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Queer Eye For The Straight Prince
No more swearing for The Purple One
Prince has started his world tour in Australia,
claiming this is the last time he'll play his
old hits. Now he's a Jehovah's Witness, Prince is
refusing to sing anything explicit - so no
Cream, Sexy MF, Gett Off etc.
His set includes seven tracks from Purple Rain,
Sign O' the Times, Nothing Compares 2u (which
has Alicia Key's Fallin' dropped in) and Kiss,
where he's changed the TV reference line from
"Dynasty" to "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy."
(FYI: Prince has a new 23-year-old wife. She was a
fan that he met through the internet.)
Full Version: Prince
LABEL SLAVE
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IS Prince ready to become a "slave" to the music industry again? Industry sources say the singer is in California working on his next album and "is shopping it to major labels." Prince, who once performed with the word "slave" on his forehead during contract disputes with Warner Music, had sworn off labels forever, but after his last self-released album, "News," flopped last year, he has reconsidered. It's expected that Prince, who has worked with Clive Davis before, may head to J Records or BMG.
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IS Prince ready to become a "slave" to the music industry again? Industry sources say the singer is in California working on his next album and "is shopping it to major labels." Prince, who once performed with the word "slave" on his forehead during contract disputes with Warner Music, had sworn off labels forever, but after his last self-released album, "News," flopped last year, he has reconsidered. It's expected that Prince, who has worked with Clive Davis before, may head to J Records or BMG.
Hmm, is this wife #3? I saw a pic of him and his second wife and she didn't look that young.
Good to hear he's touring, too bad all his songs I love are nasty. Luckily I caught him in concert years ago, bad words and all.
Good to hear he's touring, too bad all his songs I love are nasty. Luckily I caught him in concert years ago, bad words and all.
people.com
RETURNED: Pop star Prince is taking his show on the road for a tour that will feature the 45-year-old singer's greatest hits, AP reports. Prince will reportedly turn to such classics as "When Doves Cry" and "Little Red Corvette." The tour begins March 29 in Los Angeles and is expected to travel to 38 cities. It will be the first time Prince has toured in six years.
RETURNED: Pop star Prince is taking his show on the road for a tour that will feature the 45-year-old singer's greatest hits, AP reports. Prince will reportedly turn to such classics as "When Doves Cry" and "Little Red Corvette." The tour begins March 29 in Los Angeles and is expected to travel to 38 cities. It will be the first time Prince has toured in six years.
EOnline.com
LIKE IT'S 1999: Prince launching his first nationwide tour in six years to coincide with the release of his latest CD, Musicology.
LIKE IT'S 1999: Prince launching his first nationwide tour in six years to coincide with the release of his latest CD, Musicology.
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LABELED: Prince, 45, who once carped that he was a "slave" to his former record label, has signed with Columbia Records after several years as an independent artist, both parties have announced. The worldwide deal initially covers just the veteran pop star's upcoming album, "Musicology," which Columbia will release in the U.S. on April 20. Said Prince in a statement: "I am really an artist and musician at heart, that's what I do. 'Musicology' has no boundaries or formats. It is long overdue to return to the art and craft of music -- that's what this album is about. School's in session."
LABELED: Prince, 45, who once carped that he was a "slave" to his former record label, has signed with Columbia Records after several years as an independent artist, both parties have announced. The worldwide deal initially covers just the veteran pop star's upcoming album, "Musicology," which Columbia will release in the U.S. on April 20. Said Prince in a statement: "I am really an artist and musician at heart, that's what I do. 'Musicology' has no boundaries or formats. It is long overdue to return to the art and craft of music -- that's what this album is about. School's in session."
PRINCE'S PROTÉGÉES
NY Post
He's now happily married (all that's known about his wife is that her name is Manuela), but for years Prince made a side career out of mentoring starlets. Here's a list of his women:
Vanity: Girlfriend; Prince produced her '80s hit "Nasty Girl." She later got religion and renounced her image.
Apollonia: Prince changed her name from Patty and cast her in 1984's "Purple Rain"; love interest on- and off-screen.
Sheila E.: Never dated Prince but was his drummer through the '80s; he wrote her Top 10 hit "Glamorous Life."
Sheena Easton: Dated Prince in the '80s; he wrote her hit "Sugar Walls," and they duetted on "You've Got the Look."
Kim Basinger: Dated Prince in late '80s, and they recorded the never-released single "Scandalous Sex Suite."
Carmen Electra: Prince changed her name (from Tara Fitzpatrick) and worked on her 1993 self-titled flop. She says they never dated.
NY Post
He's now happily married (all that's known about his wife is that her name is Manuela), but for years Prince made a side career out of mentoring starlets. Here's a list of his women:
Vanity: Girlfriend; Prince produced her '80s hit "Nasty Girl." She later got religion and renounced her image.
Apollonia: Prince changed her name from Patty and cast her in 1984's "Purple Rain"; love interest on- and off-screen.
Sheila E.: Never dated Prince but was his drummer through the '80s; he wrote her Top 10 hit "Glamorous Life."
Sheena Easton: Dated Prince in the '80s; he wrote her hit "Sugar Walls," and they duetted on "You've Got the Look."
Kim Basinger: Dated Prince in late '80s, and they recorded the never-released single "Scandalous Sex Suite."
Carmen Electra: Prince changed her name (from Tara Fitzpatrick) and worked on her 1993 self-titled flop. She says they never dated.
QUOTE (princess @ Mar 28 2004, 03:19 PM)
Kim Basinger: Dated Prince in late '80s, and they recorded the never-released single "Scandalous Sex Suite."
Um, it was released.
Prince Schools Audience on New Tour
TODD PETERSON
people.com
Prince, one of pop music's most talented and influential performers over the past several decades, launched a tour Monday night that is certain to be a highlight for years to come.
The musician from Minneapolis began his "Musicology" tour at Los Angeles's sold-out Staples Center with a performance that is intended to educate audiences about the joys of live music -- and on that end he did not disappoint, according to reports.
In a two-and-a-half-hour set that included an early string of hits such as "Let's Go Crazy," "I Would Die 4 U" and "When Doves Cry," Prince demonstrated why his music has made such an impact since his 1978 debut album "For You," and his musical heyday of the 1980s.
He also made allusions to contemporary artists. During the performance of "Controversy" he said, "We do not believe in lip-synching," the Associated Press reports. It was an almost-certain dig at Britney Spears, among other performers, whose latest tour has drawn heavy criticism from attendees who have claimed that nearly the entire event is prerecorded.
But Prince didn't seem so much interested in tearing down others as he did in getting the message about his own music out. He has said that this tour will be the last time he plays these hits live, and that has caused many of the tour's early shows to sell out well in advance.
Monday's show also proved that Prince, 45, was at least as in touch with fans as many younger performers. In addition to the live performance in L.A., the show was simulcast at select theaters in New York, where audience members also received a free copy of the upcoming album "Musicology." Concertgoers at every tour stop will also receive a copy of the album.
Monday also marked the start of Prince's "Musicology Download Store" on his Web site, which allows him to sell his songs directly to fans.
TODD PETERSON
people.com
Prince, one of pop music's most talented and influential performers over the past several decades, launched a tour Monday night that is certain to be a highlight for years to come.
The musician from Minneapolis began his "Musicology" tour at Los Angeles's sold-out Staples Center with a performance that is intended to educate audiences about the joys of live music -- and on that end he did not disappoint, according to reports.
In a two-and-a-half-hour set that included an early string of hits such as "Let's Go Crazy," "I Would Die 4 U" and "When Doves Cry," Prince demonstrated why his music has made such an impact since his 1978 debut album "For You," and his musical heyday of the 1980s.
He also made allusions to contemporary artists. During the performance of "Controversy" he said, "We do not believe in lip-synching," the Associated Press reports. It was an almost-certain dig at Britney Spears, among other performers, whose latest tour has drawn heavy criticism from attendees who have claimed that nearly the entire event is prerecorded.
But Prince didn't seem so much interested in tearing down others as he did in getting the message about his own music out. He has said that this tour will be the last time he plays these hits live, and that has caused many of the tour's early shows to sell out well in advance.
Monday's show also proved that Prince, 45, was at least as in touch with fans as many younger performers. In addition to the live performance in L.A., the show was simulcast at select theaters in New York, where audience members also received a free copy of the upcoming album "Musicology." Concertgoers at every tour stop will also receive a copy of the album.
Monday also marked the start of Prince's "Musicology Download Store" on his Web site, which allows him to sell his songs directly to fans.
EOnline.com
NEW POWER GENERATION: Prince partnering with Entriq to launch the Musicology Download Store, a service allowing netizens to download songs from his latest album Musicology, due in stores later this month, as well as selected live and unreleased recordings.
NEW POWER GENERATION: Prince partnering with Entriq to launch the Musicology Download Store, a service allowing netizens to download songs from his latest album Musicology, due in stores later this month, as well as selected live and unreleased recordings.
EOnline.com
WHEN FANS CRY: College student Anthony Fitzgerald suing Prince on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting him after he snapped a photo of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as he was walking off a flight at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Fitzgerald claims Prince's bodyguard grabbed his digital camera leaving him "stunned and humiliated."
WHEN FANS CRY: College student Anthony Fitzgerald suing Prince on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting him after he snapped a photo of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as he was walking off a flight at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Fitzgerald claims Prince's bodyguard grabbed his digital camera leaving him "stunned and humiliated."
PRINCE CHARMING
By DAN AQUILANTE
NY Post
PRINCE
"Musicology"
NPG Records
Prince is back and he's bad - and that's good.
With the precision of a debutante at her coming-out party, the fuchsia funkster has masterfully orchestrated his re-emergence into the mainstream with high-profile appearances at the Grammys and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Today's release of "Musicology" is the cherry on the top of a nutty Prince sundae.
While his last two albums - the instrumental "N.E.W.S." and the lame jazz/funk "Rainbow Children" - came off as experimental searches for a new direction, on "Musicology" Prince rediscovers his groove.
He's also learned that a single-disc album with a dozen good tunes is preferable to a double disc packed with fillers.
"Musicology" is more focused than any record Prince has done in more than a decade - and every song's a winner.
Here are nods to funk, pillow-talk R&B and gut-busting soul - all the stuff that drenched "Purple Rain," minus the overt sexuality.
Maybe that notion of salvation through sex doesn't mesh with the old-fashioned sounds he's toying with.
More than likely, these new songs reflect the domestic bliss of the newlywed Prince.
"When You Call My Name" is an open valentine to his bride. Here Prince sounds seductive, devoted and believable as he sings, "I just can't stop writing songs about you 'cause I love you so much."
The album's final track, a medium-tempo pop ballad called "Reflection," is more about the everyday business of being in love - not the fireworks of falling in love. This is the big difference between the now 45-year-old Prince and the kid who shook the pop world 25 years ago.
But it's the title track that's the album's stand-out. With its balance of syncopated bass work and sax blasts, "Musicology" is a funked-up homage to the musicians Prince believes he owes a debt to - Sly Stone, James Brown and Public Enemy mastermind Chuck D.
When you know the artists Prince bows to, the rest of the album's easy to understand.
By DAN AQUILANTE
NY Post
PRINCE
"Musicology"
NPG Records
Prince is back and he's bad - and that's good.
With the precision of a debutante at her coming-out party, the fuchsia funkster has masterfully orchestrated his re-emergence into the mainstream with high-profile appearances at the Grammys and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Today's release of "Musicology" is the cherry on the top of a nutty Prince sundae.
While his last two albums - the instrumental "N.E.W.S." and the lame jazz/funk "Rainbow Children" - came off as experimental searches for a new direction, on "Musicology" Prince rediscovers his groove.
He's also learned that a single-disc album with a dozen good tunes is preferable to a double disc packed with fillers.
"Musicology" is more focused than any record Prince has done in more than a decade - and every song's a winner.
Here are nods to funk, pillow-talk R&B and gut-busting soul - all the stuff that drenched "Purple Rain," minus the overt sexuality.
Maybe that notion of salvation through sex doesn't mesh with the old-fashioned sounds he's toying with.
More than likely, these new songs reflect the domestic bliss of the newlywed Prince.
"When You Call My Name" is an open valentine to his bride. Here Prince sounds seductive, devoted and believable as he sings, "I just can't stop writing songs about you 'cause I love you so much."
The album's final track, a medium-tempo pop ballad called "Reflection," is more about the everyday business of being in love - not the fireworks of falling in love. This is the big difference between the now 45-year-old Prince and the kid who shook the pop world 25 years ago.
But it's the title track that's the album's stand-out. With its balance of syncopated bass work and sax blasts, "Musicology" is a funked-up homage to the musicians Prince believes he owes a debt to - Sly Stone, James Brown and Public Enemy mastermind Chuck D.
When you know the artists Prince bows to, the rest of the album's easy to understand.
Prince Rules the Airwaves
EOnline.com
by Sarah Hall
Apr 26, 2004, 9:30 PM PT
Prince is on a quest for network domination.
The diminutive funk rocker will take over five channels at once Wednesday, when MTV, MTV2, BET, VH1 and VH1 Classic simultaneously broadcast a 30-minute concert special taped live last week before an audience in New York.
The concert features songs from Prince's latest album, Musicology, plus some of his classic hits.
"This historic broadcast, going out simultaneously over the five most influential music networks, is a tribute to the music and artistry of one of the most singular talents of our time," said Columbia Records exec Will Botwin. "With a fast-paced combination of brilliant performances and compelling interviews, this show will be remembered as one of the most special entertainment events of the year."
Though each of Viacom-owned networks will air the same musical lineup, the broadcasts will feature different interviews with the singer--giving true fans a reason to test the limits of their TiVos.
"The support for Musicology is wonderful," Prince said in a statement. "We're pleased to broadcast the Musicology special throughout the Viacom music channels. It is great to see audiences around the country embracing music again."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is currently on his first major arena tour in six years, promoting Musicology, as well as reportedly performing his best-known body of work live for the last time.
That's right--after the tour, the funk legend is reportedly shelving classic hits such as "Purple Rain," "Little Red Corvette," "Raspberry Beret"...and the list goes on. The rationale? He claims he's been "wanting to make room for new music."
He wants his fans to make room for new music as well--to that end he's giving each concertgoer a copy of Musicology at the door.
Originally touted by the singer as a free CD, tour promoters have revealed that the cost of the album was actually factored into the price of each concert ticket--which ranged in cost from $47 to $75 in most cities.
Fans who want to see the show are therefore given no choice about buying the album (albeit at a discounted price). However, judging by strong ticket sales and positive tour reviews, it seems that most are okay with ponying up for the CD.
However, some music industry insiders' feathers were ruffled by Nielsen SoundScan's decision last week to count each album passed out as a sold CD.
"These were presented to the public as being free CDs, they are handed to people who had no choice in buying them, and that really shouldn't be recognized as the same as the other albums on the chart," one record label executive told the Los Angeles Times last week.
The "free" CD strategy is expected to add 400,000 to Prince's sales tally--just 100,000 short of certified gold--and that's not counting the albums he sells at retail.
To date, the Grammy-winning artist has sold more than 100 million records over his 20-year career.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month in his first year of eligibility, where his electrifying opening performance proved he's ready to party like it's 2004.
EOnline.com
by Sarah Hall
Apr 26, 2004, 9:30 PM PT
Prince is on a quest for network domination.
The diminutive funk rocker will take over five channels at once Wednesday, when MTV, MTV2, BET, VH1 and VH1 Classic simultaneously broadcast a 30-minute concert special taped live last week before an audience in New York.
The concert features songs from Prince's latest album, Musicology, plus some of his classic hits.
"This historic broadcast, going out simultaneously over the five most influential music networks, is a tribute to the music and artistry of one of the most singular talents of our time," said Columbia Records exec Will Botwin. "With a fast-paced combination of brilliant performances and compelling interviews, this show will be remembered as one of the most special entertainment events of the year."
Though each of Viacom-owned networks will air the same musical lineup, the broadcasts will feature different interviews with the singer--giving true fans a reason to test the limits of their TiVos.
"The support for Musicology is wonderful," Prince said in a statement. "We're pleased to broadcast the Musicology special throughout the Viacom music channels. It is great to see audiences around the country embracing music again."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is currently on his first major arena tour in six years, promoting Musicology, as well as reportedly performing his best-known body of work live for the last time.
That's right--after the tour, the funk legend is reportedly shelving classic hits such as "Purple Rain," "Little Red Corvette," "Raspberry Beret"...and the list goes on. The rationale? He claims he's been "wanting to make room for new music."
He wants his fans to make room for new music as well--to that end he's giving each concertgoer a copy of Musicology at the door.
Originally touted by the singer as a free CD, tour promoters have revealed that the cost of the album was actually factored into the price of each concert ticket--which ranged in cost from $47 to $75 in most cities.
Fans who want to see the show are therefore given no choice about buying the album (albeit at a discounted price). However, judging by strong ticket sales and positive tour reviews, it seems that most are okay with ponying up for the CD.
However, some music industry insiders' feathers were ruffled by Nielsen SoundScan's decision last week to count each album passed out as a sold CD.
"These were presented to the public as being free CDs, they are handed to people who had no choice in buying them, and that really shouldn't be recognized as the same as the other albums on the chart," one record label executive told the Los Angeles Times last week.
The "free" CD strategy is expected to add 400,000 to Prince's sales tally--just 100,000 short of certified gold--and that's not counting the albums he sells at retail.
To date, the Grammy-winning artist has sold more than 100 million records over his 20-year career.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month in his first year of eligibility, where his electrifying opening performance proved he's ready to party like it's 2004.
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SIGHTINGS
PRINCE, clad in a silk robe and glow-in- the-dark sneakers, blowing kisses to himself onscreen at Butter as he watched a video of one of his Garden concerts with a crowd that included the Rev. Al Sharpton . . .
SIGHTINGS
PRINCE, clad in a silk robe and glow-in- the-dark sneakers, blowing kisses to himself onscreen at Butter as he watched a video of one of his Garden concerts with a crowd that included the Rev. Al Sharpton . . .
Someone really needs to tell him to stop wearing tight pants.
LOL! I just finished watching Sign o' the Times, haven't seen it in years. The man truly is talented, but he does need something to contain his manhood.
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GETTING SERIOUS: Prince's latest video, "Cinnamon Girl," stars Oscar nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes as an Arab-American girl in a post-9-11 America who blows herself up in a crowded airport terminal.
GETTING SERIOUS: Prince's latest video, "Cinnamon Girl," stars Oscar nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes as an Arab-American girl in a post-9-11 America who blows herself up in a crowded airport terminal.
Prince Causes a Stir with New Video
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The video for Prince 's new song "Cinnamon Girl" is causing quite a stir before it's even been released, as it follows the hardships of a teen Arab-American girl in a post 9-11 America. The clip, directed by video veteran Phil Harder, features Oscar-nominated Whale Rider star Keisha Castle-Hughes as an Arab-American girl who is fed up with the anti-Arab sentiments she encounters in everyday life. Disillusioned and angered, New Zealander Castle-Hughes' character detonates a bomb in an airport terminal, exploding herself and others. But a reverse motion immediately following the explosion reveals that it is only a thought of hers. Prince, who only appears in the video intermittently, sings, "Cinnamon girl mixed heritage / Never knew the meaning of color lines / 9-11 turned that all around / When she got accused of this crime." The video will premiere in America next week.
imdb.com
The video for Prince 's new song "Cinnamon Girl" is causing quite a stir before it's even been released, as it follows the hardships of a teen Arab-American girl in a post 9-11 America. The clip, directed by video veteran Phil Harder, features Oscar-nominated Whale Rider star Keisha Castle-Hughes as an Arab-American girl who is fed up with the anti-Arab sentiments she encounters in everyday life. Disillusioned and angered, New Zealander Castle-Hughes' character detonates a bomb in an airport terminal, exploding herself and others. But a reverse motion immediately following the explosion reveals that it is only a thought of hers. Prince, who only appears in the video intermittently, sings, "Cinnamon girl mixed heritage / Never knew the meaning of color lines / 9-11 turned that all around / When she got accused of this crime." The video will premiere in America next week.
EOnline.com
PRINCE RULES THE ROAD: Prince is the concert tour king. He's in the No. 1 spot on Pollstar's Top 25 tours chart for 2004, grossing $87.4 million. His 69-city, 96-show tour was easily the biggest tour he’d ever done.
PRINCE RULES THE ROAD: Prince is the concert tour king. He's in the No. 1 spot on Pollstar's Top 25 tours chart for 2004, grossing $87.4 million. His 69-city, 96-show tour was easily the biggest tour he’d ever done.
Prince and Manuela Testolini at the 31st Annual People's Choice Awards in Pasadena, CA
According to IMDB Prince will be doing original music for the film The Lake House starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock opening June '06.
EOnline.com
POP ROYALTY: Prince announcing that he is pleased with his new record deal with Universal, which will release his upcoming album, 3121, early next year.
POP ROYALTY: Prince announcing that he is pleased with his new record deal with Universal, which will release his upcoming album, 3121, early next year.
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Prince is promoting his new album with a
live session on Radio 2 in April and a
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory style
Purple Ticket promotion, where seven tickets
are being hidden in CD copies of the new
album worldwide, plus others available
via iTunes. The prize is an all-expenses-paid
trip to Prince's house to watch him perform
an exclusive concert.
http://www.3121countdown.com/
Prince is promoting his new album with a
live session on Radio 2 in April and a
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory style
Purple Ticket promotion, where seven tickets
are being hidden in CD copies of the new
album worldwide, plus others available
via iTunes. The prize is an all-expenses-paid
trip to Prince's house to watch him perform
an exclusive concert.
http://www.3121countdown.com/
Prince Sued for Painting House Purple
Tuesday Mar 21, 2006 2:00pm EST
By Stephen M. Silverman
people.com
CREDIT: CELEBRITY HOME PHOTOS
Prince recently upset his landlord, NBA star Carlos Boozer, by allegedly turning a $11.9 million rental property into a purple fantasyland.
Boozer, who is renting a West Hollywood home to the musician for $70,000 a month, sued Prince in January, alleging that the singer painted the title of his new album, 3121, and his "prince" symbol onto the exterior of the house, according to papers obtained by the Smoking Gun Web site.
The suit also alleged that Prince had purple stripes painted on the house and installed a purple monogrammed carpet in the master bedroom.
Lawyers for Prince countered the suit with proof that Boozer had collected his rent without complaint, and the lawsuit was dismissed in February – though the Smoking Gun says Boozer can file again on the same grounds.
Reps for Prince had no comment. His lease reportedly ends May 31.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2006 2:00pm EST
By Stephen M. Silverman
people.com
CREDIT: CELEBRITY HOME PHOTOS
Prince recently upset his landlord, NBA star Carlos Boozer, by allegedly turning a $11.9 million rental property into a purple fantasyland.
Boozer, who is renting a West Hollywood home to the musician for $70,000 a month, sued Prince in January, alleging that the singer painted the title of his new album, 3121, and his "prince" symbol onto the exterior of the house, according to papers obtained by the Smoking Gun Web site.
The suit also alleged that Prince had purple stripes painted on the house and installed a purple monogrammed carpet in the master bedroom.
Lawyers for Prince countered the suit with proof that Boozer had collected his rent without complaint, and the lawsuit was dismissed in February – though the Smoking Gun says Boozer can file again on the same grounds.
Reps for Prince had no comment. His lease reportedly ends May 31.
EOnline.com
SURPRISE 4 U: Prince surprising fans waiting to buy his new album 3121 at Hollywood's Tower Records Tuesday with an impromptu performance.
SURPRISE 4 U: Prince surprising fans waiting to buy his new album 3121 at Hollywood's Tower Records Tuesday with an impromptu performance.
people.com
Before Prince went onstage before 1,200 fans at Miami club Mansion – where he played new songs along with Purple Rain-era hits and a cover of Janet Jackson's "What Have You Done for Me Lately?" – he spent the previous night at hot spot Prive with his newest protégée, Tamar. And he had some unusual requests. First he had the staff close all the vents in the VIP section because he was chilly. Then he ordered three bottles of port wine – telling his server he needed a straw so he wouldn't stain his teeth. The royal treatment continued the next night after his concert, when Mansion set up its exclusive upstairs room Level Six for him for the first time since the club opened a year and half ago. But for Prince it was all old hat: The room used to be his private lair in the '90s when he owned the nightclub in its former life as Glam Slam.
Before Prince went onstage before 1,200 fans at Miami club Mansion – where he played new songs along with Purple Rain-era hits and a cover of Janet Jackson's "What Have You Done for Me Lately?" – he spent the previous night at hot spot Prive with his newest protégée, Tamar. And he had some unusual requests. First he had the staff close all the vents in the VIP section because he was chilly. Then he ordered three bottles of port wine – telling his server he needed a straw so he wouldn't stain his teeth. The royal treatment continued the next night after his concert, when Mansion set up its exclusive upstairs room Level Six for him for the first time since the club opened a year and half ago. But for Prince it was all old hat: The room used to be his private lair in the '90s when he owned the nightclub in its former life as Glam Slam.
EOnline.com
PURPLE REIGN: Prince's latest album, 3121, debuting atop the Billboard charts this week, selling 183,000 copies. It's his first number one record since 1991's Diamonds and Pearls and the fourth overall in his career.
PURPLE REIGN: Prince's latest album, 3121, debuting atop the Billboard charts this week, selling 183,000 copies. It's his first number one record since 1991's Diamonds and Pearls and the fourth overall in his career.
NY Daily News
Prince dancer's misstep?
Prince might want to consider giving his backup dancers a raise, as police say one of them has been trying to supplement her income by smuggling cocaine.
Cecilia Maximilia was arrested April 17 with a whopping 44 pounds of the drug.
The British dancer was picked up by police at the airport in Rio de Janeiro, where she was scheduled to take an Air France flight to Paris. She was nabbed with Jennifer Salgnac, each of whom carried three bags transporting the drugs, according to authorities. X-ray machines detected the coke, wrapped in packages hidden in the luggage under false bottoms, police say.
I wonder if the suitcases (hint, hint) were Versace.
Prince dancer's misstep?
Prince might want to consider giving his backup dancers a raise, as police say one of them has been trying to supplement her income by smuggling cocaine.
Cecilia Maximilia was arrested April 17 with a whopping 44 pounds of the drug.
The British dancer was picked up by police at the airport in Rio de Janeiro, where she was scheduled to take an Air France flight to Paris. She was nabbed with Jennifer Salgnac, each of whom carried three bags transporting the drugs, according to authorities. X-ray machines detected the coke, wrapped in packages hidden in the luggage under false bottoms, police say.
I wonder if the suitcases (hint, hint) were Versace.
Flanked by backup dancers The Twinz, Prince plays host at a party for the winners of his 3121 Purple Ticket Contest. His Purpleness hid 18 tickets, Willy Wonka-style, in copies of his new CD, and invited the lucky winners to mingle with pals such as Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone at his West Hollywood home.
Someone posted on the Vegas board I moderate that he's doing a big 3121 thing in Vegas--renaming the club in honor of the album, and charging $312.10 for tickets. Yikes, and I thought Madonna and the Stones were expensive.....
people.com
Prince's Purple Reign
So many stars turned out for Prince's 3121 party, we had to wonder: How did all of Hollywood fit into one place? Jude Law hung out with pals in a booth brought in for the occasion, Bruce Willis canoodled with an attractive brunette, Jessica Alba and beau Cash Warren held hands and cuddled, and Jada Pinkett Smith and Thandie Newton danced to Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop."
The high-wattage guest list – including Sharon Stone, Angela Bassett, Ziyi Zhang and Tricia Yearwood – got a special treat when The Purple One took the stage for two sets: First, Prince backed up his protégé, singer Tamar, on guitar for her pre-midnight show. Then after 1 a.m., he played his own music for almost two hours, including new songs ("3121") and old hits ("Purple Rain"). All the while, partygoers at his Hollywood Hills home feasted on sushi, mini-quiches, tuna tartare, raspberry sorbet with chocolate cookies, and star-shaped sugar cookies frosted in – what else? – purple.
I would LOVE to see him play sometime.
Prince's Purple Reign
So many stars turned out for Prince's 3121 party, we had to wonder: How did all of Hollywood fit into one place? Jude Law hung out with pals in a booth brought in for the occasion, Bruce Willis canoodled with an attractive brunette, Jessica Alba and beau Cash Warren held hands and cuddled, and Jada Pinkett Smith and Thandie Newton danced to Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop."
The high-wattage guest list – including Sharon Stone, Angela Bassett, Ziyi Zhang and Tricia Yearwood – got a special treat when The Purple One took the stage for two sets: First, Prince backed up his protégé, singer Tamar, on guitar for her pre-midnight show. Then after 1 a.m., he played his own music for almost two hours, including new songs ("3121") and old hits ("Purple Rain"). All the while, partygoers at his Hollywood Hills home feasted on sushi, mini-quiches, tuna tartare, raspberry sorbet with chocolate cookies, and star-shaped sugar cookies frosted in – what else? – purple.
I would LOVE to see him play sometime.
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DOT COMMENDABLE: Prince being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at 10th Annual Webby Awards for his use of the Internet to release his music and connect with fans. What can we say--he would die 4 url.
DOT COMMENDABLE: Prince being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at 10th Annual Webby Awards for his use of the Internet to release his music and connect with fans. What can we say--he would die 4 url.
I've seen him 3 times - he rules! I could bring even non-fans (and I have) and they are blown away by him. So awesome!
Is he still a Jehovah's Witness?
Prince rocks the house at the 10th annual Webby Awards in New York City on Monday. The musician was honored with a lifetime achievement award for his "visionary" use of the Internet, including being the first major artist to release an entire album – 1997's Crystal Ball – exclusively on the Web.
I was a huge Prince fan back in the day and then he sort of got crazy and his music started to suck. I am so excited that it looks like the old Prince is BACK! I haven't heard the whole album yet but his appearances on Idol and SNL were great and reminded me of the old Prince I used to love so I just downloaded a couple of the new songs from Itunes. I think his single is great and he's looking well - I'm happy to see him back to his old self (mostly, or so it would seem)
Here's the video to one of his singles:
http://www.jalive.com.jm/showvid.asp?strmA...e=Black%20Sweat
Here's the video to one of his singles:
http://www.jalive.com.jm/showvid.asp?strmA...e=Black%20Sweat
Do you guys also remember when he found Jesus and announced that he was not going to be singing any of his "dirty" songs in concert anymore?
Is he still doing that? Cuz I would love to go see him but if he isn't singing the dirty ones I ain't going
(also, how many songs would he have left to sing without the dirty ones? like, three??)
Is he still doing that? Cuz I would love to go see him but if he isn't singing the dirty ones I ain't going
(also, how many songs would he have left to sing without the dirty ones? like, three??)
Prince performs on Good Morning America (06/16/2006)
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Found on Celeb City
QUOTE (soho2chelsea @ Jun 15 2006, 02:47 PM) 
Do you guys also remember when he found Jesus and announced that he was not going to be singing any of his "dirty" songs in concert anymore?
Is he still doing that? Cuz I would love to go see him but if he isn't singing the dirty ones I ain't going
(also, how many songs would he have left to sing without the dirty ones? like, three??)
Is he still doing that? Cuz I would love to go see him but if he isn't singing the dirty ones I ain't going
(also, how many songs would he have left to sing without the dirty ones? like, three??)
I heard that he a Jehovah's Witness. I don't know if he still is.
QUOTE (soho2chelsea @ Jun 15 2006, 02:47 PM)
Do you guys also remember when he found Jesus and announced that he was not going to be singing any of his "dirty" songs in concert anymore?
Is he still doing that? Cuz I would love to go see him but if he isn't singing the dirty ones I ain't going
(also, how many songs would he have left to sing without the dirty ones? like, three??)
Is he still doing that? Cuz I would love to go see him but if he isn't singing the dirty ones I ain't going
(also, how many songs would he have left to sing without the dirty ones? like, three??)
I saw him in concert in 2004--and yes, he did not sing any of his dirty songs as I recall.
In fact, when he sang Little Red Corvette--Prince pointed to the audience and let the crowd sing the part about the girl’s stash of used condoms-
. I was hoping he'd sing Erotic City, Cream, Do Me Baby among others. Believe it or not that concert was about 2 1/2 hours long and he did jam pack it with songs, some from his then released CD Musciology, but there were plenty of old school Prince songs; Let's Go Crazy, I Would Die 4 U, When Doves Cry, Controversy, Nothing Compares 2 U, Purple Rain. I thought he put on a fantastic show..and I would definitely see him again.
Prince looks for some crowd appreciation Friday during ABC's Good Morning America summer concert series in New York City.
Prince & His Wife Are Divorcing
WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2006 07:20PM EST
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Testolini Nelson and Prince
Photo by: George Pimentel / WireImage
Prince and wife Manuela Testolini Nelson are divorcing, PEOPLE has learned.
Alan Eidsness, the lawyer representing Prince, confirms that a divorce action was filed at Minnesota's Hennepin County District Court on May 24. The documents are sealed. The story was first reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Prince (full name: Prince Rogers Nelson), 48, and Testolini Nelson, 29, a former employee at Prince's charitable foundation, were married in 2001. She took her husband's last name.
Testolini Nelson, a Toronto native, is the founder and president of Gamillah, Inc., which operates, among other ventures, a production company and a line of designer candles. She is also involved with nonprofits including YouthCARE and United Communities Against Poverty.
Prince, who is working on a follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2006 album 3121, was previously married to backup singer and dancer Mayte Garcia from 1996 through 1998, when their union was annulled.
Reps for Testolini Nelson had no comment; Prince could not be reached.
WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2006 07:20PM EST
people.com
Testolini Nelson and Prince
Photo by: George Pimentel / WireImage
Prince and wife Manuela Testolini Nelson are divorcing, PEOPLE has learned.
Alan Eidsness, the lawyer representing Prince, confirms that a divorce action was filed at Minnesota's Hennepin County District Court on May 24. The documents are sealed. The story was first reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Prince (full name: Prince Rogers Nelson), 48, and Testolini Nelson, 29, a former employee at Prince's charitable foundation, were married in 2001. She took her husband's last name.
Testolini Nelson, a Toronto native, is the founder and president of Gamillah, Inc., which operates, among other ventures, a production company and a line of designer candles. She is also involved with nonprofits including YouthCARE and United Communities Against Poverty.
Prince, who is working on a follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2006 album 3121, was previously married to backup singer and dancer Mayte Garcia from 1996 through 1998, when their union was annulled.
Reps for Testolini Nelson had no comment; Prince could not be reached.
no matter what Prince does,"HE IS STILL A GENIUS."
ITALIAN ROYALTY
Prince and his companions keep themselves shaded from the intense glamour of the Donatella Versace spring/summer 2007 show in Milan on Friday. The musician, who was a front-row guest of honor, also performed at the designer's afterparty.
Prince and his companions keep themselves shaded from the intense glamour of the Donatella Versace spring/summer 2007 show in Milan on Friday. The musician, who was a front-row guest of honor, also performed at the designer's afterparty.
PRINCELY REWARD
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October 3, 2006 -- A GAGGLE of princes showed up at Pink Elephant over the weekend and had their waitresses bowing down to them after leaving extravagant tips. Several from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia crowded one table and ordered an $8,000 bottle of Cristal - on which they left a hefty $2,000 tip. Meanwhile, Prince the musician strolled in with a female pal and a bodyguard and "left a huge 100 percent tip on their large tab," said our spy.
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October 3, 2006 -- A GAGGLE of princes showed up at Pink Elephant over the weekend and had their waitresses bowing down to them after leaving extravagant tips. Several from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia crowded one table and ordered an $8,000 bottle of Cristal - on which they left a hefty $2,000 tip. Meanwhile, Prince the musician strolled in with a female pal and a bodyguard and "left a huge 100 percent tip on their large tab," said our spy.
It's Official: Prince Sets Up Shop in Vegas
Posted Nov 1st 2006 1:32PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ can now confirm the Internet rumors are true: Prince will be moving into the Rio hotel in Las Vegas.
Prince will play Friday and Saturday nights at 3121, the club formerly known as Club Rio, beginning November 10. Tickets for Prince's shows will run $125. Shows on Wednesday night will feature guest performances by friends of Prince, while Thursday nights will be 3121 Latin Labido Night. Tickets for those two nights will be $31.21.
In addition to the $125 cover, patrons have the option of a special dinner and show package available for $312.10 per person: minimum of two guests; includes dinner at 3121 Jazz Cuisine, VIP tickets to the performance, and one bottle with table service per two guests.
In addition to the new club, a restaurant will open called 3121 Jazz Cuisine featuring a brand new menu created by Executive Chef Lena Morgan.
A source also tells us that Prince is staying in the Palazzo Suites at the Rio -- the hotel's VIP suites and a favorite of stars like Elton John.
Tickets can be ordered at the Rio Box Office at 702-777-7776, at any Ticketmaster outlet or by visiting www.vegas.com. Tickets will go on sale this week.
Posted Nov 1st 2006 1:32PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ can now confirm the Internet rumors are true: Prince will be moving into the Rio hotel in Las Vegas.
Prince will play Friday and Saturday nights at 3121, the club formerly known as Club Rio, beginning November 10. Tickets for Prince's shows will run $125. Shows on Wednesday night will feature guest performances by friends of Prince, while Thursday nights will be 3121 Latin Labido Night. Tickets for those two nights will be $31.21.
In addition to the $125 cover, patrons have the option of a special dinner and show package available for $312.10 per person: minimum of two guests; includes dinner at 3121 Jazz Cuisine, VIP tickets to the performance, and one bottle with table service per two guests.
In addition to the new club, a restaurant will open called 3121 Jazz Cuisine featuring a brand new menu created by Executive Chef Lena Morgan.
A source also tells us that Prince is staying in the Palazzo Suites at the Rio -- the hotel's VIP suites and a favorite of stars like Elton John.
Tickets can be ordered at the Rio Box Office at 702-777-7776, at any Ticketmaster outlet or by visiting www.vegas.com. Tickets will go on sale this week.
^^how long is this going on, I wonder? I am SO there.
Totally - I've seen Prince 4x and he has never let me down! I went on the ticketmaster web site and they only list 2 dates 11/10 and 11/11 and vegas.com I didn't find a listing. I hope he plays for a while - I go to Vegas for business every February!
Another reason to go to Vegas. Prince and The Beatles show!
i love prince and would love to see him in concert especially if he played the dirty songs
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