SPIN.com’s Best of the Week

This week, King of Leon talked about their “beach-y” new album, Bono underwent back surgery forcing U2 to cancel their U.S. tour, and ex-Oasis singer Liam Gallagher returned to the studio with a new band. Meanwhile, Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found dead, Arcade Fire detailed their new album, and Eminem unveiled the guests on his June release. These stories, plus the week’s top news, photo …

On with the Snow

British comedian Russell Brand stole the girl as well as all of hisscenes in the 2008 hit comedy ” Forgetting Sarah Marshall .” Or as Brandmight put it, he nicked ‘em. The irreverent comedian reprises theunforgettable Aldous Snow character in “Get Him to the Greek .”

‘Greek’ star Russell Brand grins and bares all

The trouble starts when the reporter asks Russell Brand what he’s wearing. After all, the British comic has made GQ’s “Most Stylish” and “Least Stylish” lists, and has described his attire as “sexy-licorice, S-and-M, Willie Wonka, rocket-scarecrow.” “I am… Russell Brand – British people – Katy Perry – Shopping – Food

What’s an Ex-Frontman to Do?

A former Oasis frontman looks to a new band and a signature line of clothes.

The dentist playlist; the latest by Dead Weather and Oasis

Jack’s pack is backSea of Cowards, the sophomore album by the Dead Weather, Jack White’s switchblade-comb of a side project, doesn’t last much longer than 30 minutes front to back. It sounds as if it took even less time to make. But with this quartet led by the White Stripes’ restless White, and Kills femme fatale Alison Mosshart brevity and haste are the caustic currency. All of the prickly …

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Anime Oasis in Downtown Boise

Now in its ninth year, the four-day Anime Oasis Saga is sensory overload for anime fans. This year’s convention, which began May 27, includes anime culture celebrities, crazy events and a huge dealer’s room full of anime-related goodies for sale. Cosplay (short for “costume play,” in which participants dress up as characters) is a big hit with conventiongoers. Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam Park from …

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American Legion Post 676, 5484 W. Sunshine St., 882-4676: Dave Spencer & Dixie Creek, 6-10 p.m. Sunday, cover

Dave Richards’ Music Muse: Wild Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival starts Wednesday

Pretty wild, isn’t it, to realize next week’s Wild Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary? Hard to believe we’ve been diggin’ bones that long.