Danica Patrick comes in at #46 this week on the Lycos 50 by making history at the Indy 300 race in Motegi, Japan. Patrick is the first female driver to win the IndyCar Race, a breakthrough for the 26-year-old Patrick, who showed instant promise back in 2005 when she became the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500."It's been a long time coming -finally" Patrick told reporters, "This is fabulous, my sex has nothing to do with it. I believed in myself as a driver."

Howard Stern re-enters the Lycos 50 at #39 as a controversy erupted on his show on Thursday. Comedian Artie Lange quit his 7-year-run as Howard Stern's sidekick during a violent outburst on Thursday's Sirius Satellite Radio broadcast. Lange had an altercation with his personal assistant in the hallways of Stern's studio that made its way on air and nearly became physical before show staffers intervened. Lange then told Stern, "I can't guarantee that won't happen again," to which Stern quickly replied: "Then you can't be here anymore." Lange then offered his resignation, which Stern accepted. While fans are waiting to see if Lange's announced resignation will hold, Stern's show did not broadcast live on Friday and will be on vacation through April 28.

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Kim Kardashian enters the list once again at #9 after making headlines over a feud with Paris Hilton, who also comes in at #5. Reports say Hilton trashed ex BFF Kardashian about her behind on a Las Vegas radio show, but then quickly apologized after the segment was aired more publicly.

Jennifer Aniston reappeared at # 45 this week after rumors of her new movie "He's Just Not That Into You" was pushed back from August 1 to October 24. According to Life & Style, Jennifer's romantic comedy has quietly been postponed because of increasing buzz for the Sex and the City film, expected to be a big draw among female audiences this summer.