Princess Diana

Here are Five Charity Songs that Sucked for the 28th Anniversary of "We Are the World"

Way back in the '80s, people liked feeling magnanimous. "I hear there are starving kids in Ethiopia." "Fuck that! We can feed people with a song!" And thus, the idea for "We Are the World" was born. Maybe. I haven't actually talked to Lionel Richie about his motivation for coordinating the song, bu ... More >>

David Clohessy and SNAP: Ten Years After Gaining Celebrity

Ten year's ago this month David Clohessy, director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), was named one of the world's "25 Most Intriguing" by People magazine. Included in that 2002 class were actors and performers such as George Clooney and Britney Spears, world leaders the l ... More >>

The Old 97's Return to 1997 at the Pageant: Time Tripping at the Genesis of Alt-Country

Old 97s, with The Travoltas and Rhett Miller (solo) The Pageant Oct. 16, 2012 Music is a funny thing. Like photos or scent, songs have a way of making us remember the past. Late relatives. Swim class. That road trip to Dollywood with a jerk you never should have dated in the first place. Chances ar ... More >>

Glow Glow Girls

Not Invited to the Royal Wedding? Celebrate From Across the Pond With Treats from Queen's Cuisine

Image viaRoyal bride and groom shortbread​Gut Check happily celebrates National Pretzel Day, National Doughnut Day and 50%-Off-Cadbury-Crème-Egg Day, also known as Easter Monday (okay, we sort of made that one up). Naturally, we're beyond ecstatic about the royal wedding. Pageantry, crown jew ... More >>

Show Review Setlist: Billy Joel and Elton John at the Scottrade Center, Thursday, May 14

For the third time in 15 years, Billy Joel and Elton John have teamed up with their dueling pianos co-headlining tour. It's a fool-proof idea, really, and therefore no surprise that it drew a near-capacity crowd to the Scottrade Center last night. Both men have racked up dozens of hit songs and sol ... More >>

'Fess Up Now: Who Left Their Lint Brush in a Safe-Deposit Box?

Missouri State Treasurer's OfficePill boxes, salad tongs and a lint brush: Who would ever leave such treasures in a safe deposit box ? It's that time of year again: The Missouri State Treasurer's Office is trying desperately to clean out its vault full of unclaimed loot. (These are items that folks ... More >>

Lady Di's Blues Corner Documents Local Musicians and Venues

(Piece by Dean C. Minderman) Blues enthusiasts know that the music is best experienced live, but when you can't get to one of St. Louis' blues clubs in person, you can still take in some of the sights and sounds online by visiting Lady Di's Blues Corner. The site features dozens of pages of photos a ... More >>

Nature's Horror Films

For Love of the Game

Kevin Costner doesn't make friends. He makes movies, dang it.

Hoofers' Holiday

The annual St. Louis Tap Festival steps smartly into town

Emma Goes to France

Amélie serves up a daring, moving take on Jane Austen's best-loved heroine

On Tap

Most of the world's top tap dancers are gathering in St. Louis for the 10th annual All That Tap festival

Touch of Evil

History tells us that musicians who turn to the written word are just asking for trouble. Occasionally, though, something special sneaks through.

Drag King

Actor-comic Eddie Izzard just wants to be loved

BOYS DON'T CRY

Co-written and directed by Kimberly Peirce

FAG/HAG

By Kate Nugent and Joe Salvatore (Alternate Currents/Direct Currents Series)

TOUCHING HOME BASE

The first woman to play NCAA baseball hits one out of the park with a new short-story collection

Royal Pain

Lacking a monarchy of our own, Americans raised Elvis and Marilyn to sovereign status -- but the very vulnerability that drew us to them was their downfall

Wry Crisp

The man who would be queen comes to the St. Marcus with whatever is on his mind