First black-led daytime soap in 35 years officially ordered at CBS

First black-led daytime soap in 35 years officially ordered at CBS

Growing up watching the “love in the afternoon” triumvirate of ABC daytime soaps — “All My Children,” “One Life to Live” and “General Hospital” by my mother’s side in the ’80s — it was all about Cliff (Peter Bergman) and Nina (Taylor Miller) on “AMC,” Vicki (Erika Slezak) and Clint (Clint Ritchie) on “OLTL” and, of … Read more

‘Melrose Place’ reboot with series OGs in the works — including Heather Locklear

‘Melrose Place’ reboot with series OGs in the works — including Heather Locklear

It’s gonna be the place to be. Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton are set to star in a reboot of the popular 1990s television show “Melrose Place,” Deadline reports. The show will pick up years after the original series — which ran from July 1992 to March 1999 — and provide an update … Read more

‘The Young and the Restless’ star Jennifer Leak dead at 76

‘The Young and the Restless’ star Jennifer Leak dead at 76

Soap opera star Jennifer Leak, who shot to fame in the series “The Young and the Restless” and the 1968 film “Yours, Mine and Ours,” has died. She was 76. Leak died on March 18 at the age of 76. Toronto Star via Getty Images Her ex-husband, actor Tim Matheson, announced her death on Wednesday. … Read more

Matthew Perry’s ex Maeve Quinlan says his death ‘wasn’t a shock’

Matthew Perry’s ex Maeve Quinlan says his death ‘wasn’t a shock’

The “Bold and the Beautiful” star Maeve Quinlan only has nice memories of her relationship with the late Matthew Perry. The actress, 59, opened up about the “Friends” star — who died in October 2023 at the age of 54 — with Soap Opera Digest recently, claiming he was “100% sober” when they were together. … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Robyn Bernard, 64, found dead in ‘open field’ behind California business

‘General Hospital’ star Robyn Bernard, 64, found dead in ‘open field’ behind California business

Robyn Bernard, best known for her role in the hit soap opera “General Hospital,” has died. She was 64. Bernard’s body was found in an “open field behind a business” in San Jacinto, Calif. on Tuesday morning, according to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The actress, who played Terry Brock in … Read more

Kelly Ripa reveals Wendy Williams outed her and Mark Consuelos’ relationship

Kelly Ripa reveals Wendy Williams outed her and Mark Consuelos’ relationship

Ripa’s radio bombshell. Kelly Ripa‘s secret wedding to Mark Consuelos in 1996 was exposed by none other than Wendy Williams. The “All My Children” stars managed to keep their relationship a secret from their co-stars for three months before the news finally broke. “Our secret wedding, discovered by none other than Wendy Williams. True facts, … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Avery Pohl abruptly exits after character is presumed dead in shocking cliffhanger

‘General Hospital’ star Avery Pohl abruptly exits after character is presumed dead in shocking cliffhanger

“General Hospital” has lost another cast member. Avery Pohl — who played Esme Prince — has exited the long-running ABC soap opera after her character presumably died on the Jan. 31 episode. Her departure was confirmed to Soap Opera Digest on Thursday. “At the end of the day, my job is to help tell a … Read more

‘One Life to Live’ exec breaks silence on actress Amanda Davies’ tragic death at age 42

‘One Life to Live’ exec breaks silence on actress Amanda Davies’ tragic death at age 42

Frank Valentini, an executive producer on the hit soap opera “One Life to Live,” has released a statement following the death of star Amanda Davies. “I had the great pleasure of watching Amanda Slezak grow up during my tenure at ‘One Life to Live’ and know that Erika’s role as ‘mom’ was her most important,” Valentini, 61, … Read more

‘One Life to Live’ star Amanda Davies, daughter of soap legend Erika Slezak, dead at 42

‘One Life to Live’ star Amanda Davies, daughter of soap legend Erika Slezak, dead at 42

‘One Life to Love’ star Amanda Davies, who played the teenage version of her real-life mother Erika Slezak‘s character, Victoria “Viki” Lord, on the long-running ABC soap opera has died. She was 42. Slezak confirmed the news of her daughter’s passing on the homepage of her official website. “It is with great sadness that I share … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Tyler Christopher’s official cause of death revealed

‘General Hospital’ star Tyler Christopher’s official cause of death revealed

“General Hospital” star Tyler Christopher’s official cause of death was revealed Friday. According to documents obtained by TMZ from the San Diego Medical Examiner, his cause of death is listed as positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication. This essentially means the soap star suffocated to death because of the way he was positioned and … Read more

Soap star David Gail, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actor, dead at 58

Soap star David Gail, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actor, dead at 58

David Gail, the soap opera star known for his role in the “General Hospital” spinoff “Port Charles” as well as “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died. He was 58. Gail’s sister, Katie Colmenares, confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Saturday, writing, “There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not … Read more

Steve Burton back on ‘General Hospital’ three years after COVID firing

Steve Burton back on ‘General Hospital’ three years after COVID firing

How can we miss him if he won’t go away? Steve Burton is checking back into “General Hospital” as Jason Morgan — three years after leaving the ABC soap over COVID vaccine mandates. The Big Burton Reveal came at the end of ABC’s special, “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars & Storytelling,” which aired Thursday, … Read more

Steve Burton exits ‘Days of Our Lives’ after finalizing messy divorce

Steve Burton exits ‘Days of Our Lives’ after finalizing messy divorce

His days are numbered. Popular soap opera star Steve Burton confirmed Wednesday that he will be leaving the long-running show “Days of Our Lives” nearly one year after returning to the melodrama. “Wow! Well, I just shot my final scenes here on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and I just want to say, thank you so much to … Read more

‘General Hospital’ alum Steve Burton finalizes divorce from pregnant ex Sheree Burton

‘General Hospital’ alum Steve Burton finalizes divorce from pregnant ex Sheree Burton

Former “General Hospital” star Steve Burton and his estranged wife, Sheree Burton, have finally settled their divorce after 23 years of marriage. According to court records obtained by Us Weekly, the duo settled their divorce this month. Steve, 53, and Sheree, 45, are splitting legal and physical custody of the kids Makena, 19, Jack, 17, and … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Kirsten Storms abruptly replaced after sudden leave of absence

‘General Hospital’ star Kirsten Storms abruptly replaced after sudden leave of absence

Do not adjust your sets. Veteran actress Nicole Paggi has replaced “General Hospital” star Kirsten Storms, who had to miss the show for undisclosed reasons for several days. Soap Opera Digest reported that Paggi would appear on the Dec. 27 episode, so it’s unclear how long Storms will be away from the ABC daytime warhorse, … Read more

Susan Lucci, 77, isn’t going away anytime soon: Retirement is a ‘dirty word’

Susan Lucci, 77, isn’t going away anytime soon: Retirement is a ‘dirty word’

Susan Lucci has been in the acting game since 1970, when she first stepped onto the scene in the soap opera “All My Children.” But does the 77-year-old entertainer have plans to enter retirement anytime soon? Absolutely not. Lucci made the admission during a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. “That word is a dirty word … Read more

Actress Casey Kramer, daughter of Stanley Kramer, dead at 67

Actress Casey Kramer, daughter of Stanley Kramer, dead at 67

Actress Casey Kramer, daughter of Oscar-nominated film director Stanley Kramer, has died. She was 67. Her family did not disclose the cause of death, according to Variety.  She passed away in her Chicago home.  Her father Stanely Kramer, who died in 2001, was known for directing films such as “The Defiant Ones,” the iconic 1967 … Read more

New details emerge about ‘General Hospital’ star Billy Miller’s suicide

New details emerge about ‘General Hospital’ star Billy Miller’s suicide

New details have emerged about the death of Billy Miller, the star of “General Hospital” who died in September by suicide. According to the Travis County Medical Examiner’s coroner’s report, the actor, who was 43, was found dead in the bathtub of his Austin,Texas, home by paramedics, Radar reported. The “Young and the Restless” actor, … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Tyler Christopher found dead by friend as new details emerge

‘General Hospital’ star Tyler Christopher found dead by friend as new details emerge

A friend of “General Hospital” star Tyler Christopher reportedly found the late actor dead at home after failing to hear from him. Sources within San Diego law enforcement told TMZ that officers responded to a 911 call from Christopher’s apartment around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The source said that a friend close to the late … Read more