Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ gets new Dolby Atmos mix for 40th anniversary

Eamonn Holmes has reportedly been struggling to adapt to his new life following the breakdown of his marriage, according to his pal.

“When Doves Cry” to, of course, the epic title track, “Purple Rain.”And that was all a month before the release of the hit movie, which will be back in select theaters on July 3.It’s not only my favorite soundtrack of all time, but one of my top-five albums of all time. Period.And in honor of Purple Rain’s 40th anniversary, let’s throw it back to some of my other all-time favorite soundtracks:Let’s kick it off with the smash “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, which had everybody twirling under that disco ball back in 1977.John Travolta may have been the star of the movie, but the Bees Gees were the stars of the soundtrack.Whenever “Stayin’ Alive” comes on — trust — disco is no longer dead.And it still makes you wanna bust into your best Tony Manero strut.Just like the Bee Gees were the masterminds behind the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, Babyface was the man behind all the female feels on the 1995 “Waiting to Exhale” soundtrack …Face wrote and produced for a stellar cast of soul sisters … from Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige to Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle to Toni Braxton and Brandy.I mean, it was a who’s who!And of course, there was Whitney Houston, who also starred in the film.

Khloé Kardashian received a ton of love on her 40th birthday!

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. National Streaming Day is over but Peacock is continuing to churn out deals. The streamer is currently offering a limited-time promo that gets you a full year of Peacock for only $59.99.

Beauty subscription company Glossybox has launched a limited edition edit that saves shoppers more than at least £110 on the contents.The online retailer has brought back its popular Summer Beauty Bag for another year running, and the contents are pretty impressive. Boasting 10 must-have summer beauty products, five of which are full-sized, the haul is said to be worth over £150, but shoppers can get their hands on it for £40, or £30 if they are a subscriber.

EastEnders' icon Danny Dyer has assured fans that he's on board for a return to the BBC soap as Mick Carter - albeit with a unique twist - despite the character being declared dead. The ill-fated landlord of The Queen Vic vanished amidst spectacle and drama on Christmas Day 2022, after plunging into the ocean in a bid to rescue 'drowning' Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and an expectant Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks).

Well, it’s official, and James Gunn’s DC Studios plan is slowly moving forward. Today, HBO and MAX confirmed that it’s picked up an eight-episode Green Lantern series for a season one pick-up.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has said he's 'so grateful' as he got some news away from his role on the show. The actor is known to viewers of the ITV soap for playing Sam Blakeman.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music After your masterplan succeeds and so many of your dreams come true… then what? That is a question a 26-year-old Prince may well have been asking himself after “Purple Rain” transformed him into a global superstar virtually overnight (or whatever passed for “overnight” in 1984). While his rise was gradual — “Purple Rain,” released on this day 40 years ago, was Prince’s sixth album — there’s no disputing the remarkable speed with which his fame skyrocketed during the summer of “Ghostbusters,” the Los Angeles Olympics and “Born in the U.S.A.” Granted, musical careers, like nearly everything else, moved more gradually back then.

After 20 years MIA, the D.E.B.S. (Discipline, Energy, Beauty, Strength) are back together again and teasing a potential (not-so-secret) mission.

It’s been 40 years since Ralph Macchio became a household name with his portrayal of a skinny New Jersey kid who takes down a bully (or two) with the help of Pat Morita’s Mr. Miyagi.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have released a stunning new portrait to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, marking 25 years since they tied the knot. In the sweet snap, Edward is pictured with his arms affectionately around Sophie’s waist, as the duchess’s hands rest on her husband’s and she leans into him.The couple dressed down in the relaxed shot taken by photographer Chris Jelf in the gardens of their Bagshot Park home in Surrey, with Sophie opting to wear a tan suede jacket to match Edward’s tweed gilet.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly gearing up for a "world tour" after their recent visit to Nigeria.

The Sopranos reunited in New York earlier this week to speak at a panel at the Tribeca Film Festival.In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the US crime drama television series and the premiere of Alex Gibney’s documentary, Wise Guy: David Chase And The Sopranos, members of the cast and crew appeared for an exclusive panel interview.As reported by The Guardian, many cast members expressed their gratitude at being part of such a close team.Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who portrayed Meadow Soprano, said: “That set was home, these people were home, and they accepted you no matter what.” Meanwhile Robert Iler, who played A.K., now 39, said: “My friends are all going to shitty college reunions, and I get to come here.”Also in attendance was actor Steve Buscemi, who directed several episodes and guest-starred in season five. He spoke about reading the pilot script and admitting “I didn’t get it.” He explained how he then witnessed it become a huge success and thought, “Wow, I fucked up!”Executive producers Terence Winter (Boardwalk Empire, The Wolf Of Wall Street) and Matthew Weiner (Mad Men) joined the series’ creator David Chase at the panel.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Jordan Peele fans will have to wait to a bit longer for his next movie. The Oscar-winner’s fourth film as a director will now debut on Oct.

Slipknot‘s mystery new member ‘Samples’ has spoken for the first time in a new interview.‘Samples’, who replaced long-time keyboardist Craig Jones after his departure in June last year, has yet to have his identity confirmed by the band. ‘Samples’ can currently be identified by the black cracks over his mask and his mouth that is literally zipped shut.Now, fans can hear his voice for the first time in a new promotional interview the band did with video game Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.

Prince Harry has disclosed Prince William's surprising three-word reaction to his peace offering. The Duke of Sussex shared his perspective on the remarkable family fallout and what transpired when he extended an olive branch to his elder brother.

Prince William is carrying on like normal despite all the stressors in his life right now.

Placebo have announced details of a second feature-length documentary, This Search For Meaning. Check out the trailer below.The project is an intimate and enlightening portrait of the band, which explores both the meaning and subject matter behind their songs, while also diving into their evolution as a group and as human beings.Created by Scottish award-winning filmmaker Oscar Sansom, the documentary won’t simply present a narrative about the origins of the band, it’ll instead take a deep dive into the legacy they created through their themes of surveillance, culture, scrutiny, sexuality, gender identity, addiction, trauma and more.It’ll also include informal conversations with both vocalist-guitarist Brian Molko and bassist–guitarist Stefan Olsdal, as well as contributions from artists who either admire or have been inspired by Placebo.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. If you missed Chappell Roan’s headline-making performance at Gov Ball this past weekend, there’s still time to catch the electric performer later this summer at New York’s All Things Go Festival, which will take place at the city’s iconic Forest Hills Stadium in September.