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"Don't worry, I'm built for this." Saban Films has unveiled the official trailer for action crime thriller The Commando, another forgettable formulaic action feature to ignore because all of these films are the same nowadays. A DEA agent with Ptsd returns home after a botched mission and must now protect his family from a home invasion after a recently freed convict and his henchmen come back for their stash of millions hidden inside the agent's home. "Stakes are high and lives are at risk in this head-to-head battle as the agent stops at nothing to protect his family against the money-hungry criminals." Why do they always recycle the same "protect your home because they want the money" plot over and over? The Commando stars Mickey Rourke and Michael Jai White, with Jeff Fahey, Brendan Fehr, John Enos III, Donald Cerrone, and Gianni Capaldi. At least the action doesn't look so bad in this film.

1981: General Hospital's Luke had a calling.

1984: Jack Boyd arrived in Edge of Night's Monticello.

1990: A topless Carly impressed Justin on Days of our Lives.

2000: Bold and the Beautiful's Brooke played footsie with Thorne."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."

― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1936: Popular serial Just Plain Bill aired on CBS Radio for the final time. The show returned in September on NBC, where it remained until 1954.

1941: On The Guiding Light,...

Madonna is taking legal action to stop the sale of 22 of her personal belongings by auction house Gotta Have It! Collectibles, Inc.

In court papers obtained by Et, the 58-year-old singer filed an emergency court order on Tuesday to block the sale of the items at an auction that was scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Among the items that were set to go on sale was a prison letter from the late Tupac Shakur, explaining why he ended his relationship with the superstar. Other items included a handwritten letter to Madonna's ex-boyfriend, Peter Shue -- accompanied by "personally worn panties" -- as well as her "personally owned and used hairbrush with her hair."

According to court documents, Madonna says she only became aware of the auction through media reports earlier this month.

Watch: Sharon Stone Gives Classy Response to Madonna Calling Her 'Mediocre' in Private Letter From the '90s

"On or about July 8, 2017, I became aware through...

Sharon Stone is sticking by her friendship with Madonna, no matter what the singer might have written about her in the past.

The 59-year-old actress shared a smiling photo of herself and Madonna, 58, on Instagram Thursday — addressing the recent release of a private, two-page breakup letter handwritten by Madonna in the early ’90s in which the singer called Stone “horribly mediocre.”

The Basic Instinct star appeared unbothered by the content of the old letters, writing on Instagram, “Know that I am your friend.” She also wrote “it’s absurd” that Madonna’s private letters were published in the first place.

Jennifer Lawrence in a long, red dress at the Oscars Jennifer Lawrence at the Academy Awards Stunning in a red dress, Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the 2011 Academy Awards held on Feb. 27 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Lawrence was a first-time Best Actress Oscar nominee for her first major film role: a near-destitute, young Ozark woman looking for her missing drug-dealing father in Winter's Bone, Debra Granik's generally well-received indie drama. Winter's Bone also earned nominations for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (John Hawkes), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini; based on the novel by Daniel Woodrell). Jennifer Lawrence's competitors in the Best Actress Oscar race were: Annette Bening for Lisa Cholodenko's The Kids Are All Right. Michelle Williams for Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine. Nicole Kidman for John Cameron Mitchell's Rabbit Hole. Natalie Portman, the eventual winner, for Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan.

Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Blue Bloods" episode 17 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Occupational Hazards," and it turns out that we're going to see some very dramatic and intense stuff go down when Erin's apartment gets broken into, along with her coworker getting harmed, and more! In the new, 17th episode press release: Erin is going to be rattled when an unknown assailant breaks into her apartment and also attacks her coworker. Press release number 2: Erin will be rattled when an unknown assailant breaks into her apartment and also attacks her co-worker. In the meantime, Jamie and Eddie are going to discover a pipe bomb in an elderly woman's apartment, and Frank will look into a charity that is soliciting money for the NYPD. Guest stars feature: Staci-Lyn Charles (Morgan), Phyllis Somerville (Beth), Yohance Myles (Det. Baldikowski), Tina Benko, (Lauren Vickers), Annunziata Gianzero...

Gotham Season 1, Episode 11: “Rogues’ Gallery”

Written by Sue Chung

Directed by Otto Scott

Airs Mondays at 8pm Et on Fox

Gotham returns from its break with a solid episode that continues the shifting status quo, with many darker turns and just a few flashes of hope. “Rogues’ Gallery” gives us our first real look into how Arkham Asylum is run and it’s just as criminally understaffed and underdeveloped as one would imagine. Gordon gets no sympathy from his managing director Gerry Lang, as he is constantly berated by Lang for having inmates break into fights under his watch. The only promising turn of events during Gordon’s time at Arkham Asylum is his alliance with Dr. Leslie Thompkins. She is a beacon of hope that will be an essential asset in Gordon’s war against the corruption of Gotham City.

While Gordon is at Arkham, the mob bosses...

On this date in...

1920: Future actress Barbara Berjer, known for her memorable roles on soaps including Bridget on Another World, Barbara on Guiding Light and Claire on As The World Turns, was born. She died on October 20, 2002.

1984: Nancy wanted to do a story on Geraldine on The Edge Of Night (watch it below).

1990: The character of Carly Manning debuted on Days Of Our Lives. Watch her first scene here.

Celebrating a birthday today are:

Timothy Busfield (ex-Danny, The West Wing; ex-Elliot, Thirtysomething) - 54

Jenilee Harrison (ex-Jamie, Dallas) - 52

John Enos III (ex-Newscaster, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Bobby, The Young And The Restless; ex-Bobby, Melrose Place) - 49

Nadine Stenovitch (ex-Josie, Another World)

Frances O'Connor (ex-Zoe, Cashmere Mafia) - 44

Michael Muhney (Adam, The Young And The Restless) - 36

Dave Franco (ex-Zachary, Privileged; ex-Gonzo, Greek) - 26...

Warren Beatty was once so suspicious of Madonna that he went through her trash looking for evidence that she was cheating on him, the pop queen's brother, Christopher Ciccone, reveals in his tell-all, "Life With My Sister Madonna," out next week.

"Warren, operator that he has always been, had the sense to recognize his equal in Madonna," Ciccone writes.

In other bombshells in the book:

* When Madonna decided to have a baby, she first eyed...