08 Mar 2023
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Giancarlo Giannini

March 8, 2023
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WHO | HONOREE Giancarlo Giannini

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS Lucia Borgonzoni, Undersecretary State of Italian Culture, Barbara Broccoli and Michael Gregg Wilson, Film Producers, and Tiziana Rocca, Artistic Director of Filming Italy Los Angeles

WHAT Dedication of the 2,752nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN Monday, March 6 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE 6361 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com 

Award-winning actor Giancarlo Giannini was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 6 with the 2,752nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment.  Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Giancarlo Giannini is an Italian treasure and a cultural icon of foreign film. We are ecstatic to add him to the Hollywood Walk of Fame where he joins many of his Italian compatriots such as Gina Lollobrigida, Lina Wertmuller, Sophia Loren, Rodolfo Valentino, and many others” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “The Walk of Fame is a multicultural award and we are proud to honor many great artists from around the world,” added Martinez.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo for the star unveiling will be Undersecretary State of Italian Culture, Lucia Borgonzoni, Film Producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael Gregg Wilson, and Artistic Director of Filming Italy Los Angeles, Tiziana Rocca.

Giancarlo Giannini is an Oscar-nominated Italian actor, director and multilingual dubber who earned international recognition for his leading roles in Italian films as well as for his mastery of a variety of languages and dialects.
He was born August 1, 1942, in La Spezia, Italy. For 10 years he lived and studied in Naples, earning a degree in electronics. At 18 he enrolled in the Academy of Dramatic Art D’Amico in Rome, where he made his stage acting debut.
His credits included performances in contemporary Italian plays, as well as in Italian productions of “Romeo and Juliet” and “A Midsummer’s Night Dream”. In 1965 he made his television debut starring as David Copperfield in the TV miniseries made by RAI, the Italian national TV company. He made his big-screen debut in Libido (1965), a Freudian psychological thriller. Since 1966 he has been in successful collaboration with legendary Italian director Lina Wertmuller, who made several award-winning films with Giannini as a male lead.

Giannini also built a reputation for dubbing international stars in films released on the Italian market, such as Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Michael Douglas, Dustin Hoffman, Gerard Depardieu, and Ian McKellen, among others. He received a compliment from Stanley Kubrik for his dubbing of Nicholson in Shining (1980). Giannini’s fluency in English and his mastery of dialects has brought him a number of supporting roles in Hollywood productions, such as Il Profumo del Mosto Selvatico (1995), Hannibal (2001), Darkness (2002), and Man of Fire (2004), to name a few. He appeared as Rene Mathis in the 21st James Bond film Casino Royale (2006), and reprised the role in the sequel, Quantum of Solace (2008).

Giannini will be honored on March 3rd, by the Festival Filming Italy Los Angeles, directed by Tiziana Rocca and the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, directed by Emanuele Amendola, which will dedicate an entire day to celebrate Giancarlo Giannini’s career with a marathon of his most famous films.  He will be honored for his career with the Filming Italy Lifetime Achievement Award, at the Harmony Gold Theater and Italian Institute of Culture.

Giannini teaches acting at Centro Sperimentale, the most important acting school based in Rome and is a member of its Board of Directors.

06 Mar 2023
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Michael B. Jordan

March 6, 2023
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WHO | HONOREE Michael B. Jordan

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS Jonathan Majors & Ryan Coogler

WHAT Dedication of the 2,751st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN Wednesday, March 1 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Funko Hollywood

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

Actor, producer, director Michael B. Jordan was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 1, with the 2,751st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment. Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Michael B. Jordan has become a household name thanks to his many roles on the big screen,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “To think that this star didn’t grow up with dreams of being an actor! Luckily for us he changed his mind and now he will be honored with an iconic star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” added Martinez.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo for the star unveiling will be Creed III costar Jonathan Majors & Ryan Coogler, director of Creed.

Director/Actor/Producer Michael B. Jordan is recognized as an industry leader invested in bringing social change to Hollywood through his art and philanthropy. Making his feature film directorial debut, Jordan will reprise the role of Adonis Creed in CREED III, which opens in theaters and IMAX on March 3, 2023. The third installment of the CREED series, Adonis must battle childhood friend Damian, played by Jonathan Majors, in the ring to win the ultimate fight.

Up next, Jordan is set to star and produce RAINBOW SIX, directed by Chad Stahelski, where he will reprise Navy SEAL-turned-CIA operative John Clark; MGM’s reimagining of THE THOMAS CROWNE AFFAIR, written by Wes Tooke; Danny Boyle’s METHUSELAH; and I AM LEGEND 2 alongside Will Smith. Jordan will also re-team for the fourth time with director Ryan Coogler on WRONG ANSWER.

Recently, Jordan was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020, People’s 2020 Sexiest Man Alive and one of New York Times’ 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century. Additionally, he produced and starred in the Denzel Washington-directed feature JOURNAL FOR JORDAN. He also starred in the NBA’s short film ad, “NBA Lane”, in celebration of its 75th Anniversary season, which AdAge named as “top 5 creative campaign” of the week. Jordan also recently starred in the record-breaking Super Bowl LV commercial for Amazon Alexa, which topped social/digital charts according to AdWeek and Deadline. It was also named Fast Company’s “Best Super Bowl Ad of 2021”.

Jordan starred in and produced WITHOUT REMORSE, which released on Amazon Prime Video on April 30, 2021. Based on the Tom Clancy series, Jordan took on the iconic role of John Clark. He also starred in and produced the critically acclaimed film, JUST MERCY, based on the memoir of Bryan Stevenson — attorney, social justice activist and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. Prior to start of production, Jordan partnered with Warner Media on the creation of a first-of-its-kind company-wide inclusion policy, with JUST MERCY becoming the first film made under the new policy. The film premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and released wide on January 10, 2020.

In 2019, Jordan was awarded the NAACP Image Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ and a 2019 SAG Award as part of BLACK PANTHER’s ‘Best Ensemble’, following critical acclaim for his multi-dimensional portrayal of the tormented Erik Killmonger. The Disney/Marvel juggernaut directed by Ryan Coogler grossed over $1.3B at the global box office and was nominated for a 2019 Academy Award for ‘Best Picture’. In late 2018, he starred in and produced CREED II, returning to the role of Adonis Creed. CREED II broke box office records as the highest-grossing live-action film to ever open on Thanksgiving Weekend.

In 2016, Jordan launched Outlier Society, a cutting-edge production company focused on bringing an eclectic and inclusive lineup of diverse stories and voices to market. In 2018 the company co-produced the Emmy-nominated HBO Films’ adaptation of FAHRENHEIT 451, which netted Jordan a Producers Guild Award. Also under Outlier Society’s domain is the OWN drama series DAVID MAKES MAN from Oscar-winning MOONLIGHT co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney. The first season was nominated as “Best Drama Series” for a Critics’ Choice Award and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, as well as for a Peabody Award and a Gotham Award in the “Breakthrough Series – Longform” category. They also produced the second season. This past year, the company saw the premiere of AMC’c 61st Street, a legal drama series starring Courtney B. Vance, and the second season of RAISING DION which was one of Netflix’s most-streamed shows of 2019.

Outlier Society is producing two upcoming projects with Amazon Studios including THE GREATEST, a Muhammad Ali series, and VICTORIES GREATER THAN DEATH, based off Charlie Jane Anders’s novel of the same name, which is currently nominated for the Andrew Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction, the Hugo Award for Best Young Adult Book, and is a Finalist for the 2022 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel. Outlier Society’s impressive upcoming slate includes include Amazon Studios’ adaptation of the highly-anticipated novel YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY by Akwaeke Emezi, STATIC SHOCK, a live action adaptation of DC Comics’ ground-breaking series, being penned by Randy McKinnon and with Reginald Hudlin also producing alongside Outlier; THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR being written by Wes Tooke, an adaption of BLACK LEOPARD, RED WOLF by acclaimed author Marlon James, being adapted by Academy Award-winning writer Tarell McCraney and the Danny Boyle-directed action/thriller METHUSELAH. In the TV space, Outlier’s upcoming projects include the second season of RAISING DION, one of Netflix’s most streamed shows of 2019, 61st STREET for AMC, and the recently aired second season of DAVID MAKES MAN for OWN.

Jordan continues to be an architect for change in the community and in 2019, with the support of the Obama Foundation and My Brother’s Keeper, launched the Outlier Society Fellowship. Born out of the desire to create more opportunities for underrepresented backgrounds or communities, the core curriculum focuses on developing the next generation of media, arts and entertainment industry leaders. In response to the social justice movement that has swept the country, Jordan and Color of Change launched the #ChangeHollywood initiative in July 2020, which begins with a roadmap for change that lays out tangible ways to invest in anti-racist content and authentic Black stories, invest in Black talent and reinvest police funds to support Black communities. In support of his hometown of Newark’s community, Jordan most recently announced the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic, an inaugural historically-black-colleges-and-universities (HBCU) basketball showcase in partnership with Turner Sports, Invesco QQQ, WME Sports, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), and Scout/Horizon Media. The one-day, doubleheader basketball showcase will feature an immersive cultural experience highlighting elements of HBCU life and culture including Battle of the Bands, culinary events, live musical performances, film festivals, college and career opportunities and more. The event will be held on December 18, 2021 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and will feature four of the top Division I HBCU Men’s basketball programs.

Jordan first garnered industry-wide attention for his breakout role in FRUITVALE STATION, which won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival in 2013 among other accolades that year.

27 Feb 2023
Recent ceremony, Television Permalink

Courteney Cox

February 27, 2023
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WHO | HONOREE Courteney Cox

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and Laura Dern

WHAT Dedication of the 2,750th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN Monday, February 27, at 11:30 AM PT 

WHERE 6284 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com 

Actress and Producer Courteney Cox was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on February 27, with the 2,750th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment.  Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“We are thrilled to welcome Courteney Cox to the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Courteney has played some momentous roles during her career, and we know there is much more to come,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“I am happy to add, that her star is just a few feet away from her friend and now fellow Walk of Famer Jennifer Aniston,” added Martinez.

Courteney Cox is a renowned actor, producer and director.

She gained international recognition as the neurotic yet loveable Monica Geller, on the Emmy Award winning comedy “Friends” which lasted 10 seasons.

After Friends, Courteney segued into her Golden Globe® nominated role as Jules Cobb, a recently divorced mom in her forties facing the humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life’s next chapter in the comedy sitcom “Cougar Town.”  Cox also served as Executive Producer on the show.

Cox will soon reprise her iconic role as Gale Weathers in Scream VI, the sixth installment in the cult classic franchise and will return to her critically acclaimed role as troubled novelist Patricia Phelps in the horror-comedy series Shining Vale, which is set to premiere its second season later this year.

Her additional film credits include:  Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Bedtime Stories, 3000 Miles to Graceland, Mr. Destiny, Cocoon: The Return, The Longest Yard and many others.

Courteney is also an accomplished director and established producer via her Hopper Productions banner.   Among her various credits, Courteney served as an executive producer and the host of Facebook Watch’s documentary series, 9 Months with Courteney Cox. The widely popular series received a 2021 Daytime Emmy Award nomination as well as a nomination for the first annual Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards.

In 2021, Courteney joined her former Friends co-stars for the highly acclaimed, reunion special which received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for “Outstanding Variety Special.”

In addition to Courteney’s remarkable career in entertainment, she recently launched the award-winning homecare line, Homecourt.

Courteney is dedicated to her philanthropic work with organizations such as The Epider-molysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation and she is also a longtime supporter of The ALS Golden West Chapter.

24 Feb 2023
Motion Pictures, Recent ceremony Permalink

Ray Liotta

February 24, 2023
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WHO | HONOREE Ray Liotta

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS Elizabeth Banks and Taron Egerton.

Accepting the star on behalf of her father will be Karsen Liotta

WHAT Dedication of the 2,749th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN Friday, February 24, at 12:30 PM PT – NOTE SPECIAL TIME

WHERE 6201 Hollywood Blvd in front of Eastown

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

Award-winning actor Ray Liotta was honored posthumously by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on February 24, at 12:30 PM with the 2,749th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment.  Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Ray Liotta’s all-around career made him a triple threat and sadly his passing was devastating to the entertainment world,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  “The characters he portrayed will always be etched in Hollywood’s film history,” added Martinez.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo for the star unveiling will be Elizabeth Banks & Taron Egerton and Ray’s daughter, Karsen Liotta who will be accepting the star on behalf of her father.

With more than 60 feature films to his credit, Ray Liotta exceled at diverse and challenging roles in both comedy and drama.  Born in Newark, New Jersey, Liotta studied acting at the University of Miami before landing his first role on the soap opera in the role of “nice guy Joey Perrini”, Another World. Liotta moved from Miami to Los Angeles with actors Andy Garcia and Stephen Bauer, they shared an apartment together.  Sometime after, Liotta landed the role of “Ray Sinclair” in Jonathan Demme’s Something Wild, and with his sizzling performance, earned a Golden Globe Award-nomination for his performance. Liotta followed this by playing the title character of ‘Eugene’ opposite Tom Hulce in Dominick and Eugene, and then the iconic role of ‘Shoeless Joe Jackson’ opposite Kevin Costner in Oscar-nominated, Field of Dreams.

The role that brought Liotta his widespread acclaim was his portrayal of real-life mobster ‘Henry Hill’ in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, starring opposite Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. His performance helped the film earn a Best Picture Academy Award nomination, and solidified Liotta’s status with critics and movie-fans alike.

Liotta created notable performances in films like Copland opposite Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone for director James Mangold, Hannibal opposite Anthony Hopkins for director Ridley Scott, Heartbreakers with Sigourney Weaver, and Blow opposite Johnny Depp.

He produced and starred in the intense cop drama Narc with director Joe Carnahan. The film received critical acclaim and earned Liotta an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his searing performance as ‘Henry Oak’.

Liotta re-teamed with James Mangold in “Identity” starring with John Cusack, he starred opposite Whoopi Goldberg in Corrina, Corrina, he starred opposite Kurt Russell in Unlawful Entry, and starred in Guy Ritchie’s Revolver.   He re-teamed with Joe Carnahan on “Smokin’ Aces” with Ryan Reynolds.  As well as comedies, such as Wild Hogs opposite John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, and William H. Macy.

Liotta also starred in projects with such prestigious actors as, The Place Beyond the Pines with Bradley Cooper, The Iceman with Michael Shannon, Killing Them Softly with Brad Pitt, The Bee Movie with Jerry Seinfeld, Date Night and the Muppets Most Wanted opposite Tina Fey, The Son of No One opposite Al Pacino, Youth In Revolt opposite Jean Smart, The Details with Elizabeth Banks and Tobey Maguire, Observe and Report opposite Seth Rogen, Marriage Story opposite Adam Driver, and Hubie Halloween opposite Adam Sandler.

Liotta won an Emmy award for his searing performance in ER, playing an alcoholic ex-con who succumbs to a cirrhosis related illness.  He also starred in HBO’s The Rat Pack as the iconic, ‘Ol Blue Eyes’…‘Frank Sinatra’. This portrayal earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Best Actor.

He also received the SAG Award nomination for Best Male Performance in the A&E mini-series Texas Rising starring opposite Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Bill Paxton.

Liotta starred opposite Jennifer Lopez in the crime drama series Shades of Blue for NBC. Other notable TV appearances include hosting Saturday Night Live, starring in John Wells’ series “Smith” for CBS, and appearances in Modern Family, The League, The Simpsons, Young Sheldon, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.  He starred opposite Mireille Enos in “Hanna” playing the formidable villain of its 3rd and final season for Amazon and, most recently he starred in the Apple TV+ limited series Black Bird alongside Taron Egerton, and Paul Walter Hauser, created by writer and author, Dennis Lehane for which he received a Critics Choice Award nomination.

For his Broadway debut starring opposite Frank Langella in Stephen Belber’s Match, Liotta received a Distinguished Performance honor at the 70th Annual Drama League Awards.

Liotta also recently starred in Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move for director Stephen Soderbergh, and in the Warner Bros. film, The Many Saints of Newark directed by Alan Taylor, Liotta depicted two characters for which were offered to Liotta to portray, the brutal ‘Hollywood Dick Moltisanti’, and his incarcerated brother, the chilling ‘Salvatore Moltisanti’.  The film was a prequel to the HBO series “The Sopranos” created by David Chase.

His newest film, Cocaine Bear for director Elizabeth Banks and Universal Pictures opened in theaters on February 24, the same day as Liotta’s star ceremony.

21 Feb 2023
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Pentatonix

February 21, 2023

WHO | HONOREES Pentatonix  

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 

GUEST SPEAKERS Andy Grammer and Rachel Platten 

WHAT Dedication of the 2,748th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 

WHEN Tuesday, February 21, at 11:30 AM PT  

WHERE  7080 Hollywood Boulevard  

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com  

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning a cappella singing group Pentatonix, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee were honored today by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with the 2,748th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance. 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment.  Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.   

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREES 

“We are thrilled to honor our first a cappella group to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Pentatonix’s melodic music makes their listeners want more and more,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their star will be placed between two of the music world’s most popular performers, Walk of Famers Etta James and Cole Porter,” added Martinez. 

Speakers joining emcee, Lupita Sanchez-Cornejo were Andy Grammer and Rachel Platten. 

As one of the most innovative, inventive, and inimitable vocal groups of all time, Pentatonix reimagines, reinvigorates, and redefines a cappella. Since emerging in 2011, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet have reached unprecedented heights, toppling charts, selling 10 million albums worldwide, generating billions of streams, and performing everywhere from The White House and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to The Hollywood Bowl. 

 The group’s catalog boasts back-to-back #1 albums on the Billboard 200, namely the gold-certified Pentatonix and platinum-certified A Pentatonix Christmas. performed equally as well internationally, with five albums being certified gold, platinum, or double platinum in Canada and ranking amongst the Top 40 albums six times in New Zealand. Their single, “Hallelujah” also achieved international success as a platinum-certified single in Canada and gold-certified in Germany and Switzerland. They notably made history as “the first a cappella act to win ‘Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella’ at the GRAMMY® Awards” in 2015 and 2016. A year later, they earned another GRAMMY® Award in the category “Best Country Duo/Group Performance” for their duet with Dolly Parton on her song “Jolene.”   

Along the way, the collective also graced the stage of The Kennedy Center Honors for Tom Hanks, covering “That Thing You Do” as President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama watched from the crowd. Plus, they have collaborated with Kelly Clarkson, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and Lindsey Stirling, to name a few. Beyond standout awards show and late-night television appearances, Pentatonix leapt onto the big screen with a cameo in the blockbuster Pitch Perfect 2.   

Following 2021’s Evergreen, which tallied over 100 million streams and earned the group a Grammy nomination for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album,” Pentatonix launched one of their biggest tours to date, Pentatonix: The Evergreen Christmas Tour.  

Pentatonix’s most recent album, “Holidays Around the World,” was released on October 28, 2022 and marked the group’s ninth Top 10 entry on Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums Chart. The release was followed by a North American holiday tour, which marked their most successful Christmas outing ever, playing to 200,000+ people across 22 cities. The quintet announced that they will be embarking on a North American Tour with very special guest Lauren Alaina. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour kicks off on Wednesday, August 9th at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville making stops across North America in Toronto, Chicago, Dallas, Irvine and more.  

Pentatonix support organizations such as Make-A-Wish, Do it for the Love Foundation, and more. 

17 Feb 2023
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Ice-T

February 17, 2023
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WHO | HONOREE Ice-T              

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS Chuck D and Walk of Famers Mariska Hargitay and Dick Wolf

WHAT Dedication of the 2,747th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN Friday, February 17, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE 7065 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com 

 

Ice-T was honored with the 2,747th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. The star was dedicated at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. Ice-T was awarded the star in the category of Recording.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment.  Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Ice-T is a cultural icon and a success both in the music and television industries. His fans will be very excited to see their favorite performer placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ice’s star will be situated near the stars of music greats such as Thelonius Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Luciano Pavarotti, Mama Cass Elliott, John Denver, Herbie Hancock to name a few,” added Martinez.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo for the star unveiling were legendary rapper Chuck D and Walk of Famers, Mariska Hargitay and Dick Wolf.

Ice-T stars as Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola in NBC’s “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” from Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment, now in its 24th season and the longest-running primetime drama series of all time.

No other actor has shared a longer or stronger working relationship with powerhouse producer Dick Wolf, who has collaborated with Ice-T on seven different projects.

Ice-T also starred in Wolf’s telefilm “Exiled: A Law & Order Movie” and guest starred as Fin in “Law & Order,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” In 2002, he won the NAACP Image Award for his role as “SVU’s” Detective Tutuola.

His first on-screen break came when the producers of the film “Breakin'” asked him to rap in the movie. Additional film and television credits include “New Jack City,” “Ricochet,” “Trespass,” “Johnny Mnemonic,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” and “Saturday Night Live.” He has numerous independent and documentary film roles to his credit as well, including his 2012 directorial debut “Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap,” and “Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp,” which he produced in 2012.

Ice-T and his wife, Coco, starred in the E! reality series “Ice Loves Coco” for 4 seasons and Ice also hosted and produced four seasons of the Oxygen unscripted series “In Ice Cold Blood”. 

Born in New Jersey, Ice-T quickly learned the art of survival. An only child whose parents died when he was very young, Ice-T became involved in Los Angeles gangs before spending four years in the Army. He went on to become rap’s original gangster, writing songs such as “6 ‘N the Mornin’” and the Grammy nominated “New Jack Hustler.”

Ice-T not only invented gangster rap, he has lived it. He is the original embodiment of L.A. hip-hop and a cultural icon. Through his music, books and lecture tours of America’s prisons, high schools, libraries and colleges (including Harvard, Princeton and Stanford), Ice-T has become an influential spokesman for America’s youth, regardless of color.

The Grammy Award-winning artist formed Rhyme Syndicate Records in 1989 and released a string of groundbreaking West Coast rap records. He subsequently formed the thrash metal band Body Count with close high school friend and guitarist Ernie C. Body Count’s 1992 self-titled debut contained the controversial single “Cop Killer,” and the band became the most critically acclaimed act on the highly successful inaugural Lollapalooza Tour.

In 2018, Body Count received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for their single “Black Hoodie,” off their sixth studio album, “Bloodlust” and in 2021 won a Grammy for their song “Bum Rush.”  Ice and the band are currently in the recording studio working on their eighth album entitled “Merciless”.

Ice-T’s talent as an artist has spanned many disciplines. As an author, he’s written five books: “The Ice Opinion” (1994), “Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption – from South Central to Hollywood” (2011), the fictional novels “Kings of Vice” (2011) and “Mirror Image” (2014), and, most recently, “Split Decision” (2022), a compelling memoir of his early life and shared past with former crime partner Spike, written in collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Century.

As an avid gamer, he has lent his voice to over 20 video games, including the “Grand Theft Auto” series, “Gears of War 3,” “Scarface: The World Is Yours” and “Borderlands 3.” His recent strategic partnerships with celebrated brands Tide and Cheerios went viral in campaigns to promote energy conservation and heart health.

13 Feb 2023
Recent ceremony, Television Permalink

Jon Favreau

February 13, 2023
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WHO | HONOREE Jon Favreau              

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS Robert Downey, Jr. and Chef Roy Choi

WHAT Dedication of the 2,746th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN  Monday, February 13, at 11:00 AM PT -NOTE SPECIAL TIME

WHERE 6840 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE  The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com 

 

Award-winning writer/director Jon Favreau was honored today by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with the 2,746th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment.  Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Hitmaker Jon Favreau is a triple threat with his work in film television and as an actor himself” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  “His film and television work will be a part of Hollywood’s zeitgeist forever,” added Martinez.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo for the star unveiling were Robert Downey. Jr. and Chef Roy Choi.              

Jon Favreau, the multi-faceted writer, director, and showrunner began his career as an actor in the 1990s, landing roles in sleeper hits like Sean Astin’s Rudy, and the college film PCU alongside Jeremy Piven. Favreau soon established himself as a writer with the acclaimed hipster comedy Swingers. Since then, he has continued to challenge himself as a filmmaker and innovator with an eclectic variety of projects, pioneering cutting-edge technology and production techniques within the framework of classic Hollywood storytelling.

Favreau is currently showrunner and executive producer of the celebrated Star Wars series The Mandalorian for Disney+ and has served as executive producer and showrunner for The Book of Boba Fett, as well as Executive Producing the upcoming Star Wars series Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.

Favreau’s most recent project was the dinosaur docu-series Prehistoric Planet for Apple TV, for which he acted as executive producer. The five-episode series, narrated by broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough, traveled 66 million years back in time to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas and skies. Critics and audiences alike heralded the series as a stunning spectacle and immersive educational program. The series has been nominated for a Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in News and Information.

The Book of Boba Fett and the first two seasons of The Mandalorian have garnered a total 43 Emmy Award nominations. The Mandalorian has won 14 Emmys as well as numerous nominations and awards from American Film Institute, Writers Guild of America, Directors Guild of America, Producers Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, British Academy of Television Awards, American Society of Cinematographers, Visual Effects Society, Art Directors Guild, Motion Picture Sound Editors, Cinema Audio Society, Costume Designers Guild, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Satellite Awards, Saturn Awards, Hugo Awards, Critics Choice, Gold Derby Awards, and the Hollywood Critics Association, among others.

As an integral part of the formation and expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Favreau directed the blockbuster hits Iron Man and Iron Man 2, which grossed a combined $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office. He served as executive producer on The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron, which grossed a combined $2.9 billion worldwide before serving as executive producer on 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, followed by Avengers: Endgame, which became the highest-grossing film of all time at the world worldwide box office. On-screen, Favreau portrays Happy Hogan, a character that appears in both the Iron Man and Spider-Man entries in the MCU.

For Disney, Favreau directed and produced 2016’s adaptation of Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book, which garnered widespread acclaim as a marvel of technology-driven cinematic storytelling, honoring the original 1967 animated classic. The epic adventure earned Favreau’s team an Oscar® and the BAFTA Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects, five VES Awards, and an Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Character Animation in a Live Action Production. In 2019, Favreau directed and produced a reimagining of The Lion King, which grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, with Favreau and his team earning accolades for pioneering virtual filmmaking techniques to bring the film’s treasured characters to life in striking photoreal CGI.

After writing, directing, producing, and starring in the 2014 indie hit Chef, Favreau executive produced and directed The Chef Show for Netflix. The series, now in its third season, follows Favreau and chef Roy Choi as they explore food in and out of the kitchen with other accomplished chefs and friends.

Favreau’s additional directing credits include Cowboys & Aliens starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford; Zathura: A Space Adventure starring Josh Hutcherson, Tim Robbins, and Dax Shepard; the crime comedy Made, which he wrote and starred in opposite Vince Vaugh; and the acclaimed perennial holiday family-favorite, Elf starring Will Ferrell.

In front of the camera, Favreau has acted in scores of projects, including Martin Scorcese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, Identity Thief, People Like Us, Couples Retreat, and Wimbledon, among many others. He also portrayed legendary heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, in the biopic Rocky Marciano. His television credits include Seinfeld, a recurring role on Friends, and a special appearance on HBO’s The Sopranos, playing himself.

Favreau is a long-time proponent of keeping production in Hollywood. and was honored with the 2021 Commitment to California Award presented by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

31 Jan 2023
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Jonas Brothers

January 31, 2023
Jonas Brothers

WHO | HONOREE Jonas Brothers
EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
GUEST SPEAKERS Monte and Avery Lippman, Jon Bellion and Ryan Tedder
WHAT Dedication of the 2,745th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
WHEN Monday, January 30, 2023, at 11:30 AM PT
WHERE 7060 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

The Jonas Brothers were honored today with the 2,745th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was dedicated at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. The group was awarded a star in the category of Recording.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment. Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“We’re so honored to be able to welcome the Jonas Brothers to the Hollywood Walk of Fame” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “The fans will be thrilled when they find out that their favorite group will be having their star placed on the Walk of Fame where they can actually touch the star and pose with it. The group has been gracing us with music for more than fifteen years, and have made waves as musicians, actors and overall entertainers.” added Martinez.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo were Monte and Avery Lippman, Jon Bellion and Ryan Tedder.

Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas first rose to prominence in the early aughts as the Jonas Brothers and have gone on to be globally recognized as multi-platinum pop stars as both a unit and as individuals. Formed in 2005, the band of brothers soundtracked the mid-late 2000s and became celebrated household names with albums It’s About Time (2006), Jonas Brothers (2007), A Little Bit Longer (2008) and Lines, Vines and Trying Times (2009). Denizens of the stage at an early age, the New Jersey natives experienced an explosive rise to fame in their formative years as some of Disney Channel’s most prominent stars – with lead roles appearing in “Camp Rock” (2007), “Camp Rock 2” (2010) and their own series “Jonas” (2009).

While the brothers continued on to experience meteoric success as a group, their forays into individual music projects gained them further critical acclaim. Nick Jonas’s 2014’s self-titled album Nick Jonas yielded the triple-platinum “Jealous,” double-platinum “Chains,” and gold-certified “Levels.” Its 2016 follow-up, Last Year Was Complicated, spawned the anthem “Close (feat. Tove Lo)” and propelled his streams into the billions. Joe Jonas continues to front the multi-platinum group DNCE, who debuted with smash hit “Cake By the Ocean” in 2016.

As a group, the Jonas Brothers took the world by storm in 2019 with the surprise release of their critically acclaimed and widely successful single “Sucker” following a six-year hiatus. The triple-platinum single debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, becoming the first #1 for the band and the first #1 debut from a group this century. The band went on to release Chasing Happiness, an Amazon Original film documenting the brothers’ rise and return to music, before going on to deliver their third #1 album with the arrival of their platinum-selling Happiness Begins (Republic Records). The trio continued to soar with their sold-out Happiness Begins Tour, selling over 1.2 million tickets.

In the wake of Happiness Begins, the band garnered a bevy of awards, including three trophies in the categories of “Top Duo/Group,” “Top Radio Songs Artist,” and “Top Radio Song” for “Sucker” at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, a 2019 MTV VMA for “Best Pop Video,” “Best Duo/Group” at the 2020 iHeart Music Awards, and two Teen Choice Awards, including the prestigious “Decade Award.” They also picked up American Music Awards nominations, a coveted Grammy nomination and more.

Jonas Brothers only accelerated this momentum in 2021. They teamed up with Marshmello for “Leave Before You Love Me,” claiming a Top 10 spot at Top 40 radio for six weeks and tallying millions of streams and views. On its heels, they presented “Remember This” in partnership with NBCUniversal for the Tokyo Olympics. The song notably paved the way for the 44-date REMEMBER THIS Tour with support from Kelsea Ballerini. In between sold-out shows, they released their new single, “Who’s In Your Head” which skyrocketed up radio charts and further amplified excitement for more new music to come.

Over the years, the Jonas Brothers have dedicated themselves to numerous philanthropic projects/efforts/ventures. Most recently, the group headlined this summer’s Global Citizen festival, an annual music event supporting efforts to end extreme poverty. Earlier on in their career as a band, the Jonas Brothers established the Change for Children foundation to support programs that motivate and inspire children to face adversity with confidence, determination and a will to succeed. To date, they have donated over $1 million dollars to the organization. Additionally, Nick, a longtime advocate for Diabetes and a Type 1 diabetic himself, launched Beyond Type 1, a non-profit organization focused on raising awareness, advocacy, education and the pathway to cures for Type 1 Diabetes.

Each of the brothers continue to blaze a trail of success with a myriad of individual projects – while still forging ahead together as the Jonas Brothers. Most recently, Joe Jonas celebrated his first major role on the silver screen with the release of Sony’s major motion picture “Devotion,” as well as penned the original track “Not Alone,” for the film’s soundtrack. Kevin Jonas expanded his influence as both a host and author, becoming the face (alongside sibling Frankie Jonas) of ABC’s his series “Claim to Fame,” which is returning for a second season, as well as releasing his first children’s book with his wife Danielle. Nick Jonas is continuing to exercise his skills as an actor and is set to produce and star in Amazon Studios’ upcoming film “Foreign Relations” opposite Glen Powell.

The Jonas Brothers look forward to releasing new music in 2023, as well as taking their yet-to-be announced new album on the road.

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20 Jan 2023
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Michael Strahan

January 20, 2023

 

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WHO | HONOREE Michael Strahan

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS Terry Crews and Constance Schwartz-Morini

WHAT Dedication of the 2,744th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN Monday, January 23, 2023, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE 6918 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Line Friends Hollywood Store

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

Two-time Emmy-winner, NFL Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion, and Peabody Award-winning journalist, Michael Strahan will be honored with the 2,744th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star is the first to be dedicated in the Sports Entertainment category at 6918 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Line Friends Hollywood Store.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment. Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“We are very excited to inaugurate the first Sports Entertainment star for Michael Strahan,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Sports fans will be thrilled to be able to see their favorite sports figures who are involved in the entertainment business receive their stars. Michael’s extensive background in sports and sportscasting makes him the perfect choice to add to the famed sidewalk,” added Martinez.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo for the star unveiling will be Terry Crews and Constance Schwartz-Morini, co-founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment.

Michael Strahan currently co-anchors ABC’s “Good Morning America” and hosts the top-rated primetime game show favorite “$100,000 Pyramid” on ABC, produced by SMAC Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television. In 2022, he was honored by the New York State Broadcasters Association as its Broadcaster of the Year. Strahan is the producer and presenter of the American Football podcast from A+E Networks, SMAC Entertainment and Misher Films, available for streaming on Audible. During the NFL football season, he serves as an analyst for “Fox NFL Sunday.” Strahan has made memorable cameo appearances in the hit films Magic Mike XXL and Charlie’s Angels. He has also lent his voice to the animated film Ice Age: Collision Course.

He is a partner with SMAC Entertainment, in which he brings his skills, determination, leadership, experience and humor to the multi-dimensional talent management, music, branding, and production company. In addition to representing dynamic and globally recognized talent, SMAC has an exciting slate of network, cable, and streaming projects sold and in various stages of development with ABC, HBO, Charter/Spectrum, and CBS, to name a few.

In less than 7 years and under one umbrella, Michael Strahan™ the Michael Strahan lifestyle brand continues to evolve and reach new audiences. The top selling brand has added 50+ categories in men, boys, skincare, and more, and includes everything from tailored, sportswear, denim, accessories, and underwear. In September 2022, the brand expanded into personal care with Michael Strahan™ daily skin defense.

From 2012-2016, Strahan co-hosted the top-rated, nationally syndicated entertainment talk show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael.” Strahan and co-host Kelly Ripa were the co-winners of the 2015 and 2016 Daytime Emmy for “Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.”  In addition, Strahan was nominated for a 2014 Sports Emmy Award in the category of “Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst.” Since joining “Good Morning America,” the morning show won the Daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Morning Program” in 2017 and 2018. In 2021, Strahan received the prestigious Peabody Award.

Prior to joining the ranks of the top sports broadcasters in the country, Strahan’s entire 15-year football career was typified by the charisma and sportsmanship that made him a seven-time Pro-Bowler and one of only four players ever to lead the NFL in sacks for two seasons. His spectacular NFL career resulted in Strahan being named to the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, the sport’s highest honor.

Strahan led the New York Giants to a dramatic Super Bowl victory over the previously undefeated New England Patriots in 2007. In 2001, he completed what is widely considered to be one of the greatest seasons ever for a defensive player, breaking the 18-year-old NFL single-season sack record with 22.5 sacks, and his record still stands today. The charismatic leader of the New York Giants was named the NFL’s 2001 Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated and the 2001 Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press, making him the first New York Giant to win the award since Lawrence Taylor.

In 2015, Strahan released his best-selling book, “Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life,” which includes personal stories and motivational advice to inspire readers to turn up the heat and go from good to great in pursuit of their personal ambitions.

His partnership with #SeeHer is the latest effort by Strahan to give back to the community, a commitment he has demonstrated while a football player and now as a TV star. Dedicated to many charitable works, Strahan donates his hands and heart to numerous charities. Since 2010, he has been a passionate supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, filming holiday promotions as well as donating his time and celebrity to fundraising.

05 Jan 2023
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Billy Idol

January 5, 2023
Billy Idol Facing Camera

WHO | HONOREE Billy Idol
EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
GUEST SPEAKERS Shepard Fairey and Henry Rollins
WHAT Dedication of the 2,743rdnd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
WHEN RESCHEDULED DATE: Friday, January 5, 2023, at 11:30 AM PT
WHERE 6201 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

Rock icon Billy Idol was honored with the 2,743rd on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star, the first of the new year, was dedicated at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Amoeba Music. Idol will be awarded his star in the category of Recording.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment. Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE
“There will be lots of rebels yelling for their favorite rock star Billy Idol when he receives his well-deserved Walk of Fame star on January 5th..”stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Since the beginning of his career Billy Idol has held the hearts of many of his fans who finally will be able to visit his star and witness his induction into the Walk of Fame,” added Martinez.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo for the star unveiling was artist Shepard Fairey and rocker Henry Rollins.

Billy Idol was an early architect of the sound, style, and fury of punk rock. His lip- curling sneer and fist-pumping persona vaulted him into the mainstream as one of MTV’s first megastars, making him one of the most recognizable faces in pop music, He has sold 40 million albums while scoring numerous platinum albums worldwide, nine top forty singles in the U.S. and 10 in the U.K. including “Dancing With Myself, “White Wedding,” “Rebel Yell,” “Mony Mony,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “Flesh For Fantasy,” and “Cradle Of Love.” Billy was responsible for some of punk rock’s most memorable, literate, and evocative moments and created a pioneering new sound by bringing the spirit of ’77 to the dance floor, going on to fashion an immediately identifiable musical blueprint that integrates club-land throb, rockabilly desperation, and rock’n’roll decadence.

Forty-five years after releasing his first 45, Billy Idol still makes gliding, thumping, cinematic songs about sin, redemption and the love of rock’n’roll…and that’s what you will find on The Roadside and The Cage, Billy Idol’s latest two four-song EPs released in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

Both EPs will be instantly familiar to lovers of classic Billy Idol, while announcing a firm step into the future full of color, power, atmosphere, attitude, and mystery.

And on both new releases Billy Idol is joined by his friend and collaborator since 1981, guitarist and songwriter Steve Stevens. For 41 years – 41 years! ¬– Steve has been Billy Idol’s sonic assassin and master blender of tones and textures, the thinking man’s shredder and the shredding man’s Picasso.

Billy Idol, together with his band featuring Steve Stevens, have consistently toured the World for the past two decades, headlining theatres and arenas and performing at major festivals all over the world.
Billy Idol has always found time to support various causes in need, including Teenage Cancer Trust, Teen Cancer America, Goldberg Kids Fund, World Wildlife Funds, Rural Aid Australia, Animals Australia, March of Dimes, Autism Speaks and the Boston Children’s Hospital.