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The latest casting shocker is coming from THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, where E! News is reporting that they're hearing from a source that Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) is leaving the soap!

Stafford joined Y&R in 1994 and racked up nine Daytime Emmy nominations over the years, taking home the trophy twice — once in 1997 for Supporting Actress and once in 2004 for Lead Actress.

UPDATE: We still have no details about when Stafford will last air, or how Phyllis will be leaving the canvas, but sadly, the reports are true. CBS Daytime vice president Angelica McDaniel even tweeted: "[Michelle Stafford] has been a huge part of the Y&R family. Respect her decision to move on, but will miss her. Wish her the very best always."

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael) and Max Ehrich (Fen) are hitting Vegas, and you can hang out with them! The on-screen father and son are hosting a special Up Close & Personal event at the Dal Toro Ristorante at The Palazzo Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Veags, NV on Saturday, June 29.

For $210, you'll get the "Young Experience," which includes lunch, show, commemorative photo with the actors, autographs and a raffle ticket. For $260, you get the "Restless Experience," which includes the above lunch, photo and autograph, plus two raffle tickets, and attendance at a one-hour private press reception with LeBlanc and Ehrich where hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks will be served.

Plus, two lucky ticketholders will be selected to join the actors at their table for lunch! For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here!

When THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Nick recently found himself staring at one particular envelope, we could almost hear fans draw in their breath in anticipation. After all, this isn't just any envelope, but the one that contained Summer's paternity results all those years ago. For Y&R newbies — or for anyone who needs their memory refreshed — we thought it would be helpful to fill in the backstory!

Years ago, Nick was devastated when his adopted daughter, Cassie, died after a tragic automobile accident. With his life and marriage to Sharon spinning out of control, the hunk began a torrid affair with Phyllis. Of course, Nick wasn't the only one cheating — Phyllis was also stepping out on her man, Jack.

Just when the couple's affair was exposed, Phyllis discovered that she was pregnant. Unfortunately, she wasn't entirely certain if Nick or Jack was the babydaddy! A paternity test was done, and when the results were mailed back, Nick picked up the envelope, viewed the contents, and then announced that he was the father of Phyllis' child!

Later, Jack actually helped deliver Summer after Phyllis went into labor while they were stuck in an elevator during an ice storm. That, along with the fact that only Nick had seen the results of the paternity test, led some to speculate that maybe Jack was actually Summer's biological dad. Now with Nick freaking out about Summer's increasing closeness to Jack's son, Kyle, and pulling out that old envelope again, will we see a new twist to this old babydaddy storyline? It's certainly looks likely!

We already reported that THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS is planning to air a special episode on Tuesday, May 28, to honor the late Jeanne Cooper (Katherine). The episode will feature cast members past and present sharing memories of the actress as well as clips of some classic Katherine moments from Y&R's history. But what about Katherine's fate?

In an interview with TV Guide, Y&R executive producer Jill Farren Phelps reveals that they will be writing Katherine's death into the show, but as they work so far ahead, it won't be reflected on-screen until after July. She also says that they couldn't leave it open-ended as THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL did with Sally Spectra when Darlene Conley passed away. "We decided, for the sake of the audience and the characters, that it was important to have closure with Kay. And contrary to rumors, we never gave a thought to recasting the role — not for a minute!"

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS has scheduled a special tribute episode honoring the late Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) for Tuesday, May 28. The episode will have the cast sharing their favorite memories of Cooper as well as archival interviews with the star and classic clips of Katherine in action.

"Jeanne Cooper was a legend and we want to give her the tribute she deserves," said Angelica McDaniel, Senior Vice President, Daytime CBS. "The cast will honor their longtime friend, family member and co-worker in the greatest way possible, as we celebrate her life and vibrant spirit and share it with the audience who loved her as much as we did."

So be sure not to miss this very special episode of Y&R on Tuesday, May 28 at 12:30 pm EST/11:00 am PST.

Back in March we told you about a collaboration between NATAS and the Smithsonian Institute to bring some of the most iconic daytime television memorabilia to the national museum, and today the first donations were presented!

Today's ceremony officially launched a three-year collecting initiative between the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) and the National Museum of American History, aiming to help the museum expand its capacity to tell the story of daytime television and the Daytime Emmy Awards. At the ceremony, the Smithsonian accepted artifacts that reflect the contributions of daytime television programming, including a 1984 JEOPARDY! script from Alex Trebek, objects from the children's series BARNEY, and the gown that Susan Lucci (ex-Erica, ALL MY CHILDREN) wore on the cover of People magazine celebrating her legendary Daytime Emmy win. "They've asked me for [an AMC] script as well," the iconic daytime actress tells Soaps In Depth. "Plus, People is doing a big blow-up of the cover."

The daytime television collection (which will include children's programming, talk shows, game shows and cooking shows) will be part of a larger entertainment exhibit scheduled to open in 2015. "Right now, the area that the museum is going to devote to this exibit on American culture at large is under reconstruction," curator Dwight Blocker Bowers tells In Depth. "We have a very small soap opera collection, and this is an opportunity for us to add to it."

For more on this collaboration, check out an upcoming issue of Soaps In Depth.

Over at THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, the cast and crew have created a memorial outside the dressing room of the late Jeanne Cooper (Katherine), and more actors have continued to release statements eulogizing their friend:

Eric Braeden (Victor): "She was an absolute joy to work with. We never did a scene without having laughs. After a painful struggle, she has finally found peace. I will miss working with her a lot."

Don Diamont (Bill, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL; ex-Brad, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS): "I just love Jeanne and have so much respect for her. She was such a supporter of mine when I started at Y&R as a young, green actor. That always meant so much to me. She was truly one-of-a-kind. This next saying is used far too often but is truly applicable in her case: When they made Jeanne Cooper they broke the mold."

Doug Davidson (Paul): "She was one of a kind and she held my hand for 35 years. She helped me be a better actor, husband, parent, and friend. My life was so enriched having known her. She was such a loving, kind soul. With Jeanne, there was no judgment, no rules. She loved you for you. She always had time for you and was so gracious with her love. For me, she was a personal giant, an sublime example of how to behave on planet Earth. I will miss her more than I can describe. I will say with certainty, that Heaven just got a hell of a lot more interesting! Godspeed, my dear friend. I love you."

While there is no official word from THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS on how the soap plans to address the passing of Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) on screen, the icon's final episode aired on May 3. According to Y&R writer Brent Boyd, Cooper's last scene was (fittingly) with Jess Walton, who plays Kay's frenemy and housemate, Jill.

"The last image of Jeanne Cooper on Y&R is of her ascending the stairs telling Jill, "I think I can manage. Good night." A fitting end," Boyd tweeted. In the episode, Kay had returned home to the Chancellor mansion after being discharged from the hospital, where she'd undergone surgery for a brain tumor.

In the wake of Jeanne Cooper's (Katherine) passing, her castmates have begun making statements eulogizing the star. Here are just a few that have been released so far:

Jess Walton (Jill): "Sweet Jeanine, for 26 years you were my playmate, my partner in crime. I marveled at your life force time and time again. You are magnificent my friend, and I love you. I can't wait to play with you again."

Lauralee Bell (Christine): "Jeanne was the matriarch of the show in every sense of the word. When you did work you were proud of, you'd hope for approval or a 'good job' from Jeanne as a child would from a parent. When things got too tense, she'd break the tension with her amazing wit. She would teach the younger actors without ever talking down to them. In fact, she would raise them up. She always had my back and my parents (and our whole family) always had hers. I am so grateful that Jeanne and I were on MARIE together last month with my mom — what a gift to sit next to her and hold hands. When she saw me breaking down watching a clip of my late dad, she rescued me on camera by speaking of her gratitude towards him and the ways he had helped her. She squeezed my hand harder and had my back yet again. Like everything else Jeanne did, she was very brave. I know she was the light of her family. I will miss her so much!"

Kate Linder (Esther): My heart is breaking for Jeanne Cooper's wonderful family and for all of us who truly loved Jeanne through the years. Jeanne was my mentor and an amazing actress and friend. We've been through so much together and I loved her like family. She and Bill Bell were the two people most responsible for my career on Y&R and the world is a darker place without them. When Jeanne welcomed you into her life, you knew it and it was a fantastic feeling. This is truly the end of an era, not just for fans of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, but for all of the people she touched throughout her long and distinguished career and life. She's always been larger than life and an inspiration to me and so many others. I can't imagine a world without Jeanne Cooper — it won't be the same without her fighting spirit and lust for life and to say she will be missed is an understatement for what we are all feeling today."

The world of daytime was rocked by the passing of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Jeanne Cooper (Katherine). "It is with immeasurable sadness and our deepest condolences to her family that THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS mourns the loss of our beloved Jeanne Cooper," said the soap's executive producer, Jill Farren Phelps.

"Jeanne Cooper was a legend in daytime and a beloved member of our Y&R family," said Steve Mosko, president of Sony Pictures Television. "She touched the lives of millions, who watched her every day over the past 40 years. We send our sincerest condolences to her family as we also celebrate her wonderful life."

"Jeanne Cooper — A genuine person, gifted performer, good friend to all," said Bradley Bell, executive producer and headwriter of THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL. "Never before and never again. A true artist and legend. She will be missed. My thoughts and my love are with her family."

"Jeanne Cooper will be remembered as a daytime television legend and as a friend who will truly be missed by all of us here at the Network," said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment. "She was the longest-running cast member on daytime's #1 show, bringing indelible charm, class and talent to every episode. On behalf of everyone at CBS, we send our condolences to Jeanne's family, as well as the legions of fans she has amassed during her record 39 years on 'The Young and The Restless,' and throughout her career."

"Jeanne Cooper: Respected colleague, industry icon, woman of passion and grandeur; most important, beloved friend," wrote Y&R co-creator Lee Phillip Bell. "She was a shining beacon. Her love was unexpendable, and was given freely to all, from fans to great celebrities. She was not jaded by success, nor impressed by wealth and fame. Her crowning glory was her family: her children Corbin, Collin and Caren and her grandchildren, whom she adored, and all of whom adored her in return. Her presence resonated in the lives of all those around her. Through her personal and professional journey, she saved hundreds, possibly thousands, from the depths of alcoholism. She embodied compassion and forgiveness. No daytime icon has ever been more influential in the lives of millions. She will be terribly missed, but her light will shine on forever. May angels guide you on your journey, dear Jeanne. I will love you forever."

"A beacon of light guiding us all toward humanity, humility, and equality has been extinguished," said Corbin Bernsen (ex-Father Todd), speaking for her entire family. "But a shimmer of it will always remain as reminder from her to us all of a kinder world that is here for us each to embrace, feed and make flourish. In a way her truest work has just begun: For us to honor her vision and make that her legacy. One of the last great Broads in our business — Jeanne Cooper (84 years old) — Mom — is now stirring up trouble in the great beyond."

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Jeanne Cooper (Katherine, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS) has passed away after her recent health struggles. According to son Corbin Bernsen (ex-Father Todd), she died in her sleep. "I was going to visit this afternoon," he posted to Facebook. "I thought I had time. Reminder to self — time is a precious thing. I, too, am at peace, however. I said my good-byes several times over during the last few weeks. I'll go one last time now for a gentle kiss, a final farewell for this lifetime."

Cooper's career spanned stage and screens both big and small, but became best known for the role of Katherine Chancellor on Y&R. Joining the soap in 1973, she received 10 Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress over the course of her lengthy career, wining once in 2008. She also received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 and a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 1993. Just last year, Cooper published her memoir, Not Young, Still Restless, chronicling her storied career.

Bernsen thanks fans for their love and support during this difficult time. "I will certainly dedicate what remains of my life to continue her purpose of honesty, equality, humility, empathy and love," he wrote. "So many of you have said your prayers for her and right now, today, I can say the best way to honor her is to inhabit your lives with those things she stood for."

Congratulations to a couple of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS actors who were young and talented enough to nab trophies at the Young Artist Awards on Sunday, May 5. Daniel Polo (ex-Jamie) received the award for Young Actor In A Daytime TV Series and Samantha Bailey (ex-Summer) earned hers for Young Actress In A Daytime TV Series. The other sudsy winner at the ceremony was GENERAL HOSPITAL's Brooklyn Rae Silzer (Emma), who won Young Actress 10 And Under In A TV Series.

Of the 23 total Daytime Emmy nominations earned by THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS this year, 11 of them were for the actors in its cast, and Soaps In Depth caught up with them to get their reactions to the big news!

Peter Bergman (Jack) received his Lead Actor nod for the episode where Jack had a confrontation with Billy and then checked himself into the hospital for surgery. "Like everyone else, I had two or three great scenes followed by some run of the mill scenes. Nature of the beast. That's the way it is."

Castmate Doug Davidson (Paul) joins Bergman in the same category for the episode where Paul turns himself into Heather for shooting Ricky. "It's a difficult process to match what we do in daytime with the criteria of the contest," he admits.

In fact, Y&R dominated the Lead Actor category with three of the four nominees hailing from Genoa City. "It's a smaller field," Bergman allows of the current daytime landscape. "I don't want myself, Doug Davidson or Michael Muhney (Adam) to lose our nominations, I'm sorry it wasn't spread out more because it just looks better. But I'm not willing to give up my nomination and I don't think my two co-stars are, either!"

Jeff Branson (ex-Ronan) was nominated for Supporting Actor for Ronan got drunk and broke up with Phyllis, and has every intention of attending the ceremony. "I love this genre," he declares. "I love that show, I love these people. I would never not be there for something like that."

Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) now has a Y&R nod for Supporting Actress to add to the three she earned while playing Annie on ALL MY CHILDREN for the episode where Chelsea argues with Adam over his hiding Sharon in the cottage. "I really loved those scenes," she confides. "Michael [Muhney, Adam] was really great in them as well. It seemed real and raw."

But she knows she's up against some stiff competition in her category. "Jessica [Collins, Avery], I'm so happy for her. I've known Julie [Marie Berman, ex-Lulu, GENERAL HOSPITAL] for years because of the ABC connection. I don't know Katherine [Kelly Lang, Brooke, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL] too well, but I loved her stuff on the pre-nom. I'm excited to meet Arianne [Zucker, Nicole, DAYS OF OUR LIVES]. I know it sounds cliché, but I swear it's the truth: Just to be nominated with people who are so great, it's really a win/win. I'm blown away each time."

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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Do you like Taylor and Eric together?

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS: Can Jack and Phyllis make it work this time around?

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When the Daytime Emmy nominations were announced, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Michael Muhney (Adam) was actually on his way to the set when he found out he'd been nominated for Lead Actor. "I got a text from an old friend in high school," he reveals. "He was watching GOOD MORNING AMERICA and he cursed me for making him drop his coffee when he heard my name!"

Muhney submitted an episode where Adam had dramatic interaction with Chelsea, Victor, Phyllis and Sharon so there would be a nice blend, but doesn't expect he has much of a chance to take home the trophy on Emmy night. "I'd have to say that Jason Thompson (Patrick, GENERAL HOSPITAL) has an 80% chance of winning," he declares. "Then, it's almost a toss up between Peter Bergman (Jack) and Doug Davidson (Paul) because they delivered some fantastic stuff. I shouldn't win — and I won't — but the most humbling thing for me is to be nominated and to be mentioned with three guys who gave such stellar performances."

For more reactions from Y&R nominees Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Billy Miller (Billy) and more, make the jump!

Corbin Bernsen (ex-Father Todd, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) has posted another update on the medical condition of his mother, Jeanne Cooper (Katherine), and unfortunately, the news is still not good.

"Purgatory," he posted on Facebook. "Best way I can describe an indescribable day. Waiting... with swings toward the Peace of Heaven and the Fires of Hell and everything in between. And choices. Choices I never wanted to be faced with. Highs and Lows. At one point mom "left the building" - yes, she was gone, only to come back through the front door, kicking and screaming. A Doctor remarked, "I've been in this situationa thousand times before and have NEVER seen this!" The fighter is out of her corner, amazing us all. Okay, enough with descriptive BS... Long story short, rough, rough day. She's back to square one. I don't want to disclose at this point the specific "illness" though I'm sure many of you are curious. But I don't want a thousand comments about that. Not at this point. In time I will share it all. Just know that she is back in critical condition and needs your continued prayers. As for me. Honestly, I'm a bit lost, in this place - this purgatory - of truly being unsure where we are headed or what is best for her. I also toil with my choices and wonder if they are for me, for all of us... or truly for her. I'm in a haze of uncertainty about that and will be reflecting on it this evening, praying for guidance. In my heart, I see future, I see a fight and though I don't know the quality of that future I can't deny the sanctity of life. A tremendous battle raging inside. I wish I could have better news, or simply be more clear, but these words are a reflection of my state of mind. God Bless you all for your kindness here."

Our thoughts continue to be with Cooper and her family at this troubling time, and we will continue to bring you updates as we have them.

Sadly, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) is back in the hospital, according to son Corbin Bernsen (ex-Father Todd).

"An abundance of prayers needed this morning, mom has been taken back to hospital." he posted to Facebook this morning. "Not sure what to pray for at this point or what we even want for her. I know in my heart there is more for her to do in this world, but I also know there is a season for all things. I want more than anything comfort for her. I want her to have peace. This is that tricky place where you start to weigh all things, not what we need to do, actions to take, but instead open ourselves for enlightenment as to what God has planned for her and ultimately what is best for her. She's a fighter and I know she'll continue that. But when you're boxer is in the corner, bruised and bloodied from battle and demands to keep going, what do you do? I'm saying my prayers this morning, asking for guidance. Again, not reporting "the end" here, just that tricky place at the precipice and those moments requiring deepest reflection."

Our thoughts continue to be with the entire family at this difficult time.

Nominations for the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced this morning. THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS leads with 23 total nominations, followed closely by GENERAL HOSPITAL with 19. DAYS OF OUR LIVES earned 17 nods and THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL garnered 15. ONE LIFE TO LIVE, which was eligible for the few episodes that aired at the beginning of 2012 even managed to pick up 3 nominations for itself, including Outstanding Drama Series! The Daytime Emmys will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA and broadcast on HLN on Sunday, June 16. The full list of nominees is after the jump!

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS has snatched up yet another actor from GENERAL HOSPITAL! This time it's Erin Chambers, who will be going from playing the late, lamented Siobhan to Genoa City paralegal Melanie Daniels. And seeing how so many characters on Y&R are often in trouble with the law, she should be kept pretty busy, even though the role is currently only recurring. Look for Chambers to debut on Wednesday, June 5. Daytime Confidential first reported the news.

Good news! THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS star Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) has turned a corner! Her son, Corbin Bernsen (ex-Father Todd), posted the following update on his Facebook page last night:

Good news continues for my mom as I believe she is being moved out of ICU to a more "comfortable" room. I was able to Face Time with her today and I can't tell you how amazing it was to speak to her and hear her voice! Her sense of humor was in tact, the greatest sign of all. I want to take a moment here to express something that - as usual - I'm at a bit of a loss for words for. So much of my reporting to you in the last week has been a sincere effort to convey her status and progress. And with your magnificent, steady prayers she has, day by day, improved. Yet still I feel a bit "guilty," weird. I mean, with all the other suffering going on, it's hard to celebrate this miraculous recovery. Also, about that, her extraordinary recovery... I've looked back over the posts because I wanted to make sure that I have been truthful and accurate. I know for a fact she was in extreme, life threatening danger that was even made more clear to me than perhaps I let on. But then, she did improve, steadily and somewhat defied the extent of the terrible news I was delivering. I want to make sure no one misinterprets this as my "making more of it than it actually was." I can guarantee you that wasn't the case. Her recovery has been nothing short of "miraculous" and very quick considering everything. That will be, if all continues in this fantastic way, the legacy of this... the effect of prayer and the ability for miracles. As always I want to close with making sure I'm accurate once again and letting you know that which I've been told... remain cautiously optimistic. That will most likely last for some time now but in the upcoming days I'll most likely drop it from these posts. I will keep the connection with you both regarding her recovery as well as "what all of this ultimately means" in the bigger picture.

I also want to take a moment to once again thank the INCREDIBLE STAFF at Cedars Sinai hospital who have helped in this miraculous recovery (that involved a lot of non miracle, expertise and kindness.) Also, I haven't mentioned my brother Collin by name, or my sister Caren who have stood by my side, holding me up and shared in your kindness. I love them both and feel closer to them than ever.

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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Should Hope give up on Liam and move on with her life?

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS: Do you think Nick and Avery will make it down the aisle?

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Over the weekend, Corbin Bernsen (ex-Father Todd, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS) has been posting updates regarding the health of his mother, Jeanne Cooper (Katherine). While none of them have revealed exactly what she is going through, on the plus side, his most recent updates have been more positive, indicating improvement in her condition.

"Healing is happening," he posted to Facebook last night, "but outward signs are small and only visible in numbers I still don't fully understand."

His most recent update this morning read, "I know that this is happening in small steps, but would be so awesome to see it in plain sight. Please don't mistake that. She's mending, but I"m ready for her to stand up, take over the room and start telling everybody what to do (or what she thinks of them).

Our thoughts are with Cooper and her entire family at this time, and we will continue to keep you up to date with new information as we hear it.

In a move that shouldn't really come as a surprise to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS viewers, Daytime Confidential is reporting that Jhoanna Flores has already taped her last scenes as Adriana. In fact, she's already made her final appearance! "Her last air date was April 9, and at this time, the role will not be recast," a show rep confirms to Soaps In Depth.

CBS is bringing back Tweet Week from Thursday, April 4, through Wednesday, April 10, but daytime fans are going to be most interested in Monday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 9!

On Monday, April 8, during the 12:30 pm East Coast airing of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, Jessica Collins (Avery) and Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) will be tweeting along with the show. Just use the hashtag #TweetYR to ask questions, and be sure to follow @JessicaCollins and @MClaireEgan to read their responses!

Then, on Tuesday, April 9, during the 1:30 pm East Coast airing of THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, fans can interact with Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke) and Kim Matula (Hope)! Just use the hashtag #TweetBandB and follow @KatherineKellyL and @BandB_CBS (for Matula).

If you really want to join the party during each tweeting session, you can log in to the CBS Connect Lounge with your Twitter account and post questions and read responses collected there for you!

There have been crossovers between THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS before, some long-term (Ashley, Lauren) and others brief (Eric). And with Y&R's Jabot branching out into fashion, it's only natural that they'd require a gifted photographer to snap some shots of their garments. Which is why Zack Conroy's shutterbug Oliver will be crossing over from B&B to Y&R for two episodes. He's scheduled to start taping his Y&R scenes on Wednesday, April 17, so his episodes should air in late May.

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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Do you prefer Bill with Katie or her sister, Brooke?

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS: Do you think Adam and Victor can finally bury the hatchet?

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TV Guide Network will soon become the new, exclusive basic cable home for THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. Beginning this summer, Y&R will move from the Disney-owned SOAPnet to TVGN (co-owned by CBS Corporation and Lionsgate). The soap will keep the same 7 p.m. ET/PT time slot it has on SOAPnet, and continue to air the same-day episodes of its CBS broadcast. The exact date for the change has yet to be announced, but the Y&R acquisition marks the first TVGN programming announcement for the new joint venture between CBS and Lionsgate.

How would you like to celebrate THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' 40th Anniversary with cast members like Eric Braeden (Victor), Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki), Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael), Joshua Morrow (Nick), Sharon Case (Sharon) and Daniel Goddard (Cane)? Well, how about celebrating the anniversary with the cast in Monte Carlo?!

All you have to do is watch Y&R daily starting this week (like you weren't doing that already!), then register and sign in at this Web site and answer the daily question about the show! The sweepstakes runs until April 21, so you've got plenty of chances to win! Good luck!

Set those DVRs! Two of your favorite former daytime stars are about to storm two of your favorite primetime TV dramas. "I'm guest starring on ABC's CASTLE," reveals THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's William deVry (ex-STORM) of his role in the series' 100th episode. Alas, deVry didn't get to trade dialogue with fellow former soap star, Nathan Fillion (JOEY, ONE LIFE TO LIVE), whose title character is laid up with a broken leg in the tale. "I've known Nathan from the past, so that would have been nice, but my scenes were with Stana Katic, who plays Kate," deVry reveals, adding, "She was great -- I had fun!" Look for the lady detective to head out on her own to investigate the death of an IRS agent. "I'm playing a suspect [named Dan Renner]," deVry reveals. "He's a millionaire, but he's also a real douche." The episode, titled "Plays Well With Others," airs Monday, April 1, at 10 p.m. EST.

The actor tells In Depth that he's already on to his next exciting project. "I'm making The Outsider, a movie starring James Caan," he says of the crime thriller. In it, a British military contractor (played by EASTENDERS' Craig Fairbrass) is mistakenly informed that his daughter is dead and launches an investigation. "My character is just a good dude who helps out his longtime friend (Fairbrass)," deVry offers.

Since returning from Canada, where he starred last year on a sitcom, deVry says he's been fortunate to continue working steadily in Los Angeles and happy to be home with his girlfriend, Rebecca Staab (ex-April, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS; Jessie, GUIDING LIGHT). Alas, the successful couple still hasn't had time to relax. Staab just finished taping a guest appearance for the upcoming summer season of Showtime's DEXTER! Look for her to play a character named Lucy Gerard in the episode airing Sunday, July 14, at 9 p.m. EST.

Robbie Tucker, who played a pre-teen Fenmore from 2009-12 on Y&R, can be seen in the film Family Weekend¸ set to hit theaters on Friday, March 29. The actor plays Mickey Smith-Dungy, a boy who suffers from undiagnosed Asperger's Syndrome. The film follows Mickey's older sister Emily, who takes rather drastic measures to capture the attention of her perpetually-scattered parents, played by Matthew Modine and Kristin Chenoweth!

"Mickey talks really fast and he's good at remembering anything," Tucker explains. "He can repeat back exactly what his family asks him. He doesn't talk much, but he has a breakthrough in the movie."

Shooting on Lake Saint Clair in Michigan was an added bonus for Tucker because he originally hails from that area! "We filmed in the winter at a house on a lake," he shares. "The whole back of the house is glass and it snowed almost every day so it was really cool!"

Tucker says his real-life mom and dad got a kick out of meeting his celluloid relatives including Shirley Jones (ex-Colleen, DAYS OF OUR LIVES), who plays his grandmother, and Modine. "My mom used to watch THE PATRIDGE FAMILY and she told me all about that show [which Shirley starred in]. My dad really likes Matthew so he came to the set and got his autograph. Matthew was really cool! And Kristin was either singing or joking around the set. She's really fun!"

Tucker says that he took the news of Fenmore being rapidly aged (last year Max Ehrich took over the part) in stride. "Fenmore was 8 and then he was 16," says the actor, who remains in touch with Samantha Bailey (ex-Summer). "Our families all went out to dinner together recently," he shares. "It'd be really fun if Samantha and I work together again someday!"

Starting this week, fans of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS will no longer have to go to the Sony-run theyoungandtherestless.com and the soap's page at cbs.com to stay up-to-date with the folks of Genoa City! The two Web sites are joining forces on Thursday, March 28. "It's the perfect marriage," says a message on theyoungandtherestless.com. "TheYoungandtheRestless.com and CBS.com are making it official. Beginning Thursday, March 28, you will be automatically redirected to the Y&R page on CBS.com when you visit this site. Finally a successful marriage in Genoa City!"

Change your bookmarks!

How sweet! This Sunday's episode of CUPCAKE WARS on Food Network pits four bakers against each other for the chance to serve their tasty treats to the cast and crew of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS at a party honoring the soap's 10,000th episode! (The show was filmed a while ago, since Y&R reached that milestone back in August!)

Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) will appear in the episode, which will air on Sunday, March 24, at 8 p.m. EST. For more on CUPCAKE WARS, visit www.foodnetwork.com/cupcakewars.

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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL: Is Bill and Katie's marriage in serious trouble?

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The Smithsonian Institute has partnered with the National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) to bring some of the most iconic daytime television memorabilia to the national museum! A rep tells Soaps In Depth that it is still in the planning stages, but the Smithsonian hopes to eventually showcase a collection that features costumes, props, scripts, awards and much more!

Tell us below, which iconic items from the history of daytime television programming do you think should be included in The Smithsonian's collection?

The days of having to be home to watch your favorite soap opera are long gone, changed forever by the introduction of the VCR, later the DVR and now the Internet. And CBS has just released an iPad and iPhone app that will give you yet another way to watch your favorite shows. The CBS App will let you stream full episodes of CBS programming from daytime, primetime and nighttime. While primetime shows will be available one week after airing, daytime and nighttime shows will be available within 24 hours after they air. So you can watch THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS the following day wherever you might be. While currently only available in the Apple App Store, CBS is planning to release the app for all major mobile and tablet platforms like Android and Windows 8 later this year.

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Judith Chapman (Gloria) will be making a special appearance down in New Orleans next weekend as part of the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. On Saturday, March 23, at 8:00 pm, the actress will be part of Tennessee Williams In Others' Words, discussing the literary giant with Michael Cunnigham, Don Murray, Cristine McMurdo-Wallis and others. Then, on Sunday, March 24, at 1:00 pm, Chapman will discuss her one-woman show Vivien, covering Vivien Leigh's personal connections to Tennessee Williams and the character of Blanche DuBois. For more information on the festival, click here.

While the actual nominees won't be revealed until May 1, the National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the Drama Performer categories for the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

Peer judges viewed clips of each entrant, then selected their top ten performer choices in each category, the results of which were then tabulated by an independent accounting firm. (There are 11 ladies in the Lead Actress category due to a tie.) Those who received the highest number of votes now advance to the Blue Ribbon screening round, which will determine both the nominees and the winners. This year, the Younger Actor and Younger Actress categories, for performers under the age of 25, only had 9 submissions each, so there was no pre-nomination round necessary.

In alphabetical order, here are the pre-nominated performers:

LEAD ACTRESS
Sharon Case (Sharon, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS)
Jeanne Cooper (Katherine, Y&R)
Susan Flannery (ex-Stephanie, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL)
Finola Hughes (Anna, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
Peggy McCay (Caroline, DAYS OF OUR LIVES)
Kelly Monaco (Sam, GH)
Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki, Y&R)
Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R)
Kelly Sullivan (Kate, GH)
Heather Tom (Katie, B&B)
Laura Wright (Carly, GH)

Read more after the jump!

Once again, Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael) will be hosting the annual Dancing With The Stars On The Bayou charity event, and this year he'll be joined by THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS co-stars Jessica Collins (Avery) and Jeff Branson (ex-Ronan), who will be judging!

The event will be held Saturday, April 13 in the Cotillion Ballroom at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The evening begins with cocktails at 6:30 followed by dinner at 7:30 and the Dancing With The Stars at 8:00. Tickets are $50 per person, or $350 for a table of eight. For more information and to order tickets, visit the Web site by clicking here.

Since taking over as executive producer of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, Jill Farren Phelps has pinched more than a couple actors from her previous shows, GENERAL HOSPITAL and HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS. And now comes word that Bruce Weitz, who had a memorable turn as GH villain Anthony Zacchara, will be appearing as Barry on Y&R beginning Wednesday, April 17. However, this will a much shorter stint than his time on GH. Weitz is only scheduled to appear in three episodes.

The entire cast of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS was gathered together for a very special cast photo to commemorate the soap's 40th anniversary. We'll have a special feature in an upcoming issue of Soaps In Depth looking behind the scenes at how they put together the once-in-a-lifetime shot, but for now, enjoy this video peek behind the curtain posted by CBS!