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The actor, whose credits include the feature films Ick and I Wish You All the Best, will join the CBS sudser as an aspiring designer who’s in a relationship with Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann). He will make his first appearance at Forrester Creations on Sept. 16.

The addition of Cone will mark the first time that B&B has featured a gay male couple who will also kiss on-screen (another first for the sudser). Cone’s character name is being kept under wraps because he has a close tie to one of the major B&B characters.

This isn’t the first instance of LGBTQ representation on the Bell-Phillip serial. In 2012, B&B featured its first lesbian couple, Karen Spencer (Joanna Johnson) and Danielle (Crystal Chappell). Danielle was first introduced as Karen’s friend but was later revealed as her romantic partner.

In 2015, the soap made history by introducing Maya Avant (Karla Mosley) as the first regular transgender character in daytime television. Maya went on to become the first transgender bride in all of TV before her character was written off in 2019.

There have been other gay male couples in daytime, including As the World Turns‘ Luke Snyder and Noah Maye, Days of Our Lives‘ Will Horton and Sonny Kiriakis. At present, CBS’ Beyond the Gates has a popular interracial gay couple played by Brandon Claybon and Mike Manning.

Weissman joined B&B in 2024. He was nominated this year for a Daytime Emmy in the new Emerging Talent category. The Daytime Emmys are set for Oct. 17 in Pasadena.

Cone’s other credits include Hacks, The Summer I Turned Pretty and American Horror Stories.

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CBS Anchor Anne Makovec Opens Up About Dream Role on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’

A daytime drama fan since childhood, Makovec had long dreamed of crossing over into the world she’d grown up. “Since I worked for CBS, I had always wanted to figure out how to get on the set just to meet people, see people, or if I could even be a waiter handing out bread or something at Il Giardino [restaurant on B&B],” she explains. “I just wanted to make some sort of appearance.”

Especially since the shows have been part of her work life for the past 15 years, she’s been at the station. “My noon newscast airs live between Y&R and B&B — so I’ve been sandwiched between them for years,” she notes. “I’ve even had to tearfully collect myself at times, transitioning from watching the end of Y&R and my own newscast, especially at big moments like the death of [Y&R‘s] Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper). And then I’m forced to peel myself from watching the beginning of B&B as I’m tasked with recording things for later news broadcasts after the noon news.”

Her chance to tap into her more dramatic side finally came through CBS Mornings‘ inspirational series, “It’s Never Too Late,” which features people embracing new challenges or second chapters. Though previous conversations hadn’t led anywhere, this time the stars aligned. “My executive producer for the morning show contacted the people at The Bold and the Beautiful, and they ran with it in such a wonderful way,” Makovec says. “I mean, not only to give me a speaking role, but to give me a name, a little bit of a backstory, and then to add in the phrase, ‘It’s never too late,’ to tie in the whole CBS Mornings series was just amazing.”

Makovec arrived at the set with her mother, Meri, a fan of The Young and the Restless who introduced her to soaps, and her brother, Matt. They were greeted by Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), making the moment disorienting in the best way. “It’s hard to even describe,” she reflects. “It’s like you immediately just sort of get smacked into the wall, and here you’re off and running in this strange world that has suddenly come to life. It was wild, but he was wonderful. Everybody was incredibly wonderful and patient and welcoming, and I could not have asked for better people every step of the way.”

Even with her experience anchoring a daily newscast, stepping onto the iconic soundstage brought unexpected jitters. “I was way more nervous than I thought I was going to be,” Makovec admits. “Which was interesting because I am used to being on TV, but I think it was just such a surreal experience to even be in the building.”

Makovec got a firsthand look at the show’s deep roots, listening to longtime cast member John McCook (Eric Forrester) share tales from the past. “He was telling stories of Danny Kaye and Judy Garland and things that had happened in that studio,” she reports. “You could just feel this legacy, and it was overwhelming for me. In fact, I don’t remember half of the day, so I’m glad I had a photographer along with me to catch it because when I would watch the footage back, I could remember all of these moments.”

Makovec was cast as a character named Ronna — a stylish socialite with a special fitting at Forrester Creations — named in tribute to Supervising Producer Casey Kasprzyk’s mother. From the colorful wardrobe to the impeccable styling, “It definitely felt like a Cinderella moment,” Makovec shares. “I’m a person that likes to wear black a lot, so having all that color, I just felt like it was time to go with the flow and let the experts do their job, and they did a fantastic job.”

When the cameras rolled, Makovec was ready. “I was not nervous about the acting,” she says. “It was more about where was my place in this glamorous, mythological world of L.A. fashion? But as far as the lines and the actual playing of the role, I felt pretty confident in that.”

Her scene was with soap icons Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan) and Heather Tom (Katie Logan), and the camaraderie was instant. “They were fabulous,” Makovec raves. “I could totally see them being good girlfriends. They just have a fun vibe, and it’s interesting because I know them obviously as their characters, and you could see a little bit of that bleeding through, but you could tell that they’re just cool girls underneath it all as well.”

Witnessing the process behind the camera gave Makovec a newfound appreciation for the genre she’s watched for decades. “I just have so much respect for everything that these people do all year round,” she says. “I talked to them about, ‘What happens if you get sick? Can you call in sick?’ And they rarely do because you would throw everything off. It’s such a well-oiled machine, and everything is running so tightly; it’s just amazing what they are able to get done and the quality work that they’re able to do as quickly as they are.”

Still, for a journalist used to telling others’ stories, turning the lens inward was a shift. “It was odd for me in general because I’m used to reporting on things, not myself,” she points out. “So, what to share as far as my experience and how to share it was an interesting challenge for me.”

With B&B airing in the Bay Area right after her newscast, Makovec has big watch-party plans for her episode. “I’ll be live from 12 to 12:30 during the noon news, and then Bold and the Beautiful airs right after my show, so I’m going to hop right off the news desk and we’re all going to go in the conference room to watch it, and we’re all going to be screaming,” she predicts. “Everybody at my station has been so excited, too, which has just been really cute. It’s been so much fun, and I could not be happier about it and more surprised and more thankful.”

And this might not be the end of Ronna’s run. Kasprzyk hinted that a return could be in the cards — news that floored Makovec. “When I heard that, I don’t know how I can describe the feeling,” marvels Makovec. “I screamed. It was so hard to soak up the first time because it was so crazy, so it was a tremendous relief to think of maybe having the opportunity to come back and soak it up a little bit differently. I am very hopeful that that will come to fruition because you never do know where these plot lines go, and I’m ready to go all the way. It’ll just be a dream come true.”

CBS ANNOUNCES FALL SEASON PREMIERE DATES FOR #1 DAYTIME LINEUP

“The Price Is Right” Introduces New Pricing Game “The Lion’s Share” in Season Premiere

Daytime’s Top Drama, “The Young and the Restless,” Begins 53rd Season Tuesday, Oct. 7,

Season One of Daytime’s Newest Drama Series “Beyond the Gates” Continues with New Episodes

CBS announces the fall season premiere dates for its unrivaled daytime lineup. The Network continues to stand as the highest-rated network in daytime for 39 consecutive seasons, including network television’s #1 daytime series, THE PRICE IS RIGHT; LET’S MAKE A DEAL; the #1 daytime drama for 36 straight seasons, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL; and television’s newest daytime drama, BEYOND THE GATES.

The longest consecutively running game show in television history, the Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, returns for its landmark 54th season beginning Monday, Sept. 22. Host Drew Carey, now in his 19th season, and announcer George Gray will once again invite contestants to “come on down!” for another exciting year of big prizes and classic fun. The season premiere debuts a brand-new pricing game in partnership with BetMGM, “The Lion’s Share.” In this high-stakes game, contestants will earn the chance to enter the Lion’s “wind chamber” to pull out prizes including spectacular trips, dream cars and a cash jackpot worth up to half a million dollars! This marks the first addition to the current game lineup since 2021’s “Back to ‘72” and “To the Penny.” Fans can also look forward to a variety of specially themed episodes throughout the season, celebrating Halloween, Breast Cancer Awareness, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Pet Adoption Week, Mother’s Day and School’s Out. Returning to the stage are fan-favorite models Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbeláez, Amber Lancaster, James O’Halloran, Devin Goda and Alexis Gaube.

Emmy Award-winning host Wayne Brady returns for another year of dealing as LET’S MAKE A DEAL kicks off its 17th season on Monday, Sept. 22. This season raises the stakes with the return of fan-favorite themes “Mega Money Mondays,” “Worldwide Wednesdays” and “Fabulous Car Fridays,” offering lucky dealers more chances than ever to win big. Special guest appearances from CBS stars include Jeff Probst (SURVIVOR), Phil Keoghan (THE AMAZING RACE) and Danielle Pinnock (GHOSTS). The premiere episode will honor heroes with an audience full of courageous firefighters and first responders, while other standout episodes celebrate Halloween, Christmas, and spotlight the importance of Alzheimer’s Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness months. Joining Brady are longtime fan-favorites: announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray, who all bring their signature blend of improv comedy, music, iconic games, and, of course, those infamous Zonks that keep fans coming back for more.

CBS’ longest-running scripted series, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, continues with its 53rd season on Tuesday, Oct. 7, its 36th season as Daytime’s #1 drama. This fall, relationships are tested, unexpected romances flourish and a puzzling mystery leads to shocking revelations. Victor (Eric Braeden) and Jack (Peter Bergman) must decide if they can put their epic rivalry aside in order to protect their legacies; Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) find themselves on a dangerous path when a troubling message sends them on a trip looking for answers; Billy (Jason Thompson) and Cane’s (Billy Flynn) power struggle intensifies with the return of Jill (Jess Walton); Nate (Sean Dominic) decides if his future includes Audra (Zuleyka Silver); Claire (Hayley Erin) finds herself torn between two suitors; and Cricket (Lauralee Bell) and Danny (Michael Damian) plan for their long-awaited wedding, airing in November. And Y&R sees the arrival of two intriguing newcomers: Sienna (Tamara Braun), whose unexpected tie to several key characters creates a stir, and a mysterious stranger (Roger Howarth), whose sudden presence raises more questions than answers.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, the most-watched daily drama series in the world, marks its 39th season beginning Monday, Sept. 15. In upcoming episodes, viewers can look forward to families being reunited, love once lost being rekindled and boardrooms fueled by fashion. The season begins dramatically as Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Taylor (Rebecca Budig) go head to head after Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) makes a life-changing choice in the wake of a glamorous Forrester fashion show. Liam (Scott Clifton) is pushed to admit what he truly wants: a future with Hope (Annika Noelle), while her fiancé, Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor), faces an agonizing truth that will alter his plans for their future. Luna (Lisa Yamada) instigates a scandalous plan involving Will (Crew Morrow) that sends shockwaves through both the Forrester and Spencer families, significantly impacting the lives of Electra (Laneya Grace), Bill (Don Diamont), Katie (Heather Tom), Sheila (Kimberlin Brown), Li (Naomi Matsuda), as well as soulmates Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn (Tanner Novlan).

BEYOND THE GATES, daytime television’s newest drama series, continues its groundbreaking debut season this fall. Future episodes find the foundations of Fairmont Crest, especially within the Dupree family, shaken to their core. Anita (Tamara Tunie) and Vernon’s (Clifton Davis) marriage may not be on solid footing. Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre’s (Sean Freeman) impromptu trip together leads to shocking revelations and directs Dani toward a promising connection with Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) in a crossover with THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Nicole’s (Daphnee Duplaix) journey as a newly single woman sends her down a path toward her longtime friend Carlton (Robert Christopher Reilly). While Martin (Brandon Claybon) and Smitty (Mike Manning) work to re-establish their commitment to each other, Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Jacob (Jibre Hordges) unexpectedly find themselves on opposite sides of a major marital dilemma. Jacob’s brother Izaiah Hawthorne (David Lami Friebe) hits town and immediately establishes two complicated relationships amidst his own family drama. Eva (Ambyr Michelle), Kat (Colby Muhammad) and Tomas’ (Alex Alegria) love triangle hits a fever pitch, while a surprising familial connection to Hayley (Marquita Goings) poses a threat to Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett). Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) and Ashley’s (Jen Jacob) worlds come crashing down around them as lies and the death of a loved one change everything.

Wayne Brady And Lulu To Perform London Concerts Of New ‘To Sir, With Love’ Stage Musical

Both concerts, at Gillian Lynne Theatre, are set for Monday, November 24. Lulu, of course, starred in the 1967 film version alongside Sidney Poitier and scored a hit with the title song.

The new musical adaptation, last performed by Brady at an invitation-only Los Angeles concert (today’s announcement describes the upcoming concerts as reimagined), features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by Sheldon Epps. Both the musical and the film are based on the memoir of Guyanese-born British-American teacher and author E.R. Braithwaite.

In addition to the new score, the concerts will include Lulu’s signature “To Sir, with Love,” written by Mark London and Don Black.

Brady will be making his West End debut with the concerts. He’s currently starring on Broadway as Harold Ziegler in Moulin Rouge!, with other Broadway credits including The Wiz, Chicago and Kinky Boots. His television credits include Whose Line is it Anyway? How I Met Your Mother, Dancing With the Stars and The Masked Singer.

The synopsis: Rick Braithwaite is more than just a Cambridge-educated engineer and a former RAF fighter pilot; he’s a man battling societal prejudices at every turn. Refusing to bow to adversity, he engages his students not as troublesome youths but as emerging adults who must soon navigate a world where they’ll stand or fall on their own merits. Through a balance of grit and grace, he aims to prepare them for more than just exams; he prepares them for life. The story explores race, class, resilience, and the power of respect.

Lythgoe Productions and Darren Bell produces, with Alex Day, Willette and Manny Klausner, Jonathan and Jennifer Yaek and Rebecca Bahling-Lythgoe. To Sir, With Love has been developed through the Ogunquit Playhouse New Works Program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brad Bell Promises ‘New Era’ for ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ After Studio Move

The hit daytime drama has just moved to a new studio for filming, at a space that is twice as spacious as its previous home. Soaps.com caught up with Bell at the grand opening, who teased some exciting development for fans to come.

“We’re getting back to fashion, putting fashion at the forefront.” Bell excitedly told Soaps.com.

The showrunner explained to Soaps.com how the new and larger sets allows for a different type of storytelling, “We have the ability to do this.”

The Bold and the Beautiful is set in the world of high fashion in Los Angeles. The series tells the story of the Forrester family, who own a Fashion house ‘Forrester Creations.’ Back in 1987 the series opened up with a giant fashion show, and since then has told various fashion based stories over the years. Some examples include warring fashion houses, stolen knock off designs, and a wrinkle free fabric.

Bell explained how this move allows for the beginning of a new era for the award-winning soap opera. “So, we are headed into an era of The Bold and the Beautiful that will begin here that is going to be highlighting fashion much more than we have in the past, much more frequently, and also getting back to a battling-fashion house way of storytelling like we did with the Spectras and the Forresters.”

The Daytime Emmy winning head writer continued to explain the type of stories that fans have to look forward to, sharing “we’ll see more fashion shows, but we’ll see more [of] a steady diet of fashion… we’ll see more interaction between the designers and models, more [glimpses] backstage and how it’s all made.”

This will be great news for fans that have grown frustrated with some of the repetitive storytelling that has occurred on the 38 year old soap as Parade has previously reported.

With episodes filmed in the new studio airing later this year, long term fans can look forward to Bell’s promise for a rival fashion wars that made the series a global phenomenon.

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays on CBS and streams weeknights on Paramount+. Fans can catch all of the drama from the beginning on the official The Bold and the Beautiful YouTube account.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tristan Rogers Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Star Was 79

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tristan Rogers Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Star Was 79

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bold and Beautiful: Matthew Atkinson Is Returning As Thomas

Atkinson left the show in March 2024, after Hope repeatedly declined Thomas’s marriage proposals, causing him to end their relationship and jet off to Paris with his son, Douglas. Both character and actor returned in June of that year, and he shocked his family and friends (and, of course, Hope!) when he revealed that he was now engaged to wed Paris Buckingham. Atkinson’s short-term comeback wrapped in July, when Thomas and his wife-to-be headed back to France. (There is no word yet as to whether Thomas will return solo, or will be accompanied by Paris, played by Diamond White.)

In an interview with Soap Opera Digest at the time of his last run, Atkinson marveled at the impassioned interest from the B&B audience about Thomas and Hope’s romance and his own status with the show. “I just never expected the response that I’ve gotten and we’ve gotten from the fans, especially [with] Thomas leaving,” he said. “I can’t speak for all the fans, but there’s a wealth of people that are either really, really upset that Thomas is gone for a period or really sad. [They] reach out and they’re like, ‘Hey, when are you back? When are you back? When are you back?’ That just speaks to their care for this character. And that means a lot to me because I would have fun doing this in a vacuum, but it’s really great to have a response that shows that these people care about what you’re doing. And so it’s just been so much love from so many fans that comes out in so many different ways.”

The actor hinted at his return on Instagram on Monday when he posted a video of himself playing cornhole outside of what appears to be B&B’s new studio; the soap recently left its longtime home at Television City for Sunset Las Palmas Studios. “Second time’s a charm,” read his caption. B&B fans flooded the comments to express their hope that Atkinson was back filming.

Since Thomas’s last appearance, a lot has changed in the dynamics of those nearest and dearest to him: namely, Hope has gotten engaged to Carter, and his parents have gotten engaged to each other — though the odds of them making it to the altar have decreased greatly since Ridge has realized how deep his feelings for Brooke still run. Meanwhile, Paris’s mother, Grace, is in a heap of trouble after being busted for faking Liam’s “fatal” brain tumor in a desperate bid to bilk Liam’s father, Bill Spencer, out of a million dollars to cover the gambling debts she’d been saddled with by her ex, Reese Buckingham.

Susan Flannery Is Moving To Australia!

The news came first via Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, B&B), Flannery’s longtime co-star, who shared in an Instagram story posted last month she and castmate Ashley Jones (Bridget) had attended a good-bye party for Flannery in celebration of her upcoming move to Australia.

Then, on August 6, Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie, DAYS), who worked with Flannery during her years in Salem, posted a photo of herself with Flannery and fellow DAYS cohort Suzanne Rogers (Maggie) on Instagram, writing, “3 Susies have breakfast at Art’s Deli. The occasion: Susan Flannery, one of the great ladies of daytime or anywhere she turns up- is moving to Australia. Flannery was a beloved mentor and pal to Suzanne and me in our early Salem Days together.” She added, “Laughs, love, tears, hugs… just like Salem. We will miss her.”

Flannery is one of the most acclaimed actresses in soap history. Over the course of her daytime career, she earned 10 nominations in the Outstanding Lead Actress category at the Daytime Emmys, winning on her first try, in 1975, for her work on DAYS. Three more trophies followed for her portrayal of B&B’s Stephanie — in 2000, 2002, and 2003 — and she became the first actress ever to win the Lead Actress award for two different roles on two different soaps. Since that time, two other actresses have accomplished that feat: Maura West, who won as Carly Tenney on As the World Turns and Ava Jerome on General Hospital, and Eileen Davidson, who was honored as DAYS’s Kristen DiMera, then as Ashley Abbott on Young and Restless.

After 25 years on B&B, where she was an original cast member, Flannery opted to retire from the show — and from acting — in 2012. Speaking to Soap Opera Digest in 2017, one of Flannery’s most memorable on-screen foes, Kimberlin Brown (Sheila), noted, “Susan was an incredible force on the show, but I understand that people want to move on, and the fact that she’s happy now and doing everything that she wants to be doing, I couldn’t be happier for her.”

Notoriously private, Flannery revealed in 2002 that she was the mother to an adopted daughter, Blaise, who ended up moving to Australia and still resides there with her own children. With Flannery now planning to call Australia home, there’s likely to be lots of quality family time in her future!

The actress has been close with Seaforth Hayes and Rogers for years, and they have spoken glowingly of working alongside Flannery in the early days of their DAYS careers. In fact, Rogers credits Flannery with getting her hired by the show in the first place! In 2015, she shared with Digest that when she first tested for the role of Maggie, “Susan Flannery was a big influence. She was walking through the booth at the time the two of us were testing and she said some very nice things about me, so I understand, and that’s how I got the part.” And as she found her footing in Salem, Rogers recalled to Digest in 2013 that Flannery “was very encouraging. I’ve always had a warm place in my heart for Susan.”

Seaforth Hayes has described Flannery as central to the strong sense of camaraderie she felt in the cast at the outset of her own time on DAYS. She told Digest in 2018, “When [Seaforth Hayes’s latest husband] Bill Hayes joined the show [as Doug] and was looking for a house, I remember Susan Flannery laying out a map of the areas she thought he ought to be shopping for a house in. We were all kind of wrapped up in each other’s lives in those days. For the first time, I was joining a company that was going to stay together for years. The dynamic was very affectionate.”

Not only that, but Seaforth Hayes revealed that Flannery was among the first to realize that she and her leading man, Bill Hayes, were falling in love. She winked to Digest in 2018. “Susan Flannery and Denise Alexander [ex-Susan] certainly caught on immediately. Immediately! You can’t get anything past Susan Flannery, for sure.”

Rena Sofer Is Leaving Los Angeles — But Is Lois Cerullo Also Leaving General Hospital?

Longtime General Hospital star Rena Sofer announced on social media this week that she and husband Sanford Bookstaver are leaving Los Angeles, where the ABC soap is filmed, after almost 35 years.

“Yes I’m getting emotional,” Sofer wrote on Instagram. “I met and had my children in LA met the man of my dreams and created an incredible life there. I had amazing success in the Biz and made all my lifelong friends who I will miss desperately. … Thank you LA for being you. And now on to quieter and calmer times. Leave it to a leaf blower to finish this post, there is nothing more la!! Now we are off … with our 5 dogs in the back to our new life!!!”

UPDATE: While an initial report suggested that Sofer would be getting an official exit story — with the writers leaving the door open for a potential return — a new report from Soap Opera Digest confirms that Sofer is remaining with the show, despite her considerable move. She will fly to Los Angeles to film as needed, just as several other cast members currently do.

Sofer has portrayed Lois on and off since 1993, winning a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance in 1995. Her other major daytime role came via The Bold and the Beautiful, on which she played Quinn Fuller from 2013 to 2022. Sofer’s primetime credits include memorable roles on 24, Melrose Place, Once Upon a Time and NCIS, among many others.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL” HEADS TO ITALY AIRING JULY 29 THROUGH AUG. 6

In the episodes, an exciting escape to Italy becomes a heartbreaking fight for love as the romantic triangle between Ridge and Brooke and Nick comes to a head as Nick prepares to propose to Brooke in an epic boat ride. And in the tradition of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Forrester Creations showcases their exciting new Capril line in a glamorous fashion show, filmed in a breathtaking setting among Mediterranean’s island’s sea in a collaboration with famed Italian designer Luisa Beccaria.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL’s immense popularity in Italy has endured for decades, and the series has filmed on location there more than in any other foreign country.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is broadcast on weekdays (1:30-2:00 PM, ET/12:30-1:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. It is a Bell-Phillip Television production. Bradley Bell is the executive producer. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is the most-watched daily drama series in the world.

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

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

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

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

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

Pierson Fodé And Meadow Williams To Topline Michael Caton-Jones’ ‘Eternity’

Rolling cameras this fall across Italy, Greece, and the Mediterranean, the film has Fodé playing Calvin, a charismatic conman whose life takes a dangerous turn aboard an exclusive yacht cruise. Williams co-stars as Katrine, a powerful and enigmatic woman at the center of the film’s intrigue.

Williams is producing for Diamond Film Productions, alongside Jon Mason for JMason Entertainment, and Jeanette Volturno for CatchLight Studios. Nancy Nayor handled casting. Production kicks off mid-September.

Previously best known for a role in action comedy The Man from Toronto, Fodé will soon be seen in a pair of Netflix films: The Wrong Paris, where he stars opposite Miranda Cosgrove, and A Merry Little Ex-Mas, where he shares the screen with Alicia Silverstone. Upcoming, he’ll also be seen in Swiped on Hulu alongside Lily James, based on the true story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. He is repped by Innovative Artists and Zero Gravity Management.

Seen in the Den of Thieves films, along with titles like Boss Level and After, Williams is repped by JMason Entertainment and Reder & Feig.

‘General Hospital’ Star Tristan Rogers Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

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

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

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

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

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

‘Pee-Wee As Himself’ Director Matt Wolf On His Emmy Noms, Battle With Paul Reubens, And Upcoming ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Doc

“I was thrilled and honored to be recognized in that way,” Wolf told Deadline after the nomination announcement. “The whole thing is unusually kind of bittersweet and also emotional because Paul is a posthumous nominee. He was an executive producer on the film, so that’s very special. That recognition obviously means a lot to me, but it would’ve meant a lot to Paul to be recognized by his peers.”

Reubens, who died of complications from cancer in 2023, earned three Primetime Emmy nominations and numerous Daytime Emmy nominations during his career, the majority for his portrayal of the child-like, bow-tied title character on Pee-wee’s Playhouse. In the feature from HBO Documentary Films, Reubens talks openly about his sexuality for the first time, revealing that he was “out” early on, but went back into the closet as his career took off, fearing what being gay would do to his professional prospects.

Director and star tussled over the approach to the film, with Reubens expressing constant frustration with how he might be portrayed; at one point the actor wondered aloud why he just didn’t make the documentary himself.

“I think people are responding pretty significantly to the dynamic between Paul and I,” Wolf observed. “It’s no longer a mystery that there was a real power struggle between Paul and I during the making of the film. Paul was somebody who lost control of his personal narrative in the media. And as a documentary filmmaker, I was coming in to tell his story, and that was a point of contention, and I decided to incorporate our dynamic on screen.”

Wolf added, “In some ways that has started a conversation about the nature of celebrity biographical documentaries and some of the dynamics that happen offscreen. I think there’s always sort of a ‘second story’ in a documentary about these complex relationships. And that was how I represented Paul in the present. He was somebody who was grappling and wrestling with the choice to share himself for the first time, but unbeknownst to me, he was also contemplating his mortality and was sick. So there’s a lot going on in those exchanges… My goal was to make people stop focusing on the controversy surrounding his life and to really appraise the artistry that he brought to the world. But that was a process unto itself that was filled with conflict.”

Wolf has plenty to keep himself busy as final Emmy voting approaches (the voting window is from August 18—27). He’s working on a documentary about one of the most successful soap operas of all time.

“I’ve been behind the scenes at The Bold and the Beautiful for basically the past year. I just wrapped principal photography on the documentary,” Wolf told us. “My film is in some ways about the Bell Family — William J. Bell helmed The Young and the Restless, and then The Bold and the Beautiful. And today his son Brad Bell runs ‘B&B,’ as they call it. And so my film will look at the history of this family, but really the kind of day-to-day follies of the making of the soap opera told through the family of collaborators that work at The Bold and the Beautiful.”

As Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva reported last month, The Bold and the Beautiful has been uprooted from its longtime shooting location. “The venerable CBS daytime drama, which has called Television City home since its 1987 launch, will leave the Los Angeles mid-city studio complex, which is embarking on a multi-year, billion-dollar renovation and expansion,” Andreeva wrote. “It is relocating just 2.5 miles north-east to Sunset Las Palmas Studios. Filming at the new location is scheduled to begin on August 19, after the show returns from summer hiatus.”

“Television City is such an iconic building, but it was mostly vacant,” Wolf said. “The only real two shows that were shooting there were The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, and the building has been sold to a developer and it’s going to be redeveloped. It is sort of an emblem of the golden age of television. And I was there as this iconic show said it’s goodbye.”

“Soap operas they make in a day, they make an episode in a day,” he noted. “It takes us a year to edit a documentary… It takes forever.”

Dennis Haysbert, Marilu Henner, Joe Pantoliano & Telma Hopkins Lead Feature Drama ‘Higher Love’

Heralding from Worldwide Entertainment and Media, Broadvision Pictures, Uprising and in association with M2 Media Post, the film is written and directed by A.W. “Tony” Scott.

The ensemble also includes Lawrence Saint Victor (The Bold & the Beautiful), Laurissa “Lala” Romain (Top Five), and Aasha Davis (Grey’s Anatomy).

The logline reads: “When a devoted husband is faced with his wife’s critical health crisis, he must make an impossible choice between two unacceptable outcomes, and is thrust into a life of caregiving, loneliness, and unexpected friendship that challenges everything he thought he knew about love, family, and faith.”

The film is produced by Pierre Romain, A.W. “Tony” Scott, Julie Solinger and Jean Qing Su. Executive producers are Richard D’Angelo, Michael Bassick, Michael Laundon, Kristopher MacNeil, Nicole MacNeil, Kerri Miller, David Millstone, David Rubnstein, Isabella Medina Sarria, Chiz Shultz and Ben T. Smith IV. Associate producers are Taleo Coles, Anthony Commodore and Brandon Scott.

Dennis Haysbert is represented by IAG; Marilu Henner is represented by Innovative Artists; Telma Hopkins is represented by Innovative Artists; Joe Pantoliano is represented by IAG and Paul Mayersohn; Lawrence Saint Victor is represented by TalentWorks and Vanguard Management; Laurissa “Lala” Romain is represented by The Carson Kolker Organization and The Calli Company; Aasha Davis is represented by Laina Cohn.

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

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

Rebecca Budig Reflects on ‘Harsh’ Exit from ‘Guiding Light,’ ‘Best Years’ on ‘All My Children’ & More

Budig reveals that launching a podcast had been on her mind for some time, so when the chance to co-host one with her real-life pal Rikaart came along, she was on board. “Soaps have been the best experience of my life,” she says. “With Beyond the Gates coming on, it just felt like a good time to celebrate them and the people behind them.”

Soapy will feature in-depth chats with daytime legends like Eric Braeden (Victor Newman, Y&R), Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans, Days) and Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos, General Hospital), as well as Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry and Beyond the Gates executive producer Sheila Ducksworth. The transition from subject to moderator was an easy one for Budig. “I really like interviewing people,” she shares. “I am curious about people, and I think I’m just enjoying hanging out with Greg. He’s probably the funny one, and I’m a straight one. The day goes by super-fast.”

It helps that Budig and Rikaart have a strong rapport; their real-life friendship began decades ago when real estate brought them together. “I bought his house from him, and he had bought the house next door, so we were neighbors,” she begins. “I had [daughter] Charlotte first, and he had [son] Monte after me, and then during Covid, we were a pod. I couldn’t get away from him. He’s a prankster. I’d park my car in my garage and not see him, and I would turn to open my door, and he’d be standing there, and I would scream. I lifted my toilet seat once, and my headshot was in the toilet. I took a big stand-up cut-out of me and put it in his bathroom, so when he turned the corner, it scared him. It’s fun.”

That’s the same word she uses to describe her current run on B&B. “I’m having fun,” she says. “I like that Taylor is smart. She’s strong. She’s a loving mother, maybe a little too much. I knew Thorsten [Kaye, Ridge Forrester] was an incredible actor when I was at All My Children [as Greenlee Smythe; he played Zach Slater], but I was only in a group scene with him. He is just one of the most honest actors I’ve ever worked with. I love Jacqui [MacInnes Wood, Steffy Forrester] and I love working with her, too.”

Budig started her soap career playing Michelle Bauer on Guiding Light in 1995, a job she holds dear to her heart. “It was such a good experience,” she recalls. “I just remember being young, and feeling super connected to Peter Simon [Ed Bauer] and Michael O’Leary [Rick Bauer] and Amy Cox [Ecklund, Abigail Blume] and Kim Zimmer [Reva Shayne]. I just loved it, but I had nothing to compare it to. I didn’t work a ton, so I got to go to acting class and live in New York.”

One thing that stands out is her exit in 1998. “I do remember how harsh things can be,” she shares. “I was leaving the show and [Bethany] Joy Lenz was starting [as Michelle], and they literally had me do Act 6, hit a guy on the head with a rock, walk off, and she’s in the same outfit and she does the same thing the next day. I remember feeling a little ick about that. It felt wrong, and I remember I didn’t really think about it, but other people really thought it was distasteful. But I guess that happens in the world of TV and soaps.”

She then joined the cast of All My Children as Greenlee Smythe in 1999 and considers it a career high point. “Those just felt like the best years of my life,” she reflects. “That was like my Sex and the City days. I’m not implying that I was sleeping around, but I was a single woman, I had a great job, and I had amazing friends on that show. Alicia [Minshew, Kendall Hart], Terri [Ivens, Simone Torres] and Amelia [Heinle, Mia Saunders], and I would hang out, and we’d laugh.

“Alicia is still one of my dearest friends. I just loved the character. I loved her clothes. I loved her shoes. When I put on the clothes, I felt like a different person. I loved [creator] Agnes Nixon. I loved the show. I loved all the people I worked with — Susan [Lucci, Erica Kane], [the late] James Mitchell [Palmer Cortlandt] — and it was just an incredible experience all around.”

Budig was lured back to soaps to play Hayden Barnes on General Hospital in 2015, a stint that had its highs and lows. “General Hospital is a tricky one, because I didn’t really understand who the character was in the beginning, and I think that’s only because I was only supposed to be there for a couple of weeks,” she explains. “And then, when they signed me, I still didn’t really quite grasp who the character was, but I felt like I found her, and I loved working with [the late] Tyler [Christopher, Nikolas Cassadine]. Sweet Tyler. Loved working with him, and my experience there was just very different.

“I spent so many years on All My Children — I really felt like I was part of the company — so when you go to a place like GH, where you have a lot of people that have been there a long time, it’s a hard environment to sort of be a part of,” she continues. “But then, when I got to work with Michael Easton [Hamilton Finn], it was like a whole other level. I felt like I had a partner. I felt like, ‘Oh, my God! This is amazing!’ And then it just ended fast: It was gone.”

Budig believes that both her past daytime roles and her current job have helped shape her approach to hosting Soapy. “I think because I have worked at different shows, and I have had experiences of leaving a show, of getting let go from a show, taking on a new role, taking on an established role, there’s a lot of different things that I’ve been through,” she notes. “And Greg has as well, in a way, so it’s fun to talk about all those things and find out what other people have experienced in their careers, too.”

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

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

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

Lorenzo Lamas Files for Divorce

The actor beelined it to court Tuesday and filed to divorce his wife Kenna Nicole Lamas after less than 2 years of marriage.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Lorenzo lists the date of separation as January 21, 2025 and he's going with the boilerplate irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

Lorenzo says he and Kenna did not have any minor children together ... so no child custody or support issues to hash out.

As for spousal support, Lorenzo checked the boxes to terminate the court's ability to award either party such support payments.

Lorenzo says he and Kenna tied the knot back in October 2023 ... they reportedly got engaged in February 2021 in Las Vegas.

Denise Richards' Husband Aaron Phypers Files for Divorce

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Aaron filed for divorce on Monday in Los Angeles. He lists the usual "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and says the date of separation is July 4.

The now former couple had been married for over 6 years. They share no minor children together.

According to the documents, Aaron is seeking spousal support from Denise ... he estimates she's grossing over $250,000 a month from OnlyFans, TV, brand deals and appearances ... and he says he has no income.

Aaron's filing gives a peek into the estranged couple's spending habits ... he estimates that on average they spend $105,000 a month ... including $20K on clothes, $18K on rent, $15K on eating out, $15K on entertainment, $10K on groceries and $8K on utilities ... and he says Denise has been footing the bill.

Denise's estranged husband also wants the court to confirm some property he says belongs to him ... namely, power tools, a 2018 Indian Dark Horse motorcycle and a Ford Shelby GT500.

The estranged couple got hitched Sept. 8, 2018 ... and it's the second divorce for Denise. She previously divorced Charlie Sheen, and Aaron previously divorced Nicollette Sheridan.

Denise Richards Claimed She’d Never Divorce Again

During a March episode of her Bravo reality series "Denise Richards & Her Wild Things," she admitted, "It’s not easy being married to me," to which her now soon to be ex-husband agreed, joking, "But this is it. I’m done."

At the time, Richards doubled down on her commitment, saying, "Yeah, I’m never getting divorced again. Even if we hate each other, I’m not gonna f***ing get divorced."

Phypers echoed the sentiment, suggesting they could live in separate homes if needed, but insisted, "We’re not gonna hate each other."

Fast-forward to Monday ... we broke the story ... Phypers beelined it to a Los Angeles courthouse and filed for divorce from Richards, ending their six-year marriage.

In his court documents, he listed July 4 as the couple’s separation date and cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split. He also requested spousal support and revealed their combined monthly expenses hit $105,000.

Richards and Phypers began dating in 2017 and tied the knot in a Malibu ceremony in September 2018. This was Richards' second marriage. She was previously married to Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006.

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‘General Hospital’ Star Jack Wagner Reveals the Surprising Thing That Got Him Cast as Frisco Jones

“That was the gift of a lifetime being cast,” Wagner recalls to ReMIND. “This man hunt for Frisco Jones and my last screen test, they called and said, ‘Do you by chance, play the guitar or sing?’ And I went, ‘Yeah.’ So, I did a Kenny Loggins tune. I got the part. Had to sing some songs for Johnny Stamos’ [Blackie Parrish, GH] band, Blackie and the Riff Raff, and sung with Quincy Jones two days later. So, GH is what started my career.”

The role led to a successful music career for Wagner, who recorded the album, “All I Need” with the legendary Jones. It was released in 1984 and the title track climbed to number two on the charts. Wagner performed songs from the album on GH, using them to enhance the storytelling. “Lady of My Heart,” was released in 1985 and became the signature song for Frisco and Felicia, played by the actor’s ex-wife, Kristina Wagner.

Though Wagner went on to appear on Santa Barbara as Warren Lockridge, The Bold and the Beautiful as Nick Marone and Melrose Place as Peter Burns, that he is still recognized today for his signature soap role is remarkable to him. “It’s wild,” he says. “I’m going to Lake Tahoe for a golf tournament, and it’s just a frenzy up there; so many people. But I do selfies as I walk along with the crowd, and Frisco is the still the number one name that shouted out. Unbelievable.”

Wagner admits he initially had no idea that Frisco would become his signature soap role but quickly got a clue that the character was catching on, “once I saw, like, my second week, bags of fan mail — back then, it was fan mail,” he notes. “John Stamos’ room was packed with it. So, it was just an amazing run for General Hospital and that fan base.”

Now, he’s playing Bill Avery on Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart, and appreciates that his alter ego has some soapy drama coming his way. “They brought [Little House on the Prairie alum] Melissa Gilbert on the show last year [as Georgie McGill], and I kissed her at her at the end of our one episode and that kind of created a little romance for Bill,” he explains. “And Melissa’s coming back this year, so they’re going to keep this going, which I think is terrific. She’s great. I haven’t been playing that at all on When Calls the Heart, so for me, it’s like plugging into Jack Wagner from the ’80s or ’90s. I realized that’s why I’m having so much fun. It’s like, ‘Wow, I’m dusting off my old charming romance guy. Let’s dust this guy off.’”

Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack Wagner Shares New Details About ‘Once-In-A-Lifetime’ Wedding to Michelle Wolf

The duo, who dated for four years, kept their relationship relatively quiet on social media, and their May 18 nuptials were equally intimate, Wagner reports. “We did it at the Bel-Air Country Club and kept it to about 40 people,” reveals the When Calls the Heart star. “That’s how I wanted to roll. I’m a super private person. I want it to be private amongst people that I love and care about, people from her world and from my world, and just to let that blend.”

Wagner’s son, Peter, and Wolf’s daughter, Ornella, took part in their special day, adding to the festive mood of the gathering. “Michelle got a DJ, and once a woman says, ‘Let’s dance,’ I mean, forget about it, it’s over,” muses Wagner. “It was just one big party, a fun celebration, and nobody was ready to leave. We had a window of four hours, and everyone’s still there at the end.”

He continues, “It was a day that doesn’t happen much for me. One of those once-in-a-lifetime things. I’m not out dancing and being crazy at my age very often. Like, never. And it was an opportunity for everyone to get their jig step going and have a lot of laughs.”

Though the ceremony didn’t take place in a church setting, the couple chose to have a priest officiate, adding a meaningful spiritual presence. “We wanted to honor that, and we wanted to be traditional, so we kept it as traditional as possible,” Wagner explains. “At the same time, having gospel and readings, etc., and also inviting everyone into that, no matter what their religious order is.”

The high-profile speakers at the reception added emotional depth to the day. “I had Lori Loughlin [who played Abigail Stanton on When Calls the Heart] speak, [sportscaster] Al Michaels spoke, Mardy Fish, the tennis player, and John Watkins, the guitar player that’s in Michelle’s band spoke, so we had people from both of our worlds speak.”

Loughlin’s remarks were particularly meaningful for Wagner. “Lori brought up my son, Harrison [whom Wagner had with ex-wife, Kristina Wagner, and died in June 2022], so he was with us, and we made sure that was part of the celebration as well,” Wagner reveals. “He was part of the celebration and will continue to be.”

Wagner and Wolf honeymooned in Italy, where the actor also filmed episodes for The Bold and the Beautiful as Nick Marone, the role he played from 2003-2012, and briefly in 2022. “What was great is I was able to tie in a honeymoon for the first six days and then just jump right into production and have Brad [Bell, B&B’s executive producer and head writer] pay for all the dinners [laughs],” he quips.

Jack Wagner Explains Nick’s Surprise ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Return.. in Italy!

“I ran to Brad Bell [B&B‘s executive producer and head writer] at the golf course about six months ago,” Wagner begins. “I said, ‘Listen, I’m going to Italy in the spring or summer. Do you want me to do any press for the show? I know I haven’t been on for a while.’ He said, ‘Let me think about that.’ ”

Six weeks later, Bell got in touch with Wagner with an enticing offer. Relays the actor, “He said, ‘Hey, what do you think of a summer story arc before you go back to Vancouver for When Calls the Heart [where Wagner has played Bill Avery for 13 seasons]? I think we can do a location shoot in Naples and tie it into Nick and his old shipping company.’”

Wagner, who portrayed Nick, a sea captain turned shipping magnate, from 2003 to 2012, made his most recent appearance in 2022 for a special episode commemorating the show’s 35th anniversary. Time away from B&B made him even more eager to play his alter ego with new depth. “I wanted this character to be different, because he lived on the Shady Marlin when I was on the show, and I had a little beard and I smoked,” Wagner points out. “I said, ‘Brad, I think this guy’s got to be more sophisticated. He owns and runs Marone Industry. I think his dress code is more stylized. He’s a shipping tycoon. He’s confident. When he comes back, he has the ability to charm Brooke [Logan, Katherine Kelly Lang]. He has the ability to take moments and be very intimate with her about the truth. And when Ridge comes in, it’s got to be like a fly on his shoulder. He fears nothing.’”

The actor also welcomed the chance to fall back into the soap’s familiar rhythm. “Getting back into the flow of a show like Bold and Beautiful is jumping on a moving train, because soaps go so quickly now,” he notes. “And I was ready. I like to work fast.”

Wagner says his on-camera reunion with Lang was a standout moment of the visit. “It was great to work with Kelly, and that was part of the deal,” he reveals. “I don’t want to dilute the character and be in a bunch of storylines. Nick’s primary motivation [of] why he’s back [is that] he tells Brooke, ‘I’ve heard that your heart’s broken again, and I’m here to try to wake you up out of this toxic pattern you’ve got going on with Ridge and the Forrester family,’ which gave me a lot of different layers to play, not only with Kelly, but also with Thorsten [Kaye, Ridge Forrester]. I loved it.”

He also loved filming abroad with the show for the first time, as he got to witness B&B‘s global popularity up close. “It was awesome,” raves Wagner, who is newly married to singer-songwriter Michelle Wolf. “What was great is I was able to tie in a honeymoon for the first six days and then just jump right into production and have Brad pay for all the dinners [laughs]. But to shoot with Bold and Beautiful in Italy, it’s like The Rolling Stones over there. That’s what the actors are like.”

And the opportunity to soak up the local sights and sounds was another memorable highlight. “We went over to Capri, we shot all over the island, especially the romantic places,” Wagner previews. “We were able to get out on boats. Then we came back to the port of Naples, there where we stayed for four or five days as a company and shot around the city of Naples. It was great to be with a group of people that were all in because you don’t know what you’re going to face. It was quick, because that’s what it was intended to be, but I think we captured some beautiful stuff, and the storyline is going to be terrific.”

While filming on location presented its own challenges, Wagner took them in stride. “I call it guerrilla TV, because you have a plan of what you want to do, and it’s ever-changing, like a lot of things, because you don’t really have set crews and locations you work with every day,” he explains. “It was a collaboration, and it was go with the flow and shooting on the fly and being able to roll with the punches.”

One scene that was especially notable involved a sweet treat as Nick and Brooke explored the city. “So, we’re running out of time, but they’re supposed to shoot Brooke and Nick in different spots in Naples, and we’ve got literally eight minutes,” he recalls. “I said, ‘Well, get some gelatos that Brooke and Nick can have.’ So, they had chocolate and pistachio and handed Kelly and me these gelatos. It was hot. They’re dripping. So, we’re completely ad-libbing. She’s like, ‘Oh, there’s nothing like gelato in Italy.’ And I go, ‘Oh, my favorite flavors.’ And we do it again, because it’s dripping more now and going down our arms, and we’re laughing and giggling like kids. It wound up being the director’s favorite scene of the whole shoot. When things are a little messy, I think it humanizes the characters.”

That Brad Bell finds ways to bring Nick back to the canvas for visits means a lot to Wagner, who cherishes his connection with the CBS soap. “This business is about relationships, and I’m just lucky to have a few relationships with people that have really been good to me, and I think I’ve been good to them,” he says. “It’s about trust and collaboration.”

And reconnecting with the cast is always a rewarding part of his daytime journey. “It’s great to come back,” he concludes. “When you get back to set, it’s always like family; it’s like a class reunion. Seriously, it really is. And then the moving train starts, which I love, so that’s the opportunity I get on Bold and Beautiful.”

Chris Robinson Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Actor Who First Said “I’m Not A Doctor, But I Play One On TV’ Was 86

With a prolific career that included a series-regular role on the 1960s ABC war drama 12 O’Clock High and a prominent role in the 1962 Burt Lancaster classic Birdman of Alcatraz, Robinson would come to be known to a large TV audience as Dr. Rick Webber on ABC’s General Hospital. He played the role from 1978-86, with Dr. Webber entered into pop culture lore as the adoptive father of Genie Francis’ Laura (of the Luke and Laura 1980s sensation).

Dr. Webber came to a gruesome end when Robinson returned to the show for a short stint during which he was bludgeoned to death in 2002 by a candlestick-wielding Scotty Baldwin (Laura’s ex, played by Kin Shriner).

Robinson’s credits also included The Bold and the Beautiful, Colt .45, Hennesey, The Donna Reed Show, Sea Hunt, Death Valley Days, Ben Casey, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train and The Fugitive.

But it was his roles as soap doctors that provided Robinson with a fame that went beyond daytime fandom. During the mid-1980s, Robinson appeared in a Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup commercial. Lest any viewers thought Dr. Rick Webber was actually dispensing medical advice, Robinson said, “I’m not a doctor, but I do play one on TV.” The self-serious humor of the line made it a catchphrase-ready statement for comedians or anyone feeling the need to mockingly state the obvious.

Robinson didn’t last long with Vicks, however: A tax-evasion scandal got him fired from the commercial role, which quickly was taken over by All My Children’s Peter Bergman — who, yes, played a doctor on TV.

Born on November 5, 1938, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Christopher Brown Robinson took an early interesting in acting, and by his teenage years he was playing in a juvenile delinquent in The Diary of a High School Bride and, even more memorably, a the spider monster in Beast from Haunted Cave (he designed the spider costumer himself).

Other credits include The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Bob Hope Presents, Wagon Train, Perry Mason, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C, Hogan’s Heroes, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, CHiPs, Fantasy Island, Another World and Murder, She Wrote, among many others. His most recent credit is the 2022 feature film Just for a Week.

Robinson is survived by his wife of 14 years, artist-actor Jacquie Shane-Robinson; sons Shane, Coby, Christian, Taylor, Christopher Robinson and Christopher Lance; and adopted son Robb Walker. He also is survived by five grandchildren.

In the 2009 documentary Bankrupt by Beanies, Robinson’s son Christopher Robinson documented the family’s financial ruin due to his father’s misguided obsession with the financial possibilities of collecting Beanie Babies. Christopher Robinson also directed a 2010 documentary called Bastard: An Illegitimate Film, which documented the long biological reach — and numerous little-known siblings — of his father’s promiscuity during his acting heyday.

Eva LaRue Stalking Documentary Gets Paramount+ Greenlight

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

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

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

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

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

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Leaving Television City After 38 Years, Will Continue To Film In Los Angeles

The series is not leaving the city though, keeping its Los Angeles-based crew employed amid industry-wide efforts to keep production in California. It is relocating just a 2.5 miles north-east to Sunset Las Palmas Studios. Production at the new location is scheduled to begin on August 19, after the show returns from summer hiatus.

“It’s been an extraordinary 38 years at Television City, where we have produced over 9,600 episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful,” head writer and executive producer Bradley Phillip Bell said. “As we look ahead, we’re excited to begin this next chapter at Sunset Las Palmas Studios —continuing our production in the heart of Hollywood and the great state of California.”

Produced by Bell-Phillip Television Productions, The Bold and the Beautiful earlier this spring was renewed for three more seasons, through 2027-28.

The Bold and the Beautiful was among several shows filming at Television City to stay on after CBS Corp. sold the studio complex to Hackman Capital Partners in 2019. As their leases have come up, the shows have relocated one by one as Hackman has being going through approvals on their $1 billion plan for the facility amid some opposition from neighboring businesses. The pending renovation will turn the studio space into a construction zone for about three years.

Another longtime Television City tenant, The Price Is Right, left in 2023 for Glendale. The Bold and the Beautiful’s lease on the stages it has occupied for almost four decades came up this year, explaining the timing of the move. The last remaining CBS show at Television City, the Sony TV-produced daytime drama The Young & the Restless, still has awhile on its multi-year lease and has no plans of relocating at this time, sources said.

Sunset Las Palmas is part of the Sunset Studios complex owned by Hudson Pacific Properties.

“We are honored to welcome The Bold and the Beautiful to Sunset Las Palmas, where we will deliver world-class service to ensure the entire cast and crew have an exceptional experience,” said Sean Griffin, SVP of Sales for Sunset Studios and Quixote. “Their long-term recommitment to Hollywood at this pivotal moment is an important symbol for the industry, and we hope others will follow their lead.”

A global hit and a crowd pleaser, The Bold and the Beautiful also has tackled social issues over the years, including AIDS, human rights violations, transgender acceptance, alcohol and drug abuse, the homeless crisis, and domestic violence.

Set Decorators Society Of America TV Awards Nominations

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

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

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

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

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

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

Netflix Unveils Premiere Date & First-Look Photo For Rom-Com ‘The Wrong Paris’ Starring Miranda Cosgrove & Pierson Fodé

The film is set to debut on September 12. Netflix also unveiled a first-look photo, which you can view below.

In The Wrong Paris, a young woman (Cosgrove) joins a dating show thinking it’s in Paris, France, but it’s actually in Paris, Texas. She then plots a way to get eliminated until her unexpected feelings for the bachelor (Fodé) complicate her plans.

Written by Nicole Henrich and directed by Janeen Damian, the film also stars Madison Pettis, Madeleine Arthur, Frances Fisher, Yvonne Orji, Torrance Coombs, Christin Park, Emilija Baranac, Hannah Stocking, Veronica Long, Naika Toussaint and Ava Bianchi.

Brad Krevoy and Michael Damian were the producers. Exec producers included Cosgrove, Galen Fletcher, Janeen Damian, Amanda Phillips, Jimmy Townsend, Vincent Balzano, and Kelly Frazier.

The Bold and the Beautiful's 'Incredible' World and 'Extraordinary Family Legacy' Unveiled in Matt Wolf's Upcoming Doc

“I’m not a lifelong soap fan, but I sure am now,” Wolf tells PEOPLE about creating the documentary Soaps, which includes deep dives into the biggest and most successful soap operas in the industry, with a strong focus on The Bold and the Beautiful. “It reflects, in a broader way, the cultural significance of soap operas and the incredible task involved in bringing these stories to the screen every day.”

Wolf explains that the film is told “through the prism of the Bell family dynasty,” referring to the family behind The Bold and the Beautiful. Created by William Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, who also created The Young and the Restless, the show has been written by their son Bradley Bell for over 30 years.

“It’s really a process film that shows how soap operas are made, but it also explores the history of the genre through this extraordinary family legacy that’s not well known,” Wolf says. “I’m focused on the day-to-day inner workings of The Bold and the Beautiful, showcasing the workplace follies as well as the incredible craftsmanship and artistry behind the scenes that deliver stories to rapturous fans five days a week for nearly half a century.”

Soaps is not the only documentary Wolf has been focused on recently. He also directed the two-part documentary Pee-wee as Himself, which premiered May 23 on HBO. The film features intimate interviews with Paul Reubens — best known for his alter ego Pee-wee Herman — who aimed to “set the record straight” about the pivotal moments that shaped and challenged his career.

Despite spending over 40 hours in conversation with Reubens, Wolf says he had “no reason to believe that Paul was contemplating his mortality.” In reality, Reubens had been quietly battling lung cancer for six years, confiding only in a small circle of close friends. “It was incredibly shocking,” Wolf recalls of Reubens’s death, which occurred on July 30, 2023, just one week before they were scheduled to record a final interview. “I found out that Paul died on Instagram along with everybody else.”

Describing Reubens, Wolf says he was “without a doubt the funniest person I’d ever met — incredibly smart in an unconventional way, super sensitive and emotional, yet also combative and confrontational.”

He adds, “He was someone who was super intense and could be very uncompromising but also someone who had done a lot of work on himself and was always striving to do better, whether it was his work or his personal life. So I felt a lot of empathy for Paul. He had endured a significant amount of trauma based on his media scandals and controversies, and I wanted to advocate for him because I believed in him.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rome Flynn & María Gabriela De Faría To Lead One-Shot Musical Feature ‘Otra’ From Armani Ortiz & Tyler Perry

From longtime Tyler Perry collaborator Armani Ortiz in his solo directorial debut, Otra is an emotionally charged new-age Latino musical that redefines the boundaries of the genre, shot entirely in a single, continuous take.

“I’ve been dreaming and planning for this project for the better part of five years, and for it to be my first solo debut feature film feels like fate,” Ortiz shared in a statement to Deadline. “From a filmmaking perspective, I really wanted to do something that the audience has never seen before—the first-ever one-shot musical in cinema history. And if there happens to already be a one-shot musical, then I guarantee it was not made for the budget we have.”

A decade-long mentor and creative partner, Perry lends his support as executive producer on the film, a full-circle moment for Ortiz.

“Having Tyler as my mentor and father figure for over a decade has been the biggest blessing of my life,” he said. “I told him I wanted to follow in his footsteps—self-financing the film and telling an original story that blends my culture and experience in a way that audiences have never seen before.”

“I’ve had the opportunity to watch Armani grow into an amazing storyteller. From the moment he began working at Tyler Perry Studios over a decade ago, to directing my documentary, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, and working on several series at the studio—he has grown so much as a writer, director, and actor. Otra is a story about love, fate, and finding your voice. I’m excited for Armani’s solo directorial debut, and for audiences to see his vision come to life.”

Ortiz also produces with Daniel Etzioni and Deance Wyatt. Asante White serves as lead producer.

Flynn’s most recent projects include Apple TV+’s four-episode anthology series Side Quest, a fresh and thoughtful spinoff of Mythic Quest expanding on how games affect people in different ways. In addition, he recently landed a role on Apple’s limited series Imperfect Women, where Flynn is cast as Jordan, Kerry Washington’s love interest. He can currently be seen as Frank Lucas (previously portrayed by Denzel Washington in American Gangster) in MGM+’s fourth season of Godfather of Harlem, opposite Forest Whitaker.

De Faria appeared in Fox’s hit comedy Animal Control, opposite Joel McHale. She previously starred in two seasons of the network’s ensemble family comedy The Moody’s, alongside Denis Leary and Elizabeth Perkins, in Syfy’s Deadly Class, executive produced by Joe and Anthony Russo. Her film credits include Lionsgate’s action-thriller The Duel, the supernatural thriller The Exorcism of God, and R#J. She will next be seen in James Gunn’s DC Studios feature Superman, starring alongside David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.

Alicea is a Puerto Rican actress and dancer who began performing at a young age, as a salsa dancing competitor, a model, and public speaker. Her early acting experiences included commercials and musicals. In 2020, she moved to New York and later to Los Angeles to pursue formal acting training, graduating from the American Academy of the Performing Arts with a degree in acting. Alicea made her feature film debut in Love the Skin You’re In, directed by Kenn Michael.

Castillo is an actress and dancer known for her commercial and scripted work, including BET’s Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living, NCIS New Orleans for CBS, and Nickelodeon’s School of Rock. She is passionate about literature, writing, and helping to fill the Afro-Latina disparity on the big screen and beyond.

‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Karla Mosely Shares Her Journey with Queer Identity

Mosley spoke with the It Gets BetterProject about her journey with sexual identity.

(Video) When asked when she knew she was a part of the LGBTQ community, Mosley shared, “It's honestly something that's evolving for me. My first kiss was with a girl, but I just thought, ‘isn't everyone’s?’”

Mosley continued, “I grew up in a predominantly white area. This body wasn't the standard of beauty where I was growing up. I wasn't being asked to dances. I wasn't being seen in any kind of a sexually healthy way at that time. I just kind of shut any forms of sexual identity down. I was with one person from 16 to 34 and I realized when I moved out to LA and I started working on a show and I was kind of alone for the first time in my adult life that there was more to me that I just hadn't been connecting with. So, one of the reasons that I had to leave that relationship was because I realized that I'm queer, and that I wanted to experience being with many different kinds of people and just understanding what that was for me.”

Discussing her current relationship, the award-winning actress stated, “Today, I'm in a relationship that is sort of presents as heteronormative, monogamous, you know, and so I've been thinking about well if I left this other relationship because I felt like I wasn't being all of me how do I exist in what looks like a very similar style of relationship and yet incorporate this part of me that I know to be true that my partner knows to be true that you know most of the people who are close to me know to be true.”

When asked why it was so important for her to share this part of her publicly now, Mosley responded, “Because I took a long time to realize this truth about myself and really name it and share it out loud. In some ways it seems strange to talk about and there's a part of me that doesn't want to take up space in queer spaces, like this, for myself. Even though I know very clearly and deeply that it's my truth, there's the little voice that says, "Well why do you need to talk about it?" I kind of want to be the voice for people who might not have been able to name what they were feeling and experiencing at a younger age. Also to say that it's a journey that never stops. There's no timeline on when you have to decide who you are, there's no need to say anything to anyone. It can be something, a truth that you hold just in your own heart, or share with the people who you are intimate with. So I think that there's space for that too. As someone who can speak a little bit more publicly, I think it's important to take that opportunity to sort of claim space for this version of queerness.”

Mosley stars in the soap opera as a former supermodel Dani Dupree. The youngest daughter of Vernon (Clifton Davis) and Anita (Tamara Tunie) Dupree.

Beyond The Gates is developed and produced by CBS Studios and the NAACP in partnership with P&G Studios a division of Procter and Gamble. The series is the groundbreaking first hour-long black soap opera to premiere in daytime. The creation is the brainchild of award-winning showrunner Michele Val Jean, in association with executive producer Sheila Ducksworth, and is the first new soap opera to premiere since NBC debuted Passions back in 1999.

Beyond The Gates airs weekdays at 2 p.m. EST on CBS and streamed daily on Paramount Plus.

‘Elle’ Adds 5 To Cast Of Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series

Created by Laura Kittrell (High School, Insecure), Elle follows Elle Woods (Minetree) in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.

Wepper portrays Ms. Burke, Elle’s chemistry teacher and choreographer to the high school cheer team. Burtka is Chad, Elle’s family’s neighbor. Maisonet plays Tiffany, a Bel Air high school friend in Elle’s social circle. Yamada plays Amber, a Bel Air high school friend in Elle’s social circle.

In addition to Minetree, they join previously announced cast June Diane Raphael (Elle’s mom Eva), and Tom Everett Scott (Elle’s dad Wyatt), Gabrielle Policano (Liz), Jacob Moskovitz (Miles), and Chandler Kinney (Kimberly) and Zac Looker (Dustin). Jessica Belkin (Madison), Logan Shroyer (Josh) and Amy Pietz (Donna) recur.

Kittrell is co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries. Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, and Marc Platt also serve as executive producers. Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect) is set to direct the first two episodes. Elle is produced by Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios.

Yamada currently stars as Luna on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and was previously a series regular on Freeform’s Cruel Summer on Freeform. Additional credits include Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere and The CW’s All American, among others. She had a supporting role in I Wish You All The Best, which premiered at SXSW in 2024. She’s repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment, Innovative Artists and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

Wepper’s television work includes recurring roles on ABC’s The Rookie, Paramount+’s Star Trek: Picard and ABC’s Rebel. She’s repped by OPE Partners.

Burtka’s television credits include How I Met Your Mother, American Horror Story: Freak Show, A Series of Unfortunate Events, The West Wing and Uncoupled. On Broadway, he has appeared in Edward Albee’s The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?, Gypsy and It Shoulda Been You. He’s repped by Innovative Artists.

Harder recently appeared on film in romcom Ms Match alongside Anja Savci, and in guest-starring roles in Netflix’s Virgin River and Cruel Summer, among others. He’s repped by Play Management Inc.

Maisonet became known for her role as Georgie Diaz in Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle. She has recurred on ABC’s Speechless and most recently appeared on The Rookie and NCIS. She’s repped by Intention Management, Paradigm and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham LLP.

Love in the Clouds - TV Movie

Starring: Paul Greene (When Calls the Heart), McKenzie Westmore (Passions), Gail O’Grady (Revenge) and Lorenzo Lamas (Falcon Crest)

Synopsis: “Reporter Brooklyn (Westmore) travels to the Balloon Fiesta to meet hot air balloon pilot Jared (Greene), who offers romantic balloon rides but is closed off to love himself.”

Rome Flynn, Ana Ortiz & Sherri Saum Join Apple Limited Series ‘Imperfect Women’

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

The core trio will be played by Moss, Washington, and Kate Mara. Joel Kinnaman and Corey Stoll recently also joined the series regular cast.

Ortiz will play Detective Ganz, and Saum will play Zoe. Rome will play Jordan, who, Deadline hears, will be Washington’s character’s love interest.

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

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

Taye Diggs And Wayne Brady To Join Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’ For Limited Summer Engagement

Both will begin performances in the musical at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Tuesday, July 22, with Diggs performing through Sunday, September 28 and Brady through Sunday, November 9.

Brady is a five-time Emmy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee. On Broadway, he’s appeared as The Wiz (The Wiz), Billy Flynn (Chicago), Lola (Kinky Boots) and in Freestyle Love Supreme. Other stage roles include Aaron Burr (Hamilton in Chicago), Collins (Rent in LA), Fred (Kiss Me, Kate in LA) and Charlie (Merrily We Roll Along in LA). He recently launched Wayne Brady’s “What If?!” podcast and co-wrote an original short story contributed to The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand.

Diggs’ TV credits include Private Practice, Murder in the First and All American., with films including How Stella Got Her Groove Back, The Wood and The Best Man. On stage and film, Diggs originated the role Benjamin Coffin III in the musical Rent. He has also appeared in Broadway productions including Chicago, Wicked, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Diggs’ most recent project is Terry McMillan Presents: Forever, which is currently airing on Lifetime’s website.

Boy George is currently playing Harold Zidler through Sunday, May 25, with Austin Durant returning to the role from Tuesday, May 27 to Sunday, July 20. Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, Jordan Fisher as Christian and Andy Karl as The Duke of Monroth will perform through Sunday, July 20. Additional casting will be announced soon.

‘Days of Our Lives’: Michael Dietz on His Surprise Soap Return After 20-Year Hiatus

Dietz started his daytime career on Port Charles as Joe Scanlon in 1997 but has since moved behind the scenes as a producer of reality television, so other than a brief appearance on 9-1-1 in 2022, performing hasn’t been on his radar. As a result, the idea of stepping back in front of the camera was somewhat daunting.

“For the last, 15 years, since my soap days, I have had a recurring dream probably once every couple of months, that I’m on a set and I completely forget my line, and I’m pulling up the script, and it’s a minute before the scene, and I’m panicking,” Michael Dietz says. “So, after I said yes, I started going, ‘Oh, no. Am I going to be able to learn my lines?’ I jumped in as quickly as possible into the scripts when I got them, and it all came back, but I was still very nervous.”

Getting a warm welcome from the cast provided reassurance, as did seeing a familiar face in the studio. “The greatest joy is I went in and, of course, everybody was beyond lovely,” Dietz reports. “And when I got on set, Scott [McKinsey], the director, came out, and he was one of my last directors I worked with on Port Charles. He gave me a big hug, and I said, ‘I’m a little nervous.’ I had my scene with Mary Beth [Evans, Kayla Johnson], and she was so lovely. After, Scott said something over the speaker on the stage, like, ‘Welcome home, pal.’ Then it all kind of melted away.”

That he’s been cast as a medical professional yet again wasn’t lost on the actor. “What is it with me and doctors?” he muses. “Ironically, my daughter’s graduating from Duke in a month, and she wants to go to UCLA for her Master’s and PhD. She wants ‘doctor’ at the end of her name, so the big joke is I’ve played one on TV, and my daughter will be one.”

Though Dietz has appeared on multiple soaps, he admits he wasn’t as familiar with the Salem crew. “Probably a lot of [the cast] was like, ‘Oh, who’s this new guy that just got this part?’ ” he notes. “I’m like, ‘Oh, no, no, man, I used to do this back in the day.’ I feel so old now. I’m a little bit grayer now.”

But the adrenaline rush from performing quickly came back to him after his first day on set. “I called my wife [Paige Rowland, ex-Kit Montgomery, All My Children] on the way home, and I was like, ‘Oh, my God! That was so much fun,’ ” he recalls. “I totally got bit again. I mean, realistically, it had been maybe 20 years since I did scenes like that in front of the camera. I did a gig on Passions [as Jake in 2007] and Bold and the Beautiful [as Dr. Mark Maclaine from 2002-05], but to go back to that when you basically don’t do it for 20 years is a really strange experience. It was awesome, though. Everybody was just really nice and made me feel super comfortable.”

Dietz’s path to producing began 25 years ago, when he started developing programs and pitching ideas to networks. “I ended up selling a scripted show to NBC that got greenlit for pilot, and we thought it was going to go to series,” he recalls. “And I was like, ‘Oh, this is so easy.’”

When that didn’t pan out as planned, a friend who was working on Big Brother urged Dietz to consider pivoting to reality TV. “Big Brother was one of my favorite shows,” Michael Dietz shares. “I watched it religiously with my wife and daughter, and he was the guy that was coming up with the games and the challenges. I was like, ‘That is the coolest job I’ve ever heard of in my life.’ And he ended up getting me an interview with Big Brother. My resumé had nothing in the unscripted world, but I went in as a fan of the show with a ton of ideas. And the guy at the time that was hiring was like, ‘Look, I have people with tons of experience on their resumés, but I love what you’ve come in with and your approach.’ A week and a half later, I got the call that I was coming on as a producer for Big Brother, and I have been working ever since.”

Dietz has found great success behind the camera and has served as co-executive producer on a string of high-profile shows, including House of Villains, Generation Gap, and Love Island USA. He’s looking to add even more credits to his impressive list of hits. “I’m still pitching and selling a lot of my own shows,” he relays. “I’ve got seven shows in some stage of development. We have one with Reese Witherspoon‘s company [Hello Sunshine], a show that we just started taking out pitching. I have one at Fox. I have one with Sony. And then my wife, since we’ve been empty nesting for four years now, came on and the two of us have put together shows, and we’re pitching. I can’t think of how many pitches we had in the last few months between Hulu, Netflix, NBC, all the places. So that’s been really amazing for us.”

Though his plate is full on the production side, Dietz wouldn’t mind flexing his acting muscles from time to time. “I could see doing it if stuff like this came up every now and then,” he states. “Before Days, I would have said no. I felt like I had closed that chapter and moved on. But then I had that experience, and I was like, ‘Oh, there’s no reason I have to close this. This is fantastic.’ So, I would definitely have a conversation, and I am 100 percent open now to explore possibilities that come up in this space again.”

Mario Lopez Film ‘A Christmas Spark’ To Lead Off Fifth Anniversary Of Great American Christmas

Mario Lopez will headline A Christmas Spark, a confection about a middle-aged litigator who leaves his lucrative career to become a firefighter with other cadets half his age. It also stars Ali Cobrin (The Baxters).

The fifth anniversary of Great American Christmas will kick off on Great American Family in October and stream on Pure Flix in early November.

“The fifth Anniversary of Great American Christmas is a major milestone for our company and our audience,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. “What began as an alternative new holiday tradition has become a beloved cornerstone for viewers who want uplifting stories rooted in faith and family and marks a truly special milestone.”

“It has been a joy to produce and star in A Christmas Spark,” adds Lopez, who co-hosts Access Hollywood. The movie is extra special to me because of my admiration for firefighters who worked night and day to save lives and property during the recent fires in Los Angeles. Each time I wore the firefighter uniform it was a personal tribute to the brave men and woman who worked tirelessly to save our city. Their courage, selflessness, and resilience embody true heroism, and this project is dedicated to them … true heroes.”

In 2024, Lopez signed a multi-picture, multi-year deal with Great American Media. His first holiday movie for the channel was last year’s My Grown-Up Christmas Wish that he made with his wife/Broadway star Courtney Lopez (A Chorus Line).

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Brings Back Jack Wagner

Jack Wagner is set to reprise his popular role on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful. He returned to the Los Angeles set April 10 to begin taping a story arc; his first episode back will air June 13.

Here’s the plan for Nick’s dramatic return that will occur as Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), his old flame, finds herself at a crossroads: After a series of tumultuous events in her ongoing relationship with Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), Brooke is feeling defeated and lost, grappling with heartbreak and the painful realization that her relationship may be irreparably broken. As she struggles with her emotions, Nick’s unexpected arrival brings a rush of memories and unresolved feelings back to the surface. His charismatic and supportive nature offers Brooke a sense of comfort and stability that she desperately needs. Their connection reignites old flames, offering Brooke a chance at happiness and a fresh start away from the shadow of her past with Ridge.

Wagner’s character was introduced on the soap in 2003. Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain. He now runs Marone Industries.

Throughout his time on the show, Nick engaged in numerous romantic pursuits and conflicts, contributing to the drama surrounding the Forrester, Logan and Marone families. He stood as a rival and ally to Ridge, and despite the ups and downs, he remained a significant figure in Brooke’s life, impacting her decisions and shaping her journey throughout the series.

Wagner gave up the role in 2012 but returned for the sudser’s 35th anniversary special episode on March 24, 2022.

CBS announced this week that it has renewed B&B for three seasons. The re-up keeps the serial, which launched in 1987, on the network through its 41st year in 2027-28. Bradley Bell serves as executive producer and head writer of the daytime series.

‘B&B’ Star Lawrence Saint-Victor on Carter Backlash, Hope vs. Daphne, and Transitioning to Action Thrillers

“I love it all. I want all the smoke,” Saint-Victor declares. “I love it because it means people are engaged, it means people are into the story. And if they feel like Carter threw Hope [Logan, Annika Noelle] under the bus, it means they believed in everything he said to her, and he did something that ticked them off. That means they’re invested. I love the good tweets and I love the negative tweets, because the story is doing what it’s supposed to do.”

The actor says he couldn’t have imagined the twists and turns the tale would take when Carter and Hope teamed up to run Forrester Creations late last year. “I didn’t know Carter and Hope supporting each other would lead to taking over the company,” he shares. “I had no idea that Carter’s conscience would start to get the best of him, and he would give the company back and lose the woman he loves. We’re learning this the same way you guys watch it. We open the script and we’re like, ‘What?!’ ”

Saint-Victor admits he was a bit taken aback by the viewers’ reactions to Carter’s business moves. “I didn’t realize how controversial his decision was going to be until I would see the fan feedback,” he acknowledges. “I knew that he might have been a little naive in thinking he could give the company back and Hope would be fine, but I didn’t realize some fans would be really upset with Carter. When he took over the company, it’s not something he wanted to do, it’s something he felt he had to do. He took no joy out of taking it from them. In his very naive dream scenario, they would all still be able to work together. And then I think as time went on, Carter started asking himself, ‘What is the point of winning if you lose everything? The jewelry line is successful, the fragrance line is successful, and things are working well. We’ve proven that what we’re doing works. Maybe that’s enough.’ I don’t think, in Carter’s mind, he was going to take over the company, and this is the way it would be forever. He figured he would make it a better place, and everybody would eventually assume their positions.”

But it’s that thinking — and his kiss with Daphne Rose [Murielle Hilaire] — that ended his romance with Hope. “Carter is suffering his consequences because nothing is right,” he points out. “He’s back as COO, but Hope’s not here. He’s in love with Hope, and I think he’s a little taken aback by how they broke up. I think in his mind, this is something they can work through. With Daphne, I think there’s this undeniable kind of chemistry/connection. She sees him. Carter’s biggest flaw as a human is his feelings of not being loved or being seen, which is why I think he falls in love so fast, and why he’s ready to marry so quick. He’s like, ‘You see me, I have to lock this up.’ ”

A high point of the storyline was the recent fight between Hope’s dad, Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan), and Carter. “Sean is the man,” enthuses Saint-Victor of his costar, who appeared as Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid III and Cobra Kai. “Sean is Mike freaking Barnes, the bad boy of Karate Kid. It was a bucket list thing. We were going over the choreography that day before we shot it, and I’m like, ‘I’m about to do a fight scene with the guy who beat up Danny La Russo [Ralph Macchio], and I’m about to be here fighting with him.’ Sean is the real deal. He’s a real martial artist, and he’s not just a fighter, but he also understands fight choreography and storytelling through the art form. He and our fight choreographer created something very beautiful and so much fun.”

Saint-Victor also had a lot of fun being a part of BET+‘s The Accused, his first starring role in a TV movie, airing April 10. “It’s an action thriller where a plant geneticist, Dani West [Paige Hurd], gets accused of killing her fiancé, and I play the cop that has to bring her in and take her down,” he describes. “We both realize there’s corruption all around us. I’m a good cop, and I learn that I’m working in a very corrupt police precinct, and she’s a geneticist working for a pharmaceutical company, and she learns this company is underhanded and evil as well. So, these two characters who are at odds will eventually have to work together and save the day.”

The movie was filmed during B&B‘s dark weeks last July, so the timing worked out well for Saint-Victor. Despite working in daytime for nearly 20 years, the actor admits he had some jitters. “I was pretty nervous, just thinking about shooting an entire film and telling this story,” he explains. “The weekend before we started shooting, I was going through my script, and then I was like, ‘Hold on. This isn’t a soap. I don’t have to learn the whole script because we’re not shooting the whole movie tomorrow.’ So then I was like, ‘Oh, I can relax. We’re gonna do, like, five pages a day. This is like a walk in the park compared to the workload that we do on Bold and the Beautiful.’ I had to learn endurance. Daytime is a sprint, one take, go; film is an endurance game. It’s a different muscle, sustaining the emotion for a longer duration of time, so I got to exercise that muscle.”

Playing a detective was also a new challenge for the actor. “I did a lot of research on detectives and homicide detectives just to see how they see the world,” Saint-Victor shares. “We see a lot of them on TV, and they’re usually these hardcore aggressive types, or you see the good cop, bad cop routine. When I was doing my research, I found that a lot of these detectives were warm and genuine, so I really leaned into the idea of being a friend and connected to that quality of being the hero.”

Saint-Victor says he enjoyed working alongside Hurd. “She is amazing,” he raves. “She was number one on the call sheet, and I was two, so she carried so much and set the entire tone of production. We refer to each other as No. 1 and No. 2, Batman and Robin, Jordan and Pippin. We became really great friends shooting and still are now.”

He’s even more intimate with the actress playing his wife in the film — Shay Saint-Victor, his real-life spouse. “So I booked the role and we were shooting in New York,” he explains of how she was cast. “I had the whole family there, and they were like, ‘How about Shay play your wife?’ My wife is an actress, so she was able to just jump in, but it was bizarre because she’s pregnant in the film, and she was wearing this belly the whole time. I’m like, ‘This is bringing back so many memories.’ [The two have a son, Christian, 6.] But my wife is also a musician and singer, so she actually wound up writing two songs for the film, one with MC Lyte. So yeah, Shay got herself in this thing. She’s all over the place!”

With a full plate on B&B — Saint-Victor is also one of its writers — and off, the actor marvels that his soap journey started nearly 20 years ago when he was cast as Guiding Light‘s Remy Boudreau. “I am so fortunate and feel so grateful to just be here and embraced by CBS Daytime,” he reflects. “My entire adult life has pretty much been involved with CBS Daytime, and it’s been so good to me. To still be here and be involved with The Bold and the Beautiful, getting to write and act, it’s a dream.”

CBS RENEWS “THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL” FOR THREE MORE SEASONS

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL follows the entangled lives, passionate loves and high-stakes dramas of the Forrester, Logan and Spencer families, set against the backdrop of the glamorous Los Angeles fashion world and the family’s fashion house, Forrester Creations. The series debuted on CBS on March 23, 1987.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is part of the top-rated CBS Daytime lineup, along with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and BEYOND THE GATES. With seven days of multiplatform viewing, the program averages nearly 3.2 million viewers. Streaming of the series on Paramount+ is up by +8% YoY.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL recently celebrated its 38th anniversary on March 23, along with original cast members John McCook and Katherine Kelly Lang.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is broadcast on weekdays (1:30-2:00 PM, ET/12:30-1:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Full episode streaming of the series is available on Paramount+ and CBS TVE (CBS.com / CBS app).

It is a Bell-Phillip Television production. Bradley Bell is the executive producer and head writer.

‘The Price Is Right’ Welcomes Back ‘Beyond The Gates’ Star Karla Mosley as Guest Model

The episode includes the fan favorite games Spelling Bee, Danger Price, Grocery Game, and Gridlock, and the Showcase is themed around Beyond The Gates.

Beyond The Gates is a soap opera set in the suburbs of Maryland, in one of the most affluent African-American counties in the United States. The Dupree family are at the center of this community. They are a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. Juicy secrets and scandals are waiting to be uncovered behind the pristine walls. The show premiered on February 24, 2025. Mosley plays Danielle “Dani” Dupree, who is the daughter of Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) and Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis). The series also stars Daphnee Duplaix and Maurice Johnson.

Aside from TPIR and Beyond the Gates, Mosley has also starred in The Bold and the Beautiful, Guiding Light, The Young and the Restless, and Hi-5.

The Price Is Right sometimes has guest models when other models are out sick or on vacation. The current everyday models are Rachel Reynolds, Amber Lancaster, Manuela Arbeláez, James O’Halloran, Devin Goda, and Alexis Gaube.

Be sure to catch Mosley five days a week on Beyond the Gates at 2pm est and on The Price Is Right on Monday, April 7 at 11am.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless air weekdays on CBS. Check local listings.

‘When Calls The Heart’ Renewed For Season 13 By Hallmark

Based on the novel of the same name by Janette Oke, the period-set series stars Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Jack Wagner, Chris McNally, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith. The new season is set to premiere in 2026 on Hallmark Channel and will be streaming the next day on Hallmark+, where all seasons are currently available.

“Hearties are far more than a fan-base — they are a connected community, as loyal and supportive as the characters of Hope Valley,” said Hallmark Media’s Senior Vice President, Programming Samantha DiPippo in a statement. “It is an honor to tell stories of hope, resilience, humor and romance that continue to resonate with millions of viewers for twelve seasons and beyond.”

When Calls the Heart follows a cultured, early-1900s schoolteacher named Elizabeth who leaves her comfortable world in the city for a new life in a frontier town. In Season 12, love flourished between Elizabeth (Krakow) and Mountie Nathan Grant (McGarry) as they embraced the joy of new romance.

When Calls the Heart is an All Canadian Entertainment Production in Association with Brad Krevoy Television and Believe Pictures. Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Joy Gregory, Mike Rohl, Jimmy Townsend, Amy Hartwick, Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, and Michael Shepard are executive producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm serve as producers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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General Hospital’s Ingo Rademacher Shut Down in Fight With ABC After Dragging Steve Burton Into Mess

According to court documents obtained by In Touch, on February 25, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied Ingo’s motion, which asked that the case against the network go to trial.

Ingo, 53, who starred on the soap opera for over 25 years as Jasper “Jax” Jacks, sued ABC in 2021.

He claimed he was fired for refusing to comply with the network’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for cast and crew. In his suit, Ingo claimed he asked for a religious exemption but was denied. The actor claimed he was the victim of religious discrimination and retaliation by the network. He claimed the producers had issues with his political views.

Ingo said he showed support for Donald Trump, which he believed played a role in his firing. ABC denied all allegations of wrongdoing.

The network argued they did not discriminate against Ingo. In June 2023, the case was dismissed before it went to trial.

As In Touch first reported, in December 2024, Ingo and his legal team rushed back to court, asking for the court to review new evidence.

Ingo hoped the new evidence would convince the judge that a jury should hear the case and make a decision.

The new evidence that Ingo presented was the fact that his former costar Steve Burton, who was also fired over his refusal to get the vaccine, was rehired by General Hospital producers in January 2024.

Ingo’s lawyer argued, “ABC’s re-hiring of Mr. Burton undermines its argument that Ingo’s political beliefs did not play any role in its decision to fire him—to ‘recast’ his role—in 2021.”

His lawyer wrote, “Judge Goorvitch credited ABC’s evidence that the political animus that the General Hospital producers showed toward Ingo was irrelevant because, like other people, including GH actor Steve Burton, it simply could not accommodate Ingo’s objection to COVID-19 vaccination and fired him only for that reason.”

“That argument was always specious. But it carries even less weight now, given the newly discovered evidence that ABC re-hired [Steve] for General Hospital but did not re-hire Ingo,” his lawyer continued.

The lawyer argued, “This new evidence is compelling. It undermines ABC’s argument that the political animus the GH producers showed toward Ingo did not matter. It confirms Ingo’s argument that ABC intended to get rid of him — to recast his character — which preceded the Covid vaccination policy. It is additional evidence from which a jury could disbelieve ABC’s explanation and rule in Ingo’s favor.”

Lawyers for the network said Steve was rehired in 2024, “years after the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency and at a time when [ABC’s] vaccine mandate was no longer in effect. Thus, his rehiring has no logical impact on [Ingo’s] claims.”

In the recent order, the court said it cannot say “with intellectual honesty” that Steve’s rehiring, “without more information, would likely result in a different decision” to dismiss the case.

The judge said the mere fact that Steve was rehired does not suggest that Ingo was terminated for his political beliefs. The court said Ingo would have to file a new lawsuit if he wanted to raise this argument about Steve.

The Bold and the Beautiful Alum Karla Mosley Reveals Why She 'Stepped Away' from Role: 'Truly Inappropriate'

Mosley starred as fashion model Maya Avant on CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful from 2013 to 2019, and Maya came out as transgender in an episode that aired in March 2015. Her latest groundbreaking role is the divorced ex-model and mom-of-two Dani Dupree on Beyond the Gates, the first hour-long soap opera led by a Black cast.

Reflecting on her time as Maya in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Mosley, 43, says she had been portraying Maya for three or four years when the character came out as transgender. Initially, Mosley was hesitant to continue in the role.

"When my boss asked me if I would do this story, I first was going to say no because it felt inappropriate for me to play that role as a cis woman," she explains. "I do identify as queer, but I’m not transgender."

She adds that Maya's storyline premiered after Caitlin Jenner came out as a transgender woman, shining a brighter light on the trans community. "It was crazy weird, literally at the same time. It was wild the way that it panned out. So it was a very specific time," Mosley says.

When considering if she would continue portraying Maya, she sought advice from friends who told her, "‘If you don’t accept this story, this story won’t be told,' " Mosley recalls.

The actress says she was so invested in how her role was received, that after the episode of Maya coming out aired, she logged onto social media to answer any questions viewers had for her. "I just fielded questions for hours. I was like ‘Here’s a resource, here’s what this means.’ It was such a powerful moment."

"I am so grateful for that character because people who loved Maya and then had issues with what she said had to ask themselves like, even with a family member, ‘Well, if I loved her yesterday, why don’t I love her today?’ I actually had to grapple with that question, and I had so much feedback around healing that was able to happen within families and communities because of that storyline."

"At a certain point it really became truly inappropriate for me to play that role," says Mosley of Maya. "That’s why I stepped away from it. So no, I will not be playing another trans role."

"I would love to play a role with the kind of gravitas and importance that Maya had for sure," she says.

On Beyond the Gates, Mosley's Dani, the younger daughter of the Dupree patriarch and matriarch, appears to be that kind of character. The lead cast also features Clifton Davis as Dani's father, Vernon Dupree; Tamara Tunie as Dani's mother Anita Dupree; and Daphnée Duplaix as Dani's sister, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson.

The Duprees are the most affluent family in Fairmont Crest, a leafy suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and one of the most upscale African-American communities in the nation. Though the neighborhood touts country clubs and five-star restaurants, it's laced with secrets and scandals that the Duprees are forced to navigate.

For Mosley, a soap opera vet, Dani is a welcome twist on the "nice girl" characters she's portrayed in the past.

"I’ve always played the nice girl. I think Maya got to delve into her saucy side for a couple of months, and then she sort of flipped back to being this heroine, sometimes a damsel in distress," Mosley says. "Although all my characters were very strong — that’s important to me to always find strength in whomever I’m playing. But Dani is such a wild card; that is the role that everyone wants to play in their life."

"To have the opportunity to play someone who is audacious, you don’t know where she’s going next," Mosley continues. "I don’t even know. Sometimes I get the scripts, and it gives me anxiety because I’m such a nice girl and a follower and Dani is not at all. But it’s fun. It’s fun to dig into that.”

"It’s really nice to be in a place where so many different kinds of Black folks are celebrated," she says. "I just feel very valued in this cast and in this space. I think that’s true for everyone who walks in. It’s a really warm environment."

John Lawlor, Phyllis and The Facts of Life Star, Dead at 83

Lawlor died on Feb. 13 at a veterans’ hospice facility in Albuquerque, N.M., with his daughter Riel by his side, per an obituary posted by his family. A cause of death was not disclosed.

Born in Troy, N.Y., Lawlor began his acting career in 1975 with The Rockford Files. While appearing in multiple guest roles throughout TV and movies, his most well-known role was as Leonard Marsh/Officer Hale in the 1976 sitcom Phyllis. He joined the sitcom during its second season and appeared in 25 episodes.

A few years later, in 1979, Lawlor played the role of Steven Bradley, the headmaster of an all-girls private school in the NBC’s Diff’rent Strokes spinoff The Facts of Life. He played the role for 13 episodes during the sitcom’s first season; the cast was then downsized/the series re-focused on the late Charlotte Rae’s Edna Garrett. Roger Perry later was cast as new headmaster Charles Parker.

Lawlor’s other TV credits include Highway to Heaven, The Bold and the Beautiful, Knots Landing, Scoundrels, Breaking Bad, Killer Women and Graves. More recently, he had a short run on Netflix’s Godless, in 2017.

Lawlor is survived by five children, three grandchildren, a nephew, and two nieces.

Daytime Emmy Exec Explains New Acting Category That Could Have Your Favorite Newcomer Taking Home the Gold

TV Insider spoke exclusively with Rachel Schwartz, Head of Daytime and Children & Family Emmy® Awards to get the scoop.

How did the new Daytime Emmy category come about – Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series? It sounds exciting.

Rachel Schwartz: Absolutely, and I’m glad to hear that you’re excited about this new category because we are also excited about this new category. Last year, we unfortunately had to make the decision to get rid of the younger performer category. There just were not enough entries to consider it a viable category any longer. But it was never really our desire to remove a chance for some of the amazing on-screen talent in daytime to receive an Emmy.

So, this is going to be a new category specifically for people who are on their first daytime contract, so there is not necessarily an age parameter with it. Although, I do imagine that some of the people that enter into the category will be on the younger end of the spectrum.

There will be a limitation that you can enter the category for the first 2 years that you are on the program, and then at that point you’re no longer going to be considered “emerging,” and you also, if you win the category, then you can no longer enter it as well.

One of the inspirations for the category was actually a couple of months ago, the passing of Helen Gallagher, who, of course, was a three-time Daytime Emmy-winner for her role as Maeve Ryan on Ryan’s Hope. Before she started there, Helen was already a two-time Tony Award winner and was well-known to New York theater audiences. She then transitioned to becoming a very well-known, well-respected daytime performer.

Do contenders have to be contract? Shows have used performers in front burner stories with actors who may not be on contract for economic reasons.

You need to have a speaking role and you need to have at least one continuous story arc in order to be eligible for this new category.

How recently – or how far back — can a performer have joined a show to be eligible?

They can be on the show for up to two years and also enter the category for those two years – unless they win. Then, they will be, of course, still eligible to enter the lead or supporting categories if they remain on their program.

Not right now. Our contract with CBS expired last year. Switching the Daytime Emmys to October was mainly driven by our desire to move other Emmy awards – news and documentary – to earlier in the year.

First Look: ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Cast Celebrates 38 Years

Bradley Bell, the executive producer and head writer of the show, grew up with television playing a pivotal role in his formative years. His parents, the late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, were the co-creators of The Young and the Restless and B&B, and Bill Bell had been the head writer at Days of our Lives prior to that, so soaps were undeniably the family business.

“We never sat at the dining room table,” recalls Bell. “There were always trays in front of the TV, where we would watch the VHS tapes that were mailed special delivery to Chicago [where he was raised]. As a kid I was watching Days of Our Lives until the age of 9 when Young and Restless was created, and then we were watching all of those together. To hear my dad do his editorial while the show was on was just an incredible opportunity to absorb it and either feel like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I’m getting this,’ or, ‘I need to run from this,’ and from an early age, it clicked with me. I love television and I love soaps.”

One of the soaps he loved, however, was on a competing network. “I was a big All My Children fan,” Bell confides. “I can say that now that my dad has passed away, but I told him once and it did not go over well. He was very upset. But when I was in college, I would look at all the other shows. I would see how they would do their story arcs differently from my dad and it was just something that grabbed me.”

So, when his parents began creating B&B in 1986, Bell was firmly on board to be a part of the new endeavor. “I remember the whole casting process at the end of ’86 and early ’87, before we premiered on March 23rd of ’87,” he says. “You never quite know when you’re putting together an original cast, how the chemistry will be, but we knew that Ronn Moss [then-Ridge Forrester] and Katherine Kelly Lang [Brooke Logan] and Joanna Johnson [Caroline Spencer] had great chemistry from the get-go.”

The hiring of Susan Flannery (Stephanie Forrester), who had previously played Days’ Laura Horton when Bill Bell was the head writer of the show, took place at the famed Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills. “My father loved working with Susan Flannery, so she wasn’t in the casting process,” Bell explains. “That was actually a meeting between my dad and Susan, and I was there. He floated the idea and she accepted. Imagine the two of them having martinis and talking about a new series. It was all relatively new to me. I had never really gotten to know a lot of the actors, but then meeting Susan, I was like, ‘Wow, OK, this is a matriarch. She packs a punch,’ and my dad said, ‘She’s the most brilliant actress,’ and, of course, she is.”

Having John McCook (Eric Forrester) and Lang on the show since the first episode has provided a welcome stability to the canvas. “It’s unnatural for actors to take on a role and play it this long,” Bell points out. “By nature, they take on different parts and become different characters, but these two, their commitment to the show, their love for the show and their leadership, on and off screen, John and Kelly are a dream. I’m grateful for them every day.”

Bell has so many notable moments and memories from the past few decades, as well as storyline highlights. “So many of them stand out in both directions because you don’t know whether a story will sink or swim and some of them, admittedly, were kind of bombs,” he confesses. “You roll the dice and see where it takes you and if for some reason it doesn’t work, it’s a disaster. But I loved everything [the late] Darlene Conley [Sally Spectra] did. I loved the comic relief the Spectra group provided. I loved the rivalry between Sally and Stephanie. I loved Stephanie’s stuff on Skid Row [in 2010] and dying in Brooke’s arms [in 2012]. The scenes with Amber [Moore, Adrienne Frantz] doing the baby swap [in 1999] were great. The addition of Jacqueline MacInnes Wood [as Steffy Forrester in 2008] turned the show upside down and she is an incredible actress, a wonderful person to work with and so talented, as is Annika Noelle [Hope Logan]. Don Diamont was amazing when he joined the show [in 2009] and gave us Bill Spencer and he’s defined that character so sharply.

“Having lost Susan and Ronn [in 2012 when they opted to leave], there were questions of, would that be the demise of the show, but Thorsten Kaye came in [in 2013 as Ridge] and Kelly found new avenues with him. I look at the current cast photo, and am grateful that we have such incredible talent on the show right now. I just think that they’re wonderful and wonderful people as well.”

As for what’s coming up on the soap, Bell teases, “We have the Nozawa family with great actors and a story that’s unraveling through through Finn [Finnegan, Tanner Novlan]. I’m excited that not only will Luna [Nozawa, Lisa Yamada] find her father at long last, but she’s going to find her grandmother too, Sheila Carter [Kimberlin Brown]. So that’s going to give us a whole new avenue to play with Lisa and Kimberlin. We have the business story with Ridge and Eric, determined to come back to the place that Eric founded, and how will that roll out with Carter [Lawrence Saint-Victor] and Hope and Brooke, who has been put in a very difficult position. We have Rebecca Budig [Taylor Hayes] on board, and she is a dream. The character of Taylor is going to see some new challenges. We have a great story for Liam [Spencer, Scott Clifton] coming up as well, which I am very excited about.”

With Beyond the Gates set to premiere on February 24, Bell feels there is a lot of good news about daytime after years of doomsday headlines that the genre was dying. “I think that soaps are good drivers [of viewership] because our fans are so loyal,” he points out. “I think Days airing directly on Peacock is great evidence that we do have value on the streaming platforms and with the beginning of Beyond the Gates, it shows a resurgence and interest in soap operas and a healthier environment for these daily shows.”

As he looks ahead to the 38th anniversary in March, Bell can’t help but marvel at the longevity of the show. “When we started B&B, Y&R was in the 3,000s in terms of episode numbers and I remember when Y&R hit episode 4,000, I thought, ‘Gosh, that’s such a huge number,’ ” he reflects. “But now, we’re doing episode 9,504 and it’s at a point where the numbers are staggering. I look at myself in the mirror sometimes and think, ‘You’ve spent your whole life doing this. Are you crazy?’ But then I think of what a wonderful life it’s been, and to create stories and have fun and have people watch it and care about these characters is something very special.”

Netflix 2025 Movie Slate With Former Soap Stars

DIRECTOR: Stephen Chbosky (Wonder, The Perks of Being a Wallflower)
WRITER: Liz Maccie
PRODUCERS: Gigi Pritzker and Rachel Shane for Madison Wells, Jack Turner for Boat Rocker’s Matador Content

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Scott Budnick and Ameet Shukla for 1Community, Alexis Garcia, Vince Vaughn, Jay Peterson, Todd Lubin for Boat Rocker’s Matador Content, Amanda Morgan Palmer and Stacy Calabrese for Madison Wells, Produced In Partnership with Fifth Season
KEY CAST: Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, Linda Cardellini, Drea De Matteo, Joe Manganiello, Michael Rispoli, Campbell Scott

RIP
Drama / Thriller
Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.

DIRECTOR: Joe Carnahan
WRITER: Joe Carnahan
PRODUCERS: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Luciana Damon and Dani Bernfeld for Artists Equity
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Michael Joe and Kevin Halloran for Artists Equity
KEY CAST: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sasha Calle, Nestor Carbonell, Lina Esco, with Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler

WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Mystery
Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.

DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson
WRITER: Rian Johnson
PRODUCERS: Ram Bergman, Rian Johnson
CAST: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church

R&B
Drama
R&B is a contemporary version of the story of Ruth and Boaz, one of the most iconic love stories in the Bible. Set in Tennessee, R&B tells the story of a young woman who escapes the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widowed woman and in the process finds the love of her life and gains the mother she never had.

DIRECTOR: Alanna Brown
WRITERS: Michael Elliot & Cory Tynan
PRODUCERS: DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Bart Lipton
KEY CAST: Serayah McNeill, Tyler Lepley, Phylicia Rashad, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Walnette Santiago, Nijah Brenea, James Lee Thomas, Jermaine Dupri, Lecrae Moore, Christopher Broughton, Yung Joc

TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S DESTINATION WEDDING
Comedy
Brian and his ex-wife Debrah are shocked to learn their daughter Tiffany is engaged to a rapper she met on a yacht—and the wedding is in two weeks. Madea and her crew head to the Bahamas, stirring up chaos and heartwarming fun.

DIRECTOR: Tyler Perry
WRITER: Tyler Perry
PRODUCERS: Tyler Perry, Angi Bones, Yolanda T. Cochran
KEY CAST: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Taja V. Simpson, Diamond White, Jermaine Harris, Xavier Smalls

THE WRONG PARIS
Romantic Comedy
A young woman (Miranda Cosgrove) joins a dating show thinking it’s in Paris, France, but it’s actually in Paris, Texas. She plots a way to get eliminated until her unexpected feelings for the bachelor (Pierson Fodé) complicate her plans.

DIRECTOR: Janeen Damian
WRITER: Nicole Henrich
PRODUCERS: Brad Krevoy, Michael Damian
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Miranda Cosgrove, Galen Fletcher, Janeen Damian, Amanda Phillips, Jimmy Townsend, Vincent Balzano, Kelly Frazier
KEY CAST: Miranda Cosgrove, Pierson Fodé, Madison Pettis, Madeleine Arthur, with Frances Fisher and Yvonne Orji. Also starring Torrance Coombs, Christin Park, Emilija Baranac, Hannah Stocking.
ADDITIONAL CAST: Veronica Long, Naika Toussaint and Ava Bianchi.

Bold & Beautiful’s New Pot-Stirrer Hints at Daphne’s Underlying Motives, Unexpected Sparks and Why Steffy Should Be Shaking In Her Stilettos

A predisposition for furtiveness will be a tremendous asset as Daphne sets about seducing Carter Walton out from under girlfriend Hope Logan as part of pal Steffy Forrester’s plot to take Forrester Creations back from the couple and return it to her family. (Got all that?) But it also makes Daphne a bit of a wild card. “There’s a spark [of mischief] in her eyes, for sure,” admits the Franco-American actress. “She’s not black-and-white, she lives in a very gray area.”

Translation: Daphne could wind up being as much of a liability to Steffy as an asset. “Daphne really cares for Steffy, but I don’t think she’d travel all the way [from Paris] to L.A. just to help a friend,” Hilaire says. “She’s thinking of her own career and how she can keep expanding her brand worldwide.”

Though there’s little doubt that Carter will wind up, as Daphne predicts, putty in her hands, Forrester’s COO may not be her endgame. No, based on her introduction to Steffy’s father, Ridge, he could wind up falling prey to the newcomer’s charms. “There was definitely chemistry there,” Hilaire observes. “Even when I read the script for that episode, I wondered if he was the man for whom she’d created the fragrance [that she pitched to Carter and Hope].

“When she said to Ridge, ‘The woman who gave you that cologne must know you well,’” she continues, “I thought there might be something there that we’d discover about the two of them. But no.”

Not yet, anyway. However, if the flirtation continues, it could mean that the secret weapon that Steffy has aimed at Carter and Hope instead blows up the latest reunion of her parents, Ridge and occasional ex-wife Taylor Hayes. “Daphne is very French,” Hilaire says. “She likes games. To her, there’s nothing more amazing than to keep people guessing. She lives for that.”

On TV: A Black History Month Special

The one-hour news special is hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the first Black co-hosting team for ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. Filmed on location from the sets of CBS programs, the special guides viewers through a celebration of Black excellence in television. The hosts shine a spotlight on Black actors who are forging a path in daytime and primetime television. CBS stars share their personal stories and reflections on their time in the entertainment industry.

Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson (POPPA’S HOUSE)

Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley (BEYOND THE GATES)

The special also celebrates historic milestones, honoring trailblazers of the past, present and future, such as:

Isabel Sanford, the first Black actress to win a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy (1981)

Cicely Tyson, the first Black actress to star as a regular in a TV drama series (1963)

STAR TREK’s groundbreaking moment with the first interracial kiss on television (1968)

ALL IN THE FAMILY featured the first interracial married couple on television (1971).

Additionally, the show spotlights Black comedians who have shaped the industry, highlighting their cultural impact, including:

The Wayans family, known for their comedic legacy and impact across various entertainment platforms

Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold, who have brought laughter to millions through their roles on THE NEIGHBORHOOD

‘Soaps,’ Documentary Featuring ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’ to Be Directed by Matt Wolf for Amplify Pictures

“Soaps” brings audiences inside the world of soap operas with unprecedented access behind-the-scenes at “The Bold and the Beautiful” – one of only five remaining daytime shows still in production. “The Bold and the Beautiful” is a singular family business, helmed and written by Bradley Bell for over 30 years, and created by the legendary William Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, who also created “The Young and the Restless.” A love letter to an often-dismissed art form and an unexpected look at the rapid-fire process by which soap operas are made, “Soaps” explores those who have brought television’s longest running continuous stories to rapturous fans around the world for nearly half a century.

“Soaps” is produced by Joe Lewis (HBO’s “100 Foot Wave,” “Fleabag,” “Transparent”) and Lauren Haber (HBO’s “Nuclear Family,” CNN’s “Trophy”) for Amplify Pictures, Wolf (Neon’s “Spaceship Earth,” HBO’s “The Stroll”) for Polari Pictures, and Lindsay Panell (Netflix’s “Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul”) and executive produced by Rachel Eggebeen and Colin King Miller for Amplify Pictures. Amplify Pictures is financing the project, with production currently underway in Los Angeles.

“Soaps have built universes that generations have escaped into, but the world behind the camera is just as fascinating as the drama onscreen,” said Amplify Pictures CEO Lewis. “Matt’s films uniquely explore the intersection of creativity and legacy, and we’re thrilled to work with him on an epic look at this significant but often overlooked cultural institution.”

Wolf is the director behind HBO’s anticipated Sundance title “Pee-wee as Himself.” The two-part documentary, which chronicles the life of artist and performer Paul Reubens and his alter ego Pee-wee Herman, will have its world premiere in Park City on opening night of the festival.

“When I first visited the set of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’ I was blown away by the Herculean effort that goes into bringing these stories to life. It’s a fascinating and unexpected world that is ripe for a documentary,” said Wolf. “I’m so grateful to be welcomed by the Bell family, and the tight knit group of actors and behind-the-scenes crew, who tirelessly bring this show to life and have made the genre flourish. Amplify Pictures is the perfect partner because they understand the sweet spot between art and popular culture, which is the core of this project.”

Wolf’s additional directing credits include Neon’s Biosphere 2 documentary film “Spaceship Earth,” which premiered at Sundance; “Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell” about the cult cellist and disco producer Arthur Russell; the documentary “Teenage” about the birth of youth culture, based on the book by the British punk author Jon Savage; and “Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project” about the activist Marion Stokes, who secretly recorded television 24 hours a day for 30 years. Wolf also produced HBO’s Emmy-nominated film “The Stroll” about the history of New York’s Meatpacking District from the perspective of transgender sex workers. The film won numerous awards, including a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and a Peabody.

“Soaps” comes at a dynamic time for Amplify Pictures, the independent studio that develops, finances and produces award-winning, commercially-driven scripted series, documentary projects and theatrical productions. The Emmy-winning studio also has Ryan White’s Sundance title, “Come See Me in the Good Light,” which will have its world premiere this weekend in Park City. With EPs including singer-songwriters Brandi Carlile and Sara Bareilles, author Glennon Doyle and soccer icon Abby Wambach and producers including comedian Tig Notaro, the documentary feature is a love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley navigating life and mortality in the face of an incurable diagnosis.

Amplify Pictures’ slate also includes the multi Emmy-winning docu-series “100 Foot Wave,” broadcast on HBO, with season 3 coming this year; “Bollywood Dance U,” the electrifying new docu-series that follows the high-stakes world of competitive collegiate Bollywood Fusion dance, directed by Smriti Mundhra (Indian Matchmaking); and “Game Changers,” which explores the backstories behind the video games that changed our world, streaming on Max.

Don Diamont Shares Good News

“It’s been a harrowing week, to say the least!” Diamont began his update, a joint Instagram post with his wife, high-profile Los Angeles realtor Cindy Ambuehl. “We had to evacuate the Palisades Fire last Tuesday. It was touch and go, but our home and immediate neighborhood are still standing. We are so incredibly fortunate!”

The first slide in Diamont’s post is a selfie video in which the actor pointed out the National Guard members who are “sadly” patrolling his neighborhood and others, protecting it from looters seeking “to take advantage of people at their most vulnerable.” He then urged those following him who want to help those displaced and affected by the Los Angeles wildfires to donate to the Red Cross.

Diamont also included a photo of him with two first responders, as well as a selfie taken in his backyard where the flames of the fire can be seen in the distance as he crosses his index and middle fingers in the universal “good luck” symbol. Additionally, he shared two videos taken while he was driving in his neighborhood. The first clip, taken in the daylight, showed heavy smoke in the air as the fire burned in the distance while the actor drove past a long line of cars (presumably evacuees fleeing the area). The second video, filmed at dusk, shows even thicker smoke and the flames burning more intensely, casting a pinkish hue to the darkening sky.

“The videos I took driving into our neighborhood to get as much out of our home as possible gives a sense of it,” he relayed. “It was really just a matter of which way the winds were going to blow, and the tireless, courageous, heroic work of the Los Angeles Fire Department [and its Air Operations unit] heroes battling the inferno that made the difference.”

While grateful that his home was spared from the wildfires, Diamont acknowledged that there were area residents who were not as lucky. (His B&B co-star Jennifer Gareis (Donna) lost her home in Malibu; The Young & The Restless colleague Eric Braeden (Victor) saw the estate in the Santa Monica mountains that he’d called home for over 40 years burn to the ground; and General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison (Drew) was among the first to speak out and share that his Altadena home was gone.)

“Just three minutes away from our home, less than that as the crow flies, heartbreaking apocalyptic devastation,” he noted. “So many of our friends, my B&B family, former Y&R friends and castmates, and my wife’s business associates lost their homes and entire neighborhoods. The same holds true for thousands more! Our hearts go out to all.”

If you would like to help people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, CBS has teamed up with the Red Cross to assist victims. Visit http://www.RedCross.org/CBS for information.

Jane Seymour Housing Her ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’ Co-Star Joe Lando During L.A. Wildfires

“Thankfully there are angels in this world. We’re left with nothing except each other,” Lando said on Instagram over the weekend. Seymour lives in nearby Malibu. “My friend Jane Seymour allowed us to come over to her house and opened it up for us without any hesitation and thank God gave us someplace to come and sleep.”

Seymour and Lando co-starred on the CBS drama from 1993-1998, and reunited for two TV films.

“My mother instilled in me from an early age that in times of great strife and struggle, reach out and help someone,” Seymour said in a statement. “Welcoming Joe and his family into our home while they try to make sense of the inexplicable is just what you do for family, and The Landos are our family.”

A distraught Lando spoke at length on social media about the devastation. Choking back tears, Lando said his house “wasn’t big and fancy but it was our home I worked hard on it.”

He remembered how he used to walk his kids to school everyday in the neighborhood.

“There’s a lot of wealthy people in my neighborhood but that’s not the majority of this neighborhood,” he said. “Most people are just hard working folks who have been living there for generations. My wife’s parents lived down the street or did. They lost their house after 40 something years.”

“This fire is evil,” he continued. “It’s indescribable. You know you see people on TV who go through these things and you think, ‘oh my God, that must be terrible. Thank God it’s not me.’ And you know now I’m one of those people and if it was just us, I’d be really okay with this. But it’s everybody. It’s everything and I’m just devastated and heartbroken for everybody, all the people we know. They don’t have houses.”

Jennifer Gareis Loses Her Home in the Wildfires

The actress shared a photo of herself with her daughter Sophia posing happily on the beach as she shared the sad news. “I had no idea this past weekend was my last beach walk and sunset in Malibu… at least until we can rebuild the community after this devastating fire,” Gareis wrote. “Thank you for your messages. Our home is gone but we are safe. I pray for all of the families who have lost their homes and memories. Stay safe!”

Many soap stars have shared updates on their situations including evacuating their homes, and General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison (Drew) shared a heartbreaking video of what was left of his home after the wildfires tore through the neighborhood.

Before joining the cast of B&B, Gareis starred as Grace Turner on sister soap The Young & The Restless, and naturally, her co-stars shared the love in the comments on her emotional post. “Oh love, I’m so sorry,” wrote Karla Mosley (ex-Maya, B&B; Dani, Beyond the Gates). “And so glad you are safe. Sending all the love and light.”

“I am so very, very sorry!” declared Kate Linder (Esther, Y&R). “Thank goodness that you and your family are safe! My heart and love are with you!” Katrina Bowden (ex-Flo, B&B) shared: “Oh, Jen, I’m so sorry about your home. So happy you’re safe, though. Sending so much love.”

Daytime, News & Documentary Emmys Move Dates

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is moving the News & Documentary Emmy Awards from September to June, while the Daytime Emmys are moving from June to October.

“For nearly half a century, the News & Documentary Emmys have honored the best in broadcast journalism and documentary programming,” said NATAS President and CEO Adam Sharp. “Moving the ceremony earlier in the Emmy schedule shines a brighter light on the timely nature of the incredible content being recognized.”

This means 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards will have an adjusted timeline. Entries open on January 9, regular deadline is January 24, final entry deadline is February 7, the judging window is now March 3 – April 13 and the nominations will be announced the week beginning April 28 before the event in June.

The eligibility window remains the same; all content originally broadcast in calendar 2024 is allowed.

This comes after the 45th Annual News & Documentary Emmys were celebrated on September 25 and September 26, 2024 with lifetime achievement honors given to the likes of Jane Pauley and Alex Gibney.

As a result, the 52nd Daytime and Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be held in October.

The 51st awards were held in June 2024 with Netflix’s African Queens: Njinga and Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones scoring three wins each.

‘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.”

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.

‘Bold and The Beautiful’ in 2025: What’s Next for Steffy & Finn, Forrester Creations, Bill, and More

“We are excited,” Bell enthuses. “This many years into it, we are as pumped up as we’ve ever been. It’s just a wonderful team here and I see us as a little half-hour engine that could. We’re still here and we’re still plugging along and we’re really going to be delivering our best drama.”

A good portion of that drama will take place in the boardroom. “I always love telling business storylines,” Bell says. “We don’t do them that often, but I really think that’s something we do well and the finale of ‘Who’s in charge of Forrester Creations, Team Logan with Brooke [Logan, Katherine Kelly Lang], Carter [Walton, Lawrence Saint-Victor] and Hope [Logan, Annika Noelle], or Team Forrester, with Ridge [Forrester, Thorsten Kaye], Eric [Forrester, John McCook] and Steffy [Forrester, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood] taking over again,’ will be resolved in the first part of 2025. It will be a battle royale going on there.”

Expect some surprises with the younger set, too, as the new year unfolds. “The next generation of Bold and Beautiful is forming, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have all of these great actors coming together and bringing it to life,” lauds Bell. “It’s great to have Crew Morrow playing Will [Spencer] and Laneya [Grace] playing Electra [Forrester]. It’s wonderful to have Lisa [Yamada, Luna Nozawa] back. We’re trying to stay current with this AI/deep fake story with Remy [Pryce, Christian Weissmann] and Electra, and alert people to the fact that seeing is not believing as it used to be and now you have to really question things. Our younger characters are going to have a kind of a mystery story, with some shocking twists.”

There will also be traditional soap fare — and some traveling, Bell dishes. “There’s business, there’s romance and we have a location shoot coming up,” he lists. “We’ve got a lot of romance with Carter and Hope. It all started out so beautifully, but they will be put to the test. It’s so great to have Rebecca Budig aboard as Taylor [Hayes]. She has so beautifully stepped right in and brings us a great Taylor, and Brooke and Taylor are going to have a pretty spicy year.”

The tune-in factor is high, promises Bell. “We have an incredible cast,” he declares. “Every scene you cut to, there’s someone who’s delivering a great performance. So, I’m very excited about stories and cast for 2025. Everyone’s really popping, and I think it’ll be one of our best years if not our best year ever.”

“There is a feud like never before at Forrester Creations and the rollout is really dramatic. Carter, for the most part, has always been very trusted and honest, but he wants to turn the page, start a new chapter, fight for the Logans, and take the helm himself. So that’ll be controversial. Of course, he’d love it if Eric and Ridge would stay on but they’re not going to stay on. We have Zende [Forrester, Delon de Metz], who’s going to be caught in the crossfire of having the opportunity now to really step up as a designer, but feeling that he’s also betraying his mentors, Eric and Ridge, so he has a very interesting story.”

“Daphne [newcomer Murielle Hilaire, who will debut January 7] is the next component to Carter’s plan, a desire to create a Forrester fragrance, something like a Chanel No 5, which really dwarfed the fashion line in terms of profitability. The Forresters haven’t focused on that. Daphne is known as the finest ‘nose’ in Paris — she is top of the heap when it comes to creating fragrance — so she is going to be the person who’s behind the Forrester fragrance. The audience will learn is that there’s a person behind her and that person is Steffy. She’s a plant by Steffy to really undermine Carter and to dismantle this current situation where he, Hope and Brooke are in charge. So, there will be a secret and a twist in the story, and she’s going to use very interesting techniques. Although she appears loyal to Carter, her ultimate goal is to get the company back in the family.”

“Well, this triangle is only 35 years young, so there’s plenty of room for more chapters [Laughs]. But this [Forrester takeover] will throw a wrench in Ridge and Brooke’s relationship. They’ve been happy and content for almost a record number of years, but Brooke accepting the CEO position at Forrester will be something that Ridge feels is a strong betrayal. No matter how she justifies it, it’s wrong, and, of course, Taylor will agree. So, we’re going to explore their relationship a bit further.”

“Steffy and Finn are going to have a new challenge, and their relationship is going to be put to the test. They’ve already dealt with a few tests, but they’re as strong as a couple can be and we’ll see if they can weather the next storm.”

“Laneya [Grace] has been just wonderful, and she made Electra all her own. Remy came in as an obsessed and jealous friend from the past who feels wronged that his best friend just took off and has this wonderful new life in California and left him behind. So, there will be some real sparks flying between Will and Remy over Electra and it will be a far-reaching story that includes Ivy [Forrester, Ashleigh Brewer] and all the Logan ladies. Katie [Logan, Heather Tom] becomes very involved and it’s going to bring some drama to this young group. It’s a good one.”

“Bill [Don Diamont] has been getting these letters from Luna [Nozawa, who thought she was his daughter but wasn’t], and the first one he just set on fire. The second one, he was about to set on fire but rolled up in a ball and threw it out, which showed you a little bit of curiosity and less anger. We’re going to get into Bill’s character and how his childhood was very much like Luna’s and no one helped him, so he’s going to want to help Luna. Now we don’t know whether he’s being played or not — no one really plays Bill Spencer — but he’s going to have a little affinity for her and her story and what she’s had to endure. Luna’s reemergence on the canvas is really going to bring in the Nozawa family. Poppy [Nozawa, Romy Park] will be very involved, as will Li [Nozawa, Naomi Matsuda]. We will be seeing Ted King [Jack Finnegan] again. I’m looking forward to telling another chapter of the story with this family. They’re really a great addition to the show and there’s so much more to tell with them.”

“I’m at a point where I’m trying to come up with his next chapter. Scott [Clifton, Liam], we know, is a brilliant actor and in 2025, he’s going to have a front-burner story but one that’s completely different for him.”

“They have the best pizza in Los Angeles, and there’s a new story for Sheila [Kimberlin Brown] and Deacon [Sean Kanan] coming up that we’re writing right now. It’s going to be something completely different for them.”

Sean Kanan Says ‘Fear of Losing’ His Wife Was ‘Ultimate Catalyst’ for His Sobriety

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE alongside wife Michele Kanan, the Bold and the Beautiful star, 58, opened up about what motivated him to quit drinking nearly five years ago. He recalled the moment when Michele made a candid plea that hit him "like a lightning bolt."

"She said to me at one point, 'I have put my heart and everything into this relationship. Please tell me that I didn't back the wrong horse,' " says Sean, who has portrayed Deacon Sharpe — a character who similarly struggled with alcohol issues — on the daytime soap since 2000.

"I had been trying for a very long time to get sober, and I had intermittent periods of success followed by fairly catastrophic setbacks, let's say. But when I heard that, I don't know. The skies parted," he continues. "It set something in motion that was different than everything before."

Sean says it was the thought of losing Michele that gave him the push he needed to make a lasting change.

"I believe there's two forces in the universe that create profound and lasting change in human beings, and that's fear and love. I was motivated by both," he explains. "I was in fear of losing the thing that I loved the most, which was Michele, and that was the ultimate catalyst that finally got me to get it together."

Michele quickly clarified that she wasn't giving Sean an "ultimatum," but rather offering him a "safe space" to inwardly reflect and do the work to set himself on a path toward sobriety.

"I told him, 'Look, this is our life together, and it's either going to be painful and you're going to watch me slowly die because I love you, and I see that you're hurting yourself for some reason that I can't fix, and that's going to slowly kill me as well. So, we're in it together. Whatever you want to do, the ball is in your court,' " she tells PEOPLE.

She continues, "To me, being a partner is you take the good and the bad. I always knew that that guy was in there. I just was waiting for him to see that it was okay to come out. I figured if I provided a safe space for him, that he would be able to do it."

"I'm definitely the kind of guy, you put your finger in my chest and you're not going to get the reaction that you want, but if you give me positive reinforcement and allow me the space to do a little critical thinking, I almost always make the right decision. That's what Michele did," he explains. "I mean, she really played the long game. She understood this was not going to be a quick fix, but given the right environment and the right positive reinforcement, that I was going to get it."

The Cobra Kai star says his hard-fought sobriety has had "a profound effect" on his life and taught him a valuable lesson.

"Somebody said something to me once, and it sounds so simple, 'Would you give up one thing to have everything?' I gave up this one thing, and I have everything. I mean, I truly have everything," Sean says. "That doesn't mean that I don't strive for more, but my life is amazing. Probably the most incredible part about [giving up alcohol], aside from my relationship with Michele, is that I don't miss it. It's not like I'm white knuckling it and I'm hanging on."

"I attribute it to God, to my relationship with the Almighty that there has been something that has been fundamentally removed from me that I didn't ever think could be removed," he continues, adding, "I also attribute a lot of it to my love and relationship with Michele."

The pair — who married in 2012 — share some of their relationship wisdom in their book Way of the Cobra Couples, released on Oct. 8. According to a synopsis, the book promises to teach readers "the mindset, philosophy and battle-tested strategies that led [Michele and Sean] to a life of meaningful happiness together."

Michele credits their open communication and unflinching honesty with each other for leading them to a place where their relationship is now stronger than ever.

"When I first met Sean, he was going through some things, and I was also going through some things. We were in this really troubled time in our life, and we didn't try to hide them or pretend that it wasn't happening," she explains. "We just trudged through them. I feel like we came out the other side and are stronger because of it."

She adds, "Our relationship works because we inherently talk to each other. We inherently care about each other, and we're respectful to each other."

Ingo Rademacher Demands Trial Against ABC for ‘General Hospital’ Firing After Steve Burton’s Return

According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Rademacher, 53, filed a motion on Thursday, December 26, requesting a new trial against the network citing there was new evidence.

In the filing, Rademacher alleged that Burton’s recent return to General Hospital “undermines” ABC’s argument that Rademacher’s “political beliefs did not play any role in its decision to fire him” back in 2021.

In November 2021, both Rademacher and Burton were fired from General Hospital due to their refusal to comply with the show’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Rademacher, who played Jax on the ABC soap for 25 years, was vocal about his beliefs on vaccination requirements. Before his firing, he advocated for “medical freedom” via his Instagram page.

One month after his exit from General Hospital, Rademacher announced he was taking legal action against ABC for their policy. Rademacher followed through and engaged in a legal battle with the network where he accused ABC of religious discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and violation of his right to privacy.

ABC denied Rademacher’s allegations. The network claimed their decision to let Rademacher go was based on health reasons, not due to his religious beliefs. In June 2023, a judge sided with ABC.

Burton, for his part, did not seek legal action against the network. Instead, he joined the cast of Days of Our Lives in April 2022, reprising his role of Harris Michaels whom he played in 1988.

“I just shot my final scenes here on Days of Our Lives and I just want to say, thank you so much to the cast [and] to the crew. It’s been amazing,” Burton said in a January video uploaded to the Daily Drama’s YouTube page. “I can’t believe it’s been a year already! So, thank you so much to the fans. It’s just … I’m always so full of gratitude. So thank you. Stay tuned.”

Two months later, it was announced that Burton was set to return to General Hospital to reprise his role of Jason Morgan, three years after his firing. He made his first reappearance on the soap opera in March.

“Look who’s back in the ring!,” the show’s official Instagram teased in March. “@1SteveBurton has officially returned to Port Charles … and that’s all we can tell you (for now). #GH #GeneralHospital.”

Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fode & Melissa Joan Hart To Star In Netflix Rom-Com ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’

In the film written by Holly Hester (The Royal Treatment), a recently separated couple attempts to have one last Christmas with their kids before the wife sells the family home to move and start fresh. But complications arise when the husband brings his amazing new girlfriend into the holiday mix.

Melissa Joan Hart and Paula Hart will produce for Hartbreak Films, with Silverstone serving as executive producer.

Silverstone is repped by UTA, Untitled Entertainment, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer. Hudson is repped by CAA, Entertainment 360, and Ziffren Brittenham. Jamil is repped by The Artists Partnership in the UK, UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Fode is repped by Innovative Artists, Zero Gravity Management, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer. Hart is repped by Independent Artist Group and Gilbertson Entertainment. Carr is repped by Independent Artist Group and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Hester is with Rain.

‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Breakup? Thorsten Kaye on Ridge’s Blowup With Brooke and If He’d Go Back to Taylor

In the aftermath of Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Carter Walton’s (Lawrence Saint-Victor) corporate coup — swindling the Forresters out of their eponymous company as payback for their planned cancellation of Hope’s clothing line, Hope for the Future — Ridge is less than thrilled with the two. “To have somebody take advantage of you for your own personal gain is a tough thing to get past,” begins Thorsten Kaye. “Ridge feels the only reason Carter would ever do this is because Hope is sniffing around. She messed up [Ridge’s son] Thomas, and then she went after Carter. Hope’s line was failing, and it was being canceled, so she had to get someone in there to fix it. If the line were making money, it never would have been canceled because it is a business.”

Though Brooke initially showed allegiance to her husband by chiding Carter and Hope for their underhanded tactics, things took a turn when Ridge has some choice words to describe Hope that are hard to come back from. “I tried to play it where it comes out of the frustration of the moment, but it’s still not a nice thing to say about someone’s kid,” concedes Kaye.

However, there are other issues between the two at play, Kaye points out. “I don’t think that’s the thing that puts Brooke over the edge,” he observes. “I think the thing that puts her over is Ridge sniffing around [ex-wife] Taylor [Rebecca Budig] again. Brooke’s role was written very well in this — she stood by her man even after he insulted her daughter, and then she stood by her man until she couldn’t, and I do think that Taylor has a lot to do with that.”

Though Taylor Hayes, now played by Rebecca Budig, is proving once again to be a thorn in “Bridge’s” side, can Ridge really go back to her again? “As an actor, you always have to think that that there’s a chance,” explains Kaye. “You can’t play 10 weeks from now. In this moment in time, I think that’s a real possibility. I think those two are good together, and it’s nice to have someone that doesn’t want anything other than Ridge being happy with her.”

Kaye and Budig’s real-life connection dates back to All My Children, where he played Zach Slater and she was Greenlee Smythe. “I’ve known Rebecca for a long time, but we’ve never really worked together,” he relays. “On All My Children, we would have a few scenes together but not really a lot of stuff because there were so many storylines going on on that show. So working with her is great; she’s prepared and she brings something very grounded and honest to this role.”

But even if Ridge does grow closer to Taylor again, that doesn’t mean it’s really over for Brooke and Ridge. “I think these two love each other but at this point, maybe it’s not really the issue here,” offers Kaye. “Something happens where he feels he’s betrayed by the woman that he loves and feels that he never knew her at all. And there’s this other woman who is always honest with him, who doesn’t have kids with his brother and his dad, and maybe she was always the right choice.”

Regardless of where the story goes, Kaye, who will mark 11 years as Ridge on December 13, is looking forward to whatever is ahead. “It’s a fun job,” he enthuses. “We laugh a lot. I don’t like saying that something is like a family because I have one already, but we do take care of each other. I always have to throw something out to John McCook [Eric Forrester] because he really sets the tone out there. He’s the big Papa Bear that everyone turns to, and he seems to always be in a good mood after 37 years on that show. He still loves it, and his enthusiasm rubs off on other people.”

Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Nominations

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA (Netflix)
Tonia Green, Jude Alcala, Tyson Fountaine

The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC/Peacock)
Gloria Elias-Foeillet, Monica Boyd Lester, Kim Weber, Louie Zakarian

The Young and the Restless (CBS / Paramount+)
Stacey Browning, James Elle, Robert Bolger, Riley Nightingall, Amanda Goldstein

The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
Stephanie Paugh, Danielle Dubinsky, Karlye Buff, Alexis Reyes

The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC)
Corey Morris, Kerry Joly, Brittany Hartman, Adam Long

The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona, Diana Santana

Kiara Barnes guests on the season finale of Accused

Guest Cast: Ken Jeong as “Eugene,” Jamie Chung as “Grace,” Zane Holtz as “Rex,” Keong Sim as “Lee,” Vicki Kim as “Hannah”

Guest Cast: Sonequa Martin-Green as “Megan,” Mike Colter as “John,” Rebecca Liddiard as “Peggy,” Sergio Di Zio as “Brian,” James Cade as “Vince,” Kiara Barnes as “Eve,” Jade Eshete as “Lila”

The Bold and the Beautiful Star Annika Noelle and Actor John Patrick Amedori Are Engaged: 'A Love That Grows Every Day'

The Dear White People actor, 37, popped the question to the soap star, also 37, in October during a romantic proposal at a place which "holds a special meaning to us," they tell PEOPLE.

"He planned an entire day, full of activities that reflected the journey of our relationship thus far. From the experiences, to the food, to the music, it was incredibly thoughtful and personal to us," says Noelle, who has played Hope Logan in The Bold and the Beautiful since 2018.

As for Noelle's engagement ring, Amedori explains that he wanted "something elegant and classic that would also complement the future wedding bands we will be designing together."

Adds Noelle, "I wasn’t the only one who got a ring," referring to the signet-style jewelry piece she gave to Amedori for the occasion.

Following the proposal, the couple celebrated the moment by driving to see their "favorite crooner," Douglas Roegiers. "[Roegiers] dedicated a song just for us two on our special night, and we spent the evening dancing," the actress says.

Now, the pair are looking forward to planning a wedding together. "I’m elated," Amedori says of the prospect of marrying Noelle. "I fall more and more in love every day. It really is wild how quickly life can change for the better when you meet your person."

The two first met at Luna Luna, an exhibition in Los Angeles showcasing the world's first art amusement park. "Ironically, there was an interactive piece where they asked us if we wanted to get married. Little did we know…" Noelle recalls.

She says finding love "wasn’t something we were expecting. But it was something we recognized very quickly. A kinship, a respect, a trust and a love that grows every day."

Amedori — who, in addition to acting, is a musician who writes original songs for TV and film — tells PEOPLE he "couldn’t have fathomed [finding] a stronger, more beautiful soul" than Noelle.

"From the moment I met her, I knew there was no hiding," he explains. "She encourages one to be their truest self. She also has great taste in music."

Noelle cited Amedori's "kind heart," "quick wit" and "listening ear" as some of the qualities she loves most about her future husband.

"I am constantly in awe of his talent. He is so multifaceted, plus he makes me laugh," she says, adding, "He’s a keeper."

Noelle recently shared her support for Amedori on Instagram, posting clips from his various acting roles over the years, as she celebrated his latest role in the Starz series Three Women.

"When you swore you'd never date an actor but now get to watch him grow up on screen," the two-time Daytime Emmy Award nominee wrote in text over the video. "I get to witness his talent and years of dedication … I cannot wait to watch what comes next."

Noelle captioned the Sept. 6 post: "So proud of you @john_patrickamedori ??. Cannot wait to watch #ThreeWomen on @starz."

FOUR CBS DAYTIME SHOWS POST YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH

CBS will further expand the daytime audience with BEYOND THE GATES, the new daytime drama series and debut project from the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, which premieres Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, and will air weekdays (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+. This marks the first-ever one-hour Black daytime soap and the first daytime drama to premiere since “Passions” in 1999.

‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’ Season 3 Cast: Stephen Baldwin, Denise Richards, Cam Newton & More

Along with the cast announcement and photos is a trailer for the season (see above), premiering Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 8/7c on FOX. Season 3 will be a five-week event featuring “two-hour super charged episodes,” the network reveals. Each week, the show “will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process,” FOX says.

Special Forces invites celebrities to undergo elite military training to see if they can withstand the grueling conditions. There is no voting out in this series. The only way for these recruits to leave is to give up on their own accord, through failure or potential injury, or by force from the Directing Staff (DS). “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test is the ultimate test of physical, mental and emotional resilience – revealing these celebrities’ deepest and truest character,” the description says. “Who will survive, who will fail?”

Here’s the full Special Forces Season 3 cast list: Nathan Adrian, Stephen Baldwin, Alana Blanchard, Landon Donovan, Carey Hart, Brody Jenner, Marion Jones, Ali Manno, Cam Newton, Kayla Nicole, Kyla Pratt, Denise Richards, Christy Carlson Romano, Trista Sutter, Golden Tate, and Jordyn Wieber. The cast list confirms previous suspicions that former Bachelorette stars Manno (née Fedotowsky) and Sutter were absent from social media earlier this year because they were filming this competition series.

Season 3 will be set in Wales, the home of British Special Forces Selection. The 16 celebrity recruits “will endure the harsh reality of ocean warfare,” according to the season synopsis. “The recruits must learn the art of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable as they are faced with training challenges across the country’s vast terrain of both land and sea, including a high-pressure hostage rescue, a treacherous ladder crossing between steep cliffs nearly 100 ft above the sea, a boat dunk drill where they will be submerged into the frigid ocean and tasked with performing essential survival duties, a surf immersion where they will have to control their panic in an exercise that takes them to the brink of drowning, and much more. In this experiment, there are no votes and no eliminations — just survival. These celebrities, who are so used to being in the spotlight, will quickly learn the meaning of ‘no guts, no glory’ – and no glam.”

The DS agents for Season 3 are Rudy Reyes, Mark “Billy” Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox, and Jovon “Q” Quarles, an elite team of ex-special forces operatives.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, Season 3 Premiere, Wednesday, January 8, 8/7c, FOX.

‘When Calls The Heart’ Gets Season 12 Premiere Date On Hallmark

News of the release date came in a surprise teaser promo which ran during star Erin Krakow’s Christmas movie on the network, Santa Tell Me, which also features her original series co-star Daniel Lissing.

Back in September, Hallmark announced that Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie, Sweet Justice, Secrets and Lies) will guest star in a two-episode arc in the role of Georgie McGill, who “shares a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident."

In addition to leads Krakow and Kevin McGarry, the beloved, veteran romantic drama series stars Pascale Hutton (Fourth Down and Love), Jack Wagner (Melrose Place), Chris McNally (Holiday Crashers), Kavan Smith (Big Sky River: The Bridal Path) and Viv Leacock (Legend of the Lost Locket).

Beloved as Hallmark’s longest-running original series, When Calls the Heart Season 12 will consist of 12 episodes. News of the show’s renewal came amid the release of Season 11, which followed Hope Valley residents as they embarked on the 1920s era. The plot revolved around schoolteacher Elizabeth Thornton (Krakow), who began a fresh start — with new romance, new challenges and new style. She and Mountie Nathan Grant (McGarry) navigated their growing romantic feelings while also leaning on each other for support as they faced parenting obstacles.

Season 11 of the romantic period drama ranks as the most-watched entertainment cable series year-to-date among households, total viewers and women over the age of 18.

Daytime Drama Actors Unite To Support Kamala Harris In Social Media Video: “We’re Turning The Page With Our Vote”

Several actors from General Hospital, along with popular players from The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives, participated in a video that showed them turning the page — a reference to Harris’ recent call to voters that it’s time to “turn the page” on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

The video ends with GH mainstay Nancy Lee Grahn declaring, “We’re daytime actors for democracy. And we’re turning the page with our vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.”

The rest of the participants in the video that was shared online Sunday are General Hospital‘s Genie Francis, Jane Elliot, Finola Hughes, Kristina Wagner, Laura Wright, Rena Sofer, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Kate Mansi, Dominic Zamprogna, Van Hansis, Brook Kerr, Tabyana Ali, Eden McCoy, Jeff Kober, Bradford Anderson, Vernee Watson, Lisa Locicero, Kristen Vaganos and Ric Hearst, along with The Bold and the Beautiful‘s Annika Noelle, The Young and the Restless‘ Eileen Davidson, and Days of Our Lives‘ Tina Huang.

Grahn has been particularly outspoken during the election and routinely uses her X account to show her support for Harris. But she’s not the only soap star who likes to vent on the platform: Y&R‘s Eric Braeden, for instance, has been particularly fired up during the election, posting missives about Trump and his rallies.

@EBraeden: To listen to the ORANGE MAKEUP GUY talk about how to treat LIZ CHENEY IS SIMPLY OBSCENE!! The biggest coward talking tough, is a joke!! That guy has NEVER BEEN CHECKED! By that I mean he has never played honest sports, never fought an honest fight IN HIS LIFE! He’d shit in his pants if anyone had ever challenged him to a fight!! He is a classic BLOWHARD!!

Bold and the Beautiful’ Alum Kim Matula Reflects on Hope & Liam’s Supercouple Status

“I do view them as a supercouple for sure,” she said about the on-again, off-again couple. “Hope and Liam [Scott Clifton] had so many fans. So many people really stan Hope and Liam.”

She added, “I think Hope and Liam are a supercouple like Brooke [Katherine Kelly Lang] and Ridge [Thorsten Kaye]. She followed in her mother’s footsteps and found her own supercouple to be a part of.”

When recalling Hope’s highs and lows during her time on the show, Matula said she was “really excited when Hope finally let go of the whole virginity trope that she held onto and finally started just living her life and having fun. So, like, when Wyatt [Darin Brooks] entered the picture, I got to do a love triangle with Liam and Wyatt. That was really fun. It didn’t have to be Hope, Liam, and Steffy [Jaqueline MacInnes Wood] anymore. There got to be another guy involved, but I think that just shook things up. That was really fun.”

Swooon asked Matula if she’s Team Liam or Team Wyatt. “I was going to say Team Wyatt, but then I’m like, he literally kissed an unconscious girl on the ground, and that’s not cool. And Liam is so wishy-washy, but they’re all wishy-washy. I can’t pick a team, honestly.”

The actress played Hope for six years before exiting the show. She noted that B&B was the “second big job” she booked after moving to Los Angeles. “That was a great training ground for me. It just taught me how to be a professional on set, what lighting is, where my mark is, where the camera is, and how to cry on cue,” she told Swooon.

‘The Bold and the Beautiful’: Joshua Morrow and Real-Life Son Crew on Working Together!

Meet Electra Forrester: ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Newbie Laneya Grace Introduces Her Character

The actress was a student at the University of Houston when the chance to be a part of B&B came her way. “The audition process was a little bit crazy for me,” she begins. “I feel like I’ve never really had anything like this before. I sent in a self-tape and my manager called me and said, ‘Hey, they want to see you in LA to do this callback,’ and I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, It’s my first day of school. I guess I could do that.’ So, I ended up skipping my first day of school and I came down to LA and I met a bunch of producers and Brad Bell [executive producer/head writer] and I got to meet some of the other girls who were auditioning with me who were so incredibly nice. And then not even a week later, I got the call saying, ‘Hey, you got the role,’ and I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is insane.’ ”

Grace, who began modeling as a child, ultimately transitioned into performing. “I started when I was four years old,” she explains. “I got approached one day while I was on set for a Ralph Lauren photo shoot and they said, ‘Hey, we sponsor this artist that needs a little girl for his music video. Do you wanna be in it?’ And my dad, who was my momager growing up, was like, ‘Yes, of course.’ That music video was Avicii ‘Wake Me Up’ and I did that when I was nine years old. My dad and I had a talk and he said, ‘Is this something you want to do?’ And I said, ‘Yes, please. This is great.’ So, I started taking acting lessons and I got a manager and an agent and I’ve been taking acting classes since I was 11 years old. And then I started doing theater in high school and I was studying it at the University of Houston before I ended up moving out here for The Bold and the Beautiful.’ ”

Though being on a soap set was new to Grace, her first day went off without a hitch. “Everyone was so sweet,” she says. “A week before I started, I got a tour of the building and the studio. I got to meet a bunch of the actors and the crew and the makeup and hair artists and all that. And then, on my first day, I ended up finding my dressing room by the grace of God; I did not get lost. the directors were so helpful and so encouraging on that first day, which is exactly what I needed.”

She admits she battled some butterflies before she did her first scene. “I was so nervous,” she recalls. “I knew that I knew all of my lines and I got up there and I was like, ‘Are they gonna leave my brain?’ I did end up remembering all of them and the nerves went away so quickly.”

Grace has already found a lot to like about Electra, whom she describes as driven. “She knows what she wants and she wants to take it and I love her,” Grace relays. “She’s maybe got a little bit of a path that we might find out about later. But she’s definitely very, very excited to be in Los Angeles with her Aunt Ivy and doing what she loves.”

Ashleigh Brewer, who plays Ivy, already feels like family to Grace. “She is the sweetest person I’ve ever met. She’s like a real-life aunt to me now. We just met three weeks ago and she’s just so kind and so encouraging and so supportive. I love her a lot.”

The importance of being a member of the Forrester clan isn’t lost on Grace. “It’s just an incredible legacy to be a part of,” she says. “I didn’t even realize I would get to be a part of when I was first auditioning, and they gave me my name and it said Forrester, and I was like, ‘Oh, my goodness. Are you serious?’ So, I definitely felt a little bit of pressure before I started, but as the days went on, I felt more comfortable. John McCook who plays Eric, Jacqueline [MacInnes Wood] who plays Steffy and Thorsten [Kaye, Ridge Forrester] are all so sweet.”

Grace adds that she researched the complicated ties of the Forresters before she began working. “I did some family tree poking around because I knew when I looked at that, it was a crazy big family tree and I was like, ‘I’m gonna need to know all of this,’ ” she explains. “And even in the scripts that I’ve gotten, they do some exposition where they tell us how people are related and I’ve been writing it down seriously, like, ‘Ok, so that’s this person’s daughter. I think I got it.’ ”

The newcomer has also bonded with Crew Morrow, who plays Will Spencer, one of her scene partners. “He was my first actor friend on the show,” Grace shares. “He’s also really, really sweet and has been very comforting to me. It was nice to come in my first day and have a familiar face, because I met him when I came to LA the first time, and we had lunch together before I started filming.”

As for the college friends she left behind in Houston, they’re all rooting for her success. “They all have the date of my first episode written down in their calendars,” she enthuses. “They’re all really, really excited to see me. I talked to them before I had even booked it. I was like, ‘Guys, I’m really nervous. What if I book this? I have to drop out of college,’ and one of my friends actually said, ‘I hope you do. Not because I hate you, but because that means that you’re doing exactly what we’re trying to do and that’s amazing.’ ”

With her debut set for two weeks from now and surrounded by so much love and support, Grace is feeling positive about the future. “I’m so excited,” she smiles. “My goal when I was in college was to make enough money acting that I didn’t need a day job, and I ended up being able to do that before I even graduated. So, it’s crazy, it’s surreal and it’s really, really nice.”

‘The Young & The Restless’ Brings Back Edward J. Scott As Senior Producer

Scott will serve as a senior producer at Y&R. Josh Griffith is the executive producer and head writer.

Scott is a seven-time Daytime Emmy winner who has played a pivotal role in the development of the soap opera genre for nearly five decades. He began his association with the Bell family and Bell-Phillip Television Productions in 1976 when he joined The Young and The Restless as an associate producer. He quickly moved up the ranks and served as the show’s executive producer until 2007.

He then joined Days of Our Lives as a co-exec producer before returning to Bell-Phillip in 2010 to serve as a supervising producer for B&B from 2010-2024.

Scott and his wife, Y&R star Melody Thomas Scott, were the joint recipients of the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in June.

“Daytime TV is hard work,” said Thomas Scott at the 51st Annual Daytime Emmys. “I salute all of you here tonight for your contributions to our industry. Edward and I are eager to do our part to carry on the proud tradition of the great American soap opera.”

‘The Roaring Game’: Darin Brooks, Fivel Stewart, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Justin Chatwin & Antwon Tanner Starring In Sports Comedy

The screenplay by Tom DeNucci (Vault) follows Rickey, a high school custodian whose world is rocked when his girlfriend, Kelly, is selected to play hockey for Team USA and compete in the World Games, thus leaving him behind. Determined to win her back, he assembles a misfit curling team, leveraging his janitorial skills to compete for gold. Below is a first-look.

DeNucci is also directing. Chad A. Verdi (The Irishman) is producing, along with Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba and Anthony Gudas. Sera Verdi is serving as an executive producer and Ed Brady is serving as an associate producer. Filming recently wrapped on the East Coast.

Additional cast includes John Fiore (Sopranos), Paul Johansson (One Tree Hill), Eric Lutes (Caroline in the City), Brett Azar (Young Rock), Jonathan Stoddard (Til Death) and Rob Goon (A Day to Die).

“We have assembled an elite team of comedic all-stars to bring this project to life. We are thrilled for audiences to see Rickey and the gang compete for the gold in the World Games next winter,” Verdi stated.

DeNucci added: “With so much negativity in the world, I really wanted to tell a story that embraces the lighter side of life. Directing my first comedy has been all about providing an escape and creating a space where audiences can just have a good time. We’ve had so many laughs on set. I can’t wait to share them with the world.”

Recent projects released by Verdi Productions include Chosen Family, starring Heather Graham and Julia Stiles; Junction, starring Bryan Greenberg, Griffin Dunne and Sophia Bush; and Knockout Blonde, the documentary about transgender boxing manager Kellie Maloney.

Morning Show Appearance

(7-9 a.m.) Gabriel LaBelle, Cory Michael Smith, Dylan O’Brien, Lamorne Morris, Ella Hunt and Kim Matula on Saturday Night.

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.

Denise Richards & Guy Nardulli Join Patrick Muldoon In Indie Pic ‘Dirty Hands’, Chicago Shoot Begins This Month

Dirty Hands kicks-off in the underbelly of Chicago when a routine drug deal goes bad for the Denton brothers, Richie (Muldoon) and Danny (Kevin Interdonato). Richie’s girlfriend, Sheila (Richards), struggles between her loyalties to Richie and his boss (Michael Beach), as rival leader, Rodney (Nardulli), and his gang are out for blood. With a kingpin’s son murdered, the brothers must fight for their lives if they’re going to survive until morning.

Fight coordinator Jason Mello (Fallout) and his company 7th Circle Productions have been brought in as the stunt team.

Interdonato produces with Take No Prisoners Productions along with producer Nardulli under Safety24 Productions. Storyboard Media has come on-board to handle worldwide sales for the pic from writer-director Kevin Interdonato (The Bastard Sons). Pic begins shooting in Chicago this month.

The World Is Not Enough and Wild Things actress Richards will next be seen in E! reality TV show Denise Richards and the Wild Things.

Storyboard’s recent slate includes Riff Raff, which recently premiered at TIFF, and Marlowe, starring Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, and Diane Kruger.

Richards is repped by Vault Entertainment, and Goodman, Genow. Nardulli is repped by Rikki Dale Management. Muldoon is repped by Mosaic.

‘Accused’ Season 2 Adds Sonequa Martin-Green, Mike Colter, Jamie Chung, Sherri Saum & Kiara Barnes

Martin-Green and Colter will lead the finale, titled “Megan’s Story,” as Megan and John, respectively. Barnes play Eve in the same episode, in which a music executive’s marriage to her husband is threatened by a beautiful seductress.

Chung will play the character Grace in “Eugene’s Story,” and Saum will play the character Erica in “Justin’s Story.”

In “Eugene’s Story,” a kind-hearted jewelry store owner is put on trial after his wife’s past throws their present into chaos. “Justin’s Story” sees a wrestling coach is on trial after he pushes his star wrestler too far.

The new cast joins some heavy hitters who have already been announced for Season 2, including Felicity Huffman, Taylor Schilling, Patrick J. Adams, William H. Macy, Justin Chambers, Danny Pino and Nick Cannon. Michael Chiklis is also returning in front of and behind the camera, after starring in the premiere and directing a later episode in Season 1.

Accused is developed for American TV by Howard Gordon who executive produces with Gordon, Alex Gansa, David Shore, Erin Gunn, and Daniel Pearle. Gordon and Pearle serve as co-showrunners. Milan Cheylov, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, All3Media America’s Jacob Cohen-Holmes, Jimmy McGovern, Sita Williams, Roxy Spencer and Louise Pedersen for All3Media International also EP.

The series is a collection of intense, topical human stories of crime and punishment. Told from the defendant’s point of view through flashbacks, each episode is a fast-paced provocative thriller, exploring a different crime, in a different city with an entirely original cast.

Karla Mosley Opens up About Being Cast on Beyond the Gates

Mosley is remembered by CBS daytime fans for her roles of Guiding Light’s Christina and The Bold & The Beautiful’s Maya and will now be playing Dani Dupree, a former model turned “momager” who gave up her career for love.

“It’s been a minute, but it’s time to get back to it,” Mosley enthused. “My gratitude could not be any deeper to the soap opera icon (and my dear friend), [Beyond the Gates showrunner and headwriter] Michele Val Jean for your vision, courage, and joy in creating this groundbreaking project. The first new soap in over 20 years, y’all!”

Also announced were One Life to Live alum Daphne Duplaix (Rachel) as Dani’s sister, Nicole, and As the World Turns’ Tamara Tunie (Jessica) as their mother, Anita Dupree. Naturally, Mosley is thrilled to be in such talented company. “To Tamara and Daphnee, my heart is just exploding,” the actress shared. “What a gift to be cast opposite both of you.

“To my CBS TV family, I am so proud to be back,” she continued. “To [casting agent] Kim Taylor Coleman, thank you, thank you, thank you. And to Creative Talent Company and Buchwald Talent, thank you for seeing me for so long. Let’s go!!!”

Mosley concluded her post by expressing her gratitude to her husband for his loving support. “Extra shout out to my partner in all things, John, for saying yes to this adventure. Big vision. Big changes. Big rewards. We are blessed.”

FIRST CAST MEMBERS AND NEW TITLE ANNOUNCED FOR THE NEW CBS DAYTIME DRAMA “BEYOND THE GATES”

Tamara Tunie stars as Anita Dupree, matriarch of the family. A famous singer back in the day, Anita worked hard for her success, and raised two daughters with her now-retired senator husband. But underneath her glamorous and refined exterior is a fierceness she gained from her humble beginnings in Chicago. Tamara Tunie is a seasoned daytime star appearing on “As the World Turns” for many years. Also, she originated the role of medical examiner Dr. Melinda Warner with a now landmark 23 seasons on the legendary series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” In addition, she has held recurring roles on shows including BLUE BLOODS, THE GOOD WIFE and ELEMENTARY for the Network.

Daphnee Duplaix stars as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, daughter of Anita, and Dani’s sister, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson is a high-achieving and competitive philanthropist and psychiatrist, and exudes warmth, empathy and compassion. Nicole’s success in life extends to her marriage to her surgeon husband. She has the perfect life … from the outside. Daphnee Duplaix boasts an illustrious acting career that has spanned over two decades, most notably earning her an NAACP Award nomination for her outstanding portrayal of Rachel Gannon on “One Life to Live.”

Karla Mosley stars as Dani Dupree, Anita’s other daughter, and a former model turned momager who gave up her career for love. Dani was the Dupree family wild child. Free-spirited, headstrong and uninhibited, she dropped out of school to pursue a high-flying modeling career and she has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Karla Mosley starred as Maya Avant Forrester on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, for which she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Additional credits include “Guiding Light,” “Gossip Girl,” “Hart of Dixie,” “Deadly Cheer Mom” and “Burn After Reading.”

BEYOND THE GATES is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.

BEYOND THE GATES is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. This marks the first-ever one-hour Black daytime soap and the first daytime drama to premiere since “Passions” in 1999.

Michele Val Jean is the creator, executive producer and showrunner alongside executive producers Sheila Ducksworth, Robert Guza Jr., Julie Carruthers, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld.

Bold and the Beautiful Returnee Brings a New Face

‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Scoop: Soap Is Looking for New Leading Lady After Luna’s Arrest

The move doesn’t come as a surprise as the show’s most recent young leading lady – Luna (played by Lisa Yamada) – is headed off to the big house in light of the revelation that she killed poor Tom (Clint Howard) and hottie Hollis (Hollis W. Chambers), framed her mother Poppy (Romy Park) for those crimes, and drugged and imprisoned Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood).

Luna was being positioned as the show’s newest ingenue. She had a big interest in fashion and came from a “have-not” family. That made her a perfect love interest for Forrester Creations heir RJ, played by Joshua Hoffman. Earlier this year, the show thrust her into a triangle with RJ and his cousin, Zende (Delon de Metz). After accidentally taking a few of her mom’s “mints” (not knowing they would alter her mood), Luna wound up in Zende’s bed and the two made love. De Metz played Zende’s post-coital confusion and concern for Luna perfectly. (Why isn’t this guy on the show more often?)

Zende’s concern for Luna was all for naught, however. Viewers learned that the aspiring fashion designer was out for herself and only wanted to cause havoc in the lives of the people around her. That’s why she only pretended to be zonked out on pills the night she and Zende had sex!

There’s a possibility we haven’t seen the last of Luna. After all, B&B villainess Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) has committed similar crimes – murder, kidnapping – only to hang onto her freedom. However, Luna will likely be away for the foreseeable future.

Here’s hoping Brittany isn’t as unbalanced. She may not have to worry about filling her dance card as not only are RJ and Zende without love interests but so is Will (Crew Morrow), Bill (Don Diamont) and Katie’s (Heather Tom) son.

‘General Hospital’ star shares unusual second job he takes on when he’s not acting

The 59-year-old actor, known for his character Ric Lansing in the popular soap opera, took to social media to reveal his double life.

“I’ve been on break from ‘GH’ for a couple [of] weeks now,” he explained in an Instagram post.

“About to head back in a couple of days. Going to get on a plane. I’m in Jersey, currently, New Jersey where I live. I just kind of wanted to show folks what New Jersey looks like.”

The actor continued to explain how visitors may misinterpret New Jersey for mostly being industrial but shared that there is more to the Garden State than what travelers see outside of Newark International Airport.

“General Hospital” actor Rick Hearst is sharing a glimpse into his second job when he’s not working in Hollywood.

The 59-year-old actor, known for his character Ric Lansing in the popular soap opera, took to social media to reveal his double life.

“I’ve been on break from ‘GH’ for a couple [of] weeks now,” he explained in an Instagram post.

“About to head back in a couple of days. Going to get on a plane. I’m in Jersey, currently, New Jersey where I live. I just kind of wanted to show folks what New Jersey looks like.”

He added, “There [are] different parts of New Jersey… The part that I live in, South Central New Jersey, which is a beautiful place. I also happen to be a real estate agent here. I love helping people find homes here, sell their homes here. It’s really a great lifestyle out here.”

The soap opera actor went on to give fans a preview of his backyard and explained how he grew up on the East Coast.

“There’s a lot of green… that’s more green than I want to have, it’s a lot to mow,” Hearst shared. “And yes, I do mow my own lawn. I know, nuts.”

While he showed his lush and “spacious” green backyard, Hearst said, “All those trees back there are going to be turning colors by the time I get back from Los Angeles.”

In Hearst’s video, he panned the camera to his mother’s vegetable garden and displayed his luxurious in-ground pool to his fans.

He accompanied his video with the caption, “A little view of the ‘garden state’ from my back yard.”

“We’re very happy here. It’s very peaceful, it’s very tranquil,” Hearst remarked. “I love being here.”

Hearst then reminded his fans of his real estate business and said, “So if you happen to be looking to come to New Jersey, give me a shout. I can find you a place. Or if you are in New Jersey and would like to get an estimate on your home, see what the options are available to you, and would love to be able to work with you as well.”

He returned to “General Hospital” this year after being on hiatus for eight years. He’s won two Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on the show.

His other television credits include roles on “Days of Our Lives,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”.

CBS ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES AND MILESTONES FOR #1 LINEUP IN DAYTIME

The longest consecutively running game show in television history, Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, is back for its 53rd season beginning Monday, Sept. 23. The show will celebrate its milestone 10,000th episode in February 2025. Host Drew Carey, now in his 18th season, and announcer George Gray, will continue inviting contestants to “come on down!” Specially themed episodes this season include Halloween (with some surprise guest stars), Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, “Galentine’s Day” and a unique “redemption episode” with former contestants returning to get another opportunity to play. In addition, December marks model James O’Halloran’s 10th anniversary on the show. Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbeláez, Amber Lancaster, James O’Halloran, Devin Goda and Alexis Gaube are the models.

Emmy Award-winning host Wayne Brady brings you more deals when LET’S MAKE A DEAL season 16 begins on Monday, Sept 23. This season, dealers have the potential for even bigger winnings with the return of “Mega Money Mondays” and “Fabulous Car Fridays” throughout the season. Upcoming special episodes include Halloween and Mardi Gras and an episode in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The cast’s signature improvisational and musical stylings, trademark games, and of course, dreaded Zonks, will continue. The show also features announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray.

CBS’ longest-running scripted series, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, continues with its 52nd season on Thursday, Oct. 3, its 37th year as Daytime’s #1 drama. This fall, suspense, romance and rivalries take center stage as Victor (Eric Braeden) hits Jack (Peter Bergman) where it hurts the most when his plan of attack divides the Abbott family. Sharon (Sharon Case) is haunted by her past, leading her to visit her dark side, while Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Devon (Bryton James) face an unexpected obstacle as they plan their November wedding. On Nov. 13, the show will mark its historic 13,000th episode and in addition, this fall, cast members Sharon Case and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) will both celebrate their 30th anniversaries with special episodes dedicated to their characters.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, the most-watched daily drama series in the world, marks its 38th season beginning Monday, Sept. 16. In the upcoming episodes, fans can expect a mix of emotional confrontations, romantic twists and lively musical moments. Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Taylor (Rebecca Budig) face off after Hope (Annika Noelle) continues making a play for Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan). But when Steffy threatens to end the Hope for the Future fashion line, Hope sets her sights on a new man. Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) discovers Taylor’s shocking reasons for returning home, while Will’s (Crew Morrow) return could lead to a reunion for his parents, Bill (Don Diamont) and Katie (Heather Tom). Guest star Tom Arnold returns as Captain Deuce Stevens, and musician Jökull Júliusson from the Icelandic band Kaleo rocks out at the Brooke’s Bedroom fashion campaign. Also, in season 38, Don Diamont celebrates 40 years on CBS Daytime.

What’s Next (and Who’s Arriving) on ‘General Hospital,’ ‘DAYS,’ ‘Y&R’ & ‘B&B’ This Fall

Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Taylor (Rebecca Budig) face off after Hope (Annika Noelle) continues making a play for Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan). But when Steffy threatens to end the Hope for the Future fashion line, Hope sets her sights on a new man.
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) discovers Taylor’s shocking reasons for returning home.
Will’s (Crew Morrow) return could lead to a reunion for his parents, Bill (Don Diamont) and Katie (Heather Tom).
Poppy (Romy Park) is committed to continuing her relationship with Bill. Li makes a grand gesture towards her sister to help Poppy heal from the devastating fallout of Luna’s (Lisa Yamada) murderous actions and kidnapping of Steffy.
Casting News! Guest star Tom Arnold returns as Captain Deuce Stevens. Musician Jökull Júliusson from the Icelandic band, Kaleo, rocks out at the Brooke’s Bedroom fashion campaign.

John (Drake Hogestyn) puts the pieces together regarding the accident that caused Sarah’s (Linsey Godfrey) paralysis. An unexpected treatment for Sarah’s paralysis is on the horizon.
Chad (Billy Flynn) finally accepts that Abigail is back and they prepare to get remarried.
Johnny’s (Carson Boatman) jealous side comes out when he questions Chanel’s behavior on the set of Body & Soul.
Once again, Victor’s (John Aniston) will is contested and a tug-of-war ensues for control of Titan.
Tate (Leo Howard) finds himself caught between Sophia (Madelyn Kientz) and Holly (Ashley Puzemis).
Casting News! Nancy Wesley (Patrika Darbo) returns to Salem to introduce someone she thinks is perfect for Body & Soul. Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) and Rafe’s (Galen Gering) cousin comes to town.

Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) plan to protect Kristina (Kate Mansi) hits a snag.
Molly (Kristen Vaganos) takes matters into her own hands to save Alexis.
Ric (Rick Hearst) finds another reason to stick around Port Charles.
Tracy (Jane Elliot) works through her complicated feelings about Cody (Josh Kelly) and Sasha’s (Sofia Mattsson) romance.
Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) dreams of Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst).
Hoping to clear his mind about Willow, Drew (Cameron Mathison) has a proposition for Nina (Cynthia Watros).
Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Rocco (Finn Francis Carr) visit Lulu.
Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) get to know each other.

Victor (Eric Braeden) makes a deal with Lily (Christel Khalil) to take down Billy (Jason Thompson) once and for all while also dedicating his time to pushing Jack’s (Peter Bergman) buttons as he continues to mentor Kyle (Michael Mealor) at Glissade.
Cameron (Linden Ashby) remains a dangerous presence in Sharon’s (Sharon Case) life as he encourages her to visit her dark side leading Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Mariah (Camryn Grimes) to work together to help Sharon.
Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) is presented with an unexpected professional opportunity while also supporting Summer (Allison Lanier) and Daniel (Michael Graziadei) through some challenging times.
Victoria (Amelia Heinle) rekindles her romance with Cole (J. Eddie Peck).
Claire (Hayley Erin) sees a new side to Kyle as they take their relationship to the next level.
Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Adam (Mark Grossman) seek forgiveness for their night of passion while Billy and Sally (Courtney Hope) find themselves forming an unexpected bond.
Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Devon (Bryton James) face an unforeseen obstacle as they plan their November wedding.
Diane (Susan Walters) goes to great lengths to repair her relationship with her son, Kyle.
Audra (Zuleyka Silver) and Nate (Sean Dominic) navigate the waters of their new normal.

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’s Bradley Bell Explains Kimberlin Brown’s Sudden Departure & Return: “Villains Typically Need A Cooling Off Period”

Brown told Deadline “she didn’t see this coming, quite honestly .. I truly believe that my following and my fans and the people who have loved to hate Sheila all these years are responsible for me coming back.”

For the first time, Bell is addressing his decision to bring back the character that everyone loves to hate. While he didn’t say whether he changed his mind (or if it was all part of some secret master plan to throw off fans), he explained why it was necessary to temporarily part ways with Sheila.

“Villains typically need a cooling off period, which just adds to the drama to their return,” Bell tells Deadline. “And Sheila needs to cool her heels once in a while. Sheila has been a ratings dynamo, and that’s why she’s murdered so many people. She is now happily married and working at a restaurant. Somehow people forgive her because she’s always looked for love and acceptance. That’s something that we can all relate to.”

More importantly, Bell indicated how important it was to respect the importance of legacy soap actors, especially at a time when daytime dramas are struggling to hold onto viewers. Season to date, B&B is averaging 2.8 million in total viewers, down 12.5 percent from the previous season (3.2 million). The Young and the Restless is down 5.7 percent (3.3 million vs. 3.5 million) while General Hospital is down 4 percent (2.3 versus 2.4 percent).

And the topic of retaining legacy stars is never more relevant, given GH‘s recent decision to part ways with Kelly Monaco. Monaco, who originated the role of Sam in 2003, is expected to depart in the fall.

“As you’re flipping around through all of these different options on TV, to be able to land on The Bold and the Beautiful or The Young and the Restless and to immediately see that this is your show in a world of change … there’s consistency here like nowhere else in entertainment,” Bell tells Deadline. “51 years of Y&R and 37 years of B&B … fans need to know that we are a place they can rely on, not only to visually see those characters, but to know that theses character will still be the same you knew from a month ago or 10 years ago or 30 years ago.”

If soaps are ever faced with the prospect of saying goodbye to a legacy character, it’s important to decide first whether the story is strong enough to justify the departure, advises Bell. (While ABC isn’t confirming how Monaco’s Sam will depart, Soap Opera Network reported that GH will kill her off).

“You’re getting rid of a lot of history. But if the story is that good, it’s important to make that decision,” explains Bell, who recalls what it was like to write off Susan Flannery’s Stephanie Forrester in 2012. Flannery was one of the core four cast members who helped launched the CBS soap in 1987, but at age 73, she was ready to walk away from her storied career in daytime.

Recasting such an icon was out of the question, so Bell fashioned a goodbye that had Forrester dying of cancer in the arms of her daughter-in-law Brooke, who Stephanie used to refer to as the “slut from the valley.”

“It just seemed like a poetic way for her to go,” explains Bell. “It’s always scary and it’s always difficult to say goodbye, but again, very necessary. You have to kill them every once in a while in order to keep your credibility as a writer. And I promise myself every year, I’m going to kill more people.”

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Recruits Iceland Rock Star Jökull Júliusson For Special Appearance

Jökull Júliusson, who leads the band Kaleo, will pre-tape his episode today. He will play himself and perform one of his hit songs, “Way Down We Go.”

Júliusson was approached about making a cameo last year by a B&B producer while both were attending an Andrea Bocelli concert. Bocelli also made an appearance on the sudser in June of 2023 when it traveled to Rome for a week of episodes.

Other rock stars have appeared on the B&B in the past, including Lil Nas X and Usher. Constantine Maroulis from American Idol also showed up for a guest spot.

After stopping by the set of B&B today, Júliusson will tape an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Aug. 20. His show at The Troubadour on Aug. 21 is sold out.

Gina Rodriguez Joins ‘Will Trent’ Season 3 As Series Regular

Based on Karin Slaughter’s NY Times bestselling Will Trent book series, the show follows the titular Special Agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (Ramón Rodriguez), who was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. Now, Will uses his unique point of view in the pursuit of justice and has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.

Rodriguez will portray Marion Alba, a charismatic, confident Assistant District Attorney new to Atlanta. After her first encounter with Will falls flat, the pair is surprised to learn that they must work together to investigate a crime in the world of Atlanta gangs.

Will and Angie (Erika Christensen) were pretty hot and cold in Season 2, could Marion be coming in to mix things up romantically? Please note, this is pure speculation on my behalf but wouldn’t a love triangle storyline be juicy? Maybe it could catalyze bringing Will and Angie closer or permanently end their love connection.

The series also stars Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner Iantha Richardson as Faith Mitchell and Jake McLaughlin as Michael Ormewood.

Rodriguez’s casting expands her relationship with ABC/Disney following her co-hosting duties alongside Shaquille O’Neal in the game show Lucky 13, which is currently airing on the network. Before, she was the star and executive producer of ABC’s Not Dead Yet and Disney+’s Diary of a Future President.

Liz Heldens, Daniel Thomsen, Karin Slaughter, Oly Obst, Howard Deutch, Ellen Marie Blum and Ramón’ Rodriguez executive produce Will Trent. Heldens and Thomsen also serve as co-showrunners on the series produced by 20th Television.

Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian Tease 'Drama'-Filled Bold and the Beautiful Crossover and 'Amazing' Reunion

Lauralee and Damian are set to appear in two episodes of the popular soap airing Aug. 13 and 14, where Lauralee will reprise the beloved role of Christine "Cricket" Blair, and Damian will once again play Danny Romalotti. According to a synopsis, “Danny and Christine are invited to the Forrester Estate for a party celebrating the success of the relaunch of Brooke Logan’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) 'Brooke's Bedroom' fashion line… or so they think."

"Little do Danny and Christine know, Brooke and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) have invited them to pitch a new business venture,” the synopsis continues. “Not to be outdone, Danny decides to give a surprise performance of his own to share with the partygoers."

Lauralee, 55, tells PEOPLE the idea came from her brother Bradley Bell, an executive producer and head writer on The Bold and the Beautiful.

“We got this invitation from the Forresters to come to their launch party,” she says of the premise. “Danny gets this great offer, and then we plan to leave LA the next day because we're on tour, baby.”

Damian, who says the crossover will deliver a "lot of drama," will perform a new, remixed version of his 1989 Billboard chart-topping single Rock On. While the original track featured a mid-tempo sound emblematic of 80s rock, this new contemporary remix will take a “groovier dance groove” approach, according to the actor.

“It was the first time I've ever performed this [remix],” he explains, adding, “So, it was really personally very special for me.”

Filming their scenes with Lang, 63, and Kaye, 58, proved to be a hoot. “Michael and Thorsten became instant buddies. It was so freaking funny. People don't know that we're such jokers,” Lauralee says. “We had so much fun with them. … It was bizarrely fun to look around the room and just see everybody full-on dancing.”

Cricket and Danny's initial reunion on The Young and the Restless in November 2023 was a long-held dream by many viewers, Bell previously told PEOPLE. “We have fans that have been saying in the last couple weeks, I've waited 30 years for Cricket and Danny to get back together. Waited 30 years!” she said at the time.

Damian, for his part, says reuniting with Lauralee onscreen has been an “amazing” reminder of how seamlessly the two work together.

“We have a shorthand,” he explains. “I’ve known her longer than anybody in my life, besides my brothers and sisters. I met her with she was 15, so we have this incredible history … This journey we’ve had for so many years has been extraordinary. … I just know that the fans really enjoy the chemistry.”

Lauralee, meanwhile, acknowledges the actor is one of the best scene partners she’s ever had.

“I do usually know what he's going to say before he says it. There's something, even though that sounds like a negative, it is a positive,” she explains. “If it's a certain scene that's emotional, I know that I don't have to do a lot of prep work. We know how to kind of internally communicate through eyes and stuff like that. You either have that with people or you don't.”

Their onscreen chemistry helps explain viewers' decades-long devotion to Cricket and Danny. (The duo even hosted Skype calls in March and June with fans.)

To that end, Lauralee and Damian hope viewers get a kick out of their latest onscreen appearance together. “I hope they smile. I hope they realize that was fun, and I hope then they download [Michael’s] single, because I get a percentage,” Lauralee jokes.

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET on CBS and is available for streaming on Paramount+. Lauralee and Damian's episodes are set to air on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug. 14.

‘Saturday Night’ Trailer & Poster: Jason Reitman Pic About First ‘SNL’ Broadcast Shows Young Lorne Michaels Going Toe-To-Toe With NBC Brass

In the lead-up to the first airing of Saturday Night Live, we see the early days of Michaels as his battles Rockefeller Center security to get up into elevator to Studio 8H, argues with Dick Ebersol (Cooper Hoffman) over the show’s aesthetic, and locks horns with NBC programming suit David Tebet (played by Willem Dafoe).

“You haven’t locked the script, your crew is in open rebellion,” Dafoe’s NBC suit tells Michaels.

Ebersol tries to get Michaels to punt and go with the dress rehearsal. Michaels will have no business with that. “They want you to fail,” Ebersol tries to rationalize to Michaels.

“NBC is lucky to have something as relevant as this show!” exclaims Michaels.

The movie recounts the final 90 minutes leading up to the first airing of SNL on Oct. 11, 1975 at 11:30 p.m.

There’s plenty to relish here from Matthew Rhys’ F-bombing tirade as Carlin, to Nicholas Braun’s sublime deadpan portrayal of Jim Henson complaining about how the late-night sketch show’s writing staff “tied a belt around Big Bird’s neck and hung him from my dressing room door.”

Sony is super-charged about the movie, and has set an October 11 theatrical release date.

Pic also stars Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey and Oscar winner J.K. Simmons.

Rome Flynn Teases Frank Lucas Portrayal In ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ & First-Look Photo Revealed; Addresses ‘Chicago Fire’ Exit

Flynn will bring to life a pivotal moment in Lucas’ life—going from “a country boy from North Carolina” to starting a new life in Harlem. While finding his way, he has “initial friction with gangster Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker)” but “eventually rises to become Bumpy’s fierce defender and right-hand man.” In Godfather of Harlem, Lucas’ story begins 10 years earlier than American Gangster.

In our first-look at Flynn as Lucas below, he has just exited a bus which has arrived at its destination: New York. Lucas has a look of curiosity mixed with a little apprehension, which is truthfully, most people’s reaction when they first visit the Big Apple.

“Essentially, Frank is escaping from his reality in North Carolina and trying to find a better reality,” Flynn tells Deadline about what headspace Lucas was when this scene was captured. “This first shot shows him getting off the bus and stepping into New York City seeing everything for the first time and making his way to Harlem.”

He added, “It’s always about the journey, figuring out why people do things in general. That’s the real basis of what the business is about to me. Acting is a reflection of the life around us at that moment in time. What was life like for him as he’s stepping off that bus? I think he saw a new beginning.”

Created by Chris Brancato and the late Paul Eckstein, Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from 11 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.

In Season 4, Bumpy continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the emergence of a potential rival in newly arrived Black gangster Frank Lucas. After Malcolm X’s (Jason Alan Carvell) tragic death, Bumpy must also grapple with his daughter Elise’s (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) involvement with the Black Panthers.

Flynn shares further details on what viewers can expect from his series debut, elements that helped him become Lucas and whether or not he left Chicago Fire for the MGM+ series.

DEADLINE: Frank Lucas has been portrayed before in various projects. What was your approach to learning about the real person?

ROME FLYNN: Frank Lucas is probably one of the most well-known American gangsters. When you see him enter the world of Godfather of Harlem, he is young Frank Lucas but there’s a lineage from that point. My approach to portraying a character who has lived… it’s not in my interest to talk to family members or anyone who may have known him. We have our foundation and the bones as to how we want to create [Frank Lucas] with Chris [Brancato] in the show and things are still loosely based on actual situations. Like, he did leave North Carolina and go to Harlem, all of those things are factual. I’ve deliberately tried not to go specifically into his life because we’re not following that timeline. We’re following a timeline from his arrival in Harlem but as far as the details and things of that nature, that’s not really what the show is about.

Denzel Washington famously played his character in American Gangster but there are no comparisons except that we’re both playing the same person. We’re creating a more fully dimensional character that I feel films don’t have the luxury of [time] to portray which is a great thing. With TV, you get to show the intricacies and the complexity of not just who Frank was, but who he is at that point in his life while taking people on a journey along with him as he becomes the man everyone knows he becomes.

FLYNN: I’m pretty well-versed on his life. I researched detailed-oriented things, not necessarily the story of his life. So I was interested in how he spoke, for example. I was able to find a few younger pictures of him that exist, but there aren’t many. In one of the youngest pictures, he’s not even in his 20s. I’m trying to find the details that people probably won’t notice, but will help me feel more grounded to play in this character.

There’s an adolescence about him when he’s as ruthless as can be and is also unforgiving. I have to find those characteristics and commonalities because that’s what the viewers care about. The key is finding the synchronicities between these unlikely characters with normal people. That is something I do when I’m trying to go through a script, figuring out how something feels for people who are living their everyday lives. Playing this role in particular has been very transformative for me, more so than anything I’ve ever done. People will either be shocked or floored in a good way or a bad way, I don’t know. [Laughs]

DEADLINE: I did a little research on Frank Lucas hoping to learn more about his relationship with Bumpy Johnson but there’s a lot of grey area where recollections vary. How will Godfather of Harlem handle that?

FLYNN: [Even with the grey area,] these two individuals are tied together. As far as details, we don’t know. But the good thing about television is that it doesn’t matter. I think that the antithesis of these two people and the time period are all that matters and is what Chris is leaning into, not necessarily what the conversations Bumpy and Frank had but their dynamic. If you ask me, I think they’ll be butting heads early on. Frank is entering this new world and trying to figure out how he fits in, but he’s like a bull in a china shop. He didn’t really care about making friends when he came to Harlem. Whether on purpose or subconsciously, he ends up learning a lot from Bumpy.

Early on, we see these two very powerful individuals—powerful in different ways—going towards each other. Frank is powerful in his perspective on not really caring about the outcome of situations; being less calculated and instead being more reactionary. Bumpy is almost the opposite; he’s more calculated and has more principles.

DEADLINE: There’s a rumor you left Chicago Fire to work on Godfather of Harlem. True or false?

FLYNN: They were not connected at all. I did not leave that show for this one. Everything just happened to turn out that way. It’s like you have your people but you won’t be with all of them forever. Sometimes, you meet a new person and you connect. I loved my time there. I love the cast and the crew and I miss them a lot. But we all have our own journeys, and I’m grateful for that opportunity. Now, I’m excited and grateful for this opportunity because it’s giving me the chance to step into a life like I’ve never done before. cao

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+.

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)

Miranda Cosgrove & Pierson Fode To Topline Netflix Rom-Com ‘The Wrong Paris’

Written by Nicole Henrich, the film centers on Dawn (Cosgrove), who is desperate to get to France for a once-in-a-lifetime art opportunity. Thus, she talks her way onto a Bachelor-type dating show set in Paris — only to discover the show is actually set in Paris, Texas as part of a ratings stunt by the producers. Now in jeopardy of losing out on her dreams, Dawn must find a way to get kicked off the show, until a real romance begins to blossom with Trey (Fode), the show’s handsome and charming bachelor.

Producers on the project include Brad Krevoy for MPCA and Michael Damian. Janeen Damian, Amanda Phillips, Jimmy Townsend, Kelly Fraizer and Galen Fletcher are serving as executive producers.

Breaking out early in life as one of the stars of Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh, and the lead of its subsequent series iCarly, Cosgrove has most recently been seen starring opposite Brooke Shields in Mark Waters’ Netflix rom-com Mother of the Bride, which spent five weeks in the streamer’s Global Top 10 Films (English) and reached the Top 10 Films in 92 countries. This year, she also reprised her voice role as Margo in Despicable Me 4, which grossed over $580 million worldwide.

Fode is perhaps best known for his work in television, having thus far been seen on series like Based on a True Story, Leverage: Redemption, Animal Kingdom and The Real Bros of Simi Valley, among others. Among his film credits is Netflix’s The Man from Toronto starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson.

Most recently directing and exec producing Netflix’s hit rom-com Irish Wish, starring Lindsay Lohan, which hit #1 in 69 countries in its first weekend, Damian prior to that directed the Lohan-led holiday rom-com Falling for Christmas for the streamer.

Cosgrove is represented by Gersh, Untitled Entertainment, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole; Fode by Innovative Artists, Zero Gravity Management, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer; Janeen Damian by Independent Artist Group and attorney Alan Abrams; and Henrich by Slanted Wheel Entertainment.v

Talk Show Appearance

Tuesday, Aug. 6 – WAYNE BRADY sits down with Kelly and Mark to talk about his new reality show, “The Family Remix”

Rick Hearst Returning To ‘General Hospital’ To Reprise Ric Lansing Role

Hearst’s character, Sonny’s brother, was first introduced on the show in 2002. He exited in 2009, then returned for a second run from 2014-2016. His first episodes will begin airing the week of August 19. Ric is also the father of Alexis Davis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) daughter Molly (Kristen Vaganos).

Hearst told TVInsider, GH casting director Mark Teschner reached out to him and asked him if he’d like to return. “My first question was, “Really? What’s the story, what’s happening?”, adding, “Then he told me and I kind of look at it as, ‘Daddy’s home and here to take care of his daughter and anything that entails.’”

Hearst has recently been catching up on the storyline. “I’ve been trying to catch up and see what’s happening and I see that there’s a situation where Kristina is being a surrogate for Molly,” he says. “And while I don’t know what that turns into, I have a feeling there’s going to be some friction by virtue of the fact that one daughter is parented by Alexis and Sonny, and the other daughter is parented by Alexis and Ric. That alone is enough to create a mad amount of drama of who’s going to side with who. And it’s going to be entertaining.”

Since his last appearance on General Hospital, three-time Daytime Emmy winner Hearst has recurred on VH1’s Daytime Divas and guest-starred on The Vampire Diaries, Dynasty and most recently Ambitions.

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.

Simon Rex, Inanna Sarkis & Wayne Brady Among Cast Joining Addiction Drama ‘The Prince’

As we previously reported, director Cameron Van Hoy’s movie is rumored to have been partly inspired by the journey of Hunter Biden.

George Newbern (Father of the Bride films), Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation series), Paul Cassell (Just Like Heaven), and Courtnee Carter (Anything’s Possible) have also newly joined the cast.

Though most plot details are being kept under wraps, The Prince is said to chronicle the “outrageous story of Parker Scott (played by Haze), a drug-fueled power broker hungry for non-stop thrills, ruling over a privileged world where pleasure is king, and more is never enough”.

Pic is produced by Sean Wolfington (Sound of Freedom), Haze, Van Hoy (Flinch), Jo Henriquez (Missing), and Lije Sarki (The Peanut Butter Falcon). John Devaney, CJ Kirvan, and Jose Luiz Zapata serve as executive producers.

Mamet alluded to his work on the project a few months ago, in an interview with podcaster Andrew Klavan. “These guys who did Sound of Freedom, they came to me and they said, ‘You want to write a movie for us?’ I said, ‘Yeah sure, what do you got?’” he shared. “They said they wanted to do a movie about Hunter Biden.”

A source close to the filmmakers last month denied that the project draws inspiration from Biden, stating, “This project has been in the works for a while and, as it currently stands and is led by van Hoy, is a fictional account of fictional events and characters.”

Rex is represented Buchwald and Range Media Partners. Brady is represented by CAA and Vault Entertainment. Newbern is represented by Innovative Artists and Leslie Allan-Rice Management. D’Angelo is represented by Independent Artists Group and Atlas Artists. Sarkis is represented by CAA, Luber Roklin Entertainment, and Hansen, Jacobson. Carter is represented by Artists and Representatives and Perennial Entertainment. Cassell is represented by Ellis Talent Group and Mary Erickson Management. .

Buzz Cason Dies: Songwriter Of Pop Classic ‘Everlasting Love’ Was 84

His death was announced by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. A cause of death was not specified.

“Everlasting Love,” with its impossibly catchy and immediately recognizable chorus that begins “Open up your eyes/Then you’ll realize/Here I stand with my everlasting love,” has made the charts in various versions, most notably Carl Carlton’s 1974 cover that hinted at the imminent arrival of disco. In the U.K., the song was a #1 hit in 1968 by London-based pop band Love Affair.

Other artists who have covered the song, written by Cason with writing partner Mac Gayden, include Gloria Estefan, Rex Smith and Rachel Sweet , U2, German singer Sandra, Australian pop group Town Criers, UK boy band Worlds Apart and even the cast of the BBC series Casualty, who recorded a Top 5 version for charity in 1998.

According to The New York Times citing music rights organization BMI, the many versions of “Everlasting Love” have received more than 10 million plays to date, making it one of the most successful songs in any genre to come out of Nashville.

The song has also found its way onto various movie and TV shows, including a memorable 1994 episode of daytime soap The Bold and The Beautiful, in which cast members Bobbie Eakes and Jeff Trachta performed a duet as part of a concert storyline. The U2 version was included in the 2003 film Veronica Guerin starring Kate Blanchett, and a cover by Jamie Cullum was included on the 2004 soundtrack of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.

Most recently, the song was prominently featured in a key scene of the 2021 Kenneth Branagh film Belfast, in which star Jamie Dornan, as the character Pa, serenades his wife with “Everlasting Love” at a dance. The song was featured prominently in the film’s trailers.

In 1962, his song “Soldier of Love,” co-written with Tony Moon, was recorded by Beatles favorite Arthur Anderson, with the Fab Four recording a live BBC version in 1963. Other artists who have covered the song include Pearl Jam, Little Steven and Marshall Crenshaw.

By the mid-1960s he had joined the Nashville Beach Boys-esque group Ronny & the Daytonas, writing the band’s 1966 Top 40 hit ballad “Sandy.” Later in the decade, he teamed with songwriter Bobby Russell in a music publishing venture that resulted in Russell’s songs “Honey” (recorded by Bobby Goldsboro) and “Little Green Apples” (O.C. Smith, Roger Miller, and many others) becoming hits.

He is survived by wife Victoria Cason; daughters Tammy, Kristy and Leah; sons Taylor and Parker; and other extended family. -

Buzz Cason Dies: Songwriter Of Pop Classic ‘Everlasting Love’ Was 84

His death was announced by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. A cause of death was not specified.

He is survived by wife Victoria Cason; daughters Tammy, Kristy and Leah; sons Taylor and Parker; and other extended family. -

The Young and the Restless’ Cricket and Danny Crossing Over to ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’: Details

Us Weekly can exclusively reveal that Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian, who play Christine “Cricket” and Danny, respectively, on Y&R are filming two episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful on Thursday, June 27.

“We’re all so excited,” Bell, 55, exclusively told Us of the crossover. “What we’re doing is so authentic to the story.”

Lauralee explained that her brother, Bradley Bell, who is an executive producer and head writer on B&B “saw we were doing something on Y&R and he thought this would be great for B&B.”

She revealed that since musician Danny is touring with his band on Y&R, “Of course he would have a concert in L.A. and that’s how the idea came about.”

In the two-episode crossover, which will air in August, “Danny and Christine are invited to the Forrester Estate for a party celebrating the success of the relaunch of Brooke Logan’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) ‘Brooke’s Bedroom’ fashion line … or so they think,” according to the logline.

“Little do Danny and Christine know, Brooke and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) have invited them to pitch a new business venture. Not to be outdone, Danny decides to give a surprise performance of his own to share with the partygoers,” the synopsis teases.

Lauralee told Us that the cast and crews of both shows have been “downright giddy” about bringing Cricket and Danny into the B&B world.

“We’re all so excited about this,” she said, recalling, “Six months ago there was a rumor of me coming to B&B and I was like, ‘If I am no one has told me!’ This is such a perfect reason.”

Soap opera fans may remember that Lauralee’s Cricket crossed over to B&B back in 2007, but she said that time was “100 percent legal. It was just a court case.”

This time around, Lauralee told Us that it’s going to be the “complete opposite” because she gets to “dress up and have fun.”

When Cricket returns to Los Angeles for her Bold and Beautiful cameo, she will be coming in support of Danny’s world tour. The actress teased that viewers will see Cricket in a “very rockstar’s girlfriend” outfit, telling Us that a “short black dress” is part of her costume.

The story line will also be focused on the rockstar element of Danny’s character. “We haven’t done a concert of that magnitude,” Lauralee explained.

The crossover also comes as Lauralee and Damian are “celebrating our 40th anniversary as Cricket and Danny,” she told Us, revealing, “So you pick up right where you left off. We’re doing a remix of a big song from before, but you’ll have to wait and see what it is!”

Cricket and Danny tied the knot on The Young and the Restless in 1990 after meeting in 1984. They eventually split after Danny cheated. (He later learned that he actually wasn’t unfaithful, but was drugged by a woman who made him think they slept together.)

The soap opera couple dated on and off for years — in between other romances and marriages. During a March episode of Y&R, Danny asked Cricket to go on tour with him and she said “yes,” signifying that they are back together.

“What’s great is we’re coming to L.A. just as our personalities back in the day, smiling and goofing along and being together,” Lauralee told Us of the upcoming B&B episodes. “When you’re in a deep storyline, there’s tears and drama and now we are at our happiest.”

Cricket and Danny’s appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful will air on CBS Tuesday, August 13, and Wednesday, August 14, at 1:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.i

Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow's son Crew lands role on The Bold and the Beautiful

As first reported by Deadline and confirmed by Entertainment Weekly, Crew Morrow, the son of Joshua Morrow, who's played Nicolas Newman since 1994 on long-running soap the Young and the Restless, is getting into the family business. The younger Morrow is joining The Bold and the Beautiful as Will Spencer, whose parents are Katie Logan (Heather Tom) and publisher Bill Spencer (Don Diamont). Audiences last saw the character in 2020, when he wasn't yet a teenager, portrayed by actor Finnegan George. Morrow's first episode — which is being billed as his first acting role — is scheduled to air Thursday, Aug. 1.

Interestingly, Morrow's new onscreen mother, Tom, once played Y&R's Victoria Newman, the sister of the Joshua Morrow's character.

Morrow is not the only offspring of a celebrity that viewers will see on the show in the coming weeks. Jamison Belushi, whose dad is Jim Belushi, will appear in an episode on Monday, July 15. Her role is that of a lab technician named April, who works with the physician characters Dr. Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) and Dr. John "Finn" Finnegan (Tanner Novlan), who are part of the soap's summer mystery story arc.

Belushi's previous work includes roles on Freevee's 2022 movie Hotel for the Holidays, which starred Madelaine Petsch, and an unnamed role in The Last Summer, a 2019 movie for Netflix that starred K.J. Apa and Tyler Posey. According to IMDb, she appeared on six episodes of her dad's sitcom According to Jim, which costarred Courtney Thorne-Smith and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, between 2005 and 2008. The younger Belushi's mother is the Curly Sue actor's wife, Jennifer Sloan.

‘Access Hollywood’ Renewed Through 2026 In Syndication

The studio has sold the entertainment news show to NBCUniversal Local’s NBC Owned Television Stations, along with leading station groups across the country, for two additional seasons, said Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios & E! News.

“We’re thrilled to continue our successful partnership with the NBC-owned stations, bringing the ‘Access’ brand to local stations for additional seasons,” Wilson said. “Our talented hosts have incredible chemistry and our seasoned production team work tirelessly to bring viewers quality content each day on Access Hollywood and Access Daily.”

For the 2023-24 season, its 28th in broadcast syndication, Access Hollywood is averaging about 1.1 million viewers daily.

“Access Hollywood and Access Daily deliver engaging and entertaining content to our audiences, which has made them an indelible part of our NBC stations’ lineups,” said Therese Gamba, Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President of Acquired Programming, NBCUniversal Local. “We’re excited to continue to serve as the home of Access Hollywood and Access Daily in leading markets across the nation.”

The Bold and the Beautiful: Tom Arnold to Play a Pilot as the Forresters Head Back to Monte Carlo

Us Weekly can exclusively reveal that Arnold will appear on two episodes of the beloved CBS soap, airing Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31, when Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) head back to Monte Carlo, where they will be relaunching the iconic “Brooke’s Bedroom” fashion line for Forrester Creations.

“It was great fun!” Arnold, 65, told Us. “People love The Bold and the Beautiful. The loyalty, the fans, the opinions … I started going online and listening to fans argue about certain things. It’s like sports.”

The veteran comedian and TV star gushed about his time on set, praising both the stars and crew — and telling a funny story about his first interaction with Kaye. “Every 12 minutes, The Bold and the Beautiful does another scene. It’s a well-oiled machine. They’re just so on top of their stuff,” Arnold said. “I was in makeup and this guy comes in and goes, ‘Hey, can I get you anything?’ I go, ‘I don’t know, do you have Sugar Free Red Bull?’ This guy who I thought was the crew — he had a very hard handshake — was Thorsten. The rich, wealthy father [Ridge]!”

Arnold previously appeared on General Hospital in the 90s and noted he’s been a fan of soap operas since skipping school as a kid to tune in. His fandom continued into adulthood with famous ex-wife Roseanne Barr.

“Roseanne and I loved soap operas. [After I was on General Hospital], we ended up having all these folks on [Roseanne] from the show on,” Arnold told Us of his time as a writer and actor on the classic sitcom. “Because soap operas are very good actors. They don’t mess around.”

Arnold said that he channeled a story from his days with Barr to play a pilot Deuce. “It was helpful that back in the day I had a private jet and a pilot. I thought at the time about [when] Roseanne and I got to the airport to fly to New York [and] we got into an argument. She left without me. I had to get another jet to fly behind her,” he began.

On B&B, Us can tease that Steffy will be running late to the flight and flustered without her passport. “One thing that is true is you have a window to land at the airport. And if you mess around and you’re late, you will miss that [window]. I like when there’s some reality to this stuff. It heightened the scene because Steffy forgot her passport,” Arnold continued. “You expect [the drama] for a character, but it opens the doors for some hilarious stuff. It’s very funny because things are so dramatic that it lends itself to comedy.”

Arnold credited showrunner Brad Bell, whom he’s known for years, for writing the comedic scene. “I appreciated that. But I felt that everyone in the scene was pretty good about a little improvising too,” he told Us. “[Jacqueline] had to do some Lucy stuff with the comedy, ripping stuff out of her bag. … It’s not easy when you have props and you have to do this and this, but it worked.”

Arnold concluded that he was going to call Bell to campaign to get himself back on the show — and continue to brag to kids Quinn and Jax, whom he shares with ex Ashley Groussman.

“I’m a single dad with an 11-year-old and an 8-year-old. I’m just gonna keep repeating, ‘I was on The Bold and the Beautiful. They’re always like, ‘Dad, you’re old.’ Dude, I was on The Bold and the Beautiful!” he said. “You don’t get on there unless you are bold and beautiful.”

The Bold and the Beautiful is broadcast weekdays on CBS at 1:30 ET (and 12:30 PT).

The Bold and the Beautiful's Kimberlin Brown Was 'Very Surprised' by Her Character's Death and Revival

Kimberlin Brown, who plays Sheila Carter on The Bold and The Beautiful, learned that first-hand when her villainous character was killed off the show in February, having been stabbed by her daughter-in-law Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). But in the show’s April 29 episode, it was revealed Sheila very much alive.

During an interview with PEOPLE at the Daytime Emmy Awards 2024 on June 7, Brown told PEOPLE she was “very surprised” to learn Sheila’s fate wasn’t sealed for good and that she would actually return to the popular soap.

“It was upsetting when I found out that I was going to be killed off the show. It's a call you never want to get,” she said, adding, “You keep a stiff upper lip, and you're very professional, and then you go home, and you kind of pour yourself a drink and think about it.”

Brown previously opened up about having mixed feelings about her character's departure from the series during an interview with TV Insider in February.

“It’s a tough place for me to be in right now; I’m not going to lie about this,” Brown told the outlet then. “I guess if anyone were going to take Sheila down, I’m happy it’s Steffy. I just wish that no one was taking Sheila down.”

“It’s my happy place where I have been so blessed to be for over 35 years,” she continued. “But I’ve had a good run at it, so I’m one of the lucky ones, there’s no doubt about it.”

Brown also said filming her character's death scene wasn't just emotionally taxing but also physically demanding. “Can I just say that the after effects for Sheila, laying on a concrete floor for hours, that really hurts! I was bruised for the week from laying on concrete!” she explained.

So getting the call to return to The Bold and the Beautiful proved to be an “emotional moment” for the 62-year-old actress, she explained to PEOPLE at the Daytime Emmy Awards 2024 on June 7.

“When I got the call to come back, I was like, ‘Wow,’ … I didn't have to think long, because like I said, she was my baby. I've been playing her for over 35 years, and to have that phone call meant the world to me,” she said, adding, “I didn't want to put her [Sheila] to bed yet, and because of the fan base and their outpouring of comments, phone calls, what happened with the ratings, they brought me back.”

When her character died earlier this year, Brown truly believed that, after more than 1,150 episodes, it was the end for her on The Bold and The Beautiful. So she bought land in Montana where she’s breaking ground and building a home. Brown plans on also keeping her place in Los Angeles and commuting back and forth between the two.

The actress will also start tackling another role come June 26 when her daughter-in-law Kaila, who is married to Brown’s son Nick Pelzer, is expected to deliver a girl. Thinking about her future granddaughter, Brown said couldn’t be more “thrilled."

“I'm going to have somebody to play with again. Kids grow up and the whole dynamic changes for the better,” she says. “But, still, it's going to give me that opportunity to spoil somebody rotten, teach them how to go fishing, go hiking and ride horses — do all of that — and then send them home when they're tired.”

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

‘Denise Richards And The Wild Things’ Docuseries Picked Up By E! For 2025

The new series will follow Richards, her husband Aaron Phypers and her daughters Sami, Lola and Eloise. Richards’ last series for E! was Denise Richards: It’s Complicated that debuted in 2008. Wild Things is executive produced by Alex Baskin, Joe Kingsley and Jeff Festa for 32 Flavors, Richards for Smoke and Mirrors Entertainment, and Adam Griffin.

“My family and I are thrilled to return home to E! Sami and Lola were just 3 and 4 years old when we first shared our story and now we’ve come full circle,” Richards said in a statement. “Alex Baskin and I met when I joined ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ and I loved doing that show. This is the perfect partnership for our family’s series as our lives are full of fun, love and unpredictability, and we can’t wait for the audience to share this adventure with us.”

“Denise Richards is a pop culture force and no stranger to capturing the public’s attention,” added Rachel Smith, EVP, Unscripted Content, Lifestyle and Documentary, NBCUniversal Entertainmen, in a statement. “With her return to E!, we look forward to Denise and her family sharing their beautifully chaotic world with our audience, who will appreciate their candor and relatability as much as we do.”

Richards is repped by Vault Entertainment, Goodman Genow Schenkman Smelkinson + Christopher, and Gersh (for unscripted).

Ratings: Daytime Emmys Audience Grows 39% to Mark 4-Year High

The audience for this year’s kudoscast was up +39% from last year (where it didn’t air until December, due to the Hollywood strikes) and up +1% from June 2022.

Over on Paramount+, live streaming of the Daytime Emmys reportedly was up some 87% to mark the event’s largest live streaming audience to date.

During Friday night’s tight, two-hour telecast, ABC”s General Hospital grabbed gold four times, including its fourth straight Outstanding Daytime Drama win.

Daytime Emmys host CBS’ The Young and the Restless followed with a pair of wins, including for lead actress Michelle Stafford, while CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and Peacock’s Days of Our Lives each picked up a singular statuette.

Among the daytime talkers, The Kelly Clarkson Show took best show honors, while Live!‘s Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos won for hosting.

And quite notably, Dick “Spry for a 98-Year-Old Guy” Van Dyke became the oldest Daytime Emmy winner,m for his guest-starring performance as Days of Our Lives‘ Timothy Robiocheaux.

Daytime Emmy Presenters

Hosted by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the lineup of presenters from daytime’s biggest names includes: Kristos Andrews (“The Bay”), Lidia Bastianich (“25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee”), Lauralee Bell (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Eric Braeden (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Steve Burton (“General Hospital”), Derrick Camana (“Wizard of Paws”), Kelly Clarkson (“The Kelly Clarkson Show”), Stefan Dennis (“Neighbours”), Zooey Deschanel (“What Am I Eating with Zooey Deschanel”), Scott Evans (“Access Hollywood”), Jackée Harry (“Days of Our Lives”), Amelia Heinle (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Annie Jones (“Neighbours”), Star Jones (“Divorce Court”), Christel Khalil (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL), Eric Martsolf (“Days of Our Lives”), Kiara Liz Ortega (“The Bay”), Danielle Pinnock (GHOSTS), Melvin Robert (“Extra”), Lawrence Saint-Victor (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL), Jonathan Scott (“Backed by the Bros”), Laura Wright (“General Hospital”), and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant (“Wild Kingdom”). In addition, THE TALK hosts Amanda Kloots and Jerry O’Connell will make a special appearance.

As previously announced, Daytime Emmy® Award nominated and multi-award-winning actress Melody Thomas Scott and Daytime Emmy-winning producer Edward J. Scott will receive Lifetime Achievement honors for their contributions to the world of Daytime television.

THE 51ST ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Awards ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.

Pierson Fodé Latest To Join Lily James In 20th Bumble Film

Like Jackson White, Fode will play a love interest of Herd’s. Others cast thus far include Myha’la and Dan Stevens.

Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story. Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31, when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.

Still untitled, the film on Herd’s story is scheduled to enter production this year. Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from her script written with Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, with James producing alongside Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay of Ethea. Gala Gordon will serve as executive producer, with Sarah Shepard overseeing the project for 20th Century Studios.

Previously seen in Netflix’s action comedy The Man from Toronto starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, Fodé’s credits on the TV side include Peacock’s Based on a True Story, TNT’s Animal Kingdom, and Facebook Watch’s The Real Bros of Simi Valley, to name just a few. Currently, he has three films in post-production: the indie horror Marshmallow from producers Warner Davis and Todd M. Friedman; Christian Sesma’s actioner 72 Hours with Cam Gigandet; and the romantic thriller Dope Queens, from writer-director Grafton Doyle, which also stars Trace Lysette and Alexandra Grey.

Fodé is repped by Innovative Artists, Zero Gravity Management, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer.

‘Godfather Of Harlem’: Rome Flynn Expanding Notorious Drug Lord Frank Lucas’ Origin Story In Season 4

Flynn will portray real-life gangster Frank Lucas, who is described by the streamer as “a country boy from North Carolina who ventured to Harlem and, after initial friction with gangster Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), eventually rose to become Bumpy’s fierce defender and right-hand man.” Denzel Washington depicted Lucas in the movie American Gangster, but in Godfather of Harlem, his story begins 10 years earlier than in the film.

Created by Chris Brancato (Narcos, Hotel Cocaine) and the late Paul Eckstein, Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from 11 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.

“When I saw Rome’s audition, I immediately knew we’d found our man – equal parts charming and ruthless, savvy and suave. Rome is a wonderful actor who can go toe-to-toe with Forest Whitaker and our other great performers,” said Brancato in a statement to Deadline.

Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy and Erik LaRay Harvey are among the cast returning for Season 4. The first three seasons are available to stream on MGM+.

Produced by ABC Signature, the series is executive produced by Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith and Ray Quinlan. Michael Panes and Stephen Schiff serve as writing executive producers, and Swizz Beatz serves as executive music producer.

“I’m filled with gratitude! Thrilled to be a part of the Godfather of Harlem universe and breathe new life into the legend of Frank Lucas. I have so much admiration for Forest Whitaker. Working opposite him, being led by the brilliant creator Chris Brancato, is truly a gift. An actor’s dream,” Flynn shared.

Flynn is coming off a stint on NBC’s Chicago Fire where he played firefighter Derrick Gibson in Season 12. Before that, he starred in Gloria Calderon Kellett’s Prime Video series With Love in the series regular role of Santiago Zayas. Working opposite Omari Hardwick and Kelly Rowland, Flynn brought to life Anderson Fisher in the Paramount+ film Fantasy Football in 2022.

Flynn is best known for his work in the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful, a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2018. As well as his work in ABC’s How To Get Away with Murder in the role of Gabriel Maddox, son of Sam Keating (Tom Verica) and a law student of Annalise Keating (Viola Davis).

Additional TV credits include Netflix’s superhero drama Raising Dion and Dear White People, CBS’s NCIS: New Orleans and MacGyver, as well as VH1’s Drumline: A New Beat.

‘Reagan’ Biopic First Trailer Out, Featuring Dennis Quaid As Ronald Reagan, The 40th President

A biopic starring Dennis Quaid and set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the film follows Reagan’s journey from his childhood in Dixon, Illinois, to Hollywood, and then on to the White House. It begins with an aging Petrovich (Jon Voight), now 90 years old, being visited by an up-and-coming Russian leader who wants to know how the Soviet Union was lost.

Petrovich, the spy who knows everything there is to know about Reagan, begins recounting the tale of his adversary: the man he mockingly nicknamed “The Crusader,” beginning in 1922, when 11-year-old Ronald Reagan faces his first life crisis.

Additional cast for Reagan includes Penelope Ann Miller as Nancy Reagan, Mena Suvari as Reagan’s first wife Jane Wyman, Lesley-Anne Down as Margaret Thatcher, David Henrie as teenage Reagan, and Kevin Dillon as Jack Warner. Originally scheduled for release in 2023, the film has faced a long road to theaters, following multiple delays due to the Covid pandemic and actors’ strike.

Daytime Emmy Hosts Will Once Again Be ‘Entertainment Tonight’ Anchors Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and CBS were set to announce the news, which Variety has exclusively learned, on Thursday morning. Frazier and Turner previously hosted the Daytime Emmys in 2022 and 2023. The duo is also nominated this year in the outstanding daytime personality – daily category, while “Entertainment Tonight” is nominated in outstanding entertainment news series.

Frazier has been co-host of “ET” since September 2014; before that, he was co-host and managing editor of “The Insider” and a correspondent and weekend host of “ET.” Turner has been co-host of “ET” since 2021, first joining the show as a correspondent in 2014. She preciously served as a contributor for CNN.

Also on Thursday, NATAS revealed that Rachel Schwartz has been named head of daytime and children’s & family at the org. The landmark promotion makes Schwartz the first woman to ever lead the Daytime Emmys.

NATAS has additionally announced its 2024 Gold and Silver Circle Honorees, recognizing “admired individuals who have made enduring contributions to daytime television. Inductees are exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry.”

Jerome Dobson (writer, “Guiding Light,” “As the World Turns,” “General Hospital,” “Santa Barbara”)

Patricia Denney (former hair and makeup department head, “The Young and The Restless”)

Rolonda Watts (talk show host, actress and voiceover talent, “Sherri,” “Curious George,” “Divorce Court”)

The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

‘When Calls The Heart’ Renewed For 12th Season By Hallmark Channel

“When Calls the Heart continues to exceed our expectations and the number of fans and viewers continue to grow every year,” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, EVP Programming. “Bringing Season 12 to life is a huge milestone and is a true testament to the cast and crew’s hard work and dedication throughout the last decade. We cannot wait for Hope Valley’s next chapter full of exciting characters and storytelling.”

Season 11 of When Calls the Heart ranks as the most-watched entertainment cable series year-to-date among households, total viewers and women 18+. After four episodes, it is averaging 2.1 million households, 2.5 million total viewers and 1.8 million women 18+.

As Hope Valley enters the 1920s in the current season, schoolteacher Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow) embarks on a fresh start – with new romance, new challenges and new style. She and Mountie Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry) navigate their growing romantic feelings while also leaning on each other for support as they face new parenting obstacles. Newly elected Governor Lucas Bouchard (Chris McNally) must confront his past in order to embrace his strengths and lead Hope Valley into the future. Retired Mountie Bill Avery (Jack Wagner) and newspaper reporter Rosemary Coulter (Pascale Hutton) team up to unravel a mystery putting their entire community at risk.

“I am overjoyed that When Calls the Heart is coming back for a 12th season,” said Krakow, WCTH star and executive producer. “Our fantastic writers, cast and crew couldn’t be more excited to begin filming this next season. We are proud to tell stories that warm hearts in homes around the world and so grateful to Hallmark for being such champions of that positivity. Having the Hearties’ support over the past decade has been a true testament to what this show is all about: community and love. We cannot wait for our fans to see what Hope Valley has in store.”

‘Not Dead Yet’ Canceled After 2 Seasons At ABC

Written by Casey Johnson and David Windsor, Not Dead Yet centers on newly single and feeling-old Nell Stevens (Rodriguez), a self-described disaster who works to restart the life and career she left behind 10 years ago. A once-successful journalist, Nell put her career on hold to help her fiancé get his restaurant off the ground. Following their breakup, she takes the only job she can get – writing obituaries – which at first seems like a step backward but ultimately might be exactly what she needs to move forward.

Hannah Simone, Lauren Ash, Rick Glassman, Joshua Banday, Angela E. Gibbs, Jesse Garcia and Brad Garrett also star.

When the show premiered in early 2023, it was ABC’s most-watched comedy debut in more than 4 years. However, the ratings didn’t stick in Season 2. Deadline’s Editor-in-Chief of TV Nellie Andreeva wrote of the show last month, “The single-camera Not Dead Yet is heavily on the bubble. Its ratings have been soft, making for some bleak prospects, though the series starring Gina Rodriguez is said to have its supporters internally and could potentially find a spot next season based on ABC’s scheduling needs.”

ABC comedies that will continue include Abbott Elementary and The Conners, the latter of which will conclude following a shorter, 6-episode Season 7.

This is the second ABC show starring a Latina lead that will not return for a new season following the cancelation of the Jaina Lee Ortiz-starrer Station 19. However, the network did renew the Ramon Rodriguez-led series Will Trent for a third season. Alongside NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez from George Lopez, Mayan Lopez and Debby Wolfe—which was renewed for a third season this week—Will Trent is only the second Latino-led project on network TV.

Paul Telegdy Producing Spanish-Language Sci-Fi Podcast ‘Zone Of Silence’ With Mario Lopez & Eric Winter

Telegdy, who left the network in August 2020, has teamed up with Access Hollywood host Mario Lopez and The Rookie star Eric Winter, to develop a Spanish-language sci-fi podcast, Zone of Silence.

It marks one of the first projects to be unveiled by Telegdy since he set up The Whole Spiel with his cousin, Stefan Telegdy. In 2022, he was involved in a Falklands war drama series that was being shopped.

Zone of Silence is being produced by The Whole Spiel and podcast company Sonoro.

There are plans to develop it as a scripted television series as well as in other mediums.

The podcast will be centered around Mexico’s often mythicized Zone of Silence, a patch of desert in Durango where no radio signals can be received, which according to urban legend is caused by supernatural forces. When a bus transporting a notorious narco from Mexico to a maximum-security prison in the U.S. goes missing in the Zone of Silence, mass hysteria spreads around the local vicinity. In a town already skeptical of the U.S. government, two federal marshals must work with the locals familiar with the terrain to hunt down the bus and its missing Cargo.

“At a time when the business models of television and streaming are going through a reset, audio is still experiencing explosive growth in usage and therefore can still take risks with talent and ideas,” said Telegdy. “Mario and Eric have great stories to tell, and we are really delighted to be a part of that with Sonoro, where the team continues to deliver compelling content through its ever-expanding universe.”

“The Latino community’s growing influence on culture and commerce is becoming abundantly clear to Hollywood, as is the growth opportunity that creating culturally rich and relevant content presents,” added Camila Victoriano, co-founder and Chief Content Officer of Sonoro. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with such marvels in entertainment to bring Zone of Silence to life.”-

NATAS Announces Melody Thomas Scott and Edward J. Scott To Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors At “51ST Aannual Daytime Emmy Awards”

Adam Sharp, president and CEO, NATAS said, “We’ve long wanted to honor the legendary daytime duo of Melody Thomas Scott and her husband Edward J. Scott. With a combined 93 years of contributions to our community, they are true institutions in the world of Daytime television. In addition, Lidia Bastianich’s astounding success combines her love of cooking while simultaneously entertaining millions each day. It is an honor for us to say ‘grazie’ for the many fine meals borne from her TV kitchen and cookbook pages.”

Melody Thomas Scott and Edward J. Scott said, “We are honored and humbled to receive this recognition from NATAS. Throughout our decades-long careers in front of and behind the cameras, we have had the opportunity to work not only with each other, but also with an incredibly talented pool of people who excel in their crafts and are passionate about the art we create in daytime television. We are grateful to have worked side by side with them and to be included with such esteemed recipients who have made their mark in our industry. We look forward to spending another wonderful evening celebrating the Daytime community!”

Lidia Bastianich said, “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized and receive the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for having shared my passion for food with TV audiences for over 25 years. Cooking together and sharing food remain a common denominator of all cultures. Food nurtures, it connects diverse people and it brings families, friends and strangers together. There is no better place to be on this earth, especially in these trying times, than sharing food at a table with others. That simple idea has been the basis of my life’s work. Hence, as I say in my shows, ‘Tutti a Tavola a Mangiare!’ Mille Grazie to NATAS for this honor.”

The 51ST ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS is produced by NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Award ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

NATAS celebrates excellence in TV through various prestigious awards programs, including Children’s & Family Emmys, Sports Emmys, Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards, News and Documentary Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and its renowned Daytime Emmys competition. This showcases its ability to adapt to the evolving television industry and remain at the forefront of the awards competition landscape

Melody Thomas Scott stars as Nikki Newman on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. She recently celebrated 45 years in the role, having joined the show in February 1979. Scott’s character has matured from the girl from the wrong side of the tracks to the serial’s luminous and resourceful leading lady. After garnering a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1999, she went on to win in the same category for the Soap Opera Digest Award in 2001 and received four Soap Opera Update Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress (1992, 1993, 1995 and 1996). Scott began her career at age three. She studied singing, tap dancing, ballet and jazz and became one of the world-famous “Meglin Kiddies,” performing in USO shows as she started booking national commercials and guest spots on such series as “Wagon Train,” “My Three Sons,” “Ironside” and a recurring role on “The Waltons.” Scott made her motion picture debut at age eight when she was cast by Alfred Hitchcock as the young Tippi Hedren in the thriller “Marnie.” She has co-starred with legendary actors Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, John Wayne and Kirk Douglas. Scott has worked on stage and in numerous television shows and was the subject of Lifetime Television’s “Intimate Portrait.” As a lifelong fan of “I Love Lucy,” Scott served as a founding member of the Board of Directors for the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown, N.Y., which is committed to preserving the legacy of the great comedienne. In 2020,

Scott released her memoir, Always Young and Restless. Married since 1985 to Edward J. Scott, the couple have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Edward J. Scott is a six-time Daytime Emmy® Award-winning producer who has played a pivotal role in the historic development of the soap opera genre for nearly five decades. Scott is currently supervising producer for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, the #2-rated daytime drama in the U.S. and the most-watched daily drama in the world, which is nominated for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards this year. Scott began his association with The Bell Family and Bell-Phillip Television Productions when he joined THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as an associate producer in 1976. He quickly moved up the ranks and served as the show’s executive producer for decades. Scott’s legendary 48-year producing partnership and creative collaboration with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL creators, the late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, and their son, Bradley P. Bell, has helped create he two most popular daily American television series. Today, both daytime dramas are syndicated internationally. Before joining “B&B” Scott was executive producer for the NBC daytime drama “Days of Our Lives.” Born and raised in Santa Monica, Calif., Scott earned a B.A from California State University at Northridge with a double major of anthropology and broadcasting journalism. He has been married since 1985 to actress and author Melody Thomas Scott. The couple have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Lidia Bastianich is a Daytime Emmy® Award-winning public television host, best?selling cookbook author, successful restaurateur, celebrated chef and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. She has created Daytime Emmy® Award-winning cooking programs over the last 25 years, including “Lidia’s Kitchen,” “Lidia’s Family Table,” “Lidia’s Italy” and “Lidia’s Italy in America, as well as the three-time James Beard Award-winning series “Lidia Celebrates America.” Along with her television series, Bastianich has published numerous cookbooks, co-authored with her daughter Tanya. Her most recent book is Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours which was released in October 2023, a companion to her new 26-part public television series, Lidia’s Kitchen. She is also the author of the English and Italian version of her memoir: My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food. Together with Tanya and son-in-law Corrado, she also developed a line of all-natural sauces called LIDIA’S. In March 2023, she released a line of cookware with HSN. Bastianich is a member of Les Dames D’Escoffier and founding member of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, two non-profit organizations of women leaders in the food and hospitality industries. She is also a champion for the United Nations Association of the United States of America’s Adopt-A-Future program, in support of refugee education. Among the numerous awards and accolades Bastianich has earned include seven James Beard Awards (Outstanding Chef, Television Food Show, Best Chefs in America, Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America, Specials 2016, Special 2017 and 2018) and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Culinary Host (2013 and 2018). In 2022 Bastianich received the Silver Award from APT for 25 years on public television.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime, and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of more than 18,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including regional student television and its Student Award for Excellence and the National Student Production Awards for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public.

*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on-demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access on-demand the day after the special airs.aU

Shaquille O’Neal & Gina Rodriguez To Host ABC Game Show ‘Lucky 13’ From Exec Producer Kevin Bacon & Studio 1

The network has picked up Lucky 13, which will be hosted by Shaquille O’Neal and Gina Rodriguez and is exec produced by Kevin Bacon.

The series is produced by Studio 1, the company run by Adrian Woolfe, who was part of the original creative team that developed Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.

It tests contestants’ knowledge with 13 true-or-false trivia questions but with a twist: Just how well do they know what they know … and, just as importantly, how well do they know what they don’t know? If they can accurately predict how successfully they’ve answered 13 questions, they could take home a $1M cash jackpot.

Woolfe created the show and will serve as showrunner. It is expected to start filming next month.

Bacon exec produces alongside Mark Wells, Glenn Coomber, Aaron Stone, Alastair Burlingham, Gary Raskin, David Schiff, Scott Henry and GW Wright. O’Neal wil exec produce alongside Colin Smeeton and Michael Parris serving for his Jersey Legends Productions, while Gina Rodriguez will exec produce via her I Can & I Will Productions.

The series will premiere this summer on the Disney-owned network, which is expected to unveil its summer schedule shortly.

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.

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

@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.

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Brings Back Popular Actor

On the April 29 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, fans learned that a character they loved to hate isn’t really dead after all.

The villainous Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), who was supposedly killed off two months ago on the CBS daytime drama, is actually alive and well.

In an effort to bring back the popular Brown, head writer Brad Bell crafted a surprise comeback that involves a character named Sugar who first emerged on Bold‘s sister soap The Young and the Restless (where Brown originated Sheila in 1990). Sheila has a lookalike named Sugar (played, naturally, by Brown), so she was the woman who was killed by Steffy Forrester on Feb. 26. It was not, ahem, Sheila.

B&B has teased the possibility of a Sheila comeback for two weeks, with Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) refusing to believe that his soulmate was dead. But fans may have had a hard time believing it would happen since Brown gave interviews saying she was leaving the sudser for good.

And from Feb. 6 (the date of her last taping) to March 18, Brown thought she was out of soap biz — until she got the call from Bell. In her first interview since returning to B&B, Brown talks to Deadline about her shocking return.

BROWN It was. He was very vague. He was like, ‘okay, I’m working on something. I don’t know what it is.’ And I said, okay. Talk about a roller coaster. The only thing I can think of is maybe it’s because of my fans, maybe everyone who was commenting, who made everything go viral. Brad does listen. He does pay attention, and in my opinion, I truly believe that my following and my fans and the people who have loved to hate Sheila all these years are responsible for me coming back.

BROWN I really don’t know. I get my scripts, I memorize my scripts, I figure out what I’m going to do with it that day to make it spicy and entertaining. And I go to work and go home and see my family and work on the next day. I’m not one of those actresses who are upstairs banging on the door. I let them do their job and I do my job. It’s not my place to question why decisions are made the way that they are. I’m just very, very happy that he chose to bring me back. It surprised me when he told me how he was doing this and he had to put a lot of research into the backstory to make this current story happen.

BROWN Either that or he had this in mind all along and just didn’t tell me about it! But I can’t see anybody doing anything that evil, however. That would be a Sheila moment.

DEADLINE What about the trust from fans? Do you have concerns about how this may land with them?

BROWN I really did because I truly thought I was gone. I gave the interviews knowing that I was gone and I was looking forward to the next chapter in my life and what might come out of it acting wise or otherwise. I even bought property in Montana. I’m expecting a grandchild in June. My son lives there and I’m building a home in Montana so I can be closer to my grandchild. I was looking to close down my home in Los Angeles that I rent for work. And thank God I got the call from Brad the week before I was moving out of my house in L.A. I truly thought this was a done deal. And like I said, it was a bit of a roller coaster ride for me, and I’m just so thankful that that roller coaster is back on the uphill swing.

Sheila is my happy place. I am one of those people that when I go to work, I go to work because I absolutely love what I’m doing every single day. Getting that call, asking me if I would consider coming back, was one of the best calls I’ve ever received in my life.

DEADLINE Let’s go back to the original discussion, when you first learned that Sheila was going to be killed off.

BROWN Brad called me upstairs to talk to me about what he had in mind for Sheila. It was a hard pill for me to swallow. It had been years of playing Sheila, and I consider her my baby, so to speak. And that was definitely not news I was anticipating or hoping to receive.

DEADLINE Was he quite blunt? Did he just straight up say, ‘we’re going to kill Sheila?’

BROWN Yeah, pretty much. I went to his office because he said we needed to talk, and I thought it was going to be storyline related because a lot of times he’ll call me up to let me know what I’m to expect and how he’d like me to play something. I thought that was the conversation I was going upstairs for. And when I walked into his office, he looked at me and went, ‘we’re killing off your character.’

DEADLINE Were you stunned silent? Or did you ask a bunch of questions and make statements like, ‘what are the fans going to say?‘

BROWN No, I’ve never been that actress. I’ve never been the one to question why they do what they do. I am more that person who is just so incredibly thankful that my career lasted as long as it did in daytime. It’s been an amazing ride. But when he told me, you could probably hear a pin drop. I just said okay. I was thankful that he was the one who told me, and that I didn’t hear it from whispers down the hallway. It speaks volumes when you have that kind of integrity, because I know there are other shows that don’t always do that. So I was very happy that he had the respect for me and my character to tell me firsthand.

BROWN I definitely saw the reaction. I even saw what happened with the ratings the following week. Fans were going crazy. They were blowing up. My social media and the stories that everybody wrote in regards to my exit were going viral. And that was amazing to me. It was a bittersweet thing for me here. I was being killed off the show, but here I had literally millions of people so upset about that fact and making it very verbal on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, and it was really neat for me to see. It was wonderful for me to see the effect that my character has had over these years of playing her. I’ve had people tell me before, ‘oh, you’re an icon of daytime.’ I’ve never considered myself anything like that. I’ve only considered myself truly blessed to have had the career that I have. And when all of this came out and the outpouring from the fans was so huge, I didn’t realize that I had that kind of effect on people. I didn’t realize that my character was maybe as popular as she is. I mean, there were posts and direct messages that were sent to me that literally drove me to tears.

Marla Adams Dies: ‘The Young And The Restless’ Daytime Emmy Winner Was 85

Born in Ocean City, New Jersey, on August 28, 1938, Adams’ love for the stage was ignited after winning the Miss Ocean City and Miss Cape May pageants. She also finished as a runner-up in the Miss New Jersey pageant and was the Miss Diamond Jubilee Queen during the 1954 celebration of the 75th anniversary of Ocean City’s founding.

A student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Adams appeared on Broadway in the 1958 production of The Visit at the Morosco Theatre with Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. She also starred as June in the 1961 feature film, Splendor in the Grass.

Adams starred as Belle Clemens on The Secret Storm from 1968-1974¸and joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in 1982 as the Abbott family matriarch, Dina Abbott Mergeron, who returned to Genoa City to reunite with her estranged family.

She appeared on and off in the role though the years, returning full time to Y&R in 2017. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on the show in 2021 and was previously nominated in 2018.

Adams also appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, Generations, General Hospital, and Capitol. Over the span of her career, Adams starred in more than 40 productions including The Golden Girls, Hart to Hart, The Love Boat, and the feature film, Beneath the Leaves.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam Oates, son, Gunnar Garat, grandchildren, Gefjon and Stone, and her great grandson, Remi. No information on memorial plans has been revealed.

Sean Kanan’s Daughter, Juliet Vega, Cast on B&B!

Vega may be new to B&B but is well known to Sean Kanan (Deacon), as he is her stepfather! When the actor married Michele Vega back in 2012, their blended family included his daughter, Simone, and her children, Peter, Gigi, and twins Annie and Juliet.

Vega has appeared in a few short films and played Delilah in Kanan’s Emmy-winning streaming soap STUDIO CITY. Last year, she played a bridesmaid in the horror film Til Death Do Us Part. B&B will mark the actress’ daytime debut.

While the soap has given no indication what storyline Vega’s character will be a part of, given that this is the same episode where Clint Howard is playing a homeless man who will play a crucial role in Deacon’s search for Sheila, it seems likely Michele will also be helping him out. It would be a shame if Vega appeared on her father’s soap and didn’t get to share a scene with him!

Meg Bennett Dies: ‘The Young And The Restless’ Star Who Played Julia Martin Was 75

Bennett grew up in Pasadena began her career in 1975 on Search For Tomorrow, playing the role of Liza Walton on several episodes.

From there, she segued to The Young and the Restless, where she played Julia Martin, a role that was featured on the long-running soap in appearances over four decades.

She also contributed to the soap industry as a writer, becoming the associate head writer at General Hospital and penning 197 episodes.

Survivors include her husband, Sunset Beach co-creator and writer Robert Guza, Jr., two stepdaughters, four grandchildren, and two siblings.

CBS TO OPEN “THE GATES” IN JANUARY 2025

CBS today announced the series order for the new daytime drama THE GATES for broadcast on the Network in January 2025. The specific time period, launch date and other series details will be announced at later dates.

THE GATES follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmy and WGA Awards for her work on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and “General Hospital,” will serve as writer and showrunner. Val Jean will also be an executive producer alongside Sheila Ducksworth, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner.

THE GATES was developed from the joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP. The series will be produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP venture in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble.

The CBS Studios production venture and development deal with the NAACP was established to help elevate a diverse range of voices as well as increase the visibility of Black artists on broadcast and streaming platforms in an ever-evolving media landscape.

‘The Talk’ Renewed For 15th And Final Season, Sets December End Date On CBS

“The Talk broke new ground when it launched 14 years ago by returning daytime talk to CBS with a refreshing and award-winning format,” according to a joint statement from Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment, and David Stapf, President, CBS Studios. “Throughout the years, it has been a key program on CBS’ top rated daytime lineup as it brought timely, important and entertaining topics and discussions into living rooms around the globe.”

“It goes without saying that hosting and producing a year-round talk show is no easy task, and we express our sincere gratitude to our amazing hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood, our Executive Producer/Showrunner Rob Crabbe and the hardworking producing team and crew,” the statement continued. “We also want to acknowledge our former show hosts and colleagues who contributed throughout the seasons. We truly appreciate the skill, creativity, and dedication everyone involved brought to the show every day. And of course, we thank the numerous guests who appeared, and the millions of viewers who tuned in daily. For the final season, we plan to celebrate the show and give it the proper sendoff it deserves when it concludes in December 2024.”

No decisions have been made yet about how CBS will fill the daytime time slot after December.

As Deadline first reported, the future of The Talk was cast in doubt in March when CBS announced plans to develop The Gates, a new sudser that would follow the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. The network didn’t reveal where (or when) it would go on the schedule, should it earn a series pickup.

Canceling The Young and the Restless is out of the question since the Bell/Sony drama ranks No. 1 in daytime and just earned a four-season pickup. Same goes for The Bold and the Beautiful, the Bell serial that is the No. 2-ranked soap in daytime and has been renewed through fall of 2025.

Killing Let’s Make a Deal or The Price is Right doesn’t make sense, either, since both game shows have solid ratings, sound budgets, and frequently contribute much-needed specials for CBS primetime.

That led to speculation about the future of The Talk, which remains the lowest-rated show in the CBS daytime lineup. Produced by CBS Studios and now in its 14th season, The Talk recently underwent change by hiring Crabbe, the former executive producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden, to replace longtime EP Kristin Matthews.

Even though Crabbe made much-needed improvements, like extending the first act of the show and injecting more intimate interview segments, The Talk remains down double digits in persons and women 18-49, though it remains the third most-watched talker in daytime behind The View and Live! With Kelly and Mark. And most recently, CBS let go of The Talk‘s current executive, Laurie Seidman, as well one of the show’s PR reps as part of the company’s widespread layoffs.

The Talk, developed by actress and host Sara Gilbert, was first launched in 2010. Like The View, it was filmed in front of a live audience and programmed to air five days a week. The original panel featured Julie Chen Moonves as the chief news reader, along with Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete. Marissa Jaret Winokur also had a turn at The Talk table.

The panel would evolve over the years as some of the originals moved on. Aisha Tyler joined the show in 2011, followed by Eve in 2017 and Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond in 2019. The two men joined the show in 2021, along with Kloots and Morales.i

Noah Centineo, Michael Gandolfini, Henrique Zaga, Taylor John Smith, Adain Bradley And Evan Holtzman Join Ray Mendoza And Alex Garland’s ‘Warfare’ At A24

Garland and Mendoza are co-directing the project, their second collaboration; Mendoza served as the military supervisor for Garland’s latest film Civil War, set for release Friday. The pair also co-wrote the Warfare script.

Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich of DNA and Peter Rice and Matthew Penry-Davey will produce. A24 will handle the global release.

Centineo is represented by WME, Definition Entertainment and Myman Greenspan Fox. Smith is represented by CAA, and Vybe Trybe. Bradley is represented by Circle of Confusion, Gersh, Waring McKenna and Myman Greenspan. Gandolfini is represented by WME. Zaga is represented by WME and Circle of Confusion. Holtzman is represented by Bloch Law and Entertainment 360.

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.

Clint Howard Recalls His 'Exhilarating' Experience Working on The Bold and The Beautiful: 'It Was Go Time'

Howard, 64, discussed with PEOPLE his new role on The Bold and the Beautiful, appearing in the April 26 and April 29 episodes as the mysterious homeless man Tom, who provides Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) and Dr. John Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) with pivotal clues to a mystery.

Howard shot his scenes with Kanan and Novlan just weeks before the episodes are set to air, which he says proved to be an “exhilarating” experience, partly due to the show’s brisk pace of production.

“You're handed a lot of scenes to do and you’d better be prepared,” Howard tells PEOPLE. “I was taught by both my mom and dad, Rance and Jean Howard, since I was a little kid that my primary responsibility is to be prepared to show up to work, even as a very young child… And then knowing that soap operas, it's possible to get handed boatloads of dialogue, and you've got to learn it. You've got to understand it. You got to be able to deliver it. You got to be light on your feet.”

In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look of the scenes, Howard looks almost unrecognizable as Tom, sporting long hair, a beard and a hoodie over several shirts while talking to Novlan and Kanan.

When the actor was first approached for the role, Howard notes he already had long shaggy hair, which suited the role of Tom perfectly.

"There was this homeless guy that the team over The Bold and The Beautiful has invented. They looked at me and they said, 'homeless guy,'" he jokes of his appearance on the show.

Howard’s return to soaps is a long time coming. In 1987, the actor appeared as an orderly named Marshall in three episodes of Santa Barbara, which ran for nine seasons from 1984 to 1993.

"That was a freedom. That was another lifetime ago,” he recalls of the project. “I didn't have as much to do on Santa Barbara as I did on Bold and The Beautiful, and I haven't gone back and looked at it. I don't even know if I could.”

The actor joins a long list of surprise guest stars who have popped up on The Bold and The Beautiful over the years, including Bob Barker, Drew Carey, Gina Rodriguez and Betty White. Last fall, Marie Osmond appeared as the wealthy Countess Von Frankfurt — a role she told PEOPLE at the time that she "enjoyed" for its unusual nature. ("It’s not one [character] that I’ve played before," she said then.)

Howard, for his part, hints his character Tom could return in future episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful. In the meantime, the actor is keeping busy in other ways, appearing recently on Pauly Shore's podcast The JITV Show, spending time with wife Katherine Cruz (who visited him on set of The Bold and the Beautiful) and enjoying quality moment with friends like Dee Wallace, helping the E.T. star celebrate her 75th birthday in December.

But Howard is particularly jazzed about another upcoming project that couldn't be more different from soaps: a comedy horror film entitled Another Ice Cream Man. The movie, which is a direct sequel to the 1995 cult classic Ice Cream Man, revolves around his character Gregory Tudor and his motivation for deciding to “put body parts in ice cream.”

“I go to make personal appearances at horror conventions, and it [Ice Cream Man] is by far and away my number one horror film that people respond to,” Howard explains, referring to the sequel ultimately as a “warm movie" despite its seemingly scary overtones.

“We're going to follow that journey of what makes a guy go absolutely nuts," he continues. "It will be so delicious. Not to use a bad ice cream pun!”

The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET on CBS and is available for streaming on Paramount+. Howard's episodes are set to air on Friday, April 26 and Monday, April 29.

In a not at all shocking turn, Bold & Beautiful Reveals That the ‘Late’ Sheila Carter Is Alive and Kicking

In the April 5 episode of the CBS daytime drama, the madwoman’s grieving fiancé Deacon Sharpe discovered that the corpse that was about to be cremated had 10 toes. He as well as regular viewers know that Sheila only had/has nine, what with her having cut one off in the summer of 2022 in order to convince the authorities that she’d been eaten by a bear.

The twist will come as a relief to fans of Kimberlin Brown’s murderous character, who was introduced on The Young and the Restless in 1990 and has been crossing back and forth between that show and Bold & Beautiful since ’92. The revelation will also be seen as tremendously bad news by most of the other characters on the show, many of whom she has terrorized, kidnapped and/or shot. In fact, it was her daughter-in-law Steffy Forrester who, fearing for her life, stabbed Sheila to “death.”

If the long-running Big Bad is still alive, who did Steffy kill? Perhaps Sheila’s onetime accomplice Sugar (played in the mid-2000s by daytime legend Robin Mattson and, post-plastic surgery, Brown).

Access Hollywood‘s Mario Lopez, together with his wife/Broadway star Courtney Lopez (A Chorus Line) are the latest actors to join Great American Family‘s lineup of holiday movies.

Joining his famous parents in the film is Dominic Lopez, who will play Brian — his dad’s character — as a young boy.

“We could not imagine better creative partners to join our Great American team than Mario and Courtney Lopez,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Mario and Courtney and the team around them are creative collaborators and absolutely devoted to telling stories that bring families together. The partnership is a Christmas wish come true for our company.”

The Lopez family joins an all-star Great American Christmas lineup for 2024 that includes Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Cameron Mathison, Jill Wagner, Lauren Holly, and Bruce Boxleitner, with more stars and Christmas movies to be announced.

My Grown Up Christmas Wish is executive produced by Mark Roberts, Jeff Stearns, and Jemma Jones and is directed by Brian Herzlinger. It is based on an original screenplay by Brian and Megan Herzlinger.

Tracey E. Bregman Returns To BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

One of Y&R’s most frequent travelers, Tracey E. Bregman, is making yet another return trip to BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL. She will appear as her Genoa City alter ego, Lauren, on April 4 and 5, and worked opposite John McCook (Eric) and Jennifer Gareis (Donna).

The actress, whose most recent visit to B&B took place in last October, has been crossing back and forth between the sudsers for years. Her first appearance on B&B took place in 1992, and she later became a contract player there. After returning to Y&R full-time, she continued to drop in on B&B, with Lauren popping up in 2002, 2004, 2007 and 2022. When she visited last year, Bregman enthused to Digest, “I’m honored that [Y&R and B&B Co-Creator] Bill Bell chose my character for the first Y&R/B&B crossover and so happy that both shows are continuing the tradition. The crossovers are not only great fun for the viewers but for the cast and crews of both shows.”

Rome Flynn Confirms ‘Chicago Fire’ Exit After 6 Episodes

Deadline reported Friday that the March 27th episode was Flynn’s final episode in the procedural. In the most recent episode, Flynn’s Gibson has a breakdown and tells Miranda Rae Mayo’s Stella that he needs to leave to enter treatment after having withdrawals from prescription drugs.

Derrick Gibson was a quietly confident former amateur boxer with a dark past. The physically fit and fearless Gibson earns a spot on Truck 51’s radar thanks to a heroic act.

Flynn’s departure follows Kara Killmer’s exit, with her final episode portraying Sylvie Brett airing on Feb. 28. Killmer’s character leaves after marrying Jesse Spencer’s Matt Casey as the couple start a new life in Portland, Oregon.

The Chicago Fire Season 12 premiere also saw Alberto Rosende leave the show with his character Gallo, who only appeared in the first episode and moved to Michigan to be with his family.

Although the NBC procedural has seen several exits, the show has also added some new faces. Jocelyn Hudon joined the cast in a recurring role.

NBC recently renewed all three One Chicago series—Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.—for the 2024-25 season. Med was renewed for Season 10, Fire for Season 13 and P.D. for Season 12. All three shows are produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.

Matthew Perry’s Ex-GF Maeve Quinlan Says His Death 'Wasn’t A Shock’

"The Bold and the Beautiful" actress dated the "Friends" star from 2002 until 2003 ... telling Soap Opera Digest he was 100% sober the entire time they were together, which she called the greatest gift for her, and some respite for Matthew from his personal demons.

Maeve said they were inseparable during their year together, and he appreciated being with her because she wasn't using drugs.

For a quick recap, Matthew says he got addicted to Vicodin in 1997 after a jet-ski accident, and sought help in rehab the same year. He headed back to rehab -- for pain meds, amphetamines and alcohol -- the year before meeting Maeve.

His battles started up again after they split, and even though they stayed good pals, Maeve admits she wasn't aware of how much Matthew was struggling because he was always making others laugh.

However, they grew further apart in the last few years ... and Maeve says she has a lot of regret over not reaching out to him after the release of his 2022 memoir, "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing."

Given the challenges Matthew faced in life, his October 2023 death didn't come as a surprise to Maeve, but she was still devastated.

As we reported ... Mathew's autopsy noted he'd been clean for 19 months ... but his death was ruled an accident OD from the acute effects of ketamine.

Ashleigh Brewer Is Returning To B&B!

The Australian actress — who was on hand for B&B’s anniversary party on March 22 — first joined the soap as Eric’s niece back in July 2014. (Ivy’s dad is Eric’s younger brother, John.) During Brewer’s four-year run on the show, her alter ego was romantically involved with not only Liam, but Wyatt and Thomas as well. Presumably, the character has been living back home in Australia, to where she returned after leaving behind the Forrester family drama in Los Angeles.

While the daytime drama was Brewer’s first American television role, she was already a seasoned veteran of the soap genre, having played Kate Ramsay on the long-running Australian soap NEIGHBOURS from 2009-2014. After exiting B&B in 2018, Brewer returned to her native country and commenced a six-month stint on another popular Aussie soap, HOME & AWAY, as Chelsea Campbell.

Aside from her HOME & AWAY arc, since parting ways with B&B, Brewer appeared as actress Camille Hagen in the 2018 film My Dinner With Hervé (about FANTASY ISLAND star Hervé Villechaize), the 2019 wedding drama Lovestruck, and the 2020 short film At the Edge of Night. Brewer also had an uncredited role as Totally Hair Barbie in last year’s Oscar-winning box office smash Barbie, which starred her close friend and former NEIGHBOURS co-star Margot Robbie.

There’s no word on when Brewer — who recently got engaged to filmmaker Mark Bauch — is scheduled to make her first appearance, or how Ivy’s return will play into the storyline. So stay tuned to see if a romantic reunion is in the cards for Ivy and one of her suitors!

‘Harlem’ Sets Recurring Cast For Season 3

Siriboe will portray Seth, an MLB player whose confident, charmin, and sweet mannerisms land him a spot in one of the ladies’ hearts. Browning will portray Portia, an edgy and beautiful woman from Ian’s (Tyler Lepley) childhood, whose return to Harlem causes a stir. Givens will portray Jacqueline, Eva’s no-nonsense mother. Bean will portray Given’s daughter Eva, a driven, yet playful, venture capitalist who has started working with Tye (Jerrie Johnson).

From writer Tracy Oliver, Harlem is a comedy following four best girlfriends in Harlem NYC, the mecca of Black culture in America, starring Meagan Good as “Camille,” Grace Byers as “Quinn,” Shoniqua Shandai as “Angie,” Jerrie Johnson as “Tye,” and Tyler Lepley as “Ian”. In season two, after blowing up her career and disrupting her love life, Camille had to figure out how to put the pieces back together. Tye tried to figure out how to make meaningful connections while navigating a nasty divorce. Quinn sought out balance as she rode the emotional roller coaster of life, and Angie looked for luck at every turn as she tried to find her place in the world. Together, the women continued to level up into the next phase of their careers, relationships, and big city dreams.

Season 3 directors are: Stacey Muhammad (The Best Man The Final Chapters, Bel Air), who also serves as a co-executive producer this season; Shea Vanderpoort (First Wives Club, Saturdays); and Tasha Smith (BMF, P-Valley).

Harlem is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Paper Kite Productions. In addition to Oliver, Paper Kite’s Amy Poehler (Russian Doll) and Kim Lessing (Moxie) also serve as executive producers, alongside 3 Arts’ Dave Becky (True Story), Britt Matt (First Wives Club) and 13-time Grammy Award-winner Pharrell Williams (Hidden Figures) and Mimi Valdés (Roxanne Roxanne) from i am OTHER.

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GH’s Rena Sofer Mourns the Death of Her Family’s Dog, Alfie

“I have too much to say. But I have no words right now. It’s all just so much pain,” wrote Sofer. “Yesterday was the most devastating yet expected day. But it was too soon.”

Alfie and his sister, Mega, were the first dogs that Sofer rescued, back in 2017 when she was playing THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Quinn. Over the years, the actress and Bookstaver (as well as their daughter, Avalon) have opened up their home to several other rescue dogs and have fostered countless other canines. Alfie’s death comes eight months after the family lost one of their other rescue dogs, Princess Carolyn, in July 2023.

“I only had my boy for seven years and eight days. Cancer stole him from me, from Sandy, from Avalon, and from his sister, Mega. From everyone who knew and loved him,” Sofer continued. “I love all my dogs, but without remorse, Alfie was my favorite. My heart and soul dog. I am destroyed and numb. The greatest gift we ever gave each other was each other. I will miss you forever and ever and ever.”

“We have had many, many dogs, but Alfie was Rena’s baby boy and true love,” shared Sofer’s husband.

“He was only alive for seven years, but they were beautiful,” Bookstaver said of Alfie’s life with the family.

In a sweet video, Sofer cried while kissing Alfie’s head while hugging Mega with her other hand. “That’s your brother,” she laughed through her tears.

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Casts Clint Howard As Mysterious Homeless Man

Hollywood vet Clint Howard has been cast to play a homeless man named Tom who provides pivotal clues to a mystery.

Together with his brother Ron, Howard wrote The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family in 2021. The NYT bestseller chronicles their rise from child stars to Hollywood icons.

Howard started out on The Andy Griffith Show with his brother before breaking out on his own in Gentle Ben in 1967. He’s amassed numerous TV credits, and has appeared in most of his brother’s movies. He last appeared as Commander Buck Martinez on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

The Bold and the Beautiful will celebrate its 37th anniversary on CBS on March 23. The Bell serial is the No. 2 ranked soap in daytime and has been renewed through the fall of 2025.

George Cheeks, the president and CEO of CBS and chief content officer for news and sports at Paramount+ on new Soap Venture

It’s super real. And just to give you a little bit of the backstory, when we hired Sheila Ducksworth to run the NAACP venture, she and I had multiple meetings talking about what different genres she was going to lean into, and we talked a lot about daytime. One of the things that the data made very clear to both of us is that daytime soap operas over index with Black women, and yet when you look at soap operas, it’s usually sort of a white-led family with supporting characters that reflect more of our society. So we just thought, wouldn’t it be interesting to flip that and make the core anchor family a Black family, and then make the other characters reflect more the broader scope of society?

She found this great writer, Michele Val Jean, who’s been in the soap opera space for 30 years. She came up with a pitch, and we loved it. We brought Procter & Gamble into it as well, because if there were going to be [product] integrations, we could do it more holistically and organically. All of that is to say, we did a lot of work on the front end to put this together. So while yes, it’s development, it’s accelerated development.

When do you think you’d move forward with a formal greenlight then, and how long until it’s on the air?

The actual timeline and when we’re going to do it is still uncertain, because we want to get this right. I mean, there hasn’t been a new soap opera launch since I can’t even begin to tell you when. But we have great success with Bold and the Beautiful and Young and the Restless, and so we think we’re the right folks to be launching a new soap. I wish I could tell you more about exact timing, but we’re so focused on getting it right, and that will dictate when we’re ready to launch it.

It’s been being developed as an hour, but I can’t say for sure. I don’t know yet.

Is CBS Daytime Poised For Shakeup? Soap ‘The Gates’ In Works Raises Questions For Future Of ‘The Talk’

Dubbed The Gates, the serial is from Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmys for her work on The Bold & The Beautiful and General Hospital. She will serve as writer and showrunner and will also executive producer alongside CBS Studios NAACP Venture President Sheila Ducksworth, along with Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner.

What CBS didn’t say, however, is how long each episode of the soap would be — though it’s looking to be an hour a day — and where (or when) it would go on the schedule should it earn a series pickup. Dropping The Young and the Restless is out of the question since the Bell/Sony drama ranks No. 1 in daytime and just earned a four-season pickup.

Same goes for The Bold and the Beautiful, the Bell serial that is the No. 2 ranked soap in daytime and has been renewed through fall of 2025.

Killing Let’s Make a Deal or The Price is Right doesn’t make sense, since both game shows have solid ratings, sound budgets, and frequently contribute much-needed specials for CBS primetime.

That leaves The Talk, which remains the lowest-rated show on the CBS daytime lineup. Produced by CBS Studios and now in its 14th season, The Talk recently underwent change by hiring Rob Crabbe, the former executive producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden, to replace longtime EP Kristin Matthews.

Crabbe has already made some much-needed improvements, like extending the first act of the show and injecting more intimate interview segments. But this is only Crabbe’s first season and he needs more time to make his mark. For now, The Talk is still down double digits in persons and women 18-49, though it remains the third most-watched talker in daytime behind The View and Live! With Kelly and Mark.

Most recently, CBS let go of The Talk‘s current executive, Laurie Seidman, as well one of the show’s PR reps as part of the company’s widespread layoffs.

The network has yet to announce a 15th season pickup for The Talk and for now, has no further information about the new soap’s timeline — much less where it would go should it earn that pickup.

The decision by CBS Studios to develop a new soap is the result of a partnership with the NAACP and P&G Studios. If picked up to series, The Gates, which Ducksworth has wanted to do since the NAACP formed the partnership with CBS, would mark the first time since 1989 that a daytime drama revolved around a Black family; the last time was the short-lived Generations on NBC.

There are only four soaps still in existence. Besides CBS’ winning lineup, ABC has General Hospital and Peacock has Days of Our Lives.t

“THE 51ST ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS” TO BE BROADCAST FRIDAY, JUNE 7 ON CBS

The ceremony is set to take place at the historic Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The Lifetime Achievement honoree, nominations, host and additional information will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We eagerly anticipate our return in June as we once again partner with CBS to recognize the exceptional and talented individuals who make daytime television great,” said Adam Sharp, president and CEO of NATAS. He added, “We’re thrilled to kick off our second half-century of the Daytime Emmys.”

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, NATAS and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime.

CBS Studios NAACP Venture To Develop New Daytime Drama For CBS Called ‘The Gates’

Dubbed The Gates, the new daytime drama is from Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmys for her work on The Bold & The Beautiful and General Hospital. She will serve as writer and showrunner and will also executive producer alongside CBS Studios NAACP Venture President Sheila Ducksworth, along with Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner.

“The Gates will be everything we love about daytime drama, from a new and fresh perspective,” said Ducksworth. “This series will salute an audience that has been traditionally underserved, with the potential to be a groundbreaking moment for broadcast television. With multi-dimensional characters, juicy storylines and Black culture front and center, The Gates will have impactful representation, one of the key touchstones of the venture.”

“I’m excited to develop this project with CBS and P&G, two of the longest and most passionate champions of broadcast and daytime television, and the NAACP, whose enduring commitment to Black voices and artists is both powerful and inspiring,” continued Ducksworth. “I also want to thank CBS’ George Cheeks, NAACP’s Derrick Johnson and P&G’s Marc Pritchard for their personal involvement and support to take our next step forward with The Gates.”

It’s been years since one of the broadcast networks launched a new daytime sudser. There are only three still existence between CBS and ABC — B&B and The Young and the Restless on CBS, and General Hospital on ABC.

CBS continues to rank No. 1 in daytime with its dramas but all three of the soaps are down in the key demos versus last year. Days of Our Lives is now streaming on Peacock — having moved from NBC to the the platform in 2022.

The CBS Studios’ production venture and development deal with the NAACP was established to help elevate a diverse range of voices as well as increase the visibility of Black artists on broadcast and streaming platforms in an ever-evolving media landscape.

Why THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Was Only Renewed for One Year

“I saw a lot of comments saying, ‘Hm. Y&R got four years, B&B only got one,’” he said. “Well, the truth is, we are two different shows with two different contracts, two different deals. So it’s not really my place to comment on it other than to say that we’re on a three-year deal and so the third year was picked up.

“So next year will be when we negotiate for a brand new contract,” Kasprzyk added. “So we are currently on a deal that gives us one more year. So we’re on through 2025. Thank you, CBS, we love being on CBS and we couldn’t be happier. So we’ll have more news next year and hopefully, we’ll be here for a very, very long time. Just wanted to clear that up.”

Created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, B&B premiered back on March 23, 1987, and is preparing to celebrate its 37th anniversary later this month. Over the years, it has become incredibly popular internationally with millions of viewers around the globe tuning in to the drama surrounding the wealthy Forrester family. The soap has also taken home numerous Daytime Emmy Awards, including three for Outstanding Drama Series.

So while right now, fans are only assured of getting one more year of B&B, we’re sure that in 2024, the new contract will promise to deliver many more years of drama, romance, and excitement!

Freeform Announces New Unscripted Series ‘Grand Cayman: Secrets In Paradise’ & ‘Wayne Brady: The Family Remix’

The network announced Wednesday that it has two new reality series set to premiere this year — Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise and Wayne Brady: The Family Remix. Details on both series are below.

The news comes as Freeform wrapped one of its flagship scripted series, Good Trouble, on Tuesday after five seasons. Grown-ish, another young adult series that helped the network usher in its new era once it rebranded from ABC Family, is also ending this month.

The network is now focused on repositioning its programming once again to include a larger slate of unscripted original series. The two newly announced series join the existing slate that includes Chrissy & Dave Dine Out, and the upcoming Royal Rules of Ohio and Sasha Reid & The Midnight Order.

Debuting on April 9, Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise is described as a “docusoap” that follows a group of uber-rich and on-the-rise locals and expats navigating the rocky waters of their relationships, friendships, and careers in the paradise of the island.

The series stars Elizabeth Chambers, Selita Ebanks, Courtney McTaggart, Craig Jervis, Julian Foster, Aaron Bernardo, Cass Lacelle, Victoria Jurkowski, Chelsea Flynn, Teri Bilewitch, Trevor Coleman, Dillon Claassens, and Connor Bunney.

Executive producers are Aaron Rothman, Josh Halpert, Jessica Chesler, Jesse Light via Haymaker East; Sean Rankine and Mark Seliga via This Way Out Media. Johnny Fountain and Camilo Valdes also serve as executive producers. Chambers and Ebanks serve as producers.

As for Wayne Brady: The Family Remix, no release date has been announced yet, though Freeform says it will debut sometime in the summer. As the name suggests, the series will follow the actor and his family during their day-to-day life.

What happens when an entertainer so iconic peels back the curtain on the realities of an unexpected life? In “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix,” Brady has turned the term “modern family” on its head. He’s still best friends with his ex-wife, soulmate, and business partner, Mandie Taketa. Together, they co-parent their 21-year-old daughter, Maile Brady, a student and aspiring artist, as well as running their production company, A Wayne & Mandie Creative (“Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ”). Jason Fordham, Mandie’s life partner since 2009, handles the family’s cinematography and post-production; and Mandie and Jason have an almost 3-year-old son, Sundance-Isamu.

Wayne Brady: The Family Remix is a production of Fremantle and A Wayne & Mandie Creative.

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‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Bids Farewell to Soap Veteran Kimberlin Brown

Brown’s notorious character Sheila Carter was killed off in Monday’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful. She no doubt had it coming; Sheila’s been the epitome of evil since her character was first introduced on The Young and the Restless in 1990. She moved over to B&B in 1992 where she’s been wreaking havoc ever since.

Her death on Monday was at the hands of Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood).

“Well, you know, it’s a tough place for me to be in right now; I’m not going to lie about this,” Brown told TV Insider. “I guess if anyone were going to take Sheila down, I’m happy it’s Steffy. I just wish that no one was taking Sheila down. It’s my happy place where I have been so blessed to be for over 35 years. But I’ve had a good run at it, so I’m one of the lucky ones, there’s no doubt about it.”

Brown was nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy. Though she left Y&R for B&B, her character occasionally returned to Genoa City.

Besides appearing in other soaps like Another World, Port Charles, One Life to Live, All My Children, The Bay and General Hospital, Brown’s other TV credits included roles on Diagnosis Murder, Six Feet Under, and Dragnet. Her best work was on the CBS sudsers, where she created a role that fans loved to hate.

Brown told TV Insider that her death scene took hours of “laying on a concrete floor.”

“Laying there on that floor when the paramedics pronounce the time of death, my eyes were closed and you’re holding your breath so it doesn’t look like you’re breathing,” Brown told the outlet. “It was just like, ‘Wow, OK, I guess we’ll have to see what might come next for me.’”

‘Blue Mountain State’ Sequel Series With Alan Ritchson Being Shopped

According to sources, the project has not fully landed yet with negotiations ongoing. The likely destinations are said to be Amazon, where Ritchson headlines hit series Reacher, and Netflix, where Blue Mountain State found new audience and cemented its cult status following its original three-season run on Spike.

Created by Chris Romano and Eric Falconer, who I hear are back for the sequel, Blue Mountain State is about a fictitious university, Blue Mountain State, and its football team, the Mountain Goats. It centers on three incoming freshman — played by Darin Brooks, Alan Ritchson and Chris Romano — who must quickly adapt to college life and juggle football, girls, classes and nonstop hazing. Ritchson’s Kevin “Thad” Castle was the ever-inspiring team captain of the BMS football team.

Funded by a Kickstarter campaign, a followup movie, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, was released in 2016 with Brooks, Ritchson and Roman reprising their roles.

Robin Givens Directs 'So Help Me Todd' 3/14/24

“Dial Margaret for Murder” – While in the hospital recovering from an emergency appendectomy, Todd is convinced he overheard a plot to murder someone. When Margaret realizes her difficult but very important clients are interested in Todd’s theories, she jumps into the role of private investigator and brings them along for the ride. Also, Todd gets to meet his personal guru, Dick Franks (Dean Winters), a grizzled veteran private investigator who shares the hospital room with him, on the CBS Original drama SO HELP ME TODD, Thursday, March 14 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Award-winning actress Robin Givens directed this episode.

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