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Steve Bloom Toots Hibbert, Jamaica’s answer to James Brown, is 80 years old and still cranking out music that sounds as fresh as his original records in the mid-1960s. His latest under the Toots and the Maytals banner, and first full-length since 2011: the album “Got to Be Tough.”Raised in Kingston, Toots’ career mirrored Bob Marley’s.

Ray Charles, "America The Beautiful": 6000%Bruce Springsteen, "Born In The U.S.A.": 2400%Demi Lovato, "Made In The USA": 1800%Toby Keith, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)": 1600%James Brown, "Living in America": 890%Fall Out Boy, "Fourth Of July": 880%Darryl Worley, "Have You Forgotten?": 670%Lenny Kravitz, "American Woman": 650%Granger Smith aka Earl Dibbles Jr, "Merica": 585%Simon & Garfunkel, "America": 505%Chicago, "Saturday in the Park": 430%DJ Jazzy Jeff & The

Seymour Stein was recently virtually presented the 2020 A2IM Lifetime Achievement Award for his trailblazing co-founding of Sire Records, where he signed such acts as the Talking Heads, the Ramones, the Pretenders, and Depeche Mode before going on to sign artists like Madonna and Ice-T when he was affiliated with Warner Music.Earlier in his career, he worked at such legendary indie labels as Syd Nathan’s King Records, which put out James Brown’s first records; as well as Jerry Leiber, Mike

After releasing her surprise extended track "Black Parade," Beyonce continues to celebrate Juneteenth with her new TIDAL playlist, "Motherland Drip" featuring James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle and more.

When “The Blues Brothers” landed in theaters 40 years ago this week, it was something of a novelty – the first feature film based on characters from “Saturday Night Live,” which had, at that point, only been on the air for five years. And though it was a hit, no one would try again for 12 years, with “Wayne’s World,” after which the floodgates opened.

Judges at South Carolina’s Supreme Court have ruled James Brown’s final partner is not entitled to a share of his fortune because their marriage was not legally binding.Tomi Rae Hynie has been fighting for a cut of the Godfather of Soul’s estate ever since his death on Christmas Day in 2006, even though it was his dying wish to leave nearly all of his assets to a children’s education foundation to fund scholarships.Hynie, who had a son with Brown, maintained the couple’s 2001 nuptials were

The  South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Wednesday (June 17) that James Brown’s last partner, Tommie Rae Hynie, was not his legal wife and therefore has no claim to over 1,200 compositions in the King of Soul’s catalogue.

Nearly 14 years after his death, legendary singer James Brown may soon have his last wish fulfilled. The entertainer known as “The Godfather of Soul” and “The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business” – who died at age 73 in 2006 -- wanted millions of dollars from his estate to go toward helping needy kids get an education.

The Godfather of Soul’s dying wish to help educate needy children is a big step closer to being fulfilled, now that South Carolina’s Supreme Court — wading into a 14-year-old legal saga yet again — has ruled that James Brown’s last partner was not legally married to him.

unanimous ruling on Wednesday, the state's justices wrote that Tomi Rae Hynie, a former partner of Brown's who claimed to be his wife, failed to annul a previous marriage, and therefore did not have a right to his multimillion-dollar estate.Brown's union with Hynie has long been the center of the evolving legal troubles following his death at the age of 73 on Christmas Day 2006.

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The Godfather of Soul's dying wish to help educate needy children is a big step closer to being fulfilled, now that South Carolina's Supreme Court -- weighing into a 14-year-old legal saga yet again — has ruled that James Brown's last partner was not legally married to him.

Funk legend Bootsy Collins was fired from James Brown’s backing band when his guitar turned into a snake during an acid trip before a show.

Featuring songs from Jay Electronica, 2Pac, Nina Simone and James Brown

By Dade Hayes

Supermodel Kate Moss is spending lockdown in her stunning home in the Cotswolds.The beautiful fashion icon is the envy of women up and down the country as she is currently living with her best friend James Brown, who also happens to be her hairdresser. Oh what we would give to have our mane tamed right about now! She is also with her long-term boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck, 33, daughter Lila Grace, 17, and half-sister Lottie, 22.

By Jem Aswad

It’s difficult to exaggerate the scale of Tony Allen’s talent and influence. The Nigerian drummer joined Fela Kuti’s band when the soon-to-be-legendary performer was still impersonating James Brown. Allen introduced the iconic polyrhythms that would define Afrobeat music as much as Fela’s saxophone or outsized personality. He died suddenly from an aneurysm yesterday in Paris, leaving behind a legacy that spans decades, genres, and continents.

The Montreux Jazz Festival today announced the exclusive digital release of more than 50 legendary concerts from its 54-year history, including James Brown, Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Run-DMC, the Raconteurs, Alanis Morissette,  Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Korn, The Raconteurs and many more. The performances are available to stream in full free of charge (for the first month) via Stingray Qello.

"During this unprecedented time, fans will have the chance to experience iconic performances"

The Disgraceland podcast is jumping from your ears to your eyes.

It’s a rare singer who can cause all four coaches on “The Voice” to turn their chairs around, let alone bring them all to their feet for a standing ovation.

"I was a lucky son of a bitch" is the way talent agent Dick Alen describes how he navigated a 60-plus-year career working with a slew of some of music's biggest stars. "You do what you do, and it turned out very well for me and my clients."Alen's stacked roster doubles as a list of American icons.

The godfather of soul died in Atlanta on Christmas Day 2006

An Atlanta prosecutor is considering whether or not to open an investigation into James Brown's death after a woman came forward claiming another person was involved, his spokesman said.

An Atlanta prosecutor is considering whether or not to open an investigation into James Brown's death after a woman came forward claiming another person was involved, his spokesman said.

A prosecutor in Atlanta will decide whether to open a formal investigation after meeting with a woman who says she has evidence the legendary singer James Brown’s death was caused by another person, his spokesman said.

A prosecutor in Atlanta will decide whether to open a formal investigation after meeting with a woman who says she has evidence the legendary singer James Brown’s death was caused by another person, his spokesman said.

A prosecutor in Atlanta will decide whether to open a formal investigation after meeting with a woman who says she has evidence the legendary singer James Brown’s death was caused by another person, his spokesman said.

A Fulton County District Attorney office is evaluating new evidence and considering opening a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding James Brown’s 2006 death.

ATLANTA -- A prosecutor in Atlanta will decide whether to open a formal investigation after meeting with a woman who says she has evidence legendary singer James Brown's death was caused by another person, his spokesman said.

A prosecutor in Atlanta will decide whether to open a formal investigation after meeting with a woman who says she has evidence the legendary singer James Brown’s death was caused by another person, his spokesman said.

“It was the worst day of my life. I thought I could move on but it’s constantly on my mind. I see him in my head all the time - how do you erase that?” 

Music fans, get ready to add some fun new collectibles to your home decor.The London Toy Fair launched on Tuesday (Jan.

Today, America celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the 20th century’s most important Civil Rights leader. Dr. King’s ascent as a central figure in the Civil Rights Movement happened roughly at the same time as soul singer James Brown’s entrance into the mainstream of American pop culture. But it wasn’t until after Dr. King’s assassination that their legacies became intertwined. The moment is recounted in a 2008 documentary titled The Night James Brown Saved Boston.