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'General Hospital' rumors suggest Laura Wright or Kelly Monaco may be out
Rumors In the 1980s there was a hit single by The Timex Social Club titled Rumors. That song certainly applies right now regarding GENERAL HOSPITAL. If you are not familiar with this tune please click on the link before reading further. As you read please keep in mind that nothing has been validated regarding who is walking away from the ABC soap. This article addressed the two actresses who have been named and the reasons they may have for leaving.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
11 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 40 This Year
"A fool at 40 is a fool forever", "Life begins at 40", there has been so much written and said about this age - 40. It's a big one for many people. At this age, people are expected to have "settled down", to have known not only exactly what they're doing with the career but already be on the path of said career journey. People are expected to be married with at least one child. If 30 was the year people told you to "get serious", 40 is the age people EXPECT you to have "gotten serious".
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
Maurice Benard gives hints about Carlson's future on 'General Hospital'
GENERAL HOSPITAL viewers have been overwhelmingly vocal about not liking the Mike and Nina storyline. Maurice Benard, who portrays these characters has stated on several occasions that he is enjoying this new twist and stretching as an actor. Those who watch the ABC soap want Sonny back in Port Charles with Carly but based on a recent tweet by Benard, this may not happen any time soon. Disgruntled fans can only sit back and watch this play out for as long as it takes.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' rumor mill suggests Laura Wright might be leaving
The rumors regarding Laura Wright began even before Wes Ramsey departed GENERAL HOSPITAL. Fans were curious as to whether or not the popular actress would remain on the ABC soap or follow her boyfriend of 4 years out the door. Now, spoilers are discussing the possibility of Wright's exit but at this point it is only speculation and nothing may come of it. Even so, this is big news and social media is buzzing about the possibility.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Michael Ralph portrayed numerous characters on 'A Different World'
Michael Ralph was recycled on A Different World If the name Michael Ralph does not ring a bell, his older sister, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) might be more familiar. Michael's face, however, might bring back memories from A Different World which ran on NBC from 1987-1993.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Remembering Merritt Butrick
One of Hollywood’s brightest stars was snatched away from us 32 years ago. Merritt Butrick was my friend. He was genuinely hilarious, quite possibly the funniest human being I have ever met. He was so care-free that it was hard to imagine any of life’s troubles ever bothered him. Merritt loved life and was determined to experience it to the fullest.
By Dan McGinnis5 years ago in Geeks
The Boys: Where they are now
Where are they now is a common question regarding musical acts of days gone by. During the late 1980s teenage girls were singing and dancing to the sound of THE BOYS who were similar to a young NEW EDITION. The four singing siblings even sang their hit recording Crazy on an episode in the fifth season of the NBC sitcom A DIFFERENT WORLD. They portrayed a group called Mice to Men which was a play on the hip hop group Boyz 2 Men. The brothers Tajh, BiLal, Khiry, and Hakeem Abdulsamad, made up the group and freely dished on what they thought about each other.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Former One Life to Live actress dies after a tragic accident
Tragedy has taken the life of a popular soap star and the entertainment world is mourning the death . Lisa Banes an actress who once was on the ABC daytime drama ONE LIFE TO LIVE was involved in a fatal hit and run accident on June 4. Her manager David Williams said the following: “We are heartsick over Lisa’s tragic and senseless passing. She was a woman of great spirit, kindness, and generosity and dedicated to her work, whether on stage or in front of a camera and even more so to her wife, family, and friends. We were blessed to have had her in our lives,”
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' actress Sophia Mattsson is pregnant in real time
GENERAL HOSPITAL viewers who suspected that Sophia Mattsen might be expecting a baby in real- time were correct. When her character Sasha Gilmore found out she was having a child from a one-night stand with Brando Corbin some fans were suspicious. The actress is private and had not mentioned her personal situation but now according to reports, Sophia admits that she is ready to pop. This indicates that she hid her growing belly for quite a while and that is her right.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Why I No Longer Call Funke Akindele a Friend - Eniola Badmus
Since the early 2000s when movies such as Omo Ghetto came out, Funke 'Jenifa' Akindele and Eniola Badmus have made the rounds of the blogs, forums, and shows as two of the closest friends in the Nigerian movie industry. Their comedic personas, matching personalities, and camaraderie on and off screen has made them two people that Nigerians always like to see together.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
Victor Sen Young: The amazing Jimmie Chan and honorable Hop Sing.
Victor Sen Yung is not a household name but the actor's face is familiar to those who enjoyed him as Hop Sing on BONANZA and Jimmie Chan in the CHARLIE CHAN films. Thanks to networks like DECADES, MeTV, and RETRO along with TCM, baby boomers can now relive fond memories from the past and catch up with favorite films and TV shows as well as popular characters and the entertainers who portrayed them.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
‘Have Gun Will Travel’ fun facts
THE BASICS HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL is a western series that was broadcast by CBS from 1957 through 1963. This was only one of a few shows that were broadcast on both radio and TV. The television version stars Richard Boone as a gentleman investigator/gunfighter who charges wealthy clients up to $1,000 for his services but poor clients pay nothing. Like most westerns of that period of time HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL was set in the American West just after the Civil War. You can currently watch this program on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 PM on MeTV as part of the western lineup.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
