"You have basically five seconds, maybe less, to grab a reader at the newsstand, " says In Touch Editor Michelle Lee.

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"Readers enjoy reading about drama, so the uplifting covers of celebs overcoming adversity by nature tend to pour water on the drama, " said Michelle Lee, editor in chief of In Touch for the last two years.

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Oscars for: director Ang Lee, lead actor Heath Ledger, supporting actor Jake Gyllenhaal, supporting actress Michelle Williams, best film, best cinematography, best screenplay and best musical score.

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