1. To coincide with the release of his upcoming album, “Detox,” what will rapper/producer Dr. Dre and his label be cross-promoting?
a. His appearance on the new video game “Rap Star”
b. His own lines of cognac and vodka
c. Mercedes
d. Wrigley’s Spearmint gum
2. Paris Hilton starred in a spoof presidential campaign ad in response to John McCain’s use of her in an anti-Obama attack ad. Whom did she propose as her vice president?
a. Al Gore
b. Nicole Richie
c. Rihanna
d. Britney Spears
3. Atlanta Braves play-by-play man Skip Caray died last week. In which movie did he play a sportscaster?
a. “The Babe”
b. “Bull Durham”
c. “Eight Men Out”
d. “The Slugger’s Wife”
ANSWERS
1. b
2. c
3. d
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