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In 2001, Comedian Tom Green filed for divorce from actress Drew Barrymore after less than six months of marriage.

In 2003, On The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom aired as Victoria Newman for the final time. Victoria left Genoa City furious with Nick (Joshua Morrow) for turning Victor into the police.

In 2003, The movie “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2004, The movies “House of Flying Daggers”, “Flight of the Phoenix”, “A Very Long Engagement”, “Lemony Snicketsʹ A Series of Unfortunate Events”, and “Spanglish” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2005, John Ruiz loses the WBA heavyweight title, dropping a disputed majority decision to seven-foot Nikolay Valuev of Russia in Berlin. Valuev, the first Russian heavyweight champion, also becomes the tallest and heaviest (323 pounds) champion of all-time.

In 2007, On General Hospital, Georgie Jones (Lindze Letherman) was murdered by the Text Message Killer.

In 2007, On The Young and the Restless, the paternity results for Victoria's (Amelia Heinle) baby were revealed. DNA tests proved J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill) was the father and not Brad Carlton (Don Diamont). With Victoria still in a coma, J.T. later decided to name the baby Reed as a tribute to Nikki Reed Newman, the baby's maternal grandmother.

In 2007, “Duel” premiered on ABC. “Clash of the Choirs” premiered on NBC.

In 2007, NBC announced that Jay Leno and Conan OʹBrien were planning to return to their late-night shows in early 2008, even as the writersʹ strike continued.

In 2003, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was released by New Line Cinema; Peter Jackson (director); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens (screenplay); Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Liv Tyler, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm, Sean Bean, Marton Csokas, Lawrence Makoare, Thomas Robins, Peter Jackson, Christian Rivers, Royd Tolkien; Epic, High Fantasy, Adventure; Live Action

In 2003, "My Life Without Me" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Jean-Claude Larrieu (director); Isabel Coixet (screenplay); Sarah Polley, Scott Speedman, Mark Ruffalo, Deborah Harry, Jessica Amlee, Kenya Jo Kennedy, Amanda Plummer, Leonor Watling, Maria de Medeiros, Julian Richings, Alfred Molina; Drama, Romance; Live Action

In 2004, "Beyond the Sea" was released by Lions Gate Films; Kevin Spacey (director/screenplay); Lewis Colick (screenplay); Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Bob Hoskins, John Goodman, Brenda Blethyn, Caroline Aaron, Greta Scacchi, Peter Cincotti, Matt Rippy; Biography, Musical, Drama

In 2004, "Flight of the Phoenix" was released by 20th Century Fox / Davis Entertainment; John Moore (director); Scott Frank, Edward Burns (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Giovanni Ribisi, Tyrese Gibson, Miranda Otto, Hugh Laurie, Tony Curran, Scott Michael Campbell, Sticky Fingaz, Jacob Vargas, Kevork Malikyan, Jared Padalecki, Anthony Wong, Paul Ditchfield, Martin Hindy, Bob Brown; Action, Drama, Survival

In 2004, "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" was released by Paramount Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures / Nickelodeon Movies; Brad Silberling (director); Robert Gordon (screenplay); Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Timothy Spall, Catherine O'Hara, Billy Connolly, Cedric the Entertainer, Luis Guzmán, Jennifer Coolidge, Meryl Streep, Craig Ferguson, Jamie Harris, Jane Adams, Jane Lynch, Helena Bonham Carter, Dustin Hoffman, Daniel Handler, Bob Clendenin, Lenny Clarke, Deborah Theaker, Amy Brenneman, Gilbert Gottfried, Rick Heinrichs, Kara and Shelby Hoffman; Fantasy, Family, Black Comedy, Adventure

In 2004, "Spanglish" was released by Columbia Pictures; James L. Brooks (director/screenplay); Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni, Paz Vega, Cloris Leachman, Aimee Garcia, Sarah Steele, Cecilia Suárez, Thomas Haden Church, Antonio Muñoz, Shelbie Bruce, Ian Hyland, Jake Pennington; Comedy, Drama, Romantic

In 2008, "The Wrestler" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Darren Aronofsky (director); Robert Siegel (screenplay); Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry, Judah Friedlander, Ernest Miller, Ajay Naidu, John D'Leo, Robert Siegel, Johnny Valiant, Robbie E., Necro Butcher, Nick Berk, The Blue Meanie, Sabian, Ron Killings, L.A. Smooth, Jay Lethal, Jim Powers, Claudio Castagnoli, Larry Sweeney, Romeo Roselli, John Zandig, Chuck Taylor, Nigel McGuinness, DJ Hyde, Kit Cope, Wass Stevens, Gregg Bello, Scott Siegel, Maurizio Ferrigno, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Andrea Langi, Andrew Anderson, Nate Hatred, Pappadon, Jay Santana; Sports, Drama

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

In 2005, “Heard 'Em Say” by Kanye West Featuring Adam Levine peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Should Have Cheated” by Keyshia Cole peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “When I'm Gone” by Eminem peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 2005, 🎄 “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Tony Christie peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, 🎄 “What I Really Want For Christmas” by Brian Wilson peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Even God Can't Change The Past” by Charlotte Church peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Heard 'Em Say” by Kanye West Featuring Adam Levine peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Here's The Good News” by Paul Weller peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Just Can't Get Enough” by Herd Featuring Fitz and Abigail Bailey peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Juicebox” by The Strokes peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Listen To Your Heart” by DHT Featuring Edmée peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Rocket (A Natural Gambler)” by Braund Reynolds peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Ugly” by Sugababes peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Walk Away” by Franz Ferdinand peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “You're Gonna Lose Us” by The Cribs peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 🎄🤣 “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Don't Forget About Us” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Helena (So Long and Goodnight)” by My Chemical Romance peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 😉 “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Apologize” by Krezip peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Nine Million Bicycles” by Katie Melua peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “One Word” by Anouk peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “A Brighter Day” by Helena Paparizou peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Behind These Hazel Eyes” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 21 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Don't Bother” by Shakira peaked at number 28 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Off She Goes” by Topper peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Who's That Girl” by Darin peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 🎄 “Coming Home For Christmas” by Banaroo peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 🎄 “Noël, que du bonheur” by Ilona Mitrecey peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Santiano” by Star Academy 5 peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Don't Bother” by Shakira peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Et juleevangelium” by Klovner i Kamp peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Headhunted” by Mira Craig peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “You Raise Me Up” by Westlife peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “No Worries” by Simon Webbe peaked at number 11 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Non cambi mai” by Pago peaked at number 19 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Turn Your Car Around” by Lee Ryan peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Bad-Ass Blues” by Bloodpit peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Dance” by SaraLee peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Joulusingle 2005” by Ajattara peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Maksullinen pukki” by Ylex Aamu peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Salli mun olla kultisi sun” by Boston Promenade Featuring Kalle Lindroth peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “El tiempo en los Urales” by Tachenko peaked at number 7 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Pon de replay” by Rihanna peaked at number 18 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Dirty Harry” by Gorillaz peaked at number 20 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Don't Bother” by Shakira peaked at number 14 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Milk Chocolate Girl” by Hadise peaked at number 13 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Nutcracka” by Lunaman peaked at number 6 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 🎄 “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Tony Christie peaked at number 42 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, 😉 “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Love Generation” by Bob Sinclar and Gary "Nesta" Pine peaked at number 14 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Ugly” by Sugababes peaked at number 7 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 🎄 “Coming Home For Christmas” by Banaroo peaked at number 8 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2005, 😉🤣 “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 35 on the Germany pop singles chart.