N.E.W.S (current events)

First Prince Album to Span Every Era of His Career, Featuring 10 Rare and Previously Unreleased Vault Recordings New Single "Stone" Out Now June 4, 2026 – Today, The Prince Estate announces the release of Timeless, a new posthumous Prince album, in partnership with Legacy Recordings, arriving August 28, 2026. Featuring 10 rare and previously unreleased recordings from Prince's legendary Vault, Timeless is the first Prince release ever curated to span every major era of his ca

Rhino Records celebrates Black Music Month with a premium Rhino Reserve reissue of The Time’s influential 1984 album Ice Cream Castle. This limited-edition 180g vinyl pressing faithfully reproduces the original Minneapolis Sound classic, featuring the smash hits “Jungle Love” and “The Bird”. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: Ice Cream Castle Date: June 3, 2026 Label: Warner Bros. Records / Rhino Reserve Format / Type: LP (180g Vinyl) Country: United States

Paisley Park (@PaisleyPark) June 1, 2026 New Music Announcement (this week)... 🎵💜 Paisley Park has officially teased that new Prince-related music is coming this week. The announcement was posted alongside the iconic Love Symbol, building excitement among fans for what could be a new single, vault release, or special project dropping before the end of the week. Stay tuned — more details expected very soon. #Prince #PaisleyPark #NewMusic

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that Prince recorded a never-before-heard version of the Beatles classic “The Long and Winding Road” during a rehearsal. Speaking on BBC Radio 2’s Tracks of My Years, McCartney shared the story: “I was with some guy a couple of years ago… and this guy said, ‘Have you heard Prince do Long and Winding Road?’ I said, ‘Well, no. That’s one of my songs. I don’t think he ever did it.’ He said, ‘Well, he did. He did it in rehearsal.’” The man, believe

We’ve just received the official details for the Prince Celebration 2026 Block Party — a free, all-ages outdoor event and one of the highlights of this year’s celebration. Taking place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (one day before what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday), this massive downtown Minneapolis event will run from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT at the Prince Mural (101 North 9th Street). Performers include: CeeLo Green Shelby J Kris Kollins Jada LaFrance Monique Blakey Bakk

‘1958-4EVER’ exhibit offers an intimate look at Prince’s life, legacy, and philosophy on the 10th anniversary of his passing BYLINE Nagashia Jackson | Rolling Out STORY Paisley Park, the iconic recording complex and former home of Prince Rogers Nelson, has unveiled a powerful new exhibit titled “1958 – 4EVER” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the legendary artist’s passing. The immersive exhibition, which opened to the public on June 3, 2026, offers visitors an emotional

A star-studded 10th anniversary celebration honouring Prince’s legacy with members of The Revolution, NPG, and special guests. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Announcement (Paisley Park / Prince Estate) Date: May 2026 Country: United States Section / Pages: Event Announcement THE STORY The Prince Estate has announced the PRINCE CELEBRATION OF LIFE CONCERT – ICONS UNITE, a special 10th anniversary event taking place on Friday, June 5, 2026 at The Armory in Minneapolis. Th

A lavish 25-disc box set celebrating Sheena Easton’s complete singles from her EMI era is coming, featuring two legendary Prince-penned tracks. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Announcement (Cherry Pop) Date: Announced 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Release THE STORY Cherry Pop will release Sheena Easton: The Singles 1980-1987, a spectacular 25CD clamshell box set compiling all of her UK and US hit singles from the 1980s. The set includes original B-sid

All three solo albums from The Time guitarist and funk powerhouse Jesse Johnson are now available together in one essential 2CD collection. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Release (Robinsongs) Date: May 1, 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Release THE STORY Robinsongs has released Jesse Johnson: Jesse Johnson Revue / Shockadelica / Every Shade Of Love, a 2CD set compiling all three of his 1980s solo albums plus five bonus tracks. The collection brings tog

Bruce Springsteen closed out Stephen Colbert’s penultimate episode with a powerful performance of his protest song “Streets of Minneapolis.” SOURCE DETAILS Publication: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert / Various Reports Date: May 20, 2026 Country: United States Section / Pages: Television / Music Performance THE STORY On the second-to-last episode of The Late Show, Bruce Springsteen delivered a moving solo acoustic performance of “Streets of Minneapolis,” a song written i