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Richard Ashcroft: 'Prince's Death Should Push Us All To Do More'
Tributes have been pouring out from the world's biggest music stars since the icon's untimely death on 21 April (16), and the former The Verve star hopes his death will inspire his peers...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 May 2016
Prince's Bright Yellow Guitar To Go Up For Auction
A Beverly Hills auction house is selling a uniquely shaped, bright yellow guitar used by the late Prince, just over a year after the current owner first bought it at auction. Heritage Auctions is selling...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2016
Prince's Musicology 'Inspiration' Files Creditor's Claim
Kimberly Felecia Potts claims the Purple Rain legend promised to reward her with a princely payment to thank her for giving him the creative boost to create Musicology. In legal papers, Alabama...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2016
Man Claiming To Be Prince's Son Requests Dna Test
A 39 year old man currently imprisoned in Missouri has come forward with a claim that he’s the biological son of the late singer Prince, and has requested a DNA test to prove it, according...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 May 2016
Rare Prince Signature Up For Auction
A superfan obtained the documents for the late icon's first exclusive deal with talent agents at the Creative Artists Agency back in 2005, when she paid $10,000 (£6,930) for the papers, and now...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 May 2016
Glastonbury Plans Prince And David Bowie Tributes
Glastonbury Festival is planning a tribute to Prince, in addition to its confirmed plans to commemorate the late David Bowie next month.The festival’s organiser Emily Eavis told the BBC on Wednesday (May 4th) that a...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 06 May 2016
Prince Was Scheduled To Meet With Opioid Addiction Doctor The Day After He Died
As the mass media continues to speculate as to the cause of Prince’s death, a Californian doctor has claimed that he was scheduled to meet with the legendary artist on April 22nd – the day...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 May 2016
Prince's Iconic 'Purple Rain' Jacket Goes Up For Auction
Prince’s iconic jacket from 1984 movie Purple Rain is set to be sold at auction in June by California auction house Profiles in History. The jacket was worn by the late singer in the film,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2016
Prince Turned Down 'Racy' Sitcom Cameo
Prince once turned down a cameo in 'New Girl' because it was too racy. Although the 57-year-old musician went on to have a guest starring role in season three of the sitcom, he originally rejected...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 27 April 2016
Prince's Former Band The Revolution To Reunite For Reunion Shows
Prince’s former backing band The Revolution have announced they will be reforming in his honour for a series of reunion shows. The band made the announcement in a video posted to Facebook, explaining that after...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 27 April 2016
Prince's Sister Claims He Died Without Leaving A Will
Less than a week after his sudden death that shocked the world, Prince’s sister is moving to become the administrator of the late star’s estate and have the assets distributed because he reportedly left no...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 27 April 2016
Prince's Backing Band Add Emotional Tributes
The death of the 57-year-old Purple Rain singer on Thursday (21Apr16) sent shockwaves throughout the music community and many musicians have paid tribute to the music icon online or onstage. Drummer...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2016
Kate Bush Posts Heartfelt Tribute To Prince
Kate Bush has penned a heartfelt tribute to Prince, following his untimely death last Thursday (April 21st). The notoriously private star took to her website to share her sadness over his death, describing the singer...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2016
'The Simpsons' Show Producer Shares Script From Rejected Prince Episode
Many famous faces have made appearances in ‘The Simpsons’ over the years, including Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and JK Rowling, but one star whose planned episode sadly never made it to screens was the late...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 April 2016
Gina Gershon: 'I Still Regret Turning Down Naked Role In Prince's Purple Rain'
The Bound star was just 18 when she was offered the chance to romance the music legend on the big screen in his 1984 movie, and now, days after his untimely death, Gina...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 April 2016
Will Smith Reveals He Spoke To Prince The Night Before His Death
Actor Will Smith has posted a heartfelt tribute to his friend Prince, revealing he spoke to the musician the night before his death. Writing on Facebook, Smith expressed his shock and sadness at hearing Prince...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 24 April 2016
Prince Re-enters UK Chart Just Hours After His Death
Prince is back in the UK charts this week, just hours after after news of his untimely death broke on Thursday evening. Early numbers also indicate that Prince could find himself on top of the...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2016
Former Prince Protege Carmen Electra Reacts To His Death: "I Will Always Love Him"
Carmen Electra, a former protege of Prince, has reacted to the tragic death of the 57-year-old musician. Describing him as a ‘musical genius’, Electra, who was re-named by Prince, credited the artist with starting her...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2016
Album Of The Day: 'Sign O'the Times' By Prince
Our hearts broke yesterday when we discovered that legendary funk/soul/rock/pop genius Prince had passed on so suddenly. But he's left behind an unforgettable legacy and a back catalogue of music that will be played and...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2016
Justin Bieber's Guide To Annoying Prince Fans
Justin Bieber has become exceptionally gifted at making people annoyed with him over the last few years. His latest controversial venture has been to totally disrespect (whether intentionally or not) the memory of recently deceased...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2016
"Heartbroken" Noel Gallagher Pays Tribute To Prince At Glasgow Gig
Noel Gallagher took the opportunity to pay tribute to the late pop icon Prince on the opening night of his latest UK tour last night in Glasgow, as the venue’s operators bathed the outside of...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2016
Everyone From Madonna To President Obama Express Their Sadness Over Prince's Death
Celebrity tributes are rolling in in their vast numbers on Twitter following the announcement of the shocking sudden death of pop legend Prince yesterday (April 21st 2016). The 'Purple Rain' superstar passed away at just...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2016
Lily Allen Faces Backlash Over Her Criticism Of Rita Ora's Prince Tribute
Prince’s death has triggered an outpouring of emotion from all around the world but Lily Allen has found herself in trouble from both Prince and Rita Ora fans after she appeared to criticise the former...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2016
Aretha Franklin Describes The Loss Of Prince As A "Blow"
Soul star Aretha Franklin has described the untimely death of Prince as "such a blow". The RESPECT singer paid tribute to the Purple Rain hitmaker who passed away at his home on Thursday, April 21...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2016
La Toya Jackson Remembers 'Wonderful' Family Friend Prince
The legendary Purple Rain musician died at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota on Thursday (21Apr16), aged 57, a week after he was hospitalised for the flu. Further details about the cause...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2016
Pop Legend Prince Dies Suddenly At His Home In Minnesota, Aged 57
American pop legend Prince has died suddenly at the age of just 57, the star’s publicist confirmed. The singer was reportedly found unresponsive at his home in Minnesota on Thursday morning (April 21st), and was...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2016
Prince Now Resting At Home After Falling Ill On Private Jet
Singer Prince is said to be now resting at home following his hospitalisation on early Friday morning (April 15th). The 57-year-old singer was rushed to hospital in Illinois after his private plane was forced to...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2016
Prince Announces New Publishing Deal For His Memoirs
So much mystery and controversy still surrounds the music and persona of Prince, and now fans will finally be treated with a tell-all book next year; a set of memoirs entitled 'The Beautiful Ones'. It...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 21 March 2016
Prince Set To Write Memoir Titled 'The Beautiful Ones'
Prince has announced he is writing a memoir, due for release in fall 2017. Tentatively titled The Beautiful Ones, the book will be published by Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of Random House. Prince officially...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 19 March 2016
Demo Tapes, Handcuffs And Wedding China Belonging To Prince Go Up For Auction
A wide variety of personal Prince items have gone up for sale at Nate D. Sanders Auctions in Los Angeles, including a vintage guitar, demo cassettes, wedding china and even a pair of handcuffs. The...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2016
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