Early Buzz: 'Boondocks,' Jack White and more news

Good morning! I'm happy to be back, and thank you for all the sweet birthday wishes. I had a great time in Tennessee (as always), though now I'm in the market for some slightly larger pants.

Headlines:

- Yay, HBO renewed Silicon Valley.

- We have a story about Flash Gordon turning 80.

- I was sad to hear that Rubin "Hurricane" Carter died.

- Comic Book Resources talks to Katee Sackhoff.

- Hear Jack White's new single.

- Check out an interactive Game of Thrones map.

- Ronee Sue Blakley, best known for her role in the movie Nashville, has sued a screenwriter (and the father of her child) for making one of his films too personal.

- Here's an interesting map of the most famous brands from every state.

- Watch Steven Soderbergh's cut of the movie Heaven's Gate.

- See a clip from the new doc Super Duper Alice Cooper.

- Saturday Night Live will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a big special next year.

- Have you downloaded The Boondocks' mix tape?

- Huh, I was wondering about that musical on Orphan Black ...

- Did How I Met Your Motherearn its ending?

- Check out these cute R2-D2 measuring cups.

- What the heck has former Mrs. Doubtfire star Mara Wilsonbeen doing lately? Tweeting, for one thing.

- Here's a cool auction featuring work by acclaimed children's book illustrators. (Thanks, Zack.)

- And finally, meet a guy who is trying to collect every VHS copy of Speed that still exists.