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    Will Ellen Boost or Bog Down 'Idol' Viewership?

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 06:12AM
    After months of speculation, Ellen DeGeneres will finally have the chance to prove herself worthy of the seat between 'American Idol' judges Kara, Randy and Simon. Tuesday night marks her much anticipated 'Idol' debut, replacing former judge Paula Abdul.

    The addition of DeGeneres to the gang is expected to boost viewership, which has been down compared to previous seasons, Reuters reports. Fox is hoping these viewers will stick around for the rest of the season.

    "Ellen brings a huge fan base and people will be curious to see how she does," said Michael Slezak of Entertainment Weekly. "But if she performs poorly, that is bad for the show's long-term health."

    Katherine Jackson on Conrad Murray: "He's Lying, He's Guilty."

    By Bryan Alexander  Posted Feb 8th 2010 09:41PM
    Dr. Conrad Murray not only faced involuntary manslaughter charges in a Los Angeles court Monday, the former doctor for Michael Jackson also faced intense anger from the grieving Jackson family.

    After Murray entered a not-guilty plea in court, the family members in attedance fumed.

    "He's just trying to save his own behind," Katherine Jackson told reporters, according to E! News. "He killed him.

    "He's lying. He's guilty. Nobody was there but him."

    Howard Stern says 'F'ing Maybe' to 'American Idol'

    By Sam Brand  Posted Feb 8th 2010 08:22PM
    The Howard Stern 'American Idol' rumors are no longer just rumors. On Monday the shock jock addressed the situation on his radio show, saying he'd accept a seat in the judges' booth for the right price.

    "They'd have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough," Stern said on Monday. That wasn't all he said, though it was probably the least offensive thing that came out of his mouth...

    Emily Blunt's Secret to Romantic Privacy? 'Don't Be a Chatty Cathy!'

    By Maggie Furlong  Posted Feb 8th 2010 08:09PM
    Emily BluntAs Emily Blunt's star power continues to grow, the starlet has seemingly kept a level head throughout her journey. With her new film 'The Wolfman' opening this week, PopEater had the chance to chat with Miss Blunt -- soon to be Mrs. Krasinski, as in 'The Office' star John Krasinski -- about Hollywood, what roles she'd love ... and yes, her relationship with John that rarely gets discussed.

    With a Golden Globe already under her belt at the age of just 26, Blunt says that she knows that she's done quite a bit already. So what does she want to do career-wise before she turns 30 in a few years?

    Sarah Silverman: Jimmy Never Called Me Pretty!

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 8th 2010 08:00PM
    Sarah Silverman may act like one of the guys, but that doesn't mean they can skip out on the compliments.

    In the upcoming issue of Page Six Magazine, Silverman reveals what she likes about new boyfriend Alec Sulkin -- he's nothing like her ex, Jimmy Kimmel.

    "The guy I'm dating now, who is so awesome, is not my typical fare," she said. "He's really skinny. Usually I like pudgy, macho-ish guys. But I think I mistook macho-ish for strong, emotionally. And I think it's really the opposite."

    Peter Facinelli Helps Unite 'Twihards' for Haiti

    By Amber James  Posted Feb 8th 2010 07:00PM
    Nothing can stop a group of 'Twilight' fans on a mission, and Peter Facinelli knows it. The actor, who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the vampire franchise, is lending his support to a new social campaign, Twihards4Charity (sponsored by 211me) to unite and encourage fans to give back to Haiti. "If 'Twilight' fans ban together, we can make a big difference. This is about getting the fans motivated and really channel their camaraderie to help a country in need," Facinelli tells PopEater. Find out how you can get involved and more. >>



    Why Are Brad and Angelina Suing Now?

    By Jo Piazza  Posted Feb 8th 2010 06:08PM
    If Internet rumors and tabloid reports are to be believed Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been broken up since exactly five minutes after they first fell in love on the set of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith.' Five years down the road the pair are still going strong despite everyone and their mother (even my mother) betting on a split. We always pictured them laughing off the breakup rumors over a couple of neat Manhattans while listening to some Bassekou Kouyate and writing million dollar checks to fashionably humanitarian causes. But apparently Brangelina has finally hit a breaking point, suing British tabloid the News of the World over reports that the couple was splitting and dividing their assets and children.

    What caused them to finally say enough is enough and confirm their utter devotion in a legal brief? Our experts weigh in after the jump.



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