prince.org headlinesThe independent and unofficial Prince-fan community siteUSA Today mention of Prince book bash- May 30, 2008 In a small blurb, USA Today's May 29 edition mentioned the "hottest ticket" of this year's BookExpo America publishing industry gathering, which happens to be none other than a celebration for Prince's forthcoming "21 Nights" photo-essay tome.http://prince.org/msg/7/272157 Radiohead to Prince: Unblock our song!- May 30, 2008 In a recent interview, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke discussed Prince's performance of their song "Creep" at Coachella, and was asked how he felt about all video clips of the Princely cover version being yanked from YouTube. "Really He's blocked it" the singer replied. "Well, tell him to unblock it. It's our song!"http://prince.org/msg/7/272215 Purple luminaries galore assemble for MPLS reunion- May 30, 2008 img1620 Original Prince axeman Dez Dickerson and the Purple One's sister herself, Tyka Nelson, are the latest names added to the impressive roster of past and present band members and associates slated to attend The 2nd Annual Prince Family Reunion at The Cabooze nightclub in Minneapolis. Strategically scheduled on June 6, the evening will also include appearances by Michael Bland, Eric Leeds, Matt Fink, Sonny T., and many other familiar faces and surprise guests...http://prince.org/msg/5/272143 The original line-up of THE TIME to hit Vegas!- May 22, 2008 That's right - Morris, Jerome, Jimmy, Jellybean, Terry, Monte and Jesse will regroup for a series of dates at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, starting June 24 - July 5 and July 29 - August 5.http://prince.org/msg/5/271430 Prince: The Funky Honeybee- May 20, 2008 Apparently purple and even peach & black have given way to the yellow and black stripes of a bumblebee in Prince's wardrobe, as he's been following his newly-embraced menagerie of female artists, The Honey Collective, all around town...http://prince.org/msg/7/271208 What Is The Honey Collective...- May 16, 2008 ...and why is Prince naming himself its "honorary mascot" The purple one has reportedly lent his name to a group of self-proclaimed "hip-hop matriarchs" (including, we're told, the NPG's very own DJ Rashida), who seek to revolutionize the Hollywood music scene.http://prince.org/msg/7/270841 More info on upcoming "Indigo Nights" live CD- May 13, 2008 3121 fans rejoice! The title track of Prince's 2006 hit album will be included as one of the live tracks on the bonus disc of aftershow jams accompanying the forthcoming book "21 Nights", a lavishly packaged photo essay of Prince's 21-night stint in London.http://prince.org/msg/7/270490 Prince to play London again- May 6, 2008 The London Paper (via its web site) has reported that Prince is planning to return to the scene of his criminally successful 21-night-stand at the O2 arena. Details are hazy, but the buzz seems to suggest that London fans should be ready for smaller, more intimate shows this fall.http://prince.org/msg/7/269808 A very busy Prince- May 6, 2008 The latest buzz from the purple underground is that a certain Royal Badness has been keeping busy in L.A., adding herbs and spices to various goodies, including a live CD of London aftershow recordings called "Indigo Nights" and a DVD chronicling his recent Coachella performance. He's also been working on music with singer Bria Valente, and a sampling of their collaboration has been making the rounds online...http://prince.org/msg/7/269696 |