Here's the Scoop...

What is the deal 2016? You've taken comedian Garry Shandling, music superstar David Bowie, actor Alan Rickman, actress Doris Roberts and many more beloved, talent people. And now Prince. I still can't believe it.

As a youngster, I first took note of Prince via the 'Batman' soundtrack during the summer of 1989. From then on I enjoyed his music and I always partied like it was 1999... and I still do.

Today's issue is all about Prince. The man was an entertainer, musician, songwriter and so much more to so many. Rest in peace.

Be Well,
Steve

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Prince found dead in home at 57
Multiple reports confirm that American recording artist Prince has died at his Paisley Park estate in Minneapolis.

Multiple sources including KMSP and TMZ are reporting that Prince has died at age 57.

According to KMSP, authorities were seen investigating a death at Prince's compound on Thursday morning.

Carver County Chief Deputy Jason Kamerud reportedly confirmed a medical call at 9:43 a.m. and KMSP's Ted Haller was able to confirm that emergency vehicles were outside the home on Thursday morning.

He had reportedly been battling the flu for several weeks and was briefly hospitalized in Illinois.


LOOSE LIPS:
The key to longevity is to learn every aspect of music that you can.
--Prince


Prince honored by Spike Lee, Quest Love with tribute celebrations
As fans around the world mourn the death of Prince, celebrities such as Spike Lee and Questlove paid homage to the music icon with tribute celebrations.

Following news of his death Thursday, Lee who worked with the legendary singer on his 1996 comedy Girl 6, announced on social media "a celebration of his life" the filmmaker would be hosting in New York to honor Prince.

"We will dance, sing and shout to his music. Wear something purple," the filmmaker wrote on Instagram announcing the event alongside a photo of the soundtrack to Girl 6 with the label "Songs by Prince."

According to NBC New York, the Brooklyn-based event drew hundreds. Lee had also paid respects to Prince on Thursday in an Instagram post with a photo of the duo attending a basketball game together. "I Miss My Brother. Prince Was A Funny Cat. Great Sense Of Humor," Lee wrote.

Roots member and Tonight Show drummer Questlove also hosted a Prince tribute celebration Thursday, announcing to fans on social media that he would be playing the Purple One's tracks during his weekly Brooklyn Bowl performances where he DJs.

"Cry. Listen. Dance. Sing. 2nite 11-3am. & when I say going in? I'm going in. Lotta memories. Lotta extended versions. Lotta "how the hell he get that"? Playing the Purple out of his music 2nite," Questlove wrote of the event on Instagram next to a photo of Prince's signature symbol.

In a separate post, the musician posted a photo featuring Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo, a reference to a viral story he shared about Prince in which the singer asked Questlove to cease playing music at an afterparty in favor of playing the animated film instead. "Representin. It's Only Right. #Prince #BowlTrain #PurpleTRAIN #ThatDambFish," he wrote.

The famed Apollo Theater in Harlem also paid tribute to Prince.

"The Purple Rain" and "Raspberry Beret" singer died in his Minnesota estate Thursday. The cause of his death has not yet been revealed, however he was briefly hospitalized last week after battling flu-like symptoms.


From Spike Lee to the Backstreet Boys: Artists react to Prince's death
Prince's fellow artists are taking to social media to pay tribute to the beloved pop-music icon who died Thursday at the age of 57.

"The Purple Rain" and "Raspberry Beret" singer died on his Minnesota estate. The cause of his death has not yet been revealed, however he was briefly hospitalized last week after battling flu-like symptoms.

"His Purple Badness. LOVE," auteur Spike Lee said on Instagram, along with the cover art from Prince's ground-breaking Purple Rain album.

"This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P. Condolences to his family & 2 us all," observed comedian Whoopi Goldberg.

"no one, no one, no one like Prince. Incomparable," said actor Michael Keaton.

"Numb. Stunned. This can't be real," confessed Justin Timberlake.

"Dearly beloved... We are here to celebrate this thing called life.". You were my hero. I am destroyed. This is surely what it sounds like when doves cry... RIP my Prince..." filmmaker Adam Shankman posted.

"This is so heartbreaking I had this Prince pic drawn on my wall years ago because his music inspired so many R.I.P," said recording artist Missy Elliott.

"I was so busy an hour ago and now I.... Prince was so kind to me once. He was so kind. He was so talented. He was everything. A Legend," reflected actress Gabourey Sidibe.

#RIPPrince, the world was lucky to have an artist like you," added the Backstreet Boys.

"Once, Prince yelled from the stage that I could dance. He was likely yelling to the girl behind me, but it's still my happiest moment. RIP," tweeted actress Olivia Wilde.

"Purple Rain, become Purple tears. One more legend that says goodbye... RIP Prince," said actor Antonio Banderas.

"Say it isn't so," posted comedian Chris Rock.