Ellen Degeneres News

On this week's ELLEN, Luke Bryan and young presidential expert Macey Hensley competed to see who knew more about US history and country music.

Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts announced 21 new shows for 2015-2016, featuring world-class performances in music, dance, comedy, speakers and family entertainment. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts has, for over three decades, presented a popular and diverse range of outstanding performances for fans of all ages and varied interests. Tickets will be available to members of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts beginning on Tuesday, May 19 and on sale to the general public on Friday, June 5 at noon. Tickets and memberships may be purchased online at wellsfargocenterarts.org, by phone at 707.546.3600, or in person at the box office at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.

Drew Barrymore stopped by ELLEN this week to talk about hitting her milestone 40th birthday and her adorable family. Check out the appearance below!

Nick Jonas will bring his 'Live in Concert 'Tour to Hershey Theatre on Sunday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m.

As David Letterman's epic run as host of "The Late Show" comes to a close, Ellen remembered one of her favorite visits - well not really.

Nick Jonas appeared on last night's 2015 Billboard Music Awards to perform his hit song 'Jealous.' Following up the appearance, the singer has announced dates for his upcoming 'Live In Concert' tour.

HOUSTON (May 15, 2015) – The Houston Symphony and Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski will be presenting the world premiere of The Paintjam Concert Experience on May 22-24 at Jones Hall.

The program features internationally-acclaimed Houston-based speed painter, Dan Dunn, as he brings music to life in a highly visual and spontaneous presentation. Using paint, sand, glass and canvas, Dan choreographs his theatrical performances to music at astonishing speed. On May 22, 23 and 24, Dan is expected to create eight works of art inspired by the sounds of the orchestra featuring songs like Tyzik's The Great Westerns Suite, Bohemian Rhapsody, music from Gladiator, John Lennon's Imagine, selections from Ravel's Mother Goose, and more. Additionally, one lucky audience member will be selected at random to participate in an on-stage activity with Dan.

dick clark productions announced today that the "Samsung Galaxy Red Carpet LIVE! @ The 2015 Billboard Music Awards" red carpet pre-show will stream LIVE online for fans worldwide on Yahoo Live

Created by Johnson as a way to give home to the melodies that kept awaking him every day, Colorway released their sophomore record, 'The Black Sky Sequined' on May 5 on CD, digital and 180 gram vinyl.

ABC Family reintroduces viewers to Cruella de Vil, the one villain that doesn't change her spots, when the network premieres the beloved animated Disney classic movie "101 Dalmatians" on Saturday, May 16th at 5:00PM ET/PT.

Billboard and dick clark productions announced today superstar duet performances by Nicki Minaj featuring David Guetta, Wiz Khalifa with Charlie Puth and Lindsey Stirling, and a special tribute performance by Imagine Dragons, have been added to the lineup at this year's Billboard Music Awards.

Anna Kendrick stopped by THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW and revealed she is not looking forward to her upcoming 30th birthday.

PITCH PERFECT 2 star Brittany Snow stops by today's ELLEN and treated the audience to a performance of Coolio's 1995 hit 'Gangsta's Paradise.' Check it out below!

As it closes in on its second consecutive season-long victory in the key adult 18-49 demographic, NBC unveils a new 2015-16 primetime schedule that combines popular returning series, edge-of-your-seat new dramas, inventive new comedies and season nine of the Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.”

Two of the biggest names in comedy, Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey, have teamed up to showcase some of the smallest talent in “Little Big Shots” (working title), a new comedy/variety series for NBC featuring the world's most talented and extraordinary kids. The network has ordered eight hour-long episodes of the show, hosted by Harvey, from Warner Horizon Television.

Amy Schumer is set to headline her first HBO comedy special, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. The special, which debuts later this year, will tape at the Apollo Theater in New York on May 29 and will be directed by Chris Rock.

While speaking about the upcoming all-female cast of the Ghostbusters reboot, a ghost jumped out from behind the sofa, giving the funny lady some screaming practice for the upcoming film!

About Face Theatre is pleased to continue its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A F*GG*T by Bixby Elliot, directed by Artistic Director Andrew Volkoff, playing June 5 - July 5, 2015 at the Greenhouse Theater Center (Upstairs Studio), 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.  Tickets are currently on sale at www.aboutfacetheatre.org, by calling (773) 404-7336 or in person at the Greenhouse Theater Center Box Office. The press opening is Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 pm.

Award winning singer and actress Idina Menzel stopped by a recent episode of ELLEN and practiced singing the chorus of 'Let It Go' in Japanese for her upcoming World Concert Tour.