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Stars join outpour of tributes to Prince

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Stars join outpour of tributes to Prince
Madonna, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Justin Timberlake, and more express their grief over the pop legend's death

MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) – Following the news of pop music icon Prince’s death, industry stars and members took joined an outpour of grief and tributes to the singer.

Prince, whose real name is Prince Roger Nelson, was found dead inside the compound of his home in Minnesota. He became an international sensation in the 1980s, when he popularized the Minneapolis sound of danceable funk. His 1984 album Purple Rain is often described as one of the greatest of all time.

US President Barack Obama said, “‘A strong spirit transcends rules,’ Prince once said — and nobody’s spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him.”

 

NASA posted an image of a purple nebula “in honor of Prince.”


 

Madonna, the Queen of Pop, paid tribute to her fellow music royalty. She wrote on Instagram, “He Changed The World! A true visionary. What a loss. I’m devastated.”

He Changed The World!! A True Visionary. What a loss. I’m Devastated. This is Not A Love Song.

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Beyoncé posted a quote from Prince on her Instagram.

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Ariana Grande wrote a poignant tribute on her Instagram: “An artist who showed true creative freedom and challenged all barriers. There are a million things to say. RIP, beautiful.”


 

“And just like that…the world lost a lot of magic,” pop diva Katy Perry said. 

 

“Numb. Stunned. This can’t be real,” Justin Timberlake tweeted, before sharing a lengthy, poignant tribute on Instagram – straight from his memories. “He’s somewhere within every song I’ve ever written,” he wrote.

 

It was Raspberry Beret. I was 4 years old. Yes, 4. I remember that I instantly loved it. “Mommy, who is that singing?” Seems weird but it’s true. More than a “once in a lifetime” artist… Just a ONCE IN FOREVER ARTIST. I’m still in shock as I write this and I feel this overwhelming grief. But, we should all turn away from that and HONOR this musician that changed all of our lives, our perspectives, our feeling, our whole being. From another planet? Probably. Royalty, for sure. Us worthy..? Laughable. They say don’t meet your idols… That they let you down. But, some of my greatest, funniest (yes, he was hilarious), and most prolific encounters and conversations about music came from the moments that I spent with him. It would be silly to say that he has inspired our music… It’s beyond that. He’s somewhere within every song I’ve ever written. I am sad, but I will smile when I think of every second that I had the fortune of being in his company. We have lost our greatest living musician. But his music will never die. Prince, NOTHING COMPARES… #RIPPrince

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Incredulous, The Weeknd writes, “I just woke up but it feels like I’m dreaming. We live in a world where Prince passes away???”

 

He shares a photo of him being presented his Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist trophy by Prince himself at the 2015 American Music Awards. He called it “greatest moment of my entire life.”


 

A “shocked and so sad” Jennifer Lopez tweets, “#gonetoosoon”

 

Paul McCartney, a former Beatle, was “saddened” by the pop legend’s death. He rang in 2016 with Prince at a New Year’s Eve party.


 


 

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger tweeted that Prince’s “talent was limitless,” describing him as “one of the most unique and talented artists of the last 30 years.”


 


 


 

Celine Dion tweeted, “Terribly saddened by the devastating news… He truly is a legend and a hero of mine.”


 

Usher wrote, “Will forever cherish u & what u gave this earth, sir.”


 

“There goes another amazing artist, and a huge part of my growing up years,” tweeted Broadway legend Lea Salonga, adding, “Dear 2016, please stop.”


 

Actor Will Smith was among dozens of Hollywood stars who took to social media within an hour of the news breaking, saying he had spoken to Prince the night before and was shocked at the loss of the “beautiful poet” and “true inspiration.”

 

 

“Prince was one of the first artists to put me on game in regard to the industry,” Jada Pinkett Smith, his wife, wrote, “He was kind, funny, beautifully eccentric, curious, imaginative, magical, spiritual, rebellious and extremely intelligent.”

 

TV host Ellen DeGeneres wrote on Twitter: “Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.”


  

On Twitter, the Grammys posted a message from their president and CEO, Neil Portnow. He said: “Our Grammy family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 7-time Grammy Award winner Prince. Today, we remember and celebrate him as one of the most uniquely gifted artists of all time.”

“Never one to conform, he redefined and forever changed our musical landscape,” he continued. “Prince was an original who influenced so many, and his legacy will live on forever. We have lost a true innovator and our sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends, collaborators, and all who have been impacted by his incredible work.”


 

Other stars from the music industry and beyond saluted the pop legend through their social media channels.

“He was definitely an original and a one of a kind,” the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin told MSNBC. “Prince is gone, but the music will go on.”


 


 

 

 


 


 


 

Dearly beloved We are gathered here today 2 get through this thing called life

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Prince Travel safely to the summerlands and beyond

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First and only of his kind…. Wonderfully talented, #Prince dead at 57….. Doves crying

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 – with reports from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com

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