Ellen DeGeneres surprises teacher who helped his class go viral

No, it wasn’t Fifth Harmony or One Direction, but a second-grade class. “I say it all the time: The wrong people get the attention,” DeGeneres told Bonner. “Teachers should get more attention than I get… just because I do what I do. Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. I mean, I’m glad I have a platform to show off people like you. You should be getting this attention.” The host’s surprises for her guest weren’t done....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Seth Barrera

Ellen DeGeneres teams with Netflix for first stand-up special in 15 years

“How about one for Netflix?” She replied quickly after: “Let me think about it. Ok I’m in.” Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. Shortly after, she officially announced the special on her show. “It has been 15 years since I did a stand-up special. And I’m writing it now, I can’t wait,” she said. “I’ll keep you posted when and where I’m gonna shoot my Netflix special. I’m excited to do it; I’m excited for you to see it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Juan Lewis

Ellen DeGeneres usesFinding Doryplot to criticize immigration ban

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. The star ofthe movie, Ellen DeGeneres, is hoping the viewing experience taught him a lesson. It doesn’t matter. Dory arrives in America with her friends Marlin and Nemo. She ends up at the Marine Life Institute behind a large wall. Animals that don’t even need her. Animals that don’t have anything in common with her. They help her, even though they’re completely different colors....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Debra Rose

Ellen DeGeneres, Pharrell address Kim Burrell homophobic remarks

Ellen DeGeneres and Pharrell Williams discussed singerKim Burrell’s homophobic remarksduring Thursday’s episode ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Show. “I actually didn’t know her, her name is Kim Burrell. There’s no room,” Pharrell said, before adding that Burrell is a “fantastic singer.” It only works that way." There is no room in this world for any kind of prejudice. My greatest hope is for inclusion and love for all humanity in 2017 and beyond....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Crystal Juarez

Ellen interrogates Jennifer Lopez about Drake, dating younger men

Jennifer Lopez isn’t saying much when it comes to the rumors surrounding herrelationship with Drake. Appearing on Tuesday’sThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, the singer played coy when asked about the possible pairing. “We did a song together, if that’s what you’re asking,” Lopez said. Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. DeGeneres continued to pry, showing a picture of the two embracing. What’s that mean? I don’t know your straight lingo." “Okay, first of all: Stop....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Alexandria Stewart

Ellen: Rachel McAdams helps Justin Hartley go shirtless

The ‘This Is Us’ star does it all for charity This is us…drooling over Justin Hartley. On Thursdays episode ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, the chiseledThis Is Usactor plays Oops! My Water Broke, a game to help the show raise money for breast cancer research with Ulta Beauty. Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. With the number of sticks dwindling, the balloons are free to drop below and onto an awaiting Hartley. Watch the full clip below....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Megan Keith

Ellenproducer looks back at the historic coming-out episode 20 years later

I cant even say the word. Why I cant say the word? I mean, why cant I just say… I mean, what is wrong? Why, why do I have to be so ashamed? I mean, why cant I just… say the truth, I mean, be who I am. What that admission lacked in brevity, it more than made up for impact. DeGeneres had been dodging and weaving around questions about her own sexuality for awhile....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1436 words · Melissa Walton

Elton John confirms there is 'no truth' to retirement rumors

Dont believe the rumors: Legendary Rocketman Elton John isnt retiring at least, not yet. In an Instagram post Saturday, John appeased fan worry over the supposed retirement. Dont believe what you read in the papers today. Credit: Michael Kovac/Getty Images There is no truth to the rumors that I am planning to retire, he wrote. The idea of the icon hanging up the mic has been swelling for months. Im gradually going to wind down because I want to see my boys grow up, he said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Tara Johns

Elton John memoir due out in 2019

Elton Johnis working on a memoir, U.S. publisher Henry Holt and U.K. sister company Pan Macmillan announced Thursday. This will be the award-winning musicians first book. Im not prone to being a nostalgic person, John said in a statement. Credit: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images Im often accused of only looking forward to my next gig or creative project. Its come as quite a surprise how cathartic I am finding the process of writing my memoirs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Thomas Lewis MD

Elvira got career advice from Elvis Presley

Ive been told I was the youngest showgirl in Las Vegas history, and I imagine thats probably true. I was at the Dunes Hotel in a show calledViva Les Girls. It was really odd. Credit: Tara Ziemba/Getty Images I had to come and go by the back door. I was not allowed to go into the casino, drink, gamble. But Iwasallowed to dance onstage in my skivvies! I tell people that story and they dont believe it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Shannon Sandoval

Elvira thinks House on Haunted Hill is the perfect Halloween film

My cousin took me toHouse on Haunted Hillwhen I was about in second grade, says Peterson. AndI fell in love with the movieand Vincent Price. He was my new hero. Credit: Matt Cowan/Getty Images So, I started going to those films and Hammer Films. I just ate it up. So, I really really got into horror as a kid.House on Haunted Hillis still really creepy. Marco Grob/© 2016 Marvel. All Rights Reserved....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Patrick Moore

Elvis Presley's The Wonder Of You gives his songs an orchestral remix

The newest Elvis Presley album features recordings of the singer with new orchestral accompaniment. Songs include A Big Hunk O Love, Kentucky Rain, and Always On My Mind. This album follows last yearsIf I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Credit: GAB Archive/Redferns In November, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will embark on a UK tour, playing material from both albums. The Wonder Of Youis out Oct. 21 on Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Sandra Flynn

Emeli Sande talks Long Live The Angels

Overwhelmed by the whirlwind success and fearing overexposure, Sande decided to take a break from the limelight. EMILE SANDE:I was always in the studio. I was always writing, just hanging out. But there was definitely a moment when I thought, I really have to focus now. Then we went to this farm out in Oxfordshire and that was when it all started to come together. We only had the instruments and we started making everything from scratch....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Miranda Reyes