CBS Studios/NAACP Venture developing a new daytime drama series for CBS titled “The Gates,” with Michele Val Jean set as writer, showrunner and executive producer.

Patrick Mulcahey and Elizabeth Korte named new head writers of “General Hospital,” replacing outgoing writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor.

Veteran daytime actress Andrea Evans (“One Life to Live,” “Passions,” et al.) has died. The 66-year-old passed away on Sunday, July 9 of cancer.

“Passions” alum James Hyde is joining the cast of “The Young and the Restless” as Jeremy Stark, a man who shared a connection with Diane during her time away from Genoa City.

Jossara Jinaro has died. The 48-year-old “Passions” and “The Young and the Restless” actress had been battling cancer, her husband announced.

Lindsay Hartley talks to us about directing “Romeo and Juliet Killers” for Tubi, Theresa’s obsession over Ethan on “Passions,” a possible reboot of the iconic daytime drama series, and much more.

Lindsay Hartley will again temporarily replace Kelly Monaco in the role of Sam McCall on “General Hospital.” Find out when she’ll appear and for how long.

“Passions” alum Charles Divins is now a news anchor, joining the team at NBC affiliate station WDSU in New Orleans as co-anchor of “WDSU News This Morning.”