7:30AM:
1. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” won the North American box office this weekend, debuting with $88-million. What color are the indigenous people in Avatar?
Blue
2. Taylor Swift revealed that her mom was the unexpected matchmaker behind her relationship with Travis Kelce in a clip from her “End of an Era” docuseries. Taylor admitted she was hesitant to be with an athlete, but her mom encouraged her to give it a chance. In 2008, Taylor Swift briefly dated which Jonas Brother? Kevin, Joe, or Nick?
Joe Jonas
3. The Recording Academy named its 2026 Special Merit Award recipients, with Lifetime Achievement honors going to several artists. Some include Cher, Paul Simon and Whitney Houston. The ceremony will take place January 31st, the day before the 68th GRAMMYs. What 1998 hit song marked Cher’s massive comeback and featured Auto-Tune?
Believe
4. We're a step closer to the end of "Outer Banks." The show's official Instagram account shared a cast photo with the caption "we’re bringing it on home one final time.
production on OBX season 5 has officially wrapped!" What is the name of the actor that plays the character John B in Outer Banks?
Chase Stokes
5. Ariana Grande hosted “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. She was joined by musical guest Cher. Bowen Yang also revealed shortly before the episode aired that he would be leaving the show, following this episode. Which song became Ariana’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100?
thank u, next
8:30AM:
1. Of all the holiday traditions, Christmas cookies are definitely one of the tastiest. A new survey revealed America’s Most Popular Christmas Cookies. Number one was Italian Wedding Cookies/ Snowballs. Followed by Chocolate Chip Cookies, Kitchen Sink Cookies and Peppermint Bark. What is your favorite cookie?
Lots of options
2. Olive Garden is rolling out a new "Lighter Portions" menu nationwide by the end of January.
Customers will be able to order smaller versions of popular entrees that will be priced between $13 and $15. What complimentary item is Olive Garden best known for?
Unlimited breadsticks
3. Ed Sheeran revealed his ripped physique posing shirtless for Men’s Health UK. He credits the 30-pound weight loss to being “a responsible dad.” Which Ed Sheeran song became a wedding favorite and topped charts worldwide in 2017?
Perfect
4. “Saturday Night Live” returns from the holiday break on January 17th and a “Stranger Things” star will host. It’ll be a double debut as Finn Wolfhard hosts for the first time and A$AP Rocky takes his first turn as musical guest. What character does Finn Wolfhard play on Stranger Things?
Mike Wheeler
5. Miley Cyrus will be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Awards following her Golden Globe nomination. The singer will receive the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award at the ceremony on January 3rd. Which 2009 romance film did Miley star in alongside Liam Hemsworth?
The Last Song