Topic: Ellen DeGeneres

• Kara Sobs, Ellen Gets Huggy on 'Idol'

  By: Erin Carlson | Comment | Mar 10, 10:50pm ET

  There was lots of hugging and crying on tonight’s American Idol — it was like Paula Abdul was back!
  Sadly, no. But wow: Ellen Degeneres actually jumped up from her perch on the judges’ panel to hug contestant Tim Urban for doing an impressive job on that old Idol standard “Hallelujah.” … More

• Controversy: Simon And Ellen's 'Idol' Feud

  By: Jean Bentley | 1 Comment | Feb 25, 3:09pm ET

  If the rumors are to be believed, a feud between Ellen Degeneres and Simon Cowell is heating up on American Idol. According to TMZ, Ellen thinks Simon is unnecessarily cruel to contestants, and Simon likes to antagonize Ellen by being cruel to them. Ah, your typical sibling relationship.
  So, are they … More

• 'American Idol' Bloggers Pick Best, Worst

  By: Erin Carlson | Comment | Feb 24, 12:22pm ET

  The prickly team at Vote For The Worst zeroes in on smiley Haeley Vaughn. Even unfailingly polite Ellen Degeneres had harsh words for Haeley last night, describing her screechy take on “I Want To Hold Your Hand” in a word: “hot mess.” So true, Ellen. I think if Haeley sticks … More

• PM Crush Links: Jake G, Madonna, and more

  By: Jean Bentley | Comment | Feb 19, 6:45pm ET

  Jake Gyllenhaal, RZA and Joe Jonas make cameos in the video for Vampire Weekend’s newest single, “Giving Up the Gun.” (Just Jared)
  According to reports, Madonna’s boyfriend, Jesus Luz, doesn’t actually know how to DJ, but rakes in $10,000 for appearances anyway. (Radar)

  Andrea Friedman, who voiced a character on Family Guy … More

• Paula Deen on 'Idol'? What the Hay-ull?

  By: Lilit Marcus | 2 Comments | Feb 17, 12:30pm ET

  There are certain things that are absolutely true: there will always be death and taxes, tabloid magazines will always speculate about the possible contents of Jennifer Aniston’s womb, and American Idol is not a singing competition.
  If there was any doubt about the last statement, this year — Idol’s ninth season … More

• Lauren Graham's Appeareance On Ellen

  By: Maria Diaz | 6 Comments | Oct 20, 9:48pm ET

  Now that Lauren Graham (Lorelai on Gilmore Girls) is officially a part of the cast of Parenthood, it’s time for her to start doing her promotional appearances to promote the show. First stop: the Ellen DeGeneres show. Lauren is one of Ellen’s favorite guests and it’s very easy to see … More