News Roundup: 'GH' Ratings, Darin Brooks & Denise Richards Return to 'B&B'

General Hospital surges total Viewers and the Women 25-54 demo
Featuring an appearance by Michael James Scott, best known for his portrayal of Genie in Disney's Broadway musical "Aladdin," General Hospital (2.001 million) marked a 17-week high among Women 18-49 (0.19 rating) and a 14-week high among Women 25-54 (0.26 rating) during the week of May 4-8.

The Bold and the Beautiful casting news: Darin Brooks and Denise Richards back as Wyatt Spencer and Shauna Fulton
The casting shocker was revealed at the end of the show on Friday when the former cast members appeared in a preview of next week's episodes. The length of their visit and their first air date remains a mystery for now.

New York Times: Traditional Soaps May Be Waning, but Our Stories Are Sudsier Than Ever
Says Rebecco Budig, who stars as Taylor Hayes on the daytime soap The Bold and the Besutiful, "I actually don't think that the genre's dying. I think we're having a little bit of a resurgence. I've always felt like every show that is hugely popular is a sosp opera. It's really about what's happening between two people and whatever the relationship is. And that's where I think there's drama."


Santa Barbara stars reuniting for upcoming event, "A Martinez & Marcy Walker: In Conversation"
This isn't just a trip down memory lane—it’s a gathering of community, love, and vital support. Walker, who played Eden Capwell on Santa Barbara opposite Martinez's Cruz Castillo, has recently been facing significant health challenges. 100% of the proceeds from this livestream event—will go directly toward helping her cover her rising medical bills and healthcare costs.

General Hospital alum Kelly Monaco mrks her 50th birthday with a surprise social media return
Story "Today I turned 50! There's no place like home… coach @__monaco getting me back in shape." In the Instagram video, you can see Monaco in training with her nephew, former college football player Chris Monaco.
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