Be careful if Prince bestowed a stage name on you because his estate might claim that it owns the rights — even some 40 years later. That is the crux of a lawsuit filed Tuesday by Patty A. Kotero, ...
Apollonia, best known as a singer-actor-model and Prince protege who co-starred in the 1984 film “Purple Rain,” has taken the late singer’s estate to court over its attempts to cancel her trademarks ...
'Purple Rain' casting FILE PHOTO: Prince embraces Apollonia Kotero in a scene from the film 'Purple Rain', 1984. The leads for the upcoming musical of the same name have been announced. (Photo by ...
Apollonia filed a lawsuit against Prince’s estate over rights to her name after decades of using it without objection from the late artist. Patty Kotero is taking legal action against Prince’s estate ...
Kotero has continuously performed as Apollonia and hosts a podcast under the name. Paisley Park Enterprises has petitioned for cancellation of Kotero’s Apollonia trademarks. Kotero contends loss of ...
The creators of the upcoming stage version of Prince’s Purple Rain have finally revealed who will be playing the lead role of The Kid. Newcomer Kris Kollins has been working on the project for some ...
Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Costar Apollonia Sues The Late Star’s Estate Over Attempt To ‘Steal’ Her Name
More than 40 years ago, Apollonia Kotero met Prince when she auditioned to play his love interest in 1984’s Purple Rain. She landed the part, and he named the character in the semi-autobiographical ...
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