Los Angeles, CA -- The Jimi Hendrix classic "Purple Haze" is being seen through the eyes of a punker. Dirrty Records artist DH Peligro has remixed "Purple Haze" into a hardcore punk version that is becoming an underground hit all over the world, especially South America.

LOS ANGELES -- Older is better as far as" The Bachelor "is concerned. "TV Guide" reports that ABC has recruited a wealthy fortysomething gent to star in the new fall edition of the show. So far, male bachelors have a 0-5 record finding love on the show and execs think an older man might be more settled in his decision.

HIGH POINT. N.C. -- "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino's father is breaking into the music business. After spending 15 years as a truck driver, Joe Barrino has announced he will form his own record label. Barrino says the first project will be a gospel project. He also says he plans to dabble in R&B, country and some rap while establishing his hometown of High Point, North Carolina, as an entertainment capital.

HOLLYWOOD -- "Cheers" actress Kirstie Alley is weighing in with reality TV. The pleasantly-plump 53-year-old actress has pitched "Fat Actress," a reality-comedy series about the life of an overweight female celebrity to Showtime. Espisodes will be based on a story-line, but will also be improvised. Production will begin this fall and will air sometime next year.

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