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'Purple Rain' superstar Prince, 57, dies at U.S. studio complex

'Purple Rain' superstar Prince, 57, dies at U.S. studio complex

Prince, the innovative pop superstar whose songwriting and eccentric stage presence electrified fans around the world with hits including "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry," died on Thursday in Minnesota. He was 57.
Fans mourn loss of 'Purple Rain' superstar Prince

Fans mourn loss of 'Purple Rain' superstar Prince

No obvious signs of trauma on Prince's body: Sheriff

No obvious signs of trauma on Prince's body: Sheriff

Saudis await prince's vision of future without oil reliance

Saudis await prince's vision of future without oil reliance

Saudi Arabians are anticipating with hope, doubt and worry the release this week of a government plan to liberate the kingdom from its reliance on oil, which could solve deep-rooted problems but bring economic pain.
April 24, 2016 | 05:13 am PT
Late singer Prince music tops Billboard charts

Late singer Prince music tops Billboard charts

In the wake of his death, the music of the singer Prince takes the top two spots in the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.The music of Prince soared to the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Monday (April 25) after the singer's sudden death last week, as mourning fans rushed to remember the artist's legacy through his music. Nielsen Music said Monday it had tracked 2.3 million song sales and more than 579,000 albums sales from Prince's catalog in the three days following the news of his unexpected death at age 57 at his Minnesota estate last Thursday (April 21). Album sales were led by "The Very Best of Prince," a 2001 compilation of the R&B artist's hits including "Purple Rain" and "Kiss," which sold more than 250,000 copies in the three days. The compilation topped the Billboard 200 album chart, which measures music sales on a Friday through Thursday week, with 179,000 units from album and song sales and limited streaming, according to figures from Nielsen. Prince's 1984 album "Purple Rain" came in at No. 2 with 69,000 units sold, and the singer's 1993 box-set "The Hits/The B-Sides" reached No. 6 with 41,000 units sold.
April 25, 2016 | 05:26 pm PT
Prince estate lawyers may get blood sample for possible paternity claims

Prince estate lawyers may get blood sample for possible paternity claims

Lawyers charged with untangling the multimillion-dollar estate of late pope star Prince can get a sample of his blood from the coroner so they can analyze the singer's DNA should a paternity claim arise, a judge ruled on Friday.
May 6, 2016 | 05:12 pm PT
Prince died of opioid overdose: Medical examiner

Prince died of opioid overdose: Medical examiner

Music icon Prince died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, according to medical examiners who've just released their findings into the cause of his death.
June 2, 2016 | 05:40 pm PT
Prince William visits Hanoi for wildlife conference

Prince William visits Hanoi for wildlife conference

The Duke of Cambridge met with officials and visited the historic Old Quarter.
November 16, 2016 | 03:11 am PT
Pop music: Prince and David Bowie tribute night

Pop music: Prince and David Bowie tribute night

Expect great performances dedicated to the two music legends.
April 2, 2017 | 02:38 am PT
 
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