The BUZZ is saddened to report the news of Drake Hogestyn’s passing. He is known to soap audiences for his portrayal of John Black on the soap, “Days of our Lives,” a role he has played on and off since 1986. The Hogestyn Family released a statement that was shared from “DAYS”: “It’s with heavy…
In a shocking turn of events, Kelly Monaco has been let go from the ABC Daytime soap, “General Hospital.” The Emmy nominated actress has played the role of Sam McCall since 2003. Monaco is no stranger to the network as she played the role of Livvie Locke on the “GH” spinoff, “Port Charles.” Soap Opera…
Riddle me this, Batman! Rumor has it that a soap veteran, who has been a part of a certain network for 25 years, has been let go from their longtime role! Allegedly, this character may be killed off, but I wouldn’t lock that in as my answer! Stay tuned to THE BUZZ for more info…
After just a mere 3 months of joining the writing team, The Buzz has heard from a reliable source that Patrick Mulcahey has been let go from, “General Hospital,” as co-headwriter. In a twist, Chris Van Etten steps back into co-headwriting duties with Liz Korte. Van Etten and Dan O’Connor were released as headwriters earlier…
Executive Producers Sheila Ducksworth & Michele Val Jean After 25 years, a new soap is on the horizon. CBS announced today that a new black centric soap, “The Gates,” has been given a series order. The soap, which will be run by executive producers Sheila Ducksworth and Michele Val Jean, is set to premiere in…
In a move that will stun many daytime fans, Angelica McDaniel, EVP, Daytime Programs, CBS Entertainment, is leaving the eye network after nine years. Deadline reports that the daytime team is being folded into the Current Programming department, which is headed by Amy Reisenbach. A similar structure is currently being handled by the alphabet network,…
In a move that some fans on social media were hoping for, “Days of our Lives” has released Dena Higley from her head writing duties on “Days of our Lives.” Replacing her will be Ron Carlivati, who previously served as head writer on ABC’s “One Life to Live” and “General Hospital,” per report at Soap…
