See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. John Oliver has officially manifested his dreams of appearing in a soap ...

John Oliver is headed to Port Charles. The comedian revealed on the June 28 episode of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" that his wish to star in a soap opera has come true, twice over: He's set to appear on ...

After openly lobbying for a guest role on a daytime soap opera, John Oliver will make his soap debut on General Hospital this week. The late-night host announced that he’ll star in a “substantial” ...

“To be clear: soap opera-acting is not my Plan B,” explained Oliver. “I simply offered my hypothetical acting abilities to any soap that would meet my terms, which were: I wanted to play a character ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred It’s no joke: John Oliver of HBO’s “Last Week ...

In late January, villain Hayley Lawson, played by Marquita Goings on CBS soap opera “Beyond the Gates,” is hiding in a broom closet on set at Assembly Studios in Doraville after a tornado at a ...

During the golden era of broadcast television in the 1980s and 1990s, millions of households across the globe maintained an absolute, unshakeable daily ritual. Every single weekday afternoon, viewers ...

Even though only four original soap operas remain on the air, our appetite for high drama has never been more insatiable. By Charlotte Druckman In late April, a sizzle reel comprising classic soap ...

You could take many pathways to becoming a recording star in the 80s. Perhaps the most underrated of those was to first gain notoriety on afternoon soap operas. The soaps were hot in the 80s, and they ...

A vendetta between the billionaire founders of Two Sigma Investments flared up last month, prompting a new leadership battle at their $70 billion hedge-fund firm.

Remember Carter Walton and Heather Tom’s short-lived romance? Or when Quinn Fuller kidnapped Liam Spencer? Well, for the first time ever, you can now rewatch these iconic “The Bold and the Beautiful” ...

Before shining on the big screen or landing prestigious roles, some of Hollywood's most famous actors got their start in television soap operas. Broadcast day after day, these soap operas offer young ...