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When Los Angeles police officers ask rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard (of Wu Tang Clan fame) to move his car, they notice that he is wearing a bullet-proof vest. This is in contravention of a law stating that no-one with a history of violent crime is allowed to wear a bullet-proof vest. In court, Bastard, represented by a deputy public defender as he can no longer afford his own attorney, pleads not guilty.
After arriving at the London Arena, Docklands, London, England, UK, Europe, by helicopter, Robbie Williams pulls off a hat-trick at the BRIT Awards, winning the categories for Best British Male Solo Artist, Best British Single (Angels) and Best Video (Millenium). Manic Street Preachers are Best British Group and their album, This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours, is Best British Album. Best British Female is Des’ree, Best British Dance Act is Fatboy Slim, Best International Male is Beck; Best International Group is The Corrs. A pop supergroup including Billie, Tina Cousins, Cleopatra, B*witched and Steps is brought together to sing a tribute to Abba.Jazz vocalist Betty Roche dies aged 81 at the Mainland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pleasantville, New Jersey, USA.