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• Prince: his 10 greatest songs from Head to Cream (and Purple Rain in between)

  21-04-2016 23:44
  
  Truthfully, you could have any number of Prince top 10s. This is just one …Choosing the 10 best songs by the most ludicrously prolific – and riotously diverse – artist of the rock’n’roll era seems on the face to it to be flatly absurd. Where would you start? How could you possibly stop?Even the most demanding of selectors could compile a suite of 10 worldbeaters from Prince’s pre-fame dirty mac years alone, or from songs written by Prince and made famous by o
  
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• Prince: a shy, nonconformist, unknowable talent | Alexis Petridis

  21-04-2016 23:31
  
  He was impossibly gifted, wilfully obstinate, with a reluctance to conform that made him completely unknowable – just as he intended
  Read Alexis Petridis’s interview with Prince from November: ‘Transcendence. That’s what you want. When that happens – Oh, boy’It seems strange to relate now, but in the early years of Prince Rogers Nelson’s career, there were voices that doubted whether he would ever be truly successful.He was clearly exceptionally talented
  
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• Factbox - The life of pop superstar Prince in music and film

  21-04-2016 23:03
  Music superstar Prince died on Thursday at the complex that housed his recording studio and home in a Minneapolis suburb at the age 57. Here is a look at his legacy: 'PURPLE RAIN' Prince's best-selling album was released in 1984 to accompany the semi-autobiographical film of the same name, which starred him as an up-and-coming singer known as "The Kid" trying to make his mark in the Minneapolis music scene. The album of the same name spent a total of 24 straight weeks atop the Billboard chart an
  
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• In Prince's songs, an irresistible invitation to party

  21-04-2016 22:51
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Dearly beloved, we're gathered here 2day to celebrate the music of the greatest pop musician of his generation.
  
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• Social media explodes as Prince tributes mark death of music icon

  21-04-2016 22:47
  The sudden death of music legend Prince sent shockwaves through social media on Thursday, as masses of Twitter users flooded the site to express their heart-felt emotions. Actors, musicians and celebrities quickly jumped on social media, sending messages of sadness and tributes as news of the singer's death hit media outlets. "'A strong spirit transcends rules,' Prince once said—and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative," tweeted President Barack Obama (@BarackObama) on Th
  
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• Prince: a look back at his extraordinary career – video

  21-04-2016 22:41
  
  Prince, a musical superstar and pioneer, who released 39 studio albums and won seven Grammy awards, died on Thursday aged 57. The star had been reported unwell several days before his death, including a visit to a hospital in Illinois last week. He died in his home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota Continue reading...
  
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• Social media mourns death of music legend Prince

  21-04-2016 21:40
  Social media users around the world mourned the death of U.S. pop music star Prince on Thursday. Actors, musicians and celebrities quickly jumped on social media, expressing shock and sadness. Actor-singer Will Smith said in a Facebook post that he was "stunned and heartbroken," and had just spoken to Prince the night before his death.
  
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• Prince in his own words: 'You have to live a life to understand it'

  21-04-2016 21:30
  
  Prince was famed for his gnomic utterances, but when he opened up, his remarks could be startlingly candidPioneering musician Prince dies at 57 – tributes and reactions
  A life in pictures“No, of course they don’t. How many black people understand? White people are very good at categorising things – and if you tell them anything they’ll remember it, write books about it. But understand? You have to live a life to understand it. Tourists just pass through.” To C
  
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• The Latest: Sales of Prince's Music Soar After News of Death

  21-04-2016 21:18
  
  CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on the death of pop superstar Prince (all times local):
  
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• Purple Reign: Remembering When Prince Changed Music Forever At The 1984 'Purple Rain' Premiere

  21-04-2016 21:02
  
  When Prince hit the red carpet for 'Purple Rain,' music & movies changed forever.
  
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• U.S. music superstar Prince dies aged 57 at Minnesota home

  21-04-2016 21:00
  By Jill Serjeant and Piya Sinha-Roy (Reuters) - Prince, the innovative U.S. music superstar whose hits included "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry" and whose songwriting and eccentric stage presence electrified fans around the world, died on Thursday in Minnesota, his publicist said. "It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died," said publicist Anna Meacham. Prince was found dead at his home at Paisley Park Studios in Chanh
  
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• Readers recommend: share your songs about climate change

  21-04-2016 21:00
  
  Which songs do you think our reader should include on next week’s playlist? Make your nominations by Monday 25 April
  This week we want to compile a playlist from your nominations on the theme of climate change.Sheila Deane, who comments on the Guardian as thoughtballoons, will select from your recommendations and had this to say about widening the scope: Continue reading...
  
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• Purple Rain 25 Years Later, By Kurt Loder

  21-04-2016 20:53
  
  Prince's landmark achievement still stands.
  
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• Prince – a life in pictures

  21-04-2016 20:49
  
  The legendary performer, with a string of classic records to his name, has died aged 57. Here are images from the extraordinary life of the Minneapolis maestroPrince, American music superstar and pioneer, dies aged 57
  Minneapolis mourns its PrinceContinue reading...
  
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• The Crosley generation: the record player that has the kids in a spin

  21-04-2016 20:34
  
  Crosley’s stereos are compact, convenient and cheap: no wonder they’re flying off the shelves. But are they any good? Three writers explore the latest turntable revolutionI was delighted when my eldest daughter, who is nine, asked for a record player for Christmas. It wasn’t to do with any great residual love for vinyl on my part, although I do have a weird notion that the actual act of having to put a record or a CD on might make you listen more closely to music than more
  
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• Obituary: A Prince among music giants

  21-04-2016 20:30
  
  The artist has died aged 57 but his contribution to the music world will not be forgotten.
  
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• Prince's Most Iconic Movie Roles

  21-04-2016 20:10
  
  The music legend was an Oscar-winner too.
  
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• Prince: Tributes Flood In For Music Legend

  21-04-2016 20:04
  
  Famous names from the world of music and showbiz are expressing their shock at Prince's death - and paying tribute to his extraordinary contribution to music.
  
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• Pop Superstar Prince Dies At Home Aged 57

  21-04-2016 20:03
  
  Singer-songwriter Prince has died at the age of 57 at his home in Minnesota, his publicist has confirmed. His UK publicist, Anna Meacham, told Sky News the music icon was found dead at his home, Paisley Park, on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis. She said: "It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57.
  
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• Zara Larsson on Dr Luke, Beyoncé and why life isn’t ‘over at 25’

  21-04-2016 19:52
  
  As a 10-year-old, the singer won Sweden’s version of Britain’s Got Talent. Now she’s the queen of the charts with three songs in the UK top 40Back in 2008, Zara Larsson was worried that her career might be over.“I was like, ‘Why am I not getting signed? Why is this not happening?’” she says, looking back now. “I was so stressed out.” Continue reading...
  
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• Music superstar Prince dies aged 57 at Minnesota home

  21-04-2016 19:51
  U.S. music superstar Prince, whose hits included "Purple Rain" and "Kiss," was found unresponsive on Thursday at his Minnesota home and was later declared dead, his publicist said. "It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson has died," said publicist Anna Meacham. Celebrity website TMZ, citing sources close to the star, was first to report Prince's death at the home in Paisley Park, in the Minneapolis suburb of Chanhassen.
  
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• Celebrities Pay Tribute To Prince's Death

  21-04-2016 19:46
  
  Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas and Boy George have led the way...
  
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• Prince: Through The Years

  21-04-2016 19:44
  
  RIP to one of the absolute greatest.
  
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• Pop superstar Prince dies aged 57 at Minneapolis home

  21-04-2016 19:33
  
  The world of music is mourning the loss of the singer aged 57.
  
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• Publicist: Pop music superstar Prince has died at his home in suburban Minneapolis

  21-04-2016 19:08
  CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — Publicist: Pop music superstar Prince has died at his home in suburban Minneapolis.
  
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• Music Legend Prince Has Died Aged 57

  21-04-2016 19:06
  
  It has been reported that he passed away in the early hours of this morning.
  
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• MTV Trax Is Here & Here's Why You Need It In Your Life Right Now

  21-04-2016 18:15
  
  What're you waiting for?
  
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• Selfies Of The Week Featuring Kylie Jenner, Tanya Burr & Loads More!

  21-04-2016 17:14
  
  All the best celebrity selfies from the week that was...
  
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• 5 Seconds Of Summer Throwback To Their One Direction Support Days And Hit Us Right In The Feels

  21-04-2016 17:08
  
  How could they do this to us.
  
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• LPO/Jurowski/Perianes review – wit, colour and fire

  21-04-2016 17:00
  
  Royal Festival Hall, London
  In a programme exploring the influence of the exotic, pianist Javier Perianes shone in Saint-Saëns, Jurowksi and the PO brought drama and poise to works by Dukas, Debussy and HoneggerVladimir Jurowski’s programme with the London Philharmonic explored the influence of the exotic on composers around the turn of the 20th century. The centrepiece, and the evening’s high point, was Saint-Saëns’s Fifth Piano Concerto, inspired by a trip down the
  
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• This Ridiculously Easy Beauty Hack Will Give You Whiter Teeth In Minutes

  21-04-2016 16:53
  
  AND it’s cheap.
  
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• Club MTV Europe Presents Summerblast - It's First Ever Two Day Festival!

  21-04-2016 16:48
  
  We're heading to Poreč in Croatia and it's going to be BIG
  
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• American Country Countdown Awards to honour Merle Haggard

  21-04-2016 16:12
  
  The singer will be honoured at the biggest night on the Country music calendar.
  
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• Gruff Rhys: hear his song I Love EU – and find out why he wrote it

  21-04-2016 16:00
  
  Think of Europe as a megaclub with lots of different rooms. Sure, not all are good. But isn’t it better than the fights when a dozen clubs all chuck out at the same time?My new song genuinely came to me in a daydream, while I was trying to tune in my faulty DAB radio. I heard a snippet of news about this badly timed referendum* on staying or leaving the EU and suddenly it hit me hard how much I’d miss it if the UK, true to its tradition of recreational vandalism, managed inexplicably
  
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• A$AP Ferg: Always Strive and Prosper review – more than just Rocky's supporting man

  21-04-2016 16:00
  
  He may seem destined to stay stuck in the role of doughty lieutenant to his chart-topping A$AP teammate, but Ferg deserves his time in the spotlightLet us pause for moment and consider hip-hop’s supporting characters, its second-stringers, the doughty lieutenants of rap. Their story is always the same: hoisted to a weird kind of semi-fame by the best-known member of their crew’s success, they launch their own solo career, but it never quite takes off in the same way as their more cel
  
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• Jammer Releases Arty Visuals For New Track, 'Wavy Gang'

  21-04-2016 15:24
  
  The video, shot by filmmaker Max Shaw, shows Jammer making his way through what looks like the dreamiest house party
  
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• Cheap Trick: ‘We got asked to play for the Republicans – we would have got swastika guitars made’

  21-04-2016 15:19
  
  The powerpop legends are among the latest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They reveal all about their love of weird English radio, Gary Glitter records and the strained relationship with their ‘jerk’ of a drummerOn Friday 8 April, Cheap Trick took to the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Guitarist Rick Nielsen, singer Robin Zander and bassist Tom Petersson performed with their original drummer Bun E Carlos for
  
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• Pep Drops New Track 'Bait For No Reason'

  21-04-2016 15:08
  
  This track is Peps take on the ever growing social media hype and the desire to be 'Internet famous'.
  
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• WSTRN TWU Interview

  21-04-2016 14:37
  
  This is us, we’re WSTRN. It’s not like a manufactured thing where we’ve been put together, it’s just that we had to put a face to the music and as we’re from West London and it’s the west side’s turn, WSTRN made sense.
  
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• Megan McKenna Soaks Up The Sun In Miami In Red Hot Bikini

  21-04-2016 13:49
  
  Worldie alert.
  
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• Ana Moura review – Portuguese blues get chance to dance

  21-04-2016 13:05
  
  Cadogan Hall, London
  Moura’s tremendous fado has gone upbeat, electric and pop, but she reverts to acoustic for her most poignant, intimate numbersAna Moura started out singing fado, the Portuguese answer to the blues, in Lisbon. Mixing traditional forms with so-called “musical fado”, in which other songs are given the emotional treatment, she began edging towards the pop mainstream, sang with the Rolling Stones and Prince, and worked with producer Larry Klein. Today, she is a
  
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• Vicky Pattison And Mario Falcone Look All Kinds Of Cosy On Date Night

  21-04-2016 13:02
  
  What's going on here, then?
  
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• Readers recommend playlist: songs about feminism

  21-04-2016 13:00
  
  Our reader picks the best of your nominations on the theme – from sarcastic punks and accidental celebrations to a war on the glass ceilingBelow is this week’s playlist – picked by a reader from the comments on last week’s blog. Thanks for your suggestions. Read more about the weekly format of the Readers recommend series at the end of the piece.
  Of all the suggestions for this topic, the fictional Ophelia, a victim of what would later be called “chauvinism”,
  
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• EXCLUSIVE! Lasses Fight Night: Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby And Marnie Simpson Held Back By Security After EPIC Mortal Bust-Up

  21-04-2016 12:55
  
  Next week's Geordie Shore sees one of the biggest girl fights the house has EVER seen. OMG!
  
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• Game of Thrones Cast Reveal CRAZIEST Fan Theories Ever

  21-04-2016 12:12
  
  Mind. Blown.
  
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• Claudio Marques Reveals News Of Upcoming UK Show & New Video

  21-04-2016 12:09
  
  The 13-track project was a hugely exciting and forward thinking offering that really put Marques’ name on the map.
  
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• Adele Tops Music Rich List With £85m Fortune

  21-04-2016 11:57
  
  Adele has become Britain's richest ever female musician after the huge success of her third album, 25. The Hello singer topped The Sunday Times' 2016 line-up of wealthy under-30s after amassing a personal fortune of £85m. It was a resounding win, with the singer's nearest rival Ed Sheeran, 25, a distant second with a fortune of £45m.
  
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• Brody Jenner Slams The Kardashians: “They’re Not My F**king Family”

  21-04-2016 11:50
  
  Awks.
  
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• Liam Payne Insists His Leaked Song Isn't Actually A Single, Even Though It Totally Should Be

  21-04-2016 11:21
  
  Quit teasing us.
  
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• Hang On, Are Rob Kardashian And Blac Chyna Already Married?!

  21-04-2016 09:56
  
  ESCALATION!
  
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