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Workin' It

Kettlebell pro Beth Chamberlin (Beth, GL) takes her beloved fitness routine to the next level with the release of her second workout DVD, Kettlebell Way to Your Perfect Body Vol II: The Empire State, which can now be purchased online at www.beacon-fitness.com. MORE

Jay Back On DAYS

Jay Kenneth Johnson (Philip) returned to work this week, though he reportedly cleared out his dressing room last week. But that doesn't mean it's for good. "Jay is still under contract," explains a setsider. "He had to come back." Negotiations between Johnson and the show are ongoing. MORE

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

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

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

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: November 4
Star Sign: Scorpio
Years on Show: 2006-Present
Marital Status: Single

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: Ronn Moss (Ridge, B&B) Through The Years

Ronn Moss has clocked over 20 years — and nearly as many hairstyles — as THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's debonair Ridge Forrester. He's been with Brooke, Taylor, Brooke, Taylor, Brooke. (Note a theme there?) He and his cheekbones have been in many of our photos and magazine covers. How many do you remember?



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QUICK TAKES

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!

POLLING BOOTH

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