The A-list Files: Quiz

Quiz: Hot Designers

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:45:18 GMT

Just in time for New York Fashion Week, some top designers are having more highs and lows than this spring’s hemlines.

See if you can name these headline-making designers and fashion houses.

1. In February, this marquee designer and strict vegetarian will launch her new lingerie line. Chances are she won’t be sending any to her famous ex-stepmother. (Who is she?)

2. This week we saw a naked Posh Spice in a new charity T-shirt made by this designer. In January, he hosted an over-the-top Arabian Nights-themed party in New York. (Who is he?)

3. At the SAG Awards, Angelina Jolie appeared in a billowing dress by this exclusive French fashion house, setting rumors flying that she’s actually pregnant. (Who is it?)

4. This woman made the wrap dress a wardrobe staple, but recently, she gained headlines by suing Target, who she says stole one of her patterns. (Who is she?)

5. Budget-minded fashionistas rejoiced upon learning that H & M is partnering with this groovy Finnish design company. (Who is it?)

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Quiz: Pig Trivia

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:09:02 GMT

What is it about pigs? They're smart, domesticated, literary and they also (sorry PETA folks) taste great. George Clooney had a beloved pet pig.

See what you know about the fourth-smartest animal.

1. A group of pigs is called a:

a. Trough

b. Slew

c. Herd

(Answer.)

2. Pigs roll in the mud not because they're filthy creatures but because:

a. It exfoliates their tough dry skin and keeps their coat glowing.

b. It's their way of applying sun screen, and it cools them off.

c. They're trying to blend in with the horses and cows.

(Answer.)

3. Pigs are distantly related to this animal:

a. Javelina

b. Boar

c. Hippopotamus

(Answer.)

4. One of the few animal species smarter than pigs are:

a. Polar bears

b. Standard poodles

c. Dolphins

(Answer.)

5. The saying "sweating like a pig" is a false comparison because:

a. Humans sweat much more than pigs.

b. Pigs don't sweat, they perspire.

c. Pigs don't have sweat glands.

(Answer.)

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Quiz: Posthumous Flicks

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:28:09 GMT

The unexpected death of actor Heath Ledger has not only shocked his fans, but has forced producers of the movie he was working on to completely shut down filming. Fortunately, we’ll still get to see Ledger reprise the role of the Joker for the Batman sequel “The Dark Knight” which he finished shooting before he died.

Can you guess these other movies that were released after the untimely deaths of their stars?

1. James Dean (Answer.)

2. Brandon Lee (Answer.)

3. Oliver Reed (Answer.)

4. Richard Harris (Answer.)

5. Aaliyah (Answer.)

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Quiz: Ballroom Dancing

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:01:40 GMT

Is ballroom dancing America's favorite partner sport?

Whether you spend every weekend spinning around the dance floor or prefer to watch "Dancing With the Stars" from your couch, everyone knows a little something about one dance step or another. Don't we? Let's see:

1. This graceful dance is done in 3/4 time. (Answer.)

2. This dance, named after vaudeville actor Harry Fox has a characteristic slow-slow-quick-quick rhythm. (Answer.)

3. This step incorporates a little rumba and has the slowest rhythm of the ballroom dances. (Answer.)

4. This fad dance of the 1960s may have led to the decline of ballroom dancing, as it was among the first that required no touching between partners. (Answer.)

5. "Nobody puts Baby in a corner." Name the dance movie. (Answer.)

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Quiz: Celebuspawn

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:49:53 GMT

Celebrity spawn: Hollywood’s way of making sure nepotism never dies. How else do you explain “Money to Burn,” “Death Ring” and “Death Feud?”

But before these privileged bundles of joy start using their parents for free publicity and bit parts in bad movies — they are just cute, innocent babies wearing $100 onsies from Kitson. Can you guess which famous mommy these newborns belong to?

1. Max Liron Bratman

a. Christina Aguilera, Salma Hayek, Nicole Richie (Who’s the mommy?)

2. Harlow Winter Kate

a. Nicole Richie, Christina Aguilera, Keri Russell (Who’s the mommy?)

3. Valentina Paloma Pinault

a. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Garner, Salma Hayek (Who’s the mommy?)

4. Jacob Emerson

a. Gwen Stefani, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Elizabeth Hasselbeck (Who’s the mommy?)

5. Taylor Thomas

a. Posh Spice, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Gwen Stefani (Who’s the mommy?)

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Quiz: Celebrity Blogs

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:10:25 GMT

Tennis powerhouse Serena Williams recently poured her heart out over a breakup in a 600 word manifesto on her blog. And who could forget J-Love’s “A size 2 is not fat!” declaration on her online journal?

Let’s face it: Celebrities are just like us. They put their $10,000 Swarovski Crystal Jeans on one leg at a time. And they also like to share their thoughts. Can you guess who’s responsible for these blog entries?

1. On his pending fatherhood: “My girlfriend Camila and I made a baby together … 3 months growin in her womb and all looks healthy and lively so far.” (Who blogged it?)

2. On Britney Spears: “Not a girl, barely even a woman yet. They chased her. A mob of stalkers for whom no stalking laws have been written.” (Who blogged it?)

3. On Jessica Simpson: “That girl loves Texas more than you know. It’s one of her most defining traits as a person.” (Who blogged it?)

4. On the presidential candidates: “Oprah has given us Swartzenegger [stet.] and Dr. Phil. If that was not offensive enough to decent thinking people, now she brings us Obama.” (Who blogged it?)

5. On 2008: “This is the year I do everything I wanted to do — my way. I have so many great projects — for the environment, for animals. I’m going to be proud of every single day.” (Who blogged it?)

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Quiz: Campaign Slogans

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:29:40 GMT

“Let the conversation begin” is Hillary’s motto, while her counterpart is spreading a “Yes, we can!” message. It’s no “Cox and Cocktails,” but…

A catchy campaign slogan has the power to carry a candidate all the way 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Can you guess which presidential wannabe is attached to these slogans?

1. “Don’t swap horses in the middle of a stream”

a. James K. Polk

b. Henry Clay

c. Abraham Lincoln

d. William Henry Harrison

(Answer.)

2. “A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage”

a. Dwight Eisenhower

b. Calvin Coolidge

c. Lyndon B. Johnson

d. Herbert Hoover

(Answer.)

3. “It’s morning again in America”

a. Ronald Reagan

b. Walter Mondale

c. Bob Dole

d. Jimmy Carter

(Answer.)

4. “Let America be America again”

a. Ross Perot

b. Bill Clinton

c. John Kerry

d. Al Gore

(Answer.)

5. “Reformer with results”

a. Ralph Nader

b. Bob Dole

c. George W. Bush

d. Ross Perot

(Answer.)

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Quiz: Dead or Alive?

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Seems there’s been a flurry of “dead” rumors surrounding celebrities: Travis Barker, Sinbad, Fidel Castro and that "Blue’s Clues" guy to name a few. See what you started, Paul McCartney?

Guess the status of these personalities. Are they with us in body? Or spirit?

1. Fashion designer Liz Claiborne (Dead or Alive?)

2. Actor Karl Malden (Dead or Alive?)

3. Wine mogul Robert Mondavi (Dead or Alive?)

4. Author Kurt Vonnegut (Dead or Alive?)

5. Actress Bea Arthur? (Dead or Alive?)

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Quiz: Bacon Love

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:36:12 GMT

What other meat evokes such love and devotion? From bacon placemats to bacon candy to bacon tattoos, the Web is filled with devotees finding new and ever more creative ways to express their love and devotion for bacon. Take that, oatmeal.

Test your bacon-flavored knowledge:

Name the cartoon dad who asked his daughter, "Are you saying you're never going to eat any animal again? What about bacon?" (Answer.)
This product, introduced in 2007, claims to make everything (and we do mean everything) taste like bacon. Bonus: it's vegetarian. (Answer.)
This Italian bacon is salt-cured, not smoked and always comes from the belly. (Answer.)
This 1995 film's tagline was "A little pig goes a long way." (Answer.)
Which part of the pig does Canadian bacon come from? (Answer.)

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Quiz: Return to TV

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:28:02 GMT

Once upon a time, television was considered taboo for "real actors." Today, all the top stars are clamoring to get a spot on a series. Some do, until the show gets cancelled. And then, only a few get a second shot at bathing under the TV spotlight. These entertainers are no exception. Guess:

1. Which fashion maven has rebounded from Bravo’s defunct “Queer Eye” with Lifetime’s “How to Look Good Naked,” where he helps women of all sizes shed their negative body image? (Answer.)

2. Which “angelic” movie actress has re-emerged from a co-starring role in “Ally McBeal” to leading the cast of ABC’s “Cashmere Mafia?” (Answer.)

3. Which former male super model now gets to watch others strut their stuff as co-host of Bravo’s new reality modeling competition series, “Make Me a Supermodel?” (Answer.)

4. Which "Pretty Baby" has gone from playing a magazine columnist in “Suddenly Susan” to a movie industry heavyweight in NBC’s “Lipstick Jungle” — a show that follows the lives of three New York career women, ala “Sex and the City?” (Answer.)

5. Which indie film actress is heading to the small screen for her first regular role as a baby-challenged book editor in Fox’s “The Return of Jezebel James?” (Answer.)

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Quiz: Celebrity Mug Shots

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:53:05 GMT

Professional photo shoots are so 2007. More celebrities these days seem to be getting their headshots taken by the police. Guess the famous names behind these criminal acts - the links will take you to mug shots.

1. Do you know men's room Morse code? This political hustler tapped out a mating call that was sung all over the evening news. (Who is it?)

2. Oh, see who's in trouble now. This Hollywood starlet was recently charged with a DUI and driving without a license. (Who is it?)

3. This young actor didn't have a sixth sense for the laws when he crashed his car and was charged with drunk driving and marijuana possession. (Who is it?)

4. As a young man, this software tycoon smiled for his mug shot after driving without a license. They do say geniuses tend to be absent-minded. (Who is it?)

5. This former music video vixen did not smile for the camera when she was charged with spousal abuse and battery again her husband, a baseball pitcher. Her weapon of choice: high heels. (Who is it?)

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Quiz: Ryan Seacrest

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:28:01 GMT

Ryan Seacrest has been called a lot of things — but underachiever isn’t one of them. This multi-media personality has conquered radio, TV and fashion since stealing the spotlight when he was born on Christmas Eve (top that, Santa!).

What else do you know about this Tinseltown triple threat?

1. He’s set to join the cast of FOX NFL Sunday as “Entertainment Host” for this pregame show:

a. Super Bowl

b. Rose Bowl

c. Independence Bowl

d. Meineke Car Care Bowl

(Answer.)

2. He recently signed a long-term deal to co-host this annual holiday show — eventually taking over as host:

a. Tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center

b. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

c. A Home for the Holidays

d. Oprah’s Favorite Things

(Answer.)

3. He made a cameo in this 2007 blockbuster comedy:

a. “Superbad”

b. “Blades of Glory”

c. “Knocked Up”

d. “Borat”

(Answer.)

4. His clothing line is called:

a. R Line

b. AI Apparel

c. MetroS

d. Seacrest Out(er wear)

(Answer.)

5. He embarrassed this comedian at the 2003 American Music Awards by ripping open her blouse on live TV:

a. Kathy Griffin

b. Margaret Cho

c. Mo’Nique

d. Tina Fey

(Answer.)

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Quiz: Resolutions

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:19:31 GMT

How long does it take you to break a resolution? Hard numbers are tough to find but we bet it starts at day one. Now now, chin up. If you’ve made some heartfelt good promises, you can keep them — as long as you’re informed, flexible and just don’t give up.

Here’s something to test your resolution power — and your innate ability to alter strategy if the one you’re following isn’t working.

1. It’s Jan. 31and you’re starving. Instead of downing a pan of brownies — or after you’ve finished — don’t give up. Have you considered this dietary habit that could be your ticket to life-long good health? (Answer.)

2. It’s Feb. 28 and you’re still not organized — there’s no extra family time, your to-do list is miles long and you still pant through the day. What’s a well-intentioned type B person to do? The answer has to do with timing and understanding these rhythms. (Answer.)

3. It’s March 31 and you’re still in major debt. Do you go on a buying spree or take a deep breath and watch your debt decrease by opting for this? (Answer.)

4. It’s April 30 and no, you have not found that new career. Yet. So where does a person start? Well, it involves some analysis and a list. (Answer.)

5. It’s May 1 and that beautiful exercise regime is so spotty the tags are still on your shorts and running shirts. Don’t return them! Instead, use this system and don’t go it alone. (Answer.)

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