James Brown's widow sues The widow of late soul legend James Brown has launched a legal battle to claim half the singer's estate - despite being shunned from his will. Tomi Rae Hynie, Brown's fifth wife, is furious she was left nothing from Brown, who last drew up his will in 2000, and is claiming half of  read the full post here >>

James Brown will dispute: Son & wife shut out James Brown's seven-year-old son and wife Tomi Rae Hynie have no claim to the soul star's assets, according to lawyers overseeing the soul legend's will. The dispute has already taken several twists since Brown's death in the early hours of Christmas day, 2006, with Hynie, Brown's  read the full post here >>

Harlem marks Brown's passing A celebratory mood gripped the Harlem district of New York yesterday (Dec. 29) as thousands turned out to pay their respects to late R&B legend James Brown. Brown died on Monday aged 73 in Atlanta and his body returned to his home neighbourhood of Harlem later in the week, where  read the full post here >>

James Brown dies at 73 James Brown, Godfather of Soul and one of the 20th Century's biggest musical names, has died this week aged 73. On Monday, Brown was admitted to an Atlanta hospital after a home visit by his dentist revealed him to be suffering pneumonia. Brown?s illness rapidly escalated, and by  read the full post here >>

James Brown biography: A quintessential rags to riches story Legendary entertainer James Brown died early on Christmas Day, aged 73. We look back at his remarkable career in the music business. Read: James Brown dies at 73. Mr. Brown is a  read the full post here >>

James Brown passes baton to 'Godson of Soul' He may have bagged three Grammy Awards at this weekend's ceremony, but James Brown's own personal tribute could be the most coveted honour Usher is likely to receive. Performing together on the Staples Centre stage, 'Godfather of Soul' Brown said to his young protege: "Godson. I'm  read the full post here >>

James Brown cancer surgery 'a success' James Brown is recovering today after undergoing surgery to treat his recently diagnosed prostate cancer. The soul legend left the Midtown Urology Surgical Centre yesterday afternoon after the procedure, with his doctor saying he expects Brown to make a full recovery: "Mr.  read the full post here >>

James Brown reveals cancer fight "I have overcome a lot of things in my life. I will overcome this as well," So reads a statement issued today to Associated Press by James Brown's publicist, following the news the Godfather of soul has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 71-year-old is to undergo surgery  read the full post here >>

James Brown Jailed James Brown is spending two days behind bars after claims he pushed his wife to the floor during an argument. The soul singer was arrested yesterday at his estate in South Carolina and charged with criminal domestic violence against his wife Toni, the BBC reports, after  read the full post here >>

James Brown Donates To Troops Godfather of Soul James Brown has given over 400 concert tickets to various American military personnel to demonstrate his support for the US war effort in Iraq. The tickets were for a show in Houston, Texas, last Saturday (March 29), which is part of a large US tour Brown is  read the full post here >>

James Brown Sued By Family Soul legend James Brown is being sued by his own daughters after a dispute for song royalties failed to be settled. Deanna Brown Thomas and Dr Yamma Brown Lumar say Brown has withheld royalties on 25 co-written songs and are suing for more than $1m (£644,000). What doesn't make  read the full post here >>