25 Oct 2019
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Holland Dozier Holland

October 25, 2019

Songwriters Holland Dozier Holland Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Holland Dozier Holland below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored songwriters and producers Holland-Dozier-Holland with the 2,543rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, February 13, 2015. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated near the Live Nation Building at 7070 Hollywood Boulevard. “We are so happy to honor these musical geniuses with their well-deserved star on the Walk of Fame very fittingly during Black History Month,” stated Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez. “Their music has and will continue for decades to be a part of American music history.”

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be Berry Gordy, Founder of Motown and Mary Wilson, former member of The Supremes.

Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland wrote and produced many of the songs that are most closely identified with Motown, including such classics as “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “You Can’t Hurry Love” (the Supremes), “Heat Wave” and “Jimmy Mack” (Martha and the Vandellas), “Reach Out I’ll Be There” and “Baby I Need Your Loving” (the Four Tops), and “Can I Get a Witness” and “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You” (Marvin Gaye), among many others from their Hitsville tenure. In their behind-the-scenes roles as staff producers and songwriters, Holland-Dozier-Holland was as responsible as any of the performers for Motown’s spectacular success.

Holland, Dozier and Holland were all born in Detroit: Brian Holland on February 15, 1941; Lamont Dozier on June 16, 1941, and Eddie Holland on October 30, 1939. Their relationship with Motown founder Berry Gordy dates back to 1958, before he started the famous Motown Company. Eddie Holland’s recording debut, a 1958 Mercury single, “You,” was one of Gordy’s earliest productions. Gordy also produced some sessions for Brian Holland, while in 1961, Lamont Dozier began recording for Anna Records, owned by Gordy’s sister Gwen.

Holland, Dozier and Holland inaugurated their collaboration in 1962, with the single “Dearest One,” released under Dozier’s name on the Mel-O-Dy label, a Motown subsidiary. The formation of the team was a logical outcome and their workplace was a tiny recording studio in a converted garage at Motown’s “Hitsville U.S.A.” offices.

In short order, Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote and produced Martha and the Vandellas’ “Come and Get These Memories,” which went to No. 3 on the R&B chart and No. 29 on the pop chart in 1963. That same year, the trio also wrote and produced Marvin Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness,” the Marvelettes’ “Locking Up My Heart” and “Forever,” the Miracles’ “I Gotta Dance to Keep from Crying” and “Mickey’s Monkey,” and Martha and the Vandellas’ “Heat Wave” and “Quicksand.”

All of those songs preceded the trio’s record-breaking success with the Supremes. In June 1964, “Where Did Our Love Go” became the first of six consecutive No. 1 singles for the Supremes and Holland, Dozier and Holland.

The trio epitomized the Motown sound: a fluid, up-tempo style that combined catchy lyrics with the fervor of gospel, the groove of R&B and the polish of pop. More than 50 of Motown’s most memorable songs can be attributed to Holland-Dozier-Holland. They produced hits for nearly every act on the Motown family of labels.

The trio left Motown  in 1968 to found their own Invictus/Hot Wax label, where they continued their hit-making ways with Freda Payne’s “Band of Gold,” Chairman of the Board’s “Give Me Just a Little More Time,” and the Honey Cones’ “Want Ads.” The sound of those records – with syncopated rhythm guitars and gospel-inflected vocal arrangements delivering catchy lyrics – was as distinctive as their Motown classics.

When Invictus/Hot Wax folded in 1973, Dozier returned to his performing career, resulting in a string of solo records that continues to be sampled by artists ranging from Lil Wayne to Linkin Park. He continues to achieve success and accolades as an artist, producer, songwriter and most recently USC professor.

In the 70s, the Hollands wrote and produced for a number of artists, including the Supremes and Michael Jackson.  In 1988, the Holland brothers founded the Holland Group production company and revived their label Music Merchant. They continue to release material from their classic catalog as well as new material.

Holland-Dozier-Holland have reunited for the first time in more than 30 years to write the score for the brand new musical version of The First Wives Club, based on the best-selling novel and the hit 1996 film. The score includes brand-new, original songs along with Holland-Dozier-Holland classics “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).” The musical begins its pre-Broadway World Premiere run at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre on February 17 and runs through March 29. For more info, visit http://www.firstwivesclubthemusical.com/

Holland, Dozier and Holland were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1988 and in 2003, they were named BMI Icons at the 51st BMI Pop Awards. In 2009 they received the Songwriters Hall of Fame very prestigious Johnny Mercer Award.

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. The Official Hollywood Walk of Fame App is now available in the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/official-hollywood-walk-fame/id725209617?mt=8.
The Android version will premiere later this year.

 

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television Permalink

Peter Falk

October 25, 2019

Actor Peter Falk Honored with a Posthumous Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Peter Falk below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the late Peter Falk a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 25, 2013. “Peter Falk was one of Hollywood’s most beloved character actors,” stated Leron Gubler, President & CEO for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to honor him with his star and keep his legacy alive for fans from around the world.”

Accepting the star on behalf of Falk family is long-time friend and Walk of Famer Joe Mantegna. Emcee Gubler and guest speakers Ed Begley, Jr. and Paul Reiser and Mantegna will help unveil the 2,503rd Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television at 6654 Hollywood Boulevard.

Film and television actor Peter Falk started his career on stage in 1955. From 1958 he enjoyed modest success in such films as The In-Laws (1979) and in various television dramas. He usually played urban types, such as gangsters or working-class men, in which he employed his rough-hewn mannerisms to create a beloved character.

Peter Michael Falk was born on September 16, 1927, in New York City. While he had many roles on stage and on the big screen, Peter Falk is probably best remembered for his portrayal of Lieutenant Columbo on television. He played the rumpled and quirky detective for more than 30 years in numerous television movies.

Falk grew up in Ossining, New York. After high school and a brief stay at college, Falk became a merchant marine, working as a cook. He later went back to school, eventually earning a master’s degree from Syracuse University in public administration.

Falk discovered acting in his twenties while working in Hartford. At the age of 29, he abandoned public service for the stage. Falk moved to New York City and made his off-Broadway debut in 1956 in a production of Don Juan. In 1958, he made the leap to film, appearing in the drama Wind Across the Everglades with Christopher Plummer and Gypsy Rose Lee. Falk soon became a notable character actor, often playing shady criminals. For Murder Inc. (1960),   he picked up an Academy Award® nomination for his portrayal of a notorious thug. Falk received another Best Supporting Actor nod the following year for Pocketful of Miracles, for his comic turn as a mobster.

In 1967, Falk won his most famous part after Bing Crosby turned down the role. He first appeared as Lieutenant Columbo in the 1968 television movie Prescription: Murder. In 1971, Columbo became a regular feature on the NBC Sunday Mystery Movie. He received four Emmy Awards for his work on the popular television movies. With his disheveled appearance and tattered trench coat, Columbo came across as the perennial underdog. “He looks like a flood victim,” Falk once said. “You feel sorry for him. He appears to be seeing nothing, but he’s seeing everything.”

In addition to Columbo, Falk enjoyed success on the stage and in film. He starred on Broadway in Neil Simon's The Prisoner of Second Avenue in 1971. Working with director John Cassavetes, Falk played Gina Rowland’s husband in the critically-acclaimed A Woman Under the Influence (1976). He also appeared in several popular comedies, including Murder by Death (1977) and The In-Laws in 1981. One of his favorite on-stage roles was opposite his long-time friend Joe Mantegna in David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning play Glengarry Glen Ross in 1986.

Falk continued to work during the next two decades, often in small, but memorable, supporting roles, such as “grandpa” in The Princess Bride (1987). He made his last appearance as Columbo in a 2003 television movie “Columbo Like The Nightlife.” Peter continued to work up to 2009, lending his voice to the animated Dreamworks film Shark Tale and staring films such as Three Days in Vegas with Rip Torn and George Segal and The Thing About my Folks written by Paul Reiser.

On June 23, 2011, Falk died peacefully at his Beverly Hills home, he was 83 years old.

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

 

★★★

 

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Jack Black

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Jack Black with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps Jack Black unveil the star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Jack Black with the 2,645th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT.  The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6441 Hollywood Boulevard. The star was placed next to the historic Stromberg Clock as an homage to his new film, “The House with a Clock in its Walls.”

“Jack Black fans will have a great time when they see one of Hollywood’s funniest actors receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are proud to add this popular comedic actor on our historic Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveil the star were Mike White and Richard Linklater.

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.

Jack Black was born Thomas Jacob Black in Santa Monica, California. He attended the University of California at Los Angeles. While at UCLA, he was a member of Tim Robbins’s acting troupe and it was through this collaboration that led to his 1992 film debut in Bob Roberts (1992), his breakthrough performance in High Fidelity (2000), and his rock-comedy band, Tenacious D, have created an ever-growing cult following.

Black has cemented himself as one of the most versatile and sought-after talents in entertainment with multiple high-profile projects in the works. He will next be seen starring opposite Cate Blanchett in Amblin’s The House with a Clock in its Walls, set for release on September 21st. This fall, he will be touring with his band, Tenacious D, for their new album, Post-Apocalypto. The album is the soundtrack to their new six-episode animated series which will premiere on their YouTube channel on September 28th. In 2017, Black starred opposite Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart in the International hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which made over 400 million dollars in the United States.

Additionally, he was a producer and star of The Polka King, which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and was released on Netflix last September and starred as “R.L. Stein” in Sony Pictures’ hit movie Goosebumps, the film adaption based on the popular children’s books.

Black starred in the critically-acclaimed independent film Bernie, a role for which he earned a 2013 Golden Globe nomination for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical” School of Rock, which earned Black his first Golden Globe nomination for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical”; and the Academy Award-winning blockbuster film King Kong. Black’s additional film credits include: Nacho Libre, Kung Fu Panda, Shallow Hal, Orange County andThe Holiday.

A true multi-hyphenate, Black continues to tour both domestically and internationally as the lead singer of the rock-folk comedy group, Tenacious D, which he created with longtime friend and collaborator Kyle Gass. The duo released their self-titled album with Epic Records in Fall 2001 and was quickly certified at gold-selling status. Their first feature film, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, was released in November 2006 and went down like an exploding Led Zeppelin – the sickening thud of failure reverberated throughout the entertainment industry. But they climbed and clawed their way back in 2012 with the most powerful comeback album in the history of recorded music with “Rize of the Fenix”.

In 2013, Black and Gass founded Festival Supreme, an annual music and comedy festival that returned for its fourth year in October 2016.

Black is involved with the following charities: Milk and Bookies, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Red Nose Day, Coalitions to Salute America’s Heroes, Stand Up to Cancer, 24th Street Theater, The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, My Friend’s Place, Happy Hippie Foundation and many more.

 

 

★★★

 

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

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For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Carrie Underwood

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Carrie Underwood with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps Carrie Underwood unveil the star below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer Carrie Underwood with the 2,646th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 1750 N. Vine Street in front of the historic Capitol Records Building.

“Fans of Carrie Underwood were thrilled when they saw their favorite performer and first American Idol winner accept her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. People from all over the world have been asking when she will be honored, and we are proud to say, the time is now,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We welcome everyone to Hollywood to cheer her on!”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveil the star were Simon Cowell, who was a judge when Underwood won the 4th season of American Idol,and Brad Paisley, with whom Underwood will co-host the CMA Awards for the 11th consecutive year in November.

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.  

Carrie Underwood emerged from the promise of her 2005 American Idol win to become a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, and film. A seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner, she has amassed over 100 major honors, sold 64 million records worldwide, and recorded 26 No. 1 singles, 13 of which she co-wrote, with a catalog of songs that has been streamed more than 2.6-billion times worldwide.

Carrie will release her eagerly-anticipated new album, Cry Pretty, on September 14th. Cry Pretty will be her first studio album on Capitol Records Nashville and marks the first time she has co-produced her own album. In its first full week of sales, the lead single and title track, “Cry Pretty” debuted as the No. 1 song in the U.S. all-genres chart. The song also topped download charts in 38 countries around the world and amassed over 3.5-billion social impressions across 66 countries during its week of launch in April, which was culminated with a show-stopping performance on the “2018 ACM Awards” telecast. Carrie co-wrote the powerful single with Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, and Liz Rose (aka The Love Junkies) and is co-producing Cry Pretty with fellow writer/producer David Garcia. The emotional, stylistic video for “Cry Pretty,” directed by Randee St. Nicholas, premiered in May. In Spring 2019, Carrie will launch The Cry Pretty Tour 360, which will kick off in May and will play 55 arenas across the U.S. and Canada. The new production will feature a brand-new stage in the middle of the arena floor, creating a unique 360-degree setting to allow fans on all sides of the arena an intimate view of the concert. Earlier this year, she released the hit event anthem she co-wrote, “The Champion” featuring Ludacris, which opened NBC’s Super Bowl and was incorporated into the network’s coverage of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. “The Champion” has been certified Gold by the RIAA.

Underwood is the first female artist to be twice named the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year. In addition to seven GRAMMY® awards, she has won six CMA Awards, 18 CMT Music Awards, 12 American Music Awards and numerous other awards and honors. She recently took home her 14th career ACM Award for Vocal Event of the Year for “The Fighter,” her collaboration with Keith Urban.

She was recognized by Pollstar as the top female country touring artist for each of her headlining tours in 2008, 2010, 2012 and for 2016’s “The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round.” Underwood topped Billboard’s Top 25 Tours of 2016 as the leading female country artist and was the leading female artist on Country Aircheck’s top country radio performers list for her success in both 2015 and 2016. Her five studio albums, Some Hearts, Carnival Ride, Play On, Blown Away andStoryteller – are certified Platinum or multi-Platinum, each winning an American Music Awardas Favorite Country Album and tallying an incredible 40 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

The RIAA’s highest certified country album artist to debut this century, Underwood also holds the distinction of the highest album certification of any country artist to emerge since 2000 with the eight-times Multi-Platinum success of her 2005 debut, Some Hearts. She is the all-time Top Country Artist (male or female) on RIAA’s Digital Single Ranking, also placing her among the Top 5 females in the history of RIAA’s Digital Single Program across all genres.

In December of 2014, she released her Platinum-certified Greatest Hits: Decade #1, which produced two new No. 1 hits co-written by Underwood, including the RIAA-Platinum, GRAMMY-winning “Something in the Water.” Her chart-topping platinum fifth studio album, Storyteller, produced four No. 1 hits.

Underwood demonstrated her creative diversity in 2013 starring as Maria von Trapp in NBC’s three-hour holiday blockbuster, the Emmy®-winning The Sound of Music Live!, whose airings attracted 44-million viewers. The broadcast ushered in a new era of live television musicals and remains the highest rated production amongst those that have followed.

This Spring, Underwood celebrated her 10th anniversary as a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and returns this Fall for her sixth season as the voice of primetime television’s No. 1 program, Sunday Night Football. This November, Carrie and Brad Paisley will co-host the CMA Awards for the 11th consecutive year.

Carrie is lead designer for her fitness and lifestyle brand, CALIA by Carrie Underwood, which launched in 2015 and is exclusively available at DICK’S Sporting Goods nationwide and online at www.caliastudio.com.

 

 

★★★

 

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – www.HollywoodChamber.net

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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25 Oct 2019
Recording, Television Permalink

Eric McCormack

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Eric McCormack with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony below as the Hollywood Chamber helps Eric McCormack unveils his star

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Eric McCormack with the 2,644th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 13, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the new Eastown apartment complex.

“Eric McCormack is one of the funniest and talented actors around and we are thrilled to be honoring him. He’s a national treasure, even though he’s Canadian, and what makes this ceremony extra special is that his star will be next to the star of his “Will & Grace” sidekick, Debra Messing, which further solidifies their great history and achievements together. “Will and Grace” is a very special show, one that has been a groundbreaker for modern television and continues to make us laugh 20 years later,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were Michael Douglas and Max Mutchnick.

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.

Eric McCormack was born in Toronto and spent his twenties performing in theatres across Canada, including five seasons with the Stratford Festival. He eventually made his Broadway debut starring in The Music Man, and returned to New York for the American premiere of Neil LaBute’s Some Girl(s). In 2012, he starred opposite James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury in Tony-nominated Gore Vidal's The Best Man.

However, it was his breakthrough role as gay lawyer “Will Truman” on NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy Will & Grace from 1998 to 2005 which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2002, five Golden Globe nominations from 2000 to 2004 and the Emmy for ‘Lead Actor in a Comedy Series’ in 2001. A decade after the show’s unforgettable eight-season run, NBC revived “Will & Grace” to critical reception in Fall 2017. McCormack received a Golden Globe nomination in the category “Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy” and the show was nominated in the category of “Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.” The show is currently in production on its second season, launching October 2018.

Most recently, McCormack has wrapped production on Season Three of Netflix’s “Travelers” for which he executive produces, directs and stars. The show was initially commissioned by Showcase. Netflix came on board as a partner and a worldwide distributor for the first two seasons. Starting with Season 3, Netflix will be the exclusive first-run network for the series in every territory around the world, including Canada. “Travelers” will premiere the end of 2018.

McCormack also wore the hats of director, producer and star of the TNT drama, Perception, which completed its third and final season in August 2014.His previous producer credits include Lovespring International for Lifetime, and the pilot Imperfect Union, for TNT.

McCormack’s other television credits include The Andromeda Strain (A&E), Borrowed Hearts (CBS), Trust Me (TNT), the title role in Who Is Clark Rockefeller? (Lifetime), The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS) and two seasons as “Col. Clay Mosby” on Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years.

His film work includes Alien Trespass, the cult film Free Enterprise, My One and Only (opposite Rene Zellweger) and The Sisters (for which he and Maria Bello won Best Actor and Actress at the Atlanta Film Festival), Barricade and Knife Fight (opposite Rob Lowe), and The Architect.

In Fall 2016, McCormack raised over $20,000 for Stand Up to Cancer performing his one-man show, The Concert I Never Gave (except for, like, 2000 times in my bedroom). McCormack has hosted Saturday Night Live and the VH-1 Music Awards and as well as sung both the American and Canadian national anthems at the NHL All-Star Game.

His charitable involvement includes Project Angel Food (L.A.), Rape Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, National Breast Cancer Coalition, ASPCA, and Human Rights Campaign.

 

 

 

 

★★★

 

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – www.HollywoodChamber.net

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television Permalink

Julianna Margulies

October 25, 2019

Award-Winning Actress Julianna Margulies Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Julianna Margulies below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Julianna Margulies with the 2,550th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 1, 2015. The star in the category of Television was dedicated at 6621 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics & Make Up Academy.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Michael J. Fox and Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation. “Julianna is one of the premiere actresses in the world of television and film. Her leading popularity and television success keeps us yearning for more,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “We are very proud to have her be a part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame for fans around the world to see.”

As an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner, Julianna Margulies has achieved success in television, theatre, and film.

A native of New York, Margulies started doing theatre and got her big break on the show pilot of “ER”. Her character on the show was supposed to die, but she tested so high that is was decided that she would live on and she became a series regular.

Margulies currently stars and produces the CBS hit show The Good Wife as Alicia Florrick, a role that has won her two Emmy, as well as a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Other TV credits include her multi-episode guest role in HBO’s The Sopranos, The Grid, a mini-series from TNT and the BBC, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and TNT’s original mini-series The Mists of Avalon, opposite Anjelica Huston and Joan Allen.

In 2012 Margulies was seen on the big screen in Fisher Stevens’ Stand Up Guys alongside Al Pacino and Christopher Walken. Margulies also starred in City Island, opposite Andy Garcia. The film won the Audience Award at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.

Margulies other film credits include the dark comedy The Darwin Awards, directed by Finn Taylor, opposite Winona Ryder and Joe Fiennes; David R. Ellis’ Snakes on a Plane opposite Samuel L. Jackson; Jay Alaimo’s Slingshot opposite David Arquette and Balthazar Getty; Steve Beck’s Ghost Ship opposite Gabriel Byrne; Bruce Beresford’s Evelyn opposite Pierce Brosnan; What’s Cooking, an ensemble drama directed by Gurinder Chadha; Richard Linklater’s The Newton Boys; Boaz Yakin’s A Price Above Rubies; Jack Green’s Traveller; Bruce Beresford’s Paradise Road; and George Hickenlooper’s The Man From Elysian Fields opposite Andy Garcia and Mick Jagger.

On stage, Margulies made her Broadway debut in 2006 starring in Festen, opposite Michael Hayden, Larry Bryggman, Ali MacGraw, and Jeremy Sisto. Margulies completed a successful run in Jon Robin Baitz’s Ten Unknowns at Lincoln Center, opposite Donald Sutherland, for which she won the Lucille Lortel Award. Other theater credits include: The Vagina Monologues, both Off-Broadway and in the Los Angeles premiere, and Intrigue with Faye at the New York Stage and Film Festival.

Aside from her career, Margulies has personally been involved in Project ALS since its inception, Erin’s Law, and the rebuilding efforts of the Rockaways, alongside the St. Bernard Project after Super Storm Sandy.

★★★

 

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com.

 

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25 Oct 2019
Radio, Television Permalink

Larry Elder

October 25, 2019

Larry Elder Celbrates Birthday with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored radio personality Larry Elder with the 2,548th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. April 27, 2015. The star in the category of Radio will be dedicated at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard next to the W Hollywood Hotel. “Larry Elder is one of the airwave’s most popular voices who shares his insightful discussions and opinions with legions of dedicated fans,” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “We are proud to have him join our Walk of Fame family.”

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be Dean Cain, Dennis Prager and Jon Voight.

A “firebrand” according to “Daily Variety,” the best-selling author and radio talk-show host Larry Elder has a take-no-prisoners style, using such old-fashioned concepts as evidence and logic in his on-air discussions.

He recently hosted the longest-running afternoon drive time radio show in Los Angeles, beginning in March, 1994. “The Larry Elder Show,” was a top-rated daily program from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on KABC 790. Elder is currently broadcasting “The Larry Elder Show” live on www.larryelder.com, where he also produces video and audio podcasts forhis fans – the “Elderados.”

Known to his listeners as the “Sage From South Central,” Larry sizzles on the airwaves with his thoughtful insight on the day’s most provocative issues, to the delight, consternation, and entertainment of his listeners. The “Sage” engages political and cultural leaders in meaningful debates over race, government, personal responsibility and education that have elevated the talk radio genre. Elder’s views have fueled controversy and made him one of the most in-demand radio personalities cable news pundits in the country.

In his best-selling book, “The 10 Things You Can’t Say in America,” Elder skewers the crippling myths that dominate the public agenda. In his second book, “Showdown: Confronting Bias, Lies and the Special Interests That Divide America,” Elder again takes on the Nanny State, “victicrats” and the politically correct. His third book, “What’s Race Got to Do with It? Why it’s Time to Stop the Stupidest Argument in America,” is praised as a groundbreaking must-read for the future of race relations in America. His latest book, “Dear Father, Dear Son: Two Lives, Eight Hours,” is a deeply moving, personal story of anger and reconciliation with his dad, who grew up fatherless and was kicked out of his house at 13 years old, on the eve of the Great Depression in the Jim Crow South. Elder also writes a nationally syndicated newspaper column distributed through Creators Syndicate.

Elder was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. He received a B.A. in Political Science from Brown University in 1974, and graduated from University of Michigan, School of Law in 1977. After graduation, he worked with a large law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, where he practiced litigation. He then opened “Laurence A. Elder and Associates,” a business specializing in recruiting experienced attorneys. At the same time, he hosted a topic-oriented television show in Cleveland, initially on PBS, then on the local Fox affiliate.

Elder created, directed and produced his first film, “Michael & Me,” a documentary that examines the history and use of guns in America. It was released in August 2005.

He hosted the television show, “Moral Court,” distributed by Warner Brothers Television. In the fall of 2004, Warner Brothers returned Elder to daily television with “The Larry Elder Show,” an hour-long, multi-topic show that brought common sense, sound advice and realistic, workable solutions. Elder was the subject of profiles by both “60 Minutes” and “20/20.” In 1999, he received a Los Angeles area Emmy for “Best News Special.” He was the reporter for several episodes of the groundbreaking PBS “National Desk” series, including “Redefining Racism: Fresh Voices From Black America.” His PBS work earned him a 1998 AEGIS Award of Excellence, a 1998 Telly award, and a 1999 Emerald City Gold Award of Excellence.

Elder has established the Larry Elder Charities, a non-profit organization that contributes to groups and individuals offering non-government, self-help solutions to problems of poverty, crime, poor parenting, dependency, and education.

★★★

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com/

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

“Weird Al” Yankovic

October 25, 2019
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Grammy-winning Musical Satirist Announces 2019 Orchestra Tour
Watch the ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber help “Weird Al” Yankovic unveil the Walk of Fame star below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored performer “Weird Al” Yankovic with the 2,643rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, August 27, 2018. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard across the street from the TCL Chinese Theatre.

“Weird Al has single-handedly created an industry of parody! His fans have been waiting for this star for a very long time. We are excited to honor this very funny man on our world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were Dr. Demento and Thomas Lennon.

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.

Few would have guessed that “Weird Al” Yankovic – who as a shy, accordion-playing teenager got his start sending in homemade tapes to the Dr. Demento Radio Show – would go on to become a pop culture icon and the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time, with classic song and music video parodies such as“Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Amish Paradise,” “White & Nerdy” and “Word Crimes.” Now in his fourth decade as America’s foremost song parodist, he has been the recipient of numerous awards, including four Grammys® (out of fifteen total nominations) and a string of Gold and Platinum albums.

In 2015 and 2016, Weird Al’s Mandatory World Tour encompassed 200 shows throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia, including two nights at the Hollywood Bowl and a sold-out gig at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. So far this year, Weird Al performed 77 shows as part of his Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, where he and his bandmates of over 35 years played set lists comprised almost entirely of his original non-parody material, and without any of their signature high-octane production (no costumes, props or giant video screens). And in 2019, Weird Al will follow up his most bare-bones tour with his most extravagant tour ever, Strings Attached, where he and his band will be backed every night by a full orchestra.

Weird Al’s 14th studio album, the Grammy® award-winning Mandatory Fun (2014), became the first comedy album in history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and the first ever to reach the top of the chart since 1963. Yankovic set the U.S. record on Spotify for having the most tracks from one album in the viral top 10 at one time, taking the top four spots. In addition, his single “Word Crimes” debuted in the Billboard Top 40, making Weird Al one of only four artists to have had Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades along with Michael Jackson, Madonna and U2.

Al has remained active as a recording artist. June 2017 saw the release of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (Dreamworks), for which Al co-wrote and performed the film’s theme song. In 2017, Al wrote and performed “The North Korea Polka (Please Don’t Nuke Us)” for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO). That same year, Legacy Recordings released Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of “Weird Al” Yankovic, a remastered 15-disc box set (including a rarities album) plus a 120-page book of archival photos, all housed in a replica of Weird Al’s trademark accordion. Al also recorded cover versions of the Squidbillies theme for Adult Swim and the Ramones’ “Beat on the Brat” for a Dr. Demento compilation album, and he produced remixes of two hit singles for Portugal: The Man (“Feel It Still” and “Live in the Moment”). In March 2018, Al delivered “The Hamilton Polka,” a frantic tour de force mash-up of 14 songs from the Broadway smash, commissioned by Lin-Manuel Miranda and released as part of “Hamildrops” series.

In addition to his cult-hit feature film UHF (1989), his late ‘90s CBS Saturday morning series The Weird Al Show and numerous AL-TV specials he has made for MTV and VH1 over the years, Yankovic has remained a staple of film and television, from appearances on The Simpsons, 30 Rock, The Goldbergs andHow I Met Your Mother to performing live on the Primetime Emmy Awards and starring in his own concert specials for Disney, VH1 and Comedy Central. In 2015, Yankovic took over as co-host and bandleader for the fifth season of IFC’s Comedy Bang! Bang! Currently, Al can be heard as the voice of the title character in Disney Channel’s animated series Milo Murphy’s Law. His other voice acting work includes appearances on Bojack Horseman, Gravity Falls, Adventure Time, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Wander Over Yonder, and the DC animated feature Batman vs. Robin).

Yankovic added “New York Times bestselling author” to his resumé in 2011 with the release of his children’s book, When I Grow Up (HarperCollins), followed two years later by My New Teacher and Me! An animated series based on his children’s books is currently being developed in partnership with the Jim Henson Company. In 2012, Yankovic released Weird Al: The Book (Abrams), an illustrated hardcover on his life and career. The same year, Yankovic became not only MAD Magazine’s cover boy, but the first guest editor in their 63-year history.

In 2017, NECA Toys released the second in its line of retro-clothed Weird Al action figures, and in 2018 Funko released two of its own POP! vinyl figures.

For more information on “Weird Al” Yankovic, please visit weirdal.com.

 

★★★

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

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For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television Permalink

Sofia Vergara

October 25, 2019

Sofia Vergara Honored With
Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Star Unveiled Next To the Star of Vergara’s TV Husband Ed O’Neill

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Sofia Vergara below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actress Sofia Vergara with the 2,551st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, May 7, 2015. The star in the category of Television was dedicated at 7013 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Marshalls Department store. “The Hollywood Chamber is proud to add some spice to the Hollywood Walk of Fame by immortalizing Sofia Vergara’s fame onto our iconic Walk of Fame. Vergara adds coveted diversity to our Walk of Fame institution. We also think putting her star next to the star of TV husband Ed O’Neill is an added value for fans of their show to enjoy,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were actor Eric Stonestreet and “Modern Family” Co-creator/Executive Producer Steve Levitan.

Discovered on the beaches of Barranquilla, Colombia, Vergara began her career in a Pepsi-Cola commercial and history was made. World renowned as one of the funniest and sexiest stars today, Sofia Vergara is an Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nominated actress. She can currently be seen as ‘Gloria Delgado-Pritchett’ in the five-time Emmy winner for Outstanding Comedy Series “Modern Family,” which airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC.

Vergara will soon be seen opposite Reese Witherspoon in New Line Cinema’s and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ buddy comedy “Hot Pursuit,” distributed by Warner Bros Pictures. The film is slated for release on May 8th, the day after Vergara’s star induction ceremony. Vergara is also an executive producer on the film.

Vergara’s recent film appearances include starring opposite Woody Allen and Sharon Stone in John Turturro’s “Fading Gigolo” as well as co-starring in Open Road Films’ “Chef” with Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. and Simon West’s “Wild Card” with Jason Statham. Both “Fading Gigolo” and “Chef” posted one of the year’s best specialty box-office openings.

Vergara got her break in Disney’s comedy “Big Trouble” and since then has starred in films such as “Smurfs,” “Happy Feet 2,” “New Year’s Eve,” “Four Brothers” and Tyler Perry’s box office sensations “Meet The Browns” and “Madea Goes To Jail.”

On stage in 2009, Vergara earned rave reviews when she debuted in the Broadway production of “Chicago” as ‘Mama Morton.’

In the Hispanic market, some of her past TV credits include “Fuera de Serie” as well as her special guest appearance on 2008’s highest rated Spanish language soap opera, “Fuego en la Sangre” on Univision. Additionally, she executive produced the Spanish version of “Desperate Housewives.” The entertainment trade papers have also named her one of the most talented and powerful women in Hispanic entertainment.

Along with the recognition she has earned for her acting career, Vergara is also considered a successful entrepreneur with an especially strong celebrity brand. Being able to successfully cross over from her original audience of Hispanic consumers and spread her influence across all demographics, is something Vergara does on a daily basis with her retail lines, which range from furniture to hair care and fragrance and more appeal to virtually every demographic. She has a collection for Kay Jewelers called ‘So Sofia’ and her fragrance, Sofia by Sofia Vergara, launched last May and her second fragrance will be launched globally later this summer.

In 1994, Vergara founded Latin World Entertainment with business partner Luis Balaguer. Latin World Entertainment has grown from a management agency for top Hispanic talent to a multi-service company offering a 360° approach, and currently is the premier Hispanic talent management and entertainment marketing firm in the United States. The company represents the biggest stars, opinion-makers and trendsetters in the Spanish-speaking entertainment world, and leverages that star power to take brands and products directly into the growing Hispanic market.

In addition to her success as an actress and entrepreneur, Vergara is also committed to being active through various philanthropic endeavors. Vergara works closely with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2001, Vergara created “Peace and Hope for the Children of Colombia,” a foundation that has helped thousands of children in Colombia. She has also donated a pediatric cancer pavilion in her hometown, and currently dedicates her time giving back to this charity in Colombia.

★★★

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Special Permalink

Special Apollo XI

October 25, 2019

In the early 1970s, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the Apollo XI mission and the U.S. astronauts who landed on the moon on July 20, 1969 with a uniquely-designed special award in the category of Television as a tribute to the first televised Walk on the Moon.

On the four sidewalk corners at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, four similar commemorative dedications mark the Apollo XI Mission within moon-like circular plaques. Each plaque contains the names of Commander Neil A. Armstrong, Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Command Module Pilot Michael Collins – the astronauts who were aboard the spaceflight that landed the first two people who walked on the Moon. The circular plaques include the date of the first Moon landing 7/20/69, and name of the mission Apollo XI. On the plaques, the moons are in silver and grey terrazzo circles rimmed in brass on a square pink terrazzo background, with the television emblem inlaid at the top of each circle.

Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969, and Michael Collins orbited above the moon. “The telecast from the moon was the single most-important live TV broadcast ever!” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “The bronze markers were set in all four corners of the intersection within the terrazzo sidewalks to represent their reach to the four corners of the world,” Martinez said.

They had accomplished what no one else had ever done, ad Armstrong spoke to NASA in Texas, stating, “Houston, Tranquilitybase here. The Eagle has landed.” Hours later, as hundreds of millions of TV viewers watched around the globe, Armstrong stepped his foot on the moon and uttered these famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” When Aldrin stepped down the ladder, he exclaimed, “Magnificent destination.” Collins’ important job kept him in lunar orbit aboard the command module Columbia. He was not able to join the moonwalkers who made U.S. citizens feel a patriotic swell as they spiked an American flag into the Moon’s dusty surface. Then, they read these words off a plaque mounted on the Eagle: “Here men from the planet Earth first step foot upon the Moon, July, 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.” The Eagle would not return to Earth, it had found a permanent new home in a very exclusive neighborhood, on the Sea of Tranquility.

This was the single most important live TV broadcast ever! So many people watched this event, that the streets throughout the entire country were empty – and it was quiet elsewhere in the world. This was the longest continuous live TV coverage in history which lasted for 31 hours.

The moon on the northwest corner is flanked by the Walk of Fame stars of Carl Laemmle, Jo Stafford, Marilyn Miller, and Artie Shaw. The moon on the northeast corner is flanked by the Walk of Fame stars of James Stewart, Edward R. Murrow, Wendy Barrie, and Kirk Douglas. The moon on the southeast corner is flanked by the Walk of Fame stars of Maria Callas, Gladys Swarthout, Donald O’Connor, and Julius La Rosa. The moon on the southwest corner is flanked by the Walk of Fame stars of Constance Talmadge, Blanche Thebom, Hank Mann, and Rex Ingram.

On July 20, 1999, these awards were rededicated in the honor of the 30th anniversary of landing on the moon and the famous lunar walk!