Article: Person close to production says DeGeneres plans to wed de Rossi, cites pro-gay marriage ruling

Ellen DeGeneres is putting the California Supreme Court ruling in favor of gay marriage into action _ she and actress girlfriend Portia de Rossi plan to wed, DeGeneres announced during a taping of her talk show.

DeGeneres was taping the episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Thursday, the day the state's high court struck down California laws against gay marriage, and it was to air Friday, a person close to the production said.

The person, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.

Citing the court's ruling, DeGeneres said she and de Rossi ("Ally McBeal," "Nip/Tuck") ...

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