In The News...

Prince appeared on the Muppets last week. In honor of his appearance, Kermit The Frog is changing his name to The Amphibian Formerly Known as Tadpole. And Miss Piggy wants to be called The Other White Meat. -- Chris Spencer on "Vibe"

"Life magazine celebrates the millennium in its November issue by picking the 100 most important people of the last 1,000 years. Topping the list are Christopher Columbus, Thomas Edison and the guy who finally terminated Pauly Shore's movie contract." (Premiere Morning Sickness)

"Wall Street recently initiated its first casual dress Fridays," says Rudolph J. Cecera. "Hundreds of people showed up with their top shirt button undone."

"It's football season in L.A. with no NFL team," says Jerry Perisho. "It's a time of quiet, empty stadiums and lack of championship hopes. In other words, it's like baseball season in L.A."