‘Rent’ opens new era at Kennedy Theatre
A new era in Hawaii theater begins Fridaywhen the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s production of “Rent” opens on the mainstage at Kennedy Theatre. Read more
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Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead alongside dog at home
A statement from the sheriff said deputies had found the 95-year-old actor and Arakawa, 64, deceased on Wednesday afternoon at around 1:45 p.m. Read more
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ star, dies at 39
The department said in a statement that officers, responding to a 911 call just after 8 a.m. today, found Trachtenberg unconscious and unresponsive in a Manhattan apartment. Read more
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at 88
Flack revealed in November 2022 that she had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and could no longer sing. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive illness that impacts nerve cells and causes paralysis and death. Read more
A$AP Rocky acquitted of shooting former friend
Rocky, 36, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faced two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon, stemming from an altercation with his one-time friend, Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli, near a Hollywood hotel in 2021. Read more
Singer Shakira hospitalized in Peru with stomach issue
“I’m sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to the emergency room for an abdominal issue and I’m currently hospitalized,” Shakira wrote in her post. “The doctors taking care of me have let me know that I’m not well enough to perform tonight.” Read more
Review: Kendrick Lamar uses halftime show to settle vendetta
In the lead-up to Kendrick Lamar’s headline performance at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show Sunday night, most of the chatter focused on whether he would play the song that was effectively the knockout blow in his monthslong battle with Drake last year. Read more
Ohta’s ‘Ukulele Story’ reaffirms his standing
When the child of a famous entertainer chooses to go into the same line of work, it’s almost inevitable that comparisons will be made between parent and child. Read more
Walt Disney beats earnings estimates with help from ‘Moana 2’
The strength in entertainment helped offset a decline at Disney’s domestic theme parks, which were affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida. Read more
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Beyoncé wins top Grammys prize for first time
The superstar singer triumphed over Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and others to claim the trophy that had eluded her even as she collected more lifetime Grammys than any other artist. Read more
Maui’s Kalani Pe‘a wins fourth Grammy award
Pe‘a had previously won the Best Regional Roots Music Album category in 2017, 2019, and 2022. Read more
HSO Beethoven Festival a first for Hawaii
Judged in terms of name recognition, Ludwig Van Beethoven is almost certainly the best-known composer of classical music in America. Read more
‘For Our Friends’ to aid L.A. fire survivors
Hawaii resident and record label executive Roger Bong has responded to the Los Angeles megafires by enlisting more than 50 recording artists for a new fundraising project. Read more
2025 Oscar nominations: ‘Emilia Pérez’ leads the way with 13
“Emilia Pérez,” a musical exploration of trans identity, and “The Brutalist,” a 3 1/2-hour study of immigrant trauma and antisemitism, emerged as films to beat by securing nominations in most of the major categories, including best picture and best director. Read more
TAG honors commitment to African American theater
“Joe Turner” is the second chronologically in August Wilson’s 10-play “Pittsburgh Cycle.” Read more
Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga headline wildfire relief concerts
Other acts for the fundraisers dubbed FireAid include Green Day, Gracie Abrams, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sting and Stevie Nicks. Dave Matthews and John Mayer will perform together for the first time. Read more
‘Twin Peaks’ creator and filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” a statement on Lynch’s Facebook page said. Read more
Drake sues label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
In a complaint in Manhattan federal court, Drake said the song was “intended to convey the specific, unmistakable, and false factual allegation that Drake is a criminal pedophile” and the public should exert “vigilante justice” in response. Read more
Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1M to start L.A. wildfire fund
The Oscar winner, in a post on Instagram, said she and her husband, actor and director Christopher Guest, along with their children were starting a fund to support “our great city and state and the great people who live there.” Read more
Film stars, celebrities lose homes in Los Angeles wildfires
The list of celebrities who lost their homes and neighborhoods in the worst fire in Los Angeles history reads like a Hollywood who’s who. Read more
Folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
Yarrow died in the morning at his New York home surrounded by family following a four-year battle with bladder cancer, publicist Ken Sunshine said in a statement. Read more
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