Week of January 3, 2010 - January 9, 2010

It's the first show of the 2010, and Ellen has a lot of plans for this year! Last month, she loved doing 12 Days of Giveaways so much, she's been looking around to see if there are any more gifts to surprise today's audience. You'll have to watch to find out if she got her hands on anything! Then, the very handsome CHRISTIAN SLATER will drop by to tell Ellen all about his holidays. He recently turned 40 and he's looking great -- especially in his show, "The Forgotten." And last month, RUSSELL FERGUSON won "So You Think You Can Dance," now he's here to tell Ellen what his plans are -- and to show off his prize-winning moves! Also, music legends RICKIE LEE JONES & BEN HARPER have teamed up to create the beautiful song "Old Enough," and they'll both be here to perform. Don't miss it!

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One of Ellen's all-time favorite kids is back! The incredibly talented EMILY BEAR will update everyone on what she's doing, and will treat us all to an amazing performance at the piano. She's composed new songs just for Ellen, so you'll want to see what she brings this time! Then, she won an Academy Award for her role as the Queen of England, now HELEN MIRREN is playing the wife of Leo Tolstoy in the new movie, "The Station." It's her first time on the show, so Ellen will make sure she doesn't forget it! Also, you've been hearing the hit song "TiK ToK" for months, but you may not know who sings it. It's the first single from KE$HA, and her debut CD, "Animal," is out today. To celebrate, she's here to perform for everyone.

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Tonight is the People's Choice Awards, -- and Ellen is nominated for Favorite TV Talk Show! Tune in to find out who wins. Today's show is Ellen's choice -- Ellen chose to have QUEEN LATIFAH here. She'll stop by the show today before her fourth time hosting the awards, and this is her tenth time on Ellen -- she's always a lot of fun. Then, fun is just one of the many, many words that can describe RICHARD SIMMONS. He's releasing the fifth volume of his popular "Sweating to the Oldies" -- and will do a demo for everyone! Who knows what else he'll do?! No one ever does! And today it's time for another try at the hilarious game, "I'm Gonna Rip Your Face Off"!

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You've seen an absolutely adorable 5-year-old girl in several commercials, including one with Justin Timberlake and Peyton Manning. Her name is KYLIE KIM, and she'll be here to tell Ellen what it was like to work with those two amazing guys. She is so cute, you won't want to miss it! Then, one of Ellen's favorite guests, WANDA SYKES, has been here for some of the best shows! She's been here for Halloween, Park Shows, and even Ellen's birthday. So with all that experience, Wanda is all set for her own talk show, "The Wanda Sykes Show." She and Ellen will chat about all the things talk show hosts talk about. Which is a lot. You also won't want to miss today's group of audience members -- they'll be showing off their amazing hidden talents!

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Just like Ellen, JACKIE CHAN does all his own stunts! He shows what he's got in the new movie, "Spy Next Door," and will be dropping by to chat with Ellen today. Ellen will make sure to hide the expensive china -- last time he broke her vases! She broke something too... a bottle over his head! Then, you know ANNA KENDRICK from the "Twilight" movies, now she's co-starring with none other than George Clooney in the amazing new film, "Up in the Air." When she visits Ellen today, the two will be able to swap their favorite Clooney stories!

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