Society is fueled by pop music all day, every day. We might think we know everything there is to know about this subculture, but do we really? It's time to put that knowledge to the test!
Which movie does "Can't Stop the Feeling" feature in?
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Justin Timberlake's hit song "Can't Stop the Feeling" was featured in Trolls. You probably remember from the incessant movie trailers being shown on TV and streaming services with the song. It was catchy... until it wasn't.
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Justin Timberlake's hit song "Can't Stop the Feeling" was featured in Trolls. You probably remember from the incessant movie trailers being shown on TV and streaming services with the song. It was catchy... until it wasn't.
Which pop diva wore their actual wedding dress in a music video?
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Mariah Carey wore her wedding dress in the "We Belong Together" music video. The dress she wore was from her wedding in 1993 when she married Tommy Mottola. The two divorced in 1998.
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Mariah Carey wore her wedding dress in the "We Belong Together" music video. The dress she wore was from her wedding in 1993 when she married Tommy Mottola. The two divorced in 1998.
Which mathematical symbol is not the name of an Ed Sheeran album?
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Ed Sheeran hasn't named an album after the subtraction sign... yet. The British pop singer is known for titling all of his albums after Math vocabulary.
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Ed Sheeran hasn't named an album after the subtraction sign... yet. The British pop singer is known for titling all of his albums after Math vocabulary.
Who wrote "Uptown Funk?"
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The 2014 chart-topper was written by Mark Ronson. Since it was sung by Bruno Mars, many think that it's his song, which isn't true! This song was basically the anthem for the latter half of 2014.
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The 2014 chart-topper was written by Mark Ronson. Since it was sung by Bruno Mars, many think that it's his song, which isn't true! This song was basically the anthem for the latter half of 2014.
Which song launched Justin Bieber into stardom?
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Baby-faced Bieber topped the charts with his hit song, "Baby." Bieber was found on Youtube by Usher, and the rest is history. Who would have thought that that little kid could cause so much trouble as he got older?
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Baby-faced Bieber topped the charts with his hit song, "Baby." Bieber was found on Youtube by Usher, and the rest is history. Who would have thought that that little kid could cause so much trouble as he got older?
What was Cardi B's first single to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100?
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"Bodak Yellow" was Cardi's first single to hit the top of the chart. This song was also the one that made her big. She started her music career off on the right foot!
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"Bodak Yellow" was Cardi's first single to hit the top of the chart. This song was also the one that made her big. She started her music career off on the right foot!
Which Taylor Swift album does "Shake It Off" appear on?
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Taylor Swift put "Shake It Off" on her album 1989. This song was one of her biggest hits as it reminded fans that hater's gonna hate, and you should just shake it off! A lot of fans related to her message that was most likely born from the constant bullying she received from the public and the media.
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Taylor Swift put "Shake It Off" on her album 1989. This song was one of her biggest hits as it reminded fans that hater's gonna hate, and you should just shake it off! A lot of fans related to her message that was most likely born from the constant bullying she received from the public and the media.
Complete the lyric: "We found love in a..."
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Rihanna sang her heart out to the tune of, "We found love in a hopeless place." The singer paired up with DJ Calvin Harris for this 2011 bop. With over 10 million copies sold, it's one of the best selling singles of all time!
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Rihanna sang her heart out to the tune of, "We found love in a hopeless place." The singer paired up with DJ Calvin Harris for this 2011 bop. With over 10 million copies sold, it's one of the best selling singles of all time!
Which genre of music did Miley Cyrus' dad become famous in?
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Billy Ray Cyrus was a famous country singer. Before he played Mileys dad on Hannah Montana, he had an incredible career that spanned decades. He hasn't made much music since, but he did feature on Lil Nas X's song "Old Town Road." That's country, too!
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Billy Ray Cyrus was a famous country singer. Before he played Mileys dad on Hannah Montana, he had an incredible career that spanned decades. He hasn't made much music since, but he did feature on Lil Nas X's song "Old Town Road." That's country, too!
Which Dolly Parton song did Miley Cyrus cover?
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Miley Cyrus covered her godmother's song "Jolene" a few years ago. This was after her phase of lighting up joints on stage and twerking all over the internet. The soft, but powerful song changed Cyrus's image... for a bit.
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Miley Cyrus covered her godmother's song "Jolene" a few years ago. This was after her phase of lighting up joints on stage and twerking all over the internet. The soft, but powerful song changed Cyrus's image... for a bit.
In "Super Bass," what does Nicki Minaj say her kind of man never does?
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"And he ill, he real, he might gotta deal. He pops bottles and he got the right kind of build. He cold, he dope, he might sell coke. He always in the air, but he never fly coach." There you have it! Minaj will never be with a man who flies coach, apparently.
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"And he ill, he real, he might gotta deal. He pops bottles and he got the right kind of build. He cold, he dope, he might sell coke. He always in the air, but he never fly coach." There you have it! Minaj will never be with a man who flies coach, apparently.
What Song Is "Never Getting Back Together" Rumored To Be About?
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Swift is known for writing songs about her ex's, but this one, in particular, was about her ex Jake Gyllenhaal. A lot of people didn't see this relationship coming... It was definitely an odd one!
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Swift is known for writing songs about her ex's, but this one, in particular, was about her ex Jake Gyllenhaal. A lot of people didn't see this relationship coming... It was definitely an odd one!
Which Britney Spears single was co-written by Shania Twain?
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"Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know" is a pop ballad that was co-written by Shania Twain. It makes sense, too, since it's a pop ballad and all. The song was also co-written and produced by Twain's then-husband, Robert Lange.
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"Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know" is a pop ballad that was co-written by Shania Twain. It makes sense, too, since it's a pop ballad and all. The song was also co-written and produced by Twain's then-husband, Robert Lange.
Who are the subjects in Halsey's song "SOS?"
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Back before Halsey was Halsey, she was Ashley Frangipane singing about Harry Styles and Taylor Swift. She put out the song as a single in 2012 but then took it down. Of course, at the time, she was just a young girl jealous of her favorite singer's relationship!
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Back before Halsey was Halsey, she was Ashley Frangipane singing about Harry Styles and Taylor Swift. She put out the song as a single in 2012 but then took it down. Of course, at the time, she was just a young girl jealous of her favorite singer's relationship!
"Don't Speak" by No Doubt was about who?
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Gwen Stefani wrote "Don't Speak" about former beau Tony Kanal. Kanal was in No Doubt when the song was recorded and released... A bit awkward!
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Gwen Stefani wrote "Don't Speak" about former beau Tony Kanal. Kanal was in No Doubt when the song was recorded and released... A bit awkward!
Which song was Lorde's breakout hit?
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The Kiwi singer released "Royals" in 2013 and became an instant hit. Since then, she's been in and out of the spotlight for her own personal reasons. She's had a few other hits, too!
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The Kiwi singer released "Royals" in 2013 and became an instant hit. Since then, she's been in and out of the spotlight for her own personal reasons. She's had a few other hits, too!
What is the name of Beyoncé's alter ego?
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Beyoncé's alter ego is named Sasha Fierce. The name was born in 2008 after her third studio album dropped. "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies" is sung by Sasha Fierce!
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Beyoncé's alter ego is named Sasha Fierce. The name was born in 2008 after her third studio album dropped. "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies" is sung by Sasha Fierce!
What year was One Direction Formed?
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The British boy band was formed in 2010. They reached insane fame very quickly thanks to their young fanbase all over the world. The boys went on hiatus a few years later. Some went on to their own music careers while others are hanging out in the background.
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The British boy band was formed in 2010. They reached insane fame very quickly thanks to their young fanbase all over the world. The boys went on hiatus a few years later. Some went on to their own music careers while others are hanging out in the background.
Who is not a part of the Black Eyed Peas?
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Andre3000 is actually in Outkast, but his name would surely fit in with the Black Eyed Peas! Currently, the BEP line up is will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and J Rey Soul. Fergie, arguably the most famous member, left in 2017 to focus on solo work.
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Andre3000 is actually in Outkast, but his name would surely fit in with the Black Eyed Peas! Currently, the BEP line up is will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and J Rey Soul. Fergie, arguably the most famous member, left in 2017 to focus on solo work.
What is "In My Blood" by Shawn Mendes about?
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The young singer wrote the song about his struggle with anxiety. Mendes was popular on vine and Youtube before he hit mainstream stardom. Since then, he's been exploring multiple avenues in songwriting.
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The young singer wrote the song about his struggle with anxiety. Mendes was popular on vine and Youtube before he hit mainstream stardom. Since then, he's been exploring multiple avenues in songwriting.
Who sings the chart-topping hit, "Hello?"
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Adele made history when she released "Hello" back in 2015. It got over 27 million views in just 24 hours, which broke the Vevo record. Adele has since been on the down-low ever since she had her son.
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Adele made history when she released "Hello" back in 2015. It got over 27 million views in just 24 hours, which broke the Vevo record. Adele has since been on the down-low ever since she had her son.
Which pop hit did Paramount want to turn into a movie?
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Paramount apparently loved the story of "Sk8r Boi!" In 2003, they purchased the rights to the song and had major plans to turn it into a feature-length film. It's unclear why that never happened...
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Paramount apparently loved the story of "Sk8r Boi!" In 2003, they purchased the rights to the song and had major plans to turn it into a feature-length film. It's unclear why that never happened...
Lady Gaga dyed her hair blonde because an interviewer mistook her for which famous singer?
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One time, an interviewer thought that Lady Gaga was Amy Winehouse! At the time, Gaga was just trying to get her career started, so she went platinum blonde to make herself stick out from the rest. It sure worked!
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One time, an interviewer thought that Lady Gaga was Amy Winehouse! At the time, Gaga was just trying to get her career started, so she went platinum blonde to make herself stick out from the rest. It sure worked!
What is Marshmello's real name?
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Marshmello's real name is Christopher. Weird, right? It's hard to separate the persona and the person...
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Marshmello's real name is Christopher. Weird, right? It's hard to separate the persona and the person...
Where is Kanye West from?
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Kanye West is originally from Chicago. It's easy to remember that since he named his second daughter Chicago to honor the city that he came from. He visits from time to time!
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Kanye West is originally from Chicago. It's easy to remember that since he named his second daughter Chicago to honor the city that he came from. He visits from time to time!
Which song was not written by Sia?
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Sia was not the mastermind behind Miley Cyrus' famous hit. Many people don't realize this, but Sia is behind nearly every other hit that tops the charts! She's even had bops of her own, like "Chandelier" and "Breathe Me."
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Sia was not the mastermind behind Miley Cyrus' famous hit. Many people don't realize this, but Sia is behind nearly every other hit that tops the charts! She's even had bops of her own, like "Chandelier" and "Breathe Me."
Who inspired Katy Perry's song "I Kissed a Girl?"
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Scarlett Johansson's lips inspired Katy Perry to write the infamous song. The young singer hadn't quite broken through the music industry veil until this very song. It had a lot of people up in arms about it, but most could agree that it was a hit.
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Scarlett Johansson's lips inspired Katy Perry to write the infamous song. The young singer hadn't quite broken through the music industry veil until this very song. It had a lot of people up in arms about it, but most could agree that it was a hit.
Which 2017 song stayed at number 1 for 16 weeks?
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"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran was number one for 16 whole weeks! That's a good third of the year. That song still holds up, even three years later...
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"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran was number one for 16 whole weeks! That's a good third of the year. That song still holds up, even three years later...
Which song collaboration birthed Ariana Grande and Mac Miller's relationship?
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The two met while filming the music video for "The Way" back in 2013. Their relationship blossomed from there. They began dating in 2016 and broke up in 2018.
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The two met while filming the music video for "The Way" back in 2013. Their relationship blossomed from there. They began dating in 2016 and broke up in 2018.
Nicki Minaj had beef with which American Idol judge?
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The American Idol judges table was just too small for both Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. The two artists fought a lot throughout their time on the show. The beef was squashed when they both left the show after one season.
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The American Idol judges table was just too small for both Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. The two artists fought a lot throughout their time on the show. The beef was squashed when they both left the show after one season.
Which group was Kelly Rowland a part of?
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Kelly Rowland was a part of Destiny's Child in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Since then, she's never left the spotlight. She's had a successful solo career and even participates on TV shows like The Voice.
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Kelly Rowland was a part of Destiny's Child in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Since then, she's never left the spotlight. She's had a successful solo career and even participates on TV shows like The Voice.
How did the Spice Girls get their stage names?
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A magazine editor gave them their monikers in an article, but they ended up sticking! Hopefully, this person got some sort of compensation for those nicknames. The editor worked for Top of the Pops, a teen magazine in the UK.
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A magazine editor gave them their monikers in an article, but they ended up sticking! Hopefully, this person got some sort of compensation for those nicknames. The editor worked for Top of the Pops, a teen magazine in the UK.
Who was "Umbrella" (sung by Rihanna) actually written for?
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The writers of the song actually wrote it for Britney Spears. They even offered the track to Mary J. Blige before giving it to Rihanna. No offense to the other singers, but this song was made for Rihanna, whether they knew it or not!
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The writers of the song actually wrote it for Britney Spears. They even offered the track to Mary J. Blige before giving it to Rihanna. No offense to the other singers, but this song was made for Rihanna, whether they knew it or not!
Who was the first female artist to replace herself on Billboards Hot 100?
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Taylor Swift became the first female artist to replace herself at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. In November 2014, "Blank Space" overtook "Shake It Off" for the top spot. Always making history!
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Taylor Swift became the first female artist to replace herself at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. In November 2014, "Blank Space" overtook "Shake It Off" for the top spot. Always making history!
Who is the other artist featured on "One Kiss" with Dua Lipa?
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"One Kiss" features Dua Lipa and Calvin Harris. Even though the song was released in 2017, it's still very popular and is featured in movies, commercials, and viral TikTok trends.
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"One Kiss" features Dua Lipa and Calvin Harris. Even though the song was released in 2017, it's still very popular and is featured in movies, commercials, and viral TikTok trends.
Which Shakira music video is this photo from?
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It's from "Hips Don't Lie!" The song was released in 2005 on her album Oral Fixation Volume 2. Wyclef Jean was featured on it, too!
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It's from "Hips Don't Lie!" The song was released in 2005 on her album Oral Fixation Volume 2. Wyclef Jean was featured on it, too!
Who is featured in "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5?
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Cardi B has the coveted spot on the hit song! Who would have thought that Maroon 5 and Cardi B would join forces to create such a banger of a song? Great minds think alike!
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Cardi B has the coveted spot on the hit song! Who would have thought that Maroon 5 and Cardi B would join forces to create such a banger of a song? Great minds think alike!
Which Miley Cyrus song did Kesha help write?
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Kesha helped Cyrus write "The Time of Our Lives." It was the title track for her EP The Time of Our Lives, which came out in 2009. This was way before Miley's crazy days...
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Kesha helped Cyrus write "The Time of Our Lives." It was the title track for her EP The Time of Our Lives, which came out in 2009. This was way before Miley's crazy days...
Which singer joined Ariana Grande on "Problem?"
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"Problem" was the first collaboration of Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande. This song truly showcased Grande's versatility, especially with the help of Azalea. It will always go down in pop music history as one of the top songs!
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"Problem" was the first collaboration of Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande. This song truly showcased Grande's versatility, especially with the help of Azalea. It will always go down in pop music history as one of the top songs!
What sound does Katy Perry make in a 2013 single?
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You're gonna hear her roar! Katy Perry dropped "Roar" in 2013, much to critical acclaim. It became the battle song for many brands and sports teams.
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You're gonna hear her roar! Katy Perry dropped "Roar" in 2013, much to critical acclaim. It became the battle song for many brands and sports teams.
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