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

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.

The June 16, 2019 edition of the Star Tribune highlights Ingrid Chavez’s rooftop performance at the Hewing Hotel as one of the standout shows of the week. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 16, 2019 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music / Best of the Week THE STORY The article praises Ingrid Chavez’s intimate rooftop set at dusk, featuring poetry set to minimalist sounds with guitarist Jaspar Nephew. It notes her emotional performance, inclu

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 7, 2019 edition of the Star Tribune features an in-depth interview with Prince’s longtime Los Angeles engineer Peggy McCreary about his unique working style in the studio and the creation of tracks for the posthumous album Originals. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 7, 2019 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music THE STORY Peggy McCreary shares memories of working with Prince from 1981 onward, describing his intense work ethic, lack

Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 27, 2016 Country: United States Section: Entertainment Star Tribune feature covering the powerful and emotional Prince tributes that dominated the 2016 BET Awards, just weeks after his shocking and untimely passing, highlighting heartfelt performances and tributes from some of music’s biggest stars as the entertainment world came together to honor the Purple One’s immense legacy and groundbreaking influence on popular culture. The article

A major announcement in the Star Tribune (August 26, 2014) revealing that Prince will release two new albums on September 30: his first U.S. album in five years, Art Official Age, and Plectrum Electrum by his all-female band 3rdEyeGirl. Publication: Star Tribune Date: August 26, 2014 Country: United States Section: Music News / Album Announcement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Warner Bros. announced that Prince’s new album Art Official Age and 3rdEyeGirl’s Plectrum Electru

A report in the Star Tribune covering Prince and 3rdEyeGirl’s intimate 8-song showcase at Paisley Park Studios on June 29, 2014, with special guest Apollonia in attendance and select live performances (“Endorphinmachine” and instrumental “She’s Always In My Hair”) later uploaded to the 3rdEyeGirl YouTube channel. Publication: Star Tribune Date: July 4, 2014 (reporting on June 29 event) Country: United States Section: Music / Local Entertainment News THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPIN