Days of Our Lives - NEWS ROOM

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We love seeing our favorite stars on-screen but it's even more of a treat for us to see them or talk with them in person. Many actors are generous with their time and with their fans and host several 'Appearance Events'. Don't miss a chance to meet with your favorite daytime actors and actresses, in person! Check out who's coming to your city or who's going to be on a special radio or TV appearance soon!

If you have had the good fortune of being able to go along on an actor event, please contact us through the site and we may post your story!

(Some newer updates will be noted in color.)


Matthew Ashford Movie News!

Matthew is a busy man. He's shooting a movie, "Winning Favor", currently. He plays Loren DeJong.

Loren is head coach of the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District basketball team in Orange City, Iowa. The film follows the 2005 boy's teams from MOC-Floyd Valley and Unity Christian schools. The movie's all about the power of friendships and is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2009.

Candace (from our Y&R section) was kind enough to forward this to me today. If you Judi Evans fans want to spend the day with her on July 4th, here is what you need to do. Check out this link! She'll be appearing tomorrow at a Fourth of July fireworks festival! Let me tell you all that I've met Judi and she is a wonderfully genuine and fun person to talk with. If any of you get to meet her and want to share it in a blog on our site, contact us!!

Don't miss it! Opening of Green Celebrity Hairstylist's Hasblady Guzman's new flagship salon


WHO:
Celebrity Bartenders: Leslie Gornstein aka the Answer Bitch (E!)
Laura Saltman ("Access Hollywood")
Mike Erwin ("Hulk" and "Everwood")
Carsten Norgaard ("AVP: Alien vs. Predator")
JD Adams ("American Idol")
Patrika Darbo ("Days of our Lives")
Carina Ricco (recording artist)
Jose Ronstadt (Telemundo)
Eric Fleishman (Celebrity Trainer)
...and more.

WHERE:
Bokaos Aveda
at The Americana at Brand
757 Americana Way (aka Brand Blvd.)
Glendale, California

WHEN:
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
7.30pm

Cost: A mere $25 per person! $20 of every ticket goes to the development of clean water projects in impoverished communities.

Call 818-240-1729

For more information, check out Charity Water.

Ashley Benson's (ex-Abby) new Lifetime movie called, "The Fab Five" The Texas Cheerleaders Scandal, will premiere on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 9:00 PM! Please check your local listings to ensure you catch it!

Bill Hayes (Doug Williams) Event!

Who: Bill Hayes
What: Chicago The Musical
Where: The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre

25 North Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Phone: 941-366-5454 / 1-800-652-0920

When: Playing now through July 6th 2008

Check out The Golden Apple for more information!


(NEW April 21)
For those who are native of North Carolina, or for those who simply like to travel to watch golf, you're getting a big treat with this spring and summer charity event. DAYS gorgeous and talented actress, Leann Hunley (Anna DiMera) will be playing a few hands of golf at three celebrity golf tournaments to benefit local children's charities.

Who: Leann Hunley Golf Tournament Benefit
What: Wilmington Coastal Classic Celebrity Golf Tournament benefiting the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Children's Center
When: April 26-27
Where: 800 Sun Runner Place Wilmington, N.C 28405
Call for details: (910) 256-8411

What: Duke University Children's Classic benefiting the Duke Medical Center
When: May 30-June 1
Where: 3001 Cameron Blvd Durham, NC. 27705
Call for details: (919) 681-2288

What: Kentucky Children's Charity Classic benefiting local Lexington, KY children's charities
When: June 19-22, 2008
Where: 2179 Bahama Road Lexington, KY 40509
Call for details: (859) 455-5251

August 2008 (New May 12)

What: Days Of Our Lives Greenville, SC event!
When: August 1 - 2, 2008

Preliminary Itinerary:

Friday Evening: Karaoke Party from 8:00 PM - 12:00 PM (Price not included in packages - Stars not scheduled to appear but some may make an appearance if in town on time.)

Saturday Afternoon: Cast Party/ Auction from 11:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Sponsors Luncheon from 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Autograph Session (Handicapped) 2:30 - 3:00 PM
(Sponsors ONLY) 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
(Fast Pass ONLY) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(General Admission) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Saturday Night:

Dance from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
(Stars to appear after private parties)
Sponsor's VIP Reception from 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsors Only (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Fast Pass VIP Reception from 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
(FIRST 30 FAST PASS TICKET HOLDERS)

* Please note that all times are subject to change

What's the event to benefit?

From Days Into Night Site. "What Most of you May Know: At the end of the 1985 season, the Taylors Football League hit the bottom. Facing financial disaster because of outstanding debts, the newly elected Board of Directors took a stand and decided not to let the once proud league close its doors or hearts to the communities it served. Several fund raising activities were initiated which generated only a small amount of funds. Nearly exhausted by their efforts to rekindle the dying league, the board decided to follow up on a suggestion for a Celebrity Softball Game with guest from soap operas." To read more about this and to find out the cost, please click the above link.

September Events!(New June 12)

James Scott (EJ DiMera) Connecticut Women's Expo Event!

Meet James on Saturday or Sunday!

When: Saturday September 6
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

When: Sunday September 7
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Here is your chance to meet James, receive a free, personalized autographed photograph from him and then enjoy the rest of the expo, with it's hundreds of free demonstrations, exhibits and samples! Expo opens at 11:00 AM both days!
More info, please go to CT Expos.

Location: Connecticut Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, CT
Tickets: Admission price is $8.00, kids 12 and under are free.
Parking: The Expo Center charges $5.00 for parking.



Massachusetts Days JDRF Event!

Those of you who are in the Massachusetts area should consider setting aside time on August 23, 2008 to involve yourself in a charity event to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and to meet the stars of Days Of Our Lives!

Promises to be a great event with all your favorite stars attending such as:

Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera)
Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts)
James Scott (EJ)
Darin Brooks (Max)
Bryan Datillo (Lucas)
Brendon Beemer (Shawn)
Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe)


If you become a sponsor to help support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, you will get recognition in the program along with an access pass for the weekend to the hospitality suites where the staff and stars hang out during down time! This special access will begin Friday night and include lunch with the stars following the Reception Event.

Sponsorships start at $1,500. The donation will enable access for one person. If you would like to invite a friend, the sponsorship increases to $2,500. Also, because this is considered to be a donation, you will receive a form from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation stating that you have donated this money, and of course a tax break.

Feel free to check out the site and Stacey or Sean for additional information. Days Charity Event

Past April Events:


April 2008

(NEW April 18) Meet & Greet at the Environmental Media

Who: Lauren Koslow and Arianne Zuker
What: Association table at the Universal Eco-Fair (By the 'Big Globe')
Where: Universal Studios
When: Saturday, April 26, 11 AM - 1 PM


Watch 'The View' April 30 as Alison Sweeney and Bryan Dattilo will be on. Also, that's the day they release the names of the Daytime Emmy Nominations! We'll have these posted in our Latest News! Not to worry!

"Samantha's Friends' presents Pot Of Gold 2008


When: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Where: Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
Bradenton, Florida
Time: 10:30 AM - ?
And...the actors who are scheduled to be at this event are:
Patrika Darbo (Ex-Nancy Wesley)
Kevin Spirtas (ex-Craig Wesley)
Martha Madison (Belle)
Jay Johnson (Philip)
Rachel Melvin (Chelsea)
Brandon Beemer (Shawn)
And... special guest...
Walt Willey from AMC and now As The World Turns.
For more information such as ticket prices and where to order, visit the website at Samantha's Friends We sent one of the Soaps.com reporters to cover this story! Check out Tommy's exclusive INTERVIEW HERE!


NEW!!

WHO: Nadia Bjorlin ("Chloe") and Brandon Beemer ("Shawn") Meet and Greet!
WHERE: NBC Experience Store at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City
WHEN: Thursday, April 10 from 10am - 12pm

Just show up!!


April 27th and April 28th - Kristian on HSN (New)

Kristian will be on HSN (Home Shopping Network)with some great "never been seen" pieces from the Hope Faith Miracles collection. Tune in on Sunday April 27, 2008 at 9AM and 3PM and on Monday April 28th at 12:00 (Noon) and 11PM Eastern Standard Time and you will see what we are talking about.

Back by popular demand, Kristian will have the Hope, Faith, Miracles, and Believe Wooden Bracelets, and "brand new" semi-precious stretch bracelets. These are all part of the Mix and Match collection.

Kristian will also have "Brand New" necklaces, earrings and rings. Please tune in and let us know what you think! If you are unable to tune in please visit HSN under "Hope Faith Miracles".

May 2008

From Melissa, at SoapOperaFan, "Jensen Ackles(ex Eric Brady) show Supernatural was granted a 4th season by the CW! The show airs on Thursdays at 9 P< with the season finale being this Thursday." Thank you, Melissa!

NEW! Julie Pinson is going over to As The World Turns May 8! Congrats on her new role. To read more, click the link!

The 2008 Days of Our Lives Weekend will be held beginning Friday, 30 May 2008!!
Set aside is a block of rooms reserved at the Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel and you may make your reservations beginning November 15, 2007! The Special Rate for the Unique Soap Boutique starts at $134 City View and $149 for a lovely Pool View. Come early, stay as long as you wish - the special rate is good for your entire stay. Call the hotel at 1-800-821-8511 or 818-769-4700 and ensure you ask for the Unique Soap Boutique special rate! More information to come.

Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans Event (The Lakeside Association) will be holding an event to celebrate their Anniversary on Sunday evening, 1 June 2008 at the Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel in the Garden/Gazebo area!