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Black celebs call out Kevin Hart roast
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (271+ words) St. Louis American Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Pastor Jamal Bryant is one of several public figures weighing in on the backlash surrounding The Roast of Kevin Hart " and he isn't backing down. In a Threads post shared Tuesday,…...
A second take of Twilight Thursdays
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (637+ words) St. Louis American Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL A second take of Twilight Thursdays. After the time I had with JAM, y'all already know that I was circling back this week for Twilight Thursdays at the Missouri History Museum....
Kevin and Katt's longstanding comedy beef squashed live on stage
1+ week, 5+ day ago (145+ words) Kevin Hart and Katt Williams surprised comedy fans when they put their longstanding beef to rest Sunday night at The Roast of Kevin Hart, held at Los Angeles" Kia Forum as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival. Williams…...
MATI moves to July " and levels up with The Fabulous Fox as a main stage
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (494+ words) The festival returns July 1719, 2026, with its most ambitious footprint yet: five main stages, including a major new addition " The Fabulous Fox Theatre. "Grand Center is a top arts district in the nation," said Chris Hansen, Executive Director of the Kranzberg…...
A STL funny legacy
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (690+ words) stlamerican. com Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL A STL funny legacy. I really hate it when events fall on a Wednesday, because it feels like five weeks ago by the time I write about it. Oh well. Here we…...
Steve Ewing to launch residency shows downtown
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) St. Louis American Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Steve Ewing, a member of the band The Urge and co-owner of Steve's Hot Dogs, is launching a new weekly residency at Broadway Oyster Bar, 736 S. Broadway, near Busch Stadium. He plans…...
Giggles in the gallery
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) When Kym Whitley was honored by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis in 2023 for their annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala, she didn't hold back her love for the city. Now, the beloved actress, comedian, and podcast host…...
Tommy Davidson speaks on his connection with homegrown comedy heroes
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (678+ words) Thanks to a 40-plus year career in comedy, television and film " and now music " Tommy Davidson is a household name in Black culture. But what many might not know about is the deep connection he has with our city thanks…...