1. Friendly warning
Certainly there’s plenty to fear in the world, but right now in particular you need to watch out for microwave popcorn fumes and anyone who bought an iPhone recently.
2. Pointing the finger
I’ll admit, if it weren’t for the iPhone, the iPod Touch would be one of the sleekest-looking gadgets on the market. But I’m a little disappointed Apple wasted the opportunity to call it the “Tickle Me iPod.”
3. Drop zone
The “Transformers” DVD is due out next month — look for it around the same time guys suddenly find themselves sans girlfriend.
4. The kick is up
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Cheryl Hines reminds us all that it’s paper football season too.
5. Crowded house
TBS has renewed “Blue Collar Comedy” star Bill Engvall’s sitcom, ensuring for a while longer that George W. Bush won’t be the only source of redneck comedy on TV.
6. Delay without delay
A New York judge postponed court hearings for Busta Rhymes until November. Your move, R. Kelly.
7. Oh, the irony
“The Hills” star Jason Wahler says Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt “just need to shut up.” Unfortunately, he just guaranteed a 25-minute discussion about it on a future episode.
8. Untold riches
Brad Pitt tells Details magazine the drawback to turning 40 is his body “falling apart.” But think of the eBay potential for each lost part!
9. Glory days
The “High School Musical 2” soundtrack remains the top-selling album in the country. Whatever happened to the days when teens listened to wholesome music, like “The Chronic”?
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