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Prince’s New Website To Be Unveiled Tonight!

Prince Slicked Back. Photo: Afshin Shahidi for L.A. Times
And Tonight, the unveiling...
More prized than a trip to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory are the invitations granted for tonight's unveiling of Prince's latest galactic web project, lotusflow3r.com . Press invitees include Steve Appleford of Rolling Stone; Benjamin Trott from Six Apart; Kat Corbett from KROQ; Danny Shea and Katherine Thomson, music and entertainment editors from The Huffington Post; Emily McKay from NME and Edna Gunderson of USA Today. Also invited to the secret soiree are 3 select Purple Ticket winners, whose names have been withheld to protect what's left of their innocence.
The plan since the beginning has been to show the work to the press today, while anticipation builds for the official opening. Following the special preview, guests will be treated to an hour-long concert in the funkiest house in the Hills. After that, we hear the band plans to crash Clive Davis' party with an Alicia Keys joint they've rearranged.
With a beginning like this, no doubt this year is about to be stellar!
(This sounds really fun. Purple ticket holders aka lucky dogs. Can't wait to hear about it.)-DR.FB


January 31st, 2009 - 21:39
Ok, is he sucking in his cheeks again in that pix or does he SERIOUSLY need to eat some FOOD? Man not looking so good there!
January 31st, 2009 - 21:42
that is some bull we been waiting all this time to purchase tickets and olny three people get selected that some bull
January 31st, 2009 - 21:52
I hope I am a lucky purple ticket winner~~
<3
January 31st, 2009 - 22:03
Ahhhh, purple business as usual! Get us all worked up and leave us wanting. Not complaining though… glad 2 c what he has in store!
January 31st, 2009 - 22:37
Plan has been to show it to the press today????? Then why say “January 2009″ on the site publically for almost a month???? DR. FB – in your previous post on Prince and his LA whereabouts you also stated “the site is scheduled to open in January”….. Cool things are moving up, but if the site doesn’t open in the next few hours, it’ll leave hordes of people with mixed feelings.
January 31st, 2009 - 22:38
hollywood. hollywood. hollywood. enuf.
bring it p
…but then, out the mud and muck comes the lotus flower
January 31st, 2009 - 22:43
This is exciting! I can’t wait to see and hear about what happens with this website!
January 31st, 2009 - 22:53
Raspberry to Almond Haid.
Raspberry to Almond Haid.
Palomino Pleasure Ride to be heard 2nite.
January 31st, 2009 - 22:58
WOW!!! Once again he’s gonna tear up L.A. (in a funky kinda a way). Wish I was one of blessed ticket winners! Hummm, thanks 4 the info!
Blessings,
Rozboz7
January 31st, 2009 - 23:19
Awesome website! Awesome music! DiscoJellyFish. Very excited for what’s to come!
January 31st, 2009 - 23:27
Wow, another preview launched with some new music and a sneak peek at the actual site. And I thought Prince would leave us unsatisfied tonight… It’s a pity the full site isn’t up yet, but the new promo plus the upcoming press reports should keep us drooling for the next couple of days.
January 31st, 2009 - 23:34
I am disappointed. The site was supposed 2 open 2night.
January 31st, 2009 - 23:46
Well, I just checked and the site is starting to change over. You can click the TV, load the cassette player with some new songs!! Just shows a smokey background for now…
February 1st, 2009 - 00:02
Mixed feelings to say the least. After a month of buzz he really only releases one new track. Fans are excited about ‘Another Boy’. Don’t you lot remember that around the time ‘Turn Me Loose’ got leaked, this was available to purchase on itunes. I have it on my pc! ‘Colonized Mind’ sounds the same don’t know where people are saying that there are differences because i can’t hear it, still one of his best songs ever. ‘Disco Jellyfish’ is really fun and funky but i feel ‘MPLSOUND’ isn’t the album title no more. A blank disco jellyfish website is black just like 3121.com gives ya a hint. But really so far really disapointed. Thought at least today we would of been able to buy ‘Lotus Flow3r’ and have a fully functional site, this is basically a preview site again. I’ve only had 2 hours sleep at the moment and its now 5:00am in LDN; only still on because of the rumour of a concert stream tonight. If that happens then i and many other friends (remember his doesnt like the word fans) of his music will be truly grateful. x
February 1st, 2009 - 00:10
Forgot to mention love the whole spooky style to it and the meanings of the piece of broken road, tapes etc. It is a nice design !
February 1st, 2009 - 00:43
Thanx 4 the heads up Dr. FB I went 2 the site and I was pleasantly surprised. I just kept an open mind and open heart and it’s a gr8 start 4 a possible gr8 site.
Thanx again …
Peace, Love & Light …
February 1st, 2009 - 01:19
This pic is not him. It’s another look-alike, and not too good a-like, either.
I would like to see the real thing, Prince. I’m 76, c’mon gimme a break.
February 1st, 2009 - 01:34
Yip to the eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Go Princey~~~
February 1st, 2009 - 02:03
Like the interactive graphics of the site much more interesting than “click this link” especially the t.v. and tape deck. I’d like to see more of what’s showing on the t.v. very intriguing.
February 1st, 2009 - 02:37
Is he serious?
That is no fucking launch..
fuck that, fuck his website.. pretentious fuck making his fans wait.
February 1st, 2009 - 02:38
The Guitar Solo in DiscojellyFish reminds me of Shortberry Strawcake. Cool song but makes me wonder if this will be on the MPLSoun album along with choco Box as Discojelly is an instrumental version of that song.
February 1st, 2009 - 02:49
dissapointing
February 1st, 2009 - 03:51
I can’t take this shit from him anymore.
What’s the fucking point of this?
Dr. … you should’ve known better.
The site is still NOT open. This is just pathetic.
Disco Jellyfish my ass… just Chocolate Box instrumental with some bullshit through it.
February 1st, 2009 - 05:17
Delays about the future site was rumoured few days ago, so we will see in the nexts days/weeks!
February 1st, 2009 - 05:18
Hmm I love the picture
. The site will be great. Looks good so far. Love the songs. Wish I could go see him though (sigh) . You go beautiful!! I’m LOL reading all these comments.. Honestly..
Thanks for the info Dr. FB
February 1st, 2009 - 05:19
^^multiple comments by 1 user pretending to be more were deleted. Others kept regardless how negative.
February 1st, 2009 - 05:21
BTW, haven’t been to the site myself yet. Just got home from watching Dark Knight again and just grabbed a late dinner. Will view it after that if I am still up.
February 1st, 2009 - 05:27
oh dinner and movie for you, huh Dr. ? Hope you had fun
February 1st, 2009 - 05:41
I’m loving the anticipation of the site opening, the music is fantastic.
So many people can get exactly what they want NOW…we’ve lost the excitement of any build up to getting something..imo
Also, why so much hate in the comments! I really can’t understand it
February 1st, 2009 - 06:09
Someone in Chicago has too much time on his hands. Works for AT&T, and lives…..well, we will let his ISP handle that on Monday.
February 1st, 2009 - 08:37
Is he o.k.? I’m not so concerned with the website now that I see this picture. Is he in good health?
February 1st, 2009 - 09:01
It’s all good…no matter what your feelings are on the subject, we’re all waiting on pins and needles to see this roll out. And after 21 years of following the man, I still get a kick out of it and it feels like Christmas. I like that…Christmas in February….
February 1st, 2009 - 09:39
Dont we age well. must be in the Gemini Jeans…
February 1st, 2009 - 10:15
Lawd.. Prince looks horrible. Look at those deep fo’ head creases, lol. Hair thinnin’ from all those years of conking.. *sigh*.. He still the man though. Unfortunately of what I’ve heard from him musically so far.. he ain’t hittin’ on shyt. Hoping it’s gon get better. As for his protege … she sucks. Not interested, sorry Prince.
February 1st, 2009 - 11:30
It’s unbelievable that ppl clearly still dont know what he’s about. (even after so so many years) They can look at a picture that’s so clear and pure and “in yo face” and still they don’t see it.. Unbelievable. (shakes head)
February 1st, 2009 - 12:22
Hhahahaah P is a bitch! Big fat tease!
February 1st, 2009 - 13:22
I just ignore those silly meanie comments and stick to my baby Prince, he is still workin that mojo and ppl who claim they are pissed off are really just as excited as me, LOL!!
February 1st, 2009 - 18:12
Yo wen is this prince cd droping so if anybody knows hit me up!!
February 1st, 2009 - 20:55
All I am seeing is a white fuzzy cloud playing instrumental in the background….am I missing something here?
February 2nd, 2009 - 03:07
romeoblu said it Jellyfishdiscoball sounds like Shortberry Strawcake… WHAT?!!
SS was serious REAL FUNK. Jellydiscofall sounds like a fam doing a Prince inspired song with GarageBand. Please.
The Family 2.0 is doing greater jams, seriously. Theys on fire!
February 3rd, 2009 - 13:01
I was one of the lucky purple ticket winners.
The night was breath taking!!!!
February 3rd, 2009 - 17:03
You were a Purple Ticket winner eh amorbella.. so.. what did the lil’ man serve up for eats? Watercress sandwiches and tea?
February 3rd, 2009 - 19:05
His eats where as normal as deviled eggs. Lots of drinks flowing, awesome music, and lots of cool people.
maybe if I asked I may have been able to get a watercress sandwich….
I was too excited to eat
February 3rd, 2009 - 19:08
BTW, Prince looks awesome….that pic doesnt do him any justice.
The man is still fierce and rockin at 50.
February 5th, 2009 - 06:40
Yeah, that guy that works for AT&T …what is his problem???
February 5th, 2009 - 09:27
I decided to be nice and not contact anyone this time. There are other more productive things that can be done instead. You do relize that right?
February 6th, 2009 - 00:17
Yeah, I know but no one seems to be interested in allowing him to do them …so he sits here, admiring an artist.
February 7th, 2009 - 13:24
All this fuss!!! If everyone would just relax and ignore him for a second…. He’d probably panic and do something. He’s loving this hype. He’ll probably wait until y’all give up and least expect it……..say all the mean and nice things you could possibly say……. then BAM!!!! The site will be up and running. lol
February 15th, 2009 - 13:50
I wish I had the talent to produce a good poster for the simpsons 20th anniversary contest. I love the simpsons. But at least there are others (as I see here) that share an interest still.
February 15th, 2009 - 19:50
been n2 prince since the 1st album but why play all the waiting games release something new people luv ur music would you want to wait on something you craved for think about it….where would you be without us
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