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Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has worn many hats over the years: stand-up comedian, sitcom star, talk show host, awards show host and funky dancer. She puts her dancing and comedy skills to good use on her daytime talk show "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show." After gaining attention as a stand-up comedian, DeGeneres starred in films and short-lived TV shows before landing her own sitcom. She made TV history on "Ellen" when she (and her character) announced they were gay. Her talk show followed in 2003. She is married to actress Portia de Rossi.
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has worn many hats over the years: stand-up comedian, sitcom star, talk show host, awards show host and funky dancer. She puts her dancing and comedy skills to good use on her daytime talk show "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show." After gaining attention as a stand-up comedian, DeGeneres starred in films and short-lived TV shows before landing her own sitcom. She made TV history on "Ellen" when she (and her character) announced they were gay. Her talk show followed in 2003. She is married to actress Portia de Rossi.
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'Ellen DeGeneres Show' coming to Towson University
Towson University's students will have a featured spot on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," although what they'll be doing and where they'll be doing it remains a mystery.
The show's producers have received permission from Towson to stage an impromptu...Tags: Colleges and Universities, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (tv program)
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Coffee Companion (9/19): What they're saying about the Ravens
Each morning, Monday through Friday, I'll hook you up with reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday -- that way I'll have an excuse to do the same at the start of mine.
Running it back:
The...Tags: Kenny Britt, Alex Ovechkin, Haloti Ngata, National Football League, Baltimore Ravens
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Baltimore stations jockey to fill the Oprah vacuum
For stations in Baltimore and across the country, Monday is the first day of the post-Oprah Winfrey era.
Llike their counterparts nationwide, stations here will be trying new and (allegedly_ improved shows to grab a piece of the huge audience that the...Tags: FOX (tv network), WJZ-TV, Judges, Oprah Winfrey, Social Media
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For gay kids, 'it will get better' — but only if we help
Zachary Quinto came out recently.
Ordinarily, the news that "Star Trek's" new Mr. Spock had told New York magazine he was gay would barely register. It has become a rather ordinary thing, celebrities disclosing their hidden sexuality.
But Mr. Quinto...Tags: Dance, Minority Groups, Anne Hathaway, CNN (tv network), Barack Obama
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Princess-to-be Kate Middleton has Maryland family ties
Soon-to-be princess Kate Middleton has a few prominent Marylanders — and American celebrities — in her family tree.
Middleton, a commoner who marries Prince William on Friday, is a distant cousin of "The Star-Spangled Banner" author Francis...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Francis Scott Key, Diana, Princess of Wales, Guy Ritchie, Imperial and Royal Matters
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'Ellen' to take Oprah's place next fall on WBAL
Baltimore Sun reporterFrom the Z on TV blog: WBAL-TV Monday answered one of the bigger questions of Baltimore media 2011: Who will replace Oprah in Channel 11's afternoon lineup? The answer is Ellen DeGeneres, according to Jordan Wertlieb, WBAL's general manager. During her...Tags: Management Change, Talk Show (genre), Labor Day, WBAL-TV, Oprah Winfrey
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'American Idol' recap: Top 5 perform
Reality CheckTonight's American Idol starts the usual way, with the dramatic declaration, "This ... is ... American Idol!" Except instead of host Ryan Seacrest making the pronouncement, it's this week's mentor, Harry Connick Jr. Hi, Harry!He'll be helping the kiddos...Tags: Aaron Kelly, Television, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson, Casey James
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'American Idol' recap: Top 4 perform
Reality CheckTonight's theme for the Top 4 on American Idol is songs from the movies, with an assist from mentor Jamie Foxx.He wants them to prove their worth as artists, rather than contestants.First up is Lee DeWyze with "Kiss From the......Tags: Television, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson, Casey James, Movies
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'American Idol' recap: Top 3 perform
Reality CheckTonight, the final three will be performing and visiting home. Well, they already went home earlier this week, but we see the footage of the visits.Casey James performs first, with "OK, It's All Right With Me." This is a great......Tags: Leonard Cohen, Death, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell
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'American Idol' recap: The final two face off
Reality CheckIn probably the most low-key American Idol finale ever, tonight it's down to Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox. They look a little surprised at how many (7,000) people are in the audience tonight -- though Crystal seems to roll with......Tags: Cher, Death, Television, Kara DioGuardi, Simon Fuller
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'American Idol' results: A winner is named
Reality CheckWhat a long, strange season it's been. We lost the quirky entertainment of judge Paula Abdul. We learned it was Simon Cowell's last time behind this particular judges' table. We got to know Ellen DeGeneres in a new context --......Tags: Kelly Clarkson, Facebook, Paula Abdul, Kara DioGuardi, Janet Jackson
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Ellen DeGeneres leaving 'American Idol'
Reality CheckIn perhaps the least shocking news of the day, Fox announced that Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning to American Idol next season. Much of last season was a total disaster, including her stay at the judges' table -- honestly,......Tags: Television, Jessica Simpson
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