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February 6 Jennifer tells a lie that could affect the election's outcome; Stefano frets about his envelope; Carrie and Rafe's kiss has considerable repercussions. February 7 Carrie looks to Marlena for support; Austin turns to Abigail--who has her own agenda; Sami lashes out at Rafe; Hope learns her marriage is not what she thought. February 8 Rafe and Carrie consider severing their ties; John discovers his legal ties to Hope; Abigail allows Austin to believe they slept together. February 9 Brady asks Madison something important--which doesn't make Nicole happy; Madison finds a surprise in her hotel room; the couples affected by the secret marriage confront Stefano. February 10 Someone from Madison's past comes back to haunt the Salemites; Hope and John realize what they must do to change their history; Sami hides her sins. Be sure to scroll down and vote in the showdown poll below. |
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News, Cast Updates and Scoop(News section last update February 9, 2012)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. Cast AppearanceWho: Kate Mansi, Freddie Smith, and the Mayor of West HollywoodWhat: WeHo Red Carpet Pooch Parade When: Saturday, February 11th, 12noon-2PM Where: AT&T West Hollywood Store, West Hollywood, CA Walk the red carpet with your costumed pooch! The event will feature a dog costume contest, prizes and giveaways. Ian Buchanan InterviewIan Buchanan Gets Wicked on Days of Our Lives. Read the TV Guide interview here.Interview James ReynoldsInterview- Meet James Reynolds: www.tulsaworld.comThe Days Charity EventsWho: James Scott (EJ), Galen Gering (Rafe), Eric Martsolf (Brady), Shawn Christian (Daniel), Wally Kurth (Justin), Matt Ashford (Jack) and Patsy Pease (ex-Kim)What: DAYS cast members will appear at the Days Charity Events to benefit Alzheimer's Association Where: Atlanta, GA When: April 27th and 28th Tickets prices start as low as $20 per person and the events will have novelties, raffles and auctions available. For more information please go to www.dayscharityevents.com.
DVR ALERTFriday, February 10- Ian Buchanan joins the cast as a mystery man from Madison's past."Biggest Loser" host, dog Winky battle pet obesity(Photo) Alison Sweeney, host of the NBC network's weight loss TV series "The Biggest Loser," has worked with the show's contestants since 2007, supporting them as they drop pounds and learn to lead a healthier way of life.Now, Sweeney is taking on more weight issues by teaming up with dog food company Hill's Science Diet for the second annual Million Pound Pledge to raise awareness about obesity in pets. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 54 percent of America's pet population is overweight. Sweeney, who also stars on the daily soap opera "Days of Our Lives," became aware of pet obesity when she took her Boston Terrier, Winky, to the vet and was told her pooch could stand to lose a few pounds. After adjusting Winky's diet and making a few changes, the canine is back in shape. With the Million Pound Pledge, Sweeney is urging pet owners to come together on petfit.com and collectively help their animals drop a combined one million pounds by March 30. One lucky winner will win a free trip to "The Biggest Loser" finale in May. Sweeney spoke to Reuters about the plan and pet obesity. Q: When did you realize Winky was getting fat? A: "She was a little thick, but I thought it was kind of cute. The vet explained she was a good two pounds overweight and when your dog is only 19 lbs, that's a lot. People don't realize what a significant difference a pound or two can make on a small animal." Q: What's the most common mistake people make when it comes to feeding their pets? A: "The number one mistake is giving pets table scraps. I made the mistake thinking I was showing my dog love by giving her food and treats. You see a tiny 4 oz. piece of cheese, but for a Boston Terrier like mine, that's like one and a half hamburgers. That's unhealthy." Q: How is human weight loss different that pet weight loss? A: "Our pets rely on us entirely for their nutrition. So if you're making your own judgments, that could lead to a mistake. At the same time, we have more control over our pet's diet than we do with our children or with ourselves, so your vet can tell you what is appropriate for your dog and you can assign them that. In my experience, it took Winky a couple of days to get used to eating less, but I saw the results in her health and energy right away." Q: How can we prevent pet obesity in the first place? A: "Like human weight loss, there's no end date where you say, 'I've taken care of that problem, I never have to worry about it again.' Humans should always exercise and watch what they eat. So with your pet, make sure they get enough exercise, make sure they're getting fed at the same time every day and getting the nutrition they need. And make sure they get a lot of love and attention you both need. That's why you have them!" Q: Ever think of incorporating pet weight loss in to 'Biggest Loser?' A: "I would love to. I think it'd be a great addition to the show if we somehow found a way to make it part of the challenge. It would be fun. They deserve their own show too." Q: Speaking of "Loser," the new season premiered earlier this month and was down about 30 percent in viewers compared to the previous year. Ratings have been falling since trainer Jillian Michaels left the show. Is it a cause for concern? A: "For our show, and in reality TV in general, you always kind of look to make a change, to shake things up. If it becomes too predictable, it's not interesting. You want to keep everybody on their toes a little bit. I feel like we are part of the solution of the obesity epidemic in this country and so I'm proud to be a part of it and I hope NBC feels the same way for a long time. Ratings have been down across the board for TV and certainly in daytime we've experienced that more than most." Q: Luckily, your daytime show is still on the air while other soaps such as "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" have recently come to an end. Do their cancellations affect you? A: "Absolutely, because it affects the whole (soap) genre, the way people feel about daytime television and how confident their feel in their show. That's hard on all of us. I've met so many fans of daytime television who've watched the shows with their moms and grandmas and feel like they've known the characters their whole lives. It's sad for them to have to say goodbye to their favorite soaps and characters. We don't want that to happen to the 'Days' fans." Former DAYS Star Nabs Big RoleDAYS OF OUR LIVES alum Ashley Benson (ex-Abby; Hanna, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS) has been cast in the big screen feature, Spring Breakers, also starring James Franco (Franco, GENERAL HOSPITAL). Deadline Hollywood reports that Emma Roberts was previously attached to the role, but two weeks ago, she stepped away, opening the door for Benson's casting. The film, directed by Harmony Korine, also stars Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens. In the film, four college-age girls rob a fast food restaurant to gain cash for a spring break trip. Franco plays a drug and arms dealer who persuades them to kill his rival. Shooting is expected to begin February 12.Tilford Likes The SINGLE LADIES!Fans of ABC Daytime now have two reasons to watch the VH1 comedy SINGLE LADIES! Terrell Tilford (Greg, OLTL/David, GL/Dr. Carrington, Days) will join ALL MY CHILDREN's Denise Vasi (Randi) for the show's second season!Tilford announced the news on his Facebook fan page. "Single Ladies get ready ... Terrell Tilford joins the upcoming second season of VH1's "Single Ladies". Currently in production, season two will debut sometime in late May 2012." Days Photo ShootNew Faces of Countess Wilhelmina: Want to see photos of Chad and Gabi's photo shoot? Here's the gallery!Alison Sweeney talks marriage longevity, soap shelf life and doggie health(http://blog.zap2it.com) On Monday (Jan. 23), Zap2it talked to Alison Sweeney about her partnership with Science Diet on the Million Pound Pledge -- a call to action for pet owners to help their dogs and cats lose weight and exercise."The Biggest Loser" host and "Days of Our Lives" regular is a pet owner helped her own dog, Winky, get back into trim condition after years of weight gain. According to Sweeney, one of every two pets in the United States is overweight. "I think people know they need to be healthy, but pets don't get to go to the doctor," Sweeney tells Zap2it. "So they're counting on us to keep them healthy and we can have more control on how that goes." The pledge basically provides a forum for pet owners to connect, trade advice and get tips from Alison and track your pet's weight. We also talked to Sweeney about the recent end of ABC's "One Life to Live" and what seems like a coming end of an era for daytime soaps. "You would be crazy not to be worried," says Sweeney of NBC's "Days." "I've decided to take it as a challenge and at the show we're working really hard to stay on track and make sure we're producing the best possible show we can and that we focus on the positive -- we still have a show and can still make it good." Sweeney also talked about her secret to a happy marriage -- she and husband David Sanov have been married for almost 12 years and have two children. "Of course there are going to be problems," she says. "The good times well outweigh the bad and our beautiful children and life together is so important that we find a way to make it work and we're stronger for it." 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). 'Days of Our Lives' scoop: Meet Lexie's (new) mom!An eccentric psychic is about to return to Salem.EW has learned exclusively that Beverly Todd (Crash, Bucket List) will join NBC’s Days of Our Lives as Celeste, the nutty mom of Lexie Carver (Renee Jones). She will fill the role previously played by Tanya Boyd since 1994. Todd will first appear on April 3 for a multi-episode arc. Here’s how the producers described Celeste when they put out the call for a “gorgeous African-American female” to play the character now: “Celeste is a unique character in every way. She has had a very sordid past with many errors in judgment. Celeste is a tarot card reader and somewhat of a fortune teller although usually tends to have visions of doom for people. She has a strong bond with her daughter and grandson and she is very protective of them. She comes back to Salem to be with her family and help keep them safe.” Storms Not Returning! Lilley To Stay At GH!A GENERAL HOSPITAL spokesperson tells Soaps In Depth that Kirsten Storms (ex-Belle, Days) will not be resuming the role of Maxie Jones next month after all. "Kirsten Storms will not be able to return as soon as originally hoped and announced," says the rep. "Jen Lilley will continue to play Maxie Jones for the foreseeable future."Lilley has been playing the role since September, when Storms took a medical leave from the soap. 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Award NomineesOutstanding Daily DramaAll My Children ABC Days of Our Lives NBC 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 Guest SpotMolly Burnett (Melanie) took to Twitter to announce her latest role, “Tackling CSI New York today! So excited!!!! Oh, and chad AND brady have their shirts off on Days today, you're welcome.”Stars React to OLTL FinaleOLTL is trending on Twitter! Several OLTL alums and other daytime stars have tweeted their reactions to the show’s finale, which aired today. Here’s what they’re saying:Crystal Chappell (ex-Carly, DAYS; ex-Maggie, OLTL): "Wow! Excellent OLTL! I've got total puffy, red eye now…" Matthew Ashford (Jack, Days/ex-Stephen Haver, OLTL/ex-Drew Ralston, OLTL): OLTL fare thee well wonderful actors,writers, directors,producers, crew. This show will be out there ,entertaining long after we are all gone! Daytime Soap Operas: The Year That WasBest & Worst of 2011: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY: click here to read our take.Casey Deidrick and Camila Banus InterivewIs it Love — or Lunacy — For Days of Our Lives' Chad and Gabi? Read The TV Guide Interview Here.SOAPNET To Go Dark In MarchDisney Junior will officially replace SOAPnet on March 23 in most cable- and satellite-equipped homes, according to TV Guide. The mag reports that the SOAPnet will officially shutter later, when the few cable and satellite providers with whom Disney has yet to finalize deals for Disney Junior are completed.Ringer Lands Awkward's Nikki DeLoach for Sexy RoleAwkward's Nikki Deloach (ex-Brenda, Days of Our Lives) has signed on for a recurring role on The CW's Ringer, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.DeLoach, who portrays the mother of Jenna Hamilton (Ashley Rickards) on the MTV series, has been cast as Shaylene, the oft-mentioned stripper whose murder Bridget (Sarah Michelle Gellar) witnessed. The smart and savvy exotic dancer will be seen through flashbacks. The 32-year-old actress, whose credits include Days of Our Lives and Windfall, will first appear in the March 6 episode. Ringer returns Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 9/8c on The CW. Soap Alums Welcome Baby GirlEric Winter (ex-Rex, DAYS) and wife, Roselyn Sanchez (ex-Pilar, ATWT) welcomed a daughter, Sebella Rose, in the early hours of January 4. The infant weighed in at 6 lbs., 14 oz. and is 20 inches long. “Welcome to the world beautiful Sebella Rose Winter! Mami and Daddy adore you!” they tweeted. Congratulations!'Biggest Loser' Host My New Year's Resolution ... Over 20 Miles of PainMost people sign up for some spin classes ... but "Biggest Loser" host Alison Sweeney is taking that 26.2 steps further for her New Year's resolution -- telling TMZ, she plans to run the L.A. Marathon this year.She's got 76 days left to get ready -- the marathon is scheduled for March 18 -- but Alison tells us, she already got a head start ... beginning her training two months ago. Sweeney says she plans to hit the pavement with several "Biggest Loser" alums on the big day. Now that's commitment. Rinna Closes StoreLisa Rinna (Billie) is closing her Ventura Boulevard clothing store, Belle Gray. Closing notices appeared on the store’s windows earlier this month. Rinna recently returned to DAYS and will first appear March 8.'Days of Our Lives' cast helps eastern New Orleans resident come home for the holidays(www.nola.com) Snaking down Lake Forest Boulevard in eastern New Orleans, a black SUV driven by a chauffeur passed visual reminders of Hurricane Katrina — a vacant school surrounded by a chain-link fence and the deserted Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center with a “for sale” sign out front. Cast members from the NBC daytime serial, “Days of Our Lives,” were determined to make the detour last week, bringing a touch of glamour to the neighborhood. They wanted to see Sharon Taylor in her newly-renovated home they’d helped to rebuild. Last spring, several members of the cast and crew contributed much-needed funds and sweat equity to finish its reconstruction.“Wow — six years later — it’s still pretty barren,” Arianne Zucker, the actress who plays Nicole DiMera, said after touring the previously flooded areas earlier this year. But traveling a couple more blocks down Lake Forest Boulevard, Zucker would notice many homes cheerfully decorated for the holidays, including the modest brick house Taylor owns. The stars’ unlikely connection came through Zack Rosenburg, cofounder of the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit organization whose mission has been helping families, senior citizens and disabled residents return home after Hurricane Katrina. Zack met the show’s co-executive producer Greg Meng, in Los Angeles and explained New Orleans’ continuing need for assistance. The cast had already been involved with building homes with Habitat for Humanity in other parts of the country. “I never thought I would get back in my house,” Taylor sighed. She slept there Saturday for the first time in more than six years. Though the rooms have only a few pieces of furniture, she proudly displayed framed photographs saved from more than 8 feet of floodwater. New kitchen cabinets and appliances, immaculate floors and freshly painted walls lent the 25-year-old house the appearance of a model home. Taylor had lived there most of her married life, raising the couple’s three children. “I’m so happy that I’m back,” she said, acknowledging neighbors who took care of the property and mowed the grass while she was gone. Taylor hung Christmas stockings by the fireplace and placed an ornamental tree in the almost empty family room. She is one of many beneficiaries of St. Bernard Project’s “Home for the Holidays” campaign. “There are many reasons to celebrate during the holiday season, but at SBP we are also thinking about the thousands of families who are still not able to celebrate the season at home with their loved ones,” Rosenburg said. “We have 132 families on our waiting list, and our goal is to raise over $300,000 as the year ends so that more families like Sharon’s can celebrate the holidays at home in 2012.” After Hurricane Katrina, Sharon and Melvin Taylor and their two daughters evacuated to Opelousas, where they lived almost a year in a house with 15 other people. After they finally returned to New Orleans to begin rebuilding, Melvin died of a heart attack. Sharon later fell in the FEMA trailer and became paralyzed. Before the storm, she had been employed by the school district in facility planning, but was then disabled. Following months of difficult physical rehabilitation at Touro Infirmary, she slowly regained her mobility. “I am a miracle,” she said last week. A cousin heard about the St. Bernard Project and told her: “Take this number. These people might be able to help you.” She applied to St. Bernard Project’s program March 2011. The “Days of Our Lives” staff and crew surprised her the following month, agreeing to fund the project. St. Bernard Project sent volunteers from “here, there and everywhere,” to help out, Taylor said. The TV show’s cast and crew also spent time, sanding and painting walls. The TV personalities came to understand why New Orleans residents wouldn’t just move to other cities; they longed to return home. “I was born and raised in Southern California and never realized how much you (in New Orleans) live with your family — so close, so tight, generation to generation,” Zucker said. Observing the bonds among family members and neighbors helped the actress decide to place more value on her own relationships with friends and family. Taylor and her extended family welcomed the TV crew with home-baked pralines, fresh from the oven. After “six years, four months, 10 hours and 35 seconds,” Taylor said jokingly, she’s finally back home. Her two daughters will graduate from college this spring — one from Louisiana State University and the other from Xavier University. “I was so determined,” she said. “You have to be determined and focused.” The Mommy DietAlison Sweeney's (Sami, Days) The Mommy Diet is now available in paperback. Buy it here!New Contract Role On DAYSDAYS is casting Jeremy, a 25-to-28-year-old contract African American male. Jeremy (whose name will likely change in light of the role Trevor Donovan played) is described as a gorgeous medical resident, "charming, charismatic and appealing to women. He is strong, masculine and soulful. He has seen pain in his life that has made him very hesitant to trust and fall in love." Look for this newcomer to have some interesting family ties.It's Official: Lisa Rinna Returning to 'Days of Our Lives'(www.hollywoodreporter.com) After months of speculation, Lisa Rinna is officially returning to NBC's Days of Our Lives.The former Apprentice and Dancing With the Stars contestant and Soap Talk host will reprise her role as Billie Reed on the NBC soap as a contract player, with her first episode set for March 8, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. While details of her story arc are being kept under wraps, network officials confirm that she will share "explosive" scenes with on-screen mother Kate (Lauren Koslow) and her former flame, Bo (Peter Reckell). "I am so thrilled to be back and excited to be acting again," Rinna said. "I have done reality shows, talk shows and I thought, what a great way to come back and play a character that I love to play so much. Feels very full circle -- like a new old chapter." Rinna played Billie Reed for more than 150 episodes on Days, last appearing in 2005. Rinna, repped by Rebel Entertainment, begins filming this week. It's Official: Dattilo Back To DAYSSoap Opera Digest has confirmed that Bryan R. Dattilo is returning to the role of Lucas Horton. The actor, who first appeared in Salem in 1993, was last seen in June, 2010 for Alice's memorial, and will be back on-screen in late February, 2012. Co-Executive Producer Greg Meng says, "We are very excited Bryan Dattilo, who has been greatly missed on the show, is back in Salem. The reset of DAYS is about bringing core families back together, rekindling old romances, and sparking new ones."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. Hutzler "Rings" In The New YearSoap vet Brody Hutzler (ex-Cody, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS; Zachary, GUIDING LIGHT; ex-Patrick, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) is returning to television for a guest starring role in The CW's RINGER! In the episode, titled "It Just Got Better," Hutzler portrays the spouse of one of the show's soon-to-be introduced recurring characters, a socialite with a connection to Siobhan's past. "I'm playing Jeffery Sheridan," Hutzler previews. "I have a wife named Greer, played Madchen Amick (DAMAGES, GOSSIP GIRL)."Might the duo cross paths with the series star Sarah Michelle Gellar (Kendall, ALL MY CHILDREN), who is winning acclaim as both Siobhan and her estranged twin, Bridget? Tune in to The CW on Tuesday, January 10, at 8 p.m. EST, to find out! In the meantime, check out Season 2 of the Web soap THE BAY -- premiering this week at www.thebaytheseries.com -- where Hutzler returns as Press Secretary Kenneth Allen. Lisa Rinna Back To DAYSLisa Rinna, who created the role of Billie Reed in 1992, and returned again from 2002-03, is heading back to Salem. The story, first reported on The Huffington Post blog, says the actress will return in December.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 Sues -- Movie Producer Demanded Pic of My ShlongA 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. 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. Krista Allen Joins TNT's PerceptionFormer Days of Our Lives star Krista Allen will guest-star on the freshman season of TNT's new drama Perception, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Perception stars Will & Grace's Eric McCormack as Dr. Daniel Pierce, an eccentric neuroscientist and university professor who helps the FBI solve complex criminal cases. Allen will play Allison Bannister, a wealthy alumna/widow who is a fan of Pierce's work. Naturally, university administrators will use Pierce to convince Bannister to fund the construction of a new life sciences building on campus. The series, which also stars Arjay Smith and Kelly Rowan, is currently in production on its first season. It is scheduled to premiere in Summer 2012. Besides her work on Days, Allen is known for her roles in Baywatch Hawaii, The Starter Wife, What About Brian?, Liar Liar and Anger Management. Arianne Zucker and LifeCHANGEArianne Zucker (Nicole Days Of Our Lives) has worked with a number of different charities over the years, including as an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity of the San Fernando Valley and on a number of trips with the USO. She has also worked with the St. Bernard Project in New Orleans. Now, she has started LifeCHANGE, a project dedicated to making a difference by creating opportunity.LifeCHANGE the show will take six young adults, ranging in age from 18-25, on a journey that will seek to change their lives, as well as the lives of those around them, through volunteering. "Why we picked that age is because I know for me, personally, I was a little lost," Arianne shared. "I didn't have a lot of direction myself at that age. I didn't go straight to college. I went off and modeled because luckily I was born 5'9" but not because that's what I wanted to be when I grew up. I know that to me that was a very important time." Arianne continued, telling us that she believes those years are "a very vital time in your life. We picked that time so that young adults could see what is out there, whether it be difficult situations or whether it be opportunities for them to maybe become a philanthropist. Maybe all of a sudden they meet someone and they decide they want to be a mathematician! Who knows? Somebody that will affect them to become something more. That's how my brother and I envisioned this." Arianne began working on this project with her older brother in 2007; they brought in former Days castmate Jason Cook because he has done a couple of documentaries. And she sees this most definitely being in the style of a documentary, not the reality television that most of us have become so accustomed to. LifeCHANGE will be "done in such a way where it's heartfelt without having to manipulate a situation. We have enough issues of our own and to capture that on television, that's enough. We don't need to manipulate anything. We want to educate and just be able to relate. I know even for my character, people will relate to her when she goes through certain things, through the miscarriage especially, or being torn in relationships or being with men who you don't really want to be with, just because." People relate to the character of Nicole and she can affect them through her many trials and tribulations, but through LifeCHANGE, Arianne hopes to affect people in a much more positive manner. "You do affect people, more than you know," she avers. "You affect people when you're standing in line at the grocery store... But no matter what, I'm taking six kids a year. And I'm going to make a difference in their lives. And I'm not only making a difference in their lives; it really almost changes you more as a person. And everybody benefits, from the trip and from the journey. You reach the destination but the journey just begins. It's so beautiful." What if you're not one of the lucky six chosen for this first round? How can your life be changed? "What we've done, too, what we've made available on our LifeCHANGE website and our blog area are organizations that we have worked with, will be working with, will be continuing to work with, because not one thing is near and dear to everyone's heart," Arianne told us. "I feel like if you're not one of the six people who we've chosen to go on this trip, that doesn't mean that you can't change your life on your own. Or be motivated to do it yourself. Or find a group of friends that say, hey, you know what? Our friend so-and-so is going through a tough time right now. Let's make a difference. Those are the things that we want to inspire." "Let's start this whole butterfly effect," Arianne continued. "Because the more positive we are – and I'm kind of corny spiritual in that way – but the more positive we are, the more positive energy we'll put into the air. Think about it. When your boss comes in angry or your teacher comes in angry, who's the next one to get it? It goes down, down, down. Then your mom comes home mad because she was yelled at at work. Now the kids are affected. If you don't believe in that, or if that's not proof enough in the pudding right there, I don't know what is. What if that boss gave you a bonus today? And it rippled down to your employees. Now your mom comes home in the best mood and you got a cake for dinner!" And who doesn't want cake for dinner?! To learn more about how you can get your own cake and make a positive difference in people's lives, please visit www.lifechangetheshow.com. Set to begin in Summer 2012, LifeCHANGE will offer its six participants the opportunity to travel, build new relationships and experience the warmth that results from helping others in need, while overcoming challenges, tests and obstacles on their path to self-discovery. Participants will be carefully selected upon review of their two-minute online video submission and questionnaire explaining why they would like to take this chance. Episodes will be made available to the general public on the LifeCHANGE website. Afternoon Delight, IndeedAfternoon Delight, Indeed: Carolyn Hinsey's Hard-Hitting Soap Book Is Here: Read an interview here. and order your copy of "Afternoon Delight: Why Soaps Still Matter": right here!Soap star turns farmhouse into country retreatA soap opera star with roots in western Bedford County has turned the family home into a country retreat that she hopes will bring an economic boost to the area.Natalia Livingston, who has played starring roles on “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” along with her family, has had renovated and is opening Blossom Hill Farm, located near Alum Bank. “We have a great vision for it. There are lot of different areas of possible use,” said Livingston who resides in Los Angeles. “It was the whole family, we started thinking this would be an ideal location for films.” Members of the Livingston family and members of the business community are scheduled to gather at the Orchard Road site this morning to officially open Blossom Hill Farm. The concept has great potential, said Kellie Goodman Shaffer, executive director of the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. “The potential is there for use for television and movies, and a very good potential for a positive economic impact to the area,” Goodman Shaffer said Monday. A Stirring from SalemOrder the Book: A Stirring from Salem 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 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.Sweeney Book ReleasedDecember 28, marked the on-sale date of Alison Sweeney's (Sami, DAYS) new book, The Mommy Diet. "Oh, my gosh, I’m so excited for people to read it," she enthuses. "Every person who's read it, in their comments, has been really positive. I'm excited to get fans' reactions to it. I worked really hard on it, and I’m really proud of it. I just really hope that people enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it, and relate to it and find it useful!" You can order the book right here!Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration In PhotosIn Book Stores Now: Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration In PhotosDeidre Hall’s Kitchen CloseupDeidre Hall’s Kitchen Closeup: Order here!Days BookMay 1, Sourcebooks released Ken Corday’s The Days of our Lives: The True Story of One Family’s Dream and the Untold History of Days of our LivesBand TogetherHave you been missing your Kurth and Taylor fix? Well, Wally Kurth (Justin, DAYS) reports that the band is back together again. "We have a new album out called 'Greatest Hits? 1993-2010' and we put on like 17 of Kurth and Taylor's greatest songs," he explains. "We actually polled our 50 ardent fans [laughs]. They voted on their favorites from the last four or five albums, and we threw them on there and we wrote two new ones that are really fun. We made the video of a song called, 'Let's Get The Band Back Together,' and the long form has a little scene where we actually talk about the singing actors on daytime. If you can believe it, after all these years and all our appearances, we've never done a music video of our own. If there was one band that was meant to be a video band, it probably would have been us." You can check out the videos, purchase the album or get a free download at these links:Long Form Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG6EE-1xjsQ Short Form Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS4SvebN-KY To buy the album on Amazon: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002VSRZKW/almosthuman Free download of "Let's Get The Band Back Together Again": www.uaradio.net/Kurth_and_Taylor (just click on our "Songs" tab and hit "Free Download") Or, finally, their MySpace page: www.myspace.com/kurthandtaylorband Kristian Alfonso JewelryYou can buy Kristian Alfonso's jewelry at www.hopefaithmiracles.comDays of our Lives PodcastsDays of our Lives Podcasts!: “Days goes digital! Listen to your favorite stars’ Podcasts.Days of our Lives - Love Songs"Days of our Lives - Love Songs" - Love Songs is a compilation of romantic songs composed for and heard on the show. Featured vocalists include Kelly Moneymaker (Mrs. Peter Reckell), Peter Reckell (Bo), Kyle Lowder (Brady), Arianne Zuker (Nicole), Tanya Boyd (Celeste) and Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe). Available at Amazon.comAlison Sweeney BioClick here for the book: All the Days of My Life So Far by Alison Sweeney (Sami)Frances Reid (Alice Horton) Tribute PageFrances Reid (Alice Horton) Tribute Page: Click Here To See It!
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