Meet and greet.

Many of “DOOL’s” stars will be heading down to Florida next month. They will be meeting their fans at the Universal Orlando Resort on Saturday February 23. John Aniston (Victor), Camila Banus (Gabi), Shawn Christian (Daniel), Casey Deidrick (Chad), Galen Gering (Rafe), Kate Mansi (Abigail), Eric Martsolf (Brady), Peggy McCay (Caroline), James Scott (EJ) and Arianne Zucker (Nicole) are currently scheduled to attend this event. It will feature autograph signings, a Q&A session, a parade and more. Read the rest of this entry »

Honoring Daytime.

Updated on February 18:

“Y&R” took home this year’s award at last night’s ceremony!

Previously Reported on December 6:

On Sunday February 17 the winner for the 2013 Writers Guild of America Awards will be announced simultaneously at ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. This year’s Daytime nominees, which are based off of 2012 storylines and honor outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation, go as follows…

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No soaps for some.

ABC’s “General Hospital,” CBS’ “The Bold And The Beautiful” and “The Young And The Restless,” as well as NBC’s “Days Of Our Lives” will not be seen on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday January 21. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term during The 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

All soaps will return to regular programming on Tuesday January 22.

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Leaving Salem?

Updated: January 18, 2013.

Lisa Rinna’s final episode in the role of Billie will air on January 30.

Updated: October 15.

On “Today,” it was revealed that one of the projects which Lisa Rinna had on the go will be her return to “The Apprentice.” The actress originally appeared in season 11. Look for her to be back for next year’s all-star season beginning in March.

Updated: October 10.

Lisa Rinna (Billie) has tweeted that she shot her final episode of “DOOL” yesterday. It should air in January.

Special Daytime recognition.

“The Bold And The Beautiful” and “Days Of Our Lives” have been nominated for Outstanding Daily Drama for the 24th Annual GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards.

The winner will be announced during three ceremonies in March, April and May and recognize those in the media for accurate, fair and inclusive representation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

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“It was a madhouse actually…”

Our sister site, Soaps.com, just did an interview with the newest cast member of “DOOL” Nathan Owens (Cameron). He talks about his first day on the set and what he’d like to see for his character.

Here’s a sampling:

“As far as the character, I was nervous I wasn’t going to be as well received as he was. That was my first fear, but that is just fear No. 1. Trust me, there are plenty more.” Read the rest of this entry »

Another year.

TVLine has received official confirmation that “Days of Our Lives” has been renewed. Its new contract will expire in September 2014. There had been fears that the last remaining soap on NBC would be cancelled this year thanks to falling ratings. Last year saw substantial budget cuts. This contract extension will mean that the soap will see its 48th anniversary on the air. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcoming a wee one.

“DOOL” alum Jensen Ackles (ex-Eric) tipped off People magazine that his family is about to get bigger. He and his wife, Danneel Harris Ackles (ex-Shannon, “One Life To Live”) are now expecting a child. This will be their first.

Holding on?

Worried that “DOOL” could soon be biting the dust? You’re not alone. While rumors of the show’s demise are hardly rare, they get a little louder every year. This year has been no exception. According to TV Line, NBC Chairman Robert Greenblatt assured a group of television critics that the soap would not be getting the axe this year. The network executive also stressed that this was not an official statement and nothing had been settled. The show’s current contract with NBC ends in September. Do you believe what he’s saying, or is he peddling a little false hope? Read the rest of this entry »

Primetime appearance.

Fans of “DOOL” vet Judi Evans (Adrienne) are in luck. The actress has landed a role on the CBS series, “The Mentalist.” According to her rep, she will be appearing as State Senator Elaine Dawkins in episodes to air in January 2013. Read the rest of this entry »