ABC Family's PRETTY LITTLE LIARS knows just how talented daytime soap actors are, with the likes of Ashley Benson (ex-Abby, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) and Tammin Sursok (ex-Colleen, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS) among its stars. And now they're dipping into the daytime well again with The Hollywood Reporter reporting that ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio) will be appearing on the show!

De los Reyes will be playing Dominic, a swimming coach known for sending his athletes straight to the Olympics. PRETTY LITTLE LIARS airs at 8:00 pm EST on Tuesdays, but de los Reyes' guest appearance won't be until August.]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/is-kamar-de-los-reyes-a-liar.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/is-kamar-de-los-reyes-a-liar.html Homepage One Life to Live guest star Kamar de los Reyes OLTL ONE LIFE TO LIVE PRETTY LITTLE LIARS primetime Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:43:02 -0400

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Renée Elise Goldsberry (ex-Evangeline) is back on stage again! Broadway World is reporting that the actress will be starring in I'm Getting My Act Together And Taking It On The Road as the final show in the Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2013 season in New York City.

The show, which debuted in the late '70s, is the tale of a former pop star (Goldsberry) who ditches the fluffy tunes she used to sing for a serious comeback supporting the burgeoning feminist movement. Goldsberry should be a knockout in the role, based on her performances in shows like The Color Purple, Rent and The Lion King.

In keeping with City Center's mission to make the arts accessible to all, the majority of tickets to the show will be just $25. However, it will only run for five performances, from Wednesday, July 24, through Saturday, July 27. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here!]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/goldsberrys-getting-her-act-together.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/goldsberrys-getting-her-act-together.html Homepage One Life to Live I'm Getting My Act Together And Taking It On The Road musical OLTL ONE LIFE TO LIVE Renee Elise Goldsberry show Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:38:35 -0400

There's one last treat in store for fans of ABC's FAMILY TOOLS. Prior to the series' conclusion, ONE LIFE TO LIVE alumnus John Brotherton (ex-Jared), will appear! "I play the nemesis of the lead; he's a 'Mr. Fix It' and I'm the inspector on his job site," the actor reveals. "I'm also dating the girl that he's in love with, so it's a comedy of errors because I'm nice in front of the girl, but I don't pass any of his work!" The episode, titled "Jack Steps Up," airs Wednesday, June 26 at 8:30 pm EST. For more about what the actor has in store — including the scoop on his exciting summer blockbuster! — pick up the current ABC issue of Soaps In Depth.]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/oltl-stars-guest-gig.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/oltl-stars-guest-gig.html Homepage One Life to Live FAMILY TOOLS guest star John Brotherton OLTL ONE LIFE TO LIVE primetime Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:45:34 -0400

Daytime television Monty Hall was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards, but due to presenter Wayne Brady going off-script, there was an entire biographical video package that ended up being skipped over! But we have the exclusive first look at the tribute right here! Hall's daughter, Joanna Gleason, is the voice you'll hear talking about his life and career rise to fame as the host of LET'S MAKE A DEAL.

]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/the-daytime-emmy-tribute-you-didnt-see.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/the-daytime-emmy-tribute-you-didnt-see.html Featured Homepage Daytime Emmys Joanna Gleason Lifetime Achievement Award Monty Hall video Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:17 -0400

ALL MY CHILDREN's Eden Riegel (Bianca) announced this past Father's Day that she's about to become a mother for a second time! "I'm thrilled to announce today, on Father's Day, that I'm going to make Andrew Miller, the greatest dad I know, a father all over again!" she posted on Twitter.

The actress' former on-screen sister, Alicia Minshew (ex-Kendall) wished them well, tweeting in response: "Congrats my friends! So happy for you both! A new Miller to squeeze!" And Riegel's on-screen daughter, Denyse Tontz (Miranda) tweeted, "Congratulations to you both!"

Riegel and her husband have one son, Jack Oscar Miller, who is two. Best wishes to the parents-to-be!]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/edens-expecting-again.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/edens-expecting-again.html All My Children Homepage Alicia Minshew ALL MY CHILDREN AMC baby Denyse Tontz Eden Riegel pregnant Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:52:44 -0400

The character that Chrishell Stause is going to be playing over on DAYS OF OUR LIVES is still being kept very hush-hush, but the actress assures us that she's going to be very different than ALL MY CHILDREN's Amanda! "I'm really excited about the character," she tells In Depth, before adding, "which I can't talk about yet."

But even though DAYS is a whole new show, there are still some familiar faces that made her feel right at home. "I've known a lot of people through daytime events like Greg Vaughan (Eric) and Eric Martsolf (Brady)," Stause reveals. "I've known some of these people just from being in the same business."

Unfortunately, her role on DAYS means that she'll be unavailable to join the new AMC. "I knew this was something I was going to pursue," she admits. "But I love AMC. It will always have a place in my heart. I would never say no in the future, but for now it doesn't contractually work out for me."]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/stause-settles-in-salem.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/stause-settles-in-salem.html All My Children Featured Homepage Interviews ALL MY CHILDREN AMC casting Chrishell Stause DAYS DAYS OF OUR LIVES Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:21:00 -0400

Since moving to the internet where there are no network censors, ALL MY CHILDREN has been pushing boundaries, and you may have heard a little something about a rather racy scene between a couple of characters in the episode that went online on Wednesday, June 12. While nothing graphic was actually shown, some viewers were still shocked by the sexually suggestive scene. But what did Brooke Newton (Colby) and Robert Scott Wilson (Pete) think about shooting it?

"I'd never done an on-screen kiss in my entire life before coming to this show," confesses Newton. "I knew it was going to be a big challenge for me as an actress, so accept it and embrace it."

She also admits that she didn't speak with her co-star before shooting the scene. "Other actors talk about what they're comfortable doing and what they're not," Newton says. "I feel, as an actress, I just need to be the character. I can't put any limitations on myself."

"We had a very long day, both Brooke and I," Wilson adds. "It was about 9:30 at night. We started working at 8 am. We had a new director that day, who was great. We actually nailed that scene in one take!"

Despite the awkwardness, he says that the crew was very respectful, and he never felt uncomfortable at all while taping the sex scene. "We were both a little nervous," Wilson confides. "Once the scene started, we were completely out of our heads and had fun with it. I think it came across how we wanted it to."

If you're curious what all the fuss is about, you can watch that episode of AMC at this link... and then catch up on all the episodes you've missed since it debuted online!]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/amc-uncensored.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/amc-uncensored.html All My Children Featured Homepage Interviews ALL MY CHILDREN AMC Brooke Newton Robert Scott Wilson Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:20:20 -0400

At last night's 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, there were quite a few repeat winners, and some big surprises. DAYS OF OUR LIVES went home with the night's biggest trophy, its first win in the Outstanding Drama Series category since 1978! "It's a well-deserved tribute to a great bunch of wonderful actors, writers... everyone gives it their best," said Peggy McCay (Caroline) of the sudser's triumph. "I couldn't be happier. It's for all of us."

Make the jump for the full list of soap winners!]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/daytime-emmy-winners.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/daytime-emmy-winners.html All My Children Featured General Hospital Homepage Daytime Emmy Winners GENERAL HOSPITAL GH Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:42:05 -0400

GENERAL HOSPITAL newbie Bryan Craig (Morgan) is an active, athletic guy, but sometimes that comes at a price! "I was playing football and was running really fast and tripped," he confides. "I landed on it and broke my hand and wrist." And unfortunately, because broken bones can take a month or two to heal, the actor will be in a cast for that time... and so will his Port Charles alter ego! "They did write it into the show," Craig reveals. But what accident could befall poor Morgan? Is there still someone out there he owes money too? Tune in and find out!]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/those-are-the-breaks.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/those-are-the-breaks.html General Hospital Homepage Bryan Craig GENERAL HOSPITAL GH injury Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:18:26 -0400

The rumors can now be laid to rest. Soaps In Depth caught up with GENERAL HOSPITAL's Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) at a pre-Emmy party in Beverly Hills and learned the real reason behind his new status as a recurring player.

"I've been on the show for seven years, and I'm still sticking around," he tells In Depth exclusively. "I'd just like to flex my creative muscles and dip my toe in the creative waters but still keep the fires burning at GH. I feel so incredibly lucky to be playing this character, to have created him and to see where the twists and turns of his development take him. Spinelli has plenty of adventures ahead. I'm here, and I hope you will be, too."

As central a character as Spinelli has become over the years, it's easy to forget that when Anderson first came aboard in November of 2006, it was on a recurring basis. It wasn't until six months later that the soap signed him to a long-term deal.]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/exclusive-ghs-anderson-speaks.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/exclusive-ghs-anderson-speaks.html Featured General Hospital Homepage Bradford Anderson GENERAL HOSPITAL GH Recurring Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:10:03 -0400

GENERAL HOSPITAL's Finola Hughes (Anna) already made the transition from dancer to actor to fashion guru. Now she's reinvented herself again by directing The Bet, a romantic comedy from screenwriters Annie J. Dahlgren and Christina Eliason and the all-volunteer cast and crew of Community Film Studio Santa Barbara (CFSSB). "This script was chosen because it was easy to shoot: There were a ton of locations, but they were all local," offers Hughes, a Santa Barbara resident who screened the picture last weekend at Hollywood's Dances With Films festival. "And we were able to do it for $35,000!"

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]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/hughes-wins-with-the-bet.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/hughes-wins-with-the-bet.html Featured General Hospital Homepage Interviews Finola Hughes GENERAL HOSPITAL GH Lynn Herring Maurice Benard movie The Bet Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:03:40 -0400

Deadline broke the news that Roger Howarth (Franco, GENERAL HOSPITAL; Todd, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) would be appearing in a multiple-episode arc of the Showtime comedy series CALIFORNICATION. And Soaps In Depth has now learned that he will be appearing in at least two episodes as Chris, the yoga teacher of Karen, played by Natascha McElhone. The new season of CALIFORNICATION doesn't premiere until 2014, so it'll be a while before we can pass along a firm airdate for his debut. But when we have the information, we'll be sure to let you know!]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/howarth-heads-to-californication.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/howarth-heads-to-californication.html General Hospital Homepage CALIFORNICATION GENERAL HOSPITAL GH Roger Howarth Showtime Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:09:30 -0400

If you're planning to attend the annual General Hospital Fan Weekend at the Sportsman's Lodge Hotel in Studio City this summer and haven't yet booked all your events, you're in luck. There are still seats available at gatherings for three of the most popular stars!

Join Lisa LoCicero (Olivia) for her fourth annual breakfast on Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to noon where the tradition of greeting her guests mimosas and her gift of girlfriend gab will continue. Then, get ready to scream for Tyler Christopher (Nikolas), who will have lots to say about his return to GH, his exciting run on ABC Family's THE LYING GAME, and the story behind his jaw-dropping new physique. Christopher's event will be held on Sunday, July 28 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Finally, join funny lady Carolyn Hennesy who in addition to dishing the deets on sassy Diane, her children's books, and her work on COUGAR TOWN, will also be talking about her passion for elephants and even giving away a one-year membership to the Los Angeles Zoo! Hennesy's gathering is on Monday, July 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. Don't miss out on the fun. Visit http://soapstarevents.com to purchase your tickets soon! ]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/tickets-still-available-for-gh-fan-events.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/tickets-still-available-for-gh-fan-events.html General Hospital Homepage Carolyn Hennesy GENERAL HOSPITAL GH GH Fan Club Weekend Lisa LoCicero Tyler Christopher Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:08:18 -0400

GENERAL HOSPITAL's Morgan may have zippo luck when it comes to poker but it's Shawn who's not dealing with a full deck! For some unknown reason, he thought the best place to assassinate Franco was inside the courthouse, a place dripping with security. If he's going to be Sonny's new enforcer, he better start using his noggin or he'll be in jail faster then you can say, "You have the right to remain silent." Like Shawn, Carly is also staring trouble in the face. Although Sonny put the kibosh on the hit until the "perfect moment," Carly had that "you don't really think I'm going to listen to you" look on her face. A fired up Carly is an unpredictable Carly, and an unpredictable Carly is a trip to the E.R. for SOMEBODY!

While Franco's decimation was being discussed between Sonny and Carly, he was making himself right at home at the Quartermaine mansion, where Ava and Kiki tore him a new one, as they say. Ava threatened Franco; Franco threatened Ava. It was a love fest. Not. He was adamant about having a relationship with his daughter, whether Ava liked it or not. And she didn't. It got ugly... and loud.

Say what you will about Britt, but she's got beauty AND brains. Just when Ellie, Spinelli, Sabrina and Felix thought they had her painted into a corner, she threw the bucket of paint in their faces and made her way to the exit. But before she headed out the door, she was, "Oh, Patrick, the baby kicked!" Puh-lease. It's not like you can get mad at that baby... or that pillow... whatever it is under her shirt.

Lots of good stuff ahead this week on GH. Someone is on the receiving end of a bullet with Franco's name on it, romance is the hot topic between Patrick and Sabrina, and Felix puts Britt in her place! Don't forget: 2:00 ET and 1:00 PST/CT on ABC. Be there! ]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/is-franco-in-shawns-crosshairs.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/is-franco-in-shawns-crosshairs.html Featured General Hospital Homepage General Hospital GH Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:05:00 -0400

What's all this talk about the deadly Jerome family Mob? Here's a little recap of the terror they brought to town!

The Jeromes' place in Port Charles history dates back to the mid-late 80s. Reporters interrupted Duke and Anna's wedding with allegations that he helped cover up the murder of Edge Jerome of the notable Jerome crime family several years earlier. Although Anna left Duke, she couldn't stay away for long and they married.

The Jerome family name popped up again a couple of years later when Anna was kidnapped and Duke joined the "family" to utilize their contacts to find her. The family patriarch, Victor, helped Duke locate Anna, but at a price: Victor insisted Duke fill the role within the organization once occupied by his son, who took a bullet for Duke and died. Duke wanted out, but he was trapped in the Jerome family Mob.

Victor's daughter, Olivia, had the hots for Duke and tried to seduce him, but he was faithful to Anna, who was pregnant with his child. Rejected by Duke romantically and certain she would never fill the role in her family that Duke held, Olivia plotted to kill him. Her scheme, however, ended up injuring Anna and killing their unborn baby. She also set up an attack to kill her brother Julian, who faked his death. Olivia was confined to a mental hospital, was later released and then, thanks to a confession Anna got out of her, she was sent back again.

Victor, meanwhile, was sent to prison after Duke testified against him. He, of course, escaped and headed right off to see Lucy Coe, with whom he was obsessed. When she spurned his affection, he swallowed a pendant he engraved for her and choked to death on it. Julian took over the organization and was determined to neutralize Olivia by killing Duke and framing her for it. He set his scheme in motion by kidnapping her. When she heard that he was going to kill Duke, Olivia hoped to warn Anna. Julian, however, shot and killed her before she could do so. Later, Julian and Duke got into a fight and both were shot and killed. Or so everyone assumed. As it turned out, Duke was alive.

Could Julian have also survived? And what could Ava's true motives be? Stay tuned!]]> http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/who-are-the-jeromes.html http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2013/06/who-are-the-jeromes.html Featured General Hospital Homepage GENERAL HOSPITAL GH history Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:21:48 -0400