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http://www.nypost.com/new.../17407.htm

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To replace Jackson at the Grammys, producers are trying to

get Prince to open the show, according to sources, but the singer has a laundry list of demands, insiders say.

"His Purpleness is asking for everything but the moon," an industry source said.

Prince, who has been working in Burbank, Calif., on his new album, has asked for a fleet of limousines, automobiles, hotel rooms, as well as various other accommodations for him, his wife and his entourage. "

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Great article, here the copy_paste.

February 5, 2004 -- Janet Jackson's bare-boob bust-out has gotten her booted from the Grammys.
A source close to the record-industry awards show told The Post the producers - under pressure from CBS, which is airing the Grammys Sunday at 8 p.m. - told Jackson's representatives her presence would overwhelm the telecast.

"Certainly you don't want to reward her with exposure on the Grammys after she effectively pirated CBS's air waves at the Super Bowl," the source said.

Grammy insiders say Jackson and Justin Timberlake were originally supposed to open the Grammy-cast with a surprise performance.

But in the wake of their Super Bowl peep show - when 90 million people saw Jackson's bare breast and pierced nipple - Jackson was bumped from the opening Grammys slot.

She was still expected to present a special award later in the evening to ailing singer Luther Vandross. But yesterday, after the FCC stepped up its investigation into the breast-baring halftime stunt, Jackson was dropped entirely.

Timberlake, who is still expected to perform, said yesterday he had only one day's notice of Jackson's plan to do a "costume reveal." He said he was under the impression the move would expose only a red bustier.



"When what happened happened, I was shocked and appalled," said Timberlake. "I was completely embarrassed."

In a swipe at Jackson's relative decline in the charts, the former *NSYNC singer said he had "a good, year, a really good year."

"I don't need publicity like this," he added. "I wouldn't want to be involved in a stunt, especially something of this magnitude."

Executives at Virgin, Jackson's record label, and a Grammys spokesman did not return calls last night. CBS officials declined comment.

Without a Grammys appearance, music-industry observers say the launch of Jackson's new album "Damita Jo," due out March 30, could be hurt.

To replace Jackson at the Grammys, producers are trying to get Prince to open the show, according to sources, but the singer has a laundry list of demands, insiders say.

"His Purpleness is asking for everything but the moon," an industry source said.

Prince, who has been working in Burbank, Calif., on his new album, has asked for a fleet of limousines, automobiles, hotel rooms, as well as various other accommodations for him, his wife and his entourage.

Meanwhile, Jackson released a videotaped apology yesterday that was widely telecast.

She said the decision to change the performance and allow Timberlake to snatch off part of her bustier was made after the final rehearsal.

Yesterday Jackson said MTV, CBS and the NFL "had no knowledge of this whatsoever" and added, "The whole thing went wrong in the end."

Also yesterday, the NFL made its first move in the wake of the Super Bowl boob controversy, axing a halftime performance by JC Chasez, a member of Timberlake's former band *NSYNC, slated for this weekend's Pro Bowl on ESPN, according to TV Week, an industry trade magazine.

The performance has been replaced with Hawaiian-themed entertainment to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pro Bowl being played in the Aloha State

dawn74 said:

Ask 4 the MOON Prince!

U go BOY!

I mean, we, the fans, are paying top dollar...
why shouldn't the evil "industry" do the same...?

Revolution said:

YES YES YES!! I agree! Ask for the moon...the stars...and the whole galaxy if you chose Prince!! Your worth it!

To replace Jackson at the Grammys, producers are trying to get Prince to open the show, according to sources, but the singer has a laundry list of demands, insiders say.

"His Purpleness is asking for everything but the moon," an industry source said.

Prince, who has been working in Burbank, Calif., on his new album, has asked for a fleet of limousines, automobiles, hotel rooms, as well as various other accommodations for him, his wife and his entourage.

well, i would do the same. i mean, this could be his last chance to play superstar.

Without a Grammys appearance, music-industry observers say the launch of Jackson's new album "Damita Jo," due out March 30, could be hurt.
um, yeah, because she has had absolutely no press lately

is prince a big enough artist these days to ask for everythng but the moon?! that might be pushing it - he should open up the awards though, that would be great if a bit surprising. i mean, he hasnt had a hit in years - not sure if everyone would know him.

Oh they'll know him. Everyone knows of Prince and his eccentric brilliance.




With all the amazing music he's created, he deserves to make crazy demands.

Agree...


U go Prince

Right right. It's so hard for her to get any publicity out there about that new album right now...NOBODY seems to be mentioning it.

Dang dang dang.

"His Purpleness is asking for everything but the moon," an industry source said.

Prince, who has been working in Burbank, Calif., on his new album, has asked for a fleet of limousines, automobiles, hotel rooms, as well as various other accommodations for him, his wife and his entourage"


Yeah, like P said in all his ONA concerts... "It´s better 2 give than 2 receive"

if this stuff is true then it just goes to show that prince's ego is far bigger than his religious beliefs. anyone who truly subscribes to christian beliefs (especially those of the JW) would not put themselves in such high esteem.

love2thenines2003 said:

If this story is even true, I think Prince needs to chill out. He's lucky to even be invited!

CBS & The Grammys has a TON of money! sooo asking for a few things isn't shit! Go for it Prince! YOU are doing them a favor.. NOT the other way around!

YOU just sold out the HOB 2 nights with NO promotion but on the org. & NPGMC

2 damn websites and a few people posting.

They need you.. you have proven you can make a ton of money without them.. Thats why they are coming back to you!

Get what you can.

Is Sunset Sound located in Burbank? Is it even still in operation?

What entourage? He's got a band, and a guitar tech, and a wife. Who else is there? It's not like he's bloody J-Lo or something and insists on 3 cooks, 5 hairdressers and 17 people to look after her dog.

Perhaps Prince is having a bit of a laugh at the Grammy organisers expense. It's like, "Oh, NOW you're desperate for me to perform, to fill in for someone else? After years of IGNORING me and not playing my records? Right then, now you gonna pay, let's see, what shall we ask for next... I know, we want a hotel, a limousine, an elephant in a tutu performing breakdance moves in my hotel room, and the president of Warners getting on the floor and kissing my feet, ha ha..."

metalorange said:

you guys realize this is a joke, don't you?

okaypimpn said:

They're in Hollywood. I doubt that Prince is there, but call 'em up and ask Craig Hubler! Say hi from Jesse!

www.sunsetsound.com

PFunkjazz said:

No no! No joke! Finally we got some good press (instead of JW-shit) and then u say it's a joke?

god i hope he's opening the show. It's televised quite late in the UK on E4, i'll be needing some sleep. watch Prince, bollocks to the rest, then to bed.Lovely!

dawn74 said:

Excuse me while I slap my face!!!

This story is bollocks.

Janet was ONLY eer going to PRESENT to Luther Vandross.

Luther Vandross has stated he won't be attending due to ill health.

There's no need to fill a missing performance from Janet. It's crap. end of.

metalorange said:

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[This message was edited Thu Feb 5 16:49:13 PST 2004 by PrimordialOoze]

I was hopeing to see miss jackson {if ya nasty} at the grammys & wanted to see a replay of the half time show that i didint watch because my team wasint in the game...LoL.

But if thats the reason prince in makeing a showing,is because she aint there then we will miss her...LoL.

Ps: I love the way on the commersial of the grammys how that introduce "the legendary Prince"<---Kool as hell.Id say because he made the R&R Hall oF Fame Added to that statement,but who knows...Bye!

"But in the wake of their Super Bowl peep show - when 90 million people saw Jackson's bare breast and pierced nipple - Jackson was bumped from the opening Grammys slot".

I think thats Crap sence every child & adult alike will see a million tits b4 there life is over.Is everyone alive after it happened?...lol.Well of course they are.A bare breast?...My word,there a dime a dozen.I think life is so boreing,that people put to much into a breast being showed on tv thats made to feed an infant anyways.Overall thats a dumb ruleing.
[This message was edited Thu Feb 5 17:07:07 PST 2004 by MRDREAMFACTORY]

I agree go 4 the moon man,they'll end up giving it 2 u anyway-lol.Heck yeah hes worth it...come on it's Prince!

Prince deserves the best stuff if he's going to be doing something like this. Go Prince!

in europe they have women showing breast all over billboards for selling soap ...everytime europe takes two steps foward america takes 5 years backwards!