James Brown’s influence was universal. Singers, songwriters, dancers and musicians gleaned from the constant showman who was able to evoke pride, sadness or a party atmosphere at the drop of his cape.

It should come as no surprise that James Brown has inspired countless tributes and covers, both good and bad. On the heels of an excellent compilation of tributes to the funk kingpin, called Jump Back ...

Ahead of James Brown's 19th death anniversary, we're taking a rare look into his estate— left the way it was the day he died ...

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 ...

James Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured "godfather of soul," whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a giant of R&B and an inspiration for rap, funk and disco, died early Christmas ...

A new documentary called "Cake Walk" celebrates her life and career. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will host a screening ...

James Brown, the rythm-and-blues singer known as the "Godfather of Soul," died Monday morning of congestive heart failure after a bout with pneumonia. There was no more distinctive voice in American ...

(CINCINNATI)-- He is one of the major musical influences of the past 50 years. The "Godfather of Soul" died early Christmas at an Atlanta hospital. He'd been suffering from pneumonia, but those close ...

“Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown,” the two-hour documentary that premiered Monday on HBO, chronicles the career of the Godfather of Soul, from his ascension in music at the height of the social ...

James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation.

Claims that James Brown was murdered have haunted the Godfather of Soul’s legacy for years, and now an Atlanta prosecutor is considering an official probe to put them to rest. Fulton County District ...

EXCLUSIVE: We’ll be seeing a slew of music industry icons and visionaries portrayed in the upcoming second season of American Soul, the Don Cornelius-infused period drama, set for premiere on BET in ...