James Brown's official cause of death was congestive heart failure and complications from pneumonia, but conspiracy theories ...

A 19-year-long legal battle over James Brown’s estate led to a myriad of accusations of financial mismanagement, paternity challenges and questions over the future of a planned charitable foundation.

Before his health took a turn for the worse on the night of Dec. 24, Brown was given his doctor’s approval to perform in New ...

Viewing this story in our app? Click here for a better experience on our website. When James Brown was a boy, he walked barefoot on the roads of Ellenton, South Carolina. He wore underwear stitched ...

A surprising and controversial ode to women, “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” from 1966 showcases Brown’s softer side. A major hit and an iconic ballad in his discography, this song doesn’t boast the ...

Whether you call him “The Hardest Working Man in Show Business,” “Soul Brother Number One” or “The Godfather of Soul,” you’d be hard pressed to find someone who would argue that James Brown wasn’t one ...

Nostalgia, like old TV shows, is much-needed comfort in these fast-moving times. For this column, we look back at South Carolina’s iconic moments and notable figures in the world of entertainment and ...

Additional reporting and research from John Kennedy. Sometimes serendipity looks just like an empty bank account. At least it did for Fela Kuti. Following a series of self-funded U.S. shows with his ...

A 19-year-long legal battle over James Brown's estate led to a myriad of accusations of financial mismanagement, paternity challenges and questions over the future of a planned charitable foundation.