~ FEATURE ARTICLE - FROM SOAP STARS TO SUPERSTARS
~ POLL OF THE WEEK - BRING THIS SHOW BACK!
~ SHOCKED TRIVIA - SOAP STARS TURNED MOVIE STARS
~ AWARDS - DAYTIME EMMY NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

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FROM SOAP STARS TO SUPERSTARS
Book Review - Review of the book by Annette D'Agostino "From Soap Stars to Superstars". Find out more about the soap stars that made it big!
http://soaps.about.com/library/weekly/aa031700a.htm

(AOL users: scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for AOL-friendly, clickable links.)

------------------ POLLING PUNCHES ------------------

POLL OF THE WEEK: WHICH OF THESE SHOWS WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE BROUGHT BACK INTO PRODUCTIONS?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_29.htm

PREVIOUS POLL: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT SEX IN SOAP OPERAS?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_28.htm

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WEEKLY SHOCKWAVE TRIVIA GAME
Our fourth shocked trivia game tests your knowledge on soap stars turned movie stars.
http://gamecenter.about.com/trivia/soaps/index.htm

SOAP OPERA WHEEL OF WORDS
This week features a new set of 10 puzzles. All puzzles are based on original show titles and the titles we know them as today. Good luck!
http://soaps.about.com/library/blwheelofsoaps.htm

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27TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMYS
The nominees are out for this years Daytime Emmy Awards!
http://soaps.about.com/library/blemmy2000.htm

16TH ANNUAL SOAP OPERA AWARDS
The awards have aired and we have the list of winners chosen by Soap Opera Digest readers.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blsodawards99.htm

SOAP SUDS DAYTIME AWARDS 2000 - NOMINATIONS
Nominate your favorite show, actor/actress, story line, villain and more!
http://soaps.about.com/library/weekly/aa030300a.htm

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SOAP SUDS DAILY
Your *free* daily dose of soap opera news and information. Updated daily with VCR alerts, hot links, and news. This page also links you directly to recaps for the daytime shows, spoilers, and much more.

(Here's a sample of the news you'll find each day)

AS THE WORLD TURNS
-Iva Snyder fans can rejoice. Lisa Brown is back as Iva for a few episodes beginning April 10.

BEVERLY HILLS 90210
-Daniel Cosgrove, Matt, has signed on with Aaron Spellings new UPN offering titled The Hospital.

GUIDING LIGHT
-A sigh of relief can be heard across living rooms everywhere with the news that Grant Aleksander, Phillip, has signed a new contract to remain with the show.

PASSIONS
-The first of the internet casting call winners, Ryan Gesell, will play a ski lodge rescue person starting April 12.

PORT CHARLES
-Kiko Ellsworth joins the show as Jamal Woods. He'll first air April 13.

YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
-Kristoff St. John has signed a new contract.

To make sure you get ALL of the most current soap opera news visit Soap Suds Daily.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blnewsuds.htm

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SOAP OPERA UPDATES
Fan written daily and weekly updates for some of our favorite soap operas.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blshowupdates.htm

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SOAP OPERAS COMMUNITY GUIDE
Find out the up-to-the minute lowdown on what's going on in our community. Keep up with our chat schedule, find out how many chatters our in the chat room, preview the most recent forum posts, free stuff, and more.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blcommunity.htm

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NBC'S PASSIONS - YOUR GUIDE
News, daily updates, spoilers, photos, links, polls, and more...all about Passions.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blpassions.htm

----------------- Other About.com Soap Opera Sites ------------------

If you're a fan of One Life to Live, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, or All My Children, you'll want to check out these other excellent soap sites!

ONE LIFE TO LIVE
http://onelifetolive.about.com

GENERAL HOSPITAL FANS
http://generalhospital.about.com

ALL MY CHILDREN FANS
http://allmychildren.about.com

DAYS OF OUR LIVES FANS
http://daysofourlives.about.com

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Don't hesitate to email me with any comments or suggestions for future issues. I'll see you again next week!

Heather Arsenault
Soap Operas
http://soaps.about.com
soaps.guide@about.com

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