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It’s time to put the laptop away and cut off your internet service, because Prince has deemed the internet officially over. Since the Purple One doesn’t plan to release any of his music digitally, he has said that it has pretty much jumped the shark.

In a new interview with the Daily Mirror, he said, “The Internet’s completely over. The Internet’s like MTV. At one time MTV was hip and suddenly it became outdated. Anyway, all these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that can’t be good for you.”

OH NOES!!1! The numbers!!! They’re killing my head!

Before Kesha got a record deal, she was trying to slip her demo to anyone who would listen, including the Purple One, Prince.

She reportedly paid Prince’s gardener five dollars to allow her inside his house so that she could leave her demo there, wrapped up in a nice purple bow.

Unfortunately for her, the “Purple Rain” singer never called her. Unfortunately for him, she blew up on the charts regardless.

She has most recently knocked Susan Boyle off of the charts with her new album, “Animal”. Of that, she said, “I feel kind of bad, but Susan had six weeks at number one. That’s a really long time.”

Rumor has it that Jamie Foxx is slated to appear in the movie about the life of Prince. Check out these photos that were gathered and watermarked by TMZ.

According to the poster for the movie, it can be expected in theaters in June 2010. Reportedly, Warner Brothers has issued warnings to those displaying the posters along with the Jamie Foxx photo in Prince garb. (continue reading…)

Nick Jonas’ mother just recently announced that Nicky was working on a solo project in addition to his duties with his brothers.

Now, Nick has revealed that the inspiration behind the music of Nick Jonas & The Administration is none other than the purple one, Prince.

He said, “I’ve heard one or two stories about how the guys in the band were asked by Prince to come and do some things with him, but they had to decline. Prince played a big role…obviously.”

Nick said that he may even stop in Minneapolis in hopes of hearing from the Purple One himself. He added, “I think it’s going to be really funny when he sees them up on stage. And I’m just waiting to see if Prince is going to show up and be sitting there, like, with a blank face on. Hopefully he likes it.”

As far as inspirations go, Nick also listed that of Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, and Elvis Costello and Johnny Cash.

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I told you yesterday (here), that Prince was set to perform on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”.

Check out his performance above, of the classic song, “Crimson And Clover”.

Pretty good! He rocked it!

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Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics Inc. has sued Prince and Universal Music Publishing Group for $100,000 over claims that they did not promote his perfume, 3121.

The lawsuit was filed Monday, where Revelations say that they shucked out over $2.5 million for the perfume and asked Prince to market the perfumes. And they’re claiming that he didn’t do his end of that part of the deal.

The suit states, “Since July 2007, despite repeated attemps by Revelations there have been virtually no communications from anyone who could commit to or coordinate any promotional efforts by Prince.”

Universal responded by saying that the suit had no merit.

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Fans all over the place (me included) rushed to YouTube to listen to Prince perform his version of the Radiohead hit Creep at Coachella. I got to listen to it once. And when I posted the video, it was yanked. Thanks a lot Prince!

Well, it looks like I’m not the only one that’s a little peeved. Radiohead is now speaking up saying that Prince doesn’t have the right to block their song, even though it’s him singing it.

It’s not a copyright violation because the song doesn’t belong to Prince, so how does he have the right to have it pulled?

It’ll be interesting to see how this one plays out.

When I received that email that said I was going to receive a free sample of Prince’s new perfume, I wasn’t expecting what I got. That was a full 1.7 Fl bottle of 3121, for my sniffing pleasure.

This fragrance smells very floral and isn’t too overbearing. It would be good to spray on for a nice night out, and doesn’t overpower the room. It reminds me somewhat of Elizabeth Taylor’s, “White Diamonds”, so I guess this would be the “purple emeralds”, then.

This perfume has a good staying power and as the scent fades, it still smells great.

I told you recently that Prince will be playing a charity event at Macy’s. The charity event will kick off at 12am on 7/7/07 when the perfume will be available for purchase Xclusively at 3121.com. The 30ml bottle of 3121 will retail for $31.21 with 7% of each sale being divided between 7 charities chosen by Prince and Revelations.

“This event promises to be huge as Prince fans worldwide will be able to participate in this Xclusive offer,” says Larry Couey. “Our goal is to raise a half million dollars for charity on 07/07/07.”

The price listing for each bottle of the purple fragrance are:
100ml EDP – $70
50ml EDP – $52
30ml EDP – $31.21
Xquisite Perfume purse spray – $52
Xotic Body Creme – $43

It is a very girlie perfume and I like it a lot! :)

I received an update from Truth Be Told PR yesterday, stating that they are Fed Ex’ing me the sample of Prince’s new perfume, 3121, STAT.

I can’t wait to have a sniff. Hopefully it smells really nice and the people who are shucking out $250 for concert tickets and perfume, will be getting their money’s worth.

Send me perfume, send me CDs….Send me everything (but your kids). Hehe

I’ll be posting an update as soon as I receive the sample.

Per the press release I received earlier:

Macy’s North and Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics, marketers of Prince’s upcoming fragrance 3121, today announced an exclusive opportunity for 1,400 fans to see Prince perform in his hometown of Minneapolis at Macy’s downtown flagship store on 07/07/07. Fans will receive a once-in-a-lifetime xclusive 3121 party with an unprecedented “Ultimate Prince Xperience.”

The highlight of this special event is a first-time ever in-store performance by Prince hosted by Macy’s in its Minneapolis flagship store’s 8th floor auditorium on 07/07/07 at 4pm, followed by a performance at Target Center . The “Ultimate Prince Xperience” will give ticket holders intimate and exclusive access to the iconic performer and the opportunity to purchase Prince’s 3121 fragrance a month before it goes on-sale to the public on 07/07/07.

“Macy’s is beyond excited to bring Prince to our Minneapolis flagship store with the introduction of his highly-anticipated fragrance,” said Norm Yustin, senior vice president of Marketing, Macy’s North. “Our partnership with Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics provides a rare opportunity for our customers to receive such an amazing experience.”

The “Ultimate Prince Xperience” package is a comprehensive assortment of all things Purple and will go on sale in-store only on 06/01/07 at Macy’s Minneapolis in the cosmetics department on the first floor. The sale will continue at Macy’s at the Guest Service Center on the 5th floor on 06/02/07 if tickets remain. Total price $250 plus service fees and tax.

Macy’s “Ultimate Prince Xperience” includes:
One ticket for a 4 pm private Prince performance on 07/07/07 at Macy’s Minneapolis flagship 8th floor auditorium
One ticket for lower level seating for Macy’s and Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics Present Prince Target Center concert the evening of 07/07/07

Special pre-sale release of a 100 ml eau de parfum of Prince’s 3121 fragrance
Special pre-sale release of a 3121 collectible replica eau de parfum 7.5 ml spray
A custom Prince 3121 T-shirt

For additional information on the “Ultimate Prince Xperience” at Macy’s, customers may call 612.375.3300.

They are going to send me a sample, so I’ll let all of you know what it’s like!