We were as bummed as anybody when Paisley Park officials canceled Wednesday's planned media preview. Star Tribune reporters received the bad news via email on Tuesday.
But one big-shot media player still got access: The Today Show.
Check out Al Roker wandering about Prince's studio and the newly created "Purple Rain Room," where the exhibit includes everything from the movie's script to its Oscar, and even its iconic motorcycle. Roker also interviewed three of Prince's sisters: Norrine and Sharon Nelson in the first video, Tyka in the second. Click here and here to watch.
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