Ellen DeGeneres

Greyson Chance

Greyson Chance surprised not only himself, but classmates as well when he busted out with his rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” at a school event.

His rendition (which was filmed by his dad) became so popular, that over 28 million people saw the sixth grader do his thing on Youtube.

Ellen DeGeneres Leaving 'American Idol

There were four "American Idol" judges, then three, and now two. Fox said Thursday that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving America’s top-rated reality show, effective immediately, meaning she will not appear at the auditions this summer or on the show next winter. She joins Simon Cowell, who departed at the end of season nine in May. NyPost

Ellen DeGeneres starts own record label

After a season judging singers on "American Idol," Ellen DeGeneres (dih-JEN'-ur-us) is delving deeper into the music business with her own label. The talk-show host was announcing on her show Wednesday that she is starting a label called eleveneleven. Her first act will be 12-year-old Greyson Chance, who recently became a sensation on YouTube with his piano version of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi."

Tension Reportedly Building on 'Idol' Set

Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres flat out don't get along, and the tension is building ... this according to multiple "American Idol" sources. Our insiders say Simon and Ellen aren't even trying to hide it. Ellen can't stand what she believes is Simon's cruelty toward contestants. And, we're told, Simon actually enjoys pissing Ellen off with his blistering critiques.

Patti LaBelle: Some 'Idol' Judges Need To Go

AP: Patti LaBelle thinks some people shouldn't be on "American Idol" — and she's not talking about the contestants. "Some of the judges, I don't think they're qualified to even judge," she said in an interview Wednesday.