Laura Rose

Soap Opera Network can confirm that Martin Harvey has been cast in the role of Yuri on “All My Children.” In a breakdown of the character, Yuri is described as the brains behind a sinister operation that will directly impact some of the town’s most prominent citizens. As previously reported, Alfredo Diaz has been cast as Yuri’s more hands-on cohort, Vlad.

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Hot off of completing the first round of “All My Children” filming in Connecticut for its online rebirth, Supervising Producer Sonia Blangiardo joined up with Alicia Minshew (Kendall Hart), the star of [Blangiardo's] upcoming online drama “Tainted Dreams” for a trip to Texas. The pair landed in the ABC affiliate news studio, WFAA, which airs in the fifth largest media market in America, Dallas-Forth Worth, Texas. Blangiardo and Minshew talked to host Ron Corning – former host of ABC’s “World News Now” and WNYW’s “Good Day New York” – about both upcoming online projects on the popular morning news program, “Daybreak.”

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Peter Hurley

Viewers keeping up with the latest “All My Children” comings and goings news know that Daytime Emmy Award nominated actress Alicia Minshew has been in discussions to return to the internet revival of the soap opera, which she starred on from 2002 to 2011. TVLine broke the news on Thursday afternoon that the return of the eldest child of Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), Kendall Hart, as portrayed by Minshew is now a done deal. Minshew will make her return sooner than expected; she tapes scenes opposite Eden Riegel, who plays Kendall’s little sister Bianca Montgomery, later today as “AMC” wraps up its first round of taping. Seconds before TVLine put up the news bulletin, Minshew took to Twitter to exclaim to fans her impending plans: “Guess who is popping into Pine Valley for the day?…um me! Excited to see the gang tomorrow! Gonna wear Kendall’s sassy shoes!!”

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Earlier in the winter it was announced that former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member Dina Manzo has joined the cast of the upcoming online soap opera, “Tainted Dreams.” With drama that can only rival the antics seen on soap operas encompassing the New Jersey edition of the popular Bravo “Real Housewives” franchise, Manzo decided that enough was enough by the close of Season 2 and bid adieu. [Manzo's siblings, Caroline and Chris, remain regulars on the series.] Following her “Real Housewives” exit, Manzo landed the more easy-going reality series “Dina’s Party” on HGTV. On her impending move to scripted serial drama, Manzo – a long-time “One Life to Live” fan – exclaims to Celebuzz.com that she is “excited to be part of a project centered around the rich, proud heritage of NYC-based daytime drama.”

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ABC

On today’s edition of “The View,” Susan Lucci revealed that the return of her alter ego, Erica Kane, to the online relaunch of “All My Children” is currently not in the cards. Fans of the popular soap opera and the legendary character should not despair though. The petite diva enthusiastically added, “I want with all my heart to return.” Lucci further elaborated to the women of “The View” that all the parties involved are “working so hard to make that [return] happen.”

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” DVR Alerts for the Week of May 28, 2012.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: DVR ALERTS

• Monday: An encore presentation of the April 18, 2012 episode of “General Hospital” will air on Memorial Day. Tuesday’s episode of “GH” will pick up from the Friday, May 25 installment.

• Tuesday: Jason unleashes some of his pent up anger. Kristina has a surprise in store for her family. Anna makes an important decision.

• Wednesday: Sam is surprised to learn about Jason and Elizabeth’s latest encounter. Luke and Tracy are headed for trouble. Maxie breaks Spinelli’s heart.

• Thursday: Sam and Tea each find themselves in desperate situations. Jason and Sonny send a message to a former Llanview resident. Lulu demands answers from her father.

• Friday: Jason comes to a realization, but is it too late? Todd has a surprising run in. Johnny is up to no good. Two brand new arrivals to Port Charles struggle to beat the odds.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “Days of Our Lives” DVR Alerts for the Week of May 28, 2012.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: DVR ALERTS

• Monday: An incensed EJ confronts Stefano. Lexie begins saying goodbye to her nearest and dearest. Rafe and Carrie make a decision about their future. Abigail and Cameron inch closer.

• Tuesday: Lexie does her best to reassure an anguished EJ. Sami and Will have a breakthrough but will the moment last? Abigail and Cameron help Jack and Jennifer celebrate a special day.

• Wednesday: Sami loses her cool, stung by Will’s honest commentary. Will makes a plea to EJ. Stefano and Lexie say goodbye. Lexie makes a heartbreaking discovery. Nicole takes matters into her own hands.

• Thursday: EJ, Bo, Hope, John, Marlena and Will seperately decide it’s time to handle Stefano once and for all. Gabi beats the odds. Daniel confronts Nicole with surprising results.

• Friday: Kate gets a message from Stefano. Armed and angry, John, Marlena, Bo, Hope, Abe, EJ, Will and now even Kate struggle against their baser instincts. Stefano celebrates getting the best over his numerous adversaries.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “Days of Our Lives” DVR Alerts for the Week of May 21, 2012.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: DVR ALERTS

• Monday: EJ bristles at Lexie’s request. Satisfaction turns to dismay for Stefano’s adversaries. Carrie steels herself to tell Austin the truth. Maggie confronts Victor.

• Tuesday: Mayhem erupts at the police station in the wake of a shocking reveal. Lexie collapses. Carrie can no longer ignore her symptoms. Lucas surprises Sami.

• Wednesday: Austin discovers what Carrie has been hiding. Daniel confirms Lexie’s devastating suspicion. Meanwhile, Abe makes a vow after getting confirmation of his suspicion. John, Marlena, Bo and Hope recount 30 years of torture at the hands of Dimera.

• Thursday: Bo and Hope spend the day making love. Lexie makes an appeal to her family. Several Salemites prepare to deal with Stefano once and for all. Will impedes Gabi’s progress.

• Friday: Rafe, Nicole, Carrie and Austin have an awkward encounter. John and Marlena spend the day with Abe and Lexie. Will comes clean to EJ. Sami and Kate (albeit briefly) find common ground.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” DVR Alerts for the Week of May 21, 2012.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: DVR ALERTS

• Monday: Connie makes a shocking confession. Carly comes to a realization after her encounter with Shawn. Jason confesses his dilemma to Elizabeth. Dante makes a discovery.

• Tuesday: Sonny and Alexis are unsure of how to handle the situation with Kate. Starr and Michael, as well as Todd and Carly, have interesting encounters. Sam bristles over Jason’s closeness with Elizabeth. John confides in Tea.

• Wednesday: Sonny and Carly come to a surprising agreement. Will Luke and Tracy’s plot go awry? Spinelli and Matt discuss Maxie. Anna reaches out to a distraught Felicia.

• Thursday: Todd and Sonny face off again. Olivia reaches out to Kate. Carly and Johnny have a heart to heart. The Quartermaines are rocked when a shocking new addition to their family is revealed.

• Friday: Tracy, Edward and Monica fret about the future of ELQ. Jason and John face off. Several truths are revealed to a rocked Alexis. Michael is confused in the wake of Sonny’s altruistic decision.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “Days of Our Lives” DVR Alerts for the Week of May 14, 2012.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: DVR ALERTS

• Monday: EJ issues a warning to Stefano. Will Bo and Hope be caught in the act? Roman offers his unsolicited advice to both Rafe and Carrie. Lexie makes a request of Cameron.

• Tuesday: Will’s seething anger at Sami spills over and he drops a second bombshell on his mother – he’s gay! John and Marlena meet resistance from Shane. Gabi realizes deceit is a difficult road to travel.

• Wednesday: Lucas and Will have an honest discussion in the wake of Will’s confession. EJ gives Sami good advice. John, Bo, Hope and Rafe’s plan appears to go awry. EJ’s determination unsettles Nicole. Ian sabotages Brady.

• Thursday: John, Bo, Hope and Rafe struggle to regain the upperhand. Lucas warns Sami to get her act together after she further infuriates Will by once again making everything about her own issues. The men in Lexie’s life arrange a huge surprise.

• Friday: Stefano is in for the shock of his life. Marlena’s question rattles a sick Carrie. Lucas watches as Sami leans on EJ for support. Maggie overhears Victor making a shocking confession.