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Prince writing book around O2 shows
Prince will recapture the magic of his 21-night residency at London's O2 Arena last year with a new book based on the sold-out concerts.
The funk rock star will release '21 Nights' later this year, which will feature words and poetry by the purple one, backed by over 100 never
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Prince invites Amy for Christmas lunch
Amy Winehouse has been invited over for Christmas dinner by R&B superstar Prince after becoming besotted by the British soul singer at a recent London concert.
Winehouse, who appears to have successfully conquered her drug and alcohol addictions in recent weeks, impressed the
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COMPETITION: Win a copy of Ultimate Prince!
The Compilation ULTIMATE PRINCE is out now on Warner Records, and Sound Generator are pleased to offer ten lucky winners the chance to own this fantastic collection of solid gold hits before his arena tour hits the country later in the summer.
Ultimate Prince is a retrospective of
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Prince announces final London shows
The remainder of Prince's 21-night London residency has been unveiled, Sound Generator can report.
Running after the previously confirmed shows, 15 in total which take place on August 1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 28 and 31st - all of which have now sold out - Prince will play
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Prince feted for 'Extras' TV special
Extras writer and co-star Stephen Merchant says pop star Prince is being considered as the latest celebrity to star in their runaway hit show 'Extras'.
The TV comedy, written by, and starring Merchant and Ricky Gervais, has featured guest stars including Robert De Niro, David
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Prince kicks off Las Vegas residency
Prince is bringing 'raw, live music' back to Las Vegas with the opening of a new nightclub which will see the star playing a twice a week residency, Sound Generator can report.
The 48-year-old officially launched his new venture yesterday, the 3121 club at the Rio Hotel, which
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Prince cool over L.A. strippers
Prince kicked up a fuss recently while in a Hollywood strip bar, offering to pay ladies NOT to strip.
The star was in famed event night Xenii, a 'private membership community' which hosts parties around the California state as well as putting on concerts and late-night
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Divorce looming for Prince
Prince is heading for the single life once again, following the news that his wife of five years has filed for divorce.
The pop superstar, 48, married Manuela Testonlini Nelson in a Jehovah's Witness ceremony in 2001, after meeting her during charitable work for his Paisley Park
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Prince to make purple Brits entrance
The star asks for more than a red carpet.
Prince has reportedly asked for a purple carpet to be laid for his arrival at the Brit Awards tonight.
We can confirm the diminutive star is definitely putting in a live performance after his drummer, Cora Coleman-Dunham,
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Prince offers fans 'purple tickets'
The chance to see the superstar in a private concert.
Prince is giving fans the chance to attend a special, intimate concert at his home.
A select number of 'purple tickets' have been hidden in copies of his new album "3121", released this month, as well as the second
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Prince considering Brits slot
The star could perform with the Pussycat Dolls.
Prince has reportedly been approached by organisers for this year's Brit Awards to make a live appearance.
The US pop singer/songwriter, who releases a new album "3121" shortly, led by the single "Te Amo Corazon", is
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Little Richard: 'Prince copied my style'
The 50's rock n' roller demands respect.
Rock 'n' roll legend Little Richard has accused Prince of copying his style.
The Tutti Frutti singer, often revered as one of the original architects of rock 'n' roll, believes he's heavily influenced Prince's musical and fashion
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Prince cements album, tour plans for 2006
'3121' his latest offering.
Fresh from announcing initial plans for a 2006 tour, Prince has given up details of his new album.
'3121' is scheduled for release during 2006, although no specific dates are currently available. Billboard reports that a Tuesday (Dec. 13)
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Prince to undergo surgery
The star left needing a new hip.
Prince's days of 'partying like its 1999' are looking short-lived, with the musician's favour for platform shoes and high heels look to have taken their toll. Reports today reveal the 80's pop legend requires hip-replacement surgery to
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Probation charges for Paula Abdul
Singer, choreographer, actress and American Idol judge Paul Abdul Paula has been sentenced to two years probation following an accident in December of last year.
Abdul's car clipped another vehicle whilst changing lanes on Highway 101 in the San Fernando Valley and then failed
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Purple Rain Gets Makeover
Prince's decedent 'Purple Rain' film is to get a 5.1 DVD makeover.
The film that spawned one of the greatest soundtracks of the 80's, picking up an Oscar and Grammy Award for Best Score, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and is set for release on two-disc
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Prince Po - The Slickness
Guesting on hip-hop albums has become so common that an absence of, say, at least ten different guests, would raise a few eyebrows. It's almost got to the stage where, except from the text on the CD sleeve, you have no idea who the main artist is.
"The Slickness" doesn't
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Prince To Release Anti-War Single
Prince has confirmed that the first single release from his new album will be the powerful anti-war opus 'Cinnamon Girl', soundgenerator can report.
The track, set for release July 26th in the UK, is one of the highlights from his new album 'Musicology', and is aimed
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Prince Hits The Road For 'Special' Tour
The Minneapolis maestro is to hit the road for the first time in six years with a 26-date tour. The tour kicks off in Los Angeles on March 29th and will contain many of his older classics. He intends to give them a good airing before retiring them to make way for new material.
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Prince Confirmed For Glastonbury 2004
In a press conference earlier today Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis confirmed the appearance of Prince for next year's festival.
Eavis greeted press with the now customary Sunday lunchtime news rundown the backstage paddock. The ever-present grin on his face told a story we
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New Prince CD Available Online
Members of Prince's NPG Music Club will have the opportunity to buy his forthcoming CD weeks before it's available elsewhere. On June 19, n.e.w.s. will be released exclusively through www.npgmusicclub.com, the official website of Prince and the New Power Generation. The experimental
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Bonnie Prince Billy - Master and Everyone
Will Oldham's career is the story of an artist frightened by his own talent.
Since his debut in 1993 with the astonishing 'There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You' Oldham has been hiding from himself under a multitude of different pseudonymous. His music was so powerful, he
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Prince - One Night, Three CDs
Prince has announced plans to release a triple-CD live album, which documents his spring 2002 US tour 'One Nite Alone'.
As reported on the official NPG website, the collection will initially only be available to members of the prince NPG Music Club, but will be given a full
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Prince - Two Nights In Europe
Prince is to play to dates in the UK during October, soundgenerator can announce.
The artist, formerly known as TAFKAP, but now once again known as Prince will play two shows named 'One Night In Europe'- the first in London and the second in Manchester four days later.
Tickets
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