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September 6th, 2010
05:53 PM ET

Beat 360° 9/6/10

Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic:

Ellen Degeneres reads to Venus Williams at Williams' book signing during day eight of the 2010 U.S. Open. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for USTA)

Have fun with it. We're looking forward to your captions! Make sure to include your name, city, state (or country) so we can post your comment.

Update: Beat 360° Winners:

Staff
Ric Ward
"Is that Anderson Cooper dancing?"


Viewer

Brenda Birdow
"Wow, Venus, did you really wear that outfit in front of the Queen?"

___________________________________________________________________________Beat 360° Challenge


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soundoff (48 Responses)
  1. Susan Cole, Martinsville, VA

    "Eeeeeeek.....Venus, you spelled my name wrong. It's DeGeneres, not DeGenerous....but, thanks for the compliment."

    September 6, 2010 at 9:31 pm |
  2. Beau- Birmingham, AL

    "Venus, I didnt know anything about music either, but this will teach you everything you need to know to become the next Idol judge."

    September 6, 2010 at 9:28 pm |
  3. Dillon Ancheta~ Lihue Hawaii, 96766

    Ellen Degeneres asks Venus Williams to even further simplify the book "Tennis for Dummies" just for her...

    September 6, 2010 at 9:26 pm |
  4. Carmen Frost at Penn State University

    "Wow, Anderson Cooper is running for President???!!!"

    (Rock on, dude! We LOVE you in Pennsylvania)

    September 6, 2010 at 9:15 pm |
  5. tamara korman in Canada

    getting nostalgic like i'm watching Olivia Newton John's video for "let's get physical, physical"

    September 6, 2010 at 9:08 pm |
  6. tamara korman

    Looks like I'm watching an Olivia Newton John video "let's get physical, physical...."

    September 6, 2010 at 9:06 pm |
  7. Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA

    I can sign this book for you....... I would like you have my book now, Venus
    (Sorry, I forgot word of "like')

    September 6, 2010 at 8:47 pm |
  8. Samantha Rowley - Nashville, TN

    So that was one of your latest dresses you designed. How do I keep it from "riding up" when I play tennis?

    September 6, 2010 at 8:45 pm |
  9. Ashesh shah, Katy, TX

    Venus I know you made good mullaaaa for this book but next time tell them print little big its hard to read with my magnified glasses!!!!!!!!!!

    September 6, 2010 at 8:42 pm |
  10. Janet

    "Once upon a time there was this weeee....."

    September 6, 2010 at 8:36 pm |
  11. Rhonda Jones from San Berdoo, Cullyfornia

    Did you really "perambulate with Promethean zeal" across the court?

    September 6, 2010 at 8:28 pm |
  12. Mike, Kingston, Canada

    "I'd have to say it's an open book on whether there's enough juicy stuff going on, both on and off the court, to make Oprah's Book of the Month Club'.

    September 6, 2010 at 8:26 pm |
  13. randall williams [anniston,al]

    "I like to read,but I rather-DANCE!"

    September 6, 2010 at 8:19 pm |
  14. Rhonda Jones from San Berdoo, Cullyfornia

    Wow, this is quite artistic. I hadn't expected the entire book to rhyme.

    September 6, 2010 at 8:11 pm |
  15. Rorie, Toronto Canada

    Venus....I reeeaally wanted to wear this outfit but instead..... I wore this head band.

    September 6, 2010 at 8:03 pm |
  16. Rhonda Jones from San Berdoo, Cullyfornia

    Is this passage as painful for you to hear as it is for me to read?

    September 6, 2010 at 7:58 pm |
  17. Sean Medigo

    Gah! There's no way I can warm-up and stretch-out like that!

    September 6, 2010 at 7:53 pm |
  18. Lori B./Boston

    After reading a few lines, Ellen finds it hard not to show what she was thinking.

    September 6, 2010 at 7:41 pm |
  19. Kathy - Akron, OH

    "Sure...it's tough winning seven grand slam single titles but just try being a judge on American Idol!"

    September 6, 2010 at 7:37 pm |
  20. Brenda Birdow

    Wow, Venus, did you really wear that outfit in front of the Queen?

    September 6, 2010 at 7:29 pm |
  21. Patty-CA

    Ellen Degeneres shows off her new book & thanks ghost writer Venus Williams for her help with "Tennis for Dummies"

    September 6, 2010 at 7:23 pm |
  22. Lori B./Boston

    Oooooo, tennis is not the game I thought it was!

    September 6, 2010 at 7:20 pm |
  23. Cherie Muerth,Tennessee

    Ellen reads that Venus' serve is 120mph and opts for a round of golf.

    September 6, 2010 at 7:20 pm |
  24. Cherie Muerth,Tennessee

    "Yikes,when I said I'd compete in the Doubles tournament I didn't know you had a 120mph serve. heh ,heh.heh........."Uh...dinner instead?"

    September 6, 2010 at 7:16 pm |
  25. Janine from PA

    Not pointing out anyone here........but somebody just cut the cheese!

    September 6, 2010 at 7:16 pm |
  26. Linda

    Yeow! I bet you don't try to jump over the net in that outfit again!

    September 6, 2010 at 7:03 pm |
  27. Steven - New Orleans

    Honey, Wimbledon is not a verb. I'd stick to my day job if I were you...

    September 6, 2010 at 6:57 pm |
  28. Lisa Wills Glencoe

    Williams thinks Degeneres lost the whole point of the book when she questions that if women are from Venus and men are from Mars is Serena's nickname Mars?

    September 6, 2010 at 6:49 pm |
  29. Liz T.

    Ellen speed reading. The big print helps.

    September 6, 2010 at 6:40 pm |
  30. Ben

    Venus, your writing is poor. I hope you can write as good as you play tenis.

    September 6, 2010 at 6:35 pm |
  31. Hermann Brocato

    I can't believe you wrote that!!!!!!
    Hermann Brocato
    Phoenix AZ

    September 6, 2010 at 6:27 pm |
  32. Diane Foley Sechelt, B.C Canada

    So Venus.... it says here your sucess is due to mainly to your transplanted bionic parts????

    September 6, 2010 at 6:27 pm |
  33. Gayle McCauley Malden,Mass.

    "It says right here that women are from Venus ,men are from Mars."

    September 6, 2010 at 6:19 pm |
  34. Stacey Edwards, Prescott Valley AZ

    Thanks for signing my book Venus, but there are actually two "l's" in "Ellen"...

    September 6, 2010 at 6:17 pm |
  35. Susan Dietz

    "um, yeah, looks like you're gonna have to wear some pants when you're on the court."

    September 6, 2010 at 6:16 pm |
  36. Janine from PA

    Oh no Venus, nothing wrong with the book, just doing my face exercises.

    September 6, 2010 at 6:15 pm |
  37. Janine from PA

    AAAAHHHHH this head band is waaaaayyyyy too tight!

    September 6, 2010 at 6:14 pm |
  38. Janine from PA

    Seeeesh as a experienced judge I have to say that there are problems with this book Venus.

    September 6, 2010 at 6:14 pm |
  39. Janine from PA

    From American Idol judge to Line Judge at the US Open, what's wrong with that?

    September 6, 2010 at 6:13 pm |
  40. Greg Myers,Houston TX

    Ellen tries a new gig as a line judge.

    September 6, 2010 at 6:12 pm |
  41. Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA

    I am read a loud to all people and you (Venus), Now I am so nervous front of people.

    September 6, 2010 at 6:12 pm |
  42. Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA

    I can sign this book for you....... I would you have my book now, Venus

    September 6, 2010 at 6:10 pm |
  43. Megan Dresslar - Shoreline, WA

    Hey Venus, Look this book I love I read Anderson's hardbook!

    September 6, 2010 at 6:08 pm |
  44. Ryan, Las Vegas

    Oh boy, there's a lot of words here, maybe I'll just make a joke and do a funny dance instead. (love you Ellen)

    September 6, 2010 at 6:08 pm |
  45. Austin Sendek

    "Does this really say, 'my opponents misunderestimated my will and determination?'"

    Austin Sendek
    Yreka, CA

    September 6, 2010 at 6:07 pm |
  46. George D Stewart

    "Vanessa, maybe you shouldn't have said that about your opponent(s).

    September 6, 2010 at 6:06 pm |
  47. Kevin from Canada

    Degeneres reads a classic to Ms.Williams called 'The Merchant of Tennis'

    September 6, 2010 at 6:05 pm |
  48. Kimberly Soles, Arizona

    "Venus, I really don't think you should have printed these things about John McEnroe."

    September 6, 2010 at 6:04 pm |