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1.	We know you know that the marriage between comedian Russell Brand and SLW poster girl Katy Perry is officially over. But who was the one that filed the divorce papers citing pesky irreconcilable differences?
		Katy
		Russell
		They did it jointly.
		They both did but separately and trying to beat the other to the punch.

2.	In time for the New Year, a fake, photoshopped cover of People touting that _______ is gay made the rounds and even fooled music mogul Russell Simmons, who tweeted his support of said person.
		Justin Bieber
		Prince Harry
		Taylor Lautner
		Ashton Kutcher

3.	We had to do a whole lot of cropping to produce a publication-safe image of this television blonde who appears nekked save for bodypaint as part of the new SoBe Lifewater ad campaign:
		Yvonne Strahovski
		Kristen Bell
		Kaley Cuoco
		Beth Behrs

4.	Sadly, without original bassist Michael Anthony, Van Halen is touring in 2012. The lineup will be guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, bassist Wolfgang Van Halen and singer ________.
		David Lee Roth
		Sammy Hagar
		Gary Cherone
		Whoever that last guy was

5.	"There will never be a reunion ... as I will never do anything with an a--hole like Will Smith. He is still an egomaniac and has not grown up. This constant reunion thing will never ever happen in my lifetime unless there is an apology, which he doesn't know the word."Which original Fresh Prince of Bel Air cast member has neither forgiven or forgotten the Fresh Prince himself?
		A
		B
		C
		D
		*By way of explanation.....* That would be Janet Hubert, who played Aunt Vivian before the role was recast.

6.	In less happy couple news, the divorce of Mel Gibson and wife of 31 years Robyn is finally settled. What does she get in the divorce?
		Half of his $850 million fortune and future residuals
		$200 million and all residuals from only Passion of the Christ
		Spousal support for the rest of her life regardless of whether she remarries.
		Nothing...Mel had a solid pre-nup.

7.	Among the announced 25 films being added to the Library of Congress film registry are which two Best Picture Oscar winners from the last twenty years?
		Forrest Gump and The Silence of the Lambs
		Unforgiven and Gladiator
		American Beauty and The English Patient
		A Beautiful Mind and Shakespeare in Love

8.	There was a whole lot of 'engaging' going on at the end of 2011. Which of these current American Idol personalities got engaged on Christmas?
		Steven Tyler
		Randy Jackson
		Jennifer Lopez
		Ryan Seacrest

9.	Continuing the betrothing trend, congratulations to this longtime bachelor, who got engaged this week to the mother of his children.
		Matthew McConaughey
		Kurt Russell
		Brad Pitt
		Sean Penn

10.	With the TV season emerging from its winter break, this reality show started a new All-Star season:





11.	Just for the hell of it, The Bachelor is going through the motions of airing another season. Beginning the past Monday, this iteration of The Bachelor features a bachelor named:
		Ben
		Lance
		Bruce
		Julian

12.	Kelly Clarkson's tweeted support of which polarizing GOP presidential candidate caused her to defend and clarify herself due to the hateful feedback she received?
		Ron Paul
		Newt Gingrich
		Michelle Bachmann
		Rick Santorum
		*By way of explanation.....* It's humorous that Texas governor Rick Perry can't even count on the Texas-bred celebrity votes.

13.	Welcome to the pop culture radar Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson. Why? Because you sworn in as sheriff by Star Wars' very own _____.
		Harrison Ford
		Mark Hamill
		James Earl Jones
		Carrie Fisher
		*By way of explanation.....* Jones is friend and neighbor to the new sheriff.

14.	Based upon this week's announcement, pick the most accurate Justin Timberlake/Jessica Biel headline:
		Justin + Jessica = Baby
		Timberlake & Biel to duet on Glee
		Justin and Jessica...Engaged!
		Mila Kunis confirms she's the other woman -- now dating Jessica

15.	Celebrity Apprentice Watch, Part I: What a menagerie Trump has assembled for us. Celebrity now equates to Reality Show alumni. Which of these shows is NOT represented on the next season?
		American Idol
		The Real Housewives...
		Making the Band
		Survivor
		*By way of explanation.....* Here's the breakdown of the contestants that earned their initial fame on reality shows (several others have appeared on reality shows): Clay Aiken (American Idol), Victoria Gotti (Growing Up Gotti), Teresa Giudice (The Real Housewives of New Jersey), Paul Teutul Sr. (American Chopper), and Aubrey O'Day (Making the Band)

16.	Celebrity Apprentice Watch, Part II: From the board room to the living room. Which former infamous Celebrity Apprentice contestant appeared on an episode of "Celebrity Wife Swap" when his fiancee swapped places?
		Meat Loaf
		Gary Busey
		Bret Michaels
		'lil John

17.	According to Elton John himself, which of these fellows previously mentioned in this week's SLW would be his pick for his long planned biopic?
		Justin Timberlake
		Matthew McConaghey
		Russell Brand
		Gary Busey

18.	Speaking of diminutive piano players, Cee Lo Green caught flak this week when during the New Year's Eve broadcast, he altered the lyrics to what famous song by a Beatles band member?
		Beatles' Yesterday
		Paul McCartney's Live and Let Die
		John Lennon's Imagine
		George Harrison's I've Got My Mind Set On You

19.	During the New Year's Eve broadcast, Lady Gaga planted a kiss on notable New Yorker ________, who later said his girlfriend is a better kisser.
		Rudy Guiliani
		Robert De Niro
		Michael Bloomberg
		P. Diddy

20.	In a recent interview, Seth McFarlane admitted he rejected making a joke about the assassination of what historical figure in the first season of the show?
		Lincoln
		JFK
		Martin Luther King Jr.
		Bobby Kennedy