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Island Beat

Hawaii News Now

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 48

Hosted by Hawaii News Now's Billy V, Island Beat features a wide variety of local entertainers and other familiar names to get a deeper look at their careers and lives.

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Maui musician releases new song dedicated to the people of Lahaina

Friday, October 4, 2024 • Duration 24:30

On this week’s episode of “Island Beat,” Billy V. sits down with Maui native and award-winning musician Joshua Kahula. He just released a new album for the first time in 13 years. One of the songs, “Cup of Aloha,” holds a special message of healing for the people of Lahaina.

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HIFF44 to honor Hawaiian film “The Queen’s Flowers”

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • Duration 11:55

On this episode of Island Beat, Billy V. takes a look at a film being featured in this year’s Hawaiian International Film Festival. “The Queen’s Flowers” is among 24 short films and nine feature films now up for HIFF’s “Made in Hawaii” awards.

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Kaylee Shimizu celebrates her 18th birthday while still competing on 'The Voice'

Friday, November 24, 2023 • Duration 06:27

Hawaii’s Kaylee Shimizu continues to shine on NBC’s “The Voice” as she gets ready for the playoffs round.

The Ewa Beach girl just turned 18 earlier this week.

In this episode of Island Beat, we check in on Shimizu to see how she's preparing for the next round of the singing competition.

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Casting producer for Netflix’s ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ talks about show's debut

Thursday, November 23, 2023 • Duration 09:58

The newest Netflix reality series “Squid Game: The Challenge” is making its debut this week. Casting producer Bobby Silva, who was part of the West Coast team, said there are 456 people from all over the world competing in the show. This was the biggest project he’s ever worked on, he said. As a Kailua native and Mid-Pacific Institute graduate, Silva said he always aims to find Hawaii people to cast in projects he works on.

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Maui comedian opens up about harrowing escape from Lahaina wildfire

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 • Duration 27:51

For Maui comedian Jose Raymond, laughter has helped him get through some of the toughest moments of his life. One of those moments: Escaping the Lahaina wildfire in August.

A comedian who was born in Mexico, Raymond grew up in Watts in California and has spent the last 18 years living on Maui. But the day of the Lahaina wildfires changed his life.

In the latest episode of Island Beat, Raymond shares the harrowing experience of fleeing the wildfire with his family.

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Hawaii girl Kaylee Shimizu continues to shine on 'The Voice'

Friday, November 10, 2023 • Duration 08:51

Hawaii girl Kaylee Shimizu continues to impress on NBC's “The Voice.”

The 17-year-old from Ewa Beach belted out an incredible rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way” in Monday night’s “knockout round.”

In this episode of Island Beat, Billy V gets an update from Kaylee on what it was like competing against fellow contestants in Team John and what life in Los Angeles has been like lately.

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How Jason Arcilla is bringing positivity to his home of Maui while on 'The Voice'

Saturday, November 4, 2023 • Duration 10:57

Jason Arcilla, of Maui, continues to make Hawaii proud with his successful run on the latest season of "The Voice."

He stunned the judges with his chair-turning performance during the blind audition and most recently survived the battle round, defending his spot on Team Gwen.

The Pukalani native says he's proud to represent the state, especially after a difficult time for his home island of Maui.

In the latest episode of Island Beat, he shares what being from Maui means to him and what his journey on "The Voice" has been like so far.

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Kaylee Shimizu prepares for her journey on ‘The Voice’ after chair-turning audition

Friday, October 27, 2023 • Duration 13:15

Kaylee Shimizu, of Ewa Beach, made Hawaii proud after singing her rendition of "Golden Slumbers" during the blind auditions of NBC's "The Voice."

Her performance wowed the coaches as all four of them turned their chairs for her. Ultimately, the 17-year-old chose to be on John Legend's team.

Shimizu has been singing since the age of 6 and has enjoyed entertaining and performing in front of crowds since.

Billy V got a chance to sit down and talk with Shimizu about what it was like auditioning for "The Voice" and what's next in her journey.

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New film 'Growing Up Local' embraces everything local

Thursday, August 3, 2023 • Duration 12:22

A new film that sheds light on the challenges and struggles of growing up in Hawaii is set to premiere in theaters this Friday.

Hawaii native James Sereno is the filmmaker behind “Growing Up Local” — which explores three generations of the Nagata family.

Sereno said the film is “all local,” meaning everyone who worked on the project — from the writing to the cast and crew — has roots in the islands. That includes Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Taimane Gardner, who created the musical score for the film.

In this episode of "Island Beat," Billy V speaks to filmmaker James Sereno and Taimane Gardner all about "Growing Up Local" and the film's significance.

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Roman De Peralta, of Kolohe Kai, releases new music amid ongoing buzz

Saturday, June 17, 2023 • Duration 22:39

There's been a lot of buzz about Roman De Peralta, the heart and soul behind the esteemed Hawaiian recording group Kolohe Kai, after Iam Tongi sang his song "Cool Down" at the "American Idol" finale.

Amid all the buzz, De Peralta has also recently released a fresh new track titled “Hope,” in a time when the world could use it the most.

The song is a poignant commentary on the issues plaguing society today, such as hate crimes and gun violence. Yet, it also emanates a sense of unity and peace, encapsulated in the powerful image of a family enjoying a tranquil sunset together.

In this episode, Billy V talks to De Peralta about the new song as well as what it was like hearing Iam Tongi singing his song on "American Idol." Plus, you'll even get to hear De Peralta perform "Hope" and "Cool Down" in this episode!

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