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Y&R: All About the Mysterious Tucker McCall
Although he debuted on Y&R in early December, William Russ is already out as billionaire Tucker McCall. Soap veteran Stephen Nichols takes over the role in January 2010.
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CBS Cancels As The World Turns
After 54 years on the air, CBS's current longest-running soap, As The World Turns, has been cancelled and will officially end in September 2010.
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Susan Lucci's Four Decades of Fabulous
Ten years after winning the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy, Susan Lucci makes good on the promise she made to fans of the ABC soap.
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Who Is The Best British Soap Opera Villain 2009?
British soap operas have dished out some great villains over the years, but how do this year's offerings compare to the likes of Dirty Den and Richard Hillman?
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Jessica Buchanan Will Now Be Played By . . .
It is a rare thing in soaps when a role is played by a single actor for the entire life of the character. Viewers may not like it, but recasts are often necessary.
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Y&R: The Uncertain Future of the Winters Family
The iconic Winters family on CBS's The Young and The Restless is the family whose presence in Genoa City has been the least visible in recent years.
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Y&R: Malcolm Winters Returns to Genoa City
With popular character Malcolm Winters returning to CBS's The Young and the Restless in December, viewers are wondering what his role will be in the Winters family.
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Soap Opera Villains Never Really Die
A who's-your-daddy mystery will be solved this November on the ABC soap One Life to Live with the return (again) of perpetual villain Mitch Laurence.
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The Popularity of the British Soap
A few reasons for the British soap's success are their platform for realism, familiarity, character identification, popularity with women and their 'cliff-hanger' aspect.
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Jonathan Jackson Returns to General Hospital
To fans' delight, on Oct. 13, 2009, General Hospital producers announced that fan-favorite actor Jonathan Jackson would reprise his Emmy-winning role as Lucky Spencer.
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Is Eric Braeden Leaving the Y&R?
Y&R star Eric Braeden, who portrays billionaire Victor Newman, is the latest star in the centre of contract negotiations and controversy. Will he remain with the show?
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Young and the Restless Fall Preview 2009
Find out what's in store for Genoa City's residents in Fall 2009 with this summary of all of the latest spoilers and rumors for CBS's top-soap Y&R.
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Chloe Opens Her Eyes and Speaks
Nicole and Stefano confronted Dr. Baker, although they may not have found him soon enough; Viewers learned more about Arianna's secret side business
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Lucas Plans to Say Goodbye to Chloe Forever
E.J learns about a secret Nicole and Stefano have been keeping; Rafe attacked after finding Dr. Baker's body
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Is Tammin Sursok Leaving the Y&R?
The future of one of Genoa City's legacy characters, Colleen Carlton, is uncertain as rumors indicate she may be killed off. Find out the details of her possible exit.
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Is Victoria Rowell Returning to Y&R?
After being presumed dead for nearly 2.5 years, Drucilla Winters, portrayed by Victoria Rowell, may be making a surprise return to The Young and The Restless - alive!
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Will Y&R's Paul get Hitched or get Ditched?
Nikki may have Paul's ring, but will she ever truly love anyone but Victor? A summary of Y&R this week as Paul and Nikki prepare for their big wedding day.
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Telenovelas—Latin American Soap Operas
Telenovelas, Latin American soap operas, are popular because of their entertaining characters, interesting plots, and heavy dose of romance.
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Summer is Dark and Depressing on CBS Soap Y&R
Long gone are the days of teen storylines and family pool parties as, this summer, CBS's The Young and the Restless promises the most dark and depressing storylines yet.
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Y & R's Surprising Cast Shake-ups This Summer
From Nikki to Heather to Malcolm, find out who's coming, staying, and going this summer on CBS's top-rated daytime drama The Young and The Restless.
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Y & R: Shocking Same-sex Storyline
CBS's The Young and The Restless boosts its character diversity with the introduction of the soap's first openly gay character and its first same-sex pairing.
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Y & R: The Five Phillip Chancellors
Having trouble keeping track of which Phillip Chancellor is which? Then this is the guide for you!
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Y & R: Mysterious Mary Jane's Identity Unmasked
Who is Mary Jane Benson? The burning question that viewers have been asking for months is finally answered. Find out if you got it right from all the clues.
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Is Poor Economy Affecting Soaps?
Are financial woes or our ever evolving society to blame for soaps decline in ratings?
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Is Y & R Becoming Too Unrealistic?
Look-alikes, imposters, and fake deaths, oh my! The Y & R's storylines are becoming harder for viewers to believe due to retcons, plot twists, and general impracticality.
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