Daytime Emmy Awards Eliminates “Younger Performer” Category

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced this past Thursday there will be changes to the Daytime Emmy Award nominations, one of which included eliminating the Younger Performer category. Beginning this year, younger actors will have to submit in either Lead, Supporting, or Guest categories. Starting in 1985, younger actors were recognized…

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Daytime Emmys to Go Remote!

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave uncertainty for many, one of the questions that was asked was, “Will the Daytime Emmy Awards go forth?” It was previously announced that the ceremony was canceled this year, and no word yet how the awards would be distributed. Variety broke news that this year’s Emmy season will…

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47th Annual Daytime Emmy Ceremony Postponed/Canceled Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

via press release: NEW YORK — The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today released the following statement from NATAS Chairman, Terry O’Reilly: “Given our concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that we will not be staging the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena this coming June. As there are so many unknowns…

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Daytime Emmy Shake-Up!

The Daytime Emmy Awards is continuing to make even more changes in the coming year. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that the ceremony will be taking place over the course of three nights. NATAS CEO/President Adam Sharp released a statement on the latest development: “We are thrilled to add a third…

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