"Page Six" is gossip (and the NY Post is run by bigoted assholes).. but.. I'm wondering if Michelle_Ebanks @ Essence made that call - why/how would Prince have that much pull for an pre-Grammy party he's not hosting (Essence) or sponsoring (Lincoln)?

Prince disinvites ex's fiance

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Last Updated: 2:40 AM, February 13, 2011

Posted: 1:49 AM, February 13, 2011

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Prince shut R&B crooner Eric Benet out of the Essence Black Women in Music pre-Grammy event in Hollywood because Benet is engaged to his ex-wife, Manuela Testolini, sources told Page Six.

The event Tuesday night at Playhouse in Hollywood honored Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monae. Benet, who was married to Halle Berry, was disinvited once Prince was expected as a special guest. Organizers believed it was because Prince didn't want to be in the company of his ex.

Prince married Testolini, an entrepreneur who also used to work for his charities, in 2001, after he divorced his first wife, backup dancer Mayte Garcia.

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The "Purple Rain" rocker and Testolini were married for five years until she filed for divorce in 2006. At the time, Prince's lawyer, Patrick Cousins, told People magazine: "This isn't something that he wanted . . . He didn't countersue. He is just trying to get it resolved."

Benet was married to Berry from 2001 to 2003, but the couple split amid rumors he cheated on the Oscar-winning actress, which he later denied. Testolini started dating Benet in 2008, and in November, Benet proposed to her by singing a song he'd written, "Never Want to Live Without You."

Twice-married Prince has been linked to a series of women over the years, including Kim Basinger, Madonna and Carmen Electra. His first wife, Garcia, described him in a 2006 interview as "a bit controlling." He has most recently been linked to ballerina Misty Copeland, who performs in his shows.

Others at the Essence magazine event included Sean "Diddy" Combs -- also reportedly cold-shouldered by Prince, who seemed unfriendly when Combs went to shake his hand -- Cee Lo Green and Joy Bryant. Monae performed four songs at the event, including her hit "Tightrope" with OutKast rapper Big Boi.

Reps for Prince, Benet and Essence all declined to comment.

User comments:

Bob Brown 5:28 am
How did this midget pantywaist ever get our attention in the first place.
His voice sounds like a cranky baby.

probably organizers don't want any awkward situation. Or maybe Eric himself don't want to be in the same place where will be his fiance's ex.

Yeah.

It was pretty tacky of Eric and Mani to show up at the BET Awards last year when Prince was getting his lifetime achievement tribute or whatever it was.

Yes, Eric is awsome too. I like him, he has new album out if I'm not wrong.

Maybe he is a big fan really..Awkward but if everyone is adults then...

Even if Prince did have something to do with it could you blame him? I mean it was really in poor taste for Mani and Eric to show up at his Lifetime Achievement Award for BET You would think that Mani would have more class than that but we are talking about the woman who basically stole a married man, so I guess not.

^what's sad is that I use to be a fan of Eric especially his song with Tamia-just beautiful, but over the years he has just done some things that have made me suspect him like the whole crazy shit with Halle and then getting with Mani-seems the man really has issues or would do anything to stay in the spotlight.

2020 said:

Eric is a complete douchebag and tool!

I'm in agreement

It's always li'l Prince's fault.

Genesia said:

It's always li'l Prince's fault.

#TEAMPRINCE

Eff an Eric Benet. Ain't nobody thinking about him and his cheating ass. Who marries a man who's admitted to having a sex addiction?

nursev said:

Even if Prince did have something to do with it could you blame him? I mean it was really in poor taste for Mani and Eric to show up at his Lifetime Achievement Award for BET You would think that Mani would have more class than that but we are talking about the woman who basically stole a married man, so I guess not.

^ and herein lies some basic tenets.

jaybendy said:

#TEAMPRINCE

Eff an Eric Benet. Ain't nobody thinking about him and his cheating ass. Who marries a man who's admitted to having a sex addiction?

I'm sorry, but there is nothing wrong with sex addiction. Only in USA they made this up, and say is abnormality and desorder to f%$k too much, so shrinks can make some money)))

irinact said:

jaybendy said:

#TEAMPRINCE

Eff an Eric Benet. Ain't nobody thinking about him and his cheating ass. Who marries a man who's admitted to having a sex addiction?

I'm sorry, but there is nothing wrong with sex addiction. Only in USA they made this up, and say is abnormality and desorder to f%$k too much, so shrinks can make some money)))

^ could be right about the "term" being manufactured.....I don't think the post is anti-sex, its about the who, why and how.

"Page Six" is gossip ......... that's what it is ........ gossip

nursev said:

2020 said:

Eric is a complete douchebag and tool!

I'm in agreement

ditto... I have never been a fan of his. 4 some reason he seems sneaky

nursev said:

Even if Prince did have something to do with it could you blame him? I mean it was really in poor taste for Mani and Eric to show up at his Lifetime Achievement Award for BET You would think that Mani would have more class than that but we are talking about the woman who basically stole a married man, so I guess not.

I think ripping on Mani is a little out of line. Prince is ultimately responsible for what happened. Mani did not "steal" him away from Mayte. The time period that Mani was with Prince was easily the most "normal and accessable" Prince that we as fans have ever really seen him. SHE was not one of his little protege's but rather a die hard Prince fan herself. ONA and Musicology has her touch all behind the scenes. Prince's "comeback" was orchestrated by her more than you might want to admit.

wishuhvn said:

nursev said:

Even if Prince did have something to do with it could you blame him? I mean it was really in poor taste for Mani and Eric to show up at his Lifetime Achievement Award for BET You would think that Mani would have more class than that but we are talking about the woman who basically stole a married man, so I guess not.

I think ripping on Mani is a little out of line. Prince is ultimately responsible for what happened. Mani did not "steal" him away from Mayte. The time period that Mani was with Prince was easily the most "normal and accessable" Prince that we as fans have ever really seen him. SHE was not one of his little protege's but rather a die hard Prince fan herself. ONA and Musicology has her touch all behind the scenes. Prince's "comeback" was orchestrated by her more than you might want to admit.

If you say so

wishuhvn said:

nursev said:

Even if Prince did have something to do with it could you blame him? I mean it was really in poor taste for Mani and Eric to show up at his Lifetime Achievement Award for BET You would think that Mani would have more class than that but we are talking about the woman who basically stole a married man, so I guess not.

I think ripping on Mani is a little out of line. Prince is ultimately responsible for what happened. Mani did not "steal" him away from Mayte. The time period that Mani was with Prince was easily the most "normal and accessable" Prince that we as fans have ever really seen him. SHE was not one of his little protege's but rather a die hard Prince fan herself. ONA and Musicology has her touch all behind the scenes. Prince's "comeback" was orchestrated by her more than you might want to admit.

Thanks for stopping by, Mani!

Hey moderators if this trend keeps then I recommend a new forum be created.

We can call it...

PRINCE: IT REALLY IS ALL HIS FAULT, THAT BASTARD!!!

wishuhvn said:

nursev said:

Even if Prince did have something to do with it could you blame him? I mean it was really in poor taste for Mani and Eric to show up at his Lifetime Achievement Award for BET You would think that Mani would have more class than that but we are talking about the woman who basically stole a married man, so I guess not.

I think ripping on Mani is a little out of line. Prince is ultimately responsible for what happened. Mani did not "steal" him away from Mayte. The time period that Mani was with Prince was easily the most "normal and accessable" Prince that we as fans have ever really seen him. SHE was not one of his little protege's but rather a die hard Prince fan herself. ONA and Musicology has her touch all behind the scenes. Prince's "comeback" was orchestrated by her more than you might want to admit.

It's a miracle he made it from 1979 until he met her. Sounds like she practically created him!

HonestMan13 said:

wishuhvn said:

I think ripping on Mani is a little out of line. Prince is ultimately responsible for what happened. Mani did not "steal" him away from Mayte. The time period that Mani was with Prince was easily the most "normal and accessable" Prince that we as fans have ever really seen him. SHE was not one of his little protege's but rather a die hard Prince fan herself. ONA and Musicology has her touch all behind the scenes. Prince's "comeback" was orchestrated by her more than you might want to admit.

It's a miracle he made it from 1979 until he met her. Sounds like she practically created him!

Genesia said:

wishuhvn said:

I think ripping on Mani is a little out of line. Prince is ultimately responsible for what happened. Mani did not "steal" him away from Mayte. The time period that Mani was with Prince was easily the most "normal and accessable" Prince that we as fans have ever really seen him. SHE was not one of his little protege's but rather a die hard Prince fan herself. ONA and Musicology has her touch all behind the scenes. Prince's "comeback" was orchestrated by her more than you might want to admit.

Thanks for stopping by, Mani!

sweething said:

^

nursev said:

HonestMan13 said:

It's a miracle he made it from 1979 until he met her. Sounds like she practically created him!

I think HonestMan is being Sarcastic to wishuhvn post, and you thought he was serious?

HonestMan13 said:

wishuhvn said:

I think ripping on Mani is a little out of line. Prince is ultimately responsible for what happened. Mani did not "steal" him away from Mayte. The time period that Mani was with Prince was easily the most "normal and accessable" Prince that we as fans have ever really seen him. SHE was not one of his little protege's but rather a die hard Prince fan herself. ONA and Musicology has her touch all behind the scenes. Prince's "comeback" was orchestrated by her more than you might want to admit.

It's a miracle he made it from 1979 until he met her. Sounds like she practically created him!

Astasheiks said:

nursev said:

I think HonestMan is being Sarcastic to wishuhvn post, and you thought he was serious?