Edmund Returns — And He's Awake!
Set your recorders, GL fans! David Andrew Macdonald returns to Springfield as dark prince Edmund Winslow beginning on January 22, and this time around he's got a shocking secret that will shake up everyone in town. Edmund was last seen on screen back in December 2007 when Cassie's problem child, Will, pushed him off the church balcony and he fell into a coma. Be sure to pick up the 1/27 issue of Soap Opera Digest for an interview with Macdonald, who gives us the full scoop regarding Edmunds shocking return engagement.

Broadway Star Joins OLTL
Charlotte d'Amboise, who recently starred on Broadway in A Chorus Line and Chicago, takes on the role as vice principal Dickinson at Llanview High beginning Jan. 16. She'll have her work cut out with her as there's a drug problem brewing among the high school students. D'Amboise will have a friend at school however; Jason Tam (Markko) was her co-star in A Chorus Line last year.

EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Marcil Talks About GH
Will 2009 be the year Brenda returns to GENERAL HOSPITAL? "We're trying to make it work again," Vanessa Marcil (ex-Brenda) tells Soap Opera Weekly. Check out the Jan. 13 issue for more from the popular actress.

Brooke And Ridge Say I Do
Finally! BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL's most wed twosome marry again. "They go back to Malibu. It's a very significant location for them," says Ronn Moss (Ridge). For more on this very romantic day pick up the Jan. 13 issue of Soap Opera Weekly.

Sharon And Jack Split on Y&R
Sharon has had it with Jack's lies — despite the fact that he's now telling her the complete truth — and tells him she's filing for divorce on YOUNG AND RESTLESS. "Jack's hit rock bottom. He's blown his marriage sky-high," admits Peter Bergman (Jack). And things may get even worse. Pick up the Jan. 13 issue of Soap Opera Weekly for the details.

Saturday Night At The Movies With Marcil
Vanessa Marcil (ex-Brenda, GENERAL HOSPITAL) will be watching and you can too! Marcil's made for television movie THE NANNY EXPRESS premieres this Saturday, Jan. 3 at 9 p.m. (E.T.), on the Hallmark Channel. "I had such a great time doing it. When I first read it I thought this is so interesting because it's a character I've never played before. She was incredibly heroic to me and I felt humbled by her," Marcil admits. "Her grace in the face of adversity was lovely and very female and quite opposite of a lot of characters I've played. I've also never played a character that had a father and Dean Stockwell is playing the father...it was a done deal for me. I had a really great time. Hallmark is great to work with. Bradford May was the director and he was just the joy of my life." For more from Marcil pick up the Jan. 13 issue of Soap Opera Weekly on sale this weekend.

Mark Your Calendars!
Natalia Livingston returns to GENERAL HOSPITAL on Jan. 15, and she will be playing a new character named Rebecca. How will Nikolas react to seeing Emily's doppelgänger? Tune in to find out.

Y&R Star Engaged
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL Season 3 winner Eva Marcille (Tyra, Y&R) is engaged to her boyfriend, Lance Gross, star of TYLER PERRY'S HOUSE OF PAYNE — the series where the pair met. Gross popped the question on Christmas Eve with a three-carat Pavé Cartier ring, according to Us Weekly. The magazine also said the couple is considering a summer ceremony in 2010.

B&B's Rick And Steffy Kiss
We'll say it for you....what??? It's their shared grief over Phoebe's death that brings this unlikely couple together. "It's not a romantic thing at this time; it's really not," insists Kyle Lowder (Rick). So what is it then? For more pick up the Jan. 6 issue of Soap Opera Weekly.

It's All Good
Soap fans have dealt with some bad news, but DAYS's Peter Reckell (Bo) sees a ray of (pardon the pun) hope. In the 12/30 issue, the actor tells Soap Opera Digest, "Over the last couple of months, I have had writing that I was like, 'Wow, this isn't like daytime. It's like people talking.' " Meanwhile AMC's nutter Annie (Melissa Claire Egan) is going to be on the loose. "It's really juicy," promises the actress, whose character has this message for Greenlee, her rival for Ryan: "He can't protect you now." To see what else the stars have to say and lots of spoilers, pick up the new issue.

B&B Gets "Soup"-ed Up!
Mark your calendars and set your TiVos and DVRs! THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Kyle Lowder (Rick) and Ronn Moss (Ridge), whose scenes have been frequently featured on E!'s The Soup, will be joining host Joel McHale for part 2 of the show's end-of-the-year "Clipdown" special on Jan. 2. Sources say their appearance is hilarious and a can't-miss! Check your local listings for airtimes.

De Los Reyes Out
Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio, OLTL) will exit the ABC soap early next year. He'll be taping through the end of January. For more casting news, be sure to pick up on the Dec. 30 issue of Soap Opera Weekly.

AS THE WORLD TURNS Casting!
Soap Opera Digest can confirm that Paolo Seganti (Damian) is returning to Oakdale in mid-March. The actor was last seen in August 2006, when Damian wanted to send a gay Luke away to be "deprogrammed." Look for him to mix it up with Luke, Noah, Lily and Lucinda.

B&B Star Going To Prime-Time
Ashley Jones (Bridget, B&B) has landed a juicy role on the HBO vampire series TRUE BLOOD. In its second season, Jones will play a waitress named Daphne for six episodes. "I know very little about her but I'm really excited about finding out," enthuses the actress. But don't worry, she's not leaving daytime. "I'll be doing both shows," smiles Jones. "That's got me really busy but I feel very blessed."

Crystal Hunt To OLTL
Crystal Hunt (ex-Lizzie, GUIDING LIGHT) joins ABC's ONE LIFE TO LIVE next year in the new role of Stacy. "She is a trouble maker," head writer Ron Carlivati teases. "It's great to be back in daytime! I'm very excited to be working along side another very talented cast," beams Hunt. We'll meet Stacy on Feb. 6 and she'll be connected to a character already on the Llanview canvas.

OLTL Hires Scott Clifton
In a surprise casting coup, OLTL has "reconceived" the role of new teacher Schuyler, which originally went to ONE TREE HILL alum Brett Claywell (ex-Tim), and hired Scott Clifton (ex-Dillon, GH). Clifton began taping on December 8 and will first air in January. Claywell, meanwhile, will stay on as a police officer whose name is yet to be released. Stay tuned for more details in an upcoming issue of Soap Opera Digest.

WGA Nominations Announced
AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE are the only daytime serials nominated for this year's Annual Writers Guild of America Awards. The awards will be presented on Feb. 7, 2009. For the full list of nominated programs in television, radio, news, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2008 season, click here.

Alex Is Back. Watch Out, Llanview.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Alex Olanov, in the form of Tonja Walker, of course, returns to Llanview for a brief visit beginning January 2.

Genie Francis's Starring Role
Genie Francis (ex-Laura, GH) and Ted McGinley (HOPE AND FAITH) star in THE NOTE II: TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE, the sequel to THE NOTE, Hallmark Channel's highest-rated film of 2007. Francis and McGinley's Hallmark Channel Original Movie premieres on Saturday, January 31 at 9 p.m. EST. Francis told Digest, "I'm very pleased with the script. It's sweet. I think it's great that Hallmark is excited about the movie. The original was such a beautifully written story and I think this is a great follow-up."

Ted King Breaks Out
GH fan fave Ted King (ex-Alcazar) will be appearing on the prime-time hit PRISON BREAK. King's character will be the mysterious newbie, Downey. For more information, check out King's site at: www.TedKing.com. And don't forget to check out his column King's Spin in the new Digest.