Why You're Searching "Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People," "Top Chef Finale," and "Tila Tequila Engaged"

By Sam Brand Posted Dec 9th 2009 09:00PM

Wondering why "10 Most Fascinating People," "Top Chef Finale," "Spiral Over Norway," "Tila Tequila Engaged," and "Philippe Padieu" are surging in Google Trends? We can shed some light on the mystery. Google Trends provides the hottest keywords of the hour. Though the results change frequently, the list offers a snapshot of what's hot in the world of showbiz. Here's what's steamin' tonight...

Top Chef Finale – If you picked up a copy of People Magazine today and turned to page 134, then you know who won 'Top Chef' tonight. The mag's Dec. 21 issue, which hit newsstands today, features a pic of the winner between hosts Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio. It also features no spoiler warning. We're not going to ruin the show for you which airs any second, but we'll give you a hint. The mag provides a recipe courtesy of the winner for Bell Pepper Couscous with Tomato-Harissa Broth. Does that sound like a dish sprung from the mind of Kevin, Michael or Brian? Find out tonight. Or ask Google and ye shall receive.

Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People – Barbara Walters has already revealed 9 of her favorite celebrity personalities of 2009. Those are Lady Gaga, Glenn Beck, Tyler Perry, Kate Gosselin, Adam Lambert, Sarah Palin, Brett Favre, Jenny Sanford, and Michael Jackson's 3 kids. The 10^th will be revealed at 10 PM on the ABC special '10 Most Fascinating People.' Walters tells the New York Post much of this year's list "is about sexuality." Tiger Woods, anyone?

Tila Tequila Engaged – There's nothing fake about this shot at love. Tila Tequila and same-sex squeeze Casey Johnson, hot heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, proclaimed their love for each other in a live internet broadcast early Wednesday morning. "Bam! That is a 17-carat diamond ring from my baby," Tila said into the webcam, showing off her new bling. And, in typical Tila egalitarian fashion, we're all invited to the wedding. "Casey will send out her private jets to pick u all up to be at our most fabulous wedding of 2010!!!!! POW!" Check the vid here.

Philippe Padieu – In May, 53-year-old Philippe Padieu was sentenced to 45 years in prison for assault with a deadly weapon. That weapon was AIDS, which he knew he was infected with, and which he gave to at least 6 women. 5 of those women appeared on 'Oprah' today. Diane, a martial arts instructor described Philippe as "very charming. He made me feel like the only woman on the face of the earth." But the 58-year-old soon realized Padieu had been getting around. After catching him in the act, she checked his phone records and discovered he was seeing at least 9 other women at the time. The news got worse. Diane tested positive for HIV. So did others, who Diane sought out with the help of Texas law enforcement. Still, police couldn't arrest Padieu until they knew that he knew he had the disease. Diane provided the key evidence. She remembered a moment during their relationship when she took him to the doctor after he complained of feeling ill. He walked out claiming he had passed all tests he took, including the HIV/AIDS test. Now, Padieu is wasting away in a Texas prison.

Spiral Over Norway – Nobody appears to have any idea what the strange apparition in the sky above Norway might be. Norwegian scientists say it has nothing to do with the aurora borealis. Respected Norwegian astronomer Knut Jorgen Roed Odegaard says it's definitely not a meteor. And Russia says it's not a secret missile test. But the scientific community is now casting doubt on Russia's claims. Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist specializing in space launches tells the New Scientist, "It's definitely a missile launch failure." PopEater's astrophysicist was unavailable for comment.

iPhone Verizon – It's coming! Well, it's not definite, but according to CNET, one analyst told investors on Wednesday that there is a 70% chance the iPhone will be available to Verizon customers in 2010, when AT&T's exclusive contract with Apple is believed to expire. The news sent Apple stock up 4% during daytime trading on Wednesday. PopEater's chief financial correspondent was unavailable for comment.

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Wednesday 09 December

By leroy

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UH UH UH WHAT ?? WHAT ?? I AM # 1 TWO IS NOT A WINNER AND THREE NOBODY REMEMBERS ..UH UH

By Jonathan McDowell

So who *is* PopEater's astrophysicist? Enquiring minds want to know...

By Mayfair

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Michele Obama, interesting??? to whom???
I have never understood how Barbara Walters has had a career.
NOW THAT'S INTERESTING.

By Adam Addict

Definitely watched Barb Walters for ADAM LAMBERT, but sorry I had to sit through Glenn Beck. Honestly, the ENTIRE SHOW could have been all about Adam, with performances also, and I would have been as happy as a clam.

Thursday 10 December

By sammhitz

Lady Adam is a no talent (sorry, he does seem to have screaming at the top or his?? lungs down to an art?? form) jerk off that will be a destitute, forgotten, insignificant, waste of human space Elvis impersonator in 5 years or less.

By Claire

Barbara Walters has joined the rest of the media by idolizing Michelle Obama. What the heck makes her the most fascinating person??? Our military is far more fascinating than Michelle Obama. GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

By Dean

Walters is just an old used up skank.

By Leon

I think Walters has lost it. Really, what is so fasinatine about those people?

especially the perverts kids.

By dave

Barbra Walters continues to be on the air as the old old old lady(After the affair with a black man 40 yrs ago,,shes no lady)of the network. She has never gotten along with anyone of her co-host or co anchors. She has lost touch with the everyday person,,she doesn't know or watch popular TV. She's rich and has no idea what the rest of us go through. She can hardly walk,,and drags the view down everytime she on there,,spousing virtue she doen't have. She is what the TV public call a rich, spoiled, bum. Her clain to fame interviews. Most these stars will talk to anyone with a mic who takes their side of the story. She has no real views,,put takes the democrate side to everything. So to finalize,,who gives a care about who Barbara has interviewed?

By Diana

I lost all respect for barbra after watching the veiw a few times. That show is a joke, with rosie, then Elizebeth. Barbra has had on the show anyone that she knows everyone cant stand to see, or hear. Some of the topics I thought, were below barbra. But barbra egged the others on to argue, for ratings. Its all about money for barb. I used to think the woman was respectable, not any more. Anything for a buck makes her happy. If she got rid of elizebeth, it may change my mind,,, a little...

@sammhitz Boy, I'd love to bet money on that, because I'd win and I'd be rich!!! Remember, there were people who badmouthed plenty of megastars when they were first starting out. Just wish I could be there when you have to eat your words...

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