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I usually hate the musical guests on late night shows because it’s designed to kill the time between :21 and :35 with a 3-4 minute performance. However, Letterman does a great job with his performers. Tonight, they had Bon Iver… who I had never heard before in my life. Monday, they had The Duke Spirit which was also good/interesting. I’m not saying I love all of the bands that he has on, but they do an excellent job of mixing it up and keeping the quality consisent. Other bands that I’ve seen on Letterman and subsequently sought out (off the top of my head): The National, Black Kids, Fleet Foxes, etc. Letterman also personally loves the Foo Fighters… Paul Shaffer plays Everlong all the time. Elvis Costello (along with Jenny Lewis) played the show twice in the last month and change. Music blogs are for losers.

UPDATE: Brooklyn Vegan was kind enough to link to this post.  I commented on the their post saying that the song they played on Letterman was “For Emma”.  Apparently, the song was actually “Skinny Love” according to another commenter.

Ben Silverman’s Laugh Track

• Bryan Fuller’s first episode back at Heroes is #19 of this season.
• Nobody cares about Obama’s YouTube videos anymore.
• DMX was arrested at Scott Storch’s house.
• Aaron Rose from Gossip Girl effing sucks. Here’s a comparison to his real life counterpart (possibly).
• Jimmy Fallon hosts his online Late Night warm-up … in a t-shirt over long-sleeved shirt.
• Bergdorf has some creepy ass windows.
• Jay Leno’s non-exit from NBC is good in the short term… and horrible for everybody long-term.
• LAT: ‘Benjamin Button’ explodes onto award scene.

Sean Avery is hilarious but also a d-bag. Elisha Cuthbert’s ex felt the need to run his mouth now that people know his name. It has to suck when you’re more known for your ex-girlfriends or a publishing internship than your actual career in the NHL. At the same time, it’s not Elisha Cuthbert’s fault that she likes to bone hockey players. I sense a bit of jealousy in Sean Avery’s comments. Would you ever see his name in the news (or a box score) unless he said something extreme? Reading the original article, I ended up seeing Mr. Avery’s profile picture on ESPN. Lame. Here’s more visual evidence of his douchebaggery:

Did he buy those glasses off of Lenny Kravitz?

I wonder what he's going to say about Shanahan when they break up

• CW to spin off Gossip Girl into Jenny Humphrey show?
• Knight Rider is officially dead.  Next up: American Gladiators.
• In smart but less-than-innovative plan, The Dark Knight will be re-released in theaters 6 weeks after the DVD release. Also, The Dark Knight to debut on VOD before DVD in Korea.
• Entertainment Weekly declares Seth MacFarlane “smartest man in TV”. Apparently, ripping off The Simpsons makes you a genius.
• Colt McCoy wins Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year… then named second team All Big 12 QB. Huh?
• MySpace to offer videos through mobile.
• IFC unveils for domestic trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s Che starring Benicio Del Toro.
• Check out first images of Christian Bale and Johnny Depp (as John Dillinger) in Public Enemies.
• Apparently, Stephen Colbert reads my blog and has “declared war on Kanye West”.
• For The Record: Britney’s ratings good but not great.
• For the fiends: New Lost trailers.
• BBC News: How to deliver a ransom to pirates.
• Check out the new Aftermath & Eminem mixtape. Also, Eminem - Number One.