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Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello Hails Zack De La Rocha As 'Punk Rock James Brown'
Tom Morello has described Zack de la Rocha as "the punk rock James Brown".The Rage Against The Machine guitarist has hailed his bandmate as "the greatest frontman of all time" as he paid tribute to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 October 2021
Bootsy Collins: James Brown Made Me Take Lsd By Accusing Me Of Being On Drugs
Bootsy Collins claims he began taking LSD to ''prove'' James Brown ''right'', after the iconic singer ''started accusing [him] of being high''.The 68-year-old musician was a member of James' backing band, The J.B.'s, for less...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 June 2020
Motown Pioneer Al Abrams Dies
Abrams passed away on Saturday morning (03Oct15) at his home in Ohio following a battle with cancer. Reports suggest he was diagnosed with the disease just three weeks ago following a routine...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2015
Richard Pryor Set For Apollo Theater Walk Of Fame Induction
The funnyman will be posthumously honoured alongside fellow comedy stars Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx during a special ceremony on 1 October (15), coinciding with the launch of a new comedy club series....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2015
Nile Rodgers To Receive Bmi Icon Award
The Chic leader, who is very much back in vogue thanks in part to his recent work with dance music duo Daft Punk, will receive the prestigious prize at the Saban Theatre in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 June 2015
James Brown's Widow Demands To Know Reporter's Leaked Diary Source
James Brown's widow Tommie Rae Hynie is demanding a freelance journalist reveal their source after managing to obtain a copy of her secret diary.South Carolina reporter Sue Summer claims she was anonymously sent Hynie's personal...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 February 2015
'Get On Up' Gives Chadwick Boseman Another Showcase
With 'Get On Up', rising-star actor Chadwick Boseman takes on his second American icon, the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. This follows his break-out role as baseball legend Jackie Robinson in last year's '42'.Chadwick Boseman...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 November 2014
How James Brown's Famed Apollo Show Inspired 'Get On Up' Creators
James Brown is well-known as one of the greatest American entertainers of all time and his brand new biopic, 'Get On Up' starring Chadwick Boseman displays some of the most memorable moments in his life...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2014
Seventeen Rare James Brown Albums Released
Some great news for fans of James Brown: Universal Music Enterprises have announced the immediate release of seventeen rare albums by the late singer. The albums have been reissued on all major streaming and download...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 23 October 2014
Surprise, "Guardians Of The Galaxy" Is About To Take The Weekend Box Office, By A Lot
Yes, hello, Guardians of the Galaxy is blowing up this weekend’s box office. In other news, the Earth is round (well, it’s an oblate spheroid, according to Wikipedia) and ice cream tastes good. But back...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 August 2014
Jill Scott: 'Playing James Brown's Wife Helped Me Understand My Mother's Predicament'
Singer/actress Jill Scott has a better understanding of women who stay with abusive partners after portraying James Brown's wife Dee Dee in new biopic Get On Up.The star reveals her mother was part of a...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 03 August 2014
Reviews Round-up: Critics Fall For The James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'
The story of American funk, soul and dance legend James Brown is set to be portrayed on the big screen Brown’s music is some of the most influential in the pop era.Chadwick Boseman (r) plays...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2014
Chadwick Boseman Faced A Challenge With James Brown Portrayal, Will He Reap The Benefits Come Awards Season?
The reviews are in – Chadwick Boseman makes a star turn as James Brown in Get On Up. Judging by the GIFs, he’s definitely got the moves and critics say he’s got the presence as...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2014
Chadwick Boseman Was Hesitant About Starring In The James Brown Biopic "Get On Up"
Chadwick Boseman is quickly becoming Hollywood’s go-to man to portray cultural and historical icons. After playing baseball legend Jackie Robinson in 42, the 32-year-old actor is now in the role of James Brown in Universal...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 July 2014
Dan Aykroyd Opens Late Night Show With James Brown Tribute
Actor Dan Aykroyd made quite an entrance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in America on Friday night (18Jul14) by performing one of his favourite James Brown tunes with rock 'n' roll veteran Bobby...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2014
Aloe Blacc Challenged By Acting
Aloe Blacc found acting more challenging than making music.The 'I Need a Dollar' hitmaker is set to star in the upcoming James Brown biopic 'Get on Up' and he admits that getting behind the camera...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 April 2014
D'angelo To Headline James Brown Tribute
Reclusive soul man D'angelo will join Aloe Blacc and Angelique Kidjo, among others, for an upcoming all-star tribute to James Brown at the Hollywood Bowl.The Brown Sugar singer has been added to the Get On...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 March 2014
Mick Jagger Impressed By Chadwick Boseman's Performance As James Brown
Actor Chadwick Boseman is wowing Mick Jagger with his performance as James Brown in the veteran rocker's new film project.The Rolling Stones frontman serves as a producer on Get On Up and he cast the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 March 2014
Dan Aykroyd Sworn In As Sheriff's Deputy
Dan Aykroyd has been sworn in as a Mississippi Sheriff's Deputy. The Canadian 'Blues Brothers' star approached Hinds County Sheriff Department's reserve unit about joining while currently filming 'Get on Up' - about late...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 January 2014
Bettie Page Biopic Director Keen To Expose James Brown's Crazy Side
Late soul man James Brown is set to be exposed as a crazy oddball in a new documentary from the man behind the explosive new Bettie Page film.As The Help director Tate Taylor develops his...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2013
Viola Davis' Daughter To Make Acting Debut In James Brown Biopic
Actress Viola Davis' three-year-old daughter will make her acting debut in an upcoming James Brown biopic.The Help star will play the Godfather of Soul's young mother in the film Get On Up, which is due...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2013
Chadwick Boseman To Play The Godfather Of Funk & Soul, James Brown
Universal and Imagine Entertainment finally have their leading man: Chadwick Boseman will play the legendary James Brown in their upcoming biopic. The ‘42’ star will begin filming under Tate Taylor, who is directing the movie.Boseman...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2013
Chadwick Boseman To Play James Brown
Chadwick Boseman is to play James Brown in a new biopic.The American actor - who recently portrayed legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson in '42' - has closed a deal to star as the Godfather of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2013
Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' Brings Light To A Usually Backlit Piece Of Recording History
Dave Grohl has entered middle age, and as such it is time for the Foo Fighters frontman to branch out away from music as is the norm for the rock elite. With Sound City, Grohl...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 February 2013
Movie Mogul Brian Glazer Loves Having Mick Jagger As A Partner On James Brown Biopic
Movie mogul Brian Glazer is hoping his long-awaited James Brown biopic will help him form a long-lasting production partnership with Sir Mick Jagger, because he loves working with the Rolling Stones star.Glazer secured a deal...
By WENN on 17 January 2013
Mick Jaggers' Love Letters Prove A Valuable Asset For His Secret Girl
Rock and Roll Icon Mick Jagger wrote a bunch of love letters back in the 60's, and, with The Rolling Stones recent, and very well publicized tour, they've fetched a whopping £187,250.Written in Australia,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 December 2012
Tupac & James Brown Mash-up For Tarantino's Django Unchained
Late music icons James Brown and Tupac Shakur have teamed up from beyond the grave for a mash-up anthem which will appear on the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's new movie Django Unchained.The moviemaker has worked...
By WENN on 29 November 2012
Bob Dylan And Paul Mccartney Songs Among Grammy Hall Of Fame List
Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are amongst the artists to have songs inducted into the Grammy Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2013. Dylan has ‘the Times They Are A Changin’’ up for the honour and...
By Hayley Avron on 22 November 2012
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
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