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By Kathy Hanrahan

Posted: February 28, 2009

5. “Slumdog Millionaire” wins a ton of Academy Awards, but more importantly Hugh Jackman was a pretty great Oscar host.

4. “The Amazing Race” is officially my favorite reality show again (OK, it is tied with “Idol” and “Rupaul’s Drag Race”) and my favorite team is Margie and Luke.This mother-son team has captured my heart. He has been deaf since birth and uses sign language to commute with his mom. They are one of the top teams and never cease to amaze me!

3. Former “Tonight Show” sidekick Ed McMahon is hospitalized with bone cancer, a close source tells AP.

2. Chris Brown and Rihanna back together? People magazine says they are working things out while staying at one of P. Diddy’s homes.

The number 1 story this week is about an epic battle that has been fought for the past four years….

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