Raising Cain
OLTL has confirmed that Christopher Cousins is returning to the role of OLTL rascal Cain Rogan, which he played from 1991-94. The actor joins a cavalcade of Llanview comebacks including Andrea Evans (Tina Lord), Thom Christopher (Carlo Hesser), Susan Haskell (Marty Saybrooke) and the recently returned Tuc Watkins as David Vickers.

MAY 15
Country music fan and GH star Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), who is a spokesperson for PURPOSE skincare products, will make an appearance at the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS gift lounge to meet with presenters, nominated stars and VIPs. PURPOSE reps will be discussing their line at the ACM Awards rehearsal. The actual show airs at 8 pm. ET on CBS. After the awards show, you can check out Herbst's celeb interviews at: purposeskincare.com. For more on the ACM awards, visit: www.acmcountry.com.

GL Star Quits!
After taking a "vacation" from GUIDING LIGHT to job-hunt, insiders tell Weekly that Beth Ehlers (Harley) has landed a role on ALL MY CHILDREN. At press time for the issue of Weekly on sale this weekend, several sources reported she would be playing Liza Colby and start airing this summer in a love triangle with former GL spouse Ricky Paull Goldin (ex-Gus; now Jake) and Michael E. Knight (Tad). However, this week it appears AMC has another character in mind for Ehlers.

For the full story — including whether GL will recast Harley or not — see the next issue of Weekly!

Goldsberry To Star in Rent
It's time to go "out tonight," OLTL fans: Renee Elise Goldsberry (ex-Evangeline) has been cast in the lead role of Mimi Marquez in the long-running Broadway show, Rent. Goldsberry will don Mimi's tight leather pants beginning June 16 and continue in the role until Rent wraps its run at the Nederlander Theatre in New York on September 7.

Times For "Nuke"
ATWT's Luke and Noah have achieved an honor not reached by many soap couples — they are the subject of a story in The New York Times, which notes the duo's YouTube fame, devoted fan base and controversy. To read the full story, click here. (Just skip the condescending opening paragraph if you don't want to be annoyed by the crack about soap fans.) And to keep up with Luke and Noah every week, pick up Soap Opera Digest.

OLTL Stars On THE VIEW
ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Kristen Alderson (Starr) and Brandon Buddy (Cole) will be guests on the May 15 episode of THE VIEW. They'll talk about their teen pregnancy storyline. Check local listings.

Geary Off
Anthony Geary starts his summer vacation a bit earlier than most of us (lucky him!) when he takes off until fall. (Luke exits GH the week of May 19.) As Geary is heading to his house in The Netherlands, we'll wish him a Goed Vakantie.

Graziadei Out!
But don't panic, Michael Graziadei (Daniel, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) is only off for six weeks to film a movie — THE REEF. Daniel will go on tour with Danny starting May 27 — and hopefully have some nice father-son time — and return in July.

Kanan Responds to Warrant
As Soap Opera Digest reported earlier, an arrest warrant was issued for Sean Kanan (ex-Deacon, B&B; ex-AJ, GH et al) for failure to appear in a progress report hearing on a DUI charge from August 2007. According to a press release from Turk Entertainment Public Relations and Productions, the actor "has done everything to comply fully with the court's requests, [and] only learned about the arrest warrant from friends who saw the television news piece." Kanan issued this statement: "I take this situation very seriously. I have been working incredibly hard on creating positive changes in my life. I would never knowingly neglect a court date nor any conditions placed on me by the court system."

Kanan stars in the upcoming thriller Jack Rio, co-written by Matthew Borlenghi (ex-Ziggy, B&B; ex-Brian, AMC). For more on the film, check out Devin Owens's blog.

Wedding Bells
Rex and Adriana's wedding begins...but how does it end? "It's the perfect dramatic wedding," previews Melissa Fumero (Adriana) of her character's nuptials this week on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Pick up the May 20 issue of Soap Opera Weekly for more on the wedding that packs a punch.

Spring(field) Is In The Air
Insiders tell Digest that Rick Springfield (Noah) is headed back to GENERAL HOSPITAL for a summer story arc, which will also involve his rock star doppelgänger, Eli Love. No word yet on if he'll reprise his romance with Anna (Finola Hughes), who's currently in town visiting her pregnant daughter, Robin. See an upcoming issue of Soap Opera Digest for more details.

New Job for Mathison
AMC's Cameron Mathison (Ryan) has shown off his hosting skills on SOAPnet's I WANNA BE A SOAP STAR. Now he's doing it again as the host of a new TLC game show: YOUR PLACE OR MINE? The show, which pits two families against each other to win new furniture for their homes, debuts on June 8.

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In Memoriam
Daytime legend Beverlee McKinsey died from complications due to a kidney transplant on May 2. During her soap career, McKinsey starred on ANOTHER WORLD as poor farm woman Emma Frame in 1972 and haughty villainess Iris Carrington from 1972-80. She played the same character in the spin-off TEXAS from 1980-81, receiving star billing. The actress also starred on GUIDING LIGHT as the original Alexandra Spalding from 1984-92. GL's Tina Sloan (Lillian) recalls to Soap Opera Digest, "I just think of Beverlee in her long, pink gown at Beth and Phillip's wedding with her beautiful blonde hair, blue eyes and her wonderful life force. She was always so, even in her delivery, no matter what she said — she always said it with such intensity and charm. Beverlee was such a professional and had such presence. She was a brilliant actress, a wonderful mother and a good friend. Everyone who knew her will miss her dearly." For more on McKinsey, check out an upcoming Digest.

Roscoe Born Joins DAYS
Daytime vet Roscoe Born (ex-Tom, Y&R; ex-Mitch, OLTL; ex-Robert, SANTA BARBARA and many others) has been cast as Dean Robbins on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Robbins will have a connection to a current Salem resident. His first airdate is May 29.

Beemer Gets Beautiful
Big news! Another of DAYS's ex-Shawn's has landed a new gig. Soap Opera Digest has learned that Brandon Beemer, who left Salem in March, has been cast on BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL. Look for the popular actor to join the show in a new role.

Haskell's Back
As reported in the April 29 issue of Weekly, Susan Haskell is returning to ONE LIFE TO LIVE as Marty — and now it's official! Haskell, who created the role in 1992 and last appeared in 2005, officially signed her deal yesterday, reports her partner Thorsten Kaye (Zach, AMC). Haskell and Kaye have two daughters — McKenna (5) and Marlowe (1) — and now they have frontburner roles on neighboring ABC shows. Congrats — and welcome back!

Ne-Yo to AMC
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ne-Yo will perform at Angie and Jesse's wedding on ALL MY CHILDREN, set to air May 21 and 22. Ne-Yo will witness yet another sad moment for the ill-fated duo: Angie's kidnapping from the reception.

Good Cookin'
DAYS alum Jason Cook (ex-Shawn) is heading to GH, where he will be re-teamed with Kirsten Storms (Maxie), who played his love interest Belle on DAYS. He'll reportedly check in as a doctor in June. He will also cross paths with Maurice Benard (Sonny) and Sarah Brown (Claudia). Cook played Shawn Brady from 1999-2006. Interestingly, the recast versions of Shawn and Belle were just written off DAYS. Check Soap Opera Digest for more details.

Cool Musings
Thorsten Kaye (Zach, AMC) is moonlighting as a celebrity guest blogger on the NHL Web site, sharing his love of hockey and thoughts on the games. Yes, he is biased towards the Detroit Red Wings (as all AMC fans know from Zach's casual wear, and Spike's preferred outfits) but he also has a commanding knowledge of all the teams, and the game as a whole. Check out Kaye's insights at NHL.com. You can't miss his big mug. But wait — when does Zach have time to go to Madison Square Garden?!

Greg Returns To AMC!
Laurence Lau, a Pine Valley superstar as Greg Nelson from 1981-1986, will return to AMC for several episodes starting May 20. Lau, who later starred on AW as Jamie and OLTL as Sam, rose to daytime fame as Greg with his hit pairing with Kim Delaney's Jenny. Greg will be back to reunite with old pals Angie and Jesse, as well as brother-in-law Tad.

Tina's Back!
Weekly broke the story in our April 15 issue and ONE LIFE TO LIVE has now confirmed it: Andrea Evans is indeed back as our favorite schemer Tina Lord now that her gig as PASSIONS' Rebecca has wrapped. Evans originated the role in 1978 and last played it in 1990. No first air date was available at press time, but sources say Tina will have a surprising tie to someone not very well liked in Llanview. Oh, Lord!

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