March 31, 2008

Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus achieves her highest rank ever, topping the Lycos 50 at #1 this week. Stratus' most recent project is her new reality show "Stratusphere" currently in production and scheduled to air in August on the Travel Channel. The show will feature Stratus traveling around the world exploring other countries and cultures. "I want to travel before I start having babies and things that tie you down," said Stratus. "We thought it would be a great idea to go to these exotic locations and do an activity, something that's relevant to their cultures, but I would have to overcome a challenge."

Former "Baywatch" hottie Pamela Anderson stays comfortable on the Lycos 50 landing at #8. Anderson's latest marriage was officially annulled on Monday, March 24. Anderson and Rick Salomon, best known for making a sex tape with Paris Hilton in 2003, tied tied the knot in Las Vegas on October 6, and then filed for divorce at the Los Angeles Superior Court on December 13, stating irreconcilable differences. This was Anderson's third marriage after being married to Tommy Lee from 1995 to 1998 and a brief stint with Kid Rock in 2006. This was Salmon's second marriage.

With the five year anniversary of the War in Iraq, the term re-entered the Lycos 50 this week at #39. The only wars in the history of the United States that have lasted as long as the War in Iraq are the Vietnam War, from 1959-1975 and the Indian Wars, which intermittently lasted from 1622-1890. Currently, there appears to be no plan for immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, and with the death toll now topping 4,000 members of the U.S. military, the Iraq war continues.

Tidbits:

Lindsay Lohan lands at #16 this week with the announcement of her new upcoming flick "Manson Girls." Lohan will be playing Nancy Pittman, a once loyal follower of mass murderer Charles Manson. Her appearance has been confirmed by the film's producer, Brad Wyman.

Jennifer Lopez squeezes in at #50 this week after appearing on the cover of People Magazine, introducing her newborn twins, Emma and Max.