Pop Culture Quiz Questions

All Pop Culture Quiz Questions

• 1Which 2000s TV shows are known for their exploration of alternate realities and were created by the same person?

  LostCorrect answer

  FringeCorrect answer

  Breaking Bad

  Prison Break

  Select All That Apply 3 0entertainmenttelevisiontv-showpop culture

  Both Lost and Fringe were co-created by J.J. Abrams, who also served as an executive producer, and they share his signature “mystery box” storytelling style.
• 2Eminem was born in Detroit, Michigan?

  True

  FalseCorrect answer

  True or False 0 0eminemcelebritypop culture

  Eminem was actually born in St. Joseph, Missouri, and later moved to Detroit, which played a significant role in his musical career. Understanding his origins helps to contextualize his lyrics and the themes of his music, reflecting his experiences growing up in different environments.
• 3Taylor Swift has a pet cat named Olivia Benson, named after a character from a television show?

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0petspop culturetaylor swift

  True. Taylor Swift's cat, Olivia Benson, is named after the character played by Mariska Hargitay on the TV show 'Law & Order: SVU.' This fun fact reflects Taylor's love for pop culture and her affection for her pets.
• 4Taylor Swift was born in Nashville, Tennessee, where she started her music career?

  True

  FalseCorrect answer

  True or False 0 0musicpop culturecelebritytaylor swift

  False. Taylor Swift was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue her music career. Nashville is known as the heart of the country music industry, which played a crucial role in her early career development.
• 5Rihanna's first major hit single was 'Umbrella,' released in _____ 2007.

  MarchCorrect answer

  June

  September

  December

  Fill in Blank 0 0pop culturemusicrihanna

  The correct answer is March 2007, when 'Umbrella' topped charts worldwide and solidified Rihanna's status as a pop icon. Understanding the timeline of her career helps contextualize her impact on music and culture.
• 6In 2018, Rihanna became the first woman to create a _____ line with her brand Fenty Beauty.

  cosmeticCorrect answer

  clothing

  fragrance

  skincare

  Fill in Blank 0 0pop culturecelebrityrihanna

  Rihanna's Fenty Beauty line revolutionized the cosmetic industry by promoting inclusivity with a wide range of shades, particularly for darker skin tones. This success illustrates the intersection of beauty standards and social responsibility in modern entrepreneurship.
• 7Which of these movies have made over $2 billion at the box office?

  AvatarCorrect answer

  TitanicCorrect answer

  Black Panther

  Avengers: EndgameCorrect answer

  The Lion King (2019)

  Select All That Apply 0 0pop culturemovies

  Avatar ($2.9B), Titanic ($2.2B), and Avengers: Endgame ($2.8B) crossed $2 billion. Black Panther made $1.3B and The Lion King (2019) made $1.6B - massive hits but not quite $2B.
• 8Taylor Swift's cats are named Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and _____.

  Benjamin ButtonCorrect answer

  Bella Swan

  Arya Stark

  Daisy Duke

  Fill in Blank 0 0pop culturetaylor swiftpetscelebritiescats

  Her cats are named after TV/film characters: Meredith Grey (Grey's Anatomy), Olivia Benson (Law & Order: SVU), and Benjamin Button (the film).
• 9Which celebrity's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?

  Madonna

  Lady GagaCorrect answer

  Cher

  Pink

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturecelebritiesmusic

  Lady Gaga chose her stage name inspired by Queen's song "Radio Ga Ga." She felt her real name was too ordinary for her artistic persona and wanted something that matched her theatrical style.
• 10Which artist became Spotify's most-streamed artist globally for three consecutive years?

  Drake

  Bad BunnyCorrect answer

  Taylor Swift

  The Weeknd

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturemusic

  Bad Bunny was Spotify's most-streamed artist globally in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
• 11Timothée Chalamet learned to play guitar for his Bob Dylan biopic in _____.

  2024Correct answer

  2021

  2022

  2023

  Fill in Blank 0 0pop culturemoviesmusic

  Chalamet spent five years preparing to play Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown" (2024), learning guitar, harmonica, and singing. He performed all songs live on set without lip-syncing.
• 12What is Drake's real name?

  Aubrey Drake GrahamCorrect answer

  Drake Williams

  Darnell Aubrey Harris

  Darnell Roy Harris

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturedrakemusicrapcelebrities

  Aubrey Drake Graham started as Jimmy Brooks on "Degrassi: The Next Generation" before becoming a rapper. He uses his middle name Drake as his stage name, dropping his first and last names.
• 13Which artist's album "30" became the best-selling album of 2021 despite releasing in November?

  Taylor Swift

  AdeleCorrect answer

  Olivia Rodrigo

  Drake

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturemusicadelecelebrities

  Adele's "30" sold over 5 million copies in just six weeks, outselling every other album that had the full year. It was her fourth consecutive album named after her age during writing.
• 14Which TV show's finale disappointed fans so badly it started a petition for a remake?

  Lost

  Game of ThronesCorrect answer

  How I Met Your Mother

  Dexter

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturetv

  Game of Thrones' 2019 finale sparked a Change.org petition with 1.8 million signatures demanding a remake.
• 15The term "nepo baby" became viral after a 2022 article about nepotism in ____.

  HollywoodCorrect answer

  Silicon Valley

  US Government

  Wall Street

  Fill in Blank 0 0pop culturehollywood

  New York Magazine's 2022 article about Hollywood nepotism coined "nepo baby" for celebrities with famous parents.
• 16An EGOT winner is someone who has won which four major awards?

  EmmyCorrect answer

  GrammyCorrect answer

  OscarCorrect answer

  TonyCorrect answer

  Golden Globe

  Pulitzer

  Select All That Apply 0 0pop cultureawardsmusic

  An EGOT winner is someone who has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award.
• 17Which actor has played Batman the most times in live-action films?

  Christian BaleCorrect answer

  Michael Keaton

  Ben Affleck

  Robert Pattinson

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturebatmanmoviessuperheroescelebrities

  Christian Bale played Batman in three films (2005-2012). Keaton did two, Affleck appeared in three but as supporting character in one, Pattinson has done one so far.
• 18Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, including hanging from a real airplane.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0pop culturetom cruisemoviescelebrities

  True! Cruise famously does his own stunts, including hanging from an Airbus A400M in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation at 5,000 feet. He also climbed Burj Khalifa and flew helicopters.
• 19Which show became Netflix's most-watched series of all time in 2021?

  Stranger Things

  Squid GameCorrect answer

  The Crown

  Bridgerton

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturenetflixtv showssquid game

  Squid Game became Netflix's biggest launch, with 142 million households watching in its first four weeks.
• 20Rihanna launched which cosmetics brand that became a billion-dollar success?

  Fenty BeautyCorrect answer

  Savage

  Rirare Beauty

  Kylie Cosmetics

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturerihannabeautybusinesscelebrities

  Fenty Beauty revolutionized the industry with 40 foundation shades at launch. The brand's massive success made Rihanna a billionaire, with most of her wealth coming from the cosmetics line, not music.
• 21Which actor voiced both Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King?

  Morgan Freeman

  James Earl JonesCorrect answer

  Samuel L. Jackson

  Laurence Fishburne

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturemoviesvoice actingstar warsdisney

  James Earl Jones provided the iconic voices for both villainous Darth Vader and wise Mufasa. His deep, resonant voice made both characters unforgettable, though he was uncredited for Vader in the original films.
• 22Kim Kardashian's marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries lasted _____ days.

  72Correct answer

  1

  12

  108

  Fill in Blank 0 0pop culturekardashianscelebrities

  Their 2011 marriage lasted just 72 days, but the divorce took 536 days to finalize. The wedding reportedly cost $10 million and was featured in a two-part TV special that earned millions.
• 23Dwayne Johnson's first WWF/WWE stage name was _____ Maivia.

  RockyCorrect answer

  Rock

  Johnny

  John

  Fill in Blank 0 0pop culturewwecelebrities

  The Rock debuted as "Rocky Maivia" (combining his father Rocky Johnson and grandfather Peter Maivia's names). Fans hated the good-guy character, chanting "Die Rocky Die" until he turned heel and became The Rock.
• 24Beyoncé has won more Grammy Awards than any other artist in history, and currently holds ___ of them.

  35Correct answer

  15

  25

  5

  Fill in Blank 0 0pop culturebeyoncémusiccelebritiesawards

  True! breaking the all-time record in 2023, Beyoncé has now 35 Grammy awards, as of 2025.
• 25Which of these celebrities have been named People's "Sexiest Man Alive"?

  Brad PittCorrect answer

  Leonardo DiCaprio

  George ClooneyCorrect answer

  Tom CruiseCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0pop culturecelebritiesawards

  Brad Pitt (1995, 2000), George Clooney (1997, 2006), Tom Cruise (1990), and Ryan Reynolds (2010) have won. Surprisingly, Leonardo DiCaprio have never received this title despite their heartthrob status.
• 26BTS became the first K-pop group to top the Billboard Hot 100.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0pop culturebtsk-popmusic

  True! BTS achieved this with "Dynamite" in September 2020, their first English-language single. They've since had multiple #1 hits and became global ambassadors for Korean culture.
• 27Which of these artists have had a Las Vegas residency?

  Britney SpearsCorrect answer

  Céline DionCorrect answer

  AdeleCorrect answer

  Elvis PresleyCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0pop culturelas vegasmusiccelebrities

  All have had Vegas residencies! Elvis pioneered them in 1969, Céline Dion modernized them, Britney revived her career with one, and Adele's "Weekends with Adele" is ongoing.
• 28Which reality TV show made the Kardashian family famous?

  The Simple Life

  Keeping Up with the KardashiansCorrect answer

  The Hills

  Laguna Beach

  Multiple Choice 0 0pop culturetvkardashians2000scelebrities

  "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" premiered in 2007 and ran for 20 seasons until 2021. The show launched the family's empire, though Kim had appeared in Paris Hilton's "The Simple Life" earlier.
• 29Which of these celebrities have launched successful tequila brands?

  George ClooneyCorrect answer

  Dwayne JohnsonCorrect answer

  Ryan Reynolds

  Michael JordanCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0pop culturecelebritiesdrinksalcohol

  Clooney (Casamigos - sold for $1B), Johnson (Teremana), and Jordan (Cincoro) have tequila brands. Reynolds has Aviation Gin, not tequila, though he sold it for $610 million.
• 30What name is Elaine Bookbinder more famously known by?

  Elkie BrooksCorrect answer

  Elaine Bookbinder

  Elkie White

  Laura Brooks

  Multiple Choice 0 0musiccelebrityfame

  Elaine Bookbinder is better known by her stage name, Elkie Brooks, who is a renowned singer in the UK.