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In 2000, “Ripleyʹs Believe It or Not!” returned to be airing new episodes on TBS.

In 2000, Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourneʹs wife, announced she was quitting as manager of Smashing Pumpkins. She issued a statement saying she had to resign “due to medical reasons — Billy Corgan was making me sick!”

In 2001, O Brother, Where Art Thou? was released in movie theaters across the US. The movie was one of the first to extensively use digital color correction, to give the film a sepia-tinted look. The Soggy Bottom Boys, the musical group that the main characters form, serve as accompaniment for the film is a homage to the Foggy Mountain Boys, a bluegrass band led by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs.

In 2001, Sabrina episode #108: In “My Best Shot,” Sabrina tries to give Josh a little confidence booster in his new passion to be a photographer, but her simple spell to help him make his first sale leads to his getting a big head and walking out on his job at the coffeehouse.

In 2001, The movies “Thirteen Days” and “Save the Last Dance” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2001, “Lizzie McGuire” began airing on Disney Channel

In 2002, Late-night funnyman Conan OʹBrien tied the knot to Liza Powell, a Seattle ad executive he met when she made an appearance on his show.

In 2005, Green Dayʹs album, American Idiot, was the top-selling record of the week.

In 2007, The movie “The Last King of Scotland” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2007, The movies “Letters From Iwo Jima”, “Alpha Dog”, “Stomp the Yard”, “Panʹs Labyrinth”, and “Arthur and the Invisibles” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2000, "Next Friday" was released by New Line Cinema / Cube Vision; Steve Carr (director); Ice Cube (screenplay); Ice Cube, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon, Tamala Jones, Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr., Justin Pierce, Don 'D.C. Curry, Jacob Vargas, Lisa Rodriguez, Clifton Powell, Kym Whitley, Sticky Fingaz, Lobo Sebastian, Rolando Molina, Amy Hill, Robin Allen, Michael Blackson, Nicole Lydy, Michael Rapaport; Stoner, Comedy; Live Action

In 2001, "Antitrust" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Hyde Park Entertainment; Peter Howitt (director); Howard Franklin (screenplay); Ryan Phillippe, Tim Robbins, Rachael Leigh Cook, Claire Forlani, Douglas McFerran, Richard Roundtree, Tygh Runyan, Yee Jee Tso, Nate Dushku, Ned Bellamy, Tyler Labine, Scott Bellis, David Lovgren, Zahf Hajee, Jonathon Young, Peter Howitt, Gregor Trpin; Techno, Thriller; Live Action

In 2001, "Thirteen Days (wide release)" was released by New Line Cinema / Beacon Pictures; Roger Donaldson (director); David Self (screenplay); Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood, Steven Culp, Dylan Baker, Kevin Conway, Stephanie Romanov, Michael Fairman, Bill Smitrovich, Jack Blessing, Frank Wood, Ed Lauter, Pramod Kumar, Tim Kelleher, Len Cariou, Chip Esten, Olek Krupa, Lucinda Jenney, Jack McGee, Tom Everett, Oleg Vidov, John Aylward, Elya Baskin, Christopher Lawford, Peter White, Dakin Matthews, James Karen, Dan Ziskie; Drama, Historical, Political, Thriller

In 2001, "Double Take" was released by Touchstone Pictures; George Gallo (director/screenplay); Eddie Griffin, Orlando Jones, Edward Herrmann, Gary Grubbs, Garcelle Beauvais, Andrea Navedo, Shawn Elliott, Sterling Macer Jr., Benny Nieves, Daniel Roebuck, Vivica A. Fox, Brent Briscoe, Carlos Carrasco, Robby Robinson, Ted White, Tony Genaro, Mei Melançon, Donna Eskra, Frank Pesce, Julie Lott; Buddy, Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 2001, "Save the Last Dance" was released by Paramount Pictures / MTV Productions; Thomas Carter (director); Duane Adler, Cheryl Edwards (screenplay); Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr, Terry Kinney, Bianca Lawson, Elizabeth Oas, Vince Green, Garland Whitt; Drama, Dance

In 2007, "Alpha Dog" was released by Universal Pictures / Sidney Kimmel Entertainment / A-Mark Entertainment; Nick Cassavetes (director/screenplay); Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Anton Yelchin, Ben Foster, Shawn Hatosy, Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone, Chris Marquette, Dominique Swain, Alex Solowitz, Fernando Vargas, Olivia Wilde, Amanda Seyfried, Vincent Kartheiser, Lukas Haas, Heather Wahlquist, Harry Dean Stanton, David Thornton, Charity Shea, Holt McCallany, Amber Heard; Crime, Drama

In 2007, "Arthur and the Invisibles" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / The Weinstein Company; Luc Besson (director/screenplay); Céline Garcia (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Madonna, Snoop Dogg, David Bowie, Freddie Highmore, Harvey Keitel, Anthony Anderson, Chazz Palminteri, Jason Bateman, Jimmy Fallon, Mia Farrow, Ron Crawford, Adam LeFevre, Penny Balfour, Erik Per Sullivan, Emilio Estevez, Rob Corddry, Nate Corddry, David Suchet, Douglas Rand, Jean Betote Njamba, Allen Hoist; Live Action/Animated, Fantasy

In 2007, "Primeval" was released by Hollywood Pictures; Michael Katleman (director); John Brancato and Michael Ferris (screenplay); Dominic Purcell, Orlando Jones, Brooke Langton, Jürgen Prochnow, Gideon Emery, Gabriel Malema, Dumisani Mbebe, Patrick Lyster, Linda Mpondo, Ernest Ndhlovu, Thandi Nugbani, Kgmotoso Motlosi, Walter Emanuel Jones; Action, Adventure, Horror

In 2007, "Stomp the Yard" was released by Screen Gems / Rainforest Films; Sylvain White (director); Robert Adetuyi, Gregory Anderson (screenplay); Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Darrin Henson, Brian J. White, Laz Alonso, Harry J. Lennix, Valarie Pettiford, April Clark, Jermaine Williams, Allan Louis, Chuck Maldonado; Dance, Drama

U.S. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, 🎃🤣 “Witch Doctor (2007)” by Alvin and The Chipmunks Featuring Chris Classic peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, 🎄🤣 “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) (2007)” by Alvin and The Chipmunks peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, 😉🤣 “Bad Day” by Alvin and The Chipmunks peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, 😉🤣 “Funkytown” by Alvin and The Chipmunks peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “I Don't Wanna Be In Love (Dance Floor Anthem)” by Good Charlotte peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Misery Business” by Paramore peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Dig In” by Lenny Kravitz peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Don't Stop The Music” by Rihanna peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Drowning” by Backstreet Boys peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Get The Party Started” by P!nk peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Son Of A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)” by Janet Jackson Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, P.Diddy and Carly Simon peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Dig In” by Lenny Kravitz peaked at number 11 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Don't Stop The Music” by Rihanna peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Drowning” by Backstreet Boys peaked at number 6 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Get The Party Started” by P!nk peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Son Of A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)” by Janet Jackson Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, P.Diddy and Carly Simon peaked at number 9 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Body Rock” by Shimon and Andy C peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Conquest” by The White Stripes peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy Tell'em peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Drowning” by Backstreet Boys peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “El capitan” by OPM peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “I Don't Wanna Lose My Way” by Dreamcatcher peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Love Is In The Air” by Milk and Sugar Featuring John Paul Young peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Pumpkin Soup” by Kate Nash peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “There's A Star” by Ash peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2002, “I'm Real” by Jennifer Lopez peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Long Road To Ruin” by Foo Fighters peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Shadow Of The Day” by Linkin Park peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Take You There” by Sean Kingston peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Bad Intentions” by Dr. Dre Featuring Knoc-turn'al peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Houdoe - De Kassameisjes” by De Vliegende Panters peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Let's Dance To "Joy Division"” by The Wombats peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Paid My Dues” by Anastacia peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “In The End” by Linkin Park peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “I'm In Heaven (When You Kiss Me)” by ATC peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Symphonic Disco” by DJ Mozart peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Ferme les yeux et imagine toi” by Soprano Featuring Blacko peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger (Alive 2007)” by Daft Punk peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White T's peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Shadow Of The Day” by Linkin Park peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2002, “You Give Me Something” by Jamiroquai peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Fallin'” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2008, “No One” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, 🎄 “Wonderful Dream (Holidays Are Coming)” by Melanie Thornton peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Milk and Toast and Honey” by Roxette peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Certe notti” by Ligabue peaked at number 14 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige peaked at number 11 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Niente paura” by Ligabue peaked at number 1 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Point Of View” by DB Boulevard peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Qualcosa che non c'è” by Elisa peaked at number 17 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Sexual Guarantee” by Alcazar peaked at number 9 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Wonderful Life” by Zucchero 'Sugar' Fornaciari peaked at number 9 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, 😉 “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Suburban Ladyland” by 22-Pistepirkko peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “The Girl In Red” by Daddy DJ peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Who Do You Love Now? (Stringer)” by Riva Featuring Dannii Minogue peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Abre tu sonrisa” by Sugarless peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2008, “CD Singles Collection” by The Beatles peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Compact Disc EP. Collection” by The Beatles peaked at number 12 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Nacen de la bruma” by Dogma Crew peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Who Do You Love Now? (Stringer)” by Riva Featuring Dannii Minogue peaked at number 18 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2002, “You Give Me Something” by Jamiroquai peaked at number 17 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, 😉🤣 “Because I Got High” by Afroman peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, 🤔 “What's Going On” by Artists Against Aids peaked at number 2 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “I'm Real” by Jennifer Lopez peaked at number 8 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Ramt i natten” by Lizzie peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Rapture” by iiO peaked at number 10 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Smooth Criminal” by Alien Ant Farm peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Son Of A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)” by Janet Jackson Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, P.Diddy and Carly Simon peaked at number 19 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Apologize” by Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic peaked at number 2 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Nog Een Sneeuwvlok” by Debby and Nancy and Wendy peaked at number 18 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Over 't Water” by Fixkes and Axelle Red peaked at number 4 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy Tell'em peaked at number 3 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Portugal 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Say OK” by Vanessa Anne Hudgens peaked at number 14 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Sorry, Blame It On Me” by Akon peaked at number 10 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, 🎄 “I'm Dreaming Of ... A Winter Wonderland” by Passion Fruit peaked at number 75 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2002, 🎄 “Wonderful Dream (Holidays Are Coming)” by Melanie Thornton peaked at number 3 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Amazing” by Seal peaked at number 9 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Emotion” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 21 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Hate That I Love You” by Rihanna Featuring Ne-Yo peaked at number 11 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Let Go” by Paul van Dyk Featuring Rea Garvey peaked at number 21 on the Germany pop singles chart.