From throuples to those who have uncoupled and shock musical comebacks – take on Bizarre’s big Christmas quiz

IT was a year when ladies dominated in pop, with huge hit records from Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.

There were also massive box office moments at the cinema, shock musical comebacks and even more scandals on the telly than off it.

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Now it’s time to see how closely you paid attention. Do you know your throuples from those who have uncoupled? And can you tell Kylie from Miley?

Put aside the Quality Streets and gather your friends and family to test your knowledge of this year’s showbiz headlines.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

1. ON smoking with Snoop Dogg: “I just remember looking at him and being like, ‘I can’t see right now’.”
2. On artificial intelligence in music: “The only intelligence I have is artificial. Everything I have is artificial.”
3. On Adele’s songs: “They’re f***ing s**t. It’s f***ing awful. It’s f***ing Cilla Black. I find it and that whole thing offensive.”
4.On relationships following a divorce: “It’s never boring with me. Maybe annoying, maybe irritating, maybe stressful. But not boring.”
5. On life in a girl group: “The four of us were like sisters. It’s not an over-exaggeration to say that losing a member was a traumatic experience.”

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

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1. Which group topped the charts with their first album of original music in 18 years, called Hackney Diamonds?
2. Which chart-topping girl group did The Sun reveal in November were planning a shock reunion with a nationwide tour?
3. Busted announced in Bizarre that they were reuniting for a tour and greatest hits album to ­celebrate which anniversary as a group?
4. The Beatles scored their first No1 single in 54 years. What was it called?
5. Which Oasis band member ­underwent a hip replacement in January?

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

1. What boxer did The Saturdays star Una Healy have a short-lived three-way relationship with at the beginning of the year?
2. What popular presenter got back together with rapper Stormzy, four years after their split?
3. Which comedian welcomed his first child with model girlfriend Roxy Horner?
4. Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet was revealed to be dating which reality star?
5. Calvin Harris wed which Radio 1 host in September following a whirlwind romance?

AND THE AWARD GOES TO…

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1. Which US star took home the Best Actor in a Leading Role gong at the Baftas for his portrayal of Elvis Presley?
2. The Brit Awards for Album, Artist and Song of the Year, as well as Best Pop/R&B Act, were all won by which singer?
3. A comedy drama won seven gongs at the Oscars, with Michelle Yeoh bagging Best Actress for her role too. What was it called?
4. Who lifted the Glitterball trophy on Strictly Come Dancing earlier this month?
5. Who won Record of the Year at the Grammys for their song About Damn Time?

NUMBER WON

1. How many weeks did hit single Flowers, by Miley Cyrus, spend at No1? a) 7, b) 10, c) 11
2. Madonna kicked off her Celebration Tour in October at what age? a) 57, b) 62, c) 65
3. Sir Elton John completed his epic farewell tour, which included how many shows? a) 330, b) 344, c) 396
4. Sheridan Smith appeared in Shirley Valentine – her first performance on West End stage since which year? a) 2017, b) 2019, c) 2021
5. What was the total figure that Radio 2’s Vernon Kay aised for Children In Need with his ultra-ultramarathon challenge last month? a) £2.6m, b) £4.1m, c) £6m+

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BAD BLOOD

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1. Britney Spears revealed which fellow pop star cheated on her with a member of girl band All Saints in the early Noughties?
2. Taylor Swift has dated Matty Healy and Travis Kelce this year, but what is the name of the actor she split from in April after six years together?
3. Jada Pinkett-Smith claimed in October to have secretly split up with her Hollywood A-lister husband six years ago – who is he?
4. Selena Gomez had to call for fans to stop attacking which model online following rumours of a feud?
5. Which highly paid broadcaster was suspended by the BBC in March after criticising the Government in a tweet?

SOLO STAR SUCCESS

1. Which former pop star released a novel in October called Rosie Frost & The Falcon Queen?
2. Kylie Minogue scored her first Top Ten hit in 12 years, and a Grammy nomination, with what song?
3. Which Scottish singer went to No1 with the album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent?
4. Which Brit has one of the highest-earning residencies in Las Vegas history after extending their run of shows into next year?
5. Dua Lipa topped the charts with Barbie song Dance The Night then released another new single with what title?

SMALL SCREEN

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1. Who took over from Matt Lucas as a host on The Great British Bake Off?
2. Marvis Humes, Fred Sirieix and Nigel Farage took part in which TV series?
3. The UK came second from last at Eurovision 2023, but who sang our entry, I Wrote A Song?
4. Phillip Schofield, and later Holly Willoughby quit which weekday ITV programme?
5. In October, the BBC announced it was axing which long-running medical drama after 23 years?

CALENDAR CONUNDRUM

Can you say which month these showbiz moments ­happened in?

1. Lionel Richie and Take That performed at King Charles’ Coronation Concert?
2. Bruno Tonioli was announced as a new judge on Britain’s Got Talent?
3. Big Brother returned to our screens, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, after five years off air?
4. Ken Bruce presented his final Radio 2 show after 46 years with the BBC?
5. Joe Jonas filed for divorce from Game Of Thrones star Sophie Turner?

SILVER SCREEN

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1. What was the title of the biographical thriller in which Cillian Murphy played the theoretical physicist known as the “father of the atomic bomb”?
2. Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington were cast in a sequel to which 2000 epic starring Russell Crowe?
3. A biopic about which singer is due out in 2024 and was filmed in Camden, North London, in the spring?
4. What film, released in July, is the highest-grossing movie of the year worldwide?
5. Ariana Grande spent much of the year in the UK shooting a two-film adaptation of which hit musical?