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Usher to play James Brown?

R&B star Usher is set to play the godfather of soul James Brown on the big screen.

Sun, 26 Nov, 2006 - 13:49

R&B star Usher is set to play the godfather of soul James Brown on the big screen.

The star, real name Usher Raymond, recently wowed audiences in the role of Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago.

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