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Judge blocks release of unpublished Prince songs
The ruling bans sound engineer Ian Boxill and his associates from publishing or disseminating six songs. The order also requires Boxil to return the music to Prince's estate.
Prince is gone, but his business empire lives on
Since Prince's death, a mini economy has popped up around his work and his image. From Paisley Park as a meeting space to Prince pins on Etsy, here's a look at the scope of the Purple Economy.
Affidavit: Doctor prescribed meds for Prince in another name
Search warrants made public Monday offer a rare glimpse into the end of Prince's secretive life and more details on his death. It still doesn't detail where Prince may have obtained the narcotic that killed him.
Deals ensure cash keeps flowing to unsettled Prince estate
Prince left no known will and had no known children when he died. However, those running the estate have taken steps to preserve his musical legacy and keep the cash coming in.
Authorities to unseal search warrants in Prince death inquiry
The documents are set to be made public on Monday, Carver County officials said Friday. The investigation into the Minnesota music icon's death continues.
Paisley Park Prince4Ever tribute fence open for fans
Monday is the last day that the Paisley Park lot is open to all fans who want to leave a message on the Prince4Ever tribute fence.
Prince contained multitudes, new book confirms
Prince on defining his music: "The only thing I could think of, because I really don't like categories, but the only thing I could think of is inspirational."
Mayte Garcia knew she would marry Prince, but could never have predicted how
In her new book, "The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince," Garcia explains how an unlikely meeting at one of the pop icon's concerts sparked a relationship full of love, surprises and, ultimately, heartbreak.