She was the lead singer of the female trio Vanity 6, created by the musician Prince. Known for their 1982 hit song "Nasty Girl", they disbanded in 1983 when Vanity embarked on a solo career.

Nov 22, 2025 · In the 1980s, Canadian-born singer and actress Denise Matthews was considered one of the sexiest women in the entertainment industry. A chance encounter with Prince at the …

Jun 23, 2025 · Eventually, Prince and Vanity landed on a name that was just as provocative, but way more palatable. Prince believed that Vanity was the female version of himself, so he gave …

Jan 12, 2024 · Denise Matthews, the former Prince protege known as Vanity, went through various transformations throughout her music career and life. Matthews, who died on Feb. 15, …

Oct 5, 2016 · Prince and Vanity had a sizzling partnership at the height of his fame, with the Minnesota native serving as a mentor for the Canadian-born star. Vanity’s best-known hit was …

Feb 16, 2016 · Singer and actress Vanity, best known for working with Prince and as a member of the '80s girl group Vanity 6, died Monday after a long battle with kidney failure and abdominal …

Feb 16, 2016 · Celebrate the life of Vanity, Prince's protégé and Vanity 6 lead singer, as we remember her iconic contributions to music, film, and her transformation into an evangelist.

Feb 16, 2016 · Vanity, a Prince protege who renounced her sexy stage persona to become a Christian minister, has died. She was 57.

Like Prince, Vanity was 57 when she passed away. Prince and Vanity had a sizzling partnership at the height of his fame, with the Minnesota native serving as a mentor for the Canadian-born …

Feb 17, 2016 · Denise Matthews, the singer, model and actress known as Vanity, who toured with Prince in the 1980s before eschewing her wild persona for life as a minister, died on Monday …