We have all seen messages on social media how networks are doing more for diversity and inclusion in their programming. However, is this really the case? One has to wonder when you have shows that does not have any, if at all, African-American writers, directors, producers behind the camera, and then you have actors who…
Last week, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. Among those include veteran soap opera producer Edward Scott, and his wife, Melody Thomas Scott. Since 1979, Thomas Scott has played the role of Nikki Reed Newman on the CBS Daytime drama, “The Young and the Restless.”…
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announce the nominees for the Daytime Emmy Awards last week. There were plenty of surprising nominations, while there was also some glaring omissions. One of the most notable changes this year is the elimination of the Younger Performer category. Previous incarnations of this category were: Outstanding…
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and CBS announced the date that the Daytime Emmy Awards are set to take place. This will mark the 18th year that the network has broadcast the show. Originally slated for June last year, the 50th celebration took place in December due to the actors’ and…
In a surprising announcement that set the soap world ablaze, CBS Studios and NAACP Venture are developing a new series set to feature a wealthy Black family. Known right now as, “The Gates,” this is the first time since 1990 that a network introduced a predominantly African American soap opera. Michele Val Jean, who previously…
The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards took place this past Friday, December 15th, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Stars showed up to the red carpet ready to celebrate the biggest and brightest in daytime television. Delon de Metz spoke about his character, Zende Forrester, finally speaking up and out on, “The Bold and the Beautiful.”…
Krista Allen/Photo Credit Howard Wise/JPI Studios In a move that has surprised many soap fans, Deadline reports that Krista Allen has been let go from the CBS Daytime soap, “The Bold and the Beautiful.” The actress was informed back in October that her contract would not be renewed. Allen, who just celebrated two years of…
Shemar Moore The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are just days away, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced this year’s presenters. Shemar Moore is set to present Susan Lucci with the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1999, Moore actually presented Lucci the Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy, uttering the infamous, “The streak…
The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy® Award Nominations were announced this afternoon, and some surprises hit the list. While “General Hospital” leads with the most nominations of 19 total, “The Bay” also made history by being nominated in some key categories, including, “Outstanding Drama Series.” Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS, released this statement: “Today…
The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are less than two months away, the nominations are set to come! CBS also inked a two-year deal to air the ceremony through 2024. The nominations for this year’s celebration will be announced this week, with the potential of some categories being released earlier than anticipated. In previous years,…
