– Charlie Kirk: The top trending search of the year. Interest spiked dramatically following his sudden death in September 2025, which shocked the nation. [00:00:55]
– Pope Leo XIV: Historically significant as the first American Pope in history, leading to the largest human gathering ever recorded. [00:02:56]
– Taylor Swift: Remained a dominant force in music; her new album and the song “Wood” topped the lists, driven by fans analyzing her “double entendre” lyrics. [00:02:35]
– Bad Bunny: Ranked second in music searches. His song “DTMF” became a viral anthem for nostalgic photo sharing, and he was the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime show headliner. [00:02:56]
– Naomi Osaka: While primarily a tennis star, she caused a massive search spike for “Labubus” (plush dolls) after displaying a custom bedazzled version at the US Open. [00:01:40]
– Lady Gaga: Achieved the highest attended concert by a female artist ever, marking a major career “diva extraordinaire” moment in 2025. [00:00:25]
– Noah Wyle: Headlined the top trending medical drama “The Pit,” which redefined the genre for viewers this year. [00:02:25]