Ellen Degeneres News

Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays continues a huge season of club comedy performances on the square in downtown Lawrenceville with Headliner Tom Simmons for 2 shows on March 26. He is the winner of the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition, a 35-year-old contest that has helped launch the careers of finalists that have gone on to legendary status. That list includes: Dane Cook, Rob Schneider, Ellen DeGeneres, Sinbad, Kevin Pollak, Dana Carvey and Robin Williams, just to name a few.

Award-winning dance phenomenon, the Groovaloos, best known for their breakout performance on NBC's 'Superstars of Dance' and appearances on FOX's 'So You Think You Can Dance,' 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' and 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,' will bring their electric dance stage show, GROOVALOO, to the Merriam Theater on March 9 - March 14. The press opening will be Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 pm. Visit Groovaloo.com for a video preview.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) present Jim Gaffigan on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Paramount Theatre.

The top 16 contestants of FOX's 'American Idol' pose for the camera as they get ready to move ahead to next week's showdown.

Four members of the remaining "American Idol" hopefuls had to be sent home tonight, and the results shows only grow more emotional each week. The evening began with the top twenty contestants singing the Black Eyed Pea's hit I've Got a Feeling and the song was just, well, awkward. This is not the type of song that lends itself to a group performance and the "Idol" staff showed us exactly why that's the case. The harmonies were odd, the rapping by many of the contestants didn't fit, and the song just sounded odd. Katie Stevens was the standout, as she seemed to actually be enjoying herself and was having fun with the song. (Perhaps this is more the type of song she should be choosing on a weekly basis?)

The women were back tonight and ready to perform after last night's last minute switch. The theme was still Billboard Chart Toppers and the night had some songs that were up to Billboard caliber. Others, however, fell flat, as contestants were again plagued by poor song choices. Of all the judges, Randy seemed most frustrated by the multitude of poor choices. Hopefully this is a skill that will come with time and the contestants will get better. Some of the ladies, however, knew exactly where they wanted to be and were spot on in their selection.

"Idol" surprised viewers tonight, sending the gentlemen on to perform instead of the previously scheduled women. At the top of the episode, Ryan Seacrest explained that fan favorite Crystal Bowersox was taken to the hospital and was recommended to not perform by her doctors. "Idol" producers, as well as the guys themselves, were accommodating and decided to go tonight and allow Bowersox the night to rest.

American Idol contestants Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz and Tyler Grady were the first four cut from the ninth season of the competition. In the video below, Entertainment Tonight talks to the foursome about their journey on the reality show.

Award-winning dance phenomenon, the Groovaloos, best known for their breakout performance on NBC's 'Superstars of Dance' and appearances on FOX's 'So You Think You Can Dance,' 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' and 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,' will bring their electric dance stage show, GROOVALOO, to the Merriam Theater on March 9 - March 14. The press opening will be Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 pm. Visit Groovaloo.com for a video preview.

Talk Show Listings Friday, March 5, 2010