Posted December 23, 201014 yr From http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/have-...madonna-3984833 Who have the Brits been talking about? Published: 8:41AM Friday December 24, 2010 Source: BANG Showbiz Madonna has been named the most talked-about celebrity of the decade. The 52-year-old singer has been mentioned more in the UK print press than any other star in the last 10 years, with 46,017 namechecks. The huge number dwarfs those of second and third placed stars Simon Cowell and Robbie Williams, who received 29,888 and 28,563 mentions each. Brian Merron of researcher Kantar Media, who compiled the figures, was not surprised by the outcome. He said: "This is why she's hailed as a legend." Contributing to Madonna's namechecks in the last decade were her marriage and divorce to Guy Ritchie, subsequent relationships with Jesus Luz and Brahim Zaibat, the birth of her son Rocco, now 10, adoption of tots David and Mercy, and four huge world tours in support of new material. Though Cowell was named in second place overall, the research showed he had been mentioned more in the UK press than anyone else in 2010. Other celebrities to feature in the list included Kate Moss, Britney Spears, Victoria and David Beckham, the late Michael Jackson, Sir Paul McCartney and Kylie Minogue. Top 10 most talked about celebrities of the decade: 1. Madonna (46,017) 2. Simon Cowell (29,888) 3. Robbie Williams (28,563) 4. Kate Moss (28,056) 5. Britney Spears (27,588) 6. Victoria Beckham (25,833) 7. David Beckham (24,953) 8. Michael Jackson (24,688) 9. Sir Paul McCartney (21,556) 10. Kylie Minogue (19, 694)
December 23, 201014 yr Author Guess he'd have been 2nd if he hadn't gone into hibernation for 3 years... :lol:
December 24, 201014 yr Surprised useless folk like Jordon and Kerry Katona do not feature - this is the UK media we are talking about afterall :lol: Wonder why Simon is so high? Would have thought Michael Jackson coverage over the past two years alone would have been enough for him to go top 5 at least. :o
December 27, 201014 yr Author If it was the last couple of years I'm sure St Cheryl would be No1. That silly bint is never out the papers... :rolleyes:
