Dollar-poor and gas-gouged, most Americans may have opted to stay home for the Memorial Day weekend. As many paid homage to the day's meaning )and revisited its history thanks to Mental Floss magazine(, the Buzz found time to take to the races, peruse working vacation photos from Mars, and bid farewell to a man who shaped cinema storytelling history. Phoenix Descending The Phoenix Mars Lander , leaving before the gas price hikes,

The Sundance Kid is getting hitched. Legendary actor Robert Redford has announced his engagement to the German artist Sibylle Szaggars . News of the betrothal has just started to hit the Buzz, but already it's making a big impact. Searches for "robert redford" rose more than 1,900% yesterday. Today, demand for his name kept the fair-haired 71-year-old in our top hourly searches all morning. So who is Sibylle Szaggars? Here's what we know so far: She's 52.

Hollywood's idea of the indy flick opened Thursday, which is either one day early or 19 years late, depending upon your take. Memorial Day weekend had been the traditional start of blockbuster season, but with metal-coated heroes et al flouting the box-office release continuum, the field has been left to the graybeards, the Cusacks, and the Ed Woods of our time. 1. " Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ." )PG-13(.

Think the Capulets and the Montagues were bitter rivals? Puh-lease! Video game franchises Rock Band and Guitar Hero make the famed families seem positively pleasant. You see, Guitar Hero originated the guitar-based video game genre, and folks loved them for it. But then Rock Band took the idea to the next level by including a drum set, microphone, and guitar. Wannabe rockers quickly embraced the combination.

In the upcoming issue of Vogue, Cindy McCain stretches out in a sunny photo spread, sporting skinny jeans and red nail polish. The magazine hasn't hit the newsstands yet, but already Buzz is sizzling over the barefoot style shot. In the past hours, a CNN video clip on the photo op picked up notice, while a Radar blog post on the appearance moved up the Buzz charts. "Don't hate Cindy McCain because she's beautiful," the online mag exclaimed. In Search,

Earlier this week, Senator Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The news led to an outpouring of searches on the man, his history, and his famous family. Lookups on just about possible variant of Senator Kennedy's name spiked, including everything from the very proper " senator edward m. kennedy " to the more casual " teddy kennedy ." Interest in " senator kennedy biography " and " ted kennedy history ," jumped as well.

Befitting the name, many Davids are beloved these days... when they're not being shot at in a season finale cliffhanger. " David vs. David " queries swamped the Search box like a Biblical plague after the "American Idol" final Season 7 sing-off. Now we examine what other Davids are feeling the love or facing the bullet. Top Searched Davids David Cook Involved in some talent show. David Archuleta Involved in that same talent show.

If " American Idol " audiences had a nickel for every time the judges and host Ryan Seacrest boasted that this season had the best contestants ever , they might be able to afford a six-pack of blatant product placement. This season's "best ever" designation is debatable, probably because of the show's sped-up, assembly-line process and its decision to squeeze in another telethon . Still, as Season 7 fades into the horizon,

If " American Idol " audiences had a nickel for every time the judges and host Ryan Seacrest boasted that this season had the best contestants ever , they might be able to afford a six-pack of blatant product placement. This season's "best ever" designation is debatable, probably because of the show's sped-up, assembly-line process and its decision to squeeze in another telethon . Still, as Season 7 fades into the horizon,

For years, political pundits have been wringing their hands over dismal voter turnout. Now, with the most energized Democratic presidential primary race in decades, they've been nagging the candidates to wrap up their show, for the good of the party. Well, the voters aren't ready to stop voting. In poll after poll , citizens are saying that they want their say . If the record turnouts haven't clued in political observers,

When things go wrong, people complain. Heck, it's only natural. So you better believe that when airlines provide cruddy service, passengers make their displeasure known. Loudly. A recent survey on airline customer satisfaction paints an ugly picture. Of all the major U.S. carriers, only khaki-clad Southwest improved its rating. The rest of the carriers saw their scores drop as complaints soared. Flyers, it seems, are fed up.

With oil prices continuing to rise, airlines are desperate to cut costs. That means higher prices and fewer perks for passengers. Fortunately for fed up flyers, all hope is not lost. Aviation.com 's article on how average travelers can score first class tickets is begging to be buzzed. The piece features tips on how to find a seat with leg room, hot towels, and edible food without the hassle of taking out a second mortgage. That's win-win, baby. As of now,

Welcome to your graduation. It seems like only yesterday that you clung to your mother's pants and cried when she dropped you off on your first day of school. Since then, you learned the alphabet, scissor safety, and how to color within the lines... but only if you want to. But today you should be proud, because "kindergarten graduation" is the fastest-moving search of the week. We would tell you it's up 662%, but you haven't learned percentages yet.

So much for a summer release formula: After two weeks of pairing a comedy with an action flick, Prince Caspian rides alone into this weekend's Buzz Multiplex. Now that the AIM era )i.e., "After Iron Man"( is here, we can take a look at how audiences have digested the summer movie previews. Local newspapers are rolling out their fairweather cinematic guides, and outlets like Rolling Stone have their opinionated round-up at the ready.

Usually a missive with an Internal Revenue Service return address is about as welcome as a dusting of poison ivy. Offer a little stimulus, however, and taxpayers can't wait. How have they loved the IRS in the past month? Let us count a few of the searches: " 2008 tax rebate checks tax return " )+14,579%(, " government rebate checks 2008 " )+13,085%(, " tax stimulus checks " )+5,798%(, " federal tax rebate " )+652%(, " 600 dollar tax refund 2008 " )+566%(,

"No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings." That's what the poet William Blake wrote many years ago. Until recently, the line was just one of those metaphorical dealios, but now, thanks to a brave inventor, it can be read far more literally. A Swiss aviation enthusiast named Yves Rossy has done what the rest of us only dream of. He has invented his own jet-powered flying suit. And, unlike the ones we made out of cardboard, his actually works. Rossy,

When news of the upcoming CBS mixed martial arts bout between Gina Carano and Kaitlin Young first hit the sportswire , some asked if mainstream America could handle a female MMA. The country may not be ready for a female president , but bring on the girl fight. The Carano-Young May 31 bout will be the first MMA match ever seen on a mainstream network. Undefeated kickboxer Carano put a chokehold on the national spotlight as alter ego Crush on " American Gladiators .

Will this summer's " X-Files " movie spur interest in real-life aliens and unidentified flying objects? It may not have to. The British government beat agents Mulder and Scully to the punch by releasing a treasure trove of secret files on UFO activity. A post from Wired.com explains that the documents cover the period from 1978 to 1987, and touch on saucers seen by police, military personal, and all those regular folks who believe in little green men.

" What's the cause of this commotion, motion, motion? " )"Tippecanoe & Tyler Too," 1840 presidential election campaign song( The resurgence of political song and satire, that's what. While tech pundits"and most recently the Associated Press"like to call citizen-created ads and viral videos a "new form of campaigning," political creativity has existed as long as government"and almost certainly before. In the pro-Obama camp,

Searches for " how to plan a wedding " have spiked a panicky 500% over the past 7 days. Leading all wedding-related quests is the bridal dress , followed by cakes , invitations , songs , and rings . Other urgent searches include " wedding decor ," " bridal registry ," and " how to plan a cheap wedding ." That last query comes as no surprise to wedding watchers. According to an Associated Press report , the average cost of a wedding is $28,704. Sounds like a lot of money,