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Russell Brand
Trend score 65.5
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Abdul El-Sayed
Trend score 57.1
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Helen Zille
Trend score 53.1
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Donald Trump
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“Iran war live: Trump warns US may have to ‘destroy’ rest of Iran”
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
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“Inside Toto Wolff's Email to Mercedes Staff After Kimi Antonelli Became F1's Youngest Champion”
Jon Ossoff
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“These Democratic Senate candidates won their races before Election Day”
Haley Stevens
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“Meet the Democrats Preparing to Stop the Steal. Will the Left Learn Their Haley Stevens Lesson? Plus. . .”
Lewis Hamilton
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“Frustration remains ahead of Hamilton’s 400th race”
Chris Pappas
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“New Hampshire U.S. Senate Election Results”
Scott Colom
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“Mississippi U.S. Senate 2026: Live Midterm Election Results, Hyde-Smith vs. Colom”
Kagiso Rabada
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“The Allan Donald interview, Part 1: ‘There’s a different fire in Kagiso Rabada’s belly when he plays against Australia’ | Cricket”
JJ Gabriel
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“Man Utd ready for legal WAR with Real Madrid as teenage sensation JJ Gabriel goes AWOL to force transfer”
Alexander Zverev
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““Let Him”- Alexander Zverev Retorts After Boris Becker Makes Controversial Claims About His Popularity in Germany”
Charles Leclerc
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“Sao Paulo Grand Prix betting tips and predictions: Leclerc can pose a threat to favourites”
Shea Lacey
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“Man Utd youngster set for full Premier League debut after Carrick verdict”
Vivek Ramaswamy
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“Ohio Governor Election Results”
Matheus Cunha
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“UEFA Rule on Further Champions League Punishment for Matheus Cunha”
Abdeslam Ouaddou
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Jobe Bellingham
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“Jobe Bellingham: 'It felt like we swept Betis off the pitch with the support of our fans'”
Archie Brown
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“Liverpool transfer news as Chelsea defender 'watched' and $20M Fenerbahce ace linked”
Cyril Ramaphosa
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“DA projected to win 79% in Ramaphosa and Malema’s Joburg home ward”
Max Verstappen
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“Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen renew rivalry in race for F1's unwanted honour”
Paris Jackson
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“Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris accuses estate executor of charging $9.4 million fee as she seeks $600 mi”
Leon Schuster
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Mmusi Maimane
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Jesús de Miguel
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Esteban Ocon
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“Ocon splits with Haas, Helio's future, Dodge Cup return official | The Racing Report with Rob Peeters”
KANYE WEST
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“Kanye West’s Wife Bianca Censori Under Fire For Barely-There Look Next To His Children: ‘Even Around The Kids?’”
Anastasios Douvikas
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“Champions League History: Como Crush Lens 9-1 to Equal Biggest-Ever Winning Margin”
Alex de Minaur
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“The changes that have the Demon ready to attack Open”
Novak Djokovic
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“'Never seen that': Ugly act as Rinky Hijikata does it again after Djokovic stunner”
Fernando Da Cruz
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“Da Cruz explains what Chiefs are still missing compared to Pirates”
Kai Havertz
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“EPL: 'They get the blame' - Steve McManaman feels sorry for two Arsenal players”
Aboubakary Koïta
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“By video: the eighth, a historic Arab goal that adds to Real Madrid's woes”
Michael Olise
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“The rise of a new era: Who will be the next Ronaldo or Messi of football?”
Bradley Barcola
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“Ex-Liverpool star hits back at 'overrated' Bradley Barcola claim in staunch defence of £123m man”
Daniil Medvedev
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“Daniil Medvedev's 2026 Road To Turin”
Nelson Mandela
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“Elections 2026 | Metro results reveal competing strongholds”
Lamine Yamal
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“Raphinha talks Lamine Yamal, Atletico Madrid & being Barcelona’s No. 9”
Caitlyn Jenner
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“Kendall Jenner Kisses Kylie While Celebrating Her 31st Birthday”
Relebohile Mofokeng
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Michael Jackson
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“Michael Kors Manhattan Crossbody - Entrepreneur who brought Jheri curl to masses dies WTOP”
Mitchell Starc
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