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Ellen Exploits Twitter’s Lists For Fun And Profit
12:37PM Ryan Tate | The “lists” feature Twitter just rolled out has been swiftly repurposed by the celebrity-industrial complex to pump up the accounts of tweeters like Ellen DeGeneres. Lists show celebrities exactly who can send them followers. And thus who to spam. More »
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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12:43PM Jess McGuire | The Australian Women’s Weekly isn’t just for older women who dress like Maggie Tabberer and are keenly interested in the goings on at Pat McDermott’s house (Man Of The House aka MOTH = GOOD TIMES). It is also a legitimate read for bored 28 year olds loitering at a cafe waiting for a store they thought opened at 9am to finally let her in the door. Don’t question me. More »
Things Learned From This Month’s Edition Of The Australian Women’s Weekly
12:43PM Jess McGuire | The Australian Women’s Weekly isn’t just for older women who dress like Maggie Tabberer and are keenly interested in the goings on at Pat McDermott’s house (Man Of The House aka MOTH = GOOD TIMES). It is also a legitimate read for bored 28 year olds loitering at a cafe waiting for a store they thought opened at 9am to finally let her in the door. Don’t question me. More »
People
Lindsay Lohan Didn’t Know She Was Being Broken Up With
6:24AM Richard Lawson | Poor LiLo. After her breakup with DJ Samantha Ronson, she is just so alone. Worst of all, she told Ellen today that she didn’t even know she was splitting up, let alone being restrained against. More »
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1:39PM Jess McGuire | Portia De Rossi is really starting to worm her way into my heart by way of increasingly adorable footage on YouTube. Sure, you might think she’s brilliant when it comes to comedy due to her portrayal of Lindsay Bluth Fünke in Arrested Development, but me? I’m won over by her thoughtful public service announcement about the pain her gay wedding caused Proposition 8 supporters.
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Mandy Rogers Is Quite The Comic Wonder
1:39PM Jess McGuire | Portia De Rossi is really starting to worm her way into my heart by way of increasingly adorable footage on YouTube. Sure, you might think she’s brilliant when it comes to comedy due to her portrayal of Lindsay Bluth Fünke in Arrested Development, but me? I’m won over by her thoughtful public service announcement about the pain her gay wedding caused Proposition 8 supporters.
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