What is Hot Now

Posts Tagged ‘top searched terms aol’

At the Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday, the only thing shining brighter than Tyra Banks' Emmy was her huge ring. The supermodel turned TV host surprised everyone by flashing a dazzling rock on her wedding ring finger (pictured). As Tyra accepted the Emmy for best informative talk show, she simultaneously sparked speculation that she's engaged.

Tyra, 35, has been dating 50-year-old business mogul John Utendahl (pictured) for 2 years now. When wedding rumors started flying, she took to Twitter to set the record straight. 'Hearing about crazy rumors that I'm engaged,' she wrote. 'Well, I'm not. The "RING" is my high school class ring.'

Was your high school ring 10 carats like Tyra's? Or do you think she could be engaged? Tell us what you think.

For more on today's hottest stories, check out our top searched list. What other big stories happened today? Let us know! Come back for tomorrow's Hot Searches and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates.

Hot Searches for September 1, 2009:
1. John Utendahl - Is Tyra Banks engaged to longtime boyfriend?
2. People of Wal-Mart - Photo blog captures amusing shoppers
3. Tedy Bruschi -- Announces his retirement
4. Oak Glen Fire - Firemen fight to keep California blaze from spreading
5. CMA Music Festival - Country's biggest stars rock televised concert
6. Fatostatin - Molecule can stop the body from making fat
7. Hurricane Jimena - Tourists leave as storm approaches Mexico
8. U.S. Open - Roddick and Venus advance on opening night
9. Tea Party Express - Groups sets off on bus tour to protest health care reform
10. Disney -- Buys Marvel, the publisher of X-Men and Spider-Man

More Offers: wedding dress, speed dating, wedding registry, wedding dress, engagement rings, wedding planner, Las Vegas weddings

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Every autumn Mother Nature blesses us with beautiful splashes of color. Rich green leaves transition to blazing reds, burnt oranges and bright yellows just before they begin to drop. Add these lovely colors to a picturesque landscape and you have a truly stunning sight.

Top Searched Fall Foliage Trips on AOL:
1. Yosemite National Park
2. Blue Ridge Parkway
3. Denali National Park
4. Adirondack Mountains
5. Catskill Mountains
6. The Berkshires
7. Hudson Valley
8. The Ozarks
9. Smoky Mountains
10. Shenandoah Valley

Taking a hike or drive through these beautiful fall leaves is like taking a trip to an art museum. If you want to find a place where you can see some of nature's best artwork, check out our list of the top searched fall foliage trips.

Yosemite National Park is our top searched foliage destination. It is stunning all year long, but a fall visit enhances the natural wonder even more. Don't have a whole lot of time? Depending on where you live, try taking a day trip to a spot on our list, like along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

If you have a bit more time, plan a New England vacation. The area is considered one of the crowned jewels for fall foliage, such as in the Berkshires, number six on our list.

You don't have to be outdoorsy to appreciate the natural beauty of these destinations. There are tons of travel sites that offer cheap travel packages to match your adventurous side. The best way to enjoy the foliage is by road trip, so rent a cheap car hire and then splurge on a mountain resort. One look out your window at the rolling mountains and magnificent hues will take your breath away.

If you rather get more in touch with nature, look into renting a cabin. For example the Smoky Mountains area, number nine on our topped searched list, has many rental cabins. Wake up in the morning surrounded by Maple leaves and the sights of Smoky Mountain National Park.

Where is your favorite spot to admire fall foliage? Let us know! Search for more fall foliage trips on AOL Search and find the best travel destinations on AOL Travel.

More Offers: Budget car rental, travel sites, best hotels, rent a car, car rental insurance, cheap car hire

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Michael Jackson would have turned 51 this Saturday. Across the world, crowds of people celebrated his birthday with memorials and tributes just 2 months after he passed away.

We asked you what you thought of the news that the King of Pop's death is now being called a homicide. In an overwhelming majority, 90% of you said he had so many drugs you aren't surprised it is considered homicide.

Don't forget to vote in today's poll (right)!

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

The ladies of 'Grey's Anatomy' gathered at Katherine Heigl's house in Los Angeles on Saturday to celebrate Ellen Pompeo's first pregnancy. Kate Walsh, Sandra Oh and Rebecca Gayheart, wife of castmate Eric Dane, gathered in Heigl's backyard bearing pink-wrapped gifts for the mom-to-be. It looks like it's a girl for Pompeo, 39, and her music producer hubby, Chris Ivery.

The ladies didn't let the scorching weather spoil the baby shower. Ellen and her 25 friends sought refuge from the heat under umbrellas as they exchanged gifts and enjoyed the catered fare.

For more on today's hottest stories, check out our top searched list. What other big news and gossip happened this weekend? Let us know! Come back for tomorrow's Hot Searches and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates.

Hot Searches for August 31, 2009:
1. Hurricane Jimena - Storms off Mexican coast‎
2. Daytime Emmys - See who won at the 36th annual awards
3. Station Fire -- Burns 42,500 acres in the Angeles National Forest
4. Chicago Triathlon - Sarah Haskins and Matt Reed win
5. New Hope Plantation - Seven people found dead at trailer park
6. Vicki Kennedy - Will Ted Kennedy's wife take his Senate seat?
7. John Krasinski - And Emily Blunt are engaged!
8. iPhone - Some phones found to be 'exploding'
9. Brandon Marshall - Receiver suspended from the Denver Broncos
10. Katherine Heigl - Hosts Ellen Pompeo's baby shower

More Offers: pregnancy, childbirth, fertility clinics, fertility treatments, infertility, fertility center

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

I have been wanting to play tennis all summer long. My friends and I keep making plans to play, but the heat has prevented us from rallying. Now that the U.S. Open is beginning, I'm motivated again to hit the court.

Top Tennis Searches on AOL Search:
1. Tennis shoes
2. Tennis racquets
3. Tennis clothes
4. Tennis magazine
5. Tennis camp
6. How to play tennis
7. Tennis lessons
8. Tennis ball
9. Tennis net
10. Tennis courts

My service and backhands are very rusty, so to prepare myself for a match, I decided to see what must-have tennis gear and knowledge everyone was searching for. Check out our list.

I was surprised to see that tennis shoes were the most searched. Those are the least of my worries when stepping on the tennis court. If you need a good pair of tennis sneakers, check out our list of the top searched sneakers on AOL. You can also visit AOL Shopping for tennis clothing (number 3) like tennis skirts, tennis visors and tennis tanks. The right apparel will make a set move so much faster thanks to specialty pockets for holding tennis balls (number 8).

I'm a novice tennis player, so the most important search for me is how to play tennis (number 6). The sport has its own set of jargon different than any other sport, which makes it easy to forget terms like ad-in, love and double fault. As always, you can find tennis rules and advice on playing on AOL Search.

If you aren't one for chasing the tennis ball around the court, sit back and watch the pros do it at the 2009 U.S. Open. The action starts August 31 and will continue until September 13.

Do you have any handy tennis tips? Let us know! Search for more about tennis on AOL Search and get the latest tennis news on Fanhouse.

More Offers: tennis, tennis sneakers, tennis lessons, tennis balls, tennis racquet, tennis apparel

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments