Selena Gomez's 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Among 2009 Primetime Emmys Nominees

Thu, 16 July 2009 21:38:43 ET

Selena Gomez's TV series 'Wizards of Waverly Place' secures a spot among the nominees of the Outstanding Children's Program category.

Nominees of 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced. Selena Gomez's TV series "Wizards of Waverly Place" scores a nomination at the Outstanding Children's Program category. Expressing her happiness when knowing that her TV project secures a nomination, Gomez, who portrays Alex Russo in the comedy family show, tweeted, "What an honor, I'm speechless. I am so blessed! Can't wait to celebrate with the crew today!"

Her co-star Jennifer Stone also commented on the nomination, saying "My publicist called my mom - and then my mom woke me up with the news. It beats an alarm clock, I'd say. It's really exciting and totally an honor." Then, she continued, "Its such a collaboration between writers, actors and crew. Everybody comes together and does their part - definitely a group effort."

Tina Fey's "30 Rock" receives a record-setting 22 nods, the most nods that a TV show has ever collected in history. Then, "Family Guy" secures a spot among Best Comedy Series category, making it the first animated show to score a nod in the category since "The Flintstones" in 1961.

61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards is scheduled to be broadcast live on CBS from L.A.'s Nokia Theater on September 20. Neil Patrick Harris has been appointed to host the show. The complete list of the awards nominees can be seen at the Emmys.tv.

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