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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. ABC’s long-running soap opera ‘General Hospital’ leads the pack with 11 nominations, including Outstanding Daytime Drama Series and acting nods for Finola Hughes, Cynthia Watros, and Robert Gossett. Talk shows ‘Tamron Hall’ and ‘Turning Tables’ also received multiple nominations, as did Hulu’s ‘Unexpected,’ ‘Searching for Soulfood,’ and ‘Drive with Swizz Beatz.’ Other notable nominees include National Geographic’s ‘Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory’ and ‘Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper.’ The awards ceremony will be held on June 7th.

In a dramatic episode of General Hospital, exes Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly (Laura Wright) engage in a heated argument, threatening the stability of their relationship. Sonny is devastated to discover that Carly has moved on with Jason (Steve Burton), while Carly accuses Sonny of being jealous and manipulative. Meanwhile, Sam (Kelly Monaco) confronts Jason about his absence and his impact on their son, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn). Despite Sam’s claims that she has moved on, her frustration and lingering feelings for Jason suggest otherwise. The episode sets the stage for potential reconciliations amid future crises, as Carly may soften toward Sonny once she learns about his tampered medication, and Sam’s emotions may shift as Jason continues to be a presence in her life.

Meg Bennett, a Daytime Emmy-winning soap opera actress and screenwriter, passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. Born Helen Margaret Bennett in 1948, she made her debut in the original Broadway run of ‘Grease’ before landing her first soap opera role in ‘Search for Tomorrow.’ Her most notable role was as Julia Newman on ‘The Young and the Restless,’ where she later became a writer. Bennett also appeared in ‘Santa Barbara’ and ‘General Hospital,’ and won numerous awards for her writing work on ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Santa Barbara.’

Meg Bennett, known for her adaptability and successful career in both acting and writing, passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 75. Despite her battle with cancer, she remained active, working with children and connecting with loved ones.