~ POLL OF THE WEEK - HOW OFTEN DO YOU WATCH SOAPS?
~ SOAP SUDS DAILY - JACK WAGNER RETURNS TO PRIMETIME
~ CBS SOAP FANS FORUM - GL: WHAT'S UP WITH BUZZ'S HAIR?
~ SOAP OPERAS FORUM - THE CLASSIC LOVE/HATE SYNDROME
~ PASSIONS FORUM - Passions: THE NEW KAY!

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POLL OF THE WEEK: HOW OFTEN DO YOU WATCH SOAPS?
Daily? Weekly? Monthly? Sporadically? Never?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_26.htm?terms=804b

LAST WEEK'S POLL: REALITY TV: SOAPS OR GAME SHOWS?
Do you consider the current round of reality TV shows, such as Survivor
and Big Brother, to be soap operas or game shows?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_43.htm?terms=804c

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SOAP SUDS DAILY
Your *free* daily dose of soap opera news and information. Updated with VCR alerts, news and more. 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
-Anna Stuart returns, as Donna Love, for a brief visit August 23.

BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
-Hunter Tylo's husband Michael Tylo makes a brief appearance as Sherman Gale starting August 22.

DAWSON'S CREEK
-Sasha Alexander joins the cast this season in a currently unnamed role.

PASSIONS
-According to the official Passions website, Luis and Sheridan are featured on a clip airing during the 'NSYNC summer tour. Guess the boys are fans too!

PORT CHARLES
-Josette Prevost has been cast as Natalie. She'll first air September 7.

TITANS
-Jack Wagner has been cast as Jack Williams, the younger brother of Richard Williams (played by Perry King.)

YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
-Ricky Paul Goldin is back as Gary starting August 9. No word on how long his run will be.

To make sure you get ALL of the most current soap opera news visit Soap Suds Daily.
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SOAP OPERA UPDATES
Fan written daily and weekly updates for some of our favorite soap operas.
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CONGRATULATIONS
The latest scoops on who's engaged, who just got married, who's pregnant and who's babies have been born.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blcongrats.htm?terms=804f

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CBS SOAP FANS FORUM
http://forums.about.com/ab-cbssoaps/start

ATWT: HAL AND BARBARA
"I think this accident will cause major fallout in Barbara and Hal's marriage. It seems like he was blaming her for the accident, and Parker being critically injured. I think Parker will survive but will Hal and Babs marriage? " - DEVFAN
http://forums.about.com/ab-cbssoaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=630

GL: WHAT'S UP WITH BUZZ'S HAIR?
"I know Buzz has thinning hair, which I don't have a problem with. I've always thought he was pretty cute and it was part of his personality. Lately it is really dark and it looks like they've given him a bad toupee. What's with that? I know men can have a mid-life crisis and try to look better, but somebody is leading him down the wrong path. Bring back his natural look." - GAIL459
http://forums.about.com/ab-cbssoaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=590

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SOAP OPERAS FORUM
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/start

REAL WORLD NEW ORLEANS: RACISM?
Do you think that Racism is what the big focus is going to be on this season? Seems that everywhere we turn Melissa is getting upset by one comment or another. I feel really bad for her, but not being in that position, I wonder if she's just wound a bit too tight, or if she's just reacting as anyone would?
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=6302

THE CLASSIC LOVE/HATE SYNDROME
"I thought I would see who everyone thought had the classic love/hate
syndrome on their favorite soaps. So start putting in your votes. I will
tally the votes up for all the actors and actresses and see who the big
winner is of the classic love/hate syndrome.

I will start by adding that on GL I think it is.......................

REVA & JOSH (I say them because they are forever breaking up and
coming together once again. I see that happening again!)

EDMUND & RICHARD (I say them because even though they are brothers and
love each other, Edmund is jealous and hates Richard for being the
reigning prince of the country Edmund wants to own.)

SO COME ON AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!! :-)" -HopesJoy1
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=6238

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PASSIONS FORUM
Are you a fan of NBC's new soap Passions? Yes? Well we've got just the place for you! Soaps at About.com's Passions forum!
http://forums.about.com/ab-passions/start

Passions: THE NEW KAY!
"...this new kid has obviously studied Taylor Anne's gestures, expressions, walk & mannerisms- she's GOOD! I didn't even notice the change 'til Kay came forward from being in the background- she doesn't yet have Taylor Anne's langorous movements & silken tones- but a surprisingly good job!" -COASTALISL
http://forums.about.com/ab-passions/messages?lgnF=y&msg=617.3

Passions: GET RID OF SIMONE
"Is is just me or do you think that Simone needs to start trusting her sister and get over her little girl fantasies and realize that Chad loves Whitney. She shouldn't be running around in skimpy little shirts to impress a guy she likes, ugh. Plus, why is Eve accusing Whitney when she has seen her daugher Simone change into something barely there just to get Chad to like her. Eve should start accusing Simone instead of Whitney! " -CINDYSTAR
http://forums.about.com/ab-passions/messages?lgnF=y&msg=629

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Soap Operas
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