Week of November 6, 2011 - November 12, 2011

She's the star of the hit show, "Private Practice," KATE WALSH is here to give the scoop on her sexy new co-star, Benjamin Bratt! Kate and Ellen always have a ton of fun whenever she's here, and today is sure to live up to the expectation!

Then, she's the Hollywood beauty the world fell in love with in "Slumdog Millionaire," the heart-stoppingly beautiful FREIDA PINTO is here to talk about her new film, "Immortals."

Plus, an amazing YouTube dancing duo that you'll see only on Ellen! Don't miss Monday!

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The girls from Essex, England, who took the internet by storm, are back! SOPHIA GRACE BROWNLEE and her cousin ROSIE McCLELLAND made such a splash with their video performing Nicki Minaj's, "Super Bass," they caught the attention of the whole planet. They even inspired Ellen to dress as them for Halloween! Who knows what will happen when these two adorably talented viral video juggernauts return to our stage?!

KIRSTEN DUNST has been wowing audiences since her breakout performance in "Interview with The Vampire." Now she's the star of the haunting and visually striking new film "Melancholia," and her incredible performance is already receiving critical acclaim! She's here today to tell Ellen all about it!

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It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights! Kermit the Frog is here! For the first time in history, one of the world's most lovable characters will be on our stage. He's telling Ellen all about his new Muppet movie, his jet-setting life, and his notoriously tumultuous relationship with Hollywood starlet, Miss Piggy.

The 45th annual Country Music Awards air on Wednesday, and Ellen is sending a very special correspondent to the red carpet! We'll have all the footage on tomorrow's show -- don't miss it!

Also, TAYE DIGGS is the dreamy star of "Private Practice," and now he's written a children's book! He and his wife ("Glee's" Idina Menzel) have an adorable son, Walker, who just turned 2. Taye will definitely have some adorable stories to share with Ellen about being a dad.

Then, an emotional interview you won't want to miss. JERMAINE JACKSON is sitting down with Ellen, just after the Dr. Conrad Murray verdict was announced. After the tragic loss of his brother, Jermaine is sure to have some powerful thoughts on the trial of the doctor convicted in his brother's death. It's a day on Ellen you'll always remember.

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It's Ellen's Country Music Awards after-show, and country superstar LUKE BRYAN is live on the red carpet! You never know what's going to happen when cameras are live! The last time Luke was here, he took his shirt off. This is one live red carpet you won't want to miss!

Then, she stole the show at the Emmy Awards, as well as the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series! The hilarious MELISSA McCARTHY is the star of the hit show "Mike & Molly" and the summer blockbuster "Bridesmaids." She's here to tell Ellen about what it's like to be the new funny lady in Hollywood.

Then, the very handsome ARMIE HAMMER is in the house! He played both of the Winklevoss twins in the highly acclaimed film, "The Social Network," and now he's starring in the new biopic "J. Edgar," directed by Clint Eastwood. He'll be giving Ellen the scoop on his character's ambiguous relationship with J. Edgar Hoover, played by Leonardo DiCaprio!

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It's a worldwide exclusive! She has the biggest pop CD on the planet -- KATY PERRY is here to premiere her brand new music video for her new song, "The One That Got Away" from her globally dominating CD, "Teenage Dream." She's the only artist to earn 5 top singles on the Hot 100 from the same album besides Michael Jackson! Her new single is sure to break records and the only place you're going to see he video is right here on Ellen!

Then, it's 11/11! What better day to celebrate Ellen's record label, eleveneleven, with a powerful performance from 12-year-old SAVANNAH ROBINSON? She's singing Christina Aguilera's ballad, "Beautiful," and talking about her emotional anti-bullying music video that's all over YouTube!

And, the one-man music video for The Black Keys' song "Lonely Boy" is the newest viral video sensation, and the star, DERRICK TUGGLE, is here to tell Ellen about his incredible performance -- and show off his moves!

Plus, an emotional military reunion that is sure to have you in tears. Don't miss Ellen this Friday.

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