Pop links: Oscar nominations, Wire deal alert, Sam Cooke video, Lost recap

See the full list of 2009 Academy Award nominees. The Oscar broadcast is set for Feb. 22 on ABC.

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Deal alert: Today only get "The Wire" complete series DVD set for $81.99 at Amazon, regularly $249.99.



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Happy birthday Sam Cooke:



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Lost fans: get your full recap of last night's ep, and more, here!