Headhunted by Frank Sinatra, the head of Warner/Reprise oversaw classic releases by the likes of Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and PrinceMo Ostin, the US record executive who signed the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix and presided over Warner/Reprise records for three decades, has died aged 95.“Mo Ostin was one … Read entire story.
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Day, who has fronted the Prince-formed group since 1981, says he has been refused permission to perform under that name Morris Day, frontman of the Prince-formed group the Time since 1981, has alleged that the late musician’s estate has forbidden him from performing under the name Morris Day and … Read entire story.
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Javier Bardem once caused a Prince concert to start an hour late. The Being the Ricardos star opened up about what happened during his recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, saying that if any fans watching were at this particular event, he’s sorry. Click inside to… Read entire story.
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Remaining heirs and publishing company Primary Wave settle case with US tax agency, with estate valued at twice original appraisalThe estate of the late pop singer Prince, including his catalogue of songs, has been valued at $156.4m (£114m), nearly twice an earlier appraisal.The estate’s administrator, Comerica Bank, … Read entire story.
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Getty Image Nicolas Cage is a huge Prince fan. He called the legendary musician “one of his heroes” (he once asked if he could take a photo with him, and while Prince said no, “I understood and I still love him”) and performed a “primal-scream… Read entire story.
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