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In 2003, Utterly unique, six foot five inch, 300-pound singer/songwriter Wesley Willis passes away at the age of 40 after a long battle with chronic myelogenous leukemia. The Chicago-based artist underwent emergency surgery to suppress internal bleeding on June 2 and remained in hospice care until his death.

In 2003, Much to the delight of the Fenway Faithful and the embarrassment of the teamʹs first baseman, the “Rally Karaoke Guy” makes his debut when a video of Kevin Millar, as a Los Angeles City College freshman doing an impersonation of Bruce Springsteen singing “Born in the USA,” is shown on the scoreboard. The video, which was first played at a clubhouse meeting in Texas as a prank by a college friend, now FBI agent, appears to be Bostonʹs answer to the Rally Monkey of Anaheim when the Red Sox win their first game in seven days, beating the Aʹs, 14-5.

In 2005, HBO aired the series finale of Alan Ball's primetime serial Six Feet Under.

In 2007, On Passions, Sheridan Crane (McKenzie Westmore) was shocked when she opened her cottage door, expecting Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald, and found Vincent Clarkson (Phillip Jeanmarie).

In 2009, The movies “Inglourious Basterds”, “Post Grad”, opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2002, "Hysterical Blindness" was released by HBO Films; Mira Nair (director); Laura Cahill (screenplay); Uma Thurman, Gena Rowlands, Juliette Lewis, Justin Chambers, Ben Gazzara, Anthony DeSando, Jolie Peters, Callie Thorne, Lisa Altomare, Laura Cahill, Johann Carlo, Alex Draper, Russell Gibson, Jayne Haynes, Susan Isaacs, Ali Marsh, Wade Mylius, Bobby Tisdale, Susan Varon; Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "One Hour Photo" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Mark Romanek (director/screenplay); Robin Williams, Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Dylan Smith, Gary Cole, Eriq La Salle, Erin Daniels, Clark Gregg, Paul H. Kim, Christina Magargle, David Moreland, Jim Rash, Nick Searcy; Psychological, Thriller; Live Action

In 2009, "Art & Copy" was released by Seventh Art Releasing; Doug Pray (director); Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Hal Riney; Documentary

In 2009, "Casi Divas" was released by Maya Entertainment; Issa López (director); Patricia Llaca, Julio Bracho, Maya Zapata; genre?

In 2009, "Five Minutes of Heaven" was released by IFC Films; Oliver Hirschbiegel (director); Liam Neeson, James Nesbitt; genre?

In 2009, "Inglourious Basterds" was released by The Weinstein Company / Universal Pictures; Quentin Tarantino (director/screenplay); Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth, Michael Fassbender, Diane Kruger, Daniel Brühl, Til Schweiger, Gedeon Burkhard, Jacky Ido, B.J. Novak, Omar Doom, Samm Levine, August Diehl, Denis Ménochet, Sylvester Groth, Martin Wuttke, Mike Myers, Julie Dreyfus, Richard Sammel, Alexander Fehling, Rod Taylor, Sönke Möhring, Paul Rust, Michael Bacall, Ken Duken, Christian Berkel, Léa Seydoux, Jana Pallaske, Rainer Bock, Buddy Joe Hooker, Christian Brückner, Eva Löbau, Bo Svenson, Enzo G. Castellari, Samuel L. Jackson, Harvey Keitel, Béla B., Quentin Tarantino; War

In 2009, "Misconceptions" was released by Regent Releasing; Ron Satlof (director); A. J. Cook, Sarah Carter, Orlando Jones, David Sutcliffe, David Moscow, Samuel Ball; genre?

In 2009, "My One and Only" was released by Freestyle Releasing; Richard Loncraine (director); Charlie Peters (screenplay); Cast: Renée Zellweger, Kevin Bacon, Chris Noth, Logan Lerman, Troy Garity; Comedy, Drama

In 2009, "Post Grad" was released by 20th Century Fox / The Montecito Picture Company; Vicky Jenson (director); Kelly Fremon (screenplay); Alexis Bledel, Zach Gilford, Michael Keaton, Jane Lynch, Bobby Coleman, Carol Burnett, Rodrigo Santoro, Catherine Reitman, Mary Anne McGarry, J.K. Simmons, Vanessa Branch, Craig Robinson, Fred Armisen, Alexandra Holden, Andrew Daly, Desean Terry, Walter Jones, Demetri Martin; Romantic, Comedy, Drama

In 2009, "Shorts: The Adventures of the Wishing Rock" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Imagenation Abu Dhabi / Media Rights Capital / Troublemaker Studios; Robert Rodriguez (director/screenplay); Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, James Spader, Jimmy Bennett, Kat Dennings, Jake Short, Leo Howard, Devon Gearhart, Alejandro Rose-Garcia, Elizabeth Avellan, Jolie Vanier, Trevor Gagnon, Rebel Rodriguez, Bianca Rodriguez; Fantasy, Comedy

In 2009, "The Marc Pease Experience" was released by Paramount Vantage; Todd Louiso (director); Jason Schwartzman, Ben Stiller, Anna Kendrick, Ebon Moss-Bachrach; comedy

In 2009, "World's Greatest Dad" was released by Magnolia Pictures; Bobcat Goldthwait (director/screenplay); Robin Williams, Daryl Sabara, Alexie Gilmore, Evan Martin, Geoff Pierson, Henry Simmons, Mitzi McCall, Jermaine Williams, Lorraine Nicholson, Morgan Murphy, Toby Huss, Tom Kenny, Jill Talley, Bruce Hornsby, Krist Novoselic, Bobcat Goldthwait; Black Comedy, Drama

In 2009, "X Games: The Movie" was released by ESPN Films; Steve Lawrence (director); Shaun White, Travis Pastrana, Ricky Carmichael, Danny Way, Bob Burnquist; Action, Sports, Documentary

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

In 2004, “Dip It Low” by Christina Milian Featuring Fabolous peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Heaven” by Los Lonely Boys peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lean Back” by Terror Squad Featuring Fat Joe and Remy peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “So Sexy” by Twista Featuring R. Kelly peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Alert Status Red” by Matthew Good peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Breaking The Habit” by Linkin Park peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Don't Go” by Fefe Dobson peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Alert Status Red” by Matthew Good peaked at number 16 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Breaking The Habit” by Linkin Park peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Don't Go” by Fefe Dobson peaked at number 13 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2004, “Baby Cakes” by 3 Of A Kind peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Can't Stand Me Now” by The Libertines peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Don't Walk Away” by Javine peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Glitter and Trauma” by Biffy Clyro peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Guilty” by The Rasmus peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Hip To Hip / Can You Feel It” by V peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “King Of The Dancehall” by Beenie Man peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “L.S.F.” by Kasabian peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “On Fire” by Lloyd Banks peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Up and Down” by Scent peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Won't Give In” by The Finn Brothers peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Hard Act To Follow” by Grinspoon peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Summer Rain” by Slinkee Minx peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “What You Want” by The John Butler Trio peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “When The War Is Over / One Night Without You” by Cosima peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Breathe Easy” by Blue peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2004, “I Like That” by Houston Featuring Chingy, Nate Dogg and I-20 peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Boom Boom” by The Sunclub peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lola's Theme” by The Shapeshifters peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Happy Ending” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Sick and Tired” by Anastacia peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Du har förlorat mer än jag” by Peter Jöback peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Going To Paris” by Tamee Harrison peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Veo veo” by Hot Banditoz peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “F.U.R.B. (F U Right Back)” by Frankee peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Obsesión” by Aventura peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

In 2004, “This Is The World We Live In” by Alcazar peaked at number 16 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “This Love” by Maroon 5 peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Sick and Tired” by Anastacia peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Space-Taxi” by Stefan Raab Featuring Spucky, Kork and Schrotty peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Trick Me” by Kelis peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Baciami” by Paolo Meneguzzi peaked at number 11 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Fire Within” by Lullacry peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Myrsky” by Smak [FI] peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Päästä irti” by Urbaanilegenda peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Rakkaus hallitsee” by Ismo Alanko Säätiö peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Unforgettable” by Christian Forss peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Del pita del” by Orleys peaked at number 5 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Dirás que estoy loco” by Miguel Angel Muñoz peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Valió la pena” by Marc Anthony peaked at number 4 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉🤣 “Dragostea din teï” by O-Zone peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “3:am / Thunderbirds Are Go” by Busted peaked at number 6 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “How Come” by D12 peaked at number 4 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Some Girls” by Rachel Stevens peaked at number 13 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉🤣 “Ding Dong Song” by Günther and The Sunshine Girls peaked at number 93 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Fuffies im Club” by Sido peaked at number 18 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “We Are” by Ana Johnsson peaked at number 16 on the Germany pop singles chart.