A maximalist magnum opus that’s sold 25 million copies and counting, Purple Rain catapulted Prince into the immortal pop ...

When it premiered on July 27, 1984, the rock drama “Purple Rain” announced the arrival of a major movie star in Prince Rogers Nelson, a flamboyant 26-year-old musician better known by the royal ...

“Purple Rain” came a long way onstage in Minneapolis — from raw, messy splat with wooden star Kris Kollins in the Prince role ...

For the 40th anniversary of Prince’s iconic and innovative Purple Rain, the film and accompanying soundtrack album are being turned into a musical. In addition to pulling from Jacob-Jenkins’ book, the ...

They went out on a squealing falsetto. “Purple Rain” concluded its world premiere Sunday at Minneapolis’ State Theatre with a performance remarkable for its high energy, increased confidence and ...

You'll never guess who Weird Al was posing with Prince’s dual-medium-conquering work of art Purple Rain hit theaters just over 30 years ago, on July 27, 1984. The soundtrack had been released June 25, ...

The new ‘Purple Rain’ musical debuts in Prince’s hometown, blending music, heartfelt storytelling, and a triumphant Minneapolis homecoming.

Whether you love listening to the sweet, rocking guitar solo of Prince on Purple Rain or are a fan of the epic 1984 film, ...

On June 7, Prince fans celebrated what would have been the musician’s 63 rd birthday. The late singer received tributes from his friends and peers such as Sheila E., and Alicia Keys shared a cool ...

Prince's semi-autobiographical film, Purple Rain, hit theaters 30 years ago this weekend, presenting the world with a bold new model for the contemporary pop artist. NPR television critic Eric Deggans ...

According to Rolling Stone, Prince went on tour to support his album 1999. He noticed another musician was playing in many of the same areas: Bob Seger. Seger is a heartland rocker known for hits like ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Prince counts plenty of huge albums in his discography, but none ...