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Prince to Play Private Gig, Launch Show in Vegas

Posted Oct 31st 2006 3:42PM by TMZ Staff

PrinceSources tell TMZ that Prince is playing an invitation only, private event at Club Rio tonight in Las Vegas -- marking the start of his taking up residence at the hotel as a permanent performer.

Rumors have been swirling for months that Prince would take over Club Rio (located inside the Rio hotel) and re-name it 3121, the same name given to his last album. Nothing official has been announced, but sources tell us that renovations have been done to the club in less than a week's time to prepare for tonight's festivities.

The club's normal days of operation are Thursday, Friday and Saturday -- so opening up on a Tuesday might be a way for the club to host the concert on the down low.



Prince's official website, 3121.com, has an image of the Rio with Prince's logo and 3121 plastered across the building. The website then plays one of Prince's songs as images of Prince and other related artists fade in and out in the background.

Rumors circling the Internet say Prince would perform once or twice a week at the club, with other artists playing shows the other nights of the week.

Calls to reps for the Rio were not immediately returned.

A story also surfaced earlier this year that Prince would play the halftime show at next year's Super Bowl.

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1. homo mo fo...just for you sarcasm. Enjoy

Posted at 3:47PM on Oct 31st 2006 by nellie

2. prince who? lmao

Posted at 4:55PM on Oct 31st 2006 by SyLViA

3. This is true i live in Las Vegas and some people have FREE tickets to go see him...

Posted at 6:01PM on Nov 1st 2006 by Shae

4. Good for him, I hope he makes a ton of dough!

Posted at 4:36PM on Oct 31st 2006 by Lil' red Corvette

5. "Prince who"...I could say the same thing to you about some of the music you all listen to, but I wouldn't because just because I don't know who they are doesn't mean they aren't good. Ya know? I'm older, but I don't believe that all of the new stuff is "crap". AND there's a lot of stuff that was before my time even that is awesome. The more open your mind...the more music you get to enjoy...that's my motto.

I hope he does start playing there...then I'll finally maybe get a chance to see him.

Posted at 5:17PM on Oct 31st 2006 by Missy

6. I will totally be there to get me some black sweat.

Posted at 5:31PM on Oct 31st 2006 by Black Sweat

7. Prince is an amazing artist. I also love how he represents for our hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota!

Posted at 5:49PM on Oct 31st 2006 by No Need For A Name

8. I am a 42 year old mother of two (20 and 15) and have been listening to Prince since the "butt out jeans" days and he will always be the Prince of all music for me and my kids !!!

Posted at 9:50AM on Nov 1st 2006 by eve

9. People with out EYES can't!!!!!Wheres YR MIND AT??????????????

Posted at 9:30PM on Oct 31st 2006 by bob george

10. I have been to a Prince and had excellent seats. I would go again any day. He puts on an awesome show.

Posted at 9:56PM on Oct 31st 2006 by shell

11. he's a weirdo..

Posted at 11:32PM on Oct 31st 2006 by dmumsie

12. I really don't get why people think he's so great!! His music isn't that good and he is so strange (doesn't talk) in a weird way he's alot like michael jackson.

Posted at 8:12AM on Nov 1st 2006 by purple rain -not-

13. He lookth tho thweet in that picthure.

Posted at 10:07PM on Nov 1st 2006 by TomM

14. How will they make that puny little punk look good next to those amazon show-girls. I believe he only stands tall enough to have his nose poke right into their.....nevermind. No wonder he's a ladies man.

Posted at 9:53AM on Nov 1st 2006 by RC

15. Prince sucks.

Posted at 12:06PM on Nov 1st 2006 by Killian

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