Mel Gibson’s talking beaver movie debuts today—to surprisingly complimentary reviews. That got me thinking about talking animals.

In a tribute to her work as a judge on “American Idol,” New York Times columnist Jon Caramanica labels her a performer of “modest talents.” Upon reading that, I turned to a list of her lifetime awards and nominations for today’s trivia question.

Shania Twain is making the rounds this week with interviews to promote her new book, which, by the way, includes details of a romance novel-worthy twist in her love life that had her marrying her best friend’s husband after the friend had an affair with her’s. She’s our trivia topic today.

My many hours on air yesterday while the story of Bin Laden’s death broke got me thinking about “Broadcast News.”

Elton John was among the celebrity guests at the royal wedding. He’s the inspiration for our trivia question today.

As much as I’m trying to temper my Royal Wedding coverage, I did think it appropriate to go with a royal theme for trivia today.

Today’s trivia question was inspired, kind of, by the release of the long-form of President Obama’s birth certificate.

Duran Duran’s Roger Taylor is among the celebrities celebrating birthdays today as he turns 51.  The band is the topic of our trivia question today.

A story today about jailing parents for truancy got me thinking about “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

NBC’s “Chuck” tops the list of shows USA Today readers voted worthy of renewal despite low ratings. Chuck is our trivia topic today.