Get on Up

Jill Scott explains what James Brown’s wife taught her about abuse

In the upcoming James Brown biopic “Get On Up,” actress/singer Jill Scott gives a memorable performance as Brown’s voluptuous second wife, Deidre “Deedee” Jenkins. In playing Jenkins, Scott taps into both a tortured vulnerability and a smoldering sex appeal

Mick Jagger explains why he wanted to tell James Brown’s story

Mick Jagger was a producer for the highly-anticipated James Brown biopic Get On Up and the legendary frontman for the Rolling Stones has a long history and affection for the Godfather of Soul. Jagger spoke about how he came to be involved with the film and why he wanted to tell the story of the icon.