SPOILERS! Week of Oct. 8th

AMC: JR and Ava give in to their attraction.
ATWT: Carly gets a new prognosis about her illness.
B&B: Taylor gets a surprise visitor at her baby shower.
Days: A speeding car heads toward John Black. Will this guy ever get a break?
GH: Newly back in town, Luke learns he has more in common with Scott than he'd like.
GL: Determined to have a baby, Cassie secretly visits a fertility clinic.
OLTL: Markko learns the truth about Langston's parents - but is it the whole truth?
Passions: Luis breaks the law to help out Spike.
Y&R: Michael comes up with a creative plan to get Phyllis out of prison.

SPOILERS for Days, Passions and Y&R!

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Next Week:

* EJ sets his sights on Belle.
* Stephanie is jealous when Max gets a date.
* Kayla and Steve are threatened by Philip.
* Stefano provides an annulment for Sami and Lucas.
* Lauren gives one last clue about Tyler.
Thursday - Philip acts impulsively and shows his affection for Belle.
Friday - Andre makes a surprising last stand.

PASSIONS

Next Week:

Monday, October 8
* Ivy blames Kay for Fox's murder.
* Pilar urges Theresa to fight Alistair.
* Gwen tries to crack the code to J.T.'s computer files.

Tuesday, October 9
* Sam investigates Kay.
* Luis confides in Sheridan about Fancy's strange behavior.
* Pilar and Gwen square off.

Wednesday, October 10
* Pilar has a dark secret that could destroy her family.
* Pretty offers to help Fancy keep Luis.
* Kay is desperate to convince her father she is innocent.

Thursday, October 11
* Luis caves in to Spike's demands.
* Esme confronts Pretty about her behavior.
* Theresa gives Ethan shocking news.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

This Week:

* The fall-out from Nick and Sharon’s kiss continues, as an angry Phyllis learns the truth and confronts Sharon.
* Nick and Sharon’s secret is exposed when an embittered rival phones the tabloids.
* Lily attempts a ruse to bring her closer to Cane.
* Gloria schemes to retrieve possible evidence from Jeffrey, but he remains one step ahead of her.
* J.T. arranges a special night for a surprise proposal.

ATWT: Bob and Kim's Son Returns

Chris Hughes is one of those characters on soaps that has been recast so many times, it's easy to lose track of what happens to the character. However, in this case we don't mind because any member of the Hughes family is fine with me. I miss seeing Bob and Kim on my tube everyday, so if bringing back Chris means we might get to see more of them, then recast away!

Actor Dylan Bruce will take on the role beginning Oct. 25. With Chris' return comes Emily, who took off for an island vacation after finding out her sister Alison (Marnie Schulenburg) shagged her beau Dusty (Grayson McCouch). Kelly Meninghan Hensley, who plays Emily, was on maternity leave in real life. You may also remember that Emily has a history with Chris. Alison was engaged to Chris when Emily was making out with him on a semi-regular basis. A tearful Alison walked out on her own wedding when she learned of her sister's deceit. So will this be round 3 of the Stewart man-sharing competition? Stay tuned and find out.

SPOILERS! Week of Oct. 1st

AMC: As the storm approaches, Babe and Emma are trapped alone with Annie's dangerous brother, Richie.
ATWT: Luke's life is in danger when Noah's father goes too far.
B&B: Nick agrees to sell Eric back his company on one condition -- and it involves Stephanie.
Days: Lauren takes a terrible tumble before she can tell Philip about his son.
GH: A fearless Carly confronts Johnny. Meanwhile, Kate is terrified of Sonny's lifestyle.
GL: Reva tells Jeffrey how Alan saved her life.
OLTL: The judge makes a decision in Tommy's custody case.
Passions: Fancy and Luis get some brief quality time together.
Y&R: Victoria accepts a marriage proposal but is suspicious about wearing a ring.

Coastal Dreams Debuts on NBC.com Oct. 2

PRESS RELEASE:

It's soapy, it's sexy and it's hot. It's for those who are into the new technology and like the idea of watching 24 original episodes that run a few minutes apiece online. "Coastal Dreams" is interactive, too. It will be available on line every Tuesday and Thursday for the next twelve weeks, beginning this Tuesday, October 2.

Debuting this October on NBC.com - an online exclusive that will tempt, tantalize and thrill you! Coastal Dreams is a new online-only drama featuring two young women living, working and playing in the scenic seaside town of Pacific Shores. Love and danger unfold as their friendship is put to the ultimate test over the course of 24 interactive episodes. You'll be able to immerse yourself in the action and access online exclusives by signing up for interactive events. Get text messages from the characters, read their personal blogs and check out their online profiles.

Zoe Charles needs to escape her Texas hometown after her boyfriend goes more than a little psycho on her. She packs up her bathing suit, grabs her best friend and fellow college grad, Stacey, and heads to California to visit her wealthy cousin, April. Staying in April's seaside mansion seems like the dream vacation, especially after the girls meet April's hot boyfriend, Christian, and the dreamy local cop, Will. Things take a turn for the worse quickly though when Zoe starts receiving menacing text messages from her ex...and the locals reveal their ulterior motives.

http://www.nbc.com/coastal_dreams/intro.shtml

Ex Y&R Star Has Passed Away

(Taken from the L.A. Times obituary section:)

Michael Evans, a stage and screen actor best known to television audiences for his long-running role as Col. Douglas Austin on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, has died. He was 87. Evans, who starred on Broadway with a young Audrey Hepburn in Gigi, died Sept. 4 at a Woodland Hills assisted-living facility of complications related to age, said his son, Nick Evans.

From 1980 to 1995, Evans appeared on The Young and the Restless as the best friend and sidekick of arrogant billionaire Victor Newman, played by Eric Braeden. When Evans returned to the show in 1987 after a break, the Toronto Star said he brought back "great wit and comic relief."

"Michael Evans was a total professional from the old English school, a gentleman through and through," Braeden told The Times on Tuesday in a statement.

A native of England, Evans arrived on Broadway in 1950 to play a secretive secretary in the comedy Ring Round the Moon. A year later, he appeared as the debonair Gaston in the original Broadway production of Gigi that helped launch Hepburn's career.

In the late 1950s, Evans was cast as professor Henry Higgins in the national touring production of My Fair Lady, a part he played for years. Critics noted his sharp resemblance to Rex Harrison, Broadway's original Higgins. In 1961, The Times called Evans' turn as Higgins "expert and vital." The role remained a career highlight, partly because of the company's 1960 tour of Russia, which brought Western culture to the country at the height of the Cold War, his son said.

John Michael Evans was born July 27, 1920, in Sittingbourne, England, to the former Marie Galbraith, a concert violinist, and A.J. Evans, a World War I prisoner-of-war escapee who wrote the 1926 novel "The Escaping Club."

At 12, Evans saw John Gielgud in the Shakespeare play Richard II, and decided that he "wanted to be an actor from then on," he told the Toronto Star in 1992. During World War II, Evans served as a navigator for the Royal Air Force and flew during the blitz of London.A fter graduating in 1943 from Winchester College in England, he studied at the Old Vic School in London and debuted on the London stage in 1948. That same year, he married Pat Wedgewood; they had two sons and divorced after 25 years.

While making the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie, Evans decided to move West and eventually appeared in more than 40 films and television shows. He lived in North Hollywood for many years.

His second wife, Pat Sigris Evans, died in 1986.

In addition to his son, Nick, Evans is survived by another son, Christopher, of Westport, Calif.; and two sisters, Rosemarie and Bridget.

Soap Couple Confirms Dating Rumors

According to the latest issue of People magazine, Heather Locklear (ex-Amanda, Melrose Place) has confirmed that she and former onscreen hubby, Jack Wagner (Nick, B&B) are indeed a couple. In fact, Heather is so over the moon, she says she's marry him if her asked. Here's a quote from the magazine: "If Jack said, 'Let's get married,' I'd go, 'OK!' But I have a daughter to consider. I'm trying to be a thoughtful role mode, and not selfish."

I am so excited to hear the news, as I think they make an awesome -- and great-looking -- couple. The footage I have seen of them together, they appear to be a kind and thoughtful couple, two people who deserve the happiness that being with one another brings. And if I can't have Jack, then I am happy that Heather got him. :)

Congrats to both of you!

Spoilers for B&B and Days!

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Tomorrow:

* Jackie comes up with an idea to save Forrester Creations, which could also benefit Brooke.

* Eric professes his feelings to his new muse.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

The week of October 1st:
* Steve is determined to avenge Benjy's death.
* Lucas finds Kate and Stefano together.
* Andre releases Roman, but not before strapping him with bomb.
* Gaseous fumes threaten EJ and Sami as they're trapped in the Brady Pub.
* Chelsea and Stephanie auction off dates with male college hotties to avoid "rushing."
Thursday - Bo chases after Andre to save Hope's life.
Friday - Shawn corners Lauren in the hospital.

SPOILERS for B&B, Passions and Y&R!

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Tomorrow:

* Brooke gives Ashley a warning.

* Taylor gives Ridge advice about his future.

PASSIONS

Next Week:

Monday, October 1
* Vincent disguises himself as Valerie.
* Eve orders Julian out of her house.
* Alistair threatens Theresa.

Tuesday, October 2
* Tabby and Kay are ordered to cause more trouble.
* Gwen tries to stop Ethan from seeing Theresa with Alistair.
* Luis and Sheridan kiss!

Wednesday, October 3
* Fancy walks in on Luis and Sheridan making love!
* Kay tries to fix the trouble Tabitha has caused.
* Esme has an adventurous date.

Thursday, October 4
* Sheridan confides in Gwen.
* Esme is attacked.
* Julian tries to console Eve.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

This Week:

* Phyllis gets a surprising – and frightening – new cell mate.
* Jack publicly confesses his guilt in the Jabot scandal, while a suspicious Maggie investigates Jack’s connection to Ji Min’s death.
* Jeff returns from a trip with some curious mementoes from Will. Does he have the evidence to bring Gloria down?
* Fed up with the Fisher family lies, Lauren gives Michael an angry ultimatum.
* Thanks to Brad’s machinations, Jack learns about Nick and Sharon’s kiss.
* Kay and Jill investigate the security breach at Jabot, as Kevin and Gloria scramble to cover their tracks.

Spoilers! Week of Sept. 24th

AMC: Adrian discovers a connection between the dead body and Richie.
ATWT: Col. Mayer gets an eyeful when he walks in on Noah and Luke.
B&B: Brooke models for a lingerie fashion show, but she finds she's not ready to be so vulnerable.
Days: Colleen's story ends in tragedy, and we find out how this led to the DiMera-Brady feud.
GH: Georgie questions Spinelli about his feelings for Lulu.
GL: Vanessa announces she is visiting her son Bill in South America.
OLTL: John and Marty share a romantic kiss on the rooftop.
Passions: Tabitha tries to murder a NASCAR driver to appease the demons who have kidnapped Endora.
Y&R: Phyllis' new cellmate has Nick alarmed.