James Brown News

Smallscreen Santa 'Shout' out: What to gift the TV addict

Nov 17, 2008, 16:37 GMT

There are so many great older TV series to own and share with those who never caught them the first time around.  Considering some of the newer series out there, it is worth rowing back in time a bit for some quality television. ... more

James Brown's legacy tour

May 3, 2007, 13:00 GMT

James Brown's son Daryl has vowed to keep the singer's 'legacy alive' by touring with his father's band. ... more

James Brown's funeral debt

Apr 19, 2007, 13:00 GMT

James Brown's funeral director is still waiting for more than $70,000 in unpaid payments. ... more

James Brown's will shock

Jan 12, 2007, 12:20 GMT

James Brown's five-year-old child and partner were not included in his will. ... more

James Brown Jr. left out of will

Jan 12, 2007, 1:55 GMT

James Brown has apparently left his youngest James Brown Jr. out of his will according to E! and other media sources.  Brown had neglected to update his last will and testament.
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James Brown's kids distance themselves from Hynie

Jan 6, 2007, 16:52 GMT

James Brown's grown-up progeny refused to share in a TV tribute to the late soul legend on CNN show Larry King Live on Wednesday night when they discovered his widow Tomi Rae Hynie would be taking part. ... more

Samuel L. Jackson's Brown role

Jan 4, 2007, 12:20 GMT

Samuel L. Jackson is being tipped to play James Brown in a movie of the late soul legend's life. ... more

Paramount and Spike Lee to make James Brown biopic

Dec 27, 2006, 18:20 GMT

Paramount, Imagine Entertainment and director Spike Lee have joined creative forces to make a feature on the life of James Brown.   Imagine's Brian Grazer is producing, and the picture could be in production by late 2007, or possibly early 2008. ... more

Tributes pour in for James Brown

Dec 27, 2006, 12:00 GMT

American President George W. Bush and Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger have led tributes to the late soul legend James Brown. ... more

James Brown's common law wife locked out

Dec 26, 2006, 15:50 GMT

James Brown had a girl right up until the end of his life.  His children from previous unions and their attorney have allegedly locked the woman, backup dancer Tomi Rae Hynie, out of the home she shared with The Godfather of Soul and their five year old child. ... more

The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, dies at age 73 (Roundup)

Dec 26, 2006, 2:46 GMT

Atlanta - US singer James Brown, nicknamed the Godfather of Soul, died Monday at age 73, news reports said. ... more

Obituary: James Brown - the Godfather of Soul

Dec 25, 2006, 13:19 GMT

Atlanta - US singer James Brown, the 'Godfather of Soul,' enjoyed a career spanning half a century and was a major influence on soul, disco and rap. ... more

US soul singer James Brown dies aged 73

Dec 25, 2006, 13:19 GMT

Atlanta - US singer James Brown, known as the 'Godfather of Soul,' died early Monday at the age of 73, news reports said. ... more

James Brown to head line-up at Tower of London music festival

Mar 24, 2006, 12:55 GMT

London - Veteran US soul and rhythm and blues singer James Brown will be among a star lineup at a music festival on the lawns of the Tower of London this summer, organizers said Friday. ... more

U.S. court rejects rape case against James Brown

Jun 30, 2005, 11:34 GMT

Los Angeles - A judge in Chicago rejected a rape case brought by a former employee of U.S. musician James Brown, reported radio broadcaster KCBS on Wednesday. ... more