Oh, dear. Just saw the performance. I haven't got 3121 so that was my first time hearing those songs and my god, they're shit. Prince, if you don't have a good song then don't go into the studio. Take a walk and look at the clouds instead. You might get inspired. And you guys are actually surprised that the album hasn't soared after THAT? Also, he needs some new moves. After the BRITS performance 4 months ago that was a big letdown

I think Simon was right.
Prince did come across as a prick to all connected with the show.
Nobody can question his talent and ability but to act
like he did was appaling.Why did he go on the show?
'Cause he wanted the exposure.AI didn't need his appearence
that night to draw in viewers.If the show was beneath him to
the extent that he didn't want to talk to 1 person connected
with the show then don't do it.
I personally think he needs a slap in the back of the head
and somebody to tell him to cop on.Act like a grown up.
If he doesn't want to act like a mature adult then dont turn up
and act like a spoilt prick..

whoknows said:

how can u make such sweeping comments on an album u havent even got!
and as for the rest of ur post...WTF?

catpark said:

Duh, I was talking about the two songs he performed, not the whole album. I wasn't impressed and judging by how many people rushed out to buy the album the next day, neither was America.

whoknows said:

excuse me u need to duh urself! re read ur own post.

catpark said:

No, I suggest u re read it, bub.

I'm not a fan of Simon by any means, but his comments seemed to have a lot of people at my workplace agreeing with him.

I'm not a fan of Simon by any means, but his comments seemed to have a lot of people at my workplace agreeing with him.

I think Simon was right.
Prince did come across as a prick to all connected with the show.
Nobody can question his talent and ability but to act
like he did was appaling.Why did he go on the show?
'Cause he wanted the exposure.AI didn't need his appearence
that night to draw in viewers.If the show was beneath him to
the extent that he didn't want to talk to 1 person connected
with the show then don't do it.
I personally think he needs a slap in the back of the head
and somebody to tell him to cop on.Act like a grown up.
If he doesn't want to act like a mature adult then dont turn up
and act like a spoilt prick..

Prince IS an arrogant, selfish prima donna, that's one of the things that make him a cool mofo! And has kept him in the public eye and led to a career spanning 28 years or so. You have to adopt that attitude to be up there with the prima donna likes of Madonna, Mariah Carey, Bowie etc.

Cowell can hardly comment on how Prince conducts himself, Cowell selfishly uses and abuses his acts, making money off them and then ditching them when they are no longer as profitable for him. That's a far worse attitude to have.

In my eyes, Prince saved himself on this show BECAUSE of his arrogant cool-as-fuck attitude, he showed that to be a rockstar you need to have attitude as well as a good voice. Being selfish with his career is one of the things that have given him longevity. The crowd cheered more for Prince than any other of the acts - nuff said.

I think Simon is just mad because he is not the buzz after the show. Pince came in and stole his spotlight so he is trying to get it back. Note to Simon, "Shut up already, Damn!"

I think what people are trying to say is that at some point they're hoping Prince will grow up. While that arrogant, rude boy stuff was cute when Dirty Mind and Purple Rain was out, after a while it gets old. Funny how when Prince wasn't making those hits he went crawling to God and was acting all humble when he really needed his fans and now it's back to . . ., but as long as there is a steady supply of people who can't get enough of people acting like assholes, oh well.

LQ

pinkgirl93 said:

That's what people do. They agree with Simon. And since A.I. is the "all powerful entity" that it is, at this time, it's hard for people to step outside of it and see the whole thing in proper perspective. In time they will.

The performance was fine as it was. Should Prince have let on, in some way, that it's just for show? Probably. Even if he didn't want to talk to anyone, he could have left them purple cookies...or something.

anon said:

I think Simon was fare in his criticism of Prince.

Prince simply would've been praised if he just practiced some professional courtesy or plain and simple manners. Being a genius and a gentlemen aren't mutually exclusive notions.

Prince was being Prince-you either love that or you hate it. You shouldn't love or hate Prince based on what someone like Simon says-even if you like Simon like I do. I love the fact that Prince never walks the line-people either love him or "think" they hate him until they "get it"(I like Simon, Bono, and David Letterman for the same reasons).

Keep being yourself Prince, even if it means you are an asshole sometimes. I believe you have a great heart, bro'.

The 2 women making the report about his appearance on AI was positively glowing.

Seems like AI's Simon Cowell is not a big Prince fan.


http://www3.contactmusic....ndex40.htm

COWELL BLASTS PRINCE


Also see:
AMERICAN IDOL
SIMON COWELL
PRINCE
PURPLE RAIN
RYAN SEACREST

Maybe we don't know the whole story why Prince acted as he did, or maybe he just doesn't like Simon, I can't blame him if he doesn't but Simon is a hypocryte cause to me thats like the kettle calling the pot black and he is just as bad if not worse with his piss poor cruel attitute to people aspiring to become something, there is a right and a wrong way to tell someone they aren't Idol material and Simon has no tact at all!!!!!
Besides who knows what Prince has to go through with all these people so maybe he's just plain fed up but it does look bad if he lets it affect his performance his should be above acting like that but we all have our moments but we are lucky as most of us are not in the spotlight for all to criticize our every move like Prince is
AMERICAN IDOL judge SIMON COWELL has turned his famous barbed comments on PRINCE after being appalled by the pop superstar's surprise performance at the show's finale last week (24MAY06). The PURPLE RAIN hitmaker took to the stage at the Kodak Theatre for a quick run through two new songs before dashing off, refusing to meet the Idol contestants or greet the audience. Idol host RYAN SEACREST has since reported that he feared Prince would be a no-show - because he appeared just minutes before he was due to hit the stage. And Cowell insists Prince's attitude isn't one he'd like Idol winners to display at any time in their career. He says, "It just tells you how selfish he is. He comes on, not a word - 'I'm not gonna sing with anybody else, I'm not gonna say goodbye.' Thank you for your generosity, Prince."
30/05/2006 20:23

Seems like AI's Simon Cowell is not a big Prince fan.


http://www3.contactmusic....ndex40.htm

COWELL BLASTS PRINCE


Also see:
AMERICAN IDOL
SIMON COWELL
PRINCE
PURPLE RAIN
RYAN SEACREST


AMERICAN IDOL judge SIMON COWELL has turned his famous barbed comments on PRINCE after being appalled by the pop superstar's surprise performance at the show's finale last week (24MAY06). The PURPLE RAIN hitmaker took to the stage at the Kodak Theatre for a quick run through two new songs before dashing off, refusing to meet the Idol contestants or greet the audience. Idol host RYAN SEACREST has since reported that he feared Prince would be a no-show - because he appeared just minutes before he was due to hit the stage. And Cowell insists Prince's attitude isn't one he'd like Idol winners to display at any time in their career. He says, "It just tells you how selfish he is. He comes on, not a word - 'I'm not gonna sing with anybody else, I'm not gonna say goodbye.' Thank you for your generosity, Prince."
30/05/2006 20:23