Ellen DeGeneres and David Letterman's sidekicks: what do they have in common?

That's DJ Tony Okungbowa dancing for Ellen on birthday earlier this year. As we saw with Sophia Grace and Rosie singing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, music a big part of Ellen's show. Her sidekick is a DJ if that helps my point, and she is very well known for liking to dance. We haven't talked about DJ Tony much, and I think it's important to bring him up. He's an integral part of her show, and a very supportive "partner in crime." He not only is the in-house DJ who plays music that Ellen dances to, but also a bounce board for Ellen throughout her show. They interact a lot, and Tony, British accent and all, brings some extra entertainment.

But he's not the only sidekick enjoying the tunes, the Late Show with David Letterman sidekick and musical director Paul Shaffer does it all live. Just like DJ Tony, Shaffer also does his job being a great sidekick for David Letterman. The two seem to have a great, supportive relationship, both in bits and also beyond the jokes.

The music these two choose adds an unique soundtrack to the shows they are on. They establish the mood for both how the audience feels and the overall format of the show. Ellen acknowledges and comments on the music DJ Tony plays, whereas Letterman seems to use it as transitions.

DJ Tony and Paul Shaffer have been able to establish their own style of sidekicking, but music is the focal point for both. Do you find the music adds to these talk shows? And if so, in what way? How would be they different without it?

Sidekicks all the way from England brought to Ellen DeGeneres' stage

I fell in love with Sophia Grace and Rosie the moment I knew they were headed to the United States. These two girls have become the new YouTube sensation, mainly thanks to The Ellen DeGeneres Show (and their talent, may have had something to do with it too).

The story in short: A video was posted online of the 8-year-old Sophia Grace and her 5-year-old cousin Rosie singing a super sassy version of Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass," Ellen's team saw it, Ellen liked it, they invited Sophia Grace, Rosie, and their parents to L.A. The girls performed on The Ellen Show, and then they were given a [few] big surprises.

Beyond that it's just so cute and entertaining, it relates to what we are doing here. What would you call her beautiful drumming cousin Rosie? Well Nicki calls her Sophia's "hype man." I'd call her a sidekick.

What makes Rosie a successful sidekick? Let's look at the criteria we have decided on already:
-Someone you can trust--
Rosie is always RIGHT next to her cousin, watching every move she makes.

-Someone who makes you look good (or even better)--
I have to admit it, she's gorgeous.

-Someone who works with you for a greater goal--
She's knows the dance pretty well.

-Someone who is ok with taking a back seat--
I don't think her microphone is even on.

-Someone who brings some fun once in awhile--
Well, she's down with dancing in tutu and she really gets into the drumming parts.