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The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards nominees were announced on Tuesday. General Hospital led all shows with 28 nominations. CBS grabbed the most nominations among networks with 62, followed by PBS (50), syndicated series (50), ABC (35) and NBC (20). “The Young and Restless” accounted for 25 of CBS nominations. CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” grabbed 19. “Young and the Restless,” “Bold and the Beautiful” and “Days of Our Lives” are also competing in the best drama race — and they’re also the only remaining soaps on the networks.

In the last Indie Series Network "Web Series of the Week" poll, Redheads Anonymous was voted favorite indie series for the week. It's now time to catch up on all the new episodes and vote for your favorite series in this week's poll. You can also cast a vote for your favorite actor, actress and web series couple/duo. Voting ends Tuesday, March 31 at 4 p.m. ET (one vote per person per day). Web series that aired one or more new episodes from March 21-27, 2015 are eligible. If an indie series aired this week and is not on the list, cast your vote as "Other" and write in your choice. Watch this week's indie series below: - BoysTown Season 2 Episode 1 (season premiere) - Family Problems Episode 42 (season premiere) - Flies on the Wall Episode 1 (series premiere) - Hold For Release Episode 7 "Sunroom" (season finale) - How I Seize It Episode 157 "19 Kids & Counting" - LARPs: The Series Episode 10 "Broke...

Bad Blood premieres March 28 on Lifetime. The World Premiere of Bad Blood airs Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. The film stars Taylor Cole ( The Glades ), Jeff Kober ( Sons of Anarchy ), Billy Miller ( General Hospital ), Carly Chaikin (Suburgatory), Brett Rickaby ( True Blood ) and Christine Adams ( Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ). A woman falsely accused of murder realizes that the person she donated bone marrow to now has a match for her DNA... and is using this new identity to implicate her in his crimes as his obsession for her grows. Watch a sneak peek below:

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today that “Jeopardy!” game show icon, Alex Trebek and Florence Henderson, stage and television star of “Oklahoma” and “The Brady Bunch,” will host the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards on Friday, April 24, 2015. The reception and presentation will take place at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles beginning at 5:30 p.m. In addition, this year’s Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement will be presented to producer, director, Michael Gargiulo, who in his over 50-year career has had a hand in many television classics such as “Password,” “I’ve Got A Secret,” “The Tell the Truth,” The Thanksgiving Day’s Parade,” the “Tournament of Roses,” plus many variety specials for CBS, including the “New Year’s Eve Celebration” for more than 30 years.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) and The Talk have announced that the nominations for the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be revealed live on The Talk on Tuesday, March 31 at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT/CT on CBS. NATAS will release the full nominations list immediately following the program online. Encores of this special episode of The Talk will air on Pop on Tuesday, March 31 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT featuring the nominations of the Daytime Emmy Awards. The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony airs live exclusively on Pop on Sunday, April 26 at 8 p.m., ET/5 p.m. PT. Entertainment Tonight (ET) will follow the announcement with reaction from the nominees and analysis of the big races. CBS This Morning will recap the nominations in their 8 a.m. hour on April 1. RELATED: * Alex Trebek and Florence Henderson to Host 42nd Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards; Michael Gargiulo to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award * Betty White to Receive ...

Taraji P. Henson stars as Cookie Lyon on Empire . Michael Keaton will host SNL for the third time on April 4. Keaton was recently nominated for an Academy Award for his work in Best Picture winner Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) , and will next star in the upcoming feature films, Spotlight and Minions . Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen will make her SNL musical guest debut. Jepsen's new single "I Really Like You" is already climbing the charts. Jepsen’s debut album, "Kiss," featured her breakout single “Call Me Maybe,” which hit No. 1 on the iTunes Singles charts in over 47 countries and has sold over 17 million singles worldwide to date. On April 11, Academy Award nominated actress Taraji P. Henson will make her SNL hosting debut. Henson stars as Cookie on the megahit primetime soap opera, Empire , which just aired its season finale. Mumford & Sons will perform as SNL musical guest for the...

The 6th Annual Indie Series Awards ceremony will be held on April 1 at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollyood, streamed live by WebVee Guide in partnership with HLG Studios, at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET. Emmy winning actor and entertainer Eric Martsolf ( Days of our Lives ) will host. Host & Team Scheduled presenters include Anthony Anderson ( Anacostia ), Ryan Bartley ( L.A. Macabre ), Brian Beacock ( Acting Dead ), Brad Bell ( Husbands ), Tiffany Berube ( The Tiffany and Erin Show ), Sarah Brown ( Beacon Hill ), Michael Caruso ( DeVanity ), Jillian Clare ( Acting Dead ), Erin Coleman ( The Tiffany and Erin Show ), Richard Cutting ( Milgram and the Fastwalkers , DeVanity ), Patrika Darbo ( The Bay ), Mackenzie Donaldson ( Whatever, Linda ), Mike Donis ( Pete Winning and the Pirates ), Ashli Dowling ( We Are Angels ), Megan Duffy ( Dating Pains ), Julie Ann Emery ( Better Call Saul ), Andrea Evans ( DeVanity ), Inessa Frantowski ( The Amazing Gayl Pile ), Jackie Ge...

"A" revealed! Tonight's Season 5 finale of Pretty Little Liars answered the question, Who Is "A"? And the identity of "A" is... Watch the reveal in the below video:

Season 2 of Tyler Perry's If Loving You is Wrong premieres March 24 on OWN. The second season of Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong premieres on Tuesday, March 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. Marcie (Heather Hemmens) makes a scene at Brad's (Aiden Turner) birthday party after learning of Randal's (Eltony Williams) affair. Watch a sneak peek video below:

The #BigAReveal on Pretty Little Liars airs Tuesday, March 24. Photo Credit: ABC Family//Eric McCandless The moment viewers have all been waiting for has finally arrived – the "Big-A" reveal on Pretty Little Liars ! After years of questions and drama, don’t forget to tune in to ABC Family tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT for the spring finale. "A" has always had fun playing with Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer, but now "they" have the biggest game to date in store for the girls. As shocking secrets come to light and the biggest clue to the "A" mystery is revealed, is this one plAydate the Liars can survive? Watch a sneak peek below:

Clockwise (from top left): Brian Beacock ( Acting Dead ), Nick Burr ( Matt & Dave Are So Depressed ), Burt Grinstead ( Burt Paxton ), Ben McEwing ( Altruman ), Mark Mitchinson ( High Road ) and Morgan Waters ( The Amazing Gayl Pile ) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 8 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Lead Actor - Comedy category, the nominees are Brian Beacock ( Acting Dead ), Nick Burr ( Matt & Dave Are So Depressed ), Burt Grinstead ( Burt Paxton ), Ben McEwing ( Altruman ), Mark Mitchinson ( High Road ) and Morgan Waters ( The Amazing Gayl Pile ). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Acting Dead (Brian Beacock), The Amazing Gayl Pile (Morgan Waters and Brooks Gray), High Road (Justin Harwood), Matt & Dave Are So Depressed (David Zarif), Mentor (Jason Stuart and Paul Elia) and Wallflowers (Kieran Turner) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 8 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Writing - Comedy category, the nominees are Acting Dead (Brian Beacock), The Amazing Gayl Pile (Morgan Waters and Brooks Gray), High Road (Justin Harwood), Matt & Dave Are So Depressed (David Zarif), Mentor (Jason Stuart and Paul Elia) and Wallflowers (Kieran Turner). Watch their nominated work below:

The Royals Season: 1 cast -- Pictured: (l-r) Manpreet Bachu as Ashok, Ukweli Roach as Marcus, Merritt Patterson as Ophelia, William Moseley as Prince Liam, Lydia Rose Bewley as Penelope, Jake Maskall as Cyrus, Sophie Colquhoun as Gemma, Hatty Preston as Maribel, Elizabeth Hurley as Queen Helena, Oliver Milburn as Ted, Vincent Regan as King Simon, Alexandra Park as Princess Eleanor, Tom Austen as Jasper -- (Photo by Frank W. Ockenfels 3/E! Entertainment) E!’s first original scripted series, The Royals , opened strong, garnering a combined L3 audience of 3.4 MM total viewers, 1.6 MM in 18-49 and 729K in women 18-34 across its three airings on March 15. The premiere telecast of The Royals (March 15, 10:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.) debuted with a +55% lift in total viewers over LS results with 2.2 MM; a +64% lift in A18-49 with 1.04 MM viewers; and a +72% lift in W18-34 with nearly half a million viewers (462K). Excluding spinoffs, The Royals ranks as the biggest cable launch this year a...

The History Channel is in-development with Knightfall , a scripted series chronicling the actual events leading up to and following the persecution, downfall and burning at the stake of the Knights Templar on Friday the 13th, 1307, it was announced today by Dirk Hoogstra, EVP and General Manager, History & H2. Friday the 13th is known as a cursed day over 700 years later because of this event. Knightfall will be produced for History by A+E Studios in association with Jeremy Renner and Don Handfield’s production company The Combine and Midnight Radio. Knightfall is created and executive produced by Don Handfield ( Touchback , The Founder , Kill the Messenger ) and Richard Rayner (L.A. Without A Map) with Jeremy Renner (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker) also serving as executive producer from The Combine. Executive producers from Midnight Radio are Jeff Pinkner ( Alias , Fringe ), Andre Nemec ( Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol ), Josh Appelbaum ( Mission Impossible: Ghost Prot...

WGN America will re-air the entire 13-episode first season of its hit Supernatural series Salem on Saturday, April 4 starting at 7:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. CT, just in time for the highly anticipated second season, premiering Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. CT. In Salem , witches are real, but they are not who or what they seem. Season two opens at the dawn of a Witch War. As the disease and devastation unleashed by a deadly Supernatural ritual spread through the war-torn village, Salem's most powerful witch, Mary Sibley, must Face Off against adversaries old and new who are vying for her throne. From creators and writers Brannon Braga (“Cosmos,” “24”) and Adam Simon (“The Haunting in Connecticut”), Salem is a gripping one-hour drama that boldly re-imagines the Infamous 17th-century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts. The series stars Janet Montgomery (“Human Target,” “Made In Jersey”), Shane West(“Nikita,” “ER”), Seth Gabel (“Arrow,” “Fringe”), Ashley Made...

Clockwise (from top left): Acting Dead (Jen Grable), Anacostia (Lora Lee), The Bay (Ren Bray), Capitol Hill (Erik Warren), DeVanity (Heather Borah) and Still (Kate Dixson) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 8 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Makeup category, the nominees are Acting Dead (Jen Grable), Anacostia (Lora Lee), The Bay (Ren Bray), Capitol Hill (Erik Warren), DeVanity (Heather Borah) and Still (Kate Dixson). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Capitol Hill (Vincent Pierce), DeVanity (Rodolphe Portier), Ragged Isle (Derek Kimball, David C. Miller and Barry Dodd), Still (Jonathan Holbrook), Thurston (Paul Awad) and We Are Angels (Aaron Garcia) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 9 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Cinematography category, the nominees are Capitol Hill (Vincent Pierce), DeVanity (Rodolphe Portier), Ragged Isle (Derek Kimball, David C. Miller and Barry Dodd), Still (Jonathan Holbrook), Thurston (Paul Awad) and We Are Angels (Aaron Garcia). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Acting Dead (Danny Cistone and Shannon Fitzgerald), Capitol Hill (Christopher Balder), DeVanity (Michael Caruso and Barbara Caruso), Gays (Peter William Dunn), Small Miracles (Jesika Farkas) and Thurston (Kathryn O'Sullivan and Paul Awad) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 9 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Production Design category, the nominees are Acting Dead (Danny Cistone and Shannon Fitzgerald), Capitol Hill (Christopher Balder), DeVanity (Michael Caruso and Barbara Caruso), Gays (Peter William Dunn), Small Miracles (Jesika Farkas) and Thurston (Kathryn O'Sullivan and Paul Awad). Watch their nominated work below:

NBCUniversal and WWE today unveiled a comprehensive brand campaign, “For The Hero In All of Us,” that will air across NBCUniversal's expansive network of two broadcast networks, 17 cable channels and more than 50 digital properties in addition to all of WWE's platforms. In conjunction, NBCUniversal and WWE will engage consumers through #MyHeroIs inviting fans to name their favorite WWE Superstars and share personal and inspirational stories of heroism. Below is the spot for the new campaign:

Jessie J MTV today announced that Jessie J will bring her signature style and unmatchable sense of cool to burn up the red carpet of the “2015 MTV Movie Awards” as she hosts the spectacular Pre-Show airing LIVE on Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET. In the lead up to the main event, MTV will offer fans a week of exclusive first looks at five of the summer’s must-see films during “MTV Movie Awards Takeover Week” presented by Mtn. Dew® Kickstart™. Immediately following the Pre-Show special, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, MTV will air the “2015 MTV Movie Awards” from Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, hosted by Amy Schumer. Poised in the middle of the action, Jessie J and MTV’s Josh Horowitz will give viewers a first-hand look at all of the hip, Hollywood royalty walking the carpet from some of this summer’s most anticipated movies as they make their show-stopping arrivals. Also, Cara Delevingne, Nat Wolff and author John Green will be on hand to introduce an exclusive sneak fr...

Shailene Woodley MTV today announced that award-winning actress and young Hollywood sensation Shailene Woodley will receive the fourth annual “MTV Trailblazer Award” during the LIVE telecast of the 2015 “MTV Movie Awards” on Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, CA. The coveted award will be presented to Woodley by her Insurgent co-star and fan favorite, Miles Teller. Woodley is the third woman to receive the award, which recognizes actors who are blazing a distinctive and innovative path for their Hollywood peers. Previous winners include Emma Watson, Emma Stone and the only male to receive the award, actor Channing Tatum. “Shailene Woodley is one of the most talented actresses of this generation,” said Stephen Friedman, President of MTV. “Whether baring her soul in emotionally charged roles in The Descendents and The Fault In Our Stars or igniting our imagination in sci-fi blockbusters like Insurgent, Shailene has raised the bar for actresses ...

The Bold and the Beautiful's premiered on CBS 28 years ago today. In January 2015, B&B taped its 7,000th episode on The Bradley P. Bell Stage 31 at CBS Television City. “Twenty-eight years on television is a tremendous achievement,” said Executive Producer and Head Writer, Bradley P. Bell. “I work with a brilliant ensemble of cast, production crew, writers and staff. I am grateful to CBS for their unwavering support and for their longstanding commitment to The Bold and the Beautiful . None of this would be possible without the steadfast loyalty and dedication of our fans around the world.” The only American daytime drama set in a real, and not fictional location, B&B prides itself on setting the bar by frequently taking production out of the studio and on location. Fall 2014 marked the eleventh international remote taken by B&B in the show’s 28 year-history, going to the Netherlands with cast members Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer), Darin Brooks (Wyatt Spencer...

Ryan Phillippe stars as Ben Crawford in Secrets and Lies On the next episode of Secrets and Lies , airing Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, Ben continues to try and prove his innocence and uncovers evidence that may exonerate him. While attempting to help his neighbor's autistic son Matt Daly, Ben stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence related to Tom's murder. This leads Ben to suspect the Daly family of wrongdoing and confront them regarding their involvement in the death of Tom. In doing so, yet even more secrets and lies are revealed on Chelsea Bay Drive. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in Ben's life, and it's far more dangerous than he realizes. Why is the murder weapon - dozens of them - in Ben's garage? Watch a sneak peek below:

The Walking Dead airs Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. On the next episode of The Walking Dead , airing Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC, when life within the walls begins to mimic life outside, the group realizes that sheltered life may not be possible. Watch a sneak peek from "Try" below:

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Emily fights to clear Jack’s name on Revenge .  Photo Credit: ABC/Richard Cartwright Emily's oldest friend becomes the latest casualty on the next episode of Revenge , airing Sunday, March 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. In the episode, titled "Loss," Emily fights to clear Jack's name in and out of court, while newlyweds Nolan and Louise receive a visit from Officer Ben Hunter. Watch a sneak peek below:

Clockwise (from top left): Asset (Jonathan Robbins), Job Hunters (David Zimmermann), Out With Dad (Jason Leaver), Ragged Isle (Barry Dodd), Still (Jonathan Holbrook) and We Are Angels (Aaron Garcia) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 10 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Editing category, the nominees are Asset (Jonathan Robbins), Job Hunters (David Zimmermann), Out With Dad (Jason Leaver), Ragged Isle (Barry Dodd), Still (Jonathan Holbrook) and We Are Angels (Aaron Garcia). Watch their nominated work below:

Days of our Lives stars Freddie Smith (Sonny), Guy Wilson (Will) and Christopher Sean (Paul) at the 2015 GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. The GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles took place at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday night. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives. They also fund GLAAD's work to amplify stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality. In the Daily Drama category, Days of our Lives won the award ( General Hospital was the other nominee). How to Get Away with Murder was named Outstanding Drama Series, while Transparent took home the Outstanding Comedy Series award. Watch Scandal star Kerry Washington accept the Vanguard Award below:

Clockwise (from top left): Sean Eden ( High Road ), Gibson Frazier ( Wallflowers ), Chris Galya ( Acting Dead ), Dominic Rains ( Love Midori ), Mike Rock ( Jon and Jen are Married ) and Graham Shiels ( Love Midori ) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 11 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Supporting Actor – Comedy category, the nominees are Sean Eden ( High Road ), Gibson Frazier ( Wallflowers ), Chris Galya ( Acting Dead ), Dominic Rains ( Love Midori ), Mike Rock ( Jon and Jen are Married ) and Graham Shiels ( Love Midori ). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Megan Duffy ( Dating Pains ), Lee Garlington ( Mentor ), Carolyn Hennesy ( Acting Dead ), Emma Koenig ( HelLA ), Fiona Vroom ( Single & Dating in Vancouver ) and Sarah Whelan ( The Ethical Slut ) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 11 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Guest Actress – Comedy category, the nominees are Megan Duffy ( Dating Pains ), Lee Garlington ( Mentor ), Carolyn Hennesy ( Acting Dead ), Emma Koenig ( HelLA ), Fiona Vroom ( Single & Dating in Vancouver ) and Sarah Whelan ( The Ethical Slut ). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Robert Bogue ( Wallflowers ), Sean Cullen ( The Casting Room ), John Halbach ( Wallflowers ), Peter Allen Vogt ( Acting Dead ), Tuc Watkins ( Where The Bears Are ) and Henry Zebrowski ( The Return of Saturn ) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 11 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Guest Actor – Comedy category, the nominees are Robert Bogue ( Wallflowers ), Sean Cullen ( The Casting Room ), John Halbach ( Wallflowers ), Peter Allen Vogt ( Acting Dead ), Tuc Watkins ( Where The Bears Are ) and Henry Zebrowski ( The Return of Saturn ). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Anacostia , The Dreamers , Hustling , L.A. Macabre , Producing Juliet and Thurston The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 11 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Ensemble – Drama category, the nominees are Anacostia , The Dreamers , Hustling , L.A. Macabre , Producing Juliet and Thurston . Watch their nominated work below:

Stalked by My Neighbor premieres March 21 on Lifetime. The World Premiere of Stalked by My Neighbor airs Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. The film stars Amy Pietz ( Caroline in the City , The Nine Lives of Chloe King ), Kelcie Stranahan ( Dirty Teacher ) and Grant Harvey ( The Secret Life of the American Teenager ). Jodi Allen (Stranahan) and her mother Andrea (Pietz) moved to suburbia to help Jodi recover from a traumatic home invasion. But when 18-year-old Jodi, while taking photos out her bedroom window, sees a sinister shadow across the street, she panics. Has her nightmare returned? Determined to take action, Jodi goes on a mission to warn her neighbors and find out the truth, only to discover that the shadow may be stalking her… Watch a sneak peek below:

Melody Thomas Scott, Tracey Bregman and Eileen Davidson, Louis Aguirre, Heather Tom, Alley Mills and Katherine Kelly Lang The Insider With Yahoo co-host Louis Aguirre recently spoke with six daytime soap opera actresses-- The Young and the Restless' Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki), Tracey Bregman (Lauren) and Eileen Davidson (Ashley), and The Bold and the Beautiful's Heather Tom (Katie), Alley Mills (Pam) and Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke)--who opened up about sustaining their careers in Hollywood as they just get better with age. Check out the video below as the timeless divas chat about everything from growing old gracefully on TV to the battle surrounding wage equality.

Paul Telfer will play Xander on Days of our Lives . Paul Telfer has joined the cast of NBC soap opera Days of our Lives as Xander. On March 12, Telfer tweeted a photo with "Mr. X" on his dressing room door. On March 17, he tweeted a photo of himself with the caption, "Prepare yourself America. You're just a week away from meeting this guy." Telfer debuts on Days of our Lives next week. Fans are wondering if "Xander" is actually Alexander Neil Kiriakis, the son Justin (Wally Kurth) had with Anjelica Deveraux (then Jane Elliot, who plays the mother of Kurth's Ned Quartermaine on General Hospital ) in 1989. Sonny recently visited his half-brother "Alex" in Arizona, which helped fuel speculation that they are one in the same. In late January, Telfer played the short term role of Damon, a hit man hired by Victor. Telfer's other credits include The Vampire Diaries , CSI , NCIS and Hotel Babylon . RELATED: * 'Days of ...

Clockwise (from top left): Martha Byrne ( Anacostia ), Patrika Darbo ( The Bay ), Mara Davi ( Hustling ), Andrea Evans ( DeVanity ), Lynne Koplitz ( Gays ) and Alyssa Owsiany ( Out With Dad ) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 12 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Guest Actress – Drama category, the nominees are Martha Byrne ( Anacostia ), Patrika Darbo ( The Bay ), Mara Davi ( Hustling ), Andrea Evans ( DeVanity ), Lynne Koplitz ( Gays ) and Alyssa Owsiany ( Out With Dad ). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Altruman (Robin Geradts-Gill), The Dreamers (Kelsey Jorissen), Gays (Peter William Dunn), People You Know (John Dylan DeLaTorre and Baltimore Russell), Ragged Isle (Barry Dodd) and Wallflowers (Kieran Turner and Michael Turner) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 12 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Soundtrack category, the nominees are Altruman (Robin Geradts-Gill), The Dreamers (Kelsey Jorissen), Gays (Peter William Dunn), People You Know (John Dylan DeLaTorre and Baltimore Russell), Ragged Isle (Barry Dodd) and Wallflowers (Kieran Turner and Michael Turner). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Asset (Adrian Ellis), Out With Dad (Adrian Ellis), Pairings (Rob Gokee), Pete Winning and the Pirates (Aaron Tsang), Ragged Isle (Richard DeCosta) and Sweethearts of the Galaxy (Brian Donovan) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 12 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Original Score category, the nominees are Asset (Adrian Ellis), Out With Dad (Adrian Ellis), Pairings (Rob Gokee), Pete Winning and the Pirates (Aaron Tsang), Ragged Isle (Richard DeCosta) and Sweethearts of the Galaxy (Brian Donovan). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Richard Cutting ( DeVanity ), Aidan Gowland ( Out With Dad ), Richard Hatch ( Pairings ), Rick Kain ( Anacostia ), Charles Shaughnessy ( The Bay ) and Walt Willey ( Thurston ) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 12 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Guest Actor – Drama category, the nominees are Richard Cutting ( DeVanity ), Aidan Gowland ( Out With Dad ), Richard Hatch ( Pairings ), Rick Kain ( Anacostia ), Charles Shaughnessy ( The Bay ) and Walt Willey ( Thurston ). Watch their nominated work below:

Russell Queay, John-Paul Jory and Ben Jesinowski are taking part in a Foxtel competition to find an Aussie bloke to get a 13-week role on Days of our Lives . Photo Credit: Chris McKeen Australia’s most popular daytime series Days of our Lives celebrates its 50th year anniversary on television this year. To mark the occasio, Foxtel's Arena channel and the producers of Days of our Lives , Corday Productions Inc. and distributor, Sony Pictures Television, will scour the country in search of an Australian actor to join the cast of this iconic series. Arena and Corday Productions Inc. are offering the chance of a lifetime to an established or aspiring young actor to play the role of Finn, a handsome, rugged Australian doctor who arrives in Salem to do his residency, specifically to gain skills as a surgeon, working under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian).

Clockwise (from top left): Anthony Anderson ( Anacostia ), Richard Cutting ( Milgram and the Fastwalkers ), Mike Donis ( Pete Winning and the Pirates ), Sebastian La Cause ( Hustling ), Gianmarco Soresi ( Small Miracles ) and Matthew Wolf ( We Are Angels ) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 13 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Lead Actor – Drama category, the nominees are Anthony Anderson ( Anacostia ), Richard Cutting ( Milgram and the Fastwalkers ), Mike Donis ( Pete Winning and the Pirates ), Sebastian La Cause ( Hustling ), Gianmarco Soresi ( Small Miracles ) and Matthew Wolf ( We Are Angels ). Watch their nominated work below:

Clockwise (from top left): Job Hunters (Cinesaurus), Ragged Isle (Richard DeCosta, Eric Anderson and Derek Kimball), Malice (Philip Cook), Milgram and the Fastwalkers (George Canzaniello), Standard Action (Rob Hunt) and Vanessa's Story (Jason Leaver) The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 13 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera. In the Best Special/Visual Effects category, the nominees are Job Hunters (Cinesaurus), Ragged Isle (Richard DeCosta, Eric Anderson and Derek Kimball), Malice (Philip Cook), Milgram and the Fastwalkers (George Canzaniello), Standard Action (Rob Hunt) and Vanessa's Story (Jason Leaver). Watch their nominated work below:

Taraji P. Henson stars as Cookie Lyon on Empire . Find out who will take the crown on the special two-hour season finale of Empire , airing tonight 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. In "Die But Once/Who I Am," Jamal and Lucious are on their way to forming a music-centered relationship, but once again, Lucious has a secret that's about to change everything. Hakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his career. Meanwhile, Cookie is cooking up a plan of her own. Watch a sneak peek below:

Maya's secret was revealed on Wednesday's episode of The Bold and the Beautiful . Maya's (Karla Mosley) secret was finally revealed on Wednesday's episode of The Bold and the Beautiful . Warning: Spoilers ahead if you haven't watched the episode yet.

Stephen Nichols and Peter Reckell Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) and Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson) are returning to NBC soap opera Days of our Lives , according to Soap Opera Digest “Stephen Nichols and Peter Reckell have signed deals to come back for the 50th anniversary,” Executive Producer Ken Corday tells Digest. “They represent two of the most popular characters in the history of the show.” Days of our Lives will turn 50 on November 8, but the actors will pop up on screen well before then. Nichols will arrive in late August while Reckell shows up in early September.

Jason Thompson as Steve Hardy, Rebecca Herbst as Jessie Brewer and  Ryan Carnes as Phil Brewer. Photo Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC General Hospital is celebrating its 52nd anniversary on Wednesday, April 1, with an episode that pays tribute to the original medical team that launched the show in 1963. According to TVInsider , Jason Thompson (Dr. Patrick Drake), Rebecca Herbst (Nurse Elizabeth Webber), and Ryan Carnes (Dr. Lucas Jones) will appear in flashbacks as the iconic Dr. Steve Hardy (originally played by John Beradino), Nurse Jessie Brewer (Emily McLaughlin) and Dr. Phil Brewer (Roy Thinnes). "It's really captivating," Carnes says of GH's very first episode. "The aesthetic, the music, the mystery—everything draws you in. It's easy to see why the viewers would get into it and want to come back tomorrow." The episode will finally reveal why Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) developed a split personality and tried to kill off half of Port Charles. T...

The Fosters star Teri Polo headlines the cast of Hallmark Channel's upcoming movie, Last Resort .  Photo Credit: ABC Family Teri Polo ( The Fosters , The Christmas Shepherd ) has been cast in Last Resort (working title), a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere June 2015, part of the network’s June Wedding Month. Polo stars alongside Paul Johansson ( One Tree Hill , Alpha Dog ) as a couple on the brink of a divorce when they must work together on planning and preparing their daughter’s marriage. While they don’t want to disrupt their daughter’s happiness by announcing their divorce, they must learn to work together to keep the wedding going, and soon discover their marriage just might be worth saving. “Beginning with Straight from the Heart and A Taste of Romance to The Christmas Shepherd , Teri Polo has starred in some of the network’s most successful original movies ever and her extraordinary talent brings so much heart to this emotional portrayal of life, love...