For 40 years, fans of Prince have been “laughing” and “bathing” in his movie “Purple Rain.” In the semi-autobiographical musical, released on July 27, 1984, Prince played “the Kid ...

Most people associate the color purple with royalty, rebellion, and, of course, Prince dancing in a rainstorm wearing a “blouse” and a guitar. Now, Jordan Brand is dipping back into the purple paint ...

Purple Rain marked the acting debut of Prince, who also created the music for the film. The movie was budgeted at $7.2 million to make and it grossed $70.3 million worldwide making it a smash success.

Forty years ago today, Prince launched 'Purple Rain,' the project that vaulted him to megastardom. But unlike the film, it did not have a happy ending.

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented ...

The 1984 film is being turned into a musical with new songs, but some scenes — from a woman being tossed into a trash can to references to a waterbed — are raising tough questions ...

Of all the classic albums hyped to the moon and back, the one I've never doubted is "Purple Rain." Calling Prince's sixth album, which turns 40 on Tuesday, "seminal" isn't nearly strong enough ...

A stay in the Purple Rain House from Prince's 1984 film of the same name is more than a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans; it's also a treasure trove of interior design ideas. Airbnb has ...

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the legendary “Purple Rain” soundtrack this week, let’s throw it back to some of my other all-time favorite soundtracks — from “Saturday Night … ...

While Prince’s decision to hand Grantis the Purple Rain solo could be viewed as a moment of generosity, he was known for having a mischievous side and liked to keep his bands on their toes.

Prince and The Revolution’s soundtrack, “Purple Rain,” was released in June 1984. The album received two Grammys, three American Music Awards, two Brit Awards and an Academy Award for best ...