Traditional publishers -- concerned that Apple's anticipated tablet computer could affect their business the way the iPod disempowered music publishers -- are discussing possible strategies, including an industry-wide digital storefront where tablet users could buy digital issues or subscriptions without going through iTunes or the App Store.
It's true that magazine and newspaper publishers are eager to sell digital editions tailored for the tablet and other devices -- but they're just as determined to prevent Apple from getting between them and their readers along the way.
James Franco to GENERAL HOSPITAL? Marlena’s Top 10!Marlena De Lacroix writes: "James Franco to guest star for two months on GENERAL HOSPITAL has to be the biggest bombshell news in the decades I’ve watched and written about soaps. I just heard, and it’s fabulous! As much as I love soaps, my mind jumped to wise guy remarks, a la David Letterman’s nightly Top 10."
More on James Franco's desire to do GENERAL HOSPITAL
“He was interested in exploring all aspects of his craft and wanted to work on a soap opera because of its intense shooting schedule.”
Willey to star in "The Odd Couple" in New Jersey
Walt Willey (Jackson, ALL MY CHILDREN) will be sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison in Surflight Theatre's upcoming production of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple." Performance dates at the New Jersey venue are Oct. 21-Nov. 1.
Tori Spelling rushed to hospital
Tori Spelling has been hospitalized twice in two days this week after complaining of severe abdominal pain, the New York Post reports.
"Just out of the hospital," husband Dean McDermott wrote on Twitter on Monday. "After a battery of tests, no conclusive answers. She still feels terrible. Hope it passes soon. She's in a lot of pain."
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: ANOTHER WORLD's Micki Grant (ex-Peggy)
According to Playbill.com, Micki Grant was the first African-American contract player on a daytime TV soap, playing attorney Peggy Nolan for seven years on ANOTHER WORLD.
EDITOR'S NOTE: According to this article, Rex Ingram from THE BRIGHTER DAY was the first. There seems to be some debate about this.
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