“Let’s Make a Deal” and “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle” continue to deliver strong viewership and key demo ratings during the week of May 18-22, 2026.

James Handy, an actor who began his career with a role on “Ryan’s Hope,” and later made appearances on “The Young and the Restless” and “The X-Files,” plus the films “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Logan,” has died.

Ryan Quan has officially been named co-head writer of “Days of our Lives,” joining Jeanne Marie Ford, beginning in July. As a result, he’ll be exiting “General Hospital” as a breakdown writer.

“Black Bag Job,” a play set the night before Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, and told from the perspective of four agents monitoring King’s final hours, stars “General Hospital” alum Dan White.

Bell-Phillip Television Productions, producer of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” recently laid off several individuals, including Eva Basler, VP of Communications and Talent Relations.

Upcoming guests on “Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart” include Nancy Lee Grahn, Josh Swickard, Cherie Jimenez, Sydney Bullock, Don Diamont and Brad Bell.

Peabo Bryson, beloved singer of the Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” as well as the iconic “One Life to Live” theme song, has died.

“General Hospital” has recast the role of Scout Cain with daytime newcomer Kayden Brenna Tokarski. The actress lands in Port Charles this July.

Steve Burton and Finola Hughes are back taping as Jason Morgan and Anna Devane, respectively, on “General Hospital.”

“Glee” and “Neighbours” alum Dean Geyer has joined the cast of “General Hospital” in the contract role of Tristan Roberts, a noteworthy name for its similarity to that of the late actor Tristan Rogers.