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The erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey is creating major buzz lately after the movie rights were optioned, sparking speculation over who will play its sexy leads.

Its content is so racy - often described as "mommy porn" - that it's hard to imagine Fifty Shades on film ... or even as an audiobook. Especially after this.

If you've read it, you know how awkward it would be to read some of the salacious scenes aloud. Which is why Ellen DeGeneres decided to demonstrate this.

The premise of this hilarious skit is that Ellen was asked to record the audiobook version of EL James' work. It starts out in familiar territory, but after that ...

Ellen Reads 50 Shades of Grey

Several big names, including Ian Somerhalder, have been rumored for the film, which has not yet cast leads for what will undoubtedly be highly sought-after roles.

Tell us who should play Christian and Anastasia by voting below ...

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Adam Levine appeared on Ellen yesterday and the host wasted little time getting to the important issues with The Voice judge.

"Let's talk about the women that love you," DeGeneres said to cheers from the audience, specifically referring to Jennifer Love Hewitt's recent appearance on the show when she made it clear she'd be open to dating/doing Levine.

Is the artist, who recently split from Anne Vyalitsyna, interested?

"That was aggressive," Levine said, politely declining.  "It was really sweet and flattering. Beautiful life, you know, when a beautiful woman says nice things about you."

Adam Levine on Ellen

Note to Adam: Have you seen Jennifer Love Hewitt's breasts? You might want to reconsider.

Everyone's favorite dynamic British little kid YouTube duo is back, baby!

Young Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie McClelland returned to The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday, armed with a new Nicki Minaj song to cover.

Before singing Nicki's newest single, "Starships," Sophia Grace, 8, and Rosie, 5, revealed that Britney Spears and Justin Bieber are fans on Twitter.

Not shabby in the follower department. Or the singing department. These youngsters really can carry a pop hit and turn it into a viral sensation:

Sophia Grace & Rosie - Starships (Live on Ellen)

For more Sophia Grace, Rosie and Nicki, follow these links to watch them perform "Moment 4 Life" and the song that put them all on the map, "Super Bass."

During a speaking engagement to mark the one-year anniversary of her Joining Forces initiative, which helps honor and support America's military families, Michelle Obama brought in a special guest live via satellite:

Ellen DeGeneres!

In addition to discussing this very worthy cause Monday, the First Lady and Ellen rehashed their push-up contest from earlier this year. Take a look:

Michelle Obama on Ellen - Push-Up Memories

In the second half of their talk, Ellen spoke with military families, and then delighted the audience by unveiling a photo of Michelle's senior prom dress ...

"That split was a little high," Obama said, laughing. "I don't know if I'd let my kids go out with a split that high, so let's not show this to Malia and Sasha."

It's not what you think of when you think of Michelle Obama photos nowadays, no. Ellen showed off her amazing prom pic too. Check it out below:

Michelle Obama on Ellen - Prom Dress Comparison

Ah, to be Emma Stone.

The 23-year old actress is in the middle of a run of hits; may be the most beloved young actress in Hollywood; and, oh, has made out with both Ryan Gosling (in Crazy, Stupid Love) and Andrew Garfield (in The Amazing Spider-Man) on the big screen.

So, Stone was asked by The Ellen DeGeneres in a taped interview that airs today: Which experience was more enjoyable?

Comparing the studs is like comparing "apples and oranges," she said, hesitating a bit before finally answering: "I love all fruit!"

And this is why we love Emma Stone...

Emma Stone on Ellen

On an episode of Ellen that will air today, Brad Pitt takes New Orleans native Ellen DeGeneres on a tour of her hometown, specifically the Hurricane Katrina-ravaged section of the 9th Ward.

The stars talk about Pitt's Make It Right organization during the visit, which is dedicated to building sustainable, affordable homes for citizens in the area.

“I’m getting far too much credit for this," Pitt says modestly of the project, which has constructed 75 houses so far. "This took a lot of very smart people coming in and attacking the situation. It took the families determined to come back [after Hurricane Katrina] and their resilience and they’re defining what this thing was going to be. I get far too much credit for bringing some really smart people together."

Watch the emotional video now and try not to hate both Pitt and George Clooney for being so attractive and so kind-hearted:

Brad Pitt Tours New Orleans

Ellen DeGeneres has - to quote Chris Treager from Parks & Recreation - quite litch-rally inserted herself into the ongoing reality TV cat-fight that is The Bachelor.

In a funny new video, the talk show host splices actual footage from the Monday's confrontational Women Tell All special and puts herself in the hot seat.

Much like the controversial Courtney Robertson was in real life, Ellen finds herself on the defensive amid a barrage of allegations, name-calling and worse.

Costumed like a stereotypical Bachelor girl, sporting sparkling earrings and an equally glittering jacket, she admits she was there for the wrong reasons.

"I really did come here to make friends," Ellen says. "I was not here for Ben. I mean, let's face it, I was here for the girls." Watch the hilariousness below:

Ellen on 'The Bachelor: The Women Tell All'

Justin Theroux knows how to get DOWN!

Stopping by the Ellen DeGeneres show to promote Wanderlust, in which he co-stars with girlfriend Jennifer Aniston (they met on set) and Paul Rudd, Justin showed off some sick break dance moves. Turns out we can thank Jen for this, too.

Watch him let loose to Rob Base DJ E Z Rock's "It Takes Two":

Justin Theroux Dances on Ellen

"My girlfriend, I don’t know if any of you guys know her, ever since she saw Zoolander she’s been obsessed with making me break dance," Justin told Ellen.

While she tried to get him to bust a move at her birthday party, Theroux says he got out of it by telling her he couldn't do it without his "breaking shoes."

He continues, "So we got home that night. It was late and she literally came out with a pair of shoes. My actual 'breaking shoes.'" The best part of it?

Jennifer Aniston was nice enough to send the shoes to Ellen too, and after a moment of resignation, he was not shy about showing off his moves. Respect!

So much for Tac.

Following rumors that Taylor Swift and Zac Efron were Hollywood's new young power couple, this pair taped an appearance on Ellen yesterday (it airs today), during which they acted adorably together... but also shot down chatter that they were anything more than friends.

“We are not a couple," Taylor said, adding that Zac is "awesome" and then joking about how they are barely even co-stars because they both just voiced characters for The Lorax:

"You hear people get together when they’re shooting movies, co-stars. But not like animated co-stars. You know what I’m saying. 'Oh my god, as we were recording our voiceovers on separate coasts we really connected.'”

Watch Zac and Taylor talk about their Valentine's Day plans below, following by a snippet of their fun duet on the show:

Zac Efron and Taylor Swift on Ellen

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Adorable Sophia Grace Brownlee, 8, and her cousin Rosie McClelland, 5, became online phenomena with a cover of Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" last year.

Now they've run it back with a rendition of Nicki's "Moment 4 Life"!

Hot off their Grammy red carpet coverage for Ellen DeGeneres, Sophia Grace and Rosie McClelland appeared on Ellen yesterday to perform the song.

While Sophia Grace belted out lyrics until she was red in the face, Rosie busted out some freaking sweet dance moves. Don't call her an understudy anymore!

Donning their trademark tiaras and wearing fluffy yellow, pink and orange skirts, the twosome bring it hard! Minaj, a big fan of the two, is no doubt proud:

Sophia Grace & Rosie - Moment 4 Life (Live on Ellen)