TYRA BANKS Named Host of 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

via press release: LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – April 9, 2015 – Tyra Banks, the fearless, ground-breaking, award-winning mogul, will bring her signature edge and one-of-a-kind style to host the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards airing live on Pop on Sunday April 26 at 8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT. The awards, voted on by members of…

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Freddie Smith Exits “Days of our Lives”

In news that has probably shocked many “WilSon” fans, Freddie Smith has exited the role of Sonny Kiriakis on NBC Daytime’s “Days of our Lives.” According to Serial Scoop, the actor has finished taping two weeks ago. “DAYS” taping schedule is five months ahead, so expect Smith to air throughout the summer. Could something between…

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LIVE from Los Angeles…it’s “General Hospital!” Iconic Soap to Air Live in May

When soaps first began on television from their transition from radio, it would air live weekday afternoons in black and white. It would be several years later when it would go to live to tape function, but some thought that soaps would never air live again. Fortunately, we will get to see this action yet…

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Wally Kurth Signs Contract with “Days of our Lives”

It looks like there is going to be more DAYS ahead for actor Wally Kurth. Daytime Confidential’s Jamey Giddens broke word that the actor, who was seen on two soaps, has signed a contract with the NBC soap. According to DC, the new headwriting regime is very serious on giving both Adrienne (Judi Evans) and…

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DAYS Shakeup! Tomlin/Whitesell OUT! Higley/Griffith IN as Co-Headwriters!

Things are about to get a bit crazier in the Salem writing room front! Soap Digest posted the news that took the social media fans aback! Current headwriters Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell are OUT at “Days of our Lives.” Replacing them are Josh Griffith and Dena Higley, effective February 16. Griffith has extensive writing…

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“DeVanity” Creator Michael Caruso Returns to the Web with “Winterthorne”

After a successful four season run with the online web soap, “DeVanity,” Michael Caruso is returning to the webisoap front with a new series set to make its debut in 2015. The Daytime Emmy nominated creator will introduce fans to “Winterthorne.” “WINTERTHORNE is a family saga detailing the story of Miranda Winterthorne and her rise…

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It’s Official! Justin Hartley Heads to “The Young and the Restless”…

After months of trying to locate the perfect person to play the missing Victor Newman, Jr., it seems that the soap finally found its man. Justin Hartley, who may daytime soap fans will remember from “Passions” as Fox Crane, has been officially announced to portray Adam Newman on the CBS Daytime soap, “The Young and…

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KATHY GRIFFIN to host 41st Daytime Emmy Awards

via press release: KATHY GRIFFIN TO HOST 2014 DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS Award-Winning Comedian Will Lead The Show Through Its First-Ever Global Livestream Presentation on June 22 Los Angeles, CA (June 13, 2014) – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today that the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards will be hosted by comedian…

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“THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL” To Go on Location in Paris, France!

via press release: THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES LOCATION SHOOT IN PARIS Series Will Celebrate 25 Years of Broadcasting in France on June 12 Multi-Emmy® award-winning drama series THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL will shoot episodes in the French capital of Paris next week, the series announced today during a press conference at the…

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Burgess Jenkins to Replace David Tom on “The Young and the Restless”

Billy Abbott is about to take on a whole new face and age this summer on “The Young and the Restless.” As former portrayer, Billy Miller, left the popular role in 2013, David Tom reprised the role after a 12 year hiatus. Tom first began playing a teenage Billy Abbott in 1999, leaving his Emmy…

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