Julie Pinson Joins ATWT Cast

1 Julie Pinson will join the cast of AS THE WORLD TURNS in the role of Janet on Thursday, May 8th. Her former DAYS OF OUR LIVES brother Austin Peck joined the cast last year and won rave reviews from fans and critics. Perhaps ATWT will also do wonders for the underrated Pinson. No word on who "Janet" is or who Pinson will be interacting with on ATWT. Aside from her DAYS role, Pinson is best known for her role as Dr. Eve Lambert Collins Thornhart on PORT CHARLES, a role she played from the show's inception on June 1, 1997 until her character was killed off on April 1, 2002. In early 2004, she played record producer Shiloh on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, a role which lasted for four months. She is married to long-time soap star Billy Warlock.

Happy 35th Anniversary Y&R!

To honor the 35th Anniversary of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, here are five historic "minisodes" for your viewing pleasure:

More on Martha Byrne's Exit from ATWT

Martha Byrne's last airdate will be on April 22nd. She filmed her final scenes with Jon Hensley, Michael Park and Maura West on March 14th, but her actual final air scenes will be with Elizabeth Hubbard's Lucinda. Lily leaves town to go visit her biological mother, Iva.

Flashback: Search for Tomorrow 1985

Eileen Davidson will appear on Buzzworthy Radio tonight Eileen Davidson, known to soap fans for roles on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, SANTA BARBARA and DAYS OF OUR LIVES will be interviewed tonight at 10PM ET on Buzzworthy Radio. Former GUIDING LIGHT star Melina Kanakarides honored at American Hellenic Institute Awards dinner Actress Melina Kanakarides was honored with the Hellenic Heritage Achievement Award. She was introduced by Gregory Pappas of Pittsburgh, publisher of Greek American Magazine and the owner of the Cosmos Communications Group. Melina spoke passionately about the place of Hellenism in her life, especially through the Greek Orthodox Church. She took a page from Archbishop Demetrios' script, who she deeply admires along with her long-time spiritual father Metropolitan Maximus of Pittsburgh, to speak eloquently about the place of love in classical Greece and Greek Orthodoxy. Stepping down to earth she noted modern Greeks express love in many ways "in our love for life, for knowledge... and we love to talk." Former DAYS writer Darrel Campbell looking for extras for new movie Last Ounce of Courage was written by director Darrel Campbell, who previously wrote for DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Producers are holding an informational meeting for people interested in being extras in the film at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Paola Community Center auditorium. CORRIE's David set for more trouble CORONATION STREET star Jack P. Shepherd has said that his character is set to cause more trouble in Weatherfield in the coming weeks. "There's something really big coming up at the beginning of April that the whole Street will be talking about - so watch out." HOLLYOAKS star reveals summer twist Just when you thought things couldn't get any more explosive in Channel 4 soap HOLLYOAKS, actress Roxanne McKee has spilled a few beans on what fans can expect in the coming months. Her character, Louise Summers, is in for a wild ride at the hands of the show's scriptwriters, as the star revealed how events begin when her husband's body is found in nearby woods. McKee said: "It's all about to kick off for Louise when Sean Kennedy's body is discovered, so there's plenty of action going on in her life. "It's been a long time coming, really. Louise has been perpetually plagued by Sean from day one so it looks like there may be an end in sight - the outcome of which will see a darker side to Louise." Unfortunately, things don't go Louise's way when she ends up in more trouble than she ever imagined. Former GH star Demi Moore Sticks by Ashton Kutcher's Side on "Miss Guided" Set Demi Moore was a steady presence by Ashton Kutcher's side during shooting of the new "Miss Guided" sitcom he produces -- and such behavior had a profound effect on the series leading lady, Judy Greer. Reports Judy, "It was inspirational to see how they stick together -- she was with him all the time. Relationships can be hard in Hollywood, which makes it especially important for a couple to spend as much time together as possible." Judy's love, independent filmmaker Felipe Marino, was also a presence on the set of the sitcom, which completed its first-season commitment the day before the Writers' Guild strike began last October. "He'd bring me burritos for dinner from our favorite Mexican restaurant," she says. She also says that they've been together for about a year but have no plans for marriage yet. Former RYAN'S HOPE actress Gloria Cromwell has passed away Gloria Cromwell died on March 3. She appeared in a number of TV shows over the years, including KATE & ALLIE (she played Janet, their landlord), RYAN'S HOPE (Georgia Rothchild ), ONE LIFE TO LIVE, MURDER SHE WROTE, MOONLIGHTING, HILL STREET BLUES and many others. She was also in many films, including Say Anything, The Odd Couple: Together Again, The War of the Roses, and The Parent Trap II. Former SEARCH FOR TOMORROW star now a Professor Victoria Rauch-Lichterman played Dorothy Royce on SEARCH FOR TOMORROW in the mid-70s. These days she's an assistant professor of humanities at City Tech. She is also a featured speaker this month at the school's Woman's History Month program, "Remarkable Women." Elwood to make another ATWT appearance? Alex Charak, the Inturn winner who played Elwood Hoffman, wrote on his blog: "I know some people have been asking 'Where's Elwood?', so here's the 411. Mr. Hoffman will be making another appearance on the show some time soon. I don't have the exact air dates, but I'll update this blog when I get them. Last we saw of him, Elwood had just uploaded a scandalous video onto the internet and Dusty was not pleased. Elwood then ran for his life. Now eight months later, Elwood resurfaces. I would love it if Elwood returned out of breath as if he had continued running out of fear."

POZ Event: Third Annual AIDS Walk New York Fund-Raiser

Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Martha Byrne's replacement has been hired and it is a "name" actress who didn't even have to screen test. They are not giving out her name yet because Martha had not taped her last scenes yet when the magazine went to print. Noelle Beck and Susan Haskell are the names that have most frequently been rumored.

Noelle Beck Is The New Lily Snyder on ATWT

TV Guide Canada's "The Nelson Ratings: March 24, 2008" Last week’s soap reviews, this week’s viewing cheat sheet, and top-rated actors! 1 EASTENDERS finally bids farewell to Frank Butcher A wreath poignantly spells out his name as EASTENDERS bids farewell to Frank Butcher - played by the late Mike Reid. Stars wept during filming, which comes after the death of Mike, 67, in Spain last July. Ex-stars such as Sid Owen and Sophie Lawrence, who played his kids Ricky and Diane, returned for the scenes. EASTENDERS triumphs in soap awards EASTENDERS has beaten its ITV rival CORONATION STREET to Best Soap. The inaugural Digital Spy Soap Awards also saw Hollyoaks star James Sutton (John Paul McQueen) named Most Popular Actor and EastEnders' Jo Joyner (Tanya Branning) Most Popular Actress. BBC soap EASTENDERS triumphed in seven of the 14 categories voted for by Digital Spy members. Its awards including Best Single Episode, for Phil and Stella's wedding. EASTENDERS executive producer Diederick Santer said of the Best Soap gong: "Winning this award is lovely." HOLLYOAKS bagged five gongs, including Storyline of the Year for John Paul and Craig's gay affair. HOLLYOAKS producer Bryan Kirkwood said: "Soaps are all about storylines and without them there are no soaps, so it's a huge honour to win this award - and thanks to everyone who voted." CORONATION STREET bagged just one accolade, with Jack P Shepherd taking Villain of the Year for his role as Weatherfield's evil David Platt. Long-running police drama THE BILL was named Best Serial Drama. EASTENDERS coffin scene provokes audience complaints More than 100 viewers have complained to the BBC after a scene in EASTENDERS in which a character was buried alive. The scene in question showed Max Branning (Jake Wood) being drugged by his wife Tanya (Jo Joyner) and put into a grave dug by her lover Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) and has provoked viewers' ire after being shown before the 21:00 GMT watershed. The episode, which was shown on Friday at 20:00 GMT, has prompted 167 complaints from audience members upset at the scene's potential to upset children watching. "25 artists that still embarrass us" has GH connection A list of the "the bands and artists from the '80s that we never dare to admit we once liked -- and maybe still do." 14. Rick Springfield: You better love somebody. Preferably not a soap star. 5. Christopher Cross: When one of your signature songs is forever associated with Luke, Laura and General Hospital, you're lucky you're only No. 5 on this list. Jerry Remy, color commentator for Red Sox games, is a DAYS fan "I've been a Days of our Lives fan for 30 years. It's like a family thing, with everyone in the family hooked on it. I don't watch as much as I used to." Gay Male Character on GOSSIP GIRL? According to TV Guide's Michael Ausiello: "I'm hearing from an extremely reliable source that a male character on GOSSIP GIRL will be revealed to be of the gay persuasion when the show returns on April 21. Who? Can't say. Won't say. It's too good a surprise. I will, however, offer five tantalizing clues. • The revelation significantly impacts the lives of at least three people. • The aftershocks will be felt on both sides of the East River. • Some viewers will be surprised by the twist, others not so much. • In the Gossip Girl novels, Dan was known to be a bit of a switch hitter — which isn't so much a clue as it is a fact. A misleading fact? Perhaps. Perhaps not." • In the Gossip Girl novels, Dan was known to be a bit of a switch hitter — which isn't so much a clue as it is a fact. A misleading fact? Perhaps. Perhaps not." VIDEO: Episode #7 of HORRIBLE PEOPLE In the latest episode of this twisted soap, Arturro tries to cockblock Michael and his turkey baster, while Amanda pushes Rex towards the grave.

Flashback: Noelle Beck on Loving 1992

1 Emmy-nominated Noelle Beck, best known to daytime audiences as Trisha Alden McKenzie on LOVING, has been cast as Martha Byrne's replacement on AS THE WORLD TURNS. Byrne, who taped her last scenes as Lily Walsh Snyder on March 14, chose to leave the show after Proctor & Gamble would not meet her contract demands. She talked about the reason she left in a chat with fans two days later: "I made a request to work at least the same number of shows that I was in last year and was told NO. That day is when the recast call went out." Beck, who was recently seen in an episode of CASHMERE MAFIA, returns to daytime for the first time since 1995. Soap Opera Digest interviewed her a few years ago and asked about a return to soaps: "I think I would if the right role came along. It's a wonderful job for a working mother. In my career, it's hard to find a job that lasts for more than three or four months. Or if you're lucky enough to get a nighttime series, which I've been, they haven't lasted. So you get all excited, and make the move with your family, then you're at the mercy of the networks. The soaps tend to stay around longer than a lot of the nighttime series anyway." Beck and Susan Haskell were the most rumored actresses to land the role fo ATWT's central heroine. Due to the fact that this will be a difficult situation for any actress, to replace a long time fan favorite, Beck is about as good a choice as ATWT could have made. No first airdate has been announced.

Flashback: 1989 Emmys - McCullough Beats Both Beck and Byrne

Noelle Beck should fit right in on AS THE WORLD TURNS playing the oft-kidnapped Lily.

Out on the Town - March 19, 2008

1 Former THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL actress Maeve Quinlan attended the Los Angeles Premiere of Nosebleed at the Mann's Chinese 6 in Los Angeles. Ryan Phillippe, who played gay teen Billy Douglas on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, was on hand at the Stop-Loss press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. He plays Brandon King in the film.