ReidOne 12,427 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 So the "official" Prince tribute concert is happening tonight in Minneapolis, but it's messy AF. Apparently they were trying to hold it in the 50,000 seat Vikings Stadium, but that fell through and they had to downgrade to the 17,000 seat Xcel Energy Arena. The original show was being organized by Prince's former manager Gilbert Davison & Sheila E., but Prince's family pushed them out of the way so that they could call all the shots themselves. Then the whole thing almost collapsed on itself and nearly didn't happen. But they did one thing right by hiring L. Londell McMillan, who brought in the iconic Irving Azoff, who brought in longtime Minneapolis promoter Randy Levy. And that team was able to salvage the show. Anyway, all we will see of it are fan videos because the show is not being filmed for broadcast or DVD/commercial release. The lineup is pretty... sparse. Performers are A-List: Stevie Wonder B-List: Christina Aguilera C-List: Tori Kelly Nicole Scherzinger A-List Prince friends: Chaka Khan Morris Day & The Time NPGB-List Prince friends: Mayte Garcia Judith Hill Mint Condition Andre Cymon Michael Phillips Notably absent: John Mayer (part of original lineup, but dropped out 2 days ago due to "scheduling conflicts") The Revolution (Wendy & Lisa were busy working on music for J.Lo's TV series 'Shades of Blue') Sheila E. (already had another gig booked) (please note the shade behind the notably absent list! This tribute may be "going forward" but it's a shell of its former self. Prince would be appalled.) Full details: http://www.startribune.com/how-thursday-s-prince-tribute-was-saved-concert-promoter-put-humpty-dumpty-back-together-again/396866631/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 BTW, Irving Azoff is Christina Aguilera's manager and she basically owes her sustained relevance to him. He was the one who helped her transition from the b-list Britney teen act to the iconic 'Stripped' era which gave her an identity all her own. Anyway, I'm sure that Irving's involvement is the only reason they managed to get Christina for this. Irving also manages tons and tons of other legends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulture Kiari 3,433 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Gosh. Your tone for this thread sounds really negative. It IS a tribute show, so at least it is happening. Not all tribute shows have to have "A list" guests. A tribute show is meant to remember the fallen by singing his/her music, not to see who can pull the most A list, even after death. And just because Christina is hated on this website or doesnt meet your charts criteria does not make her a B-lister. She has a very successful career at the moment with the shows she is in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SychosSoChic 9,995 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The Legends Panel will not stand for this blasphemy I tell you. Life ain't Hollywood for any one of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addison Rae 16,787 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 NNN WHY IS NICOLE SCHERZINGER THERE sitting on his lap sipping diet pepsi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake 7,385 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 1 minute ago, RubberHeartt said: And just because Christina is hated on this website or doesnt meet your charts criteria does not make her a B-lister. She has a very successful career at the moment with the shows she is in. Well she isn't exactly big anymore so probably could be classed a B-list, regardless if people on here dislike her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En_Sabah_Nur 9,359 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 6 minutes ago, Blake said: Well she isn't exactly big anymore so probably could be classed a B-list, regardless if people on here dislike her. Don't come for LEGENDtina!!! Egypt. W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 7 minutes ago, RubberHeartt said: Gosh. Your tone for this thread sounds really negative. It IS a tribute show, so at least it is happening. Not all tribute shows have to have "A list" guests. A tribute show is meant to remember the fallen by singing his/her music, not to see who can pull the most A list, even after death. And just because Christina is hated on this website or doesnt meet your charts criteria does not make her a B-lister. She has a very successful career at the moment with the shows she is in. First, I love Christina... have seen her live multiple times and been a fan since day 1. I'm proud of her for still being relevant after all these years. But let's be honest, she is a B-list name at this point. But, with this show, I have to call a spade a spade. Prince deserves better than this as his "official" tribute concert. His family clearly got in the way --- the same folks who are pimping out his home as a "museum" for the general public less than 6 months after his death. When even Sheila E. can't be bothered to show up, you know it's a MESS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicOfCANCER 6,292 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 i'm so sick of britney stans hating on the exponentially more talented xtina. get over it. lotus outsold brintey jean. stop being so pressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 10 minutes ago, SychosSoChic said: The Legends Panel will not stand for this blasphemy I tell you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake 7,385 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 4 minutes ago, En_Sabah_Nur said: Don't come for LEGENDtina!!! Who said I'm coming for her? Like I would waste my time trying to come for a singer I like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, TropicOfCANCER said: i'm so sick of britney stans hating on the exponentially more talented xtina. get over it. lotus outsold brintey jean. stop being so pressed. I'm not a Britney stan and I'm not pressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicOfCANCER 6,292 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 17 minutes ago, ReidOne said: BTW, Irving Azoff is Christina Aguilera's manager and she basically owes her sustained relevance to him. He was the one who helped her transition from the b-list Britney teen act to the iconic 'Stripped' era which gave her an identity all her own. Anyway, I'm sure that Irving's involvement is the only reason they managed to get Christina for this. Irving also manages tons and tons of other legends. thats what managers are for, yes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonse 6,525 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 1 minute ago, TropicOfCANCER said: thats what managers are for, yes? just like gaga owes her relevance to troy carter no more parties in LA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo Craig 55,649 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I hope Xtina delivers something good and not so much of that scream thing she does.... Shes gonna strain something haha End Racism Now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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