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In 2001, “Running With Scissors” goes Platinum! Weird Alʹs 1999 album has now officially sold more than a million copies in the U.S. since its June 1999 release, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on May 8, 2001. This marks Alʹs sixth album to go Platinum in the United States (behind “Bad Hair Day,” “Even Worse,” “Dare To Be Stupid,” “In 3-D” and “Off The Deep End”).

In 2005, On the cover of TV Guide: one of five Elvis collectable covers. Why not put someone alive on the cover and leave the dead people alone. Idiot TV Guide editors!

In 2006, “Seventh Heaven” aired its season finale on the WB netlet. It moved to the new CW network that fall.

In 2009, Rapper/actor Snoop Dogg made a guest appearance on One Life to Live.

In 2009, The movies “Star Trek”, and “Next Day Air” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2009, Stephen M. Ross, the owner of the Dolphinsʹ football franchise and the stadium in which the NFL team and Marlins play their games, and singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett announced a unique branding partnership which renames the ballpark Land Shark Stadium. The sponsorship deal, which brings together Buffettʹs Margaritaville and Anheuser-Busch InBevʹs Land Shark Lager joint venture, is reportedly for only eight months with the name reverting to Dolphin Stadium unless another naming rights deal happens before Super Bowl XLIV and the 2010 Pro Bowl.

In 2009, "Adoration" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Atom Egoyan (director/screenplay); Devon Bostick, Rachel Blanchard, Scott Speedman, Arsinée Khanjian, Kenneth Welsh, Noam Jenkins, Katie Boland, Geraldine O'Rawe, Thomas Hauff, Michael Barry, Hailee Sisera, Louca Tassone, Yuval Daniel, Jeremy Wright, Martin Roach, Ieva Lucs; genre?

In 2009, "The Garden" was released by Oscilloscope Laboratories; Scott Hamilton Kennedy (director); Documentary

In 2009, "Julia" was released by Magnolia Pictures; Erick Zonca (director/screenplay); Michael Collins, Aude Py (screenplay); Tilda Swinton, Aidan Gould, Saul Rubinek, Kate del Castillo, Jude Ciccolella, Bruno Bichir, Kevin Kilner, Ezra Buzzington, Eugene Byrd, Horacio Garcia Rojas, John Bellucci, Roger Cudney, Neko Parham; Crime, Drama

In 2009, "Little Ashes" was released by Regent Releasing; Paul Morrison (director); Philippa Goslett (screenplay); Javier Beltrán, Robert Pattinson, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover; genre?

In 2009, "Love N' Dancing" was released by Screen Media Films; Robert Iscove (director); Tom Malloy (screenplay); Amy Smart, Tom Malloy, Billy Zane, Betty White, Caroline Rhea, Maulik Pancholy, Leila Arcieri, Benji Schwimmer, Rachel Dratch, Tatiana Mollmann, Ross Kelly, Gregory Harrison, Catherine Mary Stewart, Nicola Royston; Romantic, Drama

In 2009, "Next Day Air" was released by Summit Entertainment; Benny Boom (director); Blair Cobbs (screenplay); Donald Faison, Mike Epps, Wood Harris, Omari Hardwick, Darius McCrary, Yasmin Deliz, Mos Def, Emilio Rivera, Lauren London, Debbie Allen, Jo D. Jonz, Shawn Michael Howard, Peedi Crakk, Lombardo Boyar, Cassidy, Cisco Reyes, Lobo Sebastian, Malik Barnhardt; Black Comedy

In 2009, "Outrage" was released by Magnolia Pictures; Kirby Dick (director); Documentary

In 2009, "Powder Blue" was released by Speakeasy Releasing; Timothy Linh Bui (director); Jessica Biel, Forest Whitaker, Patrick Swayze, Ray Liotta, Lisa Kudrow; Drama

In 2009, "Rudo y Cursi" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Carlos Cuarón (director/screenplay); Diego Luna, Gael García Bernal, Guillermo Francella, Dolores Heredia, Joaquín Cosio, Adriana Paz; genre?

In 2009, "Star Trek" was released by Paramount Pictures / Spyglass Entertainment / Bad Robot Productions; J. J. Abrams (director); Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci (screenplay); Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldaña, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood, Leonard Nimoy, Ben Cross, Winona Ryder, Clifton Collins Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Morrison, Rachel Nichols, Faran Tahir, Deep Roy, Tyler Perry, Victor Garber, Freda Foh Shen, Akiva Goldsman, Greg Ellis, Amanda Foreman, Spencer Daniels, Paul McGillion, James Cawley, Pavel Lychnikoff, Lucia Rijker, W. Morgan Sheppard, Wil Wheaton, Randy Pausch, Majel Barrett; Sci-Fi, Action

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

In 2004, “Game Over” by Lil' Flip peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “The Ex” by Billy Talent peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “The Ex” by Billy Talent peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2004, “Air Hostess” by Busted peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Fit But You Know It” by The Streets peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Godhopping” by Dogs Die In Hot Cars peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Solitary Man” by HIM peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Sunny” by Boogie Pimps peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉🤣 “My Band” by D12 Featuring Eminem peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Naughty Girl” by Beyoncé peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Slow Jamz” by Twista Featuring Kanye West and Jamie Foxx peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “This Love” by Maroon 5 peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “I'm Really Hot” by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2004, “One Call Away” by Chingy Featuring J. Weav peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2004, “She Wants To Move” by N.E.R.D. peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Through The Wire” by Kanye West peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2004, “What About Me” by Shannon Noll peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉 “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “F--k It (I Don't Want You Back)” by Eamon peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “If I Can't” by 50 Cent peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Last Drop” by Kevin Lyttle peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Love Comes Again” by Tiësto Featuring BT peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Thank You” by Jamelia peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “You're Gone” by Marillion peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉🤣 “My Band” by D12 Featuring Eminem peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “La dolce vita” by After Dark peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Love Turns Water Into Wine” by Karl Martindahl peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Vad är frihet?” by Di Leva peaked at number 29 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉🤣 “Dragostea din teï” by Haiducii peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, 😉🤣 “My Band” by D12 Featuring Eminem peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Breathe Easy” by Blue peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Don't Tell Me” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Hollywood” by Hohenlohe peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Suga Suga” by Baby Bash Featuring Frankie J peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Video Life 04” by Bilgeri peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Behind Blue Eyes” by Limp Bizkit peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Je reste ghetto” by Tragedie Featuring Reed The Weed peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Take Me To The Clouds Above” by LMC vs. U2 peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Toi c'est moi” by Priscilla peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉🤣 “My Band” by D12 Featuring Eminem peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Here She Comes” by Kurt Nilsen peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Hey Mama” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Scared” by Venke Knutson peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Superstar” by Jamelia peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉🤣 “My Band” by D12 Featuring Eminem peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Always On My Mind” by Tatana Featuring Jaël peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “In The Middle” by Sugababes peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Last Drop” by Kevin Lyttle peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Musicology” by Prince peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Try” by Nelly Furtado peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “A chi mi dice” by Blue peaked at number 1 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2004, “In tutti i miei giorni” by RAF peaked at number 7 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Tô nem ai” by Maria peaked at number 16 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Aamu” by BB Salby peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Kaupunki täynnä ihmisiä” by Happoradio peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Love Comes Again” by Tiësto Featuring BT peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Nemo” by Nightwish peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Satellite” by OceanLab peaked at number 20 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Sielut iskee tulta” by Kilpi peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Suolaista sadetta” by Eppu Normaali peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Angel” by Biel peaked at number 2 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lost Without You” by Delta Goodrem peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Para llenarme de tí” by Ramón peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “All That I Want” by C21 peaked at number 6 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Naughty Girl” by Beyoncé peaked at number 15 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane peaked at number 9 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2004, “When You Hold Me” by Erann DD peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “F--k It (I Don't Want You Back)” by Eamon peaked at number 1 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Love Comes Again” by Tiësto Featuring BT peaked at number 6 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “She Wants To Move” by N.E.R.D. peaked at number 19 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Air Hostess” by Busted peaked at number 12 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Come Clean” by Hilary Duff peaked at number 16 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Fit But You Know It” by The Streets peaked at number 11 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “If My World Stopped Turning” by Chris Doran peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Flip Reverse” by Blazin' Squad peaked at number 22 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Here Without You” by 3 Doors Down peaked at number 23 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Left Outside Alone” by Anastacia peaked at number 2 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Mein Block” by Sido peaked at number 13 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Suga Suga” by Baby Bash Featuring Frankie J peaked at number 4 on the Germany pop singles chart.