Billy V Live

Billy V sits down with cultural leaders, music icons, and industry champions shaping Hawaiʻi and beyond. Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana: Musician Kimiʻe Miner and PKO representative Kaipu Keala discuss the 50-year legacy of the movement, an eight-artist huakaʻi and album project, and Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) screenings of “Sacred Island: Living the Dream,” by HNN’s own Mark Carpenter and Corbin Gregory. View the full screening schedule here. Kimiʻe also reflects on composing music for the Hōkūleʻa documentary, “The Navigator,” which celebrated its world premiere as HIFF’s opening night film. View the full screening schedule here. Gramps Morgan & Son: The reggae icon joins Billy to talk about blending country and roots reggae in Jamaica, his Grammy-nominated album Positive Vibration, mentoring Hawaiʻi artists like J Boog and Fiji, and why musical boundaries are just “blurred lines.” Gramps takes the stage at Blue Note Hawaii Thursday, Nov. 5. Visit GrampsMorgan.com for more information. Michelle Sugihara: Marking the 35th anniversary of the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE), executive director and HIFF juror Michelle Sugihara shares the inspiring full-circle journey of local writer Bryson Chun (Moana 2, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.). She also highlights how HIFF short-film winners qualify for Oscar consideration and shares advice for rising creatives. Learn more at capeusa.org.

On this week’s edition of “Billy V Live,” host Billy V welcomed guests sharing deeply personal stories about Hawaiian music, family discovery, and cinematic storytelling.

Billy V shares two impactful interviews: Hawaiʻi filmmakers showcasing new work at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, and advocates working to create access to ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi for deaf keiki.

Four time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning ‘ukulele artist Brittany Paiva joined the show to celebrate her new full-length album, Through the Chaos. Billy also talks story with country star Charley about her newest single, and Hawaii-born actress Kathleen Stewart.

Billy V brings you the latest in Hawaii entertainment news! With exclusive interviews from Bobby Silva, Mele Apana, and Troy Fernandez.

Oʻahu teenagers Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm talk about their experience being on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. The North Shore duo, who balance their passion for singing with surfing, captured the hearts of judges and audiences alike during their initial auditions and subsequent callback performances. Most recently, the brothers took the stage for the live quarterfinals on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, delivering a fresh, soulful rendition of the classic ballad “I Swear.” As they compete for a spot in the semi-finals, Hawaii is rallying behind the North Shore duo. Viewers can follow the brothers’ journey and cast their votes on the official America’s Got Talent app.

Fresh out of the Big Brother house, season 28 houseguest Lyric Medeiros dishes on the “cutthroat” nature of the reality competition show. Billy V also sits down with radio personality and musician Mele Apana.

Billy V talks story with local musicians Shar Carillo and  Kalei Kahalewai as they share their new song “Last Dance”.

Billy V talks story with music group Last Minute and hears a live performance of their latest song. He also connects with Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning musician Joshua “Baba” Kamoaniʻala Tavares, and talks story with the co-founders of the upcoming Honua Finals surfing competition.

Billy V shares this week's must-know headlines from the world of entertainment, and talks story with two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Anthony Pfluke! Pfluke was nominated for eight Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, and took home two wins during the awards ceremony last weekend. In his conversation with Billy V, Pfluke shares his thoughts on the award ceremony and what’s coming up next for him.