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The Palisades Charter High School, which has become recognizable to millions as a location where multiple movies and television series have been filmed inside its halls and exterior, is seeking a temporary campus after 40 percent of the property was scorched in the ongoing Palisades Fire.

Faculty and students are barred from entering the campus, according to an announcement from the school indicating that a decent portion of the school remains viable after the largest fire in Los Angeles history tore through the campus. Principal Dr. Pam McGee wrote that the charter schools’ classroom buildings and gyms were in good shape and its gyms, baseball field, stadium and aquatic center are all viable.

The fires that are still burning in the area have led to the start of the semester being delayed until Jan. 21, when the school plans to offer online instruction when classes resume next week. The Palisades Fire was...

Soap opera recasts are a dicey proposition. Soap fans are loyal to a fault and it’s hard to predict who they will accept and who they reject as recast characters. Everyone has an opinion, and there is no right or wrong here, just personal preference based on a myriad of factors.

With that in mind, let’s take a look back at some of the biggest daytime recasts of 2024, in no particular order, and give you the opportunity to share your opinion on these changes!

Rebecca Budig As Taylor Hayes, The Bold And The Beautiful

Our first glimpse of NuTaylor was a shot of her back, as she watched Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) canoodle in Monte Carlo.

On B&b All My Children alum Rebecca Budig has recreated the role of Taylor Hayes. Most of the early criticism centered on her age, with fans...

Recasts on daytime soap operas are tricky. They make this medium challenging and unpredictable, but they are also inevitable. Will the audience accept or reject them? There’s an art to the recast, and in 2024, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless mostly did a good job living up to the hype and then some. However, there were characters we expected to get recast but didn’t. So, here are the 7 biggest soap recasts of the year and four characters that should have been recast but weren’t. Maybe in 2025?

7 Biggest Soap Recasts #1 Alexa Havins as Lulu Spencer, Gh

Gh appears on this list way more than any other soap. In 2024, the show rolled the recast dice a few times, and for the most part, it paid off. However, Alexis Havins had one of the toughest jobs. Julie Berman and...

Not many artists can claim they have been performing in Las Vegas for 50 years. With the opening of her latest residency at the Resorts World Theatre on Monday, Janet Jackson celebrated her golden anniversary on the Strip — she first took the stage alongside the entire family, including her brothers, The Jackson 5, in 1974 at the MGM. Mother Katherine Jackson and Tyler Perry were in the sold-out crowd for opening night.

“Janet Jackson: Las Vegas” is the follow-up to 2019’s “Metamorphosis” at Park MGM and closely follows the playbook of her 2023-24 “Together Again” tour, with night one carrying some major surprises with both live debuts and songs not performed live in many years. While some artists stack their Vegas residencies with the greatest hits, Jackson’s setlist is more like an encyclopedia of her career — two hours, 43 songs, iconic choreography and a recall of many of the fashion moments that made her a pop culture icon.

Days of Our Lives’s (Dool) star, Eric Martsolf, who plays Brady Black on the show, recently participated in a Soap Opera Digest (Sod) weekly column that asks daytime drama stars a question and then reveals their answers.

Martsolf’s answer proved to be interesting, providing a link to General Hospital and another hot daytime character that could rival his own sudsy persona.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Eric Martsolf’s Wife Is A Gh Fan

This week’s query for Sod’s actor’s roundup was, “What Is A Name You Loved, But Didn’t Use For Your Children”?

Martsolf answers by stating, “Jagger”. He goes on to tell the online mag that his wife had a fondness for General Hospital’s (Gh) Jagger Cates character when Antonio Sabato Jr. played the role, which was recently recast by Adam J. Harrington, until the character’s demise.

The actor goes...

Ayrton Senna will be brought to the screen in Netflix’s miniseries Senna, played by Gabriel Leone. The actor earlier played the role of racing driver Alfonso de Portago in Michael Mann’s Ferrari. The film follows the life of Senna from the beginning of his career to the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Gabriel Leone in a still from Senna | Credits: Netflix

Senna met a tragic end during the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy in 1994 when his car collided with a concrete wall at high speed. The crash occurred when he was leading in the seventh lap. The incident happened a day after fellow driver Roland Ratzenberger met a similar fate when he struck a concrete wall during the second qualifying session.

The new series hits the streamer on November 29. The life of the racing champion was earlier covered in the 2010 BAFTA-winning documentary film Senna. Apart from this heart-wrenching story,...

Is every little detail about Dancing with the Stars totally organic? Season 19 contestant Antonio Sabato Jr. doesn’t think so. The actor and model once competed on the show back in 2014. When he recently reflected on that time, he didn’t have the nicest things to say. These are the details of Antonio‘s personal experience performing on the hit reality TV show.

Antonio Sabàto Jr. Doesn’t Remember DWTS Fondly

Antonio sat down with another former Dancing With the Stars contestant, Cheryl Burke. He joined her on her podcast, Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans to chat it up. At one point, he told Cheryl, “To be honest, I think that that the show is partly rigged in a sense. Yeah, it is rigged.” He went on to say:

“First of all, if you’re not a dancer or you don’t have dancing skills from a young age, you’re not going to win.

DC loves spotlighting its villains, and THR reports that another villain-centric project is in the works. The outlet has heard that DC Studios is developing a movie that will unite Bane and Deathstroke. Matthew Orton, who worked on Captain America: Brave New World, has penned the script but no director is attached to the project.

DC has always excelled at highlighting villains, with the recently released Penguin series starring Colin Farrell as an example. We’ve also got Joker: Folie à Deux coming next week. I’ll confess that I’m not a big comic-book guy, so Deathstroke and Bane seem like a random pairing, but I’m sure the more comic-literate among you will be able to set me right. Maybe they’re good buds.

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Bane has made the leap to live-action on several occasions.

Antonio Sabàto Jr. is calling out Dancing with the Stars.

If you forgot, the 52-year-old model and former General Hospital actor competed on season 19 of the ABC dancing competition with partner Cheryl Burke and ended up finishing in eighth place.

While reuniting with Cheryl, 40, on her Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans podcast, Antonio explained why he believes that the show is “rigged.”

Keep reading to find out more…“To be honest, I I think that that the show is partly rigged in a sense,” Antonio said. “Yeah. It is rigged.”

Antonio went on to say that he believes that contestants who have a dance background have an unfair advantage in the competition.

“It’s rigged in this way. First of all, if you’re not a dancer or you don’t have dancing skills from a young age, you’re not going to win,” Antonio explained. “I think that somebody...

Rhonj star Teresa Giudice riled fans up with two words. Did she just endorse Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential election? Keep reading for all the details.

Mega Pop Star Taylor Swift Supports Kamala Harris For President

The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is less than two months away. Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are fighting it out in the polls and at a recent debate. While many people say that celebrities should keep their political opinions to themselves, more and more are speaking out about who they support.

Musicians Kid Rock and Amber Rose have thrown their support behind the former President. So have wrestling icon Hulk Hogan and billionaire Elon Musk.

Singer Billie Elish just revealed support for Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. But perhaps the biggest celebrity who has weighed in on the election is Taylor Swift. After weeks of speculation on where her vote lies,...

‘General Hospital’ (Gh) spoilers confirm that a lightning bolt hit Port Charles on September 18, 1992, thirty-two years ago, when Brenda Barrett (Vanessa Marcil) came to town.

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Sonny And Brenda Had Undeniable Chemistry

Brenda originally appeared in good ole’ Port Chuck to confront her sister, Julia Barrett (Crystal Carson), who had cut off the brunette beauty’s finances.

She ended up sticking around and formed a close bond with Julia’s boyfriend, Ned Quartermaine (Wally Kurth). She was invited to live at the cushy Quartermaine mansion and caught the attention of two brothers, Jason Quartermaine (Steve Burton) and A.J. Quartermaine (Sean Kanan).

Ultimately, she was involved in a love triangle with high school sweethearts Jagger Cates (Antonio Sabato Jr.) and Karen Wexler (Cari Shayne). Brenda also formed a fast friendship with Robin Scorpio (Kimberly McCoullough).

She became a Deception Cosmetics model and started earning a living for herself.

As ABC’s Dancing With The Stars gears up for the premiere of its 33rd season, let’s take a look back at all the soap stars who competed in the ballroom.

Gh Paves The Way

The very first season of DWTS aired a six-week run in 2005 and featured Kelly Monaco, who is set to depart from Gh next month. Not only did the actress take home the mirrorball on the show’s first season, but she later returned for the All-Star season in 2012 where she came in third place with Val Chmerkovskiy, who would later make a guest appearance on Gh.

Between Monaco’s two runs on the show, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco), and then-All My Children star Cameron Mathison all competed on the show, while Ingo Rademacher appeared on the season following the All-Stars.

All My Dancers

Mathison wasn’t the only familiar face from...

Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless.

Casting For The Week of September 9, 2024

Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.

Days of our Lives

After a long absence, Galen Gering is back at Days of our Lives as Rafe Hernandez. The Salem cop has been in a coma since July, when Connie stabbed him (Julie Dove). Gering shares scenes with Elia Cantu’s Jada, Cherie Jimenez’s Gabi, and others on Wednesday, September 11.

Madelyn Kientz returns as the conniving Sophia Choi. She’ll interact with Leo Howard’s Tate on Friday,...

What are the latest comings and goings casting news at General Hospital? Find out if any new actors or actresses are boarding the show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles and if any of your favorite performers are leaving the ABC soap.

The Week of September 9, 2024

Charles Mesure gets more screen time as Wsb honcho Jack Brennan. Look for Carly (Laura Wright) to seek his help on Tuesday, September 10. He also airs on Wednesday, September 11 and Friday, September 13.

Read This: Find out what’s coming up next on Gh.

That was Saturday Night Live comedian Sarah Sherman playing Robin Finch, the etiquette teacher and voice coach that Tracy (Jane Elliot) hired to work with Lois (Rena Sofer). The longtime Gh fan aired Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6.

Adam J. Harrington wrapped up his role as dogged FBI agent John “Jagger” Cates when his character was shot dead last week. The...

A showdown between Sonny and FBI Agent John “Jagger” Cates ended with only one of the angry Alphas walking away. Sonny unloaded one bullet into Jagger, and for good measure, he followed up with one more shot while Cates lay on the ground. Two days after these scenes aired on General Hospital, the actor who played Cates bid the soap world goodbye.

Goodbye, Agent Cates

Cates’s reckoning came sooner than expected, but many fans wondered if the goodbye would be permanent. It became official when Adam J. Harrington posted a touching goodbye on X, Formerly Twitter. That’s when fans opened up their minds to the possibility that Cates was truly gone.

In his message, Harrington wrote, “Well @GeneralHospital, it was a Blast, literally!” The actor known for The Secret Circle, Bosch, and Supernatural then said, “To @valentinifrank, producers and writers. Thank you for the Shot at joining your world.

Following last Friday’s dramatic conclusion of “General Hospital,” wherein an unarmed John Cates was shot twice at point blank range by mobster Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), actor Adam J. Harrington recently took to social media to formally confirm his exit from the daytime drama series.

“Well @GeneralHospital it was a Blast, literally!” Harrington opened in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “To @valentinifrank, producers and writers. Thank you for the Shot at joining your world. I loved it. To the phenomenal cast and crew. It was a honor to witness the Caliber of your work. Now, seriously, I will miss you all.”

In a separate post, Harrington thanked the fans for embracing him, saying, “To the @GeneralHospital viewers and fans. It’s been a honor being in your world, and feeling your passion.” He added, “To those who have written a goodbye, I’ve read every word and I’m deeply humbled.

Adam J. Harrington made his surprise debut on General Hospital in February. Six months later, it looks like the show killed Jagger off for good. The fan-favorite actor seemed to confirm that he was off the show. Keep reading for all the details.

Sonny & Jagger’s Rivalry Has Deadly Consequences

John “Jagger” Cates returned to town in February after nearly 30 years away with a new face and an old vendetta against Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard.)

Antonio Sabato Jr. played the boxer-turned-federal-agent in the early to mid-1990s. Jagger was part of the group of teen and 20-something characters, which also included Brenda (Vanessa Marcil) and Jason (Steve Burton.) He was the older brother of Stone Cates (Michael Sutton.)

Jagger fell in love with Karen Wexler (Cari Shayne) and the two later married. But early in their relationship, Karen got hooked on pills and performed as a stripper at a club owned by Sonny.

Following weeks of rumors, the Friday, August 30 episode saw what is likely the end of the road for actor Adam J. Harrington on ABC’s “General Hospital” after his character, John “Jagger” Cates, was killed off.

During a face-off with Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), John confronts the mobster, telling him he should turn himself in by confessing to his crimes. Unfortunately for the FBI agent, Sonny had the upper hand, informing John that he made a mistake by going after his family, something the coffee importer/exporter had warned him about previously. In the end, Sonny shoots two bullets into John as the rain pours down over them.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) after his final episode aired, Harrington seemingly addressed his exit, captioning the post, “Good night all……” The post was accompanied by a photograph of a sunset. Separately, in a post on his Instagram story timeline,...

Head writer Elizabeth Korte wasted no time in cleaning up some General Hospital stories that had gotten stale and infused new and exciting twists into the scene. Now that Chris Van Etten has returned, we take a look at their first week of co-headwriting the show together.

She Laid a Lot of Groundwork

In May, Gh co-head writer with Elizabeth Korte, Chris Van Etten, exited the show and was replaced by Patrick Mulcahey. However, Mulcahey was out several months later, and Van Etten returned. His first co-script with Korte aired August 8, and in the week since, they’ve really amped things up a notch, making Gh exciting and must-watch TV again. (Learn more about the new Gh writing team.)

Korte flew solo for a while, laying the groundwork for several stories while also cleaning house. Gone is the mismatched pairing of Finn (Michael Easton) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), with him...

The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Joe Giudice is getting back into the ring, but not the reality TV show ring.

Joe is headed to the boxing ring where he will take on former General Hospital star Antonio Sabato Jr. for a celebrity match later this year.

Official Celebrity Boxing was founded back in 2003 and, as the name says, pits celebrities against each other for an official boxing match.

Antonio and Joe will face off in Nassau in December, with the news being announced on Instagram.

“It’s going down ‘Battle in the Bahamas’ First ever all TV Star showdown @antoniosabatojr Vs. former @rhonjtv star @joe.giudice Live on Pay Per-view December 7!!!,” read the caption on the Ig post.

Rhonj fans know Joe currently lives in the Bahamas after being deported from the United States in 2019 so it makes sense the fight will take place there.

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Is Adam J. Harrington’s run on Gh wrapping up? Rumors are swirling online that Jagger Cates is on his way out of Port Charles. Keep reading to find out what is fueling the speculation.

Adam J. Harrington Won Over Fans After Shocking Recast

A man from Sonny’s past showed up in Port Charles out of the blue. Jagger Cates returned to town to bring his enemy down. Now known as “John,” the character was played by a recast completely opposite of what fans would expect.

Adam J. Harrington as Jagger Cates/Credit: ‘Gh’ YouTube

Antonio Sabato Jr. played Jagger throughout the 90s and was last seen on the show in 1995. He made an appearance on the prime-time spinoff Night Shift in 2008. These days, he’s rebranding himself as a boxer and will face off with a Real Housewives husband later this year.

Gh fans were initially skeptical of Adam J.

Former Rhonj star Joe Giudice was known on the Bravo show for his temper. He got into several fights with brother-in-law Joe Gorga on the reality show. Now he’s ready to fight a vet of the ABC soap General Hospital. Keep reading to find out why.

Former Rhonj Star To Fight General Hospital Vet

Joe Giudice famously went to prison in 2016 for bankruptcy fraud and other money crimes. Along with his then-wife, Teresa, he pled guilty to the crimes in 2014. However, they came to an agreement with officials that she would serve her term first so one parent could stay with their four daughters.

Immediately after his 2019 release, he was deported from the U.S. to his native Italy. While he had lived his entire life in the United States, he was actually born in Italy. After failing to find a way back to the States, he moved to...

In the latest episodes of General Hospital, tensions are escalating with Sonny Corinthos, played by Maurice Benard, seemingly on the brink of a breakdown. Ava Jerome, portrayed by Maura West, is plotting against Sonny. And she is bringing him closer to the edge by manipulating his medication.

The conflict between Sonny and Ava stems from a custody battle over their daughter Avery Jerome-Corinthos. Sonny’s threats and reckless behavior are causing concern among his loved ones on General Hospital. And this includes Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna).

Meanwhile, Ava may use this situation to her advantage. And it may potentially push Sonny to act out violently. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) and FBI agent John Jagger Cates (Antonio Sabato Jr).

As Sonny’s mental health deteriorates, he may pose a threat to those close to him and even himself.

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers tease that Morgan Corinthos, last played by actor Bryan Craig, could be on the cusp of a return.

Sure, he “died” in 2018, but no one is ever truly dead in the land of soaps, right? Executive Producer Frank Valentini hinted toward a “male character” returning, during an interview at the Daytime Emmys.

This sent fans buzzing with speculation, and Bryan Craig has since been offering major hints on social media.

Assuming Morgan returns in a non-ghostly role, how will he make his way back into storylines?

General Hospital Spoilers – John “Jagger” Cates – Is He A Good Guy Or A Bad Guy?

Gh spoilers suggest that some fans are still on the fence about John “Jagger” Cates (Adam J. Harrington). The FBI agent used to be a “hero” (when played by Antonio Sabato Jr.).

However, since he returned, he’s been teetering. He’s laser-focused on bringing Pikeman down,...

Jagger Cates and Karen Wexler were among the young adult characters dominating General Hospital in the 1990s. Antonio Sabato Jr. and Cari Shayne played the characters. The soap recently brought Jagger back to Port Charles with a different actor. Do they plan to resurrect his dead ex-wife, too? Keep reading for more on the rumor.

Is General Hospital Bringing Jagger’s Dead Wife Back?

There’s been a lot of buzz lately among General Hospital fans about the possibility of Karen Wexler, Jagger’s ex-wife, returning from the dead.

For those who may not remember, Karen was a significant figure in Jagger’s life. Their relationship hit a snag when she got hooked on pills as an underage stripper at a club owned by Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard.) Karen also found out that Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) was her biological father.

Adam Harrington as Jagger/Credit: ‘General Hospital’ YouTube

The...

Making his first appearance on the Wednesday, May 15 episode of ABC’s “General Hospital,” actor Giovanni Mazza is officially on contract at the daytime drama series where he portrays Giovanni Palmieri, Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) cousin who played the violin during her nuptials to Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard).

According to Friday’s closing credits, Mazza is the latest actor to join the show’s contract cast list, which includes 33 actors. The show also retains several additional actors who appear in a recurring capacity. Two other actors who joined the show this year and whose names appear before Mazza on the contract list are Adam J. Harrington (John Cates) and Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).

While Harrington is a newcomer to daytime, his character originally appeared on the show as recently as 1995, when portrayed by Antonio Sabato Jr. Meanwhile, Burton returned to the series after he was let go in...

General Hospital sees the focus is on the love life of Carly Spencer (Laura Wright). Carly’s romantic history is brought back into the spotlight, with speculations about her potential future relationships. Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) is mentioned as a significant part of Carly’s past, with whom she shares a complex history and children.

Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is another important figure in Carly’s life, is also considered as a possible romantic partner. Some think their relationship is strictly platonic at this point, while others think this could be plausible. The return of Carly’s ex-husband, Jasper Jacks is also discussed, despite the actor’s current legal dispute with Disney. Lorenzo Alcazar (Ted King), presumed dead, is considered as a potential returning character, due to his past relationship with Carly. Could there be a reconciliation of love between them?

Lastly, newcomer John Cates (Antonio Sabato Jr), also known as Jagger,...

General Hospital viewers can expect to see confrontations, a wedding, and much more the week of May 13-17, 2024. The storyline features a range of characters including Lois Cerullo (Rena Sofer), Jagger Cates (Antonio Sabato Jr), Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), Anna Devane (Finola Hughes), Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), and others.

Lois catches up with Jagger in a nostalgic nod to when they were both on the show in the 90s. Jason tells Anna that Carly has become the leverage FBI agent John Cates is using to get him to work undercover, a move that is sure to cause some drama. Carly, meanwhile, visits Brennan (Charles Mesure) in Pentonville prison, seeking information on Pike man, but this could lead to more problems on the ABC soap opera.

Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) reconnects with her fiance, Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard), before their impending wedding. Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) shares her concerns with her husband,...

General Hospital sees Lois Cerullo (Rena Sofer) appears to be making a permanent comeback. Initially, Sofer returned for a short stint at the behest of showrunner Frank Valentini, but she has been making frequent appearances, hinting at a possible long-term stay.

General Hospital: Lois Cerullo’s Next Rocking Romance?

Lois showcases her in-depth knowledge of Deception’s product line, leading to speculation that she might assist an overwhelmed Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) with her workload. A potential romance is also on the horizon for Lois, with several eligible characters within her orbit. These include Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), all of whom have longstanding relationships with Lois on Gh.

Other possibilities include newcomer Jagger Cates (Antonio Sabato Jr) and the musically inclined Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart). As viewers anticipate Lois’ next move, her potential love interests add an element of excitement to the ABC soap opera.

Former Dancing With the Stars winner Cheryl Burke confirmed she had showmances with three celebrity partners during various seasons.

Burke, 39, appeared in 26 seasons of the popular dancing competition series.

Along the way, her famous celeb partners included Wayne Newton, Drew Carey, Rob Kardashian, and Ray Lewis.

While appearing on a recent episode of Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes’ Amy & T.J. podcast, Burke spoke about dancing as an “intimate contact sport.”

She also addressed the speculation that she’d had romantic relationships with some of her dance partners.

Burke revealed one of those romances was with Chad Ochocinco Johnson, her Season 10 partner.

Cheryl Burke dishes on DWTS showmances

“Dancing, especially ballroom, is an intimate contact sport. And it happens. I’m not going to say who, but I’ve had my own showmances, you know. It happened,” Burke said while on the Amy & T.J. podcast.

The former DWTS...

Adam J. Harrington is opening up about being the new actor playing the role of John “Jagger” Cates on General Hospital, almost 30 years after original star Antonio Sabato Jr. left the show.

Antonio starred on the soap opera series from 1992 to 1995 and he has never returned, but he had some thoughts about Adam taking over the role.

“So now, they started a new character by the name of John. They don’t even call him ‘Jagger’. They call him ‘John’ because they know that the character’s only been played by me ’cause it’s part of who I am. It’s my life,” Antonio said.

Well, now Adam is opening up about being hired and how he didn’t even know which character he was playing when he signed on for the show!

Keep reading to find out more…

Adam told Soap Opera Digest, “I had met [Casting Director] Mark Teschner in October [2023] for another role.

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to see more of some of the hottest men in daytime as they pose for an upcoming spread for Playgirl.

In a dual post shared on the “Days of our Lives” and Playgirl Instagram pages, along with other social channels on Wednesday, it was announced that actors from the daytime drama series, including Robert Scott Wilson (Alex Kiriakis), Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis), Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) and Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton), had taken part in a recent spread that will be seen in an upcoming spring feature for the legendary magazine.

“Cooking up something epic with @katielevinephoto, @robertscottwilson and the hunks of @dayspeacock. Coming this spring! @paultelfer @mrchristophersean @ericmartsolf @bryan.dattilo,” read a caption on the post, which indicated that photographer Katie Levine was the one who took some steamy shots of Salem’s finest.

“Here goes nothin’,” responded Wilson to...

There’s a new actor playing John “Jagger” Cates on General Hospital and original star Antonio Sabato Jr. is sharing his thoughts on the recasting.

Antonio starred on the soap opera series from 1992 to 1995 and he has never returned. He later appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful for a couple years in the 2000s.

Almost 30 years later, General Hospital decided to bring back the iconic character with a new actor.

Keep reading to find out more…

In an Instagram video, Antonio told fans, “I’m being bombarded with a lot of questions about this General Hospital thing. You need to know the truth from me and you need to know the only truth about what’s going on.”

Antonio continued, “At the beginning of my career, I started on a character that I truly, truly adore, that I created with Wendy Riche, the executive producer, and an amazing team...

School is (almost) back in session at Abbott Elementary! Season 3 of the acclaimed comedy series premieres with a one-hour block on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 9/8c. Here’s where to watch Abbott Elementary online without cable.

Abbott Elementary Season 3 picks up after last season’s finale gave ‘shippers something to celebrate: Gregory admitted his feelings for Janine and the pair kissed! (Read full finale recap.) Plus, Ava is coming back to school prepared to make strict changes. (Watch Season 3 trailer.) The comedy’s third season will also introduce new characters played by Josh Segarra (The Other Two), Kimia Behpoornia (Atypical) and...

General Hospital vet Antonio Sabato Jr. is speaking out after his character John “Jagger” Cates was recast in an episode of the ABC soap that aired on Friday. The role is now being played by Adam J. Harrington.

In a since-deleted Instagram video that was reviewed and transcribed by Michael Fairman, the actor explained to the public why he hasn’t been invited to return to the daytime drama.

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John “Jagger” Cates is back in Port Charles.

No one knew who he was when Carly (Laura Wright) bumped into the man who introduced himself only as John, telling her he used to work at Kelly’s.

However, pieces start to fall into place after hearing him talk about his son, who is on the spectrum to Olivia (Lisa LoCicero).

Jagger (formerly played by Antonio Sabato Jr.) was last seen on General Hospital in the mid-90s but was mentioned on the spin-off Port Charles when his wife, Karen Wexler, returned to town without him. They divorced, and she was killed off in 2003, leaving Jagger to raise his alone.

In 2008, Jagger popped up on the spin-off Gh: Night Shift. It was then revealed he was the head of the FBI. Robin (Kimberly McCullough) worked with Jagger’s son after suspecting he was on the spectrum. After that, he returned to the West Coast.

Jack Axelrod, the actor who played the role of Victor Jerome on General Hospital, has died. He was 93.

Multiple reports indicate that Axelrod died on Nov. 28 of natural causes in Los Angeles.

Axelrod was featured on the ABC soap for 40 episodes between 1987 and 1989. He had previously made guest appearances in Kojak (1977), Hill Street Blues (1984), Dallas (1983), The Judge (1986), Dynasty (1987), Outlaws (1987) and Night Court (1989).

“I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time with him in his last years, as he had no immediate family,” representative Jennifer Garland said in a statement to EW. “We spent much time outdoors, where Jack loved to sketch, read news articles, and recite Shakespearean sonnets.”

Following his stint on General Hospital, Axelrod went on to play Arnie Zimmer on three episodes of Knots Landing between 1989 and 1990. Guest appearances would follow on shows like Murphy Brown (1992), Everybody Loves Raymond (1999), Boys Meets World (1999), Good vs Evil (1999), Jack & Jill...

Tributes have been pouring in around the world after it was revealed that Raquel Welch had passed away at age 82 on Wednesday.

A rep for the actress, who rose to international fame in the 1960s, confirmed the sad news to Et that she had passed away following a brief illness.

Welch’s rep, Steve Sauer, told Et that “the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early [Wednesday] morning after a brief illness.”

Read More: Raquel Welch, Actress And Pin-Up Icon, Dead At 82

Sauer added, “The 82 year-old actress burst into Hollywood in her initial roles in ‘One Million [Years], B.C.’ and ‘Fantastic Voyage’. Her career spanned over 50 years starring in over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances. The Golden Globe winner, in more recent years, was involved in a very successful line of wigs. Raquel leaves behind her two children, son Damon Welch and her daughter,...

Friends, fans, and colleagues mourned the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, who died today at age 54 after a day-long struggle with heart problems.

The singer crammed a whole lot of living into her brief time. She boldly developed her own career in the music business, knowing that she would always be shadowed by her famous father. She also engaged in extensive humanitarian work through the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation.

A few of the early reactions:

Another Person I Shared Deep Emotion With Has Passed Away! This Is So Sad & Shocking! Lisa & I Spent Hrs On The Phone As She Was Divorcing Mj, Her Son Ben Was Like A Little Brother 2 Me, So Much Loss, So Much Tragedy N Their Family, My ❤️IS W The Presleys! https://t.co/bWsiJ33lGX

— Corey Feldman (@Corey_Feldman) January 13, 2023

Dear God, #LisaMariePresley has died; I’m in shock. So beautiful and only 54 years old...

For Robert Rabiah, Queensland’s Mission Beach is more than just the location where he is filming fish-out-of-water drama Irreverent – it’s also where he began his career.

The actor’s first professional job was appearing alongside Craig McLachlan, Nadine Garner, and Antonio Sabato Jr. in George Miller’s action/adventure mini-series Tribe, which was also based in the coastal town.

Speaking to If, Rabiah said his role in the Matchbox Pictures/NBCUniversal International Studios’ series more than two decades later was a case of his journey coming full circle.

“To come back after all these years feels nostalgic and satisfying,” he said.

In Irreverent, Rabiah plays Farah, a menacing hitman sent by the Chicago Mob to settle the ledger with a criminal mediator (Colin Donnell) who has taken refuge in Far North Queensland and assumed the identity of a church reverend.

Created by Paddy Macrae, the 10-part series also...

Antonio Sabáto Sr., who had roles in an eclectic slate of films over a five-decades acting career, has died from Covid-19 complications at age 77, according to his son and fellow actor Antonio Sabato Jr.

His son said that the elder Sabáto was hospitalized in California on Jan. 4. “My papa/dad is in intensive care with covid in California,” he wrote. “Lord keep him surrounded by angels and pure God’s love and strength within.”

The elder Sabáto started his acting career in 1966 in the Italian film Lo scandalo. Later that year, he starred in Grand Prix, an American film with an international cast of actors. The film won win three Academy awards.

Sabáto starred in everything from the spaghetti western One Dollar Too Many to science fiction projects like War of the Robots. When he finally move to the US in the 1980s, his films included 1997’s High Voltage. His...

Welcome to this week’s Friday Night SmackDown review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have…nothin’…not a damn thing. Go home. Get a job! Eat At Joe’S!!!!!! Wait…we do have wrestling matches. Jey Uso fights Kevin Owens tonight, so that ought to be a spunky smack-around. Hey! That’s a phrase! Don’t tell me it’s not…even though you’re right! Shut up! Just read the damn review…smart-ass!

Match #1: Sasha Banks def. Bayley – SmackDown Women’s Championship Match The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The storied rivalry between The Boss and her bitter rival Bayley culminated with an explosive SmackDown Women’s Title Match. In the height of the incredible action, Bayley missed her mark and slammed her head into the ring post. This opened the door for Sasha Banks to hit the Bank Statement and make...

With the election less than a week away, here are the stars who will be voting for President Donald Trump’s second term in 2020.

“This November, we must vote to help keep President Trump in office, so he can carry the torch for this land of the free” Voight said in a July 22 Twitter video. -Jon Voight

After the Senate acquitted Trump on impeachment charges, the rapper/rocker posted a picture of himself with the President at a golf course. -Kid Rock

In November 2019, “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson appeared at a Louisiana Trump rally, with his father Phil. -Willie Robertson

Gary Busey, who appeared on the fourth season of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” still considers the president “one of his best friends.” -Gary Busey

Actor Stephen Baldwin constantly shows his support for the President on Twitter and most recently tweeted, #TRUMP2020ToSaveAmerica

“I think he’s fantastic. I love him.

Antonio Sabato Jr. has announced that he will be starting a “conservative movie studio to do projects Hollywood would never do” for “blacklisted” Republican actors. “We are putting together a plan to create a conservative movie studio for all patriots to do projects that Hollywood would never do. No more blacklisting and no more injustice […]

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Antonio Sabato Jr and Robert Rabiah.

Antonio Sabato Jr. was one of the few American actors who supported Donald Trump in the 2016 election and soon found he was virtually blacklisted in Hollywood.

His agents and manager deserted him and work dried up so after a 30-year-career he decided to move to Florida and get a job in construction.

Now he plans a comeback, producing, co-writing, directing and starring in Trail Blazers, a Western about a band of brothers who were once outlaws and decide to turn their back on their old ways to fulfill their father’s dying wish.

Safe Harbour and Secret City star Robert Rabiah, who has been a mate of Sabato since they worked in Crawford Productions’ Queensland-shot series Tribe in 1999, will play Gabriel, his younger brother.

The brothers take refuge near a small town in Utah and quickly lock horns with the local Sheriff and his deputies.

Antonio Sabato Jr. is speaking out about what he sees as the repercussions for supporting Donald Trump in the 2016 election.

The actor and former Calvin Klein model is best known for his television roles on Melrose Place, The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital, as well as movies including The Big Hit and Princess of Mars. However, Sabato Jr. claims in a new interview with Variety that he has been unable to find work in Hollywood after the election.

“I had to sell everything,” the actor said. “I had to pay all my debts. I was blacklisted. All my representatives left me,...

President Donald Trump travels to Los Angeles on Tuesday for a high-dollar fundraising event, but don’t expect a huge turnout among Hollywood celebrities.

The event, with real estate developer Geoff Palmer expected to host, already generated plenty of attention, first because Trump’s visit is taking place during Emmy week, but then because of actress Debra Messing’s call for The Hollywood Reporter to publish a list of industry figures who are attending. “The public has a right to know,” she argues. Trump later claimed that she was trying to create a “blacklist” of his supporters.

But even before the Trump-Messing Twitter tiff, the president’s previous fund-raising swings through Southern California weren’t drawing big numbers of showbiz backers.

While he does have a number of industry figures who support him including Jon Voight and Antonio Sabato Jr., others are reticent to go public with their support because...

Joseph Baxter Oct 4, 2019

DC’s Deathstroke is getting a new animated series on CW Seed.

Deathstroke, DC Comics’ ruthless, cycloptic, sword-swinging mercenary-turned grizzled anti-hero, is currently in the midst of a long-overdue pop culture surge, and it’s not stopping anytime soon, with the The CW’s latest adaptation plans, an animated series!

The announcement arrived during the CW's upfront presentation in May, where, amongst a treasure trove of CW/DC news, network president Mark Pedowitz revealed the existence of the CW Seed-bound Deathstroke animated series. A streaming platform, CW Seed launched back in 2014, designed as a complementary platform to its Warner-based network cousin. Besides some non-dc original content, the Deathstroke series will join the streamer’s array of Arrowverse-connected animated series such a Vixen, Freedom Fighters: The Ray and Constantine: City of Demons.

read more - Deathstroke: The Most Versatile Villain in the DC Universe

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Dick Grayson will face off against his arch nemesis when DC Universe’s Titans returns for its second season. Esai Morales, best known for playing NYPD Blue‘s Lt. Tony Rodriguez, is stepping into the role of Slade Wilson (aka Deathstroke), our sister site Deadline reports.

According to the official character description, “Slade Wilson is known for being DC’s deadliest assassin. While serving his country, Slade became an elite soldier before government testing enhanced his physiology to near superhuman levels, putting him on a path of darkness and revenge. To his family, Slade is a father and husband, but...

1963: Search for Tomorrow's Marian faced troubled times.

1974: How to Survive a Marriage premiered on NBC.

1980: As the World Turns' Mary was shocked to see Joyce.

2005: Young and the Restless' Drucilla and Phyllis faced off."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

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"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1957: On The Edge of Night, Sara (Teal Ames) had a drink at the bar with the man she recognized from the photo, Roy Benson. When Mike (John Larkin) arrived, Sara pretended he was her boyfriend which caused the man to leave. Mike had Willy (Edward Holmes) follow him.