Daytime Emmys return to live in-person show, 'Y&R' tops noms
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner of “Entertainment Tonight” host the awards, which return to a full-capacity live ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” goes against the Peacock streamer “Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem.” Also contending are “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless,” both on CBS, and ABC’s “General Hospital.” “The Young and the Restless” headed into the show with a leading 18 nominations, including six in the main acting categories. John Aniston, father of Jennifer, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 37-year role as Victor Kiriakis on “Days of Our Lives.” Last week’s Creative Arts and Lifestyle ceremony crowned some famous names. John Legend, already an EGOT winner, added a Daytime Emmy as an executive producer of PBS’ “The Black Church,” which won for short form daytime program.