Who do you think captured the most attention this year?
As 2024 wraps up, it’s time for year-end recaps that let us reflect on everything that’s happened over the past 12 months.
One of the most popular examples is Spotify Wrapped—and let’s be honest, we all love it! Life gets busy, and these lists help us catch up on the highlights we might’ve missed.
This time, let’s take a look at Google’s Top 10 Most-Searched Singers Worldwide in 2024. Who do you think captured the most attention this year?
10. Angelina Mango
Italian singer-songwriter Angelina Mango, 23, had a breakout year in 2024.
Her biggest highlights included winning the Sanremo Festival in February and representing Italy at Eurovision in May.
She also released her debut album, Poké Melodrama, performed at major summer festivals across Europe, and kicked off her most important tour yet.
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9. Dave Grohl
Legendary Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl made headlines this year, and not just for his music.
In one of 2024’s biggest stories, he took to social media to share a deeply personal confession: he had a daughter from an extramarital relationship.
He expressed remorse and a commitment to rebuilding trust with his wife, drawing widespread public interest.
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8. Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman, a music icon from the late ‘80s, retreated from the spotlight decades ago due to the pressures of the music industry.
However, her surprise appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards reignited global interest in her career.
Streams of her timeless hit Fast Car skyrocketed as curious fans searched to learn more about what happened to one of music’s most beloved stars from 40 years ago.
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7. Drake Bell
Drake Bell became a household name in the early 2000s thanks to his role in Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh, launching a career in both acting and music. However, his time in the spotlight faded quickly.
In 2024, his name surged in online searches following the release of the docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which exposed the toxic and abusive practices behind the scenes of children’s TV shows in the ‘90s and 2000s.
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6. Ángela Aguilar
Ángela Aguilar had a dramatic year in 2024—but not entirely for her music.
Her controversial, rushed marriage to Christian Nodal and comments indirectly referencing Cazzu kept her in the media spotlight.
Much of the attention she received was tied to personal controversies rather than her career as a singer.
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5. Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake made a big comeback in 2024 with his new album Everything I Thought It Was and an international tour. However, his year wasn’t without setbacks.
He faced a DUI charge, resulting in community service, and had to cancel several concerts due to a back injury, making headlines for reasons beyond his music career.
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 22: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY; NO COMMERCIAL USE) Justin Timberlake performs onstage during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 22, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
4. Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter dominated the pop scene in 2024. She dropped the most-streamed song of the year, ‘Espresso,’ a track so catchy that even coffee skeptics couldn’t resist it.
Her captivating stage presence and bold, attention-grabbing performances earned her widespread acclaim, almost securing her a spot in the top three of the year’s most-searched musicians.
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3. Linkin Park
Linkin Park made a huge comeback this year, earning a well-deserved spot on the list.
The band released a new album, announced a world tour, and, most notably, introduced a new lead singer, Emily Armstrong, seven years after the tragic passing of Chester Bennington in 2017.
While shifting from a male-led sound to Armstrong’s powerful vocals was a bold move, she has proven more than capable of honoring the band’s legacy while bringing something fresh to the table.
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2. Usher
Usher took the spotlight at one of the world’s most-watched events: the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
More than just a football game, the Super Bowl has become a global entertainment phenomenon, and this year was no different.
Usher’s high-energy performance generated just as much buzz if not more than the game itself, cementing his place as one of the biggest stars of the year.
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1. Diddy
Unfortunately, Diddy topped the list for all the wrong reasons. Throughout 2024, he has been involved in a major scandal following allegations of assault, rape, and sexual extortion from more than 100 alleged victims, including several well-known figures in the music industry. The ongoing legal investigations have kept his name in the headlines all year long.
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