Kanye West visited Ellen today to talk about his upcoming music video film, "Runaway." When DeGeneres asked him to explain the thinking behind his Taylor Swift interruption, West blamed alcohol, culture warring (is he Bill O'Reilly?), and more! Watch inside.

Bruce Willis gets a little emotional over his long absence from appearing on Ellen's show. The interview begins with a really long hug and later in the segment two more impromptu hugs. Little teary eyed there, Bruce?

During a new segment on Ellen called "Tweet and Ask," viewers tweeted Ellen questions about herself. One viewer asked why she touches her right thigh every time she comes on stage. This video proves that she really does!

Ken Jeong makes quite an entrance on Ellen, outdoing his host's noted dance skills. He then discusses being a general practitioner and being professionally naked in the same breath.

On today's Ellen, guest John Stamos talks about his bad hair cut in Full House, saying it looked like a "dead crow" on his head. He also talks about his initial dislike for the infant Olsen twins.

As part of their Cat Week segment, Ellen DeGeneres donned a cat suit to scare members of her cast and crew. Most recently she donned the suit to utterly terrify guest and Modern Family star, Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

How adorable are these two together? The two like-minded women talked about how they take credit for each other's work, what it's like to be gay in Hollywood, and even welcomed Julia Roberts to the lady-lovin' club. Video inside!

Our favorite guidos and guidettes from the Shore dropped by today's episode of Ellen. While they were there, they chatted about Snooki's time in the slammer and how the roommates don't feel too confident in The Situation's dance moves.

After much speculation, TMZ has "confirmed" that Jennifer Lopez will get $12 million to serve as an American Idol judge next season, replacing Ellen DeGeneres. And here I was hoping we were done with her already. [Image via Getty]

Following her big night at last night's VMAs, Lady Gaga—and her controversial meat dress—visited Ellen DeGeneres for today's season premiere. Gaga and DeGeneres discussed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the hoopla over the aforementioned dress, and more. Video inside.

Ellen Degeneres presented last night's Top Ten list and detailed what's been on the comedian's mind as of late. Topics included Jane Lynch, American Idol, Portia de Rossi and regret over allowing Paris Hilton borrow her purse.

Tonight marked the end of the seventh season of So You Think You Can Dance. They laughed! They cried! They danced! But, most importantly, Ellen danced. With Twitch. In a hip-hop number paying homage to the gone-too-soon, Alex Wong. OMFG.

The latest news about the revamp of the American Idol judging panel is that over-demanding J.Lo is out as a replacement for Ellen DeGeneres. Now's the time to ask: Why do we even bother having judges in the first place?

Portia de Rossi is petitioning to change her name to Portia DeGeneres, "the last name of her spouse." Ellen and Portia married shortly before Proposition 8 passed—maybe the name change celebrates the gay marriage ban's demise? [TMZ]

Mary-Kate Olsen describes her childhood act as "little monkey performers." The Beach Boys threaten to sue Katy Perry. Lily Allen is pregnant. Enrique Iglesias waterskis naked. Maddox and Pax call their nanny "mom." Thursday gossip's problems go back to childhood.

She's been on just one season, but Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol because it "didn't feel like the right fit for me." She may be replaced by Jennifer Lopez, who is "close to signing a deal." [AP]

Always a comedian, Ellen DeGeneres' Somewhat Special Special showcased some wonderful acts, including some magicians and trampoline acts. She also aired a video package that showed that she may not be the best chaperone for your kids.

It's time for the season finale of American Idol! Tonight, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, either Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze will win, Simon Cowell will say farewell, Paula Abdul might show up, and more! Your open thread, inside.

Facing jail time and total career implosion, Lindsay does that which she does best: her hair. Christina Aguilera admits her new songs suck, and cancels her tour. Ellen DeGeneres signs Greyson Chance. Wednesday gossip is cutting its losses.

Open a cup of yogurt and you're in for the night? Ellen uses the invention of go-gurt to show just how lazy we really are, because eating yogurt from a cup with a spoon was too time consuming.