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New General Hospital co-head writer out, plus another big change
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General Hospital stars celebrate a very special day on set
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Patrick Mulcahey out, Chris Van Etten back in General Hospital writer shakeup
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Patrick Mulcahey out, Chris Van Etten back in General Hospital writer shakeup
Days of our Lives finally gets to the bottom of Li Shin's murder
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Days of our Lives finally gets to the bottom of Li Shin's murder
General Hospital's Steve Burton in new relationship with reality star
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General Hospital's Steve Burton in new relationship with reality star
The Young and the Restless' OCD tale is a personal one for writer Josh Griffith
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The Young and the Restless' OCD tale is a personal one for writer Josh Griffith
Could The Young and the Restless' Christopher Cousins become a Genoa City regular?
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Could The Young and the Restless' Christopher Cousins become a Genoa City regular?
General Hospital's Nancy Lee Grahn weighs in on Haley Pullos' DUI jailtime
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General Hospital's Nancy Lee Grahn weighs in on Haley Pullos' DUI jailtime
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Five reasons to watch Days of our Lives right now
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Five reasons to watch Days of our Lives right now
ABC honors General Hospital in a very special way
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ABC honors General Hospital in a very special way
Thaao Penghlis says he's done with soaps for good
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Thaao Penghlis says he's done with soaps for good
Flower power: Days of our Lives star Jessica Serfaty's magical night at the Met Gala
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Flower power: Days of our Lives star Jessica Serfaty's magical night at the Met Gala
Soap vet Jordi Vilasuso joins The Bay as Justin Ramos
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Soap vet Jordi Vilasuso joins The Bay as Justin Ramos
Emmy Winner Cady McClain is proud of making soap opera history -- as she switches career gears
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Emmy Winner Cady McClain is proud of making soap opera history -- as she switches career gears
INTERVIEW: How Fiji could interfere in The Young and the Restless star Linden Ashby's Emmy plans
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INTERVIEW: How Fiji could interfere in The Young and the Restless star Linden Ashby's Emmy plans
Shock? Maybe not. Did The Bold and the Beautiful fans ever really believe that Sheila Carter was dead?
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Shock? Maybe not. Did The Bold and the Beautiful fans ever really believe that Sheila Carter was dead?
What Days of our Lives fans need to know about the new Peacock rate increase
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What Days of our Lives fans need to know about the new Peacock rate increase
Days of our Lives comings and goings: Serena Scott Thomas comes to Salem in mystery role
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Days of our Lives comings and goings: Serena Scott Thomas comes to Salem in mystery role
2024 DAYTIME EMMYS: INTERVIEWS AND REACTIONS FROM THE NOMINEES
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INTERVIEW: A dramatic year for Donna left The Bold and the Beautiful's Jennifer Gareis at an Emmy reel loss
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INTERVIEW: A dramatic year for Donna left The Bold and the Beautiful's Jennifer Gareis at an Emmy reel loss
INTERVIEW: How Fiji could interfere in The Young and the Restless star Linden Ashby's Emmy plans
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INTERVIEW: How Fiji could interfere in The Young and the Restless star Linden Ashby's Emmy plans
INTERVIEW: The Bold and the Beautiful's Ashley Jones puts her Emmy nomination in perspective -- thanks to a co-star
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INTERVIEW: The Bold and the Beautiful's Ashley Jones puts her Emmy nomination in perspective -- thanks to a co-star
INTERVIEW: The Young and the Restless' Courtney Hope confused her dogs with her Emmy nomination
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INTERVIEW: The Young and the Restless' Courtney Hope confused her dogs with her Emmy nomination
INTERVIEW: The Bold and the Beautiful's John McCook could start a new Daytime Emmy tradition
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INTERVIEW: The Bold and the Beautiful's John McCook could start a new Daytime Emmy tradition
Interview: The Young and the Restless' Allison Lanier reveals her Emmy good luck charm
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Interview: The Young and the Restless' Allison Lanier reveals her Emmy good luck charm
INTERVIEW: The Bold and the Beautiful star Katherine Kelly Lang on mother-daughter Emmy noms and Brooke's ire toward her one-time BFF
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
INTERVIEW: The Bold and the Beautiful star Katherine Kelly Lang on mother-daughter Emmy noms and Brooke's ire toward her one-time BFF
Your favorite soap stars react to their Daytime Emmy nominations
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Your favorite soap stars react to their Daytime Emmy nominations
DAILY RECAPS: WHAT YOU MISSED ON B&B, DAYS, GH, AND Y&R
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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Brooke blasted Poppy and Zende for what happened to Luna. Luna and R.J. reconciled, but a pregnancy scare rocked Luna. Deacon asked Hope to be Sheila's maid of honor.
Week of May 13, 2024
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
E.J. paid Leo to keep quiet about Jude. Chad learned Abigail had been working on a story about the drug trade. Maggie laid a trap for Konstantin. E.J. refused to reopen Li's murder despite new evidence.
Week of May 13, 2024
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Chase and Brook Lynn were married. Sonny threatened to kill Dex. Nina and Ava reached a truce. Valentin learned someone had been asking questions about Sonny's medication.
Week of May 13, 2024
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Jill handed all her power at Chancellor-Winters over to Billy. Devon turned to Tucker for help. Phyllis quit her job. Kyle told Harrison that Claire would be his nanny.
Week of May 13, 2024
THE SCOOP: SOAP CENTRAL PREVIEWS, SPOILERS, AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Steffy vents to Liam about Hope's possible influence over Finn
Monday, May 20, 2024
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
E.J. gets an eyeful of Eric and Nicole
Monday, May 20, 2024
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Sonny faces some repercussions
Monday, May 20, 2024
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Tucker pushes Diane's buttons
Monday, May 20, 2024
TWO SCOOPS COLUMNS: SOAP CENTRAL EDITORIAL, OPINIONS, AND COMMENTARY
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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
I know you are, but what am I?
May 20, 2024
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
The Star Power-Up Saga
May 20, 2024
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As the Word Turns
May 20, 2024
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Paris or bust
May 20, 2024

MAKING HEADLINES: SOAP OPERA NEWS, UPDATES, AND HEADLINES

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
News | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Message Boards
Five reasons to watch The Bold and the Beautiful right now
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Five reasons to watch The Bold and the Beautiful right now
The Bold and the Beautiful's Don Diamont celebrates 15 years as Dollar Bill Spencer
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Bold and the Beautiful's Don Diamont celebrates 15 years as Dollar Bill Spencer
Together again! The Bold and the Beautiful's Katherine Kelly Lang and Susan Flannery reunite
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Together again! The Bold and the Beautiful's Katherine Kelly Lang and Susan Flannery reunite
B&B COMMENTARY: I know you are, but what am I?
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B COMMENTARY: I know you are, but what am I?
Week of May 13, 2024
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
LAST WEEK ON B&B: Brooke blasted Poppy and Zende for what happened to Luna. Luna and R.J. reconciled, but a pregnancy scare rocked Luna. Deacon asked Hope to be Sheila's maid of honor.
Steffy vents to Liam about Hope's possible influence over Finn
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B SPOILER ALERT! Steffy vents to Liam about Hope's possible influence over Finn
Hear no evil? How General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful fans really feel about Heather and Sheila's insta-redemptions
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Hear no evil? How General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful fans really feel about Heather and Sheila's insta-redemptions
Hope for Thomas' future? Annika Noelle weighs in on the paused Bold and Beautiful pair
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Hope for Thomas' future? Annika Noelle weighs in on the paused Bold and Beautiful pair
INTERVIEW: A dramatic year for Donna left The Bold and the Beautiful's Jennifer Gareis at an Emmy reel loss
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
INTERVIEW: A dramatic year for Donna left The Bold and the Beautiful's Jennifer Gareis at an Emmy reel loss
The Bold and the Beautiful's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood reveals the one thing she'd tell her younger self
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Bold and the Beautiful's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood reveals the one thing she'd tell her younger self
Shock? Maybe not. Did The Bold and the Beautiful fans ever really believe that Sheila Carter was dead?
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Shock? Maybe not. Did The Bold and the Beautiful fans ever really believe that Sheila Carter was dead?
Why The Bold and the Beautiful HAD to bring back Sheila Carter
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Why The Bold and the Beautiful HAD to bring back Sheila Carter
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
News | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Message Boards
Days of our Lives comings and goings: Kennedy Garcia joins cast as Felicity
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives comings and goings: Kennedy Garcia joins cast as Felicity
Five reasons to watch Days of our Lives right now
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Five reasons to watch Days of our Lives right now
Free Gabi! Did Days of our Lives finally solve Li Shin's murder?
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Free Gabi! Did Days of our Lives finally solve Li Shin's murder?
General Hospital star Steve Burton dating Netflix reality cook
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital star Steve Burton dating Netflix reality cook
Thaao Penghlis says he's done with soaps for good
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Thaao Penghlis says he's done with soaps for good
Days of our Lives' Deidre Hall gets her own day on COZI TV
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives' Deidre Hall gets her own day on COZI TV
Meet the two newest members of the Days of our Lives teen scene, Madelyn Kientz and Louis Tomeo
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Meet the two newest members of the Days of our Lives teen scene, Madelyn Kientz and Louis Tomeo
Flower power: Days of our Lives star Jessica Serfaty's magical night at the Met Gala
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Flower power: Days of our Lives star Jessica Serfaty's magical night at the Met Gala
Days of our Lives icon Deidre Hall to play herself on Max series Hacks
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives icon Deidre Hall to play herself on Max series Hacks
Days of our Lives star Cary Christopher cast in new horror flick with Josh Brolin
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives star Cary Christopher cast in new horror flick with Josh Brolin
Emmy Winner Cady McClain is proud of making soap opera history -- as she switches career gears
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Emmy Winner Cady McClain is proud of making soap opera history -- as she switches career gears
What Days of our Lives fans need to know about the new Peacock rate increase
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
What Days of our Lives fans need to know about the new Peacock rate increase
GENERAL HOSPITAL
News | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Message Boards
Another General Hospital writer shakeup: Patrick Mulcahey out, Chris Van Etten back
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Another General Hospital writer shakeup: Patrick Mulcahey out, Chris Van Etten back
Five reasons to watch General Hospital right now
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Five reasons to watch General Hospital right now
ABC honors General Hospital in a very special way
GENERAL HOSPITAL
ABC honors General Hospital in a very special way
General Hospital star Nancy Lee Grahn speaks out on Haley Pullos' incarceration
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital star Nancy Lee Grahn speaks out on Haley Pullos' incarceration
General Hospital star Steve Burton dating Netflix reality cook
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital star Steve Burton dating Netflix reality cook
General Hospital's John J. York is back in action as Mac Scorpio
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's John J. York is back in action as Mac Scorpio
GH COMMENTARY: As the Word Turns
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH COMMENTARY: As the Word Turns
Week of May 13, 2024
GENERAL HOSPITAL
LAST WEEK ON GH: Chase and Brook Lynn were married. Sonny threatened to kill Dex. Nina and Ava reached a truce. Valentin learned someone had been asking questions about Sonny's medication.
Sonny faces some repercussions
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH SPOILER ALERT! Sonny faces some repercussions
INTERVIEW: How General Hospital's Maurice Benard finally learned how to have fun playing Sonny
GENERAL HOSPITAL
INTERVIEW: How General Hospital's Maurice Benard finally learned how to have fun playing Sonny
General Hospital's Kathleen Gati reveals details about her new feature film
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's Kathleen Gati reveals details about her new feature film
General Hospital comings and goings: Giovanni Mazza joins cast as Brook Lynn's cousin
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital comings and goings: Giovanni Mazza joins cast as Brook Lynn's cousin
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
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The Young and the Restless comings and goings: Christopher Cousins set to stick around Genoa City longer
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless comings and goings: Christopher Cousins set to stick around Genoa City longer
Five reasons to watch The Young and the Restless right now
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Five reasons to watch The Young and the Restless right now
Why The Young and the Restless' Josh Griffith wanted to tell Connor's OCD tale
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Why The Young and the Restless' Josh Griffith wanted to tell Connor's OCD tale
Melody Thomas Scott, Edward J. Scott to receive 2024 Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement
DAYTIME EMMYS
Melody Thomas Scott, Edward J. Scott to receive 2024 Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement
Y&R COMMENTARY: Paris or bust
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R COMMENTARY: Paris or bust
Week of May 13, 2024
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
LAST WEEK ON Y&R: Jill handed all her power at Chancellor-Winters over to Billy. Devon turned to Tucker for help. Phyllis quit her job. Kyle told Harrison that Claire would be his nanny.
Tucker pushes Diane's buttons
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R SPOILER ALERT! Tucker pushes Diane's buttons
The Young and the Restless star Zuleyka Silver has romantic, life-changing news
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless star Zuleyka Silver has romantic, life-changing news
What happens to Jack after his fall off the wagon? The Young and the Restless' Peter Bergman weighs in
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
What happens to Jack after his fall off the wagon? The Young and the Restless' Peter Bergman weighs in
Steve Kent exits Sony VP role, still slated to oversee The Young and the Restless
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Steve Kent exits Sony VP role, still slated to oversee The Young and the Restless
INTERVIEW: How Fiji could interfere in The Young and the Restless star Linden Ashby's Emmy plans
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
INTERVIEW: How Fiji could interfere in The Young and the Restless star Linden Ashby's Emmy plans
The Young and the Restless star Marla Adams dies at 85
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless star Marla Adams dies at 85

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Tortured Taylors? Six soap characters named Taylor who swiftly made their mark
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Tortured Taylors? Six soap characters named Taylor who swiftly made their mark
Five The Young and the Restless characters who need a reset NOW
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Five The Young and the Restless characters who need a reset NOW
Five General Hospital characters who need a hard reset -- STAT
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Five General Hospital characters who need a hard reset -- STAT
Five Days of our Lives characters who need a reset NOW
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Five Days of our Lives characters who need a reset NOW
Five The Bold and the Beautiful Characters who need a reset
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Five The Bold and the Beautiful Characters who need a reset
SEEING STARS: PRIMETIME, FILM, AND OTHER NON-DAYTIME PROJECTS
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Days of our Lives' Deidre Hall gets her own day on COZI TV
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives' Deidre Hall gets her own day on COZI TV
General Hospital's Kathleen Gati reveals details about her new feature film
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's Kathleen Gati reveals details about her new feature film
Flower power: Days of our Lives star Jessica Serfaty's magical night at the Met Gala
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Flower power: Days of our Lives star Jessica Serfaty's magical night at the Met Gala
Days of our Lives star Cary Christopher cast in new horror flick with Josh Brolin
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives star Cary Christopher cast in new horror flick with Josh Brolin
Days of our Lives icon Deidre Hall to play herself on Max series Hacks
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Days of our Lives icon Deidre Hall to play herself on Max series Hacks
ICYMI: SOAP NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
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ABC honors General Hospital in a very special way
GENERAL HOSPITAL
ABC honors General Hospital in a very special way
Magical Mother's Day moments and memories from our favorite soap stars
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Magical Mother's Day moments and memories from our favorite soap stars
Steve Kent exits Sony VP role, still slated to oversee The Young and the Restless
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Steve Kent exits Sony VP role, still slated to oversee The Young and the Restless
The Bold and the Beautiful's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood reveals the one thing she'd tell her younger self
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The Bold and the Beautiful's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood reveals the one thing she'd tell her younger self
May Sweeps Predictions: What could (and should) happen on all four soaps
SOAP CENTRAL
May Sweeps Predictions: What could (and should) happen on all four soaps
Down Under Neighbours: What you need to know about the Emmy-nominated Australian soap
SOAP CENTRAL
Down Under Neighbours: What you need to know about the Emmy-nominated Australian soap
Tortured Taylors? Six soap characters named Taylor who swiftly made their mark
SOAP CENTRAL
Tortured Taylors? Six soap characters named Taylor who swiftly made their mark
General Hospital's Brooklyn Rae Silzer can list prom queen on her résumé
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital's Brooklyn Rae Silzer can list prom queen on her résumé
The Young and the Restless star Beth Maitland's special gift to addled Ashley
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Young and the Restless star Beth Maitland's special gift to addled Ashley
CBS cancels The Talk after 15 seasons on the air
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CBS cancels The Talk after 15 seasons on the air
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The Bay casting news: Patrick Muldoon among new stars added to cast
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The Bay casting news: Patrick Muldoon among new stars added to cast
The Bay adds THREE new cast members for its brand-new season
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The Bay adds THREE new cast members for its brand-new season
One Life to Live alum Jonathan Groff nabs another Tony Award nomination
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
One Life to Live alum Jonathan Groff nabs another Tony Award nomination
All My Children alum Lee Meriwether is suffering from Alzheimer's
ALL MY CHILDREN
All My Children alum Lee Meriwether is suffering from Alzheimer's
Could classic soap Generations find new life in a 2024 world?
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Could classic soap Generations find new life in a 2024 world?
Multi-soap vet Brian Gaskill joins the cast of CBS' The Young and the Restless
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Multi-soap vet Brian Gaskill joins the cast of CBS' The Young and the Restless
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