James Brown misses two longtime faces of the “NFL Today” table. During a recent appearance on the “SI Media with Jimmy Traina” podcast, Brown — an 18-year veteran on the CBS program — lamented about pals Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason, who exited “NFL Today” as part of a major shakeup earlier this year. “Flat … Read more
Kool & the Gang have provided the soundtrack to many a soirée — and sporting events — with “Celebration,” their 1980 party anthem that became their only No. 1 single. But it’s the R&B group that formed 60 years ago in 1964 that will be reveling in their own “good times” when they are inducted … Read more
James Brown was famous for showing self-love and self-respect for his race on his 1968 anthem “Say It Loud — I’m Black and I’m Proud.” But the “Super Bad” singer was also super proud of his hair — whether he wore a natural Afro or a straightened conk. In fact, after the Godfather of Soul … Read more
After a great run of hits from the ’60s into the ’70s — including such classics as 1965’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” 1966’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s World,” 1970’s “Super Bad” and 1974’s “The Payback” — James Brown’s recording career was decimated by the disco explosion in the mid-’70s. “Such an interesting time, … Read more
At the beginning of the new documentary “James Brown: Say It Loud” — a four-part series that premieres Monday and then continues Tuesday on A&E — the Godfather of Soul himself breaks down exactly why his 1968 anthem “Say It Loud — I’m Black and I’m Proud” changed the way African-Americans saw and spoke of themselves … Read more
Their papa’s got a brand new message. James Brown’s daughters said their Instagram inboxes are filled with DMs from their dad’s fans — from places as far as Japan, Africa, and Australia — almost 20 years after his passing. “It’s all the time from people from all over the world. Sometimes I’ve got to hit ‘See … Read more
Pick up on these good vibrations. A UK researcher is revealing the songs most likely to make listeners feel happy — and it all boils down to a simple formula. Dr. Michael Bonshor, who teaches music psychology at the University of Sheffield, claims the winning combination for a joyful score is: A major key, 7th chords, … Read more