Nicollette Sheridan as Dynasty's Alexis

I'm really enjoying the reboot of eighties soap opera "Dynasty", but as a fan of the original, I've been looking forward to the arrival of my favourite character: Alexis. Now, the wait is finally over. The CW just announced that the new Alexis will be played by the one and only Nicollette Sheridan, known to soap fans as Edie in "Desperate Housewives", Paige in "Knots Landing" and Taryn in the short-lived "Paper Dolls".

Sure, no one will ever beat the fabulous Joan Collins, but I'm sure Nicollette will do a great job and I can't wait to see her. If you haven't seen the reboot already, the first seven episodes of "Dynasty" can be watched on Netflix and The CW's app.

Trailer: The Time Of Their Lives (2017)

I'm so excited to finally be able to see the trailer to the upcoming movie "The Time Of Their Lives". Starring soap icons Joan Collins and Pauline Collins, known from "Dynasty" and "Upstairs, Downstairs" respectively, and Italian actor Franco Nero. Let's hope it will be released on Blu-ray too.

"Determined to gatecrash her ex-lover's funeral on glamorous French hideaway Ile-de-Re, former Hollywood siren Helen escapes her London retirement home with the help of Priscilla, a repressed English housewife stuck in a bad marriage. Pooling their limited resources, they hit the road together by coach, ferry, car and foot in a race to get to the funeral on time, becoming entangled in a love triangle with a reclusive Italian millionaire along the way. On this unforgettable journey, they find true friendship in one another - and have the time of their lives."



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Debbie Reynolds has passed away

2016 has been a tough year. Just one day after her daughter – "Star Wars" star Carrie Fisher – tragically passed away, Debbie Reynolds also passed away, eighty-four years old. According to several news sources, the movie legend was rushed to hospital while planning her daughter's funeral. She must have been heartbroken after losing her.

Debbie will always be remembered for her roles in movies such as "How The West Was Won", "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and of course the 1954 musical "Singin' In The Rain" where she starred opposite Gene Kelly. Fan of classic movies should also check out a personal favourite of mine, the 2001 movie "These Old Broads", co-starring Joan Collins, Elizabeth Taylor and Shirley MacLaine.

Rest in peace, Debbie. You will be missed.

New Dynasty reboot coming soon

Wow! I almost died a little. There have been rumours of a reboot of the fabulous eighties soap "Dynasty" for ages, but it has been quiet lately, so imagine my surprise when I read that it's seems like it's finally happening. According to E! and the Hollywood Reporter, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage – the people behind teen soaps "Gossip Girl" and "The O.C." – are teaming up with the original creators Esther and Richard Shapiro to bring back one of the best soaps ever to The CW.

I am all for reboots, as long as some of the old actors get to make cameo roles. I would especially love to see soap queens Joan Collins, Linda Evans and Heather Locklear show up somehow, even if they won't play their old characters. Maybe the reboot format will make it impossible for them to return as Alexis, Krystle and Sammy Jo.

The only thing that worries me is that the "Melrose Place" and "Dallas" reboots got cancelled so soon. But let's hope this one does better. I mean, it's "Dynasty" for God's sake.

A Day out in Saint-Tropez with Joan Collins

As the title says, we get to follow Joan Collins – fabulous Hollywood legend and "Dynasty" soap diva – out in Saint-Tropez. Check out the video down below. I can't get enough of this soap queen and I wish they would make a "Dynasty" reboot with Joan and Linda Evans reprising their roles. One can dream, right?

"It's hard to be tender"

New CD's in my collection: Expanded reissues of "Passion From A Woman" and "Talk Of The Town" by Krystol, "Goldene Zeiten" and "Sound Of My Heart" by Hubert Kah, "Sharper Than A Knife" by Parralox and "It's Hard To Be Tender" by Carly Simon, theme song from the Joan Collins mini-series "Sins".

Dynasty - Complete Series DVD box set

Paramount Home Entertainment are going to release a complete "Dynasty" DVD box set on November 5, including all seasons of the amazing eighties soap opera. So far, there are no news on extras or if the 1991 reuinon movie will be included.

You can pre-order "Dynasty - The Complete Series" from Amazon UK.

Dynasty in new Snickers ad

Have you seen the new Snickers ad? Joan Collins and Stephanie Beacham revisit their wonderfully bitchy characters Alexis and Sable from eighties soap opera "Dynasty". It's so great to see them back together again, if only for a short time!

What do you think of the new ad?

Joan Collins joins Downton Abbey?

According to British newspaper Daily Express, "Dynasty" soap goddess Joan Collins might show up in the third season of ITV's drama series "Downton Abbey", as the cousin of Maggie Smith's character Violet!

According to the newspaper, Collins is a huge fan of the show and has written on her Twitter page that she would love to join the upstairs, downstairs world of "Downton Abbey".

I know this is just a rumour so far, but I love both Joan Collins and "Downton Abbey", so I pray it's true! Wouldn't it be cool to see an Edwardian catfight?

New Dynasty movie

I have some great news for all you soap fans out there! According to Coming Soon, 80's prime time soap opera "Dynasty" is being developed as a feature film. It's going to be a prequel and take place in the 60's.

I'm really excited about this! The only bad thing about the movie being a prequel is that my idol Joan Collins can't be in it. Joan herself suggested on Twitter that Gemma Alterton should play young Alexis. What do you think?

Photo: ABC Television Network.

Dynasty Vs. Melrose Place

If you haven't seen the wonderful "Dynasty" spoofs created by Apalling Trash Films on YouTube, you sure have missed something. They dub our favourite soap bitches in different situations.

Here is a wonderful clip where Alexis (Joan Collins) and Sammy Jo (Heather Locklear) tongue fight. Alexis seems to mistake Sammy Jo for Heather Locklear's "Melrose Place" character Amanda. Enjoy!

I am Alexis

Dear, soap fans, it's official! I have legally changed my name. Per Dennis Svedberg Hellström doesn't exist anymore. Say hello to Dennis Alexis Hellström. I hope you like the new name as much as I do! As you might have figured out, I've taken the name Alexis from my idol Joan Collins' "Dynasty" character Alexis Carrington Colby.

I know, I'm obsessed with that show! If you want to you can now call me Alexis or Dennis Alexis. But Dennis is fine too. I removed Per because I never felt comfortable with that name, and I removed Svedberg out of personal reasons. I feel great about this!



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New Joan Collins interview

The fabulous "Dynasty" glamour diva Joan Collins was recently a guest on British talk show "Loose Women". They discussed everything from her love life to her phobia of kissing people she doesn't know (Lily Allen) on the cheek.

The best part of the show was when Joan said that she really misses the 1980's. I mean, who doesn't? She also said that she still loves 80's fashion, especially shoulder pads. I couldn't agree more!

If only we could see Joan back in shoulder pads, fighting Linda Evan.

Top five soap actors

Who are your favourite soap actors of all time? Please, send me your top five lists by commenting this blog post! Here is my top five:

1. Joan Collins
2. Morgan Fairchild
3. Linda Gray
4. Heather Locklear
5. Lesley-Anne Down

Dynasty catfight #1

This is the first catfight between Alexis (Joan Collins) and Krystle (Linda Evans) on the number one 80's soap "Dynasty". I just can't get enough of these women, especially Joan. She's the queen bitch of soap operas. Enjoy!

Joan Collins in Marple

The great soap diva from "Dynasty", Joan Collins, recently guest starred on the British murder mystery series "Marple". The episode was called "They Do It With Mirrors" and Joan looked glamorous as always! She played the part of Ruth van Rydock, Miss Jane Marple's (Julia McKenzie) old friend.