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'That was insane': Catherine Lagaʻaia on recording new 'Moana' music with Lin-Manuel Miranda
Laga'aia is bringing the iconic original soundtrack famously written by Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda to new life in this new film adaptation.
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Polygon
· Jul 8, 2026
Moana 2026 review: a Disney remake adrift at sea
Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson star in the live-action version of Disney's Moana, and even sing a new Lin-Manuel Miranda song.
People.com
· Jul 11, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks How He Got Approval from His Kids for Live-Action “Moana”’s New Song ‘Along the Way’ (Exclusive)
The song features vocals from Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga‘aia (the live-action Moana) and Auli‘i Cravalho (the voice of the original Moana)
CNET
· Jul 8, 2026
'Moana' Review: A Disney Live-Action Remake That's Actually Worth Your Time
Moana is an absolute blast thanks to solid performances by Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, who is simply magical as demigod Maui.
The Standard
· Jun 29, 2026
Dwayne Johnson surprises young Moana fan recovering from brain tumour surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.
New Musical Express
· Jul 10, 2026
Watch JENNIE perform epic remix of Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ at Mad Cool 2026
I'm having so much fun, she told the Madrid crowd The post Watch JENNIE perform epic remix of Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ at Mad Cool 2026 appeared first on NME.
Irish News
· Jun 29, 2026
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprise 10-year-old Moana fan at Gosh
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprised Bella Riding who sang the Moana song Shiny during her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.
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Related coverage for "'That was insane': Catherine Lagaʻaia on recording new 'Moana' music with Lin-Manuel Miranda ": Polygon — Moana 2026 review: a Disney remake adrift at sea. People.com — Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks How He Got Approval from His Kids for Live-Action “Moana”’s New Song ‘Along the Way’ (Exclusive). CNET — 'Moana' Review: A Disney Live-Action Remake That's Actually Worth Your Time. The Standard — Dwayne Johnson surprises young Moana fan recovering from brain tumour surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital. New Musical Express — Watch JENNIE perform epic remix of Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ at Mad Cool 2026. Irish News — Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia surprise 10-year-old Moana fan at Gosh