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In 2002, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos left the soap All My Children as Hayley and Mateo, respectively, who moved away with his son Enzo. Ripa earlier became co-host with Regis Philbin on the syndicated then-titled "Live With Regis and Kelly" show.

In 2002, The movie “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2003, Reba McEntire won a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a musical or comedy series, for her work in the WB's Reba. Among her competition for the prize was: Will And Grace star Debra Messing and Sex In The City actress Sarah Jessica Parker.

In 2006, On One Life to Live, Blair (Kassie DePaiva) begged "Todd" (Trevor St. John) to save her baby as she was being rushed into surgery.

In 2006, On The Young and the Restless, trapped in an elevator during an ice storm, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) begged Jack (Peter Bergman) to save her baby (Summer) as her contractions started coming faster.

In 2006, Animator Joe Barbera died in Los Angeles at age 95.

In 2007, On General Hospital, Maxie (Kirsten Storms) was devastated over Georgie's death, and Mac (John J. York) told Robin (Kimberly McCullough) about the murder.

In 2008, on All My Children, Myrtle Fargate passed away in her sleep. Eileen Herlie, who played Myrtle, died on October 8, over two months earlier.

In 2008, The movies “Did You Hear About the Morgans?”, “Avatar”, and “The Young Victoria” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2009, Cady McClain left As the World Turns as Rosanna. Ten Days before, CBS made the announcement that the soap had been cancelled but Turns aired through mid September 2010.

In 2001, "The Shipping News" was released by Miramax Films; Lasse Hallström (director); Robert Nelson Jacobs (screenplay); Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore, Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Pete Postlethwaite, Scott Glenn, Rhys Ifans, Gordon Pinsent, Jason Behr, Larry Pine, Jeanetta Arnette, Katherine Moennig, Marc Lawrence, John Dunsworth; Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" was released by New Line Cinema; Peter Jackson (director/screenplay); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair (screenplay); Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Karl Urban, Andy Serkis, Craig Parker, John Leigh, Bruce Hopkins, John Bach, Nathaniel Lees, Bruce Allpress, Sala Baker, Jed Brophy, Robbie Magasiva, Robyn Malcolm, Robert Pollock, Olivia Tennet, Ben Barrington, Alistair Browning, Daniel Falconer, Ben Fransham, Dan Hennah, Peter Jackson, Sandro Kopp, Anne McCaffrey, Henry Mortensen, Barrie M. Osborne, Shane Rangi, Matthew J. Saville, Hannah Wood, Sam Comery, Calum Gittins, Paris Howe Strewe, Ray Trickett, Stephen Ure, Alan Lee; Epic, High Fantasy, Adventure

In 2009, "Avatar" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lightstorm Entertainment; James Cameron (director/screenplay); Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Giovanni Ribisi, Michelle Rodriguez, Stephen Lang, CCH Pounder, Joel David Moore, Dileep Rao, Wes Studi, Laz Alonso, Matt Gerald, Peter Mensah, Debra Wilson Skelton, James Gaylyn; Epic, Sci-Fi

In 2009, "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" was released by Columbia Pictures / Relativity Media / Castle Rock Entertainment; Marc Lawrence (director/screenplay); Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen, Elisabeth Moss, Michael Kelly, Wilford Brimley, Seth Gilliam, Kim Shaw, David Call, Kevin Brown, Steven Boyer, Bart the Bear 2; Romantic, Comedy, Thriller

In 2009, "Fall Down Dead" was released by Image Entertainment / New Films International; Jon Keeyes (director); Dominique Swain, Mehmet Günsür, Udo Kier, David Carradine; genre?

In 2009, "The New Daughter" was released by Anchor Bay Entertainment; Luis Berdejo (director); John Travis (screenplay); Kevin Costner, Ivana Baquero, Samantha Mathis; Horror

In 2009, "Nine" was released by The Weinstein Company / Relativity Media; Rob Marshall (director); Michael Tolkin, Anthony Minghella (screenplay); Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench, Fergie, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren, Ricky Tognazzi, Giuseppe Cederna, Elio Germano, Valerio Mastandrea, Martina Stella, Roberto Citran, Andy Pessoa, John Terry, Vincent Riotta, Max Procaccini; Romantic, Musical, Drama

In 2009, "The Young Victoria" was released by Apparition; Jean-Marc Vallée (director); Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Paul Bettany, Mark Strong, Thomas Kretschmann, Julian Glover, Michael Maloney, Rachael Stirling; genre?

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

In 2004, “Baby It's You” by JoJo Featuring Bow Wow peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Broken” by Seether Featuring Amy Lee peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Dare You To Move” by Switchfoot peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Hush” by LL Cool J Featuring 7 Aurelius peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Nobody's Home” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Pain” by Jimmy Eat World peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Same Old Song” by BOY peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Nobody's Home” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Pain” by Jimmy Eat World peaked at number 5 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Same Old Song” by BOY peaked at number 16 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2004, 🎄 “Fifty Grand For Christmas” by Paul Holt peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, 🎄 “The Jethro Tull Christmas EP (EP)” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, 😉🤣 “Boys and Girls” by The Cheeky Girls peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Good Vibrations” by Brian Wilson peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Misunderstood” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Obsession (Si Es Amor)” by 3rd Wish peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Right About Now” by Mousse T. Featuring Emma Lanford peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5 peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Welcome To My Life” by Simple Plan peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Verre kerst” by De Tokkies peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” by Green Day peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Coming True” by Daniel Lindström peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Runaway” by Groove Coverage peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Was ich an dir mag” by Lukas Hilbert peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Être à la hauteur” by Emmanuel Moire peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Minus (EP)” by Magnet peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Thanks For Leaving” by Glenn peaked at number 14 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Blue Tattoo” by Vanilla Ninja peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Curtain Falls” by Blue peaked at number 1 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lose My Breath” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Already Dead” by Private Line peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Avaimet mun himaan” by Cheek Featuring Idän Ihme and Tupla-S peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Motorcycle Woman” by Peer Günt peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Silence 2004” by Delerium Featuring Sarah McLachlan peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Valvon” by Jane [FI] peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

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

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 3 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Fragile Not Broken” by Natalia peaked at number 11 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Kom Bij Mij” by Ronny Mosuse peaked at number 19 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 9 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 7 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Bittersweet” by Apocalyptica Featuring Ville Valo and Lauri Ylönen peaked at number 6 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Geile Zeit” by Juli peaked at number 19 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Living To Love You” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 1 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Nobody's Home” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 29 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Schwarz auf Weiss” by Max Mutzke peaked at number 18 on the Germany pop singles chart.