Eavesdropping In: Patti Smith Is Over New York But Refuses To Leave, Chris Brown And His Flacks Still Knocking Us Out

Patti Smith says New York is dead. Long live...Poughkeepsie? [Jeremiah]

Chris Brown's PR geniuses stage his comeback in a boxing ring. [Vulture]

You simply cannot avoid Carrie Bradshaw. Again. [Grieve]

Manhole displays impeccable timing by exploding near rattled Times Square. [NYT]

Jersey Shore is getting a soundtrack. Bruce Springsteen is getting earplugs. [HitFix]

National Enquirer blows much of its implausible recent goodwill. [Intel]