Report: Prince tried to meet with doctor before death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prince had arranged to meet a California doctor to try to kick an addiction to painkillers shortly before his death, according to a newspaper report published Wednesday. Prince's representatives called Dr. Howard Kornfeld on April 20, the day before the musician died, to seek emergency help, attorney William Mauzy told the Minneapolis Star Tribune...

Tupac Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, dies at age 69

Afeni Shakur Davis, mother of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur who was the subject of one of his most iconic songs “Dear Mama,” has died at the age of 69-years-old.  

Malia Obama to take gap year before entering Harvard in 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's daughter Malia will take a year off after graduating high school in June before attending Harvard University in 2017. "The president and Mrs. Obama announced today that their daughter Malia will attend Harvard University in the fall of 2017 as a member of the Class of 2021," said a short statement issued Sunday by first lady...

You can now get married next to Cinderella's castle

For brides who truly want to feel like a princess, Walt Disney World has a royal deal for you: Weddings in front of Cinderella's castle in the Magic Kingdom. 

Party at Paisley Park still planned for May 14

There’s still plenty of uncertainty regarding the death of Prince. But one thing is for certain: There will be a late-night party at Paisley Park on May 14, because “Prince wanted this event to happen.”

Bottles of 'purple rain' from Paisley Park on eBay

Some Minnesotans are trying to cash-in on the death of Prince by selling bottles of “purple rain” gathered from Paisley Park on the day the music icon passed away.

Ice Ice Bridesmaid: Sister performs Vanilla Ice in Dellwood, Minn.

Two Minnesota sisters have always shared a special love for Vanilla Ice, so when Jesi Konen’s little sister, Julie, got married on Saturday, she made sure Dellwood Country Club knew about it.

Sheila E on 38 years with Prince, and post-death 'rumors'

It's the moments leading up to Prince's passing many still have questions about. Reports from TMZ and other outlets are swirling about the music icon struggling with hip problems, and later issues with prescription painkillers like Percocet, plus other reports about Prince looking frail. Shelia E calls it all rumors

Prince death investigation: No obvious signs of trauma

The autopsy on Prince began at 9 a.m. Friday, the Midwest Medical Examiners Office in Ramsey, Minnesota. Gathering the results to determine a cause of death will take "several days" and the results of a full toxicology scan could "likely take weeks," according to Dr. A. Quinn Strobl, chief medical examiner.

Prince dead at Paisley Park estate in Minnesota

Prince is dead at 57, found Thursday morning at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Paisley Park is the compound where Prince lives, records music and hosts parties and concerts, including one party just a few days ago.

Prince celebrated with all-night dance party at First Avenue

First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is opening its doors for a free, all-night dance party to honor the legacy of Prince, who passed away Thursday at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minn. He was 57.

PHOTOS: The passing of Prince

A death is under investigation at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota -- the iconic recording studio of Prince.

VIDEO: Last song of last Prince concert

This is footage of Prince performing Purple Rain at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on April 14. This was the final song of his final public show.

A Prince tradition in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse

It's a Minnesota Twins clubhouse ritual that veterans make sure rookies know the words to the Prince hit Little Red Corvette. The Twins shared a video montage of Red Corvette clubhouse moments in tribute to Prince, who passed away Thursday, April 21 at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minn.

Fans mourn death of music icon Prince

Celebrities, organizations and fans of all generations mourn the death of iconic pop-rock legend, Prince, on Twitter.

Mumford & Sons had a grand time at the Wild game

Folk-rock band Mumford & Sons appeared to have a grand time at the Wild game on Wednesday night despite the loss. 

Doris Roberts, beloved mom from 'Everybody Loves Raymond', dies at 90

Doris Roberts, best known as the beloved mom from "Everybody Loves Raymond," has died, according to media reports. She was 90.

Texting in a movie theater? AMC considers lifting ban

The new head of AMC Theaters says he's open to the idea of allowing people to text in theaters.  

Judge clears 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright case for trial

A trial is needed to determine if Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" copies its opening notes from a song performed by the rock band Spirit, a federal judge has ruled.