It's not an indorsement thing, it's her own home fragrance line. She's into interior design, nice. She must have something to do other than be Prince's wifey, and i'm interested. Not sure what the names of the products are, i wonder if she''ll do the promo.

Fauxie said:

very cool~yay 4 mani

They are not together anymore.

licoriceandgoldenseal said:

Alas, I think you're right, given the synonymity of a home fragrance line with a relationship's concluding coffin nail.

Fauxie said:

I'm pretty positive I'm right.
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Wow! A judge will order something like that in a divorce case. I wish her every happiness.

spicey said:

I'm sure Mani will come out of this relationship a lot better than Mayte did?

no soap kid ur not and he ain't! she took over the space also price is way too high 65 bucks, insane!

Why would Prince support Mani's 'In a Perfect World Foundation' backing her with his financial support only to divorce her? I don't get it.

sitruk7 said:

mani, mayte called and she wants her dress back.

1FRO said:

What makes you think Prince is the one who filed for divorce?

1FRO said:

Perhaps the judge is requiring Prince to help Mani get her business and charity off the ground before the divorce is finalized. If they are divorcing, she will need an income, because as far as I know, she hasn't had any outside employment since she has been married to Prince. Of course, all of this is pure speculation.

licoriceandgoldenseal
Well, it could be very likely that Mani could have filed for divorce. Most of his women did leave HIM, didn't they?

PurpleCharm
I guess it's the same as the house that Prince gave to Mayte as a gift, but then shortly thereafter she put it on the market after their divorce. I guess fortunately for Mani she will be able to throw herself into what she enjoys -- kids and fragrances and still get paid.

Lawd help yall if Mani shows up at the next event arm in arm with her man Prince. I'll just sit back with the popcorn and watch the flow of hateration.

PurpleCharm said:

a judge cant order that...a judge is only able to divide assets and determine severance (ie, spousal support).

at all the hateration/Mani v. Mayte/separation speculation on this thread, but secretly wondering if Mani's foundation or Gamillah would donate money to the museum where I work to support educational programs for public school students...

Saw this over at Housequake a little while ago.

*****
Manuela's Foundation "In a Perfect World" sponsored a Free Arts Day last Sat. (July 15) for approx. 70 children living in a homeless shelter. I saw it on the evening news. These children had a free fun filed day day to do many arts and craft projects as they were paired up with volunteers from the community. This seems to be only ONE of MANY MANY things Manuela is working on. The many projects she is involved in is to better her Foundation, so in-turn it can help out more children in need. I believe you will be hearing more about he GREAT work she has been doing. As I read about all of it I'm truly amazed she can keep it all going...but, I do believe that comes from her passion and love of the children and the HUGE Heart she has. So nice to see something good happeing in this world! GREAT JOB MANUELA! God Bless

*****

Ok, so if u go to the link and then click on to WWD (Women's Wear Daily) it says this....

An Altruistic Spin On Home Scents
NEW YORK — With the fall launch of a home fragrance brand called Altru, Manuela Testolini Nelson, who is married to pop superstar Prince, will take her first steps into the beauty arena.


This is a reputable magazine and I don't believe they would publish false information. The blurb as well as the Luxis article state she IS married to Prince. NO DIVORCE Why does everyone want to think different? Is it that much fun to speculate? I for one would like to say

CONGRATULATIONS MANUELA ON A FINE JOB AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR WANTING TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD

I wish you the very best with this and your Foundation!

It's really good to see someone thinking of others instead of themself,it goes hand in hand with being a christian,& i think Mani has probley been the best suited to Prince....she is an inspiration...

Thanks for the info...Great news! I enjoy fragrances so I will definitely be checking out the merchandise. Good Job Mani!!!

bellanoche said:

ID like the ass wiggling, head-singing anytime over some cult-like rhetoric with larry graham any day!

PurpleCharm said:

Though I believe sos is right in saying a judge can't actually order such a thing, you may be onto something. The attorney representing Prince in the legal tussle over the "NPG Music Club" trademark is the same attorney who registed all of Mani's trademarks (David Schelzel of MPLS). And he also registered some U.S. Trademarks for other members of her family.

I wonder if Prince paid for Schelzel to do all that as part of some sort of settlement arrangement between the two of them. But like you, I'm just speculating about that part.

BTW, one of Mani's trademarks is "Soul Sanctuary," which is described as being "retail outlets featuring [various things]" and "cafe, coffee and tea house services." No word if Emancipation tracks will be played in the background.

If you want to look up the trademark info for yourself, go to
http://www.uspto.gov/main...emarks.htm
Click "Search" on the right half of the screen;
Click "New User Form Search (basic)";
Choose "Owner Name and Address" in the Field box;
Enter either Gamillah or Testolini in the Search Term box;
Click on "TARR" to see details about the trademark.


P.S. I'm glad she's supporting a nice cause, but I won't be buying any of that stuff! Not my style at all!
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Sorry to be cynical, but there's no doubt that many celebs use their association with charities as a way to improve their public profile. I often think they should just gave their excess millions to charity rather than banging on about us giving to charity or having celebrity parties that cost more to host than they raise.

Mani's not even known anywhere outside the Prince world, I can't help thinking such efforts are merely ways to stay in the public eye post being Prince's wife.

Everyone seems to be doing it, perhaps I should bring out some scented candles, 'the stink of metaloragne', smells vile but hey, it's for the kids.

I'm in!

bellanoche said:

Yeah, I agree! Some of you busters are the most hateful, jealous and gossips around. Geesh!!! Can't you just congratulate instead of hate?

Mani wants to do her own thing in the biz. Good for her. It's her life and its their marriage. Outside of the music Prince gives us none of us have a right to know what goes on in his household and relationships. It's none of our business.

metalorange said:

I can understand you being a little cynical I guess, but unlike those others you talk about she's not just associated with (just throwing money at a charity) it's her business...something she deals with day in & day out...and she spends time with these kids & organization leaders to figure out the best way to help. I don't think that this is her way of trying to still be known as prince's wife because she was doing this before she married him & while she was still seen by his side 24/7...her own business just wasn't up yet. And when it comes right down to it what's important is that there's another individual helping kids.

Well done Mani u walk the walk

Shavanti said:

Just one comment...and though I really don't need 2 know what Mani or Mayte or Hoe Else Prince wanted 2 play with...good 4 Him.....

Just though about releasing wrong information...UHM!Just remember what Prince formaly known as the NPGMC faild by advertizing something and then a flip on changes 2 the Club and then fling, a show thats gonna cost U an arm and leg 2 see and all wants miss the baot was Downlaods and We can debate on what He should release.... I'm just saying that uhmm around 4 Downlaods from 2003.

So some likw 2 chat about this or that but, I always ranted that Prince got a Webby Awaord couse of the Internet First whatever sold "Crytal Ball!" set...that was another failieur on "When the Fn r we going 2 git!

So Faulse Releasing Informatoin... well take that 4 a grain of salt!

~It reached it Peek"....ok!NPGMC...did I Rant enouph 2 give U the point 2 overcome Ur peek.~

bellanoche said:

Wow, very well said. I'm giving you an applause. You're so right. Those same people who want to see Prince performing like how he did in his 20s and 30s are surely lacking something at home for sure and they expect Prince to fill that void. Prince can't give that to them, so they need to find that certain someone that can do that, because apparently that is what they are looking for. Go to your Prince collection and listen to those songs he used to sing back then, that should fill the void some of you so badly need filled, since that's what you believe you're missing today.. Prince has grown and moved on, so should we. Besides, some of you need to stop mentioning Mayte everytime Mani's name is mentioned. Mayte has moved on and besides we have absolutely no business in Prince's "personal" life. Come on now.
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Symbolsm said:

Symbolism, you can't block Prince's blessings as you will only block your own, so stop the same old crappy whining, and if you have a problem with Prince's music then maybe for once you should just move on, grow up, stop the darn complaining, and go listen to some other artist instead. Prince don't owe you a darn thing.