I'm still reeling here. I got nothing else.
Some perspective, though. I found this on Billboard- the Prince musical family tree. And these are just the ones he worked with- and doesn't account for the number of artists he influenced. For the full-sized graphic, check it out here.
"Purple Rain" and "The Very Best of Prince" have snagged to the top two spots on the Billboard album charts- despite the chart data being closed out on last Thursday, the day his death was announced.
On the singles charts, five on Prince's singles have made return appearances on the Hot 100.
This week's chart positions for Prince:
No. 17, "Purple Rain"
No. 20, "When Doves Cry"
No. 28, "Kiss"
No. 29, "Little Red Corvette"
No. 39, "Let's Go Crazy"
No. 41, "1999"
Live musicals continue to be the newest "thing" on TV- and "Hairspray Live!" will be NBC's next foray into the field.
Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein have been announced as the stars for the show- with Hudson playing Motormouth Maybelle and Fierstein will play Edna Turnblad- the role he created and won a Tony Award for in the stage version. Firestein will also , who is also write the teleplay.
“We are beyond thrilled with this incredibly talented duo of stars for ‘Hairspray Live!,’” said Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment. “Harvey Fierstein created the role of Edna Turnblad on Broadway in an indelible Tony-winning performance that demanded to be memorialized on film, and we’re happy he wanted to step into her shoes one last, unforgettable time. We’re also so grateful that the incomparable Jennifer Hudson will play Motormouth Maybelle and we know her rendition of ‘I Know Where I’ve Been’ will literally stop the show.”
The show will air live from Los Angeles on December 7.
Soul singer Billy Paul, best known for his 1972 single “Me and Mrs. Jones,” died on Sunday yesterday, according to a message posted on his website.
“We regret to announce with a heavy heart that Billy has passed away today at home after a serious medical condition,” the statement reads.
“We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to his wife Blanche and family for their loss, as they and the world grieves the loss of another musical icon that helped pioneered todays R&B music. Billy will be truly missed. Please share you thought [sic], messages and stories of Billy as we remember this legendary artist, family member and friend.”
Paul’s manager confirmed his passing, saying Paul died at his home in in Blackwood, N.J., after being diagnosed with cancer and hospitalized a week ago at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Birthdays today include: Eric Avery of Jane's Addiction; Andy Bell of Erasure; Steve Perrone of Average White Band; Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA; Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival. #MusicalBirthdays
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