TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com/media/feedlogo.gif TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/American Idol's Kara DioGuardi on Paula and Ellenhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/13/american-idols-kara-dioguardi-on-paula-and-ellen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/13/american-idols-kara-dioguardi-on-paula-and-ellen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/13/american-idols-kara-dioguardi-on-paula-and-ellen/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

kara_dioguardi_american_idolIf Kara DioGuardi has her way, she and Ellen DeGeneres will be hitting it off like franks and beans, peanut butter and jelly, frick and frack... two peas in a pod. At at an industry conference in New York, Kara was musing about the upcoming season of American Idol in which DioGuardi and DeGeneres will be sharing the judges' table together -- with Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell, of course.

"I'm hoping the chemistry with Ellen will be great -- and a great start to the season," said Kara.

With that in mind, Kara's going to sleep on the couch at Ellen's house until they're bosom buddies. ...Kidding! But Kara will try to spend some time with Ellen during December when they both have some time off from their busy schedules.

 

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]]>2010American IdolAmericanIdolchemistryEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresjudgesKara DioGuardiKaraDioguardiPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulRandy JacksonRandyJacksonSimon CowellSimonCowellAllison WaldmanFri, 13 Nov 2009 21:24:00 ESTWho'll host the Oscars? The oddsmakers like Billy Crystalhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/03/wholl-host-the-oscars-the-oddsmakers-like-billy-crystal/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/03/wholl-host-the-oscars-the-oddsmakers-like-billy-crystal/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/03/wholl-host-the-oscars-the-oddsmakers-like-billy-crystal/#commentsFiled under: , ,

oscar_statuetteOscar roulette is usually played when it comes time to figure out the nominations. However, this year there seems to be a wheel of fortune spinning with the names of possible hosts for the show. Of course, the folks running the show have intimated that they might want to have a few stars sharing the duties. Historically, that hasn't worked out too well.

The other day when Hugh Jackman removed his name from the running, I asked you for your ideas and told you that I like Kathy Griffin. Jimmy liked George Clooney and Justin Timberlake. Sancty suggested Neil Patrick Harris.

 

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]]>Billy CrystalBillyCrystalEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresEmmyshostHow I Met Your MotherHowIMetYourMotherHugh JackmanHughJackmanJon StewartJonStewartKathy GriffinKathyGriffinNeil Patrick HarrisNeilPatrickHarrisOscarTina FeyTinaFeyTonysAllison WaldmanTue, 03 Nov 2009 11:29:00 ESTSeven shows that need funny commentators more than American Idolhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/22/seven-shows-that-need-funny-commentators-more-than-american-idol/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/22/seven-shows-that-need-funny-commentators-more-than-american-idol/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/22/seven-shows-that-need-funny-commentators-more-than-american-idol/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Ellen DeGeneresAmerican Idol's choice of Ellen DeGeneres as a judge replacement threw everyone for a loop, even schlubs like me who don't watch the show.

It's not that she's not talented, successful or funny. It's just an odd choice, putting a comedian on the show that takes its goal of crushing losers' dreams on live television so seriously. It would evoke the same reaction from me if they picked Andrew "Dice" Clay as the new judge, if the Diceman was talented, successful or funny.

And besides, why do they need humor and comedy on such an otherwise serious show? There are lots of humorless, vapid and downright boring shows that are crying out for comedic interjection.

 

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]]>american idolamerican idol judgeamerican idol judge paula abdulAmericanIdolAmericanIdolJudgeAmericanIdolJudgePaulaAbdulbill oreillyBillOreillyc-spanc-span 2c-span hdC-span2c-spanhddancing with the sta...dancing with the starsdancing with the stars backstage reportdancing with the stars cursedancing with the stars discussiondancing with the stars recapDancingWithTheSta...DancingWithTheStarsDancingWithTheStarsBackstageReportDancingWithTheStarsCurseDancingWithTheStarsDiscussionDancingWithTheStarsRecaped schultzEdSchultzellen degeneresEllenDegeneresfeaturedglenn beckGlennBeckjohn hensonjohn henson wipeoutJohnHensonJohnHensonWipeoutkeith olbermannKeithOlbermannlast call with carson dalyLastCallWithCarsonDalythe real housewives of atlantathe real housewives of new jerseythe real housewives of new york citythe real housewives of orange countythe real housewives of the ocTheRealHousewivesOfAtlantaTheRealHousewivesOfNewJerseyTheRealHousewivesOfNewYorkCityTheRealHousewivesOfOrangeCountyTheRealHousewivesOfTheOcwipeoutDanny GallagherTue, 22 Sep 2009 11:05:00 ESTCan Ellen replace another American Idol judge too?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/can-ellen-replace-another-american-idol-judge-too/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/can-ellen-replace-another-american-idol-judge-too/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/can-ellen-replace-another-american-idol-judge-too/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

ellen degeneresIf the news that Ellen DeGeneres was going to become a judge on American Idol had broken a year ago, I would have been totally psyched. Hopefully she would replace Paula, and bring some much-needed humor to the show (humor that isn't mean-spirited or allegedly pill-addled, that is). But now that Ellen will be the new fourth judge on Idol, the news comes as somewhat as a disappointment.

I've been a huge fan of Ellen since her stand-up days, so I'm all for her showing up anywhere. I also think her purpose of bringing a "fan's perspective" to the show is a good idea on the producers' part. But does Paula need to be the only judge Ellen replaces?

 

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]]>ellen degeneresEllenDegeneresfourth judgeFourthJudgekara dioguardiKaraDioguardinew judge american idolNewJudgeAmericanIdolpaula abdulPaulaAbdulrandy jacksonRandyJacksonsimon cowellSimonCowellKona GallagherThu, 10 Sep 2009 16:28:00 ESTIdol's Ellen DeGeneres decision sounds eerily similar to MNF's Dennis Miller manueverhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/idols-ellen-degeneres-decision-sounds-eerily-similar-to-mnfs-den/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/idols-ellen-degeneres-decision-sounds-eerily-similar-to-mnfs-den/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/10/idols-ellen-degeneres-decision-sounds-eerily-similar-to-mnfs-den/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Ellen DegeneresNow regular Squad hoppers know I'm no drooling American Idol watcher, so maybe you think my opinions on this show are worth less than the U.S. dollar injected with swine flu.

But this move to bring in Ellen DeGeneres, a talk show host, actress and comedian, screams of another move in the world of TV commentating. A move that seemed well reasoned enough but went down in a glorious ball of blue and orange flames on live television.

Comedian and long time TV fixture Dennis Miller's very short stint as the color commentator for ABC's Monday Night Football screams of similarities louder than that guy in the Edvard Munch painting watching the Orson Welles sex tape. Great, Miller's voice is back in my head again. Thanks cha cha, I mean, Ellen.

 

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]]>dennis millerDennisMillerellen degeneresellen degeneres hostsellen degeneres showellen degenerisellen degenersellen degenneresEllenDegeneresEllenDegeneresHostsEllenDegeneresShowEllenDegenerisEllenDegenersEllenDegenneresmonday night footballmonday night football commercialMondayNightFootballMondayNightFootballCommercialnational football leagueNationalFootballLeaguenflDanny GallagherThu, 10 Sep 2009 14:07:00 ESTAmerican Idol shocker: Ellen DeGeneres replacing Paula...permanentlyhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/09/american-idol-shocker-ellen-degeneres-replacing-paula-permane/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/09/american-idol-shocker-ellen-degeneres-replacing-paula-permane/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/09/american-idol-shocker-ellen-degeneres-replacing-paula-permane/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

ellen_degeneres_smilingThere is big news in the world of television tonight. Multiple Emmy winner and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a judge. She will essentially be the permanent replacement for Paula Abdul, so if any of you were holding out hope that Paula was standing by to resume her post, forget about it.

The bigger story here is that a star of Ellen's stature, someone who has high visibility and is beloved by the public, has decided to become a member of America's number one rated prime time show.

Ellen DeGeneres on American Idol as a guest star would be a rating boost, so it's safe to say that her weekly presence will ensure that Idol's numbers will continue to be top of the chart.

 

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]]>American IdolAmericanIdolbig newsBigNewsEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresEmmy winnerEmmyWinnerfalltvFoxPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulratingsshockerSimon CowellSimonCowellAllison WaldmanWed, 09 Sep 2009 21:38:00 ESTThe sweet and bittersweet Daytime Emmyshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/31/the-sweet-and-bittersweet-daytime-emmys/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/31/the-sweet-and-bittersweet-daytime-emmys/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/31/the-sweet-and-bittersweet-daytime-emmys/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Ridge_Brooke_the_bold_and_the_beautifulHistory was made at the Daytime Emmys last night... twice. The Bold and the Beautiful won as the top Daytime Drama and the hosts of The View finally were winners. Good for B&B, the last of the half-hour soaps, coming off a terrific year. And it was great for the ladies of The View, who were probably starting to feel like getting the gold was an impossible dream. Unfortunately, they weren't there -- not one of them -- to accept.

However, amid the joyful wins and a jolly 40th anniversary salute to Sesame Street, there was a sad quality to the Daytime Emmys. Perhaps it was the over-arching reality that daytime TV is struggling, a point made clear when Betty White hosted a farewell to Guiding Light. No offense to the delightful Ms. White, but the salute was lackluster and hardly worthy of a show that has been broadcasting for 72 years! The cast appeared to receive a final ovation, but nobody spoke for the show.

 

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]]>Betty WhiteBettyWhiteDaytime Emmys 2009DaytimeEmmys2009Ellen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresGeneral HospitalGeneralHospitalGuiding LIghtGuidingLightRachael RayRachaelRaySesame StreetSesameStreetSusan LucciSusanLucciThe Bold and the BeautifulThe CWTheBoldAndTheBeautifulTheCwVanessa WilliamsVanessaWilliamsAllison WaldmanMon, 31 Aug 2009 09:29:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 8 Performhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/23/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/23/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/23/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-perform/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ellen DeGeneres(S05E18) While Mia Michaels was a little better during her last guest stint at the judge's table, it was Ellen DeGeneres that excited me the most. I'm a huge fan of DeGeneres, dating back to her stand-up work. And while I think she's hilarious and I love her comedic style, I'm not sure if her presence here made much sense.

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 "Let It Rock," Kevin Rudolf f. Lil' Wayne (Contemporary, Travis Wall)
I'm not sure this offered each individual dancer the chance to shine that Travis indicated it would; either that or they were all shining in the same style. Nevertheless, it was a high energy performance. I actually found the lighting on the costumes a bit distracting from the performances, but as it's a group number, I'm not too worried about it.

 

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]]>ade obayomiAdeObayomicat deeleyCatDeeleyellen degeneresEllenDegenereshunter johnsonHunterJohnsonjanette manraraJanetteManrarajason gloverJasonGloverkayla radomskiKaylaRadomskilaurie ann gibsonLaurieAnnGibsonmary murphyMaryMurphymelanie lapatinMelanieLapatinmelissa sandvigMelissaSandvigmia michaelsMiaMichaelsnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoeshane sparksShaneSparksso you think you can dancesonya tayehSonyaTayehSoYouThinkYouCanDancesytycdtony meredithTonyMeredithtravis wallTravisWalltyce diorioTyceDiorioJason HughesThu, 23 Jul 2009 00:20:00 ESTExclusive! Keith Olbermann is not deadhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/01/exclusive-keith-olbermann-is-not-dead/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/01/exclusive-keith-olbermann-is-not-dead/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/01/exclusive-keith-olbermann-is-not-dead/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Keith OlbermannKeith Olbermann! Come on down! You're the next TV celebrity whose death has been falsely reported on the Internet!

The MSNBC Countdown's Wikipedia page reported he had died earlier this morning, possibly due to complications from celiac disease.

I sent emails to two networks officials to confirm this jarring claim. Jeremy Gaines, MSNBC's vice president of communications, responded that he is certain the entry is a "hoax" and that he and other network officials were working to correct it. The section on Olbermann's death has since been removed from the page.

 

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]]>britney spearsbritney spears babybritney spears comebackbritney spears pregnantbritney spears vmasBritneySpearsBritneySpearsBabyBritneySpearsComebackBritneySpearsPregnantBritneySpearsVmascolbert reportcolbert report videosColbertReportColbertReportVideoscomedy centralComedyCentralcountdown with keith olbermanncountdown with keith...CountdownWithKeith...CountdownWithKeithOlbermannellen degeneresellen degeneres dressellen degeneres fashionellen degeneres hostsellen degeneres showellen degeneressEllenDegeneresEllenDegeneresDressEllenDegeneresFashionEllenDegeneresHostsEllenDegeneressEllenDegeneresShowjeff goldblumjeff goldblum alivejeff goldblum deadjeff goldblum dead hoaxjeff goldblum death hoaxjeff goldblum new zealandJeffGoldblumJeffGoldblumAliveJeffGoldblumDeadJeffGoldblumDeadHoaxJeffGoldblumDeathHoaxJeffGoldblumNewZealandkeith olkeith olbermankeith olbermannKeithOlKeithOlbermanKeithOlbermannmiley cyrusMileyCyrusmsnbcpeople who are not deadPeopleWhoAreNotDeadstephen colbertstephen colbert videosStephenColbertStephenColbertVideosDanny GallagherWed, 01 Jul 2009 08:25:00 ESTEllen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Showhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/27/ellens-bigger-longer-and-wider-show/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/27/ellens-bigger-longer-and-wider-show/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/27/ellens-bigger-longer-and-wider-show/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ellen DeGeneresThe variety show format seems like a no-brainer for success - get someone with star power and surround them with a bunch of ringers and some weird people spinning plates or bending themselves into curious shapes, and voila! Instant hit, right? But there have been some spectacular failures in recent TV history. Maybe it's the fact that there are so many talent/reality shows now that a show with no "winner" or competition doesn't seem as interesting.

Somehow, despite all of that, Ellen DeGeneres has managed some success with the format, and is now on her third - Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show, on TBS Saturday at 9PM.

Perhaps it's the fact that it's on TBS, which means the stakes are slightly lower than on the main networks. Or the fact that DeGeneres brings a loyal fanbase from her Ellen DeGeneres Show and her stand-up. Those would be the reasons you would look for if you were an industry executive or a media critic.

 

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]]>david blaineDavidBlaineellen degeneresEllenDegeneresellens biggerEllensBiggerjoe wongJoeWongkanye westKanyeWestlonger wider showtbsNick ZainoSat, 27 Jun 2009 10:02:00 ESTDid Ellen's dream just come true?http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/19/did-ellens-dream-just-come-true/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/19/did-ellens-dream-just-come-true/http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/03/19/did-ellens-dream-just-come-true/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

o magazineI work at home now, which is how I've discovered the wonder and glory of daytime television. If you're at all like me, then you really need to go someplace other than your house and Target. Also, you watch Ellen every day. On nearly every show lately, Ellen has been campaigning to get on the cover of O Magazine.

Ellen has made it clear that she doesn't want to be on the cover alone-- with Ms. Winfrey would be perfectly acceptable. She has also made it clear that she will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. After snafus that included calling Harpo Studios to speak with Oprah and being left on hold for 11 minutes, only to be told that Oprah was in a meeting, it looks as though Ellen's dream may have finally come true.

DeGeneres posted the following on her official Twitter feed: "Oprah just asked me to be on the cover of O magazine!" Now, since it's Twitter, there's no further explanation or confirmation. I, however, choose to take it at face and congratulate Ellen on reaching her goal-- and beginning her takeover of Oprah's empire.

 

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]]>ellenellen degeneresellen on o magazineEllenDegeneresEllenOnOMagazineharpooprahtwitterKona GallagherThu, 19 Mar 2009 20:25:00 ESTPamela Anderson takes off her clothes for Ellen - VIDEOhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/10/pamela-anderson-takes-off-her-clothes-for-ellen-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/10/pamela-anderson-takes-off-her-clothes-for-ellen-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/10/pamela-anderson-takes-off-her-clothes-for-ellen-video/#commentsFiled under: ,

Pamela AndersonIn a move that should come as no surprise to anybody, Pamela Anderson has stripped off her clothes yet again. This time on The Ellen Degeneres Show. No, she didn't get completely nude (or even wear a flesh-toned swimsuit as she did on Saturday Night Live). She remained in a somewhat television-safe bikini to show off her rockin' 41-year-old body.

Um, how do I react to this? She's still got the curves, but the move smacks of desperation. She's trying to generate publicity for herself and whatever current project she's working on. Or maybe she's trying to get more work. She is getting up there in age. In Hollywood years, she's ancient. The whole "Hollywood beach bunny blonde" image doesn't work so well when you're in your 60's. At that point, she may have to rely on her talent.

The video is after the jump. I leave it to your discretion as to whether or not it's safe for work.

 

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]]>bikiniEllen DegeneresEllenDegeneresPamela AndersonPamelaAndersonstrippingThe Ellen Degeneres ShowTheEllenDegeneresShowBrad TrechakWed, 10 Sep 2008 13:22:00 ESTCan she talk? Leah Remini in talks for a talk showhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/14/can-she-talk-leah-remini-in-talks-for-a-talk-show/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/14/can-she-talk-leah-remini-in-talks-for-a-talk-show/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/14/can-she-talk-leah-remini-in-talks-for-a-talk-show/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Rach and LeahQueen Latifah couldn't make it work. Megan Mullally struck out, too. In fact, if you think about it, more stars fail in their attempts to become talk show hosts than succeed. For every Ellen DeGeneres and Tyra Banks, there's a Caroline Rhea and Magic Johnson.

So, will sitcom star Leah Remini go from the King of Queens to the queen of daytime talk? CBS -- home of King of Queens for a very successful run from 1998-2007 -- is developing a daytime show for Leah Remini that's being called something different than a typical talk show.

If you tune in to The Rachael Ray Show today, you might get an idea of what Leah could bring to daytime -- she's Rach's guest.

 

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]]>CBSEllenEllen DegeneresEllenDegeneresLeah ReminiLeahReminiMagic JohnsonMagicJohnsonMegan MullallyMeganMullallyQueen LatifahQueenLatifahRachael RayRachaelRaysyndicationThe King of QueensThe Rachael Ray ShowTheKingOfQueensTheRachaelRayShowAllison WaldmanThu, 14 Aug 2008 14:19:00 ESTBig plans for 60th Emmy broadcast ... as long as there's no strikehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/18/big-plans-for-60th-emmy-broadcast-as-long-as-theres-no-stri/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/18/big-plans-for-60th-emmy-broadcast-as-long-as-theres-no-stri/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/18/big-plans-for-60th-emmy-broadcast-as-long-as-theres-no-stri/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ken EhrlichFor Ken Erhlich, executive producer of the Emmy broadcast, the goal is clear. "The war cry is always, 'What are we going to do and how are we going to make it better?' We did some inventive things, we changed it up, we understand that this is the industry's big night. This means something and we can't trivialize it, but we certainly can have some fun with it." He told me that last year, prior to the Emmy-in-the-round broadcast, a memorable -- and successful show.

In 2008, the decisions about the 60th anniversary Emmys are still in the works for the September LA broadcast, but one decision has already been made. It won't be in the round. While it looked good on air, the industry didn't like it. "People loved it at home. It had a great look, but you know, you try things, you want to bring something fresh to the show."

 

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]]>60th anniversary60thAnniversary911ATASBarbra StreisandBarbraStreisandEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresEmmysin the roundInTheRoundJohn ShaffnerJohnShaffnerKen EhrlichKenEhrlichPowers BoothePowersBoothePrimetime EmmysPrimetimeEmmysSAG strikeSagStrikeAllison WaldmanFri, 18 Jul 2008 14:05:00 ESTHole in the Wall finds its hostshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/10/hole-in-the-wall-finds-its-hosts/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/10/hole-in-the-wall-finds-its-hosts/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/10/hole-in-the-wall-finds-its-hosts/#commentsFiled under: ,

Brooke BurnsHole in the Wall, this summer's latest Japanese game show ripoff, has announced its hosts. Actress Brooke Burns and L.A. weather anchor Mark Thompson will be presiding over Fox's version of human Tetris. Both have game show experience, with Burns having served as the host of Dog Eat Dog and Thompson providing the voiceover for Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Hole is being brought to America by American Idol producers FremantleMedia North America and came to be after clips of the Japanese version became hugely popular on YouTube. Ellen DeGeneres also got a kick out of the Japanese competition, not only featuring several clips on her talk show, but even going so far as having audience members participate in her own version.

 

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]]>american idolAmericanIdolare you smarter than...AreYouSmarterThan...brooke burnsBrookeBurnsdog eat dogDogEatDogellen degeneresEllenDegeneresfoxgame showGameShowhole in the wallHoleInTheWallmark thompsonMarkThompsonmiss guidedMissGuidedKona GallagherThu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 ESTThe 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awardshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/21/the-35th-annual-daytime-emmy-awards/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/21/the-35th-annual-daytime-emmy-awards/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/21/the-35th-annual-daytime-emmy-awards/#commentsFiled under: , ,

EmmyFor the first time in a long time, something was different about the Daytime Emmys. No, it's not that they're on in primetime; that happened years ago. What was different was the 35th Daytime Emmys opted to forgo the theater setting and seat the stars at round tables. As co-host (with All My Children's Cameron Mathison) Sherri Shepherd told the AP days before the AP, "Usually everyone is sitting in a row. This year, it'll be like a wedding. We're also going to do something so that fans will be able to get a view of what's going on at the different tables." That would be web video created by the actors at every table - table cam. Perfect for hams. The vids are at SOAPnet. For details about the show from the winners backstage, check out AOL.

So did the seating arrangements make a difference? Well, it depends. Those who were there probably had a better time because there was an open bar, just like the Golden Globes. For viewers, it still looked like the Daytime Emmys, including many familiar faces winning. After a strained attempt at comedy for the opening -- blending All My Children fictional characters with The View's real hosts -- the show commenced.

Gallery: Daytime Emmy Winners 08

Jeanne CooperAnthony GearyJennifer LandonGina Tognoni-Emmy winnerTom Pelphrey

 

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]]>ABCAnthony GearyAnthonyGearyCameron MathisonCameronMathisondaytimeDaytime Emmy AwardsDaytimeEmmyAwardsEllen DegeneresEllenDegeneresGeneral HospitalGeneralHospitalGina TognoniGinaTognoniJeanne CooperJeanneCooperOprahRegis PhilbinRegisPhilbinSheri ShepherdSheriShepherdsoap operasSoapOperastalk showsTalkShowsThe ViewTheViewTyra BanksTyraBanksAllison WaldmanSat, 21 Jun 2008 11:46:00 ESTEllen Degeneres to marry Portia de Rossihttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/16/ellen-degeneres-to-marry-portia-de-rossi/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/16/ellen-degeneres-to-marry-portia-de-rossi/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/16/ellen-degeneres-to-marry-portia-de-rossi/#commentsFiled under: ,

ellen degeneres; portia de rossiOn today's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen will announce that she and long-time girlfriend Portia de Rossi are getting married.

Her announcement is in response to this week's ruling from the California Supreme Court that everybody has a "right to marry" whomever they choose. The justices ruled that the state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. It makes California the second state, after Massachusetts, that will allow same-sex marriage. The legal battle began in San Francisco when the mayor allowed same-sex couples to marry (Rosie O'Donnell and her partner, Kelly, married at that time).

 

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]]>californiaellen degeneresellen marry portiaEllenDegeneresEllenMarryPortiagay marriagegay marriage ban overturnedGayMarriageBanOverturnedportia de rossiAnna JohnsFri, 16 May 2008 13:05:00 ESTEllen DeGeneres drops out of Idol Gives Backhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/03/ellen-degeneres-drops-out-of-idol-gives-back/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/03/ellen-degeneres-drops-out-of-idol-gives-back/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/04/03/ellen-degeneres-drops-out-of-idol-gives-back/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Ellen DeGeneresAll you kids who were out buying up posterboard and markers to make your "Ellen DeGENEROUS" signs so you could wave them at next week's Idol Gives Back special need to stop before you waste all that paper. Think green, people. Due to a scheduling conflict, Access Hollywood says Ellen DeGeneress dropped out of co-hosting the special. The special is set to tape this Sunday, and apparently that conflicts with production on her own show.

I think we need to make a controversy out of this. I'm going to say she dropped because Danny Noriega was eliminated from the competition and she thinks it was a homophobic move by producers. Now, run with it! I'd help but I need to keep my schedule clear and wait for that phone call. I've always wanted to meet Ashley Tisdale -- er, I mean Robin Williams, and Bono and other big names like that. You know, like Annie Lennox, Miley--I mean, Heart! ... Dammit!

 

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]]>AIEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresFOXPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulRandy JacksonRandyJacksonRyan SeacrestRyanSeacrestSimon CowellSimonCowellThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowTheEllenDegeneresShowJason HughesThu, 03 Apr 2008 14:20:00 ESTAOL readers rate TV talk show hostshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/27/aol-readers-rate-tv-talk-show-hosts/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/27/aol-readers-rate-tv-talk-show-hosts/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/27/aol-readers-rate-tv-talk-show-hosts/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Ellen DegeneresSo, AOL TV did a poll about America's favorite talk show hosts and 1.3 million people made their feelings known. Interesting results. I didn't agree with some of them, like who I like waking up with. Diane Sawyer was the top choice, but I'd go for the second place finisher, Matt Lauer. As for whom to go to bed with -- TV talk show wise, that is -- I can't believe most of the people chose Jay Leno. Is he really that popular? I prefer David Letterman; I'm a sucker for the Top Ten lists.

Gallery: Talk Show Hosts

Regis PhilbinConan O'BrienJay Leno on David LettermanDiane SawyerEllen DeGeneres

 

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]]>Al RokerAlRokerAOLConanO'brienDavid LettermanDavidLettermanEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresJay LenoJayLenoJerry SpringerJerrySpringerJon StewartJonStewartKelly RipaKellyRipaLarry KingLarryKingMartha StewartMarthaStewartMatt LauerMattLauerMichael KeatonMichaelKeatonOprah WinfreyOprahWinfreyRegis PhilbinRegisPhilbinStephen ColbertStephenColberttalk show hostsTalkShowHostsTina FeyTinaFeyWhoopi GoldbergWhoopiGoldbergAllison WaldmanThu, 27 Mar 2008 11:04:00 ESTEllen DeGeneres to co-host growing roster on Idol Gives Backhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/19/ellen-degeneres-to-co-host-growing-roster-on-idol-gives-back/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/19/ellen-degeneres-to-co-host-growing-roster-on-idol-gives-back/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/19/ellen-degeneres-to-co-host-growing-roster-on-idol-gives-back/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Ellen DeGeneresIn a press release today, FOX announced that Ellen DeGeneres would again be taking on co-hosting duties with Ryan Seacrest for the 2nd "Idol Gives Back" special, airing Wednesday April 9 7:30 - 10:30 pm ET. Just like last year, Ellen will host from the Kodak Theatre while Ryan covers from the American Idol stage.

The talent roster continues to expand as well. The complete list (so far) now includes Maroon 5, Heart, Gloria Estefan, Boyz II Men and The Clark Brothers along with already announced 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. Most of these will be the pre-recorded "Give, give, give" but I'm looking forward to seeing Boyz II Men back in action.

 

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]]>AICarrie UnderwoodCarrieUnderwoodChris DaughtryChrisDaughtryEllen DeGeneresEllenDegeneresFOXPaula AbdulPaulaAbdulRandy JacksonRandyJacksonRyan SeacrestRyanSeacrestSimon CowellSimonCowellJason HughesWed, 19 Mar 2008 13:27:00 EST