Five Nights Only: ATWT'S Park Goes Back To The Boards
Starting on Thursday, February 7, AS THE WORLD TURNS's Michael Park (Jack) will appear the 1970 Tony-Award-winning hit musical Applause, as part of New York City Center Encores! series. "It's one of those opportunities that you can't pass up. They've got a who's-who cast: Kate Burton, Chip Zien, Christine Ebersole, Tom Hewitt — all of these Tony Award-winners [and nominees]!" reports an awed Park. MORE
Derk's A Dad
Derk Cheetwood (Max, GH) and his wife, Cari Costner, welcomed daughter Kylie Danielle Cheetwood on Jan 30. Kylie weighed 9 pounds and 3 ounces. Her dad's not the only family member in show biz. She's got a great-uncle named Kevin (Dances with Wolves) as well. MORE
In Memoriam
Shell Kepler, who played gossipy nurse Amy Vining on GH has died. Says former co-star Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), "She was a sweet woman with a big heart. She couldn't have been lovelier to me and was very welcoming when I joined GH." According to reports on TMZ.com, the actress succumbed to renal failure on February 1. MORE
The New Rage Page
What grinds your gears? What makes steam come out of your ears? If you could corner a soap writer for 5 minutes, what would you say? Don't hate the playa, hate the game! Send us your screed, and we'll print the best ones (along with your picture) in every issue starting mid-February. Email us at rage@soapoperaweekly.com. MORE
IN OUR OPINION
Wow, as an AMC fan from waaaaaaaaaaaay back, I always loved Angie and Jesse, so obviously, I was joining everyone else in celebrating when they returned. I have been tuning in some days, just to watch Debbi Morgan (Angie), who amazes me. MORE
GH's Sam: Dead?
GENERAL HOSPITAL's Sam is hit by a car this week and the question is: who was the driver? It seems much of Port Charles was out driving on that snowy night. And what does Kelly Monaco (Sam) have to say about this? MORE
OLTL's Gigi still loves Rex
"Every time she sees Rex she gets a little weak," laughs ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Farah Fath, who talks about Gigi's recent relocation to Llanview and this week's showdown with her high-school beau. But is Rex Shane's dad? MORE
As The World TurnsThe Ultimate Dusty QuizAS THE WORLD TURNS' Dusty Donovan breathed his last in January; his friends and lovers are suspects in his murder. It's a lucky thing you can't snuff out 25 years of soap history that fast. Test your knowledge of the Dustman's turbulent past — and ultimate fate. |
PassionsThe Ultimate Lopez-Fitzgerald Trivia ChallengeFor nine years, PASSIONS fans have followed the Lopez-Fitzgerald family's joys and struggles and loves and losses. See how well you've kept track. |
Days Of Our LivesDAYS: Trading PlacesTamara Braun, formerly mob moll Carly Corinthos on GENERAL HOSPITAL, joins the DAYS OF OUR LIVES cast this month as a mystery woman named Ava, who shares a past with Steve Johnson. This isn't the first time a GH alumnus has relocated to Salem (or a DAYS star has defected to Port Charles). Heck, Stephen Nichols (Steve) did it! |
Guiding LightBody by BethNow that GUIDING LIGHT's Beth is poised to give birth, Beth Chamberlin is excited to ditch the strap-on belly and show the world what she's been hiding beneath the fake bulk. "I've been doing this workout that has my body in the best shape I've ever been in my entire life," reveals Chamberlin. |
General HospitalThe Write StuffAs you'll see in the 2/12 issue of Digest, on sale 2/5, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) nabbed our Performer Of The Week honors along with on-screen cohort Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis). Here, the actress addresses what went into that hit pairing — and reveals her "novel" new gig. |
Young And RestlessTheir Best ShotOn February 14 and 15, rock legend Pat Benatar and her husband, guitarist/producer Neil "Spyder" Giraldo, will appear as themselves when they will show Karen (Nia Peeples) how to get over her stage fright (the musical couple should check out the special section in our 2/12 Digest to see just how everyone in Genoa City is connected). |
Bold And BeautifulChock Full Of NutsFor a hotshot shrink, Taylor has been having lots of her own problems lately. She came undone upon learning that Brooke donated the egg that resulted in baby Jack; started hallucinating, then fell off the wagon. However, this isn't the first time Taylor has goofed up. Take this quiz to see if you remember her past mistakes. |
All My ChildrenMany Happy ReturnsALL MY CHILDREN has welcomed back three of its most popular vets: Rebecca Budig (Greenlee), Debbi Morgan (Angie) and Darnell Williams (Jesse). Beloved though they may be, they are hardly the first much-missed alums to be lured back to Pine Valley. Here’s a rundown on some of the most headline-grabbing comeback kids. |
One Life To LiveTop 10 Catherine Hickland-ismsIt's nearly impossible to have lunch with ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Catherine Hickland (Lindsay) without walking away with food for thought. A motivational speaker and author, as well as an actress and cosmetics guru, Hickland has a way of infusing pearls of wisdom into every exchange. |
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