‘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
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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
‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ win top TV honors at Golden Globes
A tale of political machinations, “Shogun,” also won best female and male acting awards for first-time winners Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada. Read more
‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Perez’ win top honors at Golden Globes
Demi Moore won best actress in a musical or comedy film for her leading role in “The Substance,” the story of a fading actress seeking a fountain of youth. Read more
Alycia Abordonado crowned 75th Narcissus Queen
She also earned the Miss Talent title with her dramatic song-and-dance performance of “Breaking Free” from “Wicked.” Read more
Looking back at a memorable year in Hawaii arts and entertainment
The year 2024 was a big one for Hawaii’s entertainment and arts communities with the opening of a major brand-name show in Waikiki, the world premiere of a Disney animated juggernaut and return engagements by island favorites. Read more
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Santana breaks finger in fall on Kauai; cancels Vegas shows
The Woodstock superstar is “anxious to be back on stage soon” at the Mandalay Bay music hall, where he has headlined since 2012, his manager said. Read more
Beyoncé brings ‘Cowboy Carter’ to NFL on Netflix
The show, which came midway through the Baltimore Ravens’ rout of the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, was designed to entice viewers to Netflix as the streaming goliath inaugurated a new pact with America’s most popular professional sports league. Read more
Baldwin manslaughter case dropped by New Mexico prosecutor
Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew that appeal, according to a statement from the First Judicial District Attorney’s office. Read more
Iam Tongi’s holiday list includes family, fireworks and shows
Tongi will be on stage Dec. 31 closing his Blue Note engagement with a New Year’s Eve countdown show. Read more
World-class speciality acts delight in ‘‘Auana’ in Waikiki
“‘Auana,” the Hawaii-themed Cirque show that officially opened Tuesday at the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, checks off both of those boxes in impressive style. Read more
‘Bluey’ bound for big screen in BBC Studios-Disney partnership
The “Bluey” movie is set for global theatrical release in 2027 and will subsequently stream on Disney+. Read more
Brittni Paiva releases 4-song Christmas EP
Soft-spoken ukulele virtuoso Brittni Paiva follows up on her 2024 Na Hoku Hanohano Award win in August with “A Cozy Christmas,” a four-song instrumental EP that is a welcome soundtrack for the Christmas season. Read more
‘Tina’ musical tickets on sale Friday
Tickets for 2025 performances of “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the Blaisdell Center box office and online at broadwayinhawaii.com. Ticket prices start at $50. Read more
Netflix’s ‘Emilia Perez’ tops Golden Globe nominations
Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the 2025 Globes, which CBS and Paramount+ will broadcast live on Jan. 5. Read more
Jay-Z accused in suit of raping minor with Sean Combs
The allegations against the billionaire rapper and hip-hop mogul came as part of the flurry of litigation against Combs, who is facing federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges and at least 30 lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct. Read more
Frank De Lima celebrates 50 years of comedy
De Lima plays his final school shows this month. Read more
Dick Van Dyke, approaching 99, dances in Coldplay’s latest video
Dancing barefoot in the backyard of his home in Malibu, California, Van Dyke, 98, is the focus of Coldplay’s latest music video, “All My Love.” Read more
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