Jenna-Lynn Kam, 23, was named 2009 Miss Chinatown Hawaii Sunday night at the Hawai'i Theatre.

Kam will represent the Islands in the 2009 Miss Chinatown USA pageant, Jan. 31 in San Francisco. Among her prizes: a Hawai'i Pacific University tuition scholarship and a goodwill tour to China.

A graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy and reservationist with the Hale Koa Hotel, Kam is the daughter of Wesley and Lynette Kam. She will pursue a degree in culinary arts and business administration at Kapi'olani Community College and the University of Hawai'i, with the goal of eventually opening her own restaurant serving a fusion of Asian-American cuisine.

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JURORS REJECT SUIT AGAINST REEVES

LOS ANGELES — It's a most excellent outcome for Keanu Reeves: The "Matrix" actor doesn't owe a dime to the paparazzo who sued him.

After deliberating for less than three hours, jurors unanimously rejected the civil lawsuit yesterday, ruling that Reeves is not responsible for the photographer's alleged injuries. Alison Silva had asked the jury to award him $711,974, which includes medical bills, lost wages and punitive damages.

Silva said he would continue to work as a paparazzo despite the jury's decision.

Would he ever attempt to snap Reeves' photo again?

"Why not? It's business," he responded. "I wish Keanu is happy in his life. I have nothing against Keanu."

Silva claimed that the star of "The Matrix" and "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" struck him with his Porsche in March 2007, causing him to fall and injure his left wrist.

The actor waited for the verdict outside the courthouse's cafeteria on the roof but declined to comment after the decision.

Reeves, who stars in the upcoming remake of "The Day the Earth Stood Still," testified early on. He remained in the courtroom throughout the five-day trial.

SURFERS DENY PAPARAZZI ATTACK

LOS ANGELES — Two surfers have pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor battery charges for allegedly throwing a photographer into the water as he tried to shoot pictures of Matthew McConaughey on the waves.

The surfers — Skylar Peak and Philip Hildebrand — are accused of confronting several paparazzi who showed up June 21 on a Malibu beach to take pictures and film the "Fool's Gold" and "Failure to Launch" star.

One of the photographers, Richid Altmbareckouhammou, told authorities he was attacked and his camera was thrown in the ocean by the surfers after they demanded he put his camera away.

A pretrial hearing was set for Jan. 14.

FONDA RETURNING TO BROADWAY

NEW YORK — Jane Fonda returns to Broadway in 2009 after an absence of more than four decades.

The Oscar-winning actress will star in "33 Variations," a play by Moises Kaufman about a present-day musicologist (played by Fonda) and her study of Beethoven's fascination with a particular piece of music. Kaufman also will direct. The production will open this winter at a theater and date to be announced, producer David Binder said yesterday.