Exclusive Footage and Interview James Brown Dies at the Age of 73 on Christmas Morning. But he is just part of a bigger story, the changing of the guard, the black icons/leadership/pioneers that we have been losing at a rapid pace, must be replaced by you, the future. We are personally sad, because James Brown blessed us with this interview early in BlackTree Media's career, and it put us on a stage that we have grown tremendously from. We owe a lot to JB. In this clip you will see James Brown performing with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson at the 2003 BET Awards in Los Angeles. This marks the first time we covered the BET Awards, and it is our first major interview with a Big Celebrity, what better way to start then with James Brown and Michael Jackson. The performance video is courtesy of BET, the interview is a BlackTree Exclusive. Enjoy, and we thank you. BET COMMEMORATES THE LIFE OF LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER JAMES BROWN BET News Presents Two Special Tributes Honoring The Life, Legacy and Impact of The God Father of Soul New York, NY (BlackNews.com) - In immediate response to the passing of one of the greatest contributors to American music, BET NEWS has prepared two remarkable specials reflecting on the life and impact of the author of soul, James Brown. Premiering on Saturday, December 30, 2006 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT, SOUL BROTHER #1: REMEMBERING JAMES BROWN will be the ultimate tribute with highlight footage and loving retrospect from political activist, Rev. Al Sharpton; Actress, Rosie Perez; R&B singers, Omarion and Full Force; Cultural Critics, Nelson George and Harry Allen; funk bassist and singer, Bootsy Collins and many more. BET will provide an inside look at the many accomplishments framing the singer's success. In a final salute to a true icon, on Sunday, December 31, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. ET/PT, THE GODFATHER OF SOUL: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES BROWN will re-cap the public memorial and celebration in Augusta, Georgia with BET NEWS correspondent, Andre Showell. Tune in as we remember the life of one of music's most influential performers, James Brown. BET NEWS SPECIAL -- SOUL BROTHER #1: REMEMBERING JAMES BROWN PREMIERE: Saturday, December 30 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT (half hour special) (Re-air Sunday, December 31 @ 2 a.m. ET/PT) (Re-air Sunday, December 31 @ 9 a.m. ET/PT) (Re-air Monday, January 1 @ 11:30 p.m. ET/PT) BET NEWS SPECIAL -- THE GODFATHER OF SOUL: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES BROWN PREMIERE: Sunday, December 31 @ 9:30 a.m. ET/PT (half hour special) (Re-air Monday, January 1 @ 11:30 p.m. ET/PT) BET EXECUTIVES IN CHARGE: Reginald Hudlin, President of Entertainment Stephen Hill, EVP of Music and Entertainment Byron Philips, EVP of Entertainment Keith Brown, VP of News EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Selwyn Hinds (Soul Brother #1: Remembering James Brown) Greg Branch (Soul Brother #1: Remembering James Brown) Pamela Gentry (The Godfather Of Soul: Celebrating The Life of James Brown) At the 3RD ANNUAL BET AWARDS in 2003, BET honored Brown with its Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the network on any individual. During that telecast, one of the most memorable moments in music television history occurred when pop star Michael Jackson surprised millions of viewers by joining Brown on stage in a spontaneous outpouring of dance and song in salute to the icon's amazing career that spanned more than five decades. A BlackTree Media Production Thank you for watching! Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.) and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in! WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST) _________________________ BlackTree Media Production Subscribe to our channel http://goo.gl/lVN14 Log onto our stream at http://goo.gl/74Ama Follow us on twitter @BlackTreeTV Click here to see more unique video at Comcast Xfinity 'Celebrate BlackTV' click here: http://xfin.tv/1sgUqKk Click here to see more unique video at Comcast Xfinity 'Celebrate BlackTV' click here: http://xfin.tv/1sgUqKk Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.) and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in! WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST) A BlackTree Media Production Subscribe to our channel http://goo.gl/lVN14 Log onto our stream at http://goo.gl/74Ama Follow us on twitter @BlackTreeTV