February 2009 News Archive (Page 5)

NASCAR star Jeff Burton is coming to General Hospital.

The driver will portay himself in an upcoming March episode. Here's how this guest-starring stint will be set up:

Patrick is a huge NASCAR fan, as he'll meet the driver in a couple of scenes. In an interview on NASCAR.com, Burton said:

"I'm excited about going to the set of General Hospital and taking on a role with Jason Thompson. I've been in commercials and was a guest star on a sitcom a couple of years ago so I'm hoping those appearances prepped me for my soap-opera debut. Luckily, I get to play myself and talk racing, which will help take some of the pressure off."

It's a wild day across your daytime dial tomorrow. Here's a look:

All My Children:
Annie turns the tables on Sinclair. Reese is taken aback when Bianca packs up the kids, and moves into Erica's suite.

As the World Turns:
Katie almost gets caught in a lie.

The Bold and the Beautiful:
Bridget learns from Clarke the true reason why Jackie hired her.

Days of our Lives:
Kate and Daniel share a close moment at the hospital.

General Hospital:
Sonny tells Kate that he plans to marry Claudia.

Guiding Light:
Olivia attempts to confront Phillip about Emma.

One Life to Live:
Bo takes a sample of David's hair for DNA testing.

The Young and the Restless:
Karen catches Tyra and Neil in a passionate kiss.

In a new interview with TV Guide Canada, Kassie DePaiva talked about the evolution of her One Life to Live character.

Here's what the actress had to say abut Blair:

She’s come a long way! [Head writer] Ron [Carlivati] has a great grasp of Blair’s history. It’s nice to see that Blair has matured somewhat based on how she treats her children, stood up to Todd, and allowed John into her life. You know what? I’ve been playing this character for so long, so for me, it just seems like a natural progression. Ron was smart in not having Blair continue her relationship with Todd because it had become way too abusive.

Natalia Livingston is back on General Hospital, even if she is most definitely not playing Emily.

In this interview the actress behind Rebecca dishes to Soap Opera Weekly about what lured her back to daytime.

Why come back now?
Well, what lured me back was [head writer Robert Guza Jr. and executive producer Jill Farren Phelps] and a great storyline idea. Also, remembering the five years I had on the show previously, and how much I loved it.

What kind of feedback are you hearing from the fans so far?
Some fans have sent me messages saying that they really love Rebecca, that it's sort of a dream role for me; it's something really fun and different. They're really happy that I get to play that. It's been really good and positive.

If you missed Days of Our Lives yesterday, you also missed the final airdate of Stephen Nichols (Steve) and Mary Beth Evans (Kayla).

"They're not leaving Salem. They're not dying. They're just not going to be on the air, they're not going to be on camera. You might see one or both of them pop up on other episodes, but it's not going to be a significant exit," said Executive Producer Ken Corday.

Coming up tomorrow, across the nation's daytime dial...

All My Children:
Zach confesses to Kendall: he kissed Reese.

As the World Turns:
Lily and Carly team up against Craig.

The Bold and the Beautiful:
Rock puts his life at risk in order to win Steffy back.

Days of our Lives:
Phillip threatens to destroy Melanie if she crosses him.

General Hospital:
An explosion rocks the hospital.

Guiding Light:
Jenna helps Buzz make a difficult decision.

One Life to Live:
David is intent on cashing in his fortune... with Dorian by his side.

The Young and the Restless:
Nikki is hurt by Victor and Ashley's intimacy.

Bianca and Reese are officially married on All My Children.

But daytime's first-ever gay wedding didn't go off without a hitch from certain organizations.

As Eden Riegel - who portrays Bianca - told CNN: "When my character did first come out of the closet, there was a lot of negative reaction."

Sadly, some of that has continued. Said Glenn Stanton, of the group Focus on the Family:

"I think it is really important to understand that there are a lot of things that people don't really want to see and don't want coming into their homes, and lesbian weddings are certainly one of them."

However, gay and lesbian groups hailed the televised wedding as a victory.

"It's reality," said Neil Giuliano, president of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). "So when we see a lesbian couple getting married on daytime drama, it simply reflects what's happening in the real world."

Rachael Yamagata is coming to Llanview. The singer will appear on the April 2 episode of One Life to Live. She'll perform a song from her album "Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart" at Capricorn.

The 31-year-ol artist began her solo career in 2002. In 2004, she released her first album, "Happenstance."

Several of her songs have been featured in episodes o hit shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Brothers and Sisters, Private Practice.

Warnings and reunions are among the developments next week on General Hospital...

• Johnny sets out to rescue Maxie.

• Ric warns Sonny not to trust Claudia.

• Maxie and Spinelli reunite.

• Sonny sides with with Claudia instead of Kate

Heavy drinking and a court hearing highlight next week's developments on Days of Our Lives...

• A showdown between Phil and EJ.

• Max and Chelsea make out.

• Lucas falls off the wagon.

• Hope is suspended.