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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava Leaks Damaging Recording of Natalia Outing Her Daughter, Blaze and Her Relationship with Kristina
The list of Ava Jerome’s (Maura West) enemies is growing and growing. Now, she sprung into action in her revenge plot against Sonny (Maurice Benard) for kicking her to the curb and out of his penthouse, and threatening to take their daughter, Avery away from her.
On the Monday, July 1st episode of General Hospital, After Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) quits her job with Nina (Cynthia Watros) at The Invader to go back to practicing law, Nina on the rebound promotes Adrien, to the editor-in-chief position. Next, Adrien is summoned to Ava’s hotel room. She has a recording she wants to leak to him with the the promise he will keep her name out of the press as the source.
The said recording has Natalia (Eva LaRue) making anti-gay remarks illustrating her conservative values, while outing her daughter and her relationship with Kristina (Kate Mansi). Ava tells Adrien that Natalia is the mother of burgeoning pop star, Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez). Then, Ava calls Natalia controlling, manipulative, and very politically incorrect.
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Ava tells Adrien he can use the audio as he sees fit. Adrian gets all excited at the prospect of printing this controversial buzzworthy story now that Blaze is the face of Deception, which prides itself on being environmentally friendly and socially aware. He gloats that now that Alexis is out at The Invader, he has free rein to call the shots.
After delivering that bombshell, next stop for Ava is to confront Sonny at the Metro Court pool. Sonny is there with their daughter, Avery. When Sonny sees Ava, he is very dismissive of her. Ava tells him not to forget just who she is, and what she is capable of, and how she’ll do everything in her power to make sure Avery stays in her custody.
The end of the episodes finds Maxie (Kirsten Storms) leading a meeting for Deception with Blaze, Natalia, Lucy (Lynn Herring) and Lois (Rena Sofer) present. Maxie’s phone keeps blowing up with messages, She finally looks down and see the article on Natalia, which includes the damaging audio file. The article says, “In the recording, Ms. Ramirez outs her daughter as gay by naming Blaze’s girlfriend Kristina Corinthos-Davis. Furthermore, Ms. Ramirez appears to disparage Ms. Corinthos-Davis as well as the LGBTQIA+ community more broadly.” Maxie is stunned as everyone looks around not knowing that they are about to be blindsided from Ava giving the recording to Adrien and Natalia’s disparaging remarks.
What do you think of Ava’s actions? What do you think about Natalia’s anti-gay sentiments? Will Blaze be out as the face of deception? Will the stress of the situation cause issues for Kristina’s pregnancy? Will Sonny go after Ava for her latest deceitful move? Comment below.
Great story ramification potential!
This entire storyline is ridiculous. Ava is jealous of Natalia, thinking she “stole” Sonny from her… even though Sonny hasn’t had any interest in Ava since the crypt hookup. Sonny only threw Ava out of the penthouse because of what Ava did to Alexis. Ironically, Sonny is still unaware of what Ava’s done to him, knowing for months that his meds were tampered with, but not telling him about it.
Meanwhile Ava leaks this recording to the gossip columnist.. and this guy – who seems like a complete carbon copy of Leo Stark’s “Lady Whistleblower” – thinks that outing a pop singer is a good journalistic choice? And the only reason he can even run the stupid story, is because he just got a promotion to editor of the dumb tabloid… because Alexis just got her law license back. Which again was Ava’s fault she ever had to work at the paper in the first place.
And not to let Nina off the hook here either, because she hired this idiot Leo wannabe.
Irony of the whole thing is that Natalia was starting to make a little progress getting over her homophobia – with Sonny’s help. And actually commended Kristina for calling out Ava last week. That might all fall apart now, since the currently unstable Sonny isn’t likely to react well to Natalia’s comments being made public, and the “Deception” gang might have to cut ties with Blaze because of what her mama did.
And all of this happening around a very pregnant Kristina, who’s already stressing out enough over Molly & TJ being stressed out over themselves.
This whole thing has 666 degrees of trainwreck written all over it.
If you are talking about Leo Stark, I personally think Leo has more integrity than this jerk, and he’s cute. This guy’s got nothing going for him, nada, and it will only get worse, wish Sonny could get a hold of him.
Not a fan of Ava nor Natalia right now. Poor Blaze and Kristina. I was hoping Tracy would enter the room and pull the reigns on Lucy a little bit. Also it would be interesting to see Tracy lock horns with Natalia.
It looks like they are setting up for a murder mystery with Ava as the victim. After getting rid of Roger and Michael they had better not get rid of Maura. So far I do not like what the new writers have done.
Yeah they’ve certainly written some unexpected twists for Ava in a relatively short time. Her involvement in Alexis’ disbarment was a big surprise.
So proud of Maxi at the meeting, seemed like her old bossy self. What in the world is Brook Lynn mother doing at this meeting? I guess I missed something, a little of her goes a long way.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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