Maryland’s Greivis Vasquez {thanks, AP}

1. ACC Tournament
(Thursday-Sunday on RAYCOM and ESPN): If you’re not hardcore enough to travel to Greensboro, N.C., to see if Gary Williams’ Terps can win their first ACC tourney since 2004, I guess you’ll have to tune in on TV. The downside: Duke players won’t be able to hear your boos. MATT VENSEL, B

2. ARTBus Tour
Six hours on a bus is rough, no matter your destination. But we make an exception for the annual Evergreen Museum and Library’s ARTBus, with artist/indie curator Jason Hughes leading an insidery look at the rising stars of Baltimore’s arts scene. Stops include AREA 405 and the H&H Arts Building, and feature artist and gallery owner meet-and-greets and chances to buy artwork. Originates Saturday from Evergreen (4545 N. Charles St., Charles Village) at 9:30 a.m., returns at 4 p.m. $80 (also includes box lunch, snacks and receptions). museums.jhu.edu or 410.516.0341. JORDAN BARTEL, B

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The happy ‘Bachelor’ couple {thanks, ABC}

Still coming down from the unexpectedly riveting Winter Olympics? We’ve got you covered. Here’s our pop culture week in review — with a bit of Olympics chaser to go down smoothly.

VIENNA WINS ‘THE BACHELOR’: Apparently, not just for sausages anymore.

ASTRO-NUT: Oh, Buzz Aldrin. You can either talk scientifically about bringing man to Mars or you can join the cast of “Dancing With the Stars.” But not both.

LINDSAY LOHAN TO PEN MEMOIR: Stop trying to make “respectability” happen, Lindsay. It’s not going to happen.

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“Alice in Wonderland” {thanks, Disney}

1. ‘Alice in Wonderland’
It’s pretty clear this is going to be one hell of a trip down the rabbit hole with Tim Burton’s refreshingly modern take on the childhood classic. My only complaint is that Johnny Depp bares a disgustingly close resemblance to Elijah Wood when decked out in all his Mad Hatter glory (shrug). Follow the white rabbit to a theater near you Friday. TIM WONG, B

2. The Oscars
It’s “Avatar” vs. “The Hurt Locker,” Sandra vs. Meryl, Mo’Nique vs. … well, no one because she’ll definitely win. As always, there are some shoo-ins at this year’s Academy Awards, but we’re still excited to see how hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin handle the 10-best-picture-nominees madness. And, quick plug: Check out b’s Oscar preview on Friday. 8 p.m. Sunday, WMAR-12 ABC. JORDAN BARTEL, B

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Some say this is a Justin Bieber. We’re just not sure {thanks, AP}

Whether you were figuring out curling or deciphering Lil Wayne’s emo tweets, we’re pretty sure you had a busy week. So we’ve been keeping track of the pop culture highlights you may have missed. You’re welcome.

CONFUSION OF THE WEEK: Though he’s all over Twitter and about to play “Saturday Night Live,” we still have no clue what a Justin Bieber is.

DEAR ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: We get it. You love “Lost.” But do you really have to put it on your cover every other week?

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thanks, Twitter/Conan O'Brien

What should new Twitterer Conan O’Brien tweet about next?

Many Twitter users know about #TTTT, otherwise known as “Tell The Truth Tuesday.” It didn’t originate on Twitter but it’s now a staple of the social networking site. So here’s my question — and tell the truth — do you even know what this means?

@Jaleel_White writes: “@MichaelStrahan & @Nicole_Murphy R the most hyperbarically preserved Negroes I hav ever had the pleasure of partying with-Sumthin 2 aspire 2″

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The Black Eyed Peas boom boom pow into the future {thanks, Dimitri Danloff}

1. Black Eyed Peas at Verizon Center
They got that boom boom pow, them chickens jackin’ their style. Oh, sorry. The song is just so catchy! Hear it live — and all those other great Black Eyed Peas songs you love! — at the Verizon Center Tuesday night at 7:30. Tickets start at $49.50. AUBREY FORNWALT, B

2. Olympic men’s ice hockey gold medal game
We won’t know who’s playing in this game until later in the week, but there’s a reason that it’s the final gold medal event of the 2010 Winter Olympics: This is the Games’ premier event. Don’t miss it. 3:15 p.m. Sunday, WBAL-21 NBC. MATT VENSEL, B

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Welcome back, Sade! {thanks, EPIC}

This week, we discovered that renting the makes-you-too-scared-to-go-outdoors “Cabin Fever” is not the best way to get over cabin fever. So instead we spent our time collecting the best stories pop culture threw down. Here’s our week in review:

MOST WELCOME RETURN: Sade, which sold 500K copies of comeback album Soldier of Love in its first week. Also, we learned that Sade is the name of the band and not just the lead singer, a fact that eluded us for 20 years.

BEST THING WE SAW ALL WEEK: Photo essay “How to properly enjoy Ed Hardy wine” on thechive.com. Hint: It involves a toilet.

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It’s interesting that a lot of people demand music during sex.

We mean, occasional background noise — sure. But are there really people out there — besides those responsible for WB shows in the 1990s — who require a sex playlist?

Billboard thinks so. Reuters reports that the music mag recently compiled a list of the 50 most popular songs about sex, mostly based on chart performance.

Sadly, the majority of the top 10 aren’t sexy at all. We guess there’s a difference between being “about sex” and “sexy.”

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That’s one sexy T-Rex smile {thanks, The Baltimore Sun}

While you frantically found chairs to reserve your parking spot, we kept up with what was happening in the world of celebs not slammed with snow. Here’s your pop culture week in review

Sexy dinos: Discovery’s “Tyrannosaurus Sex.” From the press release: “It shows dinosaur sex in all its glory. How did a ferocious T-Rex woo his lady? How did a female Titanosaur support the weight of a male who was as long as a four-story building is high?” Uh, maybe Jurassic yoga helped? Tune in 10 p.m. Sunday.

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