What breed is the cat owned by Bond villain Blofeld?
The James Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld is famous for stroking a white Persian cat, which became a pop culture symbol of the evil mastermind.
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Which pop star owns Scottish Fold cats?
Taylor Swift owns two Scottish Folds named Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, after TV characters from "Grey's Anatomy" and "Law & Order: SVU."
What is the best-selling album of all time?
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is widely recognized as the best-selling album of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of around 70 million copies.
What does "pop" stand for in pop music?
"Pop" music is short for "popular" music.
Who is Max Martin?
Swedish producer Max Martin has written more Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs than any songwriter except Paul McCartney.
What was the first music video played on MTV?
When MTV launched on August 1, 1981, the first music video it played was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
When did the Billboard Hot 100 begin?
The Billboard Hot 100 chart started on August 4, 1958.
Who is the best-selling female recording artist?
Madonna is recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling female recording artist of all time.
What was the first big hit to use Auto-Tune as an effect?
Cher's 1998 hit "Believe" was the first major song to use Auto-Tune as an obvious vocal effect.
Why are most pop songs about three minutes long?
Pop songs are often about three to four minutes long partly because early records could only hold about that much music per side.
What is the highest-grossing concert tour ever?
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, earning more than $2 billion.
When was the first Grammy Awards ceremony?
The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 1959.
Who were Kraftwerk?
Kraftwerk was a German band that pioneered electronic pop music.
Which group helped start K-pop?
Seo Taiji and Boys helped start modern K-pop in 1992.
What was the first YouTube video to reach one billion views?
PSY's "Gangnam Style" was the first YouTube video to reach one billion views, in 2012.
What was the first K-pop song to reach number one on the Hot 100?
BTS's "Dynamite" was the first K-pop song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, in 2020.
How long do K-pop trainees train?
K-pop trainees often train for years before they debut.
Did BTS speak at the United Nations?
BTS spoke at the United Nations in 2018.
Which K-pop group headlined Coachella?
BLACKPINK became the first K-pop group to headline Coachella, in 2023.
What are K-pop fandom names?
K-pop fan groups have names, like BTS's "ARMY" and BLACKPINK's "BLINK."
What are K-pop lightsticks?
K-pop fans wave official lightsticks at concerts.
Do K-pop stars have to serve in the military?
Male K-pop stars must complete South Korea's mandatory military service.
What is "KPop Demon Hunters"?
"KPop Demon Hunters," a 2025 animated Netflix film, became Netflix's most-watched movie, and its song "Golden" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Why do ears pop?
Ears pop when the Eustachian tubes equalize air pressure.
How many Campbell's Soup Cans did Warhol paint?
Andy Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Cans," from 1962, consists of 32 canvases, one for each soup flavor.
What did Andy Warhol do before Pop Art?
Andy Warhol started out as a commercial illustrator, known for drawing shoes.