After being graciously welcomed by everyone at American Idol, as the new judge for the show, it seems like talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is doing all that she can in order to ensure that she’s fully prepared for her new duties.
According to rumors, Ellen and her wife, Portia de Rossi have been looking back on past seasons if Idol to get a hang of what’s in store.
A source tells The National Enquirer, “Ellen and Portia have been watching old seasons on DVD to see how the judges interact with contestants and audience. Ellen wants to live up …read more

It’s been announced that Ellen DeGeneres has been hired as the new fourth judge for the upcoming season of American Idol and I’m both shocked and, I guess, a little pleased.
First of all, it’s a well-known fact that Ellen loves the show and watches it religiously. 
Secondly, I loved her as a guest judge on this past season of So You Think You Can Dance (she had the Top 10 contestants from Season 5 on her daytime talk show this week and it was fantastic – watch it!!!).
Thirdly, she will definitely attract an audience and hopefully she will …read more