When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians' brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout.

Singer Meghan Trainor sits down with Ellen for her first interview since undergoing vocal cord surgery.

Jamila Lyiscott is a “tri-tongued orator;” in her powerful spoken-word essay “Broken English,” she celebrates — and challenges — the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, in the classroom and with her parents. As she explores the complicated history and present-day identity that each language represents, she unpacks what it means to be “articulate.”

@TheEllenShow: How do you throw a party for Bruno Mars? You planet.
;-) Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson were on "The Ellen Show" for an incredible reenactment of the video for their unstoppable song! Everyone got in on the fun. Listen closely to captions 60 and 61: Does Bruno say "Ellie" or "L.A."? Please tell us your opinion.

Do you know your Turner from your Warhol? If not, don't worry, London is the perfect place to explore the art world through its wealth of museums. Watch and share Marcus's London story and let him take you on a journey of discovery. This Tate Modern curator is just one of the passionate staff waiting to introduce you to the people and ideas housed within the walls of the imposing former power station. Directly opposite St Paul's Cathedral across the Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern sits on the South Bank among one of the most vibrant new parts of the city.

This rarely seen early televised version of George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four seems no less relevant today. It was made by the BBC in 1954 and features noted actors Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence. It was hugely controversial when it came out, and though it may seem tame today, it may have you thinking twice the next time you sit down at your "workstation"...

Imagine having the chance to make the stars of stage and screen look perfect, and come face to face with the Royal family, every day. Watch and share Rebecca's London story as the colouring artist at Madame Tussauds London shares some of the behind the scenes secrets of her role, the traditional techniques used to create the ever-changing wax figures on show and the places she loves in London when she's not rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.

NASA has announced the results of an epic physics experiment which confirms the reality of a space-time vortex around our planet.

In this exciting final episode, see how Carol, Woody and Zack's friends from the karate club come to the rescue and help apprehend the kidnappers. Enjoy!

This rarely seen early televised version of George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four seems no less relevant today. It was made by the BBC in 1954 and features noted actors Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence. It was hugely controversial when it came out, and though it may seem tame today, it may have you thinking twice the next time you sit down at your "workstation"...

Naish Kiteboarding: 19-year old Kai Lenny takes all his toys down to JAWS as the conditions become epic. Dropping into a 25 foot+ wave is crazy enough, now add in trying to paddle into one of these beasts, that's a whole different story!

Meet Barney, one of the Yeoman Warders of The Tower of London, known as Beefeaters, who lives and works at the royal palace. Watch and share his legendary London story. From his passion for making sure ravens stay at The Tower and pride in carrying out one of the oldest traditional ceremonies in history, Barney explains why he passionately believes London is the greatest city on earth.

The solar airplane Solar Impulse 2 was presented on April 9th, 2014. The construction of the experimental solar aircraft didn't happen in a day. Watch this video about the construction of Solar Impulse 2 and understand the steps that had to be taken to attempt the first solar flight around the world!

This rarely seen early televised version of George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four seems no less relevant today. It was made by the BBC in 1954 and features noted actors Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence. It was hugely controversial when it came out, and though it may seem tame today, it may have you thinking twice the next time you sit down at your "workstation"...

President Obama drops by a meeting with YouTube personalities to learn about how they're using YouTube to connect with an audience of millions of people and to discuss why it's important for young people to visit HealthCare.gov and learn more.