The Bold and the Beautiful New Archives: 2011

Here are some of the news stories posted on soapcentral.com during 2011 that focus on The Bold and the Beautiful or past and present B&B performers. To read any of the articles listed below, simply click on the appropriate link.


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January 2011 Tragedy strikes B&B star Daniel McVicar The new year has gotten off to a tragic start for The Bold and the Beautiful's Daniel McVicar. The actor's 22-year-old son, Hank, was killed in an automobile accident on January 3.

January 2011 Another crossover brings Y&R's Olivia to B&B Image Award-winning actress Tonya Lee Williams will see her character travel from Genoa City to Los Angeles as part of a B&B-Y&R crossover storyline this February. Williams' character will be revealed as the cousin of B&B's Justin.

January 2011 A Martinez to make short-term B&B appearance A Martinez will make a brief appearance on The Bold and the Beautiful in February. The actor was hired to play the role of a doctor who figures prominently into the show's Sweeps storylines. Martinez has appeared on General Hospital, One Life to Live, and Santa Barbara.

January 2011 B&B, Kyle Lowder part ways Kyle Lowder and The Bold and the Beautiful will be going their own ways. Lowder was recently informed that the show is unable to generate story for his on-screen alter ego. Lowder joined B&B in 2007.

February 2011 The Naked Cowboy sues over alleged B&B trademark infringement The street performer known as the Naked Cowboy, is up in arms over a recent episode of The Bold and the Beautiful that he alleges infringed upon his registered trademark. In a lawsuit filed in New York, the Naked Cowboy is asked for $1.5 million in damages.

February 2011 B&B unveils new opening credits The Bold and the Beautiful is about to unveil new opening credits, complete with hi-tech bells and whistles and a new theme song. This is only the third different opening sequence in the show's history.

February 2011 Sarah Brown dropped to recurring at B&B Emmy winner Sarah Brown has been bumped to recurring status on The Bold and the Beautiful. Fans speculated the actress was no longer on contract when the actress did not appear in the show's new opening credits. Brown first aired on B&B in November 2009.

May 2010 Antonio Sabáto, Jr. a dad for the third time Antonio Sabáto, Jr. forever known for his work as General Hospital's Jagger -- and for appearing in Calvin Klein underwear -- is a new dad. The actor welcomed his third child on May 1. Sabáto appeared on B&B from 2005 to 2006.

May 2010 Rick Hearst dropped to recurring on B&B Viewers of The Bold and the Beautiful will soon seen less of Emmy winner Rick Hearst. The actor will be taken off-contact next month. Hearst has also appeared on Days of our Lives, General Hospital, Guiding Light, and The Young and the Restless.

May 2010 Report: Brandon Beemer could exit B&B Could Brandon Beemer be the next B&B star to drop to recurring status? According to a published report, it's possible. Beemer joined The Bold and the Beautiful in 2008.<

July 2011 Sarah Brown to join Days of our Lives Three-time Emmy winner Sarah Brown will join the cast of Days of our Lives later this year. The actress has appeared previously on As the World Turns, General Hospital, and The Bold and the Beautiful. Brown was taken off contract with B&B earlier this year.

July 2011 The Bold and the Beautiful to go high-definition The weekday broadcasts of The Bold and the Beautiful are about to get a little more beautiful and a whole lot bolder. B&B will begin broadcasting in high-definition later this summer.

July 2011 The Bold and the Beautiful to go high-definition The weekday broadcasts of The Bold and the Beautiful are about to get a little more beautiful and a whole lot bolder. B&B will begin broadcasting in high-definition later this summer.

August 2011 Jack Wagner, Heather Locklear engaged Jack Wagner and his former Melrose Place co-star, Heather Locklear, are engaged, a publicist confirms. Wagner first appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2003.

August 2011 Jacob Young returning to The Bold and the Beautiful Emmy winner Jacob Young will return to The Bold and the Beautiful after he wraps his run on ABC's All My Children. Young has opted not to continue with AMC for its move to the Internet. Young appeared previously on B&B from 1997 through 1999.

October 2011 B&B to be graced by royalty in December The Bold and the Beautiful typically sees its fair share of characters who act like princesses, but now the CBS soap will be paid a visit by a real-life princess. Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark will appear on B&B in December.

October 2011 Michele Val Jean joins B&B writing team The Bold and the Beautiful has added a four-time Emmy winner to its writing team. Michele Val Jean, who has spent 18 years with General Hospital, is now a part of the B&B family.

November 2011 Jack Wagner, Heather Locklear break off engagement Jack Wagner and his former Melrose Place co-star, Heather Locklear, are no longer engaged. The couple, dating since 2007, announced their engagement in August.

November 2011 Jack Wagner meets long-lost daughter Jack Wagner, fresh from his broken engagement with long-time girlfriend, Heather Locklear, has another life-altering change. The actor has reunited with the daughter he never knew.

December 2011 A Martinez headed back to B&B A Martinez will return to The Bold and the Beautiful in the new year. The multi-soap vet will make another brief B&B appearance, though the show is keeping the reason for his appearance under wraps for now.

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