The Scene: Phil Collins in and around New York City, shooting the video ''Both Sides of the Story,'' due the week of Oct. 18. *Why Beavis and Butt-head Will Think It Sucks: Collins earnestly tackles such universal problems as crime, homelessness, and international strife. *Involuntary Vice: ''Phil bites his nails whenever there are screaming fans around,'' says director Jim Yukich. *Best Confession: ''Let's face it, it isn't Hamlet,'' says Collins. ''We're talking about a half a dozen words of a pop song.'' *Charitable Casting: The director recruited a homeless man named Sam for a cameo appearance. He was paid $120 in cash. *Don't Lose These Numbers: Autographs signed during one 48-hour period: 46. Footage shot for the 6-minute-and-43-second video: 12,000 feet. Budget for this video as well as the upcoming ''Everyday'': $300,000. Amount of tip declined by Staten Island's Pal Joey's pizzeria (''Da business was enough''): $10.


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