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    Ellen is hosting the Oscars for the second time in 2014. 
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In case you hadn't heard, Ellen DeGeneres landed her second Academy Awards hosting gig for next year. Here she is weighing the pros and cons of hosting such a prestigious event. Frankly, we don't see any cons to Ellen hosting the biggest night in Hollywood, but here she is on her options. 

    

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WATCH: Ellen on the Pros and Cons of Hosting the Oscars

Ellen is hosting the Oscars for the second time in 2014.

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