Soul Train 30th Anniversary Television Stills

Singer Diana Ross with show host and producer Don Cornelius. Ross was one of many entertainers who performed on "Soul Train" in the 1970''s, part of the Soul Train 30th Anniversary "Divas and Kings 2000 & Beyond." (credit: 2001 Tribune Entertainment)

Soul Train 30th Anniversary Television Stills

Singer Aretha Franklin with show host and producer Don Cornelius. Franklin was one of many entertainers who performed on "Soul Train" in the 1970''s, part of the Soul Train 30th Anniversary "Divas and Kings 2000 & Beyond." (credit: 2001 Tribune Entertainment)

Don Cornelius, Rodney Jerkins, Jesse Jackson At The Fifth Annual Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Awards

Former Los Angeles police chief Bernard Parks, Bobbie Parks, Rodney Jerkins, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ms. Don Cornelius, Don Cornelius attend the Fifth Annual Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Awards Dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October10, 2002 in Beverly Hills. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Actor Don Cornelius And His Wife Attend Party Honoring Queen Latifah

Actor Don Cornelius and his wife arrive at Cicada restaurant for a party in Queen Latifah's honor January 17, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. Actor Will Smith and his wife, Jada Smith, presented Queen Latifah with the party in celebration for Latifah's 2003 Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress. (credit: Michel Boutefeu/Getty Images)

Nineteenth Annual 2005 Soul Train Music Awards Nominees Press Conference

Actor/recording artist Nick Cannon and producer Don Cornelius attend the 19th Annual 2005 Soul Train Music Awards nomination announcements during a press conference at Spago Restaurant on February 1, 2005 in Beverly Hills. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards - Arrivals

R&B performer Usher and Soul Train producer Don Cornelius arrive at the 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards at Paramount Studios on February 28, 2005 in Los Angeles. (credit: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

2005 TV Land Awards - Backstage

Musician Stevie Wonder, TV personality Don Cornelius, and musician Smokey Robinson attend the 2005 TV Land Awards at Barker Hangar on March 13, 2005 in Santa Monica. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

2005 TV Land Awards - Backstage

Musicians Ashanti, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Mya, Little Richard, and TV personality Don Cornelius attend the 2005 TV Land Awards at Barker Hangar on March 13, 2005 in Santa Monica. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Twenty Anniversary Soul Train Music Awards Nominations

Actor Tyrese Gibson, actress Vivica A. Fox and producer Don Cornelius attend the 20th Anniversary Soul Train Music Awards Nominations at the Spago Restaurant on February 2, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California. The 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards TV Special will be video taped on March 4, 2006 in Pasadena. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images).

Anti-Defamation League Entertainment Industry Awards - Arrivals

"Soul Train" creator/producer Don Cornelius and his wife Victoria arrive at the Anti-Defamation League Entertainment Industry Awards at the Bevery Hills Hotel on April 5, 2006 in Beverly Hills. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)