Emmy Nominees Announced Today!

This morning, we brought you the Emmy noms live online as Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother") and Kristen Chenoweth ("Pushing Daisies") announced this year's contenders!

America Ferrera made the list again for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series with her performance on "Ugly Betty," which earned her the trophy last year. She is joined by fellow funny ladies Mary-Louise Parker, ("Weeds") Tina Fey, ("30 Rock") Christina Applegate ("Samantha Who?") and Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("The New Adventures of Old Christine").

Their male counterparts include the hilarious Tony Shalhoub ("Monk"), Steve Carell ("The Office"), Lee Pace ("Pushing Daisies"), Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock") and Charlie Sheen ("Two And A Half Men").

Charlie tells ET: "I'm extremely proud of our show. I'm flattered and honored to be nominated, and as usual, I am more excited for my fellow 'Two and a Half Men' nominees."

Out of the top 10 comedies previously announced for consideration, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Entourage," "The Office," "30 Rock" and "Two And A Half Men" made the cut.

In the drama category, "Boston Legal," "Damages," "Dexter," "House," "Lost" and "Mad Men" took the top slots.

Taking top nods with 23 bids is HBO's historical drama "John Adams." Paul Giamatti, who played Adams, is up for best lead actor.

"30 Rock" followed with 17 noms, "Mad Men" with 16, "Pushing Daisies" with 12, "Recount" with 11, "Bernard and Doris" with 10, "Tin Man" with 9, the mini-series "Cranford", "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Office" with 8 noms each.

For the first time ever, the awards will include a trophy for Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program. Ryan Seacrest, Tom Bergeron, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Jeff Probst have the honor of being the first nominated in this new category.

In a surprise move, both Neil and Kristen were told they're nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress categories! They're joined by Jeremy Piven ("Entourage"), Kevin Dillon ("Entourage"), Rainn Wilson ("The Office"), Jon Cryer ("Two And A Half Men"), Jean Smart ("Samantha Who?"), Amy Poehler ("Saturday Night Live"), Holland Taylor ("Two And A Half Men") and Vanessa Williams ("Ugly Betty").

Upon learning of her nomination, Vanessa told us that she is "happy to be nominated amongst such an amazing group of women. I'm a huge fan of all of their work."