The Nominees for the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced today on the CBS show, The Talk, by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).  The Awards ceremony will be held in Pasadena, CA, this year, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, on Sunday, April 30, 2017.  The Creative Arts Emmys will also be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, April 28, 2017.

"The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is excited to be presenting the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium," said Bob Mauro, President, NATAS.  "With an outstanding roster of nominees, we are looking forward to an extraordinary celebration honoring the craft and talent that represent the best of daytime television.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced Wednesday, January 25, 2017, the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.

Ever wonder how they come to pick the pre-nominees?  Here's the process:

An online judging ballot containing all entrants in each of four performer categories (Lead Actor and Actress and Supporting Actor and Actress) was sent to all registered, eligible peer judges. The ballot contained a randomized order of performers in each category, regardless of their show affiliation. Judges were required to view clips online containing the work of each performer entry before selecting their top 10 performer choices in each category.

...with additional reporting by Linda Marshall-Smith

The 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards are history, but the memorable moments will long remain. One word comes to mind to describe that night, and that word is "Magical."

The event, usually held at hotels or distinguished venues like the Dolby (formerly the Kodak) Theatre in Hollywood, or Radio City Music Hall in New York City, was held this year on the backlot at the prestigious Warner Bros Studios. Some would say: "that says it all." This was my second year of doing Red Carpet and I must say, I was in awe. Everything from the studios to the Red Carpet, to the host, lets just say the whole production was spectacular.

Upon my arrival at Warner Bros, I was asked for credentials by security, and after that the magic began. The reality hit when I was standing on the back lot of Warner Bros by the world famous WB tower.