Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Set to Become Parents

Earlier this year, Kristen Bell told Ellen DeGeneres about the meltdown she had because she was so excited when her partner, Dax Shepard, arranged for a sloth to attend Bell's birthday party.

So we can only imagine how excited she must have been to find out she is going to be a first-time mom! It's been revealed that Bell and Shepard are set to become parents in late spring, according to Bell's rep.

The couple have previously starred with each other on the big screen in When in Rome and have been engaged since 2010.

Congratulations to the happy couple!


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Ellen Receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

PBS will air “Ellen DeGeneres: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize” on October 30.  This is presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to American Comedy.

 Previous recipients of the Mark Twain Prize include Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Bill Cosby, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell.  Not a bad group to be a part of if you are a comedienne.

Ellen who rose to fame through stand up and sitcoms, began her very popular daytime talk show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" ten years ago. 

Sean Hayes, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jane Lynch will be a part of the Kennedy Center PBS Special where they will congratulate Ellen for her award and her bravery for "coming out of the closet" fifteen years ago.  

Go Ellen!  Congratulations on this award!  You deserve it and more.

Source: ABC News

Ellen DeGeneres Gets her Star!

She said "People are going to walk all over me!", as she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Ellen's mom, Betty, and wife, Portia de Rossi, were by her side, and pals Ryan Seacrest and Jimmy Kimmel dropped by to give her a congratulatory kiss.

She so deserves it!

Source: USA Today

People's Choice Awards: The Winners List

The People's Choice awards were held last night in Los Angeles, California. The show, hosted by Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco had a variety of musical and pop culture highlights. The awards opened with Cuoco and her Big Bang Theory co-stars. Below is the full list of 2012 PCA Winners. Congratulations to all!

Favorite Movie
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2"

Favorite Movie Actor
Johnny Depp

Favorite Movie Actress
Emma Stone

Favorite Movie Icon
Morgan Freeman

Favorite Action Movie
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2"

Favorite Action Movie Star
Hugh Jackman

Favorite Drama Movie
"Water for Elephants"

Favorite Comedy Movie
"Bridesmaids"

Favorite Comedic Movie Actor
Adam Sandler

Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
Emma Stone

Favorite Movie Star Under 25
Chloë Moretz

Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2"

Favorite Animated Movie Voice
Johnny Depp as Rango, "Rango"

Favorite Movie Superhero
Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern

Favorite Book Adaptation
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2"

Favorite Network TV Drama
"Supernatural"

Favorite TV Drama Actor
Nathan Fillion

Favorite TV Drama Actress
Nina Dobrev

Favorite Cable TV Drama
"Pretty Little Liars"

Favorite Network TV Comedy
"How I Met Your Mother"

Favorite TV Comedy Actor
Neil Patrick Harris

Favorite TV Comedy Actress
Lea Michele

Favorite Cable TV Comedy
"Hot in Cleveland"

Favorite TV Competition Show
"American Idol"

Favorite TV Crime Drama
"Castle"

Favorite Sci/Fi/Fantasy Show
"Supernatural"

Favorite Daytime TV Host
Ellen DeGeneres, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"

Favorite Late Night TV Host
Jimmy Fallon, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"

Favorite TV Guest Star
Katy Perry, "How I Met Your Mother"

Favorite Celebreality Star
Kim Kardashian

Favorite New TV Drama
"Person of Interest"

Favorite New TV Comedy
"2 Broke Girls"

Favorite Male Artist
Bruno Mars

Favorite Female Artist
Katy Perry

Favorite Song of the Year
"E.T," Katy Perry featuring Kanye West

Favorite Album of the Year
Born This Way, Lady Gaga

Favorite Pop Artist
Demi Lovato

Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Eminem

Favorite R&B Artist
Rihanna

Favorite Band
Maroon 5

Favorite Country Artist
Taylor Swift

Favorite Music Video
"Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)," Katy Perry

Favorite Tour Headliner
Katy Perry

DeGeneres and Beckham had fun with hidden cameras

In today's Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen and English football player David Beckham had so much fun with hidden cameras.

Ellen sent Beckham to a Target outlet where the athlete disguised as a sales person in the perfume department. Ellen coached Beckham while the player sprayed customers with his new fragrance, Homme.

Watch the clip below for a good laugh!



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10th Concession New Music Video

It has been out sweeping the web for a little bit now, but we wanted to make sure to feature them this week as our video of the week. This is our friends, 10th Concession, with their new music video for "It Gets Better", which is inspired by Ellen Degeneres. Check it out and give it the big THUMBS UP!

'Unbearable Lightness - a story of Loss & Gain' book review...

OK, this book is a very personal and quite harrowing walk through of what it means to feel worthy of yourself. It's Portia De Rossi's (Amanda Rogers to her mum and now Portia DeGeneres) biography that was released last month and it takes you on a real step by step journey of how easy it can be for someone to become all-encompassed in an eating disorder (or 2 in this case) and struggle with their real identity.

It was a little weird to have a biography start when someone is 25, but this is not a story about someone's ordinary life journey, this is almost like a diary. We pick up the story when Portia landed the role of Nelle Porter on the 90's show 'Ally McBeal', continue with her dealing with Hollywood's pressure to be small including a costume director getting grumpy; 'nobody told me she was a size 8', her misguided (or non guided) attempts to get a 'straight' girlfriend, being forced to get help and ends with her beautiful wedding to Ellen.

Whilst this book is very serious there are a few lighter moments, including a few passing references to Ellen - 'its OK Mum, it's not like I'm dating Ellen DeGeneres' was my favourite. She was referring to the fact that her mum was one of the only people that knew she was gay.

I did find myself thinking, towards the end, that it was getting repetitive but then I realised that strict repetition, routine & control were at the core of Portia's life for many many years and it was a true reflection of her reality. My heart sank as she applauded herself for getting to 40kg (88pounds) and soared as she found true love.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough, but reader beware it is personal and can be a little hard to read at times but I can remember the tabloids that she mentions and knowing what was going on behind the scenes is very interesting and eye opening.

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