In the letter to Jay Z's team, the Batdance singer's estate said they would pass on the deal, as they didn't want 'Roc Nation to exploit any of the intellectual property assets of the Estate.'

Nelson, 56, took the stage at the Microsoft Theater to receive a posthumous trophy on behalf of her late brother - who was found dead at 57 April 21 following a drug overdose - for Purple Rain, his 1984 opus.

A woman from the southernmost town in New Zealand has claimed Prince is the father of her adult son, and he's getting a DNA sample in an attempt to prove it.

The legendary musician passed away his Paisley Park compound in April, aged 57, while reportedly owing $599,735.63 relating to his divorce from second wife Manuela Testolini.

President Trump's trip to Britain is currently being planned but was hit by a diplomatic row after he said he did not want to meet with Prince Charles because of climate change differences.

The couple will reportedly leave the 20,000-acre estate before the turkey is served to travel to the Middletons' £5million mansion in Berkshire then shoot on a country estate nearby.

Mayte Garcia reveals in The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince that the singer was bursting with joy when she gave birth to their son Amiir, but then was in terror when he saw the boy for the first time.

Amiir, the son of Prince and Mayte Garcia-Nelson, was born on October 16, 1996, and lived just seven days before succumbing to breathing difficulties. He had Pfeiffer syndrome type 2.

Prince Charles, 68, met the paramedics and support staff involved in looking after patients following Wednesday's atrocity during the visit to King's College Hospital, in London.

Pop icon's Prince's decades-long struggle with drugs has been revealed by his ex-wife Mayte Garcia, now 43, in her explosive new memoir, titled The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince.

A new book about Prince's life written by his ex-wife Mayte Garcia details how the pair's relationship fell apart in 1996 after the loss of their first child just days after his birth and a subsequent miscarriage.

It turns out the new track is one of six to be featured on a special EP that will be released digitally on April 21 and on disc on June 2.

Rogue Music Alliance announced this week that six tracks recorded by the late Prince will be released on Friday. but that's unlikely after Prince's estate has sued sound engineer.

The fans still have to wait until June 9 for the release of the extended version of the dead hitmaker's iconic album - but at least they now know the names of the tracks. Prince died of a drugs overdose last April.

His death stunned the world of showbusiness. The 57-year-old linked his passing to the death of fellow music stars Prince and David Bowie, and insisting that the world needs 'more songs.'

After her success in 2015, Victoria McRae was back behind a barrier, waiting for Prince Harry and hoping for another kiss. The Sydney woman beamed as she held a photo of the 2015 kiss.

Fallon was discussing some of his wildest moments as a talk show host with his house band The Roots at a Paley Center panel for The Tonight Show on Wednesday.

They were such good friends, that Prince asked her to direct the video for his 2005 music video for Te Amo Corazon. 

The talented percussionist died age 43 in the company of his wife Yaritza Blackwell, who announced the sad news

The National Crime Agency says dealers are mixing the class A drug with heroin, and the substances have been found in the bodies of up to 46 people who died this year.

Speaking on ITV's Lorraine about Prince's drug overdose last April, Tyka admitted the appearance was the first time she hasn't used drugs and alcohol to 'mask the pain' of her grief.

'I wanted to do something for this city and for him that would be the ultimate homage,' he said of his Super Bowl tribute. 'He’s always been the pinnacle of musicianship for me,' he added.

But it was a decidedly family friendly halftime show as Justin Timberlake returned to the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Appearing on stage at a piano, Timberlake sang I Would Die 4 U as a video of Prince also singing the hit was projected onto a huge piece of white material inside the stadium.

Famed musician Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose, a medical examiner confirmed. Here's all you need to know about what fentanyl is, its prevalence in the US and more.

Prince’s memoir may be out just in time for Christmas after ICM Partners' publishing agent Esther Newberg  revealed the singer's biography will be published by 2018.

Video released by the Carver County Sheriff's Department shows Prince's Paisley Park estate in the moments after authorities responded to a report that the singer was unresponsive.

The singer's cousin Charles Smith (right) joined scores of fans who gathered at Paisley Park to remember Prince on the second anniversary of his death.

Prince's younger sister Tyka Nelson  has spoken about the influence her late brother has had on her own musical career.

Birmingham have announced they are not actively seeking a replacement for Garry Monk after appointing Pep Clotet as the club's caretaker head coach.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: Sportsmail can reveal that Boro are also examining the deals that were done at the Riverside during Monk's brief tenure.

Southampton are weighing up a move for Spezia forward David Okereke as they grow increasingly frustrated with their attempts to land Che Adams.

The 22-year old scored seven goals for Romania in the European Championships qualifying rounds and scored against Croatia, England and Germany during last month's finals.

EXCLUSIVE BY LAURIE WHITWELL: Birmingham City are set to undergo further change with Kristjaan Speakman expected to step up from his role as academy manager.

Birmingham are close to completing a deal to sign Dan Crowley from Willem II for a fee starting at £650,000. Crowley has blossomed during two-and-a-half years in Dutch football.

Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter will spend the season on loan at Birmingham after signing a new contract with the Premier League club.

TOM FARMERY AT GRIFFIN PARK: Brentford manager Thomas Frank will wonder how his side didn't score at least three times in their opening day defeat to Birmingham.

The 29-year-old forward spent last season on loan at Norwich, scoring nine goals as the Canaries secured promotion to the Premier League. Rhodes joined Sheff Wednesday in 2017 from Middlesbrough.

Jude Bellingham became Birmingham's youngest ever player when he was handed his debut against Portsmouth on Tuesday night. The teenager beat the record set by Trevor Francis in 1970.

Jota insists Aston Villa are a big club as they look to fix their wretched home record. Villa have won just 22 of their previous 95 home Premier League games over the last five seasons.

Birmingham have been fined £42,500 after a supporter ran on to the pitch and punched Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish during the derby match at St Andrew's in March.

ADAM LANIGAN AT ELLAND ROAD: Leeds United celebrated turning 100 years old in a fitting manner by moving back into the Championship's automatic promotion spots.

The Football Association could be called in to investigate the crowd disturbances that marred the end of the Championship match between Leeds United and Birmingham City.

Clarke-Salter has made just five league starts this term but is set for an extended run in the side, with Marc Roberts likely to be out until January after suffering an ankle injury against Millwall.

ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT ELLAND ROAD: Marcelo Bielsa could not hide his frustration after a dramatic collapse saw Cardiff come back from the dead to destroy Leeds' seven-match winning streak.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been stepping up his pursuit of Erling Haaland in recent weeks, and it appears he may not be the only young talent on Manchester United's radar.

Manchester United are monitoring Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham as assistant manager has been sent to Mike Phelan cast his eye over the talented 16-year-old.

The 16-year-old starlet has already attracted interest from a horde of suitors after breaking into the Championship club's first-team, according to The Mirror.

The 16-year-old midfielder has looked right at home in the Blues first team this season and has made regular appearances in the Championship. Several leading clubs are in the race to sign him.

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: Joe Gomez was asked by the Football Association if he wanted to report Raheem Sterling to the police following their infamous clash last November.