#1: soduku is popular because crosswords require knowledge as opposed to the ability to rearrange numbers so they add up right (don't forget to carry the 1!).
#2: Surreal Life has its grand finale Sunday and I believe Vanilla Ice goes berserker (again), thrashes the set, and security guards tackle him! Hopefully, during his tantrum, he steps on Ron Jeremy's pet turtle (and why doesn't he have a pet hedgehog?!?!!).