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Don't get your hopes up yet, but we think there is strong possibility that this might happen.

Universal Pictures is looking into making the Green Day Broadway musical, American Idiot, into a full-blown musical feature film. Nothing is inked yet, but we're hearing that Dustin Lance Black is being courted to write the script, Michael Mayer to direct, and of course, Billie Joe Armstrong to play the role of the drug dealer St. Jimmy, a role he assumed several times during the run of the show on Broadway.

Honestly, we think this is a great idea…if they can get Billie Joe to do it. No offense, but the numbers don't lie - audiences showed up in droves when Billie was in the show versus when he wasn't. The same will happen with this movie.

We think we've just found your objective, Universal. Secure Billie Joe Armstrong at all costs (and we really mean that!)

All good things must come to an end and the end is coming soon for Broadway's American Idiot.

Seems Billie Joe Armstrong had such a good time in the role of St. Jimmy the last two times he starred in Green Day's Broadway show, that's he's doing it for a third and final time. Billie will reprise his role on April 15th and run with it during the show's final three weeks.

Closing night (April 24th) is going to be explosive! We'd get our tickets now!

It had a good run! We hope he has a lot of fun with it as it all ends. Dare we say, we hope he has the time of his life! Ha!

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Oh, we like the sound of this!

Melissa Etheridge recently wrapped up her guest-starring gig on Broadway as St. Jimmy in the musical American Idiot, leaving many to wonder who will take on the role once her successor, Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong exits the part, as well.

According to a poll on Broadway.com, the fans have spoken, and they want to see none other than Adam Lambert take the role of the nefarious drug dealer!

The American Idol finalist got 37% of the votes, followed by Katy Perry with 16%, and Lady GaGa with 12%!

ALL excellent choices! But we think with the Glambert's theater background, he should seriously consider getting his Broadway on!

What do U think?? Who should play St. Jimmy??

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Nice! This will be a really inneresting change of pace!

Melissa Etheridge will be hitting the Broadway stage next month, taking on the role of St. Jimmy for a one-week period in the musical American Idiot!

For the rest of February, Green Day frontman - and American Idiot's composer/co-author - Billie Joe Armstrong will play the part!

Director Michael Mayer says:

“Billie Joe and I always believed that it would be incredible to have a woman take on the role of St. Jimmy. This character is seductive, thrilling and dangerous. Melissa Etheridge is all that and so much more. She's a rock icon and we couldn't be more thrilled that she's bringing her immense talent to American Idiot.”

Her appearance will DEFINITELY peak some interest, we'd imagine!

We're very curious to see what she does with the part!

Check out her list of performance times…AFTER THE JUMP!

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Teenagers with birthdays after March 21st everywhere are going to have an awkward time asking their parents for this b-day gift.

Green Day's new album title has a dirty four letter word in it, so we wouldn't DARE write it here, but it looks something like this…

"Awesome As F#*!"

The band's live CD/DVD combo album will be released on March 22, and will feature performances from their "21st Century Breakdown" tour.

Still curious to see the full, naughty, totally inappropriate, NSFW album title? Thrillseekers can check it out after the jump!

His first one did alright for itself, so why the hell not?!

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has confessed to sources that he is eager to get to work on a new Broadway musical, following the success of his first show, American Idiot. He explained that he's really "interested" in writing songs "specifically for a show" and feels his talent is best suited for this kind of work. He added:

"The kind of music that I like is very immediate and very catchy, and you identify with it quickly, and I try to write that way. And in musical theatre it's the same thing - you identify with the songs immediately. The good ones anyway."

Very true! Look at what a thespian he's become!

Move over, Stephen Sondheim! Your competition has arrived!

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All right! This is what we like to see!

Spin Magazine recently conducted a survey with 750,000 readers to determine what music was the best in the last 25 years, and we are LOVING the results!

The queen herself, Madonna, was named the Best Solo Artist, beating out Eminem and Beyoncé significantly!

Meanwhile, American Idiot by Green Day was named the Best Album, and Eminem was named Best Hip Hop Artist!

CLICK HERE to see the full list of winners and nominees!

Inneresting choices!

What do U think?? Do U agree with the masses??

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Starting January 1, lots of Green Day fans will have the time of their life!

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was originally slated to take over the role of St. Jimmy in Broadway's American Idiot for eight performances, but now he'll return to his role for 50 performances in 2011!

For those of you who need to get your Billie Joe fix, here are the dates on which you'll be able to see him in the play:

* January 1 - January 9
* January 18 - January 30
* February 10 - February 27

If his performance back in September is any indicator, we're thinking it's going to be a great run for the Green Day frontman!

Are U excited for more opportunities to see Billie Joe on Broadway?