Rumour of Prince surprise Massey Hall show quashed by Live Nation

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In this 2014 photo released by NPG Records, Prince performs in Birmingham, England. Fresh from the "Saturday Night Live" stage, Prince was rumoured to be planning a secret show in Toronto on Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/NPG Records

TORONTO – A fan frenzy about a surprise Toronto show from Prince seemed to fizzle Tuesday afternoon when Live Nation confirmed that the Purple One would not be playing Massey Hall.

Rumours about a “pop-up show” by the singer began to spread earlier in the day after this quickly deleted tweet from Prince’s band, 3rdEyeGirl: “4th day of November, we need a purple high: OTNOROT CALLING…”

Photos of lineups outside Massey Hall were already circulating on social media by Tuesday morning.

The pop legend earned plaudits for a long medley performed during Saturday’s “SNL,” hosted by Chris Rock.

Prince previously lived in the Toronto area, and 3rdEyeGirl guitarist Donna Grantis — who shared an extended solo with the seven-time Grammy winner during the “SNL” performance — is from nearby Mississauga.

Prince released his latest record, “Art Official Age,” in September.

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