Canada: Aerial footage captures burning railway bridge in Alberta

Canadian police have opened an investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed a railway bridge near the Alberta town of Mayerthorpe on 26 April. CBC reported that the fire caused the Canadian National Railway wooden trestle bridge to collapse. Pipistrel Canada captured dramatic aerial footage showing the burning bridge, with billowing smoke that could be seen from miles around. Apr 27, 2016

Prince fans create a pop-up star on Hollywoods walk of fame

Pedestrians along Hollywood Boulevards Walk of Fame stopped to pay tribute to Prince on 22 April, beside a make-shift memorial drawn on a blank star on the renowned sidewalk. The fact that Prince doesnt have a star on the famed walkway didnt stop a creative artist from changing that by drawing his likeness on the sidewalk. Candles, flowers and a photo of Prince were added to the memorial and people stopped to honour his life and the contributions he made to the music industry for more than three decades. Apr 23, 2016

Prince dies: Student films teacher distraught after hearing of music legend’s death

Pop music icon Prince died, aged 57, on 21 April at his Paisley Park studio in Minnesota, his publicist confirmed to the Associated Press. As tributes for the musician appeared across social media, one video showing a Georgia high-school teacher grieving at his desk went viral, racking up more than 20,000 retweets in the first two hours after it was posted. Apr 22, 2016

Prince dies: Hamilton cast dances to Princes ‘Lets Go Crazy

The cast of Broadway smash hit Hamilton paid tribute to music legend Prince, who died aged 57 on 21 April, with a cover of his song Let’s Go Crazy after their performance. Video shows Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote and stars in Hamilton, speaking to the audience before dancing with the cast. Apr 22, 2016