Vanity, Prince’s former protégé and former leader of Vanity 6 / Apollonia 6, asserts full control over her career, starring in the new film The Last Dragon and releasing her own solo album on Motown. Publication: Chronicle Tribune Date: Monday, June 10, 1985 Country: United States Location: Marion, Indiana Section: Entertainment THE STORY The article profiles Vanity (Denise Matthews) one year after Purple Rain, highlighting how she has taken complete charge of her career afte