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More than two years into a protracted battle over how to parcel out James Brown's wealth, a South Carolina judge on Tuesday approved a settlement that gives nearly half of his assets to a charitable trust, about a quarter to his wife and young son, and the rest to Brown's adult children.
Mexico's finance secretary says the swine flu outbreak has cost the Mexican economy at least $2.2 billion.
A former publicist for James Brown is suing the singer's estate for control of a charitable trust that contains much of the singer's wealth.
James Brown knew all along that he wanted to open a museum to inspire people — especially the poor — to pursue their dreams. So he carefully saved all his belongings, from glittering suits and glossy shoes to the comb he used to neatly sculpt his hair.
James Brown's family could walk out of court on Friday with a brand new deal. If approved by a judge in South Carolina, a settlement over the late soul singer's estate would end a two-year legal saga.
Harlem's Apollo Theater is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its "Amateur Night" — a starting stage for some of the biggest stars in entertainment, including Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and the late James Brown.
A new trustee was appointed Tuesday in the fight over James Brown's estate, a move attorneys involved in the dispute say puts them a step closer to a settlement after nearly two years of litigation.
Richard Foos never set out to become the arbiter of retro pop culture. He just wanted to see those classic James Brown records back in people's hands.
Attorneys pushing a long-awaited settlement over how to parcel out James Brown's estate and trust want the trustees removed, claiming they've done little to protect the singer's legacy and money.
James Brown mementoes ranging from his signature capes to a medical bracelet fetched thousands of dollars Thursday at an auction, which the soul icon's children protested.
James Brown was such a rigid taskmaster that he was legendary for being able to squeeze killer performances even from pickup bands he’d never worked with before. But with all respect to the Famous Flames, his backing group for the first 15 years, nothing could touch the razor precision with which the J.B.’s supported the Hardest Working Man In Show Business. Part of that was surely due to Brown’s notorious habit of fining his musicians for the slightest mistake on or off the stage. But with Jabo Starks on drums (augmented at times by the funky drummer himself, Clyde Stubblefield), Maceo Parker on saxophone and, for a time, future P-Funkateer Bootsy Collins on bass, the J.B.’s were the tightest (and possibly most terrified) band in the world, carrying out the orders of a ruthless disciplinarian and being rewarded by acting as the machine with which he invented a brand-new genre: funk.
An attorney says a DNA test confirms James Brown fathered the son of a woman who claimed to be the singer's wife when he died.
An exhibit of James Brown memorabilia is being organized at South Carolina State University.
An attorney for five of James Brown's children questioned the late soul singer's ex-trustees during a court hearing on whether they hid one of Brown's earlier wills.
James Brown's possessions will be appraised and auctioned, in part to pay taxes his estate owes, court-appointed trustees said Wednesday.
A judge handling James Brown's contested fortune refused Friday to remove himself from the case despite an argument from the late soul singer's former trustees that he forced them to resign.
Five of James Brown's children say their late father's will should be invalidated because his former advisers used undue influence to get him to create charitable trusts that the advisers would profit from, according to court documents filed this week.
The self-proclaimed widow admits she's been a bit of a drama queen, and she's not about to apologize for it. The lawyer feels brushed aside after more than two decades of dedication. The preacher had trouble dealing with the death of a man who took the role of the father who abandoned him.
Two former trustees for James Brown's estate claim the judge handling the disputes over the late soul singer's finances forced them to resign.
Two people in charge of a portion of James Brown's estate quit their positions Tuesday amid ongoing questions over the late soul singer's finances.
A Thanksgiving tradition sponsored by James Brown is being continued in this first year after the soul pioneer's death with the annual turkey giveaway in his hometown.
A company that handles royalties and income from commercials and other projects for James Brown's estate has significantly less money than it should, a lawyer for the late soul singer's family said.
A Georgia woman who claims to have married James Brown in 1953 says in court papers they were never divorced and she wants to be part of his estate. Velma Warren Brown, 73, filed a sworn statement in Aiken County court Wednesday claiming she was never served with divorce papers and didn't sign any agreement severing her marriage to the late soul singer. Brown died Christmas Day at age 73.
James Brown's body was placed in a crypt Saturday at the Beech Island home of one his daughters, family and friends of the soul singer said.
The 20 Weirdest TV Interviews of All Time: Celebs gone wild, wasted or just mad (Madonna, Tom, Farrah, Jean-Claude, Whitney, Sly, Courtney & more)When a bearded, bespectacled Joaquin Phoenix appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman February 11, he gave bloggers across the world the biggest Valentine they could hope for.
Spike Lee Taps Wesley Snipes For James Brown MovieSpike Lee is reportedly moving forward with plans to have Wesley Snipes star as James Brown in an upcoming biopic, even though the actor is awaiting appeal on a three-year prison sentence for tax evasion.
Make Obama's Inauguration a People's Celebration By Tom RobbinsMany of us got a little dopey after Barack Obama's big win on election night. People started talking to deceased friends and relatives who would have dug seeing this amazing thing that America had done. "Allan Pasternack, you won't believe what just happened . . .
Papa Sure Left A Mess - The Tangled State of James Brown's Heirs and EstateLast year, LaRhonda's belief was put to a test.
Showtime goes with experience for 'Inside the NFL' lineupSean McManus, who oversees the CBS sports and news divisions, says the CBS-owned premium cable channel will formally announce Monday it will deploy NFL studio host James Brown as the host of Inside— the role Bob Costas had on HBO.
James Brown's estate sues Morgan StanleyA dispute over the estate of the legendary soul singer James Brown has reached a bitter new pitch - on Wall Street.
Elvis regains crown as top-earning dead celebrity In second place came Beatle John Lennon, who was murdered in New York in 1980 at the age of 40. He earned $44 million while the creator of Peanuts comic strip, Charles M. Schulz, took the third slot with earnings of $35 million.
Godfather of Soul; Father Many Times OverSince the death of James Brown, about a dozen people have asked for DNA tests to determine if the late singer was their father.
TV Mama's musical roots date to 1953History of the songs titled, "TV Mama," including blues, rockabily and soul.
Ciara Says Mysterious '#25?' Was A Dig At BET What in the world was 50 Cent thinking during his performance of "Amusement Park" at the BET Awards? That seems to be the biggest question that's being asked in the wake of Tuesday's show.
Prisca BastringuePrisca, groupe, chanson française, rock, musiques actuelles, musiques de l'est, tournée, festival, Concert du 30 Mars, à Carcassonne, avec, Tambours du Bronx, Shaolin Temple Defender, et, Marta High, choriste, de, James Brown,
Prisca, groupe, chanson française, rock, musiques actuelles, musiques de l'est, tournée, festival, Concert du 30 Mars, à Carcassonne, avec, Tambours du Bronx, Shaolin Temple Defender, et, Marta High, choriste, de, James Brown,Prisca, groupe, chanson française, rock, musiques actuelles, musiques de l'est, tournée, festival, Concert du 30 Mars, à Carcassonne, avec, Tambours du Bronx, Shaolin Temple Defender, et, Marta High, choriste, de, James Brown,
FBI File Recounts James Brown's Side Of '88 Police ChaseFBI agents are known for targeting godfathers. But when it comes to the Godfather of Soul, it turns out they can be a bit more understanding.
James Brown: Soul Brother No. 1 (1933-2006) The story of a Georgian who rose from poverty to become a cultural icon, as told by the people who knew him bestThis is a good story and podcast about James Brown
Gunfight over James Brown's HeightGUNFIRE FOLLOWS FIGHT OVER JAMES BROWN'S HEIGHT: Plus, Godfather's kids want to turn his home into museum.
James Brown's Body Has Not Been Buried,alleged rape victim still suing GodfatherJames Brown still not buriedJAMES BROWN'S BODY STILL ABOVE GROUND: Plus, rape case against late legend to continue. Two weeks following the death of James Brown, his body has yet to be buried due to unsettled issues with his estate, including the location of his final resting place.
James Brown was called the hardest working man in show business. No one who attended one of his concerts would doubt that. He could loose 2 or 3 pounds in one performance. In his younger life he was in remarkable shape.
James Brown Farewell Tour Wraps UpAfter shouting his final YOW! and performing a trademark, yet terminal split, James Brown will finally seek the peaceful rest he deserves.
The funeral began with a film premiere of James Last 3 perfomances. It looked like Denise, his daughter, was there in the first one which was in the park where his statue was. The Second was in England. James loved Augusta. Even in London, he heralded his beloved Augusta.
James Brown: The Apollo Theater Pays TributeWith pomp and circumstance, New York City bid farewell to James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, in Harlem.
Lee to Direct James Brown BiopicLate 'I Feel Good' singer gets movie treatment. Spike Lee, who directed the film about controversial leader "Malcolm X," will try his hand at a more widely popular figure.
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