Those silly Brits love blaming things on Americans. And right now they’re wagging fingers about a particularly American tradition: prom. As a result of the “High School Musical” franchise, prom is sweeping across Britain. And it’s making its way to kids as young as seven. These elementary school kids are buying gowns and renting tuxes, and they’re showing up for the big fiesta in stretch limos, completely outdoing American school dances, which usually don’t start until middle school.

Gap is selling cute argyle bikes for the holidays, and we want one. [Racked]

Barack Obama’s barber says the President-elect has not gotten any grayer over the course of the last couple years. Even if it has, he still looks debonair. [Us Magazine]

MUSIC

• Electric Six Flashy The Detroit rockers are rolling out bitchin’ tunes and teasing the ladies with tracks like their ode to “Formula 409” and “Transatlantic Flight,” in which they offer to let us use their bodies as a flotation device. Oh, we how want to go down on them!

“High School Musical 3: Senior Year”, the last in the mega-popular series, just hit theaters this weekend, but its leading man, Zac Efron, really is graduating! Paramount plans on remaking “Footloose,” the classic ‘80s flick starring Kevin Bacon, and Efron is signed on to star as the rebellious toe tapper, Ren McCormack. That’s right, the singing and dancing dreamboat is going to shake his butt in another big musical about high schoolers.  Hmm, “Hairspray”, the “HSM” franchise, and now “Footloose”—the dude has got a niche! But even Kevin Bacon is sure Zac will attack the role and gave him his boogie blessing. In case you’re still hungry for some Bacon, check out the original bad boy strutting his stuff after the jump. [The Hollywood News]

Nick Lachey is set to host a High School Musical-inspired talent show competition.  Get ready for some show tunes! [Just Jared]

Could the 90210 remake start to suck even before it’s begun filming? E! Online reports that the CW may have reached out to Hilary Duff about starring in the series. No, no, no! [E! Online]

HBO is well-endowed with a new dark comedy called Hung.  True to its title the show will focus on the sex life of an aging athlete still trying to use his impressive physical attributes to the best of his ability. [Variety]