James Brown News

SC judge OKs settlement over James Brown estate

May 26, 2009 9:00 am PDT

After years of hearings in a protracted battle over how to parcel out James Brown's wealth, a South Carolina judge approved a settlement Tuesday that gives nearly half of it to his charitable trust, about a quarter to his wife and young so...

James Brown exhibit opens while museum plans await

Feb 26, 2009 4:00 am PST

James Brown knew all along that he wanted to open a museum to inspire people — especially the poor — to pursue their dreams. So he carefully saved all his belongings, from glittering suits and glossy shoes to the comb he used to ...

James Brown survivors await settlement over estate

Jan 30, 2009 8:00 am PST

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. Attorneys say it would divide Brown's...

Got a brand new bag? James Brown items auctioned

Jul 18, 2008 4:00 am PDT

James Brown mementoes ranging from his signature capes to a medical bracelet fetched thousands of dollars Thursday at an auction, which the soul icon's children protested. Fans and collectors packed a Christie's salesroom as more than 300...

Big turnout, but not bucks, at James Brown auction

Jul 17, 2008 8:00 pm PDT

A controversial auction of soul singer James Brown's personal belongings fell short of expectations on Thursday, with more than 300 lots on offer taking in just over $850,000 at Christie's. The auction, which followed mont...