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THIS WEEK: Genoa City Mourns the Loss of Neil Winters on 'Y&R' soapoperanetwork.com/2019/04… via @SoapOperaNetwrk #YR @YandR_CBS @YRInsider
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NEWS | To honor the memory of their late son, #HarrisonWagner, #GH actors #JackWagner and #KristinaWagner have established the Harrison Wagner Scholarship Fund which will provide financial assistance to young men in need of help with their addiction. soapoperanetwork.com/2022/06…
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BREAKING NEWS: "Days of our Lives" has been renewed for two additional seasons, keeping it on NBC for a 57th and 58th season, respectively.
#DAYS @nbcdays @daysofourlives @nbc @SPTV
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Could "The Story of Soaps" lead to a soap opera resurgence? Big ratings for ABC primetime special may help wake up network executives.
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"General Hospital" star Sydney Mikayla has accepted an offer from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as part of the class of 2025.
@SydneyMikayla @UCLA @GeneralHospital #GH #UCLA
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BREAKING NEWS | #JacklynZeman who portrayed the iconic nurse Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer on "General Hospital" for more than 45 years has died. She was just 70 years old. #GH #GH60 #GeneralHospital
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To all our @GeneralHospital friends and family ♥️ Thank you with love #gh60
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Vaccine Mandate In Full Effect at 'General Hospital' Per Series Star Nancy Lee Grahn #GH soapoperanetwork.com/2021/11…
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NEWS | #SonyaEddy receives a posthumous Daytime Emmy Award nomination for her role as Epiphany Johnson on ABC's "General Hospital." #DaytimeEmmys #GH #GH60 #GeneralHospital #Awards
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Tajh Bellow has been upped to contract status at "General Hospital" after more than three years portraying TJ Ashford in a recurring capacity on the drama series. #GH #TJAshford soapoperanetwork.com/2022/02…
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. @GeneralHospital is the only daytime drama series with a vaccine mandate for performers, crew and staff, says star @NancyLeeGrahn (Alexis Davis). Should the other soaps follow suit? #GH #BoldandBeautiful #DAYS #YR @BandB_CBS @nbcdays @YandR_CBS
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GH / "General Hospital" tops the Hulu Top 15 Today chart for what appears to be the first time, ranking a solid No. 1 on the service for several days. #GH #GeneralHospital #Hulu
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OBITUARIES | Johnny Wactor, best known for his role as Brando Corbin on "General Hospital," has died. The 37-year-old was reportedly shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles. #JohnnyWactor #BrandoCorbin #GH #GeneralHospital #RIP #RememberingJohnnyWactor
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@NancyLeeGrahn thanks her bosses at @GeneralHospital, @ABCNetwork, and @Disney for "following the science," seemingly confirming a vaccine mandate for the show's cast/crew. #GH
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"Soap operas deserve so much honor, respect and love." #TheStoryofSoaps
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Peacock Announces ‘Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas’ Holiday Movie soapoperanetwork.com/2021/11…
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Kelly Monaco Talks “Dismantling” Of Her ‘General Hospital’ Character, States “The Truth Will Set You Free” #KellyMonaco #SamMcCall #GH #GeneralHospital
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NEWS | You can now watch "classic" episodes of "General Hospital" for free at any time, 24/7, with no login required. Find out how. #GH #GH60 #GeneralHospital #MauriceBenard #LauraWright #MaxGail
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Kimberly McCullough will reprise her role as Robin Scorpio on Friday, May 21 as part of the @GeneralHospital on-air tribute to the late John Reilly who portrayed Sean Donely on the soap. She isn't the surprise guest, however.
@whitewatercrew #GH
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NEWS | "General Hospital" star #KellyThiebaud will be exiting the daytime drama series in November. She'll be returning to "Station 19" for the show's sixth season. #GH #Station19 #Casting soapoperanetwork.com/2022/08…
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So, it's done! What did you think of #TheStoryofSoaps? It trended either #2, #3 or #4 for the entire two-hour broadcast, btw.
Thanks @ABCNetwork @people
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"Days of our Lives" has reportedly wrapped production on its current 56th season. The soap is now awaiting word on renewal or cancellation orders from NBC.
#DAYS @nbcdays @daysofourlives
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"The most loyal fans in the world are soap fans!" That's right, @MauriceBenard. We love our soaps. #TheStoryofSoaps #GH
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Billy Miller: Permanent Scholarship Endowment Set Up in Memory of Late Actor at the University of Texas
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On Thursday, January 4, ABC will broadcast “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling," a primetime special dedicated to the long-running soap. #GH #GeneralHospital @GeneralHospital
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Congrats #DAYS!
@DaysofourLives ties for 1st in W18-49 rtg (first time since Dec 2006) and 2nd in W18-34 rtg: Ratings Report for the Week of February 12-16, 2018 soapoperanetwork.com/2018/03…
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BREAKING NEWS: Kelly Monaco OUT at ‘General Hospital’ — EXCLUSIVE #BreakingNews #KellyMonaco #SamMcCall #GH #GeneralHospital #Exclusive
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Maxie Jones recently left Port Charles to spend time in Texas, and with that, portrayer Kirsten Storms (@teenystweeting) is on a temporary leave of absence from @GeneralHospital so that she can recover from real-life brain surgery.
#GH
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"People want to get back to escapism," says @JohnStamos who's glad the soaps are still around. Never truer words ever spoke, especially now! #TheStoryofSoaps
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ABC to air a primetime special in January celebrating 60 years of @GeneralHospital featuring conversations with current and former cast members. More info to come… #GH #GH60 @ABCNetwork
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'Y&R' Returns to 1993 for Dru and Neil's Honeymoon and Jill's Pregnant with Billy soapoperanetwork.com/2020/04… via @SoapOperaNetwrk | #YR @YRInsider @YandR_CBS
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‘General Hospital’ Cast Members Show Support for Co-Star Cassandra James and Trans Community soapoperanetwork.com/2021/11…
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R.I.P. Drake Hogestyn - Iconic Actor Best Known For His Role as John Black on 'Days of our Lives' Dead at 70 #DrakeHogestyn #JohnBlack #DAYS #DOOL #DaysofourLives #RIP #Obituaries
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During the week of June 15, fans will get to relive the history and love of Sonny and Carly when the soap re-airs some of their best moments. The episodes selected were also released in 2018 under the "GH" collection branding.
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"Guiding Light" and "One Life to Live" actor Jerry verDorn has died. The 72-year-old actor passed on Sunday, May 1 after a months-long battle with cancer. #Obituaries #JerryverDorn #GuidingLight #OneLifetoLive #SoapLegends #SoapIcons #DaytimeEmmys soapoperanetwork.com/2022/05…
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Eight Years After 'AMC' and 'OLTL' Cancellations, Will a Resurrection Happen? soapoperanetwork.com/2019/04… via @SoapOperaNetwrk #AMC #OLTL #GH @ABCNetwork
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PREVIEW | "General Hospital" will celebrate its 15,000th show with a special standalone episode centering on Mayor Laura Collins, played by #GenieFrancis. Find out when it'll air and much more. #GH #GH15K #GeneralHospital #ABC #Hulu soapoperanetwork.com/2022/06…
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NEWS | #NancyLeeGrahn (Alexis Davis, "General Hospital") tests positive for COVID-19, shares photo from bed, saying, "It ain’t fun and you don’t want it." #GH #GeneralHospital #AlexisDavis #COVID soapoperanetwork.com/2023/01…
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Get ready for the ultimate soap star reunion when veterans of ABC Daytime's #AllMyChildren @GeneralHospital (#GH) and #OneLifetoLive come together for a special one-night Broadway event to support those impacted by COVID-19.
#BroadwayCares
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CONTRACTS | #KateMansi who recently joined the cast of "General Hospital" as Kristina Corinthos-Davis has been placed on contract with the daytime drama series. #GH #GH60 #GeneralHospital
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Robert Scott Wilson is sticking around at "Days of our Lives" after signing a new deal with the soap; Jackée Harry bumped up to contract status after recurring this season.
@MrRobertScott @JackeeHarry @nbcdays @daysofourlives #DAYS
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‘Days of our Lives’ to Celebrate 50 Years of Suzanne Rogers as Maggie Horton Kiriakis with On-Air Tribute soapoperanetwork.com/2023/08…
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"The Young and the Restless" star Eric Braeden is turning 80 years old, and this year he's also celebrating 41 years as Victor Newman. The award-winning actor recently answered the big "retirement" question. Find out his answer.
#YR @EBraeden
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"I’m so grateful to have this opportunity! Thank y’all for the warm welcoming," said Tabyana Ali following the news of her being cast as Trina Robinson on "General Hospital." #GH #TrinaRobinson @iamaliford @GeneralHospital soapoperanetwork.com/2022/03…
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BREAKING: NBC has reportedly renewed @DaysofourLives for Season 56, per @TheWrap. Production to resume in January 2020 instead of previously reported March return. MORE TO COME...
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"It dealt with society not ready to embrace what we have," says @finolahughes on the #AIDS storyline on #GH. #TheStoryofSoaps
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Re-Introducing Daytime Emmy Award Winner Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos, 'GH') soapoperanetwork.com/2019/05… via @SoapOperaNetwrk #DaytimeEmmys @MauriceBenard @DaytimeEmmys @GeneralHospital
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BREAKING NEWS: #DAYS wins #WGAAwards in the category of Daytime Drama. Congrats @carlivatiron and his writing team. The show also won the award in 2021.
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CASTING | Cassandra James is returning to "General Hospital" after being off-screen for several months and marking first appearance under the show's new head writers. #CassandraJames #TerryRandolph #GH #GeneralHospital #Casting
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Tune In Alert: Sally and Tara are about to wish they never messed with Summer when Phyllis gets the goods on the two on @YandR_CBS. #YR @YRInsider
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'General Hospital' Flashback Friday With the Three Faces of Carly soapoperanetwork.com/2020/04… via @SoapOperaNetwrk | #GH @GeneralHospital @lldubs @TamaraBraun @sarahjoybrown
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R.I.P. John Callahan - 'All My Children' Star Dead at 66 soapoperanetwork.com/2020/03… via @SoapOperaNetwrk
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After four months of anticipation, @cameronmathison will finally make his @GeneralHospital debut on Monday, August 16 as Drew Cain. He assumes the role from #BillyMiller who departed the series in 2019. #GH
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Happy Birthday, @AmeliaHeinle_YR! The @YandR_CBS star was born today, March 17! #HappyBirthday #YR @YRInsider
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NEWS | #PeterBergman is staying at "The Young and the Restless." The actor has signed a new (and rare) five-year deal to continue portraying Jack Abbott on the daytime drama series. #YR #JackAbbott #SPTV #CBS soapoperanetwork.com/2022/06…
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CASTING | #WaltWilley is heading to "General Hospital" next month, reprising his role as Jackson Montgomery" from "All My Children" for a few episodes. #GH #GH60 #GeneralHospital #AllMyChildren #JacksonMontgomery
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Get ready to #CountdowntoChristmas when @hallmarkchannel airs #CoyoteCreekChristmas starring @RyanPaevey and @JanelParrish, premiering Saturday, October 30. Find out the details. #HallmarkChannel #GH #Christmas
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"General Hospital" is officially the longest-running American television drama series. ABC recently released new key art celebrating the show's achievement. #GH @GeneralHospital
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Ingo Rademacher Reportedly DONE at ‘General Hospital’, Actor Called Out for Sharing “Transphobic Post” soapoperanetwork.com/2021/11…
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'General Hospital' to Celebrate the Late Jacklyn Zeman and Her Character Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Spencer
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James Reynolds and Mishael Morgan are up for lead actor and actress in a drama series, marking the first time since 2012 there are African American nominees in both categories, NATAS says. #DaytimeEmmys #JamesReynolds #MishaelMorgan #DAYS #YR #BeyondSalem soapoperanetwork.com/2022/05…
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R.I.P. Tyler Christopher – ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Days of our Lives’ Actor Dies at 50 | #TylerChristopher #NikolasCassadine #StefanDiMera #DAYS #GH #GeneralHospital
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Peter August's (Wes Ramsey) time on "General Hospital" could soon come to an end if upcoming teasers are to be believed. The character has been terrorizing Port Charles since 2017. #GH #PeterAugust soapoperanetwork.com/2022/02…
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Get ready to go "Beyond Salem" once more with chapter 2 of "Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem." Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell return as Hope and Bo Brady. #DAYS #DAYSBeyondSalem #KristianAlfonso #PeterReckell @nbcdays @daysofourlives @PeacockTV soapoperanetwork.com/2022/04…
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BREAKING: Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain have joined the cast of "Beyond the Gates," with Lindstrom playing the role of Joey Armstrong and McClain playing Pamela Curtis. #BeyondTheGates #BTG #JonLindstrom #CadyMcClain
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'Y&R' to Re-Air Victor and Nikki's First Wedding from 1984 soapoperanetwork.com/2020/04… via @SoapOperaNetwrk | #YR @YRInsider @YandR_CBS
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NEWS | With it being the only show nominated in the category this year, "Days of our Lives" has won the WGA Award for Daytime Drama for the third consecutive year. #DAYS #DaysofourLives #RonCarlivati #WGAAwards #WritersGuildAwards #WGA #WritersGuild soapoperanetwork.com/2023/01…
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Congratulations are in order for "The Young and the Restless," which is celebrating its 48th anniversary on television today, March 26, 2021.
#YR @YRInsider @YandR_CBS @CBS @Sony @SPTV
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It looks like @tristanrogers could soon be back in Port Charles as Robert Scorpio. "I think it’s safe to safe say I’m back in the show. Let's all be positive," the actor says of a possible return to @GeneralHospital. #GH
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"General Hospital" is getting mainstream press attention for its decision to kill off Luke Spencer while also receiving praise for the show's overall writing and directing. #GH soapoperanetwork.com/2022/02…
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Adam J. Harrington Exiting 'General Hospital'
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"Days of our Lives" alum Freddie Smith (ex-Sonny) married longtime love Alyssa Tabit on New Year's Eve at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando.
#DAYS @freddiemsmith @AlyssaTabit
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Hudson West Remains Part of the 'General Hospital' Cast #HudsonWest #JakeWebber #GH #GeneralHospital
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"Days of our Lives" took home the 2021 Writers Guild Award for Daytime Drama. Head Writer Ron Carlivati accepted the award on behalf of his writing team.
#DAYS #WGAAwards @carlivatiron @nbcdays @daysofourlives
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We miss you on soaps, @Susan_Lucci. #EricaKane is such a special character to us all. #TheStoryofSoaps
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Y&R / Nathan Owens has been upped to contract status at "The Young and the Restless," where he appears as Holden Novak, after initially joining the show in a recurring capacity. #YR #YoungandRestless
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"Days of our Lives" took home the Writers Guild Award for Daytime Drama during "The 74th Annual Writers Guild Awards." Watch head writer Ron Carlivati accept the award, and find out which scripts the show submitted. #DAYS #WGAAwards soapoperanetwork.com/2022/03…
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"Days of our Lives" has placed Zach Tinker on contract after the actor previously portrayed the role of Sonny Kiriakis on spinoffs "Beyond Salem" and "A Very Salem Christmas." #ZachTinker #SonnyKiriakis #WilSon #ChandlerMassey #DAYS #DaysofourLives soapoperanetwork.com/2022/03…
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"The Young and the Restless" will air an all-new tribute to the late Kristoff St. John and his character, Neil Ellis Winters on Friday, May 28. Find out everything you need to know.
@YandR_CBS @YRInsider #YR #NeilWinters
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'B&B' Cast/Crew to Appear with Denise Richards on 'Real Housewives' soapoperanetwork.com/2020/05… via @SoapOperaNetwrk | #BoldandBeautiful #RHOBH
@BravoTV @DENISE_RICHARDS @boldinsider
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"General Hospital" will feature an on-air tribute to John Reilly who played the iconic Sean Donely on the soap, reveals executive producer @valentinifrank.
#GH @GeneralHospital
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NBC and Sony Pictures Television are in active contract negotiations for a 57th season of "Days of our Lives." Meanwhile, actors are being offered "if-come" deals to return should an agreement be reached.
#DAYS @nbc @SPTV @nbcdays @daysofourlives
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'Y&R' Surges Back to Number One, Hits 11-Month High in Viewers soapoperanetwork.com/2020/03… via @SoapOperaNetwrk | #YR @YRInsider @YandR_CBS
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RATINGS: #DAYS came roaring back, hitting multi-month highs in Total Viewers during the week of August 9-13, 2021. #GH surged in the demos, and the CBS soaps (#BoldandBeautiful #YR) maintained their week-ago performances in Women 25-54.
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. @GeneralHospital alum Kimberly McCullough (@whitewatercrew) quotes @icecube lyrics in response to the #IngoRademacher anti-vaccine mandate controversy: "You Betta Check Yourself Before Ya Wreck Yourself.”
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Hooray for #Skyle! @HunterHaleyKing and @Michael_Mealor will be reprising their roles as Summer Newman and Kyle Abbott on @YandR_CBS, albeit briefly, in October. #YR @YRInsider @CBS @SPTV
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BREAKING: @peacockTV orders limited @nbcdays spin-off series, “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem.” #DAYS
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"Days of our Lives" star Billy Flynn is set to appear in the Thursday, February 13 episode of CBS' "Matlock," and we've got an exclusive sneak peek. #BillyFlynn #Matlock #CBS #DAYS
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#Ambitions creator @Jamey_Giddens has joined the writing team of @nbcdays and spinoff #DOOLBeyondSalem as a breakdown writer. His work first airs with the finale episode of #BeyondSalem releasing Friday, 9/10 on @PeacockTV. #DAYS @daysofourlives
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Sean Blakemore is exiting the contract role of Shawn Butler on "General Hospital" less than a year since returning to the soap. The actor notes it was his decision to leave, citing other obligations as the reason. #GH #SeanBlakemore #ShawnButler soapoperanetwork.com/2022/02…
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CASTING | #KymDouglas to appear in a special standalone episode of "The Young and the Restless" dedicated to her late husband, Jerry, who played John Abbott on the soap. #YR #YR50 #YoungandRestless #JohnAbbott
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Los Angeles County is giving the go-ahead for TV/film productions, including the daytime soaps, to resume effective Friday, June 12 as long as required health and safety protocols are followed.
LINK: soo.nr/dU3y
#BoldandBeautiful #DAYS #GH #YR #SoapOperas
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'The Kelly Clarkson Show' Opened Season 5 with Program’s Most-Watched and Highest Rated Premiere Week in Three Years | @kellyclarkson @KellyClarksonTV #KellyClarkson #KellyClarksonShow
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CULTURE | Former "General Hospital" star #IngoRademacher has lost his legal battle against ABC over its requirement for employees to be vaccinated against Covid. #GH #GH60 #GeneralHospital #JasperJaxJacks #JaxJacks #Legal #VaccineMandates
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BREAKING NEWS | CBS Studios/NAACP Venture developing a new daytime drama series for CBS titled "The Gates," with Michele Val Jean set as writer, showrunner and executive producer. #TheGates #MicheleValJean #DaytimeDrama #CBS #NAACP #ProctorandGamble
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BREAKING NEWS: Patrick Mulcahey and Elizabeth Korte named new head writers of "General Hospital," replacing outgoing writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O'Connor. #GH #GeneralHospital
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