James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

Sterling K. Brown told PEOPLE he would be 'beyond flattered' to be in contention for the annual Sexiest Man Alive title while ...

James Brown: Say It Loud,' a two-part docuseries from A&E, will air on Monday, Feb. 19 and Tuesday, Feb. 20 Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as ...

Almost 40 years ago, a songwriter found herself in musician James Brown’s inner circle. The relationship would nearly destroy her career. Decades later, she’s trying to solve the mystery of Ja ...

Desmond Koolen, the little boy who went viral after singing a James Brown song, wowed the internet once again A record label shared a clip of the young internet personality singing an Afrikaans ...

But was funk originator James Brown evil? Or genius? Before hearing what Russell and his guests have to say, let's look at the evidence. A then-70 year old Brown was arrested in 2004 on domestic ...