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Stranger Things finale surges Prince streams and theater box office
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The series finale of Netflix's Stranger Things, released on New Year's Eve, featured pivotal uses of Prince's 'When Doves Cry' and 'Purple Rain,' leading to a dramatic boost in the artist's Spotify streams. The two-hour episode also drew strong theater attendance, earning between $25 million and $28 million domestically. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer discussed the challenges of securing the songs and the ambiguous fate of key character Eleven.
The Prince Estate has announced a new compilation album titled 'Timeless' featuring 10 rare and unreleased tracks from across the musician's career. The album will be released on August 28 via Legacy Recordings. A new single, 'Stone,' recorded in 1995, is now available.
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Ten years after Prince's death from a fentanyl overdose on April 21, 2016, his estate continues to face legal disputes. The music icon died without a will, leaving behind a $156 million fortune and sparking years of litigation among heirs and advisors. Recent lawsuits highlight ongoing struggles over control and intellectual property.