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Prince

Prince Celebrity Profile
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Also Known As:
Prince, The Artist formerly known as Prince, Jamie Starr, Christopher, Alexander Nevermind, Joey Coco
Height:
5' 2"
Hometown:
Minneapolis

Bio:
Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson in Minnapolis, Minnesota on June 7 1958) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He also ran his own record label. Prince became interested in music when he was a child, and he released his debut album, For You, in 1978. Some of his most famous singles include “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?”, “I Wanna Be Your Lover”, “Purple Rain” and “Kiss”. He was also in a film called Purple Rain. Prince changed his name many times throughout his career which has spanned decades, but in 2000, he began referring to himself as just “Prince” once again. He released thirteen albums since the beginning of the 21st century, including his final, HITnRUN Phase Two, which was released in 2015. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and elaborate costumes. He sold over 80 million records, and he won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Sadly, Prince died on Thursday, April 21, in his Minnesota home.

Best Known For:
Prince was best known for being a world-famous singer and superstar.

Personal Life:
Prince has dated many famous women including Kim Basinger, Carmen Electra and Madonna. He was briefly engaged to Susannah Melvoin, before he married his backup singer and dancer, Mayte Garcia, in 1996. They had a son, Boy Gregory (born October 16, 1996), who was born with Pfeiffer syndrome and died a week after birth. Prince is currently seeing his protege Bria Valente. Prince is a Jehovah’s Witness and a vegetarian.

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Maxwell's Performance BET Awards

Maxwell Rocks The 2016 BET Awards With Soulful Performance Of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’

Well, nothing compared to THAT. Maxwell was tender and soulful during his tribute to Prince at the 2016 BET Awards on June 26. The artist completely blew us away with his rendition of the classic song ‘Nothing Compares 2 U.’ Check out all the details on his performance here!
Maxwell, 43, has been around since the ’90s, but at the 2016 BET Awards on June 26 we almost mistook him for an ’80s R&B star during his amazing performance of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”! We have the full details on the Grammy-nominated artist’s killer performance after the jump!

June 26, 2016
Tori Kelly Performance BET Awards

Tori Kelly & Stevie Wonder Honor Prince With Stunning Duet At BET Awards

Wow! Two totally different generations of music came together to pay tribute to the late, great Prince. Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly totally nailed this beautiful tribute with ‘Take Me With U’!
Tori Kelly, 23, and Stevie Wonder, 66, joined forces for just one small piece of the massive Prince tribute taking place at the 2016 BET Awards. Their upbeat, beautiful performance of his classic, “Take Me With U,” was absolutely flawless.

June 26, 2016
Did Prince Commit Suicide

Prince: Icon Was ‘Tired Of Living’ & Fighting Pill Addiction, Claims Friends

Did Prince commit suicide? A friend of Prince’s revealed that the late icon was seemingly on his way to an overdose in the days before his death, as he was simply ‘tired of living.’ Get the sad details right here.
In the wake of Prince’s tragic death, it’s no secret that the legend was battling an addiction. But one of his friends has apparently come forward claiming that it was obvious he would eventually end his life by overdosing, even despite being one of music’s most beloved performers.

June 23, 2016
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Prince: Suicide Note Professing ‘Love, Love, Love’ Found After His Death — Chilling Report

This is absolutely chilling. Two months after Prince tragically passed away, the contents of an alleged suicide note have been revealed. Though his death was ruled an accidental overdose, the note may prove it was intentional. Find out what it said, here.
Completely heartbreaking. Prince’s April 21 death was ruled an accidental overdose, but on June 22, reports of a suicide note are making everyone question what actually happened that day. Here’s what the devastating note allegedly said.

June 22, 2016
Prince Madonna Music Video

Prince Majorly Dissed Madonna, Says His Ex: He Refused To Make A Music Video With Her

Madonna honored Prince at the Billboard Awards but according to his ex, Anna Fantastic, he and Madge weren’t that close! Anna also claims that even after Madonna begged Prince to make a music video with her, he flat-out refused! Click to watch.
Most people would just love to be in a music video with the legendary Madonna, 57, but Prince, 57, was not like most people. When Madge called him to talk him into filming a video for the song they wrote together, the “Let’s Go Crazy” singer totally shot the Material Girl down!

May 24, 2016
Prince Time Of Death

Prince May Have Been Dead For More Than 6 Hours Before His Body Was Found — Report

A shocking report has revealed that Prince may have been dead for more than six hours before his body was found at his Paisley Park estate. Click through to read the heartbreaking new details.
As if the story of Prince’s death couldn’t get any worse, a new report from the Star Tribune as said that the singer had allegedly been dead for at least six hours before being found unresponsive by staff at Paisley Park on April 21. Prince may have been laying dead in the elevator at his home for much longer than anyone had imagined. Read more details after the jump.

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Prince’s Addiction: Mayte Garcia & Apollonia Shocked By His Drug Use — Had No Idea

Even those closest to Prince weren’t aware of the deep issues it seems he had at the end of his life. The singer’s exes, Apollonia and Mayte Garcia, along with other friends, were completely in the dark about his drug addiction, HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned — and they’re shocked over the new revelations.
Apollonia and Mayte Garcia are completely devastated over Prince’s death, but learning about his secret drug use has completely intensified their shock. It turns out the late singer’s oldest friends had no idea what he was struggling with at the end of his life, and they’re learning about it right along with the rest of us right now. HollywoodLife.com has the EXCLUSIVE scoop.

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