Filed under: Ellen DeGeneres, American Idol, TV

It's one and done for Ellen DeGeneres -- she's leaving " American Idol " after her first season as a judge on the show ... claiming it wasn't the "right fit." Ellen just tweeted, "Dim the lights ... I've voted myself off American Idol." Ellen claims she… Read more

Filed under: Steven Seagal, Celebrity Justice

Steven Seagal got a temporary restraining order today against a woman who allegedly attacked one of his employees while attempting to get into Seagal's house. The request for the TRO -- filed and granted in L.A. County Superior Court -- refers to Angela… Read more

Filed under: Isaiah Washington, Celebrity Justice

Former " Grey's Anatomy " doc Isaiah Washington is facing another round of accusations -- this time from a bank that claims he stiffed it on a six-figure loan. The actor and his wife are being sued by City National Bank for allegedly not paying back a… Read more

Filed under: The Situation, Jersey Shore, Dancing with the Stars, TV

The apocalypse is nigh -- TMZ has learned The Situation is desperately trying to expand his empire ... entering into secret negotiations to appear on the next season of " Dancing with the Stars ." Nothing's official yet -- but according to sources close… Read more

Filed under: Dr. Arnie Klein, Michael Jackson, Nurse!

Michael Jackson 's former dermatologist -- and longtime friend -- Dr. Arnie Klein will now have a say about what YOU can put in your face ... TMZ has learned he's been appointed to the Food and Drug Administration ...  an arm of the U.S. Department… Read more