Media Mania
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What's Popping?
100

This movie musical, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, shocked the box office, accumulating over $700 million dollars.

What is Wicked?

100

This artist's recent album caused a trend known as "brat summer", due to its shocking visuals and unique sound.

Who is Charli xcx?

100

This artist quickly rose to fame this year following her hit songs such as "Hot To Go", "Good Luck, Babe!", "Pink Pony Club", and more.

Who is Chappell Roan?

100

This term was named Oxford's Word of Year, after it gained prominence in the media world for referring to the consequences of being chronically online. 

What is brain rot? 

100

"Die with a Smile", featuring Bruno Mars and this artist, topped the charts this year, setting a new record for hitting 100 billion Spotify streams in just 100 days.

Who is Lady Gaga?

200
The second season of this popular Korean thriller capped off the year, keeping viewers on their toes as the players compete for money through a series of popular Korean child's games.

What is Squid Game?

200

**DAILY DOUBLE**

This Olympic gymnast landed team USA a bronze medal, the first podium placement for men's gymnastics in nearly 20 years, with his jawdropping pommel horse routine.

Who is Stephen Nedoroscik?

200

This summer album was a major success in Sabrina Carpenter's career, landing her 6 Grammy nominations for the year.

What is Short n' Sweet?

200

This party went viral due to footage being released of multiple kids dancing to the song "Carnival" by Kanye West.

What is Tiktok Rizz Party?

200

This baby pygmy hippo became a viral Thailand sensation and captured hearts around the world because of the animal's undeniable cuteness and sassy attitude in videos of her daily life.

Who is Moo Deng?

300

This sequel to a popular kid's movie follows a new teenager, struggling to balance the new, complex emotions she's feeling.

What is Inside Out 2?

300
Following the attack on Donald Trump, Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, endorsing this candidate the run in his place.

Who is Kamala Harris?

300

This artist's hit song, "A Bar Song(Tipsy)", spent 19 weeks on top of the charts, tying "Old Town Road" for the title of the longest-running #1 song of all time.

Who is Shaboozey?

300

This father/son duo went viral for their Tiktok naming the obvious things they do in a popular superstore and are known to "Bring the Boom".

Who are the Costco Guys?

300

A lookalike contest of this celebrity kicked off an avalanche of countless lookalike contests around the country. The winner of this contest dressed in a familiar costume from the celebrity's sweet appearance in the new Wonka movie.

Who is Timotheé Chalamet?

400

Dancing with the Stars, featuring relevant celebrities learning to dance, just wrapped up it's 33rd season, crowning this popular celebrity with a Mirrorball, not a rose.

Who is Joey Graziadei?

400

This actor, who played a well-known mutant superhero, was recently revived in a summer box office hit from Marvel Studios alongside his witty friend in red.

Who is Hugh Jackman?
400

This song, featured on the new album of popular singer/songwriter Billie Eilish, was the most streamed song on Spotify of 2024.

What is "Birds of a Feather"?

400

This gaming Tiktoker was victim to a mass unfollowing, with viewers planning to "leave him in 2024", due to his overuse of outdated memes and annoying videos.

Who is Vexbolts?

400

The sudden, shocking death of this celebrity saddened fans around the world, causing people to recount the story of his life.

Who is Liam Payne?

500

This Netflix movie musical, featuring stars like Zoey Saldana and Selena Gomez, shocked the competition, receiving 10 nominations at the recent Golden Globes, winning big in categories such as "Best Motion Picture".

What is Emilia Pérez?

500

This athlete proudly waved the American flag on Team USA's boat in the Olympics opening ceremony.

Who is LeBron James?

500

This rap artist revived his iconic music style with his new 2024 album release titled, "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)".

Who is Eminem?

500

**DAILY DOUBLE**

This young boy was nicknamed "The Rizzler" by the public for his repeated "Rizz" expression.

Who is Christian?

500

This natural event in the sky early this year excited people of the Midwest as it was the longest lasting it has been in over a decade.

What is the Total Solar Eclipse?

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