“According to Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) at a recent fan event, both Megan Ward (Kate) and Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) are vying for their character to be revealed as Spinelli's mother,” Sage writes.
Playing Sonny’s manic-depressive story sent Maurice Benard on an emotional roller-coaster, Coggie writes at SoapZone.
GHH2 spoilers say: “Skye joins forces with another to protect the power and wealth left to her by Lorenzo from Anthony Zacharra, who comes collecting. “ More at GHH2: “Johnny's days are numbered.” … “Ric and Sonny have some peace between them which is more than can be said for Sonny and Jason.” … “Alexis stands between Trevor and Ric, when Ric is unable to stand on his own.”
Liz and Lucky finally hit "heartbreak overload," Dawn writes at Soaptown USA. "When Lucky is in pain, he retaliates, either by hurting the person who wounded him, or by hurting himself. When Liz is in pain, she finds it difficult to accept any blame for something she may have done to bring it about. In other words, this union would've turned into something ugly had it continued."
Tamilu also writes about L&L2: “We know all the reasons why they drifted apart. But honestly, could this marriage be saved? Yes. My Dad used to say Love isn't a feeling, it's a decision. He's right."
At Eye on Soaps, Belinda adds the final chapter to her 30-year Alan & Monica retrospective. … Also at Eye on Soaps, Cindy writes: “For Logan to then PHYSICALLY attack a female (even Maxie) for any reason is beyond evil.” … and, soapbabie writes: “The most amazing thing has happened ... GH is once again, SOAPY and I am LOVING it.”
Tony Geary returns from his summer vacation on October 8, Celebrating the Soaps reports. … The following day, Jay Pickett debuts in the role of David Harper, a PCPD detective. … And, Bruce Weitz first airs October 12 as Anthony Zacchara.
Leslie Webber could die, WUBS hears.
Maurice is featured on the cover and in an interview in a fall issue of bp Magazine, a magazine about bipolar disorder. Details – including how to get the mag – are at his Web site.
Casting: Michael Dietz (Joe Scanlon on Port Charles) joins Passions in the role of Jake. … Amanda Baker (Jolene, Night Shift) first airs as AMC’s Babe Carey starting October 8. According to Celebrating the Soaps: “She takes over from Alexa Havins on the same episode; when Babe and Krystle embrace in a hug, Havins will be in the role. When they part, Baker will be playing Babe.” Havins earned an Emmy in 2005.
The Spinelli-ator is SOAPNet's Spinelli dictionary. Rock on, worthy ones!
Genie Francis will star in "The Note," a holiday-themed TV movie on the Hallmark Channel, Variety reports. Ted McGinley also stars. Premiere is Dec. 8.
Love In Plaid is dedicated to the pairing of Georgie and Spinelli.
Fans should visit new message boards for Annie Wersching (Amelia) and Kent King. Both actresses participate at their respective boards, which are busy and fun. (The Ask Annie and Ask Kent forums are for members only.)
A new petition calls for a LuSam romance.
Sage's Place and his Weekly Dish have moved to a new URL. For $5 a month, you can be a member and receive extra Sage columns; there's also a discount plan.
See a clip of Maurice's PRISM Award acceptance speech at his official site. The awards show will be broadcast on F/X cable network on Sunday, November 4. Maurice won for his portrayal of Sonny's bipolar journey. The Prism Awards are given for productions and performances featuring the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, and mental health. Maurice was competing against the films "Crazy for Life" and "Jelly Smoke," and episodes of "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: SVU."
Jeffrey Byron remembers his mom, Anna Lee, and talks about her autobiography at SOD's site. “Memoirs of a Career on General Hospital and in Film” went on sale September 1, Soaptown says. It's at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Soapdom is inviting posters to come share their thoughts at the message boards. Be sure to visit their photo galleries, too.
Soaps.com talks to Jackie Zeman about her role in the new indy film "Deep in the Valley." Fabian also appears in the comedy.
Kelly Monaco and Laura Wright are on TV Guide’s list of Soaps’ Most Beautiful Women. About Kelly, it says: “She waltzed into viewers’ hearts by winning `Dancing With the Stars,' but Monaco was already a winner to soap fans. She portrayed some of the most complex soap heroines of our time on Port Charles and General Hospital. Monaco's curvaceous body and mesmerizing talent elicits a fan following wherever she struts her stuff.” Others on TVG's list are Amelia Heinle , Tracey Ross, Bree Williamson, Crystal Chappell, Deidre Hall, Katherine Kelly Lang, Maura West and, at No. 1, Susan Lucci.
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Fans of fantastic Megan Ward (Kate Howard) can meet at Megan Ward Online. The board is in its early stages, so jump on board to make friends and support Megan.
Jace Johnson, producer of "Little Chenier," says Tamara Braun was named Best Actress at the Honolulu International Film Festival for her role as Marie-Louise LeBauve. The film also won the Copper Wing Award at the Phoenix Film Festival for best ensemble cast. No distributor for the film.
Sign the petition to bring back Alan (Stuart Damon) as a real person.
At his site, Tristan Rogers answers questions about acting, his old townhouse set and racing: "The days of just walking into a casting office and saying, `I'm here,' are gone. More's the pity. When I started, that's just what it was like. Now it's a business, and it would be very wise to remember that."
Genie Francis has signed a contract with Medifast to be its spokeswoman, SON reports … and, the site says, Tyler Christopher has signed a three-year contract.
At SOD Online, Ted King talks about leaving GH and what's ahead for the future.
News for Sarah Brown fans: She has the lead in an upcoming Lifetime movie called "Betrayals" about five girlfriends 10 years after college.
Cady McClain, fired from the longtime role of Dixie on AMC this year, has returned to ATWT to play Rosanna Cabot again.
IRFC members joined Ingo for an outdoor birthday party at Zuma Beach, where he competed and won several times in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon. Ingo and fans met up for Bacci Ball and a picnic. Ingo’s birthday is Earth Day.
At Celebrities.com, see Jeremy Piven carry Vanessa Marcil to his car after a crazy night on the town. The site’s blogger writes: “I did not recognize Vanessa. What I did see was Jeremy walking down the street carrying a girl. This girl had obviously had quite a party tonight. Jeremy, being the gentleman that he is, literally put her in his arms and carried her to his car. I told him that he had his hands full! The two left together and then I was told by several people that it was Vanessa Marcil from the hit show `Vegas.’ ” Also see more info and photos. (The photos are a year old.)
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Soaps are encouraged by gay characters' popularity, this Variety article says.
Billy Warlock joined Y&R on May 7, playing Ben Hollander.
TV writer/analyst Ed Martin salutes Stuart Damon and looks back on better days when the Q's were the first family of GH.
New & updated sites: You can find Anne's GH Tapes at a new location. ... Fans of LuSam (Lucky & Sam) can visit SEXY, an active new message board. ... Fans are invited to post at Rick Hearst Fan Forums. ... Emma Samms Online has moved to a new address. ... Constance Towers.com has news, photos and a link to the Helena Cassadine Cauldron message board. ... Same address, new name: the East of Eden board is now The Ice Princess. ... General Hospital Alternate Realities explores possibilities through fanfic. ... Serial Drama may be the best soap blog on the Internet. ... The Rendevous site has moved to a new location (and, yes, they really spell it that way). ... Lovely Lindze, a forum for fans, has been updated with new graphics by Dawneen. ... Fans who run the Scrubs message board have opened Jason Thompson Forum, a place for fans to meet. ... Visit The Girl Talk Café, where visitors post about GH, chat about celebrities, play games, and more in a fun, friendly no-drama forum.
Catch up with Sarah Brown with Soap Digest's interview.
SOAPeSCAPE has moved! Links to the ABC Spoiler Pics are at the new site.
Nancy Lee Grahn has become a spokesperson for the Bonnie J. Addario A Breath Away From The Cure Lung Cancer Foundation.
GH Talk Café is dedicating two nights weekly to meet and chat in the GHTalk Chat Room. Chat about GH every Monday or Friday at 10 p.m. EST. If you don’t have time to chat, you can also post on GHTalk Café’s message board.
Soapfone.com has phone greetings from daytime stars. More than 100 phone ring tones are available, around three bucks. It's Stephen Nichols' project, working with his son.
Rick Springfield's official site has a message board & RickChat, and you
can buy his CD "The Day After Yesterday."
Fighting for a Cause is a non-profit organization for AIDS, formed to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Stone Cates’ death and raise money for HIV/AIDS foundations. Go to the site to learn how to help.
General Hospital references on FOX-TV’s “House”? Cap’s a viewer and blogger who checks it out for you.
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