Current Events - February 2026
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15 questions · Published March 2, 2026
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. The "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" was announced in February. What female artist plays the character of Hannah Montana?
Miley Cyrus plays the titular character in the beloved Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana". The show debuted in 2006 and followed the everyday life of Miley Stewart, a teenager who leads a double life as the famous pop singer Hannah Montana. Miley Cyrus's role as Hannah Montana catapulted her to stardom.
The "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" premieres on Disney+ on March 24, 2026, marking exactly 20 years since the series debuted in 2006.
- Multiple Choice
2. With hits like "...Baby One More Time”, “Sometimes”, and “Oops!... I Did It Again", what female artist sold the rights to her entire music catalog for $200M?
Britney Spears reportedly sold her music catalog and associated rights to publisher Primary Wave in a deal finalized on December 30, 2025, with reports indicating it is worth approximately $200 million.
Spears joins other major artists like Justin Bieber and Bruce Springsteen in capitalizing on the high-value market for music catalogs.
- Multiple Choice
3. Actor Eric Dane passed away in February due to complications with ALS. On what medical television series did he play Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan?
Eric Dane is most remembered for his role as Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan on the popular medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" (2005).
Dane joined the show in its second season and remained a significant part of the ensemble cast until he exited the series in its ninth season. Dane passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 53 from complications due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Multiple Choice
4. Pokémon turned thirty years old in February 2026. Which of these has NEVER been an official color version of the game?
Pokémon started with the original "Red" and "Green" in Japan in 1996, before being joined by an enhanced "Blue" version. In the international release, especially in North America, players were first introduced to the series with "Red" and "Blue".
However, a "Pokémon Orange" does not exist as an official game version and has only ever been released as unofficial fan-made mods.
- Multiple Choice
5. CBS's "Survivor" premiered its 50th season in February. Which of these shows is NOT one that has also lasted fifty continuous seasons?
As of 2026, only a handful of shows have aired for fifty or more continuous seasons. They include:
- "60 Minutes" - Debuting in 1986 with 58 seasons
- "Nova" - Debuting in 1974 with 52 seasons
- "Austin City Limits" - Debuting in 1976 with 50 seasons
- "Saturday Night Live" - Debuting in 1975 with 50 seasons
However, "Cops", debuting in 1989 only has 37 seasons. While "Survivor" only debuted in 2000, because it runs two different seasons per year, it achieved 50 seasons much quicker.
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