James Brown News

A South Carolina judge will decide the fate of an auction of James Brown's belongings.

He was the hardest working man in show business, but judging from his possessions up for auction Thursday at Christie's in New York, James Brown also knew how to have a really good time.

Tomorrow's your chance to get close to the Godfather of Soul. You can bid on James Brown's prized possessions.

London, July 16: Michael Jackson's song 'Billie Jean' has topped a list of the 'Greatest Dance Record Of All Time'. The song, written by Jacko and co-produced by Quincy Jones, took top spot in the poll by BBC ...

Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts Wednesday, July 16, 2008; Page Always wanted a Kennedy Center Honors medal? Never made the cut? Tomorrow, you can buy your very own.

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A South Carolina judge says an auction of James Brown's belongings in New York can go forward as planned this week.

The South Carolina Court of Appeals rules the James Brown auction may take place, as scheduled.

The 'hardest-working man in show business' rests in peace, but his funky sound will live forever.

NPR's Morning Edition last Friday had a fascinating, nearly 6-minute feature on the right of publicity.

About one million dollars worth of personal items belonging to the late James Brown are up for auction.

His wild stage presence comes to Christie's in the form of 83 pairs of sunglasses and 80 hair rollers.

Also for sale next week will be the soul singer's love notes, handwritten lyrics and the denim jumpsuit Brown wore for the 1974 concert preceding the 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing bout between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

And there's Brown's Yamaha baby grand piano from his South Carolina home, enscripted with the words, 'Godfather of Soul.'

July 11, 2008 Christie's in Midtown intends to have a sale of late singer James Brown's personal items next week, but a South Carolina court halts the auction.

Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network 2008-07-11 13:30:08 - An auction of soul legend JAMES BROWN's stage costumes has been put on hiatus in a row over the proceeds.

Entertainment highlights during the week of July 13-19: 1933: Popeye the Sailor Man appeared in his first cartoon.

More than 2,000 players filled the Amazon and Brasilia rooms Saturday at the Rio All Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, generating a buzz and sense of excitement that was missing during the first two days of the ...

VAUGHN - Malta native and former Lewistown resident Jerry G. Brown, 71, of Vaughn, a retired heavy equipment operator, horseman and Army veteran died of natural causes Wednesday at a Great Falls hospital.

What we call rhythm n' blues now has only the most tenuous connection with your dad's R&B - the music of James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett.

A Tribute to James Brown featuring Bootsy Collins July 1, 2008 Minnesota Zoo, Weesner Amphitheater Review by Jordan Selbo Photos by Tony Nelson Better Than: A tribute concert for the late, not-as-great Dixie ...

Over the past few years, James Brown had become a figure that I mostly took for granted, only pausing momentarily to observe his foibles with the law, tax problems and marital strife.

By APRIL BAILEY Staff writer More than 320 of the Godfather of Soul's personal effects will go up for sale next month, Christie's auction house has announced.