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 Weekly Newsletter / 14 - 18 September 2009 |  This week on Ellen...
Monday, September 14
SHARON OSBOURNE
Whoever wins “America’s Got Talent” will need SHARON OSBOURNE to like them! As one of the judges, her opinion is worth a lot -- a million dollars to be exact! Her brutally honest comments might not go so well with some of the contestants, but always make for a good interview! Then, I held her when she was 2 days old, now she’s becoming a movie star! The daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, RUMER WILLIS, is here to tell me all about “Sorority Row." I hear she was so good at screaming, she freaked out some of the film crew! Maybe I’ll see how my crew holds up….
Tuesday, September 15
QUEEN LATIFAH
I love her so much -- QUEEN LATIFAH is on the show today! She’s always up for a game… one time it involved kazoos! (She sure knows how to play one!) Maybe I’ll create a game with kazoos and blindfolds! She’s returning to her hip-hop roots with her new album “Persona,” and she’s here to perform one of the songs, “Cue the Rain”!
Wednesday, September 16
JENNIFER ANISTON
JENNIFER ANISTON was the very first guest I had on my show -- now my friend is coming back! She’s in the new movie “Love Happens,” so naturally I’ll see if any love is happening in her life! If not, the last time she was on she made a few comments about one of my staff members… maybe I’ll try and make that work out! Then, it’s their first time on my show and I can’t wait, THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND is here! They’ll be performing “You and Me” from their #1 album “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.” Since it’s their first time here, I’ll find a way to make their performance extra special!
Thursday, September 17
TED DANSON
I blindfolded him years before I started blindfolding my audience contestants -- now TED DANSON is back! He’s on the new HBO series “Bored to Death,” but don’t worry, he’s anything but boring! (Last time, he accidentally brought red high heels!) Also, ANNA TORV is on my show for the first time to talk about the second season of “Fringe.” There must have been good chemistry on-set for the first season -- she married one of her co-stars! Then, one of my very favorite musicians, MAXWELL, will be performing. His newest album, “BLACKsummers’night,” is his first in eight years, and this is his first time on my show! If you haven’t heard of him, don’t miss his performance of “Pretty Wings”! He’s incredible!
Friday, September 18
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS
He’s my good friend and an incredibly talented person, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS is on today! Neil is hosting the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards this weekend and he’s nominated for Best Supporting Actor! The last few times he was here, he broke a light bulb with his mind, pushed metal spikes through my body, lit his wallet on fire and even chopped off his own head! I can’t imagine what he’s gonna do this time! Then, the last time ANNA FARIS was on, she brought me some giant high heels she wore in “House Bunny.” Now she’s in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” a movie where it rains food. Also, COLBIE CAILLAT has the #1 album in the country right now, and she’s performing on my show! She’ll be singing her single “Fallin’ for You” from her album “Breakthrough.”
Note: Text from Ellen's Newsletter (14. September 2009) |
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| Posted by vizitor on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 12:21:25 CEST
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| Ellen DeGeneres Replacing Paula Abdul on Idol |  people.com reports: "Ellen DeGeneres is taking Paula Abdul's place as the fourth judge on American Idol.
"DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi and offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition," Fox television says in a statement.
DeGeneres, 51, begins her stint after the audition rounds, which have featured a rotating group of celebrity guest judges including Shania Twain, Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Joe Jonas and Kristin Chenoweth.
Two Jobs
"I'm going to have a day job and a night job," DeGeneres said at her talk show taping Wednesday, assuring her audience that The Ellen DeGeneres Show will continue. "This is so exciting for me."
Abdul abruptly announced in August, just before the start of American Idol's ninth season, that with "sadness in my heart" she was leaving the highly rated show hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
In the taping for Thursday's Ellen DeGeneres Show, DeGeneres said the deal had been in the works for the last couple of weeks. "I've been dying to tell everyone," she says. "It's just been so hard to keep it a secret and we just finally got the OK and I'm so excited. It is going to be so much fun.""
UPDATE: There's also an news @ msnbc.com
Related Links:
- Forumthread @ Ellen-DeGeneres.com
- people.com
- msnbc.com |
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| Weekly Newsletter / 07 - 11 September 2009 | This week on Ellen...
Monday, September 7
MARIAH CAREY
Can you believe it? There's only one more day until my season premiere! It's going to be a huge show! Today is also a day to be excited -- MARIAH CAREY is on the show! We'll talk about her marriage to Nick Cannon… there's all sorts of rumors about the two that I want to know about. (I hear she's pregnant, and if she doesn't give me an answer, I've got a foolproof way to find out!) Mariah is also quite the businesswoman, and she'll tell me all about her new perfume. (There's something about notes, but I might be thinking about the piano.) Then, I've got an adorable 5-year-old named MILAN SIMONE TUTTLE who will show me all of her basketball tricks! She's amazing! I'll also try a new twist on that stupid, stupid game “Doughnuts for Dough,” and see if it's less stupid. (I doubt it.) Also today, my 200,000th audience member walks through the door -- so I've got a big surprise waiting! And don't forget, you can't miss my Season 7 Premiere tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 8
DAVID BECKHAM
It's finally here! I'm so excited! Today is my Season 7 Premiere! I've spent all summer getting ready for it, and you won't be disappointed! Who better to join me for the big day then the sexy, the suave, the frequently shirtless DAVID BECKHAM?! I'm sure you've seen his Emporio Armani underwear ads everywhere -- I'll get him to spill all the details of those photoshoots! And he has no idea what surprise I've got in store for him -- it's positively HUGE! People are talking about it all around the world! Then, I've got the massively popular LADY GAGA performing “Love Game”! She always brings her unique style when she performs, and today is no exception! Also, over the summer you may have seen DONALD LEAKE fail miserably on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” when he answered a question wrong (the right answer was “Ellen DeGeneres”!), so I'm giving him a chance to redeem himself! And if that wasn't enough -- I'm starting today's show with the biggest surprise yet! You're gonna see me do something I've never done on the show before! But you'll have to watch to find out!
Wednesday, September 9
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
Y'all better hold on to your wigs! THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA are on the show today! All five of them will be here, and I can't wait to hear what they're gonna say (or do!) I just hope the interview doesn't spill out to the street! Regardless, you'll want to check it out. (Just don't check Sheree, boo.) And it's not just housewives from Atlanta who have their eyes on ANTONIO BANDERAS! Women from all over wish he was their other man! They're in luck -- he's in the movie “The Other Man” and will be telling me all about it! The last time he was on, he brought me homemade paella -- I hope he's cooking up something delicious again!
Thursday, September 10
KATE BECKINSALE
I've got a great show today, and starting it off is the gorgeous KATE BECKINSALE! She's in the upcoming thriller “Whiteout,” which takes place in Antarctica, but I'm more than happy to just turn up the air conditioner for her! Then, from “The Bachelorette,” the newly engaged JILLIAN HARRIS & ED SWIDERSKI are here. It was a long road full of twists, turns and itty-bitty green shorts. Since the show ended, rumors swirled that Ed has been cheating the whole time -- now we get the answers directly from them! Also, PITBULL is performing his hit song “Calle Ocho” from his new album “Rebelution.” You know I love this song! I'm sure you remember I used it for my special surprise on the season premiere Tuesday. (Really, how could you forget something like that?!) And, I've said it a hundred times: I've got the best audience in the world! You'll see for yourself when I show you what might just be the most talented audience members ever -- in my favorite segment: Hidden Audience Talents!
Friday, September 11
KATHERINE HEIGL
KATHERINE HEIGL starts off the show today! She's got a lot going on right now and always gives an interview you won't want to miss! Then, my boo NICK CANNON is coming by. I love this guy so much, he was the DJ for my TBS special this summer. (I'm sure you already knew that!) He is doing well for himself -- he's married Mariah Carey, is the host of “America's Got Talent,” and is the chairman of the new Nickelodeon channel TEENick! Then… when I was 7, I put a nickel up my nose, but 7-year-old PRESTON SCARBOROUGH led police on a high speed chase! Now he's coming here to tell me all about it, but this time we're going to leave the driving to his parents!
Note: Text from Ellen's Newsletter (07. September 2009) |
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| Weekly Newsletter / 31 August - 04 September 2009 | This week on Ellen...
Monday, August 31
REESE WITHERSPOON
Only eight days until my Season 7 premiere! I'm so excited! I'm just as excited about today's show! She's one of the biggest actresses in Hollywood -- the one and only REESE WITHERSPOON is here! She's a bit jetlagged since she just flew in from Germany, so this should be an interesting interview. I hear talkshows in Berlin are a little different -- she was interviewed by a dog! She also tells me that she's bad at acceptance speeches, so I'm going to help her out with my secret acceptance speech tool (also know as "Mad Libs")! Then, you may know that I don't cook much, so it's a good thing I've got BOBBY FLAY to teach me! He's got some great recipes. I'm sure you'll love them too! And, another installment of my Big Stimulus Package -- and this one is BIG!
Tuesday, September 1
PARIS HILTON
It's only 7 days until I start Season 7! I've got some great plans for next season, you won't want to miss them, and you don't want to miss today's show! It's going to be hot -- my BFF PARIS HILTON is on! Last time I went clubbin' with Paris, we made our super secret BFF greeting, I hope she remembers it! It's been a while since we've talked, so I'm going to find out all about who she's dating. I found a picture of her that she's gonna need to explain! I also came up with the perfect gift for my BFF, she's going to love it! Then, I've got a big surprise for one of my audience members. She and her husband just bought a new house, but they've run into some hard times and can't stock it, so I'm going to help her out! I also have some great web videos -- people falling just never gets old! And we play another round of the hilarious "Whistle While You Work It!"
Wednesday, September 2
GEORGE LOPEZ
There are only 6 days left of Season 6, and you'll love what I've got in store for you! He's starting Season 1 of his own late night talk show this fall, so GEORGE LOPEZ is coming by today for a little practice! He is as funny as he is opinionated, and he'll tell me his thoughts about all the things going on in the world. When he decides to run for President, he's already got his platform together -- you have to hear what he's preparing! And you know how I love dogs... George tells me all about his Chihuahuas! Also, she was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition -- BAR RAFAELI is here! It's been her dream to be on the cover since she was 15, though I don't think she was expecting so much sand. I want to hear how she prepared... maybe I can get a few pointers for my upcoming O Magazine cover! (I'm saying it right now -- I'm not wearing a bikini!) And don't forget that my new season premieres in just SIX days!
Thursday,September 3
SIMON COWELL
In just 5 days, I start my new season! And speaking of getting it started -- THE BLACK EYED PEAS are rocking the house today! They'll be performing their latest hit, "Boom Boom Pow," plus a couple of favorites. I could really do a whole show of their music, but then I wouldn't have time for my other guests. You wouldn't want to miss SIMON COWELL! The opinionated "American Idol" judge is here to tell me what's happening with him. He calls himself a *****cat, do you believe that? He just moved into a new house. What do you get a guy who has everything? One of my viewers knew just what he'd like! Then, Mr. Spock himself, ZACHARY QUINTO drops by. Just like me, he loves his pets, and brought along some adorable photos! And don't forget to tune in to my season 7 premiere on Tuesday!
Friday, September 4
CHER
Only 4 more days until my season premiere! I can hardly wait! But today, I've got one of my favorite guests ever. She's been called a gypsy, a tramp, and a thief -- but most call her a legend! CHER! She's had a phenomenal career and I can't wait to hear her stories -- and she sure has some great ones! She'll spill the details on everything, including a scandalous moment with Sonny, an upcoming movie, if she's dating anyone now, and her shows in Vegas! She doesn't hold back! And in the spirit of sexy and sassy women with a little attitude, I couldn't imagine a better performance than THE *****CAT DOLLS and MISSY ELLIOT. They'll sing "Whatcha Think About That," (but I already know whatcha think about this show)! Also, we're going to play a couple of games with some great prizes. I wonder what Cher will think of Aw Snap! And next Tuesday, I'll be starting my season with something BIG! It's something I've never done before -- you can't miss it! It's so HUGE, you might want to go buy a bigger TV!
Note: Text from Ellen's Newsletter (31. August 2009) |
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| A Message from Ellen | Hi everybody! Did you know that Season Seven of my show is just a week away? It starts on September 8th, so it's really getting down to crunch time -- not because I'm not ready, just because I want to have a "Best Abs" contest with my first guest of the season, David Beckham!
It seems like he spends a lot of time lounging around in his underwear, so he probably doesn't work out much, right? On second thought, maybe it should be crunches time, not just crunch time.
Also, I've been practicing my poker face, which is great because Lady Gaga will also be performing on the first show!
And I've been working really hard this summer to make sure we have a big surprise in store for the premiere show. I bet you're wondering what it is. I'm so excited to tell you. I know I should wait, but I can't. It's too exciting. I'll just tell you.
But I should also let you know that it's not the only thing that's exciting this season. We have new games, great guests, and I bought a new fern. That doesn't really have anything to do with the show, but it really helps lighten up the living room.
But let's stop talking about ferns, please. I have an announcement to get to. If we keep talking about ferns, I'm going to run out of space for the big surprise! Portia and I have two new fish! Fishes? Fishi? Fishies.
That's not my big surprise, either. I just feel like we have a lot of catching up to do. Oh, listen to me going on! What about you? Any new ferns? Fish?
Okay, you took up too much time. You'll have to tune in September 8th to see the surprise we have in store for our first show!
See ya then... Ellen
Note: Text from Ellen's Newsletter (31. August 2009) |
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