Scandals, heated electoral elections and unexpected sporting event. Here are the 10 most-searched people on Google in 2024!
10 - Diddy's fall
The scandal involving imprisoned rapper Diddy has been the talk of the town in 2024, as he has been charged with a number of very serious offenses, and will go on trial on May 5, 2025. The whole thing will take place in Manhattan, New York, before a federal judge, potentially risking spending the rest of his life behind bars.
9 - More success for Simone Biles
Gymnast Simone Biles added four more to her already impressive medal haul at last summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. She now has 11 Olympic medals, 7 of them gold.
8 - FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal
A young star aged just 17 is making his mark with FC Barcelona, turning heads all over the soccer world, and we’re talking about forward Lamine Yamal. In 16 Liga outings, the youngster has scored 5 goals and 9 assists, which is exceptional for his age. A name to remember.
7 - J.D. Vance
James David Vance, aka J.D. Vance, has been appointed as Vice President of the United States, in November 2024, following Donald Trump’s victory, becoming the 50th in his country’s history to perform these duties. He is expected to take office as early as January 2025…
6 - The resurrection of Mike Tyson
At the age of 58, Mike Tyson still had one pro boxing fight left in him, as he crossed swords with Youtubeur Jake Paul. last November, suffering defeat by unanimous decision of the judges.
5 - A painful retirement for Joe Biden
Having served his 4 years as the 46th President of the United States, 82-year-old Joe Biden, leader of the Democratic Party, announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, leaving his place to his Democratic Vice President, Kamala Harris.
4 - Boxer Imane Khelif
Imane Khelif, the hyperandrogenic boxer from Algeria, had a victorious Olympic Games, despite the criticism levelled at her during the competition. Paris wasn’t easy for her, but she came away with gold in an emotional finale.
3 - Harris admits defeat
In a spirited election campaign, Kamala Harris, the new leader of the Democratic Party, had to admit defeat against the Republican Party led by the polarizing Donald Trump.
2 - Endless support for Princess Kate
Kate Middleton has announced that she will be battling cancer in 2024. The royal family already gets its fair share of attention, of course, but with this sad news, they’re making more headlines.
1 - An official return to the White House for Donald Trump
After being tamped down by Joe Biden in 2021, Donald Trump has reclaimed his throne, after a convincing victory over his opponent Kamala Harris. A return to the White House for the 78-year-old businessman.