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Enough of the Rumors: Tonex in His Own Words

Tonex’s genre-defying music draws comparisons to Prince. His multi-octave vocal range, prolific song writing and dance moves have garnered him a cult-like following in and out of the gospel world.
But it was his personal life that took center stage in the five years since “Out The Box,” his last major-label release. Tonex got a divorce [...]

Prince Slams Gay Marriage?

Prince has said that he does not believe that gay marriage is “right.”
The singer told The New Yorkerthat he disagreed with a liberal “Democrat” view of life, pointing to gay marriage as something condoned by the party that he disagreed with because it clashed with the teachings of the Bible.
“God came to Earth and saw [...]

The Ladies Love Usher At His Detroit Concert

He woos. He seduces. And then he celebrates — but with sincerity. That was the equation when Usher’s One Night Stand Ladies Only tour rolled in for a Wednesday “hump day” — appropriately enough — performance in Detroit, where the multi-platinum R&B singer, actor and activist had both the Motown and some dudes on his [...]

Prince Continues to Chart His Own Course

At a celebration/concert for Prince’s new book, late night had turned into early morning, the bar was closing and party organizers were deciding what decorations to pack up first.
But Prince was still on stage — and still captivating the exclusive group of about 200 fans who had gathered in an intimate penthouse loft to hear [...]

Rihanna Gets Mistaken For Prince

We never would have made this connection, and it’s too funny! Rihanna, with her cute new pixie haircut she’s been donning all summer, has been getting mistaken for Prince!
Star magazine reports that Rihanna, who is used to people yelling and screaming for her, will pass by fans and then realize they’re screaming the wrong name.
Last [...]

Music Review: Prince CD Falls Short

 
Prince, “Planet Earth” (Columbia)

If Prince’s planet once was a bedroom infused with high-intensity sex, music that bordered the sublime and grooves infectious enough to keep the globe turning, “Planet Earth” may as well be the flip-side of the moon.The album opens with an eco-friendly title track to preach the virtues of protecting Mother Nature and [...]

Sign O’ The Times As Prince Gives Away New Album

 
 LONDON (AFP) - US pop maverick Prince on Sunday gave away about three million copies of his new album “Planet Earth” with British newspaper the Mail on Sunday, amid protests from music retailers.

The 10-track CD is reported to be worth about 250,000 pounds (369,000 euros, 508,000 dollars) to the diminutive musician from Minneapolis best known [...]

Prince Ties 7/7/07 Perfume Launch To Charity

Online purchase of 3121 fragrance to benefit several organizations.

Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics, the company behind Prince’s new fragrance 3121, has announced a 24 hour online philanthropic event to coincide with its July 7th launch in all Macy’s stores and his previously-reported in-store concert in a Minneapolis Macy’s.
 
      Visitors who log on to http://www.3121Perfume.com on 07/07/07, [...]

Prince “Guitar”

From his new album “Planet Earth”. It’s not a stage performance, more of a musical performance. This is the full song with a slideshow. This reminds me of vintage Prince.

Prince Plays ‘Guitar” For Verizon Wireless

First single from upcoming album available exclusively to subscribers

Guitar,” the first single from a new Prince album due in July, will be available free exclusively to Verizon Wireless subscribers who participate in an online demo of its new Song ID music identification service.
 
      You’ve seen the commercial where a woman puts her Verizon phone up [...]