Go behind the scenes at this year’s Golden Globes, check in with two NBA stars during a White House visit this week, and find out which pop star announced her North American tour with a special Facebook video. Celebrities, athletes, musicians and other public figures are joining the conversation on Facebook. Check back here each week for a few standout posts.
This Week’s Facebook Buzz Rankings*
1. Golden Globes
2. Throwback Thursday #TBT
3. Denver Broncos
4. “American Idol”
5. Earthquakes and “Temblors”
6. Valentine’s Day preparations
7. Cameron Diaz’s appearance on “The Dr. Oz Show”
8. Seattle Seahawks
9. Colby Fire near Glendora, CA
10. Egyptian referendum
Actress Jennifer Lawrence photo-bombing singer Taylor Swift on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards, during an interview with E! host Ryan Seacrest.
Show organizers sharing behind-the-scenes photos as well, like this one of Leonardo DiCaprio after his Best Actor win.
DiCaprio posting after the Oscar nominations later in the week.
NBC Olympics debuting this feature on U.S. short track speed skater J.R. Celski with friend and rapper Macklemore, kicking off a partnership with Facebook for the 2014 Sochi Games.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton thanking fans after the team’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers last weekend.
Singer Katy Perry announcing her next tour with this Facebook video.
Actor Zac Efron and his “That Awkward Moment” co-stars dropping by Facebook HQ to host a Q&A with fans.
Actor and director Seth Rogen teasing his next project, an animated movie called “Sausage Party,” with a video of his team watching a rough cut.
NBA stars Dwyane Wade and LeBron James visiting the White House this week.
James also posting this photo of a fan’s tattoo.
Singer and “American Idol” judge Jennifer Lopez hosting a Q&A with fans.
“Glee” star Darren Criss grabbing a quick shot with stand-up comedian Hannibal Buress.
Actor Channing Tatum posting after the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this year’s Oscar nominees.
Jared Leto expressing excitement over his nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
By Alex Walker, Consumer Content Manager and Bree Nguyen, Strategic Partnerships Manager
*Facebook Buzz Rankings reflect the top topics being discussed on Facebook over the past five days, Sunday through Thursday, in the United States. The 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.