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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Marina Hyde

Prince declares the internet dead

Prince
Prince is giving away his new album with the Daily Mirror. Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Europe

Finally, in case you didn't hear, there is sad news of the internet, which has been declared "completely over" by Prince. If you've the strength to make a quip about The Computer Network System Formerly Known As The World Wide Web, then do insert it here, but know either way that the Sign O' the Times legend has registered its death.

"The internet's completely over. I don't see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anyone else," Prince tells the Daily Mirror, explaining why his new album will be given away free with the Daily Mirror. "I really believe in finding new ways to distribute my music.

"The internet's like MTV," he continues. "At one time MTV was hip and suddenly it became outdated. Anyway, all these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that can't be good for you."

Do adjust your arrangements accordingly.

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