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.

... 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...

jone70 said:

"In a Perfect World applauds the efforts and energy of all who seek to impact the world positively through service to children. While our foundation is not currently funding grants outside of our mission and current partners, we invite you to search for other opportunities to fund your efforts through the resources available at The Foundation Center. Here is a link to assist you: www.fdncenter.org

If your organization's mission is in harmony with our desire to fund projects in the arts that promote socially conscious, responsible leadership in youth directed toward community enhancement please check back with us in September of 2006 for grant announcements."

http://www.iapw.org/page.asp?p=464

I wish there were a couple more nice department stores where you could find the line, though.

G'on, girl!
[Edited 7/21/06 9:13am]

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.

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.

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.

metalorange said:

.. and you got it!


Mani has no children but she's doing charity (her own at that) for children? It's like an animal activist going all out of their way to support animal rights but has not one pet

Isn't Mani a Jehovahs Witness? If so; do we want JW teaching our children how to be "world leaders"?

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!

robertbullocks said:

sooooo you can't care about children unless you have one?

HATE & SPECULATION!

HATE & SPECUALTION!

How much CHARITY work do all of u Haters do? How much time do U give to the needy? Why don't u go and help at one of her Art Days or some other charity event and see for urself all the GOOD it does! Are u SO miserable that u have to cut down others folx GOOD deeds! From what I see she has a HUGE heart and she is sharing it with the children in NEED...she is NOT out buying new Bling to wear on a beltbuckle or getting diamonds inlaid in her teeth! Give the women a BREAK! If I had posted that I was doing this fragrance line and more than 1/2 the proceeds were going to the kids, U would be applauding me...so why u trying to rip her to shreds, just because she IS Prince's wife??

Sorry, I just don't understand why some folx are happy to believe Bad (even if it's wrong) than to believe in the Good! Good people REALLY do Exist!

Lammastide said:

So you are only going to be interested in "the line" because it's Prince wife? You haven't even sampled the stuff yet and you're worrying about not being able to purchase it ...


I can see it (mean, smell it) now.. All the sheep smelling the same

robertbullocks said:

sooooo you can't care about children unless you have one?

HATE & SPECULATION!

HATE & SPECUALTION!
How much CHARITY work do all of u Haters do?

some

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.

Prince's Wife Plans Home Fragrance Line


Why didn't this read Manuella Testolini Plans Home Fragrance Line?

Rhondab said:

Who the hell said she can't (don't) care for children? .. give me a break!
Shouldn't one practice what they preach? I guess some find it easier telling people how to raise children over raising them yourself.
Some woman don't want to lose their shape or have to actually take the time to raise them. If I was a rich man, I would be having as many children possible. If I was a woman with a rich husband I would be having a few myself. I would raise THEM to be "world leaders"

robertbullocks said:

are you serious? Are you really thinking about what you're saying...and I'm serious. Roll your eyes all you want but you made the dumb statement about her not having children and yet doing charity work for children and you want to act as if I said something crazy.

Just because you're doing charity work for children doesn't mean you're telling ppl how to raise their child/children. If had an org that was about providing parents with education on how to raise a child, I could sort of roll with what you're saying, barely.

You're so-called points make no sense. Having a child IS a choice and she and other women can make that decision based on their own lives. Its possible that she may feel that in the current rumored state of her marriage that having a child with a man that's more interested in the next upcoming hot thang wouldn't be the best environment for a child. At the end of the day, its none of our business to why she doesn't have a child AND she has the right to give and assist to any cause she likes.

robertbullocks said:

are you serious? Are you really thinking about what you're saying...and I'm serious. Roll your eyes all you want but you made the dumb statement about her not having children and yet doing charity work for children and you want to act as if I said something crazy.

Just because you're doing charity work for children doesn't mean you're telling ppl how to raise their child/children. If had an org that was about providing parents with education on how to raise a child, I could sort of roll with what you're saying, barely.

You're so-called points make no sense. Having a child IS a choice and she and other women can make that decision based on their own lives. Its possible that she may feel that in the current rumored state of her marriage that having a child with a man that's more interested in the next upcoming hot thang wouldn't be the best environment for a child. At the end of the day, its none of our business to why she doesn't have a child AND she has the right to give and assist to any cause she likes.