Sting was in Los Angeles this week taping an appearance for Ally McBeal. Beginning March 19th, the forty-nine-year-old multi-Grammy winner joins Barry White, Al Green and Barry Manilow as musical guests who have not only graced the show, but also been involved in an episode's story line.

Sting, playing himself, finds himself hit with a lawsuit when two fans claim his "emotionally and sexually suggestive concert" wrecked their marriage, and sue him. Not without resources, Sting hires Robert Downey' Jr.'s character to help him beat the rap. Not only does he have a number of onscreen lines defending himself, but Sting also performs the Police's "Every Breath You Take."

"Sting absolutely loved it," says his manager Kathy Schenker. "He had a great time doing it."

The episode will air on Fox at 9:00 EST on April 30th.

JAAN UHELSZKI
(March 24, 2001)