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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.
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How old was Lisa Marie Presley when her father, Elvis, died?
Answer: Lisa Marie Presley, the singer-songwriter and only child of Elvis Presley, died on Jan. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. She was 54. In 1977. at age nine, she lost her father, one of the most celebrated performers in music history. In 2020, her only son, Benjamin Keough, committed suicide._x000D_
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True or False? Elon Musk fathered triplets in 2006.
Answer: Elon Musk and his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, had twins in 2004, followed by triplets in 2006, before divorcing in 2008. They officially share custody of their children. Musk reportedly had another set of twins in November 2021, with Shivon Zilis, a director at one of his companies, according to court documents…
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Who’s older, Sir Paul McCartney or President Joe Biden?
Answer: Sir Paul McCartney turned 80 on June 18, 2022, exactly one week before becoming Glastonbury’s oldest solo headliner. President Joe Biden turns 80 on Nov. 20, 2022
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Jennifer Hudson won which awards during her career?
Answer: With a Tony win for “A Strange Loop,” Jennifer Hudson, one of the show’s co-producers, joined on June 12, 2022, the select group of people who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (aka EGOT). Hudson won an Oscar in 2007 for her role in “Dreamgirls,” two Grammys for the cast album of…
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How old is Prince William?
Answer: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, the first son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, was born on June 21, 1982, making him 40 in 2022. A photo of Prince William smiling with his children in Jordan was released on Twitter on June 19, just two days before the royal birthday, to celebrate…
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In which Las Vegas institute did Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry?
Answer: On July 16, 2022, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married at Little White Chapel, a drive-through wedding chapel in Las Vegas. Their marriage was announced on July 17 in Lopez’s newsletter to fans under the headline “We did it.” Lopez and Affleck famously dated in the early 2000s, earning the nickname “Bennifer.”
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What’s the Disney Dreamlight Valley?
Answer: Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid life-sim and adventure video game featuring Disney and Pixar characters, old and new. Starting on Sept. 6, 2022, the game is available in Early Access for players who purchase a Founder’s Pack or have an Xbox Game Pass membership. The game’s free-to-play launch is set for 2023.
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Who’s this Royal Baby?
Answer: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a photo showing their daughter Lili (Lilibet Diana) celebrating her first birthday in a backyard picnic on June 4, 2022.
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Which video game features Darth Vader on a rollercoaster?
Answer: Fortnite’s Chapter 3: Season 3, which started on June 5, 2022, introduces Darth Vader as a new character for players to unlock. Vader is joining the Obi-Wan Kenobi character made available in the Fortnite Item Shop on May 26. Later in the season, battle pass owners will also be able to unlock Indiana Jones
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Can you name these characters?
Answer: Batman, Arya Stark, Shaggy, and Bugs Bunny take on Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Tom & Jerry, and the Tasmanian Devil (AKA Taz) in Warner Bros. Games new “MultiVersus,” a free-to-play platform fighter game. One-on-one matches, team-based 2 vs. 2 battles, and a 4-player free-for-all mode will all be part of the game, available…
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What did Jason Momoa apologize for doing wrong during his visit to The Sistine Chapel?
Answer: “Aquaman” and “Game of Thrones” vet Jason Momoa used his Instagram account on May 14, 2022, to shirtless apologize for taking photos in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel – a series of photographs he uploaded to the social platform on May 9. Momoa, 42, is shooting “Fast X,” the 10th “Fast & Furious” film in…
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How old is Hilary Duff?
Answer: Former child star and current How I Met Your Father actress Hilary Duff was born on Sept. 28, 1987, making her 34 in 2022. She’s also the mother of three children: Luca, 10, and daughters Banks, 3, and Mae, 1. Duff appears nude on the cover of May/June 2022’s body issue of Women’s Health.
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