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Jamie Cullum, “Turn On The Lights”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UxyG4q6iCA

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[alokin Joined: Jun 23rd, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 806 View Predictions]

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Gabriel Yared, “As Far As Florence” (Theme from The English Patient)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QQT9LrK3QqE

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[alokin Joined: Jun 23rd, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 806 View Predictions]

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Heartbroken over the loss of Alex Trebek. His profound legacy lives on in the hearts of the millions he touched with his kindness and unrelenting courage, a true warrior of light in even the darkest of times. He will be dearly missed.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Alabanza” from In The Heights (Original Broadway Company)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FTNdOAhQglk

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Jon McLaughlin feat. Sara Bareilles, “Summer Is Over”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By7YgbX3GuA

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Exciting news! Courtney Hope to soon debut on Y&R as (drumroll please…) Sally Spectra!!

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/courtney-hope-poised-for-yr-debut-as-sally-spectra/

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Carrie Underwood, “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yaYH5ablhA

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[alokin Joined: Jun 23rd, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 806 View Predictions]

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Yes, that was a really brave performance JMW gave in Friday’s 9/25 episode (which was fabulously written and directed too, so kudos once again to Tracey Ann Kelly and Cindy Popp). I admire how Jacquie was able to convey a wide spectrum of Steffy’s emotions (pain, anger, confusion, fear, loneliness) all against the backdrop of Steffy’s general lack of awareness (due to the lingering effects of the painkillers) about the direness of her current situation. And I agree, Thorsten Kaye (and Scott Clifton) matched Jacquie in the strength of their performances, so this episode would play nicely as part of their future Emmy reels as well.

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[alokin Joined: Jun 23rd, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 806 View Predictions]

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It would be awesome to see Drake back in the Emmys conversation this year, if only to make up for that unfortunate snub a few years back where his wonderful work surrounding Marlena’s DNR storyline was overlooked. I’m sure Drake will have more great scenes to come in the following weeks, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

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[alokin Joined: Jun 23rd, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 806 View Predictions]

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^^^ LOL! The same thought was running through my mind… they cut so much apple away that it was enough to make a whole extra pie!

Anyways, kudos to Drake Hogestyn who has been so stellar in his very realistic portrayal of John’s subtle behavioral changes and sudden mood swings post aneurysm surgery. Too often his talents get overlooked, but Drake’s scenes the last few weeks reminded me once again of what a truly gifted actor he is.

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William Fitzsimmons, “Everything Has Changed (Live from the Livestream)”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHFuthhn-Ic

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[alokin Joined: Jun 23rd, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 806 View Predictions]

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^^^ Laura Wright and Maurice Benard were wonderful in this episode as well. I’d definitely also add a writing citation for the imaginative script and moving dialogue (a marvelous job once again by Anna Theresa Cascio, along with Kate Hall and Elizabeth Korte), and Denise Van Cleave did some nice directing work here too.

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Krezip, “How Would You Feel”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRNQRzGp6Uo

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[alokin Joined: Jun 23rd, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 806 View Predictions]

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Beyond thrilled over these recent cast announcements: Tamara Braun and Casey Moss returning to DAYS!

Braun: https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/exclusive-tamara-braun-back-to-days/

Moss: https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/casey-moss-back-to-days/

Also, for anyone who missed last week’s Soap Opera Digest podcast with DAYS Executive Producer (and music genius!) Ken Corday, I highly recommend it. It’s a fascinating listen and will certainly leave you feeling as optimistic as it left me about the future of DAYS.

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[alokin Joined: Jun 23rd, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 806 View Predictions]

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News about this upcoming season just keeps on getting better and better! As much as I would’ve loved to see Julianne Hough return as judge (she always brought so much light and wisdom to the table), Derek will make a wonderful addition and bring his own unique energy to the panel!

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