Newcomers always seem to stir up trouble…

Friday, February 29, 2008 4:21 PM | By Venus Stone

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Little brother is getting under folks skin, while Victor pours on the charm…

THIS WEEK ON:THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Nikki has a forgiving heart for David, so much that she’s willing to pay off his debts to Walter. Chloe digs deep into Lily to curb her eating habits. Jack discovers that Gloria married Jeffrey due to blackmail. Neil declares his love for Karen by asking her to move in with him. Heather thinks it may be time to leave Genoa City. Kevin wants Paul to dig deeper than deep to get the goods on Jeffrey. Daniel discovers the money Amber has been hiding. Jana learns that Gloria and Kevin plan to do away with Jeffrey and place the blame at Jack’s feet.

THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK RUFFLES SOME FEATHERS…

Adam does his best to keep his attraction to Phyllis under wraps. When Victoria meets up with Adam, she lets him know how she feels about him trying to handle Beauty of Nature. Nick has a confrontation with Victor that ends in a shouting match. Adam finds himself opening up to Phyllis but soon learns about how Nick and she truly became an item. Victor impresses Victoria’s friend, Sabrina by taking her on a tour of his private art collection.

Pictured: Amelia Heinle courtesy CBS

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A lady with a hidden agenda makes her move…

Friday, February 29, 2008 4:07 PM | By Venus Stone

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Steve works hard to get the goods on the woman of his past…

THIS WEEK ON:DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Philip picks up some interesting information after he secretly records Chloe’s phone conversation. Chelsea’s personal life could put Nick’s grant proposal in jeopardy. When Tony lines up hiring someone for his new business, it’s Morgan that pays him a visit. Immigration has some questions for both Sami and EJ. Marlena offers to be Victor’s doctor. Victor offers to contact his friend, Dr. Daniel Jonas to see Bo. Belle and Shawn make plans to recommit to one another. Philip drops the bomb to Chloe that he knows what she’s up to. John offers Rolf a job as his butler. Max’s fate in his role in Ford’s death is announced.

WHO’S THAT LADY?…

Steve meets with Abe and learns that Ava’s rap sheet is quite lengthy. Ava thinks that Hope is Kayla after looking through some pictures. Steve, fearing that harm will come to Kayla, requests that she be protected. Abe and Steve work hard to try to find where Ava is. Ava makes it her mission to reunite with Patch.

Pictured: Stephen Nichols courtesy NBC

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The Stranger Amongst Us

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:00 PM | By Angela Rosa

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Danger looms close by.

THIS WEEK ON: ALL MY CHILDREN

THE ICE BREAKER

A startled Kendall finds “her biggest fan” waiting for her when she exits her hotel room shower. As the situation in Kendall’s room grows increasingly volatile, Aidan finally realizes something is off and races to get to Kendall. Kendall valiantly fights off her would be rapist. After finishing up the job on Walt, Aidan insists on staying the night on a shaken Kendall’s couch. Aidan convinces Kendall that she’s not to blame for what almost happened to her the night before and the pair’s friendship seems to finally be back on track. After finagling a set of keys, Ryan shows up in Kendall’s room where he finds a tipsy Aidan and Kendall in a seemingly compromising position.

THE GHOST OF FAMILY

Jesse, Angie and Tad have no idea just how close their enemy really is as they plan their next move. Tad meets his Uncle Robert, who claims to be Ray Gardner’s brother but is secretly connected to the mystery surrounding Jesse. Jesse insists that Tad accompany Angie when she goes to question Remy’s mother. Meanwhile, Opal warms up to Robert, who subtly probes her for information. Although wary at first, Mrs. Remington begins to open up to Tad and Angie. Mrs. Remington shows the duo a special pendant that her son gave to her before his death. Close by, one of Robert’s armed henchmen keeps an eye on the meeting. Jesse comes face to face with Robert.

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WALKING THE FINE LINE

Zach and Greenlee get too close for comfort after she coaxes him into taking a spin at pole dancing. Erica leaves Samuel speechless as she admits guilt to her indictment while simultaneously putting the press under her spell. Richie grows dark after JR cuts short his chat with Babe. Annie is overly optimistic about the future after waking up in Ryan’s arms. Dre and his father, Samuel, have an icy reunion. A smitten Colby finagles her way into working side by side with Frankie. Greenlee’s jealousy is peaked as she believes Ryan had a memory of Annie and not her.

SON ALERTS: WEEK OF MARCH 10, 2008

Monday: Robert is one step ahead of Frankie. Tad comes up with a wild idea to keep Krystal and Jenny safe. Aidan refuses to allow Ryan to spend time with Kendall.

Tuesday: Kendall can’t turn her back on Ryan. Adam gloats that he can do for Krystal what Tad can’t. Jack and Erica grow closer as her court date looms.

Wednesday: Krystal fights the passion she feels for Adam. JR manipulates the situation to be closer to Babe. Jesse struggles to uncover the mystery surrounding his “death.”

Thursday: Zach is privately upset when Kendall lies and denies spending time with Ryan. Annie unleashes her fury on Ryan. Greenlee keeps her and Ryan’s kiss a secret from Aidan.

Friday: Zach is annoyed that Kendall is still keeping secrets from him. Tad and Jesse uncover a clue. Erica learns her fate in court.

Pictured: Jill Larson courtesy Shirley Green/ABC

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Llanview plots against Ramsey

Sunday, February 24, 2008 4:37 PM | By Scotty Gore

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Power isn’t everything.

THIS WEEK ON: ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Jessica fears Allison may never regain consciousness and that she really does have a secret. Jessica and Nora are women on a mission following a call from Clint. John and Antonio grill Jessica and Natalie about Allison’s escape from St. Ann’s. A sketch artist faxes a drawing of Allison’s accomplices to the LPD. The Buchanan girls fear the worst. Jared and Nash join forces to tamper with the sketches before they reach John and Antonio. As Nash hovers over Allison’s bed determined to make sure that she will never hurt Jessica again, Allison opens her eyes. Meanwhile, after being turned down for a loan, Nash makes a secret phone call, and later has a mysterious business meeting. Jared refuses to sell his half of the vineyard to Nash. Natalie gets Jared to reconsider in order to keep peace in the family.

Rex realizes why Adriana is hesitant to go to Paris and, with the help of Layla, convinces her to change her mind. Gigi surprises Rex with the news that she is staying in Llanview. Cristian is unable to hire Gigi at the diner.

THE INSIDE STORY

Cole shares his concern about Ramsey with Langston. Talia finds herself on Ramsey’s bad side, and later teams up with Antonio and Bo to trick Ramsey into signing John’s reinstatement papers. John is shocked to see that he has a new boss upon returning to Llanview. Antonio and Talia keep John from making a mistake. Bo convinces John to stay on the force and be his mole. Ramsey leaves Talia with a creepy feeling. John and Ramsey prepare to do battle. Gigi hides Ramsey’s threats from Rex. Todd formally drops the charges against Marcie, but not before insulting her. Nora realizes the effect that Ramsey’s new position has on Todd, and suspects that he holds the key to destroying Ramsey. Todd drops a bombshell on his family, declaring that they are moving to Hawaii. Ramsey sees red upon realizing he has been tricked. John confronts Ramsey. Blair believes Todd’s announcement is somehow connected to Ramsey. The thought of leaving Llanview devastates Starr. Viki questions her brother’s motives for wanting to move his family across the country. Blair is spooked by her encounter with Ramsey at the diner.

WHAT TO WATCH

- Michael tells Marcie to stop feeling sorry for herself.

- Jared and Natalie find themselves together in a crisis.

- Michael forces Marcie to face the fact that Tommy is safe and loved.

- Dorian confronts Nora after watching the surveillance tape of her breaking into the box of secrets.

- Bo and Nora slip into their old routine while helping the family at BE.

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SON ALERTS: WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2008

Monday: Jessica and Natalie discover what Jared did to help them; Dorian and Nora reach a stalemate; Starr rebels at the thought of leaving Llanview.

Tuesday: Starr makes a decision concerning Cole; Nora confesses to Clint.

Wednesday: Todd resorts to violence; An unexpected ally comes to the aide of the Buchanans; John, Talia, and Antonio work to bring down Ramsey.

Thursday: Blair finds herself between John and Todd; Being close to Rex has an effect on Gigi; Natalie and Jared struggle with their feelings.

Friday: Antonio is floored to learn about his financial status; Clint decides what’s best for the family; Gigi is unsettled to watch Rex bond with Shane.

Pictured: Hunt Block courtesy CBS | Carmen LoPorto/Jacob & Luke Clodfelter/Trevor St. John courtesy Steve Fenn/ABC

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New in town and already has eyes on a certain someone…

Saturday, February 23, 2008 9:09 PM | By Venus Stone

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — There’s a new Newman in town and heads are gonna roll…

THIS WEEK ON: THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS

JT and Nikki work together to prepare a surprise for Victoria. Neil persuades Karen to sing at Indigo for him. Lily receives some harsh critcism from Chloe at a photo shoot. Daniel loses all hope on Amber. Jack and Sharon head off to Los Angeles for business. Jeffrey and Gloria make an unlikely pact with one another. Nick and Phyllis try to get Abmer to work for them.

I’M NOT WHO I SAY I AM

Victor Jr. introduces himself to Victoria as Adam. Victor and his son bond together over business. Victor decides to keep Victor Jr.’s identity quiet. Phyllis and Nick have their first encounter with Adam. Victoria and Adam don’t see eye to eye at Newman Enterprises. Nikki and Victor have dinner with one another.

WHAT TO WATCH

- Eric Forrester meets Jack and Sharon to discuss business

- Adam finds himself very attracted to Phyllis

- When David reveals his secretive past to Nikki, she begins to have doubts

- Thanks to Victor, Eric declines to work with Jack and Sharon on Restless Style

- Reed gets sick, which worries JT and Victoria

Pictured: Michelle Stafford courtesy CBS

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A son shoulders the guilt…

Saturday, February 23, 2008 8:49 PM | By Venus Stone

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Grief and illness consume Bo Brady…

THIS WEEK ON: DAYS OF OUR LIVES

After Steve is confronted by Ava, he asks Abe to do a check on the woman. The sorority girls determine if Chelsea can stay at the sorority. Anna shows up to work at her brand new job. John wonders about his marriage to Marlena. Steve insists that Kayla take care of herself and avoid stress for the baby’s sake. Marlena and John pay Stefano a visit.

AN ILLNESS TAKES IT’S TOLL

Bo admits to Caroline that he feels the blame should be put on him for the loss of his father. Lexie promises Bo that she won’t give up until they find out what’s truly wrong with Bo’s health. Bo’s health takes a turn when he nearly passes out and is instructed to go back to the hospital. After getting back the test results, it’s discovered that Bo’s pancreas is failing.

WHAT TO WATCH

- Sami tells EJ she wants an annulment

- Caroline bids a tearful good-bye to her husband

- Stefano shares how he and Rolf erased all of John’s memories

- Caroline and Victor share a tender moment with one another

Pictured: Peter Reckell courtesy NBC

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Double-crossing Jonathan is Lizzie’s huge mistake…

Saturday, February 23, 2008 8:17 PM | By Venus Stone

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Jon’s pushed to the edge and Lizzie could get caught in the crossfire…

THIS WEEK ON: GUIDING LIGHT

Gus and Natalia sneak to be together, but agree to continue to pretend that they are on the outs. Olivia keeps up her hopes in having Gus all to herself. Angry at how the situation between Gus and Natalia has become, Rafe lashes out by seeing Daisy against Nat’s wishes. Harley and Cyrus escape from getting caught by Frank, which ticks Marina off. Marina and Dinah get together to plot how to get the men they love back in their lives. Gus is torn when he hears Emma asking Oliva about dying, which then prompts him in staying the night with them. Ashlee is stunned when Doris admits she had a wonderful time lunching with Coop and Buzz.

TOGETHER OR DIVIDED?

When Billy asks Bill about his feelings for Lizzie, he dismisses him, telling him Lizzie means nothing to him. Lizzie asks Jonathan if he was involved in the murder in California. Jon doesn’t deny that he was involved in the crime. When Bill gets a visit from Jon, he warns him that he will tell Lizzie the true reason why he wants to marry her. Lizzie makes the suggestion that she and Jon leave town after the wedding. Jon tells Jeffrey that he plans on getting out of town once married to Lizzie. While getting prepared for her wedding, Lizzie see Bill and assumes he’s there to talk her out of getting married. She’s immediately crushed when he’s there to pick up a nail stylist. Jeffrey meets with Bill, persuading him to end his investigation on the Tourmaline incident. While the men are talking, Jeffrey slips about Jon and Lizzie’s leaving town after the wedding. As the wedding gets underway, Beth receives a call about Alan and Bill interrupts the nuptials, begging Lizzie not to marry Jon. Reva, trying to stop Bill from ruining the wedding, is floored to learn of Lizzie and Jon’s plans to split Springfield with Sarah. Billy escorts Bill away from wedding, but Lizzie gets cold feet. When she finds Bill she admits she couldn’t go through with marrying Jon, as he admits he couldn’t let her go. The two kiss, and as Bill is going to his car, a furious Jon whisks Lizzie away. He tells her that took Bill’s side, she became his enemy.

WHAT TO WATCH

- Lizzie is left stranded in the woods by Jonathan for double crossing him

- An unlikely friendship is formed between Josh and Jeffrey in hopes to put Will in his place

- Cassie and Reva have a face-off with one another and wind up getting lost

- Rick finds himself behind bars, courtesy of Alan’s manipulations

Pictured: Tom Pelphrey courtesy Steve Vaccariello/PGP

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By Errol Lewis

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — After the reveal, the story nears its climax as multiple lives hang in the balance.

THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL

Robin can barely contain herself when she’s around Patrick. Angie arrives at General Hospital seeking medical help. Patrick arranges for Angie to be treated at the hospital, despite her lacking medical insurance. Patrick reveals that he posted Joe’s bail. Ian informs Robin and Patrick that their patient has been taking counterfeit prescription drugs and they race to save a life, but they are too late. Patrick asks Robin if he’s the father of her baby. Will Robin finally admit the truth?

Elizabeth fears she is the one that ran Sam down. Scott yells at Lulu for what she did to Logan after it is revealed that he couldn’t possibly be the Text Message Killer. Carly is hit with abdominal pains during her talk with Jason.

THE INSIDE STORY

Sonny believes the Zacchara’s are behind Kate’s shooting and Michael’s disappearance. Seeking answers, Sonny has a standoff with Claudia, who once again has seduction on her mind. Sonny begins to play Claudia’s little game, but when Jason arrives Claudia departs in a fit of rage. Johnny is knocked unconscious and kidnapped by two thugs hired by Sonny. Humiliated, Claudia pays a visit to Kate, but Kate takes a turn for the worse. Sonny warns Claudia about consequences and leaves her with an ominous message about Johnny. Sonny presents himself to Johnny, who is being held captive in a padded room at an abandoned psychiatric clinic. Claudia tries to make a deal with Jason and warns him that there will be hell to pay if Sonny harms Johnny. A worried Lulu is looking for Johnny, but finds herself meeting Claudia instead. Claudia learns that Sonny is holding Johnny hostage and vows revenge. Claudia returns to General Hospital with the intention of revealing a secret to Kate, which when revealed could spell the end for Kate and Sonny’s relationship.

A CLOSER LOOK

The Text Message Killer is revealed to be Diego Alcazar. Diego reveals that it is because of Jason and Sonny that all the women he killed had to die. Maxie finds herself at Sam’s door, but exits before she realizes Diego’s presence – Sam is not as fortunate. Diego ties Sam up and hauls her to his warehouse lair. Diego reveals the final phase in his plans for revenge against Sonny and Jason while planting explosives in the warehouse. Sam attempts to escape, but is recaptured just as Elizabeth finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Diego knocks Elizabeth out and handcuffs her in his car with Sam bound and gagged in the trunk. A gun-battle escalates between Max and Diego and their vehicles crash. Seeing an opportunity, Elizabeth tries to rescue Sam. Lucky comes onto the scene hoping to save Sam and Elizabeth, but gun fire is aimed his way.

WHAT TO WATCH

- Kate piques Alexis’ interest in her past when Kate calls her Olivia, but Kate is weary of revealing anything.

- Nikolas is able to live out the memory of Emily’s murder at the hands of the Text Message Killer.

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SON ALERTS: WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2008

Monday: Jason tries to rescue Sam and Elizabeth; Maxie and Spinelli fall into a dead end in their pursuit of Diego/The Text Message Killer; Images of Claudia and Sonny having sex haunt Kate.

Tuesday: Patrick has painful news for Jason; Maxie is trapped between a rock and hard place; Nikolas seeks the ultimate revenge against the killer.

Wednesday: It’s a battle of the titans as Nikolas and Diego fight to the bitter end; Ian takes a special interest in Sam; Luke and Scott have a war of words.

Thursday: Jerry feels the pressure from his partner in crime; Ric and Marianna have luck on their side; Patrick confronts Elizabeth about Jake’s true paternity.

Friday: Jax puts his faith in Jerry, but he might regret his decision; Emily forces Nikolas to face his fears; Lucky overhears Elizabeth’s confession.

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The Return of ‘Passions’ Coverage

Friday, February 22, 2008 4:30 AM | By Errol Lewis

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A scorned child could put his parents’ life in danger.

THIS WEEK ON: PASSIONS

Gwen defends herself from Pilar, and spouts out threats of her own. Marty refuses to acknowledge Fancy. Juanita threatens Marty, or did she? Noah requests help from Tabitha and Kay. Kay accidentally sets Tabitha’s kitchen on fire. Tabitha senses that all is not what it seems and it could have devastating results for the citizens of Harmony.

Vincent continues his path of destruction as he plots the deaths of mommy and daddy, Eve and Julian. Vincent turns into alter-ego Valerie Davis and plans a night of romance with daddy! As Valerie, Vincent drugs Julian. Julian comes to his senses and realizes that Eve was telling the truth all along about what Vincent has been up to.

WHAT TO WATCH

Vincent’s plot for revenge escalates.

Tracey Ross and Phillip Jeanmarie courtesy Brian Lowe/JPI

Pictured: Phillip Jeanmarie courtesy Sean Smith/JPI

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What’s Happening Next Week

Friday, February 22, 2008 3:00 AM | By Errol Lewis

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The custody of a child pits family against family.

THIS WEEK ON: THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL

Stephanie shocks the Logan and Forrester clans with a surprising turn of events – she doesn’t reveal that Storm is the one that shot her.

Brooke and Nick share a passionate kiss. Taylor lets Nick know that she will never give up her son and abruptly takes Jack home with her in front of a stunned Nick and Brooke. Nick serves Taylor with custody papers. Rick comforts Taylor in her time of need. The custody trial for Baby Jack is in full force as Nick hires Storm as his lawyer, while Taylor brings in Gloria Schiller (Meeghan Holaway). Phoebe and Rick show their support for Taylor. Chaos erupts in the courtroom.

WHAT TO WATCH

Ridge learns of Taylor and Rick’s growing relationship.

Pictured: Hunter Tylo courtesy Ray Christian/JPI

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