GH: NIGHSHIFT Season 2 Coming Late July

1 Season two of NIGHT SHIFT, a 13-episode primetime spinoff of GENERAL HOSPITAL, begins airing on SOAPnet in late July. The show will begin taping new episodes on June 23, 2008. Casting calls are up on Showfax for the following characters: [DR. CRAIG JULIAN] 26-28, Caucasian. A new resident at General Hospital. Handsome, charming, fun-loving and passionate. An appealing young man struggling with the fact that his family has never fully accepted him for who he is...SERIES REGULAR. [DR. CLAIRE SIMPSON] 26-28, Caucasian, blonde. A new resident at General Hospital. She is warm, outgoing and appealing. She is beautiful and yet accessible. She is on the journey of figuring out work, love, sex and friendship -- and has a knack for making bad choices...SERIES REGULAR. [DR. SAIRA REDDY] Late 20s to early 30s, beautiful Indian-American doctor. She is intelligent, passionate and complex. She is a doctor in alternative therapies...SERIES REGULAR. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT SOUTH ASIAN ACTRESSES. When it debuted last summer, NIGHTSHIFT instantly became SOAPnet’s most watched original series of all time in Total Viewers and Women 18-49.

Hansis & Silbermann nominated for NewNowNext Award

1 Van Hansis & Jake Silbermann have been nominated for 1 of MTV LOGO's NewNowNext awards: "AfterElton.com: Best Gay Kiss." This award will be voted for on LOGO's partner site, AfterElton.com. The NewNowNext awards show will air on LOGO on Saturday, June 7th at 9pm. And just in case you miss it, you can check out a full stream of the show on AfterEllen.com, AfterElton.com or Downelink.com on Monday, June 9th.

ATWT PREVIEW: Noelle Beck as Lily

1 Susan Lucci co-hosted last night's "Bideawee Ball: For The Love of Pets" with Dave Price at Espace at the Atelier in New York City. Numerous stars from the world of soaps attended including AS THE WORLD TURNS legend Eileen Fulton; ONE LIFE TO LIVE stars Robin Strasser, Kristen Alderson and Eddie Alderson; daytime vet Linda Dana; and former LOVING star Celeste Holm. The Bideawee group consists of many friends, animal fosters and volunteers who not only help place rescued animals into new homes but also help those who open their arms to the little guys to ensure they all have a long and prosperous life together!

TV Guide Interviews Greg Rikaart

The TV Guide Soaps page is providing more and more video content. Check out their latest interview with Greg Rikaart. Also, check out Michael Logan's THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL preview.