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Prince Still Reigns in Super Bowl Halftime Rankings as New Era Approaches
sports18 days ago

Prince Still Reigns in Super Bowl Halftime Rankings as New Era Approaches

A culture writer ranks every Super Bowl halftime show since 1991 using a four-category rubric (Music & Dance, Staging, Performance Relative to Circumstance, and Performance Relative to Stature), crowning Prince’s 2007 performance as the best and placing U2 (2002) and Michael Jackson (1993) among the top, with Coldplay/Beyoncé/Bruno Mars (2016) and Dr. Dre’s 2022 lineup close behind; Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 show is highlighted and Bad Bunny is on deck for Santa Clara, signaling an evolving, Easter-egg-filled era for the spectacle.

via The New York Times|
#halftime-show#kendrick-lamar#prince
Apollonia Sues Prince Estate Over Name and Trademark Rights
entertainment6 months ago

Apollonia Sues Prince Estate Over Name and Trademark Rights

Apollonia (Patty Kotero), known for her role in 'Purple Rain,' has filed a lawsuit against Prince's estate, claiming they improperly attempted to claim ownership of her 'Apollonia' trademark, which she has used for over 40 years. She asserts her rights to the name and accuses the estate of bad-faith legal actions to seize her brand and identity, despite Prince's prior support for her use of the name.

via The Root|
#apollonia#entertainment#estate
entertainment6 months ago

Apollonia Sues Prince's Estate Over Name Rights

Apollonia Kotero, co-star of Prince in 'Purple Rain,' has sued Prince's estate, claiming they are trying to steal her name through bad faith trademark proceedings and asserting her exclusive rights to the 'Apollonia' name, which she has used professionally for decades. She argues that Prince never objected to her using the name and that the estate's claims are legally unfounded, seeking a court declaration of her ownership.

via Billboard|
#apollonia#entertainment#lawsuit
Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Musician, Passes Away at 64
entertainment1 year ago

Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Musician, Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, sister of the late musician Prince, had multiple health issues leading to frequent paramedic visits before her death on November 4. Emergency services were called to her home at least six times since September, dealing with heart problems and other health complications. Despite her health struggles, the official cause of death has not been released. Tyka, who was 64, had her own music career and is remembered for accepting an award on behalf of Prince in 2016.

via TMZ|
#celebrity-death#entertainment#health-issues
Tyka Nelson, Sister of Prince, Passes Away at 64
entertainment1 year ago

Tyka Nelson, Sister of Prince, Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, the sister of music icon Prince and a singer in her own right, has passed away at the age of 64. Known for her efforts to preserve Prince's legacy, Nelson released four albums and had a notable hit with "Marc Anthony’s Tune." She was planning a farewell concert but had to cancel due to illness. Nelson is survived by her two sons and five grandchildren, and her family has requested privacy and kindness in lieu of flowers.

via NJ.com|
#death#entertainment#legacy
Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Musician, Passes Away at 64
entertainment1 year ago

Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Musician, Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, musician and the only full sibling of the late artist Prince, has passed away at the age of 64. Known for her own music career, Nelson released four albums, with her debut 'Royal Blue' achieving notable success on the Billboard charts. She was also recognized for her efforts to preserve Prince's legacy. Nelson is survived by her two sons and five grandchildren. Her passing comes as she was planning to retire and release a memoir. The cause of death is currently unknown.

via The Guardian|
#entertainment#family#legacy
Prince's Sister Tyka Nelson Passes Away at 64
entertainment1 year ago

Prince's Sister Tyka Nelson Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, the sister of legendary musician Prince, has died at the age of 64. Her passing was announced without a specified cause, though she had been in poor health. Tyka, who shared her musical roots with Prince, had a career of her own with several albums and was working on a memoir at the time of her death. She is survived by her two sons and five grandchildren. Her death comes eight years after Prince's own passing in 2016.

via New York Post |
#death#entertainment#family
Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Musician, Passes Away at 64
entertainment1 year ago

Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Musician, Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of the late musician Prince, has died at the age of 64 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Known for her own music career, Tyka released four albums, with her debut 'Royal Blue' achieving notable success on the Billboard charts. She was committed to preserving Prince's legacy following his death in 2016. Tyka is survived by her two sons and five grandchildren. The family has requested privacy for her services and encouraged people to care for one another in her memory.

via CBS News|
#entertainment#family#minneapolis
entertainment1 year ago

Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Musician, Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of the late musician Prince, has died at the age of 64 in Minnesota. A singer-songwriter, she released four albums, with her debut "Royal Blue" achieving notable success on the Billboard charts. Nelson was known for her efforts to preserve Prince's legacy and was planning a farewell concert before her illness. She is survived by her two sons and five grandchildren. The cause of her death is currently unknown.

via ABC News|
#entertainment#family#legacy
entertainment1 year ago

Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Singer, Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, the sister of the late music icon Prince, passed away at the age of 64. A Minneapolis-based singer, she recorded four albums and was working on a memoir at the time of her death. Tyka was one of the legal heirs to Prince's estate, which was valued at over $150 million. She is survived by her sons President and Sir, and siblings Sharon, Norrine, and Omarr.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#estate#minnesota
music1 year ago

Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Musician, Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, the sister of legendary musician Prince and a singer-songwriter herself, passed away at the age of 64. She released four albums, with her debut 'Royal Blue' in 1988 featuring her most successful songs. Nelson was deeply involved in managing Prince's estate after his death in 2016, helping to preserve his extensive archive of unreleased music. Despite selling most of her shares in the estate, she remained a key figure in maintaining her brother's legacy.

via Rolling Stone|
#albums#estate#music
music1 year ago

Tyka Nelson, Prince's Sister and Singer, Passes Away at 64

Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of legendary musician Prince, has passed away at the age of 64. A Minneapolis-based singer, Nelson released four albums and was planning a farewell concert last June, which she missed due to illness. She was one of Prince's legal heirs and had sold her estate interests to Primary Wave Music. Nelson is survived by her sons and siblings. Her passing was confirmed by a representative of Prince's estate, though no cause of death was disclosed.

via Variety|
#estate#family#music