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August 05, 2024

How Prince's Rivalry With Michael Jackson Helped Inspire 'Purple Rain'

Here's what we learned about the long road to Purple Rain, from how "Thriller" prodded Prince to make a movie to the secret influence of the Who's Quadrophenia, and much more

By Brian Hiatt

David Lynch Reveals Emphysema Diagnosis, But Vows to 'Never Retire'

The filmmaker originally said it's too risky for him to "go out" and potentially contract Covid-19 or another bug

'Talkin' Greenwich Village' Book to Tell History of NYC's Most Famous Musical Haven

Rolling Stone senior writer David Browne traces the rise and fall of the Greenwich Village music scene during the second half of the 20th century in his upcoming book

Billy Corgan Wants to Rock Out Again. Is That a Good Thing?

On their 13th studio album, the second iteration of Smashing Pumpkins aim to be gods of thunder once more.

Pure Gold: Snoop Dogg's Best Moments at the Olympics So Far

From dancing with the gymnastics team to swimming with Michael Phelps, Snoop Dogg is having more fun than anyone at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Addison Rae to Put the Soda Back in Pop With New Single 'Diet Pepsi'

The TikTok star/musician will release her first solo single of 2024 this Friday

Rachel Maddow to Debut Documentary About a Trump Turncoat

From Russia with Lev tells story of a likable fraudster linked to Trump’s first impeachment

Fred Again.. Will Bring New Album 'Ten Days' on the Road With 'Places We've Never Been' Tour

The North American tour will kick off on September 11, just days after the album release on September 6

HBO Gets Back on Track With 'The White Lotus' and 'The Last of Us' Teasers - And Fans Are So Ready

The third season of The White Lotus and the second season of The Last of Us will premiere in 2025, having both been delayed by the 2023 Hollywood strikes

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Prince's Rivalry With Michael Jackson Inspired 'Purple Rain'

August 05, 2024

How Prince's Rivalry With Michael Jackson Helped Inspire 'Purple Rain'

David Lynch Reveals Emphysema Diagnosis, But Vows to 'Never Retire'

'Talkin' Greenwich Village' Book to Tell History of NYC's Most Famous Musical Haven

Billy Corgan Wants to Rock Out Again. Is That a Good Thing?

Pure Gold: Snoop Dogg's Best Moments at the Olympics So Far

Addison Rae to Put the Soda Back in Pop With New Single 'Diet Pepsi'

Rachel Maddow to Debut Documentary About a Trump Turncoat

Fred Again.. Will Bring New Album 'Ten Days' on the Road With 'Places We've Never Been' Tour

HBO Gets Back on Track With 'The White Lotus' and 'The Last of Us' Teasers - And Fans Are So Ready

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