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"We are dancers of the Le Manumea Hotel Fiafia Night here in Samoa. Though we are all connected through our Samoan blood, we also are proud to represent the Cook Islands, including parts of Melanesia and Micronesia through our ancestry!

Our 'Pass the Sei' video is just a fun take on the 'Don't Rush' challenge, and would love to see more Pacific Island Queens join in!” #SupportLocal

Tongan pop star Dinah Jane wowed NZ crowds at the Rugby League World Cup semi-final singing the Tongan national anthem and on Sunday she was asked to sing the USA national anthem at the Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers game.

Dinah Jane killed it and the Lakers went on to win 112 - 103

Flava's launched a new evening show with a podcast hosted by Dan Mcleod, Eti Naseri and Shoko Kurata - the trio of homies talk all things Hip Hop n RnB, things that affect NZ and Australia while cracking jokes at each other while they do it.

You can check out more of their interviews on their Youtube Channel here with guests like UFC Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya, the godfather of NZ Hip Hop - Brotha D and more. 

Fresh off smashing the One Love Festival stages on both sides of the Tasman the boys from Nesian Mystik drop in for this weeks #KultureChat.   and cover off the journey from their start to what they're all up to today.

For his blind audition, Jimmy Vea from New Caledonia sings 'It's a Man's World' by James Brown and blows all 4 of the judges away with his performance.

Super Bowl commercial spots are reported to cost advertisers up to $5.6 million for the most expensive 30 second ads and in some cases the ads have people talking about them for years to come.

One ad that has had people both talking and laughing is the Jason Momoa Rocket Mortgage ad which has already had over 7 million views on Youtube since it was uploaded after it aired on Monday.

Check it out above and then watch the behind the scenes making of the ad with his wife Lisa Bonet below.

Catch Latina Mama's Jennifer Lopez & Shakira's full Super Bowl half time show.

Our very own Parris Goebel choreographed JLO's Super Bowl routine and watch out for these Request Dance Crew dancers who were also part of JLO's set! 

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joined Oprah in Atlanta, Georgia on her 2020 Vision Tour Visionaries.

Check out their conversation about loss, gratitude, and finding your personal truth.

He's the only male invited on to her panel for the Vision Tour.

On this episode of Vanity Fair's "Slang School," KJ Apa teaches New Zealand slang.

KJ stars in "Riverdale" and upcoming movie "I still believe" out in NZ in select theatres in March.

Rihannazine sees i-D bring together Rihanna with those who inspire her most ..... and one of those women is our very own Parris Goebel.

In this film captured by Mario Sorrenti, Rihanna and her handpicked cast share their pearls of wisdom to take you through the year.

Find out more about Rihannazine on i-D Instagram and i-D.co. and check out the full interview with Parris here 

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In 2022 Rihanna was nominated for an Emmy at the 2022 Emmy Awards for Savage X Fenty:  Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special and Parris won an Emmy award for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming.

Now they're teaming up again for Rihanna's half time show at Super Bowl LVII in Arizona with Rih performing and Parris choreographing (she may even be dancing in this one too).

It's not the first time Parris has choreographed the half time show - she choreographed J-Lo and Shakira's half time show at Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

Check out a clip from rehearsals below - 

Meet Brita aka Jesse Havea, the first Tongan and Pacific Islander to make the iconic VH1 show "Ru Paul's Drag Race" hosted by Ru Paul herself.

Brita Filter is NYC's “anything but pure” drag queen. A trained actress, she was discovered performing her one woman act at the legendary port authority men’s restroom. Known for her quick-witted brassy comedy, campy uplifting performances, and larger-than-life esthetic, she dominates NYC nightlife hosting 7 weekly shows.

In addition to crowds thirsting over her, she’s been recognized by numerous publications and won the 2016 Glam Awards for Best Duo with Terra Hyman and Best Party for Glow Saturdays with Kareem McJagger. Brita recently played the title role Off-Broadway in "Bridget Bishop presents: The Salem Bitch Trials".

Instagram/Twitter/Christian Mingle: @TheBritaFilter

Check out Brita's makeup transformation below ...