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Canadian soap fans who’ve been looking forward to watching the first brand new daytime drama series in more than 25 years from the beginning can breathe easy thanks to CHCH-TV. A spokesman for the independent television network owned by Channel Zero has confirmed to Soap Opera Network that CHCH holds the Canadian broadcast rights to the soap opera beginning with its premiere episode on Monday, February 24. The network will air new episodes of the series weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET in simulcast with U.S. broadcaster CBS. Currently, CHCH only holds the linear TV rights to the series in Canada. Meanwhile, a streaming option is not available at this time in the country. We’re told Paramount Global Content Distribution, a division of Paramount Global, owner of CBS, will distribute the series internationally. At press time, no specific details had been announced by Paramount on where the series would air outside of the U.S. and Canada. In the U.S., “Beyond the Gates” airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS, beginning Monday, February 24, and streams Live and On Demand on Paramount+. “Beyond the Gates” marks a return to the world of daytime soaps for CHCH as the network previously carried fresh episodes of “As The World Turns,” “Sunset Beach” and “The Young and the Restless,” with the latter series moving to Global TV in the early 1980s. Broadcasting since 1954, CHCH has been the news leader for Hamilton and the surrounding Halton and Niagara regions. Owned by the independent media company Channel Zero, the network is available to over 92% of Ontario households and is viewed by millions nationally each week. Watch a CHCH-branded promo for “Beyond the Gates” below. The TV Watercooler was the first to report the news of “Beyond the Gates” airing on CHCH. Note: The post CHCH-TV Lands Canadian Broadcast Rights To ‘Beyond the Gates,’ No Streaming Option Available appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I had to watch the opening several dozen times before it grew on me. I HATED it at first. The visuals are fine, but I was expecting something more upbeat like B&B or even GH (not saying those openings are good, just upbeat). But, after listening to it numerous times, I'm actually enjoying it.

So, looks like CHCH WILL be the only Canadian network carrying Beyond the Gates as previously discussed. I just heard back from my contact at CBS Studios just now, but they unfortunately didn't communicate things correctly and made it seem like there was a PR going out this week, when in fact it was an announcement on the CHCH morning show (they have one?) I hate miscommunication... Fairmont Crest

I'm sorry, but why I did I hear Christel Khalil say "money" in a way that she was referring to Beyond the Gates having some and The Young and the Restless having none? I'm terrible! (not yet trouble, haha) ------ Heads Up! There's more "CBS Mornings" coverage of "Beyond the Gates" coming with content from journalist Nancy Giles who did the "CBS Sunday Morning" feature last month. It'll air on Monday, February 24 (see info below) ahead of the show's premiere episode. Note: At this time, I'm not sure if it's with new footage from Giles or if she went back for another visit for "CBS Mornings." I presume it's additional footage. Nancy Giles goes behind the scenes of CBS’ new series BEYOND THE GATES with actors Clifton Davis, Tamara Tunie, Daphnée Duplaix and Karla Mosley

There is a strict embargo in place until Monday, February 24.

That's what I'm wondering/thinking. We'll see. I did find it odd the other day that only 12 of just 20 actors were shown in the opening. It's not like it's GH with 35 people on contract.

My point was that the first episode was the same as the YouTube video posted by Soaps. Other variations might exist, but I'm referring specifically to the first of __ episodes that I saw which is the same one shown at tonight's Paley event (didn't attend). It's being said that a longer version aired the event but I'm not sure if they decided to extend the opening for just tonight's event for the episode or if they decided to add the longer one for the first episode when it airs on Monday. Either way, what I know of it, it was the YouTube version thus far.

Courtesy of Michele Val Jean's X (formerly Twitter):

I'm calling it! Anita is the one with a long-lost son, either put up for adoption or believed to have died. No way she just has two daughters. No spoiler. No inside info. Pure gut feeling.

Cheers, the daytime soap opera opening iteration. I never watched the show because I was too young, but when someone shared this opening here on SON not too long ago I couldn't believe this was the opening, not just for a soap opera, but for a soap opera that's supposed to have been cutting edge with its inclusion of Black families and characters. This is by no means taking away from the show itself and what it represented, but that opening literally had me not surprised it got canned so quickly. We're talking about an era where even a theme song could make or break your show. These days, openings are 15 seconds (more if we're lucky). Back then, themes were EVERYTHING! That's interesting because the cut I saw from the first ___ episodes (I didn't say anything!) shows the same opening with 12 actors. Unless they opted to extend it with more people for when the show premieres on TV?

After a two-year run on Amazon Freevee/Prime Video in the U.S. and the UK, among other territories, “Neighbours” will conclude its run in December, it was announced on Thursday. According to a statement released on X (formerly Twitter), the show is “resting” with all remaining new episodes from the show’s current 40th anniversary season continuing to air on Prime Video around the world and Australia’s Network Ten four times a week until the end of the year. The show promises it will continue providing all the “big soapie twists and turns that our viewers love” at its conclusion. “Audiences all around the world have loved and embraced ‘Neighbours’ for four decades and we are very proud of the huge success over the last two years including often appearing as one of the Top 10 titles in the UK and the show’s first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Daytime Series in 2024,” said executive producer Jason Herbison. “As this chapter closes, we appreciate and thank Amazon MGM Studios for all that they have done for ‘Neighbours’ – bringing this iconic and much-loved series to new audiences globally.” Herbison finished his statement, saying, “We value how much the fans love ‘Neighbours’ and we believe there are more stories of the residents of Ramsay Street to tell in the future.” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2024/01/8320-Neighbours-at-Mark-Gottlieb-and-Lucy-Robinsons-Wedding-1024x683.jpgFreemantle A continuation of the long-running series, “Neighbours” revolved around the lives, loves, and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia, a fictional suburb of Melbourne. The continuation was picked up by Amazon two years after the finale in 2022 as a platform booster for the service’s now discontinued free streaming platform, Amazon Freevee, which was phased out and all its content moved to Prime Video, albeit remaining free for those not yet subscribed to Prime. In addition to new episodes, hundreds of episodes from previous seasons are available to stream on Prime Video, part of the two series-themed FAST Channels, “Neighbours – Looking Back” and “Best of Neighbours.” Check out our interview below with cast members Annie Jones, Stefan Dennis and Georgie Stone in honor of the show receiving its first-everDaytime Emmy Award nomination. At launch, the continuation starred Alan Fletcher, Annie Jones, Candice Leask, Emerald Chan, Georgie Stone, Hannah Monson, Jackie Woodburne, Lloyd Will, Lucinda Armstrong Hall, Lucinda Cowden, Majella Davis, Marley Williams, Matt Wilson, Naomi Rukavina, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Riley Bryant, Ryan Moloney, Sara West, Shiv Palekar, Stefan Dennis, Takaya Honda, Tim Kano and Xavier Molyneux as series regulars. Guest stars included: April Rose Pengilly, Costa D’Angelo, Georgia Walters, Guy Pearce, Ian Smith, Jessica Muschamp, Jodi Gordon, Melissa Bell, Mischa Barton, Nathan Borg, Viva Bianca, Trevor the Dog, and more recently Chrishell Stause. Watch the current opening title sequence for the series below. “Neighbours,” which ran for more than three decades during its initial run, having premiered March 18, 1985, was the longest-running drama series in Australian television history with millions of fans across the globe and helping launch the careers of several household names, including Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, and Russell Crowe, among others. The series first aired on the Seven Network in Australia before it was canceled a few months later due to its poor performance in the Sydney market. The show was later moved to the 10 network in 1986 and remained on the channel until 2010. In 2011, the show moved to 10 Peach, a free-to-air television channel run by Network 10. The show was abruptly canceled in 2022 when the UK’s Channel 5 announced it would no longer carry the series on its network. “‘Neighbours’ will no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer,” the broadcaster said at the time, after previously carrying the show since 2008. “We recognise that there will be disappointment about this decision, however our current focus is on increasing our investment in original UK drama, which has strong appeal for our viewers.” Amazon announced in early 2023 that it would bring back the Freemantle-produced series on a global basis through its streaming platform. Jason Herbison has served as the show’s executive producer since 2013. Andrew Thompson returned as a producer. Along with the UK and the U.S., Prime Video carried the series in Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Australia’s Network 10 retained first-run rights in Australia for the new chapter of the series. Note: The post ‘Neighbours’ Canceled At Prime Video, Continuation of Iconic Series Concludes In December appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As those will see at tonight's premiere, the P&G Studios logo will appear at the end of the show, but I didn't say anything.

Just days before the show’s premiere, “Beyond the Gates” is giving fans a tease of its opening title sequence, which displays the full names of the show’s contract cast (a rarity among daytime soaps) and gives an aesthetic view of Fairmont Crest, the fictional location where the daytime drama series is set. According to Soaps.com, although there is only a select group of cast members displayed in the opening (shown below), others will appear in additional variations that will air throughout the week, similar to “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless,” which also have alternate versions of their opening sequence. At the forefront of at least the first released version are the core Dupree cast members: Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree ), Clifton Davis (Vernon Dupree), Daphnee Duplaix (Dr. Nicole Richardson Dupree) and Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree). They are joined by castmates Alex Alegria (Tomas “Tom” Navarro), Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa McBride), Sean Freeman (Andre Hamilton), Ben Gavin (Derek Baldwin), Maurice Johnson (Ted Richardson), Trisha Mann-Grant (Dana “Leslie” Thomas), Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas) and Colby Muhammad (Katherine “Kat” Richardson). Kurt Farquhar Courtesy At a run-time of about 30 seconds, the theme was composed by Kurt Farquhar whose credits also include such shows as “Girlfriends,” “The Neighborhood,” “Proud Family: Louder & Prouder” and “The King of Queens,” among others. According to a bio on his website, Farquhar was presented with the Hollywood Music in Media Career Achievement Award in 2022, and he is a nine-time BMI award winner, four for his work on “The King of Queens,” two for “Being Mary Jane” and “The Neighborhood,” and one for “The Game.” He is also a Los Angeles Confidential Impact Award Winner. Of the five regularly scheduled daytime dramas airing on television, only “Beyond the Gates” and “The Young and the Restless” feature the names of its contract cast members in their current openings. Watch the “Beyond the Gates” opening title sequence below. “Beyond the Gates” premieres Monday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS, and will be available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Created by veteran soap opera writer Michele Val Jean, the series is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Alongside Val Jean, who also serves as head writer, executive producer and showrunner, executive producers include Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Robert Guza Jr., Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld. Note: The post ‘Beyond the Gates’ Opening Title Sequence – WATCH appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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There's a glitch with the birthdate requirement. It doesn't let you manually enter a date, instead, you have to cycle through months/years (time waster) just to get to your actual birthday (if you choose to disclose). Otherwise, if you don't correct it (showing you are 18+), you get an error indicating you are not "eligible" (for what?).

In celebration of the launch of the first new daytime soap opera in over 25 years with “Beyond the Gates,” and the first new soap on the network since the 1987 debut of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” CBS has established a brand new newsletter in which fans are asked if they’re ready for things to get Soapier! “Do you live for the drama, romance, and all the fizzy, fabulous fun of your favorite soaps? Well, get ready to lather up the excitement because you can be part of our CBS Soapy Fanbase!” reads a description of the newsletter, which fans can sign up for on CBS.com. The newsletter’s offerings are set to include behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, exclusive moments with your favorite soap stars, super fun contests and much, much more. “It’s like a luxurious bubble bath for your soul, but with way more drama, gossip, and glitter!” The newsletter asks soap fans to include their name (first and last), email address, state birthday, and even which of the network’s three soaps is their favorite, whether that be “Beyond the Gates,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” or “The Young and the Restless.” For more information about the newsletter and to sign up for all the action, click here. Note: Signing up for the newsletter is subject to Paramount’s Privacy Policy. Paramount owns CBS. Note: The post CBS Launches Newsletter For Fans of ‘Beyond the Gates,’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ & ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In celebration of the launch of the first new daytime soap opera in over 25 years with “Beyond the Gates,” and the first new soap on the network since the 1987 debut of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” CBS has established a brand new newsletter in which fans are asked if they’re ready for things to get Soapier! “Do you live for the drama, romance, and all the fizzy, fabulous fun of your favorite soaps? Well, get ready to lather up the excitement because you can be part of our CBS Soapy Fanbase!” reads a description of the newsletter, which fans can sign up for on CBS.com. The newsletter’s offerings are set to include behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, exclusive moments with your favorite soap stars, super fun contests and much, much more. “It’s like a luxurious bubble bath for your soul, but with way more drama, gossip, and glitter!” The newsletter asks soap fans to include their name (first and last), email address, state birthday, and even which of the network’s three soaps is their favorite, whether that be “Beyond the Gates,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” or “The Young and the Restless.” For more information about the newsletter and to sign up for all the action, click here. Note: Signing up for the newsletter is subject to Paramount’s Privacy Policy. Paramount owns CBS. Note: The post CBS Launches Newsletter For Fans of ‘Beyond the Gates,’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ & ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Warner Bros. Television Group’s “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” hosted by EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, has been renewed for a fourth season by the FOX Television Stations group, it was announced on Wednesday by David Decker, President of Content Sales, Warner Bros. Discovery and Lauren Blincoe, SVP, Current Programming, Telepictures. The Daytime Emmy-nominated talk show has quickly emerged as a ratings winner, achieving its third-highest unique reach with 6 million viewers among Adults 25-54. Nationally, the show has seen significant growth in 2025 alone, reaching a season-high among Total Viewers during the week of January 13-17 while posting an impressive +21% increase among Adults 25-54 (since late October 2024). On the digital front, the show experienced record-breaking social growth at the start of its third season with followers up 103% and impressions soaring +627% to 777M. TikTok saw the highest surge overall, growing +119% to 5.6M followers, while Instagram rose +106% to 2M. Meanwhile, Facebook climbed +70% to 2.4M followers. YouTube also saw growth, reaching 1.67M subscribers. A key highlight driving engagement across all platforms is the show’s signature offering, the “Spirit Tunnel,” which consistently reaches viral status as a backstage ritual that warmly welcomes celebrity guests. Thus far, views have skyrocketed past 2B. The digital momentum solidifies the show’s impact, driving engagement and cultural conversation across platforms. “It is an unbelievable privilege to spend your days being able to engage with inspiring people from all walks of life; to hear their stories and connect on shared experiences; and to hopefully leave audiences a little more joyful than when they arrived,” said Hudson in a statement discussing the renewal. “This show is a testament to what happens when you do what you love, and when you do it alongside an unstoppable team who creates magic in new ways every single day. I’m so excited to take this adventure to new heights in season 4!” “Audiences and our great television station partners agreed – JHud is must have television,” noted Decker. “We believe in great programming, and Warner Bros. Television Group always delivers for our business and fans.” “Jennifer Hudson’s extraordinary talent and ability to connect with people have made ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ a standout in daytime,” added Blincoe. “This season, the show has seen incredible growth, creating moments that resonate beyond the screen – like the viral sensation Spirit Tunnel being a powerful example. Jennifer embodies the show’s Choose Joy message in every episode, and as we head into season 4, we’re grateful for the continued support of our station partners and proud to build on this momentum with Jennifer and our award-winning production team.” Watch Jennifer Hudson announce the show’s renewal to her audience below. In just its third season, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” has won a multitude of awards and recognition honors, including two NAACP Image Awards: “Outstanding Talk Show Series,” 2024 and “Outstanding Talk Show Host,” 2023. At the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards, Hudson was recognized with the Excellence in Media Award, while the show won for “Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode.” Additionally, Hudson received the 2024 National Association of Broadcasters TV Chairman’s Award. Since its inception, the show has garnered 10 Daytime Emmy nominations and recently earned two NAACP Image Award Nominations for “Outstanding Talk Show Series” and “Outstanding Talk Show Host,” along with GLAAD Media Award nominations for “Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode” in 2025. Produced by JHUD Productions and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures and distributed in national syndication by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” is executive produced by Jennifer Hudson, Andy Lassner, Corey Palent, Graehme Morphy and Walter Williams III. To find out where and when to watch “The Jennifer Hudson Show” in your area, check local listings or visit the show’s official website. Note: The post FOX Television Stations Renews Warner Bros. TV’s ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ For Season 4 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Continuing to rank as the most-watched and highest-rated daytime show on broadcast television, “The Price is Right” will celebrate its 10,000th episode on Wednesday, February 26 on CBS. Marking Drew Carey’s 3,269th as host, the episode will have contestants “come on down!” to play fan-favorite games with a 10,000 theme, including the popular “Grand Game” with a chance to win a $100,000 cash prize; “Any Number” where the piggy bank will be worth 10,000 times the normal value, and “Lucky Seven” played as “Lucky Ten” with ten $1 bills instead of the usual seven, giving a contestant an even greater chance at winning a new car. In honor of the milestone, “The Price is Right” is donating $10,000 to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness for all they do to educate, support, and advocate to improve the lives of the millions of Americans who are affected by mental illness. Host Drew Carey advocates for making mental health a priority as part of his signature sign-off at the end of each show. http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/3036187_0758b-1024x683.jpgManuela Arbelaez, Devin Goda, Rachel Reynolds, Drew Carey, George Gray, Amber Lancaster, Alexis Gaube, James O’Halloran Sonja Flemming/CBS As always, Carey will be joined by announcer George Gray and models Rachel Reynolds, Amber Lancaster, Manuela Arbeláez, Alexis Gaube, James O’Halloran and Devin Goda in honoring this landmark milestone. An encore presentation of the milestone episode will be aired in primetime on Tuesday, March 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. For anyone interested in attending a taping of the iconic game show before it concludes its current 53rd season, tickets can be reserved through On Camera Audiences with the final taping for the season set for Friday, February 28. Click here for more information. Check out clips from the 10,000th episode below. “The Price is Right” 10,000th Episode | Clip 1 “The Price is Right” 10,000th Episode | Clip 2 “The Price is Right” 10,000th Episode | Clip 3 Produced by Freemantle, “The Price is Right” is network television’s #1-rated daytime series and the longest-running game show in television history. The show airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Evelyn Warfel is the executive producer. Note: The post Iconic Game Show ‘The Price is Right’ Celebrates 10,000 Episodes, Sets Encore In Primetime appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I see it as the Best New Artist award like the Grammys. You can submit up to three times until you "breakout." This is like that, but limits you to two years from your speaking role. Also could be called "Breakout Star" or something. I think they should have just called it Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer or something.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, “General Hospital” star Tajh Bellow (TJ Ashford) looked back on an emotional year in which his character has been through a trying period of his life, particularly the loss of a child, as his daughter with Molly (Kristen Vaganos) sadly passed away following a traumatic accident involving their surrogate, Molly’s sister, Kristina (Kate Mansi), that later caused an initial rift in TJ and Molly’s relationship. “What a year we had,” opened Bellow in his post, which included a collage of images highlighting key moments from last year. “Playing Dr. TJ Ashford has been a groundbreaking experience for my career. Pouring into TJ as he poured into me has been illuminating in many regards.” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/174911_0392-1024x683.jpg Bahareh Ritter/Disney Bellow also acknowledged several media outlets that have extensively covered his daytime career since making his debut on the series in 2018, including Soap Opera Network. He said, “I want to acknowledge and thank these great sources … that have credited me with honorable placement amongst my peers over the course of 2024. Grieving such immense loss took everything in me and I’m blessed that my work resonated with you all.” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/174911_0492-1024x683.jpg Vernee Watson, Tajh Bellow Bahareh Ritter/Disney Closing out his post, Bellow indicated that he’ll speak on his status with the series at another time, stating, “I know a lot of my fans are wondering what’s next for TJ, but before I speak to that I wanted to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together. I’m excited for this years EMMY AWARDS!” Last seen on the series in episodes aired in December 2024, Bellow was upped to contract status with the soap back in February 2022. The TJ character was first introduced in 2012 and was briefly portrayed by Krys Meyer. He was replaced by Tequan Richmond (“Everybody Hates Chris”) from 2012-2018. Prior to being cast as TJ, Bellow appeared in episodes of “The Middle,” “Girl Meets World,” “K.C. Undercover,” “Bosch,” and “Bunk’d,” among others. More recently he made appearances in such shows as “NCIS” and “9-1-1: Lone Star.” Check out Bellow’s Instagram post below. Note: The post Tajh Bellow Breaks Silence, Teases Update on ‘General Hospital’ Status appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

No, she reposted and responded to what the Gatekeepers podcast X profile posted which was based on what TV Water Cooler posted. She didn't confirm anything.

Although the organization retired its Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series category in 2023, after years of reducing age requirements for eligibility, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the organization behind the Daytime Emmy Awards, announced on Tuesday that it will be introducing a new category that could see a wide variety of talented individuals vying for the statuette when it is handed out in October. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences In an interview with TV Insider, Rachel Schwartz, the woman overseeing the Daytime Emmys and the Children & Family Emmy Awards for NATAS, revealed the new category will be called Emerging Talent, and will award those individuals “who are on their first daytime contract, so there is not necessarily an age parameter with it.” While she expects younger actors in particular to stand out among the nominees list when the time comes for its introduction, she notes that the category does have some limitations, particularly how often one can be nominated. http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/Rachel-Schwartz-NATAS-1024x576.jpgRachel Schwartz Sonja Flemming/CBS “There will be a limitation that you can enter the category for the first 2 years that you are on the program, and then at that point you’re no longer going to be considered ‘emerging,’ and you also, if you win the category, then you can no longer enter it as well,” said Schwartz. Although she referenced an actor being on contract previously, Schwartz later clarified that one doesn’t necessarily have to be on contract with the show at any point to be eligible for the nomination, they just have to have a speaking role within the time frame outlined. “You need to have a speaking role and you need to have at least one continuous story arc in order to be eligible for this new category,” Schwartz pointed out while adding that one must not have been on their respective show for more than two years to be eligible. Otherwise, they can submit themselves for entry in the lead or supporting categories. As for an update on “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” which will take place in October going forward after the organization moved its News & Documentary Emmy Awards to the June slot, Schwartz shared that currently there is no broadcast partner for the awards show with the CBS contract expiring last year. From 2020-2024, CBS aired the Daytime Emmys exclusively on its network, marking the 18th time overall it had carried the awards show, the most of any network. Note: The post The National Academy of Television & Sciences Announces New Daytime Emmy Awards Category: Emerging Talent appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

He's three years younger than Jonathan, actually.

My lips are sealed, but we are being FED!