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December 30, 2006

Usher To Portray James Brown In Godfather Biopic?

Filed under: R&B/Soul, R&B/Soul articles - 30 Dec 2006

UsherThe Godfather of Soul hasn’t even been buried yet, but the James Brown legacy machine is already in full frenzy. Not only has Spike Lee already been signed on to direct said …

Chaka Khan Replaces James Brown For New Year’s Gig, Memorial Performance Planned

Filed under: R&B/Soul, R&B/Soul tours and shows - 30 Dec 2006

Chaka KhanA living legend in her own right Chaka Khan will entertain approximately 1,400 fans who bought tickets to see the late James Brown perform at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New …

December 29, 2006

James Brown’s Last Apollo Appearance Draws Thousands

James BrownA long time friend and colleague of James Brown said the icon loved the lines at the Apollo.

“His greatest thrill was always the lines around the Apollo Theater,” said Al …

Top 10 R&B/Soul And Rap/Hip-hop Deaths In 2006

James BrownThis has been a doozy of a year for R&B, soul and rap/hip-hop celebrity deaths. The sheer caliber of talent on this list, compiled December 1, was already awesome as it …

Brian McKnight Shares The Scandalous Truth Behind New Single

Filed under: R&B/Soul, R&B/Soul articles, new R&B/Soul releases - 29 Dec 2006

Brian McKnightBrian McKnight’s latest single, “Used To Be My Girl” tells the story of a guy playing “big dawg” towards a dude seeing his ex-lady friend.

In the song, McKnight …

December 28, 2006

Spike Lee To Direct James Brown Movie

Filed under: R&B/Soul articles, hiphop articles, hiphoprnbsoul - 28 Dec 2006

Director Spike Lee has signed on to helm a movie about James Brown, the late “Godfather of Soul.”

According to Daily Variety, the project will be produced through Viacom Inc.’s Paramount Pictures by Brian Grazer (”A Beautiful Mind”).

Production …

December 27, 2006

Dreamgirls Breaks Box Office Records, Inspires Spontaneous Applause

Filed under: R&B/Soul, R&B/Soul articles, R&B/Soul charts - 27 Dec 2006

“Dreamgirls” pulled in a whopping one-day gross of over $8.7 million on Christmas Day as it opened to wide release in 852 theaters across the country.

The flick starring Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, Beyonce and a seemingly sleepwalking …

James Brown’s “Wife” Claims They Were Legally Married

Lawyers have shut Tomi Rae Hynie out of the home she shared with late legend James Brown, claiming the two were never legally married. Hynie, however, claims otherwise. According to The Associated Press, Hynie says …

New York Power 105 DJ Carl Blaze Passes Away At 30

Filed under: Hiphop, new Hip-hop releases - 27 Dec 2006

New York radio DJ Carl Blaze has passed away after spending two weeks in critical condition after being shot by unknown assailants in the Bronx.

Blaze, who worked as a weekend host on Power 105.1, was shot a total of thirteen …

December 26, 2006

James Brown To Lie In State At Apollo Theater, Funeral Scheduled For Saturday

James BrownThe body of the legendary James Brown will lie in state at the “world famous” Apollo Theater in Harlem for fans to have one last look at the …

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