Pop megastar Prince has vowed to play two "secret" gigs in Manchester next week.

The music icon has been playing a string of "guerrilla" gigs in London with his new band 3rd Eye Girl, where the venues are only uncovered via rumours on social media. First to arrive at the scene are the ones who get tickets.

And at the latest of these gigs, at London's King's Place on Friday night, he confirmed that he would play TWO gigs in Manchester in the week ahead.

No venues were revealed, although it is thought he will play on Friday and Saturday night next week.

He also confirmed two more gigs in London on Sunday and Monday night.

His new gigs have delighted the diehard fans who have managed to get in. For as well as playing new material, he has also been reprising some of his biggest hits including U Got the Look, Raspberry Beret and his most famous anthem, Purple Rain.

The news set fans into a frenzy on twitter and Facebook, with many trying to guess which venues the 55-year-old star might play.

Hot favourites so far are the newly refurbished Albert Hall on Peter Street and the Ritz on Whitworth Street West.

The Manchester rumours are sure to get fans buzzing in the week ahead. If you hear any of the rumours of where Prince is playing let us know on our Twitter feed @MENnewsdesk.

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