John De Mol, co-founder of "Deal or No Deal," "Big Brother" and "Fear Factor," is looking for the next big TV phenom. He's starting a Web site, www.TalpaCreative.com, to solicit concepts. "Everybody watches TV. Everybody has an idea about TV," he says. "We're looking for the next big thing." Talpa plans to buy the rights to concepts but didn't specify payments. "If someone brings us the next 'Big Brother' or 'Deal or No Deal,' yes, it could mean millions. I don't think we should cap it."

— Gannett News Service

FAMILY DAY

CELEBRATE ARRIVAL OF CANOE AT POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER

The Iosepa, an all-wood double-hulled 57-foot Hawaiian voyaging canoe, comes to its new home on Friday at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The PCC celebrates with a Family Day, with free admission for kama'aina after 3 p.m. on Saturday — part of the grand opening of "Iosepa: Voyage of Discovery." Events include interactive activities on Polynesian voyaging, such as navigating with a star compass, and a 6 p.m. concert by Willie K; 293-3333 or www.polynesia.com.

— Advertiser Staff

FINAL WORD

"May equality live long and prosper."

George Takei | who obtained one of California's gender-neutral marriage licenses. Takei, who starred in "Star Trek," will wed partner Brad Altman in September.