Trending NowMarch Madness, Mega Millions, April Fools’: What’s Spiking Forecast (Weekend)
The weekend report for topics and people guaranteed to trend on Yahoo! and across the Web.
Research by Search editor Elizabeth Gill
STANDOUT SPIKES
March Madness: College basketball's NCAA Final Four games are here. (Women's March 30, April 1; men's March 31, April 2)
Mega Millions: Some lucky person(s) will be hysterical this weekend after winning a record-breaking $640 million-plus jackpot. (Drawing March 30)
April Fools' Day: It's this Sunday -- watch your backs. (April 1)
NEWS & POLITICS
'Friends of Syria': A 60-nation meeting will be held in Istanbul this weekend after the Syrian regime accepted Kofi Annan's six-point plan. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also meeting with Saudi Arabia ahead of the Istanbul trip. (April 1)
North American Leaders' Summit: The "three amigos" summit, hosted by President Obama in Washington, D.C., will focus on economic growth, security, energy, and climate change. (April 2)
Million Mustache March: The hair-raising march heads to Washington this weekend, in search of tax breaks for growing facial hair. (April 1. Wait, is this a joke?)
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
World Autism Awareness Day: A recent study shows that diagnoses have increased in recent years and the prevalence of autism has risen to 1 in 88 children. (April 2)
WWF Earth Hour: Hundreds of major cities are signed up to turn out the lights for an hour, beginning at 8:30 local time Saturday, to send a message supporting environmental sustainability. (March 31)
SPORTS
World Men's Curling Championship: Begins Saturday in Basel, Switzerland. (March 31-April 8)
World Figure Skating Championships: Taking place now through this weekend in Nice, France. (March 26-April 1)
Sony Ericsson Open: The world's greatest tennis players wrap up matches this weekend in Miami. (March 19-April 1)
2012 Masters Tournament: The annual golf event held in Augusta, Georgia, starts on Monday. (April 2-8)
ENTERTAINMENT
Kids' Choice Awards: Airs on Nickelodeon this Saturday night with host Will Smith. Michelle Obama is expected to make an appearance. (March 31)
WrestleMania XXVIII: John Cena vs. the Rock. (April 1)
'Game of Thrones': Anticipation and praise are high. (April 1)
'River Monsters': The Animal Planet show with "extreme angler" Jeremy Wade returns for its season premiere. (April 1)
Razzie Awards: Who will be the worst? (April 1)
'Great Expectations': The Charles Dickens classic gets a "Masterpiece" refresh. (April 1 & 8)
'Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone': The memoir of the famed guitarist gets published eight years after his death. Photos here. (April 2)
CELEBRITIES
Debbie Reynolds: The actress celebrates her 80th birthday. (April 1)
Whitney Houston auction: Just weeks after her death, a planned auction of her earrings from "The Bodyguard" and other items will take place in Beverly Hills. Other items include Charlie Chaplin's bowler and cane and Clark Gable's riding jacket from "Gone With the Wind." (March 31-April 1)
HOLIDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & OBSERVANCES
Events are now under way to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. (April 14)
Palm Sunday: (April 1)
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