The Independent — James Brown died in 2006 on Christmas Day of congestive heart failure following a lethal bout of pneumonia. more info

The Daily Mail — The film, Get On Up, celebrates Brown's rags-to-riches career - but it largely glosses over the later allegations of violence and drugs that gave him the reputation as a showbiz monster. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Star time, ladies and gentlemen, arrives Monday on HBO with the premiere of "Mr. Dynamite." A documentary film on the life and times of James Brown as the times made the music and the music shaped the times, it is a long, soulful scream over an insis... more info

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Core News — “This week Iggy presents a show simply titled Make It Funky. He kicks open the show doors with James Brown’s song of the same name, taking it into Led Zeppelin and onto Cameo. Have your dinner early and put your dancing shoes on. The ‘godfather... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Kate Moss’ hairdresser James Brown directed Abbey’s hot new car promo… more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Ural Thomas is a soul singer from Portland who, despite having allegedly rubbed elbows with the likes of Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones and James Brown, never quite made it to the show. No one can argue with the man’s talent. Look no further than... more info

The Daily Mail — They had a less than amicable split in 1999 after Mick fathered a child from an extra-marital affair. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The ongoing Simpsons "Greatest Guest Stars" action figure line is adding Aerosmith, Tom Jones, Weird Al Yankovic, Elvis Costello, and astronaut Buzz Aldrin to the growing collection. This "fourth wave" of characters will be available in October, and ... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Premium cable network HBO said on Thursday it had acquired the rights to a Mick Jagger-produced documentary on soul singer James Brown and would air the film on Oct. 27. more info