Feature Copied to Clipboard Caitlin Devlin / 25 December 2023 Quiz Quiz Of The Year How much were you paying attention to music news in 2023? Let's find out... <section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 1</h3><p><p><span>At the start of the year, Katy Perry found herself in a strange feud with fans of a particular product. What was that product?</span></p></p><ul><li>Apple cider vinegar</li><li>Bread flour</li><li>Papaya salad</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 2</h3><p><p>Shakira had a hugely viral moment in January when she dropped a diss track aimed at her ex, footballer Gerard Pique.&nbsp;In its first 24 hours on YouTube, how many views did the video receive?</p></p><ul><li>53 million</li><li>63 million</li><li>73 million</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 3</h3><p><p><span>Following in the footsteps of Ozzy Osbourne, Korn released their own makeup line. Which of the following is </span><strong><em><span>not</span></em></strong><em><span> </span></em><span>a real shade in the collection?</span></p></p><ul><li>Freak On A Leash</li><li>Dead Bodies Everywhere</li><li>Digging Up Grandpa</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 4</h3><p><p><span>Leeds band Yard Act found themselves in trouble in Febraury when they got held up at border patrol trying to enter New Zealand. What contraband were they trying to bring into the country?</span></p></p><ul><li>Homemade cocktail syrup</li><li>Hundreds of limes </li><li>Human teeth</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 5</h3><p><p>Ashton Kutcher went to a karaoke party at a neighbour's house and congratulated what he believed to be a young unknown after watching him take to the mic and deliver a great performance. Who did Kutcher not know he was watching?</p></p><ul><li>Harry Styles</li><li>Justin Bieber</li><li>Shawn Mendes</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 6</h3><p><p><span>The Grammys happened in February – who took home Album Of The Year?</span></p></p><ul><li>Harry Styles</li><li>Beyoncé</li><li>Adele</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 7</h3><p><p><span>Beyoncé won four Grammys, breaking the record for most Grammy wins of all time. How many does she have in total?</span></p></p><ul><li>28</li><li>32</li><li>36</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 8</h3><p><p>The Met Gala happened again, with many musicians having their own show-stopping moment on the carpet. Why did Doja Cat go particularly viral?</p></p><ul><li>She came in her pyjamas </li><li>She came dressed as Elon Musk</li><li>She came dressed as a cat</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 9</h3><p><p><span>Rihanna performed an epic medley of her biggest hits at the Superbowl halftime show in February, and gave the crowd a big surprise. What was it?</span></p></p><ul><li>She brought out A$AP Rocky</li><li>She announced a new album</li><li>She revealed her pregnancy</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 10</h3><p><p><span>The Billboard Women In Music Awards happened in March. Who was honoured as Woman Of The Year?</span></p></p><ul><li>SZA</li><li>Charli XCX</li><li>Rosalía</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 11</h3><p><p><span>Which singer had part of their BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge appearance censored in the spring after complaints that it was offensive?</span></p></p><ul><li>Sabrina Carpenter</li><li>The Weeknd</li><li>Louis Tomlinson</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 12</h3><p><p><span>This year, Daisy Jones &amp; The Six release their debut studio album, </span><em><span>Aurora</span></em><span>. What is unusual about the band?</span></p></p><ul><li>They’re fictional</li><li>They’re AI</li><li>There are eight of them</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 13</h3><p><p><span>Indie supergroup boygenius performed a gig in an unusual location in March. Where did they play?</span></p></p><ul><li>At a roller-skating rink</li><li>At an airport baggage claim</li><li>In the front window of a Bed Bath & Beyond</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 14</h3><p><p><span>The American restaurant chain Raising Cane’s revealed a new location in April, designed by a famous musician. Who designed this bright pink building complete with medieval-themed bathrooms?</span></p></p><ul><li>Grimes</li><li>Post Malone</li><li>Meghan Trainor </li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 15</h3><p><p><span>Coachella happened. Who didn’t sell merch at the event, only for fans to attempt to buy their ‘no merch’ signs?</span></p></p><ul><li>Frank Ocean</li><li>Boygenius</li><li>Blackpink</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 16</h3><p><p><span>Travis Barker’s Liquid Death canned water was transformed into a new limited-edition product this year. What was Barker selling?</span></p></p><ul><li>An enema kit</li><li>A dunk tank</li><li>Holy water</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 17</h3><p><p><span>Sia made a generous donation of $130,000 to a cause close to her heart in May. But who was the lucky recipient of the money?</span></p></p><ul><li>Maddie Ziegler</li><li>Kangaroos</li><li>Contestants on Survivor</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 18</h3><p><p><span>The 2023 Eurovision song contest was held in Liverpool this May, with the city stepping in to host on behalf of Ukraine. Which country was declared the winner?</span></p></p><ul><li>France</li><li>Sweden</li><li>Finland</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 19</h3><p><p>Which musician received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame this year?</p></p><ul><li>Tupac</li><li>Aaliyah</li><li>Amy Winehouse</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 20</h3><p><p><span>In June, the UK’s most played artist was revealed. Who took home the top spot?</span></p></p><ul><li>Ed Sheeran</li><li>Taylor Swift</li><li>The Weeknd</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 21</h3><p><p>Harry Styles’ <em>Love On Tour</em> took over the UK this summer. In Cardiff, Styles paused a show for several minutes – but why?</p></p><ul><li>To make a cocktail</li><li>To let someone go to the bathroom</li><li>To FaceTime Zayn</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 22</h3><p><p><span>Weird items being thrown onstage during concerts is hardly a new phenomenon, but P!nk had a very surreal moment during her BST Hyde Park show this summer. What did a fan throw at her feet?</span></p></p><ul><li>Their child</li><li>Their mother’s ashes</li><li>Their hamster</li></ul></section><section data-block="MultipleChoice"><h3>Question 23</h3><p><p><span>This wasn’t the only other strange thing that happened at a P!nk concert this year. Which of these things also occurred at one of the singer’s live shows?</span></p></p><ul><li>Someone protested circumcision</li><li>She was handed a wheel of cheese</li><li>A woman went into labour</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 24</h3><p><p><span>Taylor Swift was a busy bee this year. Which two rerecorded albums did she release?</span></p></p><ul><li>1989 (Taylor’s Version) and Reputation (Taylor’s Version)</li><li>Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and 1989 (Taylor’s Version)</li><li>Reputation (Taylor’s Version) and Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 25</h3><p><p><span>Speaking of Taylor Swift, this year saw her launch her massive Eras tour. As of December 2023, roughly how much has the tour grossed?</span></p></p><ul><li>500 million</li><li>750 million</li><li>1 billion</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 26</h3><p><p>It was a very pink summer this year, thanks to the release of Greta Gerwig’s <em>Barbie. </em>With the release of the film came <em>Barbie The Album, </em>which included several very successful singles. Which of the following did <strong><em>not </em></strong>hit No.1 on the UK Singles Chart?</p></p><ul><li>‘What Was I Made For?’ – Billie Eilish</li><li>‘I’m Just Ken’ – Ryan Gosling</li><li>‘Dance The Night’ – Dua Lipa</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 27</h3><p><p>Another massive tour this summer by another one of the biggest names in music was Beyonce’s <em>Renaissance</em> tour. Before announcing the tour, Beyoncé auctioned two all-inclusive tickets for an unspecified show. How much did they sell for?</p></p><ul><li>$10,000</li><li>$50,000</li><li>$100,000</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 28</h3><p><p>In October, Drake showed support to a fan whose girlfriend broke up with him and left him attending the concert by himself. What did Drake gift the fan?</p></p><ul><li>A trip to Vegas</li><li>$50,000</li><li>A new car</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 29</h3><p><p>Ed Sheeran revealed this year that he keeps something unusual in his backyard. What is it?</p></p><ul><li>His own grave</li><li>A boat</li><li>Four llamas</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 30</h3><p><p>Which pop star sold over 2 million copies of her memoir this year and won Best Memoir &amp; Autobiography in the Goodreads Awards?</p></p><ul><li>Taylor Swift</li><li>Britney Spears</li><li>Alicia Keys</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 31</h3><p><p>This year, The Rolling Stones released their first album of original material since 2005. What was the name of the record?</p></p><ul><li>How Big How Blue How Beautiful</li><li>Everything’s Coming Up Jagger</li><li>Hackney Diamonds</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 32</h3><p><p>In November, the ‘last Beatles song’ was released, using AI to extract vocals from a demo made by McCartney, with guitar tracks by George Harrison added from previously abandoned sessions. What is the name of the song?</p></p><ul><li>After A While</li><li>Love Me Don't</li><li>Now And Then</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 33</h3><p><p>There was plenty of music in new <em>Hunger Games </em>film <em>The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, </em>which came out this November. Which young pop star wrote the viral credits track for the film?</p></p><ul><li>Olivia Rodrigo</li><li>Billie Eilish</li><li>Clairo</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 34</h3><p><p>A musician was named <em>Time</em>’s Person of the Year for 2023. Any guesses?</p></p><ul><li>Taylor Swift</li><li>Beyoncé</li><li>SZA</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Question 35</h3><p><p>And finally, who was named Spotify’s Top Global Artist of 2023?</p></p><ul><li>Taylor Swift</li><li>Bad Bunny</li><li>Drake</li></ul></section>
