‘Purple Rain’ Being Made Into Broadway Play The 1984 Prince movie Purple Rain is being made into a Broadway musical. Like the movie, it will follow a young artist known as ‘The Kid’ and his rise to stardom while dealing with abusive parents and feuding with rival musicians. Naturally, the play will be packed with […]

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the late, great Prince‘s death. Fans are still mourning the singer’s untimely passing but his electric life is continuing to be celebrated. After his death, everyone and their Prince-loving mama paid tribute to the star in their own special way. Some honored his legacy in a way that reflected […]

Today is the anniversary of Prince‘s death and many people around the world are still mourning the icon’s untimely passing. In a week that is sure to be filled with purple-themed parties, we at Global Grind recall some of the best tributes following the passing of the GOAT — as well as the not so […]

Many Prince fans would recognize Billy Sparks right away as “Billy” the Minneapolis club owner of ‘The Ave.’ in Purple Rain.  But what may Prince fans don’t know is that Billy and Prince were truly friends all the way until the day Prince passed away. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! We caught up with Billy […]

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It's been 32 years since Prince first starred in his 1984 acting debut Purple Rain.

Rihanna is making history as she will debut her music video “Sledgehammer” in IMAX theaters!  The single is off the soundtrack to the new Star Trek movie and can be seen by those who go see “The Legend of Tarzan”   A lot of rumors and speculation have been surrounding Toni Braxton and her “relationship” […]

Must-see video of Kim Burrell and Zacardi Cortez covering Prince's "Purple Rain" at a Harry Connick Jr. concert in Houston, TX.

AMC movie theaters will be playing Purple Rain at 87 of its national theaters. With Prince fans still in mourning, after his death this week, the national movie theater will be playing the 1984 movie that he famously starred in. The movie was not only a cult hit, earning more than $68 million in the […]

The world has lost a musical genius in Prince Roger Nelson at the age of 57. Prince was the epitome of what musical legends are truly made of: originality, longevity, creativity, as well as staying true to their passion – the music. In 1983, Prince walked into The Avenue in Minneapolis during a benefit concert […]

Video of Prince’s last, beautiful show has popped up Twitter for all of his grieving fans to enjoy. Prince usually doesn’t play when it comes to his no phone rule at shows, but one fan decided to break it. A Twitter user with the handle Jake reuse recorded Prince singing his classic “Purple Rain” during […]

Hearts are breaking all over the world today.   Pop icon and legendary musician, Prince was found dead at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning. The news spread like wildfire on the Internet and sent the Twitterverse into an uproar. There was an outpouring of love from celebrities and fans alike: https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/723196629415645185 […]