Red Moon
06-06-2007, 09:02 AM
Prince gig: When Bruvs cry
ROCK legend Prince is set to stun the contestants with an impromptu private gig.
The pint-sized star is a huge fan and asked his management to arrange an appearance — either in the BB garden or screened in the house from a London studio.
Prince, whose hits include When Doves Cry and Purple Rain, announced seven shows at the O2 Arena last month as part of a 21-date UK tour.
The remaining dates will be surprise gigs around the UK — with one live on BB.
A source said: “Prince is a huge fan of Big Brother. He has tuned in to every series of the show so far and loves the concept.
“His management are in discussions with producers Endemol to arrange a gig.
“Prince is hoping it will be an unforgettable moment that goes down in BB history.”
But Big Brother insiders fear that several of the housemates may not know who the musician is.
Lesley has admitted she hates music and never listens to it. The twins, at 18, are probably too young to remember most of Prince’s hits from the 1980s and 90s.
And Emily has already shown herself up to be less than an expert in all things musical when she announced: “There’s something sweeping the country and it’s called indie rock.”
A Channel 4 insider said: “Housemates like Tracey the raver and Shabnam the R&B fan will probably be appreciative of their own audience with Prince.
“But some of the others probably won’t have a clue who he is and won’t realise what an amazing opportunity they are being given.
“It will be hilarious to see the different reactions.”
Prince’s seven dates at the O2 Arena sold out within minutes of going on sale.
The eccentric star is also expected to announce more mad ideas for impromptu shows during his month-long stay in Britain during August.
Source:
The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003230001-2007260125,00.html)
ROCK legend Prince is set to stun the contestants with an impromptu private gig.
The pint-sized star is a huge fan and asked his management to arrange an appearance — either in the BB garden or screened in the house from a London studio.
Prince, whose hits include When Doves Cry and Purple Rain, announced seven shows at the O2 Arena last month as part of a 21-date UK tour.
The remaining dates will be surprise gigs around the UK — with one live on BB.
A source said: “Prince is a huge fan of Big Brother. He has tuned in to every series of the show so far and loves the concept.
“His management are in discussions with producers Endemol to arrange a gig.
“Prince is hoping it will be an unforgettable moment that goes down in BB history.”
But Big Brother insiders fear that several of the housemates may not know who the musician is.
Lesley has admitted she hates music and never listens to it. The twins, at 18, are probably too young to remember most of Prince’s hits from the 1980s and 90s.
And Emily has already shown herself up to be less than an expert in all things musical when she announced: “There’s something sweeping the country and it’s called indie rock.”
A Channel 4 insider said: “Housemates like Tracey the raver and Shabnam the R&B fan will probably be appreciative of their own audience with Prince.
“But some of the others probably won’t have a clue who he is and won’t realise what an amazing opportunity they are being given.
“It will be hilarious to see the different reactions.”
Prince’s seven dates at the O2 Arena sold out within minutes of going on sale.
The eccentric star is also expected to announce more mad ideas for impromptu shows during his month-long stay in Britain during August.
Source:
The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003230001-2007260125,00.html)