General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are keeping two key actresses on board. Here's more on each:

• Sarah Brown has signed a new contract to remain on General Hospital. She'll be on the series through all of 2009, at least.

• Contrary to rumors, Vail Bloom (pictured) is remaining on The Young and the Restless.

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