New Prince single released on 10th anniversary of his death

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · Apr 22, 2026 · 426 words · By David Mouriquand

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The gorgeous piano ballad has been released on the 10th anniversary of the singer's death.

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What happened

The gorgeous piano ballad has been released on the 10th anniversary of the singer's death.

Why it matters

It may feature on a new, "never-before-released" Prince album which will come out later this year.

Common ground

It’s already been 10 years since we lost Prince, who died on 21 April 2016 of an accidental fentanyl overdose at the age of 57.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/with-this-tear-new-prince-single-rel…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Prince died on 21 April 2016 of an accidental fentanyl overdose at the age of 57.”

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The claim is directly confirmed by Simple English Wikipedia and multiple other web sources, stating Prince died on April 21, 2016, of a fentanyl overdose at age 57.

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web search NEUTRAL — On April 21, 2016, Prince died of a fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota at the age of 57.
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)

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web search NEUTRAL — Test results confirm Prince died from an accidental overdose of prescription pain killers, reports Angela Davis.WCCO 4 News At 5 – June 2, 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOHtukBvuOw

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web search NEUTRAL — Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park home on 21 April, according to autopsy results.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/aug/21/prince-death-c…

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Claim 2: “‘With This Tear’ marks “the beginning of a number of unreleased Prince recordings scheduled for release this year, as part of a never-before-released Prince album project”.”

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Web search results indicate that 'With This Tear' is the first release from a series of previously unreleased recordings leading up to a new vault album project by Prince's estate.

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web search NEUTRAL — Prince (musician) ... Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Often being credit…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 21, 2026 · Prince was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, dancer, and performer on keyboards, drums, and bass who was among the most talented musicians of his generation. His reco…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Prince-singer-and-songw…

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web search NEUTRAL — New unreleased song “With This Tear” and all the non-stop hits from Prince: When Doves Cry, Purple Rain, Kiss, 1999, Little Red Corvette + more!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrwXzbX3SWnu1H2yesZA0…

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Claim 3: “Later recorded and released by Céline Dion, the song now returns in its original form.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Céline Dion previously recorded and released a version of 'With This Tear' and that Prince's original version has now been released.

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web search NEUTRAL — Celine Dion has declared it feels truly special to finally hear Prince's version of With This Tear. The superstar singer recorded Prince's song for her 1992 self-titled album and now his original...
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1399928-celine-dion-reveal…

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web search NEUTRAL — Later recorded and released by Céline Dion, the song now returns in its original form." Dion's version came out in 1992 on her self-titled album.
https://music.mxdwn.com/2026/04/21/news/previously-unrelease…

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web search NEUTRAL — A post on Prince's official Instagram page explained: "With This Tear is out now. Listen at the link in bio. Recorded in 1991 at Paisley Park and newly mixed by Chris James, this track finds Prince in…
https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/celine-dion-finally-hears-p…

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Claim 4: “Prince made headlines earlier this year when it was revealed that the artist’s estate refused for his music to be included in the Melania film.”

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Multiple independent sources report that Prince's estate, along with Guns N' Roses and Grace Jones, refused to allow their music to be used in the film 'Melania'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Prince used the Prince's Music Co. to publish his songs. In the United States, "Soft and Wet" reached No. 12 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)

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web search NEUTRAL — Now, the producer has also shared that other artists have taken issue with the idea of their music being used in the project, and revealed that Guns N’ Roses, Grace Jones and Prince’s estate all refus…
https://www.nme.com/news/music/guns-n-roses-grace-jones-and-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Prince estate, Grace Jones among Black artists who flatly refused their music being used in 'Melania' doc and soundtrack.Guns N’ Roses and Prince’s Estate Declined Their Music Being Used in Melania Mo…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 5: “Producer Marc Beckman explained that a “lawyer that manages the estate” had got in touch”

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Multiple sources identify producer Marc Beckman as the person who stated that a lawyer for Prince's estate (and other artists) contacted him to refuse permission for the film.

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web search NEUTRAL — Melania is a 2026 American film directed and produced by Brett Ratner. It revolves around the experiences of Melania Trump, the first lady of the United States, in the 20 days before her husband Donal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melania_(film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Now, producer Marc Beckman, Trump's manager and the CEO of New York advertising agency DMA United, has claimed that he was unable to get permission from Guns N'Roses, Grace Jones and Prince's estate t…
https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/melania-trump-docume…

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Claim 6: “Recorded in 1991 at Paisley Park and newly mixed by Chris James”

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Multiple sources confirm the song was recorded in November 1991 at Paisley Park and was newly mixed and mastered by Chris James.

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web search NEUTRAL — “Recorded in 1991 at Paisley Park and newly mixed by Chris James, this track finds Prince in full command, writing, producing, and performing every note,” a description reads on Prince’s official soci…
https://www.nme.com/news/music/new-prince-single-with-this-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — The previously unreleased studio recording from Prince’s legendary vault was recorded in November 1991 at Paisley Park. With This Tear has been newly mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Ch…
https://www.classicpopmag.com/news/prince-estate-releases-un…

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web search NEUTRAL — “With This Tear” was recorded in November 1991 inside Paisley Park, with Prince performing every element himself, writing it, producing it, arranging it, and playing every instrument. He offered it to…
https://artvoice.com/2026/04/21/prince-died-10-years-ago-and…

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Claim 7: “a new single has been released, titled ‘With This Tear’.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm the release of the new single 'With This Tear' from Prince's vault, released via NPG Records and Sony Music Entertainment.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2010, Prince was listed in Time's annual ranking of the "100 Most Influential People in the World".[194] He released a new single on Minneapolis-St. Paul radio station 89.3 The Current called "Hot …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)

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web search NEUTRAL — New Music Releases. New Prince Single “With This Tear” Released Ahead of Vault Project: Stream.The single is the first release from a series of previously unreleased recordings leading up to a new vau…
https://consequence.net/2026/04/prince-new-single-with-this-…

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web search NEUTRAL — A new Prince single has been released to mark the 10th anniversary of the iconic artist’s death.‘With This Tear’ has been shared from Prince’s extensive musical vault via his label NPG Records and Son…
https://www.nme.com/news/music/new-prince-single-with-this-t…

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Claim 8: “Dion’s version of the piano ballad appeared on her 1992 self-titled album.”

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Multiple sources, including a fan wiki and news reports, confirm that Céline Dion's version of 'With This Tear' appeared on her 1992 self-titled album.

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web search NEUTRAL — Released on her self-titled album, Celine Dion (1992). Written by Prince. Recording Sessions || Date: January 1992 | Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (Prince tracking) Date: January ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGIMpa46a8c

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web search NEUTRAL — Superstar singer Celine Dion has declared it "feels truly special" to finally hear Prince's version of With This Tear after she recorded his track for her 1992 self-titled album.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/celine-dion-dec…

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web search NEUTRAL — Celine Dion is Celine Dion's self-titled album. The album was released on March 31, 1992. It's her second English-language album and her seventeenth album in total. Celine worked with a new team of wr…
https://all-about-celine-dion.fandom.com/wiki/Celine_Dion_(a…

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