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The Bannen Way Co-Creator Takes Spooky Thriller 'The Night Visitor' to Kickstarter! (VIDEO)
By Jamey Giddens on May 17, 2013

The creator and star of one of my fav-o-rite web series ever has launched a Kickstarter campaign for his latest creative effort. The Bannen Way's Mark Gantt's next project, The Night Visitor, is sci-fi-meets-horror-meets-thriller.
Starring Hollywood Heights' Brianne Davis (also an executive producer), Tara Buck (True Blood) and Vedette Lim (True Blood, Hollywood Heights), The Nigfht Visitor is already in post production. Jennifer Blanc-Biehn (Dark Angel) directed a script from The Marcus Brothers.
The found footage-style digital feature is hoping to raise $12,500. Check out the trailer and additional video content for The Night Visitor after the jump!
15 Soap Opera Characters Who Must Be Like Sexual Napalm in The Sack!
By Jamey Giddens on October 25, 2012
What is it about certain soap characters that make everyone in their respective fictional towns pitch tents in their trousers, and/or leave unfortunate puddles on their leather office furnishings? While soaps are filled with awesome lovers, we've decided to count down 15 soapers who must have Kryponite between their legs, because they tend to make much too many sane and seemly people go weak in the knees and in the head!
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Greg Rikaart, Clementine Ford and Matt Bomer Attend 8th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards (PHOTOS)
By Daytime Confidential on October 08, 2012

The Young and the Restless’ Greg Rikaart and former co-star Clementine Ford were among the celebrities who walked the red carpet at the 8th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards in Beverly Hills on October 5.
White Collar and former Guiding Light star Matt Bomer and partner Simon Halls were recognized with the 2012 Inspiration Award. Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg were honored with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award, while Bob and Harvey Weinstein received the 2012 Chairman’s Award.
See more 8th Annual GLSEN Respect Award red carpet photos after the jump!
Carolyn Hennesy Returning to General Hospital
By Luke Kerr on September 19, 2012
General Hospital fan favorite Carolyn Hennesy will be reprising her role as the delicious, scene-stealing Diane Miller. Hennesy tweeted the news to fans. While I’m ecstatic Hennesy is returning as Diane, I’m still upset that her fantastic True Blood vampire Rosalyn Harris was killed off this summer.
Hennesy also shared her thoughts on the passing of her co-star John Ingle. Read it after the jump! READ MORE
PC #55: Political Animals
By Pop Confidential on August 08, 2012
On today’s Pop Confidential podcast Jamey Giddens, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Regan Cellura and Melodie Aikels discuss the latest celebrity headlines and TV storylines, including:
Amanda Bynes was accused in a third hit and run. Bret Easton Ellis dissed White Collar and Magic Mike star Matthew Bomer over 50 Shades of Grey. What is the Jackson family doing now? Taylor Swift is dating a Kennedy, but will she end up writing or and singing about the relationship? Olympian Gabby Douglas found herself in a hair controversy after winning Gold in gymnastics.
The PC gang then dish about USA Network's hot summer TV series Suits, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Burn Notice and Necessary Roughness. Why aren’t more people watching Political Animals? Has True Blood jumped the shark? PC’s Jamey Giddens weighed in. Former The Young and the Restless star Victoria Rowell guests on Single Ladies. Luke wanted Jamey to explain some of Awkward’s past twists on MTV.
The Great Gatsby was pushed back to summer 2013. One PC co-host is looking forward to it, another not so much. Lindsay Lohan is in talks to star in Scary Movie 5, but would anyone insure a film with both Lohan and Charlie Sheen in it?
All this and much more on today’s Pop Confidential podcast.
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PC #54: Snow White and the Hunchin'
By Pop Confidential on July 31, 2012
On today’s Pop Confidential podcast Jamey Giddens, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Regan Cellura dive into the latest pop culture news, headlines and TV series storylines.
The Batman: Dark Knight Rises tragedy at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado rocked the country. The PC gang weighs in on the tragic event. Kristen Stewart was photographed cheating on Robert Pattinson and issued a head scratching statement. Are their relationship problems getting more coverage than deserved? The 2012 Summer Olympics kicked off with a cameo by James Bond star Daniel Craig.
TV lost an icon with the passing of Sherman Hemsley and the PC crew shares their favorite memories from The Jeffersons and Amen. The team discusses the latest twists on TNT’s delicious Dallas. Political Animals reminds Luke of a political version of Brothers & Sisters. Does True Blood need to refocus because it has too much going on? Dancing with the Stars announces the returning cast list for Dancing with the All-Stars. The original Teen Mom is ending its run.
The Jackson family is acting out and Jillian says it’s a sad day when La Toya Jackson is providing the voice of reason. Is there a plot by Jackson siblings to get their hands on Michael Jackson’s money? Katherine Jackson went missing. Allegedly, Janet slapped Paris and Paris slapped Janet right back. Did Janet go along to protect her own fortune from her brothers? A judge awarded Tito’s son TJ temporary custody of Michael Jackson’s three children.
All this and much more on today’s Pop Confidential podcast!

