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'Biggest Loser' star Jillian Michaels now has a new way to fill in the time between seasons on the ranch. NBC just signed for a second show featuring the trainer. 'Losing it with Jillian' will send Michaels all over the country in search of families who need a diet and fitness makeover. It's set to premier in June.

One celeb has recently found weight loss success by following the raw diet. Amanda Seyfried, star of HBO's 'Big Love,' calls the diet 'intense' but credits it (and some serious exercise) with helping keep her thin. The raw food diet advocates eating primarily uncooked, unprocessed high-nutrient foods as a means to healthy weight loss.

Hot Searches From March 17, 2010
1. St Patrick's Day – Put on your green and celebrate!
2. Jillian Michaels – To star in new show, 'Losing it With Jillian'
3. SXSW - Festival underway in Austin; see AOL's music coverage
4. Pepsi – Pulling sodas from schools worldwide
5. Miley Cyrus – Pregnancy rumor or shocking true story?
6. Macbook Pro - New pricing leaked by Apple?
7. Todd Bridges – TV's 'Willis' writes a tell-all book
8. Facebook - Pulls 'stalker apps' over security concerns
9. Honda Recall – Odyssey and Element have potential 'soft brake' issue
10. Raw Diet – Amanda Seyfried's secret to weight loss success

Parents looking for ways to help curb their kids' sugar intake have an unlikely new ally in soft drink maker Pepsi. The company announced today that it will stop selling all of its full-calorie sweetened drinks in primary and secondary schools worldwide by 2012. Rising rates of childhood obesity and diabetes have been linked to increased consumption of sugary drinks. Will this help kids make healthy choices at school? Should kids be concerned about weight loss? Tell us what you think!

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If you've been wondering what Paula Abdul was going to do with all of her post-American Idol free time, the answer may be close! Abdul is currently in talks with ABC to revive Star Search, the popular TV talent show that launched the careers of pop sensations Tiffany and Brittney Spears, among others. If the deal goes through, look for Paula herself to be among the judges when the show premiers in late summer.

In other celebrity news, Kate Winslet and her husband, director Sam Mendes, have announced via their divorce attorneys that they are splitting up on amicable terms after seven years of marriage. The couple has one son together and have been raising Winslet's daughter from her previous marriage.

Hot Searches From March 16, 2010
1. Tiger Woods –Announces return to golf at Masters
2. California Earthquake – A 4.4 quake hits outside of Los Angeles
3. Michael Jackson – Estate lands biggest recording deal in history
4. Star Search – Paula Abdul to revive popular 80s show
5. Lady Gaga – Almost collapses during concert performance
6. Kate Winslet – Splits from hubby Sam Mendes
7. Celebrity Cruises – Ship Mercury illness outbreak delays next trip
8. Erin Andrews – ESPN sportscaster's stalker sentenced to jail
9. Alex Ovechkin – Two game suspension for reckless hit
10. Irish Recipes – Great ideas for a St. Paddy's Day feast

Looking for some good food to accompany your green beer on St. Patrick's Day? Use AOL Search to find Irish recipes for traditional dishes such as soda bread and corned beef and cabbage. You can also get great party ideas, recipes and holiday facts on AOL Holidays.

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Whether it is in your blood or just your BAC, on March 17 everyone has a little Irish in them. With parades, folk dancing, shamrocks, leprechauns and green beer, St. Patrick's Day is one of the most festive holidays of the year.

Top Searched Celebrations:
1. St. Patrick's Day New York City
2. St. Patrick's Day Savannah
3. St. Patrick's Day Boston
4. St. Patrick's Day Chicago
5. St. Patrick's Day Pittsburgh
6. St. Patrick's Day Denver
7. St. Patrick's Day Philadelphia
8. St. Patrick's Day Dallas
9. St. Patrick's Day Chattanooga
10. St. Patrick's Day Syracuse

Where will you celebrate it? Check out our top searched list for some of the biggest St. Paddy's Day parties in the U.S. If you don't see your city on our list, find a celebration in your area on When.com.

We are a long way from Ireland, but many Americans still layer on their green clothing to celebrate the feast of Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick. In 1737, Bostonians were the first to bring the holiday to the states. Today, their huge parade through famous South Boston landed their celebration at number 6 on our top searched list.

Savannah boasts the unofficial largest celebration, but the St. Patrick's Day festivities in New York City are the favorite among our users. Chicago wins the prize for the most unusual way to celebrate. The city is famous for dyeing the Chicago River green for the day!


Planning a St. Patrick's Day trip to one of these cities? Check out AOL Travel to find information on other attractions and to book your flights and hotels. You can also get great party ideas, recipes and holiday facts on AOL Holidays.

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