Funk pioneer Chuck Brown, 75, died yesterday after a long battle with pneumonia. The singer, nicknamed the Godfather of Go-Go, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, where he had been receiving treatment for the last month.

Brown helped define the go-go genre by fusing funk, soul and Latin sounds. His hit "Bustin' Loose," with his group the Soul Searchers, spent several weeks at the top of the R&B charts in 1979 and was later sampled in rapper Nelly's Grammy-winning track "Hot in Herre."

A documentary on the Washington, D.C., go-go scene appeared in 2002 and prominently featured...

In 1972 the Watergate scandal hit the national scene, "The Godfather" ruled the movie box office and songs that dominated the radio airwaves included Don McLean's "American Pie," Stevie Wonder's "Superstition," and "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers.

Also that year many of today's prominent stars were born that starred in films such as "Stand by Me," "Good Will Hunting," "There's Something about Mary," and many more. See what stars turn the big 40 in 2012. Check out the slide show below.

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Kanye West, Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars will be the ones to watch at the 54th annual Grammy Awards after each landing a slew of top nominations.

The Stronger rapper leads the way with seven nods - his star-studded collaboration All of the Lights is up for Song of the Year and Best Rap Song, while he also earns a nod in the latter category for his Jay-Z duet Otis. The hip-hop stars' Watch The Throne album will also go head-to-head with West's solo disc, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy for Best Rap Album.

Adele is in the running for six honors and her critically-acclaimed project...

Nas, Common and rap mogul Russell Simmons are among the stars leading the tributes to hip-hop icon Heavy D, who died on Tuesday at the age of 44.

The rap veteran was reportedly found unconscious near his home in Beverly Hills and admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles, where he was pronounced dead.

His passing has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop world and a host of stars have taken to their Twitter.com blogs to express their grief at the tragic news.

Nas writes, "RIP TO A REAL HIP HOP LEGEND HEAVY D!", while Common tweets, "Heavy D was...no...is one of Hip-Hops (sic) finest. Your art ...

Rapper Common is still pinching himself after celebrated writer Maya Angelou agreed to write a special poem for his upcoming album.

The hip-hop star befriended Pulitzer Prize nominee Angelou at a fundraiser he was organising after she stepped in as a guest speaker at the last minute - and he decided to turn to the veteran poet/author once again when he was putting together his new project, The Dreamer, The Believer.

He tells TheBoombox.com, "It's incredible! I met Maya Angelou, it was (at) a benefit I was doing for this foundation... this poet that was supposed to do it (fundraiser) he di...

Legendary jazz and soul musician Gil Scott-Heron has died at the age of 62.

The iconic artist, poet and activist passed away in New York on Friday afternoon after falling sick following a trip to Europe.

Born in Chicago, Illinois to Jamaican soccer player Gilbert Heron and singer Bobbie Scott, the star spent his early years in Jackson, Tennessee before moving to the Big Apple with his mother following his parents' divorce.

He began his recording career in 1970 with his debut album Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, a disc containing songs about social and political topics of the time, includ...

A spokesman for the White House has defended First Lady Michelle Obama's decision to invite Common to participate in a poetry event after the rapper was criticized for his controversial lyrics.

The hitmaker is among the guests invited to attend the Celebration of American Poetry bash at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, but his addition to the line-up has sparked criticism over two of his earlier works, which appear to advocate violence.

Detractors have pinpointed lyrics from a 2007 rhyme about former Republican president George W. Bush and the War on Iraq. On the track, C...

Tween girls aren't the typical target audience for the NBA, but expect them to tune in for the league's All-Star Celebrity Game when Justin Bieber suits up in the annual event. As part of the NBA's All-Star Weekend (Feb. 17-20) a diverse mix of personalities will hit the court at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to the pint-sized pop phenom, other celebs scheduled to participate include ...

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Rapper Common and tennis ace Serena Williams have reunited after splitting earlier this year, according to reports.

The couple was spotted sharing kisses and hugs while hanging out at the Shore Club hotel in Miami, Florida, over the weekend.

An eyewitness tells Life & Style magazine, "They're 100 percent back together. They were all over each other poolside."

And this time it could be serious - Common recently told one interviewer, "I definitely want to get married... and have kids."

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Rapper/actor Common is making the transition from movie theatres to the small screen - he's landed his first leading role in a new TV series.

The Go! Hit-maker, real name Lonnie Lynn, Jr., recently starred as Queen Latifah's leading man in romantic comedy Just Wright, the first film which saw him take top billing alongside his fellow hip-hop star-turned-actress.

However, Common is now set to go back in time to play Elam, a freed slave, in contemporary western Hell on Wheels on the AMC network, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The pilot will be shot later this year.

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Tennis champ Serena Williams has broken her silence about her romance with Common, blaming the rapper/actor for the break-up of their relationship.

The couple was rumored to have ended its two-year relationship in April and the hip-hop star recently confirmed he was no longer dating Williams by insisting he was "definitely single." The sporting ace has been quiet about the break-up since the news surfaced but she has opened up about the failed romance in a new interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine.

Williams admits their busy careers often got in the way of spending time together, but ...

Voluptuous tennis champ Serena Williams spent years envying her sister Venus' svelte figure.

She explains, "I'm super-curvy. I have big boobs and this massive butt. (Venus is) tall and she's like a model and she fits everything.

"I was growing up, wanting to be her, wanting to look like her, and I was always fitting in her clothes, but then one day I couldn't. I was 23 when I realized that I wasn't Venus. She's totally different."

Earlier this month rapper/actor Common put an end to speculation about his relationship with Williams, declaring himself "definitely" single.

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'PEOPLE' celebrates the 50 Most Amazing Bodies with Zac Efron and Jennifer Love Hewitt leading the pack in this week's special double issue featuring 28 pages of celebs, swimsuits, and diet secrets. High School Musical's Zac Efron, 22, officially graduates (with honors!) to sex symbol status as "Best Chest," along with Common, Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Phillippe, and Kellan Lutz rounding out PEOPLE's list of hunks in trunks.

Ghost Whisperer star Jennifer Love Hewitt, 31, shows off her amazing bikini body in exclusive photos, and reveals the (real) skinny on how she went from "fat...

Rapper/actor Common has put an end to speculation about his relationship with tennis ace Serena Williams, declaring himself "definitely" single.

The hip-hop star was rumored to have split from Williams last month, but he recently dismissed the claims and insisted he had plans to visit his girlfriend of two years in Paris, where she was competing in the French Open Championships.

However, the couple has now parted ways for good.

Common tells Chicago, Illinois' Fox News, "I am single. I am a single man, definitely."

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Rapper Common and tennis pro Serena Williams have called time on their two-year relationship, according to a report.

The hip-hop star and the sportswoman are said to have ended their romance and gone their separate ways after they "just grew apart," according to In Touch Weekly magazine.

The couple made a red carpet appearance together in April, but Common's mom was his date to the premiere of his romantic comedy movie Just Wright on May 4th.

Common spoke openly about his love life earlier this month when he appeared on TV, telling talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, "I definitely want to...

"Iron Man 2" has fought off all competition at the box office for a second weekend, boasting new earnings of $53 million.

The sequel to the 2008 hit, starring Robert Downey, Jr. as the comic book superhero, was number one at movie theatres across America at the weekend, sending its week-long total soaring to nearly $212.2 million.

Ridley Scott's epic "Robin Hood," starring Russell Crowe as the legendary British outlaw and Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian, settled for second place with $37.1 million on its debut weekend.

Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Redgrave's romantic comedy "Letters to Juli...

Rapper/actor Common talks about the benefits of dating tennis champion Serena Williams.

He explained, "Athletes are more flexible."

The tennis ace is training to qualify as a nail technician. Williams enjoys pampering herself so much she is determined to be the best nail student at the Florida school she has signed up to.

She explained on her blog, "Don't be surprised if you hear about a part time job I've picked up at a local nail salon."

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After kicking butt in "Tomb Raider" and taking names in "Wanted," Angelina Jolie has shown that she can play the action game just as well as Hollywood's A-list big boys. But with her latest thriller, "Salt," she may prove that she can replace them, too.

Back in the summer of 2008, Salt was a script about a CIA agent who's accused of being a Russian sleeper spy- a male Russian sleeper spy. At the time, Tom Cruise was attached to play lead. But as the script evolved into more of an on-the-run espionage thriller, Cruise began to feel that the character was a little too close to his "Mission I...

Tennis ace Serena Williams has turned her hand to beauty - she's training to qualify as a nail technician. Williams, who is dating rapper/actor Common, enjoys pampering herself so much she is determined to be the best nail student at the Florida school she has signed up to.

Taking to her Global Grind blog, Williams writes, "No one likes getting their nails done more than I do. As a matter of fact I go every four days to get a manicure and every seven days for a pedicure. So, I had a brilliant idea to get certified to be a nail tech."

"Besides the fact that I am coming out with a na...

Tennis superstar Serena Williams is desperate to start a family with her rapper/actor boyfriend Common - but fears she is too forgetful to be a responsible mother.

The sporting ace began dating Common last year and confesses she's starting to feel broody.

But Williams is putting the idea on hold after accidentally leaving her pet pooch behind after a training session on the tennis courts.

She says, "I would love to have a baby... But I have two little dogs I take care of and they're so cute, but sometimes I forget them. One time I was in the locker room... I was busy and I left and...

Gold and beige were hot colors at last night's Grammy Awards. Beyonce looked fantastic in a form-fitting Stephanie Rolland gown, while Katy Perry wore the same shade in a dress by Zac Posen, complete with gold flowers. Sexy "Tik Tok" pop star Ke$ha wore a flirty gold fringed dress. Carrie Underwood took the stage in a strapless gold gown but wore a white dress with an asymmetrical neckline on the red carpet.

Fergie stood out in her electric blue and gold dress, which had a hint of Egyptian flare. Taylor Swift was one of our top picks of the night in a blue sparkly floor-length Kaufman F...

Will Ferrell and Brooke Shields talk on the sidelines during an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Nov. 22, in New York. Check out what other celebs did this weekend.

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Hailed in the press as one of the most fun, innovative and highly-anticipated games of the year, Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) recently dropped the needle on DJ Hero's full set list featuring 93 exclusive mixes from the biggest stars in hip hop, R&B, rock, pop and dance and created by some of the greatest DJs of all time.

On October 27th, living room legends and budding superstar DJs alike will start the party off right with an unprecedented array of talent DJs including DJ A.M., Cut Chemist, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, J. Period, DJ Shadow and DJ Z-Trip spinning trac...

We had a chance this week to chat with Colbie Caillat, whose sophmore album, "Breakthrough", is finally here and set for release on Tuesday, August 25th. Colbie was launched to stardom after being discovered on Myspace and releasing her first hit single, "Bubby", and it's been nothing but up from there.

Starpulse: In listening to clips from your latest album, it has the same breezy relaxed feel as Coco. How does this album differ from your first?

Colbie Caillat: I agree, it definitely has the same kind of style because that's the kind of music I like to listen to and write. I wr...

Today's videos in clude "Never Say Never", the new video from The Fray; Kid Cudi's new video for "Make Her Say", which features Kanye West and Common; YouTube sensation "Simon's Cat"; and a sexy Levis commercial. There's also a total dork ripping up Rush's "YYZ" on Guitar Hero, Check 'em all out!

The Fray recently released their self-titled second album. Check out the video for the single "Never Say Never", which is quickly gaining popularity:

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Kid Cudi's video for his second single, "Make Her Say" featuring Kanye West and Common. The video was shot earlie...

The Game is challenging rap rivals Common and Ice Cube for the role of B.A. Baracus in the upcoming big screen adaptation of The A-Team.

The Dreams star has confirmed he's auditioned for the iconic part, made famous by Mr. T, and he's facing an anxious wait to see if he's landed the job.

The hip-hop star is keeping himself busy touring and working on his next album Red - but admits its release all depends on the success of his fledgling acting career.

He tells Hip-Hop Weekly, "It depends on this A-Team movie project I'm up for. If that doesn't happen it (the album) will be (rele...

Food Network hostess Sandra Lee proves she's the 'hostess with the mostest' in a fantastically hilarious mashup of her shows; Darth Vader is too legit to quit. Paula Abdul is in the news today because she might not be returning to "American Idol" next season... Kid Cudi drop the new video for his single "Make Her Say". There's also three very hilarious PSAs from the future and Vin Diesel's short film "Los Bandoleros"... check 'em all out!

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Darth Vader and a quartet of Stormtroopers do the ...

Hip-hop star Mos Def saved the day at the Rock The Bells festival in Toronto, Canada on Sunday when he stepped in at the last minute to replace absent rapper Common.

Go hit-maker Common was forced to bow out of a headline slot at the event due to a scheduling conflict with his latest movie shoot.

However organizers at promoters Guerilla Union were able to keep fans entertained by landing Mos Def at late notice, flying the star in from Switzerland, where he had just performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Speaking before Sunday's concert, Chang Weisberg of Guerilla Union said, "...

Liam Neeson is in talks with movie bosses to star in the upcoming big screen version of The A Team.

The Taken actor has reportedly been lined up to play John 'Hannibal' Smith, the role made famous by George Peppard in the hit 1980s television show.

He is currently in negotiations with 20th Century Fox and producers Tony and Ridley Scott to appear in the movie about four war veterans who escape from a prison to become vigilantes.

The Hangover star Bradley Cooper was recently rumored to be taking on the role of Lieutenant Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, originally played by Dirk Bene...

Beyonce and T.I. will lead the way at the 2009 BET Awards after landing five nominations each.

The Crazy In Love hit-maker will go head to head with Dreamgirls co-star Jennifer Hudson twice - they are both competing for Female R&B Artist of the Year and Best Actress honors, while Beyonce is also nominated for a Viewers' Choice award.

Jay-Z's wife has earned a double nod in the Video of the Year category for her hits If I Were A Boy and Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), for which she'll go up against Kanye West (Heartless), Jamie Foxx (Blame It, featuring T-Pain) and T.I. (Live Y...