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Netflix, celeb breakups, and THAT <i>Super Mario Bros.</i> casting decision...

Netflix, celeb breakups, and THAT Super Mario Bros. casting decision...

I Will Hand-Deliver You A Gold Star If You Can Get At Least 5/8 On This Week's Pop Culture Quiz

Pop Culture Quiz Of The Week 09/26/21

Can You Pass this Week's Pop Culture Trivia Quiz?

We WISH it was Danny. But no, in a quite bemusing and unhinged turn of events, Chris was [announced](https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilymaeczachor/super-mario-bros-chris-pratt-anya-taylor-joy-seth-rogen) as the star of the film, a non-Italian actor portraying an extremely Italian cartoon character whose most notable trait is his extreme Italian-ness. As you can imagine, gamers, funny people, and Italians [joined forces](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/09/italian-backlash-against-chris-pratt-in-super-mario-bros-movie) to clown the casting decision and express semi-honest outrage. It's-a definitely a choice, that's for sure.

Whose unexpected casting as Mario in the upcoming _Super Mario Bros._ movie led to a coalition of people fuming and joking over the choice?

It was a dark time back in July and August, when celebrities were sharing their unsolicited opinions about how frequently they and their children bathe — a conversation [jumpstarted by](https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelbrodsky/ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-kids-bathe-armchair-expert) Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. At the time, Jake told [Vanity Fair](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/08/jake-gyllenhaal-prada-luna-rossa-ocean-fragrance) that he finds bathing to be "less necessary, at times." But at a recent screening for his upcoming film, he [clarified his comments](https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilymaeczachor/jake-gyllenhaal-celebrity-bathing-comment), saying, "I answered a question where I was being sarcastic and ironic, and it's followed me around."

Which celeb took back their comments à la the bathing debacle, saying they were being "sarcastic"?

Yup, it's (semi?) official. In a statement to [Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2021/09/24/elon-musk-and-grimes-break-up-after-three-years-together/), Elon [said](https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/grimes-elon-musk-break-up), "We are semi-separated but still love each other, see each other frequently, and are on great terms.” The billionaire cited his frequent travel as reasoning for the split, and the pair have sparked breakup rumors before as a result of repeated unfollowing of each other on social platforms. They were together for three years.

What longtime celebrity couple called it quits this week?

Kim K will be hosting alongside singer-songwriter Halsey on Oct. 9 – much to the befuddlement of [Debra Messing](https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilymaeczachor/kim-kardashian-debra-messing-calls-out-snl-host).

Which reality star was tapped to host _Saturday Night Live_ when it comes back in October?

It's Bad Gal Riri! Yup, R9 is finally going to be [a reality](https://www.buzzfeed.com/natalieoganesyan/rihanna-teases-r9-upcoming-album-different) (though, I'll believe it when I see it). And, at her third annual Savage X Fenty show, the decorated artist teased that she's been "really experimenting" with her sound, which will be "completely different."

Which A-list musician is _finally_ going to release an album after a long hiatus?

I'm sure you've already binged your way through the third season of _Sex Education_, which just dropped last week. On Saturday, the popular series was [renewed](https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/sex-education-renewed-season-4-netflix-1235073676/) for a fourth season because, duh, Netflix knows we'd throw a tantrum if it wasn't. But because Season 3 just concluded, there were no first looks for Season 4.

Netflix held a global fan event called "Tudum" on Saturday. Which of its shows did NOT get an exclusive sneak peek?

It was Tom who collapsed during a celebrity golf match at the 43rd Ryder Cup in Wisconsin. However, he is now thankfully alright, updating fans in an [Instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQBhFsp-yy/) that he's "on the mend." He added, telling fans "not to worry," “People have been taking really good care of me, so thank you very much to anyone who has sent messages to get well soon.”

Which _Harry Potter_ actor collapsed at a golf course?

Jolene, Jolene, JoLEEENEEEEE. Everyone's favorite genre-bending Gen Z artist crooned to the song in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. You can watch his cover [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWjnC8HSRdU), as well as a [live version](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sAJza3Nn_I) of his song "That's What I Want."

Lastly, earlier this week, Lil Nas X covered a beloved Dolly Parton track. Which one was it?

You were aware of the biggest news this week, but some of the lesser pop culture happenings may have slipped under your radar.

There's always next time!

Which is not a bad or good thing — it simply is. (Hey, I'm right there with you!) In conclusion, you really know your stuff, from TV to music and A to Z.

I see you've been spending a lot of time on the internet.

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