100+ TRL Moments That Will Bring You Right Back to the Early 2000s

Nothing captures the nostalgia of the ’90s and the early 2000s quite like Total Request Live. The show brought the biggest names in music and movies to NYC’s Times Square each day, and will forever hold a place in our nostalgic preteen hearts. In its heyday, TRL featured live performances, movie sneak peeks, summer beach specials, and all kinds of out-there games – it was the show to watch after school. For a fun blast from the past, take a look back at the ultimate TRL time machine, with pictures of stars like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, and more.

– Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes

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Missy Elliott hopped on TRL‘s stage in 2001 to perform in a hip-hop special.

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Britney Spears rocked some (really) wide-leg jeans on the show in 2003.

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Destiny’s Child made a TRL appearance with matching blue outfits in 2001.

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Ryan Reynolds was a special celebrity host on TRL in 2002.

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Pink sported a curly ‘do on TRL in 2001.

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Katie Holmes made a 2003 TRL appearance in NYC.

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Promoting her album No More Drama in 2001, Mary J. Blige was all business in her black fedora hat and bustier top.

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Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit dropped by TRL in 2003.

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Salma Hayek stepped out for a TRL appearance in 2003.

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Former couple Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey stopped by TRL to promote their reality show and perform in 2003.

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Jessica Biel had a laugh during her time on TRL in 2003.

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Justin Timberlake and Mandy Moore both made their way to TRL in 2003.

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Lil’ Kim made an appearance on TRL in 2000 to promote her album The Notorious K.I.M.

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The guys of *NSYNC talked to TRL‘s Hilarie Burton in 2001.

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Freddie Prinze Jr. posed with Carson Daly during a show in 2001.

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Jason Biggs and Alicia Silverstone cracked up at the MTV Studios during their 2002 TRL appearance.

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Angelina Jolie flashed a big smile during her TRL appearance in 2003.

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Christina Aguilera (“Xtina”) sported some chaps during MTV’s TRL Presents: “Christina Aguilera Stripped in NYC 2002.”

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Beyoncé and Jay Z wore matching denim when they appeared on TRL together in 2002.

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Mandy Moore and Shane West made an appearance to promote A Walk to Remember in 2002.

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Hugh Jackman sported a longer ‘do during his TRL appearance in 2003.

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Avril Lavigne sported her usual tie during a 2002 TRL appearance.

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Jimmy Fallon (and a matching Carson Daly) played a game on TRL in 2002.

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Jessica Simpson opened during MTV’s TRL tour stop at Pepsi Arena in 2001.

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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days costars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey had a laugh on TRL in 2003.

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Will Smith sported an orange visor and glasses while on TRL in 2002.

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Carson Daly’s former love Jennifer Love Hewitt performed at the MTV Beach House in Seaside Heights, NJ, for TRL in 2002.

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The Sweetest Thing costars Selma Blair, Cameron Diaz, and Christina Applegate snapped a picture with Carson Daly on TRL in 2002.

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Jeninifer Lopez sported a velour tracksuit for her 2002 TRL visit.

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Lenny Kravitz performed on MTV’s TRL in 2001.

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Justin Timberlake debuted a new Justified single on TRL in 2002.

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Jewel made an appearance on TRL in 2003.

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Gwyneth Paltrow rocked some leather pants during a 2001 TRL appearance.

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Matthew Perry watched Snoop Lion (then Snoop Dogg) during a TRL visit in 2002.

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Kelly Clarkson stopped by the MTV Studios for TRL in 2002.

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No Doubt stopped by TRL to perform in 2002.

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Kid Rock wore a Cheetos t-shirt for his TRL appearance in 2001.

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The Osbournes made a TRL appearance together in 2002.

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Claire Danes took the TRL mic for her appearance in 2003.

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Elton John and Justin Timberlake hung out with Carson Daly on TRL in 2002.

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Britney Spears showed off her abs during a 2001 appearance.

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Kirsten Dunst visited TRL in NYC for a 2002 appearance.

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Good Charlotte stopped by MTV Studios in NYC in 2006.

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Rapper DMX posed with MTV video journalist Lala before appearing on TRL in 2003.

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Shakira taught a few fans how to belly dance during her 2001 TRL visit.

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P. Diddy and Ozzy Osbourne struck a pose backstage during a 2001 visit to MTV’s TRL.

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Beyoncé Knowles and Mike Myers teamed up at TRL in 2002 to promote Austin Powers in Goldmember.

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Luke Wilson and Reese Witherspoon were on TRL in 2003.

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Peter Facinelli promoted Fastlane on TRL in 2002.

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Eminem took to the streets of Times Square on TRL in 2001.

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Busta Rhymes goofed off with Carson Daly when he visited TRL in 2001.

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Lord of the Rings castmates Liv Tyler and Elijah Wood shared a sweet moment on TRL in 2001.

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Jessica Simpson and her sister, Ashlee Simpson, made a joint TRL appearance in 2003.

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Michelle Branch gave Carson Daly a guitar lesson on TRL in 2002.

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Rapper Eve performed during MTV’s TRL tour in 2001 in Las Vegas.

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Simon Cowell made a TRL appearance for American Idol back in 2003.

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Cameron Diaz visited the TRL studio in NYC in 2002.

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50 Cent performed for an episode of TRL in 2003.

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Denzel Washington stopped by the MTV Studios for TRL in 2002.

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Mary J. Blige chatted with Carson Daly about her album No More Drama on TRL in 2001.

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Elton John visited the show in 2001, chatting with Carson Daly at TRL‘s NYC studio.

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Jennifer Lopez took the mic alongside Carson Daly on TRL in 2001.

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Alien Ant Farm visited the NYC studios of TRL in 2001.

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Kate Hudson cracked up during a 2003 appearance.

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Mena Suvari arrived at the TRL studios for a visit in 2001.

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Shakira visited MTV’s TRL studios in NYC in 2001.

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The cast of The Lord of the Rings visited TRL in 2001.

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Colin Farrell sported a beanie for his 2003 TRL appearance.

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Hilary Duff was all smiles during a TRL appearance in 2003.

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Britney Spears cohosted the MTV TRL Awards in 2003.

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Carson Daly interviewed Craig David in the TRL studios in 2001.

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Julia Stiles sported a choker for her TRL appearance in 2003.

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Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson cozied up at the TRL studies in 2001.

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Brandy was all smiles during her TRL appearance in 2002.

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Pink performed on MTV’s TRL in 2001.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. busted a move on TRL in 2002.

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The boy band O-Town visited TRL in NYC in 2001.

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Seann William Scott sported some shades while taping TRL at the MTV Beach House in East Quogue, NY, in 2003.

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Jennifer Lopez performed during MTV’s TRL at the Super Bowl in Tampa, FL, in 2001.

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Melissa Joan Hart goofed around on TRL in 2002.

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Ashanti performed during MTV All Access Week on TRL at the MTV Beach House in New Jersey in 2002.

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Incubus’s Brandon Boyd held up a birthday cake on TRL in 2002.

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Tiger Woods chatted with Carson Daly on the show in 2002.

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B2K visited the show (and showed off their abs) for a 2002 episode of TRL.

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Nelly Furtado visited TRL‘s NYC studio in 2002.

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Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow joked around on TRL while promoting their movie Shallow Hal in 2001.

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Singer Samantha Mumba stopped by TRL in 2002.

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Boy band BBMak visited the TRL studio in NYC in 2002.

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Will Smith performed at the MTV Beach House in Seaside Heights, NJ, for TRL in 2002.

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Gwen Stefani took the TRL stage with No Doubt in 2002.

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Simple Plan took the stage on TRL for a 2003 episode.

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Jerry O’Connell goofed off during an episode of TRL in 2003.

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Method Man made an appearance on the show in 2003.

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Owen Wilson joked around with Jackie Chan on a 2003 episode of TRL.

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Julia Stiles posed with the guys of Good Charlotte on TRL in 2003.

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Beyoncé Knowles visited TRL for an appearance in 2003.

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Matthew McConaughey sported a camel leather jacket on TRL in 2003.

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Christina Aguilera sported a fedora with a striped scarf on TRL in 2002.

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Tiffani Thiessen stopped by TRL in 2003.

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Justin Timberlake and Halle Berry cracked up during a 2002 episode of TRL.

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Scott Foley stopped by MTV Studios in NYC for TRL in 2003.

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T-Boz and Chilli of TLC made an appearance on TRL in 2002.

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Beyoncé and Jay Z performed on TRL together in 2002.

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Mya was a TRL guest in 2003.

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James Marsden laughed with Alan Cumming when they appeared on TRL together in 2003.

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New Found Glory performed on TRL in 2003.

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Beyoncé and her sister, Solange, paired up for an episode of TRL in 2002.

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Jimmy Kimmel sat in a “practice” late-night desk to interview Carson Daly on TRL in 2003.

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Mariah Carey struck a pose backstage at MTV Studios in 2003.

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The American Wedding cast suited up for the Valentine’s Day TRL episode in 2003.

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Madonna performed live at TRL‘s NYC studio in 2003.

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The All-American Rejects stopped by TRL in 2003.

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LeBron James sat with fans on TRL in 2003.

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Seann William Scott took the mic for TRL in 2003.

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Mandy Moore stopped by TRL and played some ping-pong in 2003.

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Angelina Jolie hit the TRL stage in 2003.

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Ali G chatted with Carson Daly on TRL in 2003.

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Brittany Murphy promoted her movie Uptown Girls with a 2003 TRL appearance.

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Rebecca Romijn made a TRL appearance in 2003.

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Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu promoted Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle on TRL in 2003.

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Colin Farrell gave a wink to fans when he arrived at MTV Studios for TRL in 2003.

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Tobey Maguire promoted Seabiscuit on TRL in 2003.

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Anna Paquin was on TRL in 2003.

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Old School‘s Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell, and Luke Wilson stopped by TRL in 2003.

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Jada Pinkett Smith stopped by MTV Studios for TRL in 2003.

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Hilary Swank visited TRL‘s studio in 2003.

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Bruce Willis had fun while hanging out on TRL in 2003.

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Chris Rock and Carson Daly joked around on TRL in 2003.

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Jessica Simpson appeared on MTV’s TRL in 2003.

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Hilary Duff rocked some bright pants during a 2003 TRL appearance.

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The guys of Blink-182 visited TRL in 2003.

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Ludacris stopped by MTV Studios for TRL in 2003.

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Britney Spears performed live in Times Square during TRL in 2003.

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Wilmer Valderrama visited TRL in 2003.

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Mandy Moore was on the show in 2003.

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Carmen Electra appeared on TRL in 2003.

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Beyoncé Knowles appeared on TRL in 2003.

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Britney Spears held a towel for P. Diddy when he competed in a treadmill-a-thon in 2003.

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Kate Beckinsale appeared on TRL with Scott Speedman in 2003.

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Britney Spears made a TRL appearance in 2003.

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The Rock and Rosario Dawson had a joint appearance on TRL in 2003.

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Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey promoted Newlyweds on TRL in 2003.

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Eva Mendes promoted Out of Time on TRL in 2003.

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Andre 3000 of Outkast performed in 2003 for TRL‘s Halloween show.

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Tennis player Andy Roddick was on the show in 2003.

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Vanessa Lachey (then Minnillo) was one of the new MTV VJs for TRL in 2003.

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The cast of The OC was on TRL in 2003.

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Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore joked around during TRL in 2003.

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