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| Aug 20, 2016 | Kamekona and Flippa bring Hawaii to life for fans | CBS
When the character of Kamekona, played by Hawaii actor Taylor Wily, debuted in the pilot episode of “Hawaii Five-0,” everyone remembered his character, even if they could not pronounce his name. And when his cousin Flippa, played by Haw... |
| Aug 5, 2016 | Oka makes Max a true hero | CBS
Out of all of the series regulars on “Hawaii Five-0,” Dr. Max Bergman, played by Masi Oka, has added a level of consistency to the show, as well as to the close knit ʻohana that the team has developed over the years. Oka’s character has... |
| Apr 20, 2016 | The Pulse Top 5: Los Lobos, Michelle Wie | PICS: Los Lobos at JCCH
1. Lazar Bear Productions welcomed Los Lobos back to Honolulu for a performance at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii on April 15, in concert with Maui’s Kanekoa Band. The acclaimed L.A. band played a selection o... |
| Apr 13, 2016 | The Pulse Top 5: Kawaii Kon 2016, Scottish Festival | JOAH BULEY / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
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PICS: Kawaii Kon 2016
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| Mar 23, 2016 | The Pulse Top 5: St. Patrick’s Day, 2016 Pink Tie Ball, Boatzilla Yacht Party | KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
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| Mar 16, 2016 | Pulse Top 5: Ola Ka Ha, Friendship Gala, Moana Surfrider 115th Anniversary | KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
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| Mar 9, 2016 | The Pulse Top 5: Brody Jenner and Devin Lucien, Blossom Festival | KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
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PICS: Brody Jenner an... |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Review: Santana delivers powerful performance at Blaisdell | KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Ten-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Carlos Santa performs at the Neal S. Blaisdell arena Thursday night.
Hard rock, Latin rock, classic oldies and spiritual affirmations made for a full evening... |
| Mar 2, 2016 | The Pulse Top 5: ‘80’s Pop Muzik,’ ‘The Hell Caminos,’ ‘Kevin Okimoto’ | KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
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| Feb 10, 2016 | Poke bar offers array of options | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
Customer Chong Fang looks at poke in the showcase at Da Hawaiian Poke Co.
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Lisa Nguyen holds a Maine lobster California bowl: Maine lobster poke is top... |
| Feb 7, 2016 | Local comedian uses pidgin to inspire ideas for TV show | COURTESY KFVE
Andy Bumatai’s new show “The Weekly Daily Pidgin” airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on KFVE.
Last fall when Hawaii comedian and TV show host Andy Bumatai found himself in a creative slump, he turned to the roots of local humor: pidgin E... |
| Jan 27, 2016 | Restaurant delivers breakfast — and some love | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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S’mores pancakes served at Egghead Breakfast & Love.
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A morning gr... |
| Jan 20, 2016 | Pulse Top 5: Go Jimmy Go, Makahiki Challenge, Les Ballets Trockadero | Pics: Go Jimmy Go Farewell Show
1. Go Jimmy Go played a triumphant last-ever “A Hui Hou” concert Saturday at The Republik, with a full house of fans celebrating the popular rock-and-ska band’s 20th anniversary. The Honolulu band has been on... |
| Jan 12, 2016 | Ashley Fu is new Narcissus Queen | JOHN BERGER / [email protected]
Lisa Ontai, left, Douglas Ho, Ashley Sauyu Fu and Eddie Flores Jr. at the Hawaii Theatre.
Newly crowned 2016 Narcissus Queen Ashley Sauyu Fu was congratulated backstage by pageant emcee Lisa Ontai, l... |
| Dec 9, 2015 | The Pulse Top 5 | 2015 December 6 PUL SURFERS POLL 2015 - The 2015 Surfer's Poll at Turtle Bay Resort on Sunday evening, December 6, 2015 in Honolulu, Hi. PHOTO BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
2015 DEC 5 PUL Tyler, The Creator at the Re... |
| Dec 5, 2015 | Murata makes her mark | COURTESY CBS
“Hawaii Five-0” star, Alex O’loughlin with Hawaiʻi actress Lauren Murata in their scene from “Ka Papahana Holo Pono.”
Hawaiʻi actress Lauren Murata has many interesting stories to tell about her time on “Hawaii Five-0.” Murata ... |
| Nov 19, 2015 | Pulse Top 5: Bloomingdales, Augie T., U.S. Vets Patriot Glow Run | 2015 Oct 14 Saturday PUL - Love Fest warehouse party
PICS: LOVE FEST 2015
1. Double-O-Spot Productions split the annual Love Festival Hawaii into two days of music at the Hawaii Events Center in Kalihi last weekend. Hip-hop and reggae ruled... |
| Oct 25, 2015 | Hawaii-born hero opens up about PTSD in documentary | Friends of Isaac Hoopii often share stories of his passion as a musician with the Aloha Boys trio and of his being a boy from Waianae who grew up to serve his country, first in the Army and then as a federal police officer at the Pentagon, ... |
| Oct 18, 2015 | Oscar hopeful got key help from local writing program | Don’t fault the team behind “How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)” for dreaming too big. After all, the little indie film went from rejection to acclaim and now to a possible Oscar nomination.
The film was selected this month as Thailand’s o... |
| Oct 17, 2015 | Changing the plan | COURTESY CBS
NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, left, makes a special guest appearance this week on "Hawaii Five-0."
“Hawaii Five-0” seemed to have taken the symbolism of the famous line, “The best-laid plans of mice and men / Often go... |
| Oct 14, 2015 | Sunny Days is healthy, yet it falls short on finesse | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected]
Sunny Days breakfast specialties include Very Berry Pancakes, $17, which build on the restaurant’s fluffy souffle pancakes.
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Check out Highway Inn Kakaako... |
| Oct 8, 2015 | WOW factor | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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2015 October 02 FTR BISHOP MUSEUM WOW - "Le Tatau
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“American Dream,” left, by Sarah Thomas of New Zealand, is... |
| Oct 7, 2015 | Urban Bistro adds city cool to new foodie development | DENNIS ODA / [email protected]
Chef Guy Kelekolio shows off the roasted tomato pizza and barbecue burger in front of a selfie-ready mural of Boston’s famed Beacon Hill.
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Kelekolio’s Bo’urban Wings a... |
| Oct 4, 2015 | TV series ‘Pacific Warriors’ adds new twist to sleigh ride | DISCOVERY CHANNEL
Fisherman Andy Cho displays his wahoo catch on an episode of “Pacific Warriors,” which follows teams of sea kayakers.
Fishing shows have been a popular TV staple for decades, from Hawaii favorite Bruce Carter and his “Let’... |
| Sep 20, 2015 | Kong movie shoot is slated for extended stay on Oahu | MIKE GORDON / [email protected]
Fans at the recent Sunset on the Beach premiere for “Hawaii Five-0,” shown above with security guards, probably had no idea how muddy the red carpet area was just before the event. City officials use... |
| Sep 19, 2015 | Where we left off | COURTESY CBS
A murder leads Five-0 to investigate a centuries old pirate story involving buried treasure and a killer who is using the back of a stolen painting as a map.
After last weekend’s fabulous “Hawaii Five-0” Sunset on the Beach eve... |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Pulse Top 5: Hawaii Five-0, Five for Fighting | Special to the Honolulu Star-Adv
2015 September 12 HAWAII FIVE-O - The 6th Annual Sunset on the Beach preseason premier of the Hawaii Five-O's series first episode in Waikiki on Saturday
“HAWAII FIVE-0” ON SUNSET ON THE BEACH
1. The premier... |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Swashbuckling sommelier | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Roberto Viernes took a sword to a bottle of Champagne.
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Adopt-a-Beehive with Alan W... |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 5 Things We Love: Beat the Heat | KRYSTLE MARCELLUS /[email protected]
Watermelon snow ice from Frost City.
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Lokelani sparkling wine from Maui Wines at Ulupalakua Ranch.
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Kula strawberry shave i... |
| Sep 11, 2015 | Beach wingding with show’s fans is ‘Five-0’ honcho’s biggest treat | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected]
Alex O’Loughlin poses for a photo with fans at a “Hawaii Five-0” Season 5 premiere held at Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki.
Six years ago when CBS screened the pilot of the new "Hawaii F... |
| Sep 9, 2015 | Do it: Jonathan Korth, Circa Survive, Hawaii Five-0 | COURTESY UH-MANOA MONDAY
Beethoven, Shostakovich on tap at Windward Community College
Chamber Music Hawaii kicks off its 34th season Monday with guest pianist Jonathan Korth, a piano professor in the University of Hawaii-Manoa Music Departm... |
| Sep 6, 2015 | ‘Battlestar’ actor anticipates HawaiiCon’s fan interaction | COURTESY AARON DOUGLAS
When actor Aaron Douglas is not working, he enjoys gardening at home in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Don’t misinterpret actor Aaron Douglas when he laments the workload of a guest at pop-culture conventions. It’s the ... |
| Aug 30, 2015 | Disney’s ‘Moana’ embraces Polynesian past and culture | COURTESY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
Disney’s “Moana” is expected to hit theaters in November 2016.
The buzz surrounding "Moana," the animated story of a young Polynesian navigator from Walt Disney Studios, has focused on the star power i... |
| Aug 23, 2015 | Seasoned director teaches art of storytelling in classes | COURTESY PHOTO
Gary Shimokawa
When school starts Monday in the University of Hawaii system, there could be a future Oscar contender or an Emmy Award winner sitting in class. Many of the 646 creative media students already know how to work a... |
| Aug 16, 2015 | Filmmaker aims to tell tale of defiant Ko’olau cowboy | The story of Ko‘olau and his wife, Pi‘ilani, is one of devotion in the face of death, but for many it remains a footnote in Hawaiian history that is rarely told more than 122 years later. That could change if Big Island filmmaker David Cunn... |
| Aug 9, 2015 | Deep pool of submissions helps film showcase grow | Fans of short films — and that includes the filmmakers, too — have reason to celebrate this week when the ‘Ohina Short Film Showcase screens at the Doris Duke Theatre.
Instead of a lineup that would typically include six films, the showcase... |
| Aug 5, 2015 | Pulse Top 5: Augie T, Mai Tai Bar Music Fest, Yoga | 2015 AUGUST 31 PUL Augie T's "Laugh Under The Stars" at the Waikiki Shell featuring Augie T, Andy Bumatai, Frank DeLima, Ed Ka'ahea of Booga Booga, and Bula’ia. PHOTO BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
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| Aug 2, 2015 | Isle acts as tropical setting for antics in ‘Mike and Dave’ | COURTESY GEMMA LAMANA
David Ready, executive producer for “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates,” on the set in a Chinatown restaurant.
The 20th Century Fox comedy "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" wrapped last week after two months ... |
| Jul 15, 2015 | The Pulse Top Five: Paul Stanley, Hawaii Five-0, ‘Burnin’ Love’ | ROCKIN’ FOOD & BEER FEST
1. KISS co-founder Paul Stanley, center, was on hand for the Rockin’ Food & Beer Festival at his restaurant, Rock & Brews Paia, on Saturday. He was joined by Maui Brewing Company’s Garrett Marrero in hos... |
| Jun 7, 2015 | Transplanted Jersey girl Yumi Iwama finds her voice | When most people think of acting, their frame of reference is visual — namely the stars they see on a TV show or in a film. But for Yumi Iwama, an actress whose credits include both media, it’s more important that you hear her voice.
Iwama ... |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Miss Hawaii 2015 feels ‘very blessed’ | KRSYTLE MARCELLUS / [email protected]
Miss Kakaako Jeanné Kapela was crowned Miss Hawaii on Saturday. Kapela, who competed last year as Miss Kona Coffee and finished second runner-up, is the 71st person to hold the title.
A youn... |
| Mar 8, 2015 | Filmmaker shows his work at international moviefest | COURTESY JOSH KIM
“How to Win at Checkers (Every Time),” above, is adapted from two short stories from author Rattawut Lapcharoensap’s novel “Sightseeing.”
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Cast and crew premiered their film at the Berlin International Fil... |
| Feb 22, 2015 | Documentary depicts Tyke as tragic figure, not outlaw | COURTESY ALTOONA MIRROR
Tyke, the elephant who rampaged through Honolulu, is pictured with former trainer Tyrone Taylor after escaping from a performance in Altoona, Pa. Police there were ready to gun her down but Taylor safely retrieved he... |
| Feb 22, 2015 | Lone Star State arts festival offers music and so much more | ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI / [email protected]
Skinny Lister, seen here busking at SXSW 2013, returns for a prime showcase slot this year.
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South by Southwest, the annual festival of film, music and interactive technology ... |
| Feb 15, 2015 | EuroCinema principals say split with HIFF not mutual | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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EuroCinema Hawaii brought top European films as well as glitz and glamour to the annual Hawaii International Film... |
| Feb 8, 2015 | Maui native co-produces Arcade Fire music video | COURTESY ARCADE FIRE
Andrew Garfield plays a transgender woman in Arcade Fire’s music video for “We Exist.” The video was co-produced by Maui native Jason Baum.
COURTESY JOYCE KIM
Jason Baum
Lost in the criticism over actor Andrew Garfield’... |
| Feb 7, 2015 | Just the right kick | PHOTOS COURTESY CBS
Kono (Grace Park) confesses to Adam (Ian Anthony Dale) that she’s conflicted about their future together because of his ties to his formerly corrupt family business,
I guess a kick in the head is much better than a bulle... |
| Jan 25, 2015 | Former DreamWorks artist dressed sets for big hits | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
Visual effects artist Marcie Moura worked with Mid-Pacific students Andrew Maybin, center, and Koa San Luis during her 3-D animation workshop Wednesday.
Not much is left to chance on the set of a... |
| Jan 21, 2015 | Gokoku slowly finding footing | KRYSTLE MARCELLUS / [email protected]
NADINE KAM / [email protected]
Bruno Menard’s Kona lobster Parisienne topped with vegetables.
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Katsuhisa Inoue, executive chef at Gokok... |
| Jan 11, 2015 | Actress changes approach for her role in ’12 Monkeys’ | In the decade since becoming a full-time actress, Amanda Schull logged screen time in a variety of TV shows but never a starring role.
Schull, a former ballerina who danced with the San Francisco Ballet before becoming an actress, worked of... |
| Dec 20, 2014 | Hayes lands ‘dream role’ | COURTESY BRAD HAYES
Brad Hayes as astronaut Richard Royce.
One element I love about writing the Five-0 Redux is talking with Hawaii actors who play small but significant roles on “Hawaii Five-0.”
I’ve met many amazing people in person and o... |
| Dec 13, 2014 | A Christmas longshot | PHOTOS COURTESY CBS
It’s Christmas in Hawaii and Five-0 travels to the Big Island, where Max is forced to work with a rival medical examiner after a cowboy is poisoned — and McGarrett pressures Danny into stealing a Christmas tree,
Christma... |
| Dec 11, 2014 | What’s in store | COURTESY LESPORTSAC
Simone Legno’s new “Dolcezza” line, celebrating Hawaii’s “honey girls” and cultural icons, is exclusive to LeSportsac stores in Hawaii and Guam.
Exclusive tokidoki collection features isle-inspired print
Tokidoki founder... |
| Nov 29, 2014 | Hawai‘i island for the holidays | COURTESY CBS
It’s Christmas in Hawaii and the Five-0 team travels to the Big Island, where Max is forced to work with a rival medical examiner after a cowboy is poisoned.
As “Hawaii Five-0” moves into the holiday season, it unfortunately le... |
| Nov 23, 2014 | Program gives filmmakers access to industry veterans | COURTESY ROCHELLE POTTER
From left, producer Grant Curtis (“Spider-Man” 1, 2 and 3), director David Cunningham (founder of GVS Transmedia Accelerator) and producer Ralph Winter (“X-Men,” “Fantastic 4”).
For aspiring storytellers trying to m... |
| Nov 17, 2014 | 5 Things We Love: Keeaumoku | BRUCE ASATO / [email protected]
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Cashier Elin Choi holds potato wedges, Korean chicken (top) and garlic chicken.
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Panda's Dream White Hand Cream at... |
| Nov 10, 2014 | Newly opened CabaRAE delivers unique experience | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
Alan Goldberg is creative producer of CabaRAE, a new circuslike showroom in Waikiki, working with his wife, Wanda Azzario Goldberg, the artistic director.
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| Nov 7, 2014 | Twisted reality | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
Alex O’Loughlin, center, cuts the cake during a Sept. 12 ceremony celebrating the filming of the 100th episode of “Hawaii Five-0.” He is surrounded by cast members and executive director Peter Le... |
| Oct 26, 2014 | Media conference to draft handbook on island culture | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Oct 25, 2014 | Churches add light to Halloween fright | COURTESY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Anna Ko donned a jester outfit while manning the barbecue at last year’s Hallelujah Night, a “safe alternative event” held at First Assembly of God Red Hill. Guests are asked to not wear “scary or grotesque” c... |
| Oct 25, 2014 | A bittersweet legacy | PHOTOS COURTESY CBS
On the fourth anniversary of his father’s death, McGarrett meets a woman who helps him reopen the last unsolved case his father worked on before his death.
We all know the impact the death of a loved one has on our lives... |
| Oct 23, 2014 | TGIF: Big Freedia bounces Hallowbaloo into spotlight, and more | COURTESY BIG FREEDIA
The high-octane New Orleans-based headliner will bring the Hallowbaloo festival national attention as the crew filming her Fuse TV series accompanies her to Chinatown.
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Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween. See... |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Judges stun Zamora as tension soars | LIFETIME
Isle designer Kini Zamora reacts to Tim Gunn’s critique of his Fashion Week collection.
"Project Runway" Season 13
Airs 7:30 p.m. Thursdays on Lifetime
Episode 13: Finale Part 1
Last week’s episode of "Project Runway... |
| Oct 18, 2014 | Wishing for revenge | Leave it to “Hawaii Five-0” to toss me into a moral quandary. This week’s episode, “Ka Noʻeau” (“The Painter”), left me wondering if I fully understand the concept of good guys and bad guys.
As usual, the Five-0 team left me breathless with... |
| Oct 11, 2014 | Catching a break | Surfing is typically one of the activities most people associate with Hawaii. Ask a someone to name three things about our island home and chances are they will mention the beaches, sunshine, and surfing. Not that those are bad elements, as... |
| Oct 4, 2014 | Protecting the ‘ohana | PHOTOS COURTESY CBS
The Five-0 team investigates when the young daughter of a Navy Seal on a top-secret mission is kidnapped.
After last week’s full-octane season premiere full of intrigue and spectacular special effects, this week’s episod... |
| Oct 2, 2014 | TGIF: Ho’olaule’a draws top performers to Windward celebration, more | STAR-ADVERTISER FILE
Kawaili'ula and kumu Chinky Mahoe have been in high demand after a clean sweep in the kane division at last year's Merrie Monarch Festival.
Robert Cazimero, Chinky Mahoe and Jerry Santos will be performing Saturday at t... |
| Sep 27, 2014 | New intrigue starts season five | PHOTOS COURTESY CBS
The island of O’ahu goes on lockdown when Five-0 hunts a terrorist who starts using weaponized drones on civilians.
Leave it to “Hawaii Five-0” to start off their fifth season with one of the biggest productions since th... |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Zamora aces American Girl challenge | ‘Project Runway’ Season 13
Airs 7:30 p.m. Thursdays on Lifetime
Last week, the "Project Runway" designers met up at Manhattan’s American Girl store where each was matched with an American Girl doll and the child model carrying the... |
| Sep 25, 2014 | TGIF: Best places for football season on Oahu, more | STAR-ADVERTISER
The TGIF cover of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser for Friday, Sept. 26, 2014.
With football season in full swing, here are a few ideas for those looking to get out of the house and watch the game with friends — and food. Read m... |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Zamora aces American Girl challenge | LIFETIME
Kini Zamora studies American Girls’ Samantha doll with his young model.
‘Project Runway’ Season 13
Airs 7:30 p.m. Thursdays on Lifetime
Last week, the "Project Runway" designers met up at Manhattan’s American Girl store w... |
| Sep 20, 2014 | Fans share ‘Sunset’ faves | Being on the “Hawaii Five-0” Sunset on the Beach red carpet is nothing like what fans might see by watching a live feed or video posted online. Being there amid the cheering mass of fans and watching the episode two weeks before the rest of... |
| Sep 18, 2014 | TGIF: Miranda Lambert at the Blaisdell, more | Miranda Lambert makes a tour stop at Blaisdell Arena, pro wrestling in Waipahu, "Under the Blood Red Sun" premieres at Pearl Harbor and more, all in this week’s TGIF. Read more »
» ‘Blood Red Sun’ explores wartime friendship
» ‘Se... |
| Sep 18, 2014 | TGIF: Miranda Lambert at the Blaisdell, more | ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The TGIF cover of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser for Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.
Miranda Lambert makes a tour stop at Blaisdell Arena, pro wrestling in Waipahu, "Under the Blood Red Sun" premieres at Pea... |
| Sep 13, 2014 | Red carpet memories | CHRISTIE WILSON / 2011
The first time the author met Alex OʻLoughlin during the season two premiere.
BY WENDIE BURBRIDGE / Special to the Star-Advertiser
For the last four seasons of “Hawaii Five-0,” fans have been treated to a red carpet S... |
| Sep 7, 2014 | Hamilton and her husband hit the road for reality TV | COURTESY CBS
Bethany Hamilton and her husband Adam Dirks competed in the 25th edition of “The Amazing Race,” premiering Sept. 26 on CBS.
Nothing tests a relationship like travel, but Kauai surfer Bethany Hamilton and new husband Adam Dirks ... |
| Sep 6, 2014 | Hawaiian actors show real Hawaii | COURTESY CBS
Shawn Garnett, Teilor Grubbs, and Taylor Wily in a scene from “Hawaii Five-0.”
Fans of “Hawaii Five-0” have always loved the Hawaiian connection of not only the show’s location, but the addition of Hawaii-based actors to the re... |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Praise is bittersweet for isle designer | LIFETIME
Kini Zamora designed the coat dress
LIFETIME
Kini Zamora designed the flowing white top, but another design was credited with the win.
Episode 6: "Rock the Wedding"
Last week the "Project Runway" designers met a... |
| Aug 30, 2014 | For the love of McGarrett and Danno | COURTESY CBS
Dynamic Duo: Steve McGarrett and Danno may not be superheroes, but they get pretty close.
If you ask the typical “Hawaii Five-0” fan what they love about the show, most of the time you will get something along the lines of “I l... |
| Aug 24, 2014 | ‘Hiki No’ builds confidence, pride in young journalists | COURTESY ARI BERNSTEIN
Students from Hawaii Preparatory Academy on Hawaii island film their “Hiki No” story. Statewide, 86 schools participate in the PBS?Hawaii program.
When the videojournalists at Waianae Intermediate planned to produce a... |
| Aug 23, 2014 | State of Grace | COURTESY CBS
Grace Park in a more dramatic moment as Kono Kalākaua.
Grace Park can be described in many ways. She’s an intelligent, strong, beautiful woman who has been successful in two television series reboots and is a role model for Asi... |
| Aug 17, 2014 | Kailua’s Ray boosts profile with comedy co-hosting gig | JESSE GRANT / COMEDY CENTRAL
Former Kailua resident Jonah Ray, left, and Kumail Nanjiani co-host “The Meltdown With Jonah and Kumail,” a live comedy show filmed in Los Angeles.
Kailua’s Jonah Ray has come a long way from the nights when he ... |
| Aug 16, 2014 | Fan favorites revealed | COURTESY CBS
Fans chose “Kū I Ka Pili Koko” (“Blood Brothers”) as their favorite episode of season four.
For many of the die-hard “Hawaii Five-0” fans, season four was one of the strongest — and dare I say the best season — since the start ... |
| Aug 10, 2014 | ‘Blood Red Sun’ tale makes dramatic film production | COURTESY RED SUN PRODUCTIONS
“Under the Blood Red Sun” stars teens Kyler Sakamoto and Kalama Epstein, in the key roles of Tomi and Billy. The film follows the story of childhood friends in the weeks following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1... |
| Aug 2, 2014 | Breaking down Chin Ho Kelly | COURTESY CBS
Daniel Dae Kim as Chin Ho Kelly in a flashback to his first year with the Honolulu Police Department.
Even after four seasons as veteran cop Chin Ho Kelly on “Hawaii Five-0,” the character played by Daniel Dae Kim is still a bi... |
| Aug 2, 2014 | Jack Johnson satisfies with sold-out show | BRUCE ASATO / [email protected]
Jack Johnson performs the first of two sold out concerts at the Waikiki Shell, part of his From Here to Now to You tour.
Wending my way through the throng of smiling fans departing the Waikiki Shell a... |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Da Kine | Brew honors theater director
Dennis Carroll will be honored with a special beer, the Dennis Carroll Belgian Brew, at Kumu Kahua Theatre’s annual Kala-Bash Fundraiser and Silent Auction Saturday.
Palolo Brewing Co. designed the brew to recog... |
| Jul 15, 2014 | Da Kine | Lecture covers Kalaupapa ties
Valerie Monson of Ka ‘Ohana o Kalaupapa will deliver an illustrated lecture on "The Restoration of Family Ties: Bringing Home the Families of Kalaupapa" from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 24 at Native Books/Na ... |
| Jul 6, 2014 | Movie could be big break for celeb sibling Adam Braff | FOCUS FEATURES
The movie “Wish I Was Here,” scheduled to open July 18 in Honolulu, was written by isle resident Adam Braff and stars his brother Zach, pictured.
If Adam Braff finds success as a Hollywood screenwriter, it’s going to be on hi... |
| Jul 5, 2014 | Lenkov looks forward to season five | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2013
“Hawaii Five-0” executive producer Peter Lenkov, right, with series regular Taylor Wily on the red carpet before the show’s season four premiere in 2013.
I’ve said it many times this year, but season four was the ... |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Hot summer concerts | E-40
Courtney Love
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Henry Kapono
E-40 WITH NUMP TRUMP
» When: 11 p.m. Thursday
» Where: The Crown, 1837 Kapiolani Blvd.
» Tickets: $45-$150; 943-1700 or flavorus.com
Without the NFL Pro Bowl to help attract more of... |
| May 31, 2014 | Boneza makes a lasting impression | COURTESY CBS
SCOTT CAAN, LEFT, AND JENN BONEZA IN A SCENE FROM “HAWAII FIVE-0.”
When I first saw Jenn Boneza on “Hawaii Five-0,” I thought she looked so familiar — like a friend I had lost a contact with, or someone I had not seen in years.... |
| May 25, 2014 | Documentary brings Afghanistan war home | COURTESY HIGHROAD MEDIA
“The Hornet’s Nest” documents the year photojournalist Mike Boettcher and his son spent embedded with the 101st Airborne in Afghanistan.
Take Your Kid to Work Day must have been pretty difficult for Mike Boettcher. A... |
| May 18, 2014 | New faces join veteran winners in intriguing show | STAR-ADVERTISER
David “Chino” Montero: The nominee for entertainer of the year died earlier this month
The voting is over, the results have been tallied and the 37th annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards show is less than a week away. As always, t... |
| May 15, 2014 | Isle designer turns quest for perfect mascara into business | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
Offerings from the Elizabeth Mott line.
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Alice Kim is the founder of the Elizabeth Mott line.
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Lashes with ... |
| May 11, 2014 | Huge fantasy film still set to make waves across isles | Pre-production on the big fantasy film "Ethyrea: Code of the Brethren," which was to begin in early June on Maui, Molokai and Kauai, is three months behind schedule, but the author who created the story insists her film will be ma... |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Bruno Mars interview: Proud ‘to come from here’ | COURTESY NANCY BERNAL
Bruno Mars performed at the Blaisdell Arena on Monday.
With three sold-out Blaisdell Arena shows in the books and their history-making ticket sales now the stuff of legend — all three concerts sold-out in less than two... |
| Mar 30, 2014 | Fans pick tune by The Green to set tone in ‘Five-0’ episode | KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Music from The Green, in concert at the Republik in October, has been featured in several episodes of “Hawaii Five-0.”
No one is more eager to watch this week’s episode of "Hawaii Five-0" ... |
| Mar 29, 2014 | French fans send their aloha | Out of all of the season four episodes, the one that seemed to move “Hawaii Five-0” fans the most was the homage to the attack on Pearl Harbor, “Hoʻonani Makua Kāne” (“Honor Thy Father”).
Many fans were so moved that the conversation about ... |
