Ellen DeGeneres

Portia de Rossi says she almost died trying to lose weight Mon, 11/01/2010 - 22:18 by Samia Sehgal Actress Portia de Rossi has opened up about the eating disorder she once suffered, and how close it had brought her to death. While promoting her new memoir ‘Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain’ on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’ de Rossi revealed that she was once only eating 300 calories a day. Comments Read more	It's confirmed: Kara DioGuardi leaves 'American Idol' Sat, 09/04/2010 - 11:43 by Neelam Goswami Putting an end to the long simmering speculation, Kara DioGuardi and Fox announced late Friday (Sept. 3) that she is stepping down from her role as a judge on 'American Idol' after two seasons on the top-rated Fox singing contest. Comments Read more	DeGeneres out of 'American Idol,' J.Lo reportedly in Fri, 07/30/2010 - 12:14 by Natalie James Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is out of “American Idol” and singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is possibly in to take over the chair vacated by Ellen, who became a full-time judge on the show during its ninth season. Comments Read more
DeGeneres quits 'American Idol' Fri, 07/30/2010 - 09:38 by Rakhi Los Angeles -- Ellen DeGeneres said via Twitter Thursday she won't be returning as a judge on "American Idol" next season. DeGeneres, a comedian and talk-show host, joined "Idol" in its ninth season, but said she decided a couple of months ago not to return for its upcoming 10th. "Dim the lights ... I've voted myself off American Idol," she tweeted. "It was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings," she said. "I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be." Comments Read more	DeGeneres hosts TBS variety special Sun, 06/27/2010 - 22:08 by Inderjit Singh Los Angeles -- U.S. talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres says she was happy to headline a fourth variety special for TBS because it allows her to stretch as a performer. The popular comedienne, who lives in Los Angeles, taped "Ellen's Somewhat Special Special" in Chicago this month. The program is to air Sunday night on the cable television network. In addition to the funny lady's standup routine, the show is expected to feature Kabuki and magic acts, and a performance by the country band Lady Antebellum. Asked in the days leading up to the taping how she planned to prepare for the gig, DeGeneres told UPI in a recent phone interview, "Well, I'll have a smoothie in the morning and then I'll do some jumping jacks." Comments Read more	DeGeneres takes over Chicago newscast Wed, 06/16/2010 - 22:54 by Inderjit Singh Chicago -- Ellen DeGeneres took over NBC Chicago during a live evening newscast as part of the TBS Presents a "Very Funny" Festival: Just for Laughs. "Ellen surprised local newscasters with a visit to the station and a live appearance on the evening news (Monday)," TBS said in a release Tuesday. "She spent time behind the news desk and gave her own unique weather report." DeGeneres is in town to tape her fourth variety show for TBS, "Ellen's Somewhat Special Special," on Wednesday. In a phone interview last week to promote the program, which will air on TBS June 27, DeGeneres hinted she planned to break into a major building in Chicago and shoot a taped piece to air on the special. Comments Read more
DeGeneres: I didn't submit myself for Emmy Thu, 05/13/2010 - 22:44 by Inderjit Singh Los Angeles -- U.S. television personality Ellen DeGeneres says she didn't submit her name in the Best Talk Show Host Daytime Emmy Award category this year. DeGeneres won the prize four consecutive years, then lost out last year to the five-woman panel of "The View," the Los Angeles Times said. "I didn't submit myself for the Best Talk Show Host Emmy this year," DeGeneres said on her Web site Wednesday, the day nominations were announced. "I feel my steroid use gives me an unfair advantage." No more serious reason for the decision was given, the Times said, however, speculation is that DeGeneres is following in Oprah Winfrey's footsteps and taking her name out of the race because she wants to give others a chance to win. Comments Read more	'American Idol' declares 12 finalists Fri, 03/12/2010 - 17:12 by Ishita Sood ‘American Idol’ Season 9 declared its top 12 contestants on Thursday. The show bade goodbye to Alex Lambert and Todrick Hall of Texas, along with Lilly Scott of Colo., and Katelyn Epperly of Iowa. Comments Read more	'American Idol' names top 24 finalists Thu, 02/18/2010 - 12:34 by Ishita Sood American Idol has revealed its top 24 finalists. Wednesday night saw a two-hour show giving away names of 12 women and 12 men who made it as finalists to compete for the Season 9 crown. Comments Read more
Simon Cowell confirms his “American Idol” exit Tue, 01/12/2010 - 18:02 by Natalie James Los Angeles, CA, January 12 -- ‘American Idol’ suffered yet another loss yesterday after the celebrated judge Simon Cowell confirmed his plan to depart as soon as his contract expires. Comments Read more	Paula out, Ellen in, Simon unsure; American Idol is back Sun, 01/10/2010 - 14:26 by Samia Sehgal Los Angeles, CA, January 8 -- As the hit talent-hunt show returns with its ninth season, the audience will be greeted with a new face on the judging panel--Ellen DeGeneres. Paula Abdul is out for sure though. Comments Read more	DeGeneres, Gunn honored by PETA Sun, 01/03/2010 - 09:56 by Rakhi Kaptiyal Norfolk, Va. -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said U.S. TV personalities Ellen DeGeneres and Tim Gunn are PETA's Woman and Man of the Year. The animal rights group said in a release Wednesday that DeGeneres earned her award for promoting awareness of animal issues on her TV talk show and Web site. Gunn, a mentor on the TV series "Project Runway," was honored for narrating a PETA video on animal rights violations and for his outspoken opposition to the use of fur. Comments Read more