New Zealand Lawmaker Who Delivered Viral Marriage Equality Speech Invited to Appear on Ellen: VIDEO

Last week New Zealand MP Maurice Williamson delivered a hilarious and uplifting speech before the passage of the country's marriage equality bill. Since it was posted, it has been viewed more than a million times.

Said Williamson in the speech:

"I also had a leader tell me I would burn in the fires of hell for eternity and that was a bad mistake because I've got a degree in physics. I used the thermodynamic laws of physics. I put in my body weight and my humidity and so on. I assumed the furnace to be at 5000 degrees and I will last for just on 2.1 seconds."

“One of the messages I’d had was that this bill was the cause of our drought. This bill was the cause of our drought. Well if any of you follow my Twitter account, In the Pakuranga electorate this morning, it was pouring with rain, we had the most enormous big gay rainbow across my electorate. It has to be a sign."

The lawmaker was asked to appear on Ellen, TVNZ reports, and we may soon see that happen:

Normally politicians are not allowed to take up the offer of a paid trip, but Prime Minister John Key told TV ONE's Breakfast this morning that Williamson "can absolutely go".

"Anyone who has seen Maurice speak before, the good people of Pakuranga, will know what I'm talking about, he is very funny. He is ferociously bright, he's always had that incredibly witty sense of humour and I don't think that he did an awful lot of planning for that speech."

The Prime Minister says rules surrounding actors equity mean people who appear on such shows have to be paid - but as long as Maurice Williamson donates the fee to charity, it will be fine.

Williamson's speech, if you'd like to revisit it, is AFTER THE JUMP...

Ellen DeGeneres Announces 'Finding Dory', the Sequel to 'Finding Nemo': VIDEO

After many years of pleading, Ellen DeGeneres says her wish has finally been granted, and the whole sequel is going to be focused on her character. For real. In 2015.

Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...

'Ellen' Renewed for Four More Years

The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been renewed through 2017, Deadline reports:

“‘Ellen’ is ‘the crown jewel’ of the NBC Owned Television Stations’ daytime lineup.  In fact, ‘Ellen’ is the top choice for women 25-54 in her time period in seven of our markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, this season,” said Staab.  “We are proud and thrilled to extend our relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, all the great people working on her show and our friends at Warner Bros.”

“‘Ellen’ is having its best season ever during the tenth anniversary of the show.  It is a testament to Ellen’s brilliance as a talent and our extraordinary production team,” said Hilary Estey McLoughlin, President, Telepictures Productions.  “We are so proud of the show and grateful for all the support and partnership of NBC and all of our stations.  We look forward to collaborating with them to build ‘Ellen’ to even greater success in the years ahead.”

Ellen Reflects on Coming Out, Career in Major Australian Interview: VIDEO

Ellen DeGeneres gave a lengthy interview to Tracy Grimshaw from Australia's A Current Affair about coming out, her show's success, and how being gay has shaped her life.

Said Ellen:

"I think what saved me is me being honest. I think I somewhow had the courage to do something and say something that I knew would possibly end my career. Instead of making business more important I made my soul and my life more important.And I think by being truthful, and being honest, that saved me."

She added that coming out also put her through a range of emotions and financial situations:

I was furious at the time because…I just felt like it was my fault...I was so mad that I lost my show, and not just my show but for three years I didn’t have any offers. I mean literally, the phone did not ring for three years and I had no money....All of a sudden just because of one revelation (gay) I was the joke. I was the punchline of every late night talk show, I was made fun of in a magazine, and it felt horrible at the time. Now I look back on it and I am thankful because it gave me a chance to examine myself and say who are you without fame, who are you without success, who are you without money?”

Ellen also talked about what it was like growing up in the racist South and how that shaped her perspective. She also talks about her upcoming trip to Australia, Finding Nemo, bullying, Joan Rivers, and her dancing.

Watch the excellent interview, AFTER THE JUMP...

Ellen Crowns Her First Male Underwear Model: VIDEO

As you may or may not be aware, Ellen DeGeneres has been in the process of choosing her very own male underwear model. Today, he was chosen after a runway show, questions and answer session, and not-so-brutal game of Know or Go.

Check it out, AFTER THE JUMP...

Ellen Shows Off Entries from Her Male Underwear Model Search: VIDEO

Ellen DeGeneres is currenty holding a search for her very first underwear model. She has received quite a few creative entries, some of which she showed off to her audience late last week.

Check 'em out, AFTER THE JUMP...