Ellen DeGeneres as an American Idol Judge

The newest American Idol judge is Ellen DeGeneris. It will be interesting to see how the show goes now, what with Simon Cowell leaving and Paula Abdul gone...

Ellen DeGeneres' first official American Idol photos were released Tuesday by Fox.

The new judge, 51, is all smiles while leaning on a microphone in the shot.

The 9th season kicks off Jan. 12 with a two-night, four-hour season premiere.

DeGeneres -- who replaced Paula Abdul -- won't appear on the show until February.

In the meantime, celebs like Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry and Shania Twain will judge the auditions.

Find out which Idols have had babies or gotten married

"I'm very excited to be on the show," DeGeneres has said. "I will tell you that right now. I just continue to be excited every single day."

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Charlie Sheen's a Pro Despite Crisis

Despite the Christmas fiasco and the celebrity news that comes with fiascos, experienced by Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller, it appears that Charlie showed up at work, on the set, professional as always.

"It was business as usual for Charlie Sheen when he showed up for work on the Two and a Half Men set on Monday, just 11 days after a heated fight with his wife Brooke Mueller led to his arrest.

"He's been incredibly professional, always, but especially in times of personal crisis," Jon Cryer, Sheen's co-star on the hit comedy, tells PEOPLE. "He is solid as a rock [and] today was no different. … It's a very funny episode so it went well. Thankfully a good script can get everybody through awkward moments."

Which is not to say Sheen isn't feeling the strain. "He was in his usual good humor on read-through day but obviously with the weight of something hanging on him a bit," Cryer adds.

Cryer, who says he reacted with "total shock" when he read about the arrest on the Internet on Christmas Day, stands behind Sheen. "He's been a good friend to me and it's painful," he says. "I love them both and they're a lovely couple.... I don't see that side of him. To me, he's been a great, loyal friend and a lovely guy to work with. He's a guy who dotes on his kids as much as any other father."

Of particular disappointment is Sheen's apparent alcohol relapse. "I know Charlie was immensely proud of his years of sobriety and I think that is the hardest thing they're both dealing with right now," says Cryer. "I know it was very important to him and I'm sure that's one of the saddest aspects for him."

Two and a Half Men's creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre insists any off-camera issues have never made their way onto the set.

"In seven years and one hundred and fifty-two episodes, Charlie has never been anything other than a total pro. No entourage, no star trips, just a professional actor doing his job," Lorre tells PEOPLE. "Apart from a few sick days and some babies being born, he hasn't missed a day of work. Beyond that he's been a good friend and colleague who's always fun to work with."

Source: People.com

Body Confident Jennifer Lopez

According to Female First, Jennifer Lopez has more body confidence than ever. Come to think of it, why she ever would have suffered from any insecurities whatsoever is beyond me. This hot celeb is still smoking hot and has always been.

"The singer-and-actress' delight at the daring Paula Bradley-designed catsuit she sported for her appearance on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' last week was clear to see, says her make-up artist Scott Barnes.

He revealed: "She said, 'It looks cool, right?' She was so excited. She said 'I like it!' She was having such a good time and it really showed. She has confidence about her body. She's not hiding behind any insecurities."

She said, 'It looks cool, right?' She was so excited. She said 'I like it!' She was having such a good time and it really showed. She has confidence about her body. She's not hiding behind any insecurities.

Despite the raunchy outfit, Scott insists it is not as revealing as it seemed on television.

He explained to People magazine: "It was nude with black mesh over it. She wasn't that cold. It was like having a ski suit on underneath."

While mother-of-two Jennifer was comfortable with the outfit, Scott believes it took a lot of "guts" to wear something so revealing in public.

He added to People magazine: "The bodysuit is right up there with her Versace dress from the 2000 Grammy Awards. After a decade in the public eye, most women wouldn't have the guts to wear something like that but she is so confident. She's a woman and she celebrates it. Everyone else is trying to be a size zero but not her."

Source: FemaleFirst.co.uk
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Law 'Plans To Meet New Baby'

In this celeb gossip on Jude Law and his love child - he is finally going to meet the baby girl.

Jude Law has reportedly reached out to the mother of his lovechild in a bid to set up a first meeting with his daughter.

The Sherlock Holmes star became a father the fourth time when American model Samantha Burke gave birth to Sophia in September.

Law, who has three kids with ex-wife Sadie Frost, has reportedly stayed away since the birth and has yet to meet the baby.

The love child was said to be conceived after a fling while the actor was working in New York.

Law has reached out to Burke and is said to be willing to meet his daughter for the first time according to the News of the World.

A source tells the publication, "(Law plans to visit) within a few weeks. She's (Burke) over the moon. She was hurt he had not seen Sophia."

Source: FemaleFirst.co.uk

Charlie Sheen Arrested

Christmas in Aspen, Colorado was not a good one for Charlie Sheen, 44, of TV's Two and a Half Men.

He was arrested Christmas eve and spent the night in jail and was released after paying the bond on Christmas Day.

He was charged with alledged menacing and domestic violence against his current wife, Brooke Mueller, mother of their two boys.

Rumour has it that Mueller has now placed a restraining order against him.

Charlie Sheen has not had much luck in the past in his relationships with women. First there was his acrimonious divorce from Denise Richards. Prior to that fiasco, he then accidently shot his fiance at the time, Kelly Preston.

Here's wishing him a happier new year in 2010.

Hugh Grant Wants to be a Father at 49

Seems it's not just women that want to get pregnant after the age of 45. British celebrity actor Hugh Grant thinks he's ready for fatherhood too, according to this Contact Music article.

HUGH GRANT hasn't given up on fatherhood - he just fears he'd need a lot of nannies.

The bachelor admits he really didn't want kids a decade ago, but the fact that he's now surrounded by the children of friends and family members has made him realise he could be a good dad.

The About A Boy star tells the upcoming issue of America's Parade magazine, "I have so many nephews and nieces and cousins and godchildren, I like the thought (of kids), but that’s on the basis that I can leave after 10 minutes.

"I don’t know what it would be like 24 hours a day. I think I’d have a lot of nannies.

"But I haven’t given up hope... I find I’m not as bad with children as I used to be."

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Victoria's Secret Show Again

In case you missed it... and if you are male, you did not. This clip from Celebrity Gossip dot net.

It’s one of the most popular fashion events of the holiday season, and earlier today (November 19) the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was filmed in New York City.

With Heidi Klum acting as host, the latest sexy looks were on display as the world famous Victoria’s Secret Angels strutted their stuff on the runway while the audience looked on in awe.

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Marie Osmond Falls Back in Love with First Husband

The latest Hollywood gossip is that entertainer Marie Osmond is back with her first husband Stephen Craig, FemaleFirst is reporting. Can you imagine that after all these years? Read on to get the juicy details.

"The singer has been single since divorcing record producer Brian Blosilin 2007 after almost 20 years of marriage.

Osmond fell into a deep depression when her second union fell apart and she has credited her brother Jimmy with "saving her life".

But tabloid reports suggest Osmond has found renewed happiness with Craig, who she divorced in 1985 after three years as husband and wife.

And it's all thanks to their 26-year-old son Steve, who gave them a push in the right direction.

A source tells the National Enquirer, "Marie and Stephen were young when they got married. But they've grown up a lot".

The former couple became friends again last year (08) when Craig travelled to Las Vegas to watch Osmond perform with her brother Donny, and she has since fallen in love with the former basketball player all over again.

But tabloid reports suggest Osmond has found renewed happiness with Craig, who she divorced in 1985 after three years as husband and wife

The insider adds, "Stephen always said that divorcing Marie was the biggest mistake of his life. He let her go once before, but now that he's a little older and wiser, he's thrilled to be getting another chance".

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Taylor Swift Wins Big at the CMAs

Taylor Swift won big last night at the Country Music Association awards last night. This brief comes from Celebrity Gossip.net.

Things just keep getting better and better for Taylor Swift’s career, and the “Love Story” songstress ended up taking home four trophies from last night’s Country Music Association Awards.

Miss Swift opened the evening with a killer live performance that served as a telling sign of what was to come later in the evening.

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