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Sophie Ellis-Bextor's music primarily incorporates elements of disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic music within the broader pop and dance genres.
Answer: True
The source material indicates that Sophie Ellis-Bextor's music predominantly features mainstream pop and dance genres, incorporating influences from disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic music.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's first major solo success was her debut album *Read My Lips*, which immediately topped the UK Albums Chart.
Answer: False
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's first major solo success was the single 'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)' in 2000, which reached number one. Her debut album *Read My Lips* peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart.
'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)' was recognized as the UK's biggest-selling vinyl single of the millennium by 2015.
Answer: True
By 2015, 'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)' had indeed become the UK's biggest-selling vinyl single of the millennium so far.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's debut solo studio album, *Read My Lips*, sold 1.5 million copies worldwide and was certified double platinum by the BPI.
Answer: True
The album *Read My Lips* achieved worldwide sales of 1.5 million copies and received double platinum certification from the BPI.
All singles released from *Read My Lips* achieved top three positions in the UK.
Answer: False
While 'Take Me Home', 'Murder on the Dancefloor', and 'Get Over You' / 'Move This Mountain' reached the top three, not all singles from *Read My Lips* achieved this distinction.
'Murder on the Dancefloor' was Europe's most played song in 2002.
Answer: True
In 2002, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' was indeed recognized as Europe's most played song, highlighting its widespread popularity.
Theaudience disbanded after their label, Mercury Records, rejected demos for their debut album.
Answer: False
Theaudience disbanded after Mercury Records rejected demos for their *second* album, not their debut, and subsequently dropped the band.
What year did Sophie Ellis-Bextor begin her professional music career as the lead vocalist for the indie band theaudience?
Answer: 1996
Sophie Ellis-Bextor commenced her professional music career in 1996 as the lead vocalist for the indie band theaudience.
What was the highest chart position achieved by Sophie Ellis-Bextor's debut solo studio album, *Read My Lips*, on the UK Albums Chart?
Answer: Number two
Her debut solo studio album, *Read My Lips*, peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart.
Which of the following singles from *Read My Lips* did NOT reach the top three in the UK?
Answer: 'Mixed Up World'
The singles 'Take Me Home', 'Murder on the Dancefloor', and 'Get Over You' / 'Move This Mountain' all reached the top three from *Read My Lips*. 'Mixed Up World' was a single from her second album, *Shoot from the Hip*.
What was the outcome of theaudience's attempt to release a second album?
Answer: Their label rejected the demos, leading to the band's split.
Theaudience disbanded in 1999 after Mercury Records rejected demos for their second album and subsequently dropped the band.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's second studio album, *Shoot from the Hip*, was certified gold by the BPI.
Answer: False
*Shoot from the Hip* was certified silver by the BPI, not gold, for shipping 60,000 copies.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor postponed her Trip the Light Fantastic Tour to focus on recording her fourth studio album.
Answer: False
The Trip the Light Fantastic Tour was postponed because Sophie Ellis-Bextor was invited to be a 'special guest' on Take That's Beautiful World Tour.
Before releasing *Make a Scene*, Sophie Ellis-Bextor left Universal Music Group and established her own label, EBGBs.
Answer: True
Prior to the release of *Make a Scene*, Sophie Ellis-Bextor departed Universal Music Group and founded her independent label, EBGBs.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor described *Make a Scene* as a departure from her typical dance sound, incorporating more folk influences.
Answer: False
Sophie Ellis-Bextor described *Make a Scene* as 'very much a dance album' and a conclusion to her dance sound for that period. Her later album, *Wanderlust*, was described as having folk influences.
*Wanderlust* peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart upon its release.
Answer: False
*Wanderlust* peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart, although it did reach number one on the UK Independent Albums Chart.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's sixth studio album, *Familia*, was inspired by a visit to South America.
Answer: False
*Familia* was inspired by a visit to North America, particularly Mexico, not South America.
The lead single from *Wanderlust*, 'Young Blood', peaked at number one on the UK Indie Chart.
Answer: False
'Young Blood' peaked at number three on the UK Indie Chart, not number one.
The artwork for *The Song Diaries* was created by David Downtown, a renowned fashion illustrator.
Answer: True
The artwork for *The Song Diaries* was indeed created by David Downtown, a distinguished fashion illustrator.
What was the title of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's third studio album, released in May 2007?
Answer: *Trip the Light Fantastic*
Her third studio album, released in May 2007, was titled *Trip the Light Fantastic*.
What was the name of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's own record label, which she established before releasing *Make a Scene*?
Answer: EBGBs
Before releasing *Make a Scene*, Sophie Ellis-Bextor established her own label, EBGBs, after leaving Universal Music Group.
Which album did Sophie Ellis-Bextor describe as 'very much a dance album' and a strong conclusion to her dance sound for that period?
Answer: *Make a Scene*
Sophie Ellis-Bextor characterized *Make a Scene* as 'very much a dance album' and a definitive conclusion to her dance-oriented sound for that period.
What concept did Sophie Ellis-Bextor describe *Wanderlust* as, working with producer Ed Harcourt?
Answer: A more concept driven record with folk influences
Sophie Ellis-Bextor described *Wanderlust* as a 'more concept driven record' infused with folk influences, developed in collaboration with producer Ed Harcourt.
What inspired Sophie Ellis-Bextor's sixth studio album, *Familia*?
Answer: A recent visit to North America, particularly Mexico
*Familia* was inspired by Sophie Ellis-Bextor's recent visit to North America, specifically Mexico.
What was the primary characteristic of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's album *The Song Diaries*?
Answer: It was a collection of re-recorded tracks spanning her career.
*The Song Diaries* was an album consisting of re-recorded tracks that covered her career from her time with theaudience to 'Wild Forever' from *Familia*.
With which Dutch DJ did Sophie Ellis-Bextor collaborate on the single 'Not Giving Up on Love' in August 2010?
Answer: Armin van Buuren
In August 2010, Sophie Ellis-Bextor collaborated with Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren on the single 'Not Giving Up on Love'.
What was the highest position 'Young Blood', the lead single from *Wanderlust*, reached on the UK Singles Chart?
Answer: Number thirty-four
'Young Blood' reached its highest position of number thirty-four on the UK Singles Chart.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed weekly 'Kitchen Disco' concerts streamed live on Instagram.
Answer: True
During the UK's COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Sophie Ellis-Bextor indeed performed live weekly 'Kitchen Disco' concerts streamed from her kitchen on Instagram.
Her seventh studio album, *Hana*, was inspired by a trip to Japan and its title means 'blossom' or 'flower' in Japanese.
Answer: True
The album *Hana* was inspired by a pre-pandemic trip to Japan, and its title is derived from the Japanese word for 'blossom' or 'flower'.
The song 'Murder on the Dancefloor' saw a resurgence in popularity due to its feature in the 2023 film *Saltburn*.
Answer: True
The song 'Murder on the Dancefloor' experienced a significant resurgence in popularity after being featured in the final scene of the 2023 film *Saltburn*.
Following its feature in *Saltburn*, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Answer: False
After its feature in *Saltburn*, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' reached number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100, not number one.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's eighth studio album, *Perimenopop*, was released in 2024.
Answer: False
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's eighth studio album, *Perimenopop*, was released on 12 September 2025.
In 2025, Sophie Ellis-Bextor was announced as the United Kingdom's spokesperson for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Answer: True
On 15 May 2025, Sophie Ellis-Bextor was announced as the United Kingdom's spokesperson for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor collaborated with Robbie Williams on the track 'Immortal' for his electronic music project Lufthaus in 2023.
Answer: True
In October 2023, Sophie Ellis-Bextor collaborated with Robbie Williams' electronic music project Lufthaus on the track 'Immortal'.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's first North American headlining tour in 2024 included only seven dates.
Answer: False
While her first North American headlining tour in 2024 initially included seven dates, a second leg was added due to its success, expanding the tour.
Following the resurgence of 'Murder on the Dancefloor', Sophie Ellis-Bextor reportedly signed with Decca Records.
Answer: False
Following the resurgence of 'Murder on the Dancefloor', Sophie Ellis-Bextor reportedly signed with Universal Music Group, not Decca Records.
What was the inspiration behind Sophie Ellis-Bextor's seventh studio album, *Hana*?
Answer: A trip to Japan before the COVID-19 pandemic
Her seventh studio album, *Hana*, was inspired by a trip to Japan taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.
In what 2023 film was 'Murder on the Dancefloor' featured, leading to its resurgence in popularity?
Answer: *Saltburn*
The song 'Murder on the Dancefloor' experienced a resurgence in popularity after being featured in the 2023 film *Saltburn*.
What was the highest position 'Murder on the Dancefloor' reached on the US Billboard Hot 100 after its feature in *Saltburn*?
Answer: Number fifty-one
Following its feature in *Saltburn*, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' reached number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
What is the title of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's eighth studio album, released in September 2025?
Answer: *Perimenopop*
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's eighth studio album, released in September 2025, is titled *Perimenopop*.
Who did Sophie Ellis-Bextor replace as the United Kingdom's spokesperson for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
Answer: Ncuti Gatwa
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was announced as the replacement for Ncuti Gatwa as the United Kingdom's spokesperson for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
In October 2023, Sophie Ellis-Bextor collaborated with Robbie Williams' electronic music project Lufthaus on which track?
Answer: 'Immortal'
Sophie Ellis-Bextor collaborated with Robbie Williams' electronic music project Lufthaus on the track 'Immortal' in October 2023.
Following the resurgence of 'Murder on the Dancefloor', which major global music corporation did Sophie Ellis-Bextor reportedly sign with?
Answer: Universal Music Group
After the resurgence of 'Murder on the Dancefloor', Sophie Ellis-Bextor reportedly signed with Universal Music Group.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's podcast, *Spinning Plates with Sophie Ellis-Bextor*, focuses on interviews with working mothers.
Answer: True
The podcast *Spinning Plates with Sophie Ellis-Bextor* is a weekly series where she interviews working mothers about their experiences.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor auditioned for the character Satine in the 2001 film *Moulin Rouge!*.
Answer: True
In 2001, Sophie Ellis-Bextor indeed auditioned for the role of Satine in the film *Moulin Rouge!*.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor launched the 'Capital 95.8 Lights Out London' campaign to encourage Londoners to switch off their lights for a day.
Answer: False
Sophie Ellis-Bextor launched the 'Capital 95.8 Lights Out London' campaign to encourage Londoners to switch off their lights for an hour, not a full day, to raise awareness about climate change.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was a contestant on *Strictly Come Dancing* in 2013 and reached the final, placing fourth.
Answer: True
In 2013, Sophie Ellis-Bextor participated in *Strictly Come Dancing*, reaching the final and securing fourth place with her partner Brendan Cole.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor made an appearance in the Australian soap opera *Neighbours* in 2022 as part of a storyline set in Australia.
Answer: False
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's appearance in *Neighbours* in 2022 was part of a storyline set in London, not Australia.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor raised over £1,000,000 for Children in Need through a 24-hour 'Kitchen Disco Danceathon'.
Answer: True
Through her 24-hour 'Kitchen Disco Danceathon' for Children in Need, Sophie Ellis-Bextor successfully raised over £1,000,000.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's mother, Janet Ellis, was a presenter on *Blue Peter* and *Jigsaw*.
Answer: True
Janet Ellis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor's mother, is known for her presenting roles on the BBC children's television programmes *Blue Peter* and *Jigsaw*.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has four sons and married Richard Jones in 2005.
Answer: False
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has five sons, not four. She did marry Richard Jones in 2005.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor suffered from pre-eclampsia during all five of her pregnancies.
Answer: False
Sophie Ellis-Bextor suffered from pre-eclampsia during her first two pregnancies, not all five.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is an ambassador for Borne, Lumos, and mothers2mothers.
Answer: True
Sophie Ellis-Bextor serves as an ambassador for the charities Borne, Lumos, and mothers2mothers.
In the 2019 European Parliament election, Sophie Ellis-Bextor endorsed the Labour Party.
Answer: False
In the 2019 European Parliament election, Sophie Ellis-Bextor endorsed Change UK, not the Labour Party.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's memoir, released in 2021, was titled *Music, Men, Motherhood and Me*.
Answer: True
Her memoir, published in 2021, was indeed titled *Music, Men, Motherhood and Me*, also known as *Spinning Plates: Thoughts on Men, Music and Motherhood*.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor appeared as an extra in the *Game of Thrones* episode 'The Long Night' in 2019.
Answer: True
Sophie Ellis-Bextor made a cameo appearance as an extra in the *Game of Thrones* episode 'The Long Night' in March 2019.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's first child was born two months prematurely, eight months after she began her relationship with Richard Jones.
Answer: True
Her first child was born two months prematurely, occurring eight months into her relationship with Richard Jones.
What was Sophie Ellis-Bextor's reason for stepping back from promoting her album *Shoot from the Hip*?
Answer: She became pregnant.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor chose to reduce promotional activities for *Shoot from the Hip* due to her pregnancy.
What is the title of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's weekly podcast, launched in June 2020?
Answer: *Spinning Plates with Sophie Ellis-Bextor*
Launched in June 2020, Sophie Ellis-Bextor's weekly podcast is titled *Spinning Plates with Sophie Ellis-Bextor*.
What was Sophie Ellis-Bextor's role with the cosmetics brand Rimmel in May 2008?
Answer: She was hired as one of their new faces.
In May 2008, Sophie Ellis-Bextor was engaged by the cosmetics brand Rimmel to be one of their new public faces.
What was the total amount raised by Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 24-hour 'Kitchen Disco Danceathon' for Children in Need?
Answer: Over £1,000,000
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 24-hour 'Kitchen Disco Danceathon' successfully raised over £1,000,000 for Children in Need.
Who is Sophie Ellis-Bextor's mother, known for presenting on BBC children's television programmes?
Answer: Janet Ellis
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's mother is Janet Ellis, a well-known presenter on BBC children's television programmes such as *Blue Peter* and *Jigsaw*.
How many sons does Sophie Ellis-Bextor have?
Answer: Five
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is a mother to five sons.
Which health condition did Sophie Ellis-Bextor suffer from during her first two pregnancies?
Answer: Pre-eclampsia
During her first two pregnancies, Sophie Ellis-Bextor experienced pre-eclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure.
Which political party did Sophie Ellis-Bextor endorse in the 2019 European Parliament election?
Answer: Change UK
In the 2019 European Parliament election, Sophie Ellis-Bextor endorsed Change UK.
What was the title of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's memoir, released in 2021?
Answer: *Spinning Plates: Thoughts on Men, Music and Motherhood*
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's memoir, released in 2021, was titled *Music, Men, Motherhood and Me*, also published as *Spinning Plates: Thoughts on Men, Music and Motherhood*.
In what year did Sophie Ellis-Bextor appear as an extra in the *Game of Thrones* episode 'The Long Night'?
Answer: 2019
Sophie Ellis-Bextor appeared as an extra in the *Game of Thrones* episode 'The Long Night' in March 2019.
What was the significance of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's first child being born early?
Answer: It was born two months prematurely, only eight months after she began her relationship with Richard Jones.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's first child was born two months prematurely, occurring just eight months after she started her relationship with Richard Jones.
'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)' won Best Single and Best Ibiza Tune at the Ericsson Muzik Awards in 2000.
Answer: True
In 2000, 'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)' received both the Best Single and Best Ibiza Tune awards at the Ericsson Muzik Awards.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor received BRIT Award nominations for 'British Female Solo Artist' for two consecutive years.
Answer: False
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was nominated for the 'British Female Solo Artist' BRIT Award for three consecutive years (2002, 2003, and 2004), not two.
'Murder on the Dancefloor' won the Award-Winning Song category at the 2025 BMI Pop Awards.
Answer: True
In 2025, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' was indeed recognized as an 'Award-Winning Song' at the BMI Pop Awards.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor won the Best Female award at the 2025 Silver Clef Awards.
Answer: True
Sophie Ellis-Bextor received the 'Best Female' award at the 2025 Silver Clef Awards.
Which awards did 'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)' win in 2000?
Answer: Ericsson Muzik Awards for Best Single and Best Ibiza Tune
In 2000, 'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)' won Best Single and Best Ibiza Tune at the Ericsson Muzik Awards.
How many consecutive years was Sophie Ellis-Bextor nominated for the 'British Female Solo Artist' BRIT Award?
Answer: Three
Sophie Ellis-Bextor received nominations for the 'British Female Solo Artist' BRIT Award for three consecutive years (2002, 2003, and 2004).
What award did 'Murder on the Dancefloor' win at the 2025 BMI Pop Awards?
Answer: Award-Winning Song
At the 2025 BMI Pop Awards, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' was honored in the 'Award-Winning Song' category.
What award did Sophie Ellis-Bextor win at the 2025 Silver Clef Awards?
Answer: Best Female
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was awarded 'Best Female' at the 2025 Silver Clef Awards.