Did American Idol Miss the Boat by Picking Ellen Degeneres to Judge?
Ellen is in the House, or at least the studio, for American Idol season nine. Did Fox make the right choice, choosing Ellen DeGeneres as the next American Idol judge? If Ellen bombs or bails for any reason, here's our short list, in alphabetical order.

Ellen DeGeneres signs on as “American Idol” judge: VIDEO
You don’t have to be a huge Reality TV fan to know this is big news. Even Nikki Finke pays due respect and notes that once controversial, now beloved, comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has “broken every gay barrier now that Madison Avenue loves her.” The press release says nothing about it, but the gig on the hugely successful Reality show is being touted by Finke and seemingly everyone else as a five-year deal. According to MTV News , not all of the show’s...

Just How Positive Are The Celebrities About Ellen DeGeneres Joining American Idol?: PHOTO
While the nation is divided over whether they approve of Ellen DeGeneres joining American Idol next season, we can find solace in the fact that the celebrities are amazingly unanimous in their support for the talk show host's foray into...

Ellen DeGeneres joins "American Idol"
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. "I'm thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol," DeGeneres said Wednesday. "I've watched since the beginning, and I've always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I'll save from not having to text in my vote." The popular comedian and entertainer will fill a seat left vacant by...

Ellen DeGeneres to Replace Abdul on American Idol: PHOTO
Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres can now add another job title to her resume -- American Idol judge.

Ellen DeGeneres talks to Ryan Seacrest about being new American Idol judge: PHOTO
September 10th, 2009

Ellen DeGeneres, American Idol's New Judge?!
Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul as the fourth judge alongside Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and the infamous Simon Cowell in the ninth season of the hit TV show American Idol.

Ellen DeGeneres Joins American Idol as Judge
September 11, 2009 Boston (DbTechNo) - It is being reported that talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres has signed up to be a judge on American Idol. Ellen already has a very popular daily talkshow but wants more lime light apparently and will replace Paula Abdul on the most watched reality television show. Abdul quit the show because they would not pay her the kind of money that she wanted, and thus the hunt was on to replace her. Abdul even sent Ellen a good luck message via Twitter, saying: tjat sje...

Ellen DeGeneres New American Idol Judge: PHOTO
It's official! Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a fourth judge. Ellen announced the big news during a taping of her talk show today, saying "I have a big announcement to make. No one knows this ... I am going to be the new judge on 'American Idol.'" Fox has confirmed that Ellen, 51, will be replacing Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on American Idol this season. Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a fourth judge. DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara...

Ellen DeGeneres American Idol New Judge and Paula Abdul Replacement: PHOTO
Ellen DeGeneres American Idol New Judge and Paula Abdul Replacement Ellen DeGeneres American Idol ’s new fourth judge and stepping in as the Paula Abdul replacement ? WTH? FOX announced that Ellen DeGeneres, the mega-talented comedian and talk-show host with twenty plus years as a music industry producer big-wig …errrrr, sorry about that…will be the new 4th judge on American Idol. Ellen DeGeneres is an amazing comedian, one of the funniest comedy acts around, but an American...

Ellen Degeneres a New Judge on “American Idol”: PHOTO
Ever since Paula Abdul tweeted that she was leaving her post as hysterically emotional judge on American Idol,the world has been holding its breath in anticipation of who the new judge would be. Time to exhale - and scratch your head in confusion - since it's comedienne Ellen DeGeneres.

Ellen DeGeneres Takes Paula's Place on -American Idol': PHOTO
After rumors spread that Paula Abdul would be back after announcing she was leaving the show, Ellen DeGeneres was announced as the replacement judge on 'American Idol'.

Ellen DeGeneres is new judge for America Idol: PHOTO
Ellen DeGeneres will be the new judge for American Idol. Replacing Paula Abdul's place . Fox television says in a statement DeGeneres will sit alongside

Ellen Degeneres The New Idol Judge
Get the Flash Player to see this player. Ellen DeGeneres made a huge announcement this morning on her show… she’s going to replace Paula Abdul as the other judge on American Idol . She’s stoked and I honestly might start watching now. I mean, seriously… Ellen is the funniest person out there right now. This is a very smart play on Idol considering their drop in ratings lately. A normal person on the show! Yes! Freaking amazing. Share and Enjoy:

Paula Abdul Makes Fun Of Ellen DeGeneres, 'American Idol' During 'VH1 Divas' (Video & Pics): PHOTO
American Idol has dropped Paula Abdul, but she certainly hasn't dropped it. Abdul's VH1 Divas performance was full of references to her previous employer, and it appears she has no plans to move on. Check out video & photos below...

Ellen DeGeneres Replacing Paula as 'Idol' Judge
Fox says talk-show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres will replace former judge Paula Abdul next season on 'American Idol.'

Fox says DeGeneres is new 'American Idol' judge
Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way into the fourth judge's seat on " American Idol ." Fox announced Wednesday the talk show host and comedian, who admittedly has no formal music experience, just a passion for tunes, will join Simon Cowell , Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the ninth season. The announcement all but seals the departure of Paula Abdul , the original third judge who announced she was quitting amid a contract dispute in July. Wednesday's announcement came as a shock to many of...

-Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast visits Ellen DeGeneres and the comedy continues: PHOTO
“Jerry! Jerry Jerry!” If you want to watch two people argue over each other while Ellen DeGeneres gawks in fascination, you came to the right place on today’s show, taped Tuesday in New York. The five cast members of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” graced the stage for Ellen’s season “premiere week.” Ellen innocently — or not so innocently — asked about the wig-pulling episode that aired last month when both Kim Zolciak and Sheree...

Ellen DeGeneres Gets Sued For Music Copyright Infringement
In a suit filed today in Nashville Recording industry labels are accusing Ellen for not paying the royalties when she uses music on her show. Not only didn’t she pay for the rights to use the music during all of her dance segments she never even attempted to acquire the rights to use it. That’s just dam sad its not like she is some kid on YouTube or a tiny website that makes nothing she is one of the powerhouses of Hollywood who has staff paid to handle these things. You are talking...

“Ellen DeGeneres Show” Sued By Record Labels Over Copyrights
A handful of the biggest record labels welcomed new American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres into the music biz with an unpleasant gift: They sued her daytime talkie The Ellen DeGeneres Show over copyright

Paula Abdul Shocked at American Idol News
With the exciting news that broke last week that Ellen DeGeneres is going to be the fourth judge on the next season of American Idol, Paula Abdul was said to be very upset at being permanently replaced. A source close to Fox says that Paula, like Ellen, was surprised by the news because she had no warning of the announcement and found out at the same time that the public did. Supposedly, the former judge held out some hope that a last-minute deal could have worked out for her return to the...

Paula Abdul Dances Like Ellen DeGeneres on Vh1 Divas: VIDEO
Paula Abdul is angry that Ellen DeGeneres is replacing her on American Idol, so she danced just like Ellen and acted like an idiot on Vh1 Divas. LOVE it!

Paula Abdul Mocks Ellen DeGeneres (Video)
Last night on VH1 Divas, Paula Abdul was hosting and took advantage of the opportunity to make fun of her ...

Paula Abdul Mocks Ellen DeGeneres: VIDEO
Paula Abdul walked down the aisle mocking Ellen DeGeneres as she arrived to host VH1’s Divas Live Concert on Thursday night. How funny is that! She did a great job

Paula Abdul Channeling Ellen DeGeneres on VH1 Divas
Live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music in NYC, Paula Abdul mocked her replacement on 'American Idol'.