2012 YEAR IN REVIEW

The standout news & pop obsessions gleaned from your search habits

Decade of top searches

Since 2001, Yahoo! has dipped into billions of searches to uncover our audience's curiosities, interests, and what matters most to them. Unlike editorial retrospectives or surveys, the rankings come from online users’ own search behavior. Looking back, these lists truly sketch a society in motion: It's a unique way to gauge social trends and interests in the year’s top stop stories, compelling newsmakers, and viral fads.
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  • Jane Fonda Might Be the Hottest Person at Cannes

    Age is just a number when it comes to Jane Fonda. The 75-year-old fitness guru, actress, and philanthropist has been looking better than ever at the Cannes Film Festival this year, rocking every gown on the red carpet and schooling the much younger leading ladies on how to really work it. On Saturday, she dazzled in a custom turquoise Atelier Versace ensemble with Swarovski crystal detailing and cut-outs — yes, a 75-year-old woman actually pulled off the cut-out trend better than most 20-somethings! — at the "Jimmy P" premiere. Furthering our awe, she showed up to the premiere of "Inside Llewyn Davis" on Sunday glowing in a jaw-dropping raspberry Badgley Mischka dress. Check out the video to find out how she always manages to look so good and be sure to tune in to “omg! Insider” on TV tonight for more of the latest in entertainment news. Continue reading →

  • Justin Bieber and Chris Brown Are Apparently New Besties

    Those concerned about Justin Bieber's many public missteps this year likely won't "heart" his latest Instagram photo — an image in which he's seen bonding with Chris Brown. The baby-faced pop star, 19, posted the photo of himself with his … Continue reading →

  • This Is What Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dad Looks Like

    Do you see the resemblance? Leonardo DiCaprio's dad George joined "The Great Gatsby" star in France for all the festivities at the Cannes Film Festival. Sporting long hair, it’s obvious that George has the DiCaprio swagger, much like his son. … Continue reading →

  • Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet.

  • 4 Clear Signs Robert Pattinson Is Moving Out for Good

    Affairs of the heart aren't easy, especially in Hollywood. Just ask Robert Pattinson. While rumors started circulating over the weekend that he and longtime girlfriend Kristen Stewart have called it quits again (last summer, anyone?), photos of the "Cosmopolis" star … Continue reading →

  • Brad Pitt: ‘I Have Very Few Friends’

    When you're part of a Hollywood power couple like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, it's hard to know who you can trust, which is probably why Brangelina keeps their circle tight. "I have very few friends," Pitt reveals in a … Continue reading →

  • 'Teen Mom' Farrah Gets New Reality Show

    Former Teen Mom turned newly-minted porn star Farrah Abraham will be hitting the small screen yet again with a new reality TV show, according to E! Online.

  • Eva Longoria Risks Another Wardrobe Malfunction in Sheer Black Dress With Plunging Neckline: Picture

    A day after the actress skipped underwear and bared too much on the red carpet, she wore another eyebrow-raising black dress to an event in Cannes

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