S9·E42 Kermit the Frog, Taye Diggs, Jermaine Jackson

It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights! KERMIT THE FROG is here! For the first time in history, one of the world's most lovable characters will be on our stage. He's telling Ellen all about his new Muppet movie, his jet-setting life, and his notoriously tumultuous relationship with Hollywood starlet, Miss Piggy.



The 45th annual Country Music Awards air on Wednesday, and Ellen is sending a very special correspondent to the red carpet! We'll have all the footage on tomorrow's show -- don't miss it!



Also, TAYE DIGGS is the dreamy star of "Private Practice," and now he's written a children's book! He and his wife ("Glee's" Idina Menzel) have an adorable son, Walker, who just turned 2. Taye will definitely have some adorable stories to share with Ellen about being a dad.



Then, an emotional interview you won't want to miss. JERMAINE JACKSON is sitting down with Ellen, just after the Dr. Conrad Murray verdict was announced. After the tragic loss of his brother, Jermaine is sure to have some powerful thoughts on the trial of the doctor convicted in his brother's death. It's a day on Ellen you'll always remember.