A BOLD Promotion

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL scribe Kay Alden will now share the title of head writer with Executive Producer Bradley Bell. Alden had written for YOUNG AND RESTLESS since 1974 and was let go in 2006, but snapped up by B&B. MORE

AMC Shakeup!

Now that Charles Pratt, Jr. has taken over the reins as AMC's head writer, he's got big plans on revitalizing the soap. "It is challenged right now," the scribe tells Soap Opera Digest in an exclusive peek at what's ahead for Pine Valley. There's good news for Adam and Erica fans and the men of Pine Valley are going to go through a change. MORE

GL's Ava Out

Michelle Ray Smith (Ava, GL) has finished taping her final scenes and is on maternity leave with no plans to return. For the scoop on who else is rumored to be on their way out of Springfield, pick up the July 29 issue of Soap Opera Digest, which goes on sale next Tuesday. MORE

Y&R Actress Axed

Hot on the heels of Vincent Irizarry's (David) ouster, Y&R's Raya Meddine (Sabrina) has been given a boot. "We're all a little dumbfounded," a setside source tells Soap Opera Digest in the July 29 issue, which hits stands Tuesday. MORE

First Airdate For NIGHT SHIFT'S Tristan Rogers

Tristan Rogers' Robert returns to life in Port Charles on Thursday, August 5 at 11 p.m. The return marks the popular GENERAL HOSPITAL star's debut on GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIGHT SHIFT. Another reason to make sure your cable provider gets SOAPnet.... MORE

Change of Plan

Cady McClain (ex-Dixie, ALL MY CHILDREN) is sad to report that she has to cancel a few singing gigs because "due to personal reasons, a key member of my band is no longer going to be able to play with me and it's too late to find an adequate replacement." MORE

Major VCR Alert

If you watch only two episodes of ONE LIFE TO LIVE this year, may we suggest the ones airing July 21 and July 22? Viki visits Heaven. Tina watches Sarah go over the falls. Bo and Rex travel to 1968. "They realize they are not in Kansas anymore," laughs head writer Ron Carlivati in the July 29 issue of Soap Opera Weekly. MORE

Baby Love

GH's Ingo Rademacher (Jax) and fiancé Ehiku welcomed son Peanut Kai Rademacher into the world on July 11. The baby weighed in at 7 lbs, 6 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. MORE

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July 18, 2008

From Joe Diliberto
Bravo to GUIDING LIGHT's Lizzie for not buying into Alan's hoodoo about contacting the dead. She glared and rolled her eyes as she watched her grandfather hold court with his "groupies" (all conveniently attractive, wealthy women). Then he tried to work his "magic" on her via the standard paranormal scam of telling her what she wanted to hear: that Bill is going to lose family and fortune because he's not entitled to it.
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Remember When…

Reminisce with Digest and Weekly as we take a look back at past covers. This week we revisit old issues featuring GH's Tristan Rogers, as well as issues highlighting some of AMC's most memorable weddings.
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One Life To Live

One Life To Live

Then And Now

In honor of ONE LIFE TO LIVE's 40th anniversary, here's a look at just a handful of Soap Opera Digest covers featuring some of the show's hottest stars. For more anniversary coverage, be sure to pick up the July 22 issue of Digest, on sale this week.

General Hospital

General Hospital

Sticks And Stones

It seems somebody is always mad at somebody in the town of Port Charles. Take the Digest challenge to see if you can recall who was behind the nasty name calling.

All My Children

All My Children

Shared Resources

AMC grabbed headlines by hiring GL expats Ricky Paull Goldin and Beth Ehlers (ex-Gus and Harley) to play Jake and Taylor, respectively. Here Digest presents 20 (!) Pine Valley players who've also spent time in Springfield.

Bold And Beautiful

Bold And Beautiful

Heart Of The Matter

Someone's upcoming health crisis has the Forrester and Logan families in turmoil. See how well you remember past storylines centered around cardio and stroke problems.

Young And Restless

Young And Restless

Party On!

Take the Digest challenge and test your knowledge about Y&R's most memorable parties, galas and celebrations.

Guiding Light

Guiding Light

Double Duty

Digest chats up GL newbie John Harrison (Mark/"Josh"), who gives the scoop on what it's like to re-create one of the biggest weddings in soap history.

Passions

Passions

Married Away

While most of PASSIONS's characters have managed to find true love, many have had problems holding on to it — especially when it comes to making it to the altar. Take Digest's test to see how much you know about those who've said, "I do," as well as those who weren't so lucky.

As The World Turns

As The World Turns

Ewa da Cruz (Vienna, ATWT)

Norway native Ewa da Cruz (pronounced Eh-vah) began modeling when she was only 8 years old after being discovered at a store. That same year, she appeared in her first play and discovered that she enjoyed acting.

Days Of Our Lives

Days Of Our Lives

DAYS Quiz: Salem Eateries

These days, Chez Rouge is the poshest restaurant in Salem, but over the years there have been a number of fine dining establishments, nightclubs and even a few dives that the local residents have worked at and frequented. Remember Wings and Blondie's? Test your knowledge of DAYS OF OUR LIVES' top hot spots with the following quiz.

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