Soul icon Prince prefers to explore new collaborations with young artists instead of veteran musicians because he has "no time for old people".

The Purple Rain hitmaker, who has worked with Chaka Khan and veteran funk star Larry Graham, wants to help put up-and coming-stars on the map and help them create their own legacy, just like he's doing with his new all-female backing band, 3rdEyeGirl - a trio from his own hometown.

He tells StarTribune.com, "I don't have time for old people. I want to work with young people. I have my legacy. It's time for their legacy. They're a Minneapolis band,...

Diana Ross has been added to the long list of stars set to take the witness stand in the Jackson family's upcoming lawsuit against AEG Live.

Michael Jackson's mother Katherine and the late pop star's three children, Paris, Prince and Blanket, have a accused the concert promoter with Jackson's wrongful death, claiming that they were negligent in their hiring of Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years in jail in November 2011.

The plaintiff's attorneys have argued that AEG Live wasn't thorough enough in its background check of the cardiol...

Beyonce will have the honor of entertaining Super Bowl halftime audiences that don't switch over to the Puppy Bowl this weekend (they have hedgehog cheerleaders now!). The history of the halftime show is a surprising display of ups-and-downs, from mind-blowing performances to corny overproduced ego trips. Here are some of the best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows:

Best: Michael Jackson, Super Bowl XXVII

The halftime show was hurting. Two years prior, the New Kids on the Block performance was pre-empted by coverage on Desert Storm and their performance was edited down and shown after th...

First David Bowie, then Justin Timberlake and now Prince has returned wih his first single since 2010 and a couple of new web accounts.

The Purple One released a lyric video for his new single "Screwdriver" on a new website called 20pr1nc3.com on Tuesday. The lyrics are juxtaposed with video footage of the singer performing in the studio with his new band, consisting of guitarist Donna Grantis, drummer Hannah Ford, and bassist Ida Nielsen, according to Billboard magazine. The new band's name is rumnored to be "3rdEyeGirl".

20pr1nc3.com also includes a teaser for a new three hour concert f...

Pop superstar Prince is planning another big city residency after taking over London, New York and Los Angeles in 2007 and 2011, respectively - and this time he has set his sights on Chicago, Illinois.

The shows at the Union Center, which will begin on September 24, will be the Purple Rain hitmaker's first concerts in the city for eight years.

At press time, it was not clear how many concerts Prince will perform - or whether there will be special guests.

Prince is using his Welcome 2 Chicago residency to support Rebuild the Dream, an organization seeking to help fix the U.S. economy.

Soul superstar Prince has been denied permission to perform a free concert under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France next month because the proposed show clashes with the country's Bastille Day celebrations.

The Purple Rain icon planned to bring the heart of the city to a standstill on July 14th by staging a charity concert under the tourist attraction to mark the national holiday, but his request has been rejected by Mayor Bertrand Delanoe as locals traditionally celebrate with a major fireworks display at the venue.

A representative for the Mayor says, "There was a request from the prod...

Happy Birthday, Prince! The legendary musician turns 54 today. Born Prince Rogers Nelson, the R&B icon has sold over 80 million records worldwide. In 2004, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And this year, his best-selling hit “Purple Rain” was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, thus preserving it as a piece of cultural significance for many years to come. Are you a fan of the great Purple One?

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Adele continues to reign supreme at the top of the U.S. album charts - her "21" has added a 23rd week to its haul.

If she manages another week at number one she'll tie the record set by Prince And The Revolution's "Purple Rain" soundtrack in 1984 and 1985.

Adele's album was the biggest selling album of 2011 and it's the leader in 2012 as well, with over two million sales since January 1.

The year's second-highest selling album, Whitney Houston's "Whitney: The Greatest Hits", stands firm at two, while Kid Cudi's alternative rock collaboration "WZRD" debuts its self-titled album at three.
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When you look at someone who succeeds in a certain field, there are always numerous factors on why that person’s particular talent is above the rest and he or she seems to always excel. Take Peyton Manning, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Denzel Washington, and even Albert Pujols, and it is evident that these special talents have not only shown the world their skills, but also inherited the proficiency of their particular areas. They do it for the art of their field. Not that sports and music goes hand in hand because they don’t, it’s just those particular athletes love their arena. And becaus...

R&B singer Eric Benet is set to become a father again - his wife is expecting their first child.

Halle Berry's ex-husband wed longtime partner Manuela Testolini - who was previously married to Prince - in July, and now they are preparing to become parents.

Benet took to his Twitter.com page to tell his fans the news and uploaded a photo of Testolini cradling her baby bump alongside the caption, "We're expanding."

The singer is already dad to daughter India, from a previous relationship.

SBNation.com is reporting that Madonna has been picked for the halftime show for the Super Bowl. Citing an inside source, the website says that the Material Girl will be performing at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the February 5 event.

After Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction in 2004, the NFL has been picking classic acts for their halftime shows. Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and The Who have all performed since. Last year the Black Eyed Peas, Usher, and Slash took the stage to poor re...

After years of playing on each other’s projects, The E Family came together to produce this ultimate, long overdue and highly anticipated labor of love, Now & Forever. Available in stores on September 20, 2011 on Sheila E’s Stiletto Flats Music through Waterfront Entertainment (Fontana / Universal), Now & Forever pays homage to their collective diversity of styles, influences and experiences.

Check out an exclusive to Starpulse.com the video of the making of Now & Forever!

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Pop superstar Prince has been ordered to pay almost $4 million to perfume bosses who accused the singer of failing to promote a scent named after his album 3121.

Perfume and Cosmetics Inc. executives sued the Purple Rain icon for breach of contract in 2008, claiming he refused to market the fragrance after it was launched in July 2007.

Court referee Louis Crespo has awarded $3.95 million in damages to the firm following a four-day inquest in Manhattan, New York.

Another judge will have to confirm the suggested amount next week, but Prince's lawyer tells the New York Law Journal the si...

Kanye West was a surprise addition to a Prince concert in Sweden on Friday night.

The hip-hop superstar joined the "Purple Rain" hitmaker onstage during the Way Out Festival performance as the pop star was working through a medley of hits.

West didn't perform with Prince, but he did take the mic to yell, "Now everybody throw your hands in the sky right now. Let me hear you say, if you feel alright, say hell yeah!"

The surprise appearance came just three days after West suffered an embarrassing fall following a tumble onstage during a concert at the Bergen Calling Festival in Norway.

Will.i.am is pushing Justin Bieber to take control of his career by learning to write and produce his own songs.

The Black Eyed Peas star is producing the follow-up to Bieber's debut album My World 2.0 and he wants the 17 year old to do more work behind the scenes to ensure long-term success.

He tells Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest, "I want to get Justin Bieber into writing his own music and producing his own songs... Justin as an artist has to fight. Michael Jackson fought, Prince fought, the ones that stood around for a long time are the ones that are always fighting for something."

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Pop superstar Prince performed a surprise show in Holland on Sunday after scrapping concerts in Norway in light of the terror attacks.

The Scandinavian country has been plunged into mourning after more than 90 people were killed on Friday in a bombing in Oslo and a massacre on the island of Utoya.

The Purple Rain hit-maker was due to perform at the Oslo Spektrum on Friday and Saturday but the gigs were called off after news of the killings broke. The singer then announced a last-minute gig at Melkweg in Amsterdam and delighted fans with a two-hour set of his hits.

The most poignant ev...

Soul superstar Prince has been ordered to hand over more than $700,000 to his former attorneys for unpaid legal fees.

Lawyers at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler sued the Purple Rain hitmaker in March, accusing him of failing to pay for their handling of cases in Ireland, California and New York.

A judge at the Manhattan Supreme Court ruled last week that Prince must shell out $708,687 to the firm, plus nine per cent interest dating back to 2008.

According to the New York Daily News, the star had paid just $125,000 of his bill.

Funnyman Russell Brand is having a great June - just 10 days after he was was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Brit has landed the World's Sexiest Vegetarian title alongside Saturday Night Live star Kristen Wiig.

The actor/comedian - a vegetarian since age 14 - beat out Joaquin Phoenix, Woody Harrelson and Prince to land atop the male countdown.

"You shouldn't eat animals, it's mean to them," he tells PETA.

Bridesmaids star Wiig finished ahead of new mom Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Joy Bryant and Anne Hathaway on the women's poll.

The meat-free cel...

Pop superstar Prince is refusing to record another album because he is so disappointed with the online music industry.

The hitmaker released his last record, "20TEN," last year as part of an innovative scheme which saw him give away free copies with a British newspaper.

Prince insisted the deal was done to circumvent internet piracy and would cause him "no stress," but the musician is adamant he won't be releasing any more new material due to ongoing problems with illegal downloads.

He tells Britain's The Guardian, "The industry changed. We made money (online) before piracy was real craz...

Actor David Arquette was kicked out of a recent Prince concert at The Forum in Los Angeles for arguing with a security guard about taking photos of his hero onstage.

The Scream star was asked not to take shots on his cell phone while Prince was performing, but challenged the bouncer when a fellow concertgoer was kicked out of the venue for taking snaps after the headliner invited fans to do just that.

The actor says, "Prince was like, 'Alright, I'm about to play my hits, so get out your phones'. I didn't take any more pictures but the kid next to me was taking pictures and I still had my ...

Rihanna is snubbing critics who have taken aim at her over-the-top sexy image in recent weeks, by giving fans a saucy spectacular at her live shows.

The defiant R&B star launched her "Loud" tour in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday night and showed fans she's not about to tone down her act as a result of criticisms of her videos and awards show performances.

Rihanna has been attacked by parents groups for sexing up the opening of the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas last month with Britney Spears, while her video for "S&M" has caused a storm of controversy for its twisted sexual imagery...

Pop superstar Prince thrilled fans in Los Angeles on Saturday night by performing with Mary J. Blige during his show.

The Purple Rain hitmaker sang his hits at The Forum venue and midway through his set he invited Blige, his warm-up act, to team up with him for a rendition of Nothing Compares 2 U, a track he wrote in the 1980s and which was later made famous by Sinead O'Connor.

And the duet went down well with the crowd, which included actor Russell Crowe.

In a series of posts on his Twitter.com page on Sunday, he writes, "Went to see Prince at The Forum in LA last night... I did go c...

Alyssa Milano is refusing to let pregnancy slow her down - the actress took to the stage in Los Angeles on Friday night to dance with her idol Prince.

The Charmed star and her husband David Bugliari are expecting their first child together later this year, and her partner took her on a mystery date on Friday.

Milano explained to her fans on Twitter.com, "My husband is taking me on a surprise date! I have no idea where we are going but I'm in heels."

Bugliari took his wife to see Prince in concert at The Forum venue and the actress showed off her fancy footwork by dancing with the singer ...

A representative for Prince has reached out to Whitney Houston as the troubled singer undergoes rehab treatment, dismissing rumors she has been banned from the star's shows and insisting he will "love her always."

The I Will Always Love You hit-maker recently enrolled in an out-patient rehabilitation program to seek treatment for substance abuse issues.

She was subsequently hit by rumors she had been banned from future Prince shows after allegedly behaving bizarrely at two concerts in Los Angeles this year, but a representative for the Purple Rain hit-maker is adamant the gossip is not ...

Pop superstar Prince insists it's going to be hard to hand over one of his prized guitars to racing driver Lewis Hamilton - because so many of his favorite instruments have been stolen.

The Brit, who is Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger's boyfriend, claimed the gold guitar at a charity auction, paying $100,000 for the signed axe.

Prince showed off the gold guitar on Lopez Tonight! on Wednesday and confessed, 'It's gonna be hard to part with this."

The Purple Rain hit maker revealed on the show that he finds it hard to keep hold of his treasured instruments.

He explained, "A lot of ...

Prince's representative has clarified reports the soul superstar will perform a 21-date residency at Los Angeles' The Forum, insisting the venue will simply serve as the starting point.

The Purple Rain icon phoned in to late night talk show Lopez Tonight on Thursday night to announce he was continuing his Welcome 2 America trek with a long stint at the popular hotspot.

He said, "I will be starting a 21-night stand next Thursday the 14th at the L.A. Forum with the New Power Generation and a whole gang of special guests. I'm gonna blast the roof off that place, I promise!"

But it appears P...

"Glee: The Music, Volume 5" features 16 exciting tracks from season two of the hit TV show. For the first time ever, "Glee" premieres two new and original songs including "Loser Like Me," an energetic ensemble track co-written by pop mastermind Max Martin (Britney Spears, P!nk) and "Get It Right," a moving ballad brought to life by Lea Michele's immense voice.

In addition to these new tracks, "Glee: The Music, Volume 5" features the "Glee" cast's take on such classics as Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now," Katy Perry's "Firework" and Justin Bieber's "Baby."

Gwyneth Paltrow makes a triumphan...

Almost 24 million "Glee" songs have been downloaded with nearly 9 million albums sold and now, for the first time ever, Fox's smash series "Glee" will release two original songs on the show's upcoming CD Glee: The Music, Volume 5. Available on March 8th, you will get the chance to listen to the tracks "Loser Like Me" and "Get It Right" before the rest of America hears these tunes for the first time on the March 15th episode.

Volume 5 also includes "Glee" remakes of Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now", Katy Perry's "Firework" and Justin Bieber's "Baby". Plus, you can get even more of one of th...

Kim Kardashian was kicked off stage by Prince on Monday night at his concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The Purple one looked through the crowd in the front row, spotted Kim and asked her to come up on stage to dance with him - only problem is Kim was so starstruck she could barely move!

"I was so nervous I froze when Prince touched me!!!!" She exclaimed via Twitter.

Prince danced around the frozen socialite for about 15 seconds before shouting, "Get off the stage!"

Kim was given a second chance later in the evening though and didn't let the "1999" singer down.

"Went up...

Soul superstar Prince has handed out $1.5 million to charitable causes during his string of concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden.

The Purple Rain icon wrapped up his residency at the fabled venue on Monday, with stars including Whoopi Goldberg, The Roots drummer Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson and socialite Kim Kardashian among the fans in the audience.

The singer has marked the end of the gigs by donating $1 million to educational charity the Harlem Children's Zone, and a further $250,000 to both the American Ballet Theatre and the Uptown Dance Academy in the Big Apple.

And Prince...