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William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83
William Blinn, the two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter of “Brian’s Song” and “Roots,” died on Thursday, his daughter Anneliese Johnson confirmed to Variety. He was 83. Blinn died of natural causes at an assisted living community in Burbank, according to his daughter. Blinn penned two landmark TV productions of the 1970s, both for ABC. The 1971 TV […]
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'Boys Don't Cry,' 'Purple Rain,' 'She's Gotta Have It' added to National Film Registry
National Film Registry 2019 adds Boys Don't Cry, Purple Rain, more
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Prince Estate Tells Trump to Stop Playing Prince Songs at Rallies
“The Prince Estate has never given permission to President Trump or The White House to use Prince’s songs”
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How Prince's 'Purple Rain' Super Bowl halftime show went from safety hazard to divine blessing
Prince's rain-soaked Super Bowl halftime show could have turned dangerous — but instead it became unforgettable.
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Wesley Snipes stole Prince's part in Michael Jackson's 'Bad' video
Wesley Snipes dropped by "Conan" where he talked about stealing a part from the late great Prince all the way back in 1987.
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Exclusive Preview: Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Deluxe Edition, With Previously Unreleased Tracks
Few creative projects in pop-culture history succeeded on more levels than Prince’s 1984 masterwork, “Purple Rain.” In one elaborate, calculated stroke, it spawned a hit album, a hit movie and a 100-date concert tour, not to mention global superstardom, a sound, a look, a scene and a new meaning for the color purple. The album... <a href="http://variety.com/2017/film/news/prince-purple-rain-deluxe-edition-exclusive-preview-1202463200/" title="Read Exclusive Preview: Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Delux
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Prince’s Purple Palace in Toronto Goes on the Market for $13M
Prince’s palatial estate in Toronto, Canada, is back on the market for $13 million. The singer met Testolini through his charity, Love 4 One Another, and the two were married on Christmas Day 2001. Earlier this year, files from the couple’s divorce were unsealed, showing that they lived an extravagant lifestyle that included spending $50,000 per party.