PICS: Alabama Shakes at The Republik
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 80 PHOTOS BY BRIAN TSENG / Special to the Star-Advertiser Alabama Shakes headlined a concert at The Republik on Friday, Jan. 11. Local bands Mano Kane and Tavana opened the...
View ArticleMiss New York crowned Miss America
Miss New York, Mallory Hagan, right, reacts with Miss South Carolina Ali Rogers as she is crowned Miss America 2013 on Saturday, Jan. 12, in Las Vegas. (Associated Press) BY HANNAH DREIER / Associated...
View ArticleChao crowned 2013 Narcissus Queen
HONOLULU PULSE STAFF / honolulupulse@staradvertiser.com 2013 Narcissus Queen Diana Chao. (Courtesy photo)DFS product sales manager Diana Chao was crowned 2013 Narcissus Queen at the Hawaii Theatre...
View ArticleReview: Ludacris brings good times to Blaisdell
REVIEW BY ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI / ekieszkowski@staradvertiser.com Ludacris has “The Secret.” Ludacris performs at Blaisdell Arena on Saturday, Jan. 12. (Photo by Joe Corelli, Special to the...
View ArticlePICS: ‘Discover Kakaako’ at Ward Centers
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 79 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser Ward Centers hosted another edition of “Discover Kakaako” on Saturday, Jan. 12. The event featured entertainment,...
View ArticlePICS: 2013 Narcissus Pageant
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 116 PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / Special to the Star-Advertiser Scenes from the 2013 Narcissus Pageant at Hawaii Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 12. Related Post: Diana Chao crowned...
View ArticlePICS: Sing the Body at The Republik
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 41 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser Hawaii-based rock duo Sing the Body celebrated the release of their new album, “Contrast,” with a CD release party...
View ArticlePICS: ‘SHDWSTYLES’ at the Sunset Room
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 50 PHOTOS BY JOAH BULEY / Special to the Star-Advertiser The Sunset Room, Honolulu’s newest nightclub, hosted an evening of music, fashion and live art to benefit “Gifts for...
View ArticlePICS: ‘Univibe’ with Adventure Club
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 68 PHOTOS BY BRIAN TSENG / Special to the Star-Advertiser Shishi Nainai Entertainment, Eightball Hawaii, Bassment Hawaii, Blue Star Clothing, 00Spot.com and Pure Coalition...
View ArticleA toast to Golden Globe fashions
Salma Hayek walks the red carpet at Sunday's Golden Globe Awards. (Photos by Associated Press) By GREG MORAGO / Houston Chronicle It is estimated that about 7,000 glasses of champagne were served at...
View ArticleGolden Globes: Some surprise winners
The cast of TV drama winner "Homeland." (Photos by Associated Press) By DAVID GERMAIN / Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — “Argo” is in big with the Golden Globes, but not so much with the...
View ArticleTry Wait: A closer look at K-pop
The Korean pop group Girls' Generation glam it up at the October 2011 Madison Square Garden show. (Courtesy CJ Entertainment) BY GARY CHUN / gchun@staradvertiser.com With the phenomenal viral success...
View ArticleIsland Mele: Reggie Padilla, Johnson Enos
REVIEWS BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com ‘Almost Home’ Reggie Padilla (Pass Out) With “Almost Home” tenor saxophonist Reggie Padilla makes the transition from studio sideman and band member...
View ArticleReview: Sing the Body steps up
Sing the Body's Zachary Shimizu, left, and Eli Oguma perform at The Republik on Saturday, Jan. 12. (Photo by Joah Buley, Special to the Star-Advertiser) REVIEW BY JASON GENEGABUS /...
View ArticleSantana to play Oahu and Maui
Carlos Santana will return to Hawaii in February for concerts on Oahu and Maui. (Associated Press) BY ELIZABETH KIESZKOWSKI / ekieszkowski@staradvertiser.com After 15 years, Carlos Santana is returning...
View ArticleOuttakes Online: Buy a piece of TV history
ABC is selling props and set decoration from its four Hawaii TV shows, including these. However, all the coffee mugs have been sold. BY MIKE GORDON / mgordon@staradvertiser.com ABC is having a garage...
View ArticleFive-0 Redux: Turning out the vote
The CBS-produced promotional image of the three options mainland viewers had for this week's choose-your-own-adventure episode. (Courtesy CBS) BY WENDIE BURBRIDGE / Special to the Star-Advertiser...
View ArticlePICS: ‘Aloha from Hawaii’ Anniversary
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 57 PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser Fans of the late Elvis Presley gathered at Blaisdell Arena to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his “Aloha from...
View ArticleReview: Updated classic caps Elvis Week
Elvis fans were in for a treat at Blaisdell Arena on Monday, Jan. 14. (Photo by Kat Wade, Special to the Star-Advertiser) REVIEW BY JOHN BERGER / jberger@staradvertiser.com Any lingering suspicions...
View Article‘Huli-Ā-Mahi’ commemorates overthrow
BY NINA WU / nwu@staradvertiser.com Enjoy a full day of cultural exhibits, workshops and activities for keiki at the “Huli-Ā-Mahi Celebration” at ‘Iolani Palace on Sunday, Jan. 20. The celebration,...
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