WIRELESS FLASH BRIEFS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

WIRELESS FLASH BRIEFS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

NEW YORK (Wireless Flash) -- Guess it's true what they say about love striking you dumb. According to a survey by Hearst magazines, 54 percent of Americans say they'd be willing to live in poverty if they could marry for true love. -- SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Billy Idol fans will be able to buy a bloody good souvenir this Saturday when VH-1 auctions off a pair of his blood-stained leather pants. The pants were worn by Idol the day he was stabbed in the leg while getting out of a London taxi. The pants have an estimated worth of $500. -- UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. -- "The Mummy" is giving birth to a sequel. Filming will begin this spring for a May 2001 release starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. -- LOS ANGELES -- Are you ready for "Seinfeld II?" HBO has just announced plans for a new sitcom starring "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David that -- just like "Seinfeld" -- will follow the tiniest details in the life of the main character. -- ATLANTA -- Health-conscious couples may want to pucker up extra long this Valentine's Day. According to the Russell Athletic sportswear company, smooching for just 30 minutes burns off 45 calories.