Passions

Former “Passions” star Jade Harlow is joining the cast of “The Young and the Restless” in the recurring role of Marie Kirkland, beginning Monday, August 10.

Following Melissa Archer, Jeff Branson and Frank Dicopoulos, the new audio drama “Haven Falls” has also cast Amelia Marshall as Eileen Callahan, matriarch of the powerful family.

With 3 million viewers tuning in, the premiere episode of “Beyond the Gates” beat the debut of “Passions” among Total Viewers, factoring in Live+7 viewing figures.

Best known to daytime fans for his portrayal as Father Lonigan on “Passions,” actor Bruce French has died. He was 79 years old.

CBS’ “Beyond The Gates” has cast Karla Mosley (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) and Daphnee Duplaix (“One Life to Live”) as Dani and Nicole, daughters of the powerful and prestigious multi-generational Dupree family.

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.

Lifetime to premiere “V.C. Andrews’ Dawn,” a four-part series based on the bestselling Dawn Cutler novels which stars Brec Bassinger (“Stargirl”) as Dawn.

An abbreviated seventh season of “Venice: The Series” is on hold due to the Writers Strikes, series co-creator and executive producer Crystal Chappell announces.

Rodney Van Johnson (“Passions”) is joining “The Bold and the Beautiful” as Sheila’s Attorney. Find out when and why he’s returning to daytime television.

“The Young and the Restless” alum Justin Hartley will star in and executive produce “The Never Game,” the first new series ordered by CBS for the 2023-2024 television season.