In 1973, James Brown formed an unlikely friendship with the Rev. Al Sharpton, who he met when Sharpton was a young civil ...

A 19-year-long legal battle over James Brown’s estate led to a myriad of accusations of financial mismanagement, paternity challenges and questions over the future of a planned charitable foundation.

Discover What’s Streaming On: James Brown: Say It Loud is a new four-part docuseries for A&E about the unlikely rise, the resulting stardom he worked so hard for, and the lasting legacy of “The ...

The daughter of legendary musician James Brown returned to Columbia as the keynote speaker for a Carolina for All community ...

Five of James Brown's most memorable performances inspired "Get On Up" (right). Getty Images (left); Universal Pictures (right) Chadwick Boseman has won rave reviews for his star turn as James Brown ...

In life and in death, James Brown should be remembered for his impact on music and on the world, not for the many people that surrounded him, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Friday in a passionate eulogy ...

On the first anniversary of the death of soul singer James Brown, we learn about a recent unprecedented memorial celebration called Function at Princeton Junction. This scholarly gathering of writers, ...

Who had the greater impact on music: James Brown or Prince? James Brown! Credit: Album cover My brother Adrian and I recently debated a simple, unanswerable question: who was greater, James Brown or ...

As key player and music director for James Brown’s band in its heyday, Maceo Parker’s influence on modern music is immeasurable. The stamp of Parker’s sound – the revolutionary way he transformed his ...

James Brown's daughters, Deanna Brown Thomas and Yamma Brown, discussed their father's life and legacy. The sisters reflected on Brown's struggle with poverty, his musical career, and influence on ...

18 years after James Brown's death, his family is still asking one heartbreaking question: Where is the $90 million? The Godfather of Soul had beautiful intentions—he wanted his fortune to help kids ...