George Wendt, aka Norm from ‘Cheers,’ is dead at 76
Over more than four decades, Wendt racked up about 170 film and television credits. But he was best known for “Cheers.” Read more
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Pop star says Diddy beat Ventura, threatened her to stay quiet
Richard, a former member of the pop group Danity Kane, testified during Combs’ sex trafficking trial that she feared for her life after Combs told her to keep quiet about the alleged beatings and that he comes from a place where people “go missing.” Read more
Kanye West concert in South Korea cancelled over ‘controversies’
Coupang and the Interpark ticket outlet did not elaborate on the controversies involving West, who is now known as Ye. Read more
Nicole Kidman champions gender equality at star-studded Cannes party
“I’m just an advocate and want to continue to keep moving forward with that, with my pledge from 2017, so it ain’t over,” said the Oscar-winning actor at the Women in Motion dinner at Cannes, part of a program set up by luxury group Kering in 2015. Read more
Remake of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ entertains while promoting Hawaii
The remake of the animated classic, which opens nationwide Friday, was co-written by Native Hawaiian filmmaker Chris Kekaniokalani Bright. Read more
Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra launches ‘Sponsor a Musician’ program
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra recently launched a “Sponsor a Musician” program to increase public engagement and support musicians. Read more
Cassie says Diddy raped her, paid $20M in settlement
Ventura, a rhythm and blues singer known as Cassie, also said Combs agreed to a $20 million settlement to end her November 2023 civil lawsuit against him over their relationship, with the deal coming 24 hours after she filed the case. Read more
Cassie says Diddy forced her into drug-fueled sex parties
Ventura, a rhythm and blues singer known as Cassie, said she took part in Combs’ parties known as “Freak Offs” for about a decade, at first to please him and later because he blackmailed her with videos of the encounters. Read more
French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault
In the highest-profile #MeToo case to come before judges in France, Depardieu repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Read more
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‘American Idol’ quest ends for Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis
The 29-year-old Hawaii born-and-raised singer-songwriter was only the fifth contestant with Hawaii ties to appear on the show in its 23-year history. Read more
Diddy sex trafficking trial opens with graphic testimony
Stripper Daniel Phillip, the prosecution’s second witness, recounted an episode in a New York City hotel where Combs threw a liquor bottle in Ventura’s direction, grabbed her by the hair and dragged her screaming into another room where he heard Combs shouting and slapping Ventura around. Read more
Thunderstorm Artis makes Top 5 on ‘American Idol’
The win positions Artis, now living in Nashville, for another round of “Disney Night” competition on Monday. Nationwide voting during the broadcast will cut the field to the three who will compete for the title May 18. Read more
Fox cancels North Shore lifeguard drama ‘Rescue: HI-SURF’
The show ran 19 episodes with a March 31 finale, which dangled some loose story threads for continuation in a potential second season. Read more
Four housekeepers accuse Smokey Robinson of sexual assault
The plaintiffs, who sued under Jane Doe pseudonyms to protect their privacy, accused Robinson, 85, of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment and gender violence at Robinson’s home in the Chatsworth section of Los Angeles, starting as early as 2007 and continuing until 2024. Read more
Hawaii’s Artis makes Top 7 on ‘Idol’
Thunderstorm Artis took another step forward Monday advancing from Top 8 to Top 7 on “American Idol.” Read more
Diddy jurors say they saw assault video, heard baby oil jokes
But having followed the case in the media did not exclude them from potentially serving on the jury for a trial expected to last up to two months on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Read more
Thunderstorm Artis survives another round to make Top 8 on ‘American Idol’
The songs were sung, the votes were counted and Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis survived another cut in the field to become a Top 8 contestant on “American Idol.” Read more
Thunderstorm makes Top 8 on ‘Idol’
The songs have been sung, the votes have been counted, and Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis has survived another cut in the field to become a Top 8 contestant on “American Idol.” Read more
Castle High School senior’s artwork to be displayed at U.S. Capitol
For the next year, Emily-Ann Oshiro’s work will be showcased in the Cannon tunnel of the U.S. Capitol among the other state and territorial winners of the contest. She is also invited to attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Read more
Brazil police foil bomb plot targeting packed Lady Gaga concert in Rio
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro state, working in coordination with the Justice Ministry, said the plot was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalization of teenagers, including self-harm and violent content as a form of social belonging. Read more
Hawaiian theater goes to New Zealand for festival shows
Hana Keaka (Hawaiian- language theater) took a significant step forward last fall when “Puana,” written by University of Hawaii-Manoa professor of theater Haili‘opua Baker and Kaipulaumakaniolono Baker, opened Sept. 27 at Kennedy Theatre. Read more
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