'American Idol' Hollywood Week Kicks Off With Ellen DeGeneres' Debut

Judges send 95 singers through to Wednesday's group round.By Gil Kaufman Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi on "American Idol" Tuesday Photo: Fox Finally! After what felt like an eternity, "American Idol" served up the first dose of Hollywood Week on Tuesday night (February 9). In addition to the 181 potential superstars filing into the Kodak Theater, the show marked the debut of newest judge, talk-show host/ comedian Ellen DeGeneres, who quickly proved that she not only has plenty to...

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