Entertainment: Purple Reign
In 1984, the Minneapolis-based rock & soul superstar known as Prince made a striking film debut in the Warner Bros. movie 'Purple Rain.' Loosely based on the 'I Wanna Be Your Lover' singer's rise to fame, the Albert Magnoli-helmed film has had an everlasting effect on music and movie lovers alike. In celebration of 'Purple Rain's 25th anniversary, BlackVoices.com pays homage to the man behind the genius throughout the years.
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While on a family vacation with Tom and Suri, Katie Holmes hit the beach near Rio de Janeiro in this blue one piece.
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Rihanna hits the stage at the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert in a pair of knee-high black boots. What do you think about the pop singer's look?
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Mischa Barton wore this Elie Saab couture mint green gown to the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is Mischa's look a hit or miss?
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Heroes star Hayden Panettiere arrives at the NBC Universal Pre-Super Bowl event at Portofino in a black tuxedo jacket and dress with a plunging neckline. Is the Hollywood starlet hot or not?
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Diane Kruger wore Nina Ricci for the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is her dress a mess or amazing?
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Kim Kardashian opted for this floral strapless Tracey Reese dress for the 2009 Moves Magazine Super Bowl Party at The Venue Club. Let us know what you think about Kim's look.
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Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese wore an ice blue Elie Saab (left) satin dress at the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville.
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Spanish actress Penelope Cruz appeared at the the 2009 Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid in this black lace Chanel gown. Is it a win or a loss?
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Amy Adams wore a Jasmine di Milo gold and silver sequin backless dress and Christian Louboutin heels to the 61st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.
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Being thousands of miles away didn't stop Meryl Streep from celebrating the inauguration. The actress wore this Catherine Malandrino flag dress to the Paris premiere of Doubt.
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In 1984, the Minneapolis-based rock & soul superstar known as Prince made a striking film debut in the Warner Bros. movie 'Purple Rain.' Loosely based on the 'I Wanna Be Your Lover' singer's rise to fame, the Albert Magnoli-helmed film has had an everlasting effect on music and movie lovers alike. In celebration of 'Purple Rain's 25th anniversary, BlackVoices.com pays homage to the man behind the genius throughout the years.
BHM MEDIA NEW
While on a family vacation with Tom and Suri, Katie Holmes hit the beach near Rio de Janeiro in this blue one piece.
bauergriffinonline.com
Rihanna hits the stage at the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert in a pair of knee-high black boots. What do you think about the pop singer's look?
Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images for NFL
Mischa Barton wore this Elie Saab couture mint green gown to the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is Mischa's look a hit or miss?
Eric Ryan, Getty Images
Heroes star Hayden Panettiere arrives at the NBC Universal Pre-Super Bowl event at Portofino in a black tuxedo jacket and dress with a plunging neckline. Is the Hollywood starlet hot or not?
Gerardo Mora, Getty Images
Diane Kruger wore Nina Ricci for the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is her dress a mess or amazing?
Eric Ryan, Getty Images
Kim Kardashian opted for this floral strapless Tracey Reese dress for the 2009 Moves Magazine Super Bowl Party at The Venue Club. Let us know what you think about Kim's look.
Tim Boyles, Getty Images
Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese wore an ice blue Elie Saab (left) satin dress at the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville.
Dominique Charriau, WireImage
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz appeared at the the 2009 Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid in this black lace Chanel gown. Is it a win or a loss?
Carlos Alvarez, Getty Images
Amy Adams wore a Jasmine di Milo gold and silver sequin backless dress and Christian Louboutin heels to the 61st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
Being thousands of miles away didn't stop Meryl Streep from celebrating the inauguration. The actress wore this Catherine Malandrino flag dress to the Paris premiere of Doubt.
Julien Hekimian, WireImage
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Filed under: Exclusives, Interviews, Music, TelevisionSeason two 'American Idol' finalist Kimberley Locke is single again! After two years of dating 'Celebrity Fit Club' fitness coach Harvey Walden, the couple recently broke up. "He's not my husband or my boyfriend. We didn't make it,"... Read More
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Filed under: Television BV Buzz was surprised to learn that ABC Family has canceled its hit drama, 'Lincoln Heights.' The show's star Russell Hornsby shared the news with BV Buzz at an NAACP Image Awards pre-gala last week; however The Walt Disney owned cable channel announced on Jan. 29 that it... Read More
Filed under: Exclusives, Radio BV Buzz has learned that Grammy-winning hip-hop star MC Lyte and popular comedienne Loni Love ('Chelsea Lately') have joined forces for a new nationally syndicated weekly radio show called 'Caf Mocha.' Debuting in early March, the Super Radio-distributed radio show is... Read More
Filed under: Movies, Television The TV Guide Network will premiere an exclusive special on six-time Oscar nominated film 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire' on Feb. 20. The one-hour TV Guide Network special, called 'Precious: The Story Behind the Movie,' will be hosted by TV... Read More
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