She took Robin back to her hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma which is genuinely a very small town.  There was only a single stoplight when Carrie was growing up.  The singer also demonstrated how good she is at bowling (she even travels with her own shoes).

Carrie talked about how her life changed after winning Idol.  She had to really adjust to strangers wanting to know everything about her.  It has been tough for her love life but she seems to be in a very happy relationship with Ottawa Senators NHL hockey star, Mike Fisher.

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Christopher E. Clouser, the chairman of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum seems very happy with the selection: “We are thrilled that Robin Roberts, one of the industry’s most prominent news and sports journalists will emcee the Legends Ball as we pay homage to the game and honor the greats.  We know that Ms. Roberts will entertain and inspire our guests and honorees.”

I think Robin’s personal battle with cancer shows that she has the heart of a true champion so I’m not surprised that she was tapped to be the emcee this year.  I couldn’t think of a better person!

The event benefits the International Tennis Hall of Fame while paying tribute to some of the sport’s luminaries. 

In both a live and silent auction, guests will be able to bid on one-of-a-kind items and experiences.  I don’t know what is up for grabs this time around but I’m sure the offerings will be great!

This year’s honorees include Donald L. Dell, Andres Gimeno, the late Dr. Robert Johnson and nine-time Grand Slam Champion Monica Seles. 

image: Zuma Press

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Dina talked about how the past two years have been rough on their family (Ali wanted people to know that their family isn’t crazy) and mama Lohan defended Lindsay who has been in and out of rehab and charged with DUIs.

There was also mention of the fact that many people have accused Dina of being a “fame whore” who is living vicariously through her children.  Ali defended her mother but I think Dina has definitely shown signs of using her children to be in the spotlight.  Watch the interview with host Robin Roberts:

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She chose to leave the wig off while she made her way down the catwalk and it was an amazing moment!!!  It must have been so emotional for her on so many levels!

Watch the video:

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Good Morning America

"I don’t know what I would have done without my ‘chemo buddies,’ family and friends, who would sit with me for hours … and a familiar face never came empty handed!" Roberts said. She shared that "GMA" co-anchor Diane Sawyer would often bring her "contraband" comfort food like french fries.

Roberts calls the iPod headphones Sawyer gave her "magic shields." She listened to music during the treatments and said "they kind of fend things off."

Sawyer joined Roberts for her last day. As she sat in the chair, listening to her iPod, enduring one last treatment, Roberts was full of joy.

Robin has remained very strong throughout this process and I only hope the best for her.  She is a real example to those who are also fighting cancer.  If you would like to read the rest of the story, including commentary from Robin’s oncologist, click here.

image courtesy of Claudio Musajo

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