Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ordered to pay $100M in sexual assault lawsuit

• Sept. 10, 2024

List: Hawaii theater performances to attend for the 2024-2025 season

• Sept. 9, 2024

James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

• By Bill Trott and Lisa Richwine / Reuters
• Sept. 9, 2024

Jones, a longtime sufferer of diabetes, died at his home surrounded by family members, agent Barry McPherson said. No cause of death was provided. Read more

Harvey Weinstein undergoes emergency heart surgery

• Sept. 9, 2024

Taylor Swift headlines celebrity rush at U.S. Open men’s final

• Sept. 8, 2024

Na Hoku-winning musician Teresa Bright was popular in Hawaii and Japan

• By John Berger
• Sept. 8, 2024

Teresa Bright, a multi­talented Native Hawaiian entertainer known for her sweet and sultry vocal style and innovative blending of Hawaiian, Japanese and Okinawan music, died Sept. 1 after a period of declining health. She was 64. Read more

Daniel Dae Kim isn’t afraid to fail

• By Robert Ito / New York Times
• Sept. 5, 2024

In the Broadway production of David Henry Hwang’s “Yellow Face,” starting previews at the Todd Haimes Theater on Sept. 13, Daniel Dae Kim will star as DHH, a fictionalized, none-too-sympathetic character based very loosely on the Tony-winning playwright. Read more

‘Ketamine queen,’ doctor to face trial in Matthew Perry’s death

• By Lisa Richwine / Reuters
• Sept. 3, 2024

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, and Jasveen Sangha, whom authorities said was a drug dealer known to customers as the “ketamine queen,” have pleaded not guilty to charges related to the October 2023 death of Perry. Read more

Fundraiser for Lahaina to recall Jimi Hendrix’s Maui concert

• Sept. 3, 2024

George Clooney, Brad Pitt disappointed their new film skips cinemas

• By Crispian Balmer / Reuters
• Sept. 1, 2024

“It is a bummer,” Clooney said on Sunday, adding that television streamers, such as Apple, were nevertheless vital to the future of filmmaking, presenting actors with opportunities and generating bigger audiences for their work. Read more

Fatman Scoop, a DJ and rapper, dies onstage at age 56

• By Emmett Lindner / New York Times
• Aug. 31, 2024

Fatman Scoop was formerly a DJ on Hot 97, an FM radio station in New York, which described him in an online tribute as a “legendary hype man and radio personality.” Read more

Oasis to reunite for 2025 world tour

• By Paul Sandle, Kylie MacLellan and Sam Tobin / Reuters
• Aug. 27, 2024

The group, whose debut album “Definitely Maybe” was released 30 years ago, split in 2009 when lead guitarist and main songwriter Noel said he could no longer work with frontman Liam after a number of public spats between the siblings. Read more

Kapena is back for a 40th reunion concert at Waikiki Shell

• Aug. 25, 2024

Poundstone to perform at Hawaii Theatre

• By John Berger
• Aug. 22, 2024

Have you ever called on your phone and then realized when someone answered that you didn’t know who you were talking to? Paula Poundstone can relate. Read more

TMZ: Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck

• By Lisa Richwine / Reuters
• Aug. 20, 2024

Lopez, singer of “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” submitted divorce papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, TMZ said. Read more

Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement

• By Lisa Richwine / Reuters
• Aug. 19, 2024

A Sunday entry by the Republican candidate on Truth Social showed Swift dressed in red, white and blue with a caption that said “Taylor Swift Wants You To Vote For Donald Trump.” Read more

Phil Donahue, pioneer of the daytime talk show, dies at 88

• By Alex Dobuzinskis / Reuters
• Aug. 19, 2024

Donahue died surrounded by his family on Sunday following an illness, the “Today” show reported. Read more

Taylor Swift excitement eclipses security fears for London fans

• By Sarah Mills / Reuters
• Aug. 15, 2024

Some of them rushed to buy tickets for the London dates, which are available for about 690 pounds ($886) on resale sites. Read more