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Fans of General Hospital  are mourning the loss of legendary actor Anthony Geary , who has died at age 78. Best known for his iconic portrayal of Luke Spencer, Geary redefined daytime television and left an unforgettable mark on audiences worldwide. His passing signals the end of an era for soap opera fans and a moment to reflect on a career that shaped the genre. The news of Anthony Geary’s death  was confirmed by his husband, Claudio Gama, who described it as a sudden and s

Last week on Beyond the Gates, Bill collapses and Hayley panics, Nicole flirts with moving on, Kat finally feels supported, and Leslie tries to buy herself an ally. Winterfest comes and goes with barely a whisper, leaving behind jealousy, suspicion, and one very poisoned cup of tea. Let’s get into it. Winterfest… That’s It? Winterfest went out with a whimper. No big climax, no lasting impact—just a big nothing burger of nada, zilch. Monday’s episode did give us Keke Wyatt’s p

Greg Vaughan, the soap opera stalwart known for General Hospital , The Young and the Restless , and Days of Our Lives , recently joined Ashley Saray & Je-Ree on The Soap Wire Podcast , brought to you by The TV Cave, to dish about his exciting new role on Beyond the Gates . Fans of daytime television and primetime drama alike are buzzing about Vaughan’s transition, and the conversation revealed just why this move feels like a natural next step in his career. Je-Ree kicked thin

Greg Vaughan officially stepped through the gates, Beyond the Gates , that is and his first day delivered exactly the kind of soap-polished charm and slow-burn intrigue fans hoped for. The long-awaited debut of Dr. Kial Rollins brought a jolt of new-guy energy to Fairmont Crest, the kind that makes characters clutch their pearls and viewers lean a little closer to the screen. For a show in the middle of its WinterFest arc, Vaughan’s arrival lands like a snowball hurled with p

This week on Beyond The Gates, Martin’s campaign hits turbulence, Carlton bails on Winterfest, Ted and Shanice get stuck in an elevator, Derek tries to move forward, and Winterfest finally arrives. Let’s get into it. Vanessa, Joey & Campaign Trouble Vanessa continues recruiting women for her escort service out of the country club, ignoring Dani’s concern. Joey donates to Martin’s campaign, prompting Smitty to storm off and confront him at the casino. Martin arrives in time an

Greg Vaughan is officially scrubbing in for Beyond the Gates , and fans might want to clear their schedules and possibly their hearts. The longtime soap favorite makes his BTG debut on December 8  as Dr. Kial Rollins , a handsome orthopedic surgeon with a tragic past, a grown family, and the kind of charisma that tends to make Fairmont Crest very, very messy. And yes, the early whispers are true: this widower may already have his gaze drifting toward one Nicole Dupree Richard

Salem isn’t exactly known for its calm, stable energy but every once in a while Days of Our Lives tosses in a casting twist that makes even the most hardened soap fans sit up straighter. Dan Gauthier stepping in as the newly recast Peter Blake? That’s the kind of move that rattles the snow globe and sends the glitter flying. Gauthier, best known for his soap-sturdy credentials and his effortlessly smug charm as Kevin Buchanan on the now defunct One Life to Live, is set to deb

As a Black woman and a longtime soap viewer, I take joy in every step forward we’ve made in on-screen representation. Daytime drama has not always been a welcoming space for Black characters but the landscape is changing slowly, steadily and meaningfully. We now see more Black actors in front-burner storylines, more multidimensional characters and projects like Beyond the Gates  showing that Black-led soap storytelling is not only possible but powerful. That’s why Donnell Tur