Aloe Blacc Talks Movie Plans, Possible Bruno Mars Collaboration
This past summer, "Wake Me Up" singer Aloe Blacc made his acting debut in Get On Up , the movie biography of the late Godfather of Soul, James Brown. In addition to his music career, he now says he'd...
View ArticleJames Brown's son returns to native New BrunswickJames Brown's son...
James Brown's son returns to native New Brunswick James Brown's son, Daryl, recently to returned to native New Brunswick to promote a book. Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com:...
View ArticleTech Review: Music apps to keep you in harmony with digital age
Mobile devices have revolutionized how we listen to music, but the ease and simplicity leave music enthusiasts who enjoy alphabetizing, categorizing and cataloging their physical record collections a...
View ArticleYamma Brown on father James Brown's domestic abuse: 'I hated him during those...
The late musician's daughter recalls growing up with Brown in new memoir Cold Sweat: My Father James Brown and Me James Brown 's daughter has recalled her harrowing experience of watching the musician...
View ArticleShaker Heights native prepares to bring a 'Soul Session' to Take 5
A genre is coming to town. It blends the spirit and vigor of James Brown with the vocal crafts of Prince and Marvin Gaye.
View ArticleViola Davis Upsets Fellow Motorist With Parking Problem
The Help star Viola Davis fell foul of an angry motorist during a recent trip to the movies when she abandoned her car in a lot nearby. The actress admits she was too hot and bothered to put her child...
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Brown will be at Page After Page to sign his book Friday, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. web photoAccording to a new book written by the son of James Brown, Daryl Brown, the Godfather of Soul was a complex man...
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DR. SEUSS: These hand puppets of the Cat in the Hat, upper right, and friends appear on "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss," a show from Jim Henson Productions. It was the first television series based...
View ArticleThe Philadelphia Inquirer Dan DeLuca column
What are the essential ingredients of a compelling music movie? Maybe the most overrated one: Music. It's hard not to come to that conclusion after seeing Jimi: All Is By My Side, unconventional,...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar Lays Down a Series of Freestyles for L.A....
Following the release of his new single, "i," Kendrick Lamar dropped by L.A.'s Power 106 to show off his off-the-cuff lyrical prowess. Watch the video below to see him freestyling over a variety of...
View ArticleScooter Rally in Columbus - Scoot-a-que 17
One of the Midwest's largest rallies happened on September 19-21 and true to it's nature, it entertained, enthralled and excited the many attendees. Scoot-a-cue is hosted by the Columbus Cutters,...
View ArticleOne in three women in Oklahoma will face domestic violence
In the U.S., domestic violence is reported to police thousands of time every day, but sometimes it takes high-profile cases, such as the video showing former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice...
View ArticleLive music in New Orleans for Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014: Lee Fields' throwback...
Soul singer Lee Fields fronts the Expressions at One Eyed Jacks in the French Quarter on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014.
View Article[Interviews] J*Davey Details Label Woes, Working With Miguel & New Music at...
We caught up with J*Davey at Redbull Studios in L.A.where we talked their rejuvenation, brand new music, and taking their spot back. J*Davey is Ms.
View ArticleSoul Brother No. 1 Was a Complicated Dad, Says New Book
James Brown was, of course, the Godfather of Soul and The Hardest Working Man in Show Business. But all that he worked to grab those titles over decades seemed to come crashing down through much of the...
View ArticleOnce and Again
I REMEMBER THIS SONG. Last week, I wrote about passing institutions a couple of examples of places and people that won't come our way again.
View ArticleSix machine in Burnham
The band plays an eclectic mix of tracks from some of the world's greatest musical talent including hits from Guns N' Roses and Led Zeppelin and soul and funk tunes from Stevie Wonder, Chic and, of...
View ArticleJames Brown is 'Mr. Dynamite' in HBO documentary: First trailer
In August, Chadwick Boseman portrayed James Brown in the biopic Get On Up . On Oct. 27, HBO audiences will get a taste of the real deal when Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown debuts.
View ArticleA Friday book reading that will leave you in a Cold Sweat
Dr. Yamma Brown, the daughter of James Brown, provides an "open book" look at the complexities resulting from domestic violence and other related issues, as well as her ability to rise through them....
View ArticleLegendary bassist Mike Watt leads new band to Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights
James Brown was called "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business." You could say the same about Mike Watt - except he might wince at the whole showbiz part.
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