7:30AM:
1. National Margarita Day is coming up this Saturday and Chili’s Grill & Bar is going all out to celebrate. The restaurant chain is teaming up with Lifetime for a mini movie all about the food holiday. A margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, triple sec, and the juice of this green fruit
Lime
2. Ed Sheeran may have revealed the title of his next album. He has run out of math symbols, but based on several comments he’s made on social media, it seems the new album will be titled ‘Play’. What was the name/ math symbol of Ed Sheeran’s first album?
Plus
3. ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ dominated the North American box office this weekend. The new Marvel movie, starring Anthony Mackie, took in $88.5-million in its debut weekend. Before Anthony Mackie became Captain America, which popular actor played that role in the MCU?
Chris Evans
4. Lizzo surprised fans on Valentine’s Day with a cryptic teaser during a livestream, hinting at the start of a new musical era, ending with the date February 28. Aside from singing, Lizzo is also known for playing this instrument.
Flute
5. Shakira took to social media Sunday to express gratitude for the wave of "loving messages" she received after being hospitalized the day before, forcing her to postpone a concert. The song ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’ by Shakira was the theme song for which 2010 sports competition event?
FIFA World Cup
8:30AM:
1. Netflix has officially renewed its hit Young Adult comedy “XO, Kitty” for a third season. The renewal announcement comes just weeks after season two premiered on January 16. Do you have a Netflix subscription? Yes or no
Yes or no
2. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is finally out on Paramount+ today. A fourth movie is already in the works, and is set to hit theaters in 2027. Name any other character in the Sonic movies, besides Sonic
Lots of options
3. Maya Hawke is exposing a side of Hollywood we haven’t seen before, revealing that some producers decide on movie funding based on the cast’s Instagram following count. Does Maya Hawke have over or under 10 million followers on Instagram?
Under, 8.9 million
4. McDonald’s is launching new chicken items this year, including the long-awaited return of the snack wrap. A representative for McDonald’s shared the news and also announced a new chicken strip offering. What was the name of the chicken strips that appeared on McDonald’s menu that were terminated in 2013?
Chicken Selects
5. The Jonas Brothers have announced “JonasCon.” A one-day event at the American Dream mall in New Jersey next month featuring live performances, DJ sets, immersive experiences, karaoke, a “Camp Rock” bar, and more. In Camp Rock 2, a competing summer camp opens up across the lake. What is the name of that camp?
Camp Star