Google+ trends: Lance Armstrong, HMV, Star Wars Tuesday

Cyclist Lance Armstrong has been in the news after apparently confessing to the allegations of drug use that have dogged him throughout his career. In a pre-recorded interview with talk show host and global media personality Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong is alleged to have admitted to doping charges.

Though the TV show has yet to be broadcast, unnamed sources contacted news organizations including the New York Times, USA Today and the Associated Press to reveal the details of Armstrong's confession.

Elsewhere on Google+, users are talking about popular high street entertainment retailer HMV, which announced that it would be going into administration, ending the chain's 91-year-old business.

On another note, Google+ users have named today "Star Wars Tuesday" and are sharing images relating to the cult science fiction franchise. User Chanchal Bhatia shared an image of a chocolate Millennium Falcon, Hans Solo's legendary ship, user Larry Fournillier shared a video of Yoda imparting his wisdom in a musical mash-up while user Ste Boyd shared a photo of what appears to be a Star Wars-themed Scottish wedding -- complete with Storm Troopers and kilts.

The top 5 most talked about topics on Google+ on January 15 at 11:15 AM GMT are:

01.  #AfricanTuesday
02.  Lance Armstrong
03.  #HMV
04.  iPhone5
05.  #StarWarsTuesday