2016 April 21: 4Ever Era

A major retrospective article in The Log Cabin Democrat (June 28, 2025) examining famous music projects that were planned, recorded, or completed but ultimately scrapped or shelved, with prominent coverage of Prince’s legendary “The Black Album” as a central example of a finished work that was deliberately withheld. Publication: The Log Cabin Democrat Date: June 28, 2025 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Music History THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The featur

A thoughtful retrospective article from The Daily Advocate (June 27, 2025) examining famous unreleased or scrapped music projects, with a significant focus on Prince’s legendary “The Black Album” as a prime example of a completed work that was ultimately shelved. Publication: The Daily Advocate Date: June 27, 2025 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Music History Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The piece explores the phenomenon of ambitious music project

The June 14, 2025 edition of the Star Tribune features a heartfelt recollection by J.D. Steele of the Steeles about taking his 7-year-old son Jason to see Prince perform at the Mill City Music Festival in downtown Minneapolis in 1998. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 14, 2025 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Feature / Local Music Memory THE STORY J.D. Steele shares the story of bringing his son Jason backstage during Prince’s performance at

Released digitally worldwide on 6 June 2025 by Legacy Recordings, Free (Acoustic Version) presents a previously unheard 4:09 stripped‑down take of the 1982 album track from 1999. This vault recording showcases Prince alone with his guitar, delivering a tender, unembellished performance that reframes one of his most uplifting anthems as a personal, introspective confession.

April 25, 2025 — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes Prince continues to dominate charts nearly a decade after his passing, with his newly released live album Live at Glam Slam making a strong debut in the United Kingdom. The album, recorded in January 1992 with The New Power Generation during the Diamonds and Pearls era, enters the UK Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums Chart at No. 3 — marking Prince’s 21st top 10 on that tally. It also debuts at No. 68 on the Official Physical Albums chart

Prince & The New Power Generation’s Live At Glam Slam, the complete concert recorded on January 11, 1992 at Glam Slam in Minneapolis as a preview for the Diamonds And Pearls Tour, originally included in the 2023 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition and released as a standalone Record Store Day 2025 exclusive on yellow vinyl. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince & The New Power Generation Title: Live At Glam Slam Date: April 12, 2025 (Record Store Day Exclusive) La

A stunning 40th Anniversary limited-edition 140g purple splatter vinyl reissue of Prince and the Revolution’s landmark 1984 album Purple Rain, featuring the 2015 Paisley Park remaster. Released as a Prince Store exclusive on August 9, 2024. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Purple Rain (Remaster) Date: August 9, 2024 (40th Anniversary Limited Edition) – Remaster originally 2015/2017 Label: Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records / Rhino Format

The July 6, 2024 edition of the West Central Tribune publishes an article highlighting Prince’s faith as a Jehovah’s Witness and his attendance at gatherings in Rochester, Minnesota. Publication: West Central Tribune Date: July 6, 2024 Country: United States Location: Willmar, Minnesota Section: News / Feature THE STORY The piece details how Prince, despite his flamboyant stage persona, was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness who attended assemblies at the Mayo Civic Center in Roches

A music and entertainment page from the June 28, 2024 edition of Mi Diario (Panama), covering current pop, rock, and Latin music news, artist updates, and cultural happenings in Panama and internationally. Publication: Mi Diario Date: June 28, 2024 Country: Panama Section: Entertainment / Music News THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The page features various music news items, artist interviews, chart updates, and entertainment stories relevant to Panamanian and international

The June 21, 2024 edition of the Star Tribune announces the premiere dates for the new stage musical adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film and album Purple Rain. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 21, 2024 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music / Theatre News THE STORY The article details the pre-Broadway run at the State Theatre in Minneapolis (April 10–May 11, 2025), with the world premiere on April 30, 2025. It mentions the creative team, inc