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6 Spot-On Biopic Casting Choices, And 1 Whose Vibes Were Just Off

Here's a look at some biopic castings that really nailed the vibe of the original artist -- and one that really missed the mark.
James Brown Refused Chemotherapy Treatment Before Tragic Death: Why?

It was revealed that music icon James Brown has refused chemotherapy treatment for his prostate cancer diagnosis before his tragic death.#JamesBrown
James Brown 'Paved the Way' For Michael Jackson, Usher, Chris Brown? 'No Hip-Hop, Rap!'

James Brown's daughters say their musician father is the blueprint of hip-hop and rap music; without him, artists like Michael Jackson and Usher would've struggled.#JamesBrown #MichaelJackson #Usher #ChrisBrown
Little Richard Once Used THIS Singer as a Stand-In at His Concerts Whenever He Couldn’t Perform

Little Richard reportedly had a popular singer stand-in for him during concerts whenever he couldn't make it to the show; find out who it was below.#LittleRichard #LittleRichardIAmEverything
James Brown’s Death To Be Revisited Through New 4-Part Documentary

James Brown's death is set to be revisited through the upcoming four-part documentary, A&E confirmed.
Mystery Behind Melvin Parker's Cause of Death, James Brown's Well-Known Drummer Was 77

Notable drummer of James Brown, Melvin Parker, died last Friday, December 3, at the age of 77. Notable drummer of James Brown, Melvin Parker, died last Friday, December 3, at the age of 77.
Pee Wee Ellis Cause of Death Heartbreaking: James Brown's Saxophonist Dead at 80

Pee Wee Ellis, the famous Saxophonist for James Brown, has died at the age of 80. Pee Wee Ellis, one of the most influential jazz saxophonists, has died.
Stephen Colbert and Rihanna Star in Super Bowl Themed Grammys Commercial [WATCH]

With the Super Bowl 50 and the 58th Annual Grammy Awards taking place in just a few weeks, it's only right that CBS starts promoting both events. The network has a big month ahead of them since they'll be hosting both TV events just a little over a week apart from each other. So they put Stephen Colbert, Rihanna, Phil Simms, James Brown and Jim Nantz in one commercial to get fans excited for both events.
Billie Holiday to be Resurrected as Hologram at the Apollo Theater

First Tupac and Michael Jackson did it and now Billie Holiday is the next artist tapped for resurrection in hologram form for a performance at New York's historic Apollo Theater.
Kevin Hart Does James Brown on 'Saturday Night Live' in Hilarious Skit with Keenan Thompson and Bobby Moynihan [WATCH]

Kevin Hart put on quite a show over the weekend when he stopped by "Saturday Night Live." The actor brushed off his James Brown impression for a skit that centered around the Godfather of Soul and his backing band The Famous Flames. It was one of the funnier sketches of the night.Hart's Brown is preparing for a 1971 gig at The Apollo Theater in Harlem. He and the band are running through the funky number "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" when they start to poke fun at the call-and-response nature of the group. Hart starts asking the band — which includes Keenan Thompson, Bobby Moynihan and Cecily Strong, among others — if they should "get more funky." They answer "yeah" a few times before Hart takes it a step further.
Eminem, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Marvin Gaye Recordings Used for Illegal Prison Mixtapes...Universal Music Bringing Lawsuit

No good deed goes unpunished. Or at least no profitable act disguised as a good deed goes unpunished. The Centric Group and Keefe Groups, two of several such institutions cited by Billboard, have been selling "care packages" to families of incarcerated individuals, which can include music mixtapes as part of their appeal. Universal Music is calling these agencies out on it in a new lawsuit, alleging that selling these mixtapes for profit doesn't constitute fair use and the record is owed legal restitution. Among the acts represented on the tapes are Eminem, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Marvin Gaye.
James Brown Still Hasn't Been Buried, According to His Former Chauffeur

Instead of a traditional burial, James Brown was mummified following his death in 2006 and is still above ground, according to The Godfather of Soul's former chauffeur.