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Ellen DeGeneres: Biography

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Birth Name: Ellen Lee DeGeneres
Birth Place: New Orleans, LA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/26/1958, Aquarius
Profession: Talk-show host; actor; writer; comedian

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As famous for her personal life as her career, DeGeneres initially came to prominence as a stand-up comedian. Championed by late-night talk-show host Johnny Carson, the tomboyish blonde made numerous appearance... read more

Ellen DeGeneres: TV Guide News

"Idol Gives Back" Update: Mariah Duets with Marvin Gaye? Ellen Out? | The Great American Idol Blog | 4/2/2008
In a Wednesday conference call with reporters, American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe offered updates on this year's "Idol Gives Back" fundraising effort, to air Wednesday, April 9. For starters, Lythgoe cleared the air on talk that Mariah Carey would perform a duet with the late Marvin Gaye, a la Celine Dion and Elvis Presley a year ago. "Unfortunately, it's not [happening]," he shared. "We couldn’t get the rights to music with Marvin, so we had to cancel it." (Chalk up one unsettling/eerie bullet dodged.)Lythgoe also addressed the breaking news that Ellen DeGeneres would not be able to shoulder half of the hosting duties for the evening. "Ellen, we were told, couldn’t do it due to a personal production pressure," he said. Filling her shoes/sneakers will be... Ryan Seacrest! Will the seemingly busiest man in show business be worked even harder? Lythgoe shrugged off the notion. "We’ve got a lot of co-hosts, so it isn’t like last year," he explained.... read more
Ellen Beats Out Oprah for Fan-Favorite | Today's Top Videos | 3/28/2008
The apocalypse is officially upon us because—get this—Oprah is no longer ranking as fans' favorite personality. The new 'Queen'? Ellen! In an online poll of 1.3 million votes conducted by AOL, the big O only received 19% with Ellen raking in a victorious 46%. Though Oprah was voted Best Interviewer, Ellen took home the gold for Ideal Dinner Party Guest. And we also have to mention Kelly Ripa won for Sexiest, Best Dressed and Best Hair. Ohhh smack, Tyra! Your take: Are you Team Ellen or Team Oprah? read more
Ellen DeGeneres Is Back to Help Idol Give Back | The Great American Idol Blog | 3/19/2008
Fox announced today that Ellen DeGeneres will join Ryan Seacrest once again to host the popular Idol Gives Back charity show. DeGeneres and Seacrest will host from the Kodak Theatre on Wednesday, April 9 (7:30 pm/ET), to air on Fox.But of course we're all dying to know is who will be at the benefit. Ready for this list? Joining the show to raise awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities will be Maroon 5, Heart, Gloria Estefan, Boyz II Men and the Clark Brothers. Those bands will "join previously announced international talent and sports figures including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend and Snoop Dogg," according to Fox. That's right: Snoop will be in 'da house! Are you excited that Ellen will be hosting again? Which band/celeb are you most excited to watch? —Erin FoxRelated:• Miss last night's episode? Read our... read more
X-Tina Flaunts Her Girls on Ellen | Today's Top Videos | 2/21/2008
Holy cleavage! In her first on-camera interview post-poppin’ out her baby, singer Christina Aguilera appeared on Ellen, and let’s just say she wasn’t shy about showing off her new—ahem—full figure. We’re actually shocked those guys didn’t bust out of that low cut dress during the show! When asked if X-tina was nursing her baby boy, Ellen definitely summed it up best when she said “It’s gonna be a healthy boy.”Your take: Is X-tina flaunting the cleavage a bit too much, or do you think she’s just a confident woman and proud of her new mamma figure? read more
Playing Favorites: Ellen Bumps Oprah from No. 1 Spot | Today's News: Our Take | 1/15/2008
Leaping seven spots from a year ago, Ellen DeGeneres has claimed the top spot on a Harris Poll of favorite television personalities. In doing so, Ellen unseated Oprah Winfrey from the No. 1 position the queen of talk has held for five consecutive years.With the big O playing runner-up, the Harris Poll's top five (as voted on by 1,171 U.S. adults) was rounded out by Tonight Show host Jay Leno, House's Hugh Laurie (the only scripted series star to make the top 10) and Daily Show anchor Jon Stewart.Who's your favorite of the final five? Vote here. read more

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emmy awards 2007 courtesy Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com

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Ellen DeGeneres: Credits

Title	Year	Type	Video
50 Funniest Women Alive (Remarks by)	2007	TV Show Series
79th Annual Academy Awards (Host)	2007	TV Show Series	Available
Daytime Emmy Awards (Appearing)	2007	TV Show Series
Ellen's Really Big Show (Host)	2007	TV Show Series
A Day in the Life of Television: A Museum of Television & Radio Special (Appearing)	2006	TV Show Series