Velvet airs 63rd Emmys today

MANILA, Philippines - Velvet joins in the celebration of excellence in primetime programming and the recognition of top honors in an annual creative arts and primetime awards ceremonies, as it airs live the 63rd Primetime Emmys today at 7 a.m. (pre-show) and 8 a.m. (main show).

After her win as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Glee, Jane Lynch will grace the Emmys’ stage as main host.

“I’m so flattered to be chosen as the main host. I’m nervous, but it’s just one of the things that you must step up and do it,” said Lynch.

Executive producer Mark Burnett believes Lynch is the perfect choice for this year’s awards night.

“She has incredible comedic timing, and is a charismatic, talented actress whose energy leaps off the screen and stage. I’m thrilled and excited to have her as our host,” said Burnett.

Presenters of the night include Will Arnett, nominee for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy series; Zooey Deschannel, star of the upcoming FOX series New Girl; new Two and a Half Men star Ashton Kutcher; nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife); nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation); and Sophia Vergara, nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Modern Family).

Also joining them are Lea Michelle, nominee for Outstanding Comedy series; Ian Somerhalder of The Vampire Diaries; actor-producer Don Cheadle; Melissa Mccarthy, Outstanding Lead Actress In a Comedy Series nominee; Kaley Cuoco of The Big Bang Theory; and Rob Lowe of Parks and Recreation.

This year’s Emmy’s also showcases 18 categories acknowledging the best of the best in comedy series, drama, mini-series, movie, variety, musical-comedy series and reality-competition programs.

Glee, Parks and Recreation, The Office, Modern Family, 30 Rock and The Big Bang Theory battle for the Outstanding Comedy Series category while Boardwalk Empire, The Good Wife, Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, Dexter and HBO’s Game of Thrones are the nominees for Outstanding Drama series.

Top Chef, which won the Outstanding Reality-Competition Program award last year is again nominated for the same category, with So You Think You Can Dance, The Amazing Race, Project Runway, American Idol and Dancing with the Stars.