CBS’ James Brown Uses Super Bowl Pre-Game to Blast NFL’s ‘Pitiful’ Hiring of Black Coaches (Watch)
*Facts: Just two of the last 20 NFL head coaches hired are African-American and there are zero Black owners. This was not lost on James Brown, the host of CBS’ Super Bowl LV pre-game broadcast, who used his platform to bring light to the situation, calling it “pitiful.” Comparing the impact of Black players in […]
The ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ Was Postponed, But Not Its Three-Day Promotional Concert ‘Zaire 74’ [EUR Video Throwback]
*The Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman boxing match in Zaire, a.k.a. the “Rumble In The Jungle,” was originally scheduled to go down on Sept. 24, with an all-star concert featuring top local acts and soul superstars from the States set for two days before. But Foreman suffered a cut above his eye while sparring and […]
Happy 47th Birthday to the Break Beat! [EUR Video Flashback]
*On August 11, 1973, in the Bronx, NY, a neighborhood DJ known for throwing house parties decided to try something different for the “Back to School Jam” he would hold that night in the rec room of his apartment complex. DJ Kool Herc noticed that people on the dancefloor had more energy during the instrumental […]
11 Memorable Michael Jackson Moments on the 11th Anniversary of his Death (EUR Video Throwback)
*It’s been 11 years since the death of Michael Jackson screeched the world to a halt and sent fans into a lengthy haze of disbelief. To honor the King of Pop’s impact on music, here’s an EUR Video Throwback celebrating some of his most memorable moments. We’re talking strictly music, though. Yes, there are the […]
Femme Fatale Dancers Take on a James Brown Classic to Show It’s A Woman’s World (EUR EXCLUSIVE/WATCH!)
*In the video above, dance crew Femme Fatale has managed to rack up three million views on Facebook since July 2019. Their moves are to a remixed version of the James Brown 1966 number one R&B ditty “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World.” The video showcases the international trio – Dassy Lee (Korean), Lily […]
New CNN Investigation Suggests James Brown Might Have Been Murdered
*Was the Godfather of Soul murdered? A new CNN investigative series is set to explore just that; as over a dozen people close to late singer James Brown have said they want an autopsy or a criminal investigation of his death. Dr. Marvin Crawford, who signed Brown’s death certificate at an Atlanta hospital in 2006, […]
James Brown: 12-year Estate Battle Over Bigamy, DNA Tests and Copyright Law
*Some pearl-clothing tea has been spilled from the estate of James Brown… According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Godfather of Soul was married to a woman who was married to another man, who in turn was married to three other women. Now, a federal court has to decide who gets millions in song royalties. The […]
James Brown’s Daughter Venisha Brown Has Died (from Drug Abuse) at Age of 53
*Venisha Brown, one of the daughters of the late James Brown, died Wednesday, ajc.com reports. She was 53 years old. Brown died at Augusta University Health Medical Center in Augusta due to complications from pneumonia, according to a release from the James Brown Family Foundation. “The family thanks everyone for their prayers and telephone calls,” according […]
Must See Videos: Cardi B Slow Twerking + When Ques Hear ‘Atomic Dog’ + James Brown, MiJac & Prince on Stage – WATCH!
*First, we have a fellow who showing you what happens when Q-dogs hear just a smidge of “Atomic Dog.” It could happen at any time. Anywhere. Even when you’re doing number 2! Be warned. It could happen to you, too. 🙂 This second video is very special. In fact, it’s historic. It happened back in […]
Apollo Theater Announces ‘Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud’ At 50!
*The Apollo Theater today announced that it will bring to its iconic stage two new performances that continue its commitment to articulating and projecting the African American narrative through arts and culture. In October 2018, The Apollo will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud,” the Godfather of Soul James […]
Oops! Sportscaster James Brown Accidentally Tweets Out Porn Video Link (Or, was He Hacked?)
[videowaywire video_id=”Q2K58S1X0782HSC9″] *File this one in the “oh sh*t!” department. That would be CBS sportscaster (and ordained minister) James Brown mistakenly tweeting out a porn video late Sunday night. It happened after the conclusion of Raiders-Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. “Sexy little brunette b—- s—ing and f—ing her personal trainer’s big c—!” Brown (or someone […]
Charles Bobbit, James Brown’s Friend and Manager, Passes Away at 87
*Via our Bay Area Buddy, super photog George Livingston, we’ve just received word that Charles Bobbit, who served as James Brown‘s manager, has died. He was 87. We don’t have the full details and or cause of death, but we understand he passed away in a convalescent home in Atlanta. See George’s post below. News […]
Bill O’Reilly Apologizes for Calling Maxine Waters’ Hair a ‘James Brown Wig’
*Fox News host Bill O’Reilly apologized on Tuesday after he caused outrage for calling Rep. Maxine Waters’ hair a “James Brown wig.” “As I have said many times, I respect Congresswoman Maxine Waters for being sincere in her beliefs,” O’Reilly said. “I said that again today on Fox & Friends calling her ‘old school.’ Unfortunately, I […]
WE REMEMBER Clyde Stubblefield: James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer’ Dies at 73
*Back in the day when James Brown was getting down and gettin’ funky wit it, he would always “give the drummer some!” The funky drummer he was referring to, Clyde Stubblefield, died on Saturday (02-8-17) He was 73. His wife, Jody Hannon, told The Associated Press that Stubblefield died of kidney failure at a Madison, […]
Usher’s James Brown is Awesome! (WATCH) – H.E.R.’s ‘Pigment’ (WATCH)
*If you’re a fan of James Brown and you miss seeing him in action, we’ve got a hella treat for you featuring Usher. It went down earlier this month when the celebration that took place back in September of the opening of the African American Museum of History and Culture in Washington D.C was aired […]
