NEWSMAKERS

"Crystal Cave" has a track with Stevie Wonder on harmonica.

"Steven Seagal" is referenced in rap lyrics by Eminem, Ja Rule and Busta Rhymes.

His CD first went out to the media without his name. Now there's a smart publicist.

STEWART BUILDS A DYNASTY

Rod Stewart is certainly prolific, and we're not talking about his records. Fiancee Penny Lancaster is pregnant and due in December. This will be Stewart's seventh kid -- not bad for a guy pushing 60. Stewart's appeal seems to bridge generations; Lancaster, 34, is seven years younger than his oldest daughter. Of course Stewart is still married to Rachel Hunter; he plans to marry Lancaster next year, which should work out nicely. After all, what gal wants to go to the altar in a maternity dress?

--Marc Peyser

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