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Melody Thomas Scott’s 40th Anniversary With The Young and the Restless Celebration (Photos)

February 23, 2019

Photo: JPI Studios

This has been an event-filled and exciting week for The Young and the Restless Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman). On Wednesday February 20th, the day of her 40th anniversary with the series, Y&R hosted a very special gathering in her honor at Y&R’s soundstage 41 at CBS Television City.

As far as milestone events go, this one was one of the most highly-attended and high-profile one in recent memory. Not only were many of Melody’s castmates present, but also many former ones, dear friends, family (even some of her adorable young grandchildren), executives, press. and other actresses from the genre, who all came to honor Melody on this remarkable accomplishment – playing a lead character for 40 years on a daytime drama series.

The celebration was filled with emotional and humorous stories and moments from the speakers: Eric Braeden (Victor), Amelia Heinle (Victoria), Joshua Morrow (Nick), who read a poem he wrote instead of a rap he might have done – all representing the Newman clan. Another speaker was Peter Bergman (Jack), representing the Abbott clan, and one of Melody’s enduring scene-partners and co-stars. Christian LeBlanc (Michael) introduced the speakers and the clip package honoring the iconic Y&R star.

Sony executive, Steve Kent, CBS Daytime executive, Angelica McDaniel, and Brad Bell, head writer and EP of The Bold and the Beautiful, who spoke on behalf of the Bell family, also saluted Melody. In addition, Melody’s longtime husband, producer Ed Scott, surprised Melody by speaking and introducing one of their dear friends to those in attendance who spoke to the realness of Melody.

When she finally addressed those in attendances after their kudos, Melody gave many special shout-outs and was quite emotional when speaking of her early childhood and how Y&R has become a family to her and a place where she belonged.

Later, photos were taken with the exquisite cake which was in the form of crossword puzzle, Melody’s idea, and executed by the talented folks at the Hansen’s Bakery.

Michael Fairman TV was present at the proceedings and will have a follow-up feature with thoughts from many of the casts on Melody’s accomplishment in the days to come. For now, take a look at some of the images from the event with our captions in the photo gallery below.

What was your favorite image from Melody’s big day? Comment below.

Everyone was thrilled to see Melody's longtime castmate, Doug Davidson back on set and joined by another longtime scene partner, Lauralee Bell.

Photo Credits: HutchinsPhoto.com and JPI Studios

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Lovely pictures. Mel looks beautiful. The cake was amazing. Congratulations and thanks for entertaining us!!!

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Congratulations to Melody Thomas Scott on her 40th anniversary with the Young and the Restless. I still enjoy watching her now as I have for many years. She remains as beautiful as ever which is an inspiration for me.

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48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards: Photo Gallery and Acceptance Speeches

June 26, 2021

Last night on the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, viewers watched a hybrid-broadcast for the annual kudofest as the world is coming out of the coronavirus pandemic.

While the acceptance speeches, and presenters were pre-taped along with the previously seen red carpet footage, no one knew who the winners were till last night, because all of the nominees taped a speech. The virtual ceremony combined remote presentations and remembrances, with host, Sheryl Underwood presiding over the ceremony on a soundstage and introducing presenters to the stage, as well.

Photo: NATAS/CBS

Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS said of the event on Friday night: “We honor the Daytime community for helping us find our way through the turbulence of the pandemic, increased racial unrest and the chaos of the presidential election as America faced one of its most trying years in our history. This evening celebrated not only the best programming and performances of this year but reflected on some of Daytime’s biggest icons that have left an indelible mark on our medium.”

Streaming service Netflix was actually the evening’s big overall winner with seven Emmys. NATAS had called this production and event a “transition” event after shooting much of it on a set, as they look to bring back the live event feel for next year, since the broadcast had already received a two-year commitment from CBS.

While the late Alex Trebek and Larry King were remembered and also won awards posthumously, Regis Philbin was also honored by his longtime co-host, Kathy Lee Gifford. Then, The Bold and the Beautiful’s Diamond White (Paris) performed a song during the In-Memoriam segment.

You can check out some of the acceptance speeches from Daytime Drama winners: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy, B&B) Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH), Max Gail (Ex-Mike, GH), Marla Adams (Ex-Dina, Y&R), and Frank Valentini (EP, GH) below our photo gallery of some of the backstage moments that were captured during portions of the pre-taped ceremony.

Then let us know, what did you think of the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast? Who’s acceptance speech did you enjoy? Share your views in the comment section.

B&B's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood wins Lead Actress in a Drama Series

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48th Annual Daytime Emmys Red Carpet: The Stars Return to Glitz and Glamour (PHOTOS)

June 21, 2021

Now here’s a first in Daytime Emmy history! The red carpet was actually held ahead of its broadcast, all as a part of keeping with a Covid-19 friendly and safe environment to bring back some of the glitz the award show usually brings to its fans.

While last year’s Daytime Emmy ceremonies were all virtual, this year’s brought the nominees and presenters together for a socially-distanced red carpet event to celebrate their nominations and to strike a pose in front of the paparazzi.

Photo: HutchinsPhoto

Most of all the nominees from your favorite daytime dramas took part including: General Hospital’s Briana Henry, Briana Lane, Carolyn Hennesy, Cynthia Watros, Dominic Zamprogna, Donnell Turner, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis, Jeff Kober, James Patrick Stuart, Katelyn MacMullen, Kim Delaney, Maurice Benard, Max Gail, Nancy Lee Grahn, Sonya Shepherd, Steve Burton, Sydney Mikayla, and Tajh Bellow.

From The Bold and the Beautiful attending were: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Darin Brooks, Tanner Novlan, and from The Young and the Restless Bryton James, Brytni Sarpi, Melissa Claire Egan, and Courtney Hope, as well as Days of our Lives’ Cady McClain, Deirdre Hall, Tamara Braun, Robert Scott Wilson, Wally Kurth, Victoria Konefal, George Delhoyo, Cady Mcclain, Victoria Platt, Jackée Harry and Robert Scott Wilson.

Make sure to watch the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday night June 25th on CBS (8 p.m. EST).

Check out the images below from the Red Carpet. Then let us know who do you think wore it best via the comment section below!

GH Lead Actor nominee, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) looking cool on the red carpet.

Soap icon, GH's Genie Francis (Laura) a Lead Actress nominee this year for her heart-tugging performances.

The beautiful and dazzling, Brytni Sarpi (Elena) of Y&R.

GH Daytime Emmy nominees, Katelyn MacMullen (Willow) and Tajh Bellow (TJ).

Girl Power from B&B and Y&R! Heather Tom, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, and Courtney Hope.

GH's Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) a vision in green.

GH's Donnell Turner (Curtis) looking good on the carpet.

GH Supporting Actress Nominee, Briana Nicole Henry (Jordan) strikes a pose.

GH's Steve Burton, a Lead Actor nominee this year.

GH nominee for Guest Performer in a Drama Series, Briana Lane (ex-Brook Lynn).

DAYS Robert Scott Wilson, flanked by co-stars Deidre Hall and Jackée Harry.

B&B Supporting Actor nominee, Darin Brooks along with Emmy host, Sheryl Underwood.

Two-time Daytime Emmy Winner, and a nominee for her run as DAYS Jennifer ... Cady McClain.

GH's Carolyn Hennesy hits the red carpet and is a Supporting Actress nominee.

Y&R's Courtney Hope wows on the Daytime Emmy Red Carpet.

Real life love-birds Y&R's Brytni Sarpi and Bryton James with some Lorenza Rose Wine from the gifting area.

GH's Cynthia Watros (Nina) hits the carpet.

B&B's Diamond White (Paris) at her first Daytime Emmys event.

GH fan favorite and Lead Actress nominee, Finola Hughes (Anna).

Emmy nominees and on-screen siblings Genie Francis (Laura) and Jeff Kober (Cyrus) of General Hospital.

It's a CIN! Yup, it's a sin to be this gorgeous, right ?Check out DAYS Robert Scott Wilson and Emmy nominee Victoria Konefal.

Maurice Bernard, Max Gail, and Steve Burton - all nominees from General Hospital.

B&B's Lead Actress nominee, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood wows again on the carpet. (Steffy).

GH Supporting Actor nominee, James Patrick Stewart (Valentin) looking debonair.

Six-time Daytime Emmy winner, Heather Tom (Katie, B&B).

GH's Guest Performer in a Drama Series nominee, the one and only Kim Delaney (Jackie).

A pregnant Lead Actress nominee Y&R's Melissa Claire Egan along with a former two-time winner, and cast mate, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis).

GH's Nancy Lee Grahn is nominated for her work as Alexis in the Lead Actress category.

GH's Younger Performer nominee Sydney Mikayla (Trina).

DAYS Tamara Braun bringing the glamor and another nomination in her stellar career.

B&B's Tanner Novlan (Finn) looking dashing.

DAYS nominee Victoria Konefal strikes a red carpet ready pose!

Everyone wants to take this home! Make sure to watch the Daytime Emmy broadcast Friday night on CBS.

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DAYS Ben & Ciara Wed: What Did You Think of the Nuptials & Its Explosive Aftermath? (PHOTOS)

July 23, 2020

On Wednesday and Thursday, Days of our Lives delivered the Cin wedding as Ben Weston (Rob Scott Wilson) and Ciara Brady (Victoria Konefal) finally tied-the-knots, and of course, like a juicy, soapy nuptial in Salem, it came with: bumps in the road, a gorgeous ceremony featuring heartfelt vows and … an explosion that rocked the church and detoured the young couple’s happiness.

DAYS rolled out the red carpet for this one complete with many extras, a huge church gathering, quite the wedding dress for Victoria Konefal to wear, and emotional performances by the on-screen bride and groom.

Shortly after Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) pronounced the two, husband and wife, and as Ben is waiting for his bride to begin their lives as newlyweds together, … as she approaches him in the vestibule of the church, a bomb goes off, and Ben is caught in the explosion.

Watch some of the images from the ‘Photo Album’ of Ben and Ciara’s wedding below.

Then, let us know via the comment section below, what you thought of the Cin nuptials? Did you love them? Are you upset about the explosion? And the big question.. who is responsible for planting a bomb in the church? Share your thoughts and theories.

First, check out our gallery of the big day below.