K-drama and Korean pop music superstar Rain's concert date at Aloha Stadium has been moved up, from July 3 to June 15.

Described as "the Justin Timberlake of the East," Rain, 24, is South Korea's premiere pop recording star, whose global fame began with his appearance in "Full House," a Korean drama, in 2004.

Ticket prices have also changed to $55, $115 and $225 at www.ticketmaster.com or (877) 750-4400, with the sales start date pending; $300 premium VIP tickets are available via Click Entertainment, 941-8870.

YOUNG SURFER GETS HIS 'PROPS' ON TV

A 9-year-old Hale'iwa surfer, Kalani David, is one of 16 nominees to be featured in the Cartoon Network's "Props," on-air and online profiles of real-world kids who show exceptional talent.

Kalani's segment will appear intermittently on the Cartoon Network (Oceanic 440) through May 27, with viewers voting online for their favorites. Six finalists will be showcased in a September prime-time special. See profiles at www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/props.

— Wayne Harada, Advertiser Entertainment writer

BUSH GAFFE NEARLY REWRITES HISTORY

WASHINGTON — President Bush welcomed Queen Elizabeth II with a 21-gun salute yesterday before hosting his first high-formal White House dinner.

Bush put on a show befitting royalty for the queen and husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. But he stumbled on a line in his welcoming speech, saying that the queen had dined with 10 U.S. presidents and had helped the United States "celebrate its bicentennial in 17 ... "

Bush caught himself and corrected the date to 1976. He paused as if to see if the queen had taken offense.

"She gave me a look that only a mother could give a child," Bush said with a smile.

The royal visit gave Bush a chance to set aside his problems while celebrating ties to one of America's closest allies. Among the postponed concerns: A poll that Newsweek magazine released over the weekend showed that 28 percent of Americans approve of his job performance, a record low.

FOX WANTS STUDIES TO YIELD RESULTS

BOSTON — Actor Michael J. Fox appealed to scientists and investors yesterday to aggressively translate scientific research into creative treatments for debilitating diseases, including the Parkinson's disease he has fought for more than 10 years.

Fox said federal grants have created a system that mainly encourages scientists to publish papers that yield academically interesting answers. But the system fails to translate the discoveries into treatments and cures.

He said pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are more interested in repackaging old ideas and compounds to continue reaping big profits.

"Levodopa is the gold-standard treatment for Parkinson's ... But it's a little frustrating that the best drug we've got is one that's been around for 40 years. Forty years!" Fox said at the four-day BIO International Convention.

"But, hey, credit where credit is due — I couldn't be happier about the recent advances. What comes to mind is antidepressants for dogs, which makes it a little easier for me because my dog is feeling better," said Fox.