the buzz log
Got Your Wallet?
Its stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale have stayed on our Buzz charts since the original movie debuted in 2006. Its songs have stirred tweens into a frenzy, inspiring countless lyrics lookups. If you haven't yet been immersed in the world of "High School Musical," there are plenty of products out there to help you fit in with the crowd.
From DVDs to dolls to clothing to games—being a fan is a costly affair. What age group is responsible for the most searches on the recently released "high school musical 2 dvd"? Women aged 35-44 account for 25% of the lookups, while boys under age 13 come in a close second place with 14% of the queries.
Get your shopping cart and tour through the past week's top "High School Musical" product searches…
Filed under: TV, Disney Channel
Youth Tube
Disney owns childhood. At least, the empire of juvenility rules in what kids watch. The latest to join its Disney Channel clan is “Wizards of Waverly Place.” While the comedy of three wizards-in-training carries Potteresque overtones, the Magic Kingdom knows that the love for magic runs eternal in children’s imaginations.
The show, which debuted mid-October, has conjured up a 752% surge in searches. Still, "Wizards" has a ways to go before it reaches the popularity enjoyed by other kids’ programs. Big sister “Hannah Montana” currently commands a tenfold lead over “Wizards.” If the apprentices plot an ascendance, they'll have to make a lot of other kids' shows disappear.
Cast your eye upon the 20 most searched kids' shows of the past 30 days; for a detailed lowdown on the top 10, check the Buzz show.
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Filed under: Hannah Montana, Disney Channel, Children, Kids
Who Would Zac Pick?
Two girls. One tough choice. The battle between blonde and brunette. No, we're not talking about Archie being forced to choose between Betty and Veronica. Rather, it's the updated version of Archie's legendary Riverdale—East High of "High School Musical" fame.
The two leading ladies of "HSM" continue to face off for the oh-so-dreamy Troy Bolton in the hotly anticipated sequel. Zac Efron's Troy faces the modern day Archie dilemma: Does he pick dark-haired beauty Vanessa Anne Hudgens (Gabriella) or take a chance with blonde hottie Ashley Tisdale (Sharpay)?
Buzz says Troy should follow his heart and go with Gabriella. We graphed searches on the two leading ladies over the past 90 days and found Hudgens out in front...
Perhaps brunettes have more fun. More likely, it's due to the notoriety of Hudgens' off-screen romance with teen idol Efron. Related queries on "vanessa anne hudgens pictures," "vanessa anne hudgens and zac efron," and "zac efron kissing vanessa hudgens" are all on the rise as the sequel's premiere nears.
That's not to say searchers are ignoring Tisdale. The ultra-cute blonde has legions of admirers looking up "ashley tisdale pics," "ashley tisdale lyrics," and even "ashley tisdale hot." Searchers are also fascinated with her portrayal of snotty Sharpay in the unstoppable "HSM" franchise. Queries on "sharpay evans," "sharpay costume," and "sharpay pictures" are warming up as the sunny sequel wends its way to a ravenous tween audience.
Filed under: TV, Disney Channel
High School Musical Fever
Friday night, lights will dim and squeals will rise to a deafening pitch. And parents across the nation will wish they owned stock in a franchise called "High School Musical."
If you haven't heard of the Disney Channel's critic-proof hit, you've either been excavating a Paleolithic site or eyeballing cellular mutations in a subterranean lab. Fortunately, Buzz dissected the frenzy spawned by the 2006 original movie, and now we're giving you a quick course in "High School Musical 2," which has soared into this week's top 300 searches thanks to tweens across the nation. Take notes, study up, and hit the musical scales:
- The Crooners: Star Zac Efron, fresh from his big screen "Hairspray" debut, gets as much Buzz attention as co-stars Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale combined. (Heck, he's more popular than Shakira.) Corbin Bleu's cute too (see earlier Bleu notes), but he has only a fifth of Zac's appeal. As for Lucas Grabeel, who plays brother to Tisdale's sugarcoated villainess Sharpay, he barely makes the Buzz grade.
- The Sing-along: The pop-candy "high school musical 2 soundtrack" (+65%) debuted Tuesday, enough time to learn the lyrics (+87%). You should already know "i don't dance" (-6%), and memorize "you are the music in me" (+79%).
- The Pajama Party: Like last time, "high school musical 2 party" is a must. Expect mass girlie gatherings with games(+116%).
- The After-Effect: Buying tickets for "high school musical concert" (+3%) and "high school musical on ice" (off the charts). Plus much spontaneous bursting of songs.
Filed under: TV, Actors, Music, Disney Channel
10 Reasons Why Miley Cyrus Is the Next Big Thing
1. Miley Cyrus is huge with kids. Over 70% of her searches come from fans 17 and under.
2. Her show, "Hannah Montana," is among our top 200 overall searches.
3. Miley's new double album is currently kicking butt all over the charts.
4. Her Dad is one of the great mulleted-Americans of all time — Billy Ray Cyrus.
5. Related searches point to intense fan devotion — "miley cyrus pictures," "miley cyrus biography," and "miley cyrus lyrics."
6. The buzz on "hannah montana concert" and "hannah montana tickets" is deafening. Clearly, tweens wanna see her live.
7. Some related searches boarder on obession — "hannah montana wigs" and "hannah montana doll maker" are two solid examples. Guys, it's just a TV show.
8. Or maybe not. A Hannah Montana movie may be in the works. If so, it'll mean Miley has careers in music, television, and film. Not bad for a 14-year-old.
9. With Hilary Duff growing up and Britney Spears melting down, young girls are in the market for a new idol. Better Miley than a Bratz doll.
10. She's never been arrested. Eat your heart out, Lindsay.
Filed under: Concerts, Hannah Montana, Disney Channel
top movers
| Rank | Subject | 1-Day Move |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford 400 | Breakout! |
| 2 | Indonesia Ferry | Breakout! |
| 3 | Jordan Chandler | 3481% |
| 4 | Evan Chandler | 2322% |
| 5 | American Music Awards | 1841% |
| 6 | John F. Kennedy | 1529% |
| 7 | Turkey Stuffing Recipes | 1361% |
| 8 | Liam Hemsworth | 1172% |
| 9 | Lou Dobbs | 1142% |
| 10 | Hendrick Motorsports | 888% |
top leaders
| Rank | Subject | Move | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Friday | +340 | 1290 |
| 2 | NFL | +489 | 670 |
| 3 | Jennifer Lopez | +451 | 515 |
| 4 | New Moon | -67 | 250 |
| 5 | American Music Awards | +236 | 249 |
| 6 | UFC | -36 | 239 |
| 7 | Miley Cyrus | +66 | 169 |
| 8 | Hulu | -11 | 154 |
what's the buzz?
A subject's buzz score is the percentage of Yahoo! users searching for that subject on a given day, multiplied by a constant to make the number easier to read. Weekly leaders are the subjects with the greatest average buzz score for a given week.
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