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Prince documentary has been blocked and is said to be “dead in the water” after multiple disputes.It comes after representatives for the late artist’s estate claimed a first cut of the Netflix film was filled with “dramatic” factual inaccuracies and “sensationalised” renderings of certain events from his life, according to Variety.Ezra Edelman, best known for his work on the O.J.: Made In America documentary, has been working on the film for the past four years after he replaced Ava DuVernay.The director was given extensive access to Prince’s archives and produced a cut of the film that was reportedly screened recently for insiders.Sources are said to have told Variety that the estate felt strongly that certain events had been “sensationalised” and not properly fact-checked, and that those claims were met with opposition by Edelman while other sources reportedly insisted it was more about “control,” and the estate felt the documentary was not sufficiently positive.The deal for the documentary also called for a six-hour series but Edelman reportedly delivered nine hours, which is said to be a violation of the agreement.Despite their differences, a willingness by all parties to compromise has since been suggested.Edelman, Netflix and Prince’s estate are yet to officially comment publicly on the documentary.Meanwhile, a judge recently issued a decision regarding a legal battle over half of Prince’s estate, and ruled in favour of the late music icon’s former business advisors.Prince died of a fentanyl overdose in 2016, and as he had no will, his six heirs were left to inherit equal parts in his estate.

George Clinton — the music legend who brought “One Nation Under Groove” — says that you have to think out of your comfort zone to be out of this world. “We always was trying to make sure we was down with whatever was happening,” Clinton, 82, told The Post about his seven decades of culture-shifting garbing and grooving.

New snaps of Princess Charlotte at Wimbledon have surfaced, showing the young Royal with a tennis racket that holds a unique significance.The racket in question was a gift from Wimbledon ladies' champ Barbora Krejcikova to Princess Kate, following her victory in an intense three-set match victory yesterday.The official Prince and Princess of Wales' X (formerly Twitter) account shared the excitement: "Great to be back at Wimbledon! There's nothing quite like The Championships." Nine year old Charlotte was spotted with the racket while accompanying her mum and aunt Pippa Middleton to the men's singles final, where tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz battled it out. Princess Kate, who bravely disclosed her cancer diagnosis in March, wowed onlookers today as she radiated happiness in a striking purple ensemble.The crowd burst into cheers upon seeing her, marking only her second public outing since sharing her health news.

Kate Middleton received a standing ovation as she made her way to Centre Court for the Wimbledon Men's Final on Sunday (14 July).The Princess of Wales' emotional entrance into the Royal Box comes after she shared that she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer. Fans with a keen eye would have spotted a unique bow accessory pinned to Kate's stylish purple dress.The Duchess has been seen sporting the small dark green and purple bow below her shoulder at previous Wimbledon events.

The Prince and Princess of Wales could win the 'seal Royal approval' and bring the couple 'close to people of the country' if the England team wins at the Euros. Royal butler Paul Burrell, who is speaking on the behalf of Slingo, says William will 'become the People's King' if he continues on current trajectory. In a new interview, Paul says victory tomorrow night would also 'put Royal approval on the national football team' as he spoke of the connections between the Royal family and England's most popular sport.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have hailed the "super trooper" Princess Royal on her swift return to Royal duties following a concussion from a horse-related mishap. Anne, the Princess Royal, was back in action at the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships held at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire on Friday.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's upcoming trip to Canada for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler in February 2025 has sparked concerns among senior aides about a potential Commonwealth crisis. A source revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's previous comments expressing their concerns about the association of 56 member states have led to several discussions within Palace walls on how to manage the couple's connection to Canada.

Prince Harry has sullied his achievements by failing to take a graceful decision over accepting an award, according to a royal expert. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively told OK! that the "easiest path" for Prince Harry would have been to "gracefully decline" the Pat Tillman Award after facing backlash at the ESPY awards on Thursday, 11 July.

Prince William has showcased his love for eco-friendly transportation after being spotted zipping around Windsor Castle on an electric scooter. In a viral TikTok video, the cool Prince, who will be spending most of his time this summer with the kids, can be seen navigating the castle grounds wearing some sleek black sunglasses and a casual chic ensemble of black trousers, trainers with a white sole, topped off with what seems to be a snuggly blue jumper over a crisp white shirt. According to insiders, this isn't just a one-off joyride - our future King, who was praised by Taylor Swift's boyfriend on his parenting duties, purportedly makes regular use of the speedy little vehicle to shuttle between Windsor Castle and his residence at Adelaide Cottage, staying true to his commitment to environmental consciousness.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a subtle yet significant change to their son Archie's birth certificate by removing Meghan's given names, 'Rachel Meghan', in favour of her title 'Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex', as reported by the Mirror. Archie was born on May 6, 2019, and his birth was registered 11 days later, with the alteration occurring on June 5.This adjustment has been seen against the backdrop of the speculated rift within the Royal family, particularly between Prince Harry and his brother Prince William, along with their wives.The Sun suggested that this could be perceived as a slight towards the Prince and Princess of Wales, who are currently dealing with Kate's cancer ordeal, especially since Kate's personal names are included on her children's birth certificates.

Leona Lewis and her adorable 23-month-old daughter were the spitting image of each other as they donned matching princess dresses for a wedding.The mother-daughter duo was captured in their coordinating bright yellow tulle outfits as they attended the wedding of Leona's music manager, Nicola Carson. Both Leona and little Carmel - who she shares with her husband Dennis Jauch of five years - looked absolutely stunning in the vibrant attire, their smiles lighting up the Instagram snaps.

Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte might be 'renting a flat in Shoreditch' as the royals could consider moving away from palaces in the future, according to an author. Kate Williams suggests that the family's 30 residences could be further opened to the public to generate funds for the Royal collection. Historically, Queens have shown more preference for palaces, while Kings have viewed them as "stages for brilliance", says Williams.

In April 2016, the world lost a legend when Prince Rogers Nelson passed away at 57 due to an "accidental fentanyl overdose" in his Paisley Park estate. Behind the scenes, the iconic musician was battling a private ordeal, with mounting evidence pointing to a secret struggle with painkiller addiction in his final years.To his adoring public and even those close to him, Prince seemed as dynamic and in command as ever, but the truth was far more complex.

The Princess of Wales, widely known as Kate, was asked to change the spelling of her name due to a clash with King Charles and Queen Camilla. Despite being globally recognised as Kate, her real name is Catherine, which is how most members of the Royal Family, including her husband Prince William, refer to her. However, it seems that her real name once caused a bit of a stir with her father-in-law King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla.

“When Doves Cry” to, of course, the epic title track, “Purple Rain.”And that was all a month before the release of the hit movie, which will be back in select theaters on July 3.It’s not only my favorite soundtrack of all time, but one of my top-five albums of all time. Period.And in honor of Purple Rain’s 40th anniversary, let’s throw it back to some of my other all-time favorite soundtracks:Let’s kick it off with the smash “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, which had everybody twirling under that disco ball back in 1977.John Travolta may have been the star of the movie, but the Bees Gees were the stars of the soundtrack.Whenever “Stayin’ Alive” comes on — trust — disco is no longer dead.And it still makes you wanna bust into your best Tony Manero strut.Just like the Bee Gees were the masterminds behind the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, Babyface was the man behind all the female feels on the 1995 “Waiting to Exhale” soundtrack …Face wrote and produced for a stellar cast of soul sisters … from Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige to Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle to Toni Braxton and Brandy.I mean, it was a who’s who!And of course, there was Whitney Houston, who also starred in the film.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to be dwindling in power and popularity, according to current rankings.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior working royals back in 2020 but they continue to wield "enormous power" as a remarkable couple. However, the new Royal Family power ranking claims that the pair's individual clout and approval ratings are falling.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are finding it challenging to manage their £12 million mansion, according a property expert.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased their nine-bedroom dream home in California after stepping back from Royal duties in 2020.The expansive mansion has everything one could desire, including a library, office, spa, gym, game room, wine cellar - and 16 baths! Situated on 5.4 acres of land, the Sussexes' estate - where they live with six year old Prince Archie and three year old Princess Lilibet - is surrounded by beautiful gardens, as well as a tennis court, tea house, children's cottage, pool, and five-car garage. However, an expert suggests that maintaining such a luxurious lifestyle comes with a hefty price tag and will cost the couple hundreds of thousands of pounds every year for upkeep.

Taylor Swift had Royal fans in a frenzy when she shared a snap with Prince William and his children at her Wembley Arena concert in London on Friday night.The star-studded evening saw the likes of Travis Kelce and Cara Delevingne among the audience, but it was the presence of Prince William with his children, George and Charlotte, that made headlines.The Love Story songstress, 34, took to Instagram to share a birthday tribute to the Prince, posting a selfie with him, his kids, and Travis, captioned: "Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start," complete with both American and British flag emojis. Footage of the Prince grooving to Shake It Off surfaced online, proving that even royalty can't resist a Taylor Swift bop.This isn't the first time Prince William and Taylor have crossed paths; they famously rocked out with Jon Bon Jovi on stage during a charity event in November 2013, belting out Livin' On A Prayer as William playfully strummed the air guitar and dished out high-fives.

Prince’s classic 1984 album ‘Purple Rain’ is receiving a new audio-immersive Dolby Atmos re-issue for its 40th anniversary.The new mix is being made available by NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Warner Records, and is available to stream now via participating streaming services.The album, recorded by Prince and the Revolution, arrived weeks ahead of the hit film of the same name. The record topped the US charts for 24 weeks, sold over 25 million copies worldwide and picked up awards at the Grammys, Brits and Oscars.The Atmos version has been mixed from the original master tapes by Chris James, a longtime collaborator with Prince, and an audiophile Blu-ray version will be released later in the year.A newly restored 4K version of the Purple Rain film is also receiving a release, with a limited theatrical run set to start on July 3.Also this weekend, at the iconic Paisley Park Studios in Minnesota, Prince fans are congregating for Celebration 2024.

Sir Ian McKellen has shared that he's undergoing physiotherapy after a fall from a West End stage on Monday, causing him to take a break from his current performance.The final London shows of the production, Player Kings, will see Sir Ian's stand-in stepping into the role of Falstaff while the seasoned actor recovers from the mishap. His publicist Clair Dobbs relayed a statement to the PA news agency on his behalf: "After three nights in hospital, the effects of my fall onstage have been fully analysed and I'm now having physiotherapy, light exercise and a lot of essential rest at home." "Meanwhile, my part in Player Kings is filled by the redoubtable David Semark supported by Robert Icke's amazing production and cast." "The many messages of love and support will, I am sure, aid the speedy recovery that my doctors have promised me." The 85 year old screen and stage actor was rushed to hospital on June 17 for treatment after he lost his balance during a fight scene and fell off the stage.The rest of the night's show was cancelled following the incident.

Prince Harry has suffered three embarrassments in recent weeks as tensions continue to rise within the Royal Family, a royal biographer has claimed.The Duke of Sussex was unable to see his father, King Charles, on a trip to the UK last month due to the latter's busy schedule. And, according to royal expert Emily Andrews, he also received no invite for Trooping the Colour last weekend and was left off the guest list for the "wedding of the year" hosted by the Duke of Westminster.