Pop-Thoughts Round-Up: Friday Edition

It’s Friday, so there’s not a whole lot of exciting Hollywood news out there. Just wait for Monday after all the Friday and Saturday night scandals have shaken down and filtered into the eyes and out the finger tips of your loving bloggers. Well, here’s what I’ve dug up for you today:

Michael Phelps involved in a car crash, but they say it’s not his fault. (Perez Hilton)

Family Guy’s baby Stewie is gay!

It’s going to be an interesting weekend at the box office as Variety predicts a showdown of demographics. Male moviegoers expected to hit up District 9 (and G.I. Joe) while female audiences are likely to gravitate toward The Time Traveler’s Wife (Variety)

But who’s the target audience for The Goods (starring Jeremy Piven in a role described as Ari Gold as a used car salesman)? And will it upset box office expectations? Read Variety’s review HERE.

“Spiderman: The Musical”: Happening or not? (Maybe they should sing in Times Square for quarters to raise more money.) (MTV)

John DeLorean biopic in the works—but will they talk about the car’s epic turn in Back to the Future? And would anyone even remember the car were it not for that film? (Variety)

Fox attempts to tap Bravo’s "Real Housewives" success with “Househusbands of Hollywood.” These eyes roll. (Variety)

Further proof that Hollywood is completely out of ideas: They’re remaking classic horror film Poltergeist. (movieweb.com)

‘80s hit St. Elmo’s Fire is going to be turned into a lame TV show. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Jay Leno’s people got a hold of Jerry Seinfeld’s people and booked him for the first episode of Leno’s new show. (The Hollywood Reporter)

The Devil Wears Prada for boys...except not. Zach Efron rumored to be involved. (E! News)


Casting for Wall Street 2 continues. This moviegoer wonders why. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Katie Holmes joins the ranks of bored celebrities with too much money, plans to launch her own fashion line. (People)

And finally...

Jennifer Aniston to sing in her upcoming film The Goree Girls...and apparently play the guitar too. (E! News)