NEWS: ABC Says Watch To Keep Show On The Air, Kassie DePaiva

ONE LIFE TO LIVE star from Union County, Ky., excited for career's 'next chapter'
"When I did get the part [of Blair] I was thrilled, but also a little bit shocked because I didn't think that I looked the part," said Kassie DePaiva, a native of Union County, Ky. The woman who held the role before her, Mia Korf, is Asian-American.

DePaiva is allowing herself "to go through the process of grieving the loss of the show," but is "also excited about the next chapter," she said.

"This has been an unbelievable experience for me, but it won't be the last thing on my resume, that's for sure," DePaiva said. "I'll continue to audition and then we'll just see where I land; I don't know."

Couric's deal with ABC puts cloud over GENERAL HOSPITAL
An ABC spokeswoman said the Couric news does not automatically mean the end of GENERAL HOSPITAL. "There are many options that could happen ... the best way to ensure a favorite show stays on the air is to watch it," she said.

New media changing ad industry face
Advertising agencies should learn effective ways to use social and traditional media to improve customer satisfaction and benefits, said Chaipranin Visudhipol, president of the Advertising Association of Thailand.

Harold Bishop Returns to NEIGHBOURS
Long-term character Harold Bishop returned in a full episode of Australian soap opera, NEIGHBOURS today, the start of a six-week stint. Harold has been called to the rescue of his old friend Toadie, who Harold has known since he was a school kid being fostered by Carl and Susan Kennedy.

GLEE, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, MAD MEN, ARCHER nominated for new Critics' Choice TV Awards
The awards will be presented June 20 at the Beverly Hills Hotel emceed by SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE star Cat Deeley, nominated for best host of a reality TV show.
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