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Prince: His life and music

Music icon -- and Minnesota native -- Prince died at 57 on April 21, 2016.

The Current launches Prince-oriented stream

Purple Current is a mixture of Prince music, music that inspired him, his contemporaries and music that he influenced.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Prince family lawyers to view data for potential lawsuit

Prince family lawyers to view data for potential lawsuit

Prosecutors in the Minnesota county where Prince died have agreed to share investigative files with attorneys for the musician's family under strict guidelines.
by Associated Press

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Paisley Park plans Prince tributes for 2nd death anniversary

Paisley Park will build another tribute fence where Prince fans can leave messages to mark the second anniversary of the rock superstar's death.
by Associated Press

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Prosecutor: Decision in Prince case coming in 'near future'

Prosecutor: Decision in Prince case coming in 'near future'

A prosecutor in Minnesota says he's reviewing law enforcement reports about Prince's death and will make a decision on possible charges "in the near future."
by The Associated Press

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Officials to turn over Prince investigative files to family

Officials to turn over Prince investigative files to family

John Goetz, an attorney for Prince's siblings, says prosecutors agreed to give him the medical examiner's autopsy investigation this week. Goetz and his clients must keep the data confidential.
by The Associated Press

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The queen was paid less than her prince on Netflix's 'The Crown'

The queen was paid less than her prince on Netflix's 'The Crown'

The producers of the TV drama say the star, Claire Foy, got less than former "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith, but also say that will be rectified in future seasons when new actors take over the characters.
by Eric Deggans

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If you want to own a song with Prince, you better be wealthy

If you want to own a song with Prince, you better be wealthy

Chris Moon is hoping to cash in his association with Prince by selling his co-ownership of the song "Soft and Wet."
by MPR News Staff

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Prince white Cloud guitar among items set for auction

Prince white Cloud guitar among items set for auction

Ruffled, sparkly rock star outfits worn by Prince and one of his famous white "Cloud" guitars are among memorabilia of the late superstar up for auction May 18 to kick off a two-day "music icons" sale, Julien's Auctions announced.
by The Associated Press

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