Prince
Today (04/21) marks ten years since Prince’s untimely death in the spring of 2016, Minneapolis, the city that birthed him, wants to mark the significance of the moment. While celebrations for Prince in the area are an annual occurrence, this year’s event — dubbed the “10th Anniversary Celebration of Life” — is meant to be huge. Paisley […]
Concert Performances For the First Time Ever – Members of NPG & THE REVOLUTION unite on one stage Featuring: Bobby Z, Lisa Coleman, Morris Hayes, Tony M., Levi Seacer Jr., Sonny T., Cora Coleman, Cassandra O’Neal, Greg Boyer, Kenni Holman Special Guest Performances Source: Paisley Park
Prince is seeing a significant Spotify streaming boost in his catalog thanks to key syncs in the series finale of “Stranger Things.” Since the episode debuted on New Year’s Eve, “Purple Rain” has seen a 243 percent increase in Spotify global streams and a 577 percent surge in global Gen-Z streams specifically, Variety can exclusively reveal. “When Doves […]
Prince’s legendary 1987 concert film Sign O’ The Times is getting an IMAX re-release on August 29, 2025. The digitally remastered film will showcase Prince’s groundbreaking live performances in a new immersive format, enhancing visuals and sound for a theater experience like no other. Featuring iconic tracks like “U Got The Look” and “If I […]
Will Smith recently revealed that he spoke with both The Notorious B.I.G. and Prince just hours before their untimely deaths. During an episode of the Broken Records Podcast, Smith confirmed to host Justin Richmond that he met Biggie just four hours before the rapper was killed in March 1997. He also shared that Prince called […]
Netflix has canceled the release of its highly anticipated six-part Prince documentary, directed by Ezra Edelman. The streaming platform and Prince’s estate reached a mutual agreement allowing the estate to develop a new documentary using exclusive content from Prince’s archive. The decision follows controversy over the film’s accuracy and portrayal of the late artist. Prince’s […]
Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of legendary musician Prince and a Minneapolis-based singer, passed away Monday at age 64. Confirmed by a representative for Prince’s estate, her cause of death was not disclosed. Nelson, who released four albums between 1988 and 2011, was planning a farewell concert last June but couldn’t attend due to […]
Sheila E. revealed that Prince almost recorded a solo version of Michael Jackson’s hit song “Bad,” which was never released. Speaking on “The Jason Show,” Sheila E. shared that despite being seen as rivals, Prince and Michael Jackson were actually friends and spent time together. She recounted a moment at Paisley Park when Prince considered […]
Morris Day reflects on the 40th anniversary of Prince’s iconic film “Purple Rain,” highlighting its cultural impact and his personal journey. Released in 1984, “Purple Rain” established Prince as a pop legend, earning over $70 million globally on a $7.2 million budget and winning an Academy Award. The soundtrack, featuring hits like “Let’s Go Crazy” […]
Lauryn Hill’s debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, has been named the number one album on Apple Music’s inaugural 100 Best Albums list. Released in August 1998, this critically acclaimed album won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Ebro Darden, Apple Music’s Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, emphasized that the […]
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