Profile
Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
Prince Rogers NelsonBirth Date :
June 07, 1958Birth Place :
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USASpouse :
Mayte Jannell Garcia (14-Feb-96 - 14-Feb-99), Manuela Testolini (31-Dec-01- July 2006)Claim to fame :
Album "1999" (1982)
Kevin Federline and Girlfriend Victoria Prince Expecting a Baby
November 06, 2009 10:11:19National Enquirer breaks out new story that Kevin Federline's girlfriend Victoria Prince is several weeks pregnant with his baby. The site reports the volleyball star began suspecting that she is carrying a bun in the oven after spending time with the aspiring rapper in Las Vegas for two weeks in late September.
"The test was positive. She told Kevin that she was pregnant, but he didn't seem happy to hear the news," an unnamed source says. Several other sources, meanwhile, claim Kevin doesn't want to have another child because he has already had four children from previous relationships.
Video Premiere: Ne-Yo's 'Never Knew I Needed'
October 30, 2009 11:10:52Ne-Yo works as a waiter in "Never Knew I Needed" music video. He falls in love with one of the rich girls coming to the restaurant where he works. The video was shot in New Orleans and directed by The Melina.
"Never Knew I Needed" is taken from soundtrack album of upcoming movie "The Princess and the Frog". In addition to Ne-Yo's song, the album will also include tracks from Randy Newman, Jim Cummings, and Anika Noni Rose who voices princess Tiana. The compilation will come out across U.S. on November 23.
Nominees of Scream 2009 Announced
September 01, 2009 10:09:41The fourth annual Scream 2009 will take place in less than two months. With that in mind, Spike TV released the list of nominees for the awards honoring the best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic genres on Monday, August 31 and unraveled that "Star Trek" has shot to the top of the list with 17 nominations.
Among the multiple counts it collected, this J.J. Abrams-directed sci-fi was vying for The Ultimate Scream, Best Science Fiction Movie, Best Director, Best Ensemble, Holy Sh*t! Scene of the Year and the new Fight-to-the-Death Scene of the Year category. It also grabbed nominations for four of its major cast, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana and Eric Bana.
'Inglourious Basterds' Raids North American Box Office
August 24, 2009 09:08:21A new box office champion has been crowned with "Inglourious Basterds" taking over the top slot in its first week of release. Scoring a better-than-expected total after three days of screening in theaters, the movie about a band of Jewish-American soldiers out to kill Nazis in occupied France took in $38.1 million worth of ticket sales.
The opening bow for "Basterds" marked director Quentin Tarantino's personal best. His previous best opener was "Kill Bill Vol. 2", which reeled in $25 million in April 2004. It was a promising start for the filmmaker after his previous effort "Death Proof", which is part of "Grindhouse" double feature, displayed a disappointing result at the chart.
'District 9' Invades North American Box Office
August 17, 2009 09:08:00"District 9" made a triumphant invasion of the North American theaters. Displaying an impressive run at North American box office since its opening day on Friday, August 14, the Peter Jackson-produced sci-fi thriller took over the chart's crown from last week champ, "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra".
Debuted to a $14.2 million worth of ticket sales on Friday, this Sony Pictures' alien-centric movie continued to garner $12.6 million on Saturday, August 15, and went on to collect $37.4 million in total by the end of Sunday, August 16. With the exceeding expectation's bow, the low-budgeted indie has already surpassed its budget costs by $7 million.
Full Winner List of 2009 Teen Choice Awards in TV
August 10, 2009 03:08:27Which TV shows taking home the surfboards from the 11th Annual Teen Choice Awards have been unveiled with the coming out of the complete winner list. "Gossip Girl" and "Hannah Montana" picked up the most awards on the event, each grabbing four kudos in total.
"Gossip Girl" was voted Choice TV Show: Drama, beating "90210" and "Grey's Anatomy" among others. The CW series, in addition, collected three performers kudos, one Choice TV Actor: Drama for Chace Crawford, one Choice TV Actress: Drama for Leighton Meester and one Choice TV: Villain for Ed Westwick.
'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra' Tops North American Box Office
August 10, 2009 11:08:54"G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" found success at North American box office. Though met with not-so-kind-criticism earlier this summer, the Stephen Sommers-directed action adventure has proven to be a box office hero as it landed atop the chart after its first three days screening, selling $54.7 million worth of ticket sales.
With the solid opening, the movie starring Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller and Dennis Quaid is placed among the best August openings in history for a non-sequel. Its impressive bow also marked Tatum and Miller's career bests. Of the success of the film, Paramount vice chairman Rob Moore said, "... the audience got exactly what it was. A fun summer movie, a great way to end your summer. You just relax and have a good time."
'Twilight' Among 2009 Teen Choice Awards' Early Winners
August 10, 2009 10:08:30Leading the nominations with 12 nods, "Twilight" has collected its first two awards at this year's Teen Choice Awards. The first film of the "Twilight Saga" series grabbed Choice Movie: Fresh Face for male and female actors. The male category went to its young star Taylor Lautner, and the female kudo was given to Ashley Greene.
Lautner won over Taylor Kitsch of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", Dev Patel of "Slumdog Millionaire", Chris Pine of "Star Trek" and Sam Worthington of "Terminator Salvation". Meanwhile, Greene's competitors for the Fresh Face Female included Emily Osment and co-star Nikki Reed.
Artist of the Week: Erika Jayne
August 03, 2009 12:08:18Erika Jayne is Billboard Hot Dance Airplay's champ one more time as her new single "Give You Everything" secures the hot spot on the U.S. dance tracks chart. The song wins over hit singles from the likes of The Pussycat Dolls, Katy Perry, Sean Kingston and Lady GaGa. This is the third time Erika reigns the chart as she also sat at number 1 with her two previous singles, "Rollercoaster" (2007) and "Star" (2008).
"Give You Everything" has been released for digital download since April alongside its remixes which come from music's hottest talents including DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious, Moto Blanco, Mike Rizzo and Dave Aude. The song is the third single from Erika's forthcoming debut album "Pretty Mess" which will hit U.S. market on August 11.
'Funny People' Laughs to #1 Box Office
August 03, 2009 09:08:52"Funny People" has taken over the #1 spot at North American box office from "G-Force". Debuted on Friday, July 31 on approximately 4,100 screens at 3,008 sites, the Judd Apatow's thoughtful dramedy movie generated $22.7 million worth of ticket sales over the three-day weekend.
Despite the fact that the movie nabbed the top slot, its performance was far from impressive. The $20 million plus bow is far lower than the debut of Apatow's "Knocked Up" which collected $30.7 million in 2007. While its earning was better than "The 40 Year-Old Virgin", "Funny People" was still behind "Virgin" in terms of attendance. The figure also marked lead actor Adam Sandler's worst opening for a comedy since his 2000 "Little Nicky".
'G-Force' Takes Down 'Half-Blood Prince' at North American Box Office
July 27, 2009 09:07:42Walt Disney Pictures' live action and computer-generated animation family feature, "G-Force", has made a surprising debut at the North American box office. Pulling in $31.7 million over the three-day weekend, the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie took over the #1 position from last week champion, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
According to Paul Dergarabedian of Hollywood.com, the strong run of "G-Force" has benefited from a "great marketing campaign and a premise that had people scratching their heads while simultaneously grabbing the family." He further claimed, "This summer is all about packaging and escapism. People were scratching their heads and dragging their kids to go see this thing."
Comic Con 2009: Full Friday Schedule Announced
July 11, 2009 09:07:56San Diego Comic Con International has followed up the announcement of Thursday, July 23, schedule for Comic Con 2009 with the unraveling of the Friday, July 24, programming. The full schedule for the second day uncovered a slate of movies to be presented, some of which include "Sherlock Holmes", "District 9", "Shorts" and "9".
Warner Bros. will be using the day to share a look at their forthcoming feature project. Taking over Hall H from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., the studio is expected to tease on "Sherlock Holmes", "Where The Wild Things Are", "The Book of Eli", "A Nightmare on Elm Street", "The Box" and "Jonah Hex".
Prince Releasing 'Crimson and Clover' Music Video
April 23, 2009 10:04:05A music video to support Prince's new single "Crimson and Clover" has been made available to watch. It mostly captures several women in silhouette while they are dancing to the beat of the song.
"Crimson and Clover" is included in Prince's three-disc album "LOtUSFLOW3R", which has been in stores since March. The track actually is a cover version of Tommy James & the Shondells' 1960s hit single of the same name.
Video: 2009 Movies Montage From Oscars
February 23, 2009 03:02:29At the end of Oscars' gala ceremony on Sunday night, February 22, a montage of films to be hitting the theaters in 2009 has been played and its three-minute video has been found. Providing viewers with a look at some of the highly-anticipated movies, the compilation of clips brings forth both early glimpses as well as never-before-seen footage of the films.
Some of the movies having its first preview shown on the montage include "Sherlock Holmes", "Public Enemies", "Julie & Julia", "Amelia" and "An Education". Meanwhile, those coming up with new footage are "Terminator Salvation", "Angels & Demons", "Funny People", "Inglourious Basterds", "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian", "Monsters vs. Aliens", "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" among others.
Fresh 'Star Trek', 'Transformers 2' and 'Half-Blood Prince' Footage From MTV's 'Spoilers'
February 23, 2009 01:02:09On Saturday, February 21, MTV has aired its quarterly movie show "Spoilers" and the exclusive new sneak peeks at "Star Trek", "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" shown during the show have been making their rounds. Providing a deeper look into the three fantasy movies, the sneak peeks are varied in its running time.
At 1:13, the "Star Trek" featurette is kicked off with an introduction by Zachary Quinto, who plays Mr. Spock in the film. Containing comments from director J.J. Abrams and some of the cast ensemble, including Chris Pine, Simon Pegg and John Cho, the video footage brings forth several fresh footage from the forthcoming sci-fi film.
Nominees of 7th Visual Effects Society Awards in Motion Picture
January 19, 2009 05:01:50On Monday, January 19, Visual Effects Society have announced their nominees for the 7th annual Visual Effects Society Awards and "Iron Man" dominates the fields with five gongs. The superhero movie starring Robert Downey Jr. is up for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture and Best Single Visual Effect of the Year among other things.
In those two categories, the Jon Favreau-directed action movie will be facing strong competition from from "Cloverfield" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Still, for the Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven title, it also has to overshadow "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" and "Hellboy II: The Golden Army", while for the Single Visual Effect of the Year prize, it has to go up against "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull".
Prince Plots Three New Albums in 2009
January 03, 2009 10:01:35Singer/songwriter Prince plans to release three new albums in 2009 to follow up his 2007 LP "Planet Earth". He has reportedly almost finished working on the three of them.
In cooking up new materials for the upcoming efforts, Prince does not work with his label Columbia Records. Citing that "the gatekeepers have to change", he is in talks with "a major retailer" to distribute the LPs in physical forms.
AceShowbiz's 2009 Movie Guide (1/2)
December 31, 2008 03:12:43As we step out from the year 2008, let's move forward and see what the new year has in stores in regards to movies worth to be waiting for. Seeing the versatility of the films coming up, AceShowbiz prepares two-part compilations of films coming out in 2009. Part I gathers movies designed for those looking for just entertainment, while Part II compiles films for those seeking for the ultimate thrills.
In this part, AceShowbiz presents a list of movies which majority can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. Fascinating movies with various genres from the romantic comedy "Bride Wars" to the highly-anticipated teenage fantasy "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" can all be found here. In the meantime, Part II can be expected to be published tomorrow, January 1.
'Half-Blood Prince' Finished, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' Production Addressed
December 06, 2008 11:12:52"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" production may start differently for its stars. Talking to a group of reporters when promoting for "Nobel Son" on December 2 in Culver City, California, Alan Rickman, who plays Professor Snape in the series, shared what he knows of the shooting schedule for the next "Harry Potter" film.
Revealing that he will film his part at the same time with Ralph Fiennes, he said as quoted by Sci Fi Wire, "Well, because they have to get me and Ralph Fiennes together, it means I don't start shooting it until the end of next year, which means I get room now in this coming year." He further continued to hint on when Helena Bonham Carter will start for her role, adding, "I was talking to Helena yesterday. I think she starts in June, and she goes on for a long time."
Full Movie Nominees List of the 35th People's Choice Awards
November 11, 2008 10:11:30On Monday, November 10, Joshua Jackson, Carrie Ann Inaba, Paula Marshall and Jay Mohr have announced the nominations for the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards. From the announcement, it is revealed that the movie categories have been dominated by blockbuster superheroes movies from "The Dark Knight" to "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull".
Leading the pack is "Dark Knight". The sequel of "Batman Begins" has collected multiple nods and has aided Christian Bale to receive four counts for Favorite Leading Man, Favorite Male Action Star, Favorite Superhero and Favorite On-Screen Match-Up. For the latest nod, Bale shares it with co-star Heath Ledger.
Hit Maker Prince Turns His Back on Raunchy Routines
September 29, 2008 04:09:58Willing to get better with his growing age, Prince has a change of heart that he decided to turn his back on his raunchy past. The hit maker openly admitted he no longer wants to write songs with lusty lyrics and perform dirty dancing on-stage because he does not want to offend his fans, who as time goes by have grown up and had children.
Talking about his determination, Prince told USA Today, "I did the Dirty Mind tour and pushed that envelope off the table. What I didn't do, Madonna finished. I don't want to go back. You have to get out of your own way." He went on revealing the fact that he is a Jehovah's Witness advocate has also contributed to his decision. Giving credit to the bible, which he often reads, Prince furthermore remarked "that's another way faith has changed me."
Rachel McAdams for 'Sherlock Holmes' Lead, Oprah Winfrey for 'The Princess and the Frog'
September 25, 2008 11:09:02The latest casting news from Hollywood has put Rachel McAdams in the shoes of "Sherlock Holmes" leading lady. Though details about her character has yet to be shared, Access Hollywood reported that the 31-year-old actress has been signed to join Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Strong in the cast of the Guy Ritchie's modern version of the famed detective.
Allegedly, the official announcement of the "The Notebook" star's involvement will be outed at a press conference in London on Wednesday, October 1. In the meantime, McAdams will soon be seen starring in New Line Cinema's romantic drama "The Time Traveler's Wife", which is due November 1, 2008, and in Universal Pictures crime thriller "State of Play" which is slated for April 17, 2009 release.
Prince Sued Norway Label Over Copyrights Infringements
June 27, 2008 04:06:04Veteran singer, Prince caught himself in another legal battle as this time he decided to sue a Norwegian record company, C+C Records over copyrights infringements. The 50-year-old singer was upset because the company released a 5-CD cover album of his songs titled "Shockadelica: A 50th Anniversary Tribute to the Artist Known as Prince" without asking an approval first.
The company did actually send Prince a copy of the record but it was after they dropped about 5,000 copies to the market. Knowing that his songs have been illegally used, the singer asked that the cover album is pulled out of the market and all copies of it to be destroyed.
Hit Maker Prince Turns Book Author
May 07, 2008 03:05:09Is a musician of various genre ranging from pop to rock, Prince is adding debut author to his career resume. The recording artist, as stated by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, has been working on a book called "21 Nights," a multi-media volume based on his 21 consecutive sold-out concerts at London's O2 arena in the summer of 2007.
"21 Nights," which is slated to be released in September, is said to feature poetry by Prince, 124 never-before-seen photographs by Hollywood's Randee St. Nicholas who was given backstage access during the concerts, and a live sessions CD titled "Indigo Nights" from the concerts after-parties with new music by Prince. Per Atria, the book's jacket will be printed with a black and silver duotone paper-over-board and will be "elegantly sealed in a purple slip case with foil stamping and then shrink-wrapped for protection."
Prince, Latest Addition to Coachella Fest
April 10, 2008 09:04:40Although Portishead was announced to be the headliner of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival's second day (April 26), the event's promoter announced yesterday (April 9) that Prince will also take the stage on that day. This would be the first time Prince headlining the festival which would be held in Indio, California.
Prince being tapped in the festival has been one of the long-running rumors going around but the singer will now play a full show on the main stage. "In this year of a lot of festivals, we think we've dug pretty deep," Coachella booker Paul Tollett told Billboard.com. "We're in our ninth year, and this is a really great addition to the whole story. It's exciting to add another artist into the mix that hasn't played festivals."
Veteran Rocker Prince Treated Post-Oscars Party Guests to Private Strip Show
February 27, 2008 01:02:33Prince treated guests at his purple-themed Oscars-post-party to a private peep show, it has been reported. The veteran rocker reportedly treated his guests to an erotic show, which they could view through cutouts behind a large curtain.
The Oscars-after-party bash, which is rumored to have cost 200,000 pound sterling, was held at Prince's $10 million mansion in LA. Guests including, Eva Longoria, Tony Parker, P. Diddy, Javier Bardem, and Penelope Cruz, were all asked to wear purple colored outfits for the bash.
Prince Undergoing Secret Hip Replacement Surgery?!
February 25, 2008 12:02:21Has been exposing himself to sexy dancing for years, Prince has been forced to undergo hip replacement surgery after being crippled due to his dancing routine. The Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning pop musician reportedly is booking himself into a private hospital and would soon be undergoing a secret hip replacement surgery.
Neither Prince nor his people spill the bean on that encounter. A source in fact has revealed "For months Prince has complained of pain every time he moves. He is totally crushed as he knows he will never be the same again."
Sequel Flicks Coming in 2008
December 28, 2007 04:12:58As the year 2007 is closing up, AceShowbiz.com feels obliged to list movie sequels that will battle among themselves towards the box office. As part of the trend that put animations and special effect-infused pics on top of the agenda, those deemed 'highly-anticipated' may come quite predictable.
The earliest sequel movie coming within the calendar may be 'Step Up 2 the Streets', but minus its original cast (Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan), its anticipation may be overshadowed by 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' that retains its original cast and 'The Incredible Hulk' which is hopeful with its new star, Edward Norton.
Frustrated With Fans, Prince Recorded a Diss Song
November 10, 2007 11:11:06Prince has made headlines in the past few days for his decision to sue any websites that uses copyrighted images of him. However, he does not want to be mistaken for shutting down his fan sites that claimed to have done nothing but to promote his music.
"The action taken earlier this week was not to shut down fan sites, or control comment in any way," read a statement from concert promoter AEG yesterday. "The issue was simply to do with in regards to copyright and trademark of images and only images and no lawsuits have been filed."
Orlando Bloom Tops Cosmopolitan's Most Eligible List
August 15, 2007 03:08:02
When it comes to charm and eligibility, Orlando Bloom is the top. The Hollywood hottie and British actor has been chosen to top Cosmopolitan magazine's "Eligible Eleven" poll, after readers of the magazine chose him as the man they would most like to go on a date with.
Thanks to his handsome face and sex appeal that the 30-years-old actor could favorably earn a securing 21 percent of the vote, placing him on the 1st spot, besting fellow movie star Wentworth Miller who comes at 2nd.
Korn Selecting Songs to Cover for New Album
July 20, 2007 02:07:18
A new direction to Korn's highly anticipated album has been unveiled. The nu metal band may have a set of songs that are fully covers for the untitled album that is arriving July 31 via Virgin.
Frontman Jonathan Davis told Billboard, "We've already done, like, 'Love My Way' from Psychedelic Furs. We've done 'We Care a Lot' from Faith No More [and Nine Inch Nails'] 'Head Like a Hole.' Those are already recorded. We just gotta get in and do some more."
Prince Back to His 80s Charm with "The One U Wanna C"
July 17, 2007 11:07:03
If Prince started "Planet Earth" with pop/rock driven "Guitar", he was a complete brilliant to include long-time partner Wendy and Lisa for "The One U Wanna C". The song that is still yet to be determined to be a single is a reminder of how his fans survived the 80s.
"The One U Wanna C" is one of the pre-release tracks from "Planet Earth" that suggests that the record may be more than just a pop CD. It pretty much sports the easy melody Prince used to deliver "Purple Rain" and "Raspberry Beret". Other song that leaked to the Internet titled "Future Baby Mama" also leans on slow R&B.
Prince Went on with Newspaper-Released CD
July 16, 2007 12:07:27
Despite the opposition, Prince proceeded with the release of his new album that comes with Sunday Mail. An approximate 3 million copies of the newspaper were distributed on Sunday, July 15 with "Planet Earth" attached as a bonus at the price only at $2.80 per set.
The literally free CD was considered a damage to U.K. music industry that already suffers a series of declining record sales. Prince's local label Sony BMG even considering to shelve its plan to release the CD in U.K.
Prince Created Feud with CD Giveaway
July 13, 2007 04:07:14
Prince's new CD give away turns out not the best decision after all. The singer has angered record stores and the entire U.K. music industry in general for the almost free gift.
Prince's new album "Planet Earth" will come this Sunday (July 15) with the purchase of Mail at $2.80. Music moguls have criticized this act as very destructive to the already declining CD sales. Even Sony BMG in U.K. that serves as Prince's label has pulled off their marketing of the record.
Prince to Play Intimate Gigs in L.A.'s Hotel
June 21, 2007 03:06:47
Before stepping to London for his "21 shows", Prince will first give a chain of exclusive concerts in Los Angeles. The singer is set to stay in Hollywood Roosevelt hotel for 7 days starting from June 23 and give intimate gigs.
The Verizon Wireless-sponsored event will allow only 200 people to attend per show. Prince will deliver new materials from his soon to be released album "Planet Earth" and play impromptu sets with his jazz band.
Prince Gained Columbia Partnership
June 13, 2007 01:06:41
Prince has let Columbia takes the distribution of his new album "Planet Earth". This deal marks the reunion between the singer and the label since "Musicology" (2004).
"Planet Earth is a fantastic album and promises to be a musical milestone for Prince," Sony Music President Rob Stringer said in a statement. "The Columbia label is thrilled to be working with an iconic artist like Prince in this exciting stage of his amazing career."
Prince Giving Out "Guitar" for Free via Verizon
June 04, 2007 02:06:31
In preparation of the July released album "Planet Earth", Prince made a deal with Verizon Wireless to have his first single available for free. "Guitar" can be accessed using Verizon's V Cast Song ID system.
With no charge whatsoever, fans who want to get the song should download the V Cast Song ID application on the phone company's official website. By holding the phone next to the computer speaker, the program will then detect the song and enable customer to transfer the song to their mobile.
Prince to Launch "3121" Perfume with Concerts
May 31, 2007 02:05:30
For a one day special, Prince has packed his new perfume 3121, an exclusive T-shirt and two tickets to his shows in a package named The Ultimate Prince Xperience. By paying $250, fans can bring home the merchandise and attend the 48-years old singer's private gigs on July 7.
Macy's Minneapolis acts as the main sponsor of this event. Besides selling the package starting from June 1, Prince's noon show will be held in the department store's eight floor. The other ticket included in the package is valid for the singer's performance at the Target Center in the evening.
Beyonce Knowles to Take ALMA Awards' Stage
May 25, 2007 06:05:52
Renowned musicians are going to storm up the 2007 ALMA Awards stage and give a hell of performance. For a start, Beyonce Knowles will be there along with Prince.
In a two-hour special, the two of them are going fill in the performance slot which also boast the names such as Dashboard Confessional, Los Lonely Boys, War, Calle 13 and Billy Gibbons.
20-Minutes Tickets Sold Out in Prince's Opening Show
May 17, 2007 05:05:26
Prince's first seven London concerts have sold out in minutes. Fans of the diminutive singer snapped up all the tickets for the star's opening shows at The 02 arena in just 20 minutes. Another eight shows at the same venue have now been announced as part of Prince's 21-date London extravaganza.
AEG Live promoter Rob Hallet said: "Prince is one of the greatest live acts of all time so we anticipated a big reaction and we weren't disappointed."
Amy Winehouse Responds to Prince's Offer
May 10, 2007 03:05:54
Following Prince's request to have Amy Winehouse joining him on his 21 London shows, Winehouse responded enthusiastically. However, for someone who is in the pinnacle of her career, Winehouse is clearly not in the 'lookout' for she admitted not knowing this news.
"What? I didn't know that. Prince is gonna study the Bible?! Is he going to be a rabbi?" she said after told about Prince's only European visit before studying bible. "I hope I can do (the gigs) though. I'll drop everything to do that. Stuff like that doesn't make me go, 'Oh, I must be the nuts.' Stuff like that makes me want to do this tomorrow, and the night after, and the night after," she continued.
Prince Is Set to Launch His Own Perfume in July
May 10, 2007 11:05:49
Hot on the heels of report on Christina Aguilera's first fragrance, talk is heating up that Prince is about to launch his own scent as well.
The veteran musician will have his own brand of perfume, dubbed 3121, released July 7th later this year.
London, Here Comes Prince for 21 Shows
May 09, 2007 10:05:13
Based on "I love London. I've had some of my favorite shows here," music prodigy Prince will have his stay in the city for 21 shows this summer. Claiming this would be his only European visit this year, the series of concerts is more than attempting for surprising performance and cheap fare waits at the end.
Stepping in London's O2 Arena on August 1, the venue will be his first stop and the witness for other 6 dates. Dubbed "21 Nights in London", the tour will not see one routine after another. "We play so many different styles of music, it's really hard to get a full dose of what we do unless you come to several shows," Prince said in a press release on May 8. Fans can expect assorted show each day and a range over 150 different songs.
Naomi Watts Eyeing Role in "Half Blood Prince"?
May 08, 2007 02:05:22
As core members of the original cast namely Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint recently confirmed their return for "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince", what remain to be questions are surely the new names for the lineup.
Bringing an early speculation to this matter, LaineyGossip has come up with a tidbit saying that Naomi Watts may up for the role of Narcissa Malfoy nee Black, the wife of Lucius Malfoy and mother of Draco Malfoy, in the sixth installment of the mega-hit series. Also the sister of Bellatrix Lestrange and cousin of Sirius Black, the character is said to have a key scene at the beginning of "Prince."
Ten Finalists Making It to 6th Annual "Shorlist Music Prize"
May 01, 2007 11:05:48
The Shortlist Music Prize has downsized the nominated albums up to mere ten. The 2006 albums that stands the chance are coming from Cat Power, Band of Horses, Beirut, Bonnie Prince Billy, Girl Talk, Hot Chip, Joanna Newsom, Regina Spektor, Spank Rock and Tom Waits.
These finalists are the ones thought to be potentially 'creative and adventurous' this year. They are selected after a hefty list of 60 others such as Franz Ferdinand, KT Tunstall, Panic! At the Disco, 2005's winner Sufjan Stevens and many others. Co-founder Greg Spotts said, "This is the year of the storyteller. More than half of our ten finalists are wordsmiths who create unique characters and narratives, interpreting our complex world in new ways."
Movies Gearing Up for Productions
April 07, 2007 10:04:16
Few months ahead no doubt will be such a busy period for filmmakers as several big screen projects have been lined up to go into productions for sure.
The Ontario Media Development Corporation has revealed that two feature films namely "Saw IV" and "The Incredible Hulk" are both set to get filmed in Toronto, Canada, the former being slated to start shooting from April 16 through May 25 while the latter one from June through October 24 under Marvel Studios banner.
GQ List of Britain's Best Dressed Men
April 03, 2007 10:04:07
Becoming the latest actor to play James Bond in the super-spy series of movies is an achievement for Daniel Craig. Not only he earns public recognition and praise, but also some accolades. The latest the actor gets is that of GQ magazine's Britain's Best-Dressed Man.
"No Bond since Sean Connery has worn it better. It works because the 007 uniform seems like an upgrade of what Craig would naturally wear," writes the magazine. Craig is followed in the Best-Dressed list by David Cameron, the Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition in the United Kingdom, who voted 2nd and film actor Clive Owen, who is 3rd.
Emma Watson Stays with "Harry Potter" Until the End
March 24, 2007 11:03:58
Everything finally turns out as expected by Warner Bros. Pictures. The company's President of Production Jeff Robinov has officially announced on Friday, March 23 that Emma Watson will indeed continue her role as Hermione Granger for the final two installments of "Harry Potter" series, along with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint.
"It would be inconceivable to imagine anyone else in the roles with which they have become so identified, so we are thrilled and proud that Daniel, Rupert and Emma have chosen to complete the arc of their characters in the final two films," so Robinov remarked.
Disney to Launch "Frog Princess" in 2009 and "Toy Story 3" in 2010
March 09, 2007 01:03:58
Future now is clear for both "The Frog Princess" and "Toy Story 3" as Walt Disney Studios has finally settled on the year to release these two animated features for all family to enjoy in the theaters.
Walt Disney Feature Animation exec John Lasseter has opened up in an appearance during Disney's annual shareholder meeting in New Orleans that "Toy Story 3" has been plotted to come to the surface in 2010 while confirming that it is indeed in production with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen returning to voice Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively.
Winners List for Music Category in NAACP Image Awards is Out!
March 03, 2007 12:03:45
Hosted by LL Cool J and attended by A-list celebrities, the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards has announced its winners for the music category.
First of all, Prince takes the nomination of Outstanding Male Artist with initial competitors of Chris Brown, Jay-Z, John Legend and Lionel Richie. The vocal wonder Mary J. Blige on the other hand, takes on the female position. With that she beats her fellow warriors Beyonce Knowles, Corinne Bailey Rae, American idol winner Fantasia Barrino and also India.Arie. Besides the award, Mary also brings home Best Music Video for "Be Without You".
FHM's World's Most Eligible Bachelorettes
February 28, 2007 09:02:03
Kimberly Stewart, the daughter of rocker Rod Stewart, has been chosen the World's Most Eligible Bachelorette by FHM magazine. The poll, which was based on wealth as well as looks, placed Carmen Electra at 2nd, and Britain's Princess Beatrice at 3rd position.
Also make the list of the survey is Sarah Harding of the girl group Girls Aloud at No. 4. Hollywood movie star Scarlett Johansson, in addition, following in at No. 5, ahead of actress and pop music singer Lindsay Lohan at the 6th spot. Russian professional tennis player Maria Sharapova is chosen 7th, beating Paris Hilton who is behind at No. 8.
Music Legend Prince to Launch Magazine?
January 04, 2007 10:01:13
Prince is invading the world of tabloid. Talk is heating up that the music legend is planning to launch a magazine.
The publication is said to be named 3121, after the nightclub and restaurant venture currently in place at Sin City's Rio Hotel and Casino.
Music Performers To Be at the Heart of Princess Diana Tribute Concert
December 13, 2006 11:12:50
Celebrated music performers, including Elton John, Duran Duran, Joss Stone, Bryan Ferry, and Pharrell Williams, have all been tapped to perform in the memorial concert held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana death slated to take place next year.
The charity concert dubbed "The Concert for Diana" will be held at Wembley stadium on July 1st, coincides with Diana's 46th birthday. Subsequent to the concert, a memorial service will be held in London on august 31st, marking the date the princess was killed in Paris.
Funk Rock Veteran Prince to Perform During the Halftime Show at the Super Bowl
December 11, 2006 01:12:32
The time has come for Prince to show off his talent. The funk rock veteran has been booked to perform during the halftime show at the Super Bowl on February 4th next year.
Prince, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who rose to fame through such tunes as "Little Red Corvette" and "Let's Go Crazy," will perform at Dolphin Stadium near Miami.
Nominations for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards
December 08, 2006 10:12:51
Mary J. Blige's singing career is reaching its peak, thanks to her latest music effort "The Breakthrough". The set, not only brought the singer to win big at this year Billboard Music Awards, but also scores her eight nominations for the 49th annual Grammy Awards.
The songbird vies for the categories of Best R&B Album for "The Breakthrough", Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song all for "Be Without You", Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for "One" which she recorded with U2, Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for duet with Jamie Foxx on "Love Changes", and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for "I Found My Everything" featuring Raphael Saadiq.
Prince to Open Vegas Nightclub
November 02, 2006 11:11:55
Prince is the latest musician to become an entrepreneur. The singer will open his own nightclub at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, it has been confirmed.
In addition to the so-called 3121 nightclub, Prince will as well open a restaurant called 3121 Jazz Cuisine inside the same building.
Heather Locklear Dating New Man?!
September 06, 2006 12:09:46
There are no official declaration that they are a couple. Yet, new rumor surface by the hour that Heather Locklear and David Spade call it quit.
The friends turned lovers, in fact, were certainly spotted and photographed all over Los Angles and up in Malibu enough to generate a buzz. Unfortunately, "They had a lot of blowups and fights," says a friend. "They decided that they weren't a good fit romantically," an insider tells Life & Style Weekly.
Vanity Fair's 67th Annual International Best-Dressed List
August 01, 2006 12:08:04
Kate Moss hits the industry really hard this time. The supermodel shows the very best side of her, appearing on the cover of Vanity Fair this September as "best-dressed", wearing nothing but a white fur hat, long white gloves and leather boots.
The magazine's fashion and style director, Michael Roberts, said that Moss was elevated to the "Hall of Fame" after receiving more votes than any other women for a place on its 67th annual International Best-Dressed List.
Prince and Second Wife Are Divorcing
July 27, 2006 02:07:20
Famous musician Prince and his wife of five years, Manuela Testolini Nelson, are divorcing. People magazine reported, 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.
Prince and Testolini, who used to work for Paisley Park Studios, the recording and production complex the singer opened near Minneapolis in 1987, tied the knot in 2001 in a small, super-secret Jehovah's Witness ceremony in Hawaii. Testolini took her husband's last name.
The 2006 BET Awards Winners
June 28, 2006 03:06:29When some other artists nabbed only one award, the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown were all double winners at the 6th annual BET Awards held Tuesday June 27th, 2006. As of J. Blige, the singer was honored with Female R&B Artist and Video of the Year awards.
Meanwhile, West and Foxx both shared the Duet/Collaboration and Video of the Year awards for their duet on "Gold Digger". Chris Brown, in companion, brought home New Artist award and Viewers' Choice honor thanks to his set of "Yo, Excuse Me Miss". The other award winners were T.I. who was chosen as Male Hip-Hop Artist, Missy Elliott who won the Female Hip-Hop Artist award and Prince who took home Male R&B Artist prize.
Webby Awards Granted Prince Lifetime Achievement Award
June 15, 2006 03:06:39
The multitalented singer Prince was awarded Lifetime Achievement honor at the 10th gala of the Webby Awards which was held Monday June 12, 2006 in the Cipriani restaurant from the financial district of New York.
Honored for his excellence in web design, creativity and functionality, Prince accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award, while delivering his 5-word acceptance speech (this is the official limit for all speeches) of "Everything you think... is true".
Prince to be Honored Webby's Lifetime Achievement Award
June 01, 2006 03:06:49
It was announced Wednesday May 31st, 2006 by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences that Prince will receive a Special Achievement honor at the 10th Annual Webby Awards for his efforts to make use the Internet to distribute music and connect with fans.
"Besides being a musical genius, Prince is a visionary who recognized early on that the web would completely change how we experience music," Webby Awards founder Tiffany Shlain said in a statement. "For more than a decade, he has tapped the power of the Web to forge a deeper connection with his fans and push the boundaries of technology and art."
PETA's World's Sexiest Vegetarians
May 23, 2006 01:05:33
Eat the vegetable, be healthy and still sexy. It is a known fact that Prince really is a strict vegetarian, nonetheless he's been chosen the "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" in PETA's annual online poll, the animal rights group announced Monday May 22nd, 2006.
Runners-up in the poll, which PETA said received over 40,000 votes, include Kristen Bell, Natalie Portman, Nicollette Sheridan and Joaquin Phoenix among others.
Victoria to Host A Pre-World Cup Charity Auction
May 05, 2006 04:05:18
Some notable names have been listed to attend a pre-world cup charity auction, which is about to be hosted by Victoria Adams. The beauty reportedly has managed to gather numbers of items to be donated, including a pair of diamond encrusted his and hers watches, a diamond necklace and a limited edition Bentley car.
The auction, which will be held at the Beckham's Hertfordshire mansion, will be attended by the entire England football squad, Prince Charles, Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Tom Cruise among others. All the attendance will be entertained by a duet of Robbie Williams and James Brown. Graham Norton has been slated to host the event, with Gordon Ramsay is to preparing the food.
Top 10 Albums Debuted on the U.S. Pop Charts
April 06, 2006 10:04:14
In a recap of the Top 10 albums on the US pop album charts for the week ended Sunday, there's something interesting that people could obviously see. It's the new chart-topper which debuts on its very top position.
The top spot on the Billboard 200 surprisingly is seized by Atlanta rapper T.I., whose album "King" sold almost 522,000 copies, such amount enough to push last week chart topper Prince's "3121" aside to No. 8 with only 75,000 copies. Checking in at No. 2 in the meantime is Tim McGraw's "Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2," which sold 242,000 copies.
What's New on Billboard 200
March 30, 2006 12:03:50
The Prince is back. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has again topped the Billboard 200 long after his 1989's Batman soundtrack, 1985's "Around the World in a Day" and his 1984 mega-smash, "Purple Rain". The singer has in the week ended Sunday had his new set "3121" sold for 183,000 copies, such amount enough to bring him on top of the chart.
Meanwhile, last week's chart-topper, Disney's "High School Musical" soundtrack slips one to No.2, ahead of James Blunt's "Back to Bedlam" at No. 3 and Barry Manilow's "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties" at No. 4. Ne-Yo's "In My Own Words" sadly drops one place from last week position to No. 5, followed after by B.G. whose "The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 2: I Am What I Am" selling 62,000 copies to secure the 6th position on the chart.
Prince Sued by Landlord for Painting House Purple
March 23, 2006 10:03:43
Purple speaks trouble for Prince. The Grammy winning singer has been sued by his landlord, none other than Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, for purple changing Boozer's West Hollywood home, which he is renting for $70,000 a month.
Boozer originally filed a complaint against the singer in January, claiming he did an unauthorized extreme makeover to the 10-bedroom, 11-bath property, including "painting the exterior of the [house] with purple striping, 'Prince symbol,' and numbers 3121."
Prince Announces Special Guest Appearance
February 23, 2006 11:02:55
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince released an announcement addressed to fan club members mentioning that he is performing Saturday at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. He, to be more specific, will be a "special guest" of the R&B singer Tamar who three weeks ago performed with him on "Saturday Night Live".
Tickets for the show dubbed "Tamar with special guest Prince" already sold out within minutes. Though, there will be more seats which are available through Ticketmaster starting at noon Wednesday at $50 apiece. Soon then, the twosome will embark on two more concerts, in Chicago, Ill. on Monday and Philadelphia, Pa. on Wednesday.
Britain's Most Stylish Women
February 22, 2006 10:02:18
Troubled supermodel Kate Moss has had a brand new life. She has gone from rehab clinic to Britain's Most Stylish Woman. That's according to recent poll conducted by Grazia magazine. Involved about 5000 readers, Moss is voted the 1st Britain's Most Stylish Woman of the year.
Put in 2nd is British actress Sienna Miller, followed closely behind by Keira Knightley, Princess Diana and Stella McCartney all of whom seat at No. 3 to 5 in a row. Sixties supermodel Twiggy is voted the 6th, while Cat Deeley, Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Taylor and Rachel Weisz are all rounding out the Top 10.
Donnell Prince of Trillville Arrested
February 08, 2006 02:02:03Donnell Prince, a member of rap group Trillville, was arrested last week on suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl at a party. Police said he was charged with raping and two counts of aggravated sodomy.
Explaining on what's going on, DeKalb police Officer Cory Hughes said Prince was one of two men who allegedly raped the girl in the bedroom during a small party on December 16 last year. And authorities are now searching for the second man believed to have been involved.
"Potter" and "Narnia" Sequels in the Making
February 03, 2006 03:02:00Both were the box-office hits of 2005 and now they are also set to embark on production of their next installment. Two giant studios behind Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia series announced Thursday, February 2 that the sequels have been slated to start filming in this year. The fifth part of Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", will begin its shooting process next week in England as confirmed by Warner Bros while Disney along with Walden Media stated that "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" are ready to roll cameras later this year and has already commenced the pre-production process.
Original cast of the previous Harry Potter movies will return with some new faces on board, namely Imelda Staunton as Ministry of Magic toadie Dolores Umbridge, George Harris as the auror Kingsley Shacklebolt, Helen McCrory as Bellatrix Lestrange, and a newcomer Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood. The film itself is scheduled for a 2007 release yet there is no confirmation whether it will be either a summer or holiday movie.
Prince to Release New Album, "3121"
December 10, 2005 11:12:41Just like his stage name, Prince actually is a legend in music industry. Has produced many notable and highly praised music work, the famous singer has just inked a deal with Universal for the release of his next album, "3121."
Preceded the set will be the single "Te Amo Corazon," which clip was shot in Marrakesh and be available online Tuesday December 13 via Prince's NPG Music Club site (http://www.npgmusicclub.com).
Jacko to Record Song with Children
November 09, 2005 03:11:57Michael Jackson has a great idea. The king of pop plans something extraordinary. A new record with his three children; eight-year-old son Prince Michael, his seven-year-old daughter Paris and his three-year-old son Prince Michael II.
As reported in New York Post, Jacko even has brought the three of them to a London recording studio, although Prince Michael II is not yet old enough to sing. It is yet revealed the theme of the recording set nor do other details in relation with that.
P.Diddy and Prince to Host Oscar
February 25, 2005 09:02:12Sean P.Diddy and Prince are the two presenters among many other celebrities to host the 77th Academy Awards, which will be aired live on ABC from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
Will present along both, who for the very first time presenting the ceremony, are many other celebrities include Mike Myers, Sean Penn, John Travolta, Gwyneth Paltrow, Natalie Portman and Tim Robbins.
