AXS TV to Pay Tribute to Prince April 23

By Jessika Walsten
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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AXS TV will pay tribute to Prince on April 23.

The celebration will feature two specials on the icon: Rock Legends: Prince and Slave Trade: How Prince Re-Made the Music Business.

Prince died April 21 at the age of 57.

After news of the musician’s death spread, networks were quick to honor him with MTV playing music videos and performance footage non-stop and announcing that it would mark his death at their upfront.

Related: President Obama—Prince Was 'Creative Icon'

Jessika Walsten
Jessika Walsten

Jessika is an analyst for TVREV and Fabric Media. She previously served in various roles at Broadcasting + Cable, Multichannel News and NextTV, working with the brands since 2013. A graduate of USC Annenberg, Jessika has edited and reported on a variety of subjects in the media and entertainment space, including profiles on industry leaders and breaking news.