"Godfather of Soul" James Brown (born 1933) is also known as "the hardest-working man in show business." In the book about his life, Living in America, James Brown told the author, "I never try to express what I actually did," regarding his influence...

Known as the "Godfather of Soul," this influential African-American singer was, in the 1950s and 1960s, one of the seminal figures in the transformation of gospel music and blues to soul. Also known as "Soul Brother Number...

James Joseph Brown (May 3 1933[2][3] – December 25 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," was an entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular...

Fans lined up in the rain before dawn Saturday at the arena named for James Brown, waiting to pay tribute to the homegrown singer whose casket lay inside.The farewell tour for Brown _ loved in Augusta as much for his generosity and influence as for...

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 children were largely left out...

A woman has proven through DNA testing that she is a child of the late James Brown, said a longtime adviser to the soul singer. The woman is the third person to determine through DNA testing done after Brown's death that the singer is their...

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.The resignation of the trustees, who included a longtime adviser and close friend of Brown's, was announced during a court hearing shortly...