All My Children legend Susan Lucci reveals if she ever had a ‘meltdown’ over 18 crushing Emmy losses in a row

In her new memoir, La Lucci, released this Tuesday, 79-year-old Susan Lucci openly discusses the surprising fact that she lost the Daytime Emmy for Lead Actress 18 times in a row for her iconic role as Erica Kane on All My Children. She also clarifies that, despite what people might think, she wasn’t as upset about it as rumors have suggested.

L.A. Opera’s new music director is taking cues from Gustavo Dudamel as company unveils 2026-27 lineup

Eduardo Hindoyan, currently the chief conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, will continue in that role while also joining L.A. Opera in July. He first performed with the company nearly two years ago with “Roméo et Juliette.” For his first full season beginning October 17th, Hindoyan will lead two of the company’s five mainstage productions: Bizet’s “Carmen” and Verdi’s “Nabucco.”