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They're influential — and invisible. Inside the high-stakes world of celebrity social media managers
When The Kelly Clarkson Show won a Daytime Emmy in December 2023, Kelly Clarkson wanted the news on her personal Instagram fast. 'Hey Jake, do you mind getting this up for Kelly tonight?' someone from Clarkson's team texted her personal social media manager Jake Updegraff, along with the approved message. Updegraff, who was in the middle of a Friday-night holiday gift exchange with friends, quickly jumped on it. He logged into Clarkson's account, because, yes, having a celebrity's password is just part of the job. The message itself was standard — a thank-you to the Daytime Emmys and a shout-out to her team. But something about the post was unusual once it went live. It turns out Updegraff forgot to delete the internal note that preceded the approved copy. It began, 'Hey Jake, do you mind getting this up for Kelly tonight?' Updegraff had put his phone on Do Not Disturb after he finished the assignment. He didn't realize the mistake until hours later, when a flood of missed calls and texts hit. 'My heart dropped,' he recalls. The gaffe made headlines. 'BECAUSE OF JAKE: Kelly Clarkson baffles fans with Emmy Award message blunder as they beg for a 'Jake reveal' & say 'he deserves a raise,'' read one headline. Clarkson, for her part, found it hilarious. In the comments section of her own post, she thanked Updegraff for 'simply killing it ... I have never laughed so hard!!' "That just shows you the kind of person she is," Updegraff says. "She could have easily been like, 'You're fired.' That's what I thought was going to happen." Moments like this reveal just how close — and high-stakes — the job of a celebrity social media manager can be. If you've ever wondered whether your favorite celebrity is actually the one hitting "post" on their social media accounts — their selfies, their beauty routines, an oddly relatable meme — the answer is: Maybe. Or maybe it's someone like Updegraff, one of the many digital ghostwriters and content strategists working behind the scenes. Their job? Curate every pixel of a celebrity's personal brand online — on their verified account, in their voice, as if they posted it themselves. It's not a new role in Hollywood, but it's one that has evolved significantly. Today's celebrity social media manager is part brand strategist, part confidant, part crisis manager — and, most important, an invisible architect of influence. It's a high-stakes, high-speed job that requires precision, patience and a sixth sense for timing. And while the work is mostly behind the curtain, the impact is often front-page. I spoke to four social media managers — two on the record, two anonymously — who've run social media accounts for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. They revealed what celebrities are like on the other side of the apps, how the culture of posting has changed since the early Instagram era and why, as the people running the show, success often means leaving no trace. While it may seem second nature now, there was a time when celebrities wanted nothing to do with Instagram. When the platform launched in 2010, few saw the value in sharing glimpses into their private lives, especially while they were still figuring out how to make the most of 140 characters on Twitter. 'When we first started publishing for celebrities, not only did they not really think about social media to any great extent, they were very cynical about it,' says Patrick Mulford, former chief creative officer and later CEO of theAudience, one of the first agencies to manage celebrity feeds. 'They already made a lot of money. This was kind of fractional compared to what they'd make on a movie.' Founded in 2011 by Ari Emanuel, Sean Parker and Oliver Luckett, theAudience offered full-service 'ghostposting,' where the agency would craft content that is then published on a star's social media channel. It counted stars like Hugh Jackman, Emma Watson and Charlize Theron as clients. 'We managed a good 40 or 50 big stars,' Mulford says. 'Only about 10 were really engaged. The rest didn't even realize we were posting for them.' When I ask who was disengaged, he politely declines to give names but says his company found ways to work around the challenge. For example, they would build posts from scratch — using image libraries or stock photos to create the illusion of activity when stars weren't available or willing to share personal content. Mulford says stars' early hesitation with Instagram came down to privacy and image control. But over time, celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Will Smith and the Kardashian-Jenners changed the game. He cites these stars as ones who leaned into the medium, embracing personality-driven posting and helping reset industry expectations. Their successes — coupled with the rise of influencer culture — rewrote the rules. Suddenly a strong online presence wasn't just helpful; it was vital. Social media became a brand engine, and behind every glossy post, there needed to be someone pulling the strings. Enter the celebrity social media manager. What started as a nice-to-have role quickly became essential. As celebrities embraced social media as a tool to shape their personal brands, the expectations grew — not just from their teams but also from their followers. Stars were expected to be 'authentic' and always on. Fans didn't just want promotional posts; they wanted birthday shout-outs, behind-the-scenes glimpses and unfiltered moments — all while maintaining a level of polish and control that only a professional could provide. The real challenge became finding someone who could manage the pace, protect the brand and disappear into the background. Today Instagram feels like the one platform stars have to be active on. It's the digital front door to both a celebrity's brand and personal life, where a single post can launch a product, spark a headline or shift a narrative. For one social media manager who worked closely with two A-list stars, a key part of her job wasn't the content strategy or the caption copy — it was knowing how to disappear. She asked to remain anonymous due to NDAs she signed with both celebrities, so we'll call her Sarah. 'The most important quality of being a celebrity social media manager is the art of being invisible,' she told me. Her job required her to be with one actress almost 24/7. 'When I'm in the glam room, when I'm in the hotel room getting my content, she doesn't even feel my presence — but I'm always at the ready. I'm getting what I need, but I'm never in the way.' Sarah started as a personal assistant to a television personality, eventually running that star's personal and business social accounts before moving on to an A-list actress. "There's a lot of perks to the role," she tells me. " When I traveled, I got to stay where they stayed. They're staying at the f***ing nicest hotels, I get to stay at the nicest hotels. We're flying first or business class. The best part, bar none, is the exposure to their worlds — not from a gossip level but just being able to attend events and go to the premieres and get all the perks.' But with those perks came pressure and unpredictability. "The hardest part is the emotional roller coaster that comes with [the job]," she says. "Every day is a different emotion and a different hurdle, but you also learn to be super empathetic to what they deal with. There's somebody needing something from them 24/7. They're never alone. And I think you forget that they're people too.' That emotional proximity gave her a front-row seat to something else: just how involved celebrities actually are in crafting their online images. Far from being hands-off, many stars are invested in what they post and how they're perceived. They care about the tone of the caption, the order of the photo carousel and the filter used on pictures. For them, every post is a piece of the puzzle: a carefully calibrated extension of their public persona. And they expect the people running their accounts to not just understand the vision but to execute it flawlessly. Quickly learning that the job required emotional intelligence as much as creative instincts helped Sarah be successful. For the A-list star, she knew all personal socials were "the front door into all her business verticals." "I was with her every single day, traveling the world with her, in her home," she says. But with proximity came pressure. The closer you are to a celebrity, the more disciplined you have to be. 'Where people in this job really struggle is they make their presence too known,' she said. 'They try to insert themselves into their lives too much. The people who are successful in a celebrity's life want nothing in return. I don't need to be in the video. I don't care if my socials grow. I just want to do a good job and make sure she's comfortable and happy.' I spoke to another woman, I'll call her Kate, who also asked to remain anonymous as she's still running all personal and business social accounts for a major multi-hyphenate celebrity. Like Sarah, she assumed the star she worked for might be more hands-off. After all, said star should be busy running an empire. 'I come from a news background, and I was like, she's one human being — how much work could there possibly be?' Kate says. 'But with her in particular, she's omnipresent. She's constantly doing stuff.' Kate manages a small team who assist her with drafting copy, pulling selects from photo shoots, scrubbing through shared albums for raw content, and posting across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. She's in direct contact with the celebrity daily, reviewing captions, approving content and texting about trends. While Kate's client is unusually open — 'shockingly so for a celebrity at her level' — she's also extremely hands-on. 'She'll say, 'Swap photos seven and nine.' She has 800 other things to do, but she still wants to see everything before it goes up.' Waiting for approvals across time zones can stall content for hours — and the back-and-forth is round-the-clock. 'She's stunning, obviously,' Kate says. 'But there's a f*** ton of editing that goes into even her [photos].' Still, the star's involvement is part of what makes her feel real to fans — even when it's not technically her posting. 'Sometimes I'll DM someone and say, 'Hey, this is Kate from [celebrity]'s team. She saw your comment and wanted to send you something.' Meanwhile, she didn't. But it makes their day. And my boss loves that — she wants to uphold that reputation because she really is very fan-first,' she explains. That kind of quiet, careful work might be the norm for this job — but it's not the only way to manage a celebrity account. Although some social media managers live in a world of day-to-day maintenance and approval loops, there's a more strategic side too — building campaigns that go viral and making headlines. For Updegraff, who also works with clients like Pentatonix and Alicia Silverstone, his work is about creating the moments fans (and press) can't stop talking about. Updegraff helped launch Alicia Silverstone's TikTok account in 2021 — and turned her debut into a full-blown cultural event. It was Updegraff who had the idea to re-create the "As if" scene from Clueless for her first-ever post, complete with a cameo from her son Bear. 'She gained like two million followers in 24 hours,' he says. 'It was insane.' The idea came together quickly, but strategically. Silverstone was collaborative, even asking if he thought the 'As if!' moment was the film's most iconic scene. 'I knew we could make a splash,' Updegraff says. 'We posted it on a Friday. And it was everywhere.' Silverstone's willingness to lean into nostalgia and share glimpses of her personal life — like including her son — has made her and Updegraff a successful team. Another win: the 'That's Not My Name' trend, which he and Silverstone also kicked off together. 'That one was pretty big,' he recalls. Updegraff says his job is part creative director, part executive assistant. He pitches ideas, films content, edits videos, builds UGC campaigns and posts each one across a dozen different platforms. 'People don't realize how much time it takes just to post,' he says. 'It's the same piece of content, but you have to format it 20 different ways.' Not every celebrity wants to get personal, and that's fine with him. 'If you're not comfortable [with an idea], I have 12,000 more,' he says. 'But I'll gently push you if I think something's worth the risk.' He's always encouraging stars to be more vulnerable but never in a way that feels forced. 'Authenticity wins,' he says. 'You just have to know what's real for each person.' While all the social media managers I spoke to came from different backgrounds and approached their roles differently, they all believe one thing: The job is misunderstood. 'People think it's just posting,' Updegraff says. 'But it's emotional labor. It's creative strategy.' To be successful, all four say it isn't just the skill or the access that makes it possible — it's the trust that allows them to operate in the background without disrupting the spotlight. In a culture where everyone is watching — fans, brands, press, Reddit threads — the most important thing might be making it all look effortless.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
They're influential — and invisible. Inside the high-stakes world of celebrity social media managers
When The Kelly Clarkson Show won a Daytime Emmy in December 2023, Kelly Clarkson wanted the news on her personal Instagram fast. 'Hey Jake, do you mind getting this up for Kelly tonight?' someone from Clarkson's team texted her personal social media manager Jake Updegraff, along with the approved message. Updegraff, who was in the middle of a Friday-night holiday gift exchange with friends, quickly jumped on it. He logged into Clarkson's account, because, yes, having a celebrity's password is just part of the job. The message itself was standard — a thank-you to the Daytime Emmys and a shout-out to her team. But something about the post was unusual once it went live. It turns out Updegraff forgot to delete the internal note that preceded the approved copy. It began, 'Hey Jake, do you mind getting this up for Kelly tonight?' Updegraff had put his phone on Do Not Disturb after he finished the assignment. He didn't realize the mistake until hours later, when a flood of missed calls and texts hit. 'My heart dropped,' he recalls. The gaffe made headlines. 'BECAUSE OF JAKE: Kelly Clarkson baffles fans with Emmy Award message blunder as they beg for a 'Jake reveal' & say 'he deserves a raise,'' read one headline. Clarkson, for her part, found it hilarious. In the comments section of her own post, she thanked Updegraff for 'simply killing it ... I have never laughed so hard!!' "That just shows you the kind of person she is," Updegraff says. "She could have easily been like, 'You're fired.' That's what I thought was going to happen." Moments like this reveal just how close — and high-stakes — the job of a celebrity social media manager can be. If you've ever wondered whether your favorite celebrity is actually the one hitting "post" on their social media accounts — their selfies, their beauty routines, an oddly relatable meme — the answer is: Maybe. Or maybe it's someone like Updegraff, one of the many digital ghostwriters and content strategists working behind the scenes. Their job? Curate every pixel of a celebrity's personal brand online — on their verified account, in their voice, as if they posted it themselves. It's not a new role in Hollywood, but it's one that has evolved significantly. Today's celebrity social media manager is part brand strategist, part confidant, part crisis manager — and, most important, an invisible architect of influence. It's a high-stakes, high-speed job that requires precision, patience and a sixth sense for timing. And while the work is mostly behind the curtain, the impact is often front-page. I spoke to four social media managers — two on the record, two anonymously — who've run social media accounts for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. They revealed what celebrities are like on the other side of the apps, how the culture of posting has changed since the early Instagram era and why, as the people running the show, success often means leaving no trace. While it may seem second nature now, there was a time when celebrities wanted nothing to do with Instagram. When the platform launched in 2010, few saw the value in sharing glimpses into their private lives, especially while they were still figuring out how to make the most of 140 characters on Twitter. 'When we first started publishing for celebrities, not only did they not really think about social media to any great extent, they were very cynical about it,' says Patrick Mulford, former chief creative officer and later CEO of theAudience, one of the first agencies to manage celebrity feeds. 'They already made a lot of money. This was kind of fractional compared to what they'd make on a movie.' Founded in 2011 by Ari Emanuel, Sean Parker and Oliver Luckett, theAudience offered full-service 'ghostposting,' where the agency would craft content that is then published on a star's social media channel. It counted stars like Hugh Jackman, Emma Watson and Charlize Theron as clients. 'We managed a good 40 or 50 big stars,' Mulford says. 'Only about 10 were really engaged. The rest didn't even realize we were posting for them.' When I ask who was disengaged, he politely declines to give names but says his company found ways to work around the challenge. For example, they would build posts from scratch — using image libraries or stock photos to create the illusion of activity when stars weren't available or willing to share personal content. Mulford says stars' early hesitation with Instagram came down to privacy and image control. But over time, celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Will Smith and the Kardashian-Jenners changed the game. He cites these stars as ones who leaned into the medium, embracing personality-driven posting and helping reset industry expectations. Their successes — coupled with the rise of influencer culture — rewrote the rules. Suddenly a strong online presence wasn't just helpful; it was vital. Social media became a brand engine, and behind every glossy post, there needed to be someone pulling the strings. Enter the celebrity social media manager. What started as a nice-to-have role quickly became essential. As celebrities embraced social media as a tool to shape their personal brands, the expectations grew — not just from their teams but also from their followers. Stars were expected to be 'authentic' and always on. Fans didn't just want promotional posts; they wanted birthday shout-outs, behind-the-scenes glimpses and unfiltered moments — all while maintaining a level of polish and control that only a professional could provide. The real challenge became finding someone who could manage the pace, protect the brand and disappear into the background. Today Instagram feels like the one platform stars have to be active on. It's the digital front door to both a celebrity's brand and personal life, where a single post can launch a product, spark a headline or shift a narrative. For one social media manager who worked closely with two A-list stars, a key part of her job wasn't the content strategy or the caption copy — it was knowing how to disappear. She asked to remain anonymous due to NDAs she signed with both celebrities, so we'll call her Sarah. 'The most important quality of being a celebrity social media manager is the art of being invisible,' she told me. Her job required her to be with one actress almost 24/7. 'When I'm in the glam room, when I'm in the hotel room getting my content, she doesn't even feel my presence — but I'm always at the ready. I'm getting what I need, but I'm never in the way.' Sarah started as a personal assistant to a television personality, eventually running that star's personal and business social accounts before moving on to an A-list actress. "There's a lot of perks to the role," she tells me. " When I traveled, I got to stay where they stayed. They're staying at the f***ing nicest hotels, I get to stay at the nicest hotels. We're flying first or business class. The best part, bar none, is the exposure to their worlds — not from a gossip level but just being able to attend events and go to the premieres and get all the perks.' 'The most important quality of being a celebrity social media manager is the art of being invisible.'Sarah But with those perks came pressure and unpredictability. "The hardest part is the emotional roller coaster that comes with [the job]," she says. "Every day is a different emotion and a different hurdle, but you also learn to be super empathetic to what they deal with. There's somebody needing something from them 24/7. They're never alone. And I think you forget that they're people too.' That emotional proximity gave her a front-row seat to something else: just how involved celebrities actually are in crafting their online images. Far from being hands-off, many stars are invested in what they post and how they're perceived. They care about the tone of the caption, the order of the photo carousel and the filter used on pictures. For them, every post is a piece of the puzzle: a carefully calibrated extension of their public persona. And they expect the people running their accounts to not just understand the vision but to execute it flawlessly. Quickly learning that the job required emotional intelligence as much as creative instincts helped Sarah be successful. For the A-list star, she knew all personal socials were "the front door into all her business verticals." "I was with her every single day, traveling the world with her, in her home," she says. But with proximity came pressure. The closer you are to a celebrity, the more disciplined you have to be. 'Where people in this job really struggle is they make their presence too known,' she said. 'They try to insert themselves into their lives too much. The people who are successful in a celebrity's life want nothing in return. I don't need to be in the video. I don't care if my socials grow. I just want to do a good job and make sure she's comfortable and happy.' I spoke to another woman, I'll call her Kate, who also asked to remain anonymous as she's still running all personal and business social accounts for a major multi-hyphenate celebrity. Like Sarah, she assumed the star she worked for might be more hands-off. After all, said star should be busy running an empire. 'I come from a news background, and I was like, she's one human being — how much work could there possibly be?' Kate says. 'But with her in particular, she's omnipresent. She's constantly doing stuff.' 'She has 800 other things to do, but she still wants to see everything before it goes up.'Kate, on managing a celebrity's social media presence Kate manages a small team who assist her with drafting copy, pulling selects from photo shoots, scrubbing through shared albums for raw content, and posting across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. She's in direct contact with the celebrity daily, reviewing captions, approving content and texting about trends. While Kate's client is unusually open — 'shockingly so for a celebrity at her level' — she's also extremely hands-on. 'She'll say, 'Swap photos seven and nine.' She has 800 other things to do, but she still wants to see everything before it goes up.' Waiting for approvals across time zones can stall content for hours — and the back-and-forth is round-the-clock. 'She's stunning, obviously,' Kate says. 'But there's a f*** ton of editing that goes into even her [photos].' Still, the star's involvement is part of what makes her feel real to fans — even when it's not technically her posting. 'Sometimes I'll DM someone and say, 'Hey, this is Kate from [celebrity]'s team. She saw your comment and wanted to send you something.' Meanwhile, she didn't. But it makes their day. And my boss loves that — she wants to uphold that reputation because she really is very fan-first,' she explains. That kind of quiet, careful work might be the norm for this job — but it's not the only way to manage a celebrity account. Although some social media managers live in a world of day-to-day maintenance and approval loops, there's a more strategic side too — building campaigns that go viral and making headlines. For Updegraff, who also works with clients like Pentatonix and Alicia Silverstone, his work is about creating the moments fans (and press) can't stop talking about. Updegraff helped launch Alicia Silverstone's TikTok account in 2021 — and turned her debut into a full-blown cultural event. It was Updegraff who had the idea to re-create the "As if" scene from Clueless for her first-ever post, complete with a cameo from her son Bear. 'She gained like two million followers in 24 hours,' he says. 'It was insane.' The idea came together quickly, but strategically. Silverstone was collaborative, even asking if he thought the 'As if!' moment was the film's most iconic scene. 'I knew we could make a splash,' Updegraff says. 'We posted it on a Friday. And it was everywhere.' Silverstone's willingness to lean into nostalgia and share glimpses of her personal life — like including her son — has made her and Updegraff a successful team. Another win: the 'That's Not My Name' trend, which he and Silverstone also kicked off together. 'That one was pretty big,' he recalls. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alicia Silverstone (@aliciasilverstone) Updegraff says his job is part creative director, part executive assistant. He pitches ideas, films content, edits videos, builds UGC campaigns and posts each one across a dozen different platforms. 'People don't realize how much time it takes just to post,' he says. 'It's the same piece of content, but you have to format it 20 different ways.' Not every celebrity wants to get personal, and that's fine with him. 'If you're not comfortable [with an idea], I have 12,000 more,' he says. 'But I'll gently push you if I think something's worth the risk.' He's always encouraging stars to be more vulnerable but never in a way that feels forced. 'Authenticity wins,' he says. 'You just have to know what's real for each person.' While all the social media managers I spoke to came from different backgrounds and approached their roles differently, they all believe one thing: The job is misunderstood. 'People think it's just posting,' Updegraff says. 'But it's emotional labor. It's creative strategy.' To be successful, all four say it isn't just the skill or the access that makes it possible — it's the trust that allows them to operate in the background without disrupting the spotlight. In a culture where everyone is watching — fans, brands, press, Reddit threads — the most important thing might be making it all look effortless.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Daytime Emmy Nominations 2025: Young and the Restless leads with Top Drama bids
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the first set of nominations for the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards. While the full list will drop on July 10, eight major categories were revealed on Wednesday evening, setting the tone for this year's ceremony. At the centre of the spotlight is The Young and the Restless, which leads the pack in both drama and acting categories. The long-running CBS show picked up four acting nominations and is one of the three finalists in the Best Drama Series category, joined by General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. The awards ceremony will take place on October 17 in Pasadena, California. Best Drama Series Nominees The first batch of 2025 Daytime Emmy nominations was announced on Wednesday evening, and The Young and the Restless is off to a strong start. The long-running CBS soap earned nods for Best Drama Series, along with multiple acting nominations across lead and supporting categories. The Young and the Restless General Hospital Days of Our Lives Best Drama Actress Nominees Four of the six Best Drama Actress slots went to stars from The Young and the Restless, including Sharon Case and Michelle Stafford. Laura Wright and Nancy Lee Grahn of General Hospital also made the cut. Sharon Case (The Young and the Restless) Eileen Davidson (The Young and the Restless) Melissa Claire Egan (The Young and the Restless) Michelle Stafford (The Young and the Restless) Nancy Lee Grahn (General Hospital) Laura Wright (General Hospital) Best Drama Actor Nominees On the actor side, Peter Bergman scored a nod for his role as Jack Abbott on Y&R, while Days of Our Lives stars Eric Martsolf, Greg Rikaart, and Paul Telfer were recognised alongside Dominic Zamprogna from General Hospital. Peter Bergman (The Young and the Restless) Eric Martsolf (Days of Our Lives) Greg Rikaart (Days of Our Lives) Paul Telfer (Days of Our Lives) Dominic Zamprogna (General Hospital) Best Culinary Instructional Series Nominees Selena Gomez's Selena + Restaurant made it into the new Best Culinary Instructional Series lineup, alongside Lidia's Kitchen and Emeril Cooks. Be My Guest with Ina Garten Delicious Miss Brown Emeril Cooks Lidia's Kitchen Selena + Restaurant Best Talk Series Nominees In the Best Talk Series category, big names like The View, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Drew Barrymore Show all earned nominations. The Drew Barrymore Show The Jennifer Hudson Show The Kelly Clarkson Show Live with Kelly and Mark The View Best Travel and Adventure Program Nominees Expedition Unknown Field Trip with Curtis Stone: Hong Kong The Good Road How I Got Here Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out Mexico Made With Love Best Instructional and How-To Program Nominees Dime Como Hacerlo The Fixers Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse Going Home with Tyler Cameron Married to Real Estate Martha Gardens Best Lifestyle Program Nominees George to the Rescue Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward Homegrown You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment This is only the first round of nominations. The remaining categories will be revealed on Thursday, July 10 at 9 a.m. PT. The 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on October 17 in Pasadena, California.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Daytime Emmy 2025 full list: ‘Young and the Restless' dominates lead acting nominations
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences ( NATAS ) has unveiled the first set of nominees for the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The ceremony is scheduled for October 17, 2025, in Pasadena, California Only three daytime drama series earned nominations this year: General Hospital (ABC), Days of Our Lives (Peacock), and The Young and the Restless (CBS). NATAS explained that categories with fewer than ten entries can nominate no more than 50% of submissions, a rule meant to maintain competition integrity. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions and subtitles off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Talk Shows in the Race In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: Live Events The Kelly Clarkson Show The Drew Barrymore Show The Jennifer Hudson Show Live with Kelly and Mark The View The Kelly Clarkson Show is the returning winner from last year. Leading Actors and Actresses in Drama The Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series category includes: Sharon Case (The Young and the Restless) Eileen Davidson (The Young and the Restless) Melissa Claire Egan (The Young and the Restless) Nancy Lee Grahn (General Hospital) Michelle Stafford (The Young and the Restless) Laura Wright (General Hospital) Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor are: Peter Bergman (The Young and the Restless) Eric Martsolf (Days of Our Lives) Greg Rikaart (Days of Our Lives) Paul Telfer (Days of Our Lives) Dominic Zamprogna (General Hospital) Lifestyle, Culinary, and Travel Categories Nominees for Outstanding Lifestyle Program include: George to the Rescue Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward Homegrown You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment The Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program nominees are: Expedition Unknown Field Trip with Curtis Stone The Good Road How I Got Here Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out Mexico Made With Love Outstanding Culinary Instructional Series nominees: Be My Guest with Ina Garten Delicious Miss Brown Emeril Cooks Lidia's Kitchen Selena + Restaurant Outstanding Instructional/How-To Program nominees: Dime Como Hacerlo The Fixers Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse Going Home with Tyler Cameron Married to Real Estate Martha Gardens What's New and What's Missing This year, NATAS replaced the Outstanding Younger Performer category with a new one: Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series. CBS's new soap Beyond the Gates, which premiered in February 2025, was not eligible for this year's awards due to the official eligibility window ending on December 31, 2024.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kelly Clarkson ‘devastated' over postponing opening of her Vegas residency
Kelly Clarkson was 'devastated' to postpone the opening of her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency, The 43-year-old Grammy winner had been set to kick off her Studio Sessions residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on 4 July, with 18 shows scheduled through to 15 November. But just hours before taking the stage on Independence Day, Kelly announced she would postpone the opening two performances. A source has now told People the decision came after intense rehearsals left her with vocal strain that threatened long-term damage. The insider said: 'She was devastated and felt terrible for fans that had travelled to see her. 'She didn't want to cancel any shows. She's been very excited about the Las Vegas residency and connecting with her fans.' The source added Kelly's apparent vocal issues came on suddenly following long days of preparation for the show. They said: 'Even as a seasoned singer, she pushes herself too hard. 'Vegas is very dry too, and it seemed this was an issue as well for the vocal health. She was pretty much forced to postpone to prevent long-term damage.' Kelly addressed fans directly in an Instagram post ahead of the first performance, writing: 'Prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice. I'm going to take this weekend and the week after to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve.' She added: 'I want the shows to be perfect for y'all. The show is truly incredible. The musicians and singers are outstanding, and I want us all to start out strong.' Despite the last-minute postponement, Kelly is expected to begin her run on Friday 11 July. People's source added: 'She's ready to kick things off this weekend though.' The Studio Sessions residency marks Kelly's return to Las Vegas following sold-out performances at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in 2023 and 2024. She announced the new engagement in February, saying she was 'so excited' to be back. Outside of music, Kelly wrapped the sixth season of The Kelly Clarkson Show in June and confirmed season seven is slated to air this autumn.
