April in Pop Culture
Game of Thrones
This 1939 classic movie features a girl named Dorothy, a tornado, and a journey down the Yellow Brick Road.
The Wizard of Oz
This golf tournament, known for its green jacket, was played in Augusta, Georgia in early April 2025.
The Masters
Name the artist: Billboard #1
Luther - Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Born on April 21, 1926, she became the longest-reigning British monarch, known for her corgis, colorful hats, and unwavering sense of duty.
Queen Elizabeth II
This April-born singer known for Hello and Someone Like You made her debut album 19 a hit.
This 2001 movie features an ogre, a talking donkey, and a princess with a big secret
Shrek
This sport's playoffs heat up in April, with teams battling for the Stanley Cup.
Hockey (or NHL).
Name the artist: Billboard #2
Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Born on April 15, 1978, this soulful country crooner struck gold with hits like Tennessee Whiskey and Broken Halos.
Chris Stapleton
In April 1985, this Michael Jackson album, including the hit Billie Jean, was released, cementing his status as a pop legend.
This 2016 live-action film reimagines a jungle boy's adventures with Baloo and Bagheera
The Jungle Book
As the NBA regular season wrapped up, this team led the Western Conference.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Name the artist: Billboard #3
Nokia - Drake
Born on April 3, 1961, this comedy king ruled the '80s with Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and his unforgettable SNL characters
Eddie Murphy
Home on the Range
Set in a world of bunny cops and sneaky foxes, this 2016 film is all about solving mysteries in a city full of animals.
Zootopia
This elite running event, held annually on Patriots' Day, winds through Massachusetts and finished strong in April 2025.
Boston Marathon
Name the artist: Billboard #4
Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan
Born April 12, 1743, this Founding Father penned the Declaration of Independence and later became America's third president.
Thomas Jefferson
This musical icon dropped Lemonade in April 2016, shocking fans with powerful visuals and deeply personal lyrics
Beyonce
This 2010 animated movie follows a young Viking named Hiccup who befriends a dragon instead of slaying it
How to Train Your Dragon
Which teams won the NCAA men's and women's basketball championship this April?
Florida Gators (men's) & UCONN Huskies (women's).
Name the artist: Billboard #5
Ordinary - Alex Warren
This multi-talented artist, born in 1973, had produced hits like I Wanna Love You and co-founded a record label called Konvict Music