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Soap Opera stars continue a history of helping Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS raise money. This time at the 20th Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction.

What has happened to the story lines of the daytime drama "All My Children"? Remember the past to make the future better.

This is a quick rundown of the winners on Emmy night--particularly in the Drama Series categories.

As early as the 1970's, soap operas have been an understated force towards social awareness of interracial couples, sexually transmitted diseases, homosexual awareness, abortion, and drug abuse.

Guiding Light is the longest running soap opera on television. They are currently celebrating their 70th year on television.

With ratings falling and viewing television audiences growing older, what role will soaps now play in this ever-changing environment of alternative media?

A review of the upcoming night time soap opera "General Hospital: Night Shift."

When soap operas try to tackle serious issues, they often look foolish. But sometimes, they get it right. General Hospital's ongoing exploration of manic depression is one example of how daytime dramas can address tough topics in meaningful ways.

A look at the nominees and big stories from the 2008 Daytime Emmy nominations this morning.

The 35th Daytime winners were announced on June 20, 2008.

The Daytime Emmy Awards have been announced today on The View. See which of your favorite daytime actors have nominations, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and when to tune in.

Television drama series have always attracted viewers across all ages.

The 35th Daytime Nominations were announced this morning on The View. CBS, The Young and the Restless and Sesame Street have the most nominations.

A look back at which networks, soap operas and entertainment figures came out on top at the 35'th Annual Daytime Emmys.

A major problem with daytime soaps is in the writing. Specifically, headwriters are all too quick to assassinate characters to further plots. How did it come to this?

Ah, the American Daytime Drama. How I love them. Still, I sometimes find myself talking back to the television. Yet I'm not asking Nick how he could possibly cheat on Sharon, but remarking at the impossibility of the plotline.

The NBC daytime checks out of broadcast television and makes an historic debut on the satelline provider DirectTV 101 on Sept. 17th. But will the show's fans follow.

On Thursday, November 30, ABC's daytime drama "All My Children" re-introduces the character Barf, a colorful rock star with a soon-to-be revealed secret. Barf is transgendered and making the transition from man to woman.

Daytime soaps aren't exactly known for being equal opportunity employers, but if the genre is going to survive its ratings free fall then they are going to have to be more inclusive and groundbreaking in order to pursue new audiences.

Daytime drama has never been the same since Ted and Betty Corday created the best soap opera of all time, Days of Our Lives, back in 1965.

Soaps used to excel at mining the emotional landscape of its characters. Now they've become emotional dishonesty. How did it come to this?

This sad episode strikes a chord with many of us. Good people don't always get a happy ending.

Soaps used to have their own identity. Now they don't. How did it come to this?

The new Password with Regis Philbin will be watched by a new generation who probably don't remember some of the turmoil the old TV incarnations went through when on in daytime--namely from news events, inept programmers and a Gothic soap opera.

Passions fans are still angry over NBC's decision to move the daytime soap opera Passions over to DirectTV, cutting off access to hundreds of viewers.

A listing of ten humorous ways to tell if your life is drama filled enough to be a daytime soap.

An opinion piece that analyzes the reasons society as a whole continues to be obsessed with the stars we continue to criticize.

An analysis of the business realities driving daytime television.

Just as a backstory drives the drama for a soap opera, our focus on the rearview of life can effect the choices we make today. This article highlights some tools for overcoming a painful past, and clearing the way for new possibilities.

An historical look at the longest-running television drama.

This is an obituary and tribute for Daytime Actress Darlene Conley

A biography of the creator of "Guiding Light," "As the World Turns," "Another World," and other soap operas.

An inside look at the show's main character

Did you know that Lindsey Lohan and Heroes' Hayden Panettiere were child actors on daytime soap operas? Here's a run-down of the famous faces who cut their thespian teeth on soaps.

Who can forget the cute but annoying geek Steve Urkel who starred on Family Matters. But where is the cast now?

Article talks about what are the top ten storylines on the soap opera The Young & the Restless.

This article is about the top ten storylines on the soap opera Guiding Light from the 1980s to today.

Unless there are cowboys featured in a telenovela, you probably won't find me logging anymore couch time. That said, here are the five things telenovelas taught me about life and love.

Twenty interesting facts about the CBS soap opera Guiding Light.

With spectactular performances, fun commentary, and great celebrities and professionals,"Dancing With the Stars" premiers Monday, September 24th!

Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale presents several unique challenges to the theatrical director. One method of facing these challenges is by staging it as a soap opera parody.

Who joined the case of ATWT in 1987? Who left the cast of ATWT in 1987? Join me as we take a look back at the ATWT news from 20 years ago.

Soap opera amnesiacs can breath new life into an old storyline.

Article looks at five rising stars who could make an impact in the 2008-2009 TV season.

It's one day you will never forget. You want everything about your wedding to be memorable. Planning a wedding can be quite exhausting, so check out some ideas for 'different' wedding styles.

Who knew that Charles Dickens would one day be considered the grandfather of All My Children and Guiding Light?

The big winners of the 39th NAACP Image Awards included The Great Debaters, Tyler Perry's House of Pain, Life Support, and Alicia Keys. Another highlight of the evening included the induction of Stevie Wonder into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.

With an exciting selection of classes for every age, AIA Studios continues to impress

Tonight is the the 39th NAACP Image Awards Show. The 39th NAACP Image Awards Show is hosted by Tara Banks. Print out this list of nominees and root for your favorites!

The Young & Restless is one of the longest-running soap operas on television today, and yet, the story lines never grow old.

A look at five blunders the soap Guiding Light has committed over the years.

The items in this article are only a sampling of what is listed on the main news page. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in and so are worth learning more about.

Since the station boasts some of the best series - and ratings - on all of television these days, I know I am not the only person watching some of CBS' exciting prime time shows like CSI, or its two spin-offs, CSI: Miami or CSI: New York.

This article looks at the soap opera Guiding Light as it celebrates it 70th Annivesity.

The Sixth Annual Latin Grammy Awards features 43 categories and is set for November 3 at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Latin Grammy Viewing Parties, set up by the Recording Academy that hosts the award, are in Miami and New York City November 3.

Media and popular culture portray the largest part of the country's population as inferior to those with money and power.

Soap stars become so popular, they become family. When those family members hit the big time, we have to share them with the rest of the world.

The culture war strikes up in small-town Pennsylvania - at the core of this war? The Buffalo Tree by Adam Rapp

Daytime's first transgendered character.

In the world of soap operas, pregnancies are a constant. But seldom will you hear the word 'abortion'. General Hospital is poised to tackle this subject with a new storyline involving Lulu Spencer. But will they be brave enough?

Krush Groove- the Most underrated Movie Musical of All Time

Heroes is one of the best shows on TV right now, and the second half of the first season starts off with a bang, bringing all the best elements from last fall back for more Superhero action

After Passions ends it run on NBC this September, it will now continue exclusively on Direct TV.

Sami Brady is a multi-faceted villian and brings Days Of Our Live to life.

Passions fans love to hate bad boy Spike. In reality, Christopher Maleki is nothing like his character (and he cleans up so well!)

If you don't already know that Brittany Spears shaved her head, got a new tattoo, and possibly a piercing (unkown, so far, exactly what she got in the back room) then you must be from Saturn.

When a future plot twist throws a die hard for a loop, then you have a good spoiler. Those can be found at Soapcentral.com.

Around town at the moment are large posters of Finola Hughes, soap actress, author, style guru and host of the #1 rated Style Network reality series "How Do I Look?" which started its sixth series last year...

This article is about how the soap opera The Young & the Restless has been able to stay the number one daytime drama for eighteen years.

Passions is a show that can't be compared to any others. While it is classified as a soap opera, there are traits that would 'hook' any viewer (male or female) out of absurd curiosity.

Like the other hospital series around this is a real stretch of the imagination, just more soap opera like drama

While most fans have their idea of what it will take to bring them back to their favorite soaps, I've decided to compile a list of things I would love to see change in daytime productions that could make them stronger and more competitive in daytime television.

Marie Osmond has had alot going on in her life lately. With all this drama, all of the excitement, and all of the talk, does she have a chance to win Dancing with the Stars?

These eye makeup tips will give you beautiful daytime eyes in about five minutes. Yes, you do have time to create gorgeous looks with eye makeup that last all day.

Constance Towers and Richard Beattie star in an original drama "Same Time, Same Number."

Surprise the soap opera lover in your life with a surprise party that celebrates their favorite daytime pleasure.

Season 5 had a lot of drama and action involved. All of the characters had moments that they showed their personal feelings and heartache.

This is a conversation regarding the positives and negatives of daytime TV talk shows.

In the history of television there have been only a few series that have played to a larger or more fiercely devout audience than ABC's longest running daytime serial General Hospital

ABC's daytime talk show "The View" is beginning its 10th season. Over the years, controversy has taken away from its more respectable image. Will Rosie O'Donnell be able to restore the lustre to this tarnished Emmy-winning show?

A biographical review of the ensemble cast of "Heroes", a new NBC drama premiering this fall.

With society today being so celebrity focused the genre of daytime soap operas seems to be fading away.

Even the most uninterested women will enjoy watching sports after reading these tips.

Weekly hairstylist competition on Oxygen pits novice beauticians against master stylists, creating real drama and some wacky moments

Daytime's most memorable soap opera characters.

A run down memory lane of Guiding Light's most memorable moments during its 70-year history.

If you're an April Fools' Day baby, you're in good company.

Jerry Lewis famously opined that women aren't funny as men. Following are women who have proven him wrong - writers, actresses and personalities have proven that you don't need a penis to be funny.

This article highlights some of the sites of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Dogs are like babies, although less human. Next time you see people dress their dogs in funny looking outfits, don't laugh. Dog owners are allowed to have some fun with their dogs. After all, we put in our time with training and mishaps. Seriously, we did!

Ellen DeGeneres is a talented entertainment personality. Seeing her on television has lifted the spirits of people all over the world, now that's beauty.

It can be difficult to find a mascara that adds volume to lashes and doesn't clump, all without smudging or flaking off. Mark's Make it Big Mascara does all of these without putting a huge dent in your makeup budget.

We did not want our children to lose their natural inquisitiveness and love of learning. We also came to believe the public system to be more dangerous than beneficial, so we decided to pull them from Public School and Home School them.

There are several words you might hear everyday but not quite understand. This guide will help you get a better sense of what these terms mean.

Creative young writers love to put pen to paper. With these three summer camps they can enjoy their writing and take a crack at some more traditional summertime fun.