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Dallas sportscaster who spoke out in support of Michael Sam appears on Ellen
From his news desk in Dallas, Texas, Dale Hansen spoke out in support of openly gay football player Michael Sam, and the point he made was heard round the world. Ellen DeGeneres had him on her show Friday to talk about his statement in person.
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Ellen DeGeneres collects 14th People’s Choice award
LOS ANGELES — The fans made their top picks in television, music and film at the 2014 People’s Choice Awards and deemed Ellen DeGeneres their favorite daytime TV host, making her the woman with the most People’s Choice honors – a total of 14 trophies.
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Michelle Obama, celebrities add to support for GMA’s Robin Roberts
LOS ANGELES — Michelle Obama is leading an outpouring of support for Robin Roberts after the “Good Morning America” news anchor’s first public acknowledgement of her 10-year, same-sex relationship with massage therapist Amber Laign.
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Ellen DeGeneres has global ‘goal’ for next year’s Oscar telecast
LOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres has high aspirations for her second time around hosting the Oscars.
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Ellen vs. Hallmark: ‘Oh how gay it is…’
After changing the word on an ornament, Hallmark fell under some scrutiny. Ellen had a great way for them to get back on track.
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Is Ellen DeGeneres part of motion picture academy’s push for diversity?
LOS ANGELES — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences isn’t as much of an old-boys’ club as it used to be. The group named two women to prominent positions this week, including Friday’s announcement that Ellen DeGeneres will host the 2014 Oscar show.
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Ellen DeGeneres to host 2014 Oscars
NEW YORK — Comic and daytime television host Ellen DeGeneres was picked to host the Academy Awards for the second time.
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New Zealand ‘poster boy for gay rights’ cleared for appearance on ‘Ellen’ show
WELLINGTON, N.Z. — New Zealand’s Prime Minister has granted permission to Parliament member Maurice Williamson to appear on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” after Williamson became the unexpected face of gay rights for his “big gay rainbow” speech last week in favor of marriage equality.
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Marriage equality champion Chris Kluwe: ‘Everything a role model should be’
Now that his season is over, Chris Kluwe is making the rounds of the national media he so richly deserved last fall when he became a champion of equality. He already conquered Colbert, and now he dances out to Ellen, presenting her with a game-worn jersey, which the die-hard Packers and Saints fan seemed thrilled […]
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One Million Moms drops campaign against JC Penney, Ellen DeGeneres after 3 days
The anti-gay group that bills itself as “One Million Moms” — who resurrected their fight against JC Penney earlier this week over a new ad featuring Ellen DeGeneres — has dumped its latest protest after only three days.