There probably aren't many newbie actors more equipped to enter the world of a sordid soap opera than a former member of the Real Housewives franchise! Ex-Real Housewives of New Jersey sweetheart Dina Manzo has been cast in the upcoming web sudser Tainted Dreams, reports Celebuzz. READ MORE

Michael Lowry (Ross Rayburn, One Life to Live) and his band Done Dirt Cheap (DDC) rocked the night away at American Trash in New York City on February 20.  If you missed their performance at American Trash you can find them at Bar Nine on Saturday February 27, where they kick things off at 10:45 p.m. For more details on DDC and their upcoming appearances, visit their official website. READ MORE

This past Thursday, One Life to Live filmed a few scenes on the Nevius Street Bridge in Raritan, New Jersey. The bridge featured a hostage situation including the chararacters Bo (Robert S. Woods), Nora (Hillary B. Smith), Tea (Florencia Lozano), Todd (Trevor St. John), Blair (Kassie DePaiva), Danielle (Kelley Missal) and Ross (Michael Lowry). The scenes are set to air during the weeks of December 7 and 14. Be sure to check out Nj.com for more details on One Life to Live's location shoot.  READ MORE

Michael Lowry's (One Life to Live) band Done Dirt Cheap (DDC) performed at Bar Nine on Saturday, Nov. 7. If you missed their performance, DDC - which bills itself as a "Bon Scott-era ACDC tribute band that simply shreds" - will be performing at Piano on Saturday Dec. 5 in a "Night of Tribute Bands, Xmax Benefit." For more information visit DDC's official website. View photos of their Bar Nine performance after the jump and watch a clip of a 2008 show. READ MORE

What are your First Impressions of Michael Lowry as One Life to Live debut as Ross Rayburn. ABC fans may remember him from his time on All My Children as Jake Martin. More pictures from Friday's episode of OLTL after the jump.

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Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Michael Lowry is joining One Life to Live on a recurring basis. The former All My Children, As the World Turns and The Bold and the Beautiful actor will portray a "character from the past."