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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tristan Rogers has cancer
Tristan Rogers has been diagnosed with cancer. The General Hospital actor remains "hopeful" for the future but has appealed for privacy amid a "challenging time" as he undergoes treatment for an undisclosed form of the disease. Tristan's representative said in a statement: "Beloved Emmy winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, General Hospital is sharing with fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer. "While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family. "As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. "'They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family." The 79-year-old actor expressed his gratitude towards fans for their "loyalty and encouragement". The statement continued: 'Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years. This support means more to him now than ever.' Tristan and his family will only offer updates on his condition if "deemed appropriate". The veteran actor joined General Hospital as Robert Scorpio in 1980 before leaving in 1992 when his alter ego was apparently killed. He briefly reprised the role - in ghost form - for a week in 1995 and made sporadic appearances in 2006. In 2008, he joined General Hospital: Night Shift and also appeard in four episodes of the main show the same year. He made frequent further appearances between 2012 and 2018 and rejoined the cast on a more permanent basis from 2019, with his most recent appearance coming last year. Away from the medical drama, Tristan also had a stint as Colin Atkinson on The Young and the Restless, appeared in over 100 episodes of The Bay, and received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for his work in Studio City.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers reveals cancer diagnosis
Tristan Rogers has been diagnosed with cancer. The soap star, 79, shared his health battle with fans through his publicist, Anthony Turk, on Thursday, July 17. 'Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, 'General Hospital,' is sharing with fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer,' Turk's statement obtained by Soap Opera Digest read. 10 'General Hospital' stars Tristan Rogers, Edie Lehmann Boddicker in 1988. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection 'While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family. As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding,' he continued. The actor's longtime friend noted how much Rogers and his family appreciate those around them. 'They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family. Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years,' the statement concluded. 'This support means more to him now than ever. Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family.' He did not reveal what kind of cancer Rogers was battling. The soap star has played District Attorney Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital' on and off since 1980. 10 Finola Hughes, Tristan Rogers on 'General Hospital' in 1991. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Rogers first portrayed the character from his start in the '80s until 1992, when he first left the show. He's made several returns to Port Charles over the decades. In 2018, he told Soap Opera Digest why he loves playing the beloved district attorney. 'Robert has always had kind of a glib approach to everything; he's a bit of a smart-mouth,' he told the outlet. 10 Tristan Rogers, Emma Samms, and Anthony Geary on the soap opera. ABC 'I'm working with a lot of different people,' he added of his comeback. 'And I think the fans are going to like it.' Fans last saw Robert on their screens in November, when he left town with his ex-wife, Holly Sutton, played by Emma Samms. Rogers is no stranger to the soap scene, as he played Hunter on 'The Bold and Beautiful' in 1997 and Colin on 'Young and Restless' from 2010 to 2012, 2014 to 2017 and again in 2019. 10 Tristan Rogers, John J. York in a 1991 scene on the long-running soap. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Rogers also earned a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series for his role as Doc in 'Studio City.' 'General Hospital,' which is currently in its 62nd season after debuting in 1963, has continued to have many cast shake-ups in recent years. Kelly Monaco, who starred as Sam McCall from 2003 to 2024, blasted the soap in August 2024 when they fired her after 21 years, claiming it was 'retaliation.' 10 Tristan Rogers, Emma Samms hug one another in a picture from 'General Hospital.' ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Soon after, Brooklyn Rae Silzer, who portrayed Emma Drake for 13 years, was replaced by Braedyn Bruner. At the time, the actress, 19, wrote on X that she was 'forever grateful' for her spot on the daytime series. Earlier this month, Eva LaRue announced her exit from the series just one year after joining the beloved soap opera as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez. The 'CSI: Miami' alum, 58, starred as the mother of Jacqueline Grace Lopez's Blaze. LaRue first rose to fame playing Maria Santos Grey on 'All My Children.' 10 Tristan Rogers in a scene from 'General Hospital.' ©2006 ABC, Inc. 'I was originally only supposed to be on the show for a couple of months,' LaRue told Soap Digest on July 1. 'And it ended up being a much longer run, which was great — and really fun because there are so many 'All My Children' actors there and so it felt like home.' Days later, Kirsten Storms revealed she is taking an extended break from 'General Hospital' after playing Maxie Jones since 2005. 'I'm very excited to be making Tennessee my home! I can't wait to return to GH, once Harper and I are settled in our new town,' the star, 41, wrote on Instagram. 'I plan on documenting as much of this new journey on my social media as I can. It's always been a dream of mine to move to a place like this, it's hard to believe it's really happening.' 10 Robin Mattson and Kin Shriner. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Kin Shriner, meanwhile, who played the iconic Scott Baldwin from 1977 to 2024, confirmed he let go from the show last year. The actor, 71, starred in over 1,700 episodes of the soap. Shriner also reprised his role on the short-lived spin-off, 'Port Charles,' from 1997 to 2002. But after more than 40 years as the Port Charles villain, he was written off. In 2023, Shriner tweeted on X, 'I just found out Scotty @GeneralHospital was written out…' 10 Eva LaRue on 'General Hospital.' Disney Despite his message, the soap vet continued to appear on the show until last summer. In September 2024, Shriner seemingly confirmed the news to fans on X. One viewer took to the social media platform to question why Scott had just disappeared with no mention, writing: 'Wow, nothing like disrespecting your longest serving character…#GH.' Shriner retweeted the post, adding, 'I don't understand any of it, I went to get glazed donuts and coffee for the doctor!!' 10 Steve Burton (Jason) and Kelly Monaco (Sam) in a scene from 'General Hospital.' ABC In February, Cassandra James, who plays Dr. Terry Randolph, explained that fan favorites never stay gone for long. 'Well, here's the thing about a legacy like 'General Hospital,'' the actress told The Post at the time. 'Our anniversary is coming up this year. We're turning 62 this year. So, while there are definitely legacy actors who have left the show for many, you know, any number of reasons, the world of Port Charles is so big, and there are so many amazing places that the production can take the story. 'So, I think the fans have nothing to worry about. There's definitely, you know, there's always someone coming back to town,' teased James. 'There's always legacy actors being shuffled around, coming back to the show. So, you're never going to, you know, miss out on much.' 10 Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones. Disney via Getty Images She also touched on the death of her late co-star, Leslie Charleson — who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years — after she passed away from blunt force trauma in January. 'We're all really saddened by the loss. And, to be honest, my favorite thing about Leslie is she had a really wonderful sense of humor,' James reminisced.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘General Hospital's' Jack Wagner says keeping separate homes with new wife ‘works' for them
'General Hospital' star Jack Wagner and his wife, Michelle Wolf, have no plans to move in together after tying the knot in May. Wagner and Wolf agreed not to 'rock the boat' and stick to the routine they formed while dating as they take on marriage. 'It's an adjustment in terms of my schedule, for sure, right? And Michelle's a singer, and she has an R&B rock band, so she's just a monster singer. We're able to make it work,' Wagner said in an interview with Parade. The soap opera star admitted that neither party has 'really changed anything' in their relationship. 'It's kind of cool, you know? She has her place. I still have mine. We're both super comfortable in our places and going back and forth, and so we've decided, let's not rock the boat and sell this and sell that and try to find something,' he said. 'The Bold and the Beautiful' actor continued, 'We take a couple nights off, and then we trade off who's going to be where because I think we both know that the older we are, it's nice to have a little space. Not too much, but it's okay! It works.' Wagner and Wolf began dating in 2021, according to People. The outlet reported that Wolf shared an image from their wedding day on her Instagram account, which is now private. 4 Newlyweds Jack Wagner and Michelle Wolf don't plan on moving in together. AFF-USA / Shutterstock 4 Wagner is a three-time Daytime Emmy Award nominee. Getty Images 'We did it!!!!!! MARRIED in front of our little family!! #MrAndMrs,' Wolf wrote, per People. In the photo was herself with her new husband, Wagner's son, Peter, and her daughter, Ornella. Wagner and his ex-wife Kristina shared two sons. Their son, Harrison, died in 2022 from 'fentanyl and alprazolam intoxication,' the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner told Fox News Digital at the time. 4 Wagner and his ex-wife Kristina shared two sons. Their youngest, Harrison, died in 2022 from 'fentanyl and alprazolam intoxication.' WireImage 4 The cast of 'The Bold and the Beautiful' smiled for a photo while on set in Naples. IPA / He was 27. His death in June 2022 was listed as an 'accident' in the coroner's report. Xanax is a common brand name for alprazolam. Jack and Kristina were married for 13 years before their divorce was finalized in 2006. Following Jack's divorce, he was in a longtime romance with Heather Locklear beginning in 2007. The couple, who worked together on 'Melrose Place' in the '90s, became engaged in 2011 but called off their nuptials only three months later.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Beard winners to TV stars: Do you know all the celeb chefs that studied at JWU?
Johnson & Wales University has long been acknowledged for contributing to the local culinary scene by educating many chefs who lead Providence's best restaurants. You need look no further than the James Beard Foundation list of semifinalists and finalists for 2025. They include Ben Sukle (Oberlin and Gift Horse), Derek Wagner (Nicks on Broadway), Nikhil Naiker (Nimki) and Champe Speidel (Persimmon), all have JWU degrees, as does Cassie Piuma, for her Sarma in Somerville, Massachusetts. But do you know how many celebrity chefs began their careers after their JWU education? There's Sean Brock (2000), most recently the featured chef in the sixth season of Netflix's "Chef's Table." He's a James Beard Award-winning chef for McCrady's and Husk in Charleston, South Carolina. He was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Culinary Host category for PBS's "The Mind of a Chef," produced by Anthony Bourdain. You can book a culinary travel tour to Ghana with chef Eric Adjepong (2010). But you might also remember seeing him as a finalist on "Top Chef" season 16 and multiple other shows on the Food Network. He hosted the 2023 James Beard Awards and just opened Elmina restaurant in Washington, D.C. Michelle Bernstein (1994) also studied at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. But she chose food and was named a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: South for Michy's. She was on the Food Network series "Melting Pot." There's Graham Elliot (1997), who many recognize as a contestant on "Iron Chef" and "Top Chef Masters" and as a judge with Gordon Ramsay on the American "Master Chef" and "MasterChef Junior." He's also a three-time James Beard nominee as a chef. Other celebrity chefs with JWU roots include: Mark Ladner (1990), Tyler Florence (1994), David Kinch (1981), Adrianne Calvo (1904), Scott Liebfried (1993), Beau MacMillan (1991), Chris Santos (1993), Eric Haugen (2007), Houston Striggow (1979), Jordan Pilarski (2016), Chris Viaud (2012), Charlie Ayers (1990), Andy Husbands (1992) and Aaron Sanchez (attended 1996). Here are the most notable celeb chefs with special ties to Rhode Island and JWU. Not only a native son, the pride of Fall River, Massachusetts, Emeril Lagasse (1978) is among the deans of celebrity chefs. He's recognized with one name, just like Beyoncé and Gaga. He was the talent that launched the TV Food Network in 1993. Shows like "How to Boil Water," "Essence of Emeril" and "Emeril Live" transformed the way people looked at food and cooking. Bam! became his signature. He's also a restaurateur, opening and running many restaurants across the country as part of his Emeril Group. Most recently, he opened 34 Restaurant and Bar, his first Portuguese concept in New Orleans. He won a James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southeast in 1991. He's written many cookbooks. He even had a short-lived NBC sitcom, "Emeril," in 2001. Little-known fact: He was a musician and turned down a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music to attend JWU. Rhode Island's own Chris Cosentino (1994) has made his name on the West Coast as a restaurateur and as a celebrity chef. He had James Beard noms for his food at Incanto in San Francisco, known as a nose-to-tail restaurant (utilizing all edible parts of the animal instead of just the high-value cuts). He's opened other restaurants, including Cockscomb and Boccalone in San Francisco. He's working on a new project with flavors of Maui. His television credits include winning "Top Chef Masters" in 2012 and competing on "Iron Chef America." He has hosted, judged and competed in other shows, including "Next Iron Chef," "Guy's Grocery Games," "The Best Thing I Ever Ate," "Tournament of Champions" and "Chefs vs. City." The Portsmouth native collaborated on AfterShift, a limited-release nonalcoholic IPA from Athletic Brewing. The can features images taken from the chef's tattoos, which include spatulas, forks and knives. You might not know that Cosentino is a philanthropist, having earned more than $140,000 for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Lorena Garcia (2000) is a Venezuelan chef and restaurateur based in Miami. Her Chica, billed as a celebration of culture and flavor, has locations in Las Vegas and Miami. Her Lorena Garcia Tapas y Cocina serves hungry travelers at the Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta airports. Garcia opened her first restaurant, Food Café, in 2002, two years after graduating from JWU. She is also a celebrity chef who has appeared on multiple television shows, including "Top Chef" and "Top Chef Masters." She's also appeared on a number of shows on Telemundo and Univision. Garcia is an activist on behalf of children. In April, she signed a letter with other chefs asking Congress to protect funding for food assistance. She has her own nonprofit organization aimed at combating childhood obesity, 'Big Chef, Little Chef.' Little-known fact: She is on JWU's board of trustees. Esquire wrote that Michelin-starred chef Jamal 'James' Kent (2002) was on the verge of building a culinary empire when he died suddenly of a heart attack on June 15, 2024. The national magazine wrote "what the restaurant world really lost was one of its greatest mentors and champions." He was 45. He had won the prestigious competition Bocuse d'Or USA in 2010, and opened restaurants under his Saga Hospitality Group, now the Kent Hospitality Group, including Saga, Crown Shy and Overstory. JWU profiled the chef in 2019, noting his mentorship of Danny Garcia (2014). Garcia is making a name of his own, having won Season 21 of "Top Chef" in 2024 and taking over the role as executive chef of the Kent Hospitality Group. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: JWU grads include Emeril, Lorena, Cosentino, celeb chef is long
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blue's Clue star hints his salary was less than an average waiter... 23 years after he left show
Steve Burns famously produced and hosted the popular children's show Blue's Clues from 1996 until 2002, but it turns out Nickelodeon bosses were surprisingly stingy with his salary. 'Every waiter I ever knew made more money than I did for the first many seasons of that show,' the 51-year-old Young Sheldon actor revealed on Rainn Wilson's Soul Boom podcast last Thursday. 'But I was really fortunate because my real gig - Blue's Clues was my side hustle forever - was I was a voice-over guy. I fell into that early so I was doing kind of voiceover stuff for commercials, which kind of sustained me but, man, it was it was grim for a long time.' At the time, Steve - who suffered from clinical depression - was living 'in a hallway [in Manhattan]. I built like a little shelf in a hallway between two tiny bedrooms.' Nick Jr. reportedly only gave Blue's Clues creators Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler, and Angela C. Santomero $150K to produce the 1994 pilot - about a quarter of the budget for other shows at the time. They were initially looking for a female host, but Burns was the best candidate after over 1K auditions despite him having long hair and an earring at the time. 'I had an audition for what I thought was going to be the voice of a cartoon on a children's television show,' the preschool presenter recalled. 'And when I got there, there was a camera in the room, and I thought, "Oh s***, I better do something. And so I looked at the script, and I figured...I'm going to act the s*** out of this.' Steve was a natural - charming the young millennials and their parents alike as a fictionalized version of himself for six years, shooting nearly 100 episodes. In 2001, Burns announced his exit before being nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding performer in a children's series, which ultimately went to Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton. The Mighty Little Man singer was replaced by actor Donovan Patton, who played Steve's brother Joe for the final two seasons until Blue's Clues concluded in 2006. Josh Dela Cruz, who plays the cousin of Steve and Joe, currently hosts Traci Paige Johnson and Angela C. Santomero's revival Blue's Clues & You! now in its fifth season on YouTube. Steve served as a consulting producer for the revival until 2022, and even directed five episodes. Since 2021, Burns has been reconnecting with fans through his 4.3M TikTok/Instagram following as well as attending numerous conventions. The New York-based Pennsylvanian, Donovan Patton, and Josh Dela Cruz are all scheduled to appear at Motor City Comic Con 2025 taking place May 16-18 in Novi, MI where photos and autographs cost between $50-$200.
