Two superstars of music – Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga – have collaborated on a new single, “Die With a Smile,” just released last night.
He, of course, is a native son of Hawaii, known for beaucoup chartbusters including “Uptown Funk.” She is not just a queen of song, but a diva on the big screen, notably for her “A Star Is Born” with Bradley Cooper.
The duo describe their new song as “a timeless ballad.” It’s the first new music from either crooner since 2021 and 2022, respectively. It’s No.2 among new trending music (watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPa7bsKwL-c ).
It’s likely to be No. 1 layer today.
Gaga and Mars have amassed a remarkable 300 million recording globally, with a combined 13 singles that have reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Gaga will likely be a big screen sensation again, with her co-starring role alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who is returning to his Oscar-winning Joker role in a sequel, “Joker: Folie à Deux.”
Mars has been on a global tour, but has had to skip shows in dangerous hotbed cities. However, as a staple of the Las Vegas Strip, he continues to expand on his residency at the Park MGM, where he will ring in the New Year with six new shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Dec. 18, 20, 21, 27, 20 and 31, the latter performance a New Year’s Eve spectacle with all the bells and whistles. Tickets go on sale Friday (Aug. 16) at https://mgm/parkmgm.com/qq0gogow2n …
Remembering Don Ho
The incomparable Don Ho, who would be 94 if still alive, will be honored in a belated birthday salute today (Aug.16) at the International Market Place.
Ho, who was born on Aug. 13, died April 14 2007 at age 76.
He’s easily Hawaii’s best known entertainer, thanks to such hit songs as “I’ll Remember You,” “Tiny Bubbles,” “Lahainaluna,” “One Paddle, Two Paddle,” “Pearly Shells” and “Suck ‘em Up,” and appearances at such Waikiki venues as Duke Kahanamoku’s, the Polynesian Palace, the Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the showroom at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.
A lei-draping ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. at Ho’s statue at the Market Place, with his widow, Haumea Ho, and members of Ho’s family also expected to be on hand. A tribute show at 6 p.m., led by Henry Kapono, will follow.
There is no admission fee…
And that’s Show Biz…