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Prince
rock and roll hall of fame
May 1, 2024
Every Artist in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ranked From Best to Worst
From Chuck Berry to Cher.
By
Bill Wyman
let’s go crazy
Mar. 24, 2024
Ryan Coogler Is Making a Prince Jukebox Musical Movie
Who’s going to play Mr. McGee?
By
Tom Smyth
art
May 20, 2023
Warhol Against the Supreme Court and Beyond
What a renewed obsession with copyright says about the state of artistic appropriation.
By
Jerry Saltz
the law
May 18, 2023
Supreme Court Rules Warhol’s Prince Portrait Isn’t Diff-print Enough
Photographer Lynn Goldsmith won her copyright suit against Warhol’s estate.
By
Jason P. Frank
into it
Mar. 28, 2023
Should a Unicorn-Poop Song Parody Be Considered Fair Use of ‘My Humps’?
A seemingly silly copyright lawsuit could change our understanding of artistic license.
By
Sam Sanders
the law
Oct. 12, 2022
Clarence Thomas Is Only a Part-Time Prince Fan
As we learned during arguments in
Andy Warhol Foundation
v.
Goldsmith
.
By
Justin Curto
influences
Sept. 9, 2022
How
Inception
, Jackie Chan, and Prince Inspired Jackson Wang’s
MAGIC MAN
“For this album, I just chose to be me.”
By
Jennifer Zhan
prints of princes
Mar. 28, 2022
A Case About Andy Warhol’s Prince Artwork Is Headed to the Supreme Court
The justices will decide if Warhol meaningfully transformed a photograph of the singer enough for fair use to apply.
By
Jennifer Zhan
respect the classics
Mar. 3, 2022
Morris Day & the Time Claim Prince Estate Is Blocking Use of Name
The estate says it held “amicable discussions” with Day over the band name.
By
Justin Curto
superlatives
Nov. 30, 2021
The Most Endearing and Psychedelic of the Bangles, According to Susanna Hoffs
“I’m grateful that we were born out of that time period, but it was bound to be fraught.”
By
Devon Ivie
records on records
Aug. 9, 2021
Billie Eilish Gets Another Reason to Be
Happier Than Ever
, Debuts at No. 1
Eilish leads a strong vinyl-sales week — and a top three full of teens.
By
Justin Curto
backstories
July 30, 2021
Welcome 2 Prince’s America
As told by the band who helped make the late legend’s “lost” album W
elcome 2 America
over a decade ago — never released until now.
By
Craig Jenkins
respect the classics
July 22, 2021
It’s ‘Hot Purple Summer’ With a New Prince Song
“Hot Summer” arrives ahead of
Welcome 2 America
on August 6.
By
Justin Curto
superlatives
July 9, 2021
The Best of R&B History, As Told By Its Architects Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
From Janet and Michael Jackson’s sibling rivalry, to Prince’s genius, to Bobby Brown rushing takes to head to the strip club, and so much more.
By
Craig Jenkins
superlatives
June 23, 2021
Sheryl Crow on the Defining Songs and Favorite Mistakes of Her Career
“One of the things that keeps me going is that I feel like I have not written my best song yet.”
By
Shannon Carlin
respect the classics
June 3, 2021
The Groove Continues on Posthumous Prince Song ‘Born 2 Die’
Move over, Lana.
By
Justin Curto
respect the classics
May 18, 2021
Sinéad O’Connor’s Bizarre Prince Story Involves Soup and a Pillow Fight
She’s been teasing the encounter since 2013.
By
Justin Curto
the jukebox
Apr. 8, 2021
Let’s Go Crazy With Prince’s New Posthumous Album
Welcome 2 America
was recorded over a decade ago.
By
Devon Ivie
money
Jan. 3, 2021
The IRS Thinks Prince’s Estate Is Worth About Twice What Executors’ Claimed
Meaning it wants an additional $32.4 million in taxes, plus millions more as an “accuracy-related penalty.”
By
Halle Kiefer
exclusive
Sept. 17, 2020
Dave Chappelle on Prince’s Legacy: ‘He Literally Was a Sign of the Times’
Read an excerpt from Chappelle’s liner notes for the
Sign o’ the Times
reissue.
By
Justin Curto
respect the classics
May 13, 2020
The Rock Hall of Fame Is Uploading a Treasure Trove of Induction Videos
From Talking Heads’ final performance to Prince’s exuberant acceptance speech.
By
Devon Ivie
tv review
Apr. 21, 2020
The New Prince Tribute Concert Is a Must-Watch Now More Than Ever
Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
, airing Tuesday night on CBS, is both a new special and a reminder of how live music used to feel.
By
Jen Chaney
grammys 2020
Jan. 26, 2020
Usher, Sheila E. and FKA Twigs Work to Make Prince Proud With Grammys Tribute
Probably would have wanted FKA Twigs to sing a little though.
By
Halle Kiefer
lawsuits
Jan. 20, 2020
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Prince’s Family Dismissed
The suit alleged that medical professionals providing care to Prince failed to diagnose and treat his opioid addiction, leading to his demise.
By
Halle Kiefer
grammys
Jan. 20, 2020
The Greatest Grammys Snubs of All Time
All the times the award show got it wrong.
By
Vulture Editors
prince
Jan. 9, 2020
Prince to Receive Tribute at Grammy Concert Following 2020 Awards Ceremony
Usher, Alicia Keys, St. Vincent, and more set to honor the late artist.
By
Amanda Gordon
from the vault
Oct. 31, 2019
Early Lyrics to ‘Purple Rain’ and Other Musical Details From Prince’s New Book
“I’m not a politician, I’m a purple musician, / And I only want to set u free.”
By
Justin Curto
hot takes
Oct. 31, 2019
All of Prince’s Pop-Culture Hot Takes From His New Book,
The Beautiful Ones
He thought we needed a new word for what Beyoncé does.
By
Justin Curto
music
Apr. 25, 2019
A New Prince Album Is Headed to Tidal
The waters of Lake Minnetonka have blessed us.
By
Milan Polk
books
Apr. 22, 2019
Prince’s Memoir
The Beautiful Ones
Coming This October
Featuring his unfinished manuscript, rare photos, and lyrics.
By
Hunter Harris
not a biopic
Dec. 3, 2018
A Prince Movie, But Not a Biopic, Is in the Works
It’ll be “something like
Mamma Mia!
” Cher, are you busy?
By
Dee Lockett
behind the scenes
Nov. 13, 2018
How
Black-ish
’s Prince Tribute Episode Came Together
“We were all Prince fans. We would have done 20 or 30 songs if we had the time,” says
Black-ish
showrunner Kenny Smith.
By
Jen Chaney
documentaries
Oct. 30, 2018
Ava DuVernay’s Upcoming Prince Documentary Is Already Your Favorite Documentary
The film will reportedly have the full cooperation of the late singer’s estate.
By
Halle Kiefer
music v politics
Oct. 13, 2018
Prince Estate Is Pissed Donald Trump Keeps Playing ‘Purple Rain’ at Rallies
As the song warned us, lots of
sorrow
and
pain
is going on.
By
Devon Ivie
prince vault
Sept. 20, 2018
Meet the Guy Tasked With Archiving Prince’s Entire Vault
“There are things in there that are about as close as you can get to the end of his life as possible.”
By
Dee Lockett
lawsuits
Aug. 24, 2018
Prince’s Family Files Lawsuit Alleging Doctor Failed to Treat Singer’s Addiction
Dr. Michael Schulenberg previously paid a fine for allegedly prescribing medication for Prince under his bodyguard’s name.
By
Halle Kiefer
where’s the beef?
June 7, 2018
Prince Was Once Aghast He Had to Share a Bathroom with Justin Timberlake
“I’m sharing… a bathroom… with Justin Timberlake.”
By
Dee Lockett
Apr. 27, 2018
Dirty Computer
Is an Introduction to the Real Janelle Monáe
It’s as much a celebration of love as a threat to powerful merchants of hate.
By
Craig Jenkins
wrongful death
Apr. 23, 2018
Prince’s Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Against Hospital, Walgreens
The suit alleges the singer received improper care at a medical center after an overdose forced his private plane to land in Moline, Illinois.
By
Halle Kiefer
prince
Apr. 23, 2018
We’re Getting an Unreleased Prince Album This Fall
More contents from his storied vault will soon see the light of day.
By
Dee Lockett
prince
Apr. 19, 2018
Prince Died Due to an Accidental Overdose of Counterfeit Vicodin
No criminal charges will be filed related to the singer’s death.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
the videodome
Apr. 19, 2018
Bask in the Glory of Prince Gyrating in This New ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ Footage
The Purple One knows how to rehearse.
By
Devon Ivie
prince
Apr. 19, 2018
Prince’s Memoir Will Reportedly Be Published Before the Holiday Season
Just in time for Princemas.
By
Tolly Wright
opioids
Mar. 26, 2018
Prince’s Toxicology Report Finds ‘Exceedingly High’ Levels of Fentanyl
The report offers more details on the singer’s death, all of which confirm an earlier finding that Prince died of an opioid overdose.
By
Halle Kiefer
Feb. 23, 2018
Janelle Monáe Steps Into Her Bisexual Lighting
The queerness of “Make Me Feel” is explicit, ecstatic, and self-directed.
By
Sasha Geffen
hologram
Feb. 6, 2018
We May Never Know the Truth About Justin Timberlake’s Prince Hologram
“He was 100 percent ready to use the hologram but nixed it due to backlash from social media and Prince fans.”
By
Dee Lockett
Feb. 5, 2018
Justin Timberlake Was the Least Memorable Musician at the Super Bowl
Bells and whistles couldn’t save JT from being upstaged by a ghost and a prisoner.
By
Frank Guan
Feb. 4, 2018
Justin Timberlake Duets With Giant Prince During Super Bowl Halftime Show
Okay, technically, that’s not a hologram.
By
Halle Kiefer
technology!
Feb. 3, 2018
Justin Timberlake Will Not Be Joined By a Prince Hologram at the Super Bowl
No purple rain … for now.
By
Devon Ivie
dad moves
Jan. 10, 2018
Barack Obama Once Shook What His Mama Give Him in Front of Prince
Sasha made him do it.
By
Dee Lockett
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