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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Blue Bloods season 14, episode 16.

Blue Bloods season 14, episode 16, entitled "Gray Areas," sets up Frank's (Tom Selleck) final storyline with a comment he makes to Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh). Many of the best episodes of Blue Bloods include Frank butting heads with the mayor over policies that he feels hurt the NYPD. In "Gray Areas," the issue is that Chase wants the governor to call in the National Guard to handle an increase in violent crime rather than relying solely on the NYPD, which Frank feels is an insult to his officers.

The disagreement begins when Sergeant Russo (Tom Degnan) tells his partner to tend to a victim while he arrests five guys who were beating up a civilian. Predictably, Russo takes a beating; however, afterward, he appears by the mayor's side at a press conference about the need for reinforcements to combat violent crime.

New Short Film, Grummy, Tackles A Sensitive Subject with Beautiful Imagery and Amazing Storytelling: "Married writer/director team Micheline Pitt and R.H. Norman combine forces in the dark fantasy short film, Grummy, an autobiographic tale of Pitt’s childhood.

Inspired by the imagination that she escaped to during her own abusive childhood, Pitt and her filmmaker husband Norman share a heartbreaking yet poetic tale of a young girl whose stuffed creature, “Grummy,” brings a new world to life during her most vulnerable moments. This dark fairy tale is an expression of Pitt’s own sexual abuse survival story and a love note to the monsters and fantastic worlds that helped her survive.

According to Pitt, “This story is very personal, because I was this little girl. I used my imagination to escape from an abusive childhood; I used books, movies and toys to get away. If I didn't have my...

Dozens of stars from TV, film, music and sports will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (Tower) 6th Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Celebrity Poker Tournament and Game Night on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

The tournament will take place at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Riviera 31, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6:00 Pm Pst.

The event has attracted the support of numerous celebrities who are expected to attend including (in alphabetical order by first name):

Aj Buckley (Seal Team); Amber Stevens West (Greek) and Andrew J. West (The Walking Dead); Beau Casper Smart; Billy Burke (Twilight); Brandon Armstrong (Dancing with the Stars); Chuck Liddell (Ufc Champion); Danny Cannon; Danny Zuker (Writer – Modern Family); David Alan Grier (Comedian); Don Most (Happy Days); Erin Cummings (Spartacus) & Tom Degnan...

1,000 walkers and celebrities will gather to honor and celebrate all those in their lives who have been touched by cancer at the Inaugural Power of Tower Run/Walk benefiting Tower Cancer Research Foundation (Tower) on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Wilson Plaza at UCLA, Parking Lot 4 at 221 Westwood Plaza. Check-in begins at 8:00 Am Pt; 5k run/walk begins at 9 Am Pt.

This year, the Power of Tower 5K Walk/Run honors the life of Cindy Harris who lost her 6 year battle with metastatic breast cancer in March 2017 at the age of 40. A mother of two young daughters, Cindy was diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer at 34, while pregnant with her youngest daughter. Cindy was a tireless fighter for herself and her family, leaving no stone unturned in her cancer battle. Participants will help honor this amazing woman, mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend by supporting a cause near and dear to...

Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.

– Bleecker Street has announced it has acquired U.S. and select territory rights to “The Man Who Invented Christmas,” to be directed by Bharat Nalluri. The film will start shooting next month and is targeting a holiday 2017 release date.

The cast includes Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens, Christopher Plummer as Scrooge and Jonathan Pryce as Dickens’ father. The Solution is handling rights for the rest of the world. The script is written by Susan Coyne and is based on the book “The Man Who Invented Christmas” by Les Standiford, published by Crown. The film recounts how Charles Dickens created the classic holiday fable, “A Christmas Carol.”

– Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures has announced it has acquired exclusive distribution rights...

Actress Erin Cummings and actor Tom Degnan are married!

The couple tied the knot on July 2 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, and became the first celebrity bride and groom to get married at the historic church.

The Feed the Beast star looked beautiful in her white off the shoulder wedding gown custom made by designer and bridesmaid Rochelle Rodriguez. For the reception, Cummings, 39, wore a second dress also created by Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the Limitless actor was dapper in a black tuxedo and color coordinated bowtie.

A total...

Actress Erin Cummings and actor Tom Degnan are married! The couple tied the knot on July 2 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, and became the first celebrity bride and groom to get married at the historic church. The Feed the Beast star looked beautiful in her white off the shoulder wedding gown custom made by designer and bridesmaid Rochelle Rodriguez. For the reception, Cummings, 39, wore a second dress also created by Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the Limitless actor was dapper in a black tuxedo and color coordinated bowtie. A total...

Actress Erin Cummings and actor Tom Degnan are married! The couple tied the knot on July 2 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, and became the first celebrity bride and groom to get married at the historic church. The Feed the Beast star looked beautiful in her white off the shoulder wedding gown custom made by designer and bridesmaid Rochelle Rodriguez. For the reception, Cummings, 39, wore a second dress also created by Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the Limitless actor was dapper in a black tuxedo and color coordinated bowtie. A total...

Tom Degnan (Madam Secretary, The Following) has booked a major recurring role in CBS' sci-fi drama Limitless, based on the 2011 feature starring Bradley Cooper, who is reprising his role as a recurring guest star and serves as an executive producer. The series centers on Brian Finch (Jake McDorman) — a new character that exists in the same world as the movie's Eddie Mora (Cooper) — who discovers the brain-boosting power of the mysterious drug Nzt and is coerced by the FBI…...

On TV this Friday: Haven, The Neighbors and Shark Tank ready themselves for a respite; Nikita gets the opportunity of a lifetime; Netflix throws down the Lilyhammer and Hawaii Five-0 goes (back) to war. As a supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.

8 pm Undercover Boss (CBS) | Fall finale: In which we learn that Shane Evans, COO of one of the largest massage chains in North America, hates touching people. Weird.

8 pm The Carrie Diaries (The CW) | Samantha’s nascent PR skills get some use when she sets the record straight...

USA Network today announces the January premiere dates for the new original series Common Law on Thursday, January 26 at 10/9c and returning original favorites White Collar on Tuesday, January 17 at 10/9c and Royal Pains on Wednesday, January 18 at 10/9c.

The new original series Common Law kicks into high gear when two cops discover they have one problem - each other. Despite their differences, they are still the best detectives on the force but when things come to a head on the eve of their "seven-year itch," their captain forces them into couples' therapy to save their "marriage." The 12-episode one-hour series stars Michael Ealy (The Good Wife, Californication), Warren Kole (The Chicago Code, 24), Jack McGee (The Fighter, Rescue Me) and Sonya Walger (Lost, In Treatment) and is currently in production in New Orleans.

Travis Marks (Michael Ealy) and Wes Mitchell (Warren Kole) are a pair of odd couple detectives who...

In case you missed them, here are the 15 most popular topics over the past week at We Love Soaps TV:

1.   News: Melody Thomas Scott Done, Tom Degnan Leaving, H2$

2.   Q&A: Francia Raisa & Ken Baumann of The Secret Life Of The American Teenager React to Huge Plot Reveal Coming Monday

3.   News: ABC Says Watch To Keep Show On The Air, Kassie DePaiva

4.   Interview: Maurice Benard Is Coming To See You - Part One

5.   Couric Confimed To Replace Gh's Time Slot

6.   One Life To Live Head Writer Ron Carlivati to Join General Hospital

7. Interview: Maurice Benard Is Coming To See You - Part Two

8.   Josh Duhamel Returning to All My Children

9.   News: All-Time Low Ratings for Gh, MTV Cancels Skins, Colfer Book Deal

10. News: Chandler Massey, Ratings, Rhonda Ross, Katie Couric

11. News: Head Writer Garin Wolf Previews Gh, Eileen Fulton, Brands

12. News: Sean Young to 'Rehab', Katie Couric, Kalup & Franco, Marcil...

Melody Thomas Scott finished with The Young And The Restless....for now

Tweeted Melody: "Last Fri. was my last air show. that was shot 5-6 weeks earlier.Of course, no one bothered to tell me that. There r always possibilities, but Sony has not contacted me or my rep.Can't solve a problem w/o discussing,right?"

Tom Degnan also leaving One Life To Live early

Soaps In Depth has learned that Tom Degnan will be exiting the role of Joey Buchanan this summer. But there is a silver lining in this cloud for Joey and Kelly fans: sources report that Degnan and Gina Tognoni's character will exit the canvas together.

Buy: "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" Soundtrack

Emmy Award winners Michael Park and Tammy Blanchard sing on a number of tracks.

Julie Marie Berman Lands New Role! But Is She Leaving Gh?

Berman (Lulu) will...

On episode 2.62 of We Love Soaps TV, soap stars Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson and Austin Peck are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringgold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns,...

On episode 2.64 of We Love Soaps TV, actresses Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn and BethAnn Bonner are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and grief/loss issues.

On episode 2.63 of We Love Soaps TV, Emmy-nominated writer Thom Racina and Empire producer/writer Greg Turner are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City. Racina previews his upcoming web series starring Jessica Leccia and Elizabeth Keifer, while Turner offers a sneak peak at the upcoming fourth season of Empire.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

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On episode 2.59 of We Love Soaps TV, 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and grief/loss issues. He...

On episode 2.60 of We Love Soaps TV, One Life To Live's Ilene Kristen and David A. Gregory are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns,...

On episode 2.61 of We Love Soaps TV, One Life To Live's Tom Degnan and Maximillan Tapper are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and grief/loss issues.

On episode 2.58 of We Love Soaps TV from the Love Out Loud VI fundraiser at Prohibition in New York City, Billy Warlock discusses his role in "The Normal Heart," the possibility of writing an autobiography someday, and shares his honest opinions on what daytime soaps could have done to save themselves.

We Love Soaps TV: What do you think needs to happen for the last four shows to remain viable and stay on the air? What, if anything, can they do from your perspective?

Billy Warlock: Nothing. And it's not their fault. Honestly, it could have been saved 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 years ago. It's all about money baby. Listen, it's simple. When you see shows getting rid of their mainstays to bring in $1,000 a day actors, that's your first sign of trouble. Tell stories with your core people. Get rid of everybody else. You want the four shows to remain? Get rid...

On episode 2.65 of We Love Soaps TV, actors Billy Magnussen and Sean Ringgold are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City. Ringgold will be appearing on Law & Order: Criminal Intent on May 15 and has a role in The Smurfs movie out this summer.

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Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love...

On episode 2.66 of We Love Soaps TV, One Life To Live stars Kristen Alderson and Eddie Alderson are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and grief/loss issues.

Fan fave and Emmy nominee Terri Colombino is headed to One Life to Live after 12 years as the eternally adorable Katie on As the World Turns. She's been cast as Aubrey Wentworth, the secret sweetheart of Joey Buchanan (Tom Degnan) and will first be seen November 29 while flying to Llanview to meet the parents. The timing of Aubrey's arrival couldn't be worse for lovelorn Kelly Cramer (Gina Tognoni), who is suddenly intent on going after Joey but has no idea he's already taken. TV Guide Magazine spoke with Colombino about her cool new gig and what's sure to be a very hot triangle!

TV Guide Magazine: Congrats on landing a job on the last New York soap standing. No relocation necessary!

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This week, 'One Life to Live' grabbed the headlines this week with a casting flip-flop, one in which everybody came out a winner. We also got some insights about a new character on 'All My Children,' one daytime star saluting another, and a prime time star jumping into daytime.

For all the news, read what's been happening around the dial in our weekly soap casting wrap-up.

'One Life to Live' Casts New A Joey

Actor Tom Degnan, best known for a small, but integral, role on 'As the World Turns,' has beat out some rumored big name stars to land a plum soap role. Degnan is going to be the new Joey Buchanan on 'One Life to Live,' the same part that Nathan Fillion ('Castle') played with so memorably.

 

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