Colin from Accounts has been renewed for a third season at Paramount+. Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer return to write, executive produce and star in the new season. The Australian series is a romantic comedy about flawed, funny people choosing each other and embracing the all-too-relatable chaos of modern life. 

Adults premieres May 28 on FX with two episodes weekly. All eight episodes will be available May 29 on hulu. The ensemble comedy series is about a group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither “good” nor “people” yet. “Samir” (Malik Elassal), “Billie” (Lucy Freyer), “Paul Baker” (Jack Innanen), “Issa” (Amita Rao) and “Anton” (Owen Thiele) are five friends crashing together in Samir’s childhood home, where they share their meals, anxieties and, occasionally, toothbrushes. The show puts a slightly heightened twist on the wins, losses and humiliations of starting out in the adult world. Whether they’re trying to get ahead at work, navigating the healthcare system, hosting a dinner party or dating in the age of Find My Friends, the group is finding that nothing about the real world is simple, and all their best intentions tend to make things worse. Charlie Cox, Julia Fox, D’Arcy Carden, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, John Reynolds and Ray Nicholson will guest star in the first season. The series was formerly titled Snowflakes.

Love, Death & Robots Volume 4 premieres May 15 on Netflix. Dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, string-puppet rock stars, it can only be Love, Death & Robots. The fourth volume, presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher, sees Jennifer Yuh Nelson return as supervising director for ten startling shorts showcasing the series’ signature, award-winning style of bleeding-edge animation, horror, sci-fi and humor. Buckle up. 

Phylicia Rashad, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Karrueche Tran will guest star in the upcoming new season of The Chi, May 16 on Paramount+ with Showtime and on air May 18. The series is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. This season, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of The Chi rise to reclaim their power. Yet, as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost. Phylicia Rashad will play “Renee,” one of the few people who sees Pastor Zeke for who he really is and can get through to him. Wendy Raquel Robinson will play “Riley Dalton,” sweet but also direct. She has suffered great loss, which allows her to help others during the most trying times in their lives. Karrueche Tran will play “Zuri,” a woman who, no matter how much she’s trying to fix her problems, trouble seems to find her. 

Next Gen NYC premieres June 3 on Bravo. The series will follow Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Ava Dash, Emira D’Spain, Shai Fruchter, Gia Giudice, Brooks Marks, Georgia McCann, Hudson McLeroy and Charlie Zakkour as they establish their identity while diving headfirst into the chaos that is NYC living. It follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight – or at least close enough for good lighting – as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time. Whether stepping out of their parents’ shadows or creating their own legacies from scratch, these twentysomethings are determined to conquer Manhattan – if they can figure out how to adult first. Together, they’ll navigate friendships, careers and romance, proving that trouble runs on espresso martinis and questionable decisions. The series also features The Real Housewives personalities, Kandi Burruss, Teresa Guidice, Meredith and Seth Marks and Kim Zolciak-Biermann, as their children embark on their next chapter in the Big Apple. Chloe Marks also appears alongside her brother Brooks, shaking up the group dynamic. 

Fox has renewed MasterChef for a fifteenth season, set to premiere this summer. Gordon Ramsay will return as a host and judge alongside renowned Joe Bastianich and new judge, Tiffany Derry. This season, for the first time in MasterChef history, pairs of home cooks will participate together, in hopes of becoming America’s next MasterChefs. From married and dating couples, to mothers and daughters, siblings, best friends and even divorcees – relationships are tested in some of the toughest challenges to date. Plus, to make things even more difficult, the dreaded Pressure Test makes an intimidating return. In the end, only one Dynamic Duo will be awarded the grand prize of $250,000, the MasterChef trophy and the title of MasterChefs! 

Mike Birbiglia returns to Netflix for his fourth comedy special, The Good Life, May 26. In his latest hour, Mike Birbiglia opens up about his father’s recent stroke and discusses how it has prompted him to reevaluate his own approach to fatherhood.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX premieres April 8 on Prime Video. Amate Yuzuriha, a high school girl who lives a peaceful life in a space colony floating in space, meets Nyaan, a war refugee girl, and gets caught up in the illegal mobile suit dueling competition ‘Clan Battle.’ Using the entry name ‘MACHU’ Amate pilots a GQuuuuuuX and throws herself into fierce battles every day. At the same time, an unidentified Mobile Suit ‘Gundam,’ pursued by both the space army and the police, and its pilot, a boy named Shuuji, appears before her. And the world is about to enter a new era. Episodes will stream in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub. 

Football Parents premieres May 16 on Netflix. The comedy series revolves around a group of ambitious parents who shamelessly meddle in their children’s amateur football careers. We are introduced to this world through Lilian and her son Levi, who is new to the team. Lilian quickly realizes she wants to escape from this quirky group of parents, especially from the overenthusiastic team leader Marenka, who is the last person you want to deal with on a Saturday morning. However, Levi wants to stay and even forms a friendship with Vito, the most eccentric kid of all, who happens to be Marenka’s son. 

Forget You Not premieres May 23 on Netflix. Set against a bustling city backdrop, the series explores the enduring power of memory within each family. Cheng Le-le, a stand-up comedian and part-time convenience store employee, juggles her career with marriage. Though she dreams of a better future, she faces marital struggles with her husband, Chang Kai, and challenges with her father. These hardships spur her to embark on a courageous journey – one that redefines her relationship with her family, love and friendship. 

Clinton Kelly and Stacy London return to TV with Wear Whatever The F You Want April 29 on Prime Video. Iconic duo Kelly and London are back and ready to transform clients one at a time in the fashion capital of New York City. With a fresh perspective that celebrates personal expression over outdated style rules, they empower individuals to live out their fashion fantasies and discover their style truth. 

Season two of Unseen premieres May 2 on Netflix. In the wake of tragedy, Zenzi is forced to trust those who put her behind bars. Will her newfound desire for freedom finally put her grief to rest? 

David Spade: Dandelion premieres May 6 on Prime Video. With signature sardonic takes on the perils of flying, charity auctions, and the evolution of porn, Spade is sharper and funnier than ever. 

Season two of Mighty Monsterwheelies premieres May 5 on Netflix. Inspired by iconic movie monsters like Dracula and the Mummy, but with a Frankenstein-sized twist: These vehicle heroes are here to help, not scare!

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Starz has canceled The Serpent Queen after two seasons.The series is based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda. A spinoff series focusing on Queen Elizabeth I is in the works. 

Netflix has renewed Nobody Wants This for a second season. An agnostic podcast host and an unconventional rabbi on the rebound walk into a party. When they walk out – together – the unlikely pair, Joanne and Noah, can tell there is something between them. But also potentially between them, with their differing outlooks on life, all of the modern obstacles to love, and their sometimes well-meaning, sometimes sabotaging families – including her sister Morgan and his brother Sasha. The new season will premiere in 2025. 

The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks premieres October 24 on Paramount+ with the first two episodes. The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked with closing “space potholes” – subspace rifts that are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant. Pothole duty would be easy for Junior Officers Mariner, Boimler, Tendi and Rutherford … If they didn’t also have to deal with an Orion war, furious Klingons, diplomatic catastrophes, murder mysteries and scariest of all: their own career aspirations. The upcoming season is a celebration of this underdog crew who are dangerously close to being promoted out of the lower decks and into strange new Starfleet roles. 

Season two of Hellbound premieres October 25 on Netflix. As the chaos deepens, lawyer Min Hyejin, The New Truth and Arrowheads get entangled anew amid the sudden resurrections of the formerly condemned. 

Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld premieres December 5 on Netflix. Slaying demons or slaying homecoming dance? Why not both?

Dragon Ball DAIMA premieres October 11 on Crunchyroll with new episodes releasing every Friday. Goku and company were living peaceful lives when they suddenly turned small due to a conspiracy! When they discover that the reason for this may lie in a world known as the “Demon Realm”, a mysterious young Majin named Glorio appears before them. This new episodic series celebrates the birth of the global Dragon Ball phenomenon— commemorating the 40th anniversary of the original manga created by Akira Toriyama that first launched in 1984 in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” and since then has sold an astounding 260 million copies worldwide and counting. The English dub of the series will premiere in theaters November 10, 11 and 12. 

CBS is ready for spooky season with Halloween themed episodes from fan favorite series. Enjoy special episodes of NCIS, Ghosts, Elsbeth, daytime’s The Price Is Right, The Talk, Let’s Make a Deal and The Bold and the Beautiful. 

Season two of Deal or No Deal Island will return with Joe Manganiello as host and ultimate game master. Included in the crop of players for the new season are TV veterans Parvati Shallow, Dr. Will Kirby and David Genat. These familiar faces are no strangers to the high-stakes challenges and complex mind games they’ll face on the island. All three will bring their A-game, but have their work cut out for them among a cutthroat roster of fellow players. 

Acorn TV has ordered Irish Blood to series. It follows hot-shot Los Angeles divorce lawyer, Fiona Sharpe, who receives a letter from her estranged father and sets out to uncover the mystery of his disappearance. Alicia Silverstone will star in the six episode series. 

CBS made a small change to its schedule. An encore of the second episode of The Summit will air October 11 (9:00-10:30 PM, ET/PT), following the previously scheduled original episode of Big Brother. Ghosts will air a repeat at 10:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT. 

Millennial Money returns October 13 on CNBC. Hosted by Ashton Jackson, the nine episode season puts the “personal” in personal finance. Get an inside look at the lives and finances of millennials to see exactly how much they earn, what they spend it on and how they invest. From starting a business to changing careers, getting in and out of debt, creating an unusual income stream, or casting it all aside to start over again, young people reveal the steps they took to make it happen. Including how much they get paid, what they spend on food, shelter and fun, and how they plan on saving for the future, it takes a revealing look into the one area people seem to never talk about: their money. 

Shane Smith Has Questions premieres October 17 on Vice. Host Shane Smith discusses the fascinating fundamental truths (if there are any?) of the most interesting and convoluted social and political issues of today.

Starz and BritBox launched a complementary bundle that allows new customers the ability to access both digital platforms easily from a single subscription through STARZ.com. A first-of-its-kind for the platform, the offering provides customers a seamless way to access the vast, premium libraries of both networks. The launch coincides with the debut of new series from STARZ and BritBox, offering audiences access to STARZ’s extensive lineup of premium action, thriller and female-driven programming alongside BritBox’s expertly curated selection of classic and contemporary British television. 

The season seven Love Is Blind reunion airs October 30 on Netflix. The cast will join hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey to revisit the season’s twists and turns, share reactions to watching their stories unfold on screen, and reveal where their relationships stand today. 

Love & Marriage: Huntsville returns November 2 on OWN. The series will continue to follow the lives of a group of longtime friends and frenemies with strong personalities and opinions who live in Huntsville, Alabama: Melody Rodgers and her ex-husband Martell Holt, Maurice and Kimmi Scott, Marsau and LaTisha Scott, beauty maven Stormi Steele and her husband Courtney Beasley, community pillars Chris and Nell Fletcher, as well as Destiny Payton, plus the newest members to the group, Tricia Reedus and her partner Ken Lee, and Sunni and Moses. 

Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper, narrated by Regina Hall, premieres November 8 on A&E. In Los Angeles in the 1980’s, a killer terrorized South Central, murdering African American women and discarding their bodies in the street. Yet, as the victim count rose, there were few suspects leading to fear and anger in a community often overlooked by the LAPD. Eventually dubbed “The Grim Sleeper,” this notorious killer went on to terrorize the neighborhood for decades until DNA technology allowed the LAPD to close in on the perpetrator. Featuring in depth interviews with survivors and victims’ families, many speaking for the first time, as well as rare archival footage, “Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper” explores the personal stories of the victims who were all but forgotten by the police, the media and the community at large. 

Bank Under Siege premieres November 8 on Netflix. Spain, 1981: When armed men hold up a bank and take hundreds hostage, a reporter races against the authorities to uncover the true motive for the heist. What really happened in the heist that shook the country? The series is inspired by true events. 

Docuseries A Great Day with J Balvin premieres October 17 on Peacock with all six episodes. Step into the colorful world of J Balvin, as he takes you on a journey through laughter and tears in this exclusive documentary series. Join him on his personal and captivating quest to uncover the secrets of a truly fulfilling life. In each episode, J Balvin is joined by an eclectic mix of friends including Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Jimmy Butler, Anitta, Demi Lovato, Xolo Maridueña, and Saweetie. Together, they embark on an adventure, exploring dynamic, unexpected, and transformative practices that serve as anchors in cultivating inner peace and resilience. Prepare to be entertained, moved, and enlightened by never-before-heard stories and insights that will leave you inspired and uplifted. 

Three new series will premiere this fall on ID. Operation Undercover (November 12), Before They Kill Again (November 3) and Feuds Turned Fatal (November 6) will be joined by a new season of Fear Thy Neighbor (October 23).

Martha premieres on Netflix October 30. The documentary on Martha Stewart pulls back the curtain on one of America’s greatest self-made icons, from her start as a teenage model to her stint as a Wall Street stockbroker to her reign as the grand dame of entertaining and good taste. It draws on hundreds of hours of intimate interviews with Stewart and those from her inner circle, along with Stewart’s private archives of diaries, letters, and never-seen-before footage. Martha illuminates Stewart’s upbringing in a working-class family, compels us to reconsider the scandal that sent her to prison, and heralds her post-prison reinvention as the original influencer who’s still captivating new generations of fans. 

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“We are happy to once again honor the creative talent both in front of and behind the camera of America’s favorite Daytime programs,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS. “We look forward to celebrating the icons who enliven the days of audiences across the country.”

“Producing the Daytime Emmys is a labor of love for all of us at NATAS,” said Brent Stanton, Head of Daytime, NATAS. “The huge popularity of these shows continues to be must-see viewing for their fans.” 

The June 7th telecast will mark the 18th time CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmys®, more than any other network. The Daytime Creative Arts and Lifestyle Emmy® ceremony will stream live at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on Saturday, June 8, at watch.TheEmmys.tv and via The Emmys® apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV, and Roku (full list at apps.TheEmmys.tv). 

DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

• The Bay, Popstar! TV
• The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS
• Days of our Lives, Peacock
• General Hospital, ABC
• Neighbours, Amazon Freevee
• The Young and the Restless, CBS

WRITING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

• The Bay | Popstar! TV
• The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS
• Days of our Lives | Peacock
• General Hospital | ABC
• The Young and the Restless |CBS

DIRECTING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

• The Bay | Popstar! TV
• The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS
• Days of our Lives | Peacock
• General Hospital | ABC
• The Young and the Restless | CBS

LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS

• Tamara Braun as Ava Vitali, Days of our Lives | Peacock
• Finola Hughes as Anna Devane, General Hospital | ABC
• Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan, The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS
• Annika Noelle as Hope Logan, The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS
• Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers, The Young and the Restless | CBS
• Cynthia Watros as Nina Reeves, General Hospital | ABC

LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR

• Eric Braeden as Victor Newman, The Young and the Restless | CBS
• Scott Clifton as Liam Spencer, The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS
• Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS
• Eric Martsolf as Brady Black, Days of our Lives | Peacock
• John McCook as Eric Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS

SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS

• Jennifer Gareis as Donna Logan, The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS
• Linsey Godfrey as Sarah Horton, Days of our Lives | Peacock
• Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra, The Young and the Restless | CBS
• Allison Lanier as Summer Newman Abbott, The Young and the Restless | CBS
• Emily O’Brien as Gwen Rizczech, Days of our Lives | Peacock

SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR

• Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford, General Hospital | ABC
• Bryton James as Devon Winters, The Young and the Restless | CBS
• Wally Kurth as Justin Kiriakis, Days of our Lives | Peacock
• A Martinez as Nardo Ramos, The Bay | Popstar! TV
• Mike Manning as Caleb McKinnon, The Bay | Popstar! TV

GUEST PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

• Linden Ashby as Cameron Kirsten, The Young and the Restless | CBS
• Ashley Jones as Dr. Bridget Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful | CBS
• Alley Mills as Heather Webber, General Hospital | ABC
• Guy Pearce as Mike Young, Neighbours | Amazon Freevee
• Dick Van Dyke as Mystery Man/Timothy Robicheaux, Days of our Lives | Peacock

A complete list of nominees is available at the official website for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

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Escapism is awesome. However, it loses its charm when the thing you’re escaping from follows you into the place you’re escaping to. Black women who seek refuge from real-world misogynoir in soap operas can find themselves enduring it in the very spaces they sought solace.

Misogynoir, a term defined by Dr. Moya Bailey and expanded on by Trudy, aka TheTrudz, and the Crunk Feminist Collective, refers to the specific combination of misogyny, sexism, and anti-Black racism experienced by and directed towards Black women in pop culture, institutional environments, and social settings.

Some of you may feel uncomfortable now. But if merely acknowledging the existence of misogynoir elicits discomfort, imagine how it feels to experience it.

Imagine how it feels for a Black actress to learn her character will be begging for the life of a character who routinely made racist comments and committed microaggressions. Imagine how it feels for a Black actress to log onto her Twitter account, check her notifications, and discover she’s been sent monkey and banana emojis, compared to a gorilla, and called slurs by fans of her show. Imagine how it feels to be a Black woman and consistently encounter posts on a popular message board that freely and frequently employ coded language and dog whistles such as “aggressive,” “loud,” and “argumentative” when discussing Black female characters. Imagine how it feels to be a Black woman and go into the hashtag of your favorite soap and see accounts donning digital blackface for no other reason than to degrade a Black actress, the character she portrays, and antagonize her Black fans.

With that in mind, I hope those of you who feel uneasy understand why I am not catering to your comfort.

Western media and its associated fandoms tend to prioritize and elevate whiteness. Whiteness is considered the default norm and the perspective used to depict both “universal” experiences like coming of age, as well as unique experiences like coming out. The assumption is that the audience, including people of color (POC), will effortlessly relate to white characters and find them worthy of support, deserving of protection, or otherwise rootable. In contrast, characters of color in general, Black characters particularly, and Black female characters specifically often receive less care and consideration both onscreen and from audiences. Even if they are the main character or play a central role in the story, they are viewed as less sympathetic, relatable, or deserving of support and protection, even if they experience injury, trauma, terror, or death.

I understand accepting this might be challenging, and some of you may instinctively disagree. However, I will provide specific examples to illustrate how this occurs in respect to soaps, both onscreen and in fandom spaces:

1. Fully exploring the point of view and centering the feelings, motivations, and desires of white characters while disregarding or diminishing the role of a Black woman in the same story or their own story (e.g., Days of Our Lives making Jada Hunter’s decision to have an abortion all about Eric Brady’s disappointment, Nicole Walker’s feelings, and the implosion of their relationship while giving Jada minimal focus and dramatically reducing her airtime but keeping ‘Ericole’ front and center or General Hospital consistently sidelining Trina Robinson in her storylines and prioritizing the feelings, character development, and POV of others, including the racist who tormented her, over hers).

2. Minimizing the actions of or making allowances for the misdeeds or “mistakes” made by white characters while refusing to grant the same grace and understanding to Black women (e.g., General Hospital’s Curtis Ashford having no issues with walking out on both Jordan and Portia over their dishonesty, while being a staunch defender of Hayden and Nina, despite their numerous lies and manipulations).

3. Advocating for or easily accepting the redemption of white villains or allowing them to escape severe punishment while simultaneously having Black female characters harshly punished or made to suffer for their wrongdoings, whether their character is villainous or not (e.g., Days of our Lives crafting a storyline where every white villain on the canvas, including a murderer, a rapist, and a domestic terrorist, were granted pardons and released from prison but Lani Price-Grant was left behind bars to serve her sentence or The Bold and the Beautiful having both Zoe and Flo initially suffer consequences for their parts in keeping Hope Logan separated from her daughter but Zoe’s story ending with her leaving town heartbroken and humiliated, while Flo’s has seemingly ended with her engagement to the love of her life, forgiveness from her newfound family, and a cushy position in the family business).

4. A show’s fandom singling out and treating a Black female character as if she is the sole reason their white favorite isn’t getting ___ or audiences uncritically accepting stereotypical tropes that paint Black women in a negative light for the benefit of white characters (e.g., General Hospital fans advocating for more airtime for Kristina or Elizabeth by specifically asking that Portia or Jordan be written out as opposed to one of the MANY white characters on the show, or The Young and the Restless fans having no issues with Elena being characterized as a nagging, unsupportive, constantly critical bore who only wanted to take a nap to facilitate Nate and Victoria’s affair).

5. Understanding that love, romance, and passion are a huge part of what viewers tune in to see…until it’s time for a Black woman to experience those things. Then suddenly it’s, “Why can’t people just be friends” or “Not everyone needs to be in a relationship” or the pointedly specific non-specific complaints regarding “a lack of chemistry” from fans or the show putting a Black woman in a relationship but having it take part largely offscreen or rarely be featured (e.g., Days of our Lives putting Allie and Chanel together and then writing absolutely nothing for them until it was time for them to break up, General Hospital managing to find a love interest for everyone from a newly divorced Carly to the diabolical Dr. Obrecht while being unwilling to so much as chemistry test Jordan Ashford with a new man or The Bold and the Beautiful deciding to derail Paris and Zende’s relationship to reduce her to nothing more than an obstacle for Quinn and Carter).

I know that despite the examples I just gave, some of you are still in pushback mode. I can hear all the various reasons why I’m wrong. Let’s address these hypothetical points one by one.

It must be understood that misogynoir does not depend on whether a character is beloved or if an actress is talented. Jackée Harry is a cultural icon. From her roles on ‘227’, ‘The Women of Brewster Place’, and ‘Sister, Sister’, to her guest appearances on ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ and ‘Pose’, she has demonstrated talent that has kept her consistently employed and has resulted in multiple NAACP awards and an Emmy award. Despite the active and vocal fanbase for Paulina Price, the character she portrays on ‘Days of Our Lives’, and the evident talent and love for Jackée, microaggressions and misogynoir persist when Paulina becomes a topic of discussion.

As a dedicated fan of Elizabeth Webber since day one, I empathize and agree with these sentiments. However, it’s crucial to note that Elizabeth’s lack of focus in her stories isn’t related to her race. Conversely, Trina’s lack of centralization in her stories is directly linked to her being Black. While both characters are underserved, the underlying reasons for their treatment are distinct. Thus, while the outcomes may seem similar, it’s crucial to recognize that these situations are not equivalent.

Your ship preference is irrelevant because, interestingly, they didn’t write for Janel either. Both ships had vocal, passionate, supportive fanbases, and both ships were abruptly discontinued. Ultimately, Chanel remains alone.

Indeed, stating the obvious – water is wet. Returning to the discussion, it is essential to emphasize that we are addressing the targeted harassment of an actress because she is Black, with no other justification. It is crucial to acknowledge that these situations are fundamentally distinct and cannot be equated.

Like all media, soaps are both a mirror that reflects our current cultural attitudes and values and a tool that helps shape them. They do not exist in a vacuum, and, like all art, there is a political element to them. Respectfully, the issue is that profound.

No one insists that you must be a fan of anyone or support any ship. Nobody is saying you’re not allowed to dislike any Black female characters or not be a fan of a specific Black actress. However, I am declaring emphatically that it reflects poorly on you if you hold Black actresses and their characters to standards that you never impose on your non-Black favorites, or if the common denominator in every ship you disapprove of includes a Black woman.

This is not just my opinion. I asked other Black soap opera fans for their opinion on the prevalence of misogynoir in the genre and received permission to share their responses. The responses I received were insightful and brutally honest.

*Names have been changed to prevent harassment and answers have been edited for clarity.*

I feel like Black actresses/characters are not always given the opportunity to fully display their talent. They are not showcased as frequently and have to make do with the limited airtime they receive. On Y&R, Hilary was killed off (along with her unborn baby), and the former head writer, Mal Young, referred to it as a gift. While the misogynoir in the stories may not always be overt, there have been instances that have made me take a second look.

A notable example is how General Hospital’s Dr. Portia Robinson has been grappling with the consequences of her mistake/secret for over three months, which is a significant portion of a year. She has come close to losing her husband (who cheated on her), and her daughter, who holds great importance in her life, refuses to speak to her.

Non-Black characters have kept secrets and, when exposed, have barely faced any consequences. Black female characters sometimes lack meaningful character development unless it revolves around trauma, and even then, it may not be depicted on screen. Y&R introduced Naya’s cancer storyline for Amanda and Imani’s mother, which predominantly played out off-screen. Many fans remain dissatisfied with B&B completely eliminating its only Black family, The Avants.

I feel like Black actresses/characters are caught in a lose-lose situation. If the character is morally upright, they cannot make even minor mistakes, and when they do, it often triggers an unnecessary backlash from the fandom. And when they are portrayed as flawless (making little to no mistakes), they are labeled as ‘boring’ or ‘annoying.’ Every action they take is scrutinized, often with negative judgment. If a Black female character is paired with a desirable male character, it is frequently dismissed as ‘more like a brother and sister’ or suggested that they should remain friends.

I have called out misogynoir in fandom spaces, not limited to soap opera fandom, and have faced resistance. People have accused me of ‘playing the race card’ because they refuse to acknowledge why their comments are offensive. My concerns have been trivialized and disregarded. Whenever I observe it, I will always speak up. I have yet to witness internalized misogynoir within soap fandom, but it is prevalent in other communities. Some individuals allow themselves to be used as props for others’ racist beliefs.

Kendra

Without much thought, it’s evident that Black female characters lack complete development. Their stories often serve only to advance the plot of a white or white-adjacent character. The narratives surrounding Black female characters rarely receive thorough exploration. I began watching soaps when I was around 14 or 15, starting with General Hospital. I was drawn to Gia, but she never received the investment and development she deserved. Black female characters were treated as temporary fixtures, and their relationships were never taken seriously. If they were in an interracial pairing and got married, their relationship wasn’t portrayed with the same depth as their white counterparts. If they were married to another Black person, they received minimal focus in storylines or were abruptly written off.

I have witnessed racism from white fans directed towards Black female characters. I wouldn’t say it’s more prevalent now, but rather more visible. Days of our Lives’ Lani Price and GH’s Trina Robinson face the harshest criticisms. I believe Amanda Sinclair/Hilary Curtis on Y&R also encountered some. Trina and Lani are deemed “not good enough” for Eli and Spencer, with no valid justification given. And when those making these claims are pressed to name who they would prefer to see these men with, it’s usually someone white or non-Black who has committed similar or even worse actions than Trina or Lani. Yet, the treatment is different for non-Black characters.

Suddenly, it’s argued that “not all characters have to be good; they can be morally ambiguous, or they’ve faced consequences for their actions.” This leniency is not extended to Black female characters. The show completely disregarded the troubling optics of Lani having to kneel before another woman of color for the sake of a racist storyline, and when we voiced our concerns, we were told to accept it if we wanted Lani to have a story.

I do notice that more fans came forward to defend Trina when she debuted, which is encouraging, but there is still an abundance of poor writing and characterization for Black female characters. It’s like taking one-quarter step forward and then stumbling eighty steps back.

Latoya

I have witnessed misogynoir within fandom spaces, and I believe it reflects the attitudes presented in the show itself. When a show fails to create room for a diverse range of experiences for Black women and girls, it sets a particular tone. Let’s take General Hospital as an example. The two most prominent Black women characters on the show were introduced through paternity drama. While Trina receives significant attention for her popular pairing, her character development has been halted in favor of prioritizing the growth of her white male love interest.

In my personal experience within fandom, I have seen the voices of Black women silenced or ridiculed if they deviate from the mainstream opinion. It seems that “mainstream” GH Twitter only cares about protecting Trina, while the same level of nuance isn’t extended to Jordan, Portia, Stella, and others. Black women viewers have made a deliberate effort to uplift the Black women we see on our screens, but this responsibility should not rest solely on our shoulders.

Shows need to address race, emphasize the necessity of these stories, and stop catering to those who resist the idea of Black women being fully developed characters. To avoid being targeted and gaslit, I decided to distance myself from soap Twitter. Additionally, since my Twitter is also connected to my professional work, I can’t afford to have people look me up and see me involved in fandom conflicts, so I chose to stop tweeting about the show altogether.

Tiana

I have been watching soaps since I was a little girl. I took a break during college around 2005 or 2006 and then returned in 2019. While I have always been involved in social media, I am sometimes taken aback by the fact that people say things online that they wouldn’t say to your face. However, I have become adept at muting and blocking individuals who exhibit hateful behavior.

It is disheartening when negative comments are made about an actress’s hair or appearance. Black women are often expected to conform to certain standards of beauty and behavior, and if they deviate from those expectations, they are called out for it. Black actresses have to fight for meaningful storylines, particularly lead roles. And if they appear on-screen for 2 or 3 days a week, there are often complaints online about their character being overexposed, even if they hadn’t been seen for weeks prior. Personally, I love seeing women who look like me represented on my screen. Our stories deserve to be told too.

Alicia

My experience in the Sprina fandom has been a mix of positive and negative. I am grateful for everything we have achieved, but it is frustrating to think about why fans have to fight so hard to have this particular story told. All we want is for Trina and Spencer’s love story to be given attention. Trina is not afforded the same opportunities as others, especially her white female co-stars. I want Trina to have the same freedom of expression that Joss has and be allowed to assert herself against others, just like her best friend does. I don’t want her to be relegated to a mere talking character.

Carmen

My journey in the soap world has been enlightening. In the Days fandom, whenever we discussed Black characters facing hate due to their Blackness, there was always someone who would bring up a white character receiving hate to dismiss our concerns. When Chanel was introduced, she often seemed like an afterthought in conversations. Tweets would mention Ciara, Allie, and Chanel, with Chanel being mentioned last, as if she was added to make it appear that they cared about her as much as her white peers. I’ve also noticed that fans of white characters are less bothered when a white character they love is paired with a Black man, but if it’s a white male character they adore paired with a Black woman, it becomes a big problem. They find ways to criticize her.

Being part of the soap fandom made me reconsider how I approach tweeting about Black characters, especially when the fandom is predominantly non-Black. I observed how some Black fans would support white characters involved in rivalries with Black characters, even when their non-Black mutuals spoke about them disrespectfully. It was a major turn-off. Microaggressions were already enough to warrant a response, but seeing mutuals being racist as well? After witnessing that, there are Black characters and certain topics I avoid tweeting about because it only adds to the pile of hate that they already receive, and it opens the door for ignorant white fans to feel entitled to comment on her and make remarks about her hair or appearance.

Hillary

I believe soap Twitter is on par with reality Twitter when it comes to their disdain for Black women. Soap Twitter doesn’t hide it, and I doubt it will improve. I also think that the writers and those in charge contribute to the perpetuation of misogynoir, particularly by white women. They don’t consistently write for Black women, and when they do, they often rely on negative tropes. When that happens, these white women can defend themselves by saying, “I’m not being misogynistic or racist towards Black women because this is what we saw, it was written, and it wasn’t overtly racist (to me).”

I also think those in charge enable the mistreatment of Black actresses by fandoms because they don’t step up to defend them. Even some of their co-stars seem to endorse the harassment and abuse by not supporting them. In my experience, the fandom where I have seen the most internalized misogynoir and misogyny in general within the soap world is DAYS. Just look at the aftermath of Lani shooting TR and how it was handled. Look at Jada and the way her abortion story was portrayed.

With Trina on GH, I believe it’s more subtle due to her age. Discussions about her are often filled with comments like, “They should try Spencer and Joss,” as if Trina doesn’t deserve a love interest who genuinely wants her. Racist individuals respond to Trina and Spencer’s relationship by saying, “Oh, he can’t possibly like her,” which is also prevalent in reality TV, which can be considered a form of soap opera. I have faced pushback when I’ve spoken up, with people telling me, “Don’t make it about race.” However, I have mostly stayed silent to avoid harassment and also because I don’t want to argue with people who refuse to acknowledge what is clearly present.

Serena

I have witnessed misogynoir, although I haven’t always used that term to describe it. I can recognize the behavior, though. The disparity in how fans treat Black women and their characters is as blatant as a brick to the face.

For instance, Hilary Curtis was deemed the worst person on Earth, while a character like Mariah Copeland, who had a similar introduction, was quickly forgiven because of the actress who portrayed her and her connections. Lani Price has been accused of things that directly contradict the show’s narrative, like her “lying” to Eli about what she witnessed when she caught Gabi and JJ together, as if it was normal for Gabi to put on JJ’s t-shirt and get into bed with him. Recently, some viewers were convinced that Jada Hunter lied about terminating her pregnancy on Days, despite no evidence within the storyline pointing in that direction. On the other hand, Nicole, who has conspired to commit murder and engaged in various crimes, even manipulating Jada into having an abortion, is perceived as “misguided” or “misunderstood” and given the benefit of the doubt.

I believe misogynoir limits the types of stories writers are willing to tell with Black characters. And even when a story is told, there is often little to no consideration given to the character being Black. The narratives are frequently cut short because the writers cannot envision going beyond the original plot and exploring the depth of the character. A Black woman can’t be the focal point of any story, so they don’t bother treating her as a fully developed person.

It also affects casting decisions, with some characters becoming more ethnically ambiguous or lighter in complexion when recast, like Destiny Evans on OLTL or Simone Russell on Passions. Misogynoir literally dictates the types of Black women we are even allowed to see on screen. Tabyana Ali as Trina Robinson is significant for multiple reasons, including her appearance and how the show has positioned her to potentially drive the story. By the time I speak up about something, I have reached the point of not caring who agrees or disagrees. And I think people just block me right away, but that could be because I’m a man.

Trey

Misogynoir is not just my opinion or an exaggeration; it exists in both real life and reel life and causes real harm. Misogynoir is evident in General Hospital when Portia’s character transitions from being a protective mother to a meddlesome mom by engaging with a racist character who jeopardized her daughter’s life and freedom. Moreover, it is reflected in the way their interactions are written, which protects Esme while leaving Portia vulnerable and unsupported.

Misogynoir is seen in Bold and Beautiful fans’ responses, such as using derogatory comments like “slut alert” and perpetuating harmful stereotypes when discussing Paris and speculating about a potential RJ/Paris pairing. These comments diminish Paris’s character, despite her having had only two relationships on the show, one of which she intended to pursue marriage.

Misogynoir is witnessed in The Young and The Restless, where Mishael Morgan is treated as an afterthought, disregarding her significant, historic Emmy win.

Misogynoir is when Black women are silenced, harassed, gaslit, or accused of being “the real racists” by fellow fans when we speak out against the anti-Black harassment, abuse, and racism faced by our favorite actresses and the characters they portray.

Misogynoir is observing fans, soap press, and co-stars uniting to protect and defend white actresses from online hate or inappropriate comments, while not providing the same level of support when it’s Black actresses in need of protection.

If you are active in any soap fandom and witness misogynoir, push back against it as strongly as you challenge the denial of its existence. When Black women critique a story for perpetuating misogynoir, don’t be too quick to dismiss their valid concerns or condescendingly remind everyone that “it’s just a soap.”

If you are a moderator on a message board and notice dog whistles (such as loud, uppity, aggressive) being used when discussing Black women, issue warnings, enforce bans, or shut down problematic threads.

If you come across a racist meme or post targeting a Black actress or her character while scrolling social media, report it. If you see your Facebook friends or Twitter mutuals being disrespectful towards a Black actress’s appearance or abilities, call them out or engage in a constructive conversation, but don’t simply let it slide.

Escapism is a pleasure that everyone should be able to enjoy. The fandom communities we have created around the soaps we love should be spaces where Black women, both real and fictional, are celebrated and appreciated rather than denigrated and put on the defensive. Black women are not asking for special treatment; we are simply asking for equal and fair treatment. We are asking for the opportunity to escape too.

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The festivities celebrating the best of daytime television is set for Friday, June 16. CBS will air the show and simulcast on Paramount+ streaming live at 9:00 pm EST and will air delayed on the west coast at 9:00 pm PST. The June 16^th telecast will mark the 17^th time CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmys, more than any other network.

The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime.

All awards are judged by a pool of more than 1,000 peer professionals from across the television industry, whose confidential ballots were then tabulated by the independent accounting firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP.

Nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, Talk Series Host, Lead Actor & Actress were announced Tuesday, April 24 on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra and E! News.

The nominations are:

Outstanding Daytime Drama Series

• The Bay (Popstar! TV)
• The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
• Days of Our Lives (NBC | Peacock)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Writing Team

• The Bay (Popstar! TV)
• Beyond Salem: Chapter 2 (NBC | Peacock)
• The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
• Days of our Lives (NBC | Peacock)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host

• Drew Barrymore | The Drew Barrymore Show (Syndicated)
• Kelly Clarkson | The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
• Tamron Hall | Tamron Hall (Syndicated)
• Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest | Live with Kelly and Ryan (Syndicated)
• Sherri Shepherd | Sherri! (Syndicated)

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor

• Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos | General Hospital (ABC)
• Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott | The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Billy Flynn as Chad DiMera | Days of Our Lives (NBC | Peacock)
• Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester | The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
• Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott | The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress

• Sharon Case as Sharon Newman | The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson | The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Finola Hughes as Anna Devane | General Hospital (ABC)
• Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers | The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Jacqueline MacInnes Wood as Steffy Forrester | The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor

• Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Spencer Cassadine | General Hospital (ABC)
• Chad Duell as Michael Corinthos, Jr. | General Hospital (ABC)
• Daniel Feuerriegel as EJ DiMera | Days of our Lives (NBC | Peacock)
• Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford | General Hospital (ABC)
• Jon Lindstrom as Kevin and Ryan Collins | General Hospital (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress

• Krista Allen as Dr. Taylor Hayes Forrester | The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
• Sonya Eddy as Epiphany Johnson | General Hospital (ABC)
• Stacy Haiduk as Kristen DiMera | Days of our Lives (NBC | Peacock)
• Brook Kerr as Dr. Portia Robinson-Ashford | General Hospital (ABC)
• Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Britt Westbourne | General Hospital (ABC)

Outstanding Young Performance in a Daytime Drama Series

• Cary Christopher as Thomas DiMera | Days of our Lives (NBC | Peacock)
• Victoria Grace as Wendy Shin | Days of our Lives (NBC | Peacock)
• Eden McCoy as Josslyn Jacks | General Hospital (ABC)
• Henry Joseph Samiri as Douglas Forrester | The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series

• Steve Burton as Harris Michaels | Days of our Lives (NBC | Peacock)
• Cassandra Creech as Dr. Grace Buckingham | The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
• Alley Mills as Heather Webber | General Hospital (ABC)
• Robert Newman as Ashland Locke | The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Kevin Spirtas as Dr. Craig Wesley | Days of our Lives (NBC | Peacock)

For a full list of nominations, visit the official Daytime Emmys website.

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Freeform has announced summer premiere dates for two returning series and one new series. Anthology series Cruel Summer returns for season two June 5 at 9, with a special two-episode premiere before moving to its regular 10 p.m. timeslot. Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward. The sixth and final season of grown-ish will premiere June 28. Justine Skye and Tara Raani have been upped to series regulars. After following in his big sister Zoey’s footsteps and taking on her alma mater, Andre Johnson Jr., aka Junior, makes moves to step out of his sister’s shadow and become a big man on campus. Animated series Praise Petey premieres July 21 with two episodes. The series follows Petey, a New York City “it” girl who has it all until her life comes crashing down around her. As luck would have it, a mysterious gift from her father gives her a new lease on life: She’s going to “lean into” modernizing his small-town cult. 

Hulu has renewed Onyx Collective’s legal drama series Reasonable Doubt for a second season. Additionally, Morris Chestnut will be joining as a series regular in the new season. He joins Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Aderinsola Olabode and Thaddeus J. Mixson. The series centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart as she deals with past traumas, a failing marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together. 

Sweet Tooth returns for season two on Netflix April 27. As a deadly new wave of the Sick bears down, Gus and a band of fellow hybrids are held prisoner by General Abbot and the Last Men. Looking to consolidate power by finding a cure, Abbot uses the children as fodder for the experiments of captive Dr. Aditya Singh, who’s racing to save his infected wife Rani. To protect his friends, Gus agrees to help Dr. Singh, beginning a dark journey into his origins and his mother Birdie’s role in the events leading up to The Great Crumble. Outside the Preserve, Tommy Jepperd and Aimee Eden team up to break the hybrids free, a partnership that will be tested as Jepperd’s secrets come to light. As the revelations of the past threaten the possibility of redemption in the present, Gus and his found family find themselves on a collision course with Abbot and the evil forces that look to wipe them out once and for all.

Adult animated series Fired on Mars premieres on HBO Max April 20. Jeff Cooper has it all: a fulfilling career as the graphic designer for space start-up Mars.ly, a relationship with his soon-to-be Red Planet-bound girlfriend, Hannah, and… well, maybe that’s it. But when his bosses unceremoniously eliminate his role, Jeff finds himself jobless and unable to return to Earth. Adrift in the sprawling office colony, Jeff is forced to reinvent himself as he attempts to find meaning in a dangerous, alien, yet all-too-familiar corporate landscape. It stars Luke Wilson along with Leslie David Baker, Cory Loykasek, Stephen Root, and Cedric Yarbrough. Guest stars include Pamela Adlon, Thomas Haden Church, Tim Heidecker, Frankie Quinones, Emily Watson, and Sean Wing. 

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is set to premiere on Netflix April 19. The Rangers come face-to-face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs. Ahead of the premiere, a new sneak peak features returning Rangers Walter E. Jones, the Black Ranger / Zack Taylor (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, 1993-1994) and Steve Cardenas the Red Ranger / Rocky DeSantos (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1994-1996; Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997) battle against Putties at the iconic Angel Grove Youth Center. 

The Idol premieres on HBO June 4. After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul? The series stars stars Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp. 

Sam – A Saxon will premiere on hulu April 26. The series is based on the incredible, true story of Samuel Meffire, the first black policeman in East Germany. This is a gripping series that follows Sam’s irrepressible search for his place in an intensely prejudiced society. In his fight to overcome the system, he becomes the face of an anti-racism campaign and a symbol of a new Germany. However, his meteoric rise to fame is quickly followed by an abrupt downfall as he ends up behind bars with German tabloids branding him “public enemy #1”. 

The Bold And The Beautiful is set to celebrate its 9,000th episode this week. The episode airing April 18 will mark the occasion. In the April 19 episode, Lil Nas X and James Corden will appear as guest stars. 

The Writers Guild of America strike authorization closed with almost 98% of the vote in favor of a strike. Almost 79% of all members voted. If negotiations fail by May 1, a strike would be likely, causing disruptions to most productions. 

Love Is Blind: The Reunion was set to air live last night, April 16, but the streamer struggled with technical issues. Instead, the streamer recorded the reunion, and put it online April 17. The series and reunion special is hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey. The special was supposed to be Netflix’s second live event. 

Pete Davidson is officially set to return to Saturday Night Live as host May 6. Lil Uzi Vert will serve as musical guest of the NBC late night comedy series. The episode could be in jeopardy should the Writers Strike happen. 

Mischa Barton will appear on the upcoming Neighbours revival series. Barton will be a guest star when she shows up on the Amazon Freevee series as Reece, an American new to Erinsborough who’s not quite who she appears to be. 

Season two of Cooper’s Bar will be expanded into a full half hour series on IFC. The first season was a short form series starring Rhea Seehorn who will return for the new season. 

The Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog is growing with the upcoming series Knuckles. The new live-action series will follow Knuckles on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series takes place between the films Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3, marking the next installment of the hit franchise, which is slated for Dec. 20, 2024. Adam Pally will reprise his role from the film franchise as Wade Whipple, joining Idris Elba, previously announced as the titular character Knuckles. 

BBC and NBCUniversal have co-commission the hit format Destination X. The format, originated in Belgium, crosses fantasy with reality in this larger-than-life adventure competition. Ten contestants embark on the road trip of a lifetime, but have no idea of their location. Once they’re on the innovative Destination X bus, reality is tweaked to mislead them and the viewers. Information comes with a number of clues designed to help the contestants decide if they can trust what they see. They need to be on top of their game at all times to figure out where they are. At the end of each episode, the contestant who places their X on a map furthest away from the bus’s actual location has to leave the game and loses their shot at winning a cash prize. The surviving participants search for the location of the host, who interacts with them from the secret command post. Mind-blowing and spectacular gameplay will keep viewers engaged and playing along on all screens. 

Harry Styles and Will Ferrell will appear as the final guests on The Late Late Show with James Corden April 27. BLACKPINK and Sean “Diddy” Combs will each appear in new Carpool Karaoke” segments before the acclaimed late night series wraps, with one additional “Carpool” still to be announced. The show will also debut an epic final “Crosswalk the Musical” performance.

An ad-supported subscription tier of AMC+ will be available later this year. A launch date and pricing will be announced at a later date. 

Comedy special John Mulaney: Baby J premieres on Netflix April 25. Mulaney returns with a brilliantly blunt and quotable stand-up special filmed at Boston’s Symphony Hall. This is Mulaney’s third Netflix stand-up special. 

The Ultimatum: Queer Love premieres on Netflix May 24 with the first four episodes. Episodes five through eight premiere May 3. The final two episodes premiere June 7. The Ultimatum universe is expanding to showcase more stories of love, relationships, and the ups and the downs of commitment. In The Ultimatum: Queer Love, five new couples, made up of women and non-binary people, are at a crossroads in their relationship. One partner is ready for marriage, the other may have doubts. An ultimatum is issued. And in just over eight weeks, each couple will either get married, or get out, after they each choose new potential partners in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different futures. 

The Cube returns for season two on TBS May 14. Hosted by Dwyane Wade, the new season will feature more games, celebrities, and winners. Gabrielle Union-Wade and La La Anthony partner to kick off the first episode to beat ‘The Cube’ and win money for charity. Other celebrity guests, competing for charities, will be woven throughout episodes and will include Shaquille O’Neal, Jimmie Allen, and Iman Shumpert. The series follows contestant pairs who must demonstrate skill, nerve and determination as they endure seemingly simple physical and mental tasks – all while confined in ‘The Cube,’ an intimidating glass box with its own mind and attitude, in the hope of winning a major cash prize. Working on their own or as a team, each pair has nine lives to complete seven games that are worth an increasing amount of money as they inch closer to taking home the $250,000 jackpot. In addition to the Simplify assist and fan-favorite One Shot assist that allows teams the opportunity to call on superstar athlete Wade to take their place inside the Cube, the upcoming season will also feature a third assist for contestants to unlock when they reach the $50,000 game. The third assist called Trial Run is a free practice attempt at a game – no prize for winning, no penalty for losing – but the big decision comes afterwards when they must decide whether to walk away or take that game on for real. 

Sanctuary premieres on Netflix May 4. Pushed to the brink, delinquent Kiyoshi Oze takes on the world of sumo as a wrestler under the name “Enno” in this bold and intense human drama. Unmotivated to train, often skipping practice and defying his more experienced seniors, Oze is branded as a hopeless case, but he gradually delves deeper into the world of sumo. This human drama depicts Oze and the young people surrounding the world of sumo as they struggle to find their way in life. 

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The June 24th telecast will mark the 16th time CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmys®, more than any other network. The Creative Arts and Lifestyle Emmy ceremony will stream live at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on Saturday, June 18 at watch.TheEmmys.tv and via The Emmys apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV, and Roku (full list at apps.theemmys.tv). The final determination of categories presented on the CBS broadcast vs. Creative Arts ceremony will be announced closer to the respective airdates.

Here is the complete list:

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series: Actor

• Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott (“The Young and the Restless”, CBS)
• Eric Martsolf as Brady Black (“Days of our Lives”, NBC)
• John McCook as Eric Forrester (“The Bold and the Beautiful”, CBS)
• James Reynolds as Abe Carver (“Days of our Lives”, NBC)
• Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott (“The Young and the Restless”, CBS)

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series: Actress

• Marci Miller as Abigail DiMera (“Days of our Lives”, NBC)
• Mishael Morgan as Amanda Sinclair (“The Young and the Restless”, CBS)
• Cynthia Watros as Nina Reeves (“General Hospital”, ABC)
• Laura Wright as Carly Corinthos (“General Hospital”, ABC)
• Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker (“Days of our Lives”, NBC)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series: Actor

• Bryton James as Devon Hamilton (“The Young and the Restless”, CBS)
• Jeff Kober as Cyrus Renault (“General Hospital”, ABC)
• Aaron D. Spears as Justin Barber (“The Bold and the Beautiful”, CBS)
• James Patrick Stuart as Valentin Cassadine (“General Hospital”, ABC)
• Jordi Vilasuso as Rey Rosales (“The Young and the Restless”, CBS)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series: Actress

• Kimberlin Brown as Sheila Carter (“The Bold and the Beautiful”, CBS)
• Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis (“General Hospital”, ABC)
• Stacy Haiduk as Kristen DiMera (“Days of our Lives”, NBC)
• Melissa Ordway as Abby Newman (“The Young and the Restless”, CBS)
• Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Britt Westbourne (“General Hospital”, ABC)

Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series

• Lindsay Arnold as Allie Horton (“Days of our Lives”, NBC)
• Nicholas Chavez as Spencer Cassadine (“General Hospital”, ABC)
• Alyvia Alyn Lind as Faith Newman (“The Young and the Restless”, CBS)
• William Lipton as Cameron Webber (“General Hospital”, ABC)
• Sydney Mikayla as Trina Robinson (“General Hospital”, ABC)

Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series

• Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford (“General Hospital”, ABC)
• Ted King as Jack Finnegan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”, CBS)
• Michael Lowry as Dr. Clay Snyder (“Days of our Lives”, NBC)
• Naomi Matsuda as Dr. Li Finnegan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”, CBS)
• Ptosha Storey as Naya Benedict (“The Young and the Restless”, CBS)

Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series

• Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem (Peacock)
• Days of our Lives (NBC)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series

• Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem (Peacock)
• Days of our Lives (NBC)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Daytime Drama Series

• The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
• Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem (Peacock)
• Days of our Lives (NBC)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Casting

• Days of our Lives / Beyond Salem (NBC/Peacock)
• Dogs (Netflix)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• Start Up (PBS)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Live Sound Mixing and Sound Editing

• Days of our Lives (NBC)
• Family Feud (Syndicated)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated)
• The Price is Right (CBS)

Outstanding Costume Design/Styling

• The Drew Barrymore Show (Syndicated)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• Nick Cannon (Syndicated)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Makeup

• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Real (Syndicated)
• Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch)
• Tamron Hall (Syndicated)
• The View (ABC)

John Aniston, who plays Victor Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives (NBC), will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award this year. 

The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will air live on Friday, June 24th at 9pm/8c on CBS. 

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“We look forward to honoring this year’s unparalleled class of Lifetime Achievement honorees — each an icon in their craft — and couldn’t be more excited to award the first-ever Children’s & Family Emmys,” said Adam Sharp, president & CEO of NATAS. “After two years of virtual ceremonies, we’re overjoyed to once again be together, in-person, to celebrate the best of television.”

For more than 35 years John Aniston has captivated viewers as Victoria Kiriakis on NBC’s Days of our Lives. The icon will receive his award during the telecast on June 24 from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, which is hosting this year’s event. Additional recipients of the award include PBS’ This Old House, documentarian Sir David Attenborough, Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton and journalist Judy Woodruff.

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