7:30AM:
1. A new study reveals which Christmas songs annoy Americans most. It turns out, the most annoying - Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” What is your LEAST favorite Christmas Song?
Lots of options
2. Pamela Anderson confirmed to “People” she and Liam Neeson DID have a brief romance months ago, spending an “intimate week” together at his upstate New York home. The two starred in which movie together earlier this year, which was technically the 4th movie in the franchise?
The Naked Gun
3. “TIME” has named “KPop Demon Hunters” its 2025 Breakthrough of the Year. Seemingly coming out of nowhere earlier this year, the movie and songs have been a huge success. Specifically, which song performed by the Huntr/x group?
Golden
4. “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” is 25 years old. In celebration, all three of the LOTR films are being released in theaters Jan. 23-25. Which was released first? Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers? Or The Fellowship of the Ring?
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
5. Judge Lewis Liman pushed Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s civil trial to May 18th instead of the previous March date. Last month, Baldoni’s $400-million countersuit was dismissed, while Lively seeks over $160-million in damages. What is the name of Blake Lively’s character on Gossip Girl?
Serena Van Der Woodsen
8:30AM:
1. Miley Cyrus is celebrating her moment by dropping her “Dream as One” music video for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” in the same week she earned a Golden Globe nomination. The third Avatar film has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of cinematic and box office achievement. Has this film even been released yet? Yes or no
No
2. On Saturday, Mariah Carey will perform the final "Mariah Carey's Christmastime in Las Vegas" residency show and it will be available for fans to stream on TikTokLIVE and Apple Music beginning at 11pm Eastern. Which holiday song of hers returns to the charts every year?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
3. Katseye has been officially named TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year, topping the platform’s annual Year in Music recap. What is the name of Katseye’s song that went viral and has been used in more than 718,000 TikTok videos?
Gabriela
4. The Chili’s Skillet Queso is back after a two-month hiatus. Fans were outraged when it was removed from the menu, so to celebrate, they’re giving away 450 limited-edition “I survived the skillet queso situation” hats on social media. What is the name of Chili’s viral appetizer trio?
Triple Dipper
5. The guy who rushed Ariana Grande at the “Wicked: For Good” premiere last month was reportedly kicked out of Lady Gaga’s concert in Australia, after witnesses recognized him despite his disguise. What is the name of Lady Gaga’s current tour?
Mayhem Ball