NEWS ROUNDUP: Eric Braeden Rumors; Upscale SMASH Viewers; Richard Hatch Honored; New DYNASTY?

Eric Braeden publicist responds to contract rumors
According to the actor's personal publicist, despite what has been reported in other outlets, Braeden is not embroiled in tumultuous negotiations and did not decide to attend the Daytime Emmy Awards this past weekend in order to increase his profile.

With DALLAS a success, will DYNASTY revival be next?
“Joan and Linda are really excited about reviving DYNASTY. The show looks like a definite go as producers work out the details!”

SMASH hires new costume designer
Joseph Aulis jas beem hired to improve the wardrobe.

SMASH brings in upscale cash for NBC
SMASH was also primetime's most-watched drama in homes with annual incomes of more than $100,000, as well as among highly educated households.

Former DAYS OF OUR LIVES Writers Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr. Share Their Belated Emmy Speech
"We are so sorry we were not able to attend the awards show, but are thrilled to have won! We would like to thank [DAYS executive producer] Ken Corday for his endless support and for entrusting us with his family legacy, and [co-executive producer] Greg Meng for always believing in us and having our backs -- we share this award with both of them. Thanks to NBC and Sony for helping keep the genre alive. A very special thanks to the fans -- without their devotion and commitment there would be no show. We also want to thank our amazing cast and crew. And, lastly, we want to thank our mentor and friend, James E. Reilly. We know he is watching over us and smiling."

Richard Hatch to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2012 ITVfest and PopCon LA
Hatch played Phil Brent on ALL MY CHILDREN.

Greg Vaughan confirms Hallmark movie casting opposite Alison Sweeney
"Finally signed, sealed & delivered! Starring in a new Hallmark Movie starting Wednesday opposite my girl @Ali_Sweeney!! Gonna be great fun!"

Vaughan may also be headed to DAYS OF OUR LIVES to play Eric Brady per Soap Opera Digest.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Jennifer Gareis having her baby on Friday
Gareis (Donna) is scheduled to deliver her baby girl by repeat C-section on Friday, June 29.