Kate Middleton

Anyone who follows this blog knows there's no shortage of inspiring women making headlines in the daily news. Here are five women that captured our attention like no one else in 2010.

Science explains the rules of attraction; Prince William and Kate Middleton's fancy engagement photos; Craigslist's refusal to remove Canadian sex ads; Barbara Walters gets sassy with Jersey Shore; and Haitian aid isn't reaching Haitian contractors.

Pop quiz: who looks amazing at 68 wearing nothing but jewellery? Judging by the cover of the forthcoming “Who cares about age?” issue of V magazine, the answer is Susan Sarandon. The special issue features three separate covers featuring Sarandon, 64, Sigourney Weaver, 61, and Jane Fonda, 72.

Helloooo, royal wedding! Prince William has finally popped the question to long-time, on-again-off-again girlfriend Kate Middleton. No date has been set, but rumours are already circulating that the wedding will be “the biggest since William’s mother, Diana, married Prince Charles.” Kiss her, Willy, and make her a princess.