princess 1,712 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 popsugar.com Ellen DeGeneres finished her first season on American Idol on Wednesday, and by Friday she and wife Portia de Rossi were already in relaxation mode by the pool in Mexico. Ellen lounged with a book while Portia put on a bikini to soak in the sun between workouts. It was a long five months as the new face on the Idol judges panel, and Ellen certainly deserves a break after helping crown Lee DeWyze the newest champion. Ellen stays incredibly busy between AI and her daytime talk show, and she is adding another project into the mix with the announcement that she is starting a record label. The company is called eleveneleven, and her first act was to sign YouTube sensation Greyson Chance. We'll be hearing a lot more from him in coming months, but for now Ellen's slipping into her one piece for R&R with Portia. More images here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kath 153 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 Ellen Degeneres has been extremely tight-lipped regarding the demise of her relationship with actress Anne Heche. It was fairly obvious after the breakup that Ellen was basically crushed- but she didn’t give much more information on it than that. But now that she has a new book deal to write her memoir, it looks like Ellen might just spill the beans on her three years with the formerly gay Anne. Ellen Degeneres is using a tell-all memoir to get the last laugh in her infamous split with Anne Heche. The Emmy-winning comic recently inked a publishing deal for a new book, and insiders say the gloves are coming off! “Ellen’s always taken the high road when it comes to divulging secrets about her years with Anne,” a publishing insider told The National Enquirer. “But now she’s ready to spill all the details.” The 52-year-old talk-show queen - who has been married to gorgeous actress Portia de Rossi for two years - had a three-year romance with Anne, 41, in the late 90s. The “Men in Trees” star dumped Ellen and married a cameraman. A few days after the split, Anne had a bizarre meltdown after taking the drug Ecstasy. She was found wandering outside Fresno, Calif. half-naked and shouting strange obscenities. “When they split, Ellen bit her tongue and really did not publicly comment on her years with Anne,” the source said. “But she’s finally prepared to tell the world how Anne used her as a Hollywood stepping stone. She’s got no problems talking about Anne’s bizarre behavior, her drug use, and the way she used men to make Ellen jealous. Ellen is using this book to settle an old score. Anne broke her heart.” [From National Enquirer, print edition, July 5, 2010] Heche has publicly commented on the breakup with Ellen. She once said she “changed her mind” about being gay and “closed that door.” I’m not sure that’s how it works, but if that was her thought process on the whole three-year relationship, then no wonder Ellen was so hurt. But do I believe she still dwells on it? Heck, no. She’s married to another woman, and they seem very happy. My guess is, Ellen is writing a memoir and there will be a chapter or two on Anne in the book- but I don’t think Ellen would dedicate an entire book to an ex-girlfriend. I don’t think her wife would like that too much. I know I wouldn’t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kappy22 1 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 I wouldn't even give her a chapter if I were Ellen. Perhaps a quick blurb about 1/4th of a page long and that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 ‘Ellen’ Crew Furious Over Poor Communication Regarding Pay, Non-Union Workers During Coronavirus Shutdown (EXCLUSIVE) https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/ellen-crew-furious-over-poor-communication-regarding-pay-non-union-workers-during-coronavirus-shutdown-exclusive-1234582735/ Crew members from Ellen DeGeneres’ long-running daytime talk show are distressed and outraged over their treatment from top producers amid the coronavirus pandemic, numerous insiders affiliated with the series told Variety. The core stage crew for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” consisting of more than 30 employees, received no written communication about the status of their working hours, pay, or inquiries about their mental and physical health from producers for over a month, said two sources, both of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity. Higher-ups in production would occasionally answer phone calls but reveal little, added one of the sources. The crew was further incensed by the show’s recent hire of an outside, non-union tech company to help DeGeneres tape remotely from her home in California. When production executives finally did weigh in, nearly all crew members were told last week to brace for a 60% reduction in pay, even as the show continues to air, according to sources close to the matter. Only four core crew members currently work on the remote version of the broadcast, added insiders, who find this treatment to be totally inconsistent with DeGeneres’ daily message to her audiences: “be kind.” A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Television, which distributes the show, told Variety, “Our executive producers and Telepictures are committed to taking care of our staff and crew and have made decisions first and foremost with them in mind.” The studio reiterated the crew has been paid consistently, though at reduced hours. For more than two weeks, from late March through April 9, crew members — from lighting to camera operators to grips — were left in the dark about if and how much they would be paid. Phone calls to crew members from a production coordinator at Telepictures, the Warner Bros. unit that produces “Ellen,” were sporadic and often lacking any information before and after the 14-day blackout. The lack of transparency continued as DeGeneres expanded her output from hosting four shows a week to five, shot over two days, said individuals with knowledge of the schedule. Radio silence from producers created anxiety among crew members who feared they would be furloughed and, in that case, would need to explore unemployment benefits. A Warner Bros. spokesperson acknowledged that communication could have been better, but cited complications due to the chaos caused by COVID-19. On April 2, the majority of the crew members were shocked to discover that DeGeneres had a remote set erected at her residence where she was taping, a fact they learned via social media posts from colleagues in other departments, insiders said. Under normal circumstances, “Ellen” tapes four days a week. Studio episodes of the show were last shot the week of March 9. The crew was last paid in full for the week of March 16, when the Warner Bros. lot was shut down as a precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to the studio. The following week of March 23 was a planned spring break hiatus. “When returning from break, the crew was paid the week of March 30th despite having no firm plans for production to resume,” the spokesperson said. Pay reduced to 8 hours from 10 hours per work day for the week of the 30th, insiders said. As of April 10, crew was told to expect a reduced compensation of two, 8-hour work days per week. In the hours following Variety’s Wednesday request for comment on the reduced pay and lack of communication, word began circulating among crew that they would be restored to their full four-day work weeks. An individual close to Warner Bros. disputed that timeline, saying the crew is paid in arrears and the final hour count had not yet been finalized. Adding insult to injury, sources said that while most of the crew was left out of work with reduced pay, the remote production has hired Key Code Media, a Burbank-based audiovisual house, to help produce technical elements of the show while crew members with the same skills sit idle. Each of DeGeneres’ crew is affiliated with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union. One local IATSE rep spoke with “Ellen” producers about the crew’s concerns the week of April 7, sources said, and reported back that their understanding was that union members would continue to be paid. The union rep advised the crew to “watch closely,” one person familiar with the exchange said. An IATSE spokesperson did not immediately comment on the matter. The studio said the third-party hire was cleared with union reps. “Due to social distancing requirements, technical changes in the way the show is produced had to be made to comply with city ordinances and public health protocols,” said a WB spokesperson, adding that no crew member lost a job in the hiring of Key Code. On her April 7 return to the air, DeGeneres told viewers she “wanted to start doing my new show as soon as possible.” The host specifically said it was for “my staff and crew. I love them, I miss them, the best thing I can do to support them is to keep the show on the air.” More upsetting for many crew members is a lack of personal outreach from show leadership to check on longtime employees amid the public health crisis, said sources. The stage crew operates separately from DeGeneres’ senior producers, writers and assistants, who occupy her offices in Building 19 on the Burbank Warner lot. Many of the key crew, however, have been with DeGeneres since the taping of the talk show’s pilot, which rolled 17 years ago. Confounded, the “Ellen” crew sought information from colleagues on similar shows, many of whom had opposite experiences from theirs, said sources. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” stagehands were paid from host Kimmel’s own pocket during initial COVID-19 shutdowns, two insiders familiar with that set told Variety, and since returning to the air network ABC is paying their full rates. “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” and Showtime’s “Desus & Mero” have also all had transparent communication and are paying full rates, sources said. Spokespersons for those individual shows declined to comment on the matter. “Ellen” is in a different category in TV terms as a daytime franchise in first-run syndication, meaning it is sold by Warner Bros. to TV stations on a market-by-market basis. “The creative, delivery, economics, hours, taping times, staff structures, etc. are completely different for a daily talk show,” said Warner Bros. DeGeneres is one of the highest-paid stars on television, earning more than $50 million per year from her Telepictures deal. Her total net worth is a reported $330 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted July 29, 2020 ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ under internal investigation after complaints of toxic work environment https://www.click2houston.com/entertainment/2020/07/29/the-ellen-degeneres-show-under-internal-investigation-after-complaints-of-toxic-work-environment/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 Spin The Sale Of The House October 16, 2020 [Blind Gossip] We’ve talked to you before about this TV Lady’s many issues. Her popularity has definitely waned from its peak, and the public does not look at her the same way they once did. That diminution of stature and reputation also means a diminution of income. She is not broke by any means, but her monthly expenses are huge. She is running into some cash flow issues. So she is selling her really big house. This is not a second home. It is her primary residence. She completely customized to her lifestyle. A year ago, she was definitely not even thinking of selling it, so her decision to sell is not a happy one. With all she put into it, will she make a profit? Even though the housing market is hot right now, and even though she customized it a lot, she knows she will probably have to take an overall loss on it when it sells. Our TV Lady has a very big ego. She knows how to spin even bad things to make herself look good. Thus, she will likely make it seem like she did well on the sale. Even if she doesn’t. Time to call a moving company… and her publicist! Similar: House Is Part Of The Loop TV Lady: [Optional] What do you think will happen to the housing market in the next year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 Ellen flips Montecito home: Talk show host lists Bali-inspired home for $39.9million after buying it less than two years ago for $27million and renovating it https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8835569/Ellen-DeGeneres-flips-Bali-inspired-Montecito-home-listing-39-9M-buying-27M.html Beautiful house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoyaheel 1,874 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 On the other hand, Ellen is KNOWN for flipping houses and not staying in one for any length of time. Sure the "blind" is about her, but I'm not sure how true it is.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxiemom 623 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Hoyaheel said: On the other hand, Ellen is KNOWN for flipping houses and not staying in one for any length of time. Sure the "blind" is about her, but I'm not sure how true it is.... Exactly! Now, if she's dumping it because she and Portia are on the verge of announcing a split then there just might be something to see here.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixiedoodah 1,003 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) She’s still doing all of her shows, right? I haven’t seen her lose a lot of contracted opportunities. I’m far more on board with impending divorce. She still has 92M Instagram followers even after a purge. Edited October 17, 2020 by dixiedoodah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoyaheel 1,874 Report post Posted October 18, 2020 Eh, she & Portia have been "on the verge of divorce" for what, 8 years now?? Or even since they married? (2008, I had to look it up 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 4:17 PM, princess said: Spin The Sale Of The House October 16, 2020 [Blind Gossip] We’ve talked to you before about this TV Lady’s many issues. Her popularity has definitely waned from its peak, and the public does not look at her the same way they once did. That diminution of stature and reputation also means a diminution of income. She is not broke by any means, but her monthly expenses are huge. She is running into some cash flow issues. So she is selling her really big house. This is not a second home. It is her primary residence. She completely customized to her lifestyle. A year ago, she was definitely not even thinking of selling it, so her decision to sell is not a happy one. With all she put into it, will she make a profit? Even though the housing market is hot right now, and even though she customized it a lot, she knows she will probably have to take an overall loss on it when it sells. Our TV Lady has a very big ego. She knows how to spin even bad things to make herself look good. Thus, she will likely make it seem like she did well on the sale. Even if she doesn’t. Time to call a moving company… and her publicist! Similar: House Is Part Of The Loop TV Lady: [Optional] What do you think will happen to the housing market in the next year? Just solved as NOT Ellen! TV Lady: Kate Gosselin https://blindgossip.com/spin-the-sale-of-the-house/#more-101363 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixiedoodah 1,003 Report post Posted October 28, 2020 Ok, yeah. That I could totally totally see. This was a real stretch for me as Ellen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted May 12, 2021 Ellen DeGeneres Show to End with Upcoming Season 19: It's 'Not a Challenge Anymore,' She Says Ellen DeGeneres will sit down with Oprah Winfrey to discuss the news on Ellen Thursday https://people.com/tv/ellen-degeneres-show-ending-after-upcoming-season-19/?did=634030-20210512&utm_campaign=ppl-breakingnews_relationship-builder&utm_source=people.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=051221&cid=634030&mid=57339845839 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoyaheel 1,874 Report post Posted May 12, 2021 Savannah Guthrie flying to LA to interview her today too. I watch Today Show - think they're airing it tomorrow. I don't watch Ellen so I don't care about the show. Wondering if it really is her decision, her decision because she's no longer able to act as she was accustomed to, network decision, or sponsor decision...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoyaheel 1,874 Report post Posted May 13, 2021 Tvline.com reporting that Hollywood Reporter says ( like a game of telephone!) that the network asked for 20th season and she declined. I am not sure I believe that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted May 25, 2021 Ellen DeGeneres buys back $14.3M ranch after bombshell announcementhttps://nypost.com/2021/05/24/ellen-degeneres-buys-back-14-3m-ranch-after-quitting-show/ You have to see the photos of the property, so beautiful!! 😍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
