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Song from Prince’s father being

released on his 101st b’day

In this Feb. 22, 2017 file photo, Jeff Bridges attends the Global
Green USA 14th Annual Pre-Oscar Party in Los Angeles.
Associated Press
Bridges takes chilled ap-

proach in heated politi-

cal rhetoric

By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN likeness of President Don-
Associated Press ald Trump, as comedian
Jeff Bridges played a presi- Kathy Griffin came under
dent in “The Contender,” fire for. Neither would The
a political flick released Dude joke about killing the
nearly two decades ago president as Johnny Depp
in the wake of President recently did. Griffin and
Bill Clinton’s White House Depp later apologized.
scandals. “Everybody has something
But when it comes to cri- different and unique to
tiquing the role of today’s contribute to society and
real-life president, Bridges is with different ways of do-
a lot more laid back than ing it,” Bridges said in an
some of his fellow celebri- interview Wednesday with
ties. How would The Dude, The Associated Press, after
the character he played in taking part on a panel fo-
“The Big Lebowski,” handle cused on child hunger at
things? a meeting of the Western
He likely wouldn’t be dan- Governors Association in In this Feb. 4, 2007 file photo, Prince performs during the halftime show of the Super Bowl XLI foot-
ball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.
gling a severed head in the Whitefish, Montana. q Associated Press

Elvis Presley hit By MESFIN FEKADU with the Prince Rogers Trio, corded until now. He was
AP Music Writer
died in 2001 at age 85. He Prince’s musical inspiration,
‘Love Me Tender’ Eds: Fixes 101th to 101st in co-wrote some songs with and this project is very spe-
headlines, summary and
cial because it was record-
Prince, including “Comput-
inspires picture book lede. ‘Maken It Music’ is er Blue” from “Purple Rain.” ed in Paisley Park,” Sharon
“We are making his music Nelson said. “This music was
correct. With AP Photos.
NEW YORK (AP) — A new available for the world to destined to come out and
song from Prince’s late hear,” Sharon Nelson said we are sure you will enjoy
NEW YORK (AP) — One of Elvis Presley’s biggest hits father, produced at Pais- in a statement Wednes- the masterful works of John
is the latest song to be turned into a picture book, ley Park, is being released day. “Contrary to what L. Nelson.”
and part of an effort to introduce the King to a new Thursday to celebrate has been written about our The album will be released
generation. what would have been his dad, he was a loving, car- on Sharon Nelson’s compa-
Dial Books for Young Readers told The Associated 101st birthday. ing, hardworking father, ny, Maken It Music. Earlier
Press on Wednesday that a book based on “Love Me Prince’s half-sister, Sharon and a prolific jazz musician this year a judge confirmed
Tender” is coming out Nov. 13. “Elvis Presley’s Love Nelson, produced the jazzy most notably known as the Prince’s six siblings to be his
Me Tender” will be illustrated by Stephanie Graegin “Heart of Mine” by John father of the musical ge- rightful heirs, including his
and include an endnote by Presley’s widow, Priscilla L. Nelson and said it is the nius, our brother Prince.” sister Tyka Nelson and five
Presley. first single from the album, Sharon Nelson produced half-siblings — Sharon Nel-
Dial Books is calling the new release “a heartwarming “Don’t Play With Love, The the album in January at son, Norrine Nelson, John
ode” to the parent-child bond. Presley died 40 years John L. Nelson Project,” to Paisley Park from her fa- R. Nelson, Omarr Baker and
ago this summer, and representatives for his estate be released Oct. 27. ther’s sheet music. Prince, Alfred Jackson.
are planning a merchandise program for infants and The new song will be avail- who died last year, had Sharon Nelson released an
toddlers. able for streaming and for no creative role in the new album in 2009 called “57th
Other songs inspiring children’s books in recent years sale at digital retailers on music.“Our dad wrote and Street Sound” and co-pro-
include “This Land is Your Land,” ‘’Imagine” and Thursday.John Nelson, a composed many songs, duced an EP featuring her
“Blowin’ in the Wind.”q jazz pianist who performed but they were never re- father in 1994.q