There’s music, comedy and more in store for Southern California casinos in April. Test your knowledge on facts about the the performers coming to the region.

Q: What stand-up comedian and actor created a show based on his life as a kid?

A: Chris Rock debuted “Everybody Hates Chris” in 2005. The show was loosely based on his upbringing in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in the 1980s.

Aside from his work in the television series, Rock’s also a stand-up comedian, former “Saturday Night Live” star and has starred in films such as “Down to Earth,” “The Longest Yard,” and the “Grown Ups” film series.

Rock, who made headlines after he was slapped by Will Smith onstage at the Oscars over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, will bring his comedy routine at Fantasy Springs Casino Resort on Friday, April 8.

9 p.m. Friday, April 8. Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $79-$149. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

Q: Which R&B/soul singer was fired in season eight of “The Apprentice?”

A: Brian McKnight was sent home in episode seven of the series for allowing Annie Duke to take the reins during a task in the competition.

McKnight is known for hits such as “Back at One,” “One Last Cry” and “Anytime.” He will perform at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa on Saturday, April 23.

9 p.m. Saturday, April 23. 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $59-$79. 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com

Q: Which “American Idol” winner and country star is related to the MLB pitcher Jim “Catfish” Hunter?

A: Scotty McCreery is the distant cousin of Hunter through his mom’s side of the family tree. Hunter pitched for both the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics as well as the New York Yankees.

McCreery, who won the 10th season of “American Idol,” is best known for hits such as “I Love You This Big,” “The Trouble with Girls,” and “Five More Minutes.” He will perform at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa on Sunday, April 24.

6 p.m. Sunday, April 24. $49-$69.

Q: This performer is a reality television star and the daughter of a famous banda singer. Who is she?

A: Chiquis Rivera has been a part of several reality shows such as “Chiquis & Raq-C,” “I Love Jenni,” “Chiquis n’ Control” and “The Riveras.”

Rivera is the eldest daughter of the late Jenni Rivera, an icon of banda music who died in a plane crash in 2012. Chiquis is best known for banda hits such as “Mi Problema,” “Vas a Volver” and “Paloma Blanca.”

Chiquis Rivera will perform at Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Sunday, April 10.

6 p.m. Sunday, April 10. 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $20-$40, 21 and older only. 877-946-7252. palacasino.com.

Q: Which two bands battled each other at Motown’s 25th-anniversary show?

A: The Temptations and the Four Tops participated in a battle-of-the-bands-style competition for Motown’s 25th anniversary. Their performance later inspired them to go on tour together.

The Four Tops are known for hits such as “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I Got),” “Baby, I Need Your Loving” and “When She Was My Girl.” The Temptations are known for classics such as “Just My Imagination (Running Away From Me),” “My Girl,” “Get Ready” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”

The Motown groups will appear at Pechanga Resort Casino on Saturday, April 30.

8 p.m. Saturday, April 30. 5000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Starting at $49. 888-810-9971, pechanga.com.

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