After she made headlines for replacing Paula Abdul on the judges' panel of next season's "American Idol," Ellen DeGeneres is taking on critics who have questioned how qualified she is to judge the hit singing competition. On Tuesday's episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the comedienne and talk show host said: "Apparently, there's a lot of debate going on right now, whether I'm qualified or not to be the new judge on 'American Idol'... I'll tell you right now, how I know I'm going to be a great judge -- because I've spent my whole life being judged. So, I know what it's like. So, I will be kind. I will be compassionate. I will be empathetic, and I will be truthful. I will be an honest judge without being mean.” Read More »

ET sits down with portrait artist Dick Zimmerman, who shares his never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson at the Thriller photo shoot! Click the video for the incredible behind-the-scenes footage and for Zimmerman’s recollections of working with Michael. Zimmerman’s work can be seen at www.DickZimmerman.com. Plus, click here to see his special homage to MJ! Read More »

ET has the latest... Legal reps for David Hasselhoff are disputing the Internet reports that claim the actor was taken to the hospital on Sunday for excessive drinking. Hasselhoff's reps tell ET that he called the paramedics after he took a combination of the drugs Antabuse, which helps prevent alcoholics from drinking, and the drug Antivert, which he was taking to help treat an ear infection. His reps say the drug combination interfered with his equilibrium and made him feel ill. He was released from the hospital after being treated for an hour. Read More »

Former "The Hills" star Lauren Conrad headed to the beach over the weekend -- and it was all for a good cause! The beauty, along with volunteers from Kohl's Department Store, took part in California Coastal Cleanup Day, presented by the California Coastal Commission and Whole Foods Market. Kohl's is an official sponsor of the event. The statewide beach and park cleanup was part of an effort to encourage Californians to care for the conditions of the ocean and state. Read More »

'Yes Man' actress and She & Him singer Zooey Deschanel has reportedly tied the knot to her indie rocker beau! Deschanel, 29, and Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard, 33, said "I do" outside Seattle, Washington on Saturday, Usmagazine.com reports. The couple got engaged late last year after dating for a year prior.   Read More »

Ashley Greene and her new 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' costar Xavier Samuel were seen out on the town in Vancouver, Canada over the weekend -- but this isn't the first time the two actors have been spotted together. Greene and Samuel were also photographed spending time together last August as they walked the streets of Vancouver. In the 'Twilight' series, Ashley plays a vampire that is a member of the Cullen clan, while Xavier plays the role of Riley, an attractive vampire college student who assists in the plot to kill the protagonist Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). Riley is described as a "newborn vampire" who teams up with villain Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard) in this murder scheme. Read More »

A member of John Travolta's legal team is speaking out to ET about whether the star will testify in the Bahamas next week at the extortion trial tied to his teenage son Jett's death. A legal representative for actor tells ET that if Travolta is called to testify, he will testify. Pleasant Bridgewater, a former senator, and Tarino Lightbourne, an ambulance driver, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion and aiding to attempted extortion. Read More »

X marks the spot, and BP marks the shoes! Brad Pitt walked tall in a pair of loafers adorned with his golden initials in Spain on Friday. The sure-footed star wore his stylish shoes to the 'Inglourious Basterds' premiere and photocall at the 57th San Sebastian International Film Festival. Keep checking back here for the latest star sightings! Read More »

Which celebs made big headlines this week? Click the pictures for all the key star happenings through Friday! Read More »

Katherine Heigl's musician husband Josh Kelley reportedly sang a song about their baby girl, Nancy Leigh, during a concert in Ohio on Friday night. "We adopted a baby from Korea, me and my girl, and she's awesome, dude! This girl is the bomb!" Kelley said during his show at Miami University, according to People.com. The site says he played a new song about his daughter, nicknamed Naleigh, with lyrics including: "Just to see you in mommy's arms is all I need." Read More »