Was the Godfather of Soul murdered? A new CNN investigative series is set to explore just that; as over a dozen people close to late singer James Brown have said they want an autopsy or a criminal investigation of his death. Dr. Marvin Crawford, who signed Brown’s death certificate at an Atlanta hospital in 2006, is reportedly among the […]

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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

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Black Music Month originated in 1979.  President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

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Black Music Month originated in 1979.  President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

By BridgetEE There’s an old saying ”fashion always repeats itself.” How many of us live by that saying? We won’t throw away those Cross Colour Jeans, because they’re coming back. The same bell bottoms and turtlenecks from the 1970s are casual wear in 2015. Let’s not forget that navy blue peacoat from the US Navy. Unless you […]

Kevin Hart returned to Saturday Night Live to bring the funny. Hart, who first hosted the long-running sketch comedy series in 2013, kicked off SNL’s first…

It’s been eight years since the “Godfather of Soul,” James Brown (pictured) passed away at age 73.  Now after an uphill six-year effort by historian Jacob…

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Even though James Brown had a history of domestic violence in his relationships, Jill Scott doesn’t think he was a monster. The “Golden” diva will…

The James Brown biopic “Get on Up” is making it’s way to  theaters Aug. 1, and the film shows the key moments in Brown’s life. The movies director, Tate Taylor says it…

The biopic about the life of the Godfather of Soul is finally going to hit theaters this year. To drum up even more excitement and…

Tom Joyner Morning Show funnyman  J. Anthony Brown thinks Bruno Mars ripped his Super Bowl XLVII performance straight from James Brown. Do you agree?