2freaky4church1 said:

Ah come on, you should know the answer to that by now Mr Church.

ndigo said:

For the benefit of newbies like me, what did she do to inspire such a song?

CJBabyDaddy said:

what sort of minstrel show monologue is that?

funkbabyandthebabysitters said:

soul41 said:

I can not imagine that people are angry at Prince's bodyguard for taking the camera. Let me tell you people something, Prince has a right to his privacy, people cannot go around just snapping pictures because they feel they can. This college BOY needs to understand just because he was out in the open does not give him the right to take that picture, he violated his privacy. The bodyguard merely did what he is paid to do. I know someone here on this site is going to have something to say about what I wrote but who gives a !@#k. What the college BOY should have done was ask could he get a picture, I am almost certain that Prince would have granted that request. The Judge should throw that whole case out. The BOY just looking for tution money.

whellz99 said:

True . . . but as human beings, we are all entitled to privacy, and so many people nowadays have lost sight of privacy, especially for the famous. Would you want a complete stranger just randomly taking pictures of you? Probally not, because in this world, most people have other agendas in mind, and I'm not talking about the sincere ones either.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

CJ aka BJB, has been on his jock sence I've lived in Mpls. sence 92. I think he didn't give her the time of day and she got mad and been sweatin him every sence. She has a man but, he must not be doin his job. People dog her on the radio here as well, trying to figure out what her problem is. She better watch herself before somebody crazier than her roll up on her! To add to the interview she did with ch 9 news here in Mpls.last Thurs., she called him a jerk! She has a tip hot line if you "REAL PRINCE FANS" want to express your opinions to her it is 612-332-TIPS or cj@startribune.com

Zelaira said:

Den-Dun-DUNNNNNH!!!

soul41 said:

Actually people do have that right. If Prince has a problem with that there are a few things he can do, however what he (or people working for him) clearly cannot do is confiscate the guy's camera.

hotthang319 said:

The thing is that she's only around because people still find whatever she has to say interesting. Whether you agree or disagree with her doesn't matter, you're still reading it and that's why she's still writing crap. I guess some people just don't get it.
[This message was edited Tue Apr 13 1:54:20 2004 by J0eyC0c0]

Since I am the Most Outspoken of his fans she should really chat me up. I don't know why she should Ever make things a personal AFFRONT or Confrontation. Let him be. As a Fan I have always,Always Found him Quite Amusing with his whole Approach. I actually like all that Fun Eccentric Stuff that he has pulled. I Always Got Turned on by this as it Adds to his Act. It's Supercool and I Dig It! I find his Way Charming. I wish CJ saw it my way and cut him some slack. Prince should be Different and he Should do it his Way. I have always asked first. If Mr Fitzgerald asked well he would have been told no. At concerts you must leave the camera outside. Prince has also had issues with Family...Well, we all do don't we? I suppose if I wear writing CJs column I would kinda leave out the Emotions or the Edge of a PERSONAl AFFRONT. But she Doesn't like him but Still CJ we as Fans Do Like Him and No Matter What we will Always so Whatever Dirty Laundry or Soiling has no effect. Scandal?? Means Nothing... We are Devotees and have been of his Music for like EONS.We Don't Expect Prince to Play by the Rules or be Conventional. He doesn't have to talk to Us,Take Pictures or what have you. I absolutely Expect Nothing from him just a Great show. As far as I am Concerned he Always pleases me. Really, trying to get what one does not want to give or is not willing is not right. I suppose yes, I can defend ,justify any or all action. Just I know since 1984 what Time It Is. Yes, I suppose my way can Upset him. I guess I am sorry for that sometimes. It is Never my Intention Ever. I just would like to Clarify as I feel he and his bodyguards are getting a BUM Rap.I think it's very Hard for Celebrities as they will have all kinds of Accusations ,what have you. I just well I just wish CJ would Concentrate on his Concert Reviews or Appearances and not Old Stuff like Pepe Willie or Fights . PRINCE is NOT a JERK!

It is True also let me tell you that Non-fans just don't get Prince.Just watch his Interviews and see his shows. Listen to Zel if I say the Man is ALRIGHt he sure as Heck is. Everyone knows I don't Front on Stuff! CJ I'm sure ya cool. Ya just gotta forget this Prince Drama. It's Old and Tired now. Maybe Mr Fitzgerald wasn't a Fan or maybe he was a Set-Up by some Newspaper or Hate group or Religious group . What have you. I'd say just Replace the Camera for the guy give him concert tickets and call it a day. Peace!

XtrueX said:

"Aging Star Tribune gossip columnist CJ"

J0eyC0c0 said:

Actually people do not have the right. It was a problem that was clearly solved, however like I stated before if the BOY wanted a picture he could have simply asked, the only response he could have gotten was a yes or a no, if the answer was no get over it ans move on.

PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT 2 TAKE PICTURES BUT PEOPE ARE SUMTIMES RUDE WITH STARS AND WHEN UR RUDE WITH STARS ESPECIALLY PRINCE U GET WHAT U DESERVED. IM PRETTY SURE THAT GUY WASN'T POLITE AND JUST RAN UP ON P AND BOTHERED HIM BY SNAPPING PICTURES.
PEACE AND B WILD
LIFE IS DEATH WITHOUT ADVENTURE

Ya got to ask. Then you woulda got a Firm No probably. I once was told by Allen Leeds that Depending on Prince's Mood he would do Autographs or not. This was in 86. This is not Now. But I have heard Prince say Politely No when asked. The bodyguards simply are there so that Prince is not Bothered. Nobody should bother anybody in this world. Infringement is a Terrible Thing. Ya gotta be Cool with stuff. Ya Cannot take stuff with anyone for Granted. Sometimes it is True one does get Overjealous or Such. I feel bad for the guy but I just think he should not have acted like a PAPPARAZZI.

Even if he was rude as fuck it still doesn't mean that bodyguard had the right to put his hands on him or his property.

Photographers usually Papparazzi always start Lawsuits against Stars. Have ya Noticed that?

Okay, let's sum it up, shall we:

1. The kid had a right to take the picture

2. Prince over-reacted

3. Prince's bodyguard over-reacted, and commited a felony by stealing the kida camera.

4. The kid over-reacted by going to the media, filing a major lawsuit, etc.

5. The kid is a wimpy little bitch, since he's claiming that the incident 'traumatised' him

6. Prince should really chill and accept that being a celeb means folks are going to take his picture.

7. The whole thing will probably be settled out of court with very little fanfare.

8. CJ is a hack "journalist" who, in her quest to demonize Prince, actually makes herself look like a lite version of Glenn Close in "Fatal Attraction"

Did that pretty much cover it all?

what fun! a simple search for keywords: 'star tribune columnist CJ' yield numerous not-so-positive reactions to CJ's style and content.

[CJ's] "Senior editors did not know the item had been submitted for publication online," managing editor Scott Gillespie says. "That was a mistake. We should not have published it online; a gossip item on the Senate race just a few days before the race wasn't appropriate."
http://64.106.149.201/dat...e10889.asp

commentary from the Minnesota Spokeman Recorder about CJ's "snide" attack on Larry Green and how she 'pushes the wheelbarrow of racism"
http://spokesman-recorder...277&sID=16

a quote from Keanu Reeves on his reaction to having been sniped at by CJ: "I didn't know she was crooked," he said. "I met her on the street once. Shook her hand."
http://www.reevesdrive.co...st9505.htm

on twin cities newsperson paul magers' response to CJ betraying his trust:
"Paul was trying to pass it off as a joke," said C.J. "He could hear me clicking away on the computer as we spoke. I was going to put something on the web about it being a joke. Then he got agitated, which I thought was uncharacteristic. I called my source, who said an announcement would be made Tuesday, and I called Paul back. He raised his voice, saying, 'If you write something I'll never speak to you again.' And I yelled back, 'Well, you'll be in LA!' Then he hung up on me."
http://www.citypages.com/...e11583.asp

on how CJ disclosed that a political figure was 'transgendered"
I'm curious -- is this a big deal for the folks at City Hall? I'd expect Tom Prichard and the MFC might start making calls to get the city to enforce it's bathroom ordinance. The column talks about how Andrea Jenkins asked Susan Kimberly for advice -- and about how Robert 'Lilligren said her transgendered status "is not relevant to why I hired her; she is the best person for the job."' . . Wonder whether CJ will be getting calls from Staten and Spike Moss about
this?
http://mapnp.geeks.org/pi...09101.html

from Twins Geek:
The Voice of Reason drew my attention to the latest CJ column. TVOR claims she "hates" CJ and never reads the column, but the photo conned her into reading it. Yeah. And I read Maxim for the columns.
http://twinstakes.bonnes....enDocument

former minnesota governor Jesse Ventura's assessment of CJ
He felt embarrassed for Capitol reporters, he said, when they fixated on his family—on rumors—while ignoring real issues, Ventura explained.“We have C.J. (the Star Tribune’s Carol Johnson) for that,” said Ventura.
http://www.erstarnews.com...jesse.html

by the way y'all, the same search yielded quotes from the ORG, so CJ's getting good publicity from us. . .

J0eyC0c0 said:

I don;t read it, people call me about it and it's on TV. I won't give her the satisfaction of getting my bloodpressure up anymore! But, I hear u

XxAxX said:

This booch should pay us then!!! $$$$$