Before his health took a turn for the worse on the night of Dec. 24, Brown was given his doctor’s approval to perform in New ...

In 1973, James Brown formed an unlikely friendship with the Rev. Al Sharpton, who he met when Sharpton was a young civil rights activist. Brown served as a mentor to Sharpton, who credits the singer ...

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Marshall suits the Godfather of Soul’s groove well, because her songs always ride on instinct, never feeling mannered or overly contrived. Even while interpreting Brown’s standalone R&B, Marshall ...

Whether you call him “The Hardest Working Man in Show Business,” “Soul Brother Number One” or “The Godfather of Soul,” you’d be hard pressed to find someone who would argue that James Brown wasn’t one ...

The ‘Superman’ writer-director took time out from head-honchoing the DC Universe to make us a killer year-end playlist.

Jackson was the first act invited, and he sang a few notes and pulled out his well-known moves. It was he who encouraged ...

Celtics star Jaylen Brown had an eye-opening proclamation during a recent live stream about his standing in the league.

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For over a century, Auburn has hosted some of the most impactful and culturally significant singers and performers in the ...