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions, to be directed by Scorsese, with Hill starring and producing for Strong Baby. Dines and Goodwin will also produce that pic scripted by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski.

Lucci is represented by The Katz Company and Laird & Sobel, LLP; Spade by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and UTA; Cox by CAA, PH Entertainment Group, and Peikoff Mahan; Gerber by CAA, Entertainment 360, DNA Model Management, and Sloan, Offer, Weber & Dern; Wood by CAA and Mainstay Entertainment; and Okatsuka by CAA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols.

DAYS Actors Featured In Playgirl

If you visit their website here, you can see a stunning lead shot of the following DAYS stars in shorts and little else with Telfer — Eric Martsolf (Brady), Robert Scott Wilson (Alex), Bryan Dattilo (Lucas) and Christopher Sean (ex-Paul), along with a story about them.

‘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.

Game Show Network Unveils New Series ‘Beat The Bridge’ Hosted By Cameron Mathison

Hosted by Mathison (General Hospital, Home & Family), based on BBC’s Bridge Of Lies from STV Studios, Beat The Bridge features an enormous interactive bridge that dares players to cross by stepping on the right answers to challenging trivia questions. Each step forward puts money in the team’s bank, with bonus money for each successful crossing. However, the team gets to keep the money only if it can “beat the bridge” by returning one of its players back across before time expires in an exciting end game.

Beat the Bridge is a Game Show Enterprises Studios production. Ed Egan serves as executive producer and Sabrina Hybel Snow as co-executive producer. Josephine Brassey, Gary Chippington and David Mortimer serve as executive producers for STV Studios.

Tic Tac Dough is an update of NBCUniversal’s classic format originally created by Robert Noah. Burns (Master Minds, The Chase) guides two contestants as they compete to place three of their marks in a row on the giant trivia board. Both players must try to avoid the dragon, who lurks to steal their turns and stands in their path to victory. After three rounds, the winning player moves on to face the dragon in the grand prize round, where the dragon moves strategically on the board to block the player’s ability to make three-in-a-row and take home $10,000.

Tic Tac Dough is produced by Game Show Enterprises Studios with Rane Laymance as executive producer and Sabrina Hybel Snow as co-executive producer. Village Roadshow Television serves as the studio with Harry Friedman, NBC’s Brenda Milinkovic and VRTV’s Shannon Perry executive producing.

Casting announcements were posted for both Beat the Bridge and Tic Tac Dough earlier this year, but this is the first official announcement from GSN.

Previously announced Flip Side is described as a fresh take on a traditional game show based on the format created by Keller/Noll. The easy to play-along game show pits two teams of players against each other to test them on how they think two different groups of people feel about the same issue. The teams compete for a shot at $10,000 by guessing the top answers based on anonymous surveys.

Flip Side is a Game Show Enterprises Studios production for CBS Media Ventures with Jay James, Corin Nelson and Rich Sirop serving as executive producers. Cleve Keller and Dave Noll (Keller/Noll) and Ken Ross also serve as executive producers. T. Jones serves as co-executive producer.s

Barbara Rush Dies: Actress Known For ‘It Came From Outer Space,’ ‘Peyton Place,’ ‘All My Children’ Was 97

Rush had a near 60-year career. In the ’50s and ’60s, she worked on the big screen with Paul Newman (three times), Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson, Dean Martin, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra and Richard Burton. In addition to pulpier fare like Prince of Pirates and Taza, Son of Cochise, Rush did a trio of films with Douglas Sirk — The First Legion, Magnificent Obsession and Captain Lightfoot — and Bigger Than Life with Nicholas Ray.

By the late 1960s, Rush had segued mostly to TV, appearing in mainstays of the period such as Ben Casey, Dr. Kildare, The Fugitive, Marcus Welby, M.D., McCloud, Maude, Ironside and Mannix.

Rush appeared in every episode of NBC’s nighttime sudser Flamingo Road over its 1980-1982 run. She worked on other staples of the period such as The Love Boat, Knight Rider, Matt Houston, Fantasy Island, Magnum P.I. and Murder, She Wrote.

7th Heaven fans will recognize Rush from her run on the show as Grandma Ruth Camden.

Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan Warner Bros Event Movie Sets Spring 2025 Release

Warner Bros always had this date on reserve for an event movie. The only other title opening on the weekend next year so far is an untitled Disney movie.

Coogler is writing the movie, which has a plot that’s under wraps. Cameras are rolling in April.

Coogler is producing with Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian.

The executive producers are two-time Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, Rebecca Cho and Will Greenfield.

Goransson just took home his second original score Oscar (after Coogler’s Black Panther) for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.

Deadline first told you about the latest Coogler and Jordan project, which Warners won in a heated bidding war.

Coogler and Jordan began their collaboration on Fruitvale Station and continued through to Creed and Marvel’s Black Panther. The project also marks the second of Coogler and Jordan’s that Warner Bros Film Group co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have championed, following their greenlight of Creed III during their time at MGM.

Kelli Giddish Extends ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Return With Second Season 25 Appearance

In the Season 25 opener, which aired in January, Amanda returned to celebrate the christening of her and Carisi’s (Peter Scanavino) baby. But the happy occasion was marred by the disappearance of a teenage girl. Olivia (Mariska Hargitay) realizes she saw the girl in a van as she was returning from the baptism and becomes obsessed with finding her.

Giddish exited the venerable series midway through Season 24 and then returned as a guest star in the Season 24 finale, which was part of a three-way crossover among Law & Order, SVU and Organized Crime. In her exit episode, Giddish’s character Rollins married ADA Sonny Carisi Jr (Scanavino). Rollins also revealed she was on a new career path and had accepted a teaching job at Fordham University. When she returned, she surprised her former colleagues with news that she was pregnant.

“Playing Rollins has been one of the greatest joys and privileges of my life,” she posted on social media last year announcing her exit. “There is simply no other character on TV like Rollins. She’s grown and changed, and I have as well.”

Dick Wolf is creator and executive producer of Law & Order: SVU. David Graziano, Julie Martin, Hargitay, Norberto Barba, Ken Brown, Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski executive produce. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.

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Christian Slater, Lucas Hedges & John Cameron Mitchell In Industry Reading Cast For Will Arbery Play ‘You Hateful Things’

The reading was announced by producers Jeremy O. Harris (Slave Play) and Josh Godfrey. The reading will be presented on Thursday, March 14, at New York’s Pearl Studios.

The play’s synopsis: “In You Hateful Things, Dad keeps all of his weirdness in a big box, and today we’re opening it.”

In addition to their film careers, Slater has appeared on Broadway six times, most recently in 2005’s The Glass Menagerie; Hedges starred in 2018’s The Waverly Gallery; and Mitchell created and starred in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Powell is best known for his performance in Harris’ Slave Play, while Myha’la recently appeared in Leave the World Behind and Amandla Stenberg’s appeared in Bodies Bodies Bodies.

The industry presentation will be directed by Simon Stone, with Mark Shacket as Executive Producer.

Malachy McCourt Dies: ‘Ryan’s Hope’ Actor, Brother Of ‘Angela’s Ashes’ Author Frank McCourt Was 92

His death was announced by his wife Diana McCourt to The New York Times.

The brother of Pulitzer Prize-winning Angela’s Ashes memoirist Frank McCourt, Malachy McCourt left an indelible mark on New York City’s Irish American community. As the owner of the quintessential 1950s Irish pub Malachy’s on Third Avenue in Manhattan – McCourt would often call it the city’s first singles bar, since he welcomed unaccompanied women to the establishment – the Brooklyn native became one of the city’s great story-tellers, regaling patrons from longshoremen to the actor Richard Harris with blarney, rugby talk and biographical anecdotes.

His way with words would hold him in good stead through a wide-ranging career path that included acting, writing, talk-show hosting and politics.

Born Malachy Gerard McCourt in Brooklyn on September 20, 1931, McCourt and his siblings were uprooted by parents Malachy and Angela McCourt to Limerick, Ireland. When his alcoholic father, a former member of the IRA, deserted the family after two years, leaving mother Angela to raise four of their surviving seven children in poverty, a harrowing tale detailed in Frank McCourt’s 1996 memoir Angela’s Ashes. (Frank McCourt died in 2009)

Malachy McCourt, who returned to New York at age 20, would later write his own memoirs including A Monk Swimming (1998), an account of his life in Limerick that picks up where Angela’s Ashes leaves off, and in 2000, Singing My Him Song, which recounts his later (sober) life as a husband and father. Other writing includes a history of the Irish ballad “Danny Boy.”

An occasional guest on Jack Paar’s Tonight Show and sometime host of New York radio programs, McCourt also acted on stage (he co-wrote and co-starred in A Couple of Blaguards with brother Frank); movies The Molly Maguires (1970), The Brink’s Job (1978), Brewster’s Millions (1985), Starman (1987), and The Devil’s Own (1997), among others; and such TV series as Oz, Tales of the Unexpected and Remember WENN.

McCourt appeared on numerous New York-based soaps, including One Life To Live, Search For Tomorrow and Another World, but will best be remember for his annual Christmas appearances on All My Children as the possibly angelic Father Clarence and, most especially, in the recurring role of bartender Kevin MacGuinness throughout the entire 14-year run of Ryan’s Hope.

Bringing a outsized touch of Irish authenticity to the Washington Heights-set soap, McCourt’s Kevin was best friend to bar owner Johnny Ryan (Bernie Barrow) and truth-telling thorn-in-side to the trouble-making family in-law Delia (Ilene Kristen). In all, McCourt appeared in 217 episodes of the 1975-1989 series.

Offscreen, McCourt waged a high-profile, if ultimately losing, political battle in 2006 when he ran for governor of New York as a Green Party candidate. An outspoken opponent of the war in Iraq, McCourt was an early and vociferous proponent of allowing gay and lesbian groups to march in New York’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

In addition to wife Diana, McCourt is survived by daughter Siobhan McCourt; sons Malachy Jr., Conor and Cormac; stepdaughter Nina Galin; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. e

Matt Bomer Joins Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill And Cameron Diaz In Apple’s ‘Outcome’

Co-written by Hill and Ezra Woods, Outcome follows Reef (Reeves), a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into the dark depths of his past to confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip. An Apple Studios production, the film will be produced by Matt Dines, Ali Goodwin and Hill under their Strong Baby banner.

The film marks the latest collaboration for Hill and Apple Original Films; they are also developing a Grateful Dead biopic with Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions, to be directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Hill is starring and producing in that under Strong Baby with Dines and Goodwin.

Bomer is coming off quite a celebrated fall that included starring in and executive producing Showtime’s adaptation of Thomas Mallon’s novel Fellow Travelers alongside Jonathan Bailey. The limited series chronicled the clandestine romance of two very different men who meet in McCarthy-era Washington. For his role of Hawkins ‘Hawk’ Fuller, Bomer received Golden Globe, Critics Choice and SAG Awards nominations. He also earned high marks for his role opposite Bradley Cooper in Netflix’s Oscar-nominated Maestro.

He is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.

Lauren Holly & Bruce Boxleitner Join Great American Family Holiday Movie Opposite Jill Wagner, Jesse Hutch

The duo will co-star in Aurora Christmas opposite network mainstays Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch. The movie follows Erin (Wagner), who joins her dad Doug (Boxleitner) for a Christmas in the family’s former hometown of Aurora on a mission that is part business and major bucket list item for Erin to see the Aurora Borealis light up the Northern sky. Realtor Lori (Holly) and family friend and local tour guide Trevor (Hutch) create a Christmas inspired at every turn by faith, love, and hope, so much so that Christmas bells hung over decades in a forest grove ring an unbroken song, a harbinger of miracles to come.

Great American Family’s holiday roster of stars includes Mario Lopez, Candace Cameron Bure, Cameron Mathison and Danica McKellar. More actors will be announced at a later date.

“As we approach year four of our Great American Christmas franchise, we are proud of the family of actors we have assembled that are at the top of every viewer’s list of favorites. This high quality talent is just one of the elements that distinguishes Great American Family from other networks and content providers who are simply making movies that are set during the Christmas season,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Our storytelling is filled with characters who revere family, faith and country and their journeys establish a foundation of hope and joy for so many viewers throughout the Christmas season.”

Aurora Christmas is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Jill Wagner, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, and Micheline Blais. David Anselmo produces. Kelly Martin is supervising producer. It is written by Amyn Kaderali with revisions by Ernie Barbarash.

Great American Christmas returns in October.

Susan Lucci Reveals the 3 Foods She Eats Every Day Since Having 2 Heart Operations

After having two heart surgeries in the past five years, the All My Children alum makes sure to always buy salmon, blueberries and kale when visiting the grocery store.

"My doctor told me, ‘You keep doing what you’re doing because something good will come from that,’” the daytime TV legend, 77, told Fox News, explaining that she sticks to the Mediterranean diet.

“I do have the occasional pasta and carbs,” said Lucci, who's now an ambassador for the American Heart Association. “I love cheese, but I don’t eat much of it, hardly ever. I love ice cream, but I moderate it. It’s all about moderation.”

She tries to avoid foods high in cholesterol, which was not something she always did.

“My husband was an executive chef trained in Europe,” she said of her late husband Helmut Huber. “I remember I would eat everything that he was cooking. It was like monopoly food. And I did build up cholesterol.”

Lucci transitioned to a diet full of superfoods — and practices daily pilates — which is why she initially ignored her heart symptoms.

In Oct. 2018, she started feeling intense chest pressure "like an elephant pressing down" and pain around her rib cage. "Like most women, I thought, 'I have too much to do. It will go away.' I didn't want to bother the cardiologist," she told PEOPLE in March 2023. "We take care of our children, we are advocates for our loved ones, but we're not at the top of our own to-do list."

A scan revealed a 90% blockage in the main artery to her heart: "I didn't realize how close I came to a fatal heart attack," she said of needing emergency surgery and a stent inserted in her heart, which is a tube that helps keep the passageway open. Her condition turned out to be genetic ("hereditary from my dad's side") and doctors put in two stents.

In January 2022, after indulging in lots of "comfort food" during the pandemic — "not my normal way of eating," she said, Lucci had another major scare.

The medical team subsequently discovered an 80 percent artery blockage — this time caused by cholesterol — and inserted another stent in her heart to open the blockage after she was rushed to the cardiac catheterization lab.

Now feeling healthy, Lucci wants to remind other women to pay attention to the signs.

"My message for women is to listen to your body," she told Fox News. "Always put yourself on your to-do list. We don’t even put ourselves on the list. I’m lucky I’m here to tell my story."

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Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos hid marriage from All My Children crew for months until Wendy Williams exposed it

Consuelos teased the couple's upcoming Live excursion to film episodes in Las Vegas — where the couple eloped 27 years ago — on Thursday morning by describing the journey as heading "back to the scene of the crime," which Ripa elaborated on during the talk show's opening host chat.

"Our secret wedding, discovered by none other than Wendy Williams. True facts, I'm not kidding," Ripa explained, noting that the pair traveled to the Clark County courthouse to get a marriage license, where an eyewitness saw them and leaked the news to Williams, who was then a prominent gossip reporter on New York City radio.

"We'd eloped. It'd been a few months at that point, we'd been married for three months, nobody at [All My Children] knew we were even dating, much less married to each other. We're brushing our teeth and we've got Wendy Williams' radio show on. We're listening, and she's like, 'I've got celebrity dish,'" Ripa remembered. "The celebrities, I guess they had a broad use of the term back then, was the fact that two soap stars from All My Children, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos ... eloped in Las Vegas. There was this eyewitness that worked in the Clark County courthouse that said we eloped, and the news broke, and we had to tell everybody we were married."

Ripa explained that the couple, who starred together on the beloved soap, kept their marriage a secret from their coworkers "because we worked together and we didn't want it to be perceived that somehow we couldn't work together," she said, later saying that "it seemed like a good idea" at the time, though Consuelos eventually labeled it a "hair-brained idea" in the end.

In an interview with PEOPLE, actor James Kiberd, who played the uncle of Ripa's All My Children character, recalled that the couple both worked "hard" and had "lots of talent," and suggested that their relationship didn't interfere with production.

Ripa and Consuelos will return to Las Vegas on Feb. 26 and 27, where they'll broadcast new episodes from the city's Fontainebleau locale.

Live With Kelly and Mark airs weekdays in syndication. Check your local listings for showtimes in your area. .

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Facts

1. Zach's Poem about Myrtle:

   (Zach's voice) Now who will lead our carnival?
   And who will make us stronger?
   Who will mend our broken sleep when she is here no longer?
   For who's part do we stand and bow?
   What stories do we tell?
   And will we memorize the day when great and greatness fell?
   Say will this valley overcome, and will these shadows fade?
   And will we lift our eyes to see the beauty that she made?
   The disappearing last of her that leads to worlds unknown,
   has left a path to softly tread when sadness wanders home.
   I'll meet thee where the highland winds divide wild mountain tyne,
   where I will be forever yours and you, forever mine.
   (Myrtle's voice) And, trust me, the angels are on your side.
   Watch the clip on Youtube at this link.

2. January 5, 1970: Pine Valley and all its residents were introduced to the world when the serial debuted on ABC.

3. January 29, 2001: Vanessa was shot by Adam’s private investigator, who mistook her for Arlene, who was really Hayley.

4. January 1977: Mark Dalton, a promising composer, came to Pine Valley and discovered that the woman he was attracted to was his half sister, Erica.

5. January 2000: Susan Lucci (Erica, AMC) played Annie in the Broadway hit Annie Get Your Gun!

6. February 14, 1984: Greg Nelson and Jenny Gardner were married.

7. February 1985: Tad and Hillary were married at Wallingford Mansion.

8. February 1988: Erica gave birth to a baby girl, Bianca.

9. March 2, 1988: Mark Dalton wed Ellen Shepard.

10. March 8, 1984: Erica Kane and Adam Chandler wed for the first time.

11. March 11, 1994: Edmund Grey and Dr. Maria Santos were wed in a fairy-tale ceremony.

12. April 12, 1985: Daisy was found standing over Zach’s dead body, holding a bloody knife. Later, it came out that Marian had killed the pimp/gigolo.

13. April 16, 1998: Erica was shocked when she came face to face with her presumed-dead ex, Mike Roy.

14. April 28, 1993: Gloria Marsh wed Adam Chandler.

15. April 1972: Dr. Joe Martin wed Ruth Brent.

16. May 3, 1999: While trapped in Adam’s cabin during a storm, Liza went into labor.

17. May 15: In 1989, Nico Kelly and Cecily Davidson first wed as a result of a business arrangement to gain access to her trust fund.

18. May 21: Erica and Travis wed again, on this date in 1990, but this time for the sake of their daughter, Bianca.

19. May 23, 1997: With the bride lying on a hospital bed, Hayley Vaughan wed Matéo Santos.

20. May 26: On this day in 1988, Stuart wed Cindy after revealing she had been diagnosed with HIV.

21. May 1984: Jenny died in a jet-ski explosion, which was rigged by her jilted fiancé, Tony.

22. June 2, 1980: Langley Wallingford and Phoebe Tyler wed.

23. June 7, 1996: Noah Keefer and Julia Santos had a Cinderella-style fairy-tale wedding.

24. June 16, 2001: Hayley and Matéo wed.

25. June 22, 1993: Erica wed the dashing Count Dimitri.

26. June 25, 2001: Ryan watched as Gillian’s heart was given to Laura.

27. June: In 1982, Jesse Hubbard and Angie Baxter shared their first kiss.

28. June: In 1997, Erica finally returned baby Sonya to biological mother Maria.

29. June: Frances Heflin, who portrayed Erica’s understanding mother Mona, passed away in 1994.

30. June: Cindy, who passed away in 1989 of AIDS, appeared to son Scott as a ghost during the AIDS Day Of Compassion in 2000.

31. July 4, 1996: Maria decides to flee the country so she doesn’t have to give up baby Sam.

32. July 15, 2002: Ditching their lavish Pine Valley Inn wedding, Greenlee and Leo instead exchanged vows privately at the boathouse.

33. July 15, 1998: Holidays, Hayley and Matéo’s bar, burned down due to Lee having tampered with the boiler to get even with Adam.

34. July 27, Eden Riegel first aired as Erica Kane’s daughter, Bianca, in 2000.

35. July 1994, A tornado tore through Pine Valley and leveled the Martin house, nearly killing Tad, who was crushed by the rubble.

36. July: Chris saved Bianca when a fire broke out at SOS in 2001

37. August 28, 1986: Wade Matthews conned Phoebe Wallingford into marriage.

38. August 1999: Dixie suffered a miscarriage.

39. September 3, 1980: Cliff and Nina Warner wed on the grounds of Cortlandt Manor.

40. September 6, 1978: Erica married former football hero Tom Cudahy on the rebound from her affair with Nick Davis.

41. September 28, 1999: Joan Rivers made a guest appearance in Pine Valley when David and Erica had a rendezvous in New York City.

42. November 21, 1988: Jeremy Hunter wed Natalie Cortlandt while his presumed-dead ex-lover, Marissa, sat undetected in the back of the church.

43. December 16, 2004 marks All My Children's 9000th show

44. December 22, 1986: In a ritzy, black-and-white ceremony at NYC’s Tavern On The Green, Dr. Cliff Warner, for the third time, wed Nina Cortlandt.

45. December 23, 1999: Susan Lucci (Erica, AMC) began her Broadway run as Annie in Annie Get Your Gun.

46. December 25, 1976: Phil and Tara wed.

47. December 26, 1988: Nico Kelly (Maurice Benard) and Julie Chandler (Lauren Holly) were wed in a simple, country wedding. However, the wedding turned out to be invalid because the mayor who officiated at the ceremony was not authorized to perform marriages.

48. December 29, 1989: Tad and Dixie first walked down the aisle to become man and wife. However, the groom had a difficult time getting to the church — he arrived dirty and disheveled!

49. December 1976: Paul and Anne struggled to make future plans for their mentally handicapped daughter, Beth.

50. December 1979: Ruth, while over the age of 40, gave birth to a healthy son, Joey.

51. January 5, 1970: All My Children premieres on ABC.

52. 1970: Amy Tyler (Rosemary Prinz) joins an organization called Mothers March For Peace to protest the Vietnam War.

53. 1973: Mary Fickett, who played Ruth Martin, receives the first Daytime Emmy given to a soap performer. Her submission includes an anti-war monologue.

54. 1973: In the same year of the passage of Roe vs. Wade, Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) is the first character to undergo a legal abortion on TV.

55. 1974: Eileen Letchworth’s (Margo Flax Martin) facelift is incorporated into her storyline, marking a daytime first.

56. April 25, 1977: AMC expands from 30 minutes to an hour.

57. 1978: Erica and Tom Cudahy’s (Richard Shoberg) honeymoon is filmed in St. Croix, making it the show’s first international location shoot.

58. 1978-79: AMC is the first ABC soap to top the Nielsen ratings.

59. 1980: When Ruth became pregnant over 40, she feared her child would be born with Down Syndrome and underwent daytime’s first amniocentesis.

60. 1982: Jesse Hubbard (Darnell Williams) and Angie Baxter (Debbi Morgan) are paired to great success and become daytime’s first Black super-couple.

61. 1983: The show introduces Donna Pescow as Lynn Carson, daytime’s first lesbian character.

62. 1987: During the height of his drug addiction, Mark Dalton (Mark LaMura) shared needles with Fred Parker (Mark Morrison), who contracted HIV and died of AIDS. While Mark tested negative, Fred’s widow, Cindy Parker (Ellen Wheeler), tested positive. She succumbed to AIDS two years later.

63. October 5, 1990: Barbara Bush becomes the first First Lady to appear on a soap when she films a PSA about organ donation as part of a leukemia story. The characters on the show are filmed watching the PSA.

64. 1995: Mark Consuelos joins the cast as Mateo Santos. He is paired with Kelly Ripa’s Hayley Vaughan, and their reel-life romance turns into a real-life romance.

65. 1996: Erica develops an addition to painkillers and seeks treatment at the Betty Ford Center.

66. May 21, 1999: Susan Lucci makes worldwide headlines when she is named Outstanding Lead Actress at the Daytime Emmys, her first win after 19 nominations.

67. February 17, 2009: Reese Williams (Tamara Braun) and Bianca Montgomery (Eden Riegel) marry in daytime’s first same-sex wedding.

68. April 14, 2011: ABC cancels All My Children and One Life to Live.

69. September 23, 2011: All My Children airs for the final time on ABC.

70. 2013: All My Children streams online from April to September.

71. The location of Wildwind is Coe Hall at the Planting Fields in Oyster Bay, Long Island.

72. Thorsten Kaye (Zach) just like his character is a fan of the Detroit Red Wings

73. Bobbie Eakes (Krystal, AMC) was in the 1980's all girl band Big Trouble.

74. Mischa Barton played Lily in 1993

75. According to Jesse, Tad's sister Jenny said that you need three things in life to be happy: Something to do, someone to love and something to believe in.

76. Jake Martin: Through the Years: Jake -- born Joey Martin on Christmas Day -- has a long and tortured history (It's Pine Valley; who doesn't?). Need a quick catch-up on Jake? Who he is, where he's been -- or been with? Here's a Jake Martin timeline!

    1979: Born to Pine Valley pillars Ruth and Joe. Ruth's advanced age caused some health worries, but Jake's birth was normal...no kidnappings or comas involved!

    1990-1991: Joey married Emily Ann Sago. Too bad Emily went mental after she found out her real parents were a pimp and his hooker! Joey left Pine Valley, divorced Emily Ann and went to med school.

    1996: Joey, now calling himself Jake, had a fling with Tad's ex, Liza. Liza freaked when she realized who Jake was and rebounded by marrying Adam Chandler. He got over her fast, and tried to push Jake and Liza into an affair to divorce Liza. It didn't work.

    1998: Jake agreed to be Liza's sperm donor. He was psyched when young Colby was born, but didn't realize Adam was the true dad; he switched sperm samples!

    2000: When the truth about Colby came out, a furious Jake left town.

    2000: Jake, doing aid work in Chechnya, was rescued by Gillian and Ryan. Jake's injuries and guilt kept Gillian and Jake married, but Ryan was too hot for Gillian to resist.

    2001: Jake started dating Greenlee Smythe. She couldn't get over her ex, Leo, so Jake dumped her.

    2002-2003: Jake went off to do some Doctors Without Borders work. Months after leaving town, Jake married fellow aid worker Carolyn.

    2008: Charity work has Jake captured in Sudan (what's with this guy and war-torn regions?) and needing rescue.

77. Erica Kane's Rap Sheet: What makes a star? In today's world, charisma, money and talent are only pieces of the puzzle. Trouble with the law is the benchmark for celebrity and if Erica Kane's rap sheet is any indication, she's at the top of the A-list. Erica is facing insider trading charges (just like Martha Stewart did), but she's no stranger to jail cells. Take a look back at her ever thickening file with the Pine Valley police department:

    1977: Erica wanted Nick Davis for herself, but faced competition from the–as she saw it–gauche and inferior Claudette Montgomery. Naturally, Erica decided to frame Claudette for marijuana possession to get her out of the way. Too bad Nick turned the tables on Erica by planting the drugs on her instead.

    1982: "At the pinnacle of my beauty," as Erica once put it, she faced murder charges. She had discovered her lover and boss, Kent Bogard, was having an affair with her sister, Silver Kane. Furious, Erica confronted Kent with a gun and it went off in a struggle. Kent was killed, but Silver claimed she witnessed Erica murder him in cold blood. Erica was arrested, but went on the run disguised as a nun. Later, it was revealed Silver wasn't Erica's sister—she was a con artist—so Erica was cleared of all charges.

    1993: Erica was arrested for stabbing her husband Dimitri Marick. She wasn't intentionally homicidal, just a victim of her long lost daughter from hell, Kendall Hart. Kendall falsely accused Dimitri of raping her, sending Ms. Kane over the edge. A rape survivor herself, Erica flashed back to her own assault, saw Dimitri as her attacker and plunged a letter opener into his chest. To dig the knife in further (so to speak), Kendall perjured herself by denying any rape claim, making Erica's attack seem premeditated. Kendall's lies were exposed and Erica was acquitted—but she started opening mail the old fashioned way.

    1997: Warning: No man cheats on Erica Kane without consequences! Dimitri found this out the hard way after he slept with his sister-in-law, Dr. Maria Grey, and she found herself pregnant. Everyone, including Erica, wrongly assumed the child was Dimitri's. Stranded with Maria, Erica delivered the baby and rushed it to the hospital, only to drive off a bridge (oops). Never one to let ideal circumstances pass by, Erica allowed the world to think the baby had died. Erica believed the child would never be accepted because of her scandalous conception, so she kept the baby for herself. A true trendsetter, Erica helped start the celebrity adoption craze when she told the world that Maria's little girl was Sonya, a Russian infant. Erica eventually realized her wrongs and confessed. She was sent to prison, but paroled months later.

    1998: Erica found herself in the middle of a love triangle with Jack and Mike Roy, her presumed dead husband (sort of–the marriage was invalid). When Jack kidnapped Erica to shake some sense into her, she called Mike to rescue her. The resulting madness got the three arrested for disturbing the peace.

    2000: Adam begged Erica to speak on his behalf in his custody hearing for his daughter, Colby. Despite the judge's protests for order, Erica demanded to be heard and was arrested for contempt of court.

    2001: Erica's maternal instinct went into overdrive after the murder of Mary Frances "Frankie" Stone. Erica's daughter, Bianca, had nursed a longtime crush on Frankie. Since Frankie rejected Bianca, Erica assumed that Bianca must have murdered her. Ms. Kane confessed to the crime to divert suspicion away from Bianca, and even paid Kendall to return to Pine Valley as a negative character witness. When Bianca learned what was going on, she was able to clear up any suspicion, and the Kane women were cleared.

    2002: Erica was on a roll: Two arrests in one year! Erica was arrested for perjury and obstructing justice in her efforts to make herself appear guilty of Frankie's murder. Months later, Erica broke into Kendall's hotel room to try to dig for evidence that Trey Kenyon burned down her posh home, Linden. She was arrested for breaking and entering, and spent Thanksgiving in prison. Opal Cortlandt, Myrtle Fargate and Bianca spent the holiday in the cell with her.

    2008: Erica was arrested for insider trading, amidst claims that she unjustly used a stock tip from Adam Chandler. Samuel Woods, an attorney with eyes on a Senate seat, wants to make a high-profile example of Erica. But Erica Kane is nobody's victim. She's volunteered to go to prison to keep Samuel from getting the best of her. And just like Martha, she intends to come out a winner.

78. All My Children celebrated the taping of the 10,000th episode of 'All My Children,' Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in New York. The 10,000th episode, featuring show creator Agnes Nixon playing the character of a ghost named Aggie will air on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

79. Angie and Jesse 101: Angie and Jesse Hubbard are coming back to All My Children! Need a quick refresh on their history?

    1982: Angie and Jesse's burgeoning romance was put on hold when Liza Colby falsely accused Jesse of raping her. When the charges were dropped, Angie and Jesse faced a bigger obstacle: Her father, Les.

    1983: The two eloped and Angie got pregnant. Fearing rejection, Angie kept the pregnancy secret and divorced Jesse. Angie gave birth to a boy just as Jesse found out about the pregnancy. He told Angie he wanted to raise their son together, but Les already gave the baby up for adoption. Angie and Jesse tracked down their son and kidnapped him from his adoptive parents. They named their boy Frankie. The couple remarried and went on the run.

    1984: The lovebirds were found and Jesse was arrested. Despite this, the couple sued for custody of Frankie and won. To make ends meet, Jesse began singing with a rising star, Yvonne Caldwell. Yvonne had eyes for Jesse, while his half-brother Eugene longed for Angie.

    1985: Eugene and Yvonne schemed to split up Angie and Jesse. They managed to dissolve the trust between them enough so the couple separated. Soon their manipulations were exposed and Angie and Jesse reunited. Angie prepared for medical school and was sexually harassed by her instructor, Dr. Voight.

    1986: Angie reported Dr. Voight, but he managed to dodge any charges. With Jesse's help, they took the dirty doc down.

    1987: Jesse discovered the head of a baby trafficking ring, "Mr. Big," was actually his father-in-law, Les! Jesse confronted Les, they struggled and Les accidentally plummeted to his death in time for Angie to witness all. Distraught, Angie separated from Jesse but when she thought Jesse had been killed, they reconciled.

    1988: Jesse was shot in the line of duty. He died in Angie's arms.

    2008: Jesse and Angie return to Pine Valley. Yes, Jesse's coming back, too. How? Their story starts on January 18.

80. The Littlest Bird: The littlest bird peers over the nest and says, "What if I fall?" And Mama Bird says, "You'll fly when you're ready. You'll fly before long. You're little, my son, but you're oh so strong." He ruffles his feathers and puffs up his chest. Mama Bird says, "you can just do your best." Then the littlest bird looks up to the sky. "Please, oh please, allow me to fly." Then Mama bird says, "Don't look to the blue. All that you need is inside of you." "With that and a squeeze of his eyes so tight, the littlest bird makes his leap -- and takes flight."

81. Q. What was the name of the song that Bianca sang at Myrtle's memorial service on All My Children? It was beautiful.
    A. The song is called "Once Upon a Time." Eden Riegel's (Bianca) recording of it is not commercially available, but other versions of the song are.

82. Q. Wasn't Susan Lucci on Dallas?
    A. Yes! Susan Lucci guest starred in the 1990-91 season of Dallas as Sheila Foley, a woman who kidnapped Bobby Ewing's wife, April, and was ultimately responsible for her death.

83. Q. Can you tell me where I can get the lavender sweater Greenlee wore on the October 13, 2008 episode of All My Children?
    A. The sweater is actually pale peach and was purchased from Nanette Lepore. It is available at Nanette Lepore boutiques as well as retail stores such as Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus and is available online at nanettelepore.neimanmarcus.com.

84. Q. Where can I find the red plaid dress All My Children's Greenlee wore with the blue sweater on Oct. 3, 2008?
    That multi-colored plaid dress is by LAMB and was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue. The sweater is by Hoss and can be purchased as part of a two piece set online or in Hoss stores worldwide.

85. Q. Taylor's dress at the Bella party on All My Children was so pretty. Where is it from?
    A. Taylor's dress is by Lodice, and was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue.

86. Q. I loved Erica's dress on the 8/6 episode of All My Children when Erica visited Adam. Can you tell me who designed it?
    The designers were Tom and Linda Platt.

87. Q. What was that song used during the Mardi Gras explosion episode of "All My Children?"
    A: It's called "How High The Moon." It was written by Nancy Hamilton and Morgan Lewis, arranged by Jerry Pilato and sung by Sophie Michalitsianos. Originally, when the song was written in 1940, it was a ballad. Interestingly enough, the song is now most often played as an up-tempo number -- but All My Children's arranger, Jerry Pilato, says, "We decided to arrange this as originally intended, to underscore the mood of the tragedy at the end of the Mardi Gras as the lyrics played against the destruction."

88. Q. Where did the show get the beautiful red halter dress with flowers around the neckline that Angie wore on 7/18/08's AMC?
    A. Angie's silk twill halter dress is by Catherine Malandrino and can be purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue.

89. Q. Where did Babe get the tanktop she wore on AMC's 7/8/08 episode?
    A. It is by Marc Jacobs and was purchased at Saks.

90. Q. What was the song that Ne-yo sung during Angie and Jesse's wedding on AMC?
    A. Ne-Yo performed two songs: "Stop This World" and "Closer." You can watch his performance of "Closer"

91. Q. I'm getting married soon and would like to know how can I get the poems/quotes that AMC's Angie and Jesse read to each other as vows during their wedding? Can you give us the words?
    A. It's a series of quotes from Marc Chagall, Germaine De Stael, Victor Hugo and Adam Lang. Here's the dialogue from the show:

    In our life there is a single color, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning in life and art. It is the color of love. Love is the emblem of eternity. It confounds all notion of time, effaces all memory of a beginning, all fear of an end.

    Separated lovers find countless mysterious ways of corresponding. By sending each other the song of birds, the scent of flowers, the laughter of children, the light of the sun, the sighing of the wind, and the gleam of the stars–all the beauties of creation. Love is never-ending, nor is it ever begging.

    A man is born. A woman is born for him. In the fight to find each other, the perfect moment awaits its destiny. When they meet they know. That's why love is never-ending, nor begging. It is always and forever.

92. Q. On the April 28th episode of AMC, Amanda had on a white dress with flowers. It was absolutely beautiful. Can you tell me where I can purchase that dress?
    A. The white satin empire dress with oversized violet print and flutter sleeves is by Porridge. Porridge has their own website (porridgeclothing.com) where you can locate a store in your area.

93. Q. What was the song playing when Aidan got ready to leave and was kissing Greenlee goodbye on AMC?
    A. The song, "Tomorrow May Be Never," is from the ABC background library and not available for commercial release.

94. Q. What song did B5 perform on AMC on April 25 at the Free Erica rally?
    A. The song performed by B5 is called "Erika Kane" (they took creative license with the spelling) and is from their album Don't Talk, Just Listen

95. Q. On AMC's March 27th and March 28th episodes, Greenlee was wearing a black and white blouse with big fuchsia colored flowers, along with a black pencil skirt. Who is the designer and where can we purchase it?
    A. The seafoam and magenta vintage swirl pattern silk blouse is by Nanette Lepore. It was paired with a deep aubergine tweed pencil skirt, also by Nanette Lepore. It can be purchased at the namesake boutique on Broome Street in New York City.

96. Q. What was AMC's Erica wearing on Valentine's Day 2008? It was a yellow dress and just perfect for spring!
    A. Erica's canary and lime print silk belted chiffon dress with Bakelite buckle is by Versace and was purchased at Bergdorf Goodman.

97. Q. There was a beautiful white eyelet blouse with ruffled cuffs that AMC's Babe wore on February 21 or 22, 2008? Where can I get that?
    A. Babe's white embroidered cotton eyelet blouse is by Bell and was purchased at Anthropologie.

98. Q. I loved the dress that Colby wore for Tad and Krystal's reception/wedding on AMC. Can you tell me where I can buy the dress Colby was wearing that night?
    A. Colby's royal blue and white watercolor print silk strapless dress is from Betsey Johnson, available at the namesake boutiques and major department stores.

99. Q. The train station scene between Angie and Jesse on AMC was incredibly touching. Where was it filmed?
    A. Angie and Jesse's reunion was shot in New Hope, PA.

100. Q. I loved all the red dresses that came out from AMC's Go Red fashion show, especially Colby and Amanda's. Who are the designers?
     A. Colby wore a custom dress by Betsey Johnson while Amanda's dress was made by Eric Gaskins.

101. Q. What song was used in the AMC TV ad for Angie and Jesse's return?
     A. The song is called "Like You'll Never See Me Again" and it's by Alicia Keys. Watch out for it in future AMC episodes.

102. Q. What kind of hat was Kendall wearing on the 11/21/2007 episode of All My Children and where can I buy it?
     A. Kendall's chocolate 1960s retro style cap was purchased at Club Monaco.

103. Q. I loved the black and white dress that AMC's Erica wore on 11/30/07. Who is the designer and where can I find it?
     A. Erica's black, white and navy dress is designed by Narcisco Rodriguez and was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue.

104. Q. Please tell me where I can buy that darling pink baby doll shirt Amanda on AMC was wearing on Nov. 26, 2007 when she visited Janet for Thanksgiving!
     A. Amanda's pink and vanilla chiffon floral print blouse is by Odille and was purchased at Anthropologie.

105. Q. On the Wednesday, November 14, 2007 episode of AMC, Erica wore a black turtleneck dress with cut-outs at the shoulder. Can you tell me where I can buy it?
     A. Erica's "cold shoulder" wool turtleneck top was purchased from the Dolce and Gabbana boutique.

106. Q. What is the name of the song Krystal sang to Tad at the surprise party on the Aug 31 episode?
     A. The song Krystal sang was a cover of the Gershwin piece "Our Love Is Here to Stay."

107. Q. What is the name of the children's book that Lily gave Zach for Ian? Is it a real book?
     A. It's called the "The Littlest Bird," and no, it isn't a real book.

108. Q. What is the name of the song played on Monday, July 30 episode of AMC, while Kendall's baby was having surgery?
     A. The song is called "Crossroads" by Don McClain.

109. Q. I perform weddings and like the saying that Ryan said to Annie on the beach about sand.
     A. Here it is: "Each grain of sand is hard, scratchy. It's rough. Not so pretty. But put all those grains together, all those rough parts, and you have this beautiful beach. This smooth, soft, great beach. When it gets crazy, we have to put the sand together. Take back our own beach. I love you. We'll keep ourselves on the shore, even when the water's rough."

110. Q. On the July 10, 2007 episode at the end of AMC, they played a beautiful song. Can you tell me the name or artist?
     A. It was "The Way Back Down" by Fooling April.

111. Q. I really loved the song that played at the end of AMC on Thursday, May 24. Any info? A. The song is called "Closer" by Travis. The Album is The Boy with No Name.

112. Q. Can you tell me how many times one person has played two characters on (AMC) and who they were?
     A. For anyone who missed it...Regularly appearing characters: Kitty and Kelly Cole (Francesca James), Adam and Stuart Chandler (David Canary), Natalie Dillon and Janet Green (Kate Collins), Lily Montgomery and Ava Benton (Leven Rambin), Cindy Chandler and Karen Parker (Ellen Wheeler), Elizabeth Hendrickson playing "Maggie" and "Frankie", Michael E. Knight has played both Tad Martin and Ted Orsini, and Finola Hughes played both "Alex" Devane Marirck and Police Chief Anna Devane Scorpio.

113. Q. What is the name of the beautiful song that Zoe sang at Dixie and Babe's funeral?
     It was "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.

114. Q. I loved the dress that Erica was wearing on the 6/28//2006 episode of AMC. Could you please tell me where it was purchased?
     A. Erica's white cotton pique strapless dress with coral beaded trim is by Michael Kors and was purchased at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City.

115. Q. On Friday, July 7th 2006, Erica was wearing a beautiful green & white sundress... Where can I find that dress?
     A. Erica's white and celadon print sundress is by Luca Luca and is available at the Luca Luca boutique on Madison Avenue in NYC.

116. Q. What was the name of the song that was playing while Jonathan and Lily were in the park and exploring Manhattan on 5/26?
     A. The song is "On the Ride" by Aly and AJ, from their latest album "Into the Rush."

117. Q. JR (on AMC) had on a t-shirt that had wings on it. Can you tell me where that shirt is from?
     A. JR's shirt is by Just Cavalli and was purchased at Bloomingdales.

118. Q. Where can I find the sheer v-neck top Di was wearing at the bowling alley during the March 16th episode? She was wearing it over a black tube top and it's gorgeous!
     A. Di's top is designed by Rozae Nichols. Store locations can be found at www.RozaeNichols.com

119. Q. Where can I find and buy the print above Kendall's fireplace?
     A. The painting over the mantle in Kendall's condo is an original work of art purchased from the Carrie Haddad Gallery which is located in Hudson, New York at 622 Warren Street (518) 828-1915. It was purchased several years ago. The artist's name is Stevan Jennis. He is still represented by the gallery. There are five examples of his work which are available and which can be seen on the gallery's site carriehaddadgallery.com.

120. Q. Who is the designer and where can I buy the pink coat worn by Kendall (AMC) on the 1/23/06 episode?
     A. Kendall's coat was by Tracy Reece. It was purchased at Bloomingdales.

121. Q. I love the pink frilly scarf that Babe (on AMC) was wearing in the beach scenes with JR during the first week of January. Can you tell me where to buy it?
     A. It was from the Bloomingdales accessories department in New York. The tag has been removed, but we believe it was by BCBG.

122. Q. What song was playing in the New Year's Eve 2005 episode in the scenes between Kendall and Zach (on AMC)?. The name of the song is "The Loneliest Star" by Seal.

123. Q. Where did Greenlee's cute outfit for the Thanksgiving 2005 episode come from?
     A. Greenlee's outfit was by Tufi Duek, head to toe. That designer is a bit difficult to find, except for in NY and LA, but you could try doing a web search.

124. Q. I was wondering where I could find the dress that Babe was wearing on the Thanksgiving 2005 episode?
     A. Babe's dress was by BCBG. The line is sold in many department stores as well as their own stores nationally.

125. On the heels of the controversial Roe v. Wade decision, All My Children’s Erica underwent TV’s first legal abortion in 1973. The daring plot of a married woman ending a pregnancy for the sake of her career didn’t hurt ratings, which climbed from 8.2 to 9.1.

126. AMC introduced daytime’s first lesbian character in 1983 with Dr. Lynn Carson, played by Donna Pescow (Gertrude, General Hospital). Devon McFadden developed a crush on the doc and proposed having an affair. But Lynn realized that lonely Devon was straight and declined.

127. 1996, AMC became the first soap opera to begin each episode with a recap of the previous day and to end the show with a preview

128. Approximately 400 to 500 lights are needed each day to tape an episode of AMC.

129. Erica Kane is the character who has the largest number of wardrobe pieces.

130. Pine Valley's laundry is done in the basement of the ALL MY CHILDREN studio. Two washing machines are in constant use all day long!

131. Michael Nader (Dimitri Marick) spent three years on As the World turns, where he played Kevin Thompson.

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