BlackCandle said:

daPrettyman said:

I wonder what the "h" is for on his shirt?

"h" is for "hope U're not expecting a CD w/ this interview"!!

I'd have to agree that the synopsis of the article isn't really copyright infringment. Those things are meant as media blurbs and meant to be used in whatever capacity to promote the magazine. I'm not sure how this differs from posting news articles from CNN or something. The synopsis is a news item, not the article itself.

PicklesMcMillan said:

so my dumbass just drove to see to if it on newstands

nope.. no here

anybody in chi-town get it ? i think thats where the headquarters are?

[Snip - luv4u]

I just called the Barnes & Noble in Madison. They said they have a drop date of June 17.

I'll check back, of course - but I'm thinking everyone needs to chillax.

ernestsewell said:

I'd have to agree that the synopsis of the article isn't really copyright infringment. Those things are meant as media blurbs and meant to be used in whatever capacity to promote the magazine. I'm not sure how this differs from posting news articles from CNN or something. The synopsis is a news item, not the article itself.

That's what I thought too, since it was not the "actual interview" but a snippet of what to expect from it.

Dred said:

It will read like this... Prince's turbulent childhood, Purple Rain, Warner Bros, Emancipation, Larry, JW, Bria, and whatever wacky marketing project he has up his sleeve.

How do you know this?

ernestsewell said:

I'd have to agree that the synopsis of the article isn't really copyright infringment. Those things are meant as media blurbs and meant to be used in whatever capacity to promote the magazine. I'm not sure how this differs from posting news articles from CNN or something. The synopsis is a news item, not the article itself.

Obviously, but we also know that the Org fears attacks from Prince's lawyers, not Ebony. Neither Ebony nor Prince could sue for publishing the teaser that was snipped (fair use + as you say this is a promotional text), and Ebony probably would never sue for an article scanned and Prince's lawyers legally couldn't BUT Prince's lawyers could send a (illegitimate) cease & desist JUST for the pleasure of putting some pressure on the Org, something Ben probably and understandably wants to avoid, which is why we won't have this article here, which is too bad for all of us non-american folks who can't buy it anyway

[Edited 6/3/10 12:14pm]

Gohi said:

Dred said:

It will read like this... Prince's turbulent childhood, Purple Rain, Warner Bros, Emancipation, Larry, JW, Bria, and whatever wacky marketing project he has up his sleeve.

How do you know this?

It's how every interview goes. It's a blue print to his interviews.

Father moved out when Prince was 7

Prince left home, didnt' get along w/ the stepfather

Prince was a worldwide phenomenon during Purple Rain

Prince had contract issues with Warner Bros, "scrawled 'slave' on his face" and changed his name

Prince became an independent artist doing one-off deals with EMI, Arista, etc.

Prince found a cult religion to be part of thanks to his big brother Larry Graham

Prince stopped cursing, because you can be a slave to bad language (he told will.i.am that HE (will) was a slave when he curses - Will said, "Whatever man, you're still the shit.")

Promoting his latest album/website - chocked full of "exclusives".

To spice it up, the interviewer will talk about the "inner sanctum" of Paisley Park, how clean it is, how there are candles lit all over the place, and how Bria is skulking around in the background waiting on her prince to motion for her to make an appearance. Or how Prince has a new home, or a house he's renting with silk or satin pillows with the symbol on them. Prince might also crack open the New Phony World Bastardization Translation of the bible and read how so-n-so did something and it pleased Jehovah God.

Oh, the reporter will also note that they weren't allowed to even have a pad and pen to write things down.

Dred said:

It will read like this... Prince's turbulent childhood, Purple Rain, Warner Bros, Emancipation, Larry, JW, Bria, and whatever wacky marketing project he has up his sleeve.

And there it is. I figure that as the synopsis too. I'd honestly be shocked if it's not like that.

OK. But while I'm in that section at the newsstand, I'm picking up a copy of Black Tail as well, dammit.

squirrelgrease said:

OK. But while I'm in that section at the newsstand, I'm picking up a copy of Black Tail as well, dammit.

Hey here's a thought him and bria really do have a relationship, funny ha ha?

vitalbacon said:

MikeyB71 said:

There is NOT going to be a cd with the July issue!

For goodness sake waken up people.

A cd would have had to have been pressed somewhere (ie a factory).

News of a cd with Ebony or any publication would have been leaked LONG ago.

lets just take it for what it is, an interview with Prince and some pretty pictures.

I am not saying that there may not be news of a free cd or whatever with a future issue, but do people really think that a cd was made, pressed and distributed without ANYONE finding out?

would have been leaked long ago??? the release of planet earth with a newspaper took everyone by surprise, even prince's labelmanagers!

U r exactly right. Prince is full of surprises....he said so himself!

daPrettyman said:

brechten said:

[img:$uid]http://i47.tinypic.com/29mavqv.jpg[/img:$uid]

I wonder what the "h" is for on his shirt?

It's the "h" from the Johnson Publis"h"ing Company watermark that's been rather haphazzardly photoshopped away.

[Edited 6/3/10 12:49pm]

databank said:

ernestsewell said:

I'd have to agree that the synopsis of the article isn't really copyright infringment. Those things are meant as media blurbs and meant to be used in whatever capacity to promote the magazine. I'm not sure how this differs from posting news articles from CNN or something. The synopsis is a news item, not the article itself.

Obviously, but we also know that the Org fears attacks from Prince's lawyers, not Ebony. Neither Ebony nor Prince could sue for publishing the teaser that was snipped (fair use + as you say this is a promotional text), and Ebony probably would never sue for an article scanned and Prince's lawyers legally couldn't BUT Prince's lawyers could send a (illegitimate) cease & desist JUST for the pleasure of putting some pressure on the Org, something Ben probably and understandably wants to avoid, which is why we won't have this article here, which is too bad for all of us non-american folks who can't buy it anyway

[Edited 6/3/10 12:14pm]

Just wondering where in the world you are databank?

Ebony is available internationaly, so unless you are living on some remote island, it should not be too difficult to pick up.

Hope you can get one somewhere.

4bjb said:

vitalbacon said:

would have been leaked long ago??? the release of planet earth with a newspaper took everyone by surprise, even prince's labelmanagers!

U r exactly right. Prince is full of surprises....he said so himself!

I am not talking about months here. We heard about the giveaway of Planet Earth at least two weeks before the newspapers publication, some may even have heard of it before that.

My comment of ".........leaked long ago" seems to have been misunderstood.

I still believe that if there was a cd giveaway with this issue of Ebony, then we would have heard about it by now.

[Edited 6/3/10 13:00pm]

brechten said:

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Man, that looks JUST LIKE that new Werchter Park (cartoon sketch) concert poster.

I can't wait to read the article & if the never before seen pics are like the cover shot - I'm gonna love them, too! I just hope I don't gag on his religious talk. Call me old school, but I like my Prince a little dirty.

It's looking good for those of you who are predicting a new album soon. He doesn't put himself out there unless there is a reason!

MikeyB71 said:

There is NOT going to be a cd with the July issue!

For goodness sake waken up people.

A cd would have had to have been pressed somewhere (ie a factory).

News of a cd with Ebony or any publication would have been leaked LONG ago.

lets just take it for what it is, an interview with Prince and some pretty pictures.

I am not saying that there may not be news of a free cd or whatever with a future issue, but do people really think that a cd was made, pressed and distributed without ANYONE finding out?

yea..... maybe you never know now a days lol

Yawn

LasVegas3121 said:

See http://ebonymagazine.com/ebony/

Ebony Exclusive: PRINCE Talks Religion, His Love Life & Much More
Never-before-seen photos and the musical genius in his own words are featured

[The org does not have permission to post the article or reproduce any parts of it. Please do not post any parts of the magazines article as this is copyright infringement snip - luv4u]

Prince and Ebony chose the "perfect" time to do this interview...Purple Rain movie anniversary just around the corner....and all the "hype" expected on the anniversary of MJ's death. Purple People Lovers won't get "caught up". My best to Prince....."Forever In My Life".

4bjb said:

LasVegas3121 said:

See http://ebonymagazine.com/ebony/

Ebony Exclusive: PRINCE Talks Religion, His Love Life & Much More
Never-before-seen photos and the musical genius in his own words are featured

[The org does not have permission to post the article or reproduce any parts of it. Please do not post any parts of the magazines article as this is copyright infringement snip - luv4u]

Prince and Ebony chose the "perfect" time to do this interview...Purple Rain movie anniversary just around the corner....and all the "hype" expected on the anniversary of MJ's death. Purple People Lovers won't get "caught up". My best to Prince....."Forever In My Life".

Except most people don't give a shit...it"s sad really

eireboy34 said:

4bjb said:

Prince and Ebony chose the "perfect" time to do this interview...Purple Rain movie anniversary just around the corner....and all the "hype" expected on the anniversary of MJ's death. Purple People Lovers won't get "caught up". My best to Prince....."Forever In My Life".

Except most people don't give a shit...it"s sad really

Give a shit about what in particular? Mj's anniversary? Purple Rain anniversary?

ernestsewell said:

Gohi said:

How do you know this?

It's how every interview goes. It's a blue print to his interviews.

Father moved out when Prince was 7

Prince left home, didnt' get along w/ the stepfather

Prince was a worldwide phenomenon during Purple Rain

Prince had contract issues with Warner Bros, "scrawled 'slave' on his face" and changed his name

Prince became an independent artist doing one-off deals with EMI, Arista, etc.

Prince found a cult religion to be part of thanks to his big brother Larry Graham

Prince stopped cursing, because you can be a slave to bad language (he told will.i.am that HE (will) was a slave when he curses - Will said, "Whatever man, you're still the shit.")

Promoting his latest album/website - chocked full of "exclusives".

To spice it up, the interviewer will talk about the "inner sanctum" of Paisley Park, how clean it is, how there are candles lit all over the place, and how Bria is skulking around in the background waiting on her prince to motion for her to make an appearance. Or how Prince has a new home, or a house he's renting with silk or satin pillows with the symbol on them. Prince might also crack open the New World Translation of the bible and read how so-n-so did something and it pleased Jehovah God.

Oh, the reporter will also note that they weren't allowed to even have a pad and pen to write things down.

LoL ... That's Terrible ernest but, he's not to far off.

Perhaps they'll be a few things that'll suprise us but, not too much.

Joyinrepatition said:

Nice cover shot....he still loves his purple lol

[img:$uid]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc1/Joyinrepatition/Picture1-21.png[/img:$uid]

http://ebonymagazine.com/ebony/

Diggin this picture!

So no one has said whether they picked up the magazine or not. The site says it's on news stands now. Does anyone have it?

ernestsewell said:

So no one has said whether they picked up the magazine or not. The site says it's on news stands now. Does anyone have it?

It's not out yet ernest. I was just at the newstand yesturday and Neicy Nash is the issue that's out now. Perhaps another 2 weeks or so it'll be out, unless I'm wrong.

ernestsewell said:

So no one has said whether they picked up the magazine or not. The site says it's on news stands now. Does anyone have it?

I'm headed 2 Wal-Mart or Target after work to see if it's out.

Erika2k8 said:

eireboy34 said:

Except most people don't give a shit...it"s sad really

Give a shit about what in particular? Mj's anniversary? Purple Rain anniversary?

Wasn't that last summer (25 years in 2009)? Either way, I wasn't paying attention for that.

unseen pictures maybe with Bria and him together. So happily in love ?

Prince: "Bria is pregnant!" OH NO!

Prince: "We want to marry this year!" OH NO!

Prince: "We're just very good friends!" OH YEAH!

daPrettyman said:

brechten said:

[img:$uid]http://i47.tinypic.com/29mavqv.jpg[/img:$uid]

I wonder what the "h" is for on his shirt?

'h' is for punks!