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Bob Dylan Makes Grammy Awards Hall Of Fame
Bob Dylan, AC/DC and Whitney Houston have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The US Recording Academy is adding 27 records to its Grammy Museum in Los Angeles in 2013, including AC/DC's 1980...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 November 2012
The Grammy Hall Of Fame List For 2013 Marks Its 40th Year
Since 1973, the Grammys have been inducting particular recordings that have stood the test of time into their hall of fame. The list doesn't only include music and one of the most famous hall of...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 21 November 2012
A Tribute To Dick Clark - Stevie Wonder Leads The Honours At The Amas
At Sunday night's (November 18) American Music Awards, Stevie Wonder paid tribute to the late Dick Clark, the former presenter of American Bandstand.Clark passed away in April, aged 82 and Stevie said that he was...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 20 November 2012
James Brown's Suit Goes Up For Auction
James Brown's white and orange suit, a shirt worn by The Beatles legend John Lennon during a family holiday, and several outfits sported by Lady Gaga are among items of rock 'n' roll memorabilia going...
By WENN on 31 October 2012
James Brown's Daughter Arrested On Theft And Assault Charges
James Brown's daughter has been arrested in Georgia amid allegations of vehicle theft, assault and battery.Hope Campbell called Augusta police on Monday morning (23Jul12) after she reportedly spotted her employee Venisha Brown driving her Suv...
By WENN on 27 July 2012
James Brown Was A Shaggy Fan
James Brown was a huge fan of Shaggy. The 'It Wasn't Me' hitmaker was approached by the funk legend - who died in 2006 - after he had seen him perform, and says he gave...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 July 2012
American Idol: Joshua Ledet Has The Title At His Fingertips
Joshua Ledet now looks to be the favourite for the final of American Idol after wowing all the judges in the latest semi-final. It hasn't all been plain sailing for the 20 year-old prospect, having...
By Lew Irwin on 10 May 2012
Kate Moss Gives Bedroom To Hairdresser
Kate Moss has equipped her new house with a bedroom for her hairdresser.The 38-year-old supermodel has reportedly devoted one of the seven bedrooms at her £8million mansion in north London to stylist James Brown.A source...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 March 2012
Belated Hall Of Fame Induction For Smokey Robinson's Miracles
This year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is making amendments for past oversights, in which several backing bands of first generation rock and roll stars (such as Buddy Holly) were not inducted into...
By Lew Irwin on 09 February 2012
Kate Moss Planning Festive Ballroom Party
Kate Moss is throwing a ballroom dancing-themed Christmas party.The 37-year-old supermodel is a big fan of British reality TV show 'Strictly Come Dancing' - the UK equivalent of 'Dancing with the Stars' - and is...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 November 2011
James Brown's Former Manager Sentenced To Home Confinement
James Brown's former manager has been sentenced to three years of home confinement for misusing the late star's finances in the years leading up to his death.David Cannon, 72, was accused of stealing a portion...
By WENN on 28 October 2011
Soul Icon James Brown Honoured By Georgia Radio Hall Of Fame
Soul legend James Brown has been posthumously inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.The Godfather of Soul was honoured at a special ceremony in Atlanta on Saturday (15Oct11) in recognition of his longheld interest...
By WENN on 17 October 2011
Mark Ronson And Katy B Finishing Olympic Record
Mark Ronson and Katy B are putting the finishing touches to their Olympic Song.The producer and dubstep singer Katy are collaborating on a track for the 2012 London Olympic Games, for which they went to...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 October 2011
James Brown's Publicist Hires Private Eye To Investigate Death
James Brown's former publicist has hired a top private eye to investigate the soul legend's death - because she thinks he was murdered.Jacque Hollander has never accepted that the Godfather of Soul suffered a heart...
By WENN on 15 September 2011
James Brown Like A Brother To Jazzie B
Soul II Soul star Jazzie B says James Brown treated him like a "little brother". The DJ, producer and singer worked with James - known as the 'Godfather of Soul' - on one of his...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 July 2011
Cee Lo: 'James Brown Was Like My Father'
Cee Lo Green has confirmed speculation Gnarls Barkley's fan favourite tune Who's Gonna Save My Soul is all about the passing of James Brown.The Crazy singer made the big reveal during a recent taping of...
By WENN on 30 May 2011
Bruno Mars' Admiration For James Brown
Bruno Mars says watching James Brown "changed his life."The 'Grenade' hitmaker revealed he would watch old recordings of the 'I Feel Good' singer - known as the Godfather of Soul - which inspired him to...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2011
Kate Moss' Celebrates Birthday In Paris
Kate Moss celebrated her birthday in Paris - and got so drunk she walked into a glass door.The British supermodel - who turned 37 yesterday (16.01.11) - spent 48 hours in the French capital with...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 January 2011
Prince Lands Bet Awards Honour
PRINCE is set to follow in the footsteps of JAMES BROWN, WHITNEY HOUSTON and DIANA ROSS at the upcoming BET Awards - the pop superstar will be honoured with a lifetime achievement honour.The Purple Rain...
By World Entertainment News Network on 15 June 2010
Wesley Snipes Praises 'Angel' Jackson
Wesley Snipes believes Michael Jackson was an "angel".The 'Demolition Man' actor is still in awe of the singer - who died of acute Propofol intoxication last June - and is amazed at the impact he...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 June 2010
Funeral Director Denies Brown's Body Is Missing
The funeral director who oversaw JAMES BROWN's burial has dismissed reports the soul legend's remains have been moved.The late star's lovechild, LeRhonda Pettit, alleged Brown's body has been removed from what was supposed to be...
By WENN on 15 March 2010
James Brown's Body Missing
James Brown's body is missing from its crypt, according to his daughter. The remains of the singer - who died on Christmas Day 2006 (25.12.06) of a suspected heart attack aged 73 - were being...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 March 2010
Geri Halliwell's Hairdresser Surprise
Geri Halliwell greeted her hairdresser wearing just her underwear.The former Spice Girls star had hoped to bond with her stylist and reportedly answered the door to him wearing just her bra and pants because she...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 November 2009
Unseen Jackson Interview Aired On The Day After His Burial
An unseen MICHAEL JACKSON interview, in which the King of Pop talks about his love for JAMES BROWN and THE BEE GEES, has been aired in America.News show Access Hollywood showed the black and white...
By WENN on 05 September 2009
Jackson To Be Buried In James Brown Casket?
MICHAEL JACKSON will be laid to rest in the same make of solid bronze casket as JAMES BROWN.Batesville Casket Company bosses have received an order for a $25,000 (£16,600) custom casket, called The Promethean, for...
By WENN on 03 July 2009
Two More Children For James Brown
Late funk legend JAMES BROWN is the father of two more children, DNA testing has confirmed, Dozens of people underwent foolproof DNA analysis after claiming to be the offspring of the late singer - and...
By WENN on 05 August 2007
Brown's Valet Comes Forward With Gay Wife Claims
JAMES BROWN's widow was left out of the soul legend's will because he thought she was gay. The singer's longtime valet and confidante ROOSEVELT JOHNSON claims his late boss went to his grave believing TOMI...
By WENN on 08 February 2007
James Brown Wanted Murphy To Play Him
EDDIE MURPHY is hoping to give director SPIKE LEE an easy solution to his search for a movie JAMES BROWN - the soul legend always wanted the actor to play him in a biopic. Murphy,...
By WENN on 30 January 2007
Jackson Returns To Us
MICHAEL JACKSON has ended his self-imposed exile and set up a new home in America - 19 months after he left following his acquittal on child molestation charges. The superstar has lived a mythical existence...
By WENN on 26 January 2007
Jackson Attends Brown's Public Funeral
Soul legend JAMES BROWN was laid to rest on Saturday (30DEC06) at a public funeral attended by thousands, including pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON. The Godfather Of Soul, who died suddenly on Christmas Day (25DEC06) after...
By WENN on 02 January 2007
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