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Ellen DeGeneres Makes 'American Idol' Television Debut

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ellen DeGeneres made her "American Idol" television debut on Tuesday night.

Viewers got their first chance to see the comedienne, who was hired over the summer, in her judge's seat on Tuesday's episode of the FOX reality singing competition.

Jay Leno Ends Primetime Run With Help From Ashton Kutcher, Donald Trump & More

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- It's over. After a five-month run in primetime, "The Jay Leno Show" officially ended on Tuesday evening.

Jovial as ever, Jay, who will return to "The Tonight Show" on March 1, poked fun at his packed studio audience and recent increase in the ratings.

Danger Mouse, James Mercer ring in Broken Bells

Reuters - Observed over Stellas in the lounge at the Soho Grand, Danger Mouse and James Mercer make an unlikely pair. more »

Mackie says 'Hurt Locker' better than 'Avatar'

Anthony Mackie says 'The Hurt Locker' is the best film of the year, even better than 'Avatar.' While he wasn't nominated for an Oscar, his co-star, Jeremy Renner, and director, Kathryn Bigelow did get the nod. (Feb. 9) (02:16) watch video »

NBC Ends Jay Leno Show Early "For Good Behavior"

Jay Leno signed off his self-titled talk show for the last time Tuesday, joking that NBC was allowing him to end the network's failed prime-time experiment after only five months "for good behavior."

"We were on the air five months," he said in his final Jay Leno Show monologue. "It seems like just yesterday I was telling NBC... more »

On The Download: Sade's 'Soldier Of Love'

By Jeremy Blacklow

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A few weeks ago, I first wrote about Sade's comeback, in my review of lead single, "Soldier of Love," from the upcoming album of the same name, which was released today.

The comeback of the band, named after the first name of its lead singer, is complete with today's full album release. And as expected, it delivers!

Julia Roberts & Shirley MacLaine Reminisce About 'Steel Magnolias'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Julia Roberts reunited with her "Steel Magnolias" co-star Shirley MacLaine on the red carpet Monday night at the LA premiere of their latest film, "Valentine's Day," and the two reminisced about working together again, sort of.

Top Chef Masters Announces Season 2 Competitors and Guests

Top Chef Masters will welcome back six Season 1 competitors along with 16 fresh faces for its upcoming second season, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Among those vying for the coveted title of Top Chef Master will be Graham Elliot Bowles, Wylie Dufresne, Ludo Lefebvre, Rick Moonen, Mark Peel and Jonathan Waxman, all of whom came up short during last summer's inaugural season. New contestants include Jody Adams, Sunsur Lee, Debbie Gold and Marcus Samuelsson. (See the full cast below.)

The show will welcome back judges Gael Greene, James Oseland and Jay Rayner as well as... more »

Dad of Palin grandson bares all for Playgirl cover

AP - The teen father of Sarah Palin's grandson is featured on the cover of the upcoming print version of Playgirl magazine — sporting nothing but a sultry gaze. more »

Cruise takes on "Mission: Impossible IV"

Reuters - Paramount Pictures on Tuesday said Tom Cruise will star in a new "Mission: Impossible" movie set for release in 2011 and produced by Cruise and J.J. Abrams. more »