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The search engine announced that the reality TV star came in first on the list, while President Barack Obama was fifth.
Also among the top five celebrities were Sandra Bullock, Tiger Woods and Lady GaGa, Gossip Cop reports.
2009's most-searched celebrity Michael Jackson was listed at number 11 this year.
Kate Gosselin, Justin Bieber, Jesse James, Lindsay Lohan and Jennifer Aniston rounded out the top ten.
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