Ellen DeGeneres Gets Kanye West, David Blaine And Nick Cannon For Variety Show

June 5, 2009 4:46 p.m. EST

Chicago, IL (CNS) - Funny girl Ellen DeGeneres' upcoming variety show will feature an impressive guest line-up, including rap superstar Kanye West, illusionist David Blaine and comedian/musician Nick Cannon.

"Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider" is the talk show hosts' third variety special for TBS. It will be pre-taped on June 17 at the Chicago Theater and will feature special acts.

West will be the centerpiece of the show, while Blaine will take DeGeneres to the Chicago streets to show off his signature street magic tricks. Cannon will provide the DJ entertainment.

More guests will be announced at a later date.

DeGeneres said in the press release, "I'm so excited to be going to Chicago for my variety show. We've got amazing acts, plus I've never seen the Liberty Bell up close."

The variety show will air June 27 on TBS at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).