How much do Americans spend on major national holidays? IBISWorld looked at some of the nation’s biggest holidays to see how they will stack up in 2010.

Last night’s BET Awards in Los Angeles is generating a lot of chatter, not only for Chris Brown’s tribute to Michael Jackson, but for the notable fashion trend seen on the red carpet: The mini!

These swimsuits can bevery sexy without showing too much and are great for someone who doesn’t feel completely confident in a two -piece suit. Marvelous Girl has found some chic cut-out swimsuits that can fit into everyone’s budget:

New Moon Girls, the feisty and fun feminist magazine and online community made by and for girls, wants females to observe “Wear The Pants Day” Friday because girls and women around the world are still forbidden or discouraged from wearing pants. Yes, it is 2010, and yet:

Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and her partner Derek Hough walked away with the Mirror Ball trophy on the season 10 finale of Dancing with the Stars. Who would have guessed? Coming in as first runner-up was Olympic ice skater Evan Lysacek, who had been neck and neck with Scherzinger all competition, and in third place was ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.

A new Miss USA was crowned on Sunday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Rima Fakih (24) took the prize and was the first American Muslim woman believed to have held the title in a beauty pageant.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Real Housewife of New York Bethany Frankel gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday. This is the first child for Frankel and her husband Jason Hoppy.

Former Baywatch babe, Pamela Anderson regrets allowing a minor leg injury to prevent her from performing in Tuesday night’s encore performance of her team dance to Lady Gaga’s Telephone, as it would have been her last dance. Anderson and her partner Damian Whitewood became the sixth couple to go home on last night’s Dancing with the Stars.

It was a star-studded affair at the Met Gala and style was definitely not lacking on the red carpet. One of the most notable fashion trends was the asymmetrical neckline, sported by the following celebrities.

The 136th Annual Kentucky Derby was a star-studded affair. Check out the celebrity fashion trends.