Storm Center: General Oahu and Statewide Information
While F A N S ! of singer Britney Spears may know all the music — B-sides, bootlegs, live, and demos — an official release of “She’ll Never Be Me”, a song unreleased from 2001’s “Britney” album era…is wild! A 25th Anniversary release of the self-titled album with five previously unreleased tracks have some hoping this will bring Britney Spears out of retirement… Variety
Actors Michael B. Jordan (“Creed”) and Austin Butler (“Elvis”) are Tubbs and Crockett in “Miami Vice ’85” …The Wrap
TV’s “NCIS: Origins” will bring back Mark Harmon to reprise his popular character “Leroy Jethro Gibbs”, a prequel of sorts to the “NCIS” franchise… USA Today
Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello once considered – and offered! – to be the bandleader for a US late night talk show… People
Actor Isaiah Washington (formerly “Grey’s Anatomy”) shared a personal message on his late wife’s death over a year after her passing, including the push for those with any sort of medical issues to speak with their doctor for any health query… Huff Post
Actor-producer Jeremy Strong is known for remaining in character during filming. In “The Social Reckoning” as a fictionalized Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Meta, he also knows not all are into his method… Entertainment Weekly
The “2026 Soul Train Awards” will open two categories for Fan Votes this year via BET’s website and Spotify’s app… Billboard
Musician Phil Collins admits holding a 24-year grudge with one of his musical heroes was not worthwhile… E!
“Dancing With the Stars” may be a fun dance competition and participants soon discover the athleticism and workout it entails! For celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, she says her age never felt like a big deal until she competed in Season 35… Entertainment Weekly
Like scary movies? A hub for various spooky streaming platforms is offering a “Thrillternship”, in time for the Halloween season… TV Cable
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is also a producer, director, and along with Beyonce, Dua Lipa, U2 and countless others in entertainment…They will to grow with their fanbase AND what does it mean when The Fans feel abandoned… CNN
Also: official music video [there is a expletive uttered by Colin Farrell] for Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero”, featuring Hollywood’s Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell
Singer-songwriter John Mayer is breaking hearts around the world as he “only” has six dates at Las Vegas’ Sphere in April 2027 😉 … USA Today
Random Thoughts: because I wear over-the-ear headphones daily, I do my best to limit how long I sport them AND where it is around my skull…because how did the alogo decide to show this to me 🙂
Take Care, Rest Up!: Singer and “American Idol” judge Lionel Richie is recovering at home following a heart procedure for an atrial fibrillation or “A-fib”… CNN
Bono of rock band U2 remembers working with the late Dolly Parton on (U2’s) new song “Torn”. He said she was on bed rest though wanted to be in studio to record her parts, even approving the final mix… Entertainment Weekly
Why You Put Your Name On It: Roberta Flack had a crossover hit – from R&B radio to the Pop charts – with her amazing song, “Killing Me Softly”. The inspiration for the line, “killing me softly…with his song“, was from then 19 year old aspiring singer-songwriter Lori Leiberman, who originally scribbled a poem that included her words: killing me softly with his blues… Yahoo!
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Country music crossover rising star Ella Langley has set a new Billboard Hot 200 record for her single, “Choosing Texas”… E! Online
Music mediums change and the nostalgia for CD/compact discs are coming back strong… Reuters
While MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) fans will already rewatch their fave movies at any given time, director Joe Russo states its “required” viewing ahead of Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday” release this December… Entertainment Weekly
More on Oahu – Hawaii Theatre – Blue Note Hawaii – the Republik – Blaisdell Arena – Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell – Blaisdell Concert Hawaii
Taking a quick disco nap [read: 10 minute snooze before heading out!] is something I do between pau hana and a late night meet up. For a TV morning show news anchor, simply shutting her eyes to catch a few Zzz’s caught her between resting and sleep!… USA Today
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