'Black Liberaces': Fab black male music stars
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - In celebration of 'Behind the Candelabra,' we bring you our list of black Liberaces, musical geniuses like Liberace similarly inspired by the muse of style...
SC court nixes James Brown estate settlement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a settlement divvying up the multimillion-dollar estate of James Brown...
Casting for James Brown biopic is on
theGRIO REPORT - The long awaited big screen biopic for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is finally picking up steam...
Quentin Tarantino unveils official 'Django Unchained' tracklist
theGRIO REPORT - The music that surrounds Quentin Tarantino's films is usually top notch and with Django Unchained around the corner, the legendary Pulp Fiction director has unveiled the track listing for his revenge pic...
'The Help' director to helm big screen James Brown biopic
theGRIO REPORT - Ever since James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, passed away on Christmas day in 2006, Hollywood has been eager to bring his incredible life story to the big screen...
James Brown's daughter arrested for theft, assault
Venisha Brown is being held in the Richmond County and is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident and first-degree assault and battery.
Rap Genius: The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - Homeboy Sandman plays art critic, Saigon gets vicious with your family, and Snoop Dogg tells us about Soul Brother #1...
WATCH: Don Cornelius meets young Al Sharpton
VIDEO - Back in 1974 a young Al Sharpton appeared on 'Soul Train' with Don Cornelius, and Rev. Sharpton's idol, James Brown...
Apollo anniversary: The best breakout stars
SLIDESHOW - On this date in 1934, the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem district opened as a showcase for black artists...
Rappers take to mic in Oakland Occupy protest
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hip hop heavyweights known as much for their fiery political lyrics as for their bass-pounding beats have been among the thousands marching...
