Federal officials rush to help tsunami victims
APIA, Samoa - Federal disaster officials say "tens of thousands" of people on American Samoa and Samoa will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the South Pacific.
Nations:New Zealand Indonesia U.S. Tonga Australia Source:(AP)
2009-09-30
Space companies eye HI as potential new frontier
HONOLULU - Tourists coming to Hawaii for high-end getaways could someday be launched from the sand the stars, taking island-hopping to new heights.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-07-11
`Dark Knight,' `Iron Man' battle for effects Oscar
LOS ANGELES - Superheroes Batman, Iron Man and Hellboy are mixing it up with Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and an ancient mummy for the visual-effects Academy Award.
Nations:U.S. Australia People:Brendan Fraser Nicole Kidman Brad Pitt Activities:2009 Oscar Awards Source:(AP)
2009-01-06
Obama's Hawaii retreat loses power for 11 hours
HONOLULU - President-elect Barack Obama's Hawaiian vacation was darkened for 11 hours Friday night and early Saturday when a power outage enveloped the island of Oahu.
Nations:U.S. Israel Pakistan India People:Michelle Obama Barack Obama Condoleezza Rice Source:(AP)
2008-12-27
'Four Christmases' finds $31.7M in holiday cheer
LOS ANGELES - Thanksgiving weekend movie crowds gobbled up the Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn holiday comedy "Four Christmases," which debuted at No. 1 with $31.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Nations:Australia U.S. People:Baz Luhrmann John Leguizamo Hugh Jackman Sean Penn Nicole Kidman Vince Vaughn
2008-12-01
Kidman: 'Australia' film fulfilled childhood dream
SYDNEY, Australia - It was hot and dusty during filming in one of the world's most remote locations. But Nicole Kidman says the prospect of a smooch with Hugh Jackman eased the troubles of working on the Outback romance, "Australia."
Nations:Australia People:Nicole Kidman Baz Luhrmann Keith Urban Hugh Jackman Source:(AP)
2008-11-18
Nicole Kidman tops Hollywood overpaid list
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Nicole Kidman was named the most overpaid celebrity in Hollywood in the second annual list of least bankable stars by U.S. magazine Forbes, taking the top slot from fellow Australian Russell Crowe.
People:Nicole Kidman Will Ferrell Cate Blanchett Jennifer Garner Denzel Washington Drew Barrymore
2008-09-11
Director and actor Sydney Pollack dies at 73
Sydney Pollack was remembered by some of the elite actors he directed in films such as "Out of Africa," "Tootsie," and "Absence of Malice," not only for his Academy Award-winning direction, but also for his acting talents.
People:Sydney Pollack Quincy Jones Robert Altman Stanley Kubrick Jessica Lange Patrick Dempsey
2008-05-27
Kate Hudson among People magazine's most beautiful
Actress Kate Hudson graces the cover of People magazine this week for the release of its "100 Most Beautiful People" list, but the single mother said she does not spend a lot of money on how she looks.
People:Miley Cyrus Vanessa Williams Norah Jones Mariska Hargitay Mary J. Blige Carrie Underwood
2008-04-30
Maui drivers watch gas prices reach $4
Maui No Kai Oi" is a popular Hawaiian saying that means Maui is the best. Mike Sweeney recently moved to this idyllic island from Denver and was hit with the other side of living in paradise with his first visit to the gas pump: Maui is also No. 1 in gas prices.
Nations:U.S.
2008-03-14
Oscar gets final polish before big show
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Will Meryl Streep's outfit match her talent? Will Diablo Cody actually refuse to wear those million-dollar, diamond-encrusted shoes? Will Katherine Heigl need to squint? The city was abuzz with all things Oscar as celebrities flocked from around the world for Sunday's Academy Awards ...
Nations:U.S. Lebanon People:Katherine Heigl Meryl Streep Seth Rogen Jonah Hill Helen Mirren Genghis Khan Activities:2008 Oscar Awards
2008-02-24
Victoria Beckham tops worst-dressed list
A decade after singling out the Spice Girls as fashion atrocities, Mr. Blackwell put just one of them -- Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham -- at the top of his 48th annual worst-dressed list.
People:Victoria Beckham Kelly Clarkson Lindsay Lohan Jessica Simpson Amy Winehouse Helen Mirren
2008-01-08
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