A detailed article from the Star Tribune (June 28, 1989) addressing the widespread confusion among audiences about who composed the score for the blockbuster film Batman, with composer Danny Elfman clarifying that he wrote the orchestral film score while Prince contributed songs to the separate soundtrack album. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 28, 1989 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Film Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Danny Elfman expres

A detailed Star Tribune report on the 9th annual Minnesota Music Awards, published May 12 1989, highlighting The Replacements’ continued dominance and the vibrant local music scene. The article captures the event’s energy at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, where Prince, The Replacements, and other Minnesota artists were honoured for their contributions. Writer: Jon Bream (Staff Writer) Publication: Star Tribune (USA) Date: May 12 1989 Length: 2 pages feature The piece, ti

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis Star and Tribune) Date: Thursday, July 3, 1986 “Under the Cherry Moon” Theatrical Advertisement Large promotional advertisement for Prince’s second feature film Under the Cherry Moon, appearing shortly after its nationwide release on July 2, 1986. The elegant black-and-white design features Prince’s iconic image inside a triangle with palm trees, reflecting the film’s stylish South of France setting. Key Content Notable Details The ad pr

Concert review of Jesse Johnson’s Revue making their local debut at First Avenue in Minneapolis, following the breakup of The Time. PUBLICATION: Date: May 31, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Review (Page 2C) Title: Johnson revue a bit short in local debut THE STORY Jon Bream reviews Jesse Johnson’s Revue performance at First Avenue. While noting Johnson’s charisma, strong backing band, and hits like “Be Your Man,” the review criticizes the show fo

A contemporary news article in the Star Tribune discussing the controversy surrounding sexually explicit lyrics in popular music, prominently citing Prince’s “Erotic City” as a key example. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis Star and Tribune) Date: May 28, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 24 Title: Sexually Explicit Songs Still Lead Charmed Life THE STORY The article by Carolyn Skorneck (Associated Press) examines how songs with explicit sexua

A hometown report in the Star Tribune covering Prince’s private 25th birthday concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis, where he performed new material from his forthcoming feature film Purple Rain. Publication: Star Tribune Date: Friday, June 8, 1984 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Local News Title: Prince celebrates 25th birthday with a private concert THE STORY The short article notes that Prince, the Minneapolis-born rock star, celebrated his 25th bi

A short entertainment brief noting that Prince was filming “Purple Rain” last week on Hennepin Ave. in Minneapolis, while also mentioning Andre Cymone’s recent chart success and production work (including a group positioned as a counterpart to Vanity 6). Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Star Tribune) Date: Sunday, November 13, 1983 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / In the wings column THE STORY T he item reports that Prince was actively shooting scene

A local production update in the Star Tribune detailing plans for Prince’s first feature film Purple Rain, including the start of filming on November 1, auditions for dancers and extras at First Avenue, and an anticipated April 1984 release Publication: Star Tribune Date: Sunday, October 2, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: In the wings / Film Title: In the wings (Purple Rain production details) THE STORY The article announces that Purple Rain, starring Prince as a

A local announcement in the Star Tribune detailing casting calls for extras in Prince’s forthcoming feature film Purple Rain, to be shot in Minneapolis with a budget of approximately $3.2 million. Publication: Star Tribune Date: Friday, September 30, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Local News Title: Purple Rain movie casting information THE STORY The article reports that Prince’s first feature film, a musical titled Purple Rain, is about to begin

A hometown “Critic’s choice” preview in the Star Tribune promoting Morris Day and the revamped Time’s performance at First Avenue, noting their hopes of appearing as extras in Prince’s forthcoming movie Purple Rain. Publication: Star Tribune Date: Friday, September 30, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Critic’s choice / Music Title: Critic’s choice/Music THE STORY The short piece invites readers to see Morris Day and the revamped Time strut their stuff at First Ave