Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - January 12, 2024

Noel Gallagher has joked that he wants to create his own political movement called ‘The After Party’ to “deal with these Russians”.The High Flying Birds singer and former Oasis member weighed in his thoughts on the current political climate during a new appearance on the Funny How? podcast, and jokingly explained how he would deal with issues if he were to have his own party.Talking to Matt Morgan in the interview, Gallagher said he would develop his own party called ‘The After Party’, and their motto for change would be that ‘It’s Going To Get Worse Before It Gets Better’.“I’d say, ‘I told you it was going to get worse,’ but then it would be better,” he said (via Far Out), later giving an example of how he would confront Vladimir Putin and try to get Russia to “leave the Ukrainians alone”.“I could deal with these Russians. I’d just sit Putin down, and say, ‘Look, little guy – alright mate? What seems to be the problem?… What would you do if I taught you to play guitar? Leave the Ukrainians alone?’“Then I’d go all gangster and say, ‘Mate, look at you.

Naman Ramachandran Viacom18 and Marflix’s Bollywood actioner “Fighter” was the highest grossing film of the weekend at the global box office, with box office revenues of $25.1 million, according to data from ComScore. The film, directed by Siddharth Anand, whose previous film, Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Pathaan,” was one of the biggest Indian hits of 2023, stars Bollywood A-listers Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. “Fighter” revolves around the Indian Air Force and released on Thursday, Jan.

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Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson had an extra reason to celebrate this week as she proudly showed off her brand new £150,000 car after successfully passing her driving test.The 32 year old singer was spotted filling up her stylish Mercedes G Wagon G63 shortly after passing her test, as she made the most of the new found freedom that came with the ability to drive her brand news set of wheels. Dressed down for the occasion, Jesy cut a casual figure in a lilac tracksuit emblazoned with smiley faces as she opted for a make-up free complexion to fill up her new motor at a local petrol station in Essex.

The Amazing Race is officially back in 2024!

Dancing on Ice is back for a sixteenth series on ITV with a fresh group of celebs putting on their skates to impress the judges and TV viewers.

Luis Miguel has a unique ability to surprise his fans, and he did just that on Thursday night after his concert at the Olympic Stadium in the Dominican Republic. About to board his helicopter, the singer noticed a crowd waiting to see him from a distance and take at least one photo of him.

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested by authorities in the Dominican Republic on domestic violence charges.The 27-year-old rapper – real name Daniel Hernández – was apprehended on Wednesday (January 17) in the country’s capital of Santo Domingo in relation to domestic violence. No further details were immediately available (per Associated Press).A judge is expected to decide whether the rapper will remain in jail or if he will be released on bond.This is not the first time 6ix9ine has had a run-in with the law in the Dominican Republic.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Eliza McLamb's Going Through it, ericdoa's DOA EP, PACKS's Melt The Honey, and more.

The Inevitable Foundation has revealed the winners of its Starz #TakeTheLead Elevate Collective Grants and the Winter 2024 Elevate Cohort, both of which support disabled TV writers to level up their careers.

Danny Brown has shared the music video for his recent track ‘Y.B.P.’ and announced a UK and European tour for 2024.‘Y.B.P.’ featuring Bruiser Wolf appeared on the US rapper and singer’s 2023 album ‘Quaranta’, his first full-length solo outing in four years.Brown and Bruiser Wolf star in the new music video as a claymation versions of themselves roaming around their home city, as they reflect on being “young, black and poor being raised in Detroit”.The video was created by UK-based directors and animators Edem Wornoo and Will Child. Check it out below.‘Quaranta’ was released digitally in November and will be available on vinyl from Friday (January 19) via Warp Records.Alongside the video drop, Brown has announced a 21-date tour of the UK and Europe in support of the new album, which follows the previously announced North American tour taking place in March.Brown will kick off the UK leg at John Dee in Oslo, Norway, before stopping off in Copenhagen, Berlin, Vienna, Prague and more.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh looked to be having fun as she took part in activities during a visit to Katherine Low Settlement in London on Tuesday, 16 January. The Duchess, 58, headed to the charity, located in Battersea, to mark its milestone 100th anniversary.The Katherine Low Settlement, also known as KLS, was opened by the late Queen Mother in 1924. The charity aims to reduce poverty and bring the communities of Battersea and Wandsworth together.

Miss Universe organization modified its rules to eliminate the age limit in their annual pageant, women worldwide have decided to compete to secure the title of the first Miss Universe over 30 years old. Among these women is Iris Amelia Alioto, Argentina’s first 72-year-old contestant.

Joe Biden‘s reelection campaign is turning to the research producer for Apple TV+’s The Problem with Jon Stewart and Netflix’s Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj as research producer.

Lenny Kravitz is reflecting on his recent reunion with Jennifer Lawrence!

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Nailah Hunter's Lovegaze, Marika Hackman's Big Sigh, @'s Are You There God? It's Me, @, and more.

Taylor Swift brought one of her best friends as her date to the 2024 Golden Globe Awards!

Natasha Lyonne and Bryn Mooser pose for photos together while attending the 2024 Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday (January 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Rosamund Pike is stealing the show on the red carpet!

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