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This study set covers Celebrity News through
18 practice questions.
This set of questions delves into recent legal disputes and entrepreneurial endeavors involving prominent North American celebrities over the past 30 days. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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North American Celebrity Legal Battles & Business Ventures: Hard-Hitting News This Month study set below.
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1
In a recent legal development concerning the film 'It Ends With Us,' Blake Lively was granted the right to recover which of the following from Justin Baldoni and his production company?
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A
Punitive damages
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B
Full legal fees and punitive damages
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C
Certain legal fees and costs connected to Baldoni's countersuit
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D
Appellate court review of the original ruling
2
Which tech giant was recently involved in a $15 million lawsuit filed by Dua Lipa over the alleged unauthorized use of her image to sell televisions?
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A
Apple
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B
Samsung
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C
Google
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D
Microsoft
3
Sean 'Diddy' Combs recently had a high-profile defamation lawsuit against NBC dismissed. What was the primary reason cited by the judge for the dismissal?
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A
Combs failed to prove reputational harm.
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B
The lawsuit was filed after the statute of limitations expired.
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C
NBC proved the documentary was factually accurate.
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D
Combs withdrew the lawsuit due to insufficient evidence.
4
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness from artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes. What is the main purpose of these applications?
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A
To allow AI companies to use her likeness with royalties.
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B
To prevent unauthorized deepfake creation and distribution.
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C
To create an official AI version of her voice for music.
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D
To generate revenue from AI-generated content.
5
Kylie Jenner is facing a second lawsuit. What was a key allegation made by a former employee in one of these lawsuits?
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A
The employee was denied breaks.
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B
The employee was allegedly ordered not to 'look' at Jenner.
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C
The employee was asked to work overtime without pay.
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D
The employee was subjected to racial discrimination by Jenner herself.
6
Which actor's summary judgment request regarding a negligence case by a 'Rust' film technician was largely denied by a California judge?
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A
Leonardo DiCaprio
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B
Brad Pitt
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C
Alec Baldwin
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D
Tom Cruise
7
Kim Kardashian has launched a new venture with Jay Sammons, a former partner at the Carlyle Group. What is the focus of this new private equity firm?
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A
Investing in technology startups
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B
Developing real estate properties
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C
Investing in consumer and media businesses
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D
Funding renewable energy projects
8
Which celebrity's production company, SpringHill Entertainment, partnered with Netflix in 2021 to create original content, including projects like 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'?
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A
Michael Jordan
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B
LeBron James
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C
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
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D
Will Smith
9
A federal court in New York recently dismissed most of Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Which of the following was NOT a reason for the dismissal of her claims?
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A
Fifteen claims were time-barred.
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B
Two copyright claims failed due to Diddy being a co-author.
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C
The court declined supplemental jurisdiction over the sexual assault claim.
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D
Richard withdrew her lawsuit due to a settlement.
10
Which actor is set to receive the 2026 Raindance Icon Award, with a posthumous award also being presented to rock & roll icon Eddie Cochran?
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A
Gary Oldman
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B
Daniel Day-Lewis
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C
Brian Cox
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D
Ian McKellen
11
What is the primary focus of Kim Kardashian's highly successful shapewear and loungewear brand, SKIMS, which was launched in 2019?
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A
Athletic performance wear
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B
High-fashion evening gowns
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C
Comfort, inclusivity, and body positivity
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D
Children's clothing
12
Which celebrity's activewear line, Fabletics, co-founded in 2013, has expanded with retail stores and achieved significant annual revenue?
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A
Gwyneth Paltrow
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B
Kate Hudson
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C
Reese Witherspoon
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D
Jessica Alba
13
Ryan Reynolds, along with Rob McElhenney, purchased which Welsh football club in 2020?
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A
Cardiff City
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B
Swansea City
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C
Wrexham AFC
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D
Newport County
14
Which of these celebrity-backed brands, known for its nutrient-dense boxed mac-and-cheese, was co-created by Gal Gadot in 2021?
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A
Oatly
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B
GOODLES
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C
Beyond Meat
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D
Impossible Foods
15
What is the name of the unisex beauty and lifestyle brand launched by Harry Styles in 2021, featuring products like fragrances and apparel?
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A
Pleasing
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B
Starlight
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C
Align
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D
Everlane
16
The Honest Company, founded by Jessica Alba, initially focused on what type of products?
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A
High-end cosmetics
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B
Natural baby products
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C
Organic pet food
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D
Sustainable fashion accessories
17
Which musician's voice and likeness were the subject of trademark applications filed to protect against AI-generated deepfakes?
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A
Adele
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B
Beyoncé
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C
Taylor Swift
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D
Rihanna
18
In what year did Ryan Reynolds' investment and marketing strategy significantly contribute to a reported doubling of sales for Aviation Gin, leading to its acquisition by Diageo?
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A
2018
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B
2019
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C
2020
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D
2021
