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Here's David Letterman in 1980 back when he was in Conan/Fallon's spot:

Good luck in England, Nichole! Watch out for those soccer fans, they crazy.

Art Thursday (Belated)

Was late. Here's Three. Enjoy

Roc Nation? Kevin Liles leaves WMG

Via Variety

Kevin Liles, who maintains a close relationship with Jay-Z (among other members of the rap/hip-hop community) is ankling Warner Music Group to pursue entreprenurial ventures. Sounds like BS to me, I think Lies will end up moving over to Roc Nation or striking some sort of deal with S dot. What do you think?

Rest In Peace, Michael.

Scorsese + HBO = Greatness

Via Jon and Dark Horizons

HBO has given the greenlight to 11 episodes of the period drama "Boardwalk Empire" saysVariety.

Terence Winter ("The Sopranos") created the series which revolves around the life of 1920s Atlantic City bigwig Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi"), a man said to be "equal parts politician and gangster".

Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Dabney Coleman and Stephen Graham will star in the series which begins production later this Fall in New York City for airing next year..

Scorsese directed the pilot and will serve as executive producer on the series.