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Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos Returning To ‘All My Children’ For Soap’s 40th Anniversary

October 16, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are returning to Pine Valley!

The husband and wife acting duo will return to “All My Children” for the show’s 40th Anniversary episode, Brian Frons president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television, announced on Friday.

James Franco To Guest Star On ‘General Hospital’

October 01, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

James Franco will guest star on ABC’s “General Hospital” for a lengthy story arc this fall.

The “Pineapple Express” and “Spider-Man” actor will play a mystery person who comes to the soap opera’s town of Port Charles. The recurring role will begin Nov. 20 — to coincide with November sweeps — and will last about two months.

Susan Lucci Going West With ‘All My Children’

September 30, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

The leading lady of the durable daytime drama says she has decided to keep playing oft-wed diva Erica Kane, just as she has since “All My Children” premiered in 1970.

Tyra Banks, Rachael Ray & ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Among Winners At Daytime Emmys

August 31, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“The Bold and the Beautiful” won drama series honors at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday, the CBS soap opera’s first such victory in 22 years on the air.

Vanessa Williams To Put On A Show At Daytime Emmys

August 30, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The Daytime Emmys are going retro-glam.

Singing, dancing, comedy and a touch of pathos set against the glitzy backdrop of a historic theatre are on tap for the 36th annual Daytime Emmys in an attempt to lure an eroding audience for award shows.

Susan Lucci’s Erica Kane Becoming TV’s Ultimate Cougar

June 07, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

Susan Lucci’s memorable “All My Children” character is about to become TV’s ultimate cougar.

The conniving Erica Kane, with 10 husbands down already, will fall into the arms of a much younger man on ABC’s soap opera this summer. To make life a little more complicated, it’s her daughter’s ex-husband and ex-fiance’s stepson.

‘One Life To Live’ Star Phil Carey Dies

February 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Phil Carey, best known for his role as business tycoon Asa Buchanan in the ABC soap opera “One Life to Live,” has died. He was 83.

Carey died at his New York City home Friday following a battle with lung cancer, according to ABC network officials.

‘Without A Trace’ Star Roselyn Sanchez Weds In San Juan

November 30, 2008

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sanchez has gotten married at a historic San Juan fort in front of 250 guests that included Eva Longoria Parker.

Sanchez and actor Eric Winter arrived Saturday at the San Cristobal fort in a white Mercedes Benz. Guests also included actor Amaury Nolasco and Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila and his family.

The Jonas Brothers Head To ‘Dancing With The Stars’

September 09, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Mere weeks after topping the charts with their new album, “A Little Bit Longer,” life is about to get a little bit flashier for the Jonas Brothers. The trio – Nick, Kevin and Joe – have lined up a performance on ABC’s glittering reality competition show “Dancing With the Stars.”