the buzz log

Here's the buzz for today.

1. Taraji P. Henson (+22,701%). And the nomination goes to . . . who? The actress who played mother to Brad Pitt's character in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" caused a surge of look-ups after she received an Oscar nod in the Best Supporting Actress category.
2. William Morris Agency (+7,375%). Searches on the powerhouse firm spiked on news that ex-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed on as their newest client. She joins a celeb roster of representation that includes Sharon Stone, Jackie Chan, and director J. J. Abrams. While she won't be starring in a blockbuster, Rice will probably be hitting the lecture circuit.
3. Beanie Babies (+1,331%). They're adorable. They're collectible. And the latest offerings are named after the first daughters. The company claims they aren't capitalizing on Obamamania, they just liked the names.
4. Obama BlackBerry (+262%). OMG, forget Gitmo or the economy. The Commander-in-Chief gets to keep his mobile. The admitted BlackBerry addict can keep mad texting and e-mailing, thus thwarting the wishes of both White House lawyers and Secret Service. LOL!
5. Roe v. Wade (+217%). Janunary 22 marked the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court landmark decision that secured a woman's right to an abortion. Opponents to the ruling marched on the National Mall, and President Obama marked the occasion with a promise to revoke the global gag rule.