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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Lisa Yamada Delivers the ‘Power Performance of the Week’

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In a week that saw stellar work from several members of the casts of your favorite soaps, a compelling case can be made for The Bold and the Beautiful’s Lisa Yamada (Luna Nozawa) to be named Michael Fairman TV’s Power Performance of the Week.

During the episodes that aired on the CBS daytime drama series from September 2nd through the 6th, the twist in Luna’s character reached new heights, when in the more than the capable hands of Yamada, she revealed to her prisoner (a caged Steffy Forrester), that now only did she kill Tom and Hollis and set up her own mother, Poppy, but she even intended to have sex with Zende on the night she pretended to be under the influence of Poppy’s “magic mints” and booze. While the story rewrite is a whole other matter, Yamada pulled off all that she was given.

Luna then listed off all the reason for her crimes in an emotional monologue about her lousy childhood and her drugged out mom, who would bring “random men home,” and why it was so important for her to hold on to Bill Spencer. Steffy clearly witnessed and heard just how vengeful and truly sinister, Luna truly is.

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However, Yamada delivered not one, but two emotional and treacherous speeches during the week, when once Luna is apprehended and brought into custody, she has to face her mother. It was then that the highly-anticipated showdown between the two unraveled.

Luna has an emotional meltdown and admits her guilt. She gives her reasons on how she was tired of always struggling and feeling abandoned while her own mother was too busy chasing her own dreams. Luna claimed that all she wanted was to be a happy family with Bill, but then Tom showed up and was going to ruin everything.

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When Poppy learns that Luna kissed Bill twice, she tells the police to take her away, as Luna pleads for her mother’s help, “Please don’t hate me. I need you, mom. Please don’t leave me here.”  It’s at that point that Luna is devastated, distraught and must now face the consequences of her actions.

It was impressive work as the once-good-girl, and young love interest for R.J. Forrester, was turned into a manipulative killer. Kudos to Lisa Yamada for making gold out of what was handed to her, and giving us a character turn to the dark side, B&B viewers won’t soon forget.

Honorable mentions should be made to GH’s Kate Mansi for her heartbreaking turn as Kristina pours heart out in the pouring rain no less at her baby girl Adela’s grave, and B&B’s Romy Park for playing the counter to Yamada’s Luna as Poppy learns the shocking truth about her daughter.

So, what did you think of Lisa Yamada’s performances this past week as Luna is caught for her crimes? Comment below.

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She was great in her scenes but I still am not satisfied the writers made her the killer.

Lisa Yamada (B & B) Luna… That young lady can Act! She definitely deserves an Emmy award! B & B should take it up a notch again have Finn being her father, which would explain her lunatic behavior from my grandmother Sheila! Will Sheila be able to get her out of prison? (Sheila has avoided prison so many times herself)….. A mother and grandmother reign of terror?…. let’s stay tuned! With B&B you never can tell!

Totally Agree! And what I have been thinking for quite a while. Kind of like a “Bad Seed” scenario!

I love Sheila and hope she stays on B&B a very long time

B&B better not even think about making Finn her father. It would make zero sense, and how that even possible? Finn’s AUNT, Poppy certainly couldn’t be the mother, if that was the case.

I dont like how they made her the killer I am sick of Steffy, having so much power.sick of Ridge putting his hands all over Taylor The rival between her and brook and the rival against hope and stephy. I’m sick of it new storylines, please. And Katie, after bill, you didn’t want him so now you wanna him causing habit, so let’s do another storyline, please.this line was sickening Luna played her part very well but give her a better line than that great actor

What an amazing actress she is. She is young and just so awesome.

Luna lunatic,end this story line and why pair sheila? Her gramma is sheila…I won’t watch if Luna is out of prison.End it!

Very interesting plot twist even though many are complaining on other sites She did an excellent job in those scenes and when poppy said take her away park and Yamada were so on point great job and congrats to performance of the week

I agree, she deserves an Emmy

Lisa is an A M A Z I N G young actor!! She is so believable!! Acting is her thing and she has been blessed with the gift! I hope she goes far and becomes a Major Star!!

Yes, me too

Luna was so Good but I wanted her to keep Steffy locked up Longer Loved Seeing her in That Cage.

I am sick of Taylor coming back. She loves Ridge all the time. Send her away again!

I think that Luna should win an award for her performance! That’s acting at its best!

Luna is definitely a powerhouse actress . So beautiful too

Lisa deserves the Emmy award of BEST NEW ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES for her acting debut and her stunning performance as good-girl-gone-bad. Lisa made Luna’s transformation completely believable !
Amazing!

Lisa Yamada is awesome! What an amazing actress! She would make an amazing Jubilee in X-men! I hope this is not the last we see of this amazing actress! What an amazing gift to be given to act with such an amazing ensemble talent on Bold and the beautiful so early in her career! Much success!

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Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun Written Out of The Young and the Restless

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It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.

In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.

However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.

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COMINGS AND GOINGS

Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.

Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall.  It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.

With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.

So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.

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Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

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Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.

The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.

The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”

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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW

As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.

However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.

O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”

Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”

You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.

Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.

 

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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

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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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