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Soap Operas Poll: Which Show Has the Hottest Cast?

2009-01-19T11:06:30Z

Every time I watch a soap or flip through a soap magazine, I am struck by how absolutely gorgeous soap stars are. This goes for men and women alike - even the child stars are fabulous!

Which leads me to this week's poll question: In your opinion, which soap has the best looking cast? I'm including all of the soaps from the major networks to be fair.

Let us know who specifically tickles your fancy in the comments section below. And don't forget to check out TV Guide's list of Soaps' Sexiest Women and Sexiest Men to see where your favorite hottie stacked up!

Spoiler Snapshot: What's Going on this Week

2009-01-19T10:49:21Z

The United States ushers in a historical change on Tuesday with the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama, which means all of our soaps will be preempted due to coverage. However, there is still lots going on with our favorite shows this week. For the whole scoop, be sure to check out the complete spoilers for each show. But to tie you over, here's a sneak peek at what lies ahead...

Jesse places Angie under arrest for breaking and entering on All My Children!

Carly and Craig make some big (and shocking!) long term plans on As the World Turns!

Steffy grapples with making a choice between the man she now loves and her family on The Bold and the Beautiful!

Beth and Coop take their sordid affair public on Guiding Light!

Billy and Chloe freak out when someone from their past reenters their lives and threatens to disrupt their carefully planned futures on The Young and the Restless.

Looks like good stuff, doesn't it? Which stories have you clinging to your seat? Which characters are you following closely? Leave a comment and let us know!

Soap Star Birthdays for this Week!

2009-01-19T10:31:07Z

If you're having a birthday this week, check out which soap stars you may be celebrating along with:

Jane Elliot (Tracy, GH) - January 17

Colleen Zenk Pinter (Barbara, ATWT) - January 20

Walt Willey (Jack, AMC) - January 26

Happy Birthday to these fabulous stars - and to you, perhaps! Enjoy!

Pictured: Colleen Zenk Pinter (Barbara, ATWT)

B&B Poll: Who Should Steffy Be With?

2009-01-12T11:45:16Z

After Phoebe's death, things got a little strange on The Bold and the Beautiful. Rick was accused of being at fault for the accident, but somehow Phoebe's twin Steffy saw fit to forgive him and, well, enter into a lip lock with him. Twisted? Of course. But this is a soap opera, after all.

Now it seems like the pair may have a bit of an obsession with each other, no doubt partly because they are both fabulous to look at, but also due to the bond over Phoebe. However, Marcus still loves loves his girl and wants to make a future with her.

In your opinion, who should Steffy be with? Should she stick with the stable, stand-up Marcus, or should she let her passion and emotions steer her toward the ticking time bomb that is Rick? Let us know in the poll below...

Y&R Beauty Eva Marcille is Engaged

2009-01-11T21:26:26Z

Add impending wedding bells to an NAACP Image Award nomination (see blog post below), and you've got one happy leading lady.

Sincere congratulations go out to Eva Marcille, who plays the lovely but angst-ridden Tyra on The Young and the Restless. The Y&R beauty became engaged to actor Lance Gross (star of Tyler Perry's House of Payne) on Christmas Eve, 2008.

Curious about the bling? Of course you are! Looks like Mr. Gross got it right by presenting Eva with a three-carat Pave Cartier ring. Bravo!

As for a wedding date, the couple is said to be considering the summer of 2010.

Best wishes to this fabulous duo - a beautiful life full of happiness and success awaits them.

Pictured: Eva Marcille (Tyra, Y&R) and actor Lance Gross

Soap Stars Score NAACP Image Award Nominations

2009-01-11T20:50:32Z

Hooray for several soap stars, who recently snagged themselves an NAACP Image Award nomination. Check out who's in the running:

All My Children

Cornelius Smith, Jr. (Frankie)
Debbi Morgan (Angie)

The Bold and the Beautiful

Dan Martin (Lt. Baker)
Texan Battle (Marcus)

Guiding Light

Montel Williams (Clayton)

The Young and the Restless

Christel Khalil (Lily)
Eva Marcille (Tyra)
Bryton McClure (Devon)
Nia Peeples (Karen)
Tonya Lee William (Olivia)

Congratulations to all of the nominees. Be sure to tune in to FOX on February 12 to see who brings home the prize - and watch for the recap right here!

Pictured: Christel Khalil (Lily, Y&R)

Soap Operas New Year's Schedule

2008-12-29T09:53:48Z

Happy almost New Year, everyone! What can we expect schedule-wise for our soaps during this holiday week? Take a look:

All My Children

Wednesday, December 31 will be a rebroadcast of the October 22 episode where Jake operates on Kendall during the vicious tornadoes
Preempted on Thursday, January 1

As the World Turns

Preempted on on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1

The Bold and the Beautiful

Preempted on the West Coast on Wednesday, December 31
Preempted on Thursday, January 1

Guiding Light

Preempted on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1

The Young and the Restless

Regular programming on Wednesday, December 31 (Sharon and Brad have an intimate New Year's Eve moment!)
Preempted on Thursday, January 1

I don't know about you, but these short weeks full of preemptions are killing me! Can't wait to return to our normal viewing schedules.

Until then, best wishes for a safe, happy and healthy New Year! Make this a great 2009, my friends!

Y&R Poll: What are You Watching in 2009?

2008-12-29T09:27:41Z

The New Year promises to be ripe with great storylines on The Young and the Restless. There will be plenty of love, lies, drama and trouble - all the makings of a great soap, no?

So my question is: which storyline are you most interested in for the coming year? Are you on "couples watch" or do you prefer to see some of the bad guys (and girls) get their just desserts? Leave your vote in the poll below and stay tuned for the very latest plot developments and character announcements.

Happy New Year!

Soap Operas Christmas Schedule

2008-12-24T13:51:30Z

Happy Holidays, everyone! While Christmas can throw a wrench into our regular soap viewing habits, many of our favorite shows are featuring some really great ways to keep us tuning in. Here's what you can expect:

All My Children

December 24 and 25 will be rebroadcasts of the October 20 and 21 episodes when Zach delivers Bianca's baby.

As the World Turns

Regular programming on December 24
Preempted on December 25 for CBS sports programming

The Bold and the Beautiful

The Forresters celebrate Christmas together on December 24
Preempted on December 25 for CBS sports programming

Guiding Light

The Lewis family celebrates Christmas together on December 24
December 25 will be a rebroadcast of Josh and Reva's "Always" wedding

The Young and the Restless

Chloe and Cane share a special Christmas moment on December 24
December 25 will be a rebroadcast of the Christmas 1989 episode, featuring Kay and Marge

If you find yourself tuning in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I hope you enjoy these special treats. And remember, have a fantastic and blessed holiday, however you celebrate!

B&B Beauty Heads to HBO

2008-12-23T21:27:59Z

Ashley Jones, the gorgeous actress who portrays the recently scorned Bridget on The Bold and the Beautiful, is making her way to one of the hottest shows on the tube right now, HBO's True Blood.

Jones will play a waitress named Daphne during the show's second season, but never fear, she's not leaving B&B for the gig (thank goodness, because I still want to see her hook up with Owen). Instead, the actress will be pulling double duty - which means double the chances we'll see her on screen.

While Jones knows little about her True Blood character, she feels blessed for the opportunity to embrace the part. And what a great time of year for special blessings! Congrats, Ashley, and best wishes. We'll look forward to tuning in.

Pictured: Ashley Jones (Bridget, B&B)