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James Franco brings movie star magic to 'General Hospital'

Daytime dramas have helped launched the careers of many a star: David Hasselhoff, John Stamos, Julianne Moore and Meg Ryan, to name just a few.

Braeden on 'Y&R' exit: 'It's outrageous'

In yet another blow to the already ailing soap opera world, Eric Braeden, the venerable star of CBS' "The Young and the Restless," has exited the top-rated daytime drama after a nasty negotiation with Sony.

'Guiding Light' demise continues soaps' decline

On the last episode of reality ...

Soaps rose from serials, exploded with TV

Serialized storytelling was around since long before daytime dramas starting selling soap.

People.com: Soap Star Michelle Stafford Expecting

The two-time Emmy winner's first child will be a daughter, via a surrogate

People.com: Rachael Ray Wins Daytime Emmy for Best Talk Show

The celebrity chef says she's just happy to be working in the recession

People.com: Susan Lucci Shocked by All My Children's Move to L.A.

"It's overwhelming, I'm a New Yorker," says the star. "I have a lot to think about"

People.com: Next on The View: Award Shows That Hate You

Along with the talk-fest, two soaps also get surprising disses by the Daytime Emmys

'Guiding Light' canceled after 72 years

The venerable CBS soap opera "Guiding Light" will go dark in September after 72 years and 16,000 episodes, the network announced Wednesday.

People.com: Guiding Light's Caitlin VanZandt Drops 90 Lbs.

The soap star goes from a size 20 to a size 8 one year after lap-band surgery

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