Among other things, the following news has been posted at NPG Online (http://www.npgonlineltd.com):



1) Prince is considering making a concert film from this year's tour.



2) Prince has engaged a new sound technician to improve his gear.



3) The site hints at an open rehearsal this Friday night at Paisley Park.



4) In what appears to be a response to a prince.org news item about tour dates being uncertain (http://www.prince.org/news/display.html?6761), NPG Online asserts that only the "Sparksman" (Billy Sparks?) knows the exact tour schedule. "Not even the band."



5) Although the purpose of the new construction at paisley Park is still a secret, it will be connected to the current complex via an underground tunnel. (Perhaps so Prince and his staff won't have to go outside during those Minnesota winters? )