Category Archives: 2000s

McCartney launches ’04 Summer Tour in Spain 10 years ago this hour (May 25 2004)


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(Tuesday, May 25, 2004, 10:37 p.m. CEST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney began a European concert tour tonight at the Estadio El Molinon in Gijón, Spain. The tour would continue through June 26, 2004. Continue reading McCartney launches ’04 Summer Tour in Spain 10 years ago this hour (May 25 2004)

‘Raincoats and Recipes’ episode airs on ‘Gilmore Girls’ 10 years ago this hour (May 18 2004)


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(Tuesday, May 18, 2003, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Momentous changes are in the air as the Dragonfly Inn approaches opening day on tonight’s episode of the WB comedy-drama television series Gilmore Girls.

In 2009, the episode was ranked #75 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ opened in U.S. theaters 10 years ago today (Mar 19 2004)


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(Friday, March 19, 2004)Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a romantic science fiction thriller film about an estranged couple who have each other erased from their memories, opened today in U.S. theaters, ten days after premiering in Los Angeles.

Directed by Michel Gondry, the film starred Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood and Tom Wilkinson.

Courtney Love arrested after allegedly striking fan with mic stand 10 years ago this hour (Mar 18 2004)


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(Thursday, March 18, 2004, 2:30 a.m. EST) — Courtney Love was arrested this morning for allegedly throwing a microphone stand at a member of the audience at a show in New York the previous day (Mar. 17, 2004). Earlier that day, she had appeared on David Letterman’s show and flashed him six times.

Martha Stewart convicted of obstruction, lying to government investigators 10 years ago today (Mar 5 2004)


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(Friday, March 5, 2004) — Domestic cultural icon Martha Stewart was convicted in New York today of obstructing justice and lying to the government about why she’d unloaded her Imclone stock just before the price plummeted. Her ex-stockbroker, Peter Bacanovic, also was found guilty in the stock scandal. Each later received a five-month prison sentence.

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ wins Best Picture at 76th Academy Awards 10 years ago (Feb 29 2004)


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(Sunday, February 29, 2004, 8:38 p.m. EST)The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won a recording tying 11 Oscars tonight at the 76th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Peter Jackson for Best Director. Sean Penn won Best Actor for Mystic River and Charlize Theron won Best Actress for Monster. Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ wins Best Picture at 76th Academy Awards 10 years ago (Feb 29 2004)

Beyonce takes five awards at a quiet Grammys 10 years ago this hour (Feb 8 2004)


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(Sunday, February 8, 2004, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Balladeer Luther Vandross, recovering from a stroke, won four Grammys tonight, including song of the year for “Dance With My Father,” and Beyonce earned a record-tying five honors. Continue reading Beyonce takes five awards at a quiet Grammys 10 years ago this hour (Feb 8 2004)

Singer Janet Jackson exposed in ‘wardrobe malfunction’ during Super Bowl halftime show 10 years ago this hour (Feb 1 2004)


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(Sunday, February 1, 2004) — Justin Timberlake ripped Janet Jackson’s top during the Super Bowl halftime show tonight and exposed her breast in what was described as a “wardrobe malfunction” that prompted a $550,000 FCC fine against CBS. Continue reading Singer Janet Jackson exposed in ‘wardrobe malfunction’ during Super Bowl halftime show 10 years ago this hour (Feb 1 2004)

Sam Solovey ‘fired’ by Donald Trump on ‘The Apprentice’ 10 years ago this hour (Jan 21 2004)


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(Wednesday, January 21 2004, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Sam Solovey was fired by host Donald Trump during tonight’s episode of The Apprentice, using his trademark dismissal quote, “You’re fired!” to Sam three times, who famously stared for an extended duration of time until Trump further prompts them to leave. TV Guide and TV Land ranked this sketch #96 out the “100 Most Memorable TV Moments of All Time” in 2004.