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Entertainment buzz: Facebook's top moments of the week

It was a big week in the world of entertainment, from some Blink-182 drama to a girl-powered "Ghostbusters" cast announcement!

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.? What did you miss on your Facebook feed because your New Year's resolution was to go on Facebook less?

Here's our exclusive list:

1. Tom DeLonge writes a letter to his fans

Things aren't going great for Blink-182 right now. Guitarist/singer Tom DeLonge -- whose bandmates say is not cooperating in recording new music -- took to Facebook to air his grievances:


2. 2015 SAG Awards honor top actors in film and television

"Birdman" took flight at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, winning the night's top prize for outstanding ensemble in a motion picture -- even though its star, Micheal Keaton, was upset by Eddie Redmayne in the outstanding lead actor category.


3. Miss Colombia Paulina Vega wins Miss Universe pageant

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe, beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and contestants from more than 80 other countries at Sunday's pageant in Miami.

Vega, a 22-year-old student of business administration from Barranquilla, Colombia, said the contests leading up to Miss Universe were the first she had participated in. She also said they would be her last as she would be eager to return to her studies in Colombia after her reign.


4. Trailer released for new "Fantastic Four" movie

The new "Fantastic Four" movie looks pretty, shall we say, fantastic? This time around, Miles Teller ("Whiplash"), Jamie Bell ("Snowpiercer"), Kate Mara ("House of Cards") and Michael B. Jordan ("Fruitvale Station") star as Marvel's quartet of heroes.


5. Emma Watson to play Belle in a live-action "Beauty and the Beast" movie

Emma Watson will play Belle in Disney's live-action remake of "Beauty and the Beast."

The Walt Disney Co. announced the casting of the "Harry Potter" star Monday, setting the prettier half of the romance at the center of the fairy tale. Who will play the Beast hasn't yet been announced.


6. Director Paul Feig selects an all-female main "Ghostbusters" cast

It looks like the new, all-female "Ghostbusters" reboot has decided who it's gonna call.

Melissa McCarthy has signed on for the Paul Feig-directed project, and negotiations are now in place for Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon to join her:


7. Penn & Teller slam arguments against vaccinations in new video

Amen to this! Penn and Teller tell off people against vaccinations in a new video that's making the rounds.


8. Video shows clips of President Obama "singing" Uptown Funk

Another week, another Obama singing video. This time, it's "Uptown Funk." Don't believe me, just watch:


9. Sundance Film Festival takes place in Park City, Utah

Sundance kicked off this week, putting a spotlight on the year's upcoming independent films. Among the highlights: James Franco, in his first appearances since "The Interview"-Sony hack scandal, has two films at the festival. Funny folks Jack Black and Sarah Silverman take dramatic turns in feature films; Bobcat Goldthwait premieres a documentary about comic Barry Crimmins; and comedian Tig Notaro stars in her own documentary, "Tig."


10. Tess Munster becomes first model of her size to sign with a major modeling agency

Munster is the first size 24 model to be signed to a major agency. London-based MiLK Model Management announced the contract this week.


*Buzz rankings reflect the top entertainment topics being discussed on Facebook, Jan. 26-29, 2015 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.

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