Meet Bill Cosby at free gathering
Legendary actor and comedian Bill Cosby will make a special free public appearance Thursday in advance of his show Saturday night at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Fans will be able to meet and interact with Cosby from noon to 2 p.m. at the Blaisdell Center’s main concourse area.
Slate.com writer Aisha Harris noted Cosby’s appearance Tuesday on "Late Show with David Letterman," saying the 75-year-old was "an adept and hilarious guest" who proved "he’s still got it."
The comedian "showed off some of his signature dance moves while explaining the significance of the Harlem Globetrotters’ theme song, ‘Sweet Georgia Brown,’ to Letterman," Harris said.
His latest book, "I Didn’t Ask to Be Born (But I’m Glad I Was)," was a No. 1 best-seller.
Tickets are $45 to $85 for Cosby’s 8 p.m. show on Saturday. Call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.
UHA bests ‘Sunrise’ in weight-loss battle
The Biggest Loser Sunrise Challenge winners were announced last week.
The "Sunrise" morning news team — with Dan Cooke, Ramsay Wharton and Steve Uyehara — participated in a weight-loss challenge against three University Health Alliance employees: Allie Sato, Kim Soares and Tuli Tafai. The challenge kicked off Jan. 7 with an initial weigh-in.
At the end of the contest, the University Health Alliance team members were named the Biggest Losers, having dropped a total of 77 pounds. The "Sunrise" team lost 38.
The final "Biggest Loser Sunrise Challenge" segment can be viewed at www. hawaiinewsnow.com.
A story on the contest appeared March 12 in the Star-Advertiser Today section. Find it at staradvertiser.com.
