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'The Young and the Restless' Marks 26 Years as Top-Rated Daytime Soap Opera

Y&R has been the top-rated daytime drama for 26 consecutive years. The Young and the Restless marked 26 consecutive years as daytime's #1 drama, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week of December 8-12, 2014. For the week, The Young and the Restless averaged 4.76 million viewers, up +4% over last week. The program also led the week in both women 25-54 (1.8/12) and women 18-49 (1.2.09). Season-to-date, Y&R is daytime's #1 drama in viewers (5.04m), women 25-54 (2.1/14) and women 18-49 (1.4/10). The Young and the Restless , currently in its 42nd season, began its winning streak the week of December 26, 1988. RELATED: * CBS Daytime Holiday Preview: 'The Young and the Restless' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers * Melody Thomas Scott Health Scare: 'The Young and the Restless' Star Says She Was 'Incapacitated' By Reaction to Medication * Daytime Soap Operas: Best & Worst of 2014 * 'The Yo...

Friday (December 19) Episode of 'General Hospital' Moved to Monday (December 22) In All Time Zones

Friday's episode of GH will now air on Monday. President Obama held his annual year-end news conference on Friday and it preempted General Hospital in most of the country. But don't despair General Hospital fans, Friday's GH will now air on Monday, December 22. There will also be a brand new episode on Wednesday, December 24 instead of a repeat. RELATED: * Daytime Soap Operas: Best & Worst of 2014 * 'General Hospital' Casting New Male Contract Role * 'General Hospital' Casting Female Contract Role * Genie Francis and Jonathan Frakes Visit 'Home & Family' (Video) * 'General Hospital Now' Premieres in January, Hosted by Nancy Lee Grahn (Video)

'The Real Women of Telenovelas' Reality Series Set For WE TV

WE tv is developing The Real Women of Telenovelas . WE tv announced that it is developing a new reality series focused on the world of telenovelas. Set in Miami, and produced by Matador, the show will follow a group of beautiful and fierce Latina actresses and actors working in this hyper-competitive world, which has captivated hundreds of millions of viewers around the globe. Telenovelas are short-run Spanish-language soap operas that have captured hearts and TV screens around the world. Sexy, dramatic and over-the-top, telenovelas have taken the traditional American soap opera to a new level. First produced in Mexico and Latin America, over the last few years South Florida has become the new home base for production of this TV genre, and Miami has earned the nickname, “Telenovela Tinseltown,” as aspiring stars descend upon the city in the hopes of making it big.

83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Airs Today on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas celebration in America, airs on Friday, December 19th on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries at 5 p.m. ET. Presented and produced by Associated Television International, the November 30 parade was hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams. Days of our Lives was honored at this year's parade as the show began its 50th year on the air. Cast members Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Suzanne Rogers, Galen Gering, Lauren Koslow, Peggy McCay, Joseph Mascolo, Greg Vaughan, Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth Hayes, John Aniston, Shawn Christian, Arianne Zucker, Eric Martsolf, Kate Mansi, Guy Wilson, True O'Brien, Drake Hogestyn, Jen Lilley, Mary Beth Evans, Bryan Dattilo, Casey Moss, Billy Flynn, Molly Burnett, Meredith Scott Lynn, Aloma Wright, and Christopher Sean participated in a special presentation on behalf of the daytime soap opera. The broadcast w...

Flashback: Julian McMahon In 'Home And Away' And 'Another World'

Julian McMahon celebrated the 30th anniversary of Another World in 1994 with co-stars, including Colleen Dion, Judi Evans, Barbara Berger, Robyn Griggs and Amy Carlson. Golden Globe nominee Julian McMahon ( Nip/Tuck , Charmed )  has been added to the cast of Syfy's upcoming six-hour miniseries Childhood's End. McMahon will portray Rupert Boyce, an enigmatic American entrepreneur. McMahon is well known for his roles in Charmed and the hugely successful Nip/Tuck . But do you remember his time on the Australian soap opera Home And Away or his stint on the dearly departed Another World ? Below, check out his first appearance as Ben Lucini in Home And Away and see him in action as Ian Rain in Another World .

Hulu Signs Multi-Year Licensing Agreement For FX Series Including 'Tyrant,' 'The Strain' and 'Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll'

Hulu has closed a deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution for the exclusive subscription video on demand rights to new and upcoming FX and FXX primetime comedy, drama and miniseries in a new, multi-year agreement for FX Networks' series produced or co-produced by FX Productions (FXP). The deal will make Hulu the subscription video on-demand (SVOD) home to the largest selection of FX Networks content available through tablets, smartphones, gaming platforms and other internet-connected devices. Current season FX Networks series will remain available via the FXNOW app to authenticated subscribers through their MVPD provider.

EXCLUSIVE: Watch the 'Pretty' Season 4 Trailer and Get the Scoop from Creator Steve Silverman

Dee Freeman, Steve Silverman and Stacy McQueen. Photo Credit: Barbi Caruso The hysterically funny and award-winning web series Pretty returns on January 5th with a brand new season. Creator and producer Steve Silverman moves the story of Annette Champagne (Stacy McQueen) into the future in a clever and very "pretty" way. Years after her pageant days have ended, Annette now runs her own dance studio! The Season 4 trailer is not scheduled to be released until tomorrow but Serial Scoop managed to get our hands on it early, and it does not disappoint. Featuring a grown up Annette, new cast members, guest stars, dance moms and a lot of laughs, the new season of Pretty looks like a surefire hit. Watch the trailer below: We spoke with Steve Silverman about the upcoming season of Pretty and did our best to pry additional details out of the always tight-lipped producer. SERIAL SCOOP: The first three seasons of Pretty were a comedy masterpiece. I was surprised but...