(Saturday, September 6, 2003) — “Shake Ya Tailfeather” by Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (Sep. 6/13/20/27, 2003). Continue reading ‘Shake Ya Tailfeather’ by Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 2003)
Category Archives: movies 2000s
Woody Allen’s ‘Anything Else’ romantic comedy film premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2003)
Video: 'Anything Else' trailer
(Wednesday, August 27, 2003) — Anything Else, an American romantic comedy film about an older guy who guides younger guy through a messy and hilarious love story, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Anything Else’ romantic comedy film premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2003)
World premiere for James Bond spy film ‘Die Another Day’ held at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2002)
Video: 'Die Another Day' trailer
(Monday, November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — Die Another Day, the twentieth spy film in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, premiered tonight at the 56th Royal Film Performance, a fundraising event held in aid of The Film and TV Charity. Continue reading World premiere for James Bond spy film ‘Die Another Day’ held at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2002)
‘Lose Yourself’ by Eminem peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 2002)
(Saturday, November 9, 2002) — “Lose Yourself” by Eminem peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of 12 weeks (Nov. 9/16/23/30, Dec. 7/14/21/28, 2002, Jan. 4/11/18/25, 2003). Continue reading ‘Lose Yourself’ by Eminem peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 2002)
Woody Allen’s ‘Hollywood Ending’ comedy film opens in New York 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 2002)
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(Friday, May 3, 2002, 10:15 a.m. EDT) — Hollywood Ending, a film about a once-famous film director who suffers hysterical blindness due to the intense pressure of directing, opened today at Loews Lincoln Square on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Hollywood Ending’ comedy film opens in New York 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 2002)
Halle Berry becomes first Black performer to win a Best Actress Oscar 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 #2002)
Video: 'Halle Berry Wins Best Actress: 74th Oscars (2002)'
(Sunday, March 24, 2002, evening PST) — Halle Berry became the first African-American performer to win a Best Actress Oscar tonight at the 74th Academy Awards, for her work in Monster’s Ball. Continue reading Halle Berry becomes first Black performer to win a Best Actress Oscar 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 #2002)
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ premieres in London 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 2001)
Video: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' trailer
(Monday, December 10, 2001, evening GMT) — The wizard Gandalf enlists a hobbit and a team of adventurers to protect the One Ring from the evil Sauron in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, an epic fantasy adventure film that was launched at a glitzy world premiere tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ premieres in London 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 2001)
Woody Allen’s ‘The Curse of the Jade Scorpion’ premieres in Hollywood 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 2001)
Video: 'The Curse of the Jade Scorpion - Official Trailer - Woody Allen Movie'
(Sunday, August 5, 2001, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Curse of the Jade Scorpion, an American crime comedy film about an insurance investigator and an efficiency expert who are both hypnotized by a crooked hypnotist into stealing jewels, premiered tonight at the Paramount Studio Theater during fifth annual Hollywood Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘The Curse of the Jade Scorpion’ premieres in Hollywood 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 2001)
‘Lady Marmalade’ by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 2001)
(Saturday, June 2, 2001) — “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink, recorded for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five consecutive weeks (June 2/9/16/23/30, 2001). Continue reading ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 2001)
‘Independent Women’ by Destiny’s Child peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2000)
(Saturday, November 18, 2000) — “Independent Women” by Destiny’s Child peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for 11 consecutive weeks (Nov. 18/25, Dec. 2/9/16/23/30, 2000, Jan. 6/13/20/27, 2001). Continue reading ‘Independent Women’ by Destiny’s Child peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2000)