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October 18, 2005
"SpongeBob SquarePants" is set to premiere in 120 million Chinese households by the end of the year. It follows other shows on Viacom's Nickelodeon network, such as "CatDog" and "The Wild Thornberrys," which will air on the children's channel of state-run broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV). "SpongeBob" is expected to launch in China on or around December 28, the one-year anniversary of the CCTV Children's Channel.
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September 25, 2005
Actor Ashton Kutcher, 2, marries his girlfriend of two-years actress Demi Moore, 42, in a ceremony in Los Angeles, California according to US Weekly and People Magazine. Reportedly present at the wedding were Moore's ex-husband Bruce Willis and their three-children as well as actress Lucy Liu.
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August 16, 2005
Wilmer Valderrama is all set to host a competition series, "Yo Momma," on MTV starting next year. Wilmer has gained immense popularity by playing Fez on "That '70s Show. "In a statement, Brian Graden, president of MTV entertainment says, "Wilmer is wired into our audience. His humor, style and approachable personality make this a great fit for MTV. "
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July 29, 2005
Despite being mocked by Eminem in the past, Moby declares his respect for Eminem, following the controversial rapper's recent criticism of President Bush and the war in Iraq. Moby says, "I found myself respecting him for doing that. "The two artists have bashed each other publicly for years. Moby criticizes Eminem's lyrics as misogynistic. Eminem lashed out at Moby and electronic music in "Without Me" and spoofed him in the song's video. He also called Moby a girl at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards. Moby says, "Honestly, if he retired, I think the world of music would be a poorer place. He's a really fascinating public figure. "The change of heart is a result of Eminem's lyrical bashing of Bush an Iraq policy in his song "Mosh," that says, "Let the president answer on higher anarchy / Strap him with an AK-47, let him go fight his own war. "
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