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."

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.
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As 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.
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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.


