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Christmas In Springfield

Rick Springfield (Noah, GH) took time out of his busy touring schedule to check in with Soap Opera Digest regarding his new CD, Christmas With You. You can find more info on Springfield's very first holiday album in our gift guide in the December 25 issue, on sale December 18. MORE

— ABC

Nice To Meet You: Brandon Barash

Since debuting as the volatile son of certifiably insane mobster Anthony Zacchara, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Brandon Barash has been enjoying his walk on the wild side. MORE

— Howard Wise/JPI

Five Minutes With ... Jason Gerhardt

On GENERAL HOSPITAL, Coop may be living single, but in real life, his portrayer, Jason Gerhardt, is a devoted family man. In the 11/13 issue of Digest, he's the subject of FOCUS ON... but as you'll see, there's much more to this hot young actor than meets the eye. MORE

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Five Minutes With ... Stephen Macht

On GENERAL HOSPITAL, stage and screen vet Stephen Macht plays powerful mob lawyer Trevor Lansing, who happens to be a horrible father to his son, Ric, and stepson Sonny. Here, the actor waxes poetic on his larger-than-life alter ego, and boasts about his own real-life boy. MORE

Sebastian Roche: Coming to America

GENERAL HOSPITAL's Sebastian Roche (Jerry Jacks) is a man with an intriguing past. Born in Paris, he spent six years as a teen on a sailboat with his family, traveling from France to Africa to South America to the Caribbean before finally settling in New York. Here, Roche, who speaks French, Spanish and Italian, discusses his life — in English. MORE

— ABC

Kent Masters King: Body by Bojuka

Kent Masters King is a master of the mind on GENERAL HOSPITAL, doling out advice as psychiatrist Lainey Winters. In real life, the actress is a master of the body, having learned how to protect herself in any situation, courtesy of a martial arts technique called bojuka. MORE

— Jill Johnson/JPI

Carolyn Hennesy: Legally Bold

Sonny Corinthos has had his share of lawyers and ladies over the years, but he's finally met his match in razor-sharp attorney Diane Miller. Carolyn Hennesy, who debuted in the role in early 2007, has been garnering rave reviews defending the macho mobster and his cronies and enjoying every minute of it. MORE

— Yolanda Perez/ABC

Five Minutes With ... Scott Clifton

On GENERAL HOSPITAL, the Quartermaines bid their beloved Dillon farewell as the young man headed West to roll the dice in Hollywood. In real life, Scott Clifton plans to give his musical ambitions a go, but we'll let him tell you... MORE

— Jill Johnson/JPI

Steve Burton's Five Greatest GH Moments

Steve Burton debuted on GENERAL HOSPITAL as straight-laced, aspiring doctor Jason Quartermaine, the pride and joy of his wealthy family. Then, a brain injury transformed him into mob man Jason Morgan. Needless to say, it's been an interesting and unforgettable ride. Now, Burton shares his five most memorable Jason moments. MORE

— ABC

Q&A; With GH's Rick Hearst

GENERAL HOSPITAL's Ric Lansing is a loser at love — and just about everything else. With two failed marriages under his belt, he is suddenly single and on the prowl for a new woman. Rick Hearst weighs in on the state of Ric's love life and what he would like to see in his character's future. MORE

— Jill Johnson/JPI

Five Minutes With ... Genie Francis

Since we last saw her on GENERAL HOSPITAL in November of 2006, Genie Francis (ex-Laura) has landed a new job. The Maine resident is now the spokesperson for the Medifast weight loss program. Here, the actress explains how that happened, and what she credits for looking and feeling so fabulous. MORE

— Ron Tom/ABC

Five Minutes With ... Josh Duhon

GENERAL HOSPITAL's newest cast member, Logan Hayes, is an arrogant hothead with daddy issues. What's his portrayer like? Meet Josh Duhon, the young actor from the Lone Star state who brings the bad boy to life. MORE

JPI

Farewell To The King

When Ted King (ex-Alcazar) gave Digest the exclusive about his exit from GH, we had so much great material that all of it didn't make it into the issue. Here's more about how the actor feels leaving Port Charles behind and what's ahead in the future. MORE

— ABC

Spotlight on Julie Marie Berman

Julie Marie Berman has come a long way since her GENERAL HOSPITAL debut as Lulu Spencer in 2005. Not only is the 23-year-old actress a college graduate, she has earned an Outstanding Younger Actress daytime Emmy nomination for her first soap gig. MORE

— ABC

Natalia Livingston's Five Greatest GH Moments

Inheriting the role of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Emily Quartermaine from powerhouse actress Amber Tamblyn was a daunting task, but Natalia Livingston has made the character her own. Read on for her list of the top five Port Charles moments she'll always remember. MORE

— Jim Warren

Five Minutes With ... Bradford Anderson (Spinelli)

Admit it! When Bradford Anderson first breathed life into this quirky creation, you thought he was cloying and annoying. We confess — we did. But thanks to the magic of his portrayer, Bradford Anderson, Spinelli grew on us. Read on for more about the man beneath that grungy knit cap. MORE

— ABC

Burton on Jason's Daddy Dilemma

GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Steve Burton (Jason) finds himself at the heart of a complicated quadrangle, and he's trying hard to reconcile with it. Elizabeth is pregnant with Jason's baby, but passing it off as new husband Lucky’s. Jason, who knows the truth, has agreed to keep mum to protect his child and live-in love, Sam. MORE

— ABC

Stuart Damon on Alan's Life After Death

Stuart Damon took his last breath as Alan Quartermaine last month in a heartbreaking story turn that shocked GENERAL HOSPITAL fans, castmates and the actor alike. Damon weighs in on those difficult last scenes and the surprise reprieve — the opportunity to portray Alan's ghost — that's got him hoping his days in Port Charles aren't numbered. MORE

— ABC

Five Minutes With Natalia Livingston

This week during the Metro Court hostage crisis on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Emily was forced into a Sophie's Choice situation when diabolical Mr. Craig made the med student choose who she could save. Here, Natalia Livingston talks about Em's dilemma and what it's really like to tape those action sequences. MORE

— ABC

Thompson Goes to The Head of the Class

When GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jason Thompson (Patrick) heard he was trading places with a first-grade teacher as part of ABC's FANtastic February, he wasn't even a tad hesitant. "I was excited. It was a perfect fit for me, because I love being around kids," smiles Thompson. MORE

— ABC

Five Minutes With Steve Burton

In 1996, Jason Quartermaine was set to follow in his family's medical footsteps until a car crash caused by his drunken brother, AJ, left the young man with irreparable brain damage. Jason underwent a severe personality transformation... Here, Steve Burton reflects on the changes in Jason through the years. MORE

— Jennifer Graylock/JPI

Spotlight on Rebecca Herbst

Take a few minutes with GH's Rebecca Herbst, who sat down with Weekly to discuss her grown-up storyline, her start in Port Charles and her knack for whipping up homemade party gowns. MORE

— ABC

Gotta Minute? - Julie Marie Berman

It's been over a year since Julie Marie Berman debuted as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Lesley Lu Spencer, better known as Lulu. So far it's been a wonderful ride, culminating in finally meeting and working with daytime icon Genie Francis (Laura). Here, Berman weighs in on what it was like being part of Luke and Laura's 25th wedding anniversary celebration. MORE

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