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RATINGS / "The Bold and the Beautiful" was the top soap among Women 18-49, while "General Hospital" recovered from its week ago lows during the week of November 10-14, 2025. #BeyondTheGates #BoldandBeautiful #GeneralHospital #YoungandRestless

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'The Bold And The Beautiful' Top Soap Among Women 18-49, 'General Hospital' Bounces Back - RATINGS

"The Bold and the Beautiful" was the top soap among Women 18-49, while "General Hospital" recovered from its week ago lows during the week of November 10-14, 2025.

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November 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM

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NEWS / Gizelle Bryant and Wendy Osefo ("The Real Housewives of Potomac") set to make their "Beyond the Gates" debut Monday, December 1, sharing scenes with Lauren Buglioli and Karla Mosley. #BeyondTheGates #BTG #RHOP

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'The Real Housewives Of Potomac' Stars Gizelle Bryant & Wendy Osefo Go 'Beyond The Gates'

Gizelle Bryant and Wendy Osefo ("The Real Housewives of Potomac") set to make their "Beyond the Gates" debut Monday, December 1, sharing scenes with Lauren Buglioli and Karla Mosley.

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November 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM

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EXCLUSIVE / "The Young and the Restless" stars Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian may have seen their characters jet off to Paris for an off-screen honeymoon, but the actors are keeping themselves busy behind the scenes. #YoungandRestless #YR

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Lauralee Bell Talks Directing & New Soap In Development, Plus Michael Damian Touts Netflix Success (EXCLUSIVE)

"The Young and the Restless" stars Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian may have seen their characters jet off to Paris for an off-screen honeymoon, but the actors are keeping themselves busy behind the scenes.

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November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM

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RATINGS / "General Hospital" dinged by the first full week of Disney/YouTube TV dispute during the week of November 3-7, 2025, while "The View" and "GMA3" were retitled and/or excluded. #BeyondTheGates #BoldandBeautiful #GeneralHospital #YoungandRestless

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'General Hospital' Sets New Lows Among Key Demos Amid Disney/YouTube TV Carriage Dispute - RATINGS

"General Hospital" dinged by the first full week of Disney/YouTube TV dispute during the week of November 3-7, 2025, while "The View" and "GMA3" were retitled and/or excluded.

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November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM

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NEWS / Lisa Yamada's run as Luna Nozawa on "The Bold and the Beautiful" is reportedly over, with the actress seemingly confirming her exit in a post on Instagram. #BoldandBeautiful

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Lisa Yamada Exits 'The Bold And The Beautiful' As Luna Nozawa

Lisa Yamada's run as Luna Nozawa on "The Bold and the Beautiful" is reportedly over, with the actress seemingly confirming her exit in a post on Instagram.

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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM

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PREVIEWS / "The Bold and the Beautiful" will celebrate Thanksgiving Day one day early, with an episode airing on Wednesday, November 26, featuring a pair of unusual family gatherings. #BoldandBeautiful #ThanksgivingDay

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'The Bold And The Beautiful' Celebrates Thanksgiving With Unusual Family Gatherings

"The Bold and the Beautiful" will celebrate Thanksgiving Day one day early, with an episode airing on Wednesday, November 26, featuring a pair of unusual family gatherings.

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November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM

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EXCLUSIVE / Jonathan Frakes joins Genie Francis in rare joint interview for part two of "State of Mind with Maurice Benard," shares why "Star Trek" franchise still matters and William Shatner's sharpness at 94. #StateofMind #StarTrek #GeneralHospital

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Jonathan Frakes Joins 'State Of Mind,' Reveals Why 'Star Trek' Still Matters & His Sweet Praise For 94-Year-Old William Shatner: "He's Sharp As A Tack" (EXCLUSIVE)

Jonathan Frakes joins his wife, Genie Francis, in a rare joint interview for part two of "State of Mind with Maurice Benard," shares why the "Star Trek" franchise still matters, and discusses William Shatner's sharpness at 94.

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November 23, 2025 at 4:55 AM

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RATINGS / Find out how the four network soap operas performed, particularly among the daily demos, during the week of November 3-7, 2025. #Ratings #BeyondTheGates #BTG #BoldandBeautiful #GeneralHospital #GH #YoungandRestless #YR

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Soap Opera Ratings Report For The Week Of November 3-7, 2025

Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of November 3-7, 2025.

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November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM

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EXCLUSIVE / "Beyond the Gates" will air just two original episodes during the week of November 24-28, due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, with repeats and a complete sports preemption also factored in. #BeyondTheGates #BTG

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Rewatch The Articulettes' Reunion Concert On 'Beyond The Gates' (EXCLUSIVE)

"Beyond the Gates" will air just two original episodes during the week of November 24-28, due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, with repeats and a full sports preemption also factored in.

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November 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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Look for the rest of @errollewis.bsky.social interviews from the #DaytimeEmmys to be published next week, along with the start of some #DAYS goodies from the show's recent #DAYS60 anniversary celebration.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM

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EXCLUSIVE / Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian talk about how life has changed for Cricket and Danny 35 years after they first got married on "The Young and the Restless." #YoungandRestless #YR

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Danny & Cricket Are Getting Married, Again, On 'The Young And The Restless': How 35 Years Sets Things Right (EXCLUSIVE)

Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian talk about how life has changed for Cricket and Danny 35 years after they first got married on "The Young and the Restless."

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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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NEWS / "The Young and the Restless" to rebroadcast Cricket and Danny's first wedding on Thanksgiving Day, plus actors Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian participate in "Look Back" featurette. #YoungandRestless #YR

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'The Young And The Restless' To Rebroadcast Cricket & Danny's First Wedding On Thanksgiving Day

"The Young and the Restless" to rebroadcast Cricket and Danny's first wedding on Thanksgiving Day, plus actors Lauralee Bell and Michael Damian participate in "Look Back" featurette.

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November 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM

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EXCLUSIVE / "General Hospital" star Genie Francis joins Maurice Benard on his "State of Mind" podcast series, discussing how the stigma surrounding acting on soaps is changing, thanks in part to people like Bryan Cranston. #GeneralHospital #StateOfMind

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"I Think It's Disappearing," Says 'General Hospital' Star Genie Francis On The Stigma Of Acting On Soaps (EXCLUSIVE)

"General Hospital" star Genie Francis joins Maurice Benard on his "State of Mind" podcast series, discussing how the stigma surrounding acting on soaps is changing, thanks in part to people like Bryan...

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November 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM

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EXCLUSIVE / "General Hospital" star Genie Francis joins Maurice Benard on his "State of Mind" podcast series, with the two agreeing soaps need to "get back to couples." #GeneralHospital #StateofMind

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"I Think It's Disappearing," Says 'General Hospital' Star Genie Francis On The Stigma Of Acting On Soaps (EXCLUSIVE)

In an exclusive preview clip, "General Hospital" star Genie Francis joins Maurice Benard on his "State of Mind" podcast series, with the two agreeing soaps need to "get back to couples."

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November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM

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EXCLUSIVE / "General Hospital" star Genie Francis joins Maurice Benard on his "State of Mind" podcast series, with the two agreeing soaps need to "get back to couples." #GeneralHospital #StateofMind

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November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM

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TV / The two-part documentary "My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story," which details the harrowing experience of Eva LaRue and her daughter, Kaya Callahan, is now available to stream on Paramount+.

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Two-Part Documentary 'My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story' Is Now Streaming on Paramount+

The documentary "My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story," which details the harrowing true story of Eva LaRue and her daughter, Kaya Callahan, is now available to stream on Paramount+.

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November 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM

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TV / Maree Cheatham (“Days of our Lives”) guest stars in the Thursday, November 13 episode of CBS’ “Matlock,” playing a nun named Sister Peggy. #DaysofourLives #Matlock #MatlockCBS

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'Days Of Our Lives' Icon Maree Cheatham Guest Stars On 'Matlock'

Maree Cheatham ("Days of our Lives") guest stars in the Thursday, November 13 episode of CBS' "Matlock," playing a nun named Sister Peggy.

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November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM

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DAYS / "Days of our Lives," the iconic soap opera that set the standard for romance and adventure, celebrates 60 years on television today, November 8. #DaysofourLives #DAYS60 #DAYS #DOOL #DOOL60

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'Days of our Lives' Celebrates 60th Year on Television

"Days of our Lives," the iconic soap opera that set the standard for romance and adventure, celebrates 60 years on television today, November 8.

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November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM

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RATINGS / Find out how the four network soap operas performed, particularly among the daily demos, during the week of October 27-31, 2025. #Ratings #BeyondTheGates #BTG #BoldandBeautiful #GeneralHospital #GH #YoungandRestless #YR

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Soap Opera Ratings Report For The Week Of October 27-31, 2025

Find out how the daytime soaps performed among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating during the week of October 27-31, 2025.

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November 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM

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GH / Actor Peter Stormare appeared on "General Hospital" as his iconic character, The Replacer, from the "Call of Duty" video game series, as part of a promotional tie-in for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7." #GeneralHospital #CallOfDutyBlackOps7 #CallofDuty

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Peter Stormare Guest Stars On 'General Hospital' As The Replacer In Sponsored Tie-In For 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7'

Actor Peter Stormare appeared on "General Hospital" as his iconic character, The Replacer, from the "Call of Duty" video game series, as part of a promotional tie-in for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7."

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November 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM

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MOVIES / Rory Gibson stars alongside Henry Ian Cusick, Morgan Bradley and Dean Cain in the film "Fugitive from Asteron," with the "General Hospital" actor playing a young pilot who escapes an oppressive planet. #GeneralHospital #FugitiveFromAsteron

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'General Hospital's Rory Gibson Stars In Sci-Fi Film 'Fugitive From Asteron' With Henry Ian Cusick & Dean Cain

Rory Gibson stars alongside Henry Ian Cusick, Morgan Bradley and Dean Cain in the film "Fugitive from Asteron," with the "General Hospital" actor playing a young pilot who escapes an oppressive planet.

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November 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM

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RATINGS / Now in its fourth season, "NBC News Daily" set a new viewership record and topped "Beyond the Gates" among Women 18-49 during the week of October 27-31, 2025. #BeyondTheGates #BoldandBeautiful #GeneralHospital #YoungandRestless

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'NBC News Daily' Sets Viewership High, Tops 'Beyond The Gates' Among Women 18-49

Now in its fourth season, "NBC News Daily" set a new viewership record and topped "Beyond the Gates" among Women 18-49 during the week of October 27-31, 2025.

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November 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM

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GH / Erika Slezak concludes her run as Veronica Bard on the Thursday, November 6 episode of "General Hospital," which also marks the end of Slezak's return to soaps. #GeneralHospital #OneLifeToLive

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Erika Slezak Concludes Run As Ronnie Bard On 'General Hospital', Thanks Fans For Support

Erika Slezak concludes her run as Veronica Bard on the Thursday, November 6 episode of "General Hospital," which also marks the end of Slezak's return to soaps.

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November 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM

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DAYS / "Wheel of Fortune" celebrates 60 years of "Days of our Lives" with the daytime soap featured as this week's Fanday Funday Giveaway prize opportunity. #DaysofourLives #WheelofFortune

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