Ellen's been having some of the best ratings of the year, hit a season high and had a impressive 9% increase in viewers over last year. Click here for a article from Page Six about her viewer increase.

On Wednesday (December 26) Ellen and Portia braved the cold and went to Il Sole. Popsugar has some pics
  

Emily Bear, the six year-old piano prodigy, will tape another episode of Ellen. Click here for an article about it

P.S. Ellen's appearence on Deal or no Deal will air on Wednesday, January 16 on NBC.