OFFICIAL NEWZ DIRECTLY FROM PAISLEY PARK: February 6: It's Very Clear U.S. lawmaker asks for Clear Channel investigation January 14: AOL Download of "Mellow" America Online members can now get a free download of the song "Mellow" from Prince's latest CD, The Rainbow Children, by visiting the AOL MUSIC section 4 a limited time. Tell a friend who hasn't bought the CD yet 2 give it a listen and hear what they're missing. And while they're at it, they can visit www.TheRainbowChildren.com and download "She Loves Me 4 Me," another free track from this latest release available now. January 12: THE FELLAS JUST JAMMED With RHONDA and RENATO out of town 4 the weekend, no one planned on taking the stage, late Friday nite. Yet as the crowd grew, t'was obvious- some funk HAD 2 GO DOWN! JOHN BLACKWELL and LARRY GRAHAM were awakened from a DEEP slumber and graciously agreed 2 join the party. JOHNNIE BLACKSHIRE and his brother KIP sat in and the fellas just JAMMED! And with MACEO PARKER coming in town on Monday 2 discuss opening 4 PRINCE in the near future, NO DOUBT THEY WILL JAM AGAIN, THIS TIME WITH EVERYBODY! Come out Monday nite, if u ain't 2 sleepy! December 20: Found In R Mailbox.... Bob had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. After a few weeks of this, his boss was mad and threatened to fire him if he didn't do something about it. So Bob went to his doctor, who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went to bed. He got a great night's sleep and actually beat the alarm in the morning. After a leisurely breakfast, he cheerfully drove to work. "Boss," he said, "The pill actually worked!" "That's all fine," said the boss, "But where were you yesterday?" December 3: Minnesota The Healthiest States in America November: Microchip in yo neck Scientists Build Tiny Computer From DNA October: Q&A With Ray Charles Bank Statements on My Mind August 6, 2001: NPGMC - End Of The Month Edition The August Edition of the NPG Music Club will arrive 2ward the end of this month as 2 include some much sought after goodies. We're takin' r time 2 prepare something special. Stay 2ned, it's worth the wait! AUDIOGALAXY... PLEASE call us regarding the unauthorized music on ur site. August 6, 2001: NPGMC - End Of The Month Edition The August Edition of the NPG Music Club will arrive 2ward the end of this month as 2 include some much sought after goodies. We're takin' r time 2 prepare something special. Stay 2ned, it's worth the wait! AUDIOGALAXY... PLEASE call us regarding the unauthorized music on ur site. August 1, 2001: CORRECTION PRINCE did not attend Monday's TRL concert or afterparty. July 30, 2001: DOUBLE STANDARD? Q: "What do ODB and Robert Downey Jr. have in common?" A: "Nothing." ALANIS BLASTS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY Get The Story July 24, 2001: ROCK THE BOAT Aaliyah's new song "Rock The Boat" is wavy! Get it. July 23, 2001: U TELL US Check out the webcast from C-SPAN of the July 20th Hearing on Media Violence (scroll down). How should society close Pandora's Box and what role does the government play in this? READ THE RESPONSES rumors Any rumors about madonna and prince r simply that: rumors. July 22, 2001: NEVER? PRINCE, never 2 go on tour or record another album?...What do u'all think?! READ THE RESPONSES July 19, 2001: QUOTE: "We have tremendous respect for all of the Dixie Chicks, as well as for their extraordinary music." - Sony, after they filed suit 2 prevent them from leaving the label. STAY FREE TTD! Ownurmastersfromnowuntileternity. July 18, 2001: Sony Sues the Dixie Chicks QUOTE FROM ARTICLE: The Chicks complained about the terms of their deal in an interview with Dan Rather on CBS' 60 Minutes II last fall. Rather estimated that the band had generated at least $200 million in album sales. Band member Emily Robison said, "You're depressing me because we see so little of that. I'll just say that Sony Nashville has remodeled their new building. They remodeled on that." Lead singer Natalie Maines added, "I don't even have a million dollars in the bank. Tell me where this money goes." READ MORE July 16, 2001: STUDIES SHOW Women who smoke cigarettes inhale a toxin that can trigger ovarian failure, significantly decreasing their reproductive years, studies show. July 13, 2001: ERYKAH BADU "Eye don't go by the deadline, eye go by the lifeline!"- when asked y her 2nd cd missed the record company's deadline 4 release. U go, sista! July 12, 2001: GUESTS Some guests enjoy the flowers in Prince's garden. July 11, 2001: WHAT DO U THINK? What do U, as members of the NPG Music Club, think of the latest "Best of" CD Time Warner has released, keeping in mind of course the fact that Prince makes virtually no money from the CD? READ THE RESPONSES July 9, 2001: Which One? A sure-fire way 2 find out if someone is marriage material: Take them 2 c "Scary Movie" and "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" and ask them which one they liked better. D.C. D.C.'s law en4cement tried 2 get the real story, but somebody CONNED IT. 4 dessert- we have a very nice Polygraph Cobbler. ;) Quote "Ever since the Industrial Revolution, most people can't even a4d an imagination." July 8, 2001: VENUS Props N' Pounds 2 VENUS WILLIAMS who wins her SECOND WIMBLEDON TITLE in a row! An impressive victory over JUSTINE HENIN: 6-1, 3-6 ,6-0. Dateline: Montreal, Canada- late Saturday afternoon...Fresh off da show of life: - Prince: A Celebration, r lil' funkbunny was spotted at the Planet Hollywood (1st time in one, clean bathrooms; so he says) and an unnamed bookstore, buying cds: it appears he purchased some Marvin Gaye, Kelis and an old blues album...upon leaving the store, Prince was nearly chased in2 the waiting limousine by some fans(people who scream when they c somebody they recognize from television)...he opened the window 2 tell them that he doesn't sign autographs anymore (probably cuz it encourages idol worship), and was met with the loudest banshee screams heard during the festival this year! Needless 2 say, the limousine broke off down da street as 2 avoid heart failure 4 it's passenger. HER WAY R u'all feelin' that joint "Her Way" by KIP BLACKSHIRE on da latest installment of NPG AHDIO? Written by PRINCE 4 his favorite male singer 2day. JOHN BLACKWELL guests on drums. All other instruments by PRINCE July 7, 2001: ONE As the evolution of the NPG online xperience progresses, the need 4 many webSIGHTS no longer xists. From now on, come 2 NPGMusicClub.com 2 xperience all the latest newz & info direct from Paisley Park, buy the latest NPG RETAIL, and become a MEMBER 2 access new editions of NPG MUSIC every month. In unity we find the truth. JULY EDITION Premium Members of the NPG Music Club, the JULY EDITION of the NPGMC has come early just 4 u! Click on the MEMBERZ link in the top navigation bar above, log in, and go 2 the DOWNLOAD section 2 get the latest joints fresh from the NPG Music Club. Basic Members will have access on July 15th. July 2, 2001: COMMUNICATE With all the advances in technology- (emale, cell phones and 2-way pagers), do people REALLY KNOW HOW 2 COMMUNICATE BETTER? July 1, 2001: MTV MTV really should make sure that ALL their acts r NOT LIPSYNCHING on their little TRL tour b4 they start reviewing concerts from well-established acts. Wasn't it a similar tour in which MILLI VANILLI got busted? AIMEE MANN fearless, talented and smart. EVERLASTING NOW If the day begins anew, y can't humans? So many fools living in the past...we only have the EVERLASTING NOW. Life renews itself in Christ. Withoutknockingopenthedoor. June 27, 2001: FREAX ON THIS SIDE Come one, come all 2 The Purple Ball!... Preparations r being made 2 film the Milwaukee concert, so NPG CLUB MEMBERS: wear ur best Purplegear! UKNOWWHAT2DO! A Child's View An old country doctor went way out to the boondocks to deliver a baby. It was so far out, there was no electricity. When the doctor arrived, no one was home except for the laboring mother and her 5-year-old child. The doctor instructed the child to hold a lantern high so he could see, while he helped the woman deliver the baby. The child did so. The mother pushed and after a little while, the doctor lifted the newborn baby by the feet and spanked him on the bottom to get him to take his first breath. The doctor then asked the 5-year-old what he thought of the baby. The little boy responded: "He shouldn't have crawled in there in the first place. Spank him again."