Days of Our Lives songwriter Jd Webb has recently released a Christmas single entitled "Everything I Need This Christmas." Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Jd Webb has crossed over to R&B-Soul with a pop sensibility after formerly being known as a staple in Christian pop music.

DAYS fans may recall that earlier this year Webb wrote Max and Stephanie's songs for the show. The songs entitled "Right Here," "If Only," and "I'll Never Let Go" played during the April 2008 episodes when Max and Stephanie shared a romantic dance and then made love.

Webb shares, “I wanted to write a Christmas song because I felt like there weren’t many R&B-Soul songs out there during this time of year. The song is called ‘Everything I Need this Christmas’ and it's about having the people you love around during the holidays-- to me, that's what Christmas is all about—the simple things like loved ones getting together.”

Jd Webb has been noted as a prolific songwriter by both Rolling Stone and CCM Magazine. Additionally, he's been an esteemed recipient of Billboard's "stamp of approval." After being a staple in Christian pop music, Web has decided to cross over into R&B-Soul and has decided to pursue a solo career through his new music label called Infinite Music Group. His self-produced debut solo full-length album entitled The Introduction is set for release February 10, 2009.

To learn more about Days of Our Lives songwriter Jd Webb and his music or to listen to his new single entitled "Everything I Need This Christmas," visit his official website or his Myspace page . This uplifting new single is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit!

Pictured: Jd Webb

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Busy celebrity mom and The Biggest Loser hostess Alison Sweeney (Sami) is scheduled to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this Thursday, December 4. Please check your local listings for channels and times or you may check Ellen's website to see when the show is on in your area. If you happen to miss Alison on Thursday, check back for a recap!

Updated December 5:

Alison dished with Ellen about her pregnancy on the show yesterday and mentioned how she has mainly been craving pickles, just like her character Sami. Alison also admitted that during her previous pregnancy with son Ben, she felt very emotional and even cried when Tivo didn't record her favorite show. Many viewers noticed that Alison appeared as if she was going into early labor right there on the show! Not to worry, as it was part of Ellen's "12 Days of Giveaways" which she normally does every year for Christmas. Alison was asked to set up the audience gift portion with a gag, so she only pretended to be going into labor right before Ellen quickly excused herself to present the "12 Days" portion of the show. Alison confirmed this herself on her NBC blog, so she did not go into labor on the show as some may have suspected.

More on Alison Sweeney:

• Alison Sweeney Partners With Generation Huggies
• Alison Sweeney Launches Hydration For All Website
• Alison Sweeney Hosts High Profile Pair in the Square
• Alison Sweeney in The Biggest Loser Photo Gallery

Pictured: Alison Sweeney (Sami)

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DAYS stars from the past and present celebrating birthdays during the month of December include the following:

• December 9, 1914: Frances Reid (Alice Horton)
• December 12, 1946: Gloria Loring (ex-Liz Chandler Curtis)
• December 13, 1973: Christie Clark (ex-Carrie Brady Roberts Reed)
• December 15, 1945: Thaao Penghlis (ex-Andre/Anthony “Tony” DiMera)
• December 18, 1989: Ashley Benson (ex-Abigail "Abby" Devereaux)
• December 18, 1965: Shawn Christian (Dr. Daniel Jonas)
• December 24, 1964: Mark Valley (ex-Jack Devereaux)

Happy Birthday to all of our December stars!

Pictured: Shawn Christian as Dr. Daniel Jonas

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Former DAYS star Eric Winter (ex-Rex Brady) married Roselyn Sanchez at the historic San Cristobal fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday, November 29, according to Soap Opera Digest and numerous other sources. The couple had been engaged for nearly a year after Eric had reportedly popped the question during a winter holiday in 2007 while the couple was vacationing near Puerto Rico.

As fans may recall, Eric Winter portrayed Rex Brady on DAYS from 2002 until 2005. Since his departure, Eric has kept very busy making numerous guest appearances on shows and appeared in the 2008 movie Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay. He currently has a recurring role on ABC's Brothers & Sisters as Jason McCallister. His bride stars on CBS's Without a Trace as Elena Delgado.

Some of the celebrity guests in attendance for the ceremony included Eva Longoria Parker (ex-Isabella, Y&R), Jennifer Morrison (House M.D.), and Roselyn's Without a Trace co-stars Eric Close, Poppy Montgomery, and Enrique Murciano. Additionally, former DAYS star Matt Cedeno (ex-Brandon Walker) was reportedly Eric's co-best man.

The couple are planning to honeymoon in the Mayan Rivera. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes go out to Eric Winter and his new beautiful bride!

Pictured: Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez at the 2008 ALMA Awards.

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Kate learns that her cancer has spread and she needs a bone marrow transplant. Her family members are tested, but it's quite a surprise when we learn who her donor is. How will this affect Kate? More spoilers for next week include:

• Nicole fakes her pregnancy and continues to lie to E.J.
• Lucas proposes to Chloe.
• John meets his new doctor.
• Steve and Kayla plan a romantic evening together.

Following Week:

• Philip and Stephanie nearly kiss.
• Rafe and Sami bond while trimming the Christmas tree together.

Pictured: Lauren Koslow as Kate Roberts

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Now that we've all had our Thanksgiving dinners, feast your eyes on this Eric Martsolf Photo Gallery, who plays Brady Black on Days of Our Lives. These photos date back to 2002, when he portrayed Ethan Winthrop on NBC's now defunct soap opera Passions. Even though it may be cold outside, you still might want to turn up the air conditioning before viewing these photos. Enjoy!

Pictured: Eric Martsolf as Brady Black

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The December 9, 2008 issue of Soap Opera Digest has reported that Blake Berris (Nick) is out, and will be exiting the show in mid-January. Although this casting decision is disappointing, it shouldn't come as a great surprise, considering that Nick was recently revealed to be Trent's killer and Melanie's stalker. Many fans feel Blake's performance as a creepy stalker on painkillers has been outstanding and even Emmy worthy. It is highly likely that the troubled Nick will either go to prison or to the mental hospital. Many of us are sad to see another actor let go during the budget cut crisis at DAYS, but we wish Blake Berris nothing but the best. Blake has expressed in interviews that this is the best material on the show he's gotten to play as his character took a turn to the dark side. Currently, the actor has a recurring role as Corey on USA's The Starter Wife, which airs Fridays at 10 p.m. ET.

Pictured: Blake Berris as Nick Fallon

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One of our DAYS forum members recently alerted me about the schedule change regarding SOAPnet and when they air same-day episodes of Days of Our Lives. It has come to my attention that SOAPnet no longer airs the Sunday night / Monday morning marathon of all the previous week's DAYS episodes. SOAPnet used to air Sunday night marathons from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. ET, which was wonderful. Then, they changed the time from 12 a.m. until 5 a.m. ET. Not to worry, you can still catch the same-day episodes weeknights on Soapnet at 11 p.m. ET. Additionally, you can watch the previous days' episodes Tuesday through Friday mornings 4 a.m. ET and again at 10 a.m. ET. If you happen to miss Friday's episode on NBC, you can watch it on SOAPnet on Saturday morning at 4 a.m. ET and again the following Monday morning at 10 a.m. ET.

If you would like to give feedback regarding the programming on SOAPnet, you can call the hotline at (818) 460-7477.

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Shockwaves were sent out all over the Internet with the news that Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall (John and Marlena) had been let go, and will exit the canvas in January 2009. This is perhaps the most devastating news to fans in the history of DAYS, as John and Marlena are one of the great supercouples adored by many. The year 2008 has without a doubt been a tumultuous year for DAYS with all the sudden cast changes and departures. Take a look back at some of the characters who left Salem in 2008, but never left our hearts. (Read more).

Pictured: Martha Madison and Brandon Beemer (Belle and Shawn)

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Brady rushes Nicole to a clinic after she has intense abdominal cramping. Sadly, she miscarries her baby and Brady has to be the one to break the devastating news. Nicole feels as though she has nothing left to live for. Will she tell E.J.? More spoilers for this week include:

• Rafe spies on E.J.
• Sami meets a nun and introduces herself as Colleen.
• Chelsea and Melanie get into a catfight.
• Daniel receives bad news about Kate's cancer.

Following Week:

• Nicole fakes her pregnancy.
• Lucas proposes to Chloe.

Pictured: Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker

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