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'Dancing with the Stars' cast revealedupdated: Tue Feb 28 2012 12:19:00

The cast for the 14th season of the ABC show "Dancing with the Stars' is revealed.

'Dancing with the Stars' reveals season 14 castupdated: Tue Feb 28 2012 12:19:00

The upcoming season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" could be the most difficult yet for the popular series.

Did reality TV kill the soaps?updated: Thu Jan 19 2012 10:23:00

Actors from ABC's "One Life to Live" tell "Showbiz Tonight" if they think reality TV killed the soap genre.

Does 'General Hospital' have a future in primetime?updated: Thu Jan 19 2012 10:23:00

Though "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" are history, "General Hospital" -- for now -- is firmly ensconced in ABC's daytime lineup.

Online return of 'All My Children' delayed updated: Fri Nov 11 2011 10:47:00

Disappointing news for fans of "All My Children," which was supposed to earn a second lease on life next year when it was supposed to resurface via The Online Network in January.

People.com: All My Children Bids Farewell After 41 Yearsupdated: Sat Sep 24 2011 15:29:00

Fans say goodbye to beloved characters such as Susan Lucci's Erica Kane

People.com: Regis Philbin Caps Career with Another Daytime Emmyupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 13:49:00

The Bold and the Beautiful tops the soaps, while Oprah Winfrey, Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek are also honored

People.com: Josh Duhamel Returns to All My Childrenupdated: Tue Jun 07 2011 14:28:00

The hunk, who played con man Leo du Pre, will reprise his role before the soap ends in September

CNNMoney: Warren Buffett to guest star on 'The Office'updated: Tue May 10 2011 14:48:00

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will be making a cameo appearance on "The Office," playing a potential replacement for the dim-witted manager played by Steve Carell on the NBC situation comedy.

Cover Story: Soaps are hot, just not in the U.S.updated: Wed Apr 20 2011 13:44:00

The Guinness World Records Book 2011 lists the CBS soap opera "The Bold and The Beautiful" as the "most popular soap opera -- current" for its success not only at home, but abroad.

Hispanic soap operas gain popularityupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 11:21:00

As American soap operas fade away, Hispanic ones are gaining more popularity. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

The beginning of an era? Hispanic soaps gain popularityupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 11:21:00

At the Castillo home in suburban Atlanta, sitting down to watch TV at seven every night is a ritual full of excitement. The entire family is hooked on Hispanic soap operas in spite of differences in age and nationality.

Ripa heartbroken over 'All My Children'updated: Sat Apr 16 2011 12:48:00

Kelly Ripa reminisces about getting her start on "All My Children" and says she's very sad the soap opera is ending.

Commentary: End of TV soaps is more than end of an eraupdated: Sat Apr 16 2011 12:48:00

Most people will view the end of "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" simply as television evolution, the passing of a genre that has already lost its audience.

People.com: Kelly Ripa 'Heart Sick' over All My Children Cancelationupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 16:36:00

The Live! With Regis and Kelly host starred on the soap 12 years before joining the talk show

People.com: Susan Lucci: 'I Loved Playing Erica Kane'updated: Fri Apr 15 2011 10:09:00

"I'm looking forward to all kinds of new and exciting opportunities," the actress says of the end of the soap

People.com: All My Children and One Life to Live Canceledupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 06:11:00

ABC will replace the long-running soaps with two new lifestyle shoes, The Chew and The Revolution

People.com: Kourtney Kardashian Acting Debut on One Life to Liveupdated: Wed Mar 30 2011 14:49:00

The reality star plays attorney Kassandra Kavanaugh - "with two Ks"

People.com: 5 Things To Know About Reina del Sur Star Kate del Castilloupdated: Fri Mar 25 2011 19:09:00

The sexy telenovela sensation is getting lots of buzz (and ratings!) for her latest project

People.com: All My Children: Should ABC Cancel It?updated: Wed Mar 23 2011 10:33:00

Reports surface that the long-running daytime soap may be replaced by a talk show

People.com: Neil Patrick Harris Regrets Bashing Actor on Twitterupdated: Sun Dec 19 2010 15:28:00

After exchanging barbs with a soap star Eric Braeden, NPH says, "I feel bad"

How soap operas connect Brazil, Nigeriaupdated: Tue Sep 07 2010 13:14:00

Soap star Virginia Cavendish and TV executive Namure Edoimioya tell us how soap operas connect Brazil and Nigeria.

People.com: Days of Our Lives Matriarch Dies at 95updated: Thu Feb 04 2010 15:08:00

Frances Reid played Alice Horton on the soap since 1965

'All My Children' actor James Mitchell diesupdated: Mon Jan 25 2010 16:33:00

James Mitchell, the stage actor and dancer who was best known for portraying wealthy patriarch Palmer Cortlandt on the soap opera "All My Children" for nearly 30 years, died Friday at age 89.

People.com: Soap Star Michelle Stafford Is a Mom!updated: Wed Dec 23 2009 08:47:00

The Young and the Restless actress welcomes a daughter via a surrogate

'World Turns' fans turn to network, social media after soap canceledupdated: Sat Dec 12 2009 03:42:00

Longtime fans of the soap opera "As the World Turns" are mourning the loss of their daily date with the folks in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois, after CBS announced the cancellation of the long-running daytime drama this week.

People.com: As the World Turns to End Its 54-Year Spinupdated: Tue Dec 08 2009 17:06:00

The CBS daytime drama with play its last come September 2010

James Franco brings movie star magic to 'General Hospital'updated: Thu Nov 19 2009 07:56:00

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'updated: Thu Oct 08 2009 14:48:00

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' ends runupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 18:04:00

The longest running soap opera in history is ending. CNN's Alina Cho reports.

'Guiding Light' demise continues soaps' declineupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 18:04:00

On the last episode of reality ...

Soaps rose from serials, exploded with TVupdated: Thu Sep 17 2009 07:56:00

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

People.com: Soap Star Michelle Stafford Expectingupdated: Tue Sep 08 2009 14:27:00

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

People.com: Susan Lucci Shocked by All My Children's Move to L.A.updated: Sat Aug 08 2009 01:08:00

"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 Youupdated: Thu May 14 2009 15:08:00

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

'Guiding Light' canceled after 72 yearsupdated: Thu Apr 02 2009 03:15:00

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.updated: Sat Mar 21 2009 17:06:00

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

People.com: Meet Alison Sweeney's New Baby!updated: Thu Mar 19 2009 19:29:00

The Biggest Loser host shows off daughter Megan Hope - and reveals her baby-weight loss secret

Kurtz: Connie Chung was shocked by Condit's stonewallingupdated: Sat Mar 07 2009 14:04:00

Nearly eight years later, Connie Chung still remembers being surprised.

Wounded and inspirationalupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 12:57:00

CNN.com's Nicole Lapin profiles an Iraq war veteran, J.R. Martinez, who overcame severe burns to become a spokesman.

Wounded vet goes from 'life slipping away' to soap opera starupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 12:57:00

When J.R. Martinez returned from serving in Iraq, he never thought he'd see his name on the marquee at the local restaurant -- but there it was, a welcome-home banner at the Applebee's in Dalton, Georgia.

Soap's first lesbian weddingupdated: Mon Feb 16 2009 14:02:00

CNN's Lola Ogunnaike reports on the first lesbian wedding on a soap opera.

Soap features daytime TV's first lesbian weddingupdated: Mon Feb 16 2009 14:02:00

Lavish weddings on soap operas are commonplace -- beautiful, wealthy characters united amid copious tears, heaps of flowers and exquisite attire.

Interview with Jeon Do-yeonupdated: Sun Jan 04 2009 22:24:00

Jeon Do-yeon won the Best Actress prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival for her performance in the South Korean film "Secret Sunshine." Celebrated in her native South Korea for her roles in melodramatic soap operas and independent films, Jeon is the first Asian to win this prestigious prize. South Korea's most famous actress joins Talk Asia to discuss her rise into renown and takes a stroll around the cultural neighborhood of Daehango in Seoul with host Anjali Rao.

People.com: Kelly Ripa's Rep Says 'No Truth' to Marital Split Storyupdated: Thu Dec 04 2008 08:48:00

"Their marriage continues to be quite healthy," he says of the Live! star and Mark Consuelos

SI.com: Arash Markazi: My Sportsman pick is the New York Giantsupdated: Wed Nov 26 2008 13:45:00

Sports Illustrated will announce its choice for Sportsman of the Year on Dec. 2. Here's one of the nominations for that honor by an SI writer. For more essays, click here.

People.com: Twilight's Fang-tastic Villain: 'I Love Pain'updated: Thu Nov 13 2008 15:44:00

Cam Gigandet tells Men's Health about surviving cracked bones – and being fired from his soap job

TV during Ramadanupdated: Wed Sep 10 2008 20:10:00

Special soap operas are the craze in the Middle East during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. CNN's Octavia Nasr reports.

For some, Ramadan means fasting, cleansing and TV dramaupdated: Wed Sep 10 2008 20:10:00

Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims around the world, a time to fast, cleanse the soul and surrender to God. But in the Middle East, there's a new twist to the tradition.

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres, Tyra Banks Win Daytime Emmysupdated: Sat Jun 21 2008 17:37:00

But Rachael Ray trumps Ellen to be named best talk show

People.com: Soap Star Joshua Morrow Welcomes Son No. 3updated: Wed Apr 23 2008 17:36:00

Cash Joshua was born Monday to the Young & Restless actor and wife Tobe

People.com: Hollywood Actors' Unions Bitterly Part Waysupdated: Mon Mar 31 2008 12:46:00

SAG and AFTRA split, which gives fear to a possible strike come June 30

People.com: Hunter Tylo: 'Nothing More Painful Than Losing a Child'updated: Wed Nov 14 2007 18:02:00

Hunter Tylo is no stranger to hardship – her 9-year-old daughter bravely battled eye cancer as an infant. But nothing could prepare her for the shock and grief that came with losing her 19-year-old son last month.

McMahons: WWE not to blame for Benoit's actionsupdated: Wed Nov 07 2007 21:08:00

WWE Chairman of the Board Vince McMahon is known for trying to intimidate interviewers, poking them in the chest and backhanding their notes. So CNN investigative correspondent Drew Griffin was prepared for a volatile McMahon, and so was the crew.

People.com: Hunter Tylo's Son Remembered by Friends and Familyupdated: Mon Oct 29 2007 07:46:00

Hunter Tylo's son Michael was remembered Friday by more than 200 family and friends at a Los Angeles memorial.

People.com: One Life to Live Star Charged With Multiple Assaultsupdated: Mon Oct 22 2007 19:22:00

Soap-opera star Nathaniel Marston of One Life to Live was involved in some real-life drama early Sunday morning, as he was arrested and charged with attacking three people in New York City.

People.com: Actress Hunter Tylo's Son Drownsupdated: Sat Oct 20 2007 20:44:00

The 19-year-old son of The Bold and the Beautiful actress Hunter Tylo has died.

People.com: Brittany Snow: Dieting Was 'My Best Friend' updated: Wed Sep 26 2007 19:02:00

Brittany Snow's descent into the dark world of eating disorders began when she landed the role of Susan Lemay on TV's Guiding Light, the actress, now 21, tells MTVU.com.

'Dancing' announces latest contestantsupdated: Tue Aug 28 2007 23:21:00

Is it possible Mark Cuban, Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Wayne Newton can dance? Viewers will find out on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars," which has assembled another eclectic field of contestants.

SI.com: Jon Heyman: Does Sammy Sosa deserve my Hall of Fame vote?updated: Thu Jun 21 2007 04:56:00

Sammy Sosa is going to be a tough call for the Hall.

Drogba stars in soap opera seasonupdated: Wed May 16 2007 12:02:00

With an injury crisis so bad the club's training sessions must resemble a casualty clinic, Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho joked this week that even third-choice goalkeeper Hilario might get a game in Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester United -- up front, alongside Didier Drogba.

SI.com: Twin billingupdated: Wed Apr 18 2007 14:46:00

Twins Addison and Alex Hoover are quick studies on and off the field. The 16-year-old juniors are the leading scorers for the Corona del Mar (Newport Beach, Calif.) High lacrosse team and have been in the entertainment business since they were 11.

SI.com: Odd man out?updated: Wed Jan 31 2007 10:32:00

Bernie Williams' great Yankees career just might end with a soap opera he didn't bargain for.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Mon Oct 30 2006 14:06:00

Whitney Houston, who has announced her split from Bobby Brown after a tumultuous 14-year marriage, is stepping out as a new woman.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Fri Feb 10 2006 12:39:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ali MacGraw will make her Broadway debut in "Festen," the London hit that will also star Larry Bryggman, Michael Hayden and Julianna Margulies.

Review: 'Geisha' gorgeous but emptyupdated: Fri Dec 09 2005 07:52:00

Dion Beebe's lush cinematography, John Myhre's stunning production design, Colleen Atwood's brilliant costumes, John Williams' stirring score and a superb international cast can't take away the fact that the film adaptation of Arthur Golden's best-selling novel, "Memoirs of a Geisha," falls somewhere between a "Cinderella" fable and a really good episode of "Knots Landing."

TV series for the very small screenupdated: Wed Nov 09 2005 12:27:00

A group of scriptwriters behind China's latest television soap opera may change the habits of diehard couch potatoes -- the series has been written exclusively for mobile phones.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Mar 11 2005 12:21:00

The world premiere of Sandra Bullock's new film, "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous," was held in Leicester Square, with former co-star Hugh Grant among her guests.

Anatomy of a guilty pleasureupdated: Thu Oct 21 2004 11:31:00

In the world of prime-time soap operas, catty women being thrown in pools and cheating heartthrobs getting slapped in the face combine to create the ultimate guilty pleasure.

Fortune: MTV's Passage To India The country's vast middle class is a tantalizing market. Here's what one company has learned.updated: Mon Aug 09 2004 00:01:00

Seen from afar--say, from the executive suites atop Viacom's building in Times Square or NBC's Rockefeller Center headquarters or Disney's base camp in Burbank--India looks like a great place to b...

Business 2.0: Hits & Missesupdated: Tue Jun 01 2004 00:01:00

[HIT] Having it their way. With 20-something men tuning out prime-time TV, how can advertisers reach them? Burger King has a new recipe: late-night TV and the Web. BK's new campaign, by hot Miami a...

'Babylon 5' actor diesupdated: Tue May 25 2004 08:28:00

Richard Biggs, who played Dr. Stephen Franklin on "Babylon 5" and also had a long run on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," died Saturday. He was 44, according to the actor's Web site.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Mar 05 2004 10:19:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ellen DeGeneres' new talk show was nominated for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards on Thursday, and "The Young and the Restless" led the soap opera pack with 16 nods.

'Real World' co-creator diesupdated: Fri Jan 30 2004 16:01:00

Mary-Ellis Bunim, credited with creating numerous reality TV hits, including MTV's "The Real World," is dead.

Fortune: Richard Scrushy, Party Crasher?updated: Mon Jan 12 2004 00:01:00

When last we left Richard Scrushy, former HealthSouth CEO and current defendant in an 85-count fraud indictment, he'd joined the Guiding Light, a predominantly black church in Birmingham, Ala. That...

Fortune: Reborn Free? HealthSouth's Richard Scrushy makes some new friends.updated: Mon Nov 24 2003 00:01:00

Odd as it sounds, Richard Scrushy appears to be playing the race card.

Fortune: America's 50 Best Companies for Minorities In our fifth year of examining the work forces of large firms, we updated: Mon Jul 08 2002 00:01:00

The firms on FORTUNE's fifth annual Best Companies for Minorities list aren't immune to the problems currently plaguing corporate America. No. 12, Lucent, has sacked half its workers. No. 14, Xerox...

Fortune: Real World Creator: Some Reality Bitesupdated: Mon Aug 14 2000 00:01:00

Who's to blame for all this reality-based TV? It would be easy to single out the network heads. But as much as we would like to vote them off our island nation, the real culprit is Mary-Ellis Bunim...

Fortune: How the Web Will Warp Advertising A FORTUNE columnist weighs in with a controversial opinion: Net technologies will revolutionizupdated: Mon Nov 09 1998 00:01:00

Anyone who has followed the evolution of advertising on the Internet has probably noticed that performance-based advertising--which lets a merchant measure the success of each ad he places--has bec...

Fortune: SEX, DRUGS, AND DINERO THANKS TO SCANDALOUS TELENOVELAS AND HIP NEWSCASTS, UPSTART TV AZTECA HAS COME OUT OF NOWHERE TO GRAB A Mupdated: Mon Nov 10 1997 00:01:00

Now this is must-see TV. In a new Mexican soap opera, Mirada de Mujer (A Woman's Gaze), a 50-year-old woman tires of her husband's philandering. Instead of silently suffering, which she might be ex...

Fortune: EISNER EXPLAINS EVERYTHINGupdated: Mon Apr 17 1995 00:01:00

Last July, after Michael Eisner's angiogram confirmed that he would have to undergo an emergency quadruple-bypass operation, doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles gave the 53-year-o...

Fortune: ROMANCE AND SUSPENSE IN INDIAupdated: Mon Mar 08 1993 00:01:00

Like them or loathe them, Hollywood soap operas have a certain appeal that transcends borders. Millions of urban viewers in India can't get enough of two U.S. daytime soaps, NBC's Santa Barbara (wh...

Fortune: Getting into the actupdated: Mon Jun 20 1988 00:01:00

All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players, including Thomas S. Murphy, 62, chief executive of Capital Cities/ABC, and Warren Buffett, 57, the billionaire chairman of Berkshir...

Fortune: THE EDITOR'S DESKupdated: Mon Apr 14 1986 00:01:00

THE QUESTIONS COULD come straight out of TV soap operas: Are GE and NBC compatible? Will CBS get over Ted Turner? Can Capital Cities rescue ABC's ratings? Followers of broadcasting's long-running t...

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