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Former Dynasty star Joan Collins has landed a role on a German soap opera. At 76, the diva has been cast to play an English aristocrat on the popular German-language daytime drama Verbotene Liebe (Forbidden Love). Joan makes her German soap debut in April.

What’s the most exciting aspect of Joan’s new gig — she doesn’t have to learn a new language to take part. Producers will allow the veteran actress to recite her lines in English.

“I don’t have to speak German,” says the star, who will begin shooting scenes for her role this Monday.

You’re hired!

Tori Spelling’s estranged mom could soon give the mother of two some competition on the small screen. Donald Trump is in negotiations to have former trophy wife Candy Spelling, 63, appear on the upcoming third season of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.

Star Magazine is reporting that the widow of late television mogul Aaron Spelling will square off against former Dynasty vixen Joan Collins when the show returns to the air this fall.

“Candy and Donald are old friends,” says a source close to the Candyland author.