The Rev Al Sharpton today said Etta James should be remembered as a woman and an artist who “turned her pain into power”.

A distinguished Harvard scholar is at the centre of a race row after he was arrested by police responding to a call about “two black males” breaking into his own home near the university.

FUNERAL services for Michael Jackson could take place from tomorrow and his body could be buried at Jackson’s famous Neverland Ranch.

Stars mourned Michael Jackson today as a loss to the world of music.

Paris Hilton says she has had enough of her "dumb" act.

Family and friends of the late soul singer James Brown have used what would have been his 74th birthday to protest over derogatory language in music.

James Brown's grown-up children refused to be part of a TV tribute to the late soul legend on CNN show Larry King Live on Wednesday night when they discovered his widow would be taking part.

At a gathering marked by joy more than sorrow, thousands of James Brown’s fans and friends filled an arena bearing his name today for their final tribute to the homegrown singer known as the “Godfather of Soul”.

Even in death, James Brown can move a crowd.

New York’s mayor said police appeared to use excessive force when they fired 50 shots at an unarmed man in a confrontation outside a strip club, hours before his wedding.

JOHN KERRY’S shock victory in the Iowa Caucuses on Monday has thrust him to the front in the Democratic race for the presidency.

Black activist the Rev Al Sharpton today claimed he was the victim of a smear campaign after a 1983 tape showed him discussing a major drug deal with an undercover FBI agent.