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Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere began her career as a child actress on One Life to Live and Guiding Light. . Actress Hayden Panettiere, who …

Roger Newcomb • August 16, 2026

Michael Sabatino Remembers Behind the Screen, CBS’s Forgotten Soap Within a Soap

When Behind the Screen premiered on CBS in October 1981, the network was taking a decidedly unconventional approach to late-nigh…

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2026

Ron Carlivati & Jamey Giddens to Write 'All My Children' Lifetime Movie

The creative team behind Lifetime's planned All My Children reunion movies is coming into focus. According to an exclusive …

Roger Newcomb • August 06, 2026

Scott Bryce, Beloved 'As the World Turns' Star, Dies at 68

Actor Scott Bryce was nominated for two Daytime Emy Awards for his work on As the World Turns . Scott Bryce, the Emmy-nominated ac…

Roger Newcomb • July 13, 2026

'Dark Shadows' Rises Again as Warner Bros. Animation Develops Adult Animated Reboot

One of television's most beloved cult soap operas is preparing for a supernatural comeback. Warner Bros. Animation has anno…

Roger Newcomb • June 26, 2026

Interview: Actress Bonnie Bartlett Reflects on Her Soap Opera Era

There aren’t many performers left from the earliest days of television soap operas, which makes a conversation with Bonnie Bartlet…

We Love Soaps • May 24, 2026

'Days of Our Lives' Star Patrick Muldoon Dies at 57

The daytime television community is mourning the loss of Patrick Muldoon, who rose to fame as the original Austin Reed on Days of …

Roger Newcomb • April 20, 2026

Emma Samms Reacts to ‘The Colbys’ Infamous UFO Cliffhanger — Read It on Substack

By Michael Poirier Contributing Writer, We Love Soaps Insider Few moments in soap history were as bizarre—or as unforgettable—…

We Love Soaps • March 25, 2026

NEWS ROUNDUP: Brazil's Telenova Oscar Connection, No New 'Buffy', BET+ Folding into Paramount+, 'Days' Recasts Rachel, Soap Opera Ratings

Brazil’s telenovela industry is the secret agent behind powerful films at the Oscars Since at least the 1960s, the telenovelas, …

Roger Newcomb • March 14, 2026

Lifetime Expands Into Premium Vertical Storytelling With 'Tides of Temptation', Executive Produced by Taye Diggs

Lifetime is entering the vertical storytelling space with Tides of Temptation , a premium micro drama feature executive produced …

Roger Newcomb • March 04, 2026

Netflix Drops Trailer for Tyler Perry’s 'Beauty in Black' — And Soap Royalty Debbi Morgan Is in the Cast!

If your week needed an injection of slick drama and over-the-top tension, grab a towel and brace yourself: Netflix just released t…

Roger Newcomb • February 21, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History — December 7-13

Every day, I spotlight moments from Today in Soap Opera History —but some weeks are so stacked with drama they deserve more than a…

Roger Newcomb • December 13, 2025

Former Soap Stars Kim Matula, John Stamos & Cam Gigandet Join Netflix's 'The Hunting Wives' Season 2

Former Bold and the Beautiful star Kim Matula. Netflix, Lionsgate, and 3Arts Entertainment just announced the addition of several…

Roger Newcomb • December 11, 2025

Golden Globe Nominees Include Former Soap Opera Actors Robin Wright, Amanda Seyfried, Michael B. Jordan

Amanda Seyfriend and Michael B. Jordan on former ABC daytime soap opera All My Children. The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globe…

Roger Newcomb • December 10, 2025

This Week in Soap Opera History — November 30 - December 6

Every day, I share highlights from Today in Soap Opera History—but some weeks are simply too rich not to revisit in a bigger way.…

Roger Newcomb • December 06, 2025

News Roundup: Soap Ratings, Heather Tom, Deidre Hall, 'Neighbours' Final Week

RATINGS: General Hospital Hits Season Highs In Key Demos, The Young And The Restless Ranks 10th Among Women 18-49 During the w…

Roger Newcomb • December 05, 2025

World AIDS Day 2025: Remembering Those We Lost From the Soap Opera Community

World AIDS Day takes place on December 1st each year. It's an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against …

Roger Newcomb • December 01, 2025

'Days of our Lives' Actor Al Calderon Guest-Starring in 'Brilliant Minds' Tonight

Photo Credit: Pief Weyman/NBC Days of our Lives actor Al Calderon is guest-starring in tonight's episode of Brilliant Minds …

Roger Newcomb • October 20, 2025

FLASHBACK: 'General Hospital' Stars Anthony Geary & Genie Francis Host 'Fridays'

Fridays was ABC's weekly late-night live comedy show, which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23, 1982. T…

Roger Newcomb • December 05, 2024

Jan Merlin Dead at 94

Former Another World writer Jan Merlin died on September 20 in Los Angeles. He was 94. Born on April 3, 1925, Merlin was a tor…

Roger Newcomb • September 25, 2019