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CNN investigation suggests foul play in death of James Brown

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February 06, 2019

Was James Brown murdered? A new CNN investigation is raising questions. Also in the news today: Pink gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Cher costumes headed to the Met, 'M.T.A.' lyricist dies at 94, and artists launch a class-action lawsuit against Sony and Universal. Today's viral clip: the Super Bowl ad that did the most for a featured song. Music in today's episode: Jahzzar - "Comedie" (CC BY 4.0); BoxCat Games - "Against The Wall" (CC BY 3.0); Pink - "Whatever You Want"; Cher - "Turn Back Time"; Kingston Trio - "M.T.A."; Ehohnke - News Report Music (CC0-1.0); Jesse Spillane - Dance Rocket (CC-BY-4.0); New York Dolls - "Personality Crisis"; Fine Young Cannibals - "She Drives Me Crazy"