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February 13 News from Ridge affects Hope and Liam's future; Hope and Steffy get in a huge fight. February 14 Rick promises to vet Liam for Hope; Liam gives Steffy a memorable Valentine's Day. February 15 Rick stops Ridge's efforts to edge Eric out of the company; Katie learns she has an ally against Steffy. February 16 Liam sets new boundaries in his relationship with his father; Rick initiates a plan to ensure Hope future with Liam. February 17 Hope feels validated after meeting with girls she has influenced; Steffy finds another reason to fight with Brooke. Be sure to scroll down and vote in the showdown poll below. |
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News, Cast Updates and Scoop(News section last updated February 10, 2012)
Spend Valentine's Day With B&B's Bill!On Tuesday, February 14 at 11 a.m. PST, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL's Don Diamont (Bill) will host a special Valentine's Day edition of Bold Chat LIVE! Watch at www.boldandbeautiful.com.Soap Life: The Docu-filmThere has been a lot of buzz about the demise of soap operas, but a new documentary just might bring the sad reality into the same world as Brad Pitt, Steven Spielberg and other big time Hollywood names! Called Soap Life, the docu-film is about the changes taking place in the world of daytime television, and with over 70 interviews featuring fans, stars, producers, directors, writers, bloggers and fan club leaders, it could show the world what's really happening in daytime."The wife of our executive producer, John Grossman, who owns the production company NYPS, is a big fan of GENERAL HOSPITAL, and her whole thing was, 'You have the ability, so let's do something to save the soaps,'" explains producer Matthew D'Amato of how it all began. "We started doing research, and we sat down with a few actors, producers and directors, and said, 'Is this is a good idea? Could this work? Should we pursue it?' And we looked it up online and didn't see anything like this, so we thought it would be important to get started." And the main goal of the film, D'Amato explains, is to generate enough buzz about the possible end of soaps to possibly prevent it from happening. "Hopefully this will get enough attention to help the genre, because we don't want to see it fade away," he says, adding that it's tentatively scheduled for a June 2012 release date at film festivals and possibly on networks such as Showtime. "We do want to see it at festivals, and we do want to see it on networks [so] people who aren't soap fans can watch the film and kind of relate to it, hear the stories and maybe want to pick them up or maybe do something about the genre. We have contacts we can send it to in order to get it out there, so hopefully it will get bigger and bigger!" For more information on the project, visit www.facebook.com/soaplifedoc. To see a video about the project, visit www.youtube.com/user/SoapLifeDoc. B&B Casting NewsB&B is seeking an actress to play the new role of Candace. The casting call describes the role as, "Leading lady. 19 to 24. African American or mixed race. A model. Beautiful. Smart. Not afraid to go after what she wants. At least 5'6" tall. Recurring, possible contract."Joanna Johnson Heads Back to The Bold and the Beautiful With a Big Surprise!Fan fave Joanna Johnson is returning to the role of Karen Spencer on CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful in March — and she's not coming alone! TV Guide Magazine has learned that Karen will be bringing along a daughter the audience never knew existed. The kid is named Caroline, after Karen's late sister (also played by Johnson), and she's a twentysomething design student who is hoping to land a job at Forrester Creations. Karen brings her to L.A. for the interview.Caroline will be played by relative newbie Linsey Godfrey, whose credits include Wizards of Waverly Place and CSI: Miami. Johnson, one of B&B's original cast members, only acts these days when paged by the soap. Now her claim to fame is behind the scenes, as co-executive producer and writer of the hit ABC Family series Make It or Break It. Prior to that she created the Kelly Ripa-Faith Ford sitcom Hope & Faith. So who's the baby daddy? Before you jump to any trashy, B&B-style conclusions, a publicist for the soap tells us Caroline's father is definitely not Ridge Forrester (Ronn Moss), even though he had a thing with Karen back in the day. The rep further reveals that Caroline — who uses the last name of Spencer — is not related by blood to anyone on B&B which makes her available to all the show's young men. And get this: Even though Caroline's existence will come as quite a surprise to viewers, the B&B characters will act as if they already know her. Naturally, she'll get the job at Forrester — no suspense there — and control freak Stephanie (Susan Flannery) will invite the girl to live in her guest house. For many of these sequences, B&B will shoot on location at the posh Beverly Hills home of the show's cocreator Lee Bell. Look for Karen and Caroline to hit the air March 27 — just four days after B&B celebrates its 25th anniversary. CBS DAYTIME CELEBRATES VALENTINE'S DAY ON TUESDAY, FEB. 14CBS Daytime celebrates Valentine's Day with episodes filled with sweetness, love and lots of surprises, on THE TALK, THE PRICE IS RIGHT, LET’S MAKE A DEAL, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL on Tuesday, Feb. 14 on the CBS Television Network.Chocolate, flowers and jewelry… THE TALK has everything a woman wants for Valentine’s Day. The show will feature a studio audience exclusively of couples and will debut a completely edible host table made from 500 pounds of Hershey’s chocolate and adorned with Hershey’s candies, as well as a second host table made of only fresh flowers. There will be many giveaways for the studio audience, plus a big surprise that everyone will be talking about. THE PRICE IS RIGHT, with host Drew Carey, aims to make Valentine’s Day as romantic as ever, with help from actor Daniel Goddard of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Prizes include a new home theater for a date night, as well as romantic trips to New York City, Venice, Italy and Paris, and a new Mazda sports car. LET’S MAKE A DEAL, with host Wayne Brady, celebrates Valentine’s Day with a special performance by the cast of the musical “Chicago.” Brady will perform “All I Care About (Is Love)” with the group, and together they will award a romantic getaway to New York to see the Broadway version of “Chicago,” complete with VIP backstage tour passes and deluxe accommodations and meals. Contestants can expect a romantic theme as additional trips will be offered to places like Hawaii, France and a chocolate lovers’ getaway to Carmel, Calif. On THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Cane and Lily (Daniel Goddard and Christel Khalil) fans have the union they’ve been waiting for when the lovers (re)tie the knot in beautiful France. But an uninvited guest has the potential to put a damper on what is otherwise a joyous occasion. On THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Valentine’s Day is anything but happy for Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). Following a knock-down, drag-out fight with her nemesis Hope Logan (Kim Matula), and a very messy chocolate fountain, her estranged husband Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) serves her with divorce papers so that he can marry Hope.
Wagner Off Contract At B&B!In a not-so-surprising announcement, Jack Wagner's official Web site (www.wagnerworld.com) reports that the actor is out as THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Nick. The news comes on the heels of recent news that Lesley-Anne Down (Jackie), Brandon Beemer (Owen) and Zack Conroy (Oliver) have also been taken off contract. Wagner had just inked a new contract with the soap in September."We have just learned that Jack Wagner's option on his two year contract has not been picked up with The Bold and the Beautiful," says a post on the site. "We do not know if he will be leaving the show or staying on recurring basis, but with his lack of storyline in recent years, we highly doubt we will be seeing much more of Nick Marone. With Leslie-Anne [sic] Down's contract also not renewed and Brandon Beemer's move to recurring, it looks like the ship has sailed on the Morone clan. Might his release from B&B open the door for Wagner to reclaim his role as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Frisco Jones, now that fellow 80s fan favorites Finola Hughes (Anna), Tristan Roberts (Robert) and Rick Springfield (Noah) are back on the GH sudser? "Head Writer Ron Carlivati is a longtime fan of GH. He has proven with his tenure at One Life to Live that he knows how to write for veteran characters," continues the post on Wagner's site. "Could it be time for Frisco Jones to come home to Port Charles as the show fights for its life? Get the letters and e-mails going. Let everyone know you want to see Jack Wagner back at GH!" Kanan Dishes On Getting DIVORCED!Sean Kanan just made his last appearance as THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Deacon a few days ago, and he's already got a new gig! Tonight, the actor will be taping a guest-starring role on TV Land's hit sitcom HAPPILY DIVORCED, starring Fran Drescher.A TV Land rep tells Soaps In Depth that Kanan will appear in an upcoming episode when Season 2 kicks off in March as Keith, a leather jacket-wearing, motorcycle shop owner. "I play a gay guy in a gay bar and Peter -- who is Fran's ex-husband -- has a crush on me," Kanan reveals. Hilarity is sure to ensue when Glen plays Peter's wingman and tries to make a love connection for his daughter's gay ex-husband. HAPPILY DIVORCED isn't the first time that Kanan has worked with Drescher: He appeared in a 1996 episode of THE NANNY, along with Brian Bloom (Dusty, AS THE WORLD TURNS). "It's very cool working with Fran again," he tells In Depth. "I think she's one of the funniest women on television. She's really a terrific person. We saw each other a few months ago and she was nice enough to say to me, 'If you get called in to audition, let me know.' I did and she helped make [my being cast] happen." At press time, an air date for Kanan's episode had not been determined, but we'll keep you posted! New Music Video For B&B's Wood!The multi-talented Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) acts, DJs and just released her new music video for the song "After Hours," which was written by Chaz E. Foley and produced by Baby Brown and Rodney Alejandro. "This is what I worked on over our Christmas break," she tells Digest. "I've always loved music and was excited to be doing this." Check it out here.Kanan's New JobSean Kanan (ex-Deacon, Y&R/ex-Deacon, B&B/ex/A.J., GH/ex-Jude, SB) has landed a guest-starring gig on Fran Drescher's sitcom HAPPILY DIVORCED. "Such an honor to work with the funniest lady on TV again after all these years," tweeted Kanan. In 1996, the actor played a college student, who dated Drescher's title character on THE NANNY.McCook in "Hollywood Dream Role"John McCook will be performing in "Hollywood Dream Role" at the ACME Comedy Theater where "Improv Hilarity Ensues"! One night only, Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:30 p.m. Address is 135 North La Brea Avenue (at Beverly Blvd.), Los Angeles, 90036 next door to the Amalfi Restaurant. Tickets are available online at www.hollywooddreamrole.com. Online discount coupon code is: vipdream.Break-out star Gina Rodriguez revels in Sundance spotlightSundance Festival Director John Cooper gave fair warning to look out for Gina Rodriguez (Beverly, The Bold & The Beautiful) in Filly Brown at the festival.Following Brown's world premiere, Rodriquez has been one of the most-discussed performers at Sundance, propelling the 27-year-old to break-out star status. Rodriquez's mother, who flew in from Puerto Rico, and her sister flanked the actress as she took in the enormity of the Filly Brown premiere last Friday. "Each of them was holding one of my hands," Rodriguez says. "My mom was crying. It was pretty amazing." After that the accolades have rolled in from fans and fellow actors, such as Aaron Paul, who is starring in the Sundance film Smashed. "Aaron came up to me and said I heard you were brilliant, I cannot wait to see it," says Rodriguez. "I was like, 'Wow!' " Her performance as a Latina rapper making a big decision about her professional future has made the struggle in Rodriguez's real career worth it. "I've had the door slam in my face with people telling me, you're not pretty enough, you're not skinny enough. As many times as that has happened, I just found the door that was open," says Rodriquez. "It was a crack, but I squeezed my way through it." The actress has stayed at the festival through its final day, with plans to attend the final awards ceremony Saturday night. Then her next big step -- trying to change her plane ticket to watch one more day of Sundance films. "I know that on Sunday you can watch all the winning movies, so I'm trying to change my flight," she says. "That would be a blessing." B&B Executive Producer Hosts Presidential FundraiserB&B centers around the lives of the rich and famous, but in real life, Executive Producer/Head Writer Bradley Bell has connections right at the top. On February 15, he and wife Colleen are hosting a fundraiser in their Holmby Hills mansion for President Barack Obama. Tickets for the dinner, which is being co-sponsored by Will Ferrell and his wife Viveca Paulin, are going for $35,800. There will also be a concert earlier in the day on the Bells’ lawn, for which tickets are a mere $250.Alley Mills InterviewAlley Mills Gets Busted on The Bold and the Beautiful. Read the TV Guide interview here.No New Contract For B&B's Down!Hot on the heels of last week's news that Brandon Beemer (Owen) and Zack Conroy (Oliver) have been bumped to recurring status at THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL comes word that Lesley-Anne Down (Jackie) was not offered a new deal with the soap!"[Executive producer and headwriter] Bradley Bell has decided not to renew Lesley-Anne Down's contract on B&B," says the announcement posted this morning on the star's official Web site. "Lesley-Anne wants all of you to know how special and important you all are to her. Your continued effort and support of Lesley-Anne is so appreciated by her. When one door closes another one opens. This thankfully has been the case in this instance. We will let you know what it is when the time is right." A spokesperson for B&B tells Soaps In Depth that Down will continue to work on the soap on a recurring basis. No More 'Dirty Soap'Sorry, soap fans, but there won't be a second season of the E! reality show DIRTY SOAP. "So the word is that Dirty Soap is NOT being picked up for another season," tweeted castmate Jenna Gering, who is married to DAYS OF OUR LIVES hunk Galen Gering (Rafe). "Thanks to all of u who watched. You all have been so supportive!!!"The reality show -- produced by ALL MY CHILDREN vets Kelly Ripa (Hayley) and Mark Consuelos (Mateo) -- followed the lives of the THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Brandon Beemer (Owen) and live-in girlfriend Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe, DAYS), the Gerings, ONE LIFE TO LIVE's John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) and Farah Fath (Gigi), and GENERAL HOSPITAL's Kelly Monaco (Sam) and Kirsten Storms (Maxie). Baby #2 On Board!Congratulations to THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Jennifer Gareis (Donna), who confirms to Soaps In Depth that she and husband Bobby Ghassemieh are expecting their second child at the end of June. "It's a girl," says the actress, who has a 20-month-old son, Gavin. "It's still surreal right now," she adds. "It hasn't sunken in."As for how her boss, B&B executive producer and headwriter Bradley Bell, will incorporate her pregnancy into the storyline, the actress says it's still up in the air. "He said he'll keep me informed," says the actress. "I told him, 'It's completely up to you -- but it will be difficult to hide [on-screen]. I am not a skinny pregnant girl!'" Newcomer Gina Rodriguez wows Sundance as "Filly Brown"Gina Rodriguez (Beverly, The Bold & The Beautiful) may have arrived at the Sundance Film Festival as a complete unknown, but the 27-year Puerto Rican is leaving it an indie film star.Rodriguez became the toast of the Sundance Film Festival's opening weekend playing the title character in new movie "Filly Brown," about a young Latina rapper struggling to keep her family together after her mom is jailed on drug charges. When Filly gets a crack at musical stardom, she must make a choice between staying true to her poetic lyrics or accepting a deal that focuses on her sexuality but guarantees a paycheck. Under the tutelage of Latin hip-hop record veterans Lisa "Khool-Aid" Rios and Edward "E-Dub" Rios, who served as the film's music producers, Rodriguez was so convincing as a singer that in a question-and-answer session after the film's premiere, audience members asked where they could buy her music. The Hollywood Reporter said Rodriguez delivered a "magnetic star turn" and a "dynamic breakout performance" in a film where her screen time is split between churning out dramatic acting and rapping numerous hip-hop numbers. With reactions and reviews like that, there can be little doubt that "Filly Brown" marks a career-making performance for Rodriguez, who last year appeared on TV soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" and in a supporting role in the film "Go For It!" She told Reuters that playing Filly Brown was amazing opportunity to portray a character with whom she could identify. "It's a powerful Latina lead, and seldom do I get the opportunity to audition for something like that," said Rodriguez. "Filly is tough, or least she uses the toughness to hide her pain sometimes, and I think we all do that." "Filly had a dream, and she didn't know how to go about doing it and she didn't really have help," Rodriguez said. "I can understand that." FROM CHICAGO TO SUNDANCE Born and raised in an inner city neighborhood of Chicago, Rodriguez "came from nothing" as the youngest of three sisters of Puerto Rican immigrants who stressed education with their daughters. Heeding that advice, Rodriguez's older sisters went on to become an investment banker and a lawyer, but Rodriguez wanted to act, much to her father's dismay. She studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and worked in theater before booking her first guest-starring role on TV crime show "Law & Order." But it was her father seeing her play Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in an American Stage production of "Casa Blue" that served as a turning point for the young actress. "He turned to me and said he was proud," said Rodriguez, her eyes tearing up. "Having him accept what I did, that was my big break. It's so important to me to make my father and mother proud. And I want to do it with integrity and respect." With buzz building, she already has secured a talent development deal at the ABC television network and is plotting to work on a movie where she'd play a female boxer. Additionally, now that she's a legitimate music artist thanks to the songs she recorded in "Filly Brown," Rodriguez is not averse to pursuing a music career. "I've always had an alter ego; I sing in the shower like everybody else does," she laughed. She is spending time in a recording studio with Khool-Aid and E-Dub, both of whom helped Rodriguez find her voice and introduced her to Latino hip-hop and artists and others. But even as movie and music executives come knocking at her with the riches promised by stardom, Rodriguez wants to use any new fame to be a role model for young Latina girls. "I want to give a voice to these girls in the 'hood where I grew up and let them know that you can be an investment banker, or a doctor, and we can portray that on screen," said Rodriguez. "Any dream you have takes hard work, doesn't happen overnight and you shouldn't be afraid of that," she said. "If you put your heart and soul into it, and you do it with honesty and integrity and respect, you will succeed. I am a testament to that." PRACTICE Pays Off For Jones!On the heels of taping scenes for her two-episode return to THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL later this month, Ashley Jones (Bridget) has landed a new primetime gig on ABC's PRIVATE PRACTICE! "I'm so excited! It's a guest arc that will start filming soon -- probably early next week," Jones tells Soaps In Depth, confessing that she accepted the role sight unseen! "They made an offer, but I don't know what the part is yet. I haven't even read the script!"As for her recurring status at B&B, Jones says she'd love to see Bridget pop up on the show beyond her return on Tuesday, February 28, and Wednesday, February 29. "So far, we've always worked out the dates when [executive producer and headwriter Bradley Bell] wants to bring in Bridget," she reveals. "If and when he's ready to write more for the character, I'll probably be here at B&B a little more. I love coming to work here." Heather Locklear, Jack Wagner Face Court Date, Possible Battery Charges After Physical FightTo say Heather Locklear has had a rough start to 2012 would be something of an understatement.Though the O.G. Melrose Place actress was finally released from the hospital last week, she's once again down on her luck, as it emerged today that she and her ex-fiancé Jack Wagner could face misdemeanor battery charges over a physical altercation that went down between them late last month. Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan confirmed that the former duo was due to attend a hearing at an unspecified (though soon) date to determine what, if any, charges will be filed. One, both or neither could wind up facing misdemeanor battery charges. Though the spokesman was quick to point out that as it stands now, both actors' records are clean. Well, at least in terms of this particular incident. "No criminal charges have been filed relating to this matter," Mateljan told E! News. "A City Attorney Office hearing for the two individuals involved will be scheduled in the next couple of weeks. No further action is scheduled after that." As for the actual hearing date, that has yet to be set. The incident took place in late December at Wagner's home. According to reports, an argument between the duo turned physical and cops were called to the scene. At the time, neither opted to press charges against the other, but the case was nevertheless forwarded to the City Attorney for review. Hmmm...maybe February will be Locklear's month? 43rd annual NAACP Image Awards nominationsOutstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama SeriesAaron D. Spears- The Bold and the Beautiful CBS Bryton James- The Young and the Restless CBS Emerson Brooks- All My Children ABC James Reynolds- Days of Our Lives NBC Texas Battle- The Bold and the Beautiful- CBS Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series B&B's Rodriguez Signs ABC Talent Deal!It's an exciting week for THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Gina Rodriguez (Beverly)! The actress gaining buzz for her starring role in the highly-anticipated Filly Brown, which is set to debut at the Sundance Film Festival. The film tells the tale of a young hip-hop artist (played by Rodriguez, who is in nearly every scene!) whose budding career comes to a crossroads when a shady producer offers her a crack at stardom. Lou Diamond Phillips and Edward James Olmos also star in the movie. And on top of that, Deadline reports that Rodriguez has signed a talent holding deal with ABC and ABC Studios to star in a pilot targeted for next season!B&B Casting NoticeCould THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Hope be getting yet another rival in the love department? The show has issued a casting notice for a 22-year-old leading young lady to play a refined, outspoken and spunky Ivy League graduate. The description also says that the character comes from money and was raised on the East Coast. Might this newcomer be related to a family already on the canvas?The contract role is due to start taping in early February. ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC'S CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP (1/31)"Mick 'Mankind' Foley / Antonio Sabato Jr." - After a week of fun and insight, the time spent apart for one of the couples proves to be too much and makes for an explosive reunion, on the Season Finale of "Celebrity Wife Swap," TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.Superstar pro-wrestler and author Mick Foley and his wife, former model Colette, have been married for 21 years. They share a luxury condo in Florida with their wrestle-maniac children -- Dewey (19), Noelle (17) Mickey (10) and Hughie (8). The family also consists of Randall, a yet-to-be-house-trained puppy. Colette feels loved but unsupported and underappreciated since she's the one who picks up all of the toys, makes the beds and even cooks a different meal for each family member every day. While Mick is on the road and immersed in different projects and the kids are playing, Colette just doesn't have time to keep a tidy house. Mick and Colette admit their family lifestyle lacks structure; however they make up for it with love. Colette leaves balmy Florida for arid Los Angeles to swap lives with heartthrob actor/model Antonio Sabato, Jr. Antonio and his conservative Christian fiance, Cheryl, two self-admitted clean freaks. They keep a spotless home, the cars are kept clean and shiny, and neither one will be able to sleep at night if the tea kettle is on the wrong burner. Cheryl keeps a six-page, 65-item checklist of daily duties that must be done to ensure the household is properly maintained. Colette quickly realizes the Sabatos drive their daughter, Mina (9), in a pursuit of perfection with gymnastics classes she must attend several times a week, as well as daily piano practice. While changing diapers and feeding the Sabatos' 3-month-old son, baby Antonio, Colette is brought back to her long-gone days (and nights) of caring for a newborn. Colette is impressed with Antonio and Cheryl's home, but shocked to see how overworked the whole family is. Back at the Foley house, a post-partum Cheryl is brought to tears when she realizes all that Colette does for her family. As she tries to live by Colette's rules the first part of the week, she becomes a nervous wreck cleaning up after the puppy, cooking six individualized meals a night, breaking up the boys' wrestling matches and contending with Mick's laissez-faire parenting style. At the end of the week, the two couples will meet for the first time in a deeply honest and highly-charged exchange of views. Both couples will make a frank assessment of each other and talk about what they've learned from the experience. Two B&B Hunks Off Contract!Although Owen returned to THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL this week to tell Jackie that he wants her back, Jowen fans shouldn't hold out hope for a happy reunion for the couple: Soaps In Depth has learned that the hunk's portrayer, Brandon Beemer, has been taken off contract. Nevertheless, Jackie, Owen and even his babymama, Bridget (played by Ashley Jones) will factor in to a February Sweeps storyline next month.Beemer isn't the only B&B guy who will be seeing less screen time: Zack Conroy (Oliver) has been taken off contract as well. A rep for the soap says that while both actors have been dropped down to recurring status, they are still a part of the B&B family... which means that they will continue to drop by on-screen from time to time! 'Young & Restless' Star Sues Over Torrential Rainstorm -- My Poor Man Servant!!!File under rich people's problems -- "Young and the Restless" star Melody Scott is suing her home insurance company for refusing to cover more than $50,000 in rain damage ... claiming her poor male assistant went through HELL cleaning up the mess.Melody and her husband Edward filed the lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming Mid-Century Insurance Company put them through the ringer after a 2010 rainstorm wreaked havoc on their Beverly Hills Home ... and ultimately left them out to dry. As a result of the storm, the suit alleges, the Scotts' loyal servant -- a Mr. Nick Krotov -- "was forced to place many pots, pans, and towels in the living room to catch the falling water." According to the suit, the Scotts filed an emergency insurance claim to repair the damage -- but MC blew their repeated requests to approve it ... and Mother Nature wreaked even more havoc on their home. Melody claims MC finally came out to inspect the property more than a week after the initial storm -- and rejected their claim, insisting the water damage was not covered. Melody and Edward claim they spent over $50,000 trying to repair the damage -- and now they're suing to get it all back, plus other damages. Calls to Mid-Century were not returned. Emmy Award-Winning Actress Hillary B. Smith Joins B&BEmmy Award-winning actress, Hillary B. Smith, has been cast in the role of psychiatrist, “Dr. Stacy”, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley P. Bell announced today. “Hillary is a formidable actress with a powerful screen presence,” said Bell. “I look forward to collaborating on this new and dynamic character with her on The Bold and the Beautiful.”Smith played “Nora Hanen Buchanan” on One Life to Live from 1992 to 2012. In addition to Smith’s critically acclaimed role on One Life to Live, her television credits include Something Wilder, As the World Turns, and The Doctors, as well as guest starring roles on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and Too Close for Comfort. Among her many film credits, included are Made in Manhattan with Jennifer Lopez, and Love Potion No. Nine with Sandra Bullock. She currently stars on the popular web series: Venice: The Series as “Guya” and Fumbling for the Pieces as “Ellie.” In addition to television, film and Internet, Smith also has an extensive history in theater having recently starred in Any Given Monday. Her other theater credits include the Broadway hits A Real American Hero, The Heidi Chronicles, and the Off-Broadways smashes Song Night in the City, A World of Black & White and Lips Together, Teeth Apart. Smith has been nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy Award® in the category of “Outstanding Lead Actress”, taking home the trophy in 1994. ONE LIFE Fave To B&B!Soap Opera Digest has confirmed that fan favorite Hillary B. Smith (ex-Nora, OLTL) will join the No. 2 show in the brand new role of a sex therapist. The news comes mere hours after ONE LIFE TO LIVE aired its last episode on ABC. The actress had hinted earlier today that she had a new job in the works: “There will b other projects. I have one at the end of the month. It will be announced shortly..... Not ABC.”Daytime Soap Operas: The Year That WasBest & Worst of 2011: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY: click here to read our take.Phyllis Diller Returns to The Bold and the BeautifulWe'll have what she's having! TV Guide Magazine has learned that legendary comic — and 94-year-old fireball — Phyllis Diller is heading back to the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful for a two-day appearance in March.Diller will again play Gladys Pope, who was a madcap makeup artist seen numerous times on the show from 1995 to 2004. Back then, Gladys was best pals with low-rent couturier Sally Spectra (the late Darlene Conley) and the two dizzy dames shared many a Lucy and Ethel-type escapade. B&B is keeping the specific deets on Diller's return under wraps but this much we can tell you: Gladys is back with a whole new vocation and will play an integral part in a very romantic event — one that's perfectly timed for the soap's 25th anniversary! Eakes Gets Herself Some Hairspray!The hit Broadway musical Hairspray is coming to the Palm Canyon Theatre in Palm Springs, CA -- and ALL MY CHILDREN's Bobbie Eakes (Krystal/ex-Macy, B&B) is going to be in the middle of it all! Eakes will star as Velma, mom of Tracy Turnblad's snotty rival, Amber, in the production, which will run from Friday, January 27, through Sunday, February 12. For tickets and performance times, visit www.PalmCanyonTheatre.org.64th Annual DGA Award NominationsThe winners will be announced at the 64th Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles.Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime SerialsThe nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for 2011 are (in alphabetical order): LARRY CARPENTER Mr. Carpenter’s Directorial Team: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASEY CHILDS Mr. Childs’ Directorial Team: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIKE DENNEY Mr. Denney’s Directorial Team: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAM LUDEL Mr. Ludel’s Directorial Team: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCOTT MCKINSEY Mr. McKinsey’s Directorial Team: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CYNTHIA J. POPP Ms. Popp’s Directorial Team: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANGELA TESSINAR Ms. Tessinari’s Directorial Team: Mario Lopez Is Engaged to Courtney MazzaLights! Camera! Proposal!Mario Lopez (ex-Christian, The Bold & The Beautiful) popped the question to girlfriend Courtney Mazza during a Christmas holiday in Mexico with friends, family and TV crew on hand. The moment will be shown Wednesday on Extra, which Lopez hosts, though a preview went up on the the show's website earlier in the day. "I've come to the realization that I'm never going to meet another woman as special and amazing as the one I have, and I think she's finally succumb to my pressure and will take me," Lopez, 38, says for the TV camera, in anticipation of asking for Mazza's hand on the sandy beach of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. "So we'll see, I hope." While he didn't have a speech prepared, Lopez did have a ring ready. "The sun's almost setting," he says. "The family's there and [so are] my friends. We're good to go." He then crosses himself. Chances are, Mazza – whose daughter with Lopez, Gia, was born in September 2010 – will say yes, though the entire scene will play out on the syndicated entertainment news show. This would mark Lopez's second marriage. His first, to Ali Landry in 2004, was annulled after two weeks. Michael E. Knight and Robin Riker Among Cast of The Cost of the ErectionStage and screen actors Michael E. Knight ("All My Children") and Robin Riker ("The Bold and the Beautiful") will star in Blank Theatre's production of Jon Marans' The Cost of the Erection, beginning Feb. 4, 2012, prior to an official opening Feb. 11, at Blank's 2nd Stage Theatre.Directed by Blank founding artistic director Daniel Henning, the limited engagement will continue through March 18. The cast also includes Kal Bennett and James Louis Wagner. In The Cost of the Erection, according to press notes, "wealthy Susu Ziegler has purchased an exclusive Manhattan raw space apartment overlooking the Hudson. She hopes to have her architect husband design this tricky space, but with their marriage on the rocks, she forces him to compete against a younger, hotshot architect. This sexy, funny tale is told in a heightened theatrical style, compressing and playing with time and space, and ultimately examines what makes a marriage work. Or not work." The Cost of the Erection will have its world premiere under the title A Raw Space Feb. 3 at the Bristol Riverside Theatre in Bristol, PA. Other members of the creative team include set and lighting designer Cameron Zetty, costume designer Rachel Engstrom, sound designer Warren Davis and stage manager Nicki Gannon. The Blank Theatre, founded in 1990 by Henning, is Hollywood’s resident theatre. With programs such as The Living Room Series and its annual nationwide Young Playwrights Festival, The Blank Theatre is committed to providing the opportunity for artists to take bold risks. The Blank's 2nd Stage Theatre is located at 6500 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Wilcox) in Hollywood, CA. For more information and tickets, call (323) 661-9827 or visit www.TheBlank.com. 'Bell' star launches underwear lineFormer Saved by the Bell star Mario Lopez (ex-Christian, B&B) is getting intimate with fans by launching his own underwear collection.The actor has designed his own line of undergarments, RatedM, in partnership with the brand 2(x)ist, and he is set to model the apparel for the company's upcoming advertising campaign, according to Women's Wear Daily. Lopez's range is on sale online, with a two-pack costing $26.50. B&B's Kristen Gets A New Gig!Tracy Melchior (ex-Kristen, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL) is taking on a new role that's simply "ducky!" Following in the steps of soap stars who've turned to hosting like ALL MY CHILDREN's Kelly Ripa (Hayley) and Cameron Mathison (Ryan) and DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Alison Sweeney (Sami), Melchior is picking up a microphone and will be reporting in between periods during tonight's National Hockey League game between the Anaheim Ducks and the L.A. Kings. "It's a huge rivalry," Melchior explains of the two Los Angeles-area hockey teams. "They call it the 'Freeway Face-Off.'"How did this all come about? "I was watching a hockey game and saw that the Kings had a female host, Heidi Androl," Melchior shares of the Fox Sports West reporter. "She brings such a neat quality to the broadcast, but then I realized the Anaheim Ducks didn't have a girl. So I approached them about it and Tom Feuer, the executive producer [of Fox Sports West and Prime Ticket], is giving me this shot tonight. I'm an unconventional hire and I'm thrilled!" The Kings and Ducks face off tonight, live at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Fox Sports West and Prime Ticket. Check your local listings for the exact channel from your cable provider. Video: Jack Wagner and Long-Lost Daughter Reunite After 23 Years(Video) Yes, you might need a Kleenex.Melrose Place's Jack Wagner (Nick, B&B/ex-Frisco, GH) has been making headlines after his engagement with Heather Locklear was called off, but now he's in the spotlight for a much more heartwarming story, as E! News learns that the soap star was confronted by a daughter he never knew he had. According to reports, Wagner was ready to rock the stage with Rick Springfield at a concert in Boca Raton, Fla., earlier this month when he came face-to-face with a 23-year-old young woman named Kerry right before the show, who told him that he was her father. We're sure the actor was stunned, but more so, he was extremely touched. Wagner invited Kerry to another show the following day, where he told the crowd, "Some of you have seen me, on the boat or around, I've been walking around with this beautiful girl and my daughter found me," and pulled her onstage. That's when she started crying—and shortly after, we did, too. Kerry reportedly grew up in New York City with foster parents—although Wagner's rep tells E! News that he did not put her up for adoption—and hired some private investigators to help track down her biological parents. His rep tells us that the "two reuniting is a wonderful story," and they are expected to spend Thanksgiving together. Jack Wagner -- United with Long Lost Daughter ... He Never Knew He Had(Photo) Soap legend Jack Wagner has a 23-year-old daughter ... and he had NO IDEA -- that is, until earlier this month ... when the two came face-to-face for the first time at a concert in Florida.The girl's name is Carrie, and her mother -- who had a fling with Jack back in the '80s -- gave her up for adoption soon after she was born. Sources tell TMZ, Carrie -- who grew up in NYC with her foster parents -- hired a private investigator to track down her biological p-units, and the P.I. led her to a concert in Boca Raton, Florida, where Jack was performing with Rick Springfield. Carrie caught Jack right before he went on stage -- and according to sources, she gave Jack the full story and the two shared a tearful embrace. Jack was so smitten, he invited Carrie to another show the next day ... and introduced her to the entire audience. According to sources, the two have been inseparable ever since -- Jack has even invited Carrie to spend Thanksgiving with him and his two sons. Sadly, Heather Locklear will not be present. Jack Wagner / Heather Locklear Engagement -- Torpedoed By Wedding PlansJack Wagner's engagement to Heather Lockear blew up because of the pressures of planning their wedding.Jack tells TMZ ... the wedding plans became so all-consuming, they had little or no time to spend with their respective kids. And there was another complication. Jack says he and Heather decided a blended family was not a good idea, because their kids were too young and it would be too disruptive. So on top of the wedding plans, Jack had to spend time alone with his 2 sons, and Heather spent her remaining time with daughter Ava. In short ... no time for each other. But Jack tell us ... he's still in touch with Heather and they "still love each other very much." Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner Call Off EngagementHeather Locklear and Jack Wagner's Melrose Place characters wed on TV almost a decade ago, but there is no real-life marriage in the works for the actors who played Amanda Woodward and Peter Burns."Jack and Heather are no longer engaged," Locklear's rep tells PEOPLE. The longtime couple, who got engaged in August, had Locklear's daughter Ava's stamp of approval. "Ava was so excited when we told her," Locklear, 50, told PEOPLE shortly after the big announcement. "She hugged Jack, said congratulations, and she immediately wanted to see the ring. Then she ran and Facebooked her new stepbrother." The actress was previously married to rockers Tommy Lee (1986 to 1993) and Richie Sambora (1994 to 2006). Y&R Star Engaged!Bad boy Deacon may not be the marrying kind on Y&R, but off-screen, his portrayer, Sean Kanan, is taking the plunge. The actor confirms to Soaps In Depth that he and girlfriend Michele Vega are engaged to be married. The duo's news has already gone viral among their friends and family on Facebook. "Michele and I want to thank everyone for their kind wishes," Kanan posted on his page.B&B's Adrienne Frantz WedsAdrienne Frantz (Amber, B&B) and Scott Bailey (ex-Sandy, GL) tied the knot today in Lake Arrowhead, CA in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. The duo, who got engaged on Hawaii, planned on an 11-11-11 ceremony from the get-go. "I'm having a huge wedding," she told Digest last year. "I know for sure that our colors will be eggplant and silver, and I’m going to be wearing kick-ass Christian Louboutin silver shoes." Indeed, her bridesmaids were clad in deep purple. Congratulations to the happy couple!Ian Buchanan Joins Days of Our LivesOne of our all-time favorite soap hoppers is making his way to Salem! Daytime Emmy Award winner Ian Buchanan — a veteran of All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Port Charles and General Hospital — is joining the cast of NBC's Days of Our Lives. A Days rep tells TV Guide Magazine that the popular Scotsman will play a character named Ian McAllister, a mega-rich businessman with a powerful and dangerous hold over cosmetics mogul Madison James (Sarah Brown).This isn't Buchanan's first time at Days, by the way. In 2001, he was among several hotshot daytime players who were recruited to play European royals at the coronation of Princess Greta. But, basically, he was a glorified extra. In addition to his vast suds experience, Buchanan was also a cult fave on Twin Peaks, It's Garry Shandling's Show and the Cartoon Network series Justice League, where he voiced the role of Superman's arch foe Ultra-Humanite. Buchanan starts shooting Days on November 14 and is expected to hit the air February 9. B&B's Lloyd Does TarantinoKristolyn Lloyd (Dayzee, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL) is appearing in the production of For The Record: Tarantino In Concert, a compilation of Quentin Tarantino's best movies re-enacted in a musical form. The show is running through November 12th at the Show At Barre theater, located at 1714 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA. For tickets, please visit www.showatbarre.com. Enter QUENTIN for a discounted price.Writer Michele Val Jean Joins the B&B Writing TeamEmmy Award winning writer Michele Val Jean has joined the writing team of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley P. Bell announced today. “I am pleased to announce that Michele Val Jean will be joining our writing team,” said Bell. “With her vast wealth of knowledge, experience, and creativity, Michele is sure to be a significant addition to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.”Val Jean has worked on the writing team of General Hospital for the past 18 years. Prior to General Hospital, she wrote for SANTA BARBARA as well as for Generations and the prime time series Jake and the Fatman. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is the recipient of three consecutive Emmy awards for “Outstanding Daytime Drama Series”, six consecutive Golden Nymph International TV Audience Awards in the “Telenovela/Soap Opera” category at the Monte Carlo Television Festival (B&B is seen daily by more than 35 million people in over 100 countries), and was named the “Most Popular Daytime Soap Currently on TV” by Guinness World Records. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, which celebrated its 24th anniversary on March 23, 2011, is a Bell-Phillip Television production, broadcast weekdays (1:30-2:00 PM, ET; 12:30-1:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Bradley P. Bell is the Executive Producer and Head Writer. OLTL Actress Reveals Breast Cancer Struggle!ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Andrea Evans (Tina) is now making her private battle with stage one breast cancer public. Diagnosed this past April following her annual mammogram, Evans tells Soaps In Depth that she initially didn't feel any abnormalities during her routine self-exam. "I missed it, and that frequently happens," she says, adding that she instantly hit the ground running with treatment."It was my choice to go through more aggressive treatment because I want the chances of recurrence to be null and non-existent. I had options presented to me that would have been the easier route. I chose the more difficult route because I don't want to go through this again," explains Evans, who returned to the OLTL set only a few weeks after completing chemotherapy and undergoing reconstructive surgery. "It was very important for me to come forward now that the treatment is done. I'm back at work not only to let the fans know how important they are to me, but to have the fans see what they wanted -- Tina and Cord together again," smiles Evans. With a clean bill of health and literally a new lease on life, the beloved actress hopes that sharing her story will help other women to be proactive. "If you feel something, take care of it. Get your mammograms," insists Evans who for years served as the celebrity ambassador for City Of Hope's Breast Cancer Walk. "I stood on podiums all over the country telling women to get their mammograms, and that same advice saved my life!" October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Actress Andrea Evans Secretly Battled Breast CancerAmerican soap star Andrea Evans has fought and won a secret battle with cancer.The One Life to Live actress, 54, reveals she found a lump in her breast earlier this year (11) and immediately underwent treatment to remove the tumour. She tells People magazine, "In April I had been diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. I kept it private, but now I'm cancer-free." And she admits it was her own campaign work to raise awareness about the disease which "saved" her own life. She adds, "I did monthly (mammogram) exams, but I missed it. For years I stood on podiums as an ambassador for City of Hope, telling women to get their mammograms. That advice saved me." Evans is known for her role as Tina Lord on the long-running TV show. She currently stars on another U.S. soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. Soap Hunk's Producer Responds - We Were LoversThe producer who is being sued by soap star Victor Alfieri claims she was just joking when she asked him to send her a pic of his privates -- and says the two were in an "intimate relationship" until Alfieri broke it off and ran off with her money.Adriana Trevino claims she began working with Alfieri on a movie in June 2010 and their relationship began around the same time. Trevino says Alfieri wanted to keep their relationship secret, which she did, until she heard that Alfieri was telling the crew of their movie that she was obsessed with him. Trevino says she came clean about the relationship and as soon as she did ... she says Alfieri withdrew the rest of her investment in the movie from the bank. She says he disconnected his phone and disappeared. As for his claims Trevino was somehow involved in landing his mom in the hospital, she says the mother and her were quite close. Trevino says she went to the mother when Alfieri disappeared, and when the mother tried and failed to get a hold of her son ... she had to be rushed to the hospital. She explains the penis pic request ... saying Alfieri mentioned sending her a pic and she was merely asking for what she was offered. Trevino says she's planning to sue for slander. Soap Hunk SuesSoap Hunk Sues -- Movie Producer Demanded Pic of My Shlong: A super good looking soap opera stud claims he's being victimized by an obsessed female movie producer -- who allegedly has it out for him because he refused to email her a pic of his "live organ."Victor Alfieri -- who starred on "The Bold and the Beautiful" & "Days of Our Lives" and appeared in the movie "Angels and Demons" -- is also an aspiring filmmaker ... and claims a female fan decided to invest in one of his projects last year. Alfieri claims the woman, Adriana Trevino, dumped more than $150k into his movie -- but it soon became clear that she wanted a sexual relationship with Alfieri as part of the package deal. In his lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Alfieri claims Adriana would often try to get frisky with him -- one time suggesting they have sex to "release some stress." Alfieri claims he turned her down ... so "she asked that he at least email her a picture of his 'c**k' which she could masturbate to." Alfieri claims he again refused ... and instead emailed her a link to a photo of a dildo -- but Adriana replied that she would rather "have Alfieri's 'live' organ." According to the suit, Adriana finally got the message ... but instead of quietly moving on, she allegedly stole the footage from Victor's movie ... and refuses to give it back. AND THERE'S MORE ... Victor claims Adriana contacted his mother who lives in Italy -- and told her that they were humping ... which in turn caused Victor's mom to FREAK OUT so bad, she needed to be hospitalized. Victor is begging a judge to force Adrana to return his footage -- plus he wants unspecified monetary damages. Sean Kanan on How to Cook Like a GentlemanYou might know him as the bad guy from The Karate Kid Part III, or for his more recent work on The Young and the Restless, but actor and producer Sean Kanan has a different project up his sleeve lately—writing. His first book, “The Modern Gentleman,” was released on Sept. 13, yet Kanan is not a newcomer to the art of writing.“I’ve actually written for longer than I have acted,” Kanan said in a recent interview with NTD Television on Wednesday, Sept. 14, in New York. “Writing is really the first endeavor into the arts that I ever participated in.” Combining his writing with his love for cooking, Kanan has written a cookbook specifically with the male audience in mind (but also inviting women for a look into the male mind). “The Modern Gentleman” will help guys through not only the basics of preparing a kitchen and cooking simple meals but also more impressive dishes. The recipes range from simple mac ‘n’ cheese to roasted pork loin stuffed with goat cheese, with the intention of helping any man go from clueless to culinary genius. However, “The Modern Gentleman” isn’t just a cookbook. “The book also deals with the lost art of being a gentleman in today’s sometimes confusing social landscape,” Kanan explains. According to him, and surely many other men out there, balancing the roles of being a man is hard. “Guys were left a little confused: Am I supposed to be the alpha male who is a problem solver, or am I supposed to be the guy that is sensitive and a really great listener? For my money, the reality is that it’s a little of both, and it’s somewhere in between.” This balancing act is brought up many times in his book. Kanan humorously talks about relationships and about “connecting with her with honesty and integrity without being dismissed as ‘the nice guy.’” Basically, it’s how to be the strong alpha male type but without acting like a cave man. To achieve this, etiquette is required, and such etiquette is the main theme of many chapters in “The Modern Gentleman.” Becoming a gentleman, however, is not just an education for confused or bad-mannered adults. Being a gentleman is all about being a man who “exhibits strength and compassion towards others, a man who treats others with tolerance and dignity,” all according to the book. So, wouldn’t that be a great thing to teach children? That’s what Kanan’s girlfriend Michele thought, when she pointed out to him that young boys who learn how to act like gentlemen earlier on will take that lesson with them in life and avoid becoming bullies. Kanan himself has had quite an experience when it comes to bullying. As a self-proclaimed “chubby and awkward kid,” he was often the victim of bullying. This led the young Kanan to take up martial arts, leading to his breakout acting role. His experience with bullying caused him to become a member of the Anti-Defamation League, helping in the fight against bullying. With his new book, Kanan takes preventing bullying to a new level, reasoning that kids who know how to be gentlemen will bring compassion and tolerance into their everyday life, and stop bullying. The book’s focus is on the art of being a gentleman in the kitchen. There is a chapter about the utensils and ingredients you will need to keep home, another one on the subject of different wines and liquors, and two chapters celebrating Italian cuisine. But don’t worry, the book takes on how to be a gentleman outside of your kitchen, too. This includes how to take women out on dates, how to entertain a group, and even advice on flower arranging, balanced out with a chapter about defending yourself like a man. Kanan concludes this cooking-meets-self-help book with tips on how to buy the perfect engagement ring, hopefully showing how far being a gentleman can get you. So just like the book’s tagline reads, don’t just set the table. Set the mood. Get Your Copy of Sean's book here! Soap Opera 451Soap Opera 451: A Time Capsule of Daytime Drama's Greatest Moments: The first enhanced e-book of its kind, “Soap Opera 451: A Time Capsule of Daytime Drama’s Greatest Moments” by New York Times bestselling author and soap opera insider Alina Adams, features actor interviews, insider information, fans and fan favorites looking back on 45 of the most memorable moments in daytime television history, as well as links to view the selected scenes, and to the star-studded contributors’ personal sites, so that readers may interact with them personally. (An Internet connection is required and availability will vary depending on your viewing device).“Soap Opera 451: A Time Capsule of Daytime Drama’s Greatest Moments” includes interviews with: “All My Children’s” Eden Riegel on her character Bianca coming out as a lesbian to her mother, Erica Kane; “Another World’s” Linda Dano on her character Felicia's alcohol intervention; “Dark Shadow’s” Kathryn Leigh Scott on Barnabas bringing Josette back from the dead; “One Life to Live’s” headwriter Michael Malone on Marty's gang rape; “General Hospital’s” headwriter Thom Racina on scripting Luke and Laura's wedding; “Generations” creator Sally Sussman Morina on the show’s groundbreaking racial housing discrimination story; and dozens of other stars, writers, insiders and stories from “The Young and the Restless,” “As The World Turns,” “Days of Our Lives,” “Guiding Light”, “Passions,” “Texas,”“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Doctors” and many more. “Soap Opera 451: A Time Capsule of Daytime Drama’s Greatest Moments” may be experienced via a tablet, iPad, cell-phone, lap-top or desk-top computer. All of the text may be read on the Kindle or Nook devices. B&B's Clifton Engaged!Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B/ex-Schuyler, OLTL/ex-Dillon, GH) and his longtime significant other, Nicole Lampson are engaged. On September 17, Clifton tweeted, "Nikki is no longer my girlfriend," and included a photo of her wearing the ring. He then joked on Twitter, "This is all very new to me. I've had girlfriends before, but never a fiancée. What do I feed her? Is she house-trained? So many questions."THE BAY Casting Change!Paul Satterfield (ex-Spencer, OLTL/ex-Pierce, B&B/ex-Paulm GH) is replacing Joe Lando (ex-Jake, OLTL et al) on the online soap THE BAY. "Joe Lando is a wonderful seasoned actor," states Gregori J. Martin, THE BAY’s creator and executive producer. "We tried everything we could to keep him on board, but unfortunately his heart just wasn't with the project. We are very saddened by his decision to leave the show and wish him the best." Satterfield, who will play Lee, will begin taping scenes with Mary Beth Evans (Sara, THE BAY; Kayla, DAYS) on September 23. "Lee is a very essential character in our storyline," Martin continues, "and when Joe decided THE BAY wasn't for him, we had to find the perfect replacement. We're very excited to have Paul Satterfield join our phenomenal cast. We hope it‘s an easy transition for THE BAY fans and supporters, and that Joe‘s fans remain with the show to watch Paul slip into Lee‘s shoes." Current and past webisodes of THE BAY, FAR FROM THE BAY and the CONFESSIONS series can be viewed here: www.thebaytheseries.comlMorgan Fairchild to Vamp On BonesGlamorous '80s primetime soap diva Morgan Fairchild (ex-Dorothy, B&B/ex-Sydney, GH/ex-Sydney, The City/ex-Jennifer, Search For Tomorrow), who seduced her way through Dallas, Falcon Crest and Flamingo Road, has landed a colorful guest spot on the new season of Fox's Bones. Morgan will appear in the third episode as a woman named Bianca, the intelligent, impeccably dressed CEO of Dillio Toys. In the episode, remains of a toy company employee are discovered, and Brennan and Booth must put together the puzzle pieces, which somehow involve Bianca. What I'm most curious to see is if Brennan and Booth pick up a little toy for their gestating bundle of joy — and if it's a doll or a train. The episode is filming now.Marie Osmond Joining B&B!THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL took home four trophies last night at the Daytime Emmy Awards -- including Outstanding Drama. But it seems as if the coveted statuette isn't the only thing the soap will be parting Las Vegas with: Marie Osmond will be joining the soap! During a red carpet interview with Adam Gregory (Thomas) for Entertainment Tonight, the pair revealed that the singer would be making her daytime debut "sometime this year." To watch a video of Osmond and Gregory's announcement, click here.Catch The Shaughnessy BuzzThe future is here, and we can't wait to tell you about it! From the creative minds of brothers Charles Shaughnessy (ex-Shane, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) and David Shaughnessy (a director on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL) comes COFFEY BUZZ, a weekly lifestyle video-zine that purports to change the way people shop online using Hyperspot technology. "We're making a show with Lissa Coffey -- she's a lifestyle coach and relationship/fashion/beauty/health guru that's going to be interactive and clickable!" Shane's portrayer relates.Clicking on anything of interest in the video will add information about it to a cart -- it's so much fun! "I think that the soap universe will absolutely 'get' this," he says. "We will be doing a segment behind the scenes at a soap, [which] will be a great opportunity for that." The premiere episode, launched just in time for Mother's Day, can be found at www.coffeybuzz.com. For more about the new technology, as well as details about Charles' June reprisal of his role as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, check out his "Catching Up With..." feature in the June 6 issue of Soaps In Depth. Lowder Releases Debut CD!If you're missing Kyle Lowder's Rick on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL lately, here's another way to see him: The actor has released his self-titled debut album! Lowder's classical crossover songs are now available for digital download on iTunes and Amazon. For more information -- and to see a live performance video -- visit www.kylelowdermusic.com.Music of Passion and RomanceB&B has released their first album of originally composed songs from the series on iTunes.“Music of Passion and Romance,” the B&B album consists of 22 songs originally composed by the Emmy award-winning music team of Jack Allocco, David Kurtz and Bell. The album has been in the works for well over a year and includes fan favourites as well as new titles that span from Season 1 to present. “David Kurtz and I are so very pleased to share some of our favourite music from B&B,” said Allocco. “In so many ways it has been the soundtrack of our lives.” “We have been able to record this music with some of the finest orchestras and players in the world. We hope the score will conjure up our fans favourite scenes,” said Kurtz. Allocco and Kurtz have been B&B’s composers since the series’ inception in 1987. Emmy award-winning executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell continues, “This is an album of love, of passion, and of extraordinary beauty. It holds some of the most romantic music ever heard on television and we are pleased to be able to offer this to our fans.” Tracks include “Mother’s Plea”, “Martini Sunset”, “Wine Time”, “Alluring Vamp Sultry”, “Hold Me”, “Forrester Theme”, “Flying Bold”, “Moonlight Promise”, “Bedtime Stories”, “Raindrops”, “Rick and Steffy Theme”, “Beautiful and Bold”, “Bridge Theme”, “Never Go Home”, “Jackie M. Theme”, “Tantra Mantra”, “Paulina’s Big Smile”, “Black Night Blues”, “Beyond Brooke”, “Affairs End”, “Tuesday’s Rain” and “Bold and Beautiful Waltz”. The album is available here for $9.99 and each song individually for $ 0.99. Guinness Book Of World RecordsTHE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL has officially been deemed the world's most popular current daytime TV soap by the Guinness Book Of World Records! Representatives from the famous tome visited the cast and crew to present them with the official decree. "I knew I wasn’t going to get in for the longest fingernails," quips executive producer and headwriter Bradley Bell. "Every time I come into this studio, I marvel at what we all did together." Adds Susan Flannery (Stephanie), "being the most watched soap opera… would make me the most watched bitch in the world! Finally art imitates life!"Ronn Moss AlbumsI'm Your Man [IMPORT]Baby Come Back: The Best of Player Baby Come Back- Player
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