The singer was in the middle of band rehearsals when he saw a story that claimed he was throwing "the Oscar bash of the century."
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The musician finally decided to host an Academy Awards bash after Marion Cotillard -- who won last year's Oscar for Bestt Actress for her portrayal of a French singer in La Vie en Rose -- called to RSVP to "the Purple Party."
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Not only will Prince host, but he will also be allowing a film crew to record the whole event for release on his upcoming website, LotusFlow3r.com.
The party will take place after the awards ceremony this Sunday.
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