Entertainment buzz: Facebook's top moments of the week
Fans of "Sons of Anarchy" went on their final ride this week, while the holiday season is heating up with a plethora of new buzzy Christmas songs. A few new must-see trailers surfaced, too.
Facebook has tallied the top 10 hottest stories in entertainment this week. What had you talking? What popped up most on news feeds across the U.S.? And what did you miss from your Facebook feed?
Here's our exclusive list:
1. Actor Ken Weatherwax dies at 59
"The Addams Family" lost a member this week. Ken Weatherwax, the actor played the child character Pugsley on "The Addams Family" TV series, died at age 59 of a heart attack. Pugsley was the son of Gomez and Morticia on the ABC, which ran from 1964 to 1966 and was known for its finger-snapping theme song.
2. New trailer released for "San Andreas"
Movie lovers got a first look at Dwayne Johnson in "San Andreas," the upcoming disaster film, which brings destruction to the West Coast after a massive earthquake hits California.
Johnson and Carla Gugino portray ex-spouses on a mission to find their daughter, played by Alexandra Daddario. The dramatic teaser is action-packed with crumbling buildings and roads -- and some edge-of-your seat moments.
You'll have to wait until next spring to see the full destruction. "San Andreas" hits theaters on May 29, 2015.
3. Home Free records rendition of "Angels We Have Heard on High"
Christmas music is everywhere this season -- in stores, at home and at your work holiday parties. This new one is worth a listen.
A cappella group Home Free unveiled a rendition of the religious Christmas song, "Angels We Have Heard on High." It will make you want to light up that fireplace -- or perhaps head to church? You'll see what we mean.
Check it out below and while you're at it, listen to some of the most underplayed -- but really solid -- Christmas tunes here:
4. Trailer released for new Pixar film "Inside Out"
Disney Pixar returns in a post-"Frozen" movie landscape with the trailer for its upcoming animated offering "Inside Out," expected to arrive next summer. Featuring the voices of Diane Lane, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling, "Inside Out" is told from the perspective of the emotions inside the mind of a little girl.
5. Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in London features supermodels and superstar singers
Models, music and not one -- but two Fantasy Bras -- were at the center of this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which taped in London in early December and aired this week on CBS.
The one-hour show featured performances by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Hozier and Ariana Grande, along with lingerie modeled by famous Victoria's Secret Angels, including Karlie Kloss, Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio.
"Walking down the runway is "all about confidence," Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge said Tuesday on "CBS This Morning."
6. Prince William and Duchess Kate complete tour of the United States
The royals came!
Prince William and Duchess Kate packed a lot in during their three-day whirlwind visit to the United States -- from a visit to the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum to a court-side seat at the Nets-Cavilers NBA game where they got to meet LeBron James and none other than Beyonce and Jay Z. They also attended a black-tie gala and visited youth organizations as onlookers waved and tried to get a glimpse of royalty.
William even got to sat down with President Barack Obama at the White House.
7. Christopher Lee releases his third heavy metal Christmas carol
You may know Christopher Lee from "The Lord of the Rings" or "The Hobbit" films, but did you also know this 92-year-old actor also likes to make heavy metal Christmas carols in his spare time?
His latest, called "Darkest Carols, Faithful Sing," emerged this week and quickly went viral.
Get ready to head-bang.
8. Craig Wayne Boyd advances to the finals on "The Voice"
Nashville singer Craig Wayne Boyd wowed audience this week on NBC's "The Voice," talking on a mix of country, rock and gospel music during his performance. Needless to say this guy is versatile and is a one of the finalists getting the most buzz. A winner will be crowned next Tuesday.
9. Peter Hollens and Jackie Evancho cover Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"
A lot of people have tackled Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" -- and the latest musicians to tackle it do not disappoint.
Peter Hollens an alum of "The Sing-Off," joins forces with Jackie Evancho, a 14-year-old soprano who has performed on "America's Got Talent." This stripped-down track puts their soaring vocals in the spotlight.
Here's to another beautiful rendition of the song. Hallelujah.
10. "Sons of Anarchy" finishes seventh and final season
Facebook was filled to the brim with comments about the series finale of FX's "Sons of Anarchy," a 90-minute episode that featured some shocking and emotional moments as the characters took one final ride.
*Buzz rankings reflect the top entertainment topics being discussed on Facebook, Dec. 8-11, in the United States. Rankings are based on both frequency and momentum: the Facebook conversations that not only got a lot of buzz during the week, but also saw a notable increase compared with the previous week.
