August 28, 2026 – Paisley Park Prince remains TIMELESS. 💜 The official Prince channels today announced a worldwide celebration marking the release of TIMELESS, a landmark album spanning five decades of music, creativity, and legacy. The Global Album Release Party will stream live from Paisley Park at 7 PM EST, inviting fans across the globe to join together in honour of Prince’s enduring artistry. Hosted by DJ Dudley D (@nomusicnoparty), the event welcomes the Prince Fam t

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

This West Central Tribune news feature reports that the world premiere of the stage musical based on Prince’s Purple Rain had been postponed until autumn 2025 to provide additional time for creative development. Originally planned for an earlier Minneapolis engagement, the production was rescheduled for a month-long run at the State Theatre, with plans for Broadway to follow its local premiere. Publication: West Central Tribune Date: October 30, 2024 Country: United States Wr

The July 31, 2024 edition of The Duluth News-Tribune reports that Prince was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a special event in Minneapolis following a screening of Purple Rain. Publication: The Duluth News-Tribune Date: July 31, 2024 Country: United States The article states that Prince fans received a long-awaited surprise on Saturday at Target Center after a screening of Purple Rain. Prince’s sister Sharon Nelson accepted the honor at the event m

The July 29, 2024 edition of the Brainerd Dispatch reports that Prince was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a special event in Minneapolis following a screening of Purple Rain. Publication: Brainerd Dispatch Date: July 29, 2024 Country: United States The article states that Prince fans received a long-awaited surprise on Saturday, July 27, at Target Center after a screening of Purple Rain. Prince’s sister Sharon Nelson accepted the honor at the eve

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

Star Tribune retrospective feature marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic Purple Rain movie premiere and the legendary star-studded afterparty that followed in Hollywood, looking back with vivid detail at one of the most memorable nights in Prince’s career and in the history of pop culture. The article dives deep into the electric atmosphere of the 1984 event, the excitement surrounding the film’s debut, the fashion, the celebrities in attendance, and the lasting cultural

The June 19, 2024 edition of the Star Tribune (Variety section) celebrates the 40th anniversary of Prince’s Purple Rain with a special feature and 40 facts about the landmark film and album. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 19, 2024 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Variety / Front Page THE STORY The section highlights the enduring legacy of Purple Rain, including local celebrations, a new book, and the film’s cultural impact on Minneapolis.

Released digitally worldwide on 5 April 2024 by NPG Records, United States of Division is a rare 2004 recording originally offered as a virtual B‑side for Cinnamon Girl via the NPG Music Club,

This Springfield News-Leader review by Ron Harris assesses the newly remastered Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition, presenting the expanded release as an impressive exploration of Prince and the New Power Generation's 1991 period. The review highlights the wealth of previously unreleased music, alternate versions and live material while reconsidering the original album's polished pop direction and increasing hip-hop influence. Publication: Springfield News-Leader Date:

This substantial Star Tribune feature by Jon Bream revisits Prince’s Diamonds And Pearls period to coincide with the album’s expanded deluxe reissue. The article places the record at a turning point following the commercial disappointment of Graffiti Bridge, examining Prince’s decision to reinvent his approach with the New Power Generation and drawing on comments from NPG bassist and guitarist Sonny Thompson about Prince’s desire for a grittier, more street-oriented sound. Pu

This Palladium-Item printing of Ron Harris's Associated Press review examines the newly released Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition. The substantial expanded collection is praised for its previously unreleased recordings, alternate versions and live material, while the review also reassesses the polished sound and increased hip-hop influence of Prince and the New Power Generation's original 1991 album. Publication: Palladium-Item Date: October 27, 2023 Country: United S

The June 14, 2023 edition of the Brainerd Dispatch features an article about Prince fans attending Celebration 2023 at Paisley Park, highlighting their love for unreleased songs and concert footage from the annual gathering honoring the late music icon. Publication: Brainerd Dispatch Date: June 14, 2023 Country: United States Location: Brainerd, Minnesota Section: Entertainment THE STORY The piece focuses on fans who traveled to Paisley Park for the multi-day Celebration 2023

This West Central Tribune news feature by Dana Ferguson reports on a congressional effort to honour Prince with a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal. Minnesota’s 10-member congressional delegation had introduced a resolution recognising Prince’s musical achievements and cultural impact, with supporters describing the Minneapolis-born artist as a composer, performer and musical innovator whose influence extended across Minnesota and American culture. Publication: West Central

Major 2021 cover feature in The Sunday Times celebrating the release of Prince’s long-lost album Welcome 2 America, exploring the prophetic themes of the 2010 recordings and the story behind its delayed release. PUBLICATION: Date: July 18, 2021 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Culture Cover Story Title: PRINCE IS BACK THE STORY The Sunday Times dedicated its Culture cover to Prince with a striking portrait and the headline “Prince Is Back.” The extensive feature, writ

Major 2021 tribute issue of Guitar Player magazine commemorating the 5th anniversary of Prince’s passing, with an in-depth exploration of his guitar secrets, studio techniques, road stories, and lasting influence as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. PUBLICATION: Date: July 2021 Country: United States Section / Pages: Special Tribute Issue (Cover + Multiple Features) Title: FIVE YEARS GONE: PRINCE THE STORY Guitar Player dedicated its July 2021 issue to Prince, featu

Cosmic Day was made available on streaming and download platforms as a preview of the Sign O’ The Times Super Deluxe Edition. The official announcement stated that The Prince Estate and Warner Records were pleased to release the song and handwritten lyrics for Cosmic Day from Prince’s legendary vault. Cosmic Day was recorded on November 15, 1986 at Sunset Sound, and is one of the most revered recordings from the expanded reissue of Sign O’ The Times. Sign O’ The Times (Super)

The “Special Deluxe Edition” framing signals a broadened scope: more pages, more archival content, and a more complete narrative of Prince’s evolution across genres, eras, and identities.

The June 15, 2019 edition of the Star Tribune reports on the opening of a new official Prince retail store at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the first of its kind dedicated to the Minnesota icon and the second brick-and-mortar location selling an expanded line of official Prince merchandise. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 15, 2019 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Point of Sale / Business THE STORY The article details th

The June 13, 2019 edition of The Duluth News-Tribune reports that Prince’s rare “Black Album” tops Discogs’ list of the most expensive records. Publication: The Duluth News-Tribune Date: June 13, 2019 Country: United States Location: Duluth, Minnesota Section: Music News THE STORY The article highlights Prince’s 1987 promo LP The Black Album selling for $15,000, making it the most expensive record on Discogs’ “Top 100 Most Expensive Records” list. It also mentions other rare