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VIDEO: Paula Abdul Impersonates Ellen DeGeneres

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Paula Abdul may have moved on from , but will she ever stop talking about?

On yesterday’s special, the former judge used her hosting position to reference her old job not once…but twice. In the clip above, the choreographer hit the stage while doing her best Ellen DeGeneres impersonation. (Although the dancing was admittedly funny, Abdul should have stopped right before making the Simon Cowell comment.)

After the jump, you can also see Paula do her best impersonation of someone who lip synchs and dances at the same time. (Note: If you’re pretending to sing, don’t tilt the microphone away from you.) If you make it to the “Opposites Attract” section, you’ll catch an additional nod to Cowell there.

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VIDEO: Jennifer Aniston Croons to Ellen

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Ellen DeGeneres hasn’t started appearing on episodes of American Idol yet, but Hollywood is lining up to wow her with vocal effects. Or, was just promoting her new film The Goree Girls. Either way, how many opportunities do you really get to hear this actress singing a ditty on daytime?

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Paula Abdul Responds to Ellen Selection

Ellen DeGeneres and Paula Abdul

Wondering how feels about being replaced by Ellen DeGeneres?

While I doubt she’s entirely pleased with the situation, she apparently has nothing bad to say about the talk show host. At least, there’s nothing she can say with only 140 characters.

Just moments ago, the former judge issued this comment via Twitter:

“I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol. She is wildly funny, talented and I wish her the best of luck!”

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Ellen DeGeneres Officially Announces American Idol Gig


Apparently if you want to hear breaking news, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is the place to be.

In addition to finding out that Katherine Heigl was adopting a child (the pre-taped interview will air this Friday), that talk show audience also learned about Ellen’s new American Idol gig first.

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Ellen DeGeneres Replaces Abdul as Fourth Idol Judge

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I guess won’t be making a last-minute return after all…

Just yesterday, I was joking that Ellen DeGeneres was the newest dancer on So You Think You Can Dance. Turns out she will take on an entirely different role on FOX very soon.

It’s just been announced that the talk show host will become the next judge on . No—not a guest judge. The show’s

permanent fourth judge

.

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Ellen DeGeneres: The Next SYTYCD Star?


We already know can move—but how does she stack up against real dancers?

For her talk show’s Season 7 premiere, the host “choreographed” a number for herself and her ten friends. Who were these backup dancers? The finalists from the recent installment of .

In the clip above, you can watch the group perform to Pitbull’s “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho).”

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Randy Jackson: American Idol Matchmaker?

Randy Jackson on Ellen

During a recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, one judge worked with the talk show host to solve the problems in another judge’s love life.

In-between talking about the upcoming season and other music tidbits with Ellen, attempted to find a lady love for his acerbic co-host.

“Let’s talk about being single,” suggested Ellen. “I bet you’re helping him now.”

“His social skills need some work,” laughed Jackson.

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Simon Cowell Comments on Fantasia’s Performance

If you watched last Wednesday’s results show, Fantasia’s guest appearance most likely had you talking. Unfortunately, you were probably commenting about Simon Cowell’s visible reaction rather than the former winner’s actual performance.

Those who missed that rewindable moment are in luck. was kind enough to replay it today for the judge himself:


Idol Gives Back Tidbits

American IdolThough ’s charity extravaganza won’t air until Wednesday, much of the show has been pre-taped…and thus, it’s already happened. Want to know who showed up to sing what? Want to know more about the money the event wants to raise? Want to know what’s going to happen…before it does? Keep reading or turn back now - spoilers to follow.

Last year’s spectacular raised more than $75 million for various charitable organizations and even helped FOX score an honorary Emmy award. The official financial statement for the event will be released in May. This year’s goal is to raise at least $100 million in funds for charity. To kick off the night and begin the event, the Top 8 Idols performed Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music.”

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Another Emotional Day for Ellen DeGeneres

Talk show host spoke very passionately today about a topic very close to her heart.  (Thankfully, it had nothing to do with dogs.)  The issue? Homosexuality.

Ellen felt the need to speak up after a 15-year-old boy was recently murdered for being openly gay.  You can see her emotional plea below:


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