L.A. Times - Entertainment — The filmmaker and the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (and National Book Award winner) were in town for the Venice Film Festival, having a stroll. The conversation between Darren Aronofsky and Patti Smith turned to the difficulties he was having coming u... more info

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The Independent — Patti Smith and Caribou will headline Field Day 2015, festival organisers have announced. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Neil Gaiman discussed fairy tales with the Telegraph. Patti Smith and David Lynch discussed aging, Pussy Riot, and more. 16 online "best books of 2014" lists were added to the master aggregation at Largehearted Boy yesterday, including The Spectator'... more info

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Time — Neil Young, Marilyn Manson and Patti Smith are just a few of the legendary singers who like to rock out with their smock out more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Patti Smith at Riot Fest Chicago 2014 (more by James Richards IV) Darren Aronofsky's (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) newest film Noah came out earlier this year, and he'll be screening it again in NYC on November 17 at... more info

Stereogum — The Oscars take place in about four months, so of course speculation as to who is going to get nominated and eventually take home the big prize has already begun. Early predictions for Best Original Song — which, along with Best Original Score, is ... more info

NME — The singer and poet released her debut album in 1975 more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Patti Smith isn't the only NYC punk legend celebrating the new year in her hometown this year. The Dictators, whose 1975 album Go Girl Crazy! was highly influential on the early punk scene and included a cover of "California... more info