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A record-breaking Michael Jackson biopic, historic Indian elections, a royal gift with an unusual name, and the final season of The Boys—here's what drove Wikipedia searches this week.
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Michael Jackson Biopic, Indian Elections, and a Royal Gift Drive Wikipedia Traffic
The Michael Jackson biopic dominates theaters while its star Jaafar Jackson earns praise, a "Dances with Wolves" actor receives a life sentence, and the UAE's OPEC exit shakes oil markets.
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Michael Jackson Biopic Opens Big, Actor Nephew Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced, UAE Leaves OPEC
The Michael Jackson biopic starring nephew Jaafar Jackson hits theaters, while Netflix debuts the Charlize Theron thriller Apex and West Bengal sees record election turnout.
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Michael Jackson Biopic Release Drives Massive Interest in Jackson Family
From a historic sub-two-hour marathon to a Michael Jackson biopic and a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, this week's trending topics span sports, entertainment, and breaking news.
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Historic Marathon, Michael Jackson Biopic, and White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Drive Wikipedia Traffic
This week: the Michael Jackson biopic opens amid family drama and renewed controversy, the NFL Draft wraps up in Pittsburgh, and Netflix drops a Charlize Theron survival thriller.
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Michael Jackson Biopic, NFL Draft, and Netflix Thriller Lead This Week's Wikipedia Trends
NFL Draft picks spark interest as Mendoza goes first overall, the Michael Jackson biopic premieres with family drama, and Indian state elections see record turnout.
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NFL Draft, Michael Jackson Biopic, and Indian Elections Drive Wikipedia Traffic
Indian state elections draw millions of voters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, while the Michael Jackson biopic premieres, a Navy leadership shake-up makes headlines, and a rising singer faces murder charges.
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Indian Elections, Michael Jackson Biopic, and Navy Shake-Up Drive Wikipedia Traffic
Rock legend Dave Mason and actor Patrick Muldoon die on the same day, paranormal author David Wilcock's death sparks online speculation, plus Earth Day, a Michael Jackson biopic premiere, and Chelsea's managerial crisis.
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Rock Legend Dave Mason, Actor Patrick Muldoon, and Paranormal Figure David Wilcock Among Notable Deaths
Apple names John Ternus as Tim Cook's successor, singer D4vd faces murder charges, and Hollywood mourns Patrick Muldoon and Alan Osmond.
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Apple CEO Transition, Singer Murder Case, and Celebrity Deaths Drive Wikipedia Traffic
WrestleMania 42 caps off in Vegas, Apple names its next CEO, and actor Patrick Muldoon dies at 57—plus a shocking murder charge against singer D4vd.
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WrestleMania 42, Apple CEO Transition, and Actor Patrick Muldoon's Death Drive Wikipedia Traffic
A tragic murder-suicide involving former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, the death of ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, and Bollywood blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge dominate today's trends.
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Tragedy Strikes Virginia Political World; Football Mourns Former Arsenal Keeper
Swalwell resigns amid assault allegations, Hungary's Orbán era ends in landslide defeat, and India mourns iconic singer Asha Bhosle while celebrating Ambedkar Jayanti.
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Sexual Assault Allegations End Swalwell's Campaign; Hungary Ends Orbán Era; India Mourns Asha Bhosle
Hungary ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years as Péter Magyar's Tisza Party wins a supermajority. Plus: McIlroy's back-to-back Masters win, Asha Bhosle's passing, and Coachella 2026 begins.
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Orbán Falls After 16 Years as Hungary Elects Péter Magyar in Historic Landslide
Hungary's Orbán loses power after 16 years as Péter Magyar's Tisza Party wins a supermajority. Plus: legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92, and Rory McIlroy wins a second consecutive Masters.
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Hungary's Historic Election Ends Orbán Era; Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92
NASA's Artemis II crew returns from the Moon after a historic 10-day mission, while scandal rocks a California gubernatorial race and Tyson Fury makes his boxing comeback.
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Artemis II Splashdown Caps Historic Return to the Moon
NASA's Artemis II crew returns from the moon, hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 67, and Malcolm in the Middle reunites after 20 years in today's trending topics.
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Artemis II Splashdown, Afrika Bambaataa's Death, and Major Entertainment Releases Drive Wikipedia Traffic
From Artemis II's historic lunar flyby to Kerala's elections, the Iran ceasefire, and Matthew Perry's 'Ketamine Queen' sentencing—today's top trending stories explained.
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Artemis II Orbits Moon as Kerala Votes, Iran Ceasefire Holds, and 'Ketamine Queen' Gets 15 Years
Aubrey Plaza's pregnancy with Christopher Abbott makes headlines alongside the Iran war's Strait of Hormuz crisis, Artemis II's historic lunar flyby, The Boys' final season premiere, and the Matthew Perry case sentencin…
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Aubrey Plaza Pregnancy, Iran War, and Final Boys Season Lead Today's Trending Topics
NASA's Artemis II crew breaks Apollo 13's distance record during a historic lunar flyby, while global headlines span Michigan basketball's title run, the U.S.-Iran conflict, and Ben Roberts-Smith's war crimes arrest.
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Artemis II Makes Historic Lunar Flyby as Global Events Dominate Headlines
Artemis II astronauts complete their historic lunar flyby, breaking distance records and making Christina Koch the first woman to travel around the Moon, while blockbuster films and geopolitical tensions also drive glob…
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Artemis II Lunar Flyby Captivates World as Historic Moon Mission Reaches Climax
Easter 2026 brings Artemis II's historic Moon flyby, blockbuster film releases, NCAA championship basketball, and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Easter Weekend 2026: Blockbusters, Moon Mission, and Global Conflict
Artemis II sends astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 53 years, blockbuster films dominate theaters, Attorney General Pam Bondi is fired, and the Iran war intensifies.
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Lunar Mission, Blockbuster Films, and Political Shake-ups Drive Wikipedia Traffic
Artemis II astronauts are flying to the Moon for the first time since 1972, while Good Friday observances, major political firings, and big movie releases drive Wikipedia searches.
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Artemis II Moon Flyby, Good Friday, and Major Political and Entertainment Events Drive Wikipedia Traffic
NASA launches astronauts to the Moon for the first time in 53 years, while major Justice Department and entertainment news also dominate the headlines.
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Moon Mission Launches, Justice Department Shaken Up, and New Entertainment Hits Theaters