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All of *People* magazine's editorial bureaus, including those in Austin, Miami, and Chicago, remain operational today.
Answer: False
While *People* magazine once had bureaus in Austin, Miami, and Chicago, these were closed in 2006 for financial reasons. Current bureaus are in Los Angeles and London, in addition to the New York City headquarters.
Richard Stolley, the founding managing editor of *People* magazine, was also known for acquiring the Zapruder film of the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Answer: True
Richard Stolley, *People*'s founding managing editor, is indeed recognized for acquiring the Zapruder film for Time Inc. in 1963.
Richard Stolley's editorial philosophy for *People* magazine emphasized a focus on broad societal issues rather than individual stories.
Answer: False
Richard Stolley's editorial philosophy explicitly focused on 'people, not issues,' emphasizing individual stories and those involved in the news.
*People* magazine took over three years to break even after its initial launch.
Answer: False
Despite a substantial investment, *People* magazine achieved profitability within a relatively short period of 18 months after its launch.
The premiere issue of *People* magazine featured Mia Farrow on its cover.
Answer: True
The premiere issue of *People* magazine, released in March 1974, featured actress Mia Farrow on its cover.
Initial issues of *People* magazine were printed entirely in color, with a cover price of 50 cents.
Answer: False
Initial issues of *People* magazine were printed in black-and-white internally, with only the cover in color, and retailed for 35 cents.
Where are the main operational headquarters of *People* magazine located?
Answer: New York City
The main operational headquarters of *People* magazine are located in New York City.
Who is credited with originating the idea for *People* magazine?
Answer: Andrew Heiskell
Andrew Heiskell, then CEO of Time Inc., is credited with originating the idea for *People* magazine.
What was Richard Stolley's notable journalistic achievement prior to becoming *People*'s founding managing editor?
Answer: Acquiring the Zapruder film of the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Prior to his role at *People*, Richard Stolley was known for acquiring the Zapruder film of the John F. Kennedy assassination for Time Inc.
How long did it take for *People* magazine to break even after its launch?
Answer: 18 months
*People* magazine achieved profitability within 18 months of its launch.
Who was featured on the cover of the premiere issue of *People* magazine?
Answer: Mia Farrow
Actress Mia Farrow was featured on the cover of the premiere issue of *People* magazine.
What was the original cover price of *People* magazine?
Answer: 35 cents
The original cover price of *People* magazine was 35 cents.
The primary focus of *People* magazine is to provide in-depth analysis of broad societal issues and political events.
Answer: False
The source states that *People* magazine specializes in celebrity news and human-interest stories, focusing on individuals rather than broad societal issues, a philosophy articulated by its founding editor.
People.com primarily features content related to celebrity and crime news, royal families, and lifestyle recommendations.
Answer: True
People.com's content aligns with the print magazine's focus, featuring celebrity and crime news, royal family updates, and lifestyle recommendations.
What is the primary focus of *People* magazine's content?
Answer: Celebrity news and human-interest stories
The primary focus of *People* magazine is celebrity news and human-interest stories, emphasizing individuals rather than broad societal issues.
Which of the following is NOT a primary content feature of People.com?
Answer: In-depth political commentary
People.com's primary content includes celebrity and crime news, royal family updates, and fashion/lifestyle recommendations, but not in-depth political commentary.
The 'World's Most Beautiful' and 'Sexiest Man Alive' are among *People* magazine's most recognized annual special issues.
Answer: True
The 'World's Most Beautiful' and 'Sexiest Man Alive' are indeed among *People* magazine's most prominent annual special issues.
The 'Sexiest Man Alive' title originated from a spontaneous comment made during a discussion about Mel Gibson.
Answer: True
The 'Sexiest Man Alive' title originated from a spontaneous exclamation during a discussion about Mel Gibson, leading to its adoption as a cover line.
Since 1997, the 'Sexiest Man Alive' feature has been published at irregular intervals, with varying gaps between issues.
Answer: False
While the 'Sexiest Man Alive' feature initially appeared at irregular intervals, it has been consistently published annually between mid-November and early December since 1997.
John F. Kennedy Jr. and David Beckham are the only non-entertainers to have been named 'Sexiest Man Alive'.
Answer: True
The source confirms that John F. Kennedy Jr. and David Beckham are the only non-entertainers to have received the 'Sexiest Man Alive' title.
Mel Gibson was the first individual to be named 'Sexiest Man Alive' by *People* magazine.
Answer: True
Mel Gibson was indeed the first individual to be named 'Sexiest Man Alive' by *People* magazine in 1985.
In 1993, *People* magazine named Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston as the 'Sexiest Couple Alive'.
Answer: False
In 1993, *People* magazine named Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford as the 'Sexiest Couple Alive', not Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston.
Keanu Reeves was retroactively selected as 'Sexiest Man Alive' for the year 1994.
Answer: True
Although no 'Sexiest Man Alive' was originally chosen for 1994, Keanu Reeves was retroactively selected for that year in 2015.
George Clooney, Johnny Depp, and Richard Gere have each won the 'Sexiest Man Alive' title three times.
Answer: False
Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Johnny Depp have each won the 'Sexiest Man Alive' title twice. Richard Gere also won twice, once individually and once as part of a couple.
Kate Upton was the first and only 'Sexiest Woman Alive' selected by *People* magazine.
Answer: True
Kate Upton was indeed selected as *People* magazine's first and only 'Sexiest Woman Alive' in December 2014.
The '25 Most Intriguing People of the Year' list exclusively features world leaders and prominent political activists.
Answer: False
The '25 Most Intriguing People of the Year' list includes a diverse range of individuals, such as actors, athletes, business people, and scientists, in addition to world leaders and political activists.
The '100 Most Beautiful People' list was previously known as the '50 Most Beautiful People' until 2006.
Answer: True
The '100 Most Beautiful People' list was indeed known as the '50 Most Beautiful People' until 2006.
Julia Roberts holds the record for the most appearances as 'Most Beautiful Woman' on *People*'s cover, with five times.
Answer: True
Julia Roberts holds the record for the most appearances on *People*'s 'Most Beautiful People' cover, having been featured five times.
The *People Magazine Yearbook* was originally published under the title 'Annual Celebrity Review'.
Answer: False
The *People Magazine Yearbook* was originally published in 1991 under the title 'Private Lives'.
Traditionally, the *People Magazine Yearbook* covered events from the year printed on its front cover.
Answer: False
Traditionally, the *People Magazine Yearbook* covered events from the *previous* year, not the year printed on its front cover.
The year 2014 was not covered by the *People Magazine Yearbook* due to a shift in its publication schedule.
Answer: True
Due to a change in its coverage schedule in 2015, the year 2014 was indeed omitted from the *People Magazine Yearbook*.
The *People Magazine Yearbook 2016* included a special section dedicated to notable people who died that year.
Answer: True
The *People Magazine Yearbook 2016* featured a 'flip cover' with a memorabilia section dedicated to notable individuals who passed away that year.
Which of these is one of *People* magazine's most recognized annual special issues?
Answer: The 'Sexiest Man Alive'
The 'Sexiest Man Alive' is one of *People* magazine's most recognized annual special issues, alongside 'World's Most Beautiful' and 'Best & Worst Dressed'.
What was the origin of the 'Sexiest Man Alive' title?
Answer: It came from a spontaneous exclamation during a discussion about Mel Gibson.
The 'Sexiest Man Alive' title originated from a spontaneous exclamation made during a discussion about Mel Gibson.
Which two non-entertainers have been named 'Sexiest Man Alive'?
Answer: John F. Kennedy Jr. and David Beckham
John F. Kennedy Jr. and David Beckham are the only non-entertainers to have been named 'Sexiest Man Alive'.
Who was the first individual to be named 'Sexiest Man Alive' by *People* magazine?
Answer: Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson was the first individual to be named 'Sexiest Man Alive' by *People* magazine in 1985.
In 1993, *People* magazine named which couple as the 'Sexiest Couple Alive'?
Answer: Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford
In 1993, *People* magazine named Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford as the 'Sexiest Couple Alive'.
Which actor was retroactively chosen as 'Sexiest Man Alive' for 1994?
Answer: Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves was retroactively selected as 'Sexiest Man Alive' for the year 1994.
Which individuals have won the 'Sexiest Man Alive' title multiple times?
Answer: Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Johnny Depp
Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Johnny Depp have each won the 'Sexiest Man Alive' title twice.
Who was selected as *People* magazine's first and only 'Sexiest Woman Alive'?
Answer: Kate Upton
Kate Upton was selected as *People* magazine's first and only 'Sexiest Woman Alive' in 2014.
Who was named the first 'Cutest Baby Alive' by *People* magazine in 2019?
Answer: Benjamin Cohen
Andy Cohen's son, Benjamin Cohen, was named the first 'Cutest Baby Alive' by *People* magazine in 2019.
What was the previous name of *People* magazine's '100 Most Beautiful People' list until 2006?
Answer: The '50 Most Beautiful People'
Until 2006, *People* magazine's '100 Most Beautiful People' list was known as the '50 Most Beautiful People'.
Who holds the record for the most appearances as 'Most Beautiful Woman' on *People*'s cover?
Answer: Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts holds the record for the most appearances on *People*'s 'Most Beautiful People' cover, with five times.
What historic achievement did Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Rani Hudson Fujikawa accomplish in 2020?
Answer: They became the first multigenerational cover stars of *People*'s 'Beautiful Issue'.
In 2020, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Rani Hudson Fujikawa became the first multigenerational cover stars of *People*'s 'Beautiful Issue'.
What was the original title of the *People Magazine Yearbook* when it was first published in 1991?
Answer: Private Lives
The *People Magazine Yearbook* was originally published in 1991 under the title 'Private Lives'.
Which year was notably omitted from coverage by the *People Magazine Yearbook* due to a change in its publication schedule?
Answer: 2014
Due to a shift in its publication schedule, the year 2014 was notably omitted from coverage by the *People Magazine Yearbook*.
What unique feature did the *People Magazine Yearbook 2016* include?
Answer: A 'flip cover' with a memorabilia section for notable people who died that year.
The *People Magazine Yearbook 2016* featured a 'flip cover' that included a memorabilia section dedicated to notable individuals who passed away that year.
*People en Español* was launched in 1996 following the success of a *People* magazine issue featuring Selena on its cover.
Answer: True
The significant sales success of a 1995 *People* issue featuring Selena on one of its covers directly led to the launch of *People en Español* in 1996.
*People Stylewatch* was a print magazine that ceased publication in 2017 to become a digital-only entity.
Answer: True
*People Stylewatch* transitioned from a print magazine to a digital-only publication in late 2017.
The localized version of *People* magazine in Australia is also titled *People*.
Answer: False
The localized version of *People* magazine in Australia is titled *Who*, due to another magazine already using the name *People* in that country.
The Indian edition of *People* magazine, launched in 2008, is still in publication.
Answer: False
The Indian edition of *People* magazine, launched in 2008, ceased publication on July 26, 2013.
The People/Entertainment Weekly Network was rebranded as PeopleTV in September 2017.
Answer: True
The People/Entertainment Weekly Network, launched in 2016, was indeed rebranded as PeopleTV in September 2017.
*Teen People* magazine ceased publication in 2006 due to declining advertising and circulation.
Answer: True
*Teen People* magazine ceased publication in 2006, with reasons including declining advertising pages, increased competition, and decreased circulation.
Teenpeople.com was completely shut down and removed from the internet after the print magazine ceased publication.
Answer: False
After the print magazine ceased publication, Teenpeople.com was merged into People.com, where it continued to feature teen-focused stories.
The launch of *People en Español* in 1996 was primarily prompted by what event?
Answer: The overwhelming sales success of a *People* issue featuring Selena.
The successful sales of a *People* issue featuring Selena on its cover in 1995 directly led to the launch of *People en Español*.
What was the ultimate fate of *People Stylewatch*?
Answer: It transitioned to a digital-only publication, discontinuing its print version.
*People Stylewatch* transitioned to a digital-only publication in late 2017, discontinuing its print version.
What is the title of the localized version of *People* magazine in Australia?
Answer: *Who*
The localized version of *People* magazine in Australia is titled *Who*.
When did the Indian edition of *People* magazine cease publication?
Answer: 2013
The Indian edition of *People* magazine ceased publication on July 26, 2013.
The People/Entertainment Weekly Network was rebranded as what in September 2017?
Answer: PeopleTV
The People/Entertainment Weekly Network was rebranded as PeopleTV in September 2017.
What were the primary reasons cited for the shutdown of *Teen People* magazine?
Answer: Decline in advertising pages, competition, and decreased circulation.
The shutdown of *Teen People* magazine was primarily attributed to a decline in advertising pages, intense competition, and decreased circulation.
What happened to Teenpeople.com after the print magazine ceased publication?
Answer: It was merged into People.com and featured teen-focused stories.
After the print magazine ceased, Teenpeople.com was merged into People.com, continuing to feature teen-focused content.
*People* magazine is currently published by People Inc., a subsidiary of IAC.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that *People* magazine is published by People Inc., a subsidiary of IAC.
In 2018, *People* magazine maintained its position as the American magazine with the largest audience, despite a slight decline in readership.
Answer: False
While *People* had the largest audience in 2009, its readership declined significantly by 2018, causing it to fall to second place among American magazines.
*People* magazine generated the highest advertising revenue among all American magazines in 2011.
Answer: True
In 2011, *People* magazine achieved the highest advertising revenue among all American magazines, totaling $997 million.
In 2005, *People* magazine was recognized as 'Magazine of the Year' by *Adweek* for its editorial excellence.
Answer: False
In October 2005, *People* magazine was named 'Magazine of the Year' by *Advertising Age*, not *Adweek*.
Dotdash acquired Time Inc., including *People* magazine, in 2017.
Answer: False
Meredith Corporation acquired Time Inc., including *People* magazine, in 2017. Dotdash later acquired Meredith Corporation in 2021.
Liz Vaccariello became the Editor in Chief of *People* in February 2022, succeeding Dan Wakeford.
Answer: True
Liz Vaccariello was appointed Editor in Chief of *People* on February 23, 2022, succeeding Dan Wakeford.
Which company is the current publisher of *People* magazine?
Answer: People Inc., a subsidiary of IAC
*People* magazine is currently published by People Inc., a subsidiary of IAC.
How did *People* magazine's readership change between 2009 and 2018?
Answer: It declined from 46.6 million to 35.9 million, falling to second place.
Between 2009 and 2018, *People* magazine's readership declined from 46.6 million to 35.9 million, causing it to fall from the largest audience to second place among American magazines.
What was *People* magazine's advertising revenue in 2011?
Answer: $997 million
In 2011, *People* magazine generated $997 million in advertising revenue, the highest among all American magazines that year.
Which accolade did *People* magazine receive in October 2005?
Answer: 'Magazine of the Year' by *Advertising Age*
In October 2005, *People* magazine was named 'Magazine of the Year' by *Advertising Age*.
Which company purchased Time Inc., including *People* magazine, in 2017?
Answer: Meredith Corporation
Meredith Corporation purchased Time Inc., which included *People* magazine, in 2017.
Who succeeded Jess Cagle as editor-in-chief of *People* in 2019?
Answer: Dan Wakeford
Dan Wakeford succeeded Jess Cagle as editor-in-chief of *People* in 2019.
*People* magazine reportedly paid $75,000 for exclusive photos of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt.
Answer: False
*People* magazine reportedly paid $4.1 million for the exclusive photos of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, not $75,000. The $75,000 figure was for Jennifer Lopez photos.
The photos of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt generated 26.5 million page views, setting a single-day traffic record for People.com.
Answer: True
The exclusive photos of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt indeed set a single-day traffic record for People.com, attracting 26.5 million page views.
*People* magazine has inspired a true crime television series and a crossword puzzle game show.
Answer: True
*People* magazine has indeed inspired the true crime series *People Magazine Investigates* and the game show *People Puzzler*.
According to Janice Min, what did *People*'s payment of $75,000 for Jennifer Lopez photos signify?
Answer: A 'watershed moment' that significantly drove up celebrity photo prices.
Janice Min characterized *People*'s $75,000 payment for Jennifer Lopez photos as a 'watershed moment' that substantially increased celebrity photo prices.
How much did *People* reportedly pay for the exclusive photos of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt?
Answer: $4.1 million
*People* reportedly paid $4.1 million for the exclusive photos of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt.
What record did the Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt photos set for People.com?
Answer: A single-day traffic record with 26.5 million page views.
The photos of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt set a single-day traffic record for People.com, achieving 26.5 million page views.
Which of the following television series was NOT inspired by *People* magazine?
Answer: *Entertainment Tonight*
While *People* magazine inspired *People Magazine Investigates*, *People Puzzler*, and *People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer*, *Entertainment Tonight* is not listed as being inspired by *People* magazine.