This just in… JAKE TAPPER returns! In addition to anchoring his own CNN show, “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the accomplished journalist is also a best-selling author, and he’ll tell Ellen about his new novel, “The Devil May Dance”!

Ellen’s friend TIG NOTARO returns! She’s always entertaining, and today she’ll not only bring the laughs, she'll also talk about her new zombie heist movie, “Army of the Dead”! Recent "American Idol" castoff HUNTER METTS is here! He’ll chat about his experience, then take the stage for a special performance!