One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne’s funeral
Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Payne’s family and friends for the private church service in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, northwest of London. Read more
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New Choy cookbook full of show’s recipes
Just in time for holiday gift giving, iconic island chef Sam Choy and KHON2 are releasing “Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen Family Recipes,”a collection of favorites from Choy’s long-running KHON2 television series, “Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen.” Read more
Artist issues last call for adding dot of paint to Capitol pool piece
“This project celebrates a little bit of individuality and our collective community,” said Enos, in a last call to those who want to participate. Read more
Judge bars prosecutors from using Diddy’s jail notes in case
During a hearing in Manhattan federal court, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian said prosecutors should not consult the notes while he considers the defense argument that they were subject to attorney-client privilege. Read more
No joke: the Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars out of bankruptcy
The Onion said in a statement today it aims to replace “Infowars’ relentless barrage of disinformation” with the Onion’s “noticeably less hateful disinformation.” Read more
Kumu hula Vicky Holt Takamine wins prestigious national Gish Prize
The award, valued at over $450,000, is given annually to a “highly accomplished figure” who has “pushed the boundaries of an art form, contributed to social change and paved the way for the next generation.” Read more
Judith Jamison, celebrated Ailey dancer, dies at age 81
Her death, at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, was announced by Christopher Zunner, a spokesperson for the Ailey company, who said she died “after a brief illness.” Read more
Kalani Pe‘a earns 4th Grammy nom
Three-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe‘a will represent Hawaii for the fourth time when the winners of the 67th annual Grammy Awards are announced in February. Read more
Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations with ‘Cowboy Carter’
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List: Upcoming Hawaii ballet, opera and chamber music events
The calendar includes performances by stars from Europe, Asia and the mainland, as well as spotlight performances by some of Hawaii’s best. Read more
Three charged in One Direction singer Liam Payne’s death
The 31-year-old’s death shocked the world and raised questions about how he had fallen. Read more
Music master Quincy Jones dies at 91
There was very little Jones did not do in a music career of more than 65 years. He was a trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, composer, producer and winner of 27 Grammy Awards. Read more
Rapper Lil Durk arrested on suspicion of murder for hire
The arrest took place on Thursday near an airport where Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, was booked on a flight leaving the United States, according to a criminal complaint. Read more
Phil Lesh, bassist who anchored the Grateful Dead, dies at 84
Lesh co-wrote some of the band’s most noteworthy songs including “St. Stephen” and “Dark Star,” “Cumberland Blues,” “Truckin’” and “Box of Rain.” Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces more lawsuits, lawyers seek gag order
Some lawsuits said unidentified celebrities also assaulted Combs’ accusers. Read more
Hollywood stars hit the road to push vote for Harris
Celebrity endorsers such as Garner are part of the down-to-the-wire blitz to mobilize voters ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. Read more
Student ensembles to perform at Hawaii Youth Symphony fundraiser
Performances by student ensembles will highlight the Hawaii Youth Symphony annual He Makana o na Mele gala on Nov. 10, celebrating 60 years of music education and youth development. Read more
Film festival honorees are announced
The 2024 Hawai‘i International Film Festival announced awards recently at the Halekulani Hotel. Read more
Liam Payne’s ex-partner, former One Direction bandmates react to his death
The tributes to Payne, who found fame as a teenager, have flowed since the 31-year-old was reported dead. Read more
One Direction singer Liam Payne dead after balcony fall in Buenos Aires
Liam Payne rose to global fame as part of the since-disbanded pop band One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson. Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual abuse in 6 new lawsuits
The civil lawsuits were filed a month after Combs was criminally charged for what prosecutors describe as a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering. Read more
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