A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
Jeff Giles
When Prince Wrote a Song for Kenny Rogers
"Joey Coco" was credited with writing Kenny Rogers' 1986 song "You're My Love," but it was another one of Prince's pseudonyms.
Prince Cuts a Hip-Hop Flop With ‘The Greatest Romance Ever Sold’
Prince brought in Eve to boost the commercial prospects of the song, but it didn't click.
How Prince and Kate Bush Found Middle Ground on ‘Why Should I Love You’
Prince and Kate Bush operated at two very different speeds — but they both created on utterly singular planes.
Prince Estate Battle Drags On, Enriching Lawyers and IRS
The complicated fight to determine the beneficiaries of Prince's estate – and its value – still has no end in sight.
Prince Toxicology Report Reveals High Levels of Fentanyl
Investigators have determined Prince was killed by an accidental overdose of a synthetic opioid.
Prince Plays His Own ‘Tamborine’
Chris Rock named his 2018 Netflix special after a song from Prince's 'Around the World in a Day.'
Minnesota Twins Announce Second Annual ‘Prince Night’ Event
The Minnesota Twins will honor their hometown musical hero, one day after what would have been Prince's 60th birthday.
Prince Gets Down to ‘Givin’ Em What They Love’ With Janelle Monae
Prince worked with Janelle Monae on a track from her 2013 album 'The Electric Lady.'
Prince Covers a Friend With ‘I Believe in You’
Sly & the Family Stone bassist Larry Graham was one of the many musicians who influenced Prince that he eventually produced.
Prince Joins Sharon Jones for ‘When I Come Home’
The retro soul band Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings was one of the many acts that Prince championed in his life.