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A sequel to the 2016 animated film, “Moana 2” reunites Auli’i Cravalho as the wayfinding title character with demigod Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, on a voyage to break a curse and reunite the people of the ocean. Read more
Here’s a sampling of some of the festive events to mark on your calendar. Read more
“I’ve definitely gone beyond the reef,” Cravalho said, referencing a line spoken by her character’s father in the original film. “The island that I thought was so big I now recognize is actually pretty small.” Read more
Hoping to buck a long stretch of slowing sales at Target stores — with penny-pinched shoppers making purchases at rival retailers — the big-box chain teamed up with Swift to build on the fan momentum she experienced following her Eras Tour concerts. Read more
“Can I get a chee hoo?” It’s a question the demigod Maui tunefully poses to the titular princess in “Moana 2.” But this seemingly simple request is steeped in cultural tradition, notable in narrative context and, given its catchy hook, likely to become Disney’s next inescapable earworm. Read more
The “Moana 2” party at Kapi‘olani was hosted by Disney and the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Read more
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the decision in a written order, after hearing arguments during a two-hour hearing on Nov. 22 in Manhattan federal court. Read more
From the show-opening performance by Samoan fireknife dancers to a closing joke rooted in the great traditions of classic stand-up, “Strictly Aloha” is a beautiful calling card. Read more
“Moana 2,” directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, opens on Wednesday. Read more
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The robust box office returns provided reassurance to Hollywood, which has weathered cost-cutting and layoffs amid forecasts of the death of cinema as consumers gravitated to streaming video services. Read more
It is the sixth studio album by Lamar, 37, who won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 2018. Read more
In the storyline, three years have passed since Moana’s adventures in the first hit film. Read more
Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Payne’s family and friends for the private church service in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, northwest of London. Read more
Just in time for holiday gift giving, iconic island chef Sam Choy and KHON2 are releasing “Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen Family Recipes,”a collection of favorites from Choy’s long-running KHON2 television series, “Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen.” Read more
“This project celebrates a little bit of individuality and our collective community,” said Enos, in a last call to those who want to participate. Read more
During a hearing in Manhattan federal court, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian said prosecutors should not consult the notes while he considers the defense argument that they were subject to attorney-client privilege. Read more
The Onion said in a statement today it aims to replace “Infowars’ relentless barrage of disinformation” with the Onion’s “noticeably less hateful disinformation.” Read more
The award, valued at over $450,000, is given annually to a “highly accomplished figure” who has “pushed the boundaries of an art form, contributed to social change and paved the way for the next generation.” Read more
Her death, at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, was announced by Christopher Zunner, a spokesperson for the Ailey company, who said she died “after a brief illness.” Read more
Three-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe‘a will represent Hawaii for the fourth time when the winners of the 67th annual Grammy Awards are announced in February. Read more
Pop phenomenon Taylor Swift and newcomers Read more
