One of Nirvana‘s weirdest, most whispery songs, complete with musings on the emotions of aquatic life, is a streaming smash nearly 31 years after its release — thanks to its use as a bellwether for Bruce Wayne’s emotions in The Batman.The Nevermind track “Something in the Way,” which was never …
Read More »'Prince Was A Teetotaler': Winery's Novel Defense in 'Purple Rain' Trademark Dispute
An Ohio winery now locked in a legal battle with Prince‘s estate has floated a novel defense for its “Purple Rain” trademark, saying the late musician’s famed aversion to alcohol means consumers would never link his legacy to its adult beverages. “To the extent Prince was famous, he was equally …
Read More »Jack White Convinced the Prince Estate to Let Him Drop the Mythical, Unreleased 'Camille'
Jack White’s Third Man Records is reportedly planning to release Prince’s unreleased 1986 album, Camille. The label’s co-founder Ben Blackwell broke the news in a recent interview with Mojo (via the fansite, Ultimate Prince, and social media screen grabs). While no release date or details were given, Blackwell confirmed the …
Read More »'The Gift That Keeps Giving': Mint Condition on Scoring an Unlikely TikTok Hit, 30 Years Later
A man pounds the wall in fury because he’s alone on Valentine’s Day — again. A woman erupts in frustration because she discovered her date is color blind, which means he’s unable to recognize her “beautiful unique green perfect eyes.” Another guy fears the worst — his girlfriend is away …
Read More »Hear Prince's Previously Unreleased Gem 'Cosmic Day'
The Prince estate has released the full version of a long-treasured rarity, “Cosmic Day,” which will appear on the upcoming reissue of Sign O’ the Times, out September 25th. The track was recorded at Sunset Sound, Studio 3 on November 15th, 1986, and although a snippet of the recording has …
Read More »Hear the Song Prince Secretly Wrote for Kenny Rogers
There are few more transcendent in pop culture than the late, great Prince. Not only was he a master performer, songwriter, singer and guitar player, he was also a massive music fan who lent his genius to all genres, including country. He often enjoyed working under a pseudonym: Prince had …
Read More »At Prince's Grammy Tribute Concert, Old Friends Meet Rock and Soul Superstars
Prince‘s death in 2016 spurred a global outpouring of sobering grief coupled with an attempt to celebrate his legacy via musical tributes. Four years later, fans and musicians continue to look for ways to properly send off the legendary musician. On Tuesday night at the Los Angeles Convention Center, modern …
Read More »See Eddie Murphy Tell Prince Stories, Talk 'SNL' Return on 'Fallon'
Eddie Murphy shared stories about his interactions with Prince during a visit Friday to The Tonight Show, where the actor also talked returning to Saturday Night Live, turning down Ghostbusters and hanging out with Johnny Cash and Marlon Brando. Murphy, talking to Jimmy Fallon one night before his long-awaited return …
Read More »Beck Unveils EP Recorded at Prince's Paisley Park Studios
Beck has released a new extended play, recorded at Prince’s legendary Paisley Park Studios. The Paisley Park Sessions EP features renditions of Beck’s “Where It’s At” and “Up All Night” along with a medley of Prince covers, including “Kiss,” “Raspberry Beret” and “1999.” “I’ve heard the name since I was …
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