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Deidre Hall (Marlena) broke her wrist in two places when she fell during a dance class on Saturday, April 19. She had surgery and was in a cast for 2 weeks. Days will have to come up with a way to explain how Marlena got injured.

Bryan R. Dattilo (Lucas) and his wife Elizabeth are expecting their first child together this summer. Already a father to Gabe, 14, he is looking forward to having a new baby in the house.

On April 12, 2014, Days of Our Lives received a GLAAD Media award for Outstanding Daily Drama, due largely to Will and Sonny's continuing love story. Guy Wilson (Will) and Kate Mansi (Abigail) were on hand in L.A. to receive it. See pics Guy tweeted here.

Watch a two-minute preview of Sonny and Will's historic wedding (the first time in daytime soaps that two men have legally wed). The festivities took place on April 1.

"Soap Life," a documentary about the evolving face of daytime, was released on March 11, 2014 and is now available on iTunes for $12.99. Also, buy or rent at Amazon. For more info. and to view the trailer, visit https://www.facebook.com/soaplifedoc.

Ralph Waite (Father Matt) passed away on February 13, 2014, at the age of 85.

The 2014 Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards were presented on Saturday, February 1, 2014, when the writing team for "Days of Our Lives" won.
The nominees in Daytime Drama which aired between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013 were:
NBC's Days of Our Lives, Written by Lorraine Broderick, David Cherrill, Carolyn Culliton, Richard Culliton, Rick Draughon, Christopher Dunn, Janet Iacobuzio, David A. Levinson, Ryan Quan, Dave Ryan, Melissa Salmons, & Christopher J. Whitesell.
ABC's General Hospital, Written by Michelle Altman, Ron Carlivati, Anna Theresa Cascio, Suzanne Flynn, Kate Hall, Elizabeth Korte, Daniel James O’Connor, Jean Passanante, Elizabeth Page, Katherine Schock, Scott Sickles, & Chris Van Etten.
Y&R's The Young and the Restless, Associate Head Writers: Shelly Altman, Tracey Thomson; Written by Amanda Beall, Jeff Beldner, Brent Boyd, Susan Dansby, Janice Ferri Esser, Jay Gibson, Beth Milstein, Lisa Seidman, Natalie Minardi Slater, Anne Schoettle, Linda Schreiber, Teresa Zimmerman.
CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful chose not to enter a submission this year.

On January 22, 2014, NBC picked up "Days of Our Lives" until September 2016, guaranteeing that it will remain on the air through its 50th season. Its 50th anniversary is on November 8, 2015.

Alison Sweeney (Sami) is leaving "Days of Our Lives" when her contract expires later this year. She's been on the show since 1993.

Kirsten Storms (ex-Belle) and husband Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny, GH) welcomed a baby girl named Harper on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.  She is on leave from GH, where she plays Maxie.

Since HLN has decided not to broadcast the 2014 Daytime Emmy Awards, NATAS (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences) is looking for a new broadcast home.

Victor Alfieri (ex-Giovanni, B&B; ex-Gianni, Passions; ex-Franco, Days; ex-Ciro, AMC) claims he was attacked with a hairbrush by his 47-year-old neighbor, Christopher Veech, who beat him in the face in December, 2013, after relentlessly harassing him for more than a year and threatening to put him in the hospital. According to Alfieri, Veech was arrested for battery but released a day later, and the harassment never stopped. He says, "the right side of his face still hurts like a bitch and his right eye now twitches." The judge granted the restraining order, but can't order Veech to stay far away because he lives in Alfieri's building, so the order is that Veech must stay 3 yards away.

Eileen Davidson (Ashley, Y&R & B&B; ex-Kristen, Days) is partnering with Evolution Vintage for charity by selling several of her own dresses that she previously wore on the red carpet, with most of the proceeds going to No Kid Hungry. To find out what's available for purchase, click here or visit them on Facebook and Twitter.

Watch Meredith Scott Lynn (Anne, Days) and Jen Lilley (Theresa, Days; ex-Maxie, GH) riffing on the show, stars, and behind the scenes crew in this rap video with appearances from Alison Sweeney (Sami, Days) and several other Salemites, along with clips from the show.

OLDER NEWS:

Kate Mansi (Abigail) is offering auction items on behalf of K2 Charity: Water Campaign until December 30, 2013, including a lunch with Days cast members. Also on auction is the water can that Mansi used in her photo shoot. She says, “It’s signed and annotated by the entire Days cast including: Kristian Alfonso (Hope), Shawn Christian (Daniel), Ari Zucker (Nicole), Melissa Reeves (Jennifer), Blake Berris (Nick), Freddie Smith (Sonny), Camila Banus (Gabi), Casey Deidrick (ex-Chad), Guy Wilson (Will), Eric Martsolf (Brady) and the rest of the gang!” Another auction item is a Days script. Mansi reveals, It is signed by the entire DAYS cast and features my hand written notes and doodles (if you can read them).” For more information, please visit http://my.charitywater.org/k2o-birthday-benefit-.

Enjoy the "I'm A Soap Star" comedic rap video starring Sean Kanan (AJ, GH; ex-Deacon, B&B & Y&R), Ronn Moss (ex-Ridge, B&B), Joshua Morrow (Nick, Y&R), Patrika Darbo (ex-Nancy, Days), Kim Matula (Hope, B&B), and more.

After 14 years on the air, SOAPnet will go dark on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 when Walt Disney Co. will no longer provide programming for the channel in favor of Disney Junior, a channel for toddlers. Click here for the full story.

Deidre Hall (Marlena) has turned one of her lovely watercolor paintings into a holiday card that you can send to your loved ones. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity that supports veterans. Click here to visit her Web site and purchase a set of cards to do good while spreading some holiday cheer!

Eric Winter (ex-Rex, Days) and his wife, Roselyn Sanchez (ex-Pilar, ATWT) are involved in an animated project about a little girl, La Golda, who teaches children about the importance of education, respect, and giving back all in a fun and vibrant way. Sanchez will voice one of the characters. The project was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign on December 4, 2013.

Martha Madison (ex-Belle, Days; ex-Elizabeth, GH; ex-Lola, Passions) and husband AJ Gilbert, had a baby girl named Charley Elizabeth on November 3, 2013.

Holly Gagnier (ex-Cassie Carpenter, OLTL; ex-Ivy Jannings, Days) is being sued by her 80-year-old ballet teacher, Patricia McCoy, who claims that Gagnier tried to sabotage a potential movie deal between McCoy and Hunter Tylo (ex-Dr. Taylor Hayes, B&B; ex-Marina Toscano, Days; ex-Robin McCall, AMC). Read more here!

Carolyn Hennesy (Diane, GH) has signed on to "Acting Dead," an independent television series about zombies. She will guest star as Dr. Ivana Wurshter, the mysterious woman behind the zombie-actor producing company, Flatline Inc.  Production begins on Saturday, October 12. Other stars and guest stars include John J. York (Mac, GH), Eric Martsolf (Brady, Days; ex-Ethan, Passions), Jillian Clare (ex-Abigail, Days), and Patrika Darbo (ex-Nancy, Days). The semi-dark comedy about the world of Hollywood Zombies has until Wednesday, October 16 for their crowd funding campaign, with perks beginning at just $4. To join the campaign team, or learn more about the show, visit http://igg.me/at/ad.

Alison Sweeney (Sami) is on the cover of the September 2013 issue of "Women's Running" magazine.

Michael Easton (ex-Tanner) and his wife, Ginevra Arabia, have a new baby boy, Jack Boru, born on Saturday, September 7, 2013. He joins big sis, Lilah Bell, who was born on April 15, 2011.

The Season 17 cast of "Dancing With the Stars" includes Brant Daugherty (ex-Brian) dancing with Peta Murgatroyd. The season premiered on Monday, September 16, 2013 on ABC.

Matt Cedeño (ex-Brandon, Days) and wife Erica Franco welcomed a son, Jaxon Cruz, on August 7, 2013.

Christie Clark (ex-Carrie) and husband Thomas Barnes welcomed their third daughter, Charlotte Joy on August 6, 2013. Charlie joins older sisters Hannah, 5, and Emma, 2.

The Raymond Historical Museum, in the Sierra Nevada town of Raymond, California, near Yosemite, is owned and operated by Lynn Herring (Lucy, GH & PC; ex-Audrey, ATWT; ex-Lisanne, Days) and Wayne Northrop (Roman, Days; ex-Rex, PC). It is in the 1886 Charles Miller House, containing historical items from the area, from wagons to a restored train caboose, Native American artifacts to granite and gold mining tools. You can sit on the old board and batten home's porch or in the original kitchen filled with antique cooking utensils and be transported back in time.

Deidre Hall (Marlena) will be honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2014.

Jensen Ackles (ex-Eric, Days) and wife Daneel Harris Ackles (ex-Shannon, OLTL), who wed in 2010, announced the birth of their daughter Justice Jay "JJ" Ackles on Thursday, May 30.

Alison Sweeney (Sami) is on the cover of Shape magazine for the second time, in a teeny red bikini. In the May issue, she chats all about her fitness schedules, how she's completed a triathlon, and even shares a workout'

Drake Hogestyn (John) has placed his Malibu home on the market for $5 million. The Tuscan-style two-story home was built in 2002. Drake bought the property for $2.9 million in 2003. There are fireplaces in the living room, family room, and master suite of the 6,616-square-foot house with five bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, French doors, hardwood floors, decks and balconies. The grounds also include a circular driveway, swimming pool, sycamore trees, fruit trees, and an herb garden. See a picture of it here'

"Days of Our Lives" won for Outstanding Daily Drama at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which recognize outstanding representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Days was nominated for Sonny and Will's love story featuring Chandler Massey and Freddie Smith. Freddie Smith (Sonny) accepted the award in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

If you have a question for Days' Galen Gering (Rafe), e-mail it to SODQandA@gmail.com, and they will ask the actor as part of an upcoming interview in SOD.

Email your questions for Freddie Smith (Sonny) to SODQandA@gmail.com, and they will ask the actor as part of an upcoming interview in Soap Opera Digest' 

"Days of Our Lives" pictures, autographs, and scripts are being auctioned on eBay to benefit Autism Speaks.

David A. Levinson, who was a staff writer with "Days" since September 6, 2011, has been replaced by 71-year-old David Cherrill as of June, 2013, who was previously with "Days" from 2008-2011. He started his career as an actor in the 1970s playing Tom Hughes on "As the World Turns." He has been a writer since 1981, working on "As The World Turns" (1981, 1998-1999), "Search For Tomorrow" (1982-1983), "Another World" (1984-1989), and "One Life to Live" (1995-1997, 2001-2004). He has been nominated for 7 Daytime Emmys (1985, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, and 2012), winning in 1994 and in 2012. Although his birth name is Christopher David Colson, he now uses his wife's first name, Cherrill, as his last name. They have two daughters, Katherine and Emily.

Nominations for the 2013 Writers Guild Award for Best Daytime Drama included the writing teams of "Days of Our Lives," "One Life to Live," and "The Young and The Restless." On February 17, 2013, the award went to Y&R.

Peter Reckell (Bo), who left the show in July, 2012, has sold his ecofriendly Brentwood, CA home for $3.35 million. The actor and wife, Kelly Moneymaker, also own a home in Portland, OR. For a look at Reckell's former abode, click here.

Days of Our Lives has been renewed through September 2014. The show will celebrate its 48th anniversary in November 2013 and is NBC's longest-running drama series. Also, it aired its milestone 12,000th episode on January 11, 2013.

Matthew Borlenghi (ex-Marino) and Shanelle Workman (ex-Flash/Sarah, OLTL) are involved in legal battles with Workman's mother over her younger sister, Ariel, who stars in "Modern Family". More Information

Peggy McCay (Caroline) appears in a public service announcement with Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) for November's National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. "It came about because of Caroline's story on Days. I was very honored to be asked. I have personal friends who are dealing with this because of relatives with Alzheimer’s." Caroline’s struggle with Alzheimer’s has also struck a chord with viewers. "I just got a really heartbreaking letter from a fan whose mother has a full-blown case of Alzheimer's," she discloses. "He described what it is like to care for her. Alzheimer's affects the patient and family members. Often, family members can be left feeling helpless." There is support available at alz.org. To see the PSA, go here http://youtu.be/gPoqmG0ng2w.

Emmy-winner Barbara Esensten, who created Loving/The City with James Harmon Brown and wrote for a slew of soaps including Guiding Light, Port Charles, One Life to Live, Days of Our Lives, Dynasty, and All My Children, passed away on November 14, 2012, at the age of 75.

John Ingle (ex-Mickey) passed away 9/16/12. More.

After Melissa Reeves (Jenn) tweeted her support of Chik-Fil-A on Twitter, Greg Rikaart (Kevin, Y&R) wrote this article about the fast food chain controversy. Crystal Chappel (ex-Carly) speaks up for her good friend Missy.

Congratulations to "Days of Our Lives" for winning Daytime Emmy Awards on June 23, 2012 for Outstanding Writing Team and Outstanding Younger Actor Chandler Massey as Will Horton.

Arianne Zucker (Nicole, Days) is raising funds for LifeCHANGE, the leadership program she started with her brother, Todd, and Jason Cook (Matt, GH). For more information about LifeCHANGE, or to make a donation, please visit: www.officallifechange.com.

"Days of Our Lives" head writers Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr., who joined the show last May, were replaced by former Days Co-Executive Producer and one-time Co-Head Writer Gary Tomlin and former Days Co-Head writer Christopher Whitesell.

Help Joe Mascolo (Stefano) Stomp Out Bullying'

Lisa De Cazotte has joined Greg Meng as Co-Executive Producer of "Days of Our Lives," replacing Noel Maxam. Ken Corday remains Executive Producer. De Cazotte was a producer at AMC, had been Executive Producer at Passions, and previously worked on Santa Barbara and GH.

"Days of Our Lives" has an online social network at http://days45online.com/ with interactive video chats with cast members, never-before-seen photos and footage, promotions, and contests. It's a place for fans to connect to their favorite cast members through mediums like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. The site will stream events live, such as signings for the new book, fan events, and other promotional events. It will also offer interactive polls and events to allow fans to get insider view, express comments and feel connected to the show and its cast.

Days Scoops/Spoilers

Spoilers by Mandy and Suzanne

SOD 8/4/14

Sami Destroys Abigail! Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned and this week, Sami proves it by taking action against Abigail. As co-CEO of DiMera Enterprises, Sami assumes the company’s seat on the hospital board and meets with Anne Milbauer. Sami then meets with her aunt Kayla about Abigail’s position at the hospital. After filling in Kayla about EJ and Abigail’s affair, Sami demands that Kayla fire Ms. Deveraux for behaving in an immoral manner with a board member. A stunned Kayla refuses. When Sami threatens to pull the funding for the children’s wing, Kayla is forced to make a choice between Abigail and the hospital. She reluctantly chooses the hospital. Kayla’s parting shot to Sami is to ask that she no longer refer to her as her aunt. Abigail is devastated when she is relieved of her duties. Sami and Abigail wind up in a very heated confrontation.

Ratings for 6/30: 1.8

*Hot Plots Preview* Kristen Holds Daniel Captive! Daniel leaves Salem to take a break from his relationship woes and books a room at a hotel. No sooner does Dr. J settle in when he’s hit with a big surprise: Kristen’s arrival. Kristen’s intent is to regain Brady’s love, but not if Daniel can help it. But Kristen has a few tricks up her sleeve and is unwilling to let Daniel slip from her clutches.

Will strikes back at Sami on 7/28. Eric wrestles with his feelings for Nicole on 7/29. Sami drops a bomb on Jordan on 7/31, while Clyde gives Ben a stern warning and Eve seeks help from Maggie. Sparks fly between Nicole and Eric when they head to Rome to clear his name on 8/1.

What Will Happen: Eve blackmails Theresa. Kate floats a mysterious proposal to Victor. EJ is stunned by Victor’s revelation. Rafe is curious when he catches Jordan with Clyde.

SOD 7/28/14

Abigail Moves On! Furious over the news of Abigail’s involvement with EJ, Jennifer pays him a visit in jail and gives him a stern tongue-lashing. EJ displays remarkable self-control and gives Jen the space she needs to vent her anger. Jennifer also makes it clear that she doesn’t want EJ to have any contact with Abigail again. Meanwhile, Ben makes a huge confession to Abigail. Abigail struggles to gain a new perspective on her involvement with EJ. But moving forward could prove difficult.

Ratings for 6/23: 1.8

Eileen Davidson appears on 7/25 as Kristen DiMera.

*Hot Plots Preview* Kayla Likes Aiden! Now that Hope is becoming more comfortable with Aiden, she realizes that Kayla is attracted to him. Hope feels flustered by her reaction to Aiden and Kayla’s playful flirting.

EJ tries to break through to Sami on 7/21. Hope is horrified when Ciara invites Aiden and Chase to join them on their vacation on 7/23. Brady’s fate is decided on 7/25.

What Will Happen: Jennifer blasts EJ. Sami breaks down during a conversation with Caroline. Ben makes a big confession to Abigail. Paige wonders if she really knows JJ.

SOD 7/21/14

Sami Outs Abigail! Now that Sami has taken care of EJ, she sets her sights on Abigail. Sami arrives at chez Horton on the pretense of showing Abigail her wedding photos. They look through the photos with Jennifer. One of the photos is of Abigail and EJ at the Horton cabin. Needless to say, the image comes as quite a surprise. Abigail is mortified that Sami drags her mother into the fracas. Abigail is ultimately forced to reveal that the photo is not a fake. Jennifer tells Sami that she can’t tell anyone, but Sami says that she can.

Ratings for 6/16: 1.8

*Hot Plots Preview* Theresa Attacks John! Theresa and Brady return from their Vegas getaway and head for the Kiriakis mansion. Brady is so drunk that he passes out. Meanwhile, Theresa is surprised when John suddenly shows up and wants to see his son. She tells him that Brady is sleeping, and John informs Theresa that he knows exactly what happened in Sin City. He announces that he intends to stop Theresa before she causes Brady further harm. In a panic, Theresa grabs a fireplace poker, strikes John on the head and knocks him out. Brady wakes up suffering from a severe hangover and is confused to see his unconscious dad on the floor. John is rushed to the hospital, where Dr. Dan works to save his life. Marlena arrives, and Daniel informs the family that John has lapsed into a coma.

Jordan comes face to face with Clyde on 7/16. Clyde has a tense reunion with Ben and Jordan on 7/17, while Will receives an assignment that puts him at odds with loved ones. Eric asks a favor of Nicole on 7/18.

What Will Happen: Sonny and Will are stunned by Sami’s news. Eric urges Sami to abandon her plans for revenge. Aiden and Hope react to their unexpected romantic moment.

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