James Brown

BET Awards 2026: The BET Awards Moments Fans Still Talk About Years Later

Ahead of this year’s show, here are eight BET Awards moments that have become part of the cultural time capsule, from emotional speeches to performances that shook the room.
06/18/2026

BET Awards 2026: The Most Iconic Performances in Show History

Before this year's show, revisit five stage moments that had the audience in full standing ovations.
06/17/2026
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Best Lifetime Achievement Performances
BET Awards 2025

For the 25th anniversary of the BET Awards, relive the tribute performances that moved the culture, with powerful vocals from James Brown, Brandy, Jamie Foxx and more.
10/21/2025

Time-Traveling Through No. 1 Hits On This Day

From Blackstreet's smooth grooves to James Brown's anthems and Whitney's soulful serenades, rediscover the hits that defined this date.
10/26/2023

The Cast Of 'Get On Up' Where Are They Now?

The James Brown biopic opened on this day in 2014.
08/01/2023

Offset Remakes James Brown’s Infamous 1988 Interview to Promote New Music

Fans can expect new tunes from the rapper on July 28.
07/25/2023

Funk: Groove, Rhythm, and Revolution

James Brown may have been the “Godfather of Soul,” but he would lead the charge for a new genre that would change music forever.
06/08/2023

Woman Says James Brown Was Murdered, But Prosecutors Lost Her Evidence

More than a dozen people who knew the music legend have called for an autopsy or criminal investigation into his death.
05/31/2023

James Brown Docuseries Greenlit, Will Head to A&E Network

The four-part series is slated to release in 2023.
02/25/2022

'Everything Black' Presented by Ford

A daily reminder of African-American contributions to our world.
02/01/2022

James Brown Estate Assets Sold For $90 Million

Music rights, real estate and control of the “Godfather of Soul” name and likeness have been sold.
12/15/2021