nursev said:

ThePaloAlto said:

http://www.livenation.com...ist/735895

Nothing posted there, but saved anyway-thanks.

I should have explained but I was in a hurry. I only posted it since when there are dates & tickets, that's probably where you'll find 'em. Good luck everyone!

nursev said:

Vendetta1 said:

According to my friend Cam(fellow orger purplecam) Prince will be performing some shows in December to benefit the Harlem's Children Empowerment Zone. if that is true, I haven othing but respect for him for doing that. it is an amazing cause.

Much respect

RedKite said:

Essence magazine has the story on the toiur. http://www.essence.com/en...a_tour.php

That's more like it again

TwiliteKid said:

WaterInYourBath said:

None of this compares to Michael's TII announcement last year. Nothing. That was the most anticipated and most attended/watched conference of the past 10 or more years. This doesn't "rival" that.

Dang, I just KNEW Mike would be mentioned in this thread eventually.

Hurts your feelings, does it? How's this then: Prince will live to perform this shows. Top that Mike!

See there?

Just before I read that...I had every intention of just...[img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/lmao.gif[/img:$uid] about the....same ol'...same 'ol... and being on my merry little fucking way.

So don't act like y'all don't know WHY...when I'm though!

Vendetta1 said:

According to my friend Cam(fellow orger purplecam) Prince will be performing some shows in December to benefit the Harlem's Children Empowerment Zone. if that is true, I haven othing but respect for him for doing that. it is an amazing cause.

ThePaloAlto said:

nursev said:

Nothing posted there, but saved anyway-thanks.

I should have explained but I was in a hurry. I only posted it since when there are dates & tickets, that's probably where you'll find 'em. Good luck everyone!

Understood and thanks again.

Dolphinking23 said:

just as long as he lives until December and doesn't take "Anna Stesia" to sleep. THESE shows might actually happen! GET IT?? "ANNA STESIA" HAHAHAHAH... or was it too soon? RIP MJ

I totally got that. But let's not jinx him. Maybe I might be able to see a prince concert before I'm off to college Who am I kiddin' (that's never gonna happen and I know it)

My faith in twitter has been restored. At least the press conference happened.

Prince is as bad as the military with this "hurry up and wait" stuff.

lezama said:

Prince Announces 'Welcome 2 America' Tour Prince held a press conference at Harlem's Apollo Theater to announce "Welcome 2 America," a forthcoming tour beginning in December 2010. The pop legend will perform and play master of ceremonies at each show, which will feature artists such as Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding and Cassandra Wilson. "Bring your friends, bring your children," Prince told the audience, "and bring foot spray, because it's going to be funky." Prince arrived on the Apollo stage at 6:25, following an introduction by BET Executive Vice President of Entertainment & Music Programming Stephen Hill. Wearing a black velour jacket, the singer remained vague about the impending live shows but told the crowd that they would not disappoint. "Come early, come often. I have a lot of hits... no two shows will be the same," he said. It was also revealed that a gold-plated Fender guitar that sat on the Apollo stage during the announcement will be auctioned off after the live run, with the proceeds benefiting the economic recovery group Harlem Empowerment Zone. (Reporting by Jillian Mapes and Rachel Been) http://www.billboard.com/...tag=hpfeed

Very nice and thanks. I so love me some Prince again

RedKite said:

Essence magazine has the story on the toiur. http://www.essence.com/en...a_tour.php

Redkite, thank you so much for this info!!!!!!!

lezama said:

Prince Announces 'Welcome 2 America' Tour Prince held a press conference at Harlem's Apollo Theater to announce "Welcome 2 America," a forthcoming tour beginning in December 2010. The pop legend will perform and play master of ceremonies at each show, which will feature artists such as Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding and Cassandra Wilson. "Bring your friends, bring your children," Prince told the audience, "and bring foot spray, because it's going to be funky." Prince arrived on the Apollo stage at 6:25, following an introduction by BET Executive Vice President of Entertainment & Music Programming Stephen Hill. Wearing a black velour jacket, the singer remained vague about the impending live shows but told the crowd that they would not disappoint. "Come early, come often. I have a lot of hits... no two shows will be the same," he said. It was also revealed that a gold-plated Fender guitar that sat on the Apollo stage during the announcement will be auctioned off after the live run, with the proceeds benefiting the economic recovery group Harlem Empowerment Zone. (Reporting by Jillian Mapes and Rachel Been) http://www.billboard.com/...tag=hpfeed

Sounds very Las Vegas 3121-y.

I'm surprised no one has focused in on the fact that Sinbad is included in the line-up. That should be hilarious, LOL. He must be the opening act, which is hot. It'll be nice to see him performing again.

Cerebus said:

Spinlight said:

Where is the confusion.

Are you serious? People who attended the event don't know if it's a tour or a residency. That's not an announcement, it's a frustration.

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However, LiveNation would NOT be needed for a residency. Take that however you like.

I guess my lack of actually caring about an announcement that doesn't involve a new album is showing. To me, it's a typically vague mention about Prince's rich friends who will show up at a show with him at some point. Okay. None of those artists are particularly exciting to me, Prince's new shows aren't particularly exciting to me, and Prince doesn't have an internet presence with which to make these stupid announcements about nothing other than to call a press conference.

To me, it's as open and shut as it always is with Prince.

lezama said:

Prince Announces 'Welcome 2 America' Tour Prince held a press conference at Harlem's Apollo Theater to announce "Welcome 2 America," a forthcoming tour beginning in December 2010. The pop legend will perform and play master of ceremonies at each show, which will feature artists such as Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding and Cassandra Wilson. "Bring your friends, bring your children," Prince told the audience, "and bring foot spray, because it's going to be funky." Prince arrived on the Apollo stage at 6:25, following an introduction by BET Executive Vice President of Entertainment & Music Programming Stephen Hill. Wearing a black velour jacket, the singer remained vague about the impending live shows but told the crowd that they would not disappoint. "Come early, come often. I have a lot of hits... no two shows will be the same," he said. It was also revealed that a gold-plated Fender guitar that sat on the Apollo stage during the announcement will be auctioned off after the live run, with the proceeds benefiting the economic recovery group Harlem Empowerment Zone. (Reporting by Jillian Mapes and Rachel Been) http://www.billboard.com/...tag=hpfeed

Great news. But I am still waiting for an official DVD. It´s been SUCH a long time...

RedKite said:

Essence magazine has the story on the toiur. http://www.essence.com/en...a_tour.php

Thank you

WaterInYourBath said:

I'm surprised no one has focused in on the fact that Sinbad is included in the line-up. That should be hilarious, LOL. He must be the opening act, which is hot. It'll be nice to see him performing again.

LOL its definitely odd!

RedKite said:

Essence magazine has the story on the toiur. http://www.essence.com/en...a_tour.php

Somebody needs to post some pics...quick!

Cause this is the pic...Essence has with their "scoop":

If Prince is still wearing that same damn outfit...foot spray ain't gonna be enough!

Photos by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America

Identity said:

Photos by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America

Where's an actual transcript?

I was there! It was really cool to see him up close...sort of.

He was mad vague, but I'm sure by now the details have been made clear. I hope to at least make it to a few of the shows, sounds pretty kick ass.

Identity said:

Photos by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America

THAT looks a bit familiar. The shades make it look almost deliberate..

Identity said:

Photos by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America

torahwarrior said:

THAT looks a bit familiar. The shades make it look almost deliberate..

Very curious choice...

Dolphinking23 said:

just as long as he lives until December and doesn't take "Anna Stesia" to sleep. THESE shows might actually happen! GET IT?? "ANNA STESIA" HAHAHAHAH... or was it too soon? RIP MJ

[Edited 10/14/10 17:05pm]

Nothinbutjoy said:

My faith in twitter has been restored. At least the press conference happened.

Prince is as bad as the military with this "hurry up and wait" stuff.

well nbj i live in new york and the only way i would go 2 this disaster show where the music will be centered only around 3 albums from 20 plus years ago, would be if u NBJ, pyscho and rubymoon would be willing 2 get out here ..otherwise i'm passing on this

thanks to the mention of mj and his o2 press conference

prince's outfit kind of reminds me of what mj wore for his press conference

creepy

Dolphinking23 said:

WaterInYourBath said:

I'm surprised no one has focused in on the fact that Sinbad is included in the line-up. That should be hilarious, LOL. He must be the opening act, which is hot. It'll be nice to see him performing again.

LOL its definitely odd!

LOL! I heard him mention Sinbad and I was like O_o Really??? No... REALLY??? I was thinking he couldn't possibly be talking about the comedian that's been under a rock for like EVER. Then again he did host Showtime at the Apollo. Maybe it's a homecoming?