the buzz log

There was a lot to stimulate Buzz aficionados this weekend, including “Twilight” and the Stephen Colbert Christmas special. But that’s nothing compared to the stimulus that President-elect Obama has in mind. Buzz clues you in…

Boy, is it ever the economy, stupid
Barack Obama on Saturday outlined an economic recovery plan with the intent of creating 2.5 million jobs over the next two years. The broad stimulus package will cost far more than he proposed during the campaign. How much? Some economists are throwing around numbers like $500–$700 billion. The plan calls for middle and lower-income tax cuts as well as spending on infrastructure and other projects. One thing it probably won’t include, apparently, is a rollback of the Bush tax cuts for those making over $250,000. So go forth and stimulate, rich people!

Entering the “Twilight” zone
In case you’ve been hiding under a grave lately, “Twilight” is the first in a young adult series of books about the most forbidden kind of mixed relationship — you know, she’s alive, he’s dead. Now, the vampire romance story has transformed itself into a movie. Some stats:The film notched a bloody big $35 million opening day and $70.6 million opening weekend, making it the best debut ever for a movie with a female director (Catherine Hardwicke). News articles and searches on both "Twilight" and on teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson, who plays vampire dreamboat Edward Cullen, took off like a bat out of hell. And bad vampire metaphors soared 12,000%.

And more good news for those teeming legions of pubescent girls who put a stake in the heart of any "Twilight" doubters: Summit Entertainment announced it will film the second book in the series, “New Moon." Happy Fangsgiving, girls!

Colbert owns Christmas
Some Stephen Colbert fans just couldn’t wait until Sunday night to unwrap their “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!” video clips. The show, broadcast on Comedy Central, featured guest stars John Legend, Toby Keith, Elvis Costello, and Colbert partner-in-crime Jon Stewart, who warbled out a tune about Hanukkah. In all truthiness, Jon could use a little voice work. But still, a merry ironic Christmas special was had by all.

Also buzzing this weekend…

• Uh-oh. Citigroup's in trouble.
• Bargain hunters continued to scour the Buzz for Black Friday ads.
• Guns N' Roses released their long-awaited  Chinese Democracy album.
• Alabama is No. 1 in the AP and USA Today polls and the BCS standings. Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma are all vying for the No. 2 spot.