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Soap Hub Weekly News Wrap: Time Capsule, Anniversary & Black History

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Janet Di Lauro

The Young and the Restless unearths a capsule and message from beyond… An ex-General Hospital star talks closure after being killed off… And a Bold and the Beautiful actor celebrates a milestone anniversary… Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera weekly news wrap.

The Young and the Restless: A Message from Beyond

The Young and the Restless cast and crew buried a time capsule at their studio complex on their 25th anniversary, which was recently opened as the soap kicked off its 50th celebration. Among its contents was a letter from the late Jeanne Cooper (ex-Katherine Chancellor), which Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) read aloud at a ceremony on the soap’s soundstage. 

The Bold and the Beautiful: Celebrating Carter

Lawrence Saint-Victor was in a celebratory mode, too, over at The Bold and the Beautiful, as his character, Carter Walton, commemorated 10 years at Forrester Creations. Check out what the actor had to say on the subject.

Rockin’ with Ridge

Cast members from B&B recently reunited with Ronn Moss, the soap’s original Ridge Forrester, at a concert in Bel Air, Calif. Check out what they had to say about the experience. 

What’s the Story?

There’s a storyline B&B’s Don Diamont is longing to “delve into” regarding his character Bill Spencer. Find out what it is and the woman it involves.  

Brooke’s New Man

B&B’s Brooke Logan tested the dating waters with a hot, new younger guy, Hollis the waiter from Il Giardino restaurant. Here are some details about the actor who plays him, Hollis W. Chambers.

General Hospital: Closure for Kelly

Kelly Thiebaud was laid to rest as General Hospital’s Britt Westbourne, after being the last victim of The Hook. Find out why she’s at peace about how her tenure on the soap ended.   

Family and Support

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, a longtime GH fan, nabbed the role of Brick on his favorite soap and has found a new pal in Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos). The two men sat down to discuss friends, family, and the importance of support after a loss on Benard’s video podcast, State Of Mind.

Days of our Lives: Lesson Learned

Jackée Harry (Paulina Price-Carver, Days of our Lives) shared a very personal “#BlackHerstory” tale in honor of  Black History Month. It’s a must-read involving Harry, her sister, a trip to France, and a major lesson in accountability. 

Miranda’s Megan

Miranda Wilson is back on the DAYS scene as Stefano DiMera’s dastardly daughter and Bo Brady’s obsessed ex, Megan Hathaway. Check out these seven things to know about the actress.

In Other Soap Hub Weekly News: Flashback Friday

Baby swaps have become a daytime norm, and one of the all-time most memorable happened on One Life to Live decades ago. Brynn Thayer (ex-Jenny Wolek) looks back on her character’s agony when she had to return “her daughter” Mary to her birth mother Katrina.

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