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Soap Opera Digest to Discontinue Its Weekly Print Edition; Special Issues Will Be Four Times a Year
In a sign of the times, and yet heartbreaking to learn, Soap Opera Digest, the kingpin of weekly soap print magazines for nearly five decades is being discontinued. The news was handed-down to staff members on Friday, October 27th by a360Media.
The company confirmed that the weekly print edition will end, with only four special issues per year being generated instead.
In a statement to Variety, a360Media rep, shared, “Soap Opera Digest, like many other brands, is adjusting its print frequency and shifting more resources to digital to better accommodate its audience.”
Photo: SOD
The history of Soap Opera Digest showed how much things changed since its launch in 1975. Later, in 1989, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp bought it for $70 million dollars before selling it two years later, and after that time, there had been a myriad of owners.
As soaps were at their hottest in the 80’s and early 90’s, SOD had a reported circulation of 1.5 million by 1991. However, as the times changed, and viewing patterns changed, and soap operas had been canceled, one after the other, circulation became much smaller.
As reflected on its website, Soap Opera Digest has been “the leading magazine reporting on soap operas for over 40 years.” Soap fans know there used to be Soap Opera Weekly, Soap Opera Update and Soaps In Depth magazines, as well as ‘Digest’, and over time they all were shut down. Soaps In Depth remains as a digital version.
No word yet on how this may affect or change the Soap Opera Digest online brand or its coverage, as to whether it will expand, or stay the same.
One thing is for sure, all of us who follow the soaps, are so used to picking-up our latest copy of SOD at our neighborhood grocery store or magazine and newspaper stand every week, that is, if you don’t have a mailed subscription. Many fans lived in anticipation for the current issue that would await them, so they were often willing to make even longer trips to a store to find it in their area.
Share your thoughts on a360Media’s decision to cease Soap Opera Digest’s weekly print editions via the comment section below.
Sad but I liked soap opera weekly better Mimi torchin got the best scoops SOD was very kissy ass to actors too.
For sure!
I mean Y n R has been so shit since Griffith especially took over and not one editor or columnist has called him out. Like horrible really. I feel to your point another previous publication like weekly would ve
Not just the actors, but the producers, too. Just this year, they ignored the AA controversy at DAYS until the man actually resigned.
Totally agrees
This is very sad news. Back in the day, I couldn’t wait for the newest edition of Soap Opera Digest. They had the best gossip and cast interviews. But, times have changed. Thank you to all the hard working people who brought the news and features to us for all those decades. My very best wishes to all of them.
You need to have soaps to have a magazine. Everything is history now because of the over abundance of Good Morning America and the freakin talk shows!
I am devastated by this. I want the magazine in my hand!!!!
It’s a sad day We all realize that we are in a different time and most print mags are hanging by a thread but for those of us who still love that old school book in the mail or the newsstand it’s the end of yet another era does anyone know the end date or any online life to the mag please inform
I think thats terrible, for years i saved every one. They came out every other week then every week. I didnt have room to save them anymore but i had them since the 70’s & on & on. Keep it going
Are they reimbursing those of us that have paid through 2024? I’ve paid through September!
I just re-upped in the summer!
same.
I just requested a subscription in early October 2023. Sales in stores have been wonky since November 2022, for me. I contacted a360 media for help in rectifying the fact that the magazine wasn’t getting on the stands in a timely fashion or at all! They didn’t seem to be working too hard to figure out the problem. I guess, here’s my answer why.
I used to love going to the store the day digest would come out in the 80s and 90s but when Soap Opera Weekly came out in 89, that became my favorite and I was surprised it shut down before digest. Haven’t bought a print copy in decades. With only 4 soaps, it’s just not the same.
This is incredibly sad to me.
I’ve had a subscription since the 70’s and loved that it was still in print so that you could actually hold the magazine in your hand and read it.
As someone else said, I want to also thank everyone who worked to put out the issues for us. Please know you are appreciated.
Totally bad move. Not everyone has a computer!!
If you’re reading this posting and typing a reply here, you obviously have computer access.
Or a least a smartphone
I loved it when you could vote for the actors for the Soap Opera Digest Awards! I had it mailed to my home where I would read it cover to cover!
This makes me very sad. I live in NYC and I *never* see places selling the print edition. I subscribed digitally through the app but it stopped working months ago. I’ll truly miss the magazine.
What will happen to my present subscription. It doesn’t end yet?
How do we get back our money for the magazines we won’t be receiving. You owe it to us!
I have paid thru March 2024 will we be reimbursed? Not happy. I want my weekly magazine in my mail still!!
Same for me. What I find disappointing is the fact we got no message from SOD. Unless I missed that email, I don’t recall getting a message stating the magazine was shutting down. I read about on “X” and certainly no message about refunds/transferring my subscription to another magazine that I didn’t ask for or want. I’ve been a fan of SOD since the 80’s and though sad to see it end, I’m sad this is the way they treat their customers.
Very sad indeed!! Would be nice if you would let your subscribers know if they will reimbursed for subscriptions !! Mine ends April 2024 looks like I’m out of luck .
I think SOD would have done better to have gone back to their monthly format, since there are only 4 soap left, now, & one of them is only on Peacock. They could have survived that way; this news is very disappointing, as I’ve always looked forward to getting the latest issue of SOD. I didn’t like that one of their reviewers who wrote for the magazine seemed very slanted toward one soap, Days of Our Lives. Sometimes DoOL would get extra photos, extra articles, where none of the other soaps did. If they were going to do that, they should have rotated all the soaps that are left; fair is fair, after all, & the bias that was displayed was shameful. Sure, it’s ok to prefer one soap over another, but to show it in a weekly magazine, where it shouldn’t make any difference, NOPE! NOT KOSHER! 🙁 I’ll miss the issues I used to look forward to, have saved back a bunch old ones; guess I’ll read those, when I can’t get the regular ones, anymore 🙁
They shouldn’t have halted production before telling subscribers how they plan to reimburse us. What is the plan? I want a refund for the subscriptions I won’t receive.
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
Photo: NATAS
In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
Photo: KCuoco IG
BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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