Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is preparing for her 'American Idol' stint by critiquing ex-contestants. The talk show host - who replaced Paula Abdul as a judge on the talent series - has a collection of DVDs of past auditions which she watches with wife Portia de Rossi.

Ryan Seacrest says new 'American Idol' judge Ellen DeGeneres will change the "sexual tension" on the show. The host is very pleased the openly gay star is joining the judging panel - which also includes Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi - because she will bring a new dynamic to...

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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are set to marry. The talk show host and the former 'Ally McBeal' actress - who have been dating for four years - will tie the knot after the California Supreme Court overruled the state's ban on gay marriage.