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GL Casting Scoop!

Hot on the heels of the long-awaited news that Grant Aleksander's Phillip will return to GL in '09, another fan fave, David Andrew MacDonald (Edmund), is reportedly set to return to the soap in January. MORE

That's Not My Baby

Don't miss tomorrow's (Thursday, Nov. 20) episode of ONE LIFE TO LIVE when Tess gets out and has some shocking news for Viki (Erika Slezak). "That's not the baby I gave birth to," sets up Bree Williamson (Jessica/Tess/Bess). MORE

Huge DAYS Casting News!

It's hard to believe, but it's true: Superstars Deidre Hall (Marlena) and Drake Hogestyn (John) are the first two casualties of DAYS's massive budget cuts. In an exclusive interview with Soap Opera Digest, Executive Producer Ken Corday says, "The couple will be happily reunited after a long period of angst and separation and will be off-screen after January for an unknown period of time. It was a very tough decision to make." MORE

DAYS Casting Shocker!

Hot on the heels of the news that DAYS got a pickup (at an extremely reduced fee from NBC), Digest has learned that negotiations between the show and Jay Kenneth Johnson (Philip) have broken down and the actor cleared out his dressing room yesterday. Money is said to be the main issue. MORE

Kay's Will Read on Y&R

Still dealing with the shock of Kay's tragic death, her friends and family gather to hear the reading of her will. Expect surprises — especially for her daughter Jill. "She's even more convinced her mother was not in her right mind when she wrote the will," previews Jess Walton (Jill). MORE

Parading About

Gobble, gobble, soap fans! If you're not already planning to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in all its adorable, inflatable glory on November 27, then be sure to check out CBS's special broadcast of the event from 9 a.m. to noon ET, which will include special appearances by GL's Jessica Leccia (Natalia) and ATWT's Julie Pinson (Janet). MORE

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TODAY'S FEATURE

It's A Girl!

Though it came as no surprise to Jesse when it was revealed on-screen that Natalia is his daughter, it certainly threw his wife, Angie, for a major loop. Here's a tribute to other distaff offspring who seemingly popped up out of the blue.

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Vital Statistics

Birthdate: December 10
Birthplace: Hollywood, CA
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Years on Show: 2007-present
Marital Status: Lauro Chartrand (1997-2004, divorced); Howard Hewett (1989-1993, divorced); Guy Ecker (1984-1986, divorced)
Children: Christopher (born 1990) and Sienna Noel (born 1998)

Three To Get Ready

Taylor is going back down a rocky road, having recently decided to try to win back Ridge. The biggest obstacle? Her longtime rival, Brooke. Take this quiz to see how well you remember the drama that's transpired with this twisted trio.

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SLIDESHOW: Rebecca Herbst (Liz, GH) Through The Years

GH's Elizabeth is once again in the hot seat this month when her son Jake is thrown into the middle of a mob war. Rebecca Herbst joined the cast in the late '90s, and it's been non-stop drama ever since. Check out our slideshow of Herbst both on-screen and off throughout the years.



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November 20, 2008

From Joe Diliberto
It's a good thing Emma was rescued from the burning church, but this kidnapping plot is pushing ALL MY CHILDREN perilously close to GENERAL HOSPITAL's blood-thirsty child-endangerment territory. It was just a couple of weeks ago that Spike, Ian and Little A. were almost squashed like bugs by the tornadoes. Better put the child-safety locks on the firearms, AMC!

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