YULE LOG: Keali'i Reichel isn't the only one launching a new Christmas CD this year. The Brothers Cazimero's "Caz Christmas," due Oct. 24, lists 14 titles, including a newbie ("8 Tiny Reindeer") penned by Roland Cazimero and Chucky Boy Chock, and a pair of Robert Cazimero originals ("Go to the Light," previously recorded, and "Angels Bear Gifts"). Some songs have been part of earlier Caz concerts but are newly recorded, including "I Love Christmas (Aloha Kalikimaka)," "The Merriest Hawaiian Christmas," "Up on the Housetop," "Sleigh Ride" and "Carol of the Bells." Expect to hear a parcel in "A Cazimero Christmas" — the return of the duo's holiday blockbuster — at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-23 at the Hawai'i Theatre. Haul out the tinsel — and gear up for the yuletide. ...

TRIMMING DOWN: Comedian Frank DeLima has shed about 120 pounds, mostly from eliminating beer and carbs and ramping up exercise. He "cheated," however, when he recently helped former manager Millie Fujinaga celebrate her birthday, with friends including Frannie Kirk of Outrigger Entertainment, at Ninnikuya, the garlic restaurant. DeLima attacked the garlic bread, had garlic steak, and inhaled garlic fried rice. ...

He's prepping for Frank DeLima's Pocho Shoot-out 2006 Oct. 2 at the Olomana Golf Links. Registration is from 10:30 a.m., and tourney play is at noon. Application deadline is Friday; visit www.frankdelima. com for details. He'll be at the Portuguese community's "Festa" Oct. 7-8 at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, performing at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8 only. Admission is $3. ...

ABOUT PEOPLE: Honolulu Theatre for Youth actor Hermen "Junior" Tesoro and his wife, Heather, welcomed their first child, a son named Keone'ulaikala'ioewa Little Dragon, last Wednesday. That's why Gilbert Molina had to fill in for Tesoro, doing all seven dwarfs in "Snow White" at Tenney Theatre — a huge duty for a stand-in — but Tesoro was back for the finale last weekend. ...

Russell Druce came out of retirement recently to help Fred and Nicki Livingston plan her birthday party at their newest restaurant, The Tower Grill. Druce was g.m. of Matteo's when Fred owned it. Besides Al Waterson and Keahi Conjugacion entertaining, Jordan Segundo stopped by to surprise the birthday girl with a vocal, "You're Beautiful." ...

Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hasn't been the only notable staying at The Kahala resort. Recent houseguests: Mekhi Phifer, the "ER" actor; Rebecca De Mornay, whose films include "Wedding Crashers" and "Risky Business"; Jay McGraw, the author and son of Dr. Phil; and Ian Somerhalder, the former "Lost" actor. ...

Sorry to report the death on Sept. 14 of Arlene Tanaka, a veteran entertainment behind-the-scener, at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center. She was best known as Danny Kaleikini's longtime secretary in the Kahala Hilton heyday, a pal of magician David Copperfield since his Pagoda Hotel debut era and a jill-of-all-trades for The Reycards (the Philippines and Las Vegas favorites) whenever they played Hawai'i. Per her wish, private family services are scheduled here, with her remains scattered here and possibly in Las Vegas, her favorite destination. Notes of condolences may be sent to the Tanaka Family, P.O. Box 3496, Honolulu, HI 96811-3496. ...

TIDBITS: The Kamehameha Lions Club's "Laughs for Lions," an Oct. 14 gathering of comics, features pupu at 6 p.m. and a show at 7:45 p.m., with Andy Bumatai, Rufus DeMarco, Jordan "The Friendly Samoan" Savusa, at the Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School. Tickets: $30. Call 528-1073. ...

Nineteen Rihanna fans from the Mainland won Hawaiian Airlines trips here; the "Party in Paradise" prize included a private reception in a special location — with the singer making a special appearance. ...

Reminder: Rolling Stones tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday at Ticketmaster locations. The concert will be Nov. 22 at Aloha Stadium. ...

And that's Show Biz. ...

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