Oprah might have a magazine and a network, but Ellen DeGeneres has something that “The Queen of Daytime” doesn’t: a record label.

The talk show host announced Tuesday that she has started her own record label, eleveneleven, and will use her show as a platform to find more new talent, reports ABCNews.com. DeGeneres has already signed her first artist: YouTube sensation Greyson Chance, the kid who is known for his rendition of Lady Gaga’s hit, “Paparazzi.” Chance, only 12 years old, has also written and composed some original material that was also posted on YouTube.

DeGeneres said in a statement released Tuesday that Chance “inspired” her into creating eleveneleven, which will be a joint venture with Telepictures Productions.

Along with her daytime show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, DeGeneres recently joined American Idol this past season as a judge, filling Paula Abdul’s vacant spot.

So do you guys think that Ellen DeGeneres has the chops to run a record label? Will Greyson Chance make Justin Bieber obsolete? Let’s hear what you had to say!

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   iamupscale Wait so Ellen Degeneres is launching a record label called Eleven Eleven….
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   fudurich Ellen DeGeneres starts own record label. And people wonder why the biz is in the shitter.
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   davidn17 Ok so I have nothing against Ellen Degeneres, but what the hell is she doing starting a record label?
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   ashleysamonster @amandapalmer so how do the twins feel about Ellen Degeneres’ new record label called “Eleven Eleven”? are they offended?
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   shorty129 Whoa! Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) is starting her own record label! That’s freaking awesome!
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   Violette82 RT @misterjaded: Ellen DeGeneres has a record label. And her mission is signing all teenage boys with hair like hers.
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   BradK329 Ellen DeGeneres is starting a record label..wtf? she judges a few people on American Idol and thinks she’s the next @iamdiddy..smh
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   joshterryaware If you needed further proof the record industry is dying…ellen degeneres just started a label where she’s signing kids who are on youtube
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   tannenbaumr Ellen DeGeneres has inspired me to start a record label, so that I can not sign Lee DeWyze. #Idol 

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ABC’s Barbara Walters unveiled her choices for the “Ten Most Fascinating People of 2009″ during a special presentation that aired Wednesday evening, ABCnews.com reports.  Walters’ picks featured newsmakers from entertainment, politics, sports, and music.  First Lady Michelle Obama, “Jon and Kate Plus 8″ star Kate Gosselin, singer Lady Gaga,  former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and the late Michael Jackson’s three children were among the people featured during the special.

Also featured were FOX News host Glenn Beck, musician Adam Lambert, filmmaker Tyler Perry, NFL quarterback Brett Favre, and South Carolina’s first lady Jenny Sanford.

Many tweeps expressed their dismay about Barbara Walters’s choices while others strongly agreed with her picks:

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   extroverbalist Barbara Walters’s definition of “fascinating” re: her 10 Most Fascinating People should be disclosed to help explain why K8te, Gaga, Favre
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   Ceilidhann Watching Baba Wawa’s 10 most fascinating people. @glennbeck? That Kate woman? Really? We mean fascinating as in car crash exciting, right?
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   pmsadvpr Head spinning from all of these so-called most fascinating people, yada yada.
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   bigafternoons How are Michael Jackson’s kids part of Barbara Walter’s Most Fascinating People list? What did they DO that was so fascinating?
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   seekingnormal So the Barbara Walters special was “9 Of The Most Aggravating People Who Ever Lived & 1 Fascinating Person of 2009 (Michelle Obama)”?
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   rhiannonXOXO Def @ladygaga !!! RT @SELFmagazine: Barbara Walter’s 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009 – Who do you consider 2009’s most fascinating person
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   lbilben Guess we are fresh out of fascinating RT @VanSunCelebrity: Barbara Walters’ Most Fascinating People of 2009 include .. http://bit.ly/4p4S73
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   yarydoll RT @McCainBlogette: In what universe is Kate Gosselin as fascinating as Michelle Obama in the 10 most fascinating people? really, Kate d …
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   sarahhudson I couldn’t have honestly thought that Barbara Walters would be interviewing THE MOST 10 fascinating people…I did tho, I trusted Babs…
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    errorerratic Adam Lambert and Lady GaGa were on Barbra Walters’ Most Fascinating people last night!!. DD Two people I admire and look up to!!!.
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    jenmarcus I’ve got to be honest, I don’t get why Michelle Obama was named “MOST FASCINATING.” I find many people more fascinating.
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    joetx is it wrong that barbara walters 10 most fascinating people of 2009 did not fascinate me ?

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During an “In the Spotlight” interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, singer Janet Jackson revealed that her family was aware of the late Michael Jackson’s drug addiction, ABCNews.com reports.

Jackson stated that the family staged several interventions with Michael, but were ultimately unsuccessful.  While she believes Michael knew these interventions were out of love, she said Michael was in denial about his drug problem.

Jackson also stated during her interview that she believes Michael’s doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, is responsible for his death as he was the one who prescribed and gave Michael his medications, PEOPLE.com reports.  Jackson added that she believes Murray should never be allowed to practice again.

In response to Michael’s new movie, “This Is It,” Jackson said that she won’t see it for a while–if ever–because it is too painful to see images of her brother so soon after his death.

Tweeps offered their support to Jackson and responded to her claims about Dr. Murray’s role in Michael’s death.

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   forever_mj Apparently the Jackson family, including Janet, knew about Michael’s longtime addiction to drugs. http://bit.ly/vgewN 16 Nov 2009 from Proxifeed
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   Ianberardi UH Hello Janet Jackson, the only to blame for your brothers death is himself, no one can take drugs and overdose for someone else lady! 19 Nov 2009 from web
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   Exposed Janet Jackson is still upset her family were unable to get her brother Michael off drugs. http://bit.ly/28sXft 19 Nov 2009 from API
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   dirtymushroom MSNBC.com “Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drugs” Janet, sweetheart, he’s not in denial. . . he’s dead. 19 Nov 2009 from web
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   VenessaLB Watching Janet Jackson Interview, When they showed the clip of Jermain saying Michael had passed, CHILLLS! 19 Nov 2009 from web
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   roxiebird24 i watched Janet Jackson’s interview twice last nite. it was that GOOD. she’s such a beautiful & strong woman. much respect to her 19 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck
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   Cynthiarenee2 The janet jackson interview lastnite was good. An she is really beautiful. 19 Nov 2009 from txt
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   King_Mel I’m definitely feeling this Janet Jackson interview. Her voice is angelical. 19 Nov 2009 from UberTwitter
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   jackie_smith @margo_polo I too am fascinated by Janet Jackson. Watched the interview w/her last night. Love Robin Roberts. Such a good interviewer. 19 Nov 2009 from web in reply to margo_polo
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    Anonymousboy03 I’m lovin’ the Janet Jackson interview that was on last night on ABC!! LOVE @janetjackson!!!!!! Can’t wait for the “Make Me” music video! 19 Nov 2009 from web
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    DUCESOUT JANET JACKSON WHAT CAN I SAY I LOVE HER! SO VERY STRONG ON THAT ABC SPECIAL. 19 Nov 2009 from web
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    Ntrc8teScribe @DRandall that was a PHENOMENAL INTERVIEW. Janet is so skilled at recycling information and making it sound new and riveting each time! lol 19 Nov 2009 from web in reply to DRandall
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    Diice23 watching janet’s interview, she is such a sweetheart 19 Nov 2009 from web

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