ION Movie 'Merry Kissmas' Premieres Tonight, Stars Karissa Staples, Brant Daugherty, Brittany Underwood, Ion Overman, Roxanne Hart, Doris Roberts

A Merry Kissmas premieres December 5 on ION.

ION holiday movie Merry Kissmas premieres Saturday, December 5 at 9 p.m. ET. The film stars Karissa Staples (The Lottery) and Brant Daugherty (Pretty Little Liars). The cast includes Brittany Underwood (One Life to Live), Ion Overman (Port Charles) and Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond).

Unwinding her relationship from a controlling choreographer, Kayla (Staples) happens to fall for a handsome man, Dustin (Daugherty), who she shares a magical kiss with on a chance elevator encounter. But, when the choreographer begins to make nice and Dustin is the one who makes some missteps, Kayla is torn on which man she really loves.

Watch a sneak preview of Merry Kissmas below:

Brittany Undwerwood Joins 'The Bay' Season 4

Brittany Undwerwood

LANY Entertainment has announced the addition of actress and singer Brittany Underwood to the cast of the Emmy-winning drama series The Bay. Making her appearance in Season 4, Underwood enters Bay City as Riley Henderson, the young southern belle daughter of socialite and former first lady Sofia Madison (Jackie Zeman). Underwood’s character moved from New Orleans to continue her studies at the prestigious Bay City University. Known for her role as Langston Wilde on ABC’s One Life to Live and as Loren Tate on Nick at Night’s Hollywood Heights, Underwood also stars as Sheila Edmundson on the online drama series Youthful Daze.

“Brittany has become a dear friend and is a wonderful actress,” stated creator, writer and director Gregori J. Martin. “I’m excited about the opportunity to work with her in a role where she’s a perfect fit.”

With shooting already underway, Season 4 of The Bay will premiere in the fall and air Thursdays at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.

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Watch the 'Youthful Daze' Musical Episode!

Jen Lilley sings "Look What I've Found" on the Youthful Daze musical episode.

Following in the footsteps of shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Grey’s Anatomy, Youthful Daze is going Broadway with a special musical episode. The cast, including Days of our Lives star and recent Indie Series Award nominee Jen Lilley, sing nine original songs by Golden Ticket Management, with genres spanning from musical theatre to rock to pop.

The story picks up after Drew Castle (James) has lost everything due to drug addiction. Now sober, he will stop at nothing to win back the love of his life, Tommy (Ethan Daniel Corbett), promising his devotion through song. Unbeknownst to Drew, Colin Morris (Mike C. Manning, Cloud 9) has plans to win Drew back. Natalie (Lilley) sings a show stopping number about finding strength within herself as her familial drama wages on.

"Musicals have always been something that I have had a lot of respect for," said series creator and star Bryan James. "I like to try new things and this felt like a huge challenge that I couldn't say no to."

The episode also features appearances from Brittany Underwood (One Life to Live), David Loren, Jessica Osgood, and Ash McNair.

Watch below:

Mike C. Manning and Allie Gonino Host Benefit To Support Homeless Youth Programs of Los Angeles LGBT Center

Mike C.Manning and Allie Gonino

On Saturday February 7, Mike C. Manning (Cloud 9, Youthful Daze) and Allie Gonino (The Lying Game) hosted a charity benefit in support of the homeless youth programs of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. It was also an opportunity to meet the Young Professionals Council and learn more about how the YPC helps support youth programs at the Center.

With a full house on hand, more than a quarter of the people in attendance made a large donation to help homeless children, signed up for tours, and/or became monthly donors to the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

Among the 230 "Have a Heart for the Center" attendees were Kristen Alderson (General Hospital), Brittany Underwood (Youthful Daze), Lachlan Buchanan (The Young and the Restless), Kyle Schuneman, former Congressman and producer Mike Huffington, and Allie Gonino's band members from The Good Mad. The event also featured a musical performance by Eli Lieb.

If you would like to donate to the Los Angeles LGBT Center and help homeless youth, please visit lalgbtcenter.org/donate_main.

Check out more photos from the event by Photographer Dylan Robinson below:

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Brittany Underwood on Playing Bad, and a 'One Life to Live' Reunion on 'Youthful Daze'

Left: Brittany Underwood. Right: Sarah Hester, Mike C. Manning and Brittany Underwood.

Actress Brittany Underwood is well-known for a memorable six-year stint as Langston Wilde on daytime drama One Life to Live, as well as her role as Lauren Tate in primetime soap opera Hollywood Heights. She guest stars on ABC's The Goldbergs on Wednesday, October 22 as Jill Rubin.

Underwood has also joined the cast of another serialized drama, hit web series Youthful Daze, as Sheila Edmundson, a character bound to cause heaps of trouble for anyone who crosses her path.

Serial Scoop spoke with Underwood about her new character, the One Life to Live reunion taking place on the set of Youthful Daze (David Gregory and Nic Robuck will soon arrive on the canvas), how her Youthful Daze executive producer Bryan James is different than her former executive producers Frank Valentini and Jill Farren Phelps, and to find out if she too will be joining The Young and the Restless, as several of her former Hollywood Heights co-stars have. Read our exclusive interview below:

SERIAL SCOOP: It’s a One life to Live reunion on Youthful Daze.
BRITTANY UNDERWOOD: I know. I know. I was very excited about that. It’s so funny because Nic (Robuck, who played James on One Life to Live) was asking me what I was doing as he was seeing all of my tweets about Youthful Daze and he was curious, as a lot of my actor friends are.  I told Bryan James I have friends that are curious and it’s really exciting and how Nic Robuck from One Life to Live was asking me about it.  A few days later Bryan came back and asked, "What if we had Nic on the show? He could be this…" I was like oh my god, that’s so amazing, and that would be so much fun. I love Nic and getting to act with him. It's really fun.

Watch the Latest Episode of 'Youthful Daze'

Brittany Underwood plays Sheila in Youthful Daze.

Brittany Underwood made her long-awaited debut as Sheila Edmundson this past week in a super-sized episode of Youthful Daze and that isn't the only reason to catch the latest episode. We discovered Drew (Bryan James) is a screamer (Tommy is good in bed), Tyler (Jonathan Lipnicki) is a schemer (Sorry Natalie!), and Becca (Sarah Hester) landed in rehab for something other than reefer.

'Youthful Daze' Releases Season Three Trailer!

Hit teen soap Youthful Daze is currently airing its exciting second season, and the show has just released the Season Three trailer! The trailer features the additions of Jen Lilley as Natalie Cardin, currently starring as Theresa Donovan on NBC daytime drama Days of our Lives, Brittany Underwood (One Life to Live) as Sheila Edmundson, and Jade Harlow (Days of our Lives).

We also see the return of Mike Manning as Colin, and Drew (Bryan James) enjoying the company of Oliver (Easton Schirra) in ways that his boyfriend Tommy (Ethan Daniel Corbett) may not fully appreciate!

Production on Season Three is currently underway and the premiere is set for August 31. New episodes of Season Two are currently being released every Sunday night on www.youthfuldaze.com.

Watch the Season Three trailer below:

'Youthful Daze': Two Brand New Episodes Will Be Released This Sunday!

Drew and Oliver

Two brand new episodes of Youthful Daze will be released online this Sunday! This is the perfect time to catch up on the lives of Drew (Bryan James), Tommy (Ethan Daniel Corbett), Oliver (Easton Schirra), Becca (Sarah Hester), Mallorie (Jessica Osgood), Sean (Ash Nair), and Brad (Paul Vandervort). Youthful Daze is available at http://www.youthfuldaze.com/ You can watch the last 5 episodes below and see for yourself why Sunday nights are made for Youthful Daze!

First Look: 'Days of our Lives' Star Jen Lilley on Teen Soap 'Youthful Daze!'

Jen Lilley in Youthful Daze.

On Days of our Lives, Jen Lilley's Theresa Donovan spends her time hating Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves), and encouraging Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) to pursue his passion for drugs, alcohol, and hot sex with her! However, Youthful Daze fans will soon have the chance to see her in a different role. Lilley is joining the cast in the series regular role of Natalie Cardin, Oliver's (Easton Schirra) sister who cut all ties with her family and left town a few years ago.

Serial Scoop has a first look photo at Jen Lilley on Youthful Daze.  Check back soon for our exclusive interview.

Youthful Daze is available at http://www.youthfuldaze.com. Watch a brand new episode every Sunday night.

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Jen Lilley, Brittany Underwood Join the Cast of Teen Soap 'Youthful Daze'

Jen Lilley and Brittany Underwood are joining the cast
of Youthful Daze.

Hit teen soap Youthful Daze is currently airing its exciting second season, and the show looks to be even better later this summer. Youthful Daze announced two new cast additions on Friday that will join the series in Season Three.  Jen Lilley and Brittany Underwood will be coming to Westfield Prep.

Lilley is joining the show in the series regular role of Natalie Cardin, Oliver's (Easton Schirra) sister who cut all ties with her family and left town a few years ago. Natalie's return is going to be a game changer that will alter the show forever. Lilley currently stars Theresa Donovan on NBC daytime drama Days of our Lives, and previously played Maxie Jones on General Hospital.

Underwood will also be a series regular in the role of Sheila Edmundson, a rebel without a cause that Becca (Sarah Hester) meets in rehab. Underwood is best known for her roles as Langston Wilde on One Life to Live and Loren Tate in Hollywood Heights.

Production on Season Three is currently underway and the premiere is set for August 31. New episodes of Season Two are currently being released every Sunday night on www.youthfuldaze.com.