7:30AM:
1. José Ramírez homered, drove in four runs and got his 1,000th career single as the Guardians beat the Royals 11-1 yesterday at Progressive Field. The win helped Cleveland avoid a sweep and hold onto the final American League Wild Card spot. Jose Ramirez: Infield? Or Outfield?
Infield
2. Simon Cowell is taking a few weeks off from “America’s Got Talent” while he recovers from routine back surgery. Kenan Thompson will take his place at the judges’ table for tomorrow night’s quarterfinals. Name one of the three other judges on the panel.
Mel B, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara
3. Effective immediately, Apple TV is jacking up its prices to $14.99 (up two bucks from $12.99) and the annual price is now $119 (from $99). Which Apple TV series just dropped season 4 and stars Jason Sudeikis?
Ted Tasso
4. Tom Cruise is back for a “Days of Thunder” sequel nearly 40 years after the original. Anne Hathaway will star as a team owner and engineer. In the movie nearly 40 years ago, which actress plays the role of Dr Claire Lewicki, who is Tom Cruise’s love interest in the film? I’m assuming she won’t return for the sequel.
Nicole Kidman
5. Harry Styles appeared to poke fun at his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift’s wedding during Saturday’s show at Madison Square Garden. While celebrating the venue as “home of the world champion New York Knicks!,” Styles also added, “And they also do weddings.” Styles and Swift famously dated with their brief romance later inspiring which Taylor Swift 2014 hit song?
Style
8:30AM:
1. Ohio State has been ranked the second-most beautiful college campus in the country. The study looked at historic architecture, green spaces and walking paths. Which major city in Ohio would you find Ohio State?
Columbus
2. Nashville International Airport could soon be named after Dolly Parton. Tennessee officials announced plans to add her name to the airport as a tribute to her music, philanthropy and Tennessee roots. What genre of music is Dolly primarily associated with?
Country
3. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival raised $10-million for 10 nonprofit partners supporting women and girls. During the festival itself, Olivia brought Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks onstage. Who is older: Alanis Morissette or Sarah McLachlan?
Sarah McLachlan, 58
Alanis Morissette, 52
4. Tom Holland has officially reached a major career milestone, becoming the third highest-grossing actor of all time at the worldwide box office at only 30 years old. Name at least one of the two actors at the first or second spot on the list
Zoe Saldaña and Scarlett Johansson
5. Naya Rivera’s son Josey, now 10, booked his first movie role alongside his Dad 6 years after the Glee star’s tragic death during a day of boating on a California lake. Which famous Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson cover song was Naya Rivera’s character, Santana, first major solo on Glee?
Valerie
