Hungry for Stink 
Okay. This next act asked me to read this: Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Molly Hatchet could not be here tonight. But they all had sex, and are proud to announce the birth of their two-headed baby, Tenacious D.

Alinghi’s Sister Scratched from Flemington 
Alinghi’s sister Perfect Persuasion won’t be making her much anticipated debut as expected tomorrow on Melbourne Cup Day. The Encosta de Lago filly, who cost $2.6 million as a yearling, has been scratched from the listed $101,500 Jayco Sprint (1000m) at Flemington.

Magazine Monitor: Walnuts whip up a frenzy 
It’s time to reveal the winning entries. This week, HRH The Prince of Orange and HRH Maxima of The Netherlands visit the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery on their tour of Australia and New Zealand. But what’s being said?

Judith Regan Tells Why She Published OJ’s Book — Will You Believe Her? 
Civilian Convoy Hijacked in Iraq; 14 Kidnapped, Including 4 Americans One of the American civilians believed kidnapped in Iraq has been identified. Paul Reuben’s brother told reporters in Minneapolis that Reuben is one of the hostages, based on information from the State Department.