At Soapy Tea, we cover soap operas, Classic Hollywood, Hallmark movies, and cozy television, and the many stories, stars, and traditions that connect them all. Our goal is to create coverage and content that is both accurate and entertaining. However, all of our content should also be worthy of our readers’ trust.
Accuracy & Sourcing
We always work to verify information prior to publishing it.
News reports may be based on network statements, press releases, interviews, official announcements, public social media posts, official episode information, and other forms of credible sources. When needed and appropriate, we always link to or identify the original source.
We do not knowingly publish any false or misleading information.
News, Rumors, and Speculation
However, it is worth noting that soap opera and entertainment news often inspire many rumors, theories, and predictions on where storylines will go. We always work to clearly distinguish between:
- Confirmed news
- Official spoilers (from official episode information)
- Reports from outside sources (credible)
- Rumors (our own and popular fan rumors)
- Fan theories
- Editorial predictions and opinions
Speculation will never be presented as confirmed fact. Speculative articles will always clearly be stated as rumors/theories/predictions/etc.
Spoilers
Some articles — particularly those covering American soap operas — contain information about upcoming spoilers, episodes, casting developments, or movie plots.
We always aim to use clear headlines and labels so that readers can make an informed choice before clicking the article link and continuing. Spoiler articles will always be labeled as such. As a result, readers should assume that any article labeled as a spoiler, preview, or recap may reveal significant story details.
Recaps & Reviews
Our soap opera and film recaps summarize important events while also providing necessary context and our own commentary.
All reviews and analyses reflect the opinions of the individual writer. Of course, readers and contributors may disagree. Respectful discussion is always welcome!
We never alter our editorial opinions to satisfy publicists, networks, advertisers, studios, or any other form of an outside party.
Corrections & Updates
When factual errors are brought to our attention or discovered by our Soapy Tea team, we quickly work to correct them.
As a result, articles may be updated as information becomes available. If a substantial correction or needed clarification is ever made, we may add an editor’s note or update notice to reflect these changes.
Have you found a possible error? Please contact us through our Contact page and include the article link, as well as any relevant details. Thank you!
Fairness & Respect
Here at Soapy Tea, we may critique characters, storylines, films, creative decisions, and even performances. However, we do not support harassment or personal attacks of any kind, either towards us or towards actors/writers/showrunners/etc.
Our coverage should treat actors, public figures, creators, readers, and fellow fans with fairness and respect.
Discrimination, hate speech, threats, and any form of abusive commentary are not welcome on Soapy Tea.
Classic Hollywood Coverage
When writing about Classic Hollywood, we may discuss events, public figures, and films from periods with completely different social standards and cultural attitudes.
We aim to provide useful historical context when needed — but all without ignoring harmful stereotypes, discrimination, or troubling aspects of the entertainment industry’s past.
Artificial Intelligence
Any use of artificial intelligence in our editorial process must remain subject to human review.
We do not publish AI-generated claims as verified reporting. Writers and editors — as well as our entire Soapy Tea team — are responsible for checking facts, sources, tone, and accuracy prior to publication.
Advertising & Affiliate Links
Advertising relationships do not — and never will — determine our editorial coverage or opinions.
Some articles may contain affiliate links. If a reader then chooses to purchase something through one of these affiliate links, Soapy Tea may receive a commission at no additional cost to the reader.
Sponsored content, affiliate relationships, and paid partnerships will always be clearly disclosed when applicable.
Independence
Soapy Tea is an independent entertainment publication.
Unless otherwise stated, we are not affiliated with, officially connected to, or endorsed by the television networks, studios, production companies, streaming services, performers, programs, or brands we cover.
All trademarks, program titles, character names, images, and related materials belong to their respective owners. All images are always properly sourced and licensed.
Reader Contributions
We enjoy creating polls here at Soapy Tea! Please note that comments, poll responses, and other forms of reader submissions may help inform future coverage.
Submitting an idea to us does not guarantee that it will be published or credited unless an agreement has been properly made in advance. Please do not send confidential, private, or unlawfully obtained material to us.
Our Editorial Promise
We want Soapy Tea to feel like a welcoming place for those who enjoy cozy comfort with their melodrama.
We will always continue working to provide coverage and content that is clear, engaging, thoughtful, and honest with our readers.
These guidelines may be updated as Soapy Tea continues to grow.
