POP/ROCK - April 2, 1994

Pearl Jammin’ : The popular rock group Pearl Jam will give a “private radio” concert Sunday at 6:15 p.m., live via satellite from Atlanta’s famed Fox Theater. This show will be available on a non-exclusive basis: Any station capable of picking up the satellite feed will be able to broadcast the show. The concert will be heard

locally on KROQ, KLOS and KNAC.

Gonna Party: Pop star Prince is celebrating sole ownership of his nightclub Glam Slam (at 333 S. Boylston Ave. in downtown Los Angeles) tonight. He promises a “surprise” for attendees. That suggests the symbol-man himself might be performing at the 11:30 p.m. opening show. But the only confirmed performers were a list of lesser knowns, including his latest female “protegee,” Cat, singer Louie Louie and Madonna choreographer Oliver.

TELEVISION

All the News: Seeking to provide “even fresher, more compelling” coverage of news and public affairs programming, PBS President Ervin S. Duggan announced Friday the launching of “The Democracy Project,” aimed at “illuminating issues and political processes.” According to a PBS press statement, the effort will “focus most sharply on in-depth commentary and analysis.” PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting have committed $5 million to the project.

* Suit and Countersuit: A 17-year-old woman is suing Timothy Busfield, accusing the former “thirtysomething” star of sexually assaulting her when she was working as a movie extra. Busfield, who stars on the ABC series “The Byrds of Paradise,” has denied the charge and filed a countersuit Thursday in Los Angeles, accusing the woman’s lawyers of extortion and defamation. The woman said Busfield invited her into his trailer on the set of the movie “Little Big League” last fall, gave her beer, propositioned her, massaged her feet and fondled her.

* ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Suit: A co-creator of the offbeat Nickelodeon cartoon series “Ren & Stimpy” has sued credited creator John Kricfalusi, claiming Kricfalusi reneged on a deal to pay him for his development work. Carl Macek alleges in a Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit that he bowed out of the series when Kricfalusi struck a deal with MTV Networks, which owns Nickelodeon. Macek says Kricfalusi agreed to pay him $2,000 for each episode he produced, plus 20% of his Nick profits. The suit alleges that Kricfalusi has paid Macek only $12,000--even though he actually produced between 16 and 30 episodes in the show’s first season. Nickelodeon fired Kricfalusi in September, 1992.

ART

Vincent Price Collection: Artworks and collectibles from the estate of actor Vincent Price will be offered for sale from April to November at a series of Christie’s auctions in New York, Milan and Melbourne. Although best known as a ghoulish villain in horror films, Price was a serious student of art history, a patron of the arts and a dedicated collector whose tastes ranged from Impressionist paintings to ethnic art. The first major sale is scheduled for May 5, when a large group of African and Oceanic masks and sculptures go on the block in New York. Top items include a Malanggan totem and an Easter Island male figure, valued at $100,000 to $150,000 each.

MOVIES

New Home: The American Cinematheque has signed an agreement with the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency to take over the vintage 1921 Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, which has been vacant for more than a year. The Cinematheque, an organization formed to preserve and exhibit film and video, made a proposal last spring to restore the building as its headquarters, using the theater for rentals and its frequent film programs. Although the proposal was accepted by the CRA staff immediately, it did not get formal city approval until September and then the contracts had to be drawn. The earthquake caused further delays, but the goal is to restore the theater and move in by fall 1995.

PEOPLE WATCH

No Contest: Actor James Farentino pleaded no contest Thursday to stalking Frank Sinatra’s youngest daughter, Tina. He was ordered to undergo psychiatric and alcohol counseling. Prosecutors said the 56-year-old actor sent 16 faxes and made about 30 calls threatening Sinatra’s life after he and the TV producer broke up last year. Municipal Judge Peter D. Lichtman placed Farentino on three years probation and ordered him to stay at least 100 yards away from Sinatra.

QUICK TAKES

Jane Wallace has departed CNBC’s “Equal Time” nightly interview show in a contract squabble. Wallace said Thursday she couldn’t sign the cable network’s offer: “We were too far apart on money and exclusivity” Her co-host Mary Matalin will continue. . . . Former Joffrey star Glenn Edgerton has been appointed executive artistic director of Nederlands Dans Theatre