“Purple Rain” has fascinated listeners for decades now. The sprawling power ballad holds the kind of magic only a handful of artists are able to drum up. It’s endlessly replay-able and a testament to ...

The color purple has long been a symbol of royalty, creativity, and mystery. But according to science, it's also something else: a figment of our imaginations. While it looks just as real as red or ...

Scoot over, “The Color Purple” — there’s a new purple production headed to the theater and it’s none other than Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Yes, that “Purple Rain.” The news was made public on Monday with ...

Prince on the custom motorcycle featured in Purple Rain. Wendy Melvoin, guitarist for Prince's genre-bending band The Revolution, remembers one of their most iconic songs started with an idea — and a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images "Prince was very excited," The ...

The legendary rock musical drama Purple Rain is being brought back to theaters for a one-night-only presentation in Dolby Cinema on March 5th, 2025. The 1984 film starring Prince in his film acting ...

For 40 years, fans of Prince have been “laughing” and “bathing” in his movie “Purple Rain.” In the semi-autobiographical musical, released on July 27, 1984, Prince played “the Kid,” a musician who ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Prince left behind a treasure trove of successful albums – as well ...

You're likely aware of "Purple Rain" on the screen, but now that movie is hitting the stage and will debut in Minneapolis before heading to Broadway. Prince Rogers Nelson was a singer and superstar.

Purple Rain may have hit its 40th anniversary in 2024, but the world needs no occasion to celebrate and revel in Prince's ...

With a powerhouse cast, reimagined score, and deep hometown reverence, “Purple Rain” shines anew in the city that shaped the icon.

We know and love De Bethune for its rich blue color palette in its starry models, which perfectly captures the natural allure of the night sky. However, the choice of blue was not just metaphorical or ...