Daryl Hall and John Oates reschedule Hawaii shows

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Feb. 16, 2021
• 5

The top hit-making rock duo has moved its Hawaii concert dates to November. Read more

Bill Maher cancels 10th annual New Year’s shows in Hawaii, citing COVID-19

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• July 9, 2020
• 7

The COVID-19 pandemic claimed another island tradition today, albeit a rather recent one. Read more

Joan Osborne seeks to uplift in troubled times with Maui show

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• March 15, 2020

Joan Osborne’s concert at Iao Theater on March 22 caps three shows in three nights on three islands. Read more

4-part harmonies, good looks raise 98° to pop heights

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Feb. 13, 2020

98° are happy to come to Honolulu on Friday, Valentine’s Day, to perform soul-tinged hits such as “Because of You,” “The Hardest Thing” and “Invisible Man.” Read more

Raise the temperature on romance with ‘boy band’ 98°

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Feb. 9, 2020

98°, comprising Jeff Timmons, left, Nick Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Drew Lachey, heads to Asia for five concerts after performing on Maui and Oahu. Read more

For Rick Springfield, music is no act

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Feb. 6, 2020

Rick Springfield returns to Honolulu this weekend less than two years after he last performed here. As far as he’s concerned, that’s too long to wait and the trip from his Los Angeles home is too far to travel. Read more

Review: Bill Maher and guests deliver in ninth annual visit

• By Review by Sjarif Goldstein
• Jan. 1, 2020

Bill Maher and his guests delivered a two-hour-plus collection of big laughs, genuine surprises and comfortable traditions at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on New Year’s Eve. Read more

Usher, Ice Cube, Marshmello and Migos arrive for Dream Weekend at Aloha Stadium

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Dec. 26, 2019
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Aloha Stadium wakes up again Saturday when it hosts the latest iteration of the Dream Weekend, headlined by Usher and Marshmello and featuring Migos and Ice Cube. Read more

Bill Maher brings Sarah Silverman and Bobby Slayton along for New Year’s party

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Dec. 26, 2019
• 5

Bill Maher is not a religious man. He goes out of his way to make it abundantly clear that he is an equal opportunity hater of all religions. And yet … the one thing that will drive him to pray, even idiomatically? Read more

‘Rent’ brings local actors home for the holidays

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Dec. 25, 2019
• 1

Making a living as an actor is tough. Most actors wait years for a break that never comes. Read more

Mariah Carey to play Blaisdell Arena in March

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Dec. 16, 2019
• 16

Pop superstar Mariah Carey returns to Hawaii in March with a concert at the Blaisdell Arena. Read more

Usher added to Dream Weekend bill at Aloha Stadium

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Dec. 12, 2019
• 4

The addition of pop/R&B superstar Usher to the Dream Weekend bill was announced today, adding considerable allure to an already stacked lineup. Read more

Ice Cube, Marshmello and Migos to perform on Oahu

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Nov. 25, 2019
• 10

The Dream Weekend that drew nearly 27,000 hip-hop fans to Aloha Stadium last holiday season has a sequel. Read more

Backstreet Boys bind and thrive with the times

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Oct. 31, 2019

Staying together 26 years has helped the Backstreet Boys become the biggest-selling boy band in history, with 40 million albums sold in the U.S. and more than 100 million worldwide. Read more

Magical Broadway show ‘The Illusionists’ comes to Hawaii

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Oct. 17, 2019
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“The Illusionists” comes to town next week bringing literal magic, with five performers putting their varied talents on display for Hawaii audiences. Read more

Paul Simon takes a lesson from Maui environmentalists

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Aug. 18, 2019
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Paul Simon performed two environmental benefit concerts on the island earlier in the week. Read more

‘Phantom of the Opera’ in Hawaii puts spotlight on rising star

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Aug. 15, 2019

Art imitates life, and life imitates art. When it comes to the Hawaii production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “The Phantom of the Opera,” life also defies art. Read more

Review: Paul Simon shows Maui crowd he still has it after all these years

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Aug. 14, 2019
• 1

On a beautiful night under the Maui moonlight, Paul Simon showed a few thousand fans that retirement has not dulled his skills in the slightest. Read more

Paul Simon shares how love for Maui inspired concerts

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Aug. 10, 2019
• 5

It’s taken 51 years to bring Paul Simon back to Hawaii for a concert, but it isn’t a big payday that lured him. Read more

Backstreet Boys add third Hawaii concert following two sold-out shows

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• May 29, 2019

Backstreet Boys fans who were left ticketless when their two Honolulu concerts sold out quickly last week will get another shot, as the boy band announced today it is adding a third show at Blaisdell Arena. Read more

‘American Idol’ taping at Ko Olina showcases all Hawaii has to offer

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• March 31, 2019
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It’s late January and it’s “American Idol” Showcase Week on the beach fronting Disney’s Aulani resort in Ko Olina, but the week is a showcase in more than the showbiz sense of the word. Read more