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Vickie Winans ‘gets Over’ Her Troubles on New CD

If James Brown was the hardest-working man in show business, Vickie Winans should at least merit some consideration for the title of hardest-working woman.
The gospel star is out with a new album, which she produced and recorded at home for her own record label. She also performs 175 to 200 shows a year, hosts a [...]

James Brown Survivors Await Settlement Over Estate

James Brown’s family could walk out of court on Friday with a brand new deal. If approved by a judge in South Carolina, a settlement over the late soul singer’s estate would end a two-year legal saga.
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Jay-Z to Open Renovated Hollywood Palladium

After undergoing renovations for more than a year, the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles will open its doors October 15 with a concert by Jay-Z. The rapper will be backed by a 12-piece band.
The 4,000-capacity Hollywood Palladium has been shuttered since last April to undergo top-to-bottom renovations. The enhancements include [...]

The Jacksons: All Star Tribute Underway For ‘Icons’ Honor

The Jacksons have been named as recipients for the BMI Icons award, which will be handed out during “The 8th Annual Urban Music Awards” on Sept. 4 in Los Angeles.
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and, joining in 1976, younger brother Randy, will be saluted with an all-star musical tribute during the ceremony, which will be [...]

James Brown’s ‘relics’ Auctioned

Possessions belonging to late singer James Brown - including iconic stage capes and jumpsuits - have raised $800,000 (£400,000) at auction.
Fans of the soul legend bid for hundreds of relics from his life and career, including instruments, awards, and even some cans of hairspray.
The funds raised at the New York sale will be used pay [...]

Hip-Hop’s Roots Celebrated In NY

 
 More than three decades after DJ Kool Herc planted hip-hop’s seeds by spinning records in a Bronx apartment building, the pioneer returned Monday for some recognition and to highlight the issue of affordable housing.

Rep. Jose Serrano, whose district includes the building, presented Kool Herc with a copy of the statement the congressman has placed in [...]