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Since news broke ofPrinces deathThursday, an overwhelming number of tributes have amassed to honor the late icon. While onAnderson Cooper360,a clearly emotional Wonder paid his respects to the prolific idol. Wonder then returned the sentiment, citing Princes widely applauded mastery of many instruments and genres. Credit: M. Caulfield/WireImage He could play classical music if he wanted to. He could play jazz if he wanted to, he could play country if he wanted to....

I am stunned and heartbroken. I just spoke with him last night, the actor and rapper wrote. https://www.facebook.com/ Smiths wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, alsotook to social mediato mourn the late musician. Credit: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage; Kevin Winter/Getty Images Prince was one of the first artists to put me on game in regard to the industry. He showed me early the power of living ones life by ones own rules and no one elses....

The Midwest Medical Examiners officereleased an official statementThursday, revealing that Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose. TheAssociated Pressfirst reported the news. The musiciandied April 21at his Minnesota home and studio, Paisley Park. Credit: Neil Lupin/Redferns Princewas hospitalizedless than a week before his death for what his reps said was the flu. According to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids are responsible for the majority of fatal drug overdoses....

Despite his mercurial brilliance and electrifying charisma on stage, Prince was not an actor. At least, not in the traditional sense. The album that inspired the film had been in stores for a month at that point. Credit: Warner Bros/Everett Collection For some, his big-screen gambit might have seemed like a staggering bit of narcissism and hubris. Which is pretty much the definition of Art. I also had a soft spot for Morris Days onstage hype-man and valet, Jerome....

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Prince Memorials: How the World Mourned the Late Icon The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Lit Up in Purple Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota Covered in Tributes Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota in Purple for Prince A Memorial Outside of First Avenue Nightclub in Minneapolis, Minnesota The High Roller at The LINQ Promenade Lit in Purple in Las Vegas, Nevada Newtown Fire Station in Sydney, Australia Pays Tribute to Prince A Memorial Dance Party at First Avenue Nightclub in Minneapolis, Minnesota A Block Party Outside of First Avenue Nightclub in Minneapolis, Minnesota The 35W Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota Lit in Purple The Times Square Hard Rock Cafe in New York City Honoring Prince Prince’s Symbol Projected on a Water Tower in Minneapolis, Minnesota Mourners at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota The Melbourne Arts Centre Lit in Purple in Melbourne, Australia The Minnesota Twins' Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota Purple for Prince The Minnesota Twins' Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota Honoring Prince The Apollo Theater in New York City Honoring Prince The Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota Lit in Purple A Memorial Outside of the Apollo Theater in New York City Spike Lee Hosts A Prince Tribute Party in Brooklyn, New York A Candlelight Vigil in Leimert Park in Los Angeles, California The Prince St....

The rock icon’s remains were cremated, his rep confirmed Prince will be honored with a musical celebration, his rep confirmed, following a private memorial held on Saturday. The singer, who died on Thursday at age 57, was was celebrated by a small group of his most beloved: family, friends and his musicians, in a private, beautiful ceremony to say a loving goodbye, Princes rep said in a statement, adding that an announcement will be made at a future date for a musical celebration....

Look back on the star’s one-of-a-kind style Remembering a Fashion Icon Beloved musicianPrince diedin 2016, and fans across the globe mourned the loss of a legend. In addition to his music, Prince was known for being a fashion icon whose wardrobe, both on- and offstage, was always extravagant, usually glittery, and very often purple. In honor of a star whose style was as thrilling as his art, here are some of Prince’s best looks....

Legendary artistPrince died Thursdayafter police were called to his Paisley Park home in Chanhassen, Minnesota. There are no further details as to the cause of death at this time. The Sheriffs Office also revealed that they were continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Credit: Ebet Roberts/Redferns See the full statement below. When deputies and medical personnel arrived, they found an unresponsive adult male in the elevator. First responders attempted to provide lifesaving CPR, but were unable to revive the victim....

Sheriff Jim Olsen also said, There were no obvious signs of trauma on the body at all. To you, Prince was a celebrity, Olsen said. To us, hes a community member and a good neighbor. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images To his family, hes a loved one. In life, he was a very private person. Were going to respect his privacy and dignity and hope you do as well. We also respect the medias right to information....

“I was scared,” she said. “He was a very cool dudethe swaggiest there ever was.” I’m that much more free because of Prince." Credit: Everett Collection; Paul Natkin/WireImage; Frank Carroll/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic They worked on some of Prince’s best work includingPurple Rain. They scored an Emmy for their work onNurse Jackie’s theme song and also wrote for TV showsHeroesandCrossing Jordan. He also produced her debut albumThe Glamorous Lifein 1984....

Thanks God for his life and thanks everyone for their support. Several industry figures paid tribute to Blackwell on Tuesday, as news of his death spread. #Prince just got his favorite drummer back and I know John is killing that groove up there. In a separate post, West added: THE EPITOME of a heart of gold. A goat in the drummer world. A brother to me. A sidekick on stage to me....

Now details of the high-profile estate case are emerging. Were going to be having a good time, Koppelman toldPostcolumnist Richard Johnson. There is so much to be done with this estate. Credit: John Sciulli/Getty Images There are vaults full of music. Koppelman helped Prince release his 1996 albumEmancipation, after the embattled star left Warner Bros. Records. Though his name was Prince, I always thought he was the king of music....