Ellen DeGeneres

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Ellen Gives Portia Wedding Bling | Today's News: Our Take | 6/22/2008
Ellen DeGeneres and fiancé Portia de Rossi glowed as they walked the red carpet at the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday — and not just because they're about to tie the knot. Portia was sporting some serious bling in the form of a beautiful marquis cut diamond, set with pink diamonds from famed jeweler Neil Lane on her ring finger.The couple "have set a date," reports People , and though Degeneres isn't spilling any of the intimate details, she says "incredible people" would... read more
Backstage at the Daytime Emmys Brings Laughs, Tears | Soaps News | 6/21/2008
We were promised more energy, more fun and more excitement for this year's Daytime Emmy Awards, and the event delivered. Opening with multiple, overlapping spoofs on daytime television, hosts Sherri Shepherd and Cameron Mathison set the tone from the start. With an all-new, banquet-style set-up and an open bar for the guests, the sweltering L.A. evening outdoors was left far behind for the cool festivities inside the Kodak theater. Backstage in the press room, TVGuide.com heard from the winners... read more
McCain and Ellen Spar Over Gay Marriage | Today's News: Our Take | 5/22/2008
John McCain made a visit to Thursday's Ellen show, during which he made it clear that he's against gay marriage — even hers. DeGeneres announced last week her plans to marry her girlfriend, Portia de Rossi, following a new California law allowing gay unions. Diving into what Ellen termed "the elephant in the room," McCain said — in a decidedly understated voice — "I just believe in the unique status of marriage between man and woman." DeGeneres responded, "It just feels like... read more
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to Get De Married | Today's News: Our Take | 5/16/2008
Ellen DeGeneres and her longtime girlfriend, actress Portia de Rossi, plan to get married, according to the AP.The talk-show host made the announcement during a taping of her show Thursday, at which De Rossi was in the audience. Ellen's audience cheered the couple's happy news, which comes right on the heels of the California Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same-sex marriage.Will yesterday's ruling prompt other gay celebrity couples to head down the aisle? Cynthia Nixon, book your flight... read more
Ellen Is Getting Married! | Today's Top Videos | 5/16/2008
After California Supreme Court turned over a ban on gay marriage last week, Ellen made a big announcement on her show (set to air today). The talk show host and her long-time girlfriend Portia de Rossi have decided to get married! Both Ellen and her bride-to-be (seated in the audience) were absolutely glowing after sharing the news, which garnered the couple a standing ovation from her fans. Aww! read more
"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... 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... 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.... 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... 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... read more
Ellen's Really Big Throwback | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 11/19/2007
She's done her share of stand-up, she has her own talk show, she's hosted the Oscars and the Emmys, and now Ellen DeGeneres is tackling one of her first loves: the variety show. Ellen's Really Big Show (tonight at 9 pm/ET, TBS) combines musical numbers with some of her favorite quirkier acts, like quick-change artists David & Dania and magician Lance Burton, as well as acrobats, jump-ropers and dancers, oh my! Mary J. Blige, Barry Manilow and Lyle Lovett are among the bigger stars scheduled to... read more
Stars' Former Professions That Turned Out to Be Dead Ends | TV Guide's Lists of Worsts, Bests And All the Rest | 11/14/2007
It's a good thing they quit their day jobs....1) Brad Pitt: Restaurant mascot 2) Denzel Washington: Coffin polisher3) Jerry Seinfeld: Phone sales (lightbulbs) 4) Ellen DeGeneres: Oyster shucker5) Jack Nicholson: Toy-store employee6) Lucy Liu: Pajama-factory worker7) Tom Hanks: Bellboy8) Jim Carrey: Janitor9) Jerry Springer: Cincinnati mayor10) Charles Bronson: Coal miner11) David Letterman: Weatherman12) Jay Leno: Mechanic13) Norm MacDonald: Garbage collector14) Mr. T: Gym teacher15) Danny... read more
Dissed Ellen DeGeneres Sours on Big Apple Trip | Today's News: Our Take | 11/14/2007
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ellen DeGeneres has decided against taping her talk show in New York next week in light of the Writers Guild's letter angrily disinviting her. In response, both her union and her production company reminded the poison-pen wielders that she was contractually obligated to return to work, so they can just simmah down now. (Since I'm kinda looking forward to that special winter edition of Big Brother, I assume I'll soon be getting some hate mail from the WGA,... read more
Portia de Rossi and Joely Richardson Couple Up on Nip/Tuck | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 11/13/2007
How often does an actress get a chance to play a part that could be taken out of her life? "I am a lesbian playing a lesbian," notes Portia de Rossi of her new role on Nip/Tuck. "But she?s a different woman than I am, so the most surprising thing is how emotional it?s been for me." It is the first time de Rossi (Arrested Development) has played a lesbian on screen ? a risk she was willing to take only now, three years after she went public about her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres. De ... read more
Ellen DeGeneres Defends Her Crossing of Picket Line But Still Gets Dissed | WGA Post-Strike Watch: News About Returning Shows | 11/9/2007
Today on Ellen, DeGeneres will defend her decision to cross the WGA picket line and continue with her show. But to at least one former associate, the choice is simply indicative of DeGeneres' overall dismissive attitude toward underlings."I love my writers.... I support them and hope that they get everything they're asking for. And I hope it works out soon," Ellen says in a transcript of the telecast cited by Page Six. "In the meantime, [audience members] have traveled across the country.... read more
Striking Writers' Hit The Office and Others Hard | Today's News: Our Take | 11/6/2007
Get your scorecards handy, because this is only the beginning of the strike-related fallout you'll wanna keep track of: • Although a location manager for CBS' Cane hired two security guards to help out while the show shot scenes from a long-completed script at a Hollywood cafe, 20 angry writers who were yelling and using a bullhorn brought the production to a halt anyway. • ABC has postponed the debut of its Sex and the City rip-off, Cashmere Mafia to sometime after Jan. 1. The Nov.... read more
Exclusive: Ellen, Office Accountants Make a Deal | TV Guide News Report | 10/27/2007
Even as host of the most glamorous of Hollywood shows such as the Oscars and the Emmys, Ellen DeGeneres opted to sport beautifully tailored velvet or silk tuxedos instead of the more conventional gown. For that matter, it's been a very long time since fans have seen DeGeneres in a dress — but that may all change in January.A good friend of Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel (who in turn has been a frequent guest on Ellen), DeGeneres will be his game show's first celebrity spokesmodel.... read more
T.R. Knight Speaks Out About Ellen DeGeneres Controversy | TV Guide News Report | 10/22/2007
T.R. Knight knows what it’s like to be at the center of a media circus. The Grey’s Anatomy star, whose feud with former costar Isaiah Washington played out in the press, defended his beleaguered pal Ellen DeGeneres, currently embroiled in her own scandal. DeGeneres ignited a controversy last week after she sent her adopted dog Iggy to live with her hairdresser instead. After incurring the wrath of the adoption agency Mutts and Moms, the dog was placed with a new family. "I heard that... read more
Barking-mad DeGeneres Nixes Friday Show for Long Weekend | Today's News: Our Take | 10/18/2007
Ellen DeGeneres says she only had her dog's best interests in mind when she passed li'l Iggy off to a friend, incurring a backlash coming from the adoption agency Mutts & Moms which she deems "surreal." Speaking to E!'s Ryan Seacrest, Ellen says, "Iggy's health and safety has always been No. 1," then details how when M&M owner Marina Batkis ostensibly visited DeGeneres' friend to "evaluate" the home, Batkis picked up and did not release Iggy for three hours, before declaring she was... read more
Doggie Adoption Takes DeGeneres to Ellen Back | Today's News: Our Take | 10/17/2007
Life's a bitch for Ellen DeGeneres. According to TMZ, when the talk show host and her girlfriend Portia de Rossi adopted a Brussels griffon mix named Iggy from Mutts and Moms, they thought everything would be hunky-dory. It wasn't — the pooch didn't mix with their cats. So they let DeGeneres' hairdresser have the mutt for her two kids. Again, they thought everything would be hunky-dory. It wasn't. M&Ms informed them that DeGeneres had violated the terms of their agreement by giving... read more