James Brown, known as the Godfather of Soul, pleaded guilty today to a domestic violence charge stemming from an argument with his wife and was let off with a £620 fine.

The wife of James Brown, who was still legally married when she wed the soul star, has finally had her first marriage dissolved.

With James Brown facing a domestic violence charge, a music festival in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia no longer wants to name itself after the Godfather of Soul.

James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, was released from jail today after being charged with domestic violence and ordered not to contact his wife.

James Brown was arrested after he allegedly pushed his wife to the floor during an argument, it has been revealed.