It was quite exciting news when word leaked that “The Partridge Family” star Shirley Jones was headed to “General Hospital” in February, but it looks like her Port Charles storyline may lead to even more of a thrill!
Breaking News and Headlines
CBS Daytime is proving that it just won’t stop when it comes to high ratings, with the latest Nielsen live plus same day ratings showing another increase for “The Young and the Restless” and record breaking numbers for “The Talk!”
It looks like former “General Hospital” star Nathan Parsons (ex-Ethan) has some bloody good news to celebrate: He’s been cast in the role of James on HBO’s “True Blood!”
Canadian fans of “The Young and the Restless” actress Sharon Case (Sharon Newman) may have the chance to get up close and personal with the Genoa City star, as she’s heading to Ontario for a star-studded event!
We’ve been hearing a lot about the talented cast that Open Book Productions and Bella Productions have assembled for “Beacon Hill” (see above), but today we finally learned how we’ll be able to watch the show when it premieres Wednesday, March 5th!
Soap opera fans may best know actress June Squibb from her 2008-2009 stint as Katherine Chancellor’s (Jeanne Cooper) diner friend, Pearl, on “The Young and the Restless,” but the rest of the world will see her shine at this year’s Academy Awards for her role in Alexander Payne’s film, “Nebraska.”
Even though she’s on “Days of our Lives,” hosts “The Biggest Loser,” and graces the covers of countless magazines, the world just can’t seem to get enough of Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady). And now fans of the busy mom of two have another venture to look forward to: Her new book, “Scared Scriptless.”
ABC Responds to $95 Million Lawsuit Filed By Prospect Park; Network Looking To Get ‘AMC’ and ‘OLTL’ Rights Back
ABC issues legal response to the $95 million lawsuit brought against the network by Prospect Park over “All My Children” and “One Life to Live.”
Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment on Michael Muhney Firing: ‘Sony [Pictures Television] Came To Us and Said, ‘We Want to Make a Change”
According to TV Guide Canada’s Greg David, Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment, was asked by reporters today during the 2014 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour to comment on the allegations surrounding the firing of Michael Muhney as Adam Newman on the network’s “The Young and the Restless.”
The recent behind-the-scenes drama over at “The Young and the Restless” has created quite a storm, but a little bit of sunshine broke through the clouds today when CBS announced it has renewed the 40-year-old soap opera through 2017. Fans of the show have taken to Twitter to congratulate the cast and crew, and they’re not alone in the celebration: The actors are also thrilled that the sudser they call home received the official extension.









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