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James Brown biopic 'Get On Up' debuts third US - The James Brown biopic, Get On Up, has had a decent opening weekend, bringing in $14 million, good …
James Brown biopic 'Get On Up' debuts third US

The James Brown biopic, Get On Up, has had a decent opening weekend, bringing in $14 million, good enough for third place behind the new August …

August 4, 2014
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James Brown The Singles preview Volume 11: 1979-1981 - Hip-O Select have finally reached the end, the eleventh and final volume of their exhaustive series …
James Brown The Singles preview Volume 11: 1979-1981

Hip-O Select have finally reached the end, the eleventh and final volume of their exhaustive series of releases chronicalling every single James …

September 17, 2011
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James Brown like a brother to Jazzie B - The DJ, producer and singer worked with James - known as the 'Godfather of Soul' - on one of his …
James Brown like a brother to Jazzie B

The DJ, producer and singer worked with James - known as the 'Godfather of Soul' - on one of his albums as well as touring with him, and reveals …

July 1, 2011
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James Brown sued by former publicist - JAMES BROWN's former publicist is suing his estate to demand control of a charitable trust.In …
James Brown sued by former publicist

JAMES BROWN's former publicist is suing his estate to demand control of a charitable trust.In a lawsuit filed this month in Chicago, Jacque Hollander …

April 16, 2009
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James Brown legal fight continues - A year after music legend James Brown died, the people who were close to him continue to fight over …
James Brown legal fight continues

A year after music legend James Brown died, the people who were close to him continue to fight over the future of his fortune and legacy. …

December 25, 2007
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James Brown trustee in the dock - A former trustee for James Brown's estate says he still filed tax forms for the estate even after …
James Brown trustee in the dock

A former trustee for James Brown's estate says he still filed tax forms for the estate even after he quit. David Cannon is accused of …

November 17, 2007
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James Brown guitarist dies - James Brown's longtime sidekick Bobby Byrd has lost his battle against cancer. He was 73. …
James Brown guitarist dies

James Brown's longtime sidekick Bobby Byrd has lost his battle against cancer. He was 73. The founder of Brown's backing band the Famous Flames, Byrd …

September 14, 2007
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James Brown family grows still more - He was called the "Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Biz" but it looks like …
James Brown family grows still more

He was called the "Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Biz" but it looks like he was also rather busy offstage and the father of …

August 23, 2007
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James Brown clan grows - He was known as the Godfather of Soul but it turns out that James Brown was also the father of …
James Brown clan grows

He was known as the Godfather of Soul but it turns out that James Brown was also the father of a whole lotta kids. BBC issued a report that new …

August 6, 2007
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James Brown offspring claims - The battle for a slice of the late James Brown's will has taken a twist with two of at least …
James Brown offspring claims

The battle for a slice of the late James Brown's will has taken a twist with two of at least a dozen claims that the legendary funk-soul singer are …

August 6, 2007
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James Brown laid to rest - Legendary singer James Brown, who died on Christmas day, finally was laid to rest Saturday …
James Brown laid to rest

Legendary singer James Brown, who died on Christmas day, finally was laid to rest Saturday, according to a statement by Reverend Al Sharpton …

March 12, 2007
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James Brown still not buried - Tomi Rae Hynie, who claims to be James Brown's fourth wife, has paid an intimate farewell to …
James Brown still not buried

Tomi Rae Hynie, who claims to be James Brown's fourth wife, has paid an intimate farewell to the soul singer. It came on Thursday, and before DNA …

March 5, 2007
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James Brown added BBC Electric Proms - Singer James Brown - nicknamed the "Godfather of soul" - has been added to the line-up for the BBC …
James Brown added BBC Electric Proms

Singer James Brown - nicknamed the "Godfather of soul" - has been added to the line-up for the BBC Electric Proms in London next month. Brown, whose …

September 11, 2006
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James Brown case dropped - A sexual harassment lawsuit brought against JAMES BROWN by his former publicist was thrown out by …
James Brown case dropped

A sexual harassment lawsuit brought against JAMES BROWN by his former publicist was thrown out by the 7th US Circuit Court Of Appeals in Chicago …

August 14, 2006
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James Brown  dance tutor - Will Young has been getting dancing lessons from James Brown.The pair first met when they both …
James Brown dance tutor

Will Young has been getting dancing lessons from James Brown.The pair first met when they both performed at Live 8 in Murrayfield, Edinburgh and have …

July 14, 2005
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James Brown rape claims thrown out - A judge has thrown out a civil rape claim against soul legend James Brown, according to his …
James Brown rape claims thrown out

A judge has thrown out a civil rape claim against soul legend James Brown, according to his accuser's lawyer. The singer's former public relations …

July 1, 2005
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James Brown -No plans to retire - James Brown believes he's "like Moses in the music business" and he's not about to retire. Brown …
James Brown -No plans to retire

James Brown believes he's "like Moses in the music business" and he's not about to retire. Brown says he's been asked for 35 years when he's going to …

March 10, 2005
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James Brown hires Jackson lawyer - James Brown is hooking up with the Jackson family's attorney to try to get out of a sexual …
James Brown hires Jackson lawyer

James Brown is hooking up with the Jackson family's attorney to try to get out of a sexual harassment suit. James has retained attorney Debra Opri …

January 24, 2005
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James Brown sued over rape claims - Soul singer James Brown is being sued by a former employee who has alleged he raped her in 1988. …
James Brown sued over rape claims

Soul singer James Brown is being sued by a former employee who has alleged he raped her in 1988. Jacque Hollander, 48, who worked as a public …

January 7, 2005
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James Brown has surgery - You can almost guess what James Brown had to say when he left the hospital after having prostate …
James Brown has surgery

You can almost guess what James Brown had to say when he left the hospital after having prostate surgery: "I feel good." And yes, he really did say …

December 16, 2004
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James Brown eyes peas

The Black Eyed Peas have landed some legendary musical help for their upcoming album. Soul icon James Brown has contributed to the track "They Don't …

December 15, 2004
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James Brown fights cancer - James Brown is reported to be fighting cancer.The funk legend, 71, will undergo an operation next …
James Brown fights cancer

James Brown is reported to be fighting cancer.The funk legend, 71, will undergo an operation next week (December 15) in an attempt to beat prostate …

December 13, 2004
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James Brown eyes retirement - The hardest working man in show business is going to hang up his famous cape. Or at least put it in …
James Brown eyes retirement

The hardest working man in show business is going to hang up his famous cape. Or at least put it in storage for awhile. "Once I finish in Canada I …

November 30, 2004
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James Brown gives awat turkeys - The line stretched around the block for a free turkey and a peek at James Brown. Brown gave away …
James Brown gives awat turkeys

The line stretched around the block for a free turkey and a peek at James Brown. Brown gave away a thousand turkeys in Augusta, Georgia, as part of …

November 25, 2004
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James Brown forgoes trial in domestic violence case - James Brown would rather not contest a domestic violence charge than hurt his relationship with his …
James Brown forgoes trial in domestic violence case

James Brown would rather not contest a domestic violence charge than hurt his relationship with his wife. Brown told prosecutors in Columbia, South …

June 15, 2004
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James Brown in Toronto - The Hardest Working Man In Show Business didn't quite live up to that nickname on Saturday night at …
James Brown in Toronto

The Hardest Working Man In Show Business didn't quite live up to that nickname on Saturday night at the Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto. But James Brown …

June 8, 2004
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James Brown Assault Charge - James Brown, soul legend, faces an assault charge after allegedly roughing up his wife, Tomi Mae …
James Brown Assault Charge

James Brown, soul legend, faces an assault charge after allegedly roughing up his wife, Tomi Mae Brown. It is said that she was pushed to the floor …

January 29, 2004
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James Brown could be coming to Glastonbury - The Godfather of Soul, the Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness, Mr James Brown may be playing …
James Brown could be coming to Glastonbury

The Godfather of Soul, the Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness, Mr James Brown may be playing the 2004 Glastonbury Festival, while rumours continue …

January 26, 2004