F-R-I-D-A-Y! Can I get a hell yeah?
Yesterday's announcement by a Minnesota medical examiner that the cause of Prince's death was overdose of fentanyl just makes me sad all over again.
The examiner found that Prince administered the drug himself on an unknown date and that their investigation was complete.
Prince's death was ruled accidental, but authorities stressed that ruling merely signified that it was not intentional and does not preclude a criminal prosecution.
DEA officials in Minneapolis said the agency will continue investigating along with Carver County authorities and the U.S. Attorney's Office. He declined to offer details, but said "rest assured, we will be thorough."
Nile Rodgers and the late Bernard Edwards, his longtime writing partner, are among the artists being inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame at this year's ceremonies.
Other honorees this year include Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Chip Taylor, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Nick Jonas, and Seymour Stein.
Performer/presenters include the B-52s, Marcus Mumford, Roger McGuinn, Rachel Platten, Sister Sledge, Jussie Smollett and Jon Voight.
Jon Voight? Okay.
The 1.7-acre, seven bedroom, 12 bathroom Las Vegas mansion where Michael Jackson reportedly lived is up for sale for $9.5 million.
Sotheby's International Realty says Jackson and his three children lived at the property dubbed "Thriller Villa", renting the property from 2007 until the singer's 2009 death.
The Rolling Stones have reportedly collaborated with Eric Clapton on their new album, according to a report in yesterday's Sun.
A source told the tabloid that Clapton "was in the next studio along so he came in to say hello. They ended up jamming and recorded two songs. (Producer) Don (Was) reckons it's the best thing he has ever done with the Stones."
A previously unreleased version of 'Brown Sugar' featuring Eric Clapton appeared on a reissue of the band's 'Sticky Fingers' album last year.
Birthdays today include: Ariel and Gabriel Hernandez of No Mercy; Mike Gordon of Phish; Kerry King of Slayer; El DeBarge; Dan Hill; Deniece Williams; Suzi Quatro; and Ian Hunter. #MusicalBirthdays
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