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The Print
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
American comedian Kevin Hart to perform in Mumbai in September
In Mumbai, the American comedy superstar will perform at the NSCI Dome SVP Stadium, marking his first-ever live performance in India. The announcement comes months after Hart's performance in New Delhi on April 30 was cancelled in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam. Mumbai, Jul 24 (PTI) American actor-comedian Kevin Hart will make his highly anticipated India debut in Mumbai on September 21 as part of his stand-up tour 'Acting My Age', District by Zomato said on Thursday. 'India, we are destined to meet this year and I cannot wait to witness your incredible energy live in Mumbai. We're going to have an epic night filled with love and laughter!' Hart said in a statement. The show promises an 'evening of relentless laughter, razor-sharp observations and captivating storytelling'. District by Zomato CEO Rahul Ganjoo called Hart's arrival a 'monumental moment' for Indian comedy lovers. 'The Indian comedy scene is at its peak right now, audiences are sharper, hungrier and more global in their tastes than ever before…. We're thrilled to make this a reality and we look forward to celebrating comedy on what promises to be a super fun night,' he added. The 'Acting My Age' tour features Hart's trademark storytelling and sharp observations, exploring themes such as aging, relationships and the absurdities of everyday life. The tour follows the massive success of his previous special 'Reality Check', which was named the #1 Comedy Tour of 2022 by Billboard. Exclusive pre-sale tickets for HSBC cardholders will be available on the District app from July 29 to July 31. General sales will begin on July 31. PTI RB RB RB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
American comedian Kevin Hart to perform in Mumbai in September
Agency: PTI Mumbai, Jul 24 (PTI) American actor-comedian Kevin Hart will make his highly anticipated India debut in Mumbai on September 21 as part of his stand-up tour 'Acting My Age", District by Zomato said on Thursday. The announcement comes months after Hart's performance in New Delhi on April 30 was cancelled in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam. In Mumbai, the American comedy superstar will perform at the NSCI Dome SVP Stadium, marking his first-ever live performance in India. 'India, we are destined to meet this year and I cannot wait to witness your incredible energy live in Mumbai. We're going to have an epic night filled with love and laughter!" Hart said in a statement. The show promises an 'evening of relentless laughter, razor-sharp observations and captivating storytelling". District by Zomato CEO Rahul Ganjoo called Hart's arrival a 'monumental moment" for Indian comedy lovers. 'The Indian comedy scene is at its peak right now, audiences are sharper, hungrier and more global in their tastes than ever before…. We're thrilled to make this a reality and we look forward to celebrating comedy on what promises to be a super fun night," he added. The tour follows the massive success of his previous special 'Reality Check", which was named the #1 Comedy Tour of 2022 by Billboard. Exclusive pre-sale tickets for HSBC cardholders will be available on the District app from July 29 to July 31. General sales will begin on July 31. PTI RB RB RB (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 14:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SC city spent nearly $500 thousand on decorations to lure tourists. Did it work?
Editor's note: This story is being updated to correct the headline. (Updated 8:40 a.m. July 21, 2025). Reality Check is a new Sun News series holding those in power accountable, shining a light on local issues, and answering readers' essential questions. Have a question or concern we can answer? Email online@ The city of Conway is known for elaborate decorations that cover its streets each time a holiday rolls around. However, each year, those festivities come with a hefty bill. Conway takes its celebrations seriously, even changing its name to City of Halloween for the month of October, when pumpkins and skeletons loom around every corner. Come Christmas time, the city becomes a twinkling beacon straight out of a Hallmark movie. And the decorating doesn't stop at these major holidays — if there's cause for celebration, Conway dresses itself up accordingly. In the past three years alone, the city has spent more than half a million dollars on its decorations. These holiday expenses, which have increased in recent years, are an effort to attract more visitors to the city, but has it worked? Year after year, putting up festive decorations requires a healthy dose of planning, effort and money. But the city believes it's all worth it for the tourists it brings to town, and the joy it brings its year-round residents. 'Holiday decorations and events offer extra value to the quality of life our residents,' city spokesperson June Wood said in an email to The Sun News. 'Over the last several years, the increased decor has correlated to increased foot traffic and in return more revenue for businesses.' According to city expense reports shared by Wood, Conway has spent more than $100,000 in each of the past three fiscal years to make its holiday makeovers possible. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the city spent $116,391 on decorations. The following year, it spent $198,264 on decorations. In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the grand decoration total came out to just over $229,712. The holiday decorations are funded through the city's 'hospitality funds,' according to Wood. These funds are collected from city businesses rather than through taxes from residents. Conway's holiday decorating as it's known today kicked off in 2019, when plastic jack-o'-lanterns were hung from the trees along Main Street. The festivities have continued to grow since then. 'I think that in 2019 it really started as more of a community-focused event,' Wood said in an interview. But in the first few years of decorating, Wood said she saw interest in holidays spent in Conway expand to a regional, and then a national scale. According to the city's seasonal visitation data, foot traffic has also grown over the years, particularly around Halloween and Christmas. In 2019, Conway welcomed just under 150,000 visitors in October. In the past few years, the city has seen more than double that amount of tourists during the Halloween month, with more than 225,000 people stopping by in October 2024. In December 2019, an average of 4,000 visitors strolled the streets of Conway each day, and about 8,000 visitors came to the city on average each weekend day. As of 2024, an average of just over 6,000 visitors came to town each day in December, with the weekend daily average jumping to almost 12,000. Wood said in an email that the decorations have been a worthwhile endeavor for the city because they give people more reasons to visit the city, bringing in more business. Wood said in a later interview that the city has seen increases in its hospitality funds and city revenue since the decorating started, which opens up more possibilities, as these are the funds used to pay for the decor. She also said that businesses have expressed that it has been a benefit to them as well. In the past few years, Wood explained that the city has also started 'dabbling' in other holidays, such as Valentine's Day. 'We have found that with every new season our residents are excited for the next seasonal celebration and plan family events and vacations that will offer them additional activities,' she wrote. Before decorating for holidays, Wood said that the city didn't bring in much tourism. Aside from some people taking day trips to stroll along the Riverwalk, or families visiting Coastal Carolina University students, Conway didn't experience much outside traffic. While Wood said the city's goal is not generating tourism, but rather making it a better place for residents to live, she noted that decorating the city has brought about a noticeable change in the number of out-of-town visitors. For Conway, the community spirit and new revenue streams generated by decorating has been worth the cost, Wood said. The city has no plans to stop its festivities any time soon. Solve the daily Crossword
West Australian
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Kevin Hart: Comedian and film star bringing Acting My Age stand up tour to Australia in September
Comedy superstar Kevin Hart will bring his larger-than-life stand-up show Down Under this year, launching his Acting My Age tour at Perth's RAC Stadium on September 23. Announcing a very limited nationwide run, the star will head east for singular performances in Sydney and Melbourne on the 25th and 26th respectively. Hart's return to Australia marks his first tour since 2023's Reality Check, with Billboard recognising the performer as the Highest Grossing Comedian of that year. The diminutive joker has never been short on laughs, with his ninth stand-up special currently being rolled out in the US. Aside from carving a successful stand-up career, the 46-year-old has become a multi-hyphenate Hollywood drawcard with interests in film, TV, podcast, and more. Hart's most notable films include Get Hard, Ride Along, and the Jumanji series, raking in a whopping $4.23 billion of global revenue across his career. The star earned Emmy nominations for his acting role in Die Hart and the sequel Die Hart 2, with his 2020 Netflix comedy special Zero Fu**ks Given bagging him a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. Hart's September jaunt around Australia will be entirely phone-free, as has become a trend for touring comics and musical artists. But that's not all that's caught the eye of fans, with a couple of glaring tour omissions sparking responses that weren't so tongue-in-cheek. 'Come to Brisbane please!' several fans said on Live Nation's tour announcement, while others were left asking, 'No Adelaide?' Pre-sale tickets begin from July 18, with general sale available from July 22.
Perth Now
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Comedy superstar bringing laughs to Aus this year
Comedy superstar Kevin Hart will bring his larger-than-life stand-up show Down Under this year, launching his Acting My Age tour at Perth's RAC Stadium on September 23. Announcing a very limited nationwide run, the star will head east for singular performances in Sydney and Melbourne on the 25th and 26th respectively. Hart's return to Australia marks his first tour since 2023's Reality Check, with Billboard recognising the performer as the Highest Grossing Comedian of that year. The diminutive joker has never been short on laughs, with his ninth stand-up special currently being rolled out in the US. Aside from carving a successful stand-up career, the 46-year-old has become a multi-hyphenate Hollywood drawcard with interests in film, TV, podcast, and more. Hart's most notable films include Get Hard, Ride Along, and the Jumanji series, raking in a whopping $4.23 billion of global revenue across his career. The star earned Emmy nominations for his acting role in Die Hart and the sequel Die Hart 2, with his 2020 Netflix comedy special Zero Fu**ks Given bagging him a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. Kevin Hart will be returning to Australia in September. Credit: Live Nation Hart's September jaunt around Australia will be entirely phone-free, as has become a trend for touring comics and musical artists. But that's not all that's caught the eye of fans, with a couple of glaring tour omissions sparking responses that weren't so tongue-in-cheek. 'Come to Brisbane please!' several fans said on Live Nation's tour announcement, while others were left asking, 'No Adelaide?' Pre-sale tickets begin from July 18, with general sale available from July 22.
