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Beachy Keen

It's always hot fun in the summertime on soaps, especially when it comes to sizzling storylines involving beach locations. Here's a look back at a few memorable tales that have us already missing digging our feet into the sand. MORE

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Soap Fan Spotlight On...Donna Goldsmith

She's the second most powerful woman in sports entertainment but also a self-proclaimed daytime "addict," who pals around with soap stars and has even scored multiple gigs as an extra. Digest chats about soaps, both in the ring and on the screen, with Donna Goldsmith, COO of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.). MORE

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The "Ten of the Good Ones" Quiz

YOUNG AND RESTLESS's selfless P.I. Paul is definitely "one of the good ones," as is GENERAL HOSPITAL's lifesaving Robin. What do you remember about these soap characters who have generally, genuinely kind hearts — including some kind and not-too-kind acts that have been done to them? MORE

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Robert Newman: The Music Man

We're not just Joshin': The multitalented Robert Newman has several songs in his heart a year after the end of GUIDING LIGHT. MORE

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VIDEO: HUGE's Harvey Guillen Dishes on the Drama

Harvey Guillen plays Alistair in ABC Family's new summer show HUGE. The series — which follows a group of teens at a weight-loss camp — has a lot of soapy qualities. Secret twins. BFF drama. Forbidden love affairs. We're hooked! Check out our interview with Guillen and find out why we can't stop watching. MORE

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Michael O'Leary in Cruise Mode

Michael O'Leary (ex-Rick, GUIDING LIGHT) is getting ready for the final, and biggest, So Long, Springfield event: the GL-celebrating cruise launching from New York City on July 31. MORE

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The "Emmy Quest" Quiz

Now that the gold has been grabbed in Las Vegas, see what you know about this year's Daytime Emmy-winning actors and their characters, along with a couple of the triumphant soaps. MORE

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On Her Own

What does a first-time Emmy nominee from a canceled soap do to prep for the big day without the know-how and supportive staff and co-stars from her show to help lead the way? It's a unique challenge this year for GL alum Beth Chamberlin (ex-Beth), who tells Digest about how she's making it to Vegas ... all on her own. MORE

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The "You're a Dad!" Quiz

In honor of Father's Day, what do you recall about some daytime guys who suddenly learned they're fathers? MORE

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Setting the Stage at WLS Weekend

Eight actors from AS THE WORLD TURNS, GUIDING LIGHT and ONE LIFE TO LIVE gathered at the Villa Roma resort in Callicoon, N.Y., on May 21 and 22 for We Love Soaps Weekend. See what a few of the stars had to say about singing up a storm with their soap colleagues! MORE

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The "A Time for Crime" Quiz

What do you recall about the soap characters who, like DAYS OF OUR LIVES's Hope, have had temporary (or not so temporary) criminal periods? MORE

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The Man Behind The Dress

Digest sat down with two-time Emmy nominee Randy McLaughlin during a Fashion Week soirée at the très chic Rangoni Firenze Shoes in Palm Desert, CA. If you don't recognize McLaughlin's name, you'll certainly recognize his fashions — among them, Nikki's breathtaking 1984 wedding gown on Y&R.; MORE

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A New Kind of Light

Digest checks in with GL alum Fiona Hutchison (ex-Jenna) and former scribe Jill Lorie Hurst, who join other one-time Springfielders for an exciting new venture. MORE

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Daytimers Fight Hunger — By Cleaning Their Closets

The cast of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES plus DAYS OF OUR LIVES's Alison Sweeney (Sami), PASSIONS's McKenzie Westmore (ex-Sheridan) and GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIGHT SHIFT's Chad Allen (ex-Eric) met up on the DH set — on Wisteria Lane — to raise awareness and money for childhood hunger. MORE

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The Sisters & Brothers Quiz

With the connection between YOUNG AND RESTLESS's "gruesome twosome," Daisy and Ryder, finally exposed, see what you recall about a selection of soaps' siblings, both scheming and sweet. MORE

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GOOL TIES: A Gay Soap-palooza!

The weekend of March 26 saw fans and actors from around the globe converge in New York for the first Gays of our Lives international soap event — and I felt lucky to be a part of the experience as well! MORE

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Acting 101

Think it's easy being on a soap? Think again. You know that moving train? Daytime goes twice as fast. MORE

— Steven Bergman

What's the LIGHT Answer?

GUIDING LIGHT fans proved there's still a huge fan base for the soap at March's So Long, Springfield event, held at the Mohegan Sun resort and casino in Uncasville, Conn. Can you prove you know the show by answering these questions inspired by the event (including a few the attending actors asked for this quiz)? MORE

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Catching Up With Ed Nelson

Ed Nelson may not be a household name, but the daytime vet has appeared on TV shows too numerous to mention, as well as CAPITOL and the groundbreaking PEYTON PLACE. MORE

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Daytime's Doubles

With YOUNG AND RESTLESS's Patty taking on the role of Jack's wife Emily, it's a good time to look back at the soap world's assorted doubles (including twins and look-alikes). Several characters were impersonated by "the fake thing" — what do you remember? MORE

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Full STEAM(BOAT) Ahead

Michael O'Leary (ex-Rick, GL) has recruited some of his daytime pals, including several GL alums and ATWT's Michael Park (Jack) to star in his quirky new sitcom, STEAMBOAT. O'Leary dishes to Digest about life after GL and how he got everyone aboard the funny BOAT. MORE

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A Quiz on the Blind Side

AS THE WORLD TURNS's distressed Noah is far from the only soap character who has gone blind. How much do you remember about these daytime heroes and heroines who have had sightless periods? MORE

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Wild Wild Web

Web soaps are all the rage, but VENICE and IMAGINARY BITCHES aren't the only hot series around! With the nominations of the First Annual Indie Soap Awards recently announced (winners will be picked February 1), Digest has compiled a handy guide to help you find which of your other favorite soap stars are working the indie beat — and where to watch 'em. MORE

Season Two For VENICE

With episode two of VENICE ready to go on December 18, Crystal Chappell (Carly, DAYS) is already looking forward to season two. "The fans have been amazing and that's what has made this thing," she says. MORE

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BEING ERICA's Best Friend

Season 2 of SOAPnet's popular original series BEING ERICA starts January 20, so Digest sat down with Paula Brancati, who plays Erica's wild gal pal Jenny, for a sneak peek at the upcoming season — and much more. MORE

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Star Power

In the 9/1 issue of Digest, we chatted with UGLY BETTY's Vanessa Williams, who's hosting this year's Daytime Emmys. Here is the part of our interview that didn't make it into the pages of the magazine. MORE

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QUIZ: Born to Be Bad

On soaps, the villains are the ones you can't help but love to hate. See how many of these manipulative men and women you remember in this quiz. MORE

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Who Said That? (Twitter Quiz)

Twitter has become one of the fastest growing online social networks. Everyone from Larry King to People Magazine to Arnold Schwarzenegger are tweeting these days. Some of your favorite soap stars diligently update their daily activities. Can you guess who tweeted the following? MORE

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The Road Ahead for ALLES WAS ZÄHLT's DeRo!

Fans of the German soap opera ALLES WAS ZÄHLT (ALL THAT MATTERS) are in for a treat — and some major drama — now that ex-lovers Deniz Öztürk (Igor Dolgatschew) and Roman Wild (Dennis Grabosch) have hit the ice together. Weekly asked Dolgatschew, Grabosch and AWZ writer Christoph Schlewinski why the two hunky athletes are finally ready to do a little pairs skating MORE

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How Well Do You Know Your Daytime Psychos?

What causes a person to snap and just lose it? Let us count the ways... MORE

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Age Ain't Nothing But a Number

While the term "cougar" has become extremely popular in recent years, romances where a significant age difference is present have been a staple of soaps. Check out these recent examples. MORE

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How Well Do you Know Your Soap Divas?

If you've watched soaps for most of your adult life, then you know how badly the divas of daytime can behave. Here's a quiz to test how well you know your diva behavior. MORE

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Gay Characters on Soaps

Although ALL MY CHILDREN and AS THE WORLD TURNS are currently featuring gay characters in frontburner stories, gay characters have been part of the daytime canvas for more than 25 years. ATWT's Luke and Noah (Nuke) are currently one of daytime's most popular couples. Let's take a look at their same-sex daytime forbears. MORE

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Like ATWT's Nuke? Meet VL's Ollian!

AS THE WORLD TURNS' Luke and Noah aren't the only young gay men on the soap scene — the international soap scene, at least. German soap VERBOTENE LIEBE (FORBIDDEN LOVE) has drummed up quite the Internet following worldwide — and WORLD-wide, with many Nuke fans. Here, its charming and hilarious stars, Thore Schölermann (Christian) and Jo Weil (Oliver), talk about the "Ollian" phenomenon. MORE