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Small Screen
Years Of Gay Jokes Have Led To This Moment
8:55AM Andrew Belonsky | Some wonder what business lesbian talk show host and non-singer Ellen DeGeneres has being a judge on American Idol. Ellen’s reply? “I know I’m going to be a great judge — because I’ve spent my whole life being judged.” [ET]
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Paula Abdul’s Ellen-Inspired Single White Female
4:21PM Andrew Belonsky | Paula Abdul danced her way into her VH1 Divas introduction as a way of poking good-natured fun at Ellen. But could it simply be a sad ploy at subtle revenge? More »
People
Tinsley Mortimer, Reality Star?
8:00PM Andrew Belonsky | Tinsley Mortimer may taste reality television stardom. Tennis star Melanie Oudin tastes the sour side of fame. Jessica Seinfeld’s culinary tastes weren’t stolen. And Tila Tequila has no taste for foursomes. Happy Friday! Here’s your gossip roundup. More »
Music
Ellen DeGeneres And Company, You’ve Been Served!
1:20PM Andrew Belonsky | Ellen DeGeneres was floating on cloud nine this week, when American Idol producers finalised a deal that made her the show’s fourth judge. Sadly, that cloud has popped. Her talk show’s being sued! More »
Small Screen
Why Ellen Was Picked For American Idol
2:30AM Richard Rushfield | For all the attention Washington’s bluster gets, history will see this little squabble as a mere sideshow distraction from the news we received yesterday; news that will fundamentally alter the way we pick our next American Idol. More »
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Why Ellen DeGeneres Is American Idol’s Best Judicial Pick
12:34PM Andrew Belonsky | Finally! After weeks of anticipation, the nation can now sleep well at night knowing that American Idol has found a new judge to replace Paula Abdul. Her name’s Ellen DeGeneres, and she’s the best candidate for the position. More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
Rob Pattinson Now Reduced To “Shameless Hunk Of Man Meat”
12:00AM Foster Kamer | Men are chasing after Robert Pattinson. The Lady Gaga Penis Conspiracy continues! Megan Fox might be clinically insane. Paula Abdul definitely is, as are most British People. And Jon Gosselin still sucks. Presenting your Sunday Morning Gossip Roundup! More »
People
Roger Federer Has Some Stylish Competition
8:00PM Andrew Belonsky | Maria Sharapova and James Blake challenge Roger Federer. Paula opens up on Idol. Kate Moss shows some skin. And Phil Spector needs to learn a lesson. Those stories — and more! — are in today’s Gossip Roundup! More »
Small Screen
Paula Abdul Finds New Gig
6:17PM Andrew Belonsky | With her Idol tenure officially over, Paula Abdul’s now banking on another gig: host of VH1’s Divas special. This year’s edition honours Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Adele and Miley Cyrus. It’s far easier to be a “diva” these days. [Twitter]
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