By Lisa Johnson


Billy Crystal married to John Travolta? It could happen on the big screen if Crystal completes negotiations to play Wilbur Turnblad in New Line's new film version of Hairspray. John Travolta is reportedly in talks to play Edna Turnblad, a role played on Broadway by Harvey Fierstein and Bruce Vilanch.

Crystal is currently starring on Broadway in his autobiographical play 700 Sundays.

Dick Latessa won a Tony Award in 2003 for his performance as Wilbur Turnblad in the Broadway musical.

In addition, it's reported that Aretha Franklin is in negotiations to play R&B record shop owner Motormouth Maybelle. But New Line says no official casting decisions will be made until writer Leslie Dixon (Mrs. Doubtfire) finishes the script. Shooting on the film could begin as soon as September.

this news is just as repellant as it was when i posted it on here a couple of weeks ago.

Anxiety said:

you did? i didnt see it..... ive been missing alot of late.....

like my news feature about prince selling earwraps again...