Ellen DeGeneres

Camden Yards Batman was nearly 'Ellen man'

2012-04-13 12:57:00

The choice was not between Batman and Superman. It wasn't even between the Caped Crusader and an X-person. No, it wasn't a superhero-superhero fight. Bruce Wayne's alterego just barely beat out a daytime TV talkshow host. It was either Batman undies...

'All-American Muslim' -- a lost opportunity at understanding

2012-03-11 06:00:00

A few words on what American Muslims need. We were discussing this, an olive-skinned Muslim man and I, at a banquet last year, when he said a wistful, poignant thing that has stayed with me ever since. "We thought we were white," he said. Not "white" in...

Coffee Companion (9/19): What they're saying about the Ravens

2011-09-19 06:30:00

Each morning, Monday through Friday, I'll hook you up with reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday -- that way I'll have an excuse to do the same at the start of mine. � Running it back: The...

'Ellen DeGeneres Show' coming to Towson University

2011-10-11 11:48:00

Towson University's students will have a featured spot on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," although what they'll be doing and where they'll be doing it remains a mystery. The show's producers have received permission from Towson to stage an impromptu...

For gay kids, 'it will get better' — but only if we help

2011-10-23 03:00:00

Zachary Quinto came out recently. Ordinarily, the news that "Star Trek's" new Mr. Spock had told New York magazine he was gay would barely register. It has become a rather ordinary thing, celebrities disclosing their hidden sexuality. But Mr. Quinto...

Baltimore stations jockey to fill the Oprah vacuum

2011-09-09 16:44:00

For stations in Baltimore and across the country, Monday is the first day of the post-Oprah Winfrey era. Llike their counterparts nationwide, stations here will be trying new and (allegedly_ improved shows to grab a piece of the huge audience that the...

Princess-to-be Kate Middleton has Maryland family ties

2011-04-27 14:08:00

Soon-to-be princess Kate Middleton has a few prominent Marylanders — and American celebrities — in her family tree. Middleton, a commoner who marries Prince William on Friday, is a distant cousin of "The Star-Spangled Banner" author Francis...

'Ellen' to take Oprah's place next fall on WBAL

2011-01-03 12:36:08

From the Z on TV blog: WBAL-TV Monday answered one of the bigger questions of Baltimore media 2011: Who will replace Oprah in Channel 11's afternoon lineup? The answer is Ellen DeGeneres, according to Jordan Wertlieb, WBAL's general manager. During her...

'American Idol' recap: The final two face off

2010-05-26 04:22:17

In probably the most low-key American Idol finale ever, tonight it's down to Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox. They look a little surprised at how many (7,000) people are in the audience tonight -- though Crystal seems to roll with......

'American Idol' results: A winner is named

2010-05-27 04:22:12

What a long, strange season it's been. We lost the quirky entertainment of judge Paula Abdul. We learned it was Simon Cowell's last time behind this particular judges' table. We got to know Ellen DeGeneres in a new context --......

Ellen DeGeneres leaving 'American Idol'

2010-07-30 04:22:15

In perhaps the least shocking news of the day, Fox announced that Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning to American Idol next season. Much of last season was a total disaster, including her stay at the judges' table -- honestly,......

'So You Think You Can Dance': And the winner is ...

2010-08-13 04:22:14

Tonight's So You Think You Can Dance finale opens with an absolutely epic group performance featuring the Top 11 and the all-stars. They even manage to work Alex Wong, in a chair, into the performance. Way cool. It's been such......

Ellen DeGeneres (pictured) Jimmy Fallon Andy Samberg Daniel Tosh Kristen Wiig

2012-05-18 15:39:00

The compound, created by buying several properties, was listed at $49 million.

2012-05-17 14:55:39

@TheEllenShow I'm so sad about the news that Donna Summer died this morning. I was a big fan. I even used one of her songs in my show that airs today.

2012-05-17 11:20:00