Patti Smith

Pussy Riot members turn out for premiere, express safety concerns

2013-06-06 15:20:00

NEW YORK -- Movie premieres can bring some unusual guests to the podium. But even the most eccentric aren't typically wearing masks because they fear reprisals from Vladimir Putin. At a the New York kickoff for HBO Documentaries’ "Pussy Riot: A...

Indie Focus: 'What Maisie Knew' an education for Julianne Moore

2013-05-11 09:00:00

Divorce and its impact on children caught in its crossfire may be thought of as an issue of recent generations, but more than 115 years ago, Henry James made it the foundation of his novel "What Maisie Knew." A new film version of the 1897 book,...

Paul Williams dies at 64; pioneering chronicler of rock music

2013-03-31 14:01:00

Paul Williams was returning to his dorm room when a fellow student relayed a message that was radical even for the 1960s: "Hey, Williams! You got a phone call from Bob Dylan." Not long before, it was Paul Simon who had rung Williams up on the hallway...

Juanes' autobiography to be released in English and Spanish April 2

2013-03-22 12:07:00

Rock 'n' roll autobiographies and memoirs have become a growth industry lately, with the likes of Keith Richards, Patti Smith, Rod Stewart et al. spilling their tales of vinyl glory in print. But none of these former enfants terrible turned belle...

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to air live on AXS TV

2013-03-20 13:57:00

Music fans who can’t make it to New Orleans this year will for the first time be able to check in live on the proceedings at the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, courtesy of a new deal struck between the festival and the AXS TV cable...

Clive Davis in Southland on 'Soundtrack of My Life' book tour

2013-03-12 16:10:00

Clive Davis will make a promotional swing through Southern California over the next several days in conjunction with the publication of his new book, “The Soundtrack of My Life,” written with veteran Rolling Stone writer Anthony DeCurtis....

In new book, Clive Davis talks bisexuality, Dylan, Whitney and more

2013-02-19 08:55:00

This post has been updated. See below for details. Among the dozens of musical luminaries referenced in record man�Clive Davis’ new autobiography, "The Soundtrack of My Life," are a number of wild cards and surprises. Yes, Davis devotes pages to...

Grammys 2013: Mood lifts at Clive Davis gala

2013-02-10 12:02:00

This post has been updated. Please see below for details. The annual pre-Grammy gala known as the Clive Davis party is an A-list showbiz summit�— "the invite everybody wants,” as CBS boss Les Moonves put it�— masquerading as an...

Grammys 2013: MusiCares fetes Springsteen with all-star roster

2013-02-09 12:25:00

This post has been updated. See below for details.� Surprisingly, the cries of “Bruce! Bruce! Bruce! Bruce!” that echoed through the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday night at the annual MusiCares Person of the Year gala came much...

Fleetwood Mac and Frank Ocean lead New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup

2013-01-17 10:07:00

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival announced its lineup Thursday, and true to its long-running standing as a genre-spanning musical destination, its headliners should offer something for music fans of just about every stripe. Stretched out...

Karl Rove likes reading Jorge Luis Borges. Yes, that Karl Rove.

2012-11-16 17:24:00

Karl Rove: Fox News commentator, conservative who caused consternation on election night, major Republican strategist. And fan of metafictional writer Jorge Luis Borges. Yes, really. The news comes from Rove's own website (via Twitter). Since 2010, Rove...

Review: Patti Smith rocks the Wiltern with Flea and Depp

2012-10-13 13:27:00

This post has been corrected. See below for details. Among the pleas and invectives, yowls and barks coming from Patti Smith on stage at the Wiltern on Friday, the bellowed cries of “free money!” “Gloria!” and “Pussy Riot!&...

Blue Oyster Cult paid to fly in old crew members and fan-club loyalists, and rehearsed for days. Patti Smith, the great punk poet and old friend of the band, was supposed to show up to collaborate. Then Sandy hit.

2013-02-14 09:11:00

Patti Smith sings "Because the Night" to honor Bruce Springsteen.

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Godmother of punk, poet, and all-around cool lady Patti Smith is 65 today.

2012-12-10 18:00:00