Yahoo
has announced its annual 2016 Year in Review report, which offers a detailed look into what
intrigued the minds of millions of users worldwide throughout
the year.
2016 saw the
Olympics
in Rio, new celeb feuds and
unexpected splits, street style taking over the designer runways, Damn
Daniel! and his white kicks?all capped with a seemingly endless
election cycle. Based on interactions with
Yahoo
, Polyvore, Flickr and
Tumblr
, here is what captivated the world.
Election Drama and Global Atrocities Dominated Our News Feeds
It's no surprise that the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election and
President-elect Donald Trump, were the most searched
frontrunners this year. Women also dominated the list with six out of
the 10 spots filled with the likes of Gwen Stefani, Jodie Sweetin, Megyn
Kelly and the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton. Kim
Kardashian-West took the year off from "Breaking the Internet," which
allowed Khloe, for the first time ever, to beat her sister as
most-popular Kardashian on
Yahoo
. After being on the market for nearly a
decade, the ever-popular role-play game,
Roblox, also made an appearance on this year's most searched list.
The news
stories that grabbed headlines and secured the most page views from
Yahoo
readers this year reflect 2016's political landscape, as well as
the tragedies and natural disasters that unfolded across the globe.
Top Searches on
Yahoo
|
Top News Stories on
Yahoo News
|
1. 2016 Election |
1.
Election Day |
2. Donald Trump |
2. Prince's Death |
3. Roblox |
3. Massacre at
Pulse Nightclub |
4. Gwen Stefani |
4. Deadly Attack in
Istanbul |
5. 2016
Olympics |
5. Hurricane Matthew |
6. Khloe Kardashian |
6. Baton Rouge Police Shooting |
7. Megyn Kelly |
7. EgyptAir Flight 804 Debris Located |
8. Jodie Sweetin |
8.
Trump Protests |
9. Kim Kardashian-West |
9. Clinton Emails |
10. Hillary Clinton |
10. Presidential Debates |
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Athleisure, Celeb Feuds and Superheroes Distract Us from the Real
World
Polyvore's
global community of fashionistas saw athleisure reigning supreme with
style staples like Adidas Superstars, Nike Air Max Theas and bomber
jackets gracing the top 10 list once again. Formalwear wasn't just left
on the red carpet with tulle skirts, cape dresses and gatsby dresses
making appearances.
Move over Brangelina. Arguably this year's most notable split comes from
the music world, with Blake Shelton's former and current leading ladies, Gwen Stefani and Miranda Lambert making Yahoo's top celebrity list. Not to be outdone, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, and exes Justin
Bieber and Selena Gomez showcase just how buzzy celeb feuds were
throughout 2016.
Top Fashion Must-Haves, According to Polyvore |
Top Celebrities, According to
Yahoo
|
1. adidas Superstar |
1. Gwen Stefani |
2. Nike Air Max Thea |
2. Khloe Kardashian |
3. Tulle Skirt |
3. Jodie Sweetin |
4. Bomber Jacket |
4. Kim Kardashian-West |
5.
Cape Dress |
5. Justin Bieber |
6. Off Shoulder Tops |
6. Taylor Swift |
7. Clear Heels |
7. Katy Perry |
8. Gatsby Dress |
8. Miranda Lambert |
9. High Neck Swimwear |
9. Selena Gomez |
10. Faux Fur Coat |
10. Gigi Hadid |
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2016 saw the loss of two music industry revolutionaries, David Bowie and Prince, who both made our top music
artists list at No. 1 and 3 respectively. Britney Spears and Lady Gaga both hit the list following the release of their first albums in three
years. No music list would be complete without Queen Bey, who rounded
out Yahoo's top musicians of the year.
It was clear movie-lovers
needed a superhero to get them through 2016; X-Men, Batman, Superman and Captain America graced both the silver screen and the Top Movies list.
Other blockbusters on the list included Sci-Fi flicks like Ghostbusters
and Suicide Squad.
Top Music Artists, According to Yahoo Music |
Top Movies, According to Yahoo Movies |
1. David Bowie |
1. X-Men: Apocalypse |
2. Taylor Swift |
2. Batman v. Superman |
3. Prince |
3. Ghostbusters |
4. Kanye West |
4. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |
5. Tim McGraw |
5. Suicide Squad |
6. Lady Gaga |
6. Captain America: Civil War |
7. Britney Spears |
7. Alice Through the Looking Glass |
8. Randy Travis |
8. Jason Bourne |
9. Trent Harmon |
9. Deadpool |
10. Beyonce |
10. The Magnificent Seven |
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It was a busy year for sports
stars. Olympic headlines reached top spots including an old,
misinterpreted photo of gymnast Shawn Johnson, the crowd's disapproval
of Hope Solo, and the men's
USA
basketball team's visit to a Brazilian
brothel. The tragic losses of boxing legend, Muhammad Ali and young MLB
star, Jose Fernandez, also made the top sports moments list.
Top Sports Stories, According to
Yahoo Sports
|
1. Shawn Johnson Explains Iconic Olympic Picture |
2. Judo Medalist, Dirk Van Tichelt, Attacked While
Celebrating Win |
3. Jose Fernandez's Boating Accident and Death |
4. Olympic Crowds Boo Hope Solo |
5. Padres Infielder, Yangervis Solarte, Wife's Death |
6. Michael Jordan Speaks Out on Police Shootings |
7.
USA
Basketball Team Visits a Rio Brothel |
8. Muhammad Ali Passes Away at Age 74 |
9. Kevin Durant Joins the Warriors |
10. Ronda Rousey's Notable Loss |
As the world came to expect, the highly anticipated unveiling of Apple's
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus was the top highlight on
Yahoo Finance this year. The ever-evolving tech industry saw
shakeups, controversies and innovation throughout the year, which pushed
Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Tesla and Alibaba on to this year's buzziest
companies list.
Top Companies, According to Yahoo Finance |
1. Apple |
2. Facebook |
3. Twitter |
4. Bank of America |
5. Amazon |
6. Tesla |
7. Alibaba |
8. Valeant Pharmaceuticals |
9.
Ford |
10. Wells Fargo |
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