The historical significance and impact of the “Godfather of Soul” are explored in James Brown: Say It Loud which airs February 19 & 20 on A&e. The four-part documentary chronicles the singer’s roots from middle school dropout and juvenile delinquent to music legend and cultural icon. Archival footage and images along with exclusive interviews help tell the story of a multi-dimensional, often controversial figure. Among those featured in the doc are Mick Jagger, Questlove, Bootsy Collins, LL Cool J, Rev. Al Sharpton, Chuck D, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis. Brown’s kids Larry Brown, Dr. Deanna Brown Thomas, and Dr. Yamma Brown also reflect on their dad they knew beyond the bright lights and Apollo Theater and other grand stages. Here Deanna and Yamma open up about being part of the project. What does it mean for you to see this multi-part documentary made on your dad, especially during Black History Month?...
- 2/17/2024
- TV Insider
A pair of new books about James Brown by two of his children offer a disturbing look into the world of the "Godfather of Soul," with graphic descriptions of abuse and unbelievable tales of family murders going back 40 years. In her new memoir Cold Sweat, James Brown's daughter Yamma Brown graphically describes how the legendary singer beat his second wife, Dee Dee, and recounts her own abusive marriage. A book by Yamma's half-brother Daryl Brown, Inside the Godfather, makes wild claims about Brown's death, suggesting that the singer was murdered — as were other family members as
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- 9/17/2014
- by Andy Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It's no secret that James Brown had a dark side. This summer's biopic Get On Up left out many of the weird, uncomfortable, and simply violent incidents that Brown instituted or participated in. But it wasn't until now that we've been able to get a look at just how frightening the singer could be. Earlier this month, his daughter Yamma Brown published a memoir titled Cold Sweat: My Father James Brown and Me (co-written with Robin Gaby Fisher) that details her life growing up with her often volatile dad. In the excerpt below, Yamma flashes back to a moment when Brown beat her mother in front of her and her sister, then writes about how that violent legacy stayed with her into adulthood.The beatings always begin the same way, with the same terrible sounds. My parents are in their bedroom, behind closed doors. First comes the boom of my...
- 9/16/2014
- by Yamma Brown
- Vulture
So says James Brown’s daughter, Dr. Yamma Brown in the clip below, which surfaced a couple of days ago… the project is in limbo right now, though Spike Lee has long been attached to direct, since it was initially announced about 4 years ago, with uber-producer, Brian Grazer overseeing the project. As I believe I’ve said before, I’d cast an unknown for the part. Eddie Murphy, Chris Brown and Usher… no. Though I really doubt any of them is in serious contention for the part. Also, as I’m sure I’ve also said in the past, when it comes to biopics, I’d much rather that they focus on some period of the man’s life, as opposed to trying to squeeze his entire history into 2 hours.
- 3/31/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
On February 25 & 26, Alive! Expo Green Pavilion & Mix Media Luxury Lounge with Project Green returned to the London Hotel in Los Angeles for their popular Oscar week extravaganza.
Owners Kim Shimmel and Patrycja Siewert-Towns hosted a successful weekend of eco- education & pampering with luxurious yet earth friendly products. Attending celebrity guests included Robin Wright, who stopped by to enjoy raw food chef Jason Wrobel’s Oscar worthy vegan snacks. Beautiful Dr. Yamma Brown (daughter of the late James Brown) grooved to Kemol -DJ Green’s cool music pics and live performances produced by Koffeehouse. A graceful Tippi Hedren stopped in to lend support for our Project Green initiative and visit her friend Maggie Jones “Slimmer Silhouette.” Composer Alan Menken got "Tangled " up in the enormous Eco-Luxe Gift Bag!
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Owners Kim Shimmel and Patrycja Siewert-Towns hosted a successful weekend of eco- education & pampering with luxurious yet earth friendly products. Attending celebrity guests included Robin Wright, who stopped by to enjoy raw food chef Jason Wrobel’s Oscar worthy vegan snacks. Beautiful Dr. Yamma Brown (daughter of the late James Brown) grooved to Kemol -DJ Green’s cool music pics and live performances produced by Koffeehouse. A graceful Tippi Hedren stopped in to lend support for our Project Green initiative and visit her friend Maggie Jones “Slimmer Silhouette.” Composer Alan Menken got "Tangled " up in the enormous Eco-Luxe Gift Bag!
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- 3/7/2011
- Look to the Stars
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