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Tyra Banks, Rachael Ray & ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Among Winners At Daytime Emmys

August 31, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“The Bold and the Beautiful” won drama series honors at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday, the CBS soap opera’s first such victory in 22 years on the air.

Vanessa Williams To Put On A Show At Daytime Emmys

August 30, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The Daytime Emmys are going retro-glam.

Singing, dancing, comedy and a touch of pathos set against the glitzy backdrop of a historic theatre are on tap for the 36th annual Daytime Emmys in an attempt to lure an eroding audience for award shows.

Gyllenhaal, Applegate Among Stars Headed To Jewish ‘Sesame Street’

August 26, 2009

JERUSALEM, Israel

Jake Gyllenhaal and Christina Applegate are among the stars slated to appear in a new Sesame Street-style production geared at teaching Jewish-American children about Jewish culture.

Daytime Emmy Nominations Snub Lucci, ‘The View’

May 14, 2009

NEW YORK, NY

Often snubbed for a Daytime Emmy in the past, Susan Lucci has been jilted as a nominee this year.

Missing along with the “All My Children” veteran is “The View,” overlooked as a best talk nominee, though that ABC show’s five panelists (Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd and Barbara Walters) are sharing a nomination for best host, competing against Ellen DeGeneres, Rachael Ray and “Live!” co-hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa.

Michelle Obama: ‘Sesame Street’ Best First Lady Perk So Far

May 06, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Inauguration Day? Nope. First puppy? Negative. Triumphal tour of Europe? Not even.

First lady Michelle Obama called her appearance Tuesday on “Sesame Street” probably the best thing she’s done since arriving in the White House.

Daytime Emmys Find New Home At The CW

April 08, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony has a new home at the CW network.

The CW’s entertainment president, Dawn Ostroff, said Wednesday the show draws a “core female following” similar to that of the network and will provide a promotional platform for the CW’s fall schedule.

ROLL CALL: Hayden Panettiere — Despite Split, ‘Milo & I Are Very Close’

March 13, 2009

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Plus, was the “Housewives” fight staged? Who busted Bob Barker’s ribs? And, see Jack Black and Ricky Gervais hang with costumed children’s show characters!

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

John Mayer Joins Queen Latifah & Elmo For ‘Sesame Street’ Primetime Special

January 28, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

John Mayer may have a variety show in the works with CBS, but before he gets to entertain adults, he’ll be educating children by fronting a “Sesame Street” primetime special, alongside Queen Latifah.

Jessica Simpson Stands Up Tony Romo & Elmo

October 29, 2008

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

Jessica Simpson was a heartbreaker Tuesday night, canceling on two very important men in her life, boyfriend Tony Romo — and Elmo!

Jessica was scheduled to fly from Nashville to New York Tuesday to help with Macy’s 150th anniversary celebration, but severe rains caused Jessica’s flight to be delayed, People reported.