by Vera H-C Chan In the old days, they were called fans, groupies, maybe even cult followers or stalkers. Now they're all social networkers. World Wrestling Entertainment officially released the WWE Universe , its one-stop grappling shop with blogs, videos, profiles, and every sweaty little detail about pro wrestlers and the people who heart them. From the safety of their keyboards, Tech Crunch mocked the launch as a lonely hearts club-in-disguise for wrestlers,

by Claudine Zap Before MP3 players, DVR, and Blu-Ray. Before live streaming and downloads, there were cassette tapes , an analog magnetic tape system for recording, listening, and mixing together your favorite tracks to share and play in your Walkman or boombox . Think of it as a tiny reel-to-reel. The iPod of the '80s was last spotted at your neighbor's garage sale, the back of your friend's closet, and the "for sale" table at indie band concerts. Wait, what? That's right,

by Claudine Zap Oh, baby. First there was " bump watch ." Then it was the race for celeb baby photos . Now Forbes.com has taken celeb-baby-mania to a whole new level by ranking the tiny A-listers for the second year in a row. Forget getting your kid into the top nursery school â€" this is the new kiddie "it" list every Hollywood mama will want to see her Mini Me make. " Hollywood's Hottest Tots " )we know, eew( is super-exclusive: To make the cut,

by Mike Krumboltz The buzz surrounding " Twilight " can not be overstated. Searches on the vampire flick are through the roof. Meanwhile, related lookups for the film's stars continue to soar, and queries for the movie's hunky main character are flexing their blood-stained muscles. Here's a roundup of the biggest Twilight searches from the week. Try to contain your screeching. Twilight Reviews The hotly anticipated film won't hit theaters until Friday,

by Vera H-C Chan Add another gloomy outlook to America's short-term future: The online appetite for poking fun at president-elect Barack Obama has fallen more than 61% in the past week. The precipitous drop follows an all-time Search high for " obama jokes " in the days immediately after the election. Given that America has seen enough negative numbers these days, do these figures portend a moody humor forecast? Entertainment Weekly wistfully asked last week,

by Claudine Zap Forget about the bridge to nowhere . President-elect Barack Obama is building bridges to everywhere. From the democratic rivals he bested, to his vanquished Republican competitor, John McCain , to the Clinton administration, which Obama often critiqued during the campaign. What gives? Apparently, the President-elect is channeling Abraham Lincoln, who showed political savvy by appointing his enemies to his cabinet.

by Mike Krumboltz Nothing says "I have absolutely no idea what to buy you, but I guess your friendship is worth about $50" quite like a gift card . However, this holiday season, buyers would do well to beware. USA Today reports that due to all the economic uncertainty, "gift cards can be lumps of coal." It may seem obvious, but it bears repeating: The economy is tanking and retailers are gasping for breath.

by Claudine Zap Many Obama supporters can be forgiven for thinking that Christmas came on Election Day. But there's still the tree to trim, the gifts to wrap, and the parties to plan. For the Obama supporter who is still thinking red and blue America, instead of red and green, consider celebrating democracy with some festive Obama décor. You can check out Trendhunter's slideshow of tree bling.

by Mike Krumboltz Hollywood likes to call itself a "dream factory." But the way it spews out sequels and adaptations, "regurgitation complex" might be a more apt description. Not convinced? You should be, because the long-forgotten '80s television series " The Greatest American Hero " is coming to the big screen . Gossip blog Defamer has the scoop. According to sources, the film has a script and a director. Filmmakers are now in the middle of making a deal for distribution.

by Vera H-C Chan America's love for the automobile has not, in recent years, extended to its native automakers. Lured by sexy fuel economy and come-hither reliability, drivers have flocked to Japanese manufacturers like Honda and Toyota, which in turn have set up permanent roots in the U.S. of A. Now Detroit's Big Three are running on fumes, especially General Motors, and they want taxpayer help .

by Mike Krumboltz The Buzz Log has seen its share of starlets who go from "unknown" to "A-list" in the blink of an eye. However, few have charted a rise as impressive, or as sudden, as Freida Pinto 's. The co-star of " Slumdog Millionaire " recently skyrocketed an astonishing 65,740% in one day. Even by our cynical standards, that's a big deal. Why the surge? Simpleâ€"Ms. Pinto is a standout actress in a standout flick that everybody's talking about. "Slumdog Millionaire,

by Vera H-C Chan Heads up: Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27, which means you have less than two weeks to prepare. If you accept the premise that the occasion is a time for celebrating family and not dysfunction, then you might be disheartened to know that cumulative searches for the occasionâ€"from turkeys to Thanksgiving prayersâ€"are 44% lower than at this time last year. Considering how fired-up citizens have been about the election year,

by Claudine Zap In the fine, upstanding tradition of 007, the 22nd Bond film opening today has a title that makes absolutely no sense. It's called " Quantum of Solace ." Quantum of whuh? For who? James Bond fans went to their favorite gadget, the computer, for help, sending lookups on " definition of quantum of solace " up 500%. But we're sorry to tell you,

by Claudine Zap John McCain labeled Barack Obama the " biggest celebrity in the world ." But if you ask us, you're not really huge until someone makes you the star of your own video game. And developers at Zensoft have done just that with Super Obama World , a new online game that is surging 400% in Search. Playing on the Obama-mania of so many of his cyber-aged supporters )young voters preferred Obama more than two to one (,

by Mike Krumboltz If there's one thing we've learned from writing about people like Kevin Federline and Joe the Plumber , it's that fame is fleeting. One minute, your name is buzzing like a bee, the next it's as quiet as a mouse. That must explain the plethora of "what happened to" searches we see each and every week. When celebs fall out of the public eye, most folks forget all about 'em.

by Mike Krumboltz The Country Music Awards were last night, and people are still talking. But it wasn't a poorly lip-synched performance or slurred acceptance speech that got folks excited. Rather, it was the unexpected return of Canadian country music star Shania Twain . After four years of flying under the radar, the lovely songstress presented the night's final award â€" entertainer of the year â€" to Kenny Chesney . Upon taking the stage, she received a standing ovation,

by Mike Krumboltz Stephen Baldwin isn't on Hollywood's A-list. In fact, we'd say he's one step away from being a seat-filler on Oscar night. Still, his last name still means something in Tinseltown, so when word hit that the born-again Baldwin got a Miley Cyrus tattoo, folks had to know more. As it turns out, the rumors are true. Sort of. Baldwin, on a dare from Ms. Cyrus, had "HM" )for " Hannah Montana "( tattooed on his arm. Apparently,

by Mike Krumboltz Layoffs? That word is sooo 2001. These days, there are dozens of less-negative ways to tell someone that their services are no longer required. Bloggers, perhaps themselves having been "right-sized," are taking notice. Fortune magazine examines why CEOs soft-pedal layoffs and also lists an impressive number of euphemisms used by execs to help "soften the blow." Some real-world examples include "re-engineering plan," "cost improvement plans,

by Mike Krumboltz Whatever challenges Wonder Woman will face in her movie, they'll surely pale in comparison to what fans went through in the years it took to get her to the big screen. The countless casting rumors, the constant teases - oh, what painful memories! Lamentably, we must add more innuendo to the pile. Not because we want to, but because the buzz is too high to ignore. Word has it that Beyonce may/might/maybe be in the running to play Wonder Woman. Perhaps.

by Claudine Zap In this economy that's in the red, there may be one bright spot that comes in shades of pink, brown, and taupe: the lipstick index. It's a financial indicator that's as true as that colorfast shade that stays on you, and doesn't get on your man. In bad times, lipstick sales soar while other sales sour. The term " Leading Lipstick Indicator " was coined by Leonard Lauder, chairman of makeup company Estée Lauder ,