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Pilot Season: John Stamos to Star in Fox's Little Brother

The former Glee guest-star has landed the leading role in Fox's Little Brother pilot. Stamos, best-known for playing Uncle Jesse on Full House, will portray a level-headed man who finds out he has a half brother (T.J. Miller) who happens to be an ex-con.

Mike Royce (Men of a Certain Age) will write and executive-produce alongside Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Shawn Levy, Michael Thorn, Fintan Ryan and Jimmy Mulville.

Chambers Has A Date With CASTLE!

So who will Chambers be playing? A spokesperson for CASTLE tells Soaps In Depth that the actress will appear as Suzanne Steiner, an old friend of the episode's murder victim, Odette Morton, who is a contestant on the competition show A NIGHT OF DANCE and is found dead in her dressing room. Chambers' episode is tentatively scheduled to air in mid-March.

Demi Moore Seeks Help from Deepak Chopra

Moore, 49, has not been spotted since her health crisis began in January, but another source confirms she's in a treatment facility.

It's not surprising that Moore would turn to Chopra, who has authored more than 64 books on spirituality and healing. The actress and Chopra go way back; in 1996, she visited him in India. She has also served on the board of advisers to his healing center, which is located in Carlsbad, Calif., 90 minutes south of Los Angeles.

Moore once told Britain's Mirror that Chopra's book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success "is my bible."

"It is a practical guide to the fulfillment of your dreams," she is quoted as saying. "Deepak is also teaching me how to live healthily and longer."

For his part, Chopra has attracted a devoted following in Hollywood and beyond. "[Celebrities] call me after they read my books and come to my seminars," Chopra, who counted Michael Jackson among his clients, once told Entertainment Weekly. But "less than one percent of the attention is from Hollywood. Ninety-nine percent is from the general populace."

Thompson Storms CASTLE

Demi Moore NOT Rehabbing at Cirque Lodge

TMZ has confirmed with multiple sources familiar with the situation that Demi Moore is not at Cirque Lodge.

Moore has not been seen out in public ever since her whip-it induced medical emergency on January 23.

As TMZ previously reported, Moore had been partying with her daughter Rumer in Los Angeles ... and had to be hospitalized. Her rep later said she was being treated for stress and exhaustion.

Are GH's Kevin & Lucy Returning Next?

A spokesperson for ABC reminded that the network "doesn't comment on rumor or actor posts on social media."

Heather Webber Is Back!

Short Return For Holly!

Miley Cyrus defends Demi Moore

The Ghost star, who split from husband Ashton Kutcher last November, reportedly checked into the Cirque Lodge rehabilitation centre in Utah last week following a health crisis in January, when she was admitted to hospital in a semi-conscious state after suffering convulsions.

Moore's representative claimed the actress had been receiving treatment for "stress" and "exhaustion", but rumours have been swirling online suggesting drugs were involved in her collapse.

Cyrus was recently alleged to have defended Moore in an online rant, in which she reportedly wrote, "Everyone needs to leave Demi alone. She's been through so much the past year. She doesn't need the c**p. how can you talk c**p on someone you don't know. The media makes everyone in Hollywood seem 'weak,' 'stupid,' or 'unbalanced'... Just because she's in Hollywood doesn't mean she's on drugs. NOT EVERYONE IS ON DRUGS!!!"

But the Party in the U.S.A. hitmaker, who befriended Moore in 2010 while playing her movie daughter in upcoming film LOL, insists the post is a hoax - because she would "never" discuss a friend's struggles with the public.

In a post on Twitter.com on Sunday, she wrote, "Why do people make stuff up. Demi has been nothing but a great friend 2 (sic) me & I'll never speak out on her private life! It's nobody's business."

Glenn Close's Daughter Partied With Demi Moore Prior to 911 Call

As Demi Moore undergoes an intensive rehab effort at Cirque Lodge in Utah, E! News has confirmed more details about the night she was rushed to the hospital.

A Demi family source says that actress Annie Starke, the daughter of Glenn Close, was partying at the Moore home on Jan. 23 and was among the group of people who can be heard on the 911 call assisting Demi after her collapse.

So why was Starke, 21, partying with Moore, 49?

The actress is a close friend of Rumer Willis, who had invited her to the birthday party for film exec Heather Parry.

Starke and Rumer, 23, have been spotted several times together since Demi's hospitalization, including at a SAG Awards afterparty.

The family source also confirms that Demi was indeed inhaling nitrous oxide (doing "whip-its") prior to suffering her seizure-like symptoms.

The Revolution Loses Steam in Week Two

Compared to year-ago occupant One Life to Live, The Revolution dropped by 39 percent in total viewers (2.51 to 1.53 million), 46 percent in women 25-54 (1.3 rating/8 share to 0.7/ 4), 44 percent in women 18-49 (0.9/ 6 to 0.5/ 3) and 40 percent among women 18-34 (0.5/ 3 to 0.3/ 2). Erosion for The Chew versus All My Children was not as significant in week two."

Week-to-week, The Revolution, in addition, declined by 13 percent in women 25-54 (0.8/ 4 to 0.7/ 4) and 17 percent in women 18-49 (0.6/ 3 to 0.5/ 3), with no change among women 18-34.

Here is The Revolution versus One Life to Live.

One Life to Live - Week of 1/24/11
Viewers: 2.51 million, Women 25-54: 1.3/ 8, Women 18-49: 0.9/ 6, Women 18-34: 0.5/ 3

The Revolution - Week of 1/23/12
Viewers: 1.53 million, Women 25-54: 0.7/ 4, Women 18-49: 0.5/ 3, Women 18-34: 0.3/ 2

Demi Moore: Where's She Getting Treatment?

The resourceful and aggressive paparazzi have managed to track down her estranged husband Ashton Kutcher, her ex-husband Bruce Willis and her daughter Rumer Willis, but have yet to get that elusive shot of Moore.

Not since Tiger Woods disappeared during his marriage scandal has speculation about a troubled celebrity's whereabouts so consumed Hollywood.

"Demi is such a private person," a source close to her tells PEOPLE, "and where she is now is being kept top secret."

Another source tells PEOPLE that only a "very close" group of friends knows where Moore is.

Her rep's only statement during the health crisis said that Moore, 49, had decided to get "professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health."

With no eyewitness sightings of her since, the reports and rumors have included everything from "spiritual counseling" at an unknown location to prayer sessions with Kutcher at her house.

In recent days, residents of Utah have been abuzz over suggestions she may have headed to the Cirque Lodge in Sundance, though nobody has actually reported seeing her there.

Demi Moore Checks Into Utah Rehab

E! News has learned exclusively that the Margin Call star has checked into the ultra-posh Cirque Lodge addiction treatment center in Sundance, Utah.

A source tells E! News Moore entered the facility the week following her now infamous Jan. 23 hospitalization, after she suffered seizure-like symptoms during a party at her home in the Benedict Canyon area of Los Angeles.

"She's on total lockdown and only talking to a small group of people," the rehab source said, adding that the 49-year-old actress is being treated for both an eating disorder and addiction issues.

Specializing in "individualized addiction treatment," Cirque Lodge has a reputation for catering to a celebrity clientele, reportedly including the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Eva Mendes and Mary-Kate Olsen.

So how did Moore check into the rehab facility without the media catching wind of it?

We've learned that in the days after her hospitalization, Moore gathered her belongings from her home and was whisked off to the mountain retreat in Utah for treatment.

"It became clear to her that her way of coping with her stress was not working and she needed more help," the source continued.

As we previously reported, Moore had been consulting with an intuitive healer and psychic medium.

Despite speculation that her exes Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher visited Moore at home earlier this week, Moore spent the entire week in Utah.

At this time Moore's rep could not be reached for comment.

Hang Out With Grahn!

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Brown Is In Demand!

Last month, she appeared as a love interest for Taye Diggs on PRIVATE PRACTICE. "Then I shot USA's new show COMMON LAW, and CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, working opposite Ted Danson," she confides of the episode airing Wednesday, February 8, at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. (ALL MY CHILDREN's Jill Larson (Opal) also appears in the episode.)

Look for Brown to appear in an episode of HBO's hit vampire drama TRUE BLOOD when its next season kicks off this summer, as well as NBC's upcoming drama AWAKE. "[It] is produced by Howard Gordon [one of the creators of HOMELAND]... It's a very big guest star, and who knows what will transpire," Brown says with a grin. "I'm having a blast working opposite [series stars] Jason Isaacs and Steve Harris."

Wagner Off Contract At B&B!

"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!

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!

Demi Moore Secretly Attended Miley's Penis Cake Party

Multiple sources who were at Club Icon on January 14 tell us ... Demi was hanging out with her daughter Rumer and some young friends ... mostly kickin' it in the VIP section.

We're told Demi was drinking Red Bull all night ... a drink she's been obsessively sucking down for years. We're told she left with Rumer sometime after midnight.

A few days later, Demi was seen clubbing with Rumer around Hollywood ... and on January 23rd, she was hospitalized after inhaling nitrous oxide in the form of whip-its, a drug that's super popular with high school kids.

People familiar with the situation tell us ... it's not hard to connect the dots. The woman who became famous for what people thought was eternal youth became a believer in the illusion, and it manifested itself in various ways -- partying with her daughter and her 20-something friends, obsessing over her body image, and finally using drugs that appeal to people more than half her age.

Lindstrom Finds Puppy Love!

In this film festival favorite, Lindstrom plays Paul Greco, a recently retired, straight billionaire and socialite who finds himself at loose ends until his worried sister (HOT IN CLEVELAND's Wendie Malick) gives him a puppy. "While walking the dog in the park, he meets a young man [Andy, a gay advertising wiz], and they start to develop a friendship," Lindstrom previews. "Paul finds out things about himself that he'd never really considered."

As the new friends explore the distinction between contentment and happiness, they also face complications presented by their ill-informed family members, including Andy's sister, Roz, -- played by ALL MY CHILDREN's Natalia Cigliuti (Anita) -- and their well-meaning advisors. "Megan Hilti (SMASH) has a hilarious scene as Wendie's manicurist," Lindstrom previews.

Want to get a jump-start on the laughs? Visit http://wolfereleasing.com/info/title/what-happens-next/ to view the trailer. For more on Lindstrom's post-soap career, check out his feature interview in an upcoming issue of Soaps In Depth.

Demi Moore's Search for Youth? "It's No Secret," Spills Source

Which might be what fueled Demi Moore's attempts at recapturing her youth, as some tabloids have started claiming. Rumors are circulating that not only was Demi constantly trying to look younger, but she's spiraling into a sort of wild child with young party-pals, perhaps?

So what do pals close to Demi have to say about the latest batch of allegations?

"It's no secret Demi's obsessed with looking younger," our source tells us. "What woman isn't in this town? I mean, besides Meryl Streep?"

Valid point. And you readers agree—when we polled you last month about Demi's self-doubt (which she opened up about in Harper's Bazaar), nearly a third of you told us it resulted from the inability for chicks in this town to age in a healthy way.

But we're told that Demi's never tried to hide the fact that she wants to shed a few years.

"You cannot accuse her of ever hiding it, really, she's always been very upfront about being very attentive to her looks," our Demi insider firmly attests. "She's not ashamed of it, nor should she be."

Which, lately, includes her "love-hate" relationship with her weight.

But what about rumors that she's been chugging Red Bull, partying with daughter Rumer and, most bizarre of all, chasing after young guys like Zac Efron?

Well, the energy drink biz is true (we're told) and it's been no secret that Demi and her eldest daughter have quite the close relationship and have partied together on occasional (Rue was present when Demi was rushed to the hospital), but our Moore camper reassures us her recent issues have not so much to do with men, per se:

Instead, our Demi insider, who's been by the near-50-year-old star's side through many men and many chapters of her life, continues: "Quite honestly, this all has more to do with work and the time in her life Demi's found herself in—and how women are treated in Hollywood, as actors and as partners—than anything else. I really do think that."

Sorry Zacky! And Demi, we think you look fabulous as is.

What will it take to convince you of this fact?

Besides an Oscar nomination, that is?

Demi Moore: Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher Pay Visits to Recovering Star

On Wednesday, Bruce Willis was spotted paying a visit to his ex-wife's L.A. home. Later in the day another famous visitor showed up...

Moore's estranged hubby Ashton Kutcher was seen pulling into the actress' driveway in a blacked-out Lexus, per X17.

At the time of Moore's hospitalization last month, Kutcher was modeling alongside Alessandra Ambrosio and partying it up in Brazil. He has yet to comment on Moore's health since he returned to L.A. last Thursday.

Sources tell E! News that Kutcher attended Kaballah services on Saturday morning where he sent most of his time having a one-on-one counseling session with his Kaballah teacher.

He was also back to work on the set of Two and a Half Men earlier this week.

WGA East honors Labine

The WGA East has also selected daytime TV writer Claire Labine as winner of the Ian McLellan Hunter Award.

Apatow and Labine will be feted Feb. 19 at the WGA's East Coast awards ceremony at the B.B. King Blues Club in Manhattan. Kristen Wiig will make the presentation to Apatow.

WGA East president Michael Winship said: "With this year's Sargent and Hunter Awards, we honor one of the most important aspects of membership in the guild: collegiality. Both Judd Apatow and Claire Labine not only have created notable and entertaining bodies of work; they have gone out of their way to encourage and mentor new young writers, offering constant and solid support to those just starting out in the business."

The late Sargent wrote for "Saturday Night Live" for more than 20 years and served as president of the WGA East for 14 years.

Apatow's writing credits include "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up" and "Pineapple Express." He's produced "Step Brothers," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Bridesmaids."

Labine created and wrote "Ryan's Hope" from 1975-89. She wrote for "General Hospital" from 1993-96 and was head writer for "One Life to Live" from 1996-98 and "Guiding Light" from 2000-01.

The WGA East also announced that Terence Winter, the team of Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini and Nancy Giles will present at the ceremony.

Kimberly Chronicles GH Exit

Interview with Jason Thompson: Video.
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Interview with Jane Elliot: Video.

Join Herbst For Her Soiree!

Co-stars Steve Burton (Jason) and Scott Reeves (Steve) will join Herbst for her event, which will take place on Thursday, July 19, from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel. Tickets purchased before March 30 are $70, and then the price jumps to $80. And one lucky Early Bird ticket purchaser will win a GH set tour with Herbst!

The Soiree will include live and silent auctions, raffle prizes and a whole lot more. Even better? Herbst will be raising money for her favorite charity, The Smile Train! For more information, click here.

Work Out With The Stars!

A fitness and nutrition enthusiast, Gustin has been seen on the E! reality series DIRTY SOAP and trains several daytime stars. He is a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, an ISSA Fitness Nutrition Specialist, is a certified Kettlebell teacher and an EFTI (Equinox Fitness Training Institute) trainer. His simple goal? To help people go through the same life-changing experience and feel better about themselves, just the way he did!

Beginning with his very first columns, Jon will be answering questions from you! So E-mail your fitness and nutrition concerns to eic@soapsindepth.com, and you may just see his expert opinion in print! What are you waiting for? E-mail us today! For more information on Jon Gustin, visit his Web site here.

Stamos Has Secrets!

Based on author Chris Bohjalian's New York Times bestseller by the same name, the film centers on the brutal and sadistic murder-suicide of Alice and George Hayward, Pastor Drew's most beloved parishioners. But when dark secrets begin to surface about the seemingly perfect Hayward family -- including evidence that Rev. Drew was having an affair with Alice -- the minister becomes the prime suspect in the crime!

Secrets Of Eden premieres on Saturday, February 4, at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. Check local listings for encore broadcasts.

Is James Franco Tweeting His Version of "Sad Keanu"?

Somehow we doubt James Franco is looking to give Keanu Reeves a run for his money in the sad picture department, but a Jan. 27 picture the Oscar-nominated actor and multihyphenated liberal arts geek posted online begs the question: Has life got Franco down?

The 33-year-old thesp uploaded the moody picture—which he apparently snapped himself while walking in an unidentified wooded area—on his newly created Twitter feed @JamesFrancoTV. The hashtag #last4years steered followers to his WhoSay page.

But don't worry, Francophiles. He also tweeted links to additional pics showcasing a series of paintings including one that appears to a (self?) portrait. Either that, or it's a good James Dean impression. But whatever it's for, it's obviously in pursuit of his avid interest in the art world.

While only James can speak for the past four years, Franco did have a tough October after the sudden death of his father, Doug Franco.

And not that it's on the level of losing a loved one, but the 127 Hours star also had to contend earlier in the year with bad reviews stemming from his stint cohosting the Academy Awards with Anne Hathaway.

Meanwhile, Franco's been keeping busy. He's currently filming the biopic Lovelace in which he play Playboy founder Hugh Hefner opposite Amanda Seyfried's porn star title character.

Nancy Lee Grahn Interview

DePaiva On HSN

Kanan's New Job

Inside Demi Moore's Dangerous Desperation to 'Stay Young and Skinny'

But as the actress approaches her 50th birthday – and her marriage to Ashton Kutcher, 33, began to crumble – several sources tell PEOPLE in this week's cover story that the 49-year-old star battled deep feelings of insecurity. In fact, sources say the star was barely eating and partying wildly before her drug-fueled breakdown.

"As Demi got older, she convinced herself that she needed to stay young and skinny to remain attractive to her husband," says a source who knows the former couple.

Continues the source: "She needed reassurance all the time that she was hot and sexy."

Another source says that Moore, who is now seeking treatment following her Jan. 23 hospitalization, "was always fixated on being young. And the only thing that tied her to that, as she got older, was her marriage to a younger guy and hanging around young people."

For much more on this story, including Moore's bizarre behavior and her ex-husband Bruce Willis's attempt to help her, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.

Demi Moore 'a mess for months' before hospitalization: reports

According to People, Moore has been "a mess" for months, starving herself and partying hard, as she is "fixated on being young."

Sources share that friends have been concerned about Moore for a long time, and that her erratic behavior might have led to the breakdown of her marriage with Ashton Kutcher as much as his alleged infidelity.

"She's been a mess for months," said a source who claims to have known Moore for 30 years.

Sources tell the magazine that, in advance of being hospitalized on Jan. 23 after "convulsing" at a friend's party after "smoking ... something similar to incense," Moore had been taking the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication Adderall to help curb her appetite. Meanwhile, she was drinking Red Bull for energy

"As Demi got older, she convinced herself that she needed to stay young and skinny to remain attractive to her husband," a source said. "She needed reassurance all the time that she was hot and sexy. She was not the person Ashton fell in love with anymore."

Another source adds, "She was combative and started fights with Ashton."

Sources tell the magazine that Moore's partying and inappropriate behavior had also been an issue. While Moore had been seen out several times with daughter Rumer Willis in the weeks leading up to her hospitalization, once grinding on "90210" star Ryan Rottman, sources tell of several strange incidents before Kutcher was accused of sleeping with 22-year-old blonde Sara Leal on his sixth wedding anniversary with Moore. Sources claim that Moore gave an "uncomfortable" lap dance to a female crew member on the set of her movie "LOL" and "aggressively" straddled a friend while on vacation.

"She was always fixated on being young," a source says. "And the only thing that tied her to that, as she got older, was her marriage to a younger guy and hanging around young people."

Sources tell Us Weekly a similar story that Moore's troubles preceded her split with Kutcher, but became worse in his absence. Sources also allege to the magazine that Moore had become fixated on Willis' friend Zac Efron, and that Moore's partying had led to estrangement from her daughters and ex-husband Bruce Willis.

"Demi's life is in complete crisis," a source says. "She is turning 50 in November and has no idea who she is or what her life should be."

Another source tells the magazine that friends had recommended she get help in the fall, before the release of "Margin Call" and the allegations of Kutcher's infidelity.

"Her friends told her to sneak off and seek treatment on the East Coast," a source said. "She knows she's in a bad place and needs help ... She needed something serious to get her back on track."

Meanwhile, a source tells the website HollywoodLife.com that Moore is looking toward her religion for strength following her hospitalization.

"Demi has thrown herself into her Kabbalah practice," the source claims. "Demi is participating via Skype in a special Israel Energy Tour that the Bergs are leading for seven days. The next seven days are very powerful for Kabbalists because it’s a special time when they can resolve any problems in their lives. Demi is determined to overcome her demons once and for all with the help of Kabbalah."

Moore's reps released a statement last week saying, "Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health." They have no further comment on today's reports.

Meanwhile, sources tell Page Six that while it is claimed Kutcher is "deeply concerned" about Moore, they have not seen each other since a week before her hospitalization, when he "needed something from the house."

Demi Moore Embarrassed by Public Breakdown, Says Source

Privately, however, the 49-year-old actress had been unraveling in the months since her November split from husband Ashton Kutcher.

As she seeks treatment in the wake of her hospitalization on Jan. 23, Moore is struggling with the public nature of her breakdown.

"Ego-wise, this is the worst thing that could happen to Demi, because she's such a private person," a source close to the actress' circle tells PEOPLE. "She's embarrassed."

But Kabbalah, the form of Jewish mysticism that Moore has long studied, instructs that adversity can ultimately prove beneficial, according to an insider.

Moore's troubles "can be an opportunity, a blessing, and not a curse," says the insider. "The right intervention happened in her life. From a spiritual sense, it is a gift. She has a real opportunity to grow from it. She has to take responsibility for her life."

Thompson Drops By CASTLE!

"Look who showed up to the 12th precinct," former GH co-star Seamus Dever (Ian), who stars on the ABC primetime drama, tweeted this morning, showing off a picture of himself with Thompson, who replied that he was taping his CASTLE guest spot this morning and be back at the GH set this afternoon. "I like it!" tweeted Thompson. "Great to see and work with you again man."

A spokesperson for CASTLE reports that Thompson will guest star in the episode titled "Once Upon A Crime" as Noah Curtis, whose wife, Kristina, is found dead in Riverside Park... dressed as Snow White!

GH's Rogers: Back On Set!

Confirmed: Rumer Willis Was Present During Demi Moore's Emergency

A source confirmed to E! News that Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis was in the house the night of Moore's emergency medical situation, and was indeed the person referred to as "Rue" by the male on the 911 call.

"Hey, Rue, what's the name at the gate so that we can buzz them in from here?" a man is heard saying during the call.

Rumer, along with a couple friends, was in another part of the house when her mom suffered her seizure.

Our source claims that "a few people" from the birthday party Moore had been hosting were left in the house at the time she went into convulsions, but only one girlfriend witnessed Demi's initial episode after the star "smoked something."

Since her mother's health scare, however, Rumer hasn't exactly been keeping a low profile. The 23-year-old was twice spotted at the hospital where Demi was treated last week prior to her release, and was even caught by paparazzi smoking a cigarette and looking distraught outside the facility.

Meanwhile, over the weekend, while Moore was beginning her spiritual counseling, Rumer and her sister Tallulah made the rounds at the Four Seasons spa in Beverly Hills Saturday afternoon. Sunday night, Rumer rejoined Glenn Close and daughter Annie Starke at a Screen Actors Guild Award afterparty at the Chateau Marmont.

Must have been nice company: she also dined with them on Saturday night.

'General Hospital': Rick Springfield is back!

EW has learned exclusively that Rick Springfield will reprise his role as Dr. Noah Drake for a few episodes beginning in March. He’s back in Port Charles to see his son Dr. Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson).

Springfield will return to the set in February.

If GH fans will recall, Noah hightailed it out of town in 2008 because of his drinking and need for serious help.

Springfield has come and gone from the soap before: He returned to the show in 2005 after his original run began in the early 80s.

Speaking of comings and goings, Finola Hughes (Anna Devane Scorpio Lavery Scorpio) is also returning to the sudser. She began taping last week for a mid-February return.

Ingo Sounds Off On Twitter

Cole & Starr Together Again!

Demi Moore Undergoes "Spiritual Counseling" While Kids Remain With Bruce Willis

A source tells E! News that daughters Tallulah and Rumer have been going about their lives and are reportedly hanging with Bruce Willis at his West L.A. condo where Tallulah is living now.

As for Demi?

While rumors have surfaced suggesting she's already entered a residential rehab facility (with Utah's Cirque Lodge among the most speculated upon), sources tell E! News that as of last week, at least, Moore was not enrolled in such a program. Her exact whereabouts are uncertain, as she has yet to surface in public since her dramatic hospitalization, though as of Sunday she was not yet back at her Beverly Hills home.

However, sources close to the Striptease star tell E! News that Moore has been receiving some sort of "spiritual counseling."

Meanwhile, Demi's daughters are getting back to their usual routines, with both Rumer and Tallulah turning up at the Four Seasons Hotel Sunday afternoon, possibly for a spa day. On Saturday night, Rumer was also out and about, dining with friends at a French restaurant.

Their sister, Scout is currently at Brown University and hasn't been back in L.A. since the hospitalization.

Directors Guild of America Award Winner

WILLIAM LUDEL - General Hospital, “Intervention” (ABC)

Mr. Ludel’s Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Christine Magarian Ucar, Denise Van Cleave, Penny Pengra, Peter Fillmore, RC Cates, David MacLeod
Stage Managers: Craig McManus, Crystal Craft
Production Associates: Christine Cooper, Andrea Compton

This was Mr. Ludel's seventh DGA Award nomination and all for his direction of General Hospital. He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for General Hospital "Episode #9801" in 2001 and "Episode #8248" in 1995; and was previously nominated for General Hospital "Macho Men" in 2009, "Luke in Purgatory" in 2008, "Episode #11177" in 2006 and for "Episode #7922" in 1994.

Kristen Alderson signs three year contract with General Hospital

Alderson tweeted, "Just signed my General Hospital contract! 3 years! Here we go... You guys ready!? YAY"

Just before One Life to Live ended its 40-year run on January 13th, ABC announced that four actors from the canceled soap, including Alderson, would be making their way to Port Charles, continuing on with their Llanview personas.

What does this mean for the other three actors, including Kassie DePaiva (Blair), Roger Howarth (Todd) and Michael Easton (John)? Could we be hearing about lengthy contracts for them as well?

Demi Moore Pal: Ashton Kutcher "Would Like to Think" Crisis Is All About Him!

Well, according to a friend who's known Demi for a very long time, Ashton—and everybody else—can think again on that score:

"This is not just about Ashton," insists a close Moore pal who's known Demi during many points in her life, i.e., both when she's been clean and sober—and when she wasn't (mainly when she was much younger). "I'm sure Ashton would like to think it's all about him."

"What [Demi's] going through now is not just things not working out with Ashton," the longtime Hollywood colleague and friend says about Moore and her estranged hubby. "It's really more about the toll it takes on any ambitious woman in this town."

Meaning what, exactly?

"Meaning constantly having to prove you're not just a pretty face but a talented actor, as well. Constantly having to prove you're a good mother, not just a celebutante around town who goes to parties instead of looking after her family. Having to stay sober in a town that's so not.

"Demi's had a fight in her for many years, before Ashton ever came along."

So, did Demi's romance with her much-younger husband help or hinder Moore, ultimately?

"Oh, help, very much so," insisted the super-close Moore pal. "She loved him, and he her! Don't forget that. But this was before…trouble began."

Yeah, guess rumored hot-tub episodes with nubile blondes and the endless guessing game of whether or not you're wearing your wedding ring would suffice as trouble.

Especially after you've been knee-deep in it for ages—or so some of Demi's pals would have you think.

What about it, Awful readers, shouldn't Demi get a break from having to work so hard to have it all for all those years? Or not?

Just remember whatever you think, this recent episode in the 49-year-old beauty's life is not just about a man. That I certainly agree with.

Kirstie Alley: Demi Moore Will 'Work It Out'

"Demi is a smart, insightful girl and she will work through it," Alley said Friday. "I have no doubts. I love Demi. She'll work it out."

Alley turned out in New York for her former Dancing with the Stars partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy's Dance With Me Studios' Ballroom Birthday Bash.

Chmerkovskiy, who turned 32 earlier this month, also offered his support to Moore.

"It's sad that a lot of stuff is public knowledge," he says. "With situations like this, you could deal without everybody knowing about it. From what I know of her and from people who know her say, she's an amazing, strong woman and I hope she'll be all right."

Sherri Shepherd of The View, who was also on hand at the event, says she's praying for Moore.

"I feel bad for Demi," says Shepherd. "She's a survivor and I know she will get back up and get through this. I hope she and Ashton get back together as I hope Heidi and Seal get back together. I don't like to hear about breakups and I'm really rooting for all of them."

See James Franco as Hugh Hefner in New Lovelace Movie

The 33-year-old actor is playing Hugh Hefner in Lovelace, the much buzzed-about movie about late porn star Linda Lovelace.

Franco was snapped on the Los Angeles set yesterday dressed as the men's magazine mogul back in the 1970s...

Donning Hef's signature red velvet smoking jacket and a shaggy 'do, Franco successfully pulls off a handsome, younger version of the now 85-year-old. In some shots, the 127 Hours star has a white scarf drapped over his shoulders and is also holding the Playboy pooh-bah's smoking pipe.

Franco was filming a party scene at what's supposed to be the famed Playboy Mansion with Amanda Seyfried, who stars as the flick's title character. Chris Noth, who plays Deep Throat financier Anthony Romano, was also recently spotted shooting scenes with Seyfried while wearing a retro blue tux with a ruffled shirt.

As you also may have heard, Sarah Jessica Parker just replaced Demi Moore as famed feminist icon Gloria Steinem in the film. (No word on if Parker has any scenes with Noth, but here's hoping for a Sex and the City reunion)

Were Demi Moore's Convulsions a Bad Reaction to Smoking Salvia? Doctor Weighs In…

But if her LOL costar Demi Moore did smoke the same herbal substance, her reaction to it was far more serious: convulsions and a near loss of consciousness.

So was the legal substance what caused Moore, 49, to be rushed to Sherman Oaks Hospital Monday night? Dr. David Baron—who has never treated the actress—told E! News….

It's quite possible. "Even though we are speculating, it is not unreasonable to believe [the substance Moore's friends say she was smoking in the 911 call] may have been salvia," Dr. Baron, former chief of staff at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, said. "It makes perfect sense. Salvia is in the herb family."

In the frantic 911 call released earlier today, the star's friends report that Moore was suffering seizures after smoking something "similar to incense" that was not marijuana. (The call does not mention salvia or say what it was Moore had taken.)

Although salvia is legal in the state of California for adults, Dr. Baron said the substance "acts in the brain as a powerful hallucinogen" and can be "perhaps as powerful as LSD in some people."

As for Moore's friends being told by the 911 operator to wipe her mouth free of liquid and keep her head to the side? Dr. Baron explained those instructions are to prevent the risk of injuries when a person loses consciousness. "There is the risk of vomiting asphyxiation, i.e. choking on your own vomit or on your own tongue," he said.

Dr. Baron also pointed out that with salvia, there is the potential for long-term risk of addiction and damage to the lungs from smoking the substance. He noted there have not been studies that salvia causes permanent brain damage.

Whatever the case, we wish Demi a quick recovery.

Was Rumer Willis with Mom Demi Moore During 911 Crisis?

"Hey, Ru," says the man. "What's the name at the gate so that we can buzz them in from here?"

The dramatic emergency call for help last Monday night, after Moore went into convulsions when she "smoked something," never reveals more about "Ru's" identity, but this could be a reference to Moore's oldest daughter Rumer Willis.

Rumer, 23, goes by that nickname and uses it on her Twitter account. And it's Rumer who has most often been at her mother's side in the months since the actress's split from Ashton Kutcher, 33, after six years of marriage.

"Rumer's spent more time with her mom in the last few months than she has in a while," a source tells PEOPLE.

In December, Rumer – whose dad is Moore's ex, Bruce Willis – and her mom partied poolside at the Parrot Cay resort in the Turks and Caicos, and on Jan. 11 they shared a late night out together at L.A. hot spot Beacher's Madhouse.

But it was a much different side of Rumer spotted in the days after Moore, 49, was taken away by ambulance and hospitalized. Appearing somber, she was seen outside an L.A.-area hospital earlier this week wearing a visitor's sticker.

Franco show upsets students

The 127 Hours star, who studied at city rival UCLA, was hoping to focus on USC's parties and students' run-ins with the law in Undergrads, which debuted on Thursday night.

It follows a pack of students coping with life off campus and features boozy scenes of debauchery and excess and footage of police officers shutting down out-of-control parties.

But while the kids on camera appear to be having a good time, several other students are disgusted by the idea and think Franco should be ashamed of himself.

Junior cinematic arts major Travis Newhouse tells the Los Angeles Times, "It's irresponsible." And junior Ellie Newcomer Smith adds, "It so undermines the strides the school has made academically."

Reports suggest protests are planned as students and university officials attempt to shut down the show.

Demi Moore's Daughters: Where Are They in Wake of Her Hospitalization?

After Moore was rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital on Monday to be treated for what her rep insists is "exhaustion," speculation erupted over who was looking after the trio.

Well, E! News can confirm that all three of Moore's children with ex-hubby Bruce Willis are doing just fine.

In fact, only the youngest in the clan, 17-year-old Tallulah, lives at the actress' Beverly Hills pad. Since her mom's emergency hospitalization, Tallulah has been staying at her dad's West L.A. condo.

"She's doing great," a family source tells E! News of Tallulah. "Her grandmother [Bruce's mom] is also there with her."

Meanwhile, Rumer, 23, has her own place in Los Angeles and visited her mom's bedside twice before Demi was discharged earlier this week. She was snapped by photographers appearing distraught while smoking a cigarette outside the hospital.

Scout, 20, is currently attending college at Brown University and hasn't been back in L.A. since the hospitalization, which came two months after Demi announced her decision to divorce husband Ashton Kutcher after he allegedly cheated on her.

The newly single Two and a Half Men star was in São Paulo, Brazil, this week attending the city's fashion week and modeling Colcci's new catalog when he learned about his ex's medical crisis. He declined to discuss the situation with awaiting paparazzi when he arrived back in L.A. last night around 8 p.m.

As for Willis, he has yet to comment on his ex's health scare, though E! News can confirm he was spotted driving around Hollywood yesterday.

Demi drank gallons of Red Bull before collapse: report

The gaunt actress, 49 -- admitted to the hospital amid reports of anorexia -- replaced both food and booze with the caffeine energy drink, a friend said.

"Demi avoids alcohol and instead drinks tons of Red Bull when she goes out," the source explained. "But in recent months she's not been eating much, so she's also been drinking it in the day to give her energy to get through."

The "Ghost" star -- struggling to cope with her split from cheating husband Ashton Kutcher, 33 -- was seen clutching a glass of Red Bull earlier this month on a night out with her daughter Rumer, 23.

The source said, "She seemed drunk but I don't think any alcohol passed her lips, just loads of Red Bull. It's not a healthy way to live."

Moore was taken to the hospital in Los Angeles by ambulance Monday.

Friends claim she was driven to despair by Ashton openly flirting with other women, then calling her when "at a low moment."

The star's spokeswoman said, "Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her health."

To read more, go to The Sun.

Demi Moore The Drug Emergency 911 Call 'She Smoked Something'

There is utter confusion at the beginning of the call -- the dispatcher doesn't know which department should handle the call. The woman says Demi smoked something -- not marijuana -- similar to incense and she's having convulsions. The person says Demi was barely conscious.

Capt. Jaime Moore with the L.A. City Fire Dept. tells TMZ ... the FD redacted portions from the tape. Sources in the City Attorney's office tell us references to specific drugs and other substances Demi ingested were redacted because of privacy issues.

The person says she's been taking some other stuff but she didn't know what it was ... and she was having "issues" lately.

The caller said "She's burning up."

As we first reported, any references to Demi's drug use have been redacted from the 911 call -- despite the TMZ story ... paramedics on scene were told by Demi's friends the actress had been doing whip-its.

After she was rushed to the hospital, Demi was placed in a facility for substance abuse treatment.

Ashton Kutcher 'Deeply Concerned' About Demi Moore: Source

"Ashton is deeply concerned for Demi," says the source, noting Kutcher was in Brazil to work on an ad campaign when he heard about Moore's hospitalization. "He still cares about her and wants the best for her. But their marriage is ending and they are both moving on with their lives."

Kutcher, 33, and Moore, 49, announced in November that they were divorcing after six years of marriage, and friends of the actress have since worried about her signs of mounting stress and declining health.

During Moore's recent crisis, Kutcher was in the South American country to shoot a catalog for the Brazilian fashion brand Colcci. He also attended a show at Sao Paulo Fashion Week and stepped out with Brazilian celebrities.

The Two and a Half Men star has continued to update his Twitter page, but has mentioned nothing about Moore. Instead, on Monday – the night paramedics responded to a 911 call at Moore's home after she suffered an apparent seizure – he Tweeted a picture of himself "surfing the streets of Sao Paulo" in the rain.

The source says that Kutcher is now on his way back to Los Angeles and will be back at work on the set on Monday.

Francis Is Visiting Canada!

Archer Not Coming To GH

Demi Moore 911 Call Drug References Will Be Erased

Law enforcement sources tell us ... The L.A. City Attorney is recommending that all references to drugs in the 911 conversation between the dispatcher and one of Demi's friends should be erased before being released to the public. The recommendation is based on patient privacy.

TMZ broke the story ... paramedics on scene were told Demi had been doing whip-its ... inhaling nitrous oxide immediately before she fell into semi-consciousness and had seizure-like symptoms.

Demi Moore Released From Hospital as Ashton Kutcher Returns to L.A.

E! News has confirmed that two days after suffering what sources believed to be a seizure, Demi Moore is no longer being treated at the Sherman Oaks Hospital.

And news of her release comes just as her estranged husband, Ashton Kutcher, is due to return to the States.

Moore was rushed to the facility by ambulance Monday night after a female friend witnessed the 49-year-old begin to violently shake. Sources told E! News that the star was acting "pretty hyper" all night while hosting a birthday party at her home. At the end of the night, a partygoer saw her begin to convulse and dutifully phoned 911.

Though the cause of her episode has not been disclosed, the following day, the actress' rep released a statement saying that Moore has decided to seek treatment for exhaustion and "to improve her overall health."

It's unclear when, exactly, the Margin Call star was discharged from the facility, though it does fall in line with Kutcher'sr eturn.

Though the Two and a Half Men star was both working and playing in Brazil when news of Moore's hospitalization broke, taking part in a shoot for Colcci's new catalog alongside Alessandra Ambrosio (well, that and surfing through the streets of Säo Paolo).

In any case, despite speculation that Ashton cut short his trip, E! News confirms he was always set to return to Los Angeles today and will touch down in the city this evening.

Demi Moore "Pretty Hyper" and "Acting Crazy" Just Before Hospitalization

E! News has learned exclusively that the 49-year-old star's evening started off normal enough, with Moore hosting a birthday dinner party for a friend.

A source says that shortly after 7 p.m., a small group of girlfriends drove onto Moore's gated compound in the Beverly Hills area for the shindig in honor of the actress' good friend Heather Perry, a Hollywood socialite.

"It was just a party for a few girlfriends, not a big rager," the source insists. "No guys. Just girls."

Also among those at the get-together was Tobey Maguire's wife, Jennifer Meyer, a longtime Moore pal.

A source says Moore was "pretty hyper" for most of the night and was not her normal self, while another source adds she was "acting crazy."

And while Moore was seen drinking from a wine glass, the source didn't know exactly what it contained. The actress apparently left the party several times, only to come back minutes later.

Following dessert, the affair began to wind down shortly after 10 p.m. All the women began to leave, but one stayed behind.

This is where the details grow fairly sketchy.

A source says Moore, for unknown reasons, began to convulse and act "like she was having a seizure." The female friend was understandably concerned and dialed 911, prompting the LAFD to dispatch a team of paramedics, who subsequently rushed Moore to a nearby hospital.

Madonna Reaches Out to Demi Moore After Hospitalization

A source tells me that Madge contacted Moore shortly after hearing the news of her hospitalization...

I'm told that the singer called Moore, and the conversation apparently wasn't very long. "Madonna told Demi she was there if she needs anything," my source said.

Although Madonna and Moore aren't usually in regular contact, "they're pretty tight," the source said.

The two most recently hung out at CAA's pre-Golden Globes party at Soho House, where they spent most of the night chatting with each other. Ashton Kutcher also attended the bash, but the closest he came to Moore was talking to her daughter Rumer Willis.

I'm also told that before this week's ordeal, Moore was thinking about going to the Super Bowl to see Madonna's halftime show, but wasn't sure because she assumed Kutcher would also be there. Moore and Kutcher attended last year's game in Dallas, as well as some of the festivities throughout the weekend.

No word yet on the status of the annual post-Oscar party Moore cohosts with Madonna and her manager, Guy Oseary.

'Teen' antics tortured Demi

One tells us that Ashton continues to flirt with women while still calling Demi “when he is at a low moment.”

Ashton was partying with Brazilian supermodels at Sao Paulo fashion week while painfully thin Demi collapsed at her home Monday night. After being rushed to the hospital, she checked into a treatment facility Tuesday, where she was visited by her daughter Rumer Willis.

A source said, “Ashton has been very sloppy about his private life. He goes between doing ridiculous things and then making overtures to Demi. She took her marriage very seriously, she gave it 100 percent, and his behavior is confusing to her.

“Demi was talking to Kobe Bryant at a CAA Golden Globes party, and Ashton came over and made a scene. He made jealous comments to Kobe, then Ashton went to the bar and was openly flirting with other women.” Following their split, Ashton spent the holidays in Italy with screenwriter Lorene Scafaria.

The source continued, “Demi put up with a lot from Ashton — and despite the rumors, she always gave him the benefit of the doubt. But as soon as he admitted it, she asked him to leave. She helped him build his career, and as soon as he got his own success he became very full of himself. He was pushing and pulling at her for months before they split.

“Now he’s carrying on like a teenager, goes around with other women, and then, when he’s feeling scared and lonely, he reaches out to Demi. It’s really taking its toll on her. Demi is exhausted and humiliated. She needs some time to take care of herself and regroup.”

Demi’s rep declined to comment beyond her earlier statement, “Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health.”

No More 'Dirty Soap'

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).

Did Whip-Its Send Demi Moore to the Hospital?

Moore's friend called paramedics late Monday after the actress reportedly inhaled a dangerous amount of nitrous oxide. When emergency workers arrived at the scene, the friend told them Moore had been doing whip-its, a cheap type of nitrous oxide inhalant usually abused by young adults.

The whip-its apparently caused Moore, 49, to go into semi-consciousness and experience seizure-like symptoms, according to TMZ.

Since her trip to the hospital, Moore has dropped out of the upcoming film Lovelace to focus on her health. "Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health," a rep for the actress said in a statement Tuesday. "She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."

Moore announced her divorce from husband Ashton Kutcher in November, after more than six years of marriage.

Inside Story: Demi Moore's Health Crisis

The vibrant, life-loving woman they had known had been replaced with someone who was stressed out, tired and clearly not taking proper care of herself.

"Really, it was over the last year her friends saw a change," a source recently told PEOPLE as Moore endured the breakup of her marriage to Ashton Kutcher. "She wasn't sleeping as well, didn't seem to be eating and looked really gaunt."

As another source put it bluntly: "Demi is a mess."

TMZ reported that substance abuse was a factor in Moore's emergency hospitalization Monday night.

Moore, 49, who announced she checked into treatment for exhaustion, has not commented on the claims.

Sources close to both Moore and Kutcher tell PEOPLE that Moore's prescription drug use was a contributing factor to the end of her marriage to Kutcher, 33.

"It was a sticking point for Ashton," a source tells PEOPLE. "He wanted her to take care of herself and get a hold of things, and she wouldn't."

Adds the source, "Her family and friends have been really worried."

Rehab in the '80s

As a young rising star, Moore underwent rehab for drug and alcohol abuse in the mid-'80s, when director Joel Schumacher told her to get help before shooting St. Elmo's Fire.

After many years of sobriety, she still sticks to water and energy drinks at parties. But she likes to let loose – and some of her recent behavior troubled her and Kutcher's friends.

In August 2010, Moore dirty danced on stage at a Snoop Dogg show in Las Vegas. The impromptu stage show was an embarrassment to Kutcher, according to a friend.

Says a separate source: "[Ashton and Demi] both like to party, but she tends to wear it all over her. She can talk too much, get verbally abusive and weigh on your nerves."

Her thinner-than-ever appearance at recent events has also drawn concern, which Moore acknowledged as she discussed her "love-hate relationship with my body" in an interview in February's Harper's Bazaar.

"I think I sit today in a place of greater acceptance of my body," she said, "and that includes not just my weight but all of the things that come with your changing body as you age to now experiencing my body as extremely thin – thin in a way that I never imagined somebody would be saying to me, 'You're too thin, and you don't look good.' "

After Monday night, friends have never been more concerned. At least now, there may be a silver lining.

"Demi has had too much pride to come clean about her issues," says a source. "She wouldn't allow people to talk to her about them."

Now, it seems, she won't have a choice.

Will GH Get More OLTLers?

Demi Moore Spends Wild Night Out Pre-Treatment

Wearing a short black skirt and striped sweater, the actress, 49, arrived at Beacher's Madhouse at The Roosevelt Hotel just after 11 p.m. on Jan. 11.

"When she first arrived, she kept to herself ... but she started loosening up and getting into party mode," an onlooker tells PEOPLE about Moore, who sipped Red Bull at the hot spot. "She seemed really happy to be out with her daughter's friends."

Though she was not seen downing any alcohol, Moore, who split from husband Ashton Kutcher, 33, last November, appeared to be lapping up male attention – especially from 90210 actor Ryan Rottman.

"She found ways to touch him all night, and at one point when he was in front of her, she was grinding on his butt," the onlooker said, adding that "his shirt came unbuttoned, and she started tickling his bare chest playfully."

When she wasn't flirting with Rottman, Moore stuck close to her daughter, and stayed until the nightspot closed.

The mother-daughter duo also had an awkward encounter with Kutcher at a CAA/Grey Goose Pre-Golden Globes bash at Soho House Jan. 13. Kutcher arrived at the party after his ex, but the former couple generally avoided any contact.

Willis, however, did spend some cordial, friendly time chatting with him before going back to hanging out with her mom.

Stars send love to Moore

The Ghost actress has entered a treatment facility following her hospitalization on Monday night when paramedics were called to her home.

A spokesperson for the star said, "Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health. She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."

Now Moore's famous pals have added their support - in a post on his Twitter.com page, Simmons writes, "thoughts and prayers to Demi Moore", and Longoria adds, "Sending my love and support to one of the most beautiful people i know."

Matlin declares, "Let's give Demi Moore some space and time. Send her good thoughts", while actress Elise Neal writes, "Wishing (Moore) a speedy healthy recovery."

Moore's hospitalization comes just two months since she split from husband Ashton Kutcher after six years together.

Rumer Willis worried about Demi Moore's partying for weeks: report

A source tells the website HollywoodLife.com that Willis has been concerned enough to reach out to Moore's estranged husband Ashton Kutcher, currently in Brazil, for help.

"Rumer is devastated," the source says. "She worries day and night about her mother and has been watching her mom fall apart. Rumer actually reached out to Ashton on several occasions and he just blew her off. He either wouldn’t answer or he’d say he’d help but nothing would happen."

Over the holidays, Moore and Willis headed to Lotus Bar in Turks and Caicos.

"Demi was dancing like crazy, she wasn’t acting like a mom … it was wild," a source said at the time. "She was dancing and Rumer looked mortified and completely embarrassed. It was really shocking."

More recently, on Jan. 11, Moore once again headed out on the town with daughter Willis, this time to The Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles.

"When [Moore] first arrived, she kept to herself ... but she started loosening up and getting into party mode," a source now tells People. "She seemed really happy to be out with her daughter's friends."

The source notes that Moore was seen drinking Red Bull, rather than alcohol. She was also reportedly flirting with actor Ryan Rottman of "90210," a show which Willis guest-starred on.

"[Moore] found ways to touch him all night, and at one point when he was in front of her, she was grinding on his butt," the source told People, "His shirt came unbuttoned, and she started tickling his bare chest playfully."

Moore has appeared increasingly frail in recent months, following allegations in September that Kutcher had a hotel tryst with 22-year-old Sara Leal on the same night as the couple's sixth wedding anniversary. In November, Moore announced that she would be ending their marriage.

On Monday night, Moore was rushed to the hospital, a friend telling E! News "it was like she was suffering from a seizure."

Moore was taken to an LA hospital, where she was treated for "substance abuse" problems.

Yesterday, Moore's publicist released a statement saying, "Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health. She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her friends and family."

Source on Demi Moore Hospitalization: She Appeared to Be "Suffering From a Seizure"

A female friend was at Moore's home when the actress started "shaking" and otherwise "acting like she was suffering from a seizure," a source familiar with the Los Angeles Fire Department's incident report tells E! News.

The friend then called 911 and, about 30 minutes after paramedics arrived, they determined that Moore should be taken to the hospital.

Which brings us to today.

After being hospitalized, the Margin Call star opted to seek further professional help for exhaustion and to "improve her overall health," Moore's rep said in a statement. "She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."

Sources who saw Moore as recently as last week tell E! News that the actress has been looking increasingly thin, and we hear that friends were concerned about her weight.

Moore's rep confirmed that the star has dropped out of the Linda Lovelace biopic Lovelace, in which she had been cast as feminist icon Gloria Steinem.

Demi Moore Pulls Out of 'Lovelace'

Demi's reps tell us ... they just got word she will no longer do a cameo for the flick.

TMZ broke the story... Demi was rushed to the hospital Monday night for a substance abuse problem. She is currently receiving professional help at a treatment facility.

Ochse Is Out!

But Ochse isn't the only cast member who will be leaving GH in the coming weeks. We're told that there are other newcomers who will soon see their characters leaving Port Charles! Stay tuned!

Phelps to Helm 80-Episode Telenovela For Nickelodeon; Josh Griffith to Write

"We have experienced first-hand the popularity of the daily scripted format with our kid audience through the success of House of Anubis and our teen audience with DeGrassi: The Next Generation," and our Nick Latin American channel has already had great success in producing telenovela's with Televisa," Ms. Zarghami said. "This partnership brings together Televisa's un-matched leadership in the telenovela genre with our expertise in making content, and we're looking forward to introducing this first true English-language telenovela to Nick at Nite's family audience."

"As part of the steps towards building a strong presence in the Anglo TV market, Televisa is excited to coproduce with Nickelodeon one of the many successful scripts from our library in a daily series format," said Baston. We are convinced that the daily series will be well received by Nick's family audiences, and will capture their attention daily as it has happened in different markets in the world where Televisa has exported its production capabilities. The Televisa and Nick alliance will certainly result in a successful formula, and we envision Reach for a Star as the first of many joint projects.

"For more than a decade Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and Televisa have been strategically building upon their regional partnership that today encompasses, distribution, consumer products and co-productions," said Pierluigi Gazzolo, Chief Operating Officer, VIMN. "Reach for a Star marks a dynamic new phase in our partnership and VIMN is incredibly excited to once again be expanding our content portfolio with Televisa."

Reach for a Star follows Nickelodeon's success with its live-action serialized series, House of Anubis and Degrassi. Nickelodeon has also experienced tremendous success with the format in Europe and Latin America. The Reach for a Star series is an adaptation of the hit Mexican telenovela, Alcanzar una Estrella, first broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas and Univision in 1990. The success of the series led to a film and sequel telenovela starring Latin American pop sensations, Ricky Martin and Sasha Sokol.

Reach for a Star follows a smart, shy and independent high school senior, Loren, who has ambitions of being a songwriter and secretly sends her song lyrics to her celebrity crush, rock superstar Eddie Wild. Loren's wildest dreams come true when she not only wins a songwriting competition sponsored by Eddie, but strikes up a friendship with her idol. Eddie sees beyond Loren's potential as a songwriter and gives her a first break as a singer, and when the truth about his less-than-faithful girlfriend Chloe is revealed, Eddie and Loren's friendship blossoms.

The series will be co-executive produced by six-time Emmy Award-winner Jill Farren Phelps (General Hospital, One Life to Live) and Hisham Abed (The Hills and The City). Josh Griffith (Young and the Restless, As the World Turns) will serve as head writer.

Nick at Nite is Nickelodeon's nighttime programming block that features popular hit family comedies including the Emmy Award-winning series Friends, My Wife & Kids, George Lopez and The Nanny.

Demi Moore Seeking Treatment for Exhaustion

"Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health," her rep said in a statement. "She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."

According to TMZ.com, paramedics responded to a 911 call at Moore's home on Monday night and the actress was rushed to a local hospital after a 30-minute assessment.

"I can confirm that we received an emergency call at 10:49 p.m. for an unknown illness related to that address," L.A. City Fire Dept. spokesman Matt Spence tells PEOPLE when asked about the residence at which Moore lives. "We transported at least one patient to a local hospital. The patient was transported at 11:21 p.m."

Moore, 49, split from her husband Ashton Kutcher in November.

Moore, who was recently spotted partying at Beacher's Madhouse in Hollywood with daughter Rumer Willis, was just cast as Gloria Steinem in Lovelace a Linda Lovelace biopic.

Demi Moore Rushed to Hospital, Now Seeking Professional Help

Paramedics were called to Moore's Los Angeles home late Monday, before she was transferred to the hospital. TMZ reports that she was allegedly treated for substance abuse. Reps for the actress did not immediately respond to TVGuide.com's request for comment.

"Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health," a rep for the actress said in a statement. "She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."

In November, Moore announced that she has decided to divorce Ashton Kutcher after six years of marriage. News of their split came weeks after Us Weekly reported that Kutcher had a one-night stand with a 22-year-old named Sara Leal back in September — on the day of his and Moore's sixth wedding anniversary. Reports of trouble between the couple surfaced quickly (Star Magazine reported that the two had been living apart for months), but Kutcher took to Twitter a week after his alleged affair urging people not to assume anything.

Moore and Kutcher married in 2005 after dating for two years.

GH: Who Will Show Up When?

First up is Finola Hughes, who brings Robin's mother, Anna, back to town the week of February 13. OLTL's Kristen Alderson (Starr) makes her GH debut the week of February 20, and Tristan Rogers returns as Robert Scorpio the week of February 27. That same week also marks the Port Charles arrivals of Llanview transplants Todd and Blair Manning, played by Roger Howarth and Kassie DePaiva. Finally, fans of Michael Easton's John McBain will have to wait until March to see the hunky detective arrive in town!

Daytime 'Revolution' off to slow start

The Revolution, which replaced One Life to Live on ABC effective Monday, only managed to grab a 1.9/5 ratings share in the 56 metered markets, according to ratings guru Marc Berman over at TV Media Insights. To compare, OLTL had a 2.3/6 share in the same time period a year ago.

ABC’s other daytime talk experiment, The Chew, had a similarly rocky start when it replaced All My Children in September 2011, but although the ratings are still averaging less than AMC, the production costs are lower.

The network has to be scrutinizing these numbers going forward, as rumours of General Hospital’s upcoming cancellation or move to primetime have been fuelled by the pickup of a new daytime series hosted by Katie Couric.

Katie was announced four months ago, but has been cleared to air in 93 per cent of the U.S. ahead of its September 2012 debut.

SOAPNET AIRS FOUR-HOUR VALENTINE'S GENERAL HOSPITAL MARATHON (2/12)

The following episodes will air (all times Eastern and Pacific):

3:00 p.m. -- Episode 11170 - A determined Patrick shows up outside of Robin's window and declares his love. She finally succumbs and admits she loves him too. Original airdate: November 7, 2006.

4:00 p.m. - Episode 11677 - Robin and Patrick's daughter, Emma, is born and they introduce her to the family. Original airdate: November 4, 2008.

5:00 p.m. - Episode 11712 - In front of their family and friends, Robin and Patrick are married. Original airdate: December 29, 2008.

6:00 p.m. - Episode 11961 - Robin and Patrick share a special celebration in honor of their first anniversary. Original airdate: December 29, 2009.

News About Katie Couric Show

Storms Not Returning! Lilley To Stay At GH!

Lilley has been playing the role since September, when Storms took a medical leave from the soap.

Heather Locklear, Jack Wagner Face Court Date, Possible Battery Charges After Physical Fight

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?

'General Hospital': Does it have a future in primetime?

But it could a future in primetime: EW has confirmed that ABC entertainment chief Paul Lee is pondering one scenario that would allow the soap to air as an evening summer series. Not a bad thought, right? Granted, it’s not exactly a new idea: CBS used to air primetime specials of The Young and the Restless that averaged anywhere from 11.5 million to 13.7 million. But those aired in the ’90s, when there was far less competition for eyeballs. Even then, the network realized they weren’t exactly bringing the house down so it stopped airing them after 1998.

It may be hard for ABC to pull off financially. At a reported $200,000 per episode, a primetime episode of GH is still a lot cheaper to make rather than an original for a scripted show (which can ring in at well over $1 million). A move to summer nights would certainly buy ABC some good will with daytime fans, who are still reeling over the cancellations of AMC and OLTL — especially since a plan to continue them online was quashed late last year.

There’s always the chance that GH would stay put, but that’s looking unlikely. Back when Katie Couric’s talk show deal with ABC-Disney was announced, the company also said it would be giving the last hour of daytime back to its affiliates in September 2012. That’s the hour currently occupied by General Hospital, which airs either at 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. across the country. Once it gives that fourth hour back to the stations, ABC will only have three to fill but four shows to do it with — The View, General Hospital, The Chew and The Revolution. (Couric will be airing on the ABC owned-and-operated stations). There’s a chance that one — or both — of the latter programs will fail, which means GH could continue to have a spot on the lineup. But lifestyle shows, unlike soaps, are more relevant and profitable. For one, they are cheaper to make. Two, they can spawn side businesses like cookbooks. The same can’t be said for the aging daytime soap genre.

Is GH Recasting Michael?

Late last week, ABC put out a casting notice for an unnamed 18-24 year old male of any ethnicity for a contract role, due to start taping in March or April. At the time, there was no available audition script. Earlier this week, the network posted sides for a character named "Erik" -- a character who wants to join the Mob and is covering self-doubt about the time he broke, the time he was a victim. Even more, the scene takes place with Jason -- who is trying to mentor "Erik" -- in the office of a Mob restaurant!

While the character of "Erik" does bear a strong resemblance to that of Michael, fans of Duell's shouldn't jump to any conclusions that their boy is not long for the show, because soaps often use past scenes to audition actors for unrelated roles! And while at some point in time, Duell may or may not be replaced, that time is not now! "I'm not," Duell responded to a fan on Twitter who asked if the rumors of his leaving were true.

ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC'S CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP (1/31)

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.

Could General Hospital Move to Primetime?

One scenario being discussed has the drama continuing as a short-run prime-time summer series, similar to Spanish-language networks' telenovelas, says an ABC insider. Even if the cost of production doubled over the typical soap budget (around $200,000 per episode), a nighttime version of GH would still be inexpensive for an original scripted show.

Meanwhile, GH is trying to stave off cancellation by adding several favorites from the now departed One Life to Live — Kassie DePaiva, Roger Howarth, Michael Easton and Kristen Alderson will bring their characters to Port Charles.

Take A Walk With Barash!

The MDA Muscle Walk is a series of local walks around the country held to pay tribute and raise funds for those served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Join Barash and his team for the Los Angeles event on Saturday, February 4, at the CBS Studio Center, and stick around afterwards for a Q&A with the GH hunk! To join his team or make a donation, visit www2.mda.org/goto/BrandonBarash. Or, to find a walk in your area, visit www.mda.org/walk.

See Butler In Concert!

Salem Joins PRIVATE PRACTICE!

GH Casting News

Brian Austin Green '90210' Co-Star Stole $200,000 from Me!

B.A.G. has filed a lawsuit against Vanessa Marcil-Giovanazzo (ex-Brenda, General Hospital)-- the chick who played Donna's troublemaking cousin on the show -- claiming he let her BORROW a ton of money back when they were dating ... but she NEVER paid him back.

In the lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Green claims he fired off check after check after check to Vanessa ... but insisted "the monies were not gifts" and she promised to pay him back.

Green claims in 2000 -- BEFORE he knocked up Vanessa -- he loaned her up to $50,000 at a time ... and in total, lent her more than $200,000.

In the docs, Green says each time he loaned her money, he and Vanessa agreed that she would pay back the money "promptly" whenever he asked for it. Green says he came calling in November 2011 ... but she refuses to fork over the dough.

Green is demanding all of his cash back -- plus additional unspecified damages.

Calls to Vanessa's rep have not been returned.

Daytime Soap Operas: The Year That Was

Stars From The Past

John Stamos REUNITING with the Beach Boys!

Seems he was celebrating last night ... 'cause a boozy Stamos (but not boozy in a bad way) was hangin' at the Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd. when he revealed, "[The Beach Boys] asked me to be a part of the show ... I feel very honored."

The former "Full House" star performed with the band on a pretty regular basis during the '90s ... and participated in a few gigs in the past couple of years.

The band is reportedly set to kick things off at the Grammys next month ... followed by a 50-date tour.

Emma Samms Back To GH!

GH Alum Has A Witchy Primetime Role!

Tune in at 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, at 8 p.m. ET!

Y&R's Corbin Bernsen Back

It's Official! OLTL Stars To GH!

Tristan Rogers To GH!

ABC Exec Addresses GH Future

In Memory Of

64th Annual DGA Award Nominations

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
One Life to Live, “Episode #10917” (ABC)

Mr. Carpenter’s Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Teresa Anne Cicala, Tracy Casper Lang, Michael Sweeney
Stage Managers: Alan Needleman, Keith Greer, Jennifer Blood, Brendan Higgins
Production Associates: Kevin Brush, Nathalie Rodriguez
This is Mr. Carpenter's eighth DGA Award nomination and all for his direction of One Life to Live. He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for One Life to Live, "Starr X'd Lovers, The Musical, Part Two" in 2010, "So You Think You Can Be Shane Morasco's Father" in 2008, "Episode #9947" in 2007, and "Episode #8849" in 2003. He was previously nominated for that series for "Episode #9686" in 2006, "Episode #9385" in 2005 and "Episode #8655" in 2002.

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CASEY CHILDS
All My Children, “Episode #10712” (ABC)

Mr. Childs’ Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Anthony Pascarelli, Marika Kushel
Stage Managers: Michele Azenzer, Teri Pensky, Brendan Higgens
Production Associates: Diana Jones, Allison Reames, Lia Katz
This is Mr. Childs' fifth DGA Award nomination and all for his direction of All My Children. He was previously nominated for All My Children, “Bianca and Reese Get Married” in 2008, “Episode #9669” in 2007, “Episode #9297” in 2006, and “Episode #7919” in 2000.

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MIKE DENNEY
The Young and the Restless, “Episode #9710” (CBS)

Mr. Denney’s Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Marc Beruti, Chris Mullen, Robbin Phillips
Stage Managers: Tom McDermott, Herbert Weaver Jr.
Production Associates: Erica Meyer, Vanessa Noland, Nancy Ortenberg
This is Mr. Denney’s third DGA Award nomination and all for his direction of The Young and The Restless. He won theDGA Award Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for The Young and The Restless, “Episode # 5875” in 1996, and was previously nominated for The Young and The Restless, “Episode # 4708” in 1991.

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WILLIAM LUDEL
General Hospital, “Intervention” (ABC)

Mr. Ludel’s Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Christine Magarian Ucar, Denise Van Cleave, Penny Pengra, Peter Fillmore, RC Cates, David MacLeod
Stage Managers: Craig McManu, Crystal Craft
Production Associates: Christine Cooper, Andrea Compton
This is Mr. Ludel's seventh DGA Award nomination and all for his direction of General Hospital. He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for General Hospital "Episode #9801" in 2001 and "Episode #8248" in 1995; and was previously nominated for General Hospital "Macho Men" in 2009, "Luke in Purgatory" in 2008, "Episode #11177" in 2006 and for "Episode #7922" in 1994.

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SCOTT MCKINSEY
General Hospital, “Episode #12364” (ABC)

Mr. McKinsey’s Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Christine Magarian Ucar, Denise Van Cleave, Penny Pengra, Peter Fillmore, RC Cates, Dave MacLeod
Stage Managers: Craig McManus, Crystal Craft
Production Associates: Allison Reames, Christine Cooper
This is Mr. McKinsey's sixth DGA Award nomination in this category. He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for Port Charles “Episode #1433” in 2002 and for General Hospital "Episode #8883" in 1997. He was previously nominated for General Hospital “Episode #11228” in 2007, “Episode #11178” in 2006, "Episode #8492" in 1996, and “Episode #8233” in 1995.

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CYNTHIA J. POPP
The Bold and the Beautiful, “Episode #6057” (CBS)

Ms. Popp’s Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Clyde Kaplan, Casey Kasprzyk, Steven Wacker, Catherine Sedwick
Stage Managers: Laura Yale, Douglas Hayden, Lisa Winthur-Huston
This is Ms. Popp's second DGA Award nomination for her direction of The Bold and The Beautiful. She was previously nominated for The Bold and The Beautiful “Fashion Challenge Sabotage” in 2009.

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ANGELA TESSINAR
All My Children, “Episode #10704” (ABC)

Ms. Tessinari’s Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Marika Kushel, Anthony Pascarelli
Stage Managers: Michele Azenzer, Teri Pensky, Brendan Higgins
Production Associates: Diana Jones, Allison Reames, Lia Katz
This is Ms. Tessinari’s third DGA Award nomination for her direction of All My Children. She was previously nominated for All My Children “Episode #8722” in 2003 and “Episode #8186” in 2001.

SOAPNET To Go Dark In March

James Franco in talks for starring role in "The Game"

Strauss documented his experiences in "The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists," which was released by Regan Books in 2005. Franco's role would be as Mystery, who taught Strauss how to become a pick-up artist.

"The Game" is directed by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, both of whom worked on the screenplay. Writers D.B. Weiss (HBO's "Game of Thrones"), and Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky -- the Emmy-nominated writer-producers of NBC's "The Office" -- also worked on the project.

Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz are producing "The Game."

James Franco Made a General Hospital Movie

Springfield Plays Cleveland

Rather than going after Jesse's girl, Rick will have his eye on Joy (Jane Leeves). In the storyline, Rick has relocated to Cleveland to live a quieter life (where he, too, is considered hotter!) and tells people his name is Tom.

But while on a date with Joy he reveals his true identity, which makes her the most joyful girl in the world. That is until she discovers he has some very unsettling habits. Nail biting? Nose picking? Singing? We'll have to wait and see.

It was also revealed that Liza Minnelli will appear on an upcoming episode as a talent agent to Wendie Malick's Victoria Chase.

James Franco to Publish His First Novel

Franco, 33, has sold his first novel, Actors Anonymous, loosely based on his life, to Amazon Publishing, the New York Observer reports.

The book was acquired by Amazon fiction editor Ed Park, a founding editor of The Believer, whose move to Amazon in September caused a buzz in literary circles.

While this is Franco's first novel, it's not his first work of fiction. He released a book of short stories, Palo Alto, back in June, published by Scribner.

Franco to play Hefner

Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried has replaced Kate Hudson to portray the adult actress-turned-porn activist in the forthcoming project, opposite Peter Sarsgaard as Lovelace's husband Chuck Traynor.

Oscar nominee Franco was previously linked to the role of Traynor, but now he's being touted to take on a smaller part as the Playboy magazine founder, reports trade paper Daily Variety.

The Smurfs star Hank Azaria has joined the cast as Jerry Damiano, the director of hit porn film Deep Throat.

Might Parsons Change His Mind About Leaving?

A spokesperson for GH says that the show does not comment on talent conversations across social media. But is there a chance that Parsons could change his mind about leaving town now that a new regime will be taking over the reigns at GH in the new year? Parsons' co-stars are telling Soaps In Depth that they hope new executive producer Frank Valentini and headwriter Ron Carlivati will convince the actor to stick around.

Another Baby For GH Star!

Ex-NYU Professor: James Franco Was Lucky He Passed

José Angel Santana and his lawyer, Matt Blit, called in to TMZ Live today, claiming NYU was shameless in its special treatment of Franco.

Santana claimed, "I saw what every other student did during [the 3 years I was there], and I saw what [Franco] did at that time, and there's no comparison."

That said -- Santana said he actually likes James Franco ... telling us, "When he was in my classes he was a model student." Problem is ... Franco only attended 2 out of 14.

GH's Parsons Out!

James Franco Triggers Lawsuit

José Angel Santana -- who taught Franco in his "Directing the Actor" class -- is now suing the University for his job back, claiming he was wrongfully terminated ... because he's an Hispanic man with the audacity to give Franco a low grade.

According to the lawsuit, Santana dropped the D on Franco for missing 12 of the 14 classes in the MFA course. No shocker, considering the pic TMZ posted back in 2009 ... showing Franco passed out at one of his Columbia classes.

When people found out that Santana gave Franco a D, Santana claims he suffered all sorts of public humiliation -- at the hands of James Franco ... and the University itself, which ultimately fired him ... something he claims would never have happened to a white professor.

According to Santana, other teachers played favorites with Franco, including fellow professor Jay Anania ... who Franco hired to write and direct the film "Shadows & Lies."

Santana groused, "In my opinion, they've turned the NYU graduate film degree into swag for James Franco's purposes, a possession, something you can buy."

Santana told the Post, “The university has done everything in its power to curry favor with James Franco.”

10:28 AM PT: NYU claims it hasn't seen the papers but calls what has been reported about the lawsuit "ridiculous" -- adding, "It is regrettable and disappointing to see a faculty member -- former or otherwise -- discuss any student's grade for the purpose of his or her personal publicity."

Finola Hughes Returns to General Hospital

McCullough recently announced she'll be leaving GH to pursue a career in directing and it triggered a report on Showbiz411.com that her landmark character, an HIV survivor, may be killed off with AIDS rather than recast. Is this why Anna is coming back? "Mum's the word on that," says the spokesperson. "The writers are still working that out. Everyone is very aware of Robin's history of living with HIV and wants to do the right thing. I will leave it at that."

Hughes, who came to fame in 1983 as John Travolta's leading lady in Staying Alive, the sequel to Saturday Night Fever, joined the cast of GH in 1985. She has also appeared as Anna on All My Children and the GH late night spinoff General Hospital: Night Shift. She was last seen in Port Charles in 2008.

WGA Award nominations

DAYTIME DRAMA
"All My Children" - ABC
"General Hospital" - ABC
"The Young and the Restless" - CBS

Miscarriage For GH's Marcil

Real-Life Duo Engaged!

Soap Star Sues Chiropractor -- She Won't Crack My Back 'Cause I'm a Scientology Reject

Fairman claims he was a prominent member of the Church, but became disenchanted with the way Church was running things. Fairman claims Church leaders got fed up with him earlier this year, branded him and his wife "suppressive persons" and blacklisted the family from all things Scientology.

After Fairman was ousted, the actor claims he received a letter from the family chiropractor -- an active Scientologist -- informing him she would no longer treat the Fairman family. Fairman also claims she refused to hand over a copy of the family's medical records.

In the lawsuit, Fairman claims he MUST have been discriminated against because he's no longer with the Church -- noting that he's been a good, paying customer since 2003.

Exec who canceled ABC soaps is leaving network

ABC exec Vicki Dummer, who oversees current series and specials for the net, will head the new division encompassing The View, General Hospital, The Chew, The Revolution, Katie, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

Frons has served as the daytime’s head since 2002 and his contract ends in January. The network says it was his decision to leave. “Brian Frons has been the driving force in our successful Daytime division since joining us in 2002, and while we understand his decision to leave at the end of his contract, we’re sad to see him go,” said Anne Sweeney, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, in a statement. “We took this opportunity to rethink our business, and the result was the creation of Times Square Studios.”

Frons had this to say: ‘While my decision to try something new was not arrived at easily, nine years is a long time in television terms. I’m proud of the performance of ABC Daytime over that time, and of all of the accomplishments that our team achieved along the way. I’m especially pleased by the early results for The Chew and excited for the launch of The Revolution, which will be one more positive step in transforming ABC Daytime for our viewers. I’ll miss my colleagues and the wonderful talent that makes our shows, but know they are in very capable hands with Vicki going forward.”

Frons bore the brunt of fan rage over the decision to cancel All My Children and One Life to Live. Both shows were not only expensive to produce but generated low ratings for the network, but that didn’t seem to quell the anger of soap fans who are already concerned about the death of the daytime drama genre. Earlier this year, Frons replaced AMC with The Chew, which is averaging 500,000 viewers less than the soap, but is still cheaper to produce. The Revolution will bow Jan. 16 after OLTL ends its storied run.

In the current issue of EW, Frons defends his decision to replace the soaps with lifestyle programs. “People are really interested in multiple points of view, multiple voices. Daytime viewers are also saying that if they are going to give us an hour a day, we need to give them something that is going to improve their lives…. All of daytime is learning to survive on smaller audience shares because there are so many choices. You can’t spend more money for less audience. That’s why you see people going toward programming forms that cost less to produce.”

More soap opera drama: Brian Frons out at ABC

Brian Frons, the longtime president of ABC Daytime, is leaving the network amid its high-stakes transition from soap operas to lower-cost talk and lifestyle shows.

In recent months, there have been rumblings about Frons' own future as ABC canceled two of its three long-running soap operas --"All My Children" and "One Life To Live." Frons joined the network in 2002 to oversee soap operas and other daytime programming. But the once lucrative soap opera genre has steadily lost viewers, and the shows are no longer profitable.

The Walt Disney Co.-owned network will plug its daytime programming block with lower-cost shows like "The Chew," about food, and upcoming "The Revolution," a makeover show. Frons -- who began his television career at CBS in 1978 -- had less experience with those formats.

He will stay on until his contract ends in January. ABC said Vicki Dummer, who joined ABC in 1996 and oversees specials and established prime-time shows, would replace Frons.

ABC also said Friday that it was creating Times Square Studios, which it described as an "integrated current entertainment programming and development division." The new studio will oversee the production of such daytime shows as "The View," "The Chew" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

Dummer, whose new title is executive vice president of Times Square Studios, Current Series and Specials, will retain some of her responsibilities in prime-time.

Dummer helped develop such ABC hits as "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and "Dharma & Greg." She will report to ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee. The move sets up a new, more streamlined, management structure.

Frons had reported to Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney/ABC Television Group.

"Brian Frons has been the driving force in our successful daytime division since joining us in 2002, and while we understand his decision to leave at the end of his contract, we are sad to see him go," Sweeney said in a statement.

ABC declined to make its executives available for interviews.

The company also is scrapping its SoapNet cable channel, which had been dedicated to soaps, rebranding it as Disney Junior and stocking it with programming that appeals to the preschool crowd.

Frons, despite his credentials, was reviled among soap opera fans after announcing this year that the network would cancel "All My Children," which ended in September, and "One Life to Live," which goes off the air next month. Fans launched online petitions and a Facebook page demanding that he be fired. On the Facebook page, the bespectacled executive was portrayed as "the Grim Reaper of Daytime," wearing a hooded black frock and wielding a scythe.

Frons' departure was announced one day after he fired Jill Farren Phelps, the executive producer of "General Hospital." Frank Valentini, executive producer of "One Life to Live," replaces Phelps.

ABC Daytime President Brian Frons Steps Down

After steering ABC through the cancellation of long running soap operas All My Children and One Life to Live, ABC daytime president Brian Frons is leaving the company. He’ll be replaced by Vicki Dummer, senior vp of current series and specials.

Dummer will preside over a new integrated current entertainment and programming division called Times Square Studios that will consolidate daytime and syndicated programming and development. The View, General Hospital, The Chew, The Revolution, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Katie Couric’s upcoming talk show will come under that umbrella.

Live! with Kelly will remain part of the ABC Owned Television Stations Group division.

Dummer, who was named to her current post last June after running the unscripted division with John Saade, will continue to report to ABC Entertainment president Paul Lee. Frons will stay on to assist with the transition and depart at the end of his contract in January.

Frons made the decision to depart, say ABC sources, though it’s unclear where he’ll go next. He was on the receiving end of much of the ire of very vocal soap fans who inundated him with thousands of emails. They also launched protest web sites and even picketed the network’s upfront presentation in New York last May.

Dummer will continue to be based out of ABC's Burbank headquarters. Abra Potkin, formerly of CBS News, joins the company as senior vp of east coast programming and development for Times Square Studios, while Ann Lewis Roberts will be Potkin's counterpart on the west coast. They will both will report to Dummer.

The moves comes at a busy time for ABC daytime which this year launched the lifestyle and cooking show The Chew and in January is set to bow a second lifestyle transformation show called The Revolution, which featured a panel of experts including Project Runway’s Tim Gunn and Home Edition’s Ty Pennington.

Shows like The Chew and The Revolution are much cheaper to produce than soap operas, which have seen their viewership decline in recent years. Meanwhile, ABC has set Couric's talk show Katie for a fall 2012 premiere. It has already been cleared in 80 percent of the country.

Frons joined ABC in 2002 and was promoted to his current position in 2006.

In a statement, Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, characterized Frons as "the driving force" in the network's "successful" daytime division.

"While we understand his decision to leave at the end of his contract, we’re sad to see him go," she said. “We took this opportunity to rethink our business, and the result was the creation of Times Square Studios. Having it be part of the ABC Entertainment Group, under the supervision of proven executives Vicki Dummer and Paul Lee, provides us the opportunity to bring greater creative resources, development strength and operational flexibility to this key area of our business.”

Added Frons: “While my decision to try something new was not arrived at easily, nine years is a long time in television terms. I’m proud of the performance of ABC daytime over that time, and of all of the accomplishments that our team achieved along the way. I’ll miss my colleagues and the wonderful talent that makes our shows, but know they are in very capable hands with Vicki going forward.”

Video: Jack Wagner and Long-Lost Daughter Reunite After 23 Years

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

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.

Thompson "Sad" To See McCullough Leave GH

In order to allow GH to give a proper send-off to her character -- which she began playing in 1985 when she was just 7 years old -- In Depth has learned that when McCullough's contract ended several months ago, she had agreed to stick around Port Charles for a bit longer. "Kimberly McCullough has decided to pursue her dream of directing full-time so she has decided to leave GENERAL HOSPITAL as storyline dictates," says a show spokesperson. "Expect a poignant and must-watch storyline for Robin and Patrick."

Interview: Lilley Paints A Portrait Of The Artist

The film, written and directed by Frenchman Michel Hazanavicius, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, even winning star Jean Dujardin the Best Actor Award at the prestigious competition. "It's a tribute to Hollywood's Golden Era, and I feel incredibly blessed to have been a part of it," Lilley tells Soaps In Depth. "I have such a soft spot for Charlie Chaplin and Clara Bow, so when I got the opportunity to celebrate their art, it was touching. Michel Hazanavicius did an amazing job striving for 1920's authenticity, and it shows!

The Artist focuses on a declining male star and a rising actress as silent cinema begins to be replaced by "the talkies." Considering her love for the genre, being a part of The Artist was huge for Lilley. "I remember calling up my agent and telling her she had to pitch me for this project," she recalls. "When I went in to audition, I told Michel that I knew so much about this era and I was simply delighted to hear he was making this movie. I asked him if he wanted it to really simulate a 1920s silent film, and when he said yes, I did what I knew -- Clara Bow. Michel had the writers add a part for me! He was a delight to work with, as was Jean Dujardin.

"I'm actually one of the few characters that has a line in the film!" Lilley continues. "I am near the end of the film, one of the neighbors who helps rescue George Valentin [played by Dujardin]. I say, 'Oh my God, it's George Valentin!' after a policeman rescues him from a burning building."

After filming was over, Lilley walked away with an experience she'll never forget. "There are great actors who also have small roles. I'm sure they feel just like me -- thrilled to be in such an amazing film."

The Artist also stars French actress Bérénice Bejo (A Knight's Tale) and Americans John Goodman, James Cromwell, Penepole Ann Miller and Missi Pyle. The film opens on Friday, November 25. To see the trailer, click here.

GH’S McCULLOUGH LEAVING

Is McCullough Leaving GH?

One unnamed actor reports that McCullough's fans won't be left without a proper ending for her character -- she'll be sticking around Port Charles to finish out this latest chapter in Robin and Patrick's life.

Jack Wagner / Heather Locklear Engagement -- Torpedoed By Wedding Plans

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 Engagement

"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!

Steve Harvey to take ‘General Hospital’ slot next fall on WFTV

The ABC affiliate has another big move for next fall: Steve Harvey’s new talk show takes over the 3 p.m. time slot of “General Hospital.”

ABC will open the time slot for a syndicated talk show from Katie Couric, and Disney/ABC says “Katie” is sold to 60 percent of the country.

But Couric will air on WESH-Channel 2 in Orlando, and that station hasn’t announced a time slot for her.

WFTV decided to go another direction. Bartelt is high on Harvey, who hosts “Family Feud” on WRDQ-Channel 27, WFTV’s sister station.

“He’s funny. He’s written extensively about relationships and has that ability to connect with women and talk about the relationsips in their lives,” Bartelt said. “He has broad appeal to everyone, including African Americans and Hispanics. There’s content and humor.”

Bartelt notes that no one knows if Couric’s or Harvey’s show will be better produced. But the WFTV boss likes her chances with Harvey, the popular African-American comedian. “During daytime you need a show with broad appeal and ethnic appeal if you want to win time perods,” she said.

So what happens to “General Hospital”?

That’s a question that has soap fans worried, especially after ABC canceled “All My Children” and “One Life to Live,” which ends its run in January. ABC is banking on lifestyle shows: “The Chew” moved in at 1 p.m., and “The Revolution” will take over the 2 p.m. slot. And that lineup has soap fans asking where “GH” will land.

WFTV banked heavily on “Dr. Oz” by putting his show in the slot where Winfrey aired for 25 years. Bartelt said WFTV’s priority was to continue winning the 5-6:30 news time slots, which the station did in October.

“Oz is doing what I need him to do,” Bartelt said. “I would like it to be a little better than it is, but he is delivering women to the 5 o’clock news. I think it will get better. I’m waiting for daylight saving time” to end.

It does this weekend, and TV trends show that people stay in when it gets darker earlier.

Another change for WFTV next fall: a talk show with “Survivor” host Jeff Probst. Bartelt plans to air the show at 9 a.m.

Bartelt likes what she she has seen in a Probst preview. “He connects with people,” she said. “He’s very concerned about people. He’s not into pretension.”

You can’t be pretentious and have lasted on “Survivor” all these years.

Hawaii Five-0 Books General Hospital's Ingo Rademacher

The actor has signed on to guest star in an early ’12 episode of the CBS drama, sources confirm to TVLine.

He’ll play a father whose kid is being held prisoner on a hijacked school bus — a crisis his character may be more involved in than he initially led McGarrett and Co. to believe.

This is Rademacher’s first TV gig since wrapping up his nearly continuous 15-year run as Jax on GH. He also recently shot a role in the big screen thriller I, Alex Cross, due out next year.

Ian Buchanan Joins Days of Our Lives

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.

ABC Affiliates To Drop GH?

Sean Kanan on How to Cook Like a Gentleman

“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 451

“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.

Get Your Copy here!.

B&B's Clifton Engaged!

THE BAY Casting Change!

GH Star Is Engaged!

Zeman Named New Spokesperson For Zestra

Look for Zeman to appear in Zestra's new TV, radio, print and on-line advertising this fall. She'll also be featured at Beauty Bash in New York City -- a two-day event at the Metropolitan Pavilion sponsored by FabOverFifty.com.

Amber Tamblyn & David Cross Are Engaged

Tamblyn, 28, the daughter of veteran actor-dancer Russ Tamblyn (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story), first became a TV name as the lead in the 2003-06 fantasy drama series Joan of Arcadia. Movie audiences then saw her in the 2005 hit The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Her extensive TV work has also included the role of Martha M. Masters on House.

Cross, 47, is perhaps best known for his outrageousness on the 2003-06 cult sitcom Arrested Development, on which he played the gaffe-prone, madcap Tobias Fünke. Talk of a feature movie based on the show has long been circulating. Currently, he stars in the British-American comedy TV series The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret.

Earlier this month, the couple were spotted on the patio at Oscar's Cerveteca in Venice, Calif., where they met friends for drinks – beer for him, rosé for her – and casual conversation.

Star Sighting

Morgan Fairchild to Vamp On Bones

Soap star wants cleaner, greener pet products

The daughter of Luke and Laura, she has stolen, lied, manipulated and, more than once, let her heart lead her astray, such as when, while still a “feisty teen,” she masterminded the break up of her stepbrother Dillon Quartermaine’s relationship, then proceeded to offer him her virginity, but the condom broke and things got even more compilcated.

I don’t think, though I don’t watch the show, she’s a bad person; but more of a good person who bad things happen, to — over and over and over. She’s had bombs strapped to her body, been a waitress in a brothel, been stuck under a beam in freezing water, and been abducted and held hostage repeatedly. I don’t think she has been in a coma yet — though her mother has — but give her time.

In real life, Julie admits to making at least one mistake, too — buying a dog online.

While dating her future husband, Mike Grady, they decided they wanted a dog. She ended up on “a huge web site that had, literally, every color imaginable of the breed I was interested in. I thought, ‘Great!’ So I ordered my dog online … then I got another one. The first one came with a lot of issues that we’re still dealing with today.

“I thought I was doing the right thing by not going to the pet store. But I think it is safe to say that I ordered our dogs right from the puppymill. I had no idea that I was doing that. I thought that because they were AKC registered, and I talked to the breeders on the phone, that everything was normal. But after receiving our dog, I started to question the validity of the breeder and the care that they give their animals.”

Julie and Mike educated themselves on the horrors of puppy mills, became proponents of adoption and are now pushing that cause in their newly formed company, Better Buddies.

Along with a third partner, they reached out to Best Friends Animal Society to join forces on ending the homeless pet problem and push adoption as the best choice when searching for a pet. The company has pledged 10 percent of its profits to the organization.

With its current merchandising limited to hemp dog beds, Better Buddies, Julie says, plans to expand — all while bringing together the worlds of design, quality, eco-awareness and social change.

The idea for the company, their website says, came during a visit to a pet store.

“While rummaging through an endless stock of uninspired, low-quality pet toys, we found ourselves asking, ‘Why aren’t there more eco-friendly options out there?’ … Even more of a challenge, a pet-adoption in the store was begging us not to leave without adding another adorable, yet needy pet to our clan.

“And then it hit us…why not … make high-quality ‘green’ products that are actually thoughtful in design and style, while simultaneously giving back to animals in need. And right there, in that mess of pet store mania, Better Buddies, Inc. was born.”

Paddle Boarding with Ingo

However, one star from L.A. is here on vacation and is not trying to hide out.

While soap star Ingo Rademacher gets some R&R, he will offer private and group stand-up paddleboard lessons at WaterColor through Aug. 26.

Rademacher is known as the character Jasper "Jax" Jacks, who he played on General Hospital for 15 years.

The Australian-born actor came to the United States in 1994 and went straight to Hollywood.

"Australia had a small market for actors," he explained.

With his tanned good looks and piercing baby blue eyes, Rademacher landed the job on General Hospital 1 and a 1/2 years later. He wrapped up his final shoot for the soap the day he left to come here and plans to stay through August. Then, it's off to do a movie in Detroit, the Tyler Perry film "I, Alex Cross."

On the way north, he plans to make stops in Atlanta and possibly Nashville, where he will make personal appearances.

Since General Hospital let him go once before, he said it's possible they might have him come back again.

However, after 15 years, he said he has had enough of that.

"I'm not sure what I want to do next or what the next step will be," he said. "I have thought about a lot of stuff. I will keep busy."

He does know he would like to see a little of "this very large country where each state is different."

On his way to Florida's Gulf coast, he took time to make "tourist stops" in New Mexico, Austin, and New Orleans. On his way back to California, he plans to check out the Rocky Mountains.

Rademacher has a friend who owns a home in Rosemary Beach, and this is his second trip here.

"I love Rosemary, Seaside's Airstreams, and WaterColor," he said, and he plans to see more of the area while he is here this time. "I'm huge into waterways. I love the area and heat. I'm a 100-degree-plus kind of guy. I love to sweat."

Knowing Rademacher is athletic, his host arranged for him to meet the owner of YOLO boards when he arrived, and plans were made for Rademacher to spend his "vacation" teaching lessons in stand-up pladdleboarding.

"Instead of doing personal appearances while I'm here, I thought I would give stand-up paddleboard lessons," he said.

Rademacher has enjoyed the sport for five years, as well as kayak and catamaran racing, paddleboarding and surfing.

"The main father of the sport lives by us in Malibu. I saw him doing it and thought I would try," he said.

He already owns six boards and prefers the 10-footer.

"I have kept an eye on YOLO, and it has come a long way," he said.

While here, he will try out all different ones and plans to buy two before he leaves. A race was planned for Friday off Okaloosa Island with him on a 14-footer. He envisions getting on a SUP racing circuit between here and Detroit and making stops along the way, and possibly teach the sport as he makes his way across the country.

"SUP has a lot of options and you can do it anywhere," he said.

Rademacher brought his wife and 3-year-old son, Peanut, with him on this cross-country trip.

"I'm a water man and a physical guy. My son gets on with me and we have a lot of fun," said Rademacher with obvious pride and delight. "Peanut says, 'faster daddy, faster daddy.'"

When the Rademacher family returns to the West Coast, he says they will probably settle in Hawaii, where his wife is from.

"We already have a house there and her family is there. We are homebodies. We want to settle in one place," he said.

The SUP lessons will take place at the WaterColor dock on Western Lake.

"I hope to get a bunch of people out for one hour on the water and lunch with me," he said. "I'm excited about this."

For more information visit www.yoloboard.com.

WANT TO PADDLE WITH A STAR?: Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning August 8th and continuing through August 26th, Rademacher will host one hour group SUP lessons for $100 per person. Sessions are limited to five people to ensure an intimate and personalized experience. Group lessons with lunch following the lesson are $200 per person (lunch only is also $200 per person). Paddlers also have the opportunity to schedule private sessions with Rademacher at $350 per person for the first hour and $100 per person for each additional hour. Call 850-622-5760 for more information.

Soap star turns farmhouse into country retreat

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.

Another GH Star Heads To Nickelodeon!

A spokesperson for the new teen comedy tells Soaps In Depth that Hennesy is indeed taping a guest-starring role this week. "She plays a successful businesswoman who visits the school to evaluate products in Piper's business club," says the rep. "Piper has teamed with Aloe and Sven to create the 'Aloe Doll.'" But will Hennesy's billionaire mogul alter ego like what she sees?

BUCKET & SKINNER will debut on Friday, July 1. Air dates for both Berman's and Hennesy's episodes have yet to be determined, but we'll keep you posted!

Berman Lands New Role! But Is She Leaving GH?

The teen sitcom -- debuting on Friday, July 1 -- is a comedy about two surf buddies navigating the trials and tribulations of high school. "I'm playing Vera, the older sister of Aloe. Har, har," Berman tells Soaps In Depth with a smile. Vera is a world-class surfer and international celebrity, who returns to town to be honored by the mayor. But Aloe's jealousy of her turns everything into a competition, as he tries to upstage Vera's big day and focus the attention back on himself!

A Nickelodeon rep says that at this time, Berman is only scheduled for a one-time appearance, but that is subject to change in the future. And as for the rumors that Berman is exiting Port Charles, the actress assures In Depth that "I have no plans on leaving in the near future."

As soon as we know when Berman's episode of BUCKET & SKINNER'S EPIC ADVENTURES will air, we'll pass it on!

Picture This!

The 26-page book boasts 29 photos, including a centerfold picture that will make many of Benard's fans -- well, those who like looking at his tattoo, anyway! -- very happy! To get your copy, send a money order only, along with a $4.95 priority mail stamp and mailing label for quick delivery, Money orders only, along with a $4.95 priority mail stamp and mailing label for quick delivery to Jim Warren, P.O. Box 3555, Los Angeles, CA 90078.

ABC Accused Of Stiffing 'General Hospital' Creators

TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by the estate of Frank and Doris Hursley -- the couple who created the show back in 1963.

According to the lawsuit, the Hursley's daughters claim their parents struck a deal with ABC way back when ... to reap 10% of all profits from the syndication of the show ... but ABC hasn't honored the deal.

The daughters allege ABC has cooked the books for years -- and has failed to pay the full amount owed to the creators.

The Hursley children do not specify how much money they believe ABC owes -- but they want a judge to force ABC to open up its books to an audit ASAP.

The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli

Titled The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli (Hyperion; $22.99 hardcover; April 5, 2011 publication date), this book is the story of the endearing, lovable computer genius and geek, Damian Spinelli, and his exploits as a private detective as told to another character on the show, the high-powered attorney of Port Charles, Diane Miller. Filled with mystery and suspense, the pages were found on Ms. Miller's stolen computer disc and include never-before-told stories of Port Charles residents-their confessions and behaviors in times of crisis and triumph through Spinelli's imagination.

"General Hospital" is the longest-running daytime dramatic serial on ABC, having aired over 12,000 episodes. Carolyn Hennesy, the actress who plays Diane Miller and an established author herself, will actually write the book. Fans will be invited to special book signing events in select markets with actors from "General Hospital."

Readers will also be able to download The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli as an ebook, as well as an enhanced ebook, which will feature clips from the show and other bonus material.

Vice-President, Executive Editor Gretchen Young said, "Hyperion is thrilled to be partnering on a new book with ABC Daytime and bringing the world of Spinelli and Port Charles to life on the page."

Scrubs in Top Ten List

Late, Late at Night

The Sock Song

Jonathan Jackson's Enation

Video For Scrubs Fans

Band Together

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

The Note II: Taking A Chance On Love

Harlequin: A Change of Place

Rick Springfield Music

Anna Lee: Memoir

Facts

1. January 26, 1990: Felicia and Frisco’s second wedding was a private and impromptu affair at Sean’s penthouse.

2. February 7, 1983: Robert Scorpio wed Holly Sutton.

3. February 9, 1994: A heap of trouble spoiled the wedding of Mac Scorpio and Felicia Jones.

4. February 11 & 12, 1992: NFL Quarterback Jim Kelly played himself in two episodes

5. February 15, 1993: Scott wed his true love, Dominique, even though the bride had an inoperable brain tumor.

6. February, 23, 2010: General Hospital aired it's 12,000th episode

7. February 26, 1988: Dr. Tom Hardy wed Dr. Simone Ravelle.

8. February 27: Sage Alcazar celebrates her birthday.

9. March 7: In 1997, Brenda told Sonny she loved him, and they made love while trapped in a cave.

10. March 30, 1994: Jagger Cates and Karen Wexler were married at Kelly’s Diner

11. April 1, 1963: GH premiered on ABC.

12. April 11, 2000: Robin Christopher (Skye) and Matt Crane (Ross, GH/ex-Matt, AW) tied the knot.

13. April 26, 1990: Alan Quartermaine wed Lucy Coe, who wore a red cocktail dress and matching hat for the ceremony.

14. April 28, 2000: Lucky returned from the "dead" — and from Helena’s clutches.

15. May 1, 1987: Anna Devane walked down the aisle to marry Duke Lavery.

16. May 4, 1998: Luke and Alexis plotted to kill Helena.

17. May 4, 1998: The ELQ jet crashed with Jason and Brenda on board.

18. May 15, 1998: Brenda and Jax took a romantic trip to Malibu as her old flame, Sonny, returned to Port Charles.

19. May 29, 2000: Sonny and Carly both grieved for the baby they lost.

20. June 1, 2001: In real life, Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) and Michael Saucedo (ex-Juan) wed.

21. June 13, 1997: Billy Warlock debuted as A.J., succeeding Sean Kanan (now Deacon, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL).

22. June 20, 1986: Star-crossed lovers Frisco and Felicia wed for the first time.

23. June 28, 1991: The spy team of Robert and Anna married for the second time.

24. June: Scotty Baldwin made Laura Webber his teen bride in 1979.

25. June: In 1986, Anna Devane met Duke Lavery, the man who would soon sweep her off her feet.

26. June: Felicia wed Colton Shore, unaware that presumed-dead husband Frisco had returned in time to watch in 1989.

27. June: In 1990, Ned and Lois were married again — this time in a Brooklyn church, surrounded by friends and family.

28. June: Breast cancer claimed the life of Emily’s mother, Paige Bowen, in 1995.

29. July 6, 1979: Scott Baldwin and Laura Webber were married.

30. July 11, 1980: Luke nearly tied the knot with Jennifer Smith.

31. July 11, 2001: Amber Tamblyn (ex-Emily) last appeared as the teenage daughter of the powerful Quartermaines.

32. July 15, 1997: While enjoying a romantic dinner with Robin, Jason was shot by the Tin Man.

33. July 24, 1964: Jessie and Phil’s marriage was shattered when she suffered a miscarriage

34. July 30, 2001: Jax breezed back into Port Charles, after his fruitless search for Brenda, with no excuse for his absence or his whereabouts.

35. July: Duke first appeared on the serial as Anna’s dangerous new love, in 1987.

36. August 1, 1997: Elizabeth was first seen in Port Charles as Sarah Webber’s younger sister.

37. August 6: In 2002, Alexis’ sister Kristina died from a warehouse explosion caused by Alcazar.

38. August 13, 1993: Sonny made his first appearance in Port Charles as Karen’s charismatic boss.

39. August 15, 1977: Alan and Monica tied the knot.

40. August 16, 1999: Sonny learned that Juan was his dead wife Lily’s child.

41. August 19, 2005: The vows that Sam said when marrying Andrew- I take you to be my husband, my life partner, and my one true love. I will honor our commitment by loving you more each day than I did the day before. By trusting you above all others. By laughing and crying with you. By staying loyal to you, in good times and in bad. By being the one person in the world you can count on. I give you my heart, and all my love - tonight and forever.

42. August 26: On this date in 2002, after nearly being drowned by Alcazar’s men, Zander was fished from the water with amnesia

43. August 2001: Sorel held Carly and Alexis hostage in Sonny’s penthouse. Zander, trying to be a hero, was shot for his effort.

44. September 25, 2000: Eva Longoria played a "Brenda Barrett look-alike" (uncredited)

45. October 1, 1999: Roy DiLucca returned to Port Charles after being presumed dead since 1979.

46. October 5: In 1979, Luke raped Laura on the Campus Disco floor.

47. October 13, 1989: Tony Jones surprised Bobbie with a wedding ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

48. October 16, 1987: Anna Devane married Duke Lavery in a traditional Scottish ceremony.

49. October 17, 2005: "I Just Wanna Live" by Good Charlotte was the song/artist playing during Sonny's shootout with the Ruiz family

50. October 1977: Dr. Rick Webber married fellow doctor Lesley Faulkner for the first time; their second trip down the aisle came four years later.

51. November 9, 2001: After a bitter fight with Luke, Stavros plunges to his death.

52. November 23, 1993: Scott almost married conniving Katherine Bell until Lucy Coe informed the unsuspecting groom that the bride-to-be was a con artist.

53. November 25, 2003: Tony Geary (Luke, GH) celebrated 25 years on GH

54. November 1979: Laura was raped by her then boss Luke.

55. December 6, 1999: Jerry and Bobbie’s nuptials came to an abrupt end when the Feds arrested the groom for money laundering.

56. December 29, 1997: Carly gave birth to her son, Michael

57. Wednesday, April 17 2005 GH aired it's airs its 10,000th episode

58. Song at Luke & Laura's 2nd wedding: 'Angels' by Robin Thicke (son of Growing Pains star Alan Thicke). You can find it on the album "The Evolution of Robin Thicke"

59. Broken by Lifehouse played at the end of the Novemer 21, 2007 (Thanksgiving) episode

60. The suit that Carly was wearing on 10/17/2007 was made by Bebe and can be found at Bebe stores nationwide.

61. Mark's Song by EastMountainSouth played as Nikolas remembered Emily at her funeral

62. The song at the end of the January 21, 2008 episode was "I should Get Up" by Teddy Thompson

63. "Broken" by Lifehouse played for May 1, 2008 Nikolas & Emily montage

64. GH's Zaccharas: The new "family" on the block: The Patriarch: Anthony Zacchara. He drove his first wife away, killed his second wife, neglected his daughter, and smothered his son. This was all before he went on a killing rampage at a charity ball! Anthony ended up paralyzed from the neck down and put in an asylum. With manipulative lawyers on his side, Anthony may be allowed to return to the Zacchara throne...and pretty soon he might even ditch that wheel chair.

    The Mafia Princess: Claudia Zacchara. Sent away at sixteen, Claudia's back with a vengeance. There's no love lost between her and daddy, with both itching to wipe the other out. The only person Claudia cares about protecting is her younger brother Johnny, but a little betrayal goes a long way if it means taking over the family business.

    The Tortured Son: Johnny Zacchara. While older sis was banished from the home, Johnny was left to fend for himself in the crazy Zacchara household. He coped with his father's dysfunction by racing cars and jumping off buildings. But when he met Lulu Spencer, he realized the power of love may far outweigh the love of power.

    The Lawyers: Trevor and Ric Lansing. This father and son legal team hates each other, but working together means better aim at stabbing each other in the back. They may not be biologically related to the Zacchara's, but they fit right in.

65. August 2008: The Tie-dye dress that Carly wore the other day is availble at here! (Thanks to Kaysie for the link)

66. The song used in the fall 2008 preview ads for "GH," is called "Wonderful Surprise" by Shawn Hlookoff

67. Q. Why does Luke call Carly "Caroline"?
    A. Carly was born "Caroline Benson," and Luke was the first person in Port Charles to learn her true identity. He used to call her "Caroline" to let her know he was on to her scheming. Now he just does it as a term of endearment.

68. Q. When did Sonny and Brenda first meet?
    A. Back in 1993 -- quite by accident! Sonny ran into Brenda on the docks of Port Charles, and he was smitten from the start.

69. Q. Where can I get the compass necklace that Jason gave Sam before he was sent to prison?
    A. The sterling silver locket can be purchased here.

70. Q. On General Hospital, how many Quartermaines are there?
    A. The Quartermaine family is pretty large and has many branches. However, the main branch in Port Charles was headed up by Edward and Lila Quartermaine (who is now deceased), who had two children, Alan and Tracy. Alan (who married Monica) had three children: Jason (whose son is Jake Spencer), AJ (whose son is Michael Corinthos), and Emily -- the latter two are deceased. Tracy has two children: Ned (whose daughter is Brook Lynn Ashton) and Dillon. Edward had two illegitimate children, Jimmy Lee Holt and Bradley Ward.

71. Q. Can you tell me where to get the leather jackets that Claudia and Rebecca wore in the 4/8/2009 episode of General Hospital?
    A. Claudia's jacket was a navy quilted Moschino. Rebecca's jacket was a putty leather piece by Ben Sherman.

72. Q. Maxie is referred to as baby Emma's aunt on General Hospital. But aren't they technically cousins?
    A. Actually, Maxie and Emma are technically second cousins since Maxie and Robin, Emma's mom, are cousins. The term "aunt" is sort of shorthand for the closeness between Maxie and Robin, much like many women's best friends are "aunts" to their children.

73. Q. I really like the scrubs that they wear on General Hospital. Where can I get them?
    A. Scrubs that look exactly like those worn by the staff of General Hospital are available at the ABC store

74. Q. Is the actress who plays Kate on General Hospital in the movie Encino Man?
    A. Megan Ward, who portrays Kate, was in Encino Man. She played the part of Robyn.

75. Q. Where can I get the cute green handbag Maxie wore on the July 25, 2008 episode of General Hospital?
    A. Maxie's bag comes from Bebe.

76. Want Maxie's jacket? Bebe's Ruffled Cropped Leather Bomber Jacket in Pearl Grey is a bit of a splurge, but with details like tuxedo-style pleats, ruffles, and a belted mock collar, you'll be seriously fashion-forward.

77. Q. Who sings the song "Believe" that plays in the OLTL and GH ads?
    A. It's by a band called "The Bravery."

78. Q. Where did Kate get those hoop earrings she wore on the 7/7/08 episode of General Hospital?
    A. The earrings are by Nadri and can be purchased at Nordstrom's.

79. Q. There was a silver diamond shaped necklace that Claudia on GH wore in a few episodes in May. Where can I find it?
    A. It's from Bloomingdale's.

80. Q. Who sings the song played during Lulu and Johnny's love scene on Friday, 5/23/08?
    A. The song is titled "I'm in Love" by Ana Victoria.

81. Q. What was the song that played during Carly and Jax's moment at the end of General Hospital on 6/5/08?
    A. It is the ABC owned song "Patience" by Robert Hartry and Jason Belt. Sung by Chad Heam. It's available on iTunes.

82. Q. I must have the brown & white off shoulder dress GH's Kate was wearing in the 4/30, 5/1 and 5/2, 2008? Who designed this dress?
    A. Kate's brown and white dress is by St. John's and was purchased at the Beverly Hills Store.

83. Q. Where can I find the white shirt Sam McCall was wearing when she visited Dr. Devlin's hotel room on April 23, 2008's GH?
    A. Sam's white T-shirt was purchased in Los Angeles at the Bleu Clothing Store. The label is A La Disposition.

84. Q. Where can I find the grey and black animal print sweater and tee that Lulu wore on the March 27, 2008 episode of GH?
    A. Lulu's sweater is by LAMB and the t-shirt is by Club Monaco.

85. Q. I am dying to find the navy sleeveless dress with ruffled edge Maxie wore on the 4/2/08 GH episode. Where do you get her fabulous outfits?
    A. Maxie's navy ruffle dress is by Milly purchased at Saks.

86. Q. I Love the gorgeous dress Maxie wore on the March 26, 2008 GH episode! It was navy blue on the bottom and tan with a bow on top. Where can I buy it?
    A. The 2-tone dress is by Marc Jacobs and is available wherever his line is.

87. Q. What was the song played at the end of March 3rd, 2008 episode of General Hospital with the lyrics "It's time to fly a final delight my love arise you touch me tonight..."
    A. The song is called "This Love" by Robert Howard Hartry.

88. Q. What song was used in the 2/21 episode of GH, where Johnny and Lulu make love to one another?
    A. The song is called "Breathless" by Better Than Ezra.

89. Q. What's the name of the song played at the end of the 01/21/08 GH episode when Sonny was destroying a Bensonhurst restaurant?
    A. The song is called "I Should Get Up" by Teddy Thompson.

90. Q. GH's Cassius sang the most beautiful song while Logan and Kate were in the hospital. Can you give me the name of the song?
    A. Actor Reign Morton, who plays Cassius, sang the hymn "Take my Hand Precious Lord."

91. Q. Robin conceived a baby with Patrick and she's HIV-positive. Does that mean Patrick and the baby are also infected with HIV?
    A. Patrick tested negative for HIV after the condom broke with Robin, which was the incident resulting in her pregnancy. There is only a 2% chance that Robin will pass on her HIV status to her unborn child.

92. Q. Can you please tell me the name of the tune Johnny Zacchara played on the piano on GH's January 24, 2008 episode? Does the actor play the piano?
    A. The tune was called "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy. Brandon Barash, who plays Johnny, plays the piano and the harmonica.

93. Q. Where can you get the beige or tan short sleeved sweater that Maxie's been wearing on GH? She wore it on 1/29 until about the beginning of February.
    A. The sweater jacket that Maxie wore was from Barney's Co-Op in New York City.

94. Q. Carly on GH has been sporting a fabulous leather coat with fur-trimmed hood during the first two weeks of January 2008. Please tell me where I can purchase it.
    A. Carly's black leather coat was purchased from DKNY

95. Q. Was Anthony Geary (Luke) really singing on the 2007 Christmas episode of GH?
    A. Yes. Anthony Geary sang "My Way" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas" for General Hospital's Christmas episode.

96. Q. Where can I find the dress that Robin wore to the Black and White ball (2007) on GH?
    A. Robin's dress was from Nicole Miller Bridal.

97. Q. Please tell me the name of the song that played at the end of GH on Dec. 21, 2007. It was played while they were showing the past clips of Georgie. It was beautiful.
    A. The song used for Georgie's funeral was "When I'm Gone" by Brian Vander Ark

98. Q. What song was played when Elizabeth and Jason were kissing after Emily's funeral on GH? The episode aired on November 29, 2007.
    A. This song is called "Ours To Keep" by Deborah Ellen and Rachael Lawrence. It is part of the ABC library.

99. Q. Who designed the dress that Nadine wore to the black and white ball on GH and where can I buy it?
    A. Lulu and Nadine were wearing identical dresses during the ball. They were from Alfred Sung and if you're interested in purchasing, you can look at Alfredsungbridals.com

100. Q. What was the song played at the end of the Thanksgiving episode of GH? The singer and the lyrics of the song were both awesome. It had the lyrics, "I'm holding on, I'm barely breathing" in it. I want to listen to this song over and over!
     A. The song used at the end of the Thanksgiving (November 21) episode is called "Broken" by Lifehouse.

101. Q. Where can I find the black and white cocktail dress Maxie on General Hospital wore on the October 4, 2007 show?
     A. The dress Maxie wore was by LaRok from Harmony Lane in Beverly Hills, CA.

102. Q. On the August 13, 2007 General Hospital, Spinelli wore a large medieval dragon on the left side of the shirt. I would like to get one. Where was it purchased?
     A. The shirt that Spinelli wore on August 13 was purchased at Pacific Sunwear.

103. Q. Where can I get the red dress Kate Howard was wearing on GH's 10/19 episode?
     A. The red dress is by Diane von Furstenberg. It can be found at Bloomingdales or Diane von Furstenberg retail stores.

104. Q. What was the song played on General Hospital during Kate and Sonny's love making scene on the 10/02/2007 episode?
     A. That song is called Lost Without U by Robin Thicke.

105. Q. Elizabeth was wearing a beautiful top on the 8/23/2007 episode. It was a cream colored baby doll blouse with lace on the bottom. Can you tell me the brand and where to purchase?
     A. The label of Elizabeth's blouse is Language and the top was purchased at Nordstrom's Department Store.

106. Q. Maxie has been wearing really cute clothes lately -- where did you get the darling brown blouse she wore on the episode on 8/30/2007?
     A. The label of Maxie's brown blouse is Joie and it was purchased at Bleu on La Brea in Los Angeles

107. Q. What is the name of the song played during Elizabeth and Jason's amazing kiss in the barn on the 9/24/2007 episode of General Hospital?
     A. Elizabeth and Jason's love song is called "Ours To Keep" written by Deborah Ellen and Rachael Lawrence.

108. Q. Logan has tattoos on his upper arms, what are his tattoos and are they real?
     A. Yes, Josh Duhon's tattoos are real. One of them is an American flag and the other one is an American flag with Texas in the middle.

109. Q. I was really touched by the scene of Elizabeth and Lucky's goodbye on the 9/25/2007. What was the song played in the background?
     A. "Where You Are" by Rie Sinclair and it's now available on iTunes.

110. Q. Can I please get more information on Kate's cream colored blouse with chains and dress pants outfit worn on GH on the week of 8/27/2007?
     A. Kate's blouse is a Tori Burch top and her pants are by Alice & Olivia.

111. Q. Where can I purchase the flower tank top that was worn by Lulu on General Hospital weeks ago and then again by Sarah on One Life to Live?
     A. The flower tank top is by Lucky Brand and should be available at their stores.

112. Q. I love the T-shirt that Noah Drake was wearing while impersonating Eli Love on the August 7 episode. Where can I find this fabulous shirt?
     A. Noah/Eli's shirt brand is Division E and is available at Nordstrom stores.

113. Q. What song was playing when Logan gave Lulu the charm bracelet for her birthday?
     A. The song is called "Something About You" written by Rie Sinclair and Dan Beyer. The singer is Ryan Hanifl. The song will be available on iTunes

114. Q. I love the skirt and blouse that Elizabeth wore at Jason's trial. Who is the designer and where can I purchase?
     A. The skirt and blouse are from Nannette Lepore. Her line is available in many department stores and she also has stores from New York to Los Angeles.

115. Q. What is the tattoo that Jason Thompson (Patrick, GH) has on his right underarm and what is the meaning behind it?
     A. It is a symbol of his creation that represents his family.

116. Q. Lulu had a shirt on that said "Monaco" across it. Where can I find that shirt?
     A. Lulu's shirt is Lucky brand. The brand is carried in various department stores and Lucky Jean stores nationwide.

117. Q. Is the beautiful wedding dress that Carly wore for her wedding available for purchase? If so, who designed it and where can it be purchased? I'd also like to now about the gorgeous shoes she wore.
     A. Both the dress and the shoes are from Renee Strauss in Los Angeles. You can go to www.reneestrauss.com for more info. All of her wedding jewelry can be found in the GH on-line store at abc.com

118. Q. What is the name of the song playing during the shootout with Jason and Sonny on the 4-12-07 episode of GH?
     A. The song is called "Shooter." It's by Robin Thicke

119. Q. I really want to know who made Elizabeth's wedding dress.
     A. The dress is by BCBG. The straps were altered on it by the wardrobe department.

120. Q. Where can I buy the black and gold tunic that Carly wore on GH on March 7-9? Also, who is the designer?
     A. Carly's top is by Marciano. You can visit marciano.com to see the collection, and check the list of store locations throughout the country

121. Q. What is the name of the song that was playing when Sonny and Carly made love on GH after they got out of the hostage situation on Thursday the 22nd?
     A. "The Nearness of You" by Nora Jones.

122. Q. What is the breed of dog that Maxie found outside of Kelly's?
     A. It's a four-month old Shetland Sheepdog.

123. Q. Where can I buy the dress Carly wore to Luke and Laura's wedding?
     A. Carly's dress is by Dina-Bar-El. The brand can be found at Neiman's, Saks, Nordstrom, and Specialty Boutiques.

124. Q. I'm getting married next year and I need to find dresses for my bridesmaids. I loved the dress Lulu wore at Luke and Laura's wedding. Where can I find it?
     A. Lulu's dress is by Jessica McClintock.

125. Q. Where did you get the dress that Elizabeth wore to Luke and Laura's wedding?
     A. Liz's dress is from Laundry.

126. Q. Can you tell me what the name of the store is that Laura (Genie Francis) owns in her private life in Maine?
     A. The Cherished Home (www.thecherishedhome.com)

127. Q. What's the name of that instrumental theme that played during the scene when Luke and Laura were dancing in Wyndhams back in the '80s?
     A. The name of the song is "Fascination."

128. Q. Who makes the black nail polish that Sam, Maxie, and Lulu have been wearing on GH?
     A. The polish is from Opi.

129. Q. Sam had on the prettiest blue blouse with matching tank underneath this week (10/13).
     A. Sam's blouse is from Armani Exchange.

130. Q. Where can I buy the "Everyone Loves a Brunette" t-shirt that Georgie wore on GH on Oct. 4 &5?
     A. Georgie's t-shirt is from Macy's.

131. Q. Can you tell me where Robin (on GH) got that sweater that she's been wearing for the past couple of shows? It's the grey, blue, and yellow striped one.
     A. Robin's sweater is from Banana Republic.

132. Q. Can you please tell me where Sam's dress is from that she wore to the Mayor's Ball?
     A. The dress is by "ABS" by Allen B. Schwartz and can be purchased at ABS stores nationwide.

133. Q. Could you tell me where to get the yellow dress that Carly (on GH) wore to the Mayor's Fundraiser party on the 9/14/06 episode?
     A. The dress is by "ABS" by Allen B. Schwartz and can be purchased at ABS stores nationwide.

134. Q. Georgie (on GH) wore a rainbow striped halter top that was backless except for a green strip of fabric across the back on Aug. 10th, 2006. Could you please tell me where I can get one?
     A. Many of you asked about this one. Georgie's rainbow striped halter is by "MISS SIXTY." The line is sold at various stores nationwide.

135. Q. I like the jeans that Carly wears on GH. What are the designers?
     A. Carly wears either Joe Jeans (style "Honey") or Lucky Brand Jeans. Both of these labels are sold nationwide.

136. Q. Sam wore a brown and turquoise tankini on the July 15 episode of GH. Who made it and where can I get it?
     A. Sam's bathing suit was from the Everything But Water store, and the label is W Swim.

137. Q. I love the black and white top that Carly was wearing on May 26, 2006. Where can I buy it?
     A. The top is by Trina Turk. The brand can be found in stores nationwide.

138. Q. I loved the top that Elizabeth was wearing on the 5/25/06 episode of GH. Could you please tell me where it was purchased?
     A. The light blue chiffon top is by Tahari and was bought at Macys.

139. Q. When Emily was visiting Jason and was shot at (on May 25/26, 2006), she was wearing a gorgeous orange top with beadwork on the chest. Who makes it?
     A. The brand of the top is Skye. It was purchased at the store on Robertson Blvd in Los Angeles, but it may also be carried by other stores.

140. Q. Could you please give me the name of the artist as well as the song that played at the end of the May 11 episode as Sam was being wheeled into surgery?
     A. The artist is Anna Nalick and the song is "Breath." Her website is www.annanalick.com. Tell her that you heard her song on GH

141. Q. I love Sonny and Emily. Can you please tell me what they said to each other in Spanish during the March 31st show? A. Emily said, "Your hands speak and my heart listens." Sonny replied, "I hope it never stops."

142. Q. Could you please tell me the name of both the song and the artist that was played at the end of the show on GH on Monday, Feb. 27, 2006?
     A. Yes. The song was "Answer" by Sarah McLachlan. The song was on her 2003 release "Afterglow"

143. Q. Can you tell me where Lulu got the sweater she was wearing last week (Feb 2006)? It had green and red stripes and it looked like it was a sweater with another shirt underneath.
     A. Yes - the sweater was by L.A.M.B. (Gwen Stefani's clothing line) that is available at select retailers nationwide. The thermal t-shirt underneath it was by the label Free People.

144. Q. Could you please tell me who Lucas Jones' biological parents are? And how did Bobbie end up adopting him? A. Lucas' birth parents were Cheryl Stansbury and mobster Julian Jerome. At one time it was thought that Robert Scorpio may be his father, but DNA tests revealed that Julian was his real father. Bobbie came to adopt him by buying him on the black market when she was driven to desperation when a planned legal adoption fell through (Cheryl was told that her baby had died). Bobbie named the baby "Lucas" after her brother, Luke Spencer.

145. Q. Who sang the version of "Auld Lang Syne" at the end of GH on 12/30/05? A. It was performed by Kate Taylor (James Taylor's sister)

146. Q. The wedding episode for Emily and Nikolas (on GH) was played again on Thanksgiving (2005) so I thought I would ask it now. Who made Emily's wedding dress? I think it's gorgeous and want to know the designer of if it was designed for the show?
     A. So many of you have been asking about this, that we thought we would post the information again. Her dress, veil and crown are all from Renee Strauss Bridal in Beverly Hills, CA, tel. (310) 657-1700. The dress was custom altered by the GH costume department.

147. Q. the butterfly top that Maxie wore on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Where can I get one?
     A. It's by Lucky Brand, so you could check at a Lucky Store near you or at a major department store that carries that brand.

148. Luke & Laura's 20th anniversary is November 15, 2001

149. In 1995, GH took the groundbreaking step of fully involving one of its major characters in an AIDS storyline. It was revealed the Robin Scorpio’s boyfriend, Stone Cates, had contracted the HIV virus from an ex who was an IV drug user. In November of that year, Stone became the first soap character to succumb to the disease on-screen.

150. After being named soaps’ most outstanding Drama for the third year in a row at 1999’s Daytime Emmys, GH became the first show to have won the award six times.

151. GH is a 24 hour operation. A night crew arrives at 9:00PM, after the taping day is completed, to take down sets and rearrange the lighting. They also erect the next day's sets before leaving at 5:00AM.

152. Steve Burton (Jason Quartermaine) made his daytime drama debut in the recurring role of Harris Michaels on "Days of Our Lives."

153. GH's casting department receives more than 350 unsolicited photos and resumes each week.

154. Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer) has appeared in the TV movie, "Legend of the Ruby Silver," and the cable feature, "The Prisoner of Zenda."

155. The original pilot for GH, entitled "Emergency Hospital," starred Denise Alexander as an anguished patient. Denise later starred on GH as Lesley Webber

156. In July of 1994, two weeks into Maurice Benard's new role as brooding Sonny, he phoned the show's producers to say he could not physically report to work. As he recounted in a later interview, "I said, 'I'm wacked out, I'm not going back to GH.' My mind was gone." Benard, who had previously been diagnosed as manic-depressive, had stopped taking his prescribed medication under the mistaken impression that it would help his acting. He was coaxed back to work by Exective Producer Wendy Riche and Director Shelley Curtis (who was then GH's supervising producer). "They saved my ass," Benard praised. "They could've fired me. When you go through a breakdown, it's tragic. You're weak...fragile...vulnerable."

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