Maggie Smith, grand dame of stage and screen, dies at 89
Smith was the breakout star of “Downton Abbey,” playing Lord Grantham’s elderly and still stubbornly Victorian widowed mother, Violet Crawley, the dowager countess. Read more
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Lady Gaga’s ‘Joker’ album made up of ‘interesting original productions’
The Grammy and Oscar-winner announced the 13-track album “Harlequin” on Tuesday, just days ahead of its Friday release. Read more
‘Diddy’ and bodyguard allegedly drugged, raped a woman on video
With the 54-year-old mogul in federal custody since his arrest Sept. 16, the woman becomes the 11th person to accuse Combs of sexual assault in civil litigation since his former girlfriend, Cassandra Ventura, sued him last year. Read more
Janet Jackson repeats false claims about Kamala Harris’ race
The unusual turn of events began when The Guardian published a wide-ranging interview with Jackson timed to promote the European leg of her concert tour. Read more
Disney appoints ‘Moana’ writer as creative head of animation studios
Bush, the creative force behind movie hits such as “Encanto,” “Zootopia,” and writer of the original Oscar-nominated hit “Moana” takes the reins from Jennifer Lee, who will return to filmmaking full-time to steward the wildly successful “Frozen” franchise. Read more
Sean Combs’ new home: A troubled Brooklyn jail
Going forward, though, home for Combs will most likely be the Metropolitan Detention Center, a hulking concrete structure in Brooklyn that houses more than 1,200 people and has a reputation for poor conditions. Read more
Sean Combs denied bail on sex trafficking, racketeering charges
The charges against Combs were revealed a day after he was arrested in a Manhattan hotel room, following an investigation that has been active since at least early this year. Read more
‘Shogun’ wins best drama, ‘Hacks’ surprises in comedy at Emmys
A tale of political machinations, “Shogun” also won acting awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, the first Japanese actors to win their categories. The series earned 19 total awards, a record for a single season of a drama. Read more
Trump attacks Taylor Swift on social media after her Harris endorsement
The post seemed certain to alienate millions of the singer’s devoted fans less than eight weeks ahead of the presidential election. Read more
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All Nations Powwow returns to Big Island for 10th year
Many Native American and First Nations communities hold powwows throughout the year, as they are an opportunity for members of tribal nations to dance, sing, socialize and honor their cultures. Read more
Hilo-based stuntman launches program to train local talent
Keoni Kramer has spent over 30 years as a professional stuntman in movies, TV shows and live performances. Read more
Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to lesser charge in DUI case
Timberlake, 43, agreed to plead guilty to driving while ability impaired, a lesser traffic violation than driving while impaired, multiple media reports say. Read more
Georgette Deemer, tireless film industry promoter, dies at age 71
Film industry observers credited her with almost single-handedly promoting an industry-wide awareness that Hawaii could provide facilities, and with it a trained workforce, up to national industry standards. Read more
Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement draws 9 million ‘likes’
Her post encouraged first-time voters to be sure to register for the election, and a U.S. General Services Administration spokesperson reported today receiving 337,826 visitors at vote.gov from a custom URL that Swift had shared. Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ordered to pay $100M in sexual assault lawsuit
Derrick Lee Smith, 51, won the multimillion-dollar judgment by default in Lenawee County Circuit Court during a virtual hearing on Monday after Combs, 54, failed to show up. Read more
List: Hawaii theater performances to attend for the 2024-2025 season
Hawaiian language, history and culture are prominent as Hawaii’s vibrant community theater groups announce their 2024-2025 schedules. Read more
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
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
Weinstein, 72, is due in court this week where prosecutors have presented evidence to a New York grand jury to try and secure a new indictment against him on sex crimes charges. Read more
Taylor Swift headlines celebrity rush at U.S. Open men’s final
Sports, television, movie and music stars have flocked to Flushing Meadows over the past fortnight, occupying luxury boxes and sipping on the venue’s famous $23 “Honey Deuce” cocktails and the celebrities were back in full force for Sunday’s finale. Read more
Na Hoku-winning musician Teresa Bright was popular in Hawaii and Japan
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
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
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