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Which WGA is going on strike in 2023?
Answer: The Writers Guild of America represents over 11,000 writers who create scripts for your favorite shows and movies. They have been negotiating with AMPTP, which represents the major companies in the industry, since March 20, 2023. However, they could not reach an agreement by May 1, 2023, the final day of their previous contract.…
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The 2023 Met Gala also celebrated Choupette’s fashion mark alongside Karl Lagerfeld’s legacy. Who’s Choupette?
Answer: Lagerfeld fell in love with the Birman cat while cat-sitting over Christmas 2011 and decided to keep it. Choupette lived in luxury with Lagerfeld, flying on private jets, eating Goyard dishes, and having her own iPad. She also became a fashion icon, appearing on magazine covers and in ad campaigns for Chanel and other…
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Which musical broke Broadway records for the longest-running show, haunting audiences for three decades?
Answer: The Phantom of the Opera ended its 35-year Broadway run on April 16, 2023, after 13,973 performances at New York’s Majestic Theatre. It became the longest-running show in Broadway history in 2006, surpassing the previous record-holder, Cats, and has grossed over $1.36 billion since its opening in January 1988. The Phantom of the Opera…
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Why did Warner Bros. Discovery ditch HBO from its Max streaming service name?
Answer: According to JB Perrette, president, and CEO, of global streaming and games for Warner Bros. Discovery. HBO stands for “edgy, groundbreaking entertainment for adults” and is unsuitable for the upcoming Max service’s full range of content offers. This includes kids and family programming from Warner Bros., Discovery, and DC Comics. The company announced the…
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Which vehicles were involved in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Deer Valley crash?
Answer: According to 2019 court documents originally filed by Terry Sanderson, a retired optometrist seeking more than $300,000 in damages, the accident happened while he and Gwyneth Paltrow were skiing in 2016 at Deer Valley Resort in Utah. No vehicles were involved in the incident. Paltrow allegedly “skied out of control… knocking him down hard,…
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How old is Bruce Willis?
Answer: Born in 1955. Bruce Willis is about the same age as Kevin Costner and Rowan Atkinson. For the first time after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Willis celebrated his 68th birthday with his family on March 19, 2023. During a video shared by Demi Moore to raise awareness of the disease, the Hollywood…
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What was the color of the red carpet at the 95th Oscars?
Answer: The Oscars laid a champagne-colored carpet instead of the usual red one, presumably to add some sparkle to the ceremony. However, the choice also led to some last-minute scrambling after a rainy weekend. This left organizers cutting up sections of the carpet ruined by bad weather and dirty shoe soles.
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When is Archie, the son of Harry and Meghan, celebrating his birthday?
Answer: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the first child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. was born on May 6, 2019, in London, England. He is seventh in line to the British throne but does not have a royal title. Archie’s fourth birthday coincides with the coronation of his grandfather, King Charles III, who will be crowned…
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What’s the issue date of the first Planet of the Apes comic book?
Answer: Marvel Comics released the first issue of the Planet of the Apes comic book series on Feb. 29, 1974. This series was adapted from Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel. It ran for 29 issues until October 1977. Marvel Comics announced on Mar. 3, 2023, that the company would launch a new imprint focusing on 20th…
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Which country gave Steven Seagal a humanitarian award?
Answer: Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded actor Steven Seagal the Order of Friendship on February 27, 2023, for his “humanitarian work,” which included his cooperation with Russia and his adoration for Putin. Seagal got Russian citizenship after expressing admiration for Putin in 2016 and is known for backing the annexation of Crimea.
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Why was Dilbert canceled in 2023?
Answer: On Feb. 22, 2023, the creator of Dilbert. Scott Adams, appeared on his YouTube show, referred to Black people as “a hate group,” and urged white people to “get the hell away” from them. These comments were in response to a Rasmussen Reports survey that asked whether Black people agreed with the statement, “It’s…
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Where was Olivia Newton-John born?
Answer: Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge, UK, in 1948 to a Welsh father and a German mother who had fled Nazi Germany. She moved to Australia with her family when she was five and later became a dual citizen of both countries. She did not come from Greece, despite playing Sandy in Grease._x000D_
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What was J.K. Rowling’s involvement in creating the Hogwarts Legacy video game?
Answer: On Feb. 6, 2023. Avalanche Software released Hogwarts Legacy, an open-world action role-playing game. The launch sparked controversy after J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter fiction, was accused of transphobia. While Rowling may benefit from the game’s popularity, it was developed entirely by Warner Bros.-owned Avalanche Software. Hogwarts Legacy’s official FAQ notes that…
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What is the gender of Paris Hilton’s first baby?
Answer: Paris Hilton and her husband, Carter Reum, have welcomed a baby boy via surrogate. The newborn is Hilton’s first child, while Reum shares a 10-year-old daughter with reality star Laura Bellizzi. The announcement surprised many fans, as Hilton did not appear pregnant when she starred in a Miley Cyrus New Year’s Eve special on…
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Why would Australia deny Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, a visa?
Answer: The antisemitic comments Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, made could lead to him being denied a visa to Australia. On Jan. 24, 2023, Australia’s Education Minister Jason Clare said Ye would have to go through the same process as others who’ve expressed antisemitic views. A decision on whether Ye gets an Australian visa…
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What is the lion head worn by Kylie Jenner at Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 in Paris?
Answer: The lion head gown Kylie Jenner wore at Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 in Paris was custom-designed by the fashion house’s creative director, Daniel Roseberry. Naomi Campbell and Irina Shayk walked the runway in similar animal head gowns. Schiaparelli said on Instagram that the gown was made of foam, wool, and faux silk fur…
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How many Swarovski crystals did Doja Cat wear at Schiaparelli’s Couture Spring-Summer 2023 runway show in Paris?
Answer: 30,000 Swarovski crystals and red body paint adorned Doja Cat’s head-to-toe look at Schiaparelli’s Couture Spring-Summer 2023 runway show in Paris on Jan. 23, 2023. The show was inspired by Dante’s “Inferno” and the nine circles of hell. It took almost five hours to complete this look.