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The Raconteurs (you know, Jack White’s other band) recently took to the streets to promote their new album Consolers of the Lonely and yours truly had the fortune of catching them during their two-show visit in Austin, TX. The show offered big riffs, catchy hooks and a side of Jack White that is rarely seen.

After a mildly entertaining set from Birds of Avalon (I get it, you listen to Sabbath and Floyd) a near capacity crowd at Stubb’s BBQ was treated to a true display of what a rock show should be. As a slew of roadies set up for the Rac’s, 1930s blues was blasting from the speakers, a sure sign that Mr. White was near. The band took stage to a raucous applause and launched straight into the titular opening track from the new LP. When they slid right into their next song, the up-tempo “Attention”, they let it be known that they were here for one thing and one thing only: to rock your goddamn face off.

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Can you feel it? It’s that wonderful, special time of year when television studios announce their renewals, drops and future plans. Fantastic for some, fatal for others. NBC recently announced its own plans, stating that 30 Rock, The Office, and (to many people’s surprise) Friday Night Lights were among the survivors. And while Scrubs was dropped (do you really even care anymore?) a nice little addition was made. A spin-off to The Office will be one of the network’s new shows, scheduled to debut after the 2009 Super Bowl and air after The Office during the regular line up. NBC has been very hush-hush about all this, revealing only the shows existence and little else. This opens the door for everyone’s favorite pastime: speculation.

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Ricky Gervais…sorta

I don’t know if you know this, but Ricky Gervais is funny. With such hits as Extras and The Office, Gervais has brought his “man of mediocrity” protagonist to a shining spotlight and established himself as one of the current leaders of comedy. He’s decided to trade in his television booties and strap on some cinematic sandals with his latest vehicle This Side of the Truth. Co-written and Co-directed with Matt Robinson, Gervais will star opposite Jennifer Garner.
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