“Days of our Lives” star Al Calderon has joined the cast of the NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds,” but Javi Hernandez remains “alive and well in Salem,” relays a spokesperson for the soap opera.

The SAG-AFTRA National Board has approved the Net TV Code deal that will see wage gains (compounded increase of 9.8% over three years), require the use of intimacy coordinators, and the adoption of future AI terms.

“The future of ‘Days of our Lives’ has never been brighter,” says executive producer Ken Corday, following Peacock’s decision to renew the series for two additional seasons.

“Days of our Lives” has been renewed for two additional seasons at Peacock, the streaming service announced on Thursday. The deal will keep the soap on the air through Season 63 (2027-2028).

Ron Carlivati has exited “Beyond the Gates” as a breakdown writer. Also exiting the soap are writers Lynn Martin and Christopher Dunn; Jazmen Darnell Brown announces return to the writing team.

Deidre Hall talks about her experience auditioning for the role of Marlena Evans on “Days of our Lives” and helping establish the concept of soap opera fan events.

While not recognized this year for her work as Julie Williams on “Days of our Lives,” Susan Seaforth Hayes took the time to congratulate all the nominees and shared a story of Emmy lore.

“The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will take place on Friday, October 17 as a single ceremony (combining Creative Arts), plus why some shows were shut out of nominations.

Nominations for “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” were announced on Thursday with “The Young and the Restless” receiving 19 nominations, followed by “General Hospital” with 16.

Ahead of the nominations announcement on Thursday, July 10, the Daytime Emmys sends out two key reminders and provides a special early preview via entertainment news shows.