ARIA Awards: Controversies and Scandals

Description: The ARIA Awards, established in 1987, are Australia's annual music awards night, celebrating the achievements of Australian artists. However, the awards have not been without their controversies and scandals. Test your knowledge about these controversies and scandals with this quiz.
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In 2005, which artist was accused of lip-syncing during their performance at the ARIA Awards?

  1. Madonna

  2. Kylie Minogue

  3. Eminem

  4. The Killers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna was accused of lip-syncing during her performance of "Hung Up" at the 2005 ARIA Awards. The controversy led to a public outcry and calls for her to be banned from future ARIA Awards ceremonies.

In 2011, which artist was criticized for their controversial performance at the ARIA Awards?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Kanye West

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Taylor Swift


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lady Gaga was criticized for her controversial performance of "Judas" at the 2011 ARIA Awards. The performance featured Gaga dressed as a nun and simulating a crucifixion on stage. The performance was met with mixed reactions, with some praising it as a work of art and others condemning it as blasphemous.

In 2013, which artist was accused of plagiarism in their ARIA Award-winning song?

  1. Gotye

  2. Sia

  3. Iggy Azalea

  4. The Temper Trap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gotye was accused of plagiarism in his ARIA Award-winning song "Somebody That I Used to Know". The song was alleged to have similarities to the 1990 song "Seville" by the band New Radicals. Gotye denied the allegations, but the controversy led to a public debate about the nature of plagiarism in music.

In 2015, which artist was criticized for their acceptance speech at the ARIA Awards?

  1. Courtney Barnett

  2. Tame Impala

  3. 5 Seconds of Summer

  4. Sia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Courtney Barnett was criticized for her acceptance speech at the 2015 ARIA Awards. In her speech, Barnett thanked her dog, which some people felt was inappropriate for a major music awards ceremony.

In 2017, which artist was accused of sexual assault in the lead-up to the ARIA Awards?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. Ed Sheeran

  3. Bruno Mars

  4. Kendrick Lamar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Weeknd was accused of sexual assault in the lead-up to the 2017 ARIA Awards. The allegations were made by two women who claimed that The Weeknd had assaulted them in separate incidents. The Weeknd denied the allegations, but the controversy led to calls for him to be removed from the ARIA Awards lineup.

In 2019, which artist was criticized for their performance at the ARIA Awards?

  1. Billie Eilish

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Taylor Swift

  4. Post Malone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Billie Eilish was criticized for her performance of "Bad Guy" at the 2019 ARIA Awards. The performance was criticized for its dark and disturbing imagery, which some people felt was inappropriate for a mainstream music awards ceremony.

In 2021, which artist was accused of cultural appropriation in their ARIA Award-winning song?

  1. The Kid Laroi

  2. Tones and I

  3. Masked Wolf

  4. Genesis Owusu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kid Laroi was accused of cultural appropriation in his ARIA Award-winning song "Stay". The song was criticized for its use of AAVE (African American Vernacular English), which some people felt was disrespectful and inauthentic.

In 2022, which artist was criticized for their acceptance speech at the ARIA Awards?

  1. Harry Styles

  2. Olivia Rodrigo

  3. The Wiggles

  4. Flume


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harry Styles was criticized for his acceptance speech at the 2022 ARIA Awards. In his speech, Styles thanked his fans for "accepting him" and for "making him feel safe". The speech was criticized by some people who felt that it was unnecessary and self-indulgent.

Which artist was accused of using a fake pregnancy to promote their album in the lead-up to the ARIA Awards?

  1. Nicki Minaj

  2. Cardi B

  3. Beyoncé

  4. Rihanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nicki Minaj was accused of using a fake pregnancy to promote her album "Queen" in the lead-up to the 2018 ARIA Awards. Minaj denied the allegations, but the controversy led to a public debate about the ethics of using personal life events to promote music.

Which artist was criticized for their performance at the ARIA Awards in which they simulated a sexual act on stage?

  1. Miley Cyrus

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Madonna

  4. Britney Spears


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miley Cyrus was criticized for her performance of "We Can't Stop" at the 2013 ARIA Awards. The performance featured Cyrus simulating a sexual act on stage, which some people felt was inappropriate for a mainstream music awards ceremony.

Which artist was accused of lip-syncing during their performance at the ARIA Awards in 2016?

  1. Justin Bieber

  2. One Direction

  3. Taylor Swift

  4. Ariana Grande


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Justin Bieber was accused of lip-syncing during his performance of "Sorry" at the 2016 ARIA Awards. The controversy led to a public outcry and calls for Bieber to be banned from future ARIA Awards ceremonies.

Which artist was criticized for their acceptance speech at the ARIA Awards in which they thanked their "haters"?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Miley Cyrus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanye West was criticized for his acceptance speech at the 2015 ARIA Awards. In his speech, West thanked his "haters" for motivating him to succeed. The speech was criticized by some people who felt that it was arrogant and disrespectful.

Which artist was accused of using autotune during their performance at the ARIA Awards in 2017?

  1. Ed Sheeran

  2. Bruno Mars

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Kendrick Lamar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ed Sheeran was accused of using autotune during his performance of "Shape of You" at the 2017 ARIA Awards. The controversy led to a public debate about the use of autotune in live performances.

Which artist was criticized for their performance at the ARIA Awards in which they wore a controversial outfit?

  1. Madonna

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Miley Cyrus

  4. Nicki Minaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna was criticized for her performance of "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 ARIA Awards. The performance featured Madonna wearing a controversial outfit that included a white wedding dress and a large crucifix. The performance was criticized by some people who felt that it was blasphemous.

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