Prince's passing back in April affected the lives of many – especially those who knew and loved him most.

It’s been 32 years since Prince first starred in his 1984 screen debut Purple Rain, a somewhat autobiographical account of The Kid escaping his volatile home life through music. Directed by Albert Magnoli, the musical has made nearly $70 million since its release. Purple Rain also served as an introduction to The Time and Apollonia Kotero, the actress-singer […]

With the heartbreaking news of Prince’s untimely death, we began looking back at the iconic singer’s influence and ability to shift not only music culture, but America’s perception of beauty and sexuality. In the early 1980s, Prince introduced the world to his protégée Denise “Vanity” Matthews, who he touted as the “female version” of himself. Soon […]

Over the course of his 33 year career, Prince has been linked with some of the most beautiful women in the world.  Their relationships would inform some of his best work.