Dwight Yoakam Looks To The Past — And Prince
Yoakam's latest album, Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars..., is composed almost entirely of songs from his catalog. The only exception? A cover of "Purple Rain."
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Illegally Made Fentanyl Seems To Be Fueling A Spike In Overdoses
Fentanyl is showing up in heroin and counterfeit pain pills, and users may not even know they're taking the extremely potent drug.
Musician Prince Died Of Accidental Overdose, Says Medical Examiner
The Midwest Medical Examiner's office found Prince died from an overdose of fentanyl, an opiate used to treat patients with severe pain.
Risk Of Opioid Overdose Climbs At Middle Age
Most of the millions taking prescription painkillers are older than 45, research shows, and there's been a recent increase in drug overdose deaths among people over 55. Drug mixing is partly to blame.
Prince's Staff Sought Addiction Doctor's Help A Day Before Musician Died, Lawyer Says
A lawyer for Dr. Howard Kornfeld said the doctor immediately dispatched his son to Prince's Minneapolis estate. The son was said to be among those who found Prince dead and called 911.
Beyond Streaming: How Will Future Fans Discover Prince's Music?
Whoever ends up running his estate will face some tough decisions about how to handle his musical legacy. What happens to the music in his vault? Will future concertgoers see him as a hologram?
What Harriet Tubman, Prince And Beyonce Can Teach Us About Politics
What if we took some tips from think-piece culture in the way we talk about our politics?
Family, Friends Honor Prince In 'Loving Goodbye' At Paisley Park Estate
Scores of fans turned out for a makeshift memorial at the music superstar's Minnesota estate on Saturday, while his family members held a private ceremony after his remains were cremated.
I'm Not Sad About Prince, But Let Me Explain
NPR's Sarah McCammon grew up in a conservative evangelical home in the Midwest. When Prince died and purple filled her newsfeeds, she felt like an outsider watching a ritual she couldn't fully join.
No Signs That Prince's Death Was A Suicide, Sheriff Says
Carver County, Minn., Sheriff Jim Olson reports no "obvious signs of trauma" on the body, and no reason to believe the singer's death was a suicide. Other investigation results are pending.