All posts containing the tag: "Ellen"
Just a few months ago, Ellen was overly interested in the judge "situation" on "American Idol" -- grilling Simon Cowell about that coveted fourth seat.
When Simon tells Ellen he thinks all four judges are going to be back next season, she slyly replies, "Really ... okay" -- almost like she knows something Simon doesn't.
Filed under: TV, American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres
Paula Abdul's vacant seat at the judges table on "American Idol" has officially been filled ... by Ellen DeGeneres.
Ellen announced the big news during a taping of her talk show today, saying "I have a big announcement to make. No one knows this ... I am going to be the new judge on 'American Idol.'"
Filed under: TV, American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres
Bob Weatherwax, famed Hollywood dog trainer and son of Rudd Weatherwax, who established the famous Lassie line of collies, feels strongly about the storm created around Ellen DeGeneres and her good intentions in placing an adopted pet. Bob is pictured here with his current collie, Laddie. 
Over the 60+ years that Rudd and Bob found homes for sons and daughters of the nine generations of Lassies, their first choice was always a family with children. Says Bob, "Kids and dogs belong together. Nothing is better than for a child to grow up with a dog and learn about loving care and responsibility." While he admits that, legally, Ellen did sign a contract, he also thinks that the adoption organization could make an occasional exception to its policies.
"After all," Bob says, "what's really important here? Having a dog find a home with a committed family or making it impossible for families to adopt dogs?"
Lassie's trying to tell us something!
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds, Ellen DeGeneres
TMZ contacted PETA to get their expert opinion on the whole Ellen vs. Mutts and Moms ordeal, and the animal protection group is standing by Ellen! 
PETA said, "At a time when so many people in Hollywood, like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, are making impetuous "pet" purchases, PETA commends Ellen for adopting a homeless animal from a shelter rather than buying a dog. Every animal purchased from a pet store is a virtual death sentence for an animal desperately waiting in a shelter for a home."
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Filed under: Celebrity Feuds
Talk show queen Ellen DeGeneres is caught in the middle of a doggy tug of war that has left an innocent girl in tears. 
Ellen and her girlfriend, Portia de Rossi, adopted Iggy (a Brussels Griffon mix) from Mutts and Moms, a dog adoption agency. But things didn't work out as Ellen planned -- her cats didn't get along with Iggy -- so she gave the pooch to her hairdresser, who has two kids, including 12-year-old Ruby.
Last night, a rep from the agency came to the hairdresser's home, claiming Ellen violated the contract by not informing the agency of the hand-off. The rep demanded to take the dog away. Ellen' s position -- yeah, she should have notified the agency, but she found a loving home and isn't that what counts? The agency rep stuck to her guns and removed the dog with cops present. Ruby is heartbroken; reduced to tears.
Ellen says, "I kept saying, 'If you want to be mad at me, be mad at me, but don't take it out on the family. Don't take it out on the dog.'"
TMZ has video of the confrontation at the hairdresser's home, as well as interviews with Ellen, Portia and little Ruby. You can watch the full story tonight on TMZ TV.
Brit was up to her usual tiresome tricks this weekend -- you'll never guess where she went! 
Brit also stopped into a salon and was blinded by flashes on her way out -- once again shouting, "So over it!" ... but later asking for someone's hand to help guide her to the car. She even proved she still can sing, giving an operatic note before driving off. 
Orlando Bloom's reps are spinning his bad behavior following a serious car accident in the most ridiculous way we've seen in a long time.
TMZ has obtained the affidavit and search warrant issued by The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) after T.I. allegedly had his bodyguard buy illegal machine guns and silencers for him.
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started
Talk queen Ellen DeGeneres smiled for photogs as she entered Sunset Blvd. hotspot Il Sole -- with the oh-so-pretty Portia de Rossi.
Michelle Rodriguez tumbled out of Chateau Marmont and told photogs that she's not worthy of celebrity status. She says "it should take twenty years to be a celeb." Actually it only takes four beers, three shots of Jagermeister, and a DUI!
Mario Lopez was looking shiny outside of Area, while Kristy Swanson said she really rocks out to country ... Dave Navarro gets out of his carro ... and Tony Hawk said he's in town for the X-Games.
All this and more in today's talk, tumble and shine edition of Star Catcher!
Filed under: Star Catcher
Queen Latifah wants to adopt 18 kids, but unlike Madonna and Angelina, she won't be leaving the country to do it.
During a revealing interview with Ellen Degeneres, her majesty said, "I want to adopt an American baby ... there's just so many kids that could use a home." While Latifah says she completely understands why Americans would want to go outside the states, she would still rather "help a kid in the hood."
You can catch the entire interview on today's Ellen. Long live the Queen.
Filed under: TV
For many around the country, this week was all about back-to-school. But in the Zone, where reading, writing and arithmetic take a backseat to autograph signing, it was more along the lines of back-to-DUIs, back-to-skeletons-in-the-closet and back-to-New-York, Jon.
Jon Stewart:
There's nothing quite like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences running away from its most recent previous Oscar show host, as fast as it possibly can. It happened with Chris Rock, and now it's happened again in the wake of The Daily Show host's stint on The Yearly Show. By rushing out the news of Ellen De Generes' selection as the next MC, a full four months on the calendar before Stewart was announced as savior in 2005, AMPAS is treating him like an Emmy loser rather than the winner that he is. There was no mention of Stewart in the press release that went out to the media late Thursday, just backhanded jabs such as this quote from producer Laura Ziskin: "the show requires someone who can keep the show alive and fresh and moving, as well as someone who is a flat-out great entertainer." Oh well, if early Internet petitioners have their way, Stewart will be in the running in the fall of 2008 for a much bigger MC-ing gig, one that will probably require the adoption of a middle initial.
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Filed under: The Z List
Just days after his tearful goodbye from professional tennis, Andre Agassi was treated to a special retirement package courtesy of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres -- coupons to Sizzler and a shuffleboard set.
"Nothing says retirement like shuffleboard," Ellen joked.
During the segment which will air Friday, the tennis great volleyed back and forth Ellen about his highly emotional journey into retirement, once again thanking the fans for their unwavering support.
"I haven't been prepared for the emotions that would hit me," said Agassi. "It just felt really ... nice."
Filed under: TV
Justin Timberlake unveiled new material from his upcoming album "FutureSex/LoveSounds" Friday at House of Blues on the Sunset Strip.
And when you are a bastion of sexuality like Justin Timberlake (it also doesn't hurt that the name of your lead single is "SexyBack" and your girlfriend is Cameron Diaz) you can bet there is going to be some star power not only on the stage but also in the audience.
The likes of will.i.am, Three 6 Mafia, and Timbaland participated in the musical carousing on stage, while stars like Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Ellen, and Jeremy Piven joined Justin's lady love in the audience.
Filed under: Music, Justin Timberlake
"I was very fortunate" says Vince Vaughn-- and a million men say "no kidding!" Vince Vaughn, as we all have heard, is reportedly dating one of the world's most desirable women, but that's not why he says he's fortunate.
As he told Ellen this week, Vince is lucky that she said yes to 'The Break-Up,' the movie he wrote with her in mind. He had never even met Jen when he wrote it and if she hadn't agreed to do the film, it's hard to imagine their relationship would ever have happened. So what do you call a celebrity who writes a film for a super hot superstar and ends up not only casting her but dating her too?
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Vince Chats with Ellen
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Movies, Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn
Sheryl Crow spoke with Ellen DeGeneres for the first time about her break-up with Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Break-Ups, TV, Music, Life Style
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Filed under: TV, The Biz, Awards/Awards Shows
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