Emmy's Confirmed As A Live Event2009-08-12

The Emmy's have always been surrounded by all of the Hollywood tinsel and are considered the Oscars of the television industry.

Last month though, CBS received a major backlash after announcing that parts of the ceremony would be pre-recorded, edited and then broadcast at the ceremony ... but now CBS has backtracked on their decision and confirmed that the ceremony will be held live.

Traditionally, the Emmy Awards are broadcast in rotation between CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox as a live event, however The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' board of governors authorized the change in format for the CBS portion in the hopes that a broader audience would be attracted to the prime time event. Last year the ratings for the ceremony hit the lowest the event has ever achieved.

"Lost" leads the way with a nomination for best drama series and Michael Emmerson is up for the supporting actor award for his part in the series. Meanwhile Michael Rymer of "Battlestar Galactica" has received a nomination for outstanding direction.

The Primetime Emmy Awards air Sept. 20.

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