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in PopIn which year did the world get a little brighter with the birth of country music icon Dolly Parton?
Answer: Dolly Parton celebrated her 78th birthday in 2024 by releasing a deluxe edition of her “Rockstar” album, which featured nine additional tracks.
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in PopWhat is the focus of Idris Elba’s “Knives Down” music video?
Answer: Idris Elba released the song “Knives Down” on Jan 8, 2024, as part of his campaign against youth knife violence in the UK, calling for the ban of machetes and zombie knives.
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in PopAfter releasing her album “Glory” in 2016, when is Britney Spears planning to drop her next chart-topping album?
Answer: Britney Spears declared she would never return to the music industry and has instead been ghostwriting songs for other artists as of early 2024.
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in PopWho’s record was broken by Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” album?
Answer: Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” broke the record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart by a solo artist, surpassing Elvis Presley’s record.
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in PopWhich classic love story inspired Taylor Swift’s 2009 hit “Love Story”?
Answer: In 2009, Taylor Swift released “Love Story,” echoing the timeless tale of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, with all its balcony drama and star-crossed love. Fast forward to 2023, and Swift’s lyrical prowess inspires an entire university course in Belgium. The University of Ghent is set to launch “Literature (Taylor’s Version)” this autumn, where students…
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in PopIs there a Shakira statue in Colombia?
Answer: A 21-foot-tall bronze statue of Shakira was unveiled in Barranquilla, Colombia, marking her global impact and a year of significant personal and professional events.
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in PopWho made Grammy history by becoming the first songwriter to score seven nominations in the Song of the Year category?
Answer: Swiftly making her mark in Grammy history. Taylor Swift became the first songwriter to score seven nominations in the Song of the Year category at the 2024 Grammys. announced on Nov. 10, 2023, where she was nominated for her songwriting on “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film).” With this achievement, Swift…
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in PopWho became the first Black songwriter to win Song of the Year at the Country Music Awards?
Answer: In a historic turn at the 2023 CMAs. Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit “Fast Car,” given a new lease on life with Luke Combs’ cover, sped past the competition to win Song of the Year. This made Chapman the first Black songwriter ever to snag the award. This win came 35 years after the song’s…
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in PopHow does the runtime of the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” concert film compare to the actual duration of the concert it showcases?
Answer: The “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” concert film, set to dazzle audiences in over 100 countries starting Oct. 13, has a 2-hour and 45-minute runtime. Interestingly, this is shorter than the actual concert duration, even though no songs from the setlist were left on the cutting room floor. Captured during Taylor’s electrifying six-night…
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in PopWhat is “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” all about?
Answer: “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” announced right after the tour’s final bow in Kansas City, Mo, on Oct. 1, 2023, is a comprehensive documentary that chronicles the entire journey of the 2023 Renaissance World Tour. From its grand opening in Stockholm in May to its finale in October, the film promises to deliver not…
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in PopHow old was Tupac Shakur when he bid farewell to the world?
Answer: Tupac Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli. was born on June 16, 1971. He was shot multiple times in Las Vegas on Sept. 7, 1996. and died in a hospital 6 days later. He was only 25. Recent developments in 2023 brought his case back into the spotlight when Duane “Keffe…
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in PopWhich tech titan had a malfunction while promoting “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”?
Answer: When Swifties worldwide were challenged to solve 1989-themed puzzles on Google to unlock the vault tracks of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” on Sep. 19, 2023. search interest in Taylor’s name tripled in just an hour. But, alas. Google’s vault puzzle jammed, and the tech giant found itself in a self-described “fix-it era.” Who would’ve thought…
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in PopAt the 2023 VMAs, who made history by becoming the first artist to snag the Video of the Year award in consecutive years?
Answer: At the star-studded VMAs held on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Taylor Swift not only danced away with a whopping nine awards. She also set a record by becoming the first artist to win the Video of the Year award two years in a row. This time, it was…
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in PopWhich female pop star recently broke the record for having four albums simultaneously in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart?
Answer: Taylor Swift achieved this feat with her latest release, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” which debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated July 22, 2023, with 716,000 equivalent album units. Her other three albums in the top 10 were “Midnights” (No. 5), “Lover” (No. 7), and “Folklore” (No. 10). The last living artist to…
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in PopWhich legendary musician has broken the record for the highest-grossing tour?
Answer: Elton John started his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in 2018 and announced that it would be his final tour after more than 50 years of performing live. The tour had 330 shows across five continents and grossed over $887 million as of May 2023, making it the highest-grossing tour ever. The tour’s highlight…
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in PopHow old is pop princess Ariana Grande?
Answer: Ariana Grande was born June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. She celebrated her 30th birthday in 2023 with an Instagram post featuring a birthday message to her younger self wearing a Dorothy costume from “The Wizard of Oz.” She also shared some photos from the set of her upcoming film “Wicked: Part One,”…
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in PopWhich year was pop princess Kylie Minogue born?
Answer: Kylie Minogue was born in Melbourne, Australia, on May 28, 1968. On May 21, 2023, at 55, she released a new single inspired by French singer Édith Piaf’s 1951 hit, Padam Padam. The song became a hit on social media, mainly on TikTok, and Minogue’s highest-charting single since 2014.
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in PopWho was the first to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice as a singer?
Answer: Johnny Logan won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland twice: in 1980 with “What’s Another Year” and in 1987 with “Hold Me Now.” He also wrote the winning song for Ireland in 1992. “Why Me?” performed by Linda Martin. Loreen matched his record by winning for Sweden in 2012 with “Euphoria” and in 2023…
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in PopWhat did Rihanna reveal during the Super Bowl LVII halftime show in 2023?
Answer: Rihanna performed a 13-minute set while dressed in head-to-toe red at the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. After her first child, the performance was seen as a return to the public stage. Accessorized with a 19.47-carat Bayco ring and wearing custom-made pieces by Loewe…
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in PopHow did Beyoncé accept her awards at the 2023 Brit Awards?
Answer: Beyoncé won international awards for best artist and song of the year at the 2023 Brit Awards. However, she could not attend and instead sent video messages for her wins. The show was hosted by Mo Gilligan and featured performances by Adele, Lizzo, Stormzy, Sam Smith, and others. Beyoncé and Flo (who won the…
