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GUIDING LIGHT's Sandy met an untimely end, but his portrayer, Scott Bailey, is thriving with SAINTS AND SINNERS, a new prime-time telenovela premiering March 14 on MyNetworkTV. Before the debut, Bailey gave Weekly the scoop on his new show and his new life in Los Angeles.
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GUIDING LIGHT's Sandy exits Springfield in dramatic fashion on March 14. But first, Scott Bailey checked in from Los Angeles, where he has relocated, to share his thoughts on GL and relay a special message to the show's fans.
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Scott Bailey's (Sandy, GUIDING LIGHT) well-thought-out F.Y.I. couldn't run in its entirety in the Feb. 3 issue of Soap Opera Weekly, so here's what you missed.
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When PASSIONS called him, Xander Bailey could not pass up the opportunity to portray a character opposite the character his late father, David Bailey, once played.
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After being an integral part of ALL MY CHILDREN for over three decades, Julia Barr said goodbye to Brooke on Dec. 20. "Things changed and decisions are made for any number of reasons," responds Barr of AMC's decision not to renew her contract. "Generally speaking, I've had an excellent run."
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ALL MY CHILDREN's Julia Barr (Brooke) had a blast showcasing her vocal talents this past February at AMC's 35th Anniversary Broadway show.
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Julia Barr would like a second crack at Brooke and Edmund's wedding day. "If I had known I was going to be in the wedding dress for six days, I would have said, 'We're not going to have a veil so I can move,'" groans Barr.
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After 12 years as Asa's butler, ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Nigel finally got a love of his own. Find out what his portrayer, the hilarious Peter Bartlett, thinks about sexy Roxy and a couple of his infamous co-stars.
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In the 8/17/04 Digest issue, we talked with Bradley Bell, executive producer and head writer for BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL. Here is more of that discussion.
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Ridge and Taylor's firstborn son, Thomas, may not be seen on-air that much, but his portrayer, Drew Tyler Bell, has been plenty busy away from the B&B set. Here, the actor, who's also a professionally trained tap dancer, gets up to speed.
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Soap Opera Weekly turned the interviewing duties over to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Drew Tyler Bell and Kayla Ewell (Thomas and Caitlin) and let them ask each other the questions.
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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Drew Tyler Bell (Thomas) is bowled over by the fact that he's finally legal.
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Drew Tyler Bell will begin playing Ridge and the late Taylor's 17-year-old son, Thomas, beginning on January 9 on B&B.
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Adrian Bellani (Miguel) celebrates one year at PASSIONS.
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PASSIONS' Adrian Bellani (Miguel) recently visited the place where his predecessor, Jesse Metcalfe (Miguel) relocated — Wisteria Lane — when he participated in The Tampico Beverages El Sueno De Esperanza Gala Sept. 6 at the Universal Studios Hollywood set of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.
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PASSIONS's Adrian Bellani (Miguel) is using his star status to make a difference. Thanks to Bellani's efforts, Padres Contra El Cáncer is hosting Celebrity Spike, a charitable volleyball game rescheduled for May 2007 in Santa Monica, CA.
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After NBC soap stars and country-western musicians gathered at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN, I tried to get ahold of first-time attendees Adrian Bellani (Miguel) or Mark Wystrach (Fox) to get the scoop.
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It is not easy to replace the likes of fan favorite Jesse Metcalfe, but NuMiguel Adrian Bellani refused to let his predecessor's popularity intimidate him.
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As an actress, daytime fans have seen her over the years as Y&R's Julia, SB's Megan and SEARCH FOR TOMORROW's Liza. As a scribe, she's penned GH, SUNSET BEACH, SB, Y&R and B&B. Now, Meg Bennett checks out of her month-long role of Allegra.
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Leave it to AS THE WORLD TURNS's unlikely daddy, Dusty, to hire an even unlikelier nanny for baby Johnny: bodyguard/babysitter Chaz, who memorably tackled Barbara on his first day of work. The role went to stand-up comedian D.C. Benny, who may be best known as a finalist on LAST COMIC STANDING.
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She may only be 15 years old, but Ashley Benson (Abby, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) has already learned the value of giving back to her community. That's why she's involved with Kids With A Cause.
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GH's Shaun Benson (Steven) has just wrapped up taping his third week as the show's newest doctor/forensic expert. "It's been
fantastic!" he raves. "It's so much better than I expected."
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"There's one thing I want in life: I want to be a clue in The New York Times crossword puzzle," reveals Y&R's Peter Bergman (Jack). "I'm a crossword nut. I did The New York Times puzzles for 10 years before I moved to Los Angeles (in 1989)."
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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Jack Abbott has been a player since the beginning of time, but portrayer Peter Bergman slams Nick, Phyllis and Brad for their recent bed-hopping.
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YOUNG AND RESTLESS's Peter Bergman has been a daytime fixture for 25 years, whether as stand-up surgeon Cliff Warner on AMC (1979-89), or as Smilin' Jack Abbott, the Genoa City incarnation he has inhabited since 1989.
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Peter Bergman (Jack, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) was ready to peddle for a cause on his birthday weekend, but a family loss changed the game plan.
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Y&R's Jack Abbott can't seem to get away from his family, but for portrayer Peter Bergman, family time takes a bit more effort.
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It's been over a year since Julie Marie Berman debuted as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Lesley Lu Spencer, better known as Lulu. So far it's been a wonderful ride, culminating in finally meeting and working with daytime icon Genie Francis (Laura). Here, Berman weighs in on what it was like being part of Luke and Laura's 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
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Corbin Bernsen is a busy guy. Besides riling the mob on GENERAL HOSPITAL
as the shifty Durant and embarking on a cross-country tour to promote
his daytime star-studded directorial debut, Carpool Guy, and starting
work on his next film project.
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In a recent feature interview, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Corbin Bernsen (John Durant) 'fessed up about some past work — dental work, that is.
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Joy Bisco fell out of the sky — literally — and onto the PC canvas a little more than a year ago as feisty angel-in-training Casey Leong, and has been charming viewers ever since.
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As the boxing storyline comes to an end on ATWT, we chatted with soap vet Vasili Bogazianos (Bud; ex-Al, Y&R; ex-Benny, AMC) about his time in Oakdale.
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How Robert Bogue bounced back from a twist of fate that almost killed his career.
He lost out on Bob Dylan's harmonica and a show of his own, but GL's Rob Bogue won't back down.
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We couldn't fit all of our interview with GUIDING LIGHT's Robert Bogue (Mallet) into Weekly's May 24 issue. Here he dishes his surprising memory booster and how he went from being an international man of mystery to Harley's warden.
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Matthew Bomer, whose GL character, Ben, committed suicide on the July 31, episode, has released the following statement:
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After a year away from PASSIONS, Kacie Borrowman (ex-Cracked Connie) briefly pops back into Harmony as Tabitha's Cousin Harry on December 22 and 23. Here, she chats about reuniting with the soap gang, her movie projects and why she is going nuts on-stage.
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DAYS fans delivered when Soap Opera Weekly sent out an SOS for questions for a Chatter Box feature with Kyle Brandt (Philip). In fact, there were too many queries to fit into the magazine, so here is a peek at the interesting tidbits that did not see print.
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During his days at Adlai Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL, DAYS OF OUR LIVES's Kyle Brandt (Philip) had a little something in common with Ferris Bueller, but it wasn't constantly cutting class. He went to school in the same area as the '80s film icon. Here, he shares some of his high school memories.
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Taking over the role of Philip Kiriakis was a challenging assignment, but Kyle Brandt has handled it with aplomb and determination since debuting on DAYS in May.
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Chad Brannon checks out of GENERAL HOSPITAL and begins anew.
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As Laura Wright takes her place as the newest incarnation of Carly on GENERAL HOSPITAL, fans of ex-Carly Tamara Braun can catch the actress on the ABC series FREDDIE on November 9 and 16. Here, Braun previews what fans can expect.
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Prior to her contract negotiations, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Tamara Braun (Carly) was all smiles and high energy during two solo fan events at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel in January.
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Most charities focus on one good cause, but the organization Tamara Braun (Carly) devotes her time to targets several problems.
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With the Baldwin-Fisher family expanding by the minute, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS’ Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren) and Christian LeBlanc (Michael) have a lot to be thankful for.
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YOUNG AND RESTLESS's Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren) Discusses "Playing" Pregnant.
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For THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren), home is where the surf is. The actress enjoyed the hustle and bustle of city life, but she's had no trouble settling into the soothing vistas of the Malibu surf.
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You know the ski trip fantasy — racing down packed powder slopes, snow bunnies snuggling by the fire at the lodge. For the ski trip reality, check in with Y&R's Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren), who told Weekly about her latest vacation.
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After two long years of hard work, Kathy Brier's (Marcie) debut CD, Heartbreaker, is finally finished. The actress took a few minutes out of her hectic schedule ramping up PR for the project, planning live performances and, of course, acting on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, to talk to Digest about the project.
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Marcal fans may not have gotten enough of Marcie and Michael this summer, but Kathy Brier did get to dabble in several different stories as Marcie. Here she talks about those stories, plus the ones she'd like to see.
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Forget all those rail-thin model-types, the hottest new star in ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Llanview is the effervescent Kathy Brier (Marcie).
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Since his DAYS OF OUR LIVES debut, Darin Brooks' Max Brady hasn't exactly been lucky at love. The actor weighs in on the state of his character's romantic life and how he's hoping for the real deal now that he's been paired with Ashley Benson (Abby).
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Planning a trip to Hawaii, specifically, the island of Oahu? Allow DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Darin Brooks (Max) to be your tour guide. The actor was born and raised in Honolulu. Here, Brooks offers some insider tips on the places to see, the foods to try, and the perfect souvenirs to bring back.
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Sheila Carter has harassed the folks at B&B since she disappeared from Genoa City in 1992. Now, she's finally returning to Y&R, and Sheila's portrayer, Kimberlin Brown, can't wait to get her hands dirty.
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With Sarah Brown's (ex-Julia, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Carly, GENERAL HOSPITAL) new movie, Heart of the Beholder, on the film festival circuit, it's the perfect time to catch up with this very popular soap alumna.
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Can't get enough of Sarah Brown (Julia, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Carly, GENERAL HOSPITAL)? You're in luck. Here is more from Soap Opera Weekly's interview with the popular Emmy-winning actress.
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If you're a GH fan, that probably sounds like a silly question, but ATWT fans, who are just getting to know Sarah Brown as Julia, may wonder why she's such a big deal. ... Here's what she had to say about starting from scratch at a new soap on a new coast.
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The Satin Slayer claims another life next week on ALL MY CHILDREN and no one in Pine Valley sees this one coming — especially the victim's family. Justin Bruening weighs in on Dixie's death, the aftermath and just how Jamie will deal with the loss of his stepmother (for real, this time). Grab a tissue, Dixie fans!
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ALL MY CHILDREN's Justin Bruening (Jamie) discusses Jamie's occupation (or lack thereof), being married to co-star Alexa Havins (Babe) and the one thing you would be surprised to know about him.
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Though ALL MY CHILDREN's Justin Bruening (Jamie) misses working opposite real-life wife Alexa Havins (Babe), he understands why Babe and Jamie are not together.
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Real-life lovebirds Alexa Havins (Babe) and Justin Bruening (Jamie) are on their way to the altar! Bruening popped the question on-set on December 21. Here's how it all went down.
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AMC's newest, real-life lovebirds, Justin Bruening (Jamie) and Alexa Havins (Babe), recently shared the details of their unfolding romance with Digest. Here's more from the adorable twosome.
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The ALL MY CHILDREN/HOPE & FAITH connection continued when Justin Bruening (Jamie) guest-starred on a recent episode of the sitcom.
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We don't know if AMC's Justin Bruening (Jamie) is a fan of the Fox reality series THE SWAN, but we do know that he can relate to the ugly duckling parable at its core.
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"The opportunity to wear that yellow dress is one in a million," beams GUIDING LIGHT's Mandy Bruno (Marina) of her upcoming star turn as Belle in the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera’s production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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Here's more from Weekly's June 14 Q&A with GUIDING LIGHT's Mandy Bruno (Marina).
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We won't get all the answers to Dixie's missing past this week on AMC, but we will find out a critical piece: Namely, that it pivots around Pine Valley persona non grata, Dr. Greg Madden... For intriguing nuggets from Cady McClain (Dixie) and Ian Buchanan (Greg), read on.
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Though she's older and wiser, it's evident that Rebecca Budig (Greenlee, ALL MY CHILDREN) remains her exuberant and irrepressible self.
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Through the years, Jim J. Bullock's career has taken some interesting turns. May 18 marks Bullock's first foray into daytime TV when he makes a one-day guest appearance on BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL as Brooke's flashy wedding planner, Serge.
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In 1996, Jason Quartermaine was set to follow in his family's medical footsteps until a car crash caused by his drunken brother, AJ, left the young man with irreparable brain damage. Jason underwent a severe personality transformation... Here, Steve Burton reflects on the changes in Jason through the years.
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On our most recent trip to Oakdale, Soap Opera Weekly grabbed a few minutes with Martha Byrne (Lily) in the ATWT green room to dish dancing, girl time and what Angelina Jolie has to do with diet cookies.
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Oakdale's slumbering princess Lily is awake, and Martha Byrne is back on ATWT after a tough summer that began with the birth of her third child, Annmarie, in an emergency C-section and a scary first few weeks. Everyone's doing great now. Here, she talks about the pressure to be camera-ready so soon after giving birth.
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For the first time in 11 years, AS THE WORLD TURNS' Martha Byrne (Lily) will not be hosting her annual fund-raiser for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital this fall. But she vows the event will be back after some restructuring.
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Martha Byrne (Lily, AS THE WORLD TURNS) had so many interesting FYI answers that we could not fit them into the issue of Soap Opera Weekly on newsstands Nov. 11, but fear not: Here is some more insight into the Emmy Award-winning actress.
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Martha Byrne (Lily/ex-Rose) celebrates 20 years on AS THE WORLD TURNS this year. To commemorate this milestone, we asked Byrne to tell us her top-five favorite storylines over the years — in no particular order.
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Lily might be singing the blues on AS THE WORLD TURNS, but her portrayer Martha Byrne couldn't be happier now that she is getting back into singing and performing in real life.
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As she prepares for the American Heart Association's Heart Walk on May 2, AS THE WORLD TURNS's Martha Byrne (Lily) shares the miraculous real-life survival story that came close to her own heart.
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Martha Byrne (Lily/Rose) previews the week you can't miss on AS THE WORLD TURNS — even if you've never seen the show before in your life.
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On Y&R, little Abby isn't happy very often (dealing with the messed-up lives of three parents — Ashley, Brad and Victor — will do that to a child), but for talented 7-year-old Darcy Rose Byrnes, life couldn't be better.
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