1.
What is the name of Nicki Minaj's most well known alter ego?
Correct Answer
B. Roman Zolanski
Explanation
Minaj's most well-known and utilized alter ego, described as a blonde male characterized as being far more outspoken and wild than Nicki herself.
2.
Which family member's voice did Drake include on his latest album?
Correct Answer
D. Grandma
Explanation
A recording of a message his grandma left him plays at the end of "Look What You've Done." She has since passed away.
3.
Cher turned down a role to play in this famous 90's road movie?
Correct Answer
C. Thelma and Louise
Explanation
She turned down the part of Thelma in "Thelma & Louise." The role later went to Geena Davis.
4.
Before she changed her name and released her first pop album, what genre was Katy Perry most known for?
Correct Answer
A. Christian
Explanation
Katy Hudson is the eponymous debut studio album by American singer Katy Hudson, who subsequently adopted the stage name Katy Perry. It was released on February 8, 2001 by Red Hill Records. It primarily incorporates Christian rock and contemporary Christian music elements with lyrical themes of childhood, adolescence and Hudson's faith in God.
5.
Which famous historic icon did Celine Dion sing for when she was just 16?
Correct Answer
C. The Pope
Explanation
In September 1984, she performed "Une Colombe," a popular French song, for Pope John II during his visit to Quebec. The concert took place at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, with an audience of 65,000.
6.
Unbeknownst to many DC locals, Ludacris actually attended a Northern VA high school for 1 year. Which HS was this?
Correct Answer
D. Centreville
Explanation
Ludacris actually attended my high school! Ludacris was born as Christopher Brian Bridges in Champaign, Illinois. He later moved to the Chicago area, then moved to Centreville, Virginia and attended Centreville High School for one year.
7.
Miley Cyrus is the goddaughter of what famous music legend?
Correct Answer
C. Dolly Parton
Explanation
Billy Ray Cyrus, who appeared in Dolly’s video "Romeo," chose Dolly as the godmother to Miley. The multi-talented Miss Parton even appeared on Miley’s television show “Hannah Montana” as Aunt Dolly.
8.
How did Bruno Mars come up with his stage FIRST name?
Correct Answer
B. His famous wrestling character's name is Bruno Samartino.
Explanation
His stage name, “Bruno Mars”, was inspired by the chubby wrestler Bruno Samartino, because Bruno was a chubby kid. And the Mars came along because he needed some pizzazz to add to his name and girls used to say he was “out of this world,” therefore the Mars.
9.
Vanessa's family comes from many different countries! Which one isn't in her background?
Correct Answer
C. Scotland
Explanation
Her mother is Filipino, Chinese and Latina and her father is a mix of Irish and American Indian.
10.
After graduating from University of Pennsylvania, John Legend began working as a management consultant for what well known global consulting firm?
Correct Answer
A. Boston Consulting Group
Explanation
You may not know that before becoming an international superstar, John Legend was a consultant with Boston Consulting Group. At that time, his name was John Stephens, and he was an Excel cowboy.