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Days of our Lives and General Hospital Nominated For 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards!
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The nominations for the 26th annual GLAAD Media Awards were announced this morning. The awards are meant to “honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives.” This year the ceremonies will be held on March 21 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and in New York on May 9 at the Waldorf Astoria New York.
In the Outstanding Daily Drama category, two soap operas received nods including Days of our Lives which told the continuing story of Sonny (Freddie Smith) and Will (Guy Wilson), which included their nuptials last year, and General Hospital which featured the stories centering around gay characters, Lucas (Ryan Carnes), Brad (Parry Shen) and Felix (Marc Anthony Samuel).
In addition, for the firs time, GLAAD has expanded the Outstanding Drama Series and Comedy Series from a maximum of five nominees to 10 nominees. ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder, Grey’s Anatomy and The Fosters are all contenders for best drama while Netflix’s Orange is the New Black picked up a second nomination for best comedy in a row, and the hit Amazon Prime series, Transparent is also nominated.
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ABC tops the broadcast networks with six nominations while HBO takes the most nods for a cable network with five nominations. The Normal Heart received the only nomination in its category for Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series. View the complete nominations here.
So, who should win the Daily Drama GLAAD Media Award … Days of our Lives, or General Hospital? Comment below!
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Sydney Malekeh Joins the Cast of ‘Days of Our Lives’ in Mystery Role: Who Do You Think She’s Playing?
There’s a new gal coming to Salem, or is she new and a recast? That’s what inquiring minds from Days of Our Lives fans have been trying to figure out since the Peacock soap opera dropped an Instagram video heralding actress‘ Sydney Malekeh’s arrival in Salem.
The soap did confirm that viewers will first see Malekeh on the September 9 episode. In the video, Malekeh is seen going set to set from her dressing room and in to the halls of Days of Our Lives studios.
What we do know id that Sydney has been acting professionally for 6 years and had appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, Apple TV’s Shrinking and the HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Plenty of Malekeh’s DAYS castmates jumped into the comment thread with positive emojis symbols or written excitement including: Paul Telfer (Xander), Linsey Godfrey (Sarah), Sal Stowers (Lani), Conner Floyd (Chad), Eric Martsolf (Brady) and Christie Clark (Carrie) and more now that fans will finally see her on-air. Since Days of Our Lives tapes 10-11 months in advance, Sydney would have started taping the show sometime back in 2025.
DAYS fans think perhaps because the actress’ name is Sydney that she might be playing the grown-up daughter of Sami and EJ. That character hasn’t bee on the canvas since 2021.
So, who do you think Sydney Malekeh might be playing on Days of Our Lives? Drop your casting director thoughts via the comment section below.
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Peacock Hikes Subscription Rates for Fourth Time in Four Years; ‘Days of Our Lives’ Fans Sound Off
While recently the streaming service Peacock reported turning a profit for its first time since its infancy, now comes word that the company is raising their prices for all customers, and in some cases it stared today on August 18.
The news of the subscription rate increases marks the fourth time the NBCUniversal streaming platform has done so in four years. So, on August 18, Peacock is increasing the prices for new or returning subscribers and customers, while current subscribers will see the rate increase on or after September 17 depending on their billing cycle when they initially signed up.
Here is the new pricing to follow along: Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be $12.99/month, up two dollars from $10.99; Peacock Premium Plus will be $19.99/month, up three dollars increase from $16.99; and the Peacock Select tier (which includes current and past seasons of NBC and Bravo shows but excludes movies, live sports and Peacock originals) will increase a dollar from $7.99 to $8.99/month.
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SUBSCRIBERS CONTINUE TO PAY MORE ACROSS THE STREAMER LANDSCAPE
It was back in June that the streamer reported that aid subscribers were up to 48 million adding a 2 million net gain during Q2 in of 2026. The subscription price hikes are rampant now in the entertainment streaming industry where over the last two years for example, Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Paramount+ have all raised their fees to consumers.
Peacock’s tier-levels feature not only Days of Our Lives, but reality hits such as The Traitors and Love Island USA, Bravo series, and a vault of Saturday Night Live, Law & Order, The Real Housewives franchise, and Below Deck episodes as well. Pecock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers have access to sports and live events, as well.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES SUBSCRIBERS HAD A FEW CHOICE WORDS FOR PEACOCK
As Days of Our Lives fans know, the soap opera moved from NBC to the streamer back in September of 2022 after 57 years on broadcast television. When the news hit X on the price increase, DAYS fans had a lot to say about it. Here are just a few of the comments below:
“I can’t believe Peacock and can’t come to a deal with Cordya to air old episodes of #Days. That alone would bring a ton of subscribers,” to If Peacock actually cared about #Days of Our Lives, gave the show the budget it needs for better sets, cameras, background actors and enough time to tell proper stories, I wouldn’t mind paying more. If the money actually showed on screen, the higher price would be worth it,” to “I will continue to pay for a Peacock subscription as long as #Days is on it, but did we know there was another price increase coming?” and more.
So, what do you think of the new price hike increase to watch Days of Our Lives and your other favorite shows and events on Peacock? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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‘Veronica & Julian’ Feature Starring ‘Days of Our Lives’ Alums Nadia Bjorlin and Kyler Pettis Releases Key Art and More (Exclusive)
In the upcoming indie feature Veronica & Julian from director Otoja Abit, two former Days of Our Lives stars, Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe Lane) and Kyler Pettis (ex-Theo Carver), headline the drama feature in this story of a May-December romance that faces challenges along the way.
Veronica & Julian centers on a confident and successful marketing executive (Bjorlin) who winds up falling for a younger aspiring architect (Pettis). From there, a journey of desire and self-discovery is set against the backdrop of present-day New York City.
The cast also includes: Blake Jenner (ex-Glee), Erin Cummings, Chrystee Pharris (ex-Simone Russell, Passions and Queens of Drama), Robert Lee Leng, Mark Famiglietti and Jennafer Newberry.
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LIVE CHAT WITH NADIA AND KYLER PLANNED
Now, Michael Fairman TV can share exclusively: the key poster art below, and that current plans that call for Veronica & Julian to be released and made available late this holiday season.
In addition, Nadia and Kyler will join us for a very special livestream conversation on the Michael Fairman Channel (Monday, Aug 24 – 3PM ET/Noon PT) to chat about their roles in the film, their time on Days of Our Lives, life post-soap opera, and much more. Fans can join the live chat and pose their questions to the actors as well.
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THE THEMES BEHIND VERONICA & JULIAN
Director Otoja Abit shared this statement on the feature film, “Veronica & Julian is about the right people who have a chance meeting at the wrong time. It’s a look at two people who don’t grow apart—they just grow up. This film is an authentic exploration of an imminent ending and how two people deeply in love got there. It aims to be quiet while telling a relatable story about modern-day relationships.”
Abit continued, “As a society, mainstream romantic films are often delivered through fantastical aspirations. I created this film believing that viewers who have experienced a breakup can relate to Veronica and Julian, depending on their perspective. They’re a couple navigating some of the most familiar obstacles in love: miscommunication, timing and pride.”
He concluded, “It’s a story about endings told through the small moments we often don’t recognize until they’re gone. With the support of the Panavision New Filmmaker Program, I approached the story with a deeper sense of visual control while maintaining the naturalism that defines each character.”
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NADIA AND KYLER GOT THEIR FIRST BIG BREAK IN SOAPS
As Days of Our Lives fans know, Bjorlin is best known for her long-running role as Chloe Lane. Nadia played the part from 1999-2023 with various runs in Salem. She is also known for her role as Lara in the Venice the Series since 2009. Nadia’s other TV and film credits include: A Murder Between Friends, NCIS, Two Broke Girls and more.
Pettis played Theo Carver on Days of Our Lives from 2015-2018 and earned himself a Daytime Emmy for his work in the now defunct Outstanding Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama Series back in 2019. His other TV credits include roles on: The Rookie, All American: Homecoming and Ray Donovan.
Veronica and Julian is written, produced and directed by Abit and produced through his Willful Productions alongside Kory Apton and Ian Phillips. Executive producers include: Nick Leicht, Gregory Sinche, Shelly Sinche, Torsten Sippel, Tim Freydberg, Ryan Schulke and Matthew Conlin.
So, intrigued to see Nadia and Kyler as a romantic couple in the film Veronica & Julian? Miss them on Days of Our Lives? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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“honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives.”
If that quote is true, then the people doing the nominating never watched GH.
On GH the gay characters are an afterthought. They have no real or main storyline. They are depicted as duplicitous, randy hounds and slackers who watch the Golden Girls. This is offensive.
GH ain’t real life.. don’t expect it to be/any soap to be real..
It is a 36 minute show of make believe stuff to entertain ..
If you want realism then watch documentaries LOL
and the 3 are in the medical profession, one a doctor and one a nurse and one a lab tech, they are well employed in careers, they are not ”slackers”
I guess the way you see gay people to is way off..
it’s your perception of gay guys not the perception of the GLAAD Media Awards peoples who are actually gay that would know better than straight peoples… lol
I would trust their opinions before yours, no offence lol..
Love it!
GH. While its gay-related stories haven’t been as front and center as those of Days, they haven’t been as contrived either. Also, GH transcends in large part by employing LGBT crew members who contribute to and inform the humanist (not just gay) stories the show tells every day. Unfortunately these awards tend to favor anything that panders mostly toward a singular demographic, which is ironic given that it becomes more about something exclusive more than inclusive.
I think the award is given for the characters and storylines we see, not what goes into them behind the scenes or what gays work in the production or the actors that may be real life gays. If that were the case, Y&R would be nominated and probably win for having multiple cast member who are in fact gay. It’s nice that Y&R is open to hiring gays, but they sure are chicken to have gay characters and storylines. It’s a cop-out to say behind the scenes is good enough. Viewers watch to immerse themselves in characters and stories. They’re not thinking about the behind-the-scenes. It’s time for Y&R to prove they aren’t the #1 soap in the USA for homophobia and bigotry!!!
Lucas, Brad, and Felix had stories centering around them? Were those invisible stories?
Days Of Our Lives… All the way
Days of our lives should win because the story of will and sonny is told in such a beautiful way that you just have to love them and also their beautiful daughter arianna. They make such a perfect couple and family and everything that they do seems so natural and real and worth watching.
Yes, and they are like anyone else in the whole world that should be accepted for who they are…human beings…something that Y&R and B&B work against!!!
2 different storylines. GH’s were more of the negative way people see gays, and DOOL was done with taste!Someone need to stop trying to make GH more than what it is and the writing is terrible.By far DOOL done a very good job. GH have them acting like over sexed gay men!
What?
People are people/human beings..
All , everyone are individuals.. living different types of lives with different types of personalities..
GH absolutely did not portray gays in a negative way, they are just different personalities than the guys on DROOL ..
Gay’s are not cookie cutter peoples..
Ron the head writer and Frank the producer are both gay men..
They have lived the life for many years and no way in hell would they portray gay men in negative way, geez..
Ummmmm disagree!!! Felix, Brad and Lucas were cartoon characters, the moment they suggested having a 3some, I was done. While this is done in real life, portrayals on daytime should be WAY more tasteful. And isn’t Lucas STILL unemployed?? I would NEVER date someone who was unemployed with no ambition. Felix gave the most dimensional portrayal, yet he ended up the loser despite his always longing for love and his enduring friendship with Sabrina. Pathetic storytelling by the producers. DAYS got it right, GH gets a FAT “F”!!!!!
Richard.. it seems you wanted Filex to be the winner, well its a soap and he wasn’t.. And Lucas and Brad are a much better couple than Lucas and Filex..
And, Sabrina had nothing to do with it lol
wouldnt it be great if we all could have the outcomes we wanted in soap, but thats never going to happen.. 🙂
@ Richard. Yeah, I hear you man. Felix definitely had a stronger character development on the canvas, and you’re right in saying he was all about love. His friendship with Sabrina proved that, he’s been all about solid relationships…he’s a lover not a fight. The 3way thing was not something that would serve him. I think GH was trying too hard to push the envelope, too quickly for that matter, the 3way idea failed and was off-putting to viewers. Luckily, Lucas is now employed at GH, and soon-to-be at Michael’s clinic, too. Hopefully, we’ll see more of Brad around the hospital too, and more of Brad and Lucas, and Felix. I think that is another testament to DAYS taking the Win, Guy Wilson and Freddie Smith are on contract and I feel like DAYS is definitely committed to these players and stories, whereas as GH, our Brad, Lucas and Felix, I believe…are all recurring.
Lucas and Brad are a great match..
Filex and Lucas are not a good match..
Lucas and Brad connected in many ways, Lucas and Filex did not..
As for the 3 way, that was never going to happen it was more of a dare..
The 3 gay men were written as any other guys would have been written with their girlfriends..
They were written as individuals, people are different.. the the 3 were portrayed to fit their characters..
They were not supposed to be a long drawn out love story as the two in DOOL..
I like the 3, they are cool and and very real, very real ..
there are millions of gay peoples and not one is the same as the other nor do they all have the same persona or date in the same manner.
It was written well to fit the three characters..
I am looking forward to see Brad and Lucas develope, there is more to come.
It has just begun 🙂
When Paul said to Will, “if you are so happy with your marriage why did you sleep with me?” (or something to that effect) and Will said “it shouldn’t have happened” why didn’t he just say “because you’re a hot number and I just got carried away”. That would have been the more accurate response.
How come it takes 27 years for Will to do an interview with Paul but Victor’s new club was up and running in one episode?
Do you WATCH VictorKiriakis? He should get a GLADD award for being the cattiest male on Daytime TV…LOL..that man can throw a catty one liner better than ANY of Salem’s Divas!!!
Oh I know, I think he’s the best actor on the whole show and I’m really
not kidding – he delivers a line simply and with power and conviction, he
(Mr. Anniston) never “over acts” or “hams it up”. I thoroughly enjoy Victor’s scenes. Some of the younger actors on the show should take tips from him.
@ davlestev1 – I laughed out loud reading your post. Because, it’s SO TRUE!!! John Aniston sure knows how to deliver! I love it, and enjoy those brilliant moments. So pleased, he remains in Salem.
DAYS so deserves this!
And Y&R and B&B deserve big goose eggs!!
I’m GLAAD! [Drum Roll] No, its a living, breathing part of society and no one including the media should turn away. You can like or dislike certain peoples choices in partners but don’t discriminate against them. Understand that this is their choice and wish them well. ALL people should be loved or be in love.
Why aren’t there any gay characters or storylines currently on Y&R and B&B?
B&B has Karen & Danielle Spencer, but they’ve fallen into the background.
Y&R had a gay character named Rafe Torres (2008-2012) and he’s now gone.
Come on CBS Daytime!
Because they’re anti-gay. Why else does B&B travel to and tape scenes in countries that sentence gays to death for being gay?
(C)ausing (B)lood(S)hed.
I do not watch DOOL so I can not comment on it..
however- for GH
Lucas (Ryan Carnes), Brad (Parry Shen) and Felix (Marc Anthony Samuel) rocked the house down .. BRAVO! … they were awesome and I especially liked that was it was a deep dark drama portrayed, it was meaningful and loving and yet there was light hearted moments of humor, that is a great combination ..
su0000, It’s OK that you don’t watch DAYS. At least you like GH more than YawneR.
If you watch The (B)ashing & the (B)lood thirsty, you’re seeing people that party in countries that condemn gays to death just for being gay. That’s not right.
B&B is the #1 soap in the world and bloodthirsty countries line the pockets of B&B production as a way to show the rest of the world that murdering gays is OK. I’m here to say enough is enough! The Bold & the Beautiful have blood on their hands!!!
…what deep dark drama did Lucas, Brad, and/or Felix have?
I would rather see these three men and their possible stories play out on GH before I watch another scene with Nathan, Dumbte, or Michael!
Yay, GH. Speaking of Felix, I realize he’s off contract, but where’s his character been? Also, what about Sabrina? Are they being phased-out?
They will return..
they just have to wait for their turn lol
that way we never tire of them and are excited when they come back..
Hopefully they have a story for Felix and Sabrina will be back once she learns how to say Carrrrrrrrrrrlos!
I’m rooting for Days of Our Lives for the win. I feel they have been very consistent with the Will & Sonny storyline. From the longevity of their relationship, to their marriage, it has all definitely offered up more story. We see the joys of fatherhood, their respected careers and all the struggles that entails, their disconnection when Will went to LA, to the introduction of Sonny’s ex, Paul. Days is succeeding at showing two male characters who happen to be gay, well done to Days. Whether or not we, the fans, agree with Will cheating on Sonny, or recast Will, I’m pleased to see a progressive, always moving forward story for Will & Sonny. As much as I enjoy GH, I feel there was too much inconsistency with Felix, Brad and Lucas. I never felt that GH committed to these characters. With that said, Days deserves the win.
GH and DROOL are to very different types of soaps..
you are a watcher of DROOL so you would know which you prefer..
I do suspect DROOL will bring it home because of the depth of their story.
Both DROLL and GH stories seem to be totally different.. yet both good in their own way.
Days of our Lives for the win!
Congratulations to General Hospital!!!
GH has no chance of winning this award; I commend them for including gay characters and I do feel that their storyline was ok, there just wasn’t enough of it, they could’ve gone a lot further with the ‘mob boss finds out his song is gay’ angle. DAYS has to win this award, their gay stories have been great, and I love the way they don’t portray us as perfect, if that makes sense!
@ Brett, I agree with you that DAYS isn’t depicting gay men as “perfect”. I hear ya, man. I too, am grateful that GH has gay characters on the canvas, however, I expect more commitment from the show to tell effective and deeper stories with Lucas, Brad, and Felix. Hopefully, GH will go for it, like how DAYS has shown absolute commitment & devotion to the stories and characters of Sonny & Will.
Ok-
I am a straight woman, but-
I see too many seeing the 2 from DROOL as the perfect gay guy?
there are so many personas/personalities of gay men (same as all the variety of personas of straight men)
There are gays we see dressed for gay pride parades, we do not see them in either soap, and their personas are very bold..
They are crossdressers/gays we do see them in either soap..
There are drag queens, we do see them in either soap..
((ohh Filex would be a great drag queen for his weekend fun on stage)
so to believe seeing the 2 gay men in DROOL as representing the gay community, you are mistaken.
As with straight men, gay men go every which way from every profession, football stars to farmers and rock stars and husbands.
DOOL ran their soap around two gay men, highlighting them for a very long time.. GH did not go that way..
but-
Lucas, Brad and Felix are very cool and are as they should be.. 🙂
DAYS should be commended for it’s inclusion of gay characters and storylines, but the show is lacking African-Americans! A couple token black characters doesn’t cut it!
Gone are the DAYS of the Carver family. Lexi’s departure left a huge void that I hope DAYS can fill. Renee Jones was phenomenal in her role during the 2 decade saga. I wish more people would have tuned in! Most of her tenure was as a leading lady with great storylines, but for some unknown reason, the huge African-American soap fans base stuck their noses up at her and DAYS. Why?
That is so true. DOOL gets props for putting Will, Sonny and Paul front and center, but loses points for the lack of African-American characters. Abe and Maxine cannot be the only African- Americans in Salem USA. I don’t know what the deal is with GH and don’t get me started on BB and Y&R. B&B is set in LA and you mean to tell me there isn’t one gay designer? I thought they were going to recast Caroline’s mother? Y&R is homophobe city. Over a 30 year period, only one gay man has passed through Genoa City? Get real soaps! I know the soaps are about escapism, but I am sure their gay viewers would love a little escape as well
I will have to say I favor DAYS of the two nominees. The characters and stories are frontburner and fit into the fabric of the overall series. GH gets applause for having gay characters but I would like to see them more engaged in the overall proceedings. they are supporting roles and not strong ones.
DAYS this year. And maybe CBS Daytime can take a hint and try more storylines regarding gay characters. B&B and Y&R are both artful series and their core families are involved in creative industries.
@ Iakovos – Well said. Perfect. I agree with… your statement! 🙂
I agree with 4ever Days about the Black characters on Days . I wanted Abe and Maxine to become a couple; however, someone decided that they should just be friends.
What, does someone think she and Abe don’t fit? Abe and Lexie didn’t match either , but Corday kept them together.
Is it just me, or does NuChad look a lot like Alfred E. Neuman of Mad Magazine? He’s still adorable, though. Although I very much liked Casey Deidrick’s portayal of Chad, and did not find anything lacking in his performance, I do like the additional layers of meaning that NuChad is adding to the character though very subtle acting. I rather like that he makes it very not obvious when he’s being sincere or being a fink, or both at the same time.