Jean, former member of the Fugees and a goodwill ambassador to his native Haiti, has collaborated with Timberland on a boot collection for the company's Earthkeepers line, made from recycled and organic materials. For every pair sold, $2 goes to Wyclef's Yele Haiti charitable organization.

Local VILLA sneaker stores will be the exclusive area retailer for the shoes. From 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 4, Jean will be at VILLA (1018 Market) talking about the boots and Yele Haiti. The next day Jean joins VILLA employees, the Sixers and City Year at West Philly High all day to help construct a new gym, senior lounge and green space.

Crystal trips down memory lane

NB2 Apparel's Fred Lavner gave Billy Crystal a custom collection of tees and hoodies fashioned from Crystal's family's old New York City business, Commodore Records on 42nd Street.

Lavner, who met with Crystal at the Merriam Theatre, where the entertainer performed his "700 Sundays" show, says images of Billie Holliday and Lester Young and old 78 rpm record labels also brought back fond memories to the comic actor.

Phils revelry louder than rockers'

Although Them Crooked Vultures got a rousing welcome to the stage Monday at the Electric Factory, it was nothing compared to the applause that took off during their first song once cell phones signaled people about the Phillies win. The supergroup, comprising Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters/Nirvana and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age/Kyuss, made Philly one of only nine tour stops.

Out and about

* Kiss front man Gene Simmons, minus

the demonic make-up, stopped by Starbucks (20th & Callowhill) yesterday afternoon. The band, celebrating its 35th anniversary, played Monday at the Wachovia Center.

* Singer Bobby McFerrin and family cel-ebrated the birthday of his wife, Debbie, Monday with dinner at Le Virtu (1927 E. Passyunk).

* Michael Vick and some family and

friends came by Dave & Buster's (325 N. Columbus) Monday for appetizers, burgers and ribs. Vick, who played Madden and Supershot in the arcade area, signed a few autographs.

Bucs wide receiver Maurice Stovall and family were also at D&B over the weekend. The Archbishop Carroll grad was happy to sign some autographs.

Reese not in Ambler just yet

Reese Witherspoon won't be playing softball at Temple's Ambler Campus until Monday. The untitled James L. Brooks movie won't shoot there today as previously scheduled; it's now slated there, on a closed set, Monday and Tuesday.

Colla speaks to women's group

It has been more than 10 months since former CN8 host Connie Colla anchored a morning show. Since then, she's been enjoying family time and working on her next business plan. Colla speaks to the Company of Women at 5:30 this evening at Du Jour (379 Lancaster) in Haverford. Her talk is called "How to Strut Joyfully in One High Heel and a Flip Flop."

The Company of Women is a monthly, women-only networking event for small business owners. Tonight's event is open to the public. RSVP to rsvp@ tmdworldwide.com or by calling 484-380-2553.

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