She's Back!
Fan favorite Tamara Braun, who played GH's Carly from 2001-2005, has joined the cast of DAYS OF OUR LIVES in the role of Ava, a woman from Steve’s past. She will first air February 8. "She sounds very layered and complicated and it seems like there's a lot to sink my teeth into," she tells Digest of her new role. MORE
IN OUR OPINION
From Mala Bhattacharjee
I know GH's Robin and Patrick fans have been clamoring for Robin to become pregnant for months. So today, with Robin discovering she's expecting that bouncing baby, should be a banner day. However, given that Kelly's news came on the heels of viewers seeing Patrick sleeping with Leyla, I can't exactly break out the cigars.
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Exit Signs
GH's Jason Gerhardt (Coop) is exiting GH in dramatic fashion. The news does not come as a shock to the actor, who tells Digest, that with the text-message killer on the loose, "Everyone's been looking over their shoulder." MORE
The Show Must Go On?
PASSIONS, which was cancelled by NBC only to be picked by DIRECTV and cancelled again, finishes taping on March 28. But is the show really over? Eric Martsolf (Ethan) and Emily Harper (Fancy) share the latest buzz about attempts to try, try again in the January 29 issue of Digest. MORE
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New Newman on Y&R;
YOUNG AND RESTLESS has tapped Chris Engen (from SAINTS AND SINNERS and FELICITY) to play Victor Newman Jr., the son of Victor and his former wife Hope. The younger Newman grew up in Kansas after his parents divorced and has been recently M.I.A. MORE
Y&R;'s Melody Thomas Scott To Victor — Get A Shrink!
Soap Opera Weekly's shocking cover story — Y&R;'s Nikki and Victor to divorce — has Scott talking candidly about the split. "Ending the agony also means ending the greatest love story of her life," Scott says. MORE
Robin's Pregnant On GH
Robin's dream comes true on GENERAL HOSPITAL, but telling daddy Patrick may be a nightmare. "She's contemplating telling him, but then realizes he's so not ready," says Kimberly McCullough (Robin). MORE
Budig On The Return Of The Real Greenlee
Rebecca Budig (Greenlee, AMC) talks exclusively to Soap Opera Weekly on her return and the ABC promos heralding it. "Do the fans hate me now because Sabine got fired?" Budig asks. MORE
Blige Returns to OLTL
Mary J. Blige will sing again in ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Llanview. (She first sang at Capricorn in July 2006.) The Grammy-wining singer taped her appearance on Thursday, Jan. 17. Blige will sing her Grammy-nominated single "Just Fine" from her new album Growing Pains and another song, "Hurt Again." MORE
Bold And BeautifulFor A SongYou gotta check the 1/22 Digest to see the soap stars' answers to this Roundup question: What would your AMERICAN IDOL audition song be? But here, we recall some of B&B's most memorable musical moments. |
All My ChildrenDarnell Williams (Jesse, ALL MY CHILDREN)Darnell Williams's Brooklyn-born parents welcomed him into the world in London, England, where his father, a career Air Force man, was stationed. Raised in England, New York and Okinawa, Japan, the actor/singer/dancer, one of eight children (five boys, three girls), would eventually take a bus to Hollywood to pursue his showbiz dreams. |
General HospitalCatching Up With ... Corbin Bernsen (ex-Durant, GH, 2004-06; ex-Todd, Y&R;, 2003, 2004)"Corbin is forging into new territory once again," chuckles the film, prime-time and soap vet, who's tackling a new challenge as game-show host on GSN's HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? "It's a simple game in which four contestants vie for a certain sum of money and — are you the greediest? It's great fun." |
As The World TurnsWinning TipsINTURN, the reality show in which actors compete for a 13-week gig on AS THE WORLD TURNS, is coming back for a third season. In-person casting calls will be held in Orlando, FL, on January 19 and Richmond, VA, on January 26. Contestants aged 18-36 can also submit a tape for consideration. Before you go to cbs.com for more information, check out the advice that INTURN 2 winner Ryan Serhant, currently appearing as Evan Walsh IV, has for the next nine. |
Young And RestlessAmber Alert!No matter where Amber goes, the same hijinks follow. Here, we track Ms. Moore's parallel lives on her former hangout, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL, and her present home,
YOUNG AND RESTLESS. (Does she ever learn?) |
One Life To LiveCatching Up With Jessica Morris (ex-Jennifer, OLTL)Lindsay's deceased daughter, Jennifer, is mentioned so frequently on ONE LIFE TO LIVE that if you weren't a viewer from 2001-05, you've probably been wondering who everyone's talking about! Jen's portrayer, Jessica Morris, who left the role in early 2005 to go West, reports to Soap Opera Digest that she still has a soft spot in her heart for soaps. |
PassionsMeet PASSIONS's Colton Shires (Little Ethan)Colton Shire's PASSIONS character may be known as Little Ethan, but his current storyline is anything but small. After learning that Ethan is his father, Little Ethan agreed to donate part of his liver to his ailing half brother, Jonathan. Meanwhile, Theresa still hasn't told Ethan that he's the father of her son (and has forced Little Ethan to keep her secret). We spoke with 11-year-old Shires. |
Guiding LightA Shot At LoveHarley's had her share of heartbreak, and as readers will see in the 1/22 issue of Digest, she gets a surprise visit by all the men from her past. (Be sure to check out the Late-Breaking News section for the full scoop.) In the spirit of exploring La Cooper's tangled romantic history, Digest sussed out the good, the bad and the ugly in each of her past relationships. |
Days Of Our LivesBrandon Beemer (Shawn, DAYS)Born and raised in Eugene, Ore., Brandon Beemer admits to having a "crazy imagination" since childhood, yet he never seriously considered acting. Instead, he played sports in high school and earned small scholarships to several colleges for track. |
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