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People.com: Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi Give a Tour of the Beverly Hills Homeupdated: Wed Oct 05 2011 17:15:00

The stunning, highly designed three-acre compound is a mix of playful and artsy

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Rescues a Sick Kittenupdated: Wed Jul 13 2011 11:14:00

The cat is now up for adoption at The Gentle Barn animal sanctuary

Pink: 'Happy' about parenthoodupdated: Mon Nov 22 2010 08:20:00

Pink and her husband talk about becoming parents for the first time.

People.com: Pink Pregnant with First Childupdated: Wed Nov 17 2010 09:09:00

The doctor believes the baby is a girl, the singer tells Ellen DeGeneres

People.com: Taylor Swift Quizzed on Jake Gyllenhaal by Ellen DeGeneresupdated: Fri Oct 29 2010 12:54:00

"He is very handsome," the TV host tells the country star, prodding her for more info

People.com: PHOTO: Ellen DeGeneres's Snooki Halloween Costumeupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 11:29:00

The TV host gets in touch with her inner Jersey gal in a full-body hair suit

People.com: Do David and Victoria Beckham Have Their First Fight in 11 Years on Ellen?updated: Thu Oct 28 2010 09:15:00

The couple disagree on who keeps their home tidier while on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

People.com: Greyson Chance Debuts First Single for Ellen DeGeneresupdated: Tue Oct 26 2010 14:09:00

The 13-year-old viral success-turned-pop star has been compared to Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Praises Gay City Council Member Joel Burns on Speechupdated: Wed Oct 20 2010 17:49:00

"It was so real and raw and moving," the talk show host tells the Texas politician

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres 'Devastated' over Rutgers Student Suicideupdated: Fri Oct 01 2010 10:30:00

"One life lost in this senseless way is tragic," she says; the freshman was allegedly secretly taped having sex

People.com: Ryan Seacrest Gushes (Discreetly) About Julianne Houghupdated: Tue Sep 14 2010 19:29:00

The Idol host swoons over his girlfriend, even though he never mentions her name

People.com: PHOTO: Ellen DeGeneres Plays Nurse in Surprise Broadway Debutupdated: Wed Sep 08 2010 16:47:00

The TV host wows the audience with an unexpected cameo in the musical Promises, Promises

'American Idol': Implosion or genius?updated: Fri Jul 30 2010 19:28:00

"American Idol" fans can be demanding when it comes to their favorite show, but their arguments are usually about the contestants.

DeGeneres to leave 'American Idol,' cites 'a difficult decision'updated: Fri Jul 30 2010 09:51:00

Ellen DeGeneres is calling it quits after spending one season with the Fox hit "American Idol," according to a statement from the star and the network.

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Starts Record Label Just to Sign Greyson Chanceupdated: Wed May 26 2010 14:48:00

The talk-show host, who discovered the 12-year-old prodigy, sets him up for a career in music

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Comic Book to Benefit Humane Societyupdated: Tue Mar 30 2010 10:50:00

The new illustrated biography touches on the comedian's love of animals

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Gets Under Gerard Butler's Kiltupdated: Wed Mar 24 2010 15:28:00

The talk-show host wonders if Scottish star prefers to go commando

Ellen DeGeneres' 'Idol' performance draws mixed reviewsupdated: Fri Feb 26 2010 10:35:00

Even before Ellen DeGeneres took her seat on "American Idol," the roar began.

Ellen DeGeneres gives 'Idol' miss a breakupdated: Fri Feb 19 2010 18:07:00

Family tragedy, bad timing and tough competition kept Angela Martin from moving past "American Idol's" Hollywood Week in three separate seasons.

People.com: Eric Dane Will Be in the Delivery Room for Daughter's Birth, of Course!updated: Fri Feb 12 2010 13:29:00

TV's Dr. McSteamy wants to make sure wife Rebecca Gayheart is all right, he says

Is this make or break time for 'American Idol?'updated: Thu Jan 07 2010 07:54:00

There was a time when "American Idol" was unstoppable in the ratings.

People.com: FIRST LOOK: Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres Share the Spotlightupdated: Mon Nov 09 2009 17:09:00

The talk show hosts cozy up together for multiple covers of O magazine

People.com: Taylor Swift Explains Her Kiss with Taylor Lautner - Sort Ofupdated: Thu Oct 29 2009 16:47:00

The teen talks about costarring with the Twilight hunk and their mutual love - of hockey

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Rates Jennifer Aniston's Singingupdated: Thu Sep 17 2009 11:48:00

"I would put you through to the next round," jokes the new American Idol judge

Ellen Degeneres joins 'Idol'updated: Fri Sep 11 2009 07:28:00

Ellen Degeneres' surprise 'Idol' move. Is Ellen the right choice to replace Paula Abdul?

DeGeneres says she won't be mean as 'Idol' judgeupdated: Fri Sep 11 2009 07:28:00

Ellen DeGeneres is excited about joining "American Idol" as a judge, and hopes fans won't see her as the "evil" person who stole Paula Abdul's job.

Randy Jackson on Ellen Degeneresupdated: Thu Sep 10 2009 17:49:00

Randy Jackson says new American Idol judge Ellen Degeneres 'is going to bring the voice of the people.'

Ellen DeGeneres joins judges' table on 'American Idol'updated: Thu Sep 10 2009 17:49:00

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will join the judges' panel on "American Idol" for the show's ninth season beginning in 2010, a Fox spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Replacing Paula Abdul on Idolupdated: Thu Sep 10 2009 12:29:00

"I'm going to have a day job and a night job," the TV host says. "This is so exciting"

People.com: Rachael Ray Wins Daytime Emmy for Best Talk Showupdated: Mon Aug 31 2009 12:32:00

The celebrity chef says she's just happy to be working in the recession

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi 'Happily Married Without Children'updated: Wed Jun 24 2009 10:48:00

The couple would rather be cool aunts to their new niece than parents

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres, Portia De Rossi GLAAD to Be in Loveupdated: Mon Apr 20 2009 08:08:00

Plus: Kathy Griffin jokes Ryan Seacrest didn't show up for her at the media event

People.com: Ellen & Portia's Biggest Marital Problem: Half-Finished Drinksupdated: Wed Feb 04 2009 12:18:00

De Rossi says she leaves cups of tea all over the house – and DeGeneres picks them up

People.com: Ellen & Portia Celebrate B-Days with Joint Bashupdated: Mon Feb 02 2009 12:30:00

The couple throw a star-studded party at their Beverly Hills home

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres to Find Mr. Right for Anne Hathawayupdated: Thu Jan 08 2009 14:37:00

"I will find you a boyfriend," the TV host tells the actress – who is looking for someone "law abiding"

People.com: PHOTO: Britney Goes Caroling - with Ellenupdated: Tue Dec 09 2008 09:50:00

The singer and talk show host dress up in the spirit of the holidays

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Has a Thing for Thongsupdated: Fri Nov 21 2008 14:40:00

The comedian says the way to win in Vegas is by wearing the right underwear

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Reacts to Gay Marriage Banupdated: Thu Nov 06 2008 14:36:00

"I will continue to speak out for equality for all of us," she promises

Los Angeles: No more licenses for same-sex marriagesupdated: Thu Nov 06 2008 12:02:00

The Los Angeles County Registrar's Office stopped issuing same-sex marriage licenses after the passage of a ballot measure to eliminate the right of gay couples to marry, the agency said Wednesday.

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Coins 'Change' for Her Halloween Costumeupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 13:29:00

The talk show host reveals her creative and not quite "million dollar- look" take on the presidential campaign's buzzword

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Tells Sarah Palin Don't Ban Gay Marriageupdated: Thu Oct 23 2008 08:00:00

"Basically, she wants to change the Constitution," says the TV host

People.com: Kanye Tells Ellen, 'You've Got Great Style'updated: Tue Oct 07 2008 13:08:00

West says the talk show host is a fashion role model – "especially for guys!"

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Says Marriage Has 'Softened' Herupdated: Mon Sep 29 2008 11:10:00

And a month after wedding, she still has to remember to say "wife" instead of "girlfriend"

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Defends the Right to Gay Marriageupdated: Wed Sep 24 2008 11:59:00

The comedienne joins Brad Pitt and Steven Spielberg in the fight against California's Proposition 8

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Reveals Latest Role: Cover Girlupdated: Tue Sep 16 2008 14:26:00

The new bride announces that she's the newest face of the makeup line

People.com: Ellen Urges Ryan Seacrest to Fall in Love - Before It's Too Lateupdated: Sat Sep 13 2008 22:59:00

The new bride suggests Eva Mendes as a possible girlfriend for the Idol host

People.com: Mrs. Ellen DeGeneres Opens New Season 'In a Thong'updated: Tue Sep 09 2008 09:17:00

The talk-show host talks about all her season-six firsts, including being married

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Likes 'Jumbo Shrimp' for Baby Nameupdated: Sun Sep 07 2008 19:47:00

The newlywed talks about Zuma Rossdale and quips that she'd like to adopt the Jonas Brothers

People.com: Ellen on the Wedding: 'It Was All a Blur'updated: Thu Aug 21 2008 11:57:00

"Sorry, John Stamos ... this one's taken," DeGeneres says of her new bride, Portia de Rossi

People.com: FIRST LOOK: Ellen & Portia's Wedding Albumupdated: Wed Aug 20 2008 15:27:00

"I'm the luckiest girl in the world," DeGeneres tells PEOPLE after marrying de Rossi

People.com: Ellen's Wedding Singer Gushes Over Ceremonyupdated: Tue Aug 19 2008 13:00:00

Plus: Stars send their congratulations to newlyweds DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

People.com: Ellen and Portia Get Marriedupdated: Tue Aug 19 2008 07:11:00

DeGeneres and de Rossi exchange wedding vows in an intimate L.A. ceremony

Time.com: Ellen DeGeneres and de Rossi Wed updated: Mon Aug 18 2008 06:00:00

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are married in a big same-sex marriage ceremony in California

People.com: Ellen Gives Portia Pink Diamonds for 'Dream Wedding'updated: Mon Jun 23 2008 08:18:00

"Yes, we have set a wedding date," says DeGeneres, walking the red carpet with de Rossi at the Daytime Emmys

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres, Tyra Banks Win Daytime Emmysupdated: Sat Jun 21 2008 17:37:00

But Rachael Ray trumps Ellen to be named best talk show

People.com: Will Smith: 'Divorce Is Not An Option'updated: Wed May 28 2008 09:04:00

The actor reveals the secrets behind his happy Hollywood marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith

People.com: Usher Calls Fatherhood & Marriage 'Amazing'updated: Fri May 23 2008 18:25:00

The singer thanks his wife and says his bundle of joy is "reason for living" on Ellen

People.com: McCain Clashes with DeGeneres on Gay Marriageupdated: Fri May 23 2008 07:15:00

But the GOP presidential hopeful does wish her "every happiness" with her upcoming nuptials

People.com: Ellen & Portia to Tie the Knot!updated: Sat May 17 2008 18:18:00

DeGeneres announced the news Thursday during a taping of her talk show

Court on same-sex marriageupdated: Fri May 16 2008 09:38:00

CNN's Ted Rowlands reports on the California Supreme Court's decision to strike down a state ban on same-sex marriage.

Time.com: DeGeneres, de Rossi Plan to Marryupdated: Fri May 16 2008 07:00:00

Ellen DeGeneres is putting the California Supreme Court ruling in favor of gay marriage into action -- she and Portia de Rossi plan to wed

People.com: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Celebrate Ellen's Birthdayupdated: Tue May 13 2008 10:55:00

The newlyweds party with DeGeneres at a Burbank bash to mark her 50th

People.com: Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres Score Webby Nominationsupdated: Tue Apr 08 2008 11:25:00

Videos with the stars are up for prizes honoring the best of the Web

People.com: Minnie Driver's Baby Name Dilemmaupdated: Sun Mar 16 2008 15:43:00

Driver says that – boy or girl – she's going to have a tough time naming her child

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres: The Hate Must Stopupdated: Sat Mar 01 2008 10:24:00

The host takes a personal moment on her show to speak of the murder of a gay teen

People.com: Ellen & Portia Get Pampered in L.A.updated: Tue Feb 26 2008 08:42:00

• Ellen DeGeneres and partner Portia de Rossi, enjoying some Oscar weekend pampering at West Hollywood spa Ole Henriksen Face/Body.

People.com: VIDEO: Ellen's Touching Tribute to Heath Ledgerupdated: Wed Jan 23 2008 16:43:00

The talk-show host shows his last appearance – and their bobsled "ride"

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Gets a Birthday Surprise updated: Tue Jan 22 2008 08:43:00

•Ellen DeGeneres, ringing in her birthday (she turns 50 on Jan. 26) with a surprise delivery of Pinkberry's new coffee-flavored yogurt. The loyal customer of the frozen delight was over the moon with the treat, which her 200-strong audience also got to share.

People.com: Chace Crawford Embarrassed by Carrie Underwood Questionupdated: Mon Dec 10 2007 20:07:00

Video courtesy Warner Bros.Gossip Girl hottie Chace Crawford told Ellen DeGeneres that he can't escape from his adoring female fans in New York. And now, thanks to the talk show host, he may have even more trouble dodging the spotlight. Why? Well, on Monday's Ellen DeGeneres Show, DeGeneres surprised Crawford by airing a naked picture taken ... when he was a baby! The Gossip Girl was a great sport, though, recovering from his embarrassment and quickly joking with DeGeneres, "That was so recent, too! That's wild."

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Cleans Up in House Dealupdated: Fri Dec 07 2007 10:24:00

The California housing slump has not hit everyone: Ellen DeGeneres has unloaded the Santa Barbara County estate she bought last year for 27 percent more than she paid for it, reports the Wall Street Journal.

People.com: Snoop's a Strict Dad – When It Comes to Datingupdated: Wed Dec 05 2007 08:02:00

Video courtesy The Ellen DeGeneres Show

People.com: Ellen Apologizes for Calling the Bachelor a Jerkupdated: Fri Nov 30 2007 07:42:00

Video courtesy Warner Bros. Ellen DeGeneres apologized on her talk show Thursday for calling Bachelor star Brad Womack a "jerk" earlier in the week – and will have him on Friday's show to ask why he picked neither of the two finalists in the show's finale.

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres: Mariah Carey Smells Like S'mores updated: Thu Nov 22 2007 11:03:00

The "scentsational" Mariah Carey stopped by Ellen Wednesday to talk turkey – and perfume.

People.com: Report: Ellen DeGeneres Closes Two Real-Estate Dealsupdated: Fri Nov 16 2007 10:44:00

Ellen DeGeneres can dance for joy – she's just cinched two real-estate deals out West.

People.com: Ellen Tapes During Strike, But Gives Shout Out to Writersupdated: Fri Nov 09 2007 15:04:00

Video courtesy Warner Bros.Move over Iggy, Ellen DeGeneres is at the center of a brand new controversy.

People.com: Jake Gyllenhaal Sidesteps the Reese Questionupdated: Wed Nov 07 2007 15:22:00

Video courtesy Warner Bros. TelevisionJake Gyllenhaal, who's been frequently linked with Reese Witherspoon this year, is letting a recent issue of Interview magazine speak for him when asked about his dating status.

People.com: E-Mails Detail Ellen & Portia's Iggy Sagaupdated: Fri Oct 26 2007 09:25:00

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's saga over Iggy, the dog they adopted then gave away to a friend's family, is detailed in a set of e-mails posted online.

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Cancels Friday's Tapingupdated: Fri Oct 19 2007 13:03:00

Ellen DeGeneres, who has had a long and emotional week, decided to cut it short Thursday and canceled her taping for Friday's program.

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Says Dog Controversy 'Out of Hand'updated: Thu Oct 18 2007 19:03:00

(Video courtesy NBC)

People.com: POLL: Who's the Best Presidential Dancer?updated: Thu Oct 18 2007 16:04:00

With her dog ordeal out of the way (for now), Ellen DeGeneres is getting back to what she does best – forcing her guests to shake their hips.

Time.com: Ellen's Pooch Problem -- and Oursupdated: Thu Oct 18 2007 10:15:00

Viewpoint: So she gave the dog to another family. Is this any reason for a talk-show host to get America in an uproar?

Ellen's doggy dramaupdated: Thu Oct 18 2007 09:05:00

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Erica Hill discuss Ellen DeGeneres' tearful plea to a rescue group about an adopted dog.

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Continues Fight with Dog Adoption Agencyupdated: Wed Oct 17 2007 21:42:00

As Ellen DeGeneres continues her efforts to have Iggy the dog handed over to her hairdresser's family, one of the business partners at Iggy's rescue agency has reportedly filed a police report claiming harassment.

People.com: Ellen Shocked Over New Home for Her Former Dogupdated: Wed Oct 17 2007 21:42:00

Ellen DeGeneres told Ryan Seacrest Wednesday morning that she was concerned over reports that Iggy, the dog at the center of her adoption controversy, had been given away to a new family – not her hairdresser's.

People.com: VIDEO: Ellen DeGeneres In Tears Over Pet Adoption Fiascoupdated: Wed Oct 17 2007 09:43:00

(Video courtesy Warner Bros. TV)

People.com: Ellen DeGeneres Helped Mom with Cancer Fightupdated: Wed Oct 03 2007 14:27:00

Ellen DeGeneres wants to help keep breast cancer out of the closet.

People.com: Dad-to-Be Usher: 'I Want a Boy'updated: Sat Sep 01 2007 21:22:00

Recent groom and father-to-be Usher is ready to pass on his name - to a boy.

People.com: Ellen Beats The View at Daytime Emmysupdated: Mon Jun 18 2007 09:12:00

Not even Rosie O'Donnell and her headline-grabbing year at The View could top Ellen DeGeneres and her daytime dance moves: The comedian scored top honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards Friday, while Bob Barker celebrated his Price Is Right retirement with a win for best game-show host.

CNNMoney: AMEX taps DeGeneres, DeNiro for adsupdated: Fri Nov 05 2004 09:57:00

American Express has tapped comedian Ellen DeGeneres and actor Robert DeNiro to star in one of its largest advertising campaigns in recent years, said a newspaper report Friday.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Mar 05 2004 10:19:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ellen DeGeneres' new talk show was nominated for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards on Thursday, and "The Young and the Restless" led the soap opera pack with 16 nods.

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