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1.	Last Thursday, this person had a job. Friday? Not so much. Which of the following quit?
		A producer for American Idol
		The director of the NFL halftime show
		Paris Hilton's image consultant
		The head of Cartoon Network

2.	A week after the kissing-mechanics Super Bowl ad was pulled, another spot that ran during the big game was yanked. In the second case, a car company pulled its campaign in which a robot appeared to commit suicide. Can you remember which manufacturer's ad this was?
		GM
		Ford
		Nissan
		Hyundai

3.	Someone named Robyn Troup had a week to remember. Why?
		She was added to the cast of Heroes
		She won the Powerball lottery
		She sang with Justin Timberlake at the Grammys
		She directed the top-grossing film of the weekend

4.	Returning to prominence after a large-scale boycott several years ago, this group won an impressive five Grammys Monday night:
		Dixie Chicks
		Destiny's Child
		The Presidents of the United States of America
		Audioslave

5.	Shortly after their return to the world stage at the Grammys, The Police announced that they will tour. For part of the tour, a band called __________, of which Sting's son _______ is a member, will be the opening act. Can you fill in the blanks?
		Boomerang/Michael
		Biblioteque/Winston
		Five Things About Penelope/Chase
		Fiction Plane/Joe

6.	A dog named Harry was favored to win - but fell short - at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this week. The little guy is co-owned by what celebrity?
		Oprah Winfrey
		Mel Gibson
		Jamie Foxx
		Bill Cosby

7.	Edited out of the 2006 film for which it was shot, a topless scene featuring this actress nonetheless began circulating on the Internet this week:
		Scarlett Johansson
		Kate Bosworth
		Jennifer Aniston
		Jessica Biel

8.	My buddy Ray-Ray described the Anna Nicole Smith story as hitting ludicrous speed this week. Prince Frederic von Anhalt said Monday he plans to file a paternity challenge in court this week to gain custody of Anna Nicole Smith's infant daughter. To which famous person if Prince Fred married?
		Cher
		Zsa-Zsa Gabor
		Elizabeth Taylor
		Tori Spelling

9.	Which trendy film/TV director helmed this week's episode of The Office?
		Mimi Leder
		F. Gary Gray
		Jon Favreau
		Joss Whedon

10.	In a few weeks, it will be easier to ask which celebrities aren't in rehab. Until that day, though....this week, this British singer checked himself in for drug addiction:
		Noel Gallagher
		Robbie Williams
		Sting
		Keith Richards

11.	Who appears in an inset on the cover of this week's TV Guide, along with the quote "I'm 161 lbs. I say it loud and proud!"
		Tyra Banks
		Kirstie Alley
		Rosie O'Donnell
		Mischa Barton

12.	More TV Guide! This week's issue carried an article on someone named Melissa McNulty. Why was she featured?
		She is a cast member of Studio 60, which is on the verge of cancellation
		She is the creator of Grey's Anatomy
		She is the inventor of TiVo
		Citing panic attacks, she dropped out of the new edition of Survivor as filming was set to begin

13.	Ex NFL star Tiki Barber has signed on to appear as a correspondant for which show?
		The View
		The Ellen Degeneres Show
		Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
		Today

14.	"I've never been drunk. I have never done recreational drugs...Just look at my 20-year career. Tell me someone who is into partying or doing drugs that could have done that..." Sure [wink wink], we totally [nudge nudge] believe you, Ms....
		Paula Abdul
		Charo
		Courtney Love
		Sheryl Crowe

15.	This week we learned of a film adaptation of The Hardy Boys, slated to feature Ben Stiller and which other star?
		Tom Cruise
		Will Smith
		Will Ferrell
		Christian Bale

16.	Which singer appears on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue?
		Jessica Simpson
		Shakira
		Beyonce
		Gwen Stefani

17.	A replica of which piece of Hollywood memorabilia was stolen this week from a San Francisco restaurant?
		The Rosebud sled
		The Maltese Falcon
		The ruby slippers from Wizard of Oz
		The Lone Ranger's mask

18.	Ben and Jerry's announced a new ice cream this week, named for which late-night figure?
		Stephen Colbert
		Carson Daly
		David Letterman
		Jay Leno

19.	Political commentator and humorist Al Franken announced this week that he is eyeing a run for senate. Which great state is he hoping to represent?
		New York
		Minnesota
		Florida
		Washington

20.	Which country star battled rumors this week that he is gay?
		Garth Brooks
		Alan Jackson
		Kenny Chesney
		Kix Brooks

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