Meet...Aly and AJ

The end of August may have featured a tabloid murder's unexpected return, the threat of tropical trouble, and the stinging barbs of "fascism." But let's look on the bright side. If you're under 17, female, and eternally devoted to Aly and AJ, life is good.

This sister pop act is sizzling in Search and on TV screens across the country. On August 17, the girls appeared on "America's Got Talent" to the zealous cheers of tweens and Regis Philbin. On August 21, the duo led MTV's "Cribs" on a tour of their mega-mansion, and the next day searches on their names spiked into our top 650 movers. Their time may have come. So, public, say hello to Aly and AJ...

Getting to know: Aly and AJ
Whose real names are: Alyson and Amanda Joy Michalka
Who are they: sister singing/songwriting duo
Who they want to be: hard rock versions of the Olsen twins
They started singing: in church
They're now singing: on a glitzy national tour
Hot music videos on Yahoo! Music: "Chemicals React" and "Rush"
Percentage of searchers from the under-17 set: 70%
Percentage of searchers from shrieking, heart-thumping, oh-my-God-I-love-them females: 84% (think we're exaggerating?)
Searchers really, really love Aly and AJ in: Wisconsin, Utah, and Colorado
But who do they love more: Aly's buzz spiked 14% this week, while her sis saw a lone 6% rise. Sorry, AJ.
Most popular related searches: "aly and aj chemicals react lyrics," "aly and aj lyrics"
Prospects for long-term Buzz: The way things are going for these blonde songstresses, mighty possible.