I don't know how to post pics but I saw 2 pics of them at the awards on the red carpet. They make a nice couple and they looked so happy...can any1 post the pic...........Sorry if it's been posted already.

4everYoung said:

I have been assigned the resonsibility (by whom I won't say) of clarifying that this appearance was sponsored by the label and there is no love connection. This request was issued because previously the media has run wild with getting this professional relationship twisted as something personal. There are parties who are adverse to this continuous, apparently purposeful misrepresentation. Hence this disclaimer.

FanOfMusic said:

4everYoung said:

I have been assigned the resonsibility (by whom I won't say) of clarifying that this appearance was sponsored by the label and there is no love connection. This request was issued because previously the media has run wild with getting this professional relationship twisted as something personal. There are parties who are adverse to this continuous, apparently purposeful misrepresentation. Hence this disclaimer.

Then why do said parties put themselves in a position that leaves open the possibility of misrepresentation? Hmmmm?

People are exactly where they want to be. If it wasn't working for them (in some way), they'd be somewhere else.

According to my sources and those who requested my posts, the publicity was developed as a business arrangement that was supposed to benefit both of them. Eric Benet would get publicity in having a steady interest to override the divorce publicity. And Manuela would get exposure on her philanthropic interests throughout Hollywood.

I know someone who worked at Eric Benet's label. A&R set up the publicity angle to upgrade Eric Benet's public brand.

FanOfMusic said:

According to my sources and those who requested my posts, the publicity was developed as a business arrangement that was supposed to benefit both of them. Eric Benet would get publicity in having a steady interest to override the divorce publicity. And Manuela would get exposure on her philanthropic interests throughout Hollywood.

I know someone who worked at Eric Benet's label. A&R set up the publicity angle to upgrade Eric Benet's public brand.

strange....

if it was set up to look like they were a couple why now do they want to straighten out the facts...

very odd..

Shorty said:

FanOfMusic said:

According to my sources and those who requested my posts, the publicity was developed as a business arrangement that was supposed to benefit both of them. Eric Benet would get publicity in having a steady interest to override the divorce publicity. And Manuela would get exposure on her philanthropic interests throughout Hollywood.

I know someone who worked at Eric Benet's label. A&R set up the publicity angle to upgrade Eric Benet's public brand.

strange....

if it was set up to look like they were a couple why now do they want to straighten out the facts...

very odd..

Methinks the lady doth protest too much.

4everYoung said:

she looks good and all but it looks like she's wearing a big ol t-shirt.

Genesia said:

Shorty said:

strange....

if it was set up to look like they were a couple why now do they want to straighten out the facts...

very odd..

Methinks the lady doth protest too much.

The problem comes when publicity starts interfering with celebrities' personal lives. The protest isn't too much. It's just enough to clear up the matter. Some people will overturn their personal lives to sell an album and some won't.

FanOfMusic said:

Genesia said:

Methinks the lady doth protest too much.

The problem comes when publicity starts interfering with celebrities' personal lives. The protest isn't too much. It's just enough to clear up the matter. Some people will overturn their personal lives to sell an album and some won't.

ok...call me slow but...the publicity revolved around his/her personal life. A pretend relationship...right? so...it was ok to play house at first but now it's too much?

Shorty said:

FanOfMusic said:

The problem comes when publicity starts interfering with celebrities' personal lives. The protest isn't too much. It's just enough to clear up the matter. Some people will overturn their personal lives to sell an album and some won't.

ok...call me slow but...the publicity revolved around his/her personal life. A pretend relationship...right? so...it was ok to play house at first but now it's too much?

Having respect for both people and therefore not getting into any mode that could be misconstrued as celebrity bashing, I'll simply say one or both of these parties has a personal commitment that is strained and constrained by the media publicity.

[Edited 6/29/10 7:11am]

FanOfMusic said:

Shorty said:

ok...call me slow but...the publicity revolved around his/her personal life. A pretend relationship...right? so...it was ok to play house at first but now it's too much?

Having respect for both people and therefore not getting into any mode that could be misconstrued as celebrity bashing, I'll simply say one or both of these parties has a personal commitment that is strained and constrained by the media publicity.

[Edited 6/29/10 7:11am]

geez...so freakin' complicated. they are either an item or they ain't.

Shorty said:

FanOfMusic said:

Having respect for both people and therefore not getting into any mode that could be misconstrued as celebrity bashing, I'll simply say one or both of these parties has a personal commitment that is strained and constrained by the media publicity.

[Edited 6/29/10 7:11am]

geez...so freakin' complicated. they are either an item or they ain't.

They ain't. The media hype was for business, as happens many times with celebrities in the media.

FanOfMusic said:

Shorty said:

geez...so freakin' complicated. they are either an item or they ain't.

They ain't. The media hype was for business, as happens many times with celebrities in the media.

were they ever?

Shorty said:

FanOfMusic said:

They ain't. The media hype was for business, as happens many times with celebrities in the media.

were they ever?

Maybe one of them. But the one who's personally committed was looking for consolence in a friend with benefits.

FanOfMusic said:

Shorty said:

were they ever?

Maybe one of them. But the one who's personally committed was looking for consolence in a friend with benefits.

Oi!

So...Eric was in it for image repair. Mani was in it for publicity for her organization

they were both in it for the sex. OK...got it.

Shorty said:

FanOfMusic said:

Maybe one of them. But the one who's personally committed was looking for consolence in a friend with benefits.

Oi!

So...Eric was in it for image repair. Mani was in it for publicity for her organization

they were both in it for the sex. OK...got it.

You're smart.

FanOfMusic said:

Shorty said:

Oi!

So...Eric was in it for image repair. Mani was in it for publicity for her organization

they were both in it for the sex. OK...got it.

You're smart.

takes me a sec but I get there eventually.

OH and...I take it that Mani was the one personally committed and Eric...though trying hard to change his "image" hasn't changed at all...right? what's kinda sad is the pics of them together with his daughter...

Eric was in town a few months ago for a show. My friend who was the sound engineer kept going on about the hot woman Eric left the club with. I asked, "Who, Prince's ex-wife?" and my friend goes, "Is Prince's ex-wife a redhead?"

Adisa said:

Eric was in town a few months ago for a show. My friend who was the sound engineer kept going on about the hot woman Eric left the club with. I asked, "Who, Prince's ex-wife?" and my friend goes, "Is Prince's ex-wife a redhead?"

.....To illustrate my point.

Shorty said:

FanOfMusic said:

Maybe one of them. But the one who's personally committed was looking for consolence in a friend with benefits.

Oi!

So...Eric was in it for image repair. Mani was in it for publicity for her organization

they were both in it for the sex. OK...got it.

I hope none of that means I'm supposed to feel sorry for anyone involved...cuz I don't.

wow now that is strange,i thought they were a couple.she looks pretty in the photos,but the dress ......well.......not likeing it.too big looks like a sak.she has a real nice figure why hide it .does nothing for her.

lladygold said:

wow now that is strange,i thought they were a couple.she looks pretty in the photos,but the dress ......well.......not likeing it.too big looks like a sak.she has a real nice figure why hide it .does nothing for her.

maybe she pregnant too....

OH and...I take it that Mani was the one personally committed .....

No Eric has a girlfriend.

..... and Eric...though trying hard to change his "image" hasn't changed at all...right?

You'd have to ask Eric that.

..... what's kinda sad is the pics of them together with his daughter...

That was the straw because the caption was like a cozy family. I don't think it's a good idea to use children in such a deceptive manner. But that's just my opinion.

Evvy said:

lladygold said:

wow now that is strange,i thought they were a couple.she looks pretty in the photos,but the dress ......well.......not likeing it.too big looks like a sak.she has a real nice figure why hide it .does nothing for her.

maybe she pregnant too....

She doesn't look pregnant. The dress hangs on her but you can still see no indication of hiding a baby bump.

I think she looks more pretty and comfortable than she did all dressed up and perched next to prince. She seems happy, but made a damming comment on her FB about the perfomances of Prince's music.

Mayte319 said:

I think she looks more pretty and comfortable than she did all dressed up and perched next to prince. She seems happy, but made a damming comment on her FB about the perfomances of Prince's music.

She looks beautiful and stable. The purpose of my post was not to bash Eric or Manuela. The purpose was, at the request of those who are apparently hurt in lifestyle, to clarify the inaccurate publicity.

Mayte319 said:

I think she looks more pretty and comfortable than she did all dressed up and perched next to prince. She seems happy, but made a damming comment on her FB about the perfomances of Prince's music.

What did she say?

Mong said:

Mayte319 said:

I think she looks more pretty and comfortable than she did all dressed up and perched next to prince. She seems happy, but made a damming comment on her FB about the perfomances of Prince's music.

What did she say?

She wrote: "Damn the BET awards were a MESS! 2hrs to do red carpet, half the show was lip-synced (even the rapping, really BET??), prince's songs got butchured & there was way too much hip hop. Talkikg to the COO of BET at the end of the nite and he talked about the focus on their "Music Matters" initiative... bringing real music back. not so sure that msg got across very much last nite! love me some el debarge tho:)"

Mayte then posted on Mani's profile: "You both looked great and that's all that matters!! My direct TV failed on me so I missed the el debarge performance! Will somebody post????"

So its all happy families in the Prince's Ex-wives clubs. However I didnt see Bria sat next to P at BET.

Can't see the picture, but damn like I said all these folks coming out of the woodworks to talk about Prince-they had their 15 minutes with him and now they're bitter as hell