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September, 15

  • 2000 For the first time since learning he has Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), country singer Chris LeDoux returns to the stage while he awaits the necessary liver transplant.
  • 1998 Grammy-winning rapper Coolio is arrested in Lawndale, Calif., on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing marijuana. The rapper, whose real name is Artis Ivey, is booked and released that day with an order to appear in court at a later date.
  • 1998 The Managers of Brandy and Monica issue a joint statement decrying gossip that the rival soul divas battled backstage at the MTV Music Awards show earlier in the week. “The fact is that Brandy and Monica did interviews together, had their picture taken together, had adjoining dressing rooms, sat together at the show, and held hands and prayed together prior to going on stage to perform,” the statement says.
  • 1998 Reba McEntire joins the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her star, the 2,120th planted in the famous foot thoroughfare, is unveiled in front of the Johnny Grant Building, 7018 Hollywood Boulevard.
  • 1987 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett.
  • 1969 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Sugar, Sugar,” The Archies. Billboard ranks the song as the No. 1 single of the year.
  • 1968 Television musical series “Soul” premieres on NBC with guests Lou Rawls, Martha & the Vandellas.
  • 1959 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Sleep Walk,” Santo & Johnny.
  • 1903 Country singer Roy Acuff is born in Maynardsville, Tenn. In 1962 he becomes the first living artist elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.