Baby News

Maura West and Scott DeFreitas (Carly and ex-Andy, ATWT, pictured left) have welcomed a baby girl to their ever-expanding brood (the couple has four other children).

Arianne Zucker (Nicole, Days) and Kyle Lowder (Rick, B&B) are expecting their first child together in December. Days executive producer Ken Corday said that Arianne's pregnancy will not be written into the story line.

Jessica Leccia (Natalia, GL) and husband Brian Malloy welcomed their first child, a daughter named Ivy Lola, on June 10.

Days Charity Event

Who:
Days of Our Lives actors Eric Martsolf (Brady Black & former Ethan of Passions), James Scott (EJ Dimera, pictured), Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker), Darin Brooks (Max Brady), Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton), Matthew Ashford (former Jack Deveraux)

What:
Event will benefit Retinoblastoma International presented by Days Charity Events, Inc.

When:
Saturday April 18, 2009
11-4 p.m. Meet & Greet/Q&A Session with the Stars
7 p.m.-12 a.m. Cocktail Reception with the Stars
Where:
Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT
How:
www.dayscharityevents.com
(Ticket prices for the different events and sponsorships are available on the website)

Days Cast Appearances

WHO: Shawn Christian

WHAT: WFMJ 21's Youngstown, OH County Fair

WHEN: Sunday, August 10^th, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m

WHERE: Youngstown, OH County Fairgrounds

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WHO: James Scott

WHAT: Connecticut Women's Expo

http://ctexpos.com/

WHEN:

* Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 12:00 - 5:00

* Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 12:00 - 4:00

WHERE:

Connecticut Expo Center

265 Reverend Moody Overpass

Hartford, CT 06144

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WHO: Arianne Zucker & James Scott

WHAT: Kentucky's News Channel 6's 52nd Annual Telethon of the Stars

http://www.telethonofstars.org/

WHEN: Saturday + Sunday, Nov. 8 +9

WHERE: Paducah, KY

CASTING NEWS: Days Brings Back Nicole and Mickey

Kevin Dobson, best known to soap fans as Mack MacKenzie on Knots Landing, joins the cast of Days of Our Lives as Mickey Horton. His first appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1st.

Arianne Zuker returns to the role of Nicole Kiriakis. She arrives in Salem on Wednesday, April 2nd.

Real-Life Couple Has Split

Kyle Lowder (Rick, BB; ex-Brady, Days) and Arianne Zuker (ex-Nicole, Days), who married on Aug.3, 2002, have gone their separate ways.

The couple released this joint statement: "We are saddened to announce that after five years of marriage we will be amicably parting ways. This decision has come with great consideration and was not easy for either one of us. We continue to have tremendous respect, admiration and hold one another in the highest regard. We greatly appreciate all of the support we have received from our family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time and are grateful to everyone for respecting our need for privacy and healing as we move forward in this process."

This is truly sad news, as they made such a great couple. When I spoke with Kyle a few months back, he had nothing but praise for his soon-to-be ex-wife. He said: "At first, our characters (on Days), never spoke to one another, we never had scenes with one another. We started to date, and eventually married. Then, the writers decided to put us together. It was a little frustrating at times, because I felt like they were taking advantage of the situation. But it was all good. It was so fun to work with her. She is such an amazing actress -- nothing like her character on the show. It all worked out in the end."

I wish them both all the best and know that they will both be able to handle this newest obstacle with dignity and grace.