by Mike Krumboltz Two artistic icons were thrust into the spotlight this past week. J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of "The Catcher in the Rye," passed away at 91. His death sparked tremendous curiosity on the Web. Questions about the real Mona Lisa also generated big buzz. Did Leonardo da Vinci really paint it of himself? And is there finally a scientific way to prove it? Read on for those stories and more with the Buzz Week in Review. The death of J.D.

by Mike Krumboltz The death of author J.D. Salinger sparked an enormous surge in Web searches. Known primarily for his iconic novel, The Catcher in the Rye , Salinger was also famous for his strenuous aversion to fame. Indeed, over the past several decades, folks were just as likely to have a run in with Bigfoot or the Chupacabra than Mr. Salinger. But Salinger's obvious love of privacy did little to stem the massive interest. Even before his death,

by Claudine Zap The "Who Dat" nation is headed for the Super Bowl. The what, now? That would be the grammatically incorrect rallying cry of the New Orleans Saints . While we know what it is exactly, lots of questions about "who dat" remain. How did the Saints, who head to their first Super Bowl in the team's history, get "who dat" as motivation? Fans of the team clearly want to know. Searches have soared on " who dat " and " who dat nation .

by Mike Krumboltz For six weeks, " Avatar " has topped the box office. But let's be honest - the competition hasn't exactly been fierce )"Tooth Fairy," anyone?(. This weekend, that might change with " The Edge of Darkness ." Does Mel Gibson's first starring role since "Signs" impress the critics? And what about the romantic comedy "When in Rome"? Let's see what the critics have to say. " The Edge of Darkness " Several years ago,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. iPad )+25,349%(. The name is getting as much buzz as the product itself. Swizz Beatz )Searches increased by 780%(. Word has it that the music producer is secretly engaged to Alicia Keys. State of the Union Address )+517%(. If you missed the speech last night, get the CliffsNotes version . "Ugly Betty" )+476%(. The news isn't pretty: The ABC show will end after this season . " The Kind Diet " )+336%(.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. iPad )+25,349%(. The name is getting as much buzz as the product itself. Swizz Beatz )Searches increased by 780%(. Word has it that the music producer is secretly engaged to Alicia Keys. State of the Union Address )+517%(. If you missed the speech last night, get the CliffsNotes version . "Ugly Betty" )+476%(. The news isn't pretty: The ABC show will end after this season . " The Kind Diet " )+336%(.

by Mike Krumboltz Few politicians have suffered a fall from grace as epic as John Edwards . Once a legitimate presidential candidate and vice presidential nominee, the ex-senator is now best known for his wandering eye and refusal to acknowledge the child he had with a former mistress. Today, news hit that Elizabeth Edwards has separated from her husband, pushing aside any talk of reconciliation. Below we round up the cast of characters from the scandalous circus.

by Mike Krumboltz James Cameron's " Avatar " has pulled in a lot of money. Actually, that's a bit of an understatement. Currently, according to Box Office Mojo , the film has raked in $1.861 billion, making it the highest grossing flick of all time, sinking even "Titanic." But some movie buffs aren't buying it. Over the past week, we've noticed a surprising number of Web searches on " biggest movie adjusted for inflation .

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Ivanka Trump )+1,551%(. The chip off the old block has started an empire of her own, in fashion . Sri Lanka presidential election )Searches increased by 1,457%(. Sure, it's the first election since the defeat of the Tamil Tigers. But polls show that voters really care about the economy . Octomom )+1,181%(. The eight babies that made Nadya Suleman the Octomom celebrated their first birthday . Toyota recall )+969%(.

by Claudine Zap There are two types of people in this world: Those that watch the Super Bowl as a sporting event and those who tune in for the million-dollar ads. Tim Tebow is straddling both worlds. With a starring role in a pro-life ad for the Christian group  Focus on the Family , the former  Florida Gators quarterback has stepped into the abortion controversy on the biggest TV-commercial viewing day of the year. While the ad hasn't been made public yet,

by Mike Krumboltz Time to cash out your life insurance policy, because the world as you know it is ending. Want proof: An airline is planning to install lie-flat seats... in coach. What, what, what! Air New Zealand made the announcement. A blog from USA Today explains that the airline will offer "coach seats that recline to an almost-flat bed for customers willing to pay extra." Ah, so passengers will have to pay extra. Hmm, maybe the world isn't ending after all.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Rachael Flatt )Searches increased by 2,217%(. Her skating skills aren't flashy, but the national champion gets the job done . "Bonanza" )+713%(. Pernell Roberts, the last living member of the "Bonanza" cast, has died . Pablo Picasso )+542%(. First rule of art class: Don't fall on the priceless paintings . Australia Day )+421%(. Australian for the country's founding anniversary celebration .

by Mike Krumboltz Nancy Kerrigan , the Olympic skater who famously found herself the target of a hired attacker in 1994, lost her father this weekend. Daniel Kerrigan was 70. Unfortunately, that's just where the heartbreak begins. On Monday, Mark Kerrigan , Nancy's brother and Daniel's son, was charged with assaulting his father . Authorities are claiming there was a "violent struggle" at the family home in the Boston suburb of Stoneham. The same day,

by Claudine Zap The battle for the Super Bowl? That's nothing compared with the future of the universe. During the NFC championship playoffs, a trailer for the much anticipated â€" for gaming fans at least â€" " Mass Effect 2 " video game aired with the fanfare of a blockbuster movie. The trailer, a version of which you can see below, wowed with its lush soundtrack, its voice-over narration by none other than Martin Sheen , and its two-minute length.

by Mike Krumboltz The Lost Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X... and now the Sandwich Generation? Both President Obama and Vice President Biden are invoking the tasty term while addressing the need for government to help the middle class with tax credits. So, who are the sandwichers? They may sound like a group of people who grew up on hoagies, but this sandwich is more metaphorical than meaty.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Sasha Cohen )Searches increased by 1,272%(. While the former Olympic medalist showed grace and poise at the figure skating championships, it probably wasn't enough to get her  to Vancouver . New Orleans Saints )+524%(. The team is headed to its first Super Bowl . Johhny Depp )+351%(. The Internet says Depp is dead, but rumors of his demise are greatly exaggerated . Brad and Angelina split )+421%(.

by Claudine Zap Animals catch the Web's attention this week. An unlikely Internet star is born when Lily the bear gives birth on camera. And the Web goes crazy over another purported spotting of the mythical beast the chupacabra. Those stories and more in your Buzz Week in Review. Lily the bear gives birth The Minnesota black bear is the subject of a research study â€" and fascination on the Web. Lily may live in a cave,

by Mike Krumboltz Let's hear it for Lily the Bear! The Minnesota-based mammal recently gave birth to a baby cub. And eschewing her right to motherly privacy, Ms. Lily did the entire thing on a web-cam. The birth sparked a slew of searches on " lily the bear " and " lily bear web cam ." Also seeing a bump in the Buzz - articles on the very public birth. A piece from the Minnesota Star Tribune explains that while it was difficult to see the cub being born,

by Mike Krumboltz It's been over a week since the Haitian earthquake devastated the country. Sadly, at this point, finding survivors is becoming increasingly rare. Still, there are glorious exceptions - like Kiki, the young boy who flashed a million-dollar smile after being lifted from the rubble. The rescue was captured on camera. As you'll see below, Kiki's older sister, Sabrina, was pulled out first. Seven-year-old Kiki comes out next, looking a bit dazed. However,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Chupacabra )Searches increased by 1,429%(. A Texas sighting of a strange, hairless beast led some to believe it was the mythical animal. But a biologist says it's just a hair-free raccoon . Air America )+1,019%(. The liberal talk radio channel created to compete with the likes of Rush, is shutting down and filing for bankruptcy. "Jersey Shore" nickname generator )+351%(. Jealous of Sweetness and Snookie?