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Farewell To An Icon: Remembering Some Of Prince’s Most Iconic Performances

As we mourn the loss of one of our most beloved musicians, Prince, it’s a comfort to know that his legacy will always live on through his prolific performances. Here are just a few of the countless times Prince slayed on stage.

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Farewell To An Icon: Remembering Some Of Prince’s Most Iconic Performances

Farewell To An Icon: Remembering Some Of Prince’s Most Iconic Performances

As we mourn the loss of one of our most beloved musicians, Prince, it’s a comfort to know that his legacy will always live on through his prolific performances. Here are just a few of the countless times Prince slayed on stage.

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Farewell To An Icon: Remembering Some Of Prince’s Most Iconic Performances

Jackie Collins Dies; Famed Novelist Was 77

Jackie Collins – the bestselling novelist who more than 500 million copies over the course of her career – has passed away at the age of 77. Collins had been battling breast cancer for several years. Her family confirmed the news of her death in a statement issued to People magazine. “It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of our beautiful, dynamic and one of a kind mother, Jackie Collins, who died of breast cancer today,” the statement reads. “She lived a wonderfully full life and was adored by her family, friends and the millions of readers who she has been entertaining for over 4 decades. “She was a true inspiration, a trail blazer for women in fiction and a creative force. She will live on through her characters but we already miss her beyond words.”  Collins was the younger sister of actress of Joan Collins, who starred in two films based on Jackie’s work.  With an estimated net worth of nearly $100 million, Collins was one of the world’s wealthiest authors at the time of her death. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, she kept up her prolific output, publishing five books in the final six years of her life. She was rumored to be working on a play when she died. Collins is survived by three daughters, whom she regarded as her closest friends. View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015

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Debbie Ford Dies; Self-Help Author Was 57

Debbie Ford, a best-selling author known for the book “The Dark Side of Light Chasers,” has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 57. A family spokesman confirms that Ford died at home in San Diego. Her 1998 self-help book spawned an empire for the author, as she aimed to help readers overcome their personal demons. Ford went on to pen eight more books, lead workshops and host TV/radio shows devoted to this topic. She also shared her own struggles with drug addiction and a divorce. Wrote Ford’s sister in a statement: “From the time she was a little girl, Debbie was one of those people who had a strong mind of her own, and did things on her own terms and that is how she lived. And she was always so funny! Even up to the end, she had us laughing. “She leaves us with such an impressive body of work. We know that her contributions will live on through the millions of people she has touched with her books and teachings, and the thousands she has trained in her work.” She is survived by her mother, son and brother and we send our thought to all of Ford’s loved ones.

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Cali Swag District ‘Won’t Be Replacing M-Bone’

‘M-Bone will be with us forever,’ Yung tells MTV News. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Vanessa Whitewolf Cali Swag District Photo: MTV News Though Mante “M-Bone” Talbert has been laid to rest, the remaining members of Cali Swag District said they will carry on his legacy with their work. “We’re just focused on staying positive and doing what we were doing prior to this incident,” CSD’s C-Smoove told MTV News. “Basically, make M-Bone’s legacy and his name live on through us forever, as long as we do it. We don’t feel like this is a time for us to stop; we feel like this is a time for us to go harder.” On May 15, M-Bone was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Inglewood, California. While Cali Swag has been mourning, the group managed to drop its M-Bone dedication song, “How to Do That,” before burying its fallen comrade Friday . Now, the group, who made its mark with the 2010 platinum single “Teach Me How to Dougie,” is readying a new mixtape, Deeper Than the Dougie, and said it will continue to rep for Talbert. “It’s gonna be a lot of tattoos and chains and all that,” Smoove said. “We’re gonna really make his name live on.” The group also revealed that it won’t be adding any new members to replace the CSD dancer. “You see three people right here, but it’s still four people in the group,” Yung said. “M-Bone will be with us forever.” Smoove added: “We won’t be replacing M-Bone. Nobody will ever be able to say, ‘I’m the new fourth,’ and ‘I filled in because of this.’ ” Police are still investigating M-Bone’s murder and have made no arrests. They are asking anyone with information to call its homicide division at 310-412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hotline at 888-41-CRIME (888-412-7463). Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Cali Swag District Related Photos Cali Swag District’s M-Bone: A Life In Photos Fans Honor Cali Swag District’s M-Bone At Memorial Related Artists Cali Swag District

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Edward Norton Responds to Firing

To the credit of Edward Norton, he’s taking the high road. Recently let go from The Avengers , and blasted by the movie studio for his lack of “creativity and collaborative spirit,” the actor has posted the following message on his Facebook account. In it, he expresses gratitude to his fans: “As most of you know, I don’t like to talk much about the business of making movies because it means a lot to me to protect the audience’s fullest enjoyment of the “magic” that films can have. But I am so appreciative of the outpouring of support from fans of the Hulk and the Avengers that I feel it would be rude not to respond. So here goes: It seems it won’t work out for me to continue playing Bruce Banner for Marvel in The Avengers.” “I sincerely hoped it could happen and be great for everyone, but it hasn’t turned out as we all hoped. I know this is disappointing to many people and that makes me sad. But I am very sincerely grateful to Marvel for extending the offer and even more so for giving me the chance to be a part of the Hulk’s long and excellent journey. “And I really can’t thank the fans enough for how much enthusiasm you’ve sent my way about what Louis [Leterrier, The Incredible Hulk’s director] and I tried to do in our turn with the legend. It means a lot to me. I grew up with Banner and Hulk and have been a fan of every incarnation. I’m really proud, and very blessed, to have been one of them and will be thrilled to see him live on through other actors. Hulk is bigger than all of us, that’s why we love him, right?” With Norton out of the picture, attention now turns to which actor might take on this role in the 2012 movie. Rumored candidates include Joaquin Phoenix and Billy Crudup.

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