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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large MANILA — Anyone who lived in Hawai’i in the early 1990s remember the story of the pint-sized Elvis impersonator in a Waikiki revue named Bruno Hernandez. He wasn’t even in grade school yet when he appeared on the cover of the local Midweek newspaper (which we all still remember), dressed fully as the King, and it soon landed him a role as an Elvis impersonator in the film “Honeymoon in Vegas.” In Hawaii, local fame is a big deal. And before he even hit 10, Bruno was a bit of local celebrity. The cute kid already had the kind of style, performing chops and showmanship that some spend a lifetime trying to attain. Definitely not the kind of thing that even crossed my mind when I was in elementary school, living in the Philippines. Coincidentally, that’s where I was on Sunday night, watching Bruno Mars perform so effortlessly on stage at the Philippine Arena (in Santa Maria, Bulacan, about 30 km north of Manila, and about 75 km away where I once lived).

Barack Obama has achieved many things in his life as a politician, but his younger self may have wanted to be on the court and not in the White House. The former president of the United States recently sat down for a fun interview ahead of the release of his new show on Netflix, “Working; What We Do All Day,” where he admitted that he wanted to play in the NBA when he was younger.Una publicación compartida por Barack Obama (@barackobama)He published the confessions to his 36.1 million followers on Instagram. “As a kid, I’d tell adults that my dream job was to be an architect.

Demolition will soon begin on a resort once favored by Elvis Presley and other Hollywood royalty before it was heavily damaged by a hurricane three decades ago.

Getting cheeky with it! Jason Momoa bared it all by showing off his backside in a Hawaiian malo while promoting his clothing brand, So iLL.  

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Denise Richards' daughter Sami Sheen has shared another glamorous photo which highlights her amazing likeness to her mother.The elder daughter of the Wild Things and Real Housewives star and her ex-husband Charlie Sheen posted the photo to her Instagram on Thursday evening. See Denise's own amazing style in the video below.WATCH: Denise Richards' video which Sami called 'so pretty'In her selfie, Sami was wearing a tight-fitting matching sports bra and shorts, and looked ready to tackle a workout of some kind.

A piece of paradise! Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Bieber jetted off to Hawaii for a fun-filled getaway with friends.

A woman in Hawaii is lucky to be alive after a massive boulder came careening THROUGH her home.

Suns out, buns out! Lenny Kravitz took to social media to bare it all while ringing in the new year — and channeled pal Jason Momoa in a cheeky NSFW photo. 

The face of KNBC news is changing dramatically. At least five veteran newscasters at Los Angeles NBC owned KNBC have accepted “voluntary early retirement” buyouts and will leave the station at the end of the year, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

Tulsi Gabbard, the former congresswoman who recently announced that she has left the Democratic party, is joining Fox News as a paid contributor.

A tradition everyone’s here for! Jason Momoa stripped down to a traditional Hawaiian garment that showed off his bare butt — much to fans’ excitement.

“Survivor” is back with new castaways vying for the $1 million prize on season 43.

“racist” Little League World Series scandal that explains the full context of the short clip — and it’s as innocent as 12-year-olds playing baseball. During the Sunday broadcast of the MLB Little League Classic between the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox, the ESPN cameras showed white Little Leaguers from Davenport, Iowa, putting stuffing from a plush animal in their black teammate’s hair. People on Twitter cried foul, saying it was a blatantly racist act.

William Earl “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa and producer Peter Safran have reteamed to develop a feature biopic about Duke Kahanamoku, the legendary Hawaiian Olympic swimmer who is widely credited with popularizing surfing as a sport.Momoa and Safran have teamed with producers Susan Miller Carlson and Eric Carlson of Carlson Company to bring Kahanamoku’s story to the screen. Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, known for penning “Conviction,” a 2018 Black List selection, is at work on the script.Kahanamoku was the subject of the “American Masters” documentary “Waterman — Duke: Ambassador of Aloha” that debuted on PBS in May and was narrated by Momoa, a fellow Hawaiian.Kahanamoku was a five-time Olympic medalist who broke records as a champion swimmer.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIf I were put in charge of a film school, the first thing I would do is build a set — the cockpit and cabin of a modern airliner — and order all directing students to make a film that takes place aboard the plane. It’s my belief that creativity works best within constraints, and this seems as good a test as any to see what someone can do with a single location.Case-in-point Korean adrenaline rush “Emergency Declaration” begins at the airport, where a nervous young man buys a ticket aboard the most crowded flight he can find: KI501 to Honolulu.

What the f**k. A Marine allegedly stabbed his pregnant ex-wife to death on the side of a highway in Hawaii – even as commuters jumped out of their vehicles to try and stop him!

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Naman Ramachandran U.K.-based distributor DCD Rights has acquired Grammy-nominated feature documentary “Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui.” The 90-minute documentary chronicles guitar legend Jimi Hendrix’s visit to Maui in July 1970 and details how he became ensnared in “Rainbow Bridge,” an ill-fated independent film produced by his manager, Michael Jeffery.Jeffery secured a $300,000 advance against the promise of a soundtrack album by Hendrix — the first time a movie was funded solely by an album. Jeffery hired Chuck Wein, a former associate of Andy Warhol, to direct.

William Earl Artists Den brings its “Live From My Den” series back for a special edition that spotlights Hawai’i, its rich musical heritage and the artists who bring it to life.New episodes of “Live From My Den: Hawai’i Edition” will premiere each week exclusively via Variety, beginning June 17. The season will feature four of the state’s award-winning artists: Grammy-nominated producer, singer/songwriter, and CEO of Haku Collective Kimié Miner; multigenerational family band Kapena; traditional Hawaiian music trio Keauhou; and legendary six-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Amy Hānaiali’i.Episodes were filmed in a diverse set of locations reflective of the artists’ heritage across the islands, including Papahana Kuaola, an environmental educational organization in Kāne’ohe; Parker Ranch, a historic cattle ranch in Waimea; the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus in Honolulu, founded by the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop; and the breathtaking valley of Ha’ikū nestled along the slopes of the Ko’olau Mountains.

Nicole Kidman is honoring who she owes it all to! In light of Mother's Day, the star took to Instagram to share a sweet tribute to her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman.MORE: Keith Urban teases move to UK with wife Nicole KidmanThe actress delighted fans with a never-before-seen throwback, which sees her as a baby in the beaches of Hawai'i with her mom.Though she famously hails from Australia, she was actually born in Honolulu while her parents – her mom being a nursing instructor and her dad, Antony Kidman, a biochemist and psychologist – were living temporarily in the US.WATCH: Nicole star's in Apple TV's RoarMORE: Nicole Kidman sparks wave of worry from fans with new on-set photosThe image proves just where the Being the Ricardos actress gets her stunning looks and iconic red hair from.In it, Janelle appears sitting on a white sand beach, with palm trees towering over her, clad in a brown and blue bikini, and a straw hat. She's holding baby Nicole, whose red locks are already starting to grow.The doting mom captioned the heartfelt tribute with: "Reminiscing… wonderful memories with my mumma back in #Hawaii.

HONOLULU -- A Hawaii judge has granted a couple's request for a temporary restraining order against Ezra Miller, an actor known for playing “The Flash" in “Justice League” films.The couple filed a petition for a temporary restraining order Tuesday, alleging that Miller burst into their bedroom and threatened them in Hilo, a small town on the Big Island. The petition also accused Miller of stealing some of their belongings, including a passport and wallet.The judge's order, filed in court Wednesday, said it was necessary to grant the couple's petition to prevent harassment.Days earlier, Miller allegedly harassed patrons at a karaoke bar.

HONOLULU -- An actor known for playing “The Flash” in “Justice League” films was arrested after an incident at a Hawaii karaoke bar, where police say Ezra Miller yelled obscenities, grabbed a mic from a singing woman and lunged at a man playing darts.Miller took issue late Sunday with people singing the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper ballad “Shallow” at a bar mostly frequented by locals in Hilo, a small town on the Big Island, Hawaii Police Assistant Chief Kenneth Quiocho said.The song aggravated Miller, Quiocho said.Miller, described in a news release as a 29-year-old visitor from Vermont, has been the source of police calls in Hilo 10 times since March 7, Quiocho said, adding it's not clear how long Miller has been on the island.They were “manini” incidents — a Hawaii Pidgin term that can mean minor or small — such as filming people at a gas station, refusing to leave the sidewalk area of a restaurant and arguing with people, Quiocho said.“He’s an actor, but he’s not like famous to me,” Quiocho said. “He’s not Ben Affleck, let’s put it that way.” Police refer to Miller using the pronoun “he,” while Miller's Instagram uses “they/them.”Miller was arrested at Margarita Village shortly after midnight Monday and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment.

Ezra Miller, the actor known for playing “Flash” in Justice League films, was arrested over the weekend at a bar in Hawaii after allegedly flipping out over patrons singing karaoke, a report said.The 29-year-old actor was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment in connection to the Sunday night disturbance at Hilo bar, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported, citing police.Miller was accused of yelling profanities and swiping the microphone from a woman singing karaoke, the report said.He also allegedly lunged at a man playing darts.Miller was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment.In addition to appearing in a number of DC Comics Justice League movies, Miller will star as the superhero in “The Flash” standalone film that is set for a 2023 release.

Leo Reed, former longtime secretary-treasurer of Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399, has died. He was 83. Reed, a former pro football player, served as Local 399’s top officer for 25 years, and as the head of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ Motion Picture & Theatrical Trades Division for 20 years. The cause of death was not disclosed by his family.

Michael Madsen was arrested for trespassing on a private property in Malibu. The 64-year-old actor was led from his Los Angeles home in handcuffs for trespassing on Wednesday (23. 02.

Ahead of his new talk show launch, former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has been partying Down Under.The opinionated journalist, 56, left British soil to attend Sky New Australia’s 25th anniversary party at the Sydney Opera House. Piers took to Twitter on Thursday, sharing a snap of himself on Australia’s Today programme.

Michael Madsen has been released after being arrested Wednesday night. According to multiple reports, Madsen was arrested in Malibu on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to Madsen’s Malibu home, which he was renting, at around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday night, by the property’s owner, who detained the actor in a citizen’s arrest.

Michael Madsen has been released after being arrested Wednesday night. According to multiple reports, Madsen was arrested in Malibu on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing. Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies were called to Madsen's Malibu home, which he was renting, at around 9:00 p.m.

The Guinness World Records gave the James Bond film “Spectre” the honor of having the biggest explosion on film, but the “Transformers” director begs to differ.“James Bond tried to take the ‘largest explosion in the world’,” Bay, 57, recently told Empire Magazine. “Bulls—t. Ours is.”He’s referring to his 2001 WWII film “Pearl Harbor” that was released almost 15 years before “Spectre.”The war film contains a 40-minute scene in which the Japanese bomb of Pearl Harbor in Honolulu and a massive explosion combusts.“[Producer] Jerry Bruckheimer showed Ridley Scott the movie,” Bay told the publication. “And the quote [from Scott] was, ‘F—k me.’ No one knows how hard that is.

“James Bond tried to take the ‘largest explosion in the world’,” Bay said in an interview with Empire Magazine. “Bulls—. Ours is.”By “ours,” Michael Bay is referring to his WWII film “Pearl Harbor,” released 14 years before “Spectre” and which features a 40-minute re-enactment of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in Honolulu.

Michael Madsen has broken his silence on the death of his son Hudson, who passed away at the age of 26 by suspected suicide. A spokesperson for the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu told The Sun on 25 January that The Reservoir Dogs star's son died on the island of Oahu.The producer and actor, 64, has now revealed he had spoke to his son a few days before his death and explained he did not see any signs that Hudson was struggling with depression. Speaking to The Los Angeles Times, he shared: "I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy – my last text from him was ‘I love you dad'.

Michael Madsen is speaking out about his 26-year-old son Hudson's death for the first time. The family previously confirmed Hudson's death in a statement released Tuesday. "I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy — my last text from him was 'I love you dad,'" Madsen told The Los Angeles Times.

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, the Reservoir Dogs star said, «My last text from him was 'I love you dad.'» Madsen added, «I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy.»Hudson, the godson of Quentin Tarantino, died of a gunshot wound to the head in a suspected suicide on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, a spokesperson for the Honolulu Medical Examiner confirmed to ET. Hudson was Madsen's eldest son with wife DeAnna Madsen, followed by brothers Kalvin and Luke. Madsen has two more sons — Christian and Max — with his ex-wife, Jeannine Bisignano. «We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson,» the Madsen family said in a statement issued to .

Actor Michael Madsen, 64, has broken his silence regarding the tragic suicide death of his 26-year-old son Hudson. “I want to thank everyone for their prayers and their kind messages. Our family appreciates that,” the Kill Bill star told HollywoodLife in a statement via his rep on Wednesday, January 26, two days after Hudson was found dead.