05 Jan 2022
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milo ventimiglia

Milo Ventimiglia

January 5, 2022

milo ventimiglia  WHO:    Honoree: Milo Ventimiglia

Speakers: Jon Huertas and producer Amy Sherman-Palladino

WHAT:   Dedication of the 2,710th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Television

WHERE:  6562 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Hollywood Partnership

WHEN:  Monday, January 10, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. PST

 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actor Milo Ventimiglia, with the 2,710th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. PST.

The star was dedicated in the category of Television in front of The Hollywood Partnership, 6562 Hollywood Boulevard.

“Milo Ventimiglia is one of television entertainment’s most popular actors. Fans of the “This Is Us” and the “Gilmore Girls” will now be able to visit their favorite celebrity’s star on the Walk of Fame,” and an added bonus is that fans of the show will also see that Milo’s TV wife on “This Is Us” is next to his star!  stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer.

Joining emcee Hollywood Chamber President Emeritus, Leron Gubler to unveil the star was actor Jon Huertas and producer Amy Sherman-Palladino.

 The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on  www.walkoffame.com.

Milo Ventimiglia currently stars on the critically acclaimed NBC drama series “This Is Us”.  He has been nominated three times for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2017, 2018, 2019) and a Critic’s Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series (2019) for his portrayal of the family patriarch, Jack Pearson.  The show won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series twice and the People’s Choice Award for Best New Drama.  

“This Is Us” will premiere its final season on Tuesday, January 4th with a five-year winning streak as the #1 drama – making it the longest winning streak in television since “ER” won 10 years in a row (1994-2004). “This Is Us” continues to be one of the only broadcast network shows nominated for many of the big awards including Emmy’s Outstanding Drama Series. In total the show has amassed 59 wins and 221 nominations from various top award shows over the last 5 seasons. A new episode of “This Is Us” will air Tuesday, January 11th.

 “This Is Us” is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, and airs Tuesday’s on NBC at 9pm ET/PT.

 In 2016, Milo reprised his role of Jess in the continuation of critically-acclaimed television drama “Gilmore Girls’, which returned with four 90-minute episodes on Netflix.  His other television credits include a memorable recurring role as ‘The Ogre’ in the FOX drama “Gotham,” the Frank Darabont helmed TNT drama “Lost Angels”, NBC’s “Heroes,” the popular drama “American Dreams” and David. E. Kelley’s drama “Boston Public.”

Milo’s passion for the art of acting keeps him drawn to both studio and independent features. Milo starred in Disney’s “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” an adaptation of the international best-selling novel by Garth Stein.  The book focuses on a family dog named Enzo who evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a professional race-car driver named Denny Swift, played by Milo. He recently starred alongside Jennifer Lopez in the romantic comedy “Second Act” and had a memorable cameo in “Creed II.”  He starred alongside Sylvester Stallone as his son in the sixth installment of the Rocky series “Rocky Balboa, in Adam Sandler’s “That’s My Boy,” and “Grown Ups 2” and alongside Nicole Kidman in “Grace of Monaco.”

Through his production company, DiVide Pictures, Milo executive produces the dramedy “Relationship Status,” which debuted at Tribeca and premiered in 2016 exclusively on the streaming video app Verizon G90. He produced and starred in the web series “Chosen,” which launched on the multi-platform entertainment network Crackle and won a Seoul Drama Award in 2015.  DiVide currently has projects in active development with a variety of networks and studios.  Also, under the DiVide banner, he launched two comic book titles with Top Cow Productions.

Milo is involved with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America organization (IAVA), which supports veterans who need help when they return home from the war.  He recently traveled across three continents to five countries with the USO to spend time over the holidays meeting with the servicemen and women of the Armed Forces.

19 Nov 2021
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salma hayek

Salma Hayek

November 19, 2021

salma hayekWHO:          Honoree: Salma Hayek

Emcees: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board Nicole Mihalka with Chamber Vice Chair Lupita Sanchez-Cornejo

Speakers: Actor Adam Sandler and Academy Award winning Director Chloe Zhao

WHAT:       Dedication of the 2,709th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in  the Category of Motion Pictures

WHERE:   6901  Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Chinese Theatre Box Office

WHEN:     Friday, November 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM PST  

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actress Salma Hayek Pinault tonight during a special evening ceremony  with the 2,709th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures in front of the legendary Chinese Theatre Box Office, located at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard.

“Salma Hayek Pinault is hailed as one of the entertainment world’s most respected and sought-after actresses.  It is our pleasure to honor this talented actress with her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer.

Joining emcees Hollywood Chamber Chair of the Board Nicole Mihalka and Vice Chair Lupita Sanchez-Cornejo to unveil the star were Adam Sandler and Marvel’s Eternals Academy Award-winning Director Chloe Zhao.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Salma Hayek Pinault is an Academy Award nominated actress and Emmy winning director known also for her work as a producer and her advocacy for the rights of women and immigrants.

Originally from Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, Hayek Pinault began her career as an actress in Mexican telenovelas. Her first feature film was an adaptation of Midaq Alley, based on the novel by Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz. That same year she broke into the US film market with Robert Rodriguez’s Desperado, thus beginning a series of artistic collaborations with both Rodriguez and Antonio Banderas, including the films From Dusk Til Dawn, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and the Oscar-nominated Puss in Boots.

Hayek Pinault’s filmography spans multiple genres in both film and television. She has starred in both critical and commercial successes such Wild Wild West, Dogma, Grown Ups, Tale of Tales,Beatriz at Dinner and House of Gucci (which will be released on November 24) which earned her an Independent Spirit award nomination. Her range as an actor is evident in roles as diverse as Ajax in Chloe Zhao’s superhero movie Marvel’s Eternals (released on November 5) and Elsa Pedrera in NBC’s Emmy-winning 30 Rock.

In the early aughts Hayek Pinault both starred in and produced Frida, the definitive biopic of renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. With her production company Ventanarosa, Hayek Pinault secured an all-star cast, acclaimed theater director Julie Taymor, and permission to film in Kahlo’s former studio. Frida received a total of six Academy Award nominations. She received Best Actress nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe award, and Screen Actors Guild, and was honored with Germany’s prestigious Golden Camera.

Since its inception, Ventanarosa has been committed to telling the stories of Latino people, focusing specifically on the lives of women. In addition to Frida, Hayek Pinault produced  ABC’s acclaimed comedy, Ugly Betty, which earned her an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Guest Actress”. She was nominated for a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for her role in Showtime’s In The Time Of The Butterflies, which she also co-produced. Other projects include the Netflix series Monarca and Showtime’s The Maldonaldo Miracle – her directorial debut – for which she won a Best Director Emmy.

Throughout her life, Hayek Pinault has consistently championed the rights of women, children, and immigrants. After lobbying Congress to extend the Violence Against Women Act, she and her husband Francois-Henri Pinault founded The Kering Foundation, which leads initiatives aimed at liberating women around the world from sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Hayek Pinault later partnered with Gucci to create Chime For Change: a program advancing education, health and justice of girls. Chime for Change recently launched the #StandWithWomen campaign to combat domestic violence against women during the coronavirus lockdown. In 2015, she visited Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon alongside UNICEF and mounted the “Chime for Education” campaign to raise money to educate refugee children. In 2017, Hayek Pinault spearheaded fundraising efforts for earthquake victims in Mexico and helped raise nearly a million dollars for UNICEF. During the disaster-relief effort, she also partnered with the Pepsico Foundation and Habitat for Humanity to deliver 180 houses for displaced victims of the earthquake. Hayek Pinault remains actively engaged in a range of pressing social justice issues and is a longtime supporter of multiple leading nonprofit organizations including Girl Effect and Fondo Semilla.

09 Nov 2021
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missy elliott

Missy Elliott

November 9, 2021

  

missy elliott

WHO:          Honoree: Missy Elliott

Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chair Nicole Mihalka

WHAT:       Dedication of the 2,708th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Recording

WHERE:   6212 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Amoeba Records

WHEN:     Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. PST  

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly  honored  iconic Hip Hop artist / singer / songwriter/ producer / dancer Missy Elliott, with the 2,708th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today,  November 8, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording in front of Amoeba Records at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard.

“Missy Elliott has broken through the barriers of the male-dominated Hip Hop world, and music industry as a whole, as she has led the way for many women who have followed in her footsteps. She continues to break barriers year after year and we’re thrilled to be able to honor her on the Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer.

Joining Emcee Nicole Mihalka, Chair of the Board for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, to unveil the star were performers Ciara, Lizzo and longtime manager / TV & film producer, Mona Scott-Young. .

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

One of the most significant female artists in music history, Missy Elliott is a pioneer of female Hip-Hop and R&B, groundbreaking songwriter-producer, and across-the-board cultural icon. The five-time GRAMMY® Award winner – with nominations spanning three decades – has attained unprecedented success. Missy’s six studio albums have each been RIAA platinum-certified or better, marking her as the only female rapper to achieve that remarkable accomplishment.

Elliott made history as the first female Hip Hop artist ever to receive the MTV Video Music Awards’ prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in 2019. That same year saw Elliott break new ground as the first female Hip-Hop artist and third-ever rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Furthermore, Elliott became the first female Hip Hop artist to receive an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, celebrating her lasting contributions to music and popular culture. And as if all that weren’t enough, Missy kickstarted 2020 by making history yet again, this time co-producing the Lifetime original movie The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel alongside Queen Latifa and Mary J. Blige. The Lifetime biopic   pulled in 2.7 million viewers on its debut night.

Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Elliott first made waves for her inventive songwriting and production work alongside her childhood friend, Timothy Mosely a.k.a Timbaland. Together they created an innovative, idiosyncratic sound all their own, heard on a score of hits for the late Aaliyah – including “One In A Million,” “If Only Your Girl Knew” and “Hot Like Fire” – as well as such chart-topping favorites as SWV’s “Can We,” 702’s “Where My Girls At?,” Destiny’s Child’s “Confessions” and Whitney Houston’s “In My Business.”

Elliott’s milestone solo debut, 1997’s RIAA platinum certified “SUPA DUPA FLY,” proved a landmark, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 – the highest charting debut for a female rapper at that date. Immediately acclaimed upon release as a boundary-shattering masterpiece, “SUPA DUPA FLY” spawned a string of blockbuster hit singles, including “Sock It 2 Me,” “Hit Em Wit Da Hee,” “Beep Me 911” and, of course, “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).” “DA REAL WORLD” followed in 1999, showcasing the record-breaking #1 hit, “Hot Boyz (Remix) (Feat, Lil’ Mo, Nas, Eve & Q-Tip).”

2001’s “MISS E… SO ADDICTIVE” was yet another platinum-certified milestone, a worldwide sensation that established Elliott as hip-hop’s preeminent female artist. The album’s “Get Ur Freak On” redefined contemporary pop and hip hop, earning Missy her first-ever GRAMMY® Award (for “Best Rap Performance”).”  

Elliott’s massive mainstream accomplishments have extended far beyond her own solo works, including innumerable guest appearances on singles and remixes by a truly diverse span of musical artists. As one of modern pop’s definitive songwriters and producers, Elliott’s star-studded list of songwriting credits continues to grow, including collaborations with Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Katy Perry, Ciara, Monica, Toni Braxton, Faith Evans, Ginuwine, Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, and Justin Timberlake, among others.

Recent years have seen a series of surprise event appearances like her unforgettable performance at 2015’s Super Bowl XLIX alongside Katy Perry. In 2016, Elliott united with former First Lady Michelle Obama for “This Is For My Girls,” an all-star anthem to female empowerment performed by Kelly Clarkson, Chloe x Halle, Jadagrace, Lea Michele, Janelle Monáe, Kelly Rowland, & Zendaya.

This year, Elliott directed the City Girls “Twerkulator” video for which she won BET’s 2021 Director of the Year Award.

As part of her ongoing passion for helping disadvantaged youngsters, Elliott is involved in the following charities:  King Daughters Children’s Hospital, Minor High School Gift and The Cool Girls Charity and Girls Make Beats.

03 Nov 2021
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Ana Gabriel

November 3, 2021

WHO:    Honoree: Ana Gabriel

Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair Lupita Sanchez-Cornejo

WHAT:   Dedication of the 2,707th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in  the Category of Recording

WHERE: 6623 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Ballet Hollywood

WHEN: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. PDT  

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored the pride of Mexico and popular singer, Ana Gabriel,  with the 2,707th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording in front of Ballet Hollywood at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard.

“Ana Gabriel is one of Mexico’s most talented singers and composers and we are proud to include her on the Hollywood  Walk of Fame. Her many fans from around the world will be able to visit her star for many years to come,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer.

Joining Emcee Lupita Sanchez-Cornejo, Vice Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, to unveil the star were former Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa, Henry Cardenas, CEO of Cardenas Marketing Network and entertainment news journalist Jessica Maldonado.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Ana Gabriel is an iconic Mexican singer and composer. She was born on December 10, 1955 in the small town of Guamúchil, Sinaloa, Mexico. Even as a little girl, her family always encouraged her singing and musical ability, staging reenactments of a popular radio show where she would play the first three notes from a song and her family would guess what song it was. She felt a calling to be a singer from a very young age and first performed on stage at age six, singing “Regalo de Dios” by José Alfredo Jiménez.

While in Tijuana she studied accounting and she eventually became a Certified Accountant, but she knew in her heart that music, composing, and singing with her unique voice was in her future. On December 15, 1974 she recorded her first song.

Over the course of her career, Gabriel has released 28 studio albums, three live albums, and 19 compilation albums, selling more than 40 million records worldwide. Three of her albums have reached number one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, and seven singles reached number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, including “Ay Amor,” “Es Demasiado Tarde,” and “Quién Como Tú.” Her work earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award nomination, four Latin Grammy Award nominations, thirteen Lo Nuestro Awards, as well as awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. In 2006, she received the Excellence Award at the Lo Nuestro Awards.

Ana Gabriel performed at the OTI Festival in 1985, 1986, and 1987. In 1986 wrote and composed “A Tu Lado,” which she then performed at the festival. She won third place in 1987 with an orchestral version of the pop-power ballad song “Búscame,” composed in conjunction with Tony Flores. This version was later released as a single in its album version. It climbed to the top position in Mexico, all-over Ibero-America, and broke records on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart for 14 consecutive weeks.

In 1988 Gabriel released Tierra de Nadie, which was the best-selling album in Latin America, followed by Pecado Original in 1989. The 1989 release of the album Quién Como Tú made her a musical force in Mexico. Her live album En Vivo showcased her powerful stage act and scored several hits including “En la Oscuridad” and “Destino,” which she wrote to honor her grandparents Roberto and Florencia.

Throughout the ‘90s Gabriel released an album almost every year. A versatile singer, she showcased her talent as an interpreter of many different musical styles including mariachi, ranchero, romantic ballads, and pop. She honed her skills as a songwriter and a producer, releasing Mi México, a ranchera-influenced, mariachi-backed pop album in 1991, which is the highest-selling album of her career. The album also included a tribute to Mexico’s most popular singer-songwriter, Juan Gabriel and opened the doors to her career in Europe. Her second live album, Ana Gabriel en la Plaza de Toros México, recorded in 1998, is the second-best-selling album of her career. It features 28 songs all written and performed by Gabriel and was re-released in 2007 with a DVD compilation, which sold over 2 million copies.

In 2009, after a short hiatus, she reinvigorated her career with the release of Renacer: Homenaje a Lucha Villa. According to Rolling Stone Magazine in 2018 she stood “…as the highest-ranking female artist on Billboard’s male-dominated Greatest of All Time Hot Latin Songs Artists list, opening the doors for future female pop titans like Shakira.”

In her self-produced 2016 documentary, La Historia, Gabriel tells a story of people who would incredulously ask her, “You’re going to be a singer?” And she’d always reply “Yes. I am. And I’m going to be very famous.” She credits her parents’ encouragement and her resolute character for the success of her career. Her charisma, passion, love, humility, and her

inner- and- outer beauty have secured her place as one of the best Mexican singers in the world.

As part of her ongoing passion for helping disadvantaged children, Ana Gabriel is involved with the following charities: Moviemiento RAS, Maestro Cares Foundation and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

19 Oct 2021
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Byron Allen

October 19, 2021

WHO:   Honoree: Byron Allen
EMCEE: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chair Nicole Mihalka
GUEST SPEAKERS: TBA
WHAT:     Dedication of the 2,706th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in  the Category of Television
WHERE:  1749 Vine Street at the famous corner of Hollywood & Vine
WHEN:  Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. PDT.

The event will  live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored  Byron Allen with the 2,706th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. PDT. The star was dedicated at 1749 Vine Street.

“Byron Allen has show business in his blood! His impressive career started as a young boy and just kept going. We are very proud to be able to pay tribute to Mr. Allen’s stellar career and add his name to our iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Joining Emcee Nicole Mihalka, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, to unveil the star TBA.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Byron Allen is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. Following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the urban civil unrest occurring in Detroit and other major U.S. cities that arose from that tragic event, Allen accompanied his mother, Carolyn Folks, on a vacation trip to Los Angeles that summer to visit with family and friends. They ended up staying in Los Angeles permanently.

Allen’s interest in show business began during his childhood, when he would accompany his mother to NBC studios in Burbank where she secured a network internship, a job as a tour guide, and later as a network publicist.  Free to roam the NBC soundstages where his mother worked, Allen would sneak onto “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, sit behind Johnny Carson’s desk and play talk show host. After encouragement from Carson himself, Allen took it one step further, and at age 14, put together his first stand-up routine and began performing on amateur nights at comedy clubs throughout the Los Angeles area. After one performance, comedian and “Good Times”  sitcom star Jimmie Walker received word of Allen’s act and decided to invite the budding 14-year-old comedian to join his comedy writing team alongside promising young unknown comedians Jay Leno and David Letterman. In 1979, at age 18, Allen made his national television debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” Allen holds the distinction of being the youngest standup comedian ever to have performed on the show.  Watching Allen’s network television debut were the producers of NBC’s “Real People”. The producers were so taken with Allen’s comfortable, relaxed style that they made him an offer the very next day to co-host what would become the first reality-based program ever broadcast on television.  He accepted, and “Real People” dominated the network’s Wednesday night prime-time for five years.

Allen’s experience hosting the show was his training ground for the business of television.  He traveled the nation with a crew and shot segments profiling real people across America’s heartland. So while he was getting his feet wet as a television personality, he was also learning the ins and outs of television production.  The experience also prepared him to take on the business of advertising and syndication, which he learned by personally calling station owners, programming directors and advertisers, one-by-one and market-by-market.

In 1993, Allen founded his television production and distribution company, Entertainment Studios (now called Allen Media Group). Headquartered in Los Angeles, Allen Media Group has offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Raleigh. Allen Media Group owns 32 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in  20 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks, including The Weather Channel, all serving nearly 180 million subscribers. Allen Media Group produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 68 television programs, making it one of the largest Independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations.

Charitable activities are also at the forefront of Allen’s endeavors. For many years, he was the annual host of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual “Dinner of Champions.”  Most recently, Allen was presented with the Children’s Inspiration Award from the Los Angeles charitable organization A Place Called Home.  The Children’s Inspiration Award is presented to an individual whose vision is large enough to embrace the “impossible” and whose tenacity is great enough to achieve things that “can’t be done.”  The recipient has overcome hardships and obstacles, and transcended in ways that serve as an inspiration.  In 2017, Byron Allen launched his company’s first annual Oscar Gala, an Academy Awards viewing party held on Oscar night – which raised over $1 million for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.  Allen continues the annual tradition, raising additional millions of dollars for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles ever since.

13 Oct 2021
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Peter Roth

October 13, 2021

WHO:   Peter Roth

EMCEE: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chair Nicole Mihalka

GUEST SPEAKERS: Ava DuVernay, Greg Berlanti and Chuck Lorre

WHAT:   Dedication of the 2,705th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Television

WHERE: 6918 Hollywood Boulevard  in front of the Line Friends Store

WHEN:    Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. PDT  

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored television executive Peter Roth  with the 2,705th  star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, October 14, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was  dedicated in the category of Television in front of the Line Friends Store and across the street from the iconic Chinese Theatre.

“Peter Roth is one of the most beloved television executives and has been involved in the successes of many stars and television shows through his 22 years of leadership at the Warner Bros. Television Group. We are thrilled to honor him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Joining Emcee Nicole Mihalka, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, to unveil the star were Ava DuVernay, Greg Berlanti and Chuck Lorre.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Peter Roth is a native of Larchmont, New York. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated cum laude from Tufts University in 1972.   After graduating, he began his television career in 1975, as the assistant to the head of television at Filmways Television. In 1976, he became Manager of Children’s Programs at ABC and went on to spend the next decade at the network where he rose to Vice President of Current Primetime Series, overseeing such classic shows as Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Moonlighting and Dynasty.

He went on to become President of Stephen J. Cannell Productions, where he was involved with the creation and sale of series such as 21 Jump Street and The Commish. In 1992, Roth was named President of Production, before becoming President of Twentieth Network Television (currently 20th Television) in 1993, where he oversaw the development and sales of The X Files, Picket Fences, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Practice and King of the Hill. He then made the jump to the Fox network in 1996 as President of Fox Entertainment, where was responsible for the development of the Emmy–winning Ally McBeal as well as That ’70s Show and Family Guy.

In 1999, Roth joined Warner Bros. Television where he remained for 22 years until he stepped down as Chairman of the Warner Bros. Television Group at the end of 2021. While leading Warner Bros. Television, Roth was responsible for signing exclusive overall deals with countless creators, including Chuck Lorre, Greg Berlanti, J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath’s Bad Robot Productions, Ava DuVernay, John Wells, Damon Lindelof, Mindy Kaling, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Elizabeth Banks, Bruno Heller, Michael Patrick King, Steve Molaro, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Bill Lawrence, Bryan Cranston, David Nutter, Rob Thomas, Matt Miller, and Robert Zemeckis, among others. During his more than two decades atop the studio’s independent television production business, 32 scripted primetime series reached the 100-episode milestone. Among them: The Big Bang Theory (279 episodes, the longest-running multicamera comedy in the history of television), Two and a Half Men, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls, Smallville, Gossip Girl, Shameless, Nip/Tuck, The Mentalist, Pretty Little Liars, Arrow, Mom, The Closer, Fringe, The Middle, George Lopez, The Flash, Mike & Molly, Person of Interest, Supernatural (327 episodes, the longest-running live-action fantasy series in American television history), Third Watch, The Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill. The list of series and collaborators that Mr. Roth has been involved with is seemingly endless. 

Peter Roth has not only been a leader in the entertainment industry, he has also been passionately involved with the many charities including:  Autism Speaks, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, ETTA, and the Saban Community Clinic.

07 Oct 2021
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Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

October 7, 2021

Daniel CraigWHO:        Honoree: Daniel Craig

Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chair Nicole Mihalka

Guest Speakers: Producers Michael G. Wilson, p.g.a., Barbara Broccoli, p.g.a., and actor Rami Malek

WHAT:      Dedication of the 2,704th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in  the Category of Motion Pictures

WHERE:  7007 Hollywood Boulevard

WHEN:      Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. PDT

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Daniel Craig  with the 2,704th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard.

“Daniel Craig is a British cultural icon as is James Bond, the man he has portrayed in five 007 films.” We are thrilled to place his terrazzo Walk of Fame star next to the star of another famed actor who also portrayed James Bond, Roger Moore. Fans will be thrilled when they see that their stars are appropriately located at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard!”  stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Joining Emcee Nicole Mihalka, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, to unveil the star were film producers Michael G. Wilson, p.g.a., Barbara Broccoli, p.g.a. and actor Rami Malek.  Finneas O’Connell who co-wrote the song “No Time To Die” was also on hand for the festivities.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Daniel Craig is hailed as one of the finest actors of his generation on stage, screen and television.   Craig will next be seen in the critically acclaimed film No Time To Die from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, which will be released only in theaters on October 8th. Since his casting as James Bond, Craig has played the role in four films, No Time To Die marks his last time portraying the famous character. His other Bond films are Casino Royale, Quantum Solace, Skyfall and Spectre.

Craig was most recently seen in Rian Johnson’s hugely successful film, Knives Out. A whodunit contemporary murder mystery, Daniel starred as “Benoit Blanc” alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Chris Evans and Toni Colette. Craig’s standout performance earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. He will reprise his role for the sequel alongside a stellar cast including Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, and Jessica Henwick.

Craig’s other film credits include The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Road to Perdition, Logan Lucky, Enduring Love, The Mother,  Love and Rage, Obsession, The Power of One, Layer Cake, Infamous and Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film Munich.

Craig is also an accomplished stage actor and in 2013 starred in the critically-acclaimed Broadway show Betrayal, in which he starred opposite Rafe Spall and Rachel Weisz. Directed by Mike Nichols, the play ran for 14 weeks and grossed $17.5 million. Daniel’s most recent theatre venture was the off-Broadway production of Othello, alongside David Oyelowo and directed by Sam Gold, at the New York Theatre in Autumn 2016. 

In 2009 Craig starred in a twelve-week Broadway run of A Steady Rain.  Craig played opposite Hugh Jackman in this contemporary American play. Craig’s other theatre credits include leading roles in Hurlyburly with the Peter Hall Company at the Old Vic, Angels in America at The National Theatre and A Number at the Royal Court alongside Michael Gambon.

Daniel Craig will return to Broadway next spring in the starring role of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, with Ruth Negga taking on Lady Macbeth in an all-new, 15-week production to be directed by Tony Award ® winner Sam Gold.

01 Oct 2021
Recent ceremony, Recording Permalink

Alejandro Sanz

October 1, 2021

Honoree: Alejandro Sanz

Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair Lupita Sanchez- Cornejo

Guest Speakers: Oscar nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio and Jody Gerson, Chair & CEO Universal Music Publishing Group  

WHAT:       Dedication of the 2,703rd Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Recording

WHERE: 1750 N. Vine Street in front of the iconic Capitol Records Building

WHEN:    Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. PDT

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honoored artist Alejandro Sanz with the 2,703rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, October 1, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording in front of Capitol Records, 1750 N. Vine Street.

“Alejandro Sanz is one of the world’s most talented singers. He has millions of fans worldwide who will be thrilled to be able to see his star in person when they visit their favorite artist commemorative star plaque in Hollywood!” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Joining Emcee Lupita Sanchez-Cornejo, Senior Vice Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, to unveil the star were Oscar nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio and Jody Gerson, Chair & CEO Universal Music Publishing Group.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.
Alejandro Sanz is the Spanish artist with the most Grammy Awards in history, with a total of 4 and 25 Latin Grammys. In 2017, he was honored by the Latin Recording Academy as Person of the Year, in recognition of his career and significant philanthropic contributions.

From the days of his debut in 1991 (‘Viviendo Deprisa’), to his last work in 2019 (“#ElDisco”), Alejandro Sanz has released 18 albums, all certified multiple Platinum in Spain, Latin America and the United States. He is currently in the process of recording what will be his new studio album. He is also about to embark on the American leg of #LAGIRA, which will bring his spectacular show across 12 cities, beginning on October 8, in Rosemont, Illinois.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with different renowned artists from all over the world, including performers such as Alicia Keys, Shakira, Destiny’s Child, Camila Cabello, Laura Pausini, The Corrs, Ivete Sangalo, Emeli Sandé, Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra, Marc Anthony, Alejandro Fernández, Joaquin Sabina, Joan Manuel Serrat, Pablo Alborán, Niña Pastori, Judit Neddermann, Nicky Jam or the legendary Tony Bennett among many others

Sanz recently represented Europe at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, with an emotional version of John Lennon’s “Imagine” originally written along with Yoko Ono Lennon.
Alejandro Sanz has also been acclaimed for his commendable involvement with non-governmental organizations, such as Médecins Sans Frontières, Save The Children and Greenpeace.

30 Sep 2021
Recent ceremony, Recording Permalink
The Chi-Lites

The Chi-Lites

September 30, 2021

HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORED THE CHI-LITES WITH
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

 

The Chi-LitesWHO: Honoree: The Chi-Lites
EMCEE: Hollywood Chamber Chair of the Board Nicole Mihalka
GUEST SPEAKERS:  Actor Jimmie Walker and radio personality Jeff Fox
WHAT:  Dedication of the 2,702nd Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Recording
WHERE: 7057 Hollywood Boulevard
WHEN: September 30, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. PDT
The event was live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored The Chi-Lites with the 2,702nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on today, September 30, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. PDT.

The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 7057 Hollywood Boulevard near Sycamore Avenue.  The star was accepted by Marshall Thompson, the founder of The Chi-Lites who was joined by the current touring group: Tara Thompson, Fred Simon, Warren Tipton , and Mack Miller. Former original CHI-LITES, now deceased, Eugene Record, Robert Squirrel Lester, and Creadel Red Jones will also be remembered.

“We are taking it “Old School” with the iconic group, The Chi-Lites!” We take great pride in our Recording category and this is our chance to show off to the world the many musical legends that we honor on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Joining Hollywood Chair of the Board Nicole Mihalka in the festivities to unveil the star will be television personality Jimmie Walker and syndicated and Sirius/XM radio personality Jeff Fox.

The Chi-Lites History:
It started in 1959 when Marshall Thompson formed a vocal group called the “Hi-Lights” in his hometown of Chicago with fellow members Eugene Record, Robert Lester, and Creadel “Red” Jones.  After releasing several singles on local labels, the group changed their name in 1964 to “Marshall & The Chi-Lites”.  By the time the group changed their name to The Chi-Lites in 1969 they were signed by Nat Tarnopol and Carl Davis to Brunswick Records, where they would soon become international superstars.

Between 1969 and 1974, The Chi-Lites scored eleven Top Ten singles on the Billboard R&B charts, with hits like “Have You Seen Her,” “Give It Away,” “(For God’s Sake) Give More Power To The People,” “Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)”, “A Letter To Myself,” “The Coldest Days of My Life,” “Stoned Out Of My Mind,” “Oh Girl” and thirty-seven other Billboard charted singles throughout their career.  During the 1970s, The Chi-Lites were featured on television shows such as “Soul Train,” “American Bandstand,” “The Midnight Special,” “Sammy and Company,” the “BBC’s Top of the Pops,” and the very popular “Flip Wilson Show,” where they debuted their #1 pop smash “Oh Girl”.  All of The Chi-Lites’ hits were written or co-written by lead singer Eugene Record, who would also become Brunswick’s Vice President of A&R.

In 2000, BMI named “Oh Girl” by The Chi-Lites the 36th most popular song of the 20th century.  That same year The Chi-Lites were inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall Of Fame followed by their induction into Vocal Groups Hall Of Fame in 2004.  The Chi-Lites have also appeared on screen in the 1996 feature film “Original Gangsters” with Fred Williams, Jim Brown, Pam Grier, and Richard Roundtree, as well as the 2003 docu-movie “Only The Strong Survive” by Miramax films.

Grammy-winning audio engineer Bruce Swedien insists that when he recorded Michael Jackson’s vocals for the “Off The Wall” and “Thriller” albums, he used the same techniques he developed with The Chi-Lites in the early 1970s.  In addition to being featured in many films, television shows and commercials, the recordings of The Chi-Lites have been sampled by artists such as Jay-Z, K. Michelle, “American Idol” winner Fantasia and Beyonce, who sampled The Chi-Lites to create the Grammy-winning smash “Crazy In Love”.   Chi-Lites music is currently featured in the MAC Cosmetics- Cruella campaign.

Over the decades, The CHI-LITES have supported Veterans Charities, Ronald McDonald House and UNICEF.

08 Sep 2021
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Big Boy

Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander

September 8, 2021

Big BoyWHO: BIG BOY

EMCEE: Hollywood Chamber Chair of the Board Nicole Mihalka

GUEST SPEAKERS: Dr. Dre and George Lopez

WHAT:  Dedication of the 2,701st Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Radio

WHERE: 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Amoeba Music

WHEN:  September 8, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. PDT

The event will be live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored award winning radio personality Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander with the 2,701st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Radio at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Amoeba Music.

“Big Boy” is L.A.’s pride and joy and a hero to his listeners.” We are thrilled to honor him on his special birthday and welcome him to our Walk of Fame family,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Joining Hollywood Chair of the Board Nicole Mihalka in the festivities to unveil the star will be Dr. Dre and Walk of Famer George Lopez.

“Big Boy” was born in Chicago and moved to California at the age of two. He became acquainted with the music world while DJing parties. He soon became a bodyguard for a group called The Pharcyde. He became friends with the Baka Boyz, the morning show hosts at Power 106. Always a funny personality, he was offered a hosting position with the station, soon proving successful in night-time and afternoon hosting spots. However, his first big break onto the national spotlight was when he was hired to as the announcer on Vibe TV Talkshow, while simultaneously hosting his popular morning radio show on Power 106 and the rest is history. He continued with Power for just over 20 years.

“Big Boy” is The Voice of L.A. and the host of “Big Boy’s” Neighborhood,” mornings on iHeart Media’s Real 92.3 the home of Hip Hop music in Los Angeles.   He has dominated the ratings in all of the timeslots he has occupied ever since he first started his career in radio, from nights, afternoons and mornings.

His radio show and brand “Big Boy’s” Neighborhood” have continued to grow and is now airing in nationwide syndication on Premiere Radio Network and daily on FUSE television. His morning show is #1 rated and he has been recognized as Radio Music Awards’ Personality of the Year four times. He has also received the same honor eight times from Radio and Records Media. The National Association of Broadcasters has also recognized “Big Boy”s exceptional talent with the Marconi Award, a very rare three times and he is also an inductee to the Radio Hall of Fame.

“Big Boy” has made numerous cameos in movies such as Adam Sandler’s “The Longest Yard,” “Charlie’s Angels 2,” and he co-starred in “Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo.”  “Big Boy” has been featured on many television shows including a recurring role on CBS’s “The Talk,” “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” and “HBO’s Entourage.” He also debuted his own radio station in the wildly successful “Grand Theft Auto” video game as well as his YouTube channel, “BigBoyTV” with more than 100 million views. Big’s personal biography, “An XL Life: Staying Big at Half the Size” is available nationwide and speaks to the difficulties associated with his dramatic weight loss surgery.

Along with various other charity work, “Big Boy” also stepped up for his community during the COVID-19 pandemic, feeding hundreds of frontline essential workers at hospitals all over Los Angeles.

 

(478) Big Boy – Live Walk of Fame Ceremony – YouTube