NO GLITCHES HERE!: Jason Scott Lee, left, celebrated with Tony Leondis after the world premiere of "Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch" Monday at the Turtle Bay Resort. Leondis co-wrote and co-directed the direct-to-DVD sequel to Disney's 2002 hit "Lilo & Stitch." Lee returns as the voice of David, the soft-spoken boyfriend of Lilo's big sister. The story does a great job balancing kid-friendly entertainment with positive messages about family and friendship. It also conveys an authentic sense of island culture.
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CONGRATULATIONS, COURTNEY!: Courtney Kessell celebrated her graduation with a party Sunday at Rumours. Kessell and boyfriend Al Kauahi made a great-looking couple in matching aloha attire. Kessell's mother, local radio personality Lisa D, did most of the planning for the big event, but her father, Kriss Hart, helped as well. Aura provided entertainment with two sets of classic club music.
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ALOHA FROM JASMINE: Jasmine Trias, left, signed autographs for Damon Catao and Tierra Fethal during the luau that preceded the screening of "Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch." The kids took advantage of the opportunity to get their faces painted before dinner. Adults enjoyed the open bar.
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REPRESENTING HAWAII: Lina Girl and Braddah Sam, right, skipped the red carpet entrance to the "Lilo & Stitch 2" luau and went over to talk with Dennis Kamakahi, third from left, and his son, David. Dennis and David are heard singing in the animated film and give the soundtrack an authentic Hawaiian ambience.
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AURA IS BACK!: Lisa D, second from left, talked with Kemamo Ho, third from left, and Christine and Dennis Mendoza of Aura. Dennis said he and his brothers and sisters are ready for a reunion of all the old-time members.
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