Arnel Pineda, Journey's lead singer, has something in common with "American Idol" local boy Jordan Segundo, beyond a Filipino heritage — duds from The Blue Buddha store in Honolulu.

Before his three Honolulu concerts, Pineda sought a trendy boutique to fetch stage finery, and go-between Jason Kina got the recommendation from Nancy Bernal, Segundo's manager. Pineda picked up some clothes from The Blue Buddha, owned by Budi Staven. When Staven attended Journey's second concert, Pineda had the clothes on.

Pineda surprised the Society of Seven LV with a visit to their Outrigger Waikiki Main Showroom last Thursday night, creating a stir among fans. "He was so humble," said SOS LVer Richard Natto.

Chef Robert Denis of Don Ho's Island Grill visited Journey backstage. The next day, Pineda and directors of Pineda's charitable group, which helps street kids in the Philippines, visited Denis at his Aloha Tower Marketplace restaurant, where they ate and soaked in the harbor view.

According to Denis, Pineda loved the Don Ho's pizza, served on a plank atop two cans of pineapple juice. ...

WHEE, THE PEOPLE: Pali Ka'aihue and Sachiko Uchido, hosts of "Doko Ga TV" (www.dokoga.tv), airing on Oceanic 16, will return to Japan shortly for the start of Season 3 filming. Earlier "Doko" sequences featured actress-model-singer Gina Hiraizumi and NBC "Heroes" star James Kyson Lee at the sand bar in Kane'ohe Bay, the Hilton Hawaiian Village's new lu'au, North Shore paragliding and a shrimp shack visit. ...

The aforementioned Pali, leader of the musical group Pali, will hold a CD release party for Pali's newest CD, "... With Aloha," at 6 p.m. Friday at the Pakele Lounge of the Ala Moana hotel. Kalapana, Jon Yamasato, Weldon Kekauoha, Bryan Tolentino and Ledward Ka'apana will perform. ...

SHOW BITS: We took in Manoa DNA last Saturday at the new Kani Ka Pila club at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach; while D (Dad Lloyd Kawakami) and A (son Alex Kawakami) were there, N (older son Nick Kawakami) was attending a buddy's bachelor's party in Seattle. The Hawaiian-pop group shared mellow harmonics with zesty servings of local faves like Cecilio & Kapono's "Lifetime Party" and originals like "The Train." Besides the Saturday slot at Kani Ka Pila, Manoa DNA performs Fridays at Lulu's. ...

Alex Kawakami composed a commemorative song for a Hiroshima-Hawaii 50th anniversary sister-city documentary; it has been airing on Japan's Fuji TV. The doc focuses on families with a Hawai'i-Hiroshima connection — with a segment on Edith Kawakami, Lloyd's mother. ...

"Tuesdays With Morrie," starring Greg Howell as the title character in Manoa Valley Theatre's hit, clocks in at 1:15 running time. But did you know it takes Howell, an actor-makeup artist whiz, longer — like 1:45 — to "age" himself, and also help his co-star Scott Robertson get into makeup? There are three more showings: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. next Sunday. Call 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com. ...

DATES TO CIRCLE: Grammy-winning Cyril Pahinui, who performs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Kani Ka Pila at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, turns his April 22 gig into his birthday celebration. If you're a musician pal and want to partake in the kanikipila, e-mail Cyril@cyrilpahinui.com to confirm a slot/appearance. ...

Look for six more performances of "Mamma Mia!" at Blaisdell Concert Hall beginning May 12, extended beyond the original May 24 end date. Additional playdates are at 7:30 p.m. May 26, 27 and 28, 8 p.m. May 29 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 30. Call 877-750-4400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. ...

And that's Show Biz. ...

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