Q 01/05

Which pop superstar released her second studio album, 'Oops!... I Did It Again', in the year 2000?

A) Britney Spears

B) Christina Aguilera

C) Jessica Simpson

D) Mandy Moore

Answer · why

A) Britney Spears

It sold 1.319 million copies in its first week, a record for a female artist that stood until Adele's 25 in 2015.

Q 02/05

In which city did "The Fellowship of the Ring" hold its world premiere?

A) New York

B) London

C) Los Angeles

D) Wellington

Answer · why

B) London

It premiered in London at the Odeon Leicester Square on 10 December 2001, nine days before the film opened in the United States.

Q 03/05

Which singing competition debuted in 2002 and launched Kelly Clarkson's career?

A) American Idol

B) The Voice

C) The X Factor

D) Pop Idol

Answer · why

A) American Idol

American Idol premiered on 11 June 2002, a US version of Britain's Pop Idol, and Clarkson's win that September made her the first of its stars.

Q 04/05

On OutKast's 2003 double album, which solo disc belonged to which member?

A) Aquemini (André 3000) and ATLiens (Big Boi)

B) Speakerboxxx (André 3000) and The Love Below (Big Boi)

C) The Love Below (André 3000) and Speakerboxxx (Big Boi)

D) Idlewild (André 3000) and Stankonia (Big Boi)

Answer · why

C) The Love Below (André 3000) and Speakerboxxx (Big Boi)

André 3000 made The Love Below and Big Boi made Speakerboxxx; the 2003 double album won Album of the Year at the 2004 Grammys.

Q 05/05

Which fashion brand became synonymous with velour tracksuits in the early 2000s?

A) Ed Hardy

B) Abercrombie & Fitch

C) Juicy Couture

D) Baby Phat

Answer · why

C) Juicy Couture

Juicy Couture velour tracksuits were a staple of early 2000s fashion, famously worn by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, making them a...

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