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Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’ is set to become a stage musical featuring some of the pop icon’s famous tracks.The stage adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film will be produced by Orin Wolf – who previously led the Tony-winning adaptation of “The Band’s Visit” to the stage and is currently backing the theatrical adaptation of another music industry movie, Buena Vista Social Club – and will be based on the original screenplay which was written by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn.American playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is set to write the book for the musical. His play, Appropriate, is currently running on Broadway.

The classic 1984 film Purple Rain, starring and soundtracked by the music of Prince, is being revived as a stage musical, The New York Times and Variety report. The upcoming adaptation will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz and feature a retooled script from Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, based on the original screenplay by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn.

From Love Island royalty Molly-Mae Hague, to TOWIE favourites Amy Childs and Ferne McCann, there were many celebs who welcomed bundles of joy in 2023. Some added another little one to their growing brood, while others started a whole new chapter as they began a family with their other halves.

King Charles III gave his second Christmas speech to the nation, but there was no mention of his youngest son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. The speech, aired on BBC One, showcased Buckingham Palace and highlighted the charity work done by Prince William, The Princess of Wales, and their children in 2023.

Made In Chelsea stars Sam Prince and Yasmine Zweegers were spotted packing on the PDA as they appeared to go out for a romantic lunch, just days before Christmas. The controversial couple couldn't keep their hands off each other, and were spotted kissing at a posh cafe in Chelsea.The lunch date looked cosy and intimate, as they shared a blanket to keep warm.The duo, who recently returned from filming Made In Chelsea's Sydney-based series in sunny Australia, have had a rocky relationship since the summer.

David Byrne has curated a Christmas playlist which features The Pogues, Phoebe Bridgers, Prince and more.Created as part of NPR’s Fresh Air series, the 19-track playlist spans different genres with songs to get anyone fully in the holiday spirit. Byrne described the playlist as “something that will bring a little joy to the holidays.”While speaking to NPR, the former Talking Heads frontman explained why the band never wanted to make a holiday album.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's Christmas card has left royal fans questioning if the image had been photoshopped as Prince Louis appeared to be missing a finger and Kate and William seemed to be missing a leg. The Christmas family portrait, photographed by Josh Shinner, showed the Royal Family gathered sweetly around a chair as they all smiled for the camera.

Kate Middleton is set to return to Westminster Abbey to host a special Christmas carol service for the third year running. Sharing the news in a new clip, The Princess Of Wales looked beautiful in a sparkling cream blazer ensemble, with her chocolate brown locks falling freely behind her shoulders. "Join me this Christmas eve for a carol service as we say a heartfelt thank you to all those supporting the very youngest members of our society during their crucial early years," she said with a smile.

Kate Middleton sent out a select number of personalised invitations to a royal carol service this week, with the official Prince and Princess Of Wales Instagram account sharing a video of the guests each receiving their invites. However, it wasn't the invites which caught the attention of royal fans, but a pair of Crocs in the first clip - which many assumed were Kate's upon first glance.

Sky Arts have revealed the UK’s favourite guitar riff in a brand new three part documentary series, titled, Greatest Guitar Riffs, which aired on November 24.A poll of 2000 music fans votes was carried out to find out the nation’s favourite riff, and included in the top 40 were Sam Fender’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’, Arctic Moneys’ ‘Do I Wanna Know’ and Pharrell William’s ‘Happy’.But the top choice was revealed as ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ by Guns N’ Roses. The track, which was released in June 1988, quickly topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the rock band’s only US Number One single.It came in at number 88th on Rolling Stone’s The 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time list in 2021, and is clearly still a favourite of the UK public.‘Purple Rain’ by Prince was the runner-up, with ‘Sultans Of Swing’ by British rock band, Dire Straits, coming in at third place.Director of Sky Arts, Phil Edgar-Jones, spoke on the series saying: “Whether its’ the late, great Jimi Hendrix, the stalwarts such as Iron Maiden and Led Zeppelin, or the new artists coming through, rock n’roll will never die.”“There’s new talent coming through constantly.

Hollyoaks have confirmed the return of an iconic character in a dramatic winter trailer.The E4 soap has confirmed that Jacqui McQueen, played by Claire Cooper, will be back in the Cheshire village this festive season. She will be back on our screens for a special episode and the exact reasons behind her return are being kept under wraps by show bosses.

Drake announced the surprise release of his “Scary Hours 3” EP — in an elaborate, two-minute trailer posted on Instagram — mere hours before it dropped at midnight on Friday, I could barely muster up a shrug.Nor was I impressed that he apparently came up with all six of these new songs just five days right before the trailer dropped. (Although OK, OK, the fact that he could get his hometown Toronto Symphony Orchestra onboard for a quickie shoot is a baller flex.)This EP — the third in his “Scary Hours” series that started in 2018 — comes only six weeks after the release of the hip-hop superstar’s “For All the Dogs” album, and its six tracks are also featured on an expanded “Scary Hours” edition of Drake’s eighth solo LP.But in case you aren’t keeping track — and really, how could all but the most devoted Drizzy fans be at this point? — “For All the Dogs” was already 22(!) new Drake songs.

André 3000 has revealed that Prince once called him to explain what went wrong with OutKast’s 2014 reunion performance.The hip-hop duo – consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi – kicked off their reunion tour in 2014 with a headlining slot at Coachella. Their performance at the festival’s first weekend was met with lukewarm reviews. The duo returned on weekend two with a revamped setlist and performance.Speaking with GQ in a new interview, André 3000 recalled the lecture Prince gave him following the duo’s first performance back.“The very next morning I get a call from Prince,” he said.

Married At First Sight star Peggy Rose has given fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her wedding vow renewal with husband Georges, as she shared a carousel of sweet images on Instagram. The pair have had their fair share of ups and downs, with Peggy dramatically announcing that she was leaving the experiment just a few weeks ago.

Married At First Sight UK star Peggy Rose has reportedly confirmed she will be taking a surprise new career role in an adult pantomime. Peggy entered the E4 show when her intense job as a Technology Risk Partner got in the way of her finding love - and now the 32-year-old has made a huge career change. Now, the reality star who married online coach and content creator Georges, will take a new role as Fairly Barbie in The Entertainment Providers' Jack and His Giant Beanstalk, Digital Spy reports.

Married At First Sight UK star Peggy Rose was seen without her wedding ring as she walked through the streets of Leicester Square, amid speculation about her marriage to show husband, Georges.The 32 year old dressed for the winter weather in a long black puffer coat with a fluffy hood. She had bare legs and wore trainers, a wise option for pounding the pavements. Her long blonde hair was worn down and straight and she blew a kiss as she strolled, before chatting away on her phone.The lack of a wedding ring on her left hand is sure to have had fans wondering whether she is still with her husband, Georges.

Bruno Mars has teamed up with Fender to released a classic-inspired signature Stratocaster – check it out below.The ‘Bruno Mars Stratocaster’ will be a limited-edition model. A statement from Fender says that “Mars envisioned an instrument with class that could still appeal to the most technically driven shredders.”Speaking about creating the guitar, Mars said: “I don’t think of myself as a guitar player.

Paris Fury shared an adorable video of her daughter who was requesting to get a photo taken next to a post box, as Paris said it is “where you put ya Santa letter”.Two year old Athena looked festive in a bright red jumper, paired with a blue and red checked skirt and some red tights. She completed her adorable look with her hair styled into pigtails with red bows.

After the death of Colleen King on Emmerdale last week, fans and villagers were left shocked as she was a popular character who'd been part of the show for years.The character, played by Melanie Ash, was last seen on-screen in 2010 and died of a heart attack according to her on-screen son Tom. Colleen was the former wife of soap baddie Carl King. Outside of Emmerdale, Melanie is a mother-of-one, to a son that has followed her into the industry.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been left out of King Charles III's 75th birthday celebrations on Nov 14.The intimate party, set to take place at Clarence House, is expected to include the King's closest friends and family, but it seems Harry and Meghan may not be on the guest list.There's a bit of confusion about why the couple won't be attending. Initially, the Sunday Times reported Harry had been invited but chose not to go. However, other reports suggest they were never invited in the first place.

Three years on since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially stepped down from life in the royal family to enjoy a private life, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have expressed a desire for their “normal life to be captured by cameras”. The couple, who were spotted trick or treating with their young children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on Tuesday, were keen to get into the Halloween spirit as they collected candy from their neighbours in Montecito, California.

Prince William has said we all need to “learn from and be inspired by” Dame Deborah James in a pre-recorded clip shown during a special Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4. TV stars Davina McCall, Adam Hills, Joe Lycett and Munya Chawawa hosted a 90-minute takeover at The Francis Crick Institute to celebrate 10 years of the appeal for Cancer Research UK on Friday 3 November. During the broadcast, the Prince of Wales appeared in a clip to praise Dame Deborah who died in June 2022 at the age of 40 after suffering from bowel cancer.

They're known for a shared love of sport as well as a bit of healthy competition, so the Prince and Princess of Wales wasted no time in getting stuck into a mountain biking challenge on a trip to Scotland. Prince William and Kate Middleton, who are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when visiting Scotland, have been spending the day in Burghead, Moray and Inverness and looked thrilled at the chance to get competitive with each other again.

Boxer Tyson Fury has been spotted with a massive black eye as he pushed his baby son Prince Rico Paris in his pram alongside wife, Paris. Despite the painful-looking bruising around his eye, world heavyweight champion Tyson, 35, appeared to be in great spirits as he carried his newest son's carseat out of a property in their hometown of Morecambe, and expertly fit it to a stroller.

Kate Middleton took part in a Dad Walk in a local park, during a visit to 'Dadvengers.' The project is a community meetup for dads and their children in Arnos Grove, North London.The visit on Wednesday, 1 November, was part of the Princess of Wales' work to highlight the important role that fathers can play in their children's earliest years, as part of her Shaping Us campaign on early childhood. Kate looked as chic and effortless as ever as she wore a simple pair of denim jeans with a striped jumper and beige waterproof jacket.

Paris Fury has admitted that she feels like the “world’s worst mother” for leaving her five week old baby at home while she watched her husband, Tyson Fury, fight in Saudi Arabia.The mum of seven gave birth to Prince Rico Paris last month, but she opted to jet out to watch Tyson take on Francis Ngannou on Saturday, 28 October. However, Paris explained that she was only going to be away for four nights and that the little one is staying with her mum while she is away.Talking to iFL TV on Saturday night, the 33 year old said: “I feel like the world’s worst mother for leaving him at home.

Robert Irwin, the son of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, will join a host of stars announcing the winners at the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Singapore. Irwin will take to the stage, as will Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and actors Lana Condor and Nomzamo Mbatha, during the Prince of Wales’ event on November 7, aimed at recognising solutions to “repair” the planet.

Former Love Island star Gemma Owen is dating former world boxing champ Prince Naseem Hamed’s son, Aadam, who is “really serious about her” after spending time together in Dubai, it has been reported. Gemma, who is Michael Owen’s daughter, came runner-up in Love Island 2022, along with her then-boyfriend Luca Bish, 24.

In this special collector’s edition of OK!, we look back on some of the royal family’s most famous tours – from Queen Elizabeth II’s iconic Commonwealth Tour with Prince Philip to the doomed South Korea trip her son Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, took shortly before announcing their separation. As well as looking back at the Prince and Princess of Wales’ many successful international trips, and Princess Anne’s fuss-free and focused touring of the globe, we also speak to royal experts who share details of how the royals like to travel, why the children are so well-received on tour, where the family like to stay and which unusual item King Charles insists on packing in his luggage! Order your copy now to avoid disappointment.

Paris Fury was spotted wearing a stunning blue jacket with all of her children’s names embroidered into the sleeve, as she got glam-ready for Tyson Fury’s big boxing match at the weekend.The mum of seven, who took her kids pumpkin picking earlier in the week, shared a few snaps on Instagram while at the nail shop and revealed she had to make the “hardest decision”. Paris first shared a picture of a huge display wall of nail polish, along with the caption: “Nail shop.The hardest decision must be made here”.