July 3, 2008
As every soap fan knows, weddings always serve as a great opportunity for various characters, especially those with tremendous history who've been pushed to the back-burner for months, to finally cross paths again. At Bill and Ava's nups on GL, it was a pleasure to see Billy and Vanessa join together to watch their son tie the knot. Their interaction was sweet and you couldn't help but to notice the chemistry between vets Jordan Clarke and Maeve Kinkead spark up again. (I love that Kinkead's getting some screen time again, by the way!) As they marveled at the extravagant ceremony together and reminisced about their own quickie wedding way back when, Vanessa coyly batted her eyes at Billy, whose goofy good ol' boy grin as he swooned over her was just too cute. Though it's been months since the troubled Matt/Vanessa relationship has been addressed, I'm certain there hasn't been any quickie off-screen reconciliation between the two in the aftermath of his affair with Dinah. So I say, go for it, GL! Reunite this adorable, lovable couple and put them on a double date with Buzz and Lillian stat. How fun would that be to watch?!

June 20, 2008
Well, today's the big day! Any one else counting down to the red carpet? Watching the Emmys in New York isn't quite like being right there in the swanky Kodak Theatre in L.A. with all the stars, but I'm still looking forward to tonight's festivities — and the fashion, of course. Associate Editor Lauren Flynn and I are planning to watch the red carpet action together and have our own little Star Style take on who's wearing what and how well (or not). I was giddy with excitement this morning as I scoured the Web for photos from last night's annual pre-Daytime Emmy fête hosted by SOAPnet. Seeing what everyone wears is always a highlight. There were far too many fantastic (and not-so-great) looks to mention, but I must give a shout to Farah Fath (Gigi, OLTL), who rocked the retro look in a cute canary yellow top paired with a hip-hugging charcoal high-waisted skirt. Adrienne Frantz (Amber, Y&R) also donned a cutesy throwback with a strapless baby blue polka dot number that only she (or Minnie Mouse) could wear so well. As for the guys, I totally dug Van Hansis's (Luke, ATWT) dressed-down look for the event. It's very hipster chic and completely suits him: jeans paired with a sleek vest, plaid short-sleeved shirt (untucked, of course) and a simple, thankfully not skinny, black tie. Plus, he's really the only dude in daytime I think that can pull off this kind of look. There's certain to be more behind the scenes Emmy gossip and fashion assessments (with photos!) in our upcoming issue of Digest after the event, so be sure to check it out!

June 13, 2008
Katy Perry's cameo on Y&R was so LAME! It totally paled in comparison to Snoop's absolutely fabulous recent appearance on OLTL. Plus, viewers totally got duped — she didn't even perform! And as hard as I tried to believe that suave Jack is privy to what's hip, I just couldn't help but to laugh when he discussed the singer's edginess with Sharon, who insisted that Ms. Perry could still be their Restless Style cover girl (even when her S&M-inspired outfit was too bold for Jack's taste). "But you liked her music when you listened to it before?" Sharon reasoned. "Um, yes and I still do," he responded. SURE YOU DO, JACK! Bet it's the first playlist in your iPod! Pfft! Still, we did get to watch the fun photo shoot with Perry's bi-curious (and apparently controversial) hit "I Kissed A Girl" playing softly in the background, but I would've much preferred watching her tear it up on-stage during an impromptu concert at Crimson Lights. Imagine what fun it'd be seeing superfans Amber and Jana sing along and dance in the audience and the look on newbie waitress Gloria's face when she discovers what the kids are listening to these days?! Either way, I must give Y&R props for stepping up and actually playing said "edgy" song, which (in my humble opinion) isn't nearly as awesome as Jill Sobule's 1995 pop tune of the same title.

June 6, 2008
Did anyone else think the scenes wherei GL's Rafe shot Jeffrey last week were a little anticlimactic and boring? I don't even think I heard the gunfire! I felt the same way when Gus had his motorcycle accident, mostly because it all happened off-screen. What could've been a shocking, nail-biting scene was more silly and contrived than anything else. The blood seeping from Jeffrey's wound didn't even look believable! Maybe it's a flaw with the new production model, but the big, soapy, stunning events in Springfield are totally lacking suspense and intensity these days. As a viewer, I don't feel engaged or anxious when I watch these dramatic events unfold like I do when I watch, say, GH or even AMC (Robert Gardner's shoot-'em-up scene at Jesse and Angie's wedding was thrilling and shocking). GL needs to find a better way to convey suspense because the "reality" of it is just falling flat.

On another note, several online fans, including the regulars who post on our soapoperadigest.com message forums (a shout-out is way overdue!) have also noted that nothing occurs at night anymore in Springfield. When Harley and Rafe covertly skipped town after the shooting, it would've been soooo much more believable if it had happened in the middle of the night. Instead, the delinquent duo headed for the border in the middle of the day! I also find it hard to believe that Daisy and Grady would plan to meet up in plain sight. Why they didn't decide to have their big reunion smooch INSIDE that old barn is beyond me. Shouldn't he at least be wearing a disguise or something?! Either way, I love that G, um, Grady is back and can't wait to see what happens when it all hits the fan and Cassie finds out he's Cyrus's brother. Set your recorders! It's certain to be good.