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The Cure at Blaisdell

It’s hard to believe The Cure has been around for 37 years now, but the legendary band’s hits are, if anything, just as beloved today as they were in the 80s. Robert Smith (voice/guitar), Simon Gallup (bass), Jason Cooper (drums),…

Amazing Hawaii Comic Con 2016 Day 2

Traditionally, Saturday is the busiest day of the three-day cosplay conventions, and we spotted lots of creative costumes in the vendor area and on the third floor where the panels were held. Highlights of the day included meeting some of…

Janet Jackson @ Blaisdell Arena

When I was in high school in 1998, there were basically four songs on the Top 40 radio: Santana’s “Smooth,” Savage Garden’s “Truly Madly Deeply,” Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” and Janet Jackson’s “Together Again.” (Side fact: I…

Pics: Tony Bennett

Living legend Tony Bennett, who started his career in the ’50s and is still going strong at 87 years of age, put on a powerful show at Blaisdell Monday night. The sprightly gentleman, who has sold millions of records worldwide…

Party pics: The Cure @ Blaisdell

Legendary band The Cure played for the first time in Honolulu at Blaisdell Arena on Tuesday night. The show, which was close to sold out, had fans abuzz for months and didn’t disappoint. The Cure, known for playing long sets,…

Heading to see Robert Irvine … live

If you’re a fan of the Food Network’s “Dinner Impossible” and “Restaurant Impossible” shows, you’ll probably want to check out this live show with host Robert Irvine coming to Honolulu on September 7. That’s right, the celebrity chef will be…

Party pics: BBT MMA Hawaii Expo 2012

The fifth annual MMA expo at Blaisdell was bustling on its second day, with MMA fights, special UFC guests Rashad Evans and Travis “Hapa” Browne, competitions and contests for the ladies like the Miss MMA contest, a bully dog section…

Did this: Fashion & Beauty Expo

It was all about health, beauty and fashion at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Friday, the first day of Dollhouse Promotions’ first annual Fashion & Beauty Expo. It was a shame I gave up shopping for Lent, and couldn’t spend any…