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B&B’s Katherine Kelly Lang Celebrates Her New Boutique ‘Benheart’ With Celebrity Opening (Photos)

December 18, 2019

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On Tuesday evening, The Bold and the Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang welcomed many of her daytime drama friends for the grand opening of her new boutique in Beverly Hills, Benheart. And earlier in the week on Monday, Lang also hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening for her new store

Lang had posted on her social media that the Italian originated band will have its first American store. The boutique sells, leather shoes, belts, bags and jackets.

The store brand has a story behinds its name: Ben was born in Fes, Morocco, home to the oldest leather tannery in the world and was just a child when he arrived in Scandicci, Italy which is famous for its leather production. This is where he began to dream of creating his first leather jacket collection. However, tragedy struck almost ten years ago. Ben suffered a heart attack while playing soccer and found himself in need of a new heart. He spent several months at the hospital in Florence, Italy waiting for a new heart. Finally, a donated heart became available and gave Ben the second chance to go after his lifetime dream: creating his own brand of leather products.

Turning out for the opening of Benheart were Y&R stars past and present including: Sharon Case, Michael Muhney, Mark Grossman, Tamara Clatterbuck, Lauralee Bell, and more. And from The Bold and the Beautiful, Don Diamont, Annika Noelle, Kim Matula, Obba Babatunde, Ashley Jones, and Jennifer Gareis,

Check out some photos from the event below. Then share your congrats to Katherine on her new endeavor via the comment section.

Shadams! Former Adam of Y&R, Michael Muhney, with Sharon Case and the New Adam, Mark Grossman.

Katherine Kelly Lang brings more of Italy to Beverly Hills with her new store.

Ex-Y&R and Loving star, Jessica Collins.

Don Diamont strikes a pose with his B&B co-star, Katherine Kelly Lang.

Katherine's former on-screen daughter, Kim Matula along with Jennifer Gareis.

Tamara Clatterbuck, Sharon Case and Lauralee Bell show up in support of Katherine's store.

Katherine's beau, Dom Zoida along with Ben Mbarek at Monday's ribbon-cutting.

Frank Stallone along with Ben Mbarek and Katherine.

Obba Babatunde strikes a pose with the current Hope, Annika Noelle.

B&B's Courtney Hope.

Photos: JPI

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Momo

Well, did he get a heart. This is a cliffhanger. I’m guessing yes since it looks like he was at the party, but don’t leave us hanging.

Katherine looks great. Congratulations on her endeavor.

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Kay

The woman is a wonder my goodness can’t even list all the things she has accomplished and now this. Congrats no one deserves it more!

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Antoinette Hohney

Congratulations on your leather line good luck

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Penny Sullivan

She is a DOLL! And LOVED Seeing the two Adams!

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Jackie Morgan

Congratulations Kathleen
You’re one of my favorite actresses On the bold and beautiful
I’ve been watching your show since it started and I’m still hooked
Best of luck with your business

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Christian LeBlanc Marks 30 Years as Y&R’s Michael Baldwin; Soap Plans Special Episode to Air in January

November 26, 2021

Three-time Daytime Emmy-winner, Christian LeBlanc, is celebrating today his 30th anniversary in the role of Michael Baldwin.

He began his portrayal of the legal eagle troubled bad boy back on November 26th, 1991. Since that time the character of Michael has evolved into one of the fan favorites in Genoa City.

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The Young and the Restless has revealed that coming in early January 2022, Christian and “Michael Baldwin” will have a special episode dedicated to them to honor the milestone.

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LeBlanc has won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Daytime Emmy in 2005, 2007, and 2009 for his riveting performances.

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To make the occasion on Friday, Christian and Y&R celebrated his 30 years with a special look-back video of some of his most memorable moments where LeBlanc provided commentary. You can check it out below.

Share your congrats to Christian for 30 years on a job well-done on The Young and the Restless via the comment section.

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As the World Turns and Guiding Light Favorite, Lisa Brown, Passes Away at 67

November 26, 2021

In just more heartbreaking news in the soap world in 2021, we have lost another beloved performer. Lisa Brown, who was so noteworthy for her spunky and emotional turns as Guiding Light’s Nola Reardon from 1980-1985, and later as Iva Snyder on As the World Turns from 1986-1994, has died.

Brown passed away this week on November 24th at the age of 67 following a brief illness. The news came via the As the World Turns Facebook Fan Group and Soap Opera Digest.

This comes just two months later following the death of her former on-screen love interest Michael Tylo (Ex-Quinton, Guiding Light), who passed away in late September.

Those that followed Lisa’s career know she also starred in the Broadway Musical 42nd Street, while still playing Nola each and every day on Guiding Light.

She is survived by her children: James “Buddy” Nielsen, and daughter Victoria from her first husband Tom Nielsen (Ex-Floyd, GL) in addition to her two grandchildren, Penelope Ruiz-Nielsen and Brayden Hopf, and her second husband Brian Neary.

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Brown’s on-screen ATWT daughter, Martha Byrne (Ex-Lily) simply tweeted, “My heart is broken.”

Share your condolences to Lisa’s family, and let us know of your remembrances of this wonderful actress who gave us so many memorable moments throughout her career via the comment section below. But first, watch Lisa in some of her classic scenes from ATWT and GL.

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TONIGHT: ‘The Magic’ Holiday Movie Featuring Kristos Andrews, Katherine Kelly Lang, Charles Shaughnessy, and More

November 25, 2021

You can catch some of your favorite soap stars and notables from The Bay in the holiday motion picture drama,The Magic, premiering Thanksgiving night on Popstar!TV at 8pm EST/PST.

The Magic stars Kristos Andrews (Pete/Adam, The Bay) along with, Charles Shaughnessy (Victor, GH), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, B&B), Brandon B. Brown, along with Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee Sally Kirkland and Golden Globe and Oscar nominee Eric Roberts (Ex-Vance, Y&R).

The Bay’s Gregori J. Martin also directed, wrote, and produced this holiday film.

In story, hotshot attorney David Kane (Andrews) has lost the Christmas spirit and closed his heart to love following a tragic loss fifteen years earlier. Now, with the help of his guardian angels, twin sisters Mary Lou and Misty (The Bay’s Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio), David soon finds himself falling for paralegal Carolina Castillo (Alejandra Espinoza) and learns to believe in the magic of Christmas all over again.”

If you don’t catch it tonight, The Magic will also be available on digital and on demand starting December 10th on Popstar!TV and other streaming platforms to follow.

You can check out the trailer for the film below.

So, will you be checking out The Magic? Share your thoughts via the comment section.