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N.E.W.S (current events)
current events, fresh archival discoveries, new releases, reissues, exhibitions, and real-time Prince-related news. This section keeps you updated with breaking stories, recent announcements, and ongoing developments in the Prince universe.


Prince Celebration 2026 – Special Guests & Panelists Announcement
Morris Day, Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis have been confirmed for Prince Celebration 2026 SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Prince Announcement / PrinceCelebration2026.com Date: May 2026 (announced) Country: United States Section / Pages: Event Announcement THE STORY Organizers of Prince Celebration 2026 have announced a star-studded lineup of special guests and panelists. Iconic funk legends Morris Day and Bootsy Collins will appear, along with Jimmy Jam & Terry

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May 21


Prince Celebration 2026 – 10th Anniversary Concert Announcement
A major announcement for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life concert honoring the legacy of Prince. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Prince / @prince_announcements announcement Date: May 2026 (announced) Country: United States Event Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 THE STORY Prince fans are invited to celebrate the legacy of the iconic artist at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life concert on Friday, June 5, 2026 at The Armory in Minneapolis. For one special night, mem

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May 20


Prince’s 1985 Handwritten “Under the Cherry Moon” Lyrics and Screen‑Used Prop Surface at Julien’s Auctions
Three handwritten lyric sheets created by Prince during the 1985 production of Under the Cherry Moon have been announced for auction, including a screen‑used prop page from the film. SUMMARY PARAGRAPH Three handwritten lyric sheets created by Prince during the 1985 production of Under the Cherry Moon have been announced for auction, including a screen‑used prop page from the film. NEWS DATA Source: Julien’s Auctions Date: 2026 listing (Lot #612) Location: Gardena, California

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May 17


Prince Estate Confirms New Vault Album for Summer 2026
LOS ANGELES — Prince fans worldwide are bracing for a major release from the vault. According to L. Londell McMillan, the attorney who helped build and protect Prince’s legacy, a full album of previously unreleased original material will arrive this summer — marking the most significant posthumous release since the artist’s passing in 2016. McMillan told The Scoop that the project will feature more than eight new tracks, possibly forming a double album. “We’re going to have n

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May 10


7″ Singles Pack with Promos & Press Material
Source: Omega Auctions – The John Peel Collection Part Three Date: May 6 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Auction Lot 51 Title: Prince 7″ Singles Pack with Promos & Press Material This Omega Auctions lot from The John Peel Collection Part Three presents a 13‑item pack of Prince 7″ singles, including rare UK promos and press materials. Highlights include “Get Off – Urge Single Edit” (SAM 888) with label representative notes, “Little Red Corvette” (W9436) in pos

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May 6


There's No Stopping The Rain - Rolling Stone: Guitar Solos No.1
Prince – “Purple Rain” (1984) Publication: Rolling Stone Date: May 2026 Country: United States Prince crowned No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time, Prince’s “Purple Rain” solo defines the emotional apex of his career. The article recounts the song’s mythic origins — conceived at First Avenue, Minneapolis, on August 3 1983, during its first live performance. "Prince’s solo, captured that night and immortalised on the album, is described as “a movin

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May 5


Kristin Scott Thomas – Grazia Cover Feature
Screen legend Kristin Scott Thomas graces the cover of Grazia in a striking golden fur coat, opening up about ambition, marriage, and life in the spotlight for the magazine’s May 11, 2026 issue. ( in shops now) Published on 11 May 2026, this intimate cover story marks one of her most personal and visually striking magazine appearances in recent years. The screen legend lets down her guard. At 65, Kristin Scott Thomas continues to captivate audiences with her elegance, intelli

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Apr 30


He’d gaze at the stars and go: I’m gonna be up there one day’: Prince by those who knew him best
As the world marks ten years since Prince’s passing on April 21, 2016, The Guardian has published a powerful and intimate tribute featuring memories and reflections from those who knew him best — family, band members, collaborators, and close friends. The piece paints a vivid portrait of Prince not just as a musical genius, but as a deeply spiritual, visionary, and driven artist who believed in his own destiny from an early age. One particularly moving quote captures his ambi

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Apr 17


💜 Celebration First Artists Released
PRINCE CELEBRATION 2026 The official Prince social media account updated details of the Celebration 2026. Announcing the 10th Year Anniversary Celebration of Life Lineup — First Artists Revealed (Round 1) Prince Celebration 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable yet! Join us at Paisley Park and across downtown Minneapolis for five days of live music, special guests, and once-in-a-lifetime moments honoring Prince’s legacy. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER — Members of

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Apr 15


🗓️Prince Celebration 2026 – Tickets Now On Sale
Prince Celebration 2026: Tickets Now On Sale for the 10‑Year Celebration of Life 📅 Posted April 9, 2026 – 5:40 PM Paisley Park has officially opened ticket sales for Prince Celebration 2026, marking a historic milestone — the 10‑Year Celebration of Life. Fans from around the world will gather once again to honor Prince’s music, artistry, and enduring legacy. Early Bird tickets sold out rapidly, and the Estate extended its appreciation to fans for their patience as ticketing

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Apr 10
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