28 Apr 2021
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Kathie Lee Gifford

April 28, 2021

Kathie Lee Gifford WHO: Honoree: Kathie Lee Gifford
EMCEE: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban
GUEST SPEAKERS: Dolly Parton, Craig Ferguson, Hoda Kotb
WHAT:  Dedication of the 2,695th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Television
WHERE:  Although the ceremony will be virtual the star will be in place at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard near the El Capitan Theatre and five stars away from Kathie’s “Live With Regis and Kathie Lee” co-host Regis Philbin
WHEN:  Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presented Kathie Lee Gifford with the 2,695th Walk of Fame star in a virtual ceremony. The star was dedicated in the category of Television on April 28, at 11:30 AM.

Dolly Parton, Craig Ferguson, and Hoda Kotb joined President and CEO Rana Ghadban for the ceremony.

Kathie Lee Gifford is the four-time Emmy award winning former co-host of NBC’s “TODAY with Kathie Lee & Hoda,” alongside Hoda Kotb. After 11 years together, Gifford recently stepped down from that role to pursue other creative endeavors. The Gifford-Kotb hour had been hailed as “appointment television” by Entertainment Weekly, and “TODAY’s happy hour” by USA Today.

Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years, where she received 11 Emmy nominations.  In 2015 Gifford was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame.

A playwright, producer, singer, songwriter and actress, Gifford has starred in numerous television programs and movies in her 45-year career. She has written several musicals including Broadway’s SCANDALOUS, which received a Tony nomination for Best Actress in 2012.  Gifford also starred on Broadway in “Putting it Together” and “Annie.” In the fall of 2018, she wrapped post-production on “Then Came You,” a film she has written, produced and starred in alongside Craig Ferguson. She co-wrote the score with Brett James. In April of 2019, she made her directorial debut with THE GOD WHO SEES the short film, shot in Israel and based on a song she co-wrote with Grammy-nominated Nicole C. Mullen.

Gifford authored five NY Times bestselling books including “It’s Never Too Late…Make the Next Act of Your Life the Best Act of Your Life”, “The Rock, The Road and the Rabbi”, “Just When I Thought I’d Dropped My Last Egg,” “I Can’t Believe I Said That,” and the popular children’s book “Party Animals.” In October of 2018, she released the children’s book, “The Gift That I Can Give” with all proceeds going to Childhelp. She also launched GIFFT, a line of wine with the Scheid Family Vineyards in Monterey, California.

In addition, Gifford also lends support to numerous children’s organizations including Childhelp, the International Justice Mission, and the Association to Benefit Children, which spawned Cassidy’s Place and Cody House, named after her two children. She received an honorary degree from Marymount University for her humanitarian work in labor relations.

Special Thanks To NBC & ABC

 

 

 

16 Feb 2021
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Ruth E. Carter

February 16, 2021

Ruth E Carter HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HONOR  HISTORY MAKING COSTUME DESIGNER RUTH E. CARTER ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Carter is the Second Costume Designer to be Honored with a Star Following Edith Head Who was Honored in 1960 When the Walk of Fame Was Created

WHO: Honoree: Ruth E. Carter

Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban

Guest Speakers: Oprah Winfrey and Eddie Murphy

WHAT: Dedication of the 2,694th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame   in the Category of Motion Pictures 

WHERE:  Although the ceremony will be virtual the star will be in place at 6800 Hollywood Boulevard 

WHEN:  Ceremony will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:30 AM 

The event will be streamed exclusively on all of the Chamber’s social media platform including www.walkoffame.com

COMMENTS:

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Ruth E. Carter with the 2,694th star in a virtual star ceremony. The ceremony will be dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures, and will take place on February 25, at 11:30 AM. The event will stream live exclusively on the Walk of Fame social media and at www.walkoffame.com.

Joining Emcee Rana Ghadban, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star will be guest speakers Oprah Winfrey and Eddie Murphy.

Ruth E. Carter began her career working as an intern in her hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts and at the Santa Fe Opera. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986. While working at the Los Angeles Theater Center, Carter met director Spike Lee, who hired her for his second film, ‘SCHOOL DAZE”, and with whom she worked on a number of films thereafter, including  “DO THE RIGHT THING,” “MO’ BETTER BLUES,” “JUNGLE FEVER” and “MALCOLM X”. Carter has continued to work on films for Spike Lee, including “OLDBOY,” “ DA SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS.”

Stay tuned to see her work in the upcoming “COMING 2 AMERICA,” a sequel to the 1988 classic “COMING TO AMERICA” starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Craig Brewer which will be released globally on March 5th exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

In addition to designing costumes for the films of Spike Lee, Carter has worked with legendary directors such as Steven Spielberg and John Singleton, and has dressed actors from Denzel Washington to Josh Brolin, and actresses from Angela Bassett to Oprah.

Ruth E. Carter is the 2019 Academy Award winner for Achievement in Costume Design for Marvel’s “BLACK PANTHER” making history as the first African-American to win in the category. Carter wows audiences and dazzles critics alike with costumes inspired by traditional African tribal wear merged with a contemporary look delivering fashion and function, incorporating technology, and creating such authenticity, ownership, and empowerment for the characters and viewers; cementing her as one of the preeminent voices and experts on Afrofuturism.

A career spanning more than three decades in theater, cinema, and television, Carter’s depth of artistry flowing together with her creative instincts, passion for culture and history, empathy for people, enormous capacity for research, eye for detail, and ability to deliver the director’s vision while infusing her art makes her one of the most sought after and renowned costume designers in the world; earning her over forty film credits including two additional Academy Award nominations for “MALCOLM X” (1993) and “AMISTAD” (1998) and an Emmy nomination for the reboot of television mini-series “ROOTS” (2016).

Carter has collaborated with a myriad of directors and visionaries.  She joined forces with Robert Townsend making the iconic “FIVE HEARTBEATS,” with Keenan Ivory Wayans in “I’M GONNA GET YOU SUCKA,” and gritty “BABY BOY” and “ROSEWOOD” with the late John Singleton. Carter also created the costumes and look for the pilot episode of Larry David’s “Seinfeld.”

Her breadth of knowledge in African-American history and art was sought after by Steven Spielberg and Debbie Allen for the incredible “AMISTAD.” Carter continued to present outstanding work for period ensemble films in Lee Daniels’ “THE BUTLER,” Ava Duvernay’s “SELMA” and Reginald Hudlin’s “MARSHALL.” Carter also completed work on the first season of “YELLOWSTONE,” a television series starring Kevin Costner and directed by Taylor Sheridan.

Carter’s brilliant and bold 1970s urban dandy costume design work was recently seen in the Netflix film, “DOLEMITE IS MY NAME” starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Craig Brewer for which Carter won the 2020 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Costume Design. She can also be seen in Netflix’s Original Documentary “ABSTRACT” Season 2.

Carter has now forayed into consumer fashion with a Conscious Collection collaboration with H&M featuring Carter’s 90’s street inspired look from early films. Carter’s costumes tell stories so intriguing and memorable they influence music, fashion, culture, and film-making and help us to understand ourselves better. Sixty-one years after Edith Head was honored as the first costume designer to receive this prestigious award, Ruth E. Carter paves history as only the second recipient in the costume design category and the first African-American to be given this honor.

Audiences will soon be rewarded with a rich and extensive palette of Carter’s work showcased in the upcoming sequel “COMING 2 AMERICA” directed by Craig Brewer starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Wesley Snipes, and Tracy Morgan.  “COMING 2 AMERICA” will debut globally on Amazon Prime Video on March 5th.

 

ACCOLADES

Academy Award Achievement in Costume Design “BLACK PANTHER”

Academy Award Nomination “MALCOM X”

Academy Award Nomination “AMISTAD”

Costume Designers Guild “Career Achievement Award”

Costume Designers Guild “Excellence in Sci-fi/Fantasy Film “BLACK PANTHER”

Critics Choice Award for “Best Costume Design” for “BLACK PANTHER”

Critics Choice Award for “Best Costume Design” for “DOLEMITE IS MY NAME”

Emmy Nomination “ROOTS”

Hollywood Critics’ Association – Artisans Achievement Award

Wall Street Journal INNOVATOR

Honorary Doctorate – Suffolk University, Boston, MA.

 

Learn more about Artist and Costume Design extraordinaire, Ruth E. Carter,

visit ruthecarter.com

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12 Feb 2021
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Ali MacGraw

February 12, 2021 No Comments

 

Ali MacGraw HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORED ALI MACGRAW IN VIRTUAL DOUBLE STAR CEREMONY IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC FILM “LOVE STORY” AND VALENTINE’S DAY

WHO: Honorees: Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal
Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban
WHAT: Dedication of the 2,692nd and 2,693rd Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Motion Pictures 
WHERE: The stars will be in place in their permanent location at 7057 Hollywood Boulevard
WHEN: Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM 
The event will be live-streamed exclusively on all of the Chamber’s social media platforms including www.walkoffame.com, www.instagram.com/hwdwalkoffame/ and https://www.youtube.com/user/HwdWalkofFame
 

COMMENTS:

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce was proud to honor MacGraw with the 2,692nd in the first virtual double-star ceremony in history. The double ceremony, which saw both stars dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures, took place on February 12 at 11:30 AM in honor of Valentine’s Day. The event  live streamed exclusively on the Walk of Fame social media and at www.walkoffame.com.

O’Neal and MacGraw both received Oscar® nominations for their starring roles in the timeless, unmatched tale from the heart, LOVE STORY. Based on Erich Segal’s best-selling novel, LOVE STORY was nominated for seven Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, and became a cultural phenomenon, earning over $100 million at the domestic box office.  The film spent 15 weeks at #1 in the U.S., continuing to expand to more theaters because of its popularity and ultimately becoming the top-grossing movie of the year.

In 2002, the AFI named it as #9 on its list of the 100 greatest love stories of all time.

A timeless classic about the highs and lows of young love, the film remains as impactful as ever, 50 years after its original release.  Newly restored for its anniversary, LOVE STORY will be available in a limited-edition Blu-ray™ on February 9th with collectible packaging, commentary by director Arthur Hiller, a look at the film’s impact, and more.

ALI MACGRAW

Ali MacGraw graduated from Wellesley college and began her professional career in 1960 as Diana Vreeland’s assistant at Harper’s Bazaar. After leaving Harper’s Bazaar, she went to work as a stylist for fashion photographer Melvin Sokolsky in New York for six years. Ali’s acting career began when producer Stanley R. Jaffe and director Larry Peerce offered her the leading role of Brenda Patamkin in the screen version of Philip Roth’s short novel Goodbye Columbus.  She followed this by starring in the phenomenally successful film Love Story, which proved to be her major break.  The film earned Ali international fame, an Academy Award® nomination, a Golden Globe award, and many additional honors world-wide. Ali’s third picture, The Getaway, co-starring her future husband, Steve McQueen, completed her trio of blockbuster films. After The Getaway, Ali took a five-year hiatus from Hollywood to raise her son. She returned to the screen to co-star in Sam Peckinpah’s Convoy with Kris Kristofferson. Her other credits include the films Players and Just Tell Me What You Want as well as TV’s The Winds of War and Dynasty.

Ali’s autobiography, Moving Pictures (Bantam Books), climbed the New York Times Bestseller List and went on to become an international bestseller.

Ali travels extensively, appearing in documentaries and working on behalf of numerous social, animal and environmental causes.

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12 Feb 2021
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Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O’Neal

February 12, 2021 No Comments

Ryan O'Neal HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORED RYAN O’NEAL IN VIRTUAL DOUBLE STAR CEREMONY IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC FILM “LOVE STORY” AND VALENTINE’S DAY

WHO: Honorees: Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal
Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban
WHAT: Dedication of the 2,692nd and 2,693rd Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Motion Pictures 
WHERE: The stars will be in place in their permanent location at 7057 Hollywood Boulevard
WHEN: Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM 
The event will be live-streamed exclusively on all of the Chamber’s social media platforms including www.walkoffame.com, www.instagram.com/hwdwalkoffame/ and https://www.youtube.com/user/HwdWalkofFame

COMMENTS:

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce was proud to honor O’Neal with the 2,693rd in the first virtual double-star ceremony in history. The double ceremony, which saw both stars dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures, took place on February 12 at 11:30 AM in honor of Valentine’s Day. The event  live streamed exclusively on the Walk of Fame social media and at www.walkoffame.com.

O’Neal and MacGraw both received Oscar® nominations for their starring roles in the timeless, unmatched tale from the heart, LOVE STORY. Based on Erich Segal’s best-selling novel, LOVE STORY was nominated for seven Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, and became a cultural phenomenon, earning over $100 million at the domestic box office.  The film spent 15 weeks at #1 in the U.S., continuing to expand to more theaters because of its popularity and ultimately becoming the top-grossing movie of the year.

In 2002, the AFI named it as #9 on its list of the 100 greatest love stories of all time.

A timeless classic about the highs and lows of young love, the film remains as impactful as ever, 50 years after its original release.  Newly restored for its anniversary, LOVE STORY will be available in a limited-edition Blu-ray™ on February 9th with collectible packaging, commentary by director Arthur Hiller, a look at the film’s impact, and more.

RYAN O’NEAL   

Born Patrick Ryan O’Neal in Los Angeles, Ryan trained to become a professional boxer, competing in two Golden Gloves championships in 1956 and 1957. He had an impressive amateur fighting record – 18 wins to four losses, with 13 knockouts. In the late 1950s, Ryan and his family moved to Germany for his father’s job writing broadcasts for Radio Free Europe. O’Neal continued his schooling at the Munich American High School until he landed his first job in the entertainment industry as a stuntman on the American television series Tales of the Vikings.

Ryan’s first major television role was on the daytime soap opera Peyton Place and his big break came when he was chosen from more than 300 hopefuls for the role of Oliver Barrett opposite Ali MacGraw in Love Story in 1970.

After Love Story, Ryan turned to comedy and starred opposite fellow Walk of Famer Barbara Streisand in the smash hit What’s Up Doc (1971). He then starred in The Thief Who Came To Dinner (1973). Ryan next played a drifter working con games with his daughter (played by real life daughter, Tatum) in the critically acclaimed hit Paper Moon (1973) for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actor, and which won Tatum an Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actress. Ryan then went on to star in Stanley Kubrick’s 1975 historical drama Barry Lyndon. After that he starred in Oliver’s Story, a sequel to Love Story.  His other films include: The Driver, The Main Event and Irreconcilable Differences.

In 1979, Ryan met and fell in love with actress Farrah Fawcett. Ryan and Farrah co-starred in the made-for-TV miniseries Small Sacrifices (1989), based on the true story of Diane Downs. Ryan returned to episodic television, again co-starring with Farrah in 1991 in the sitcom Good Sports. Ryan’s other credits include Chances Are (1989) with Robert Downey Jr., Faithful with Cher (1996), and the comedic Malibu’s Most Wanted (2003). With more than 60 credits to his name, O’Neal has continued to be a Hollywood fixture, with appearances on popular series including Desperate Housewives, 90210, and Bones.

In 2015 – 45 years after their onscreen Love Story – Ryan reunited with Ali onstage for the national tour of Love Letters, which earned the pair rave reviews for their performances.

Ryan is on the board of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation which raises funds for those faced with mounting expenses during cancer treatment. He is also a huge supporter and contributor to Diamond Willow Ministries, which formed in 2002 for the purpose of building and strengthening the people of the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation.

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14 Aug 2020
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Anthony Anderson

August 14, 2020 1,815 Comments

HOLLYWOOD, CA–The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Emmy nominated actor and new Walk of Famer Actor Anthony Anderson with the first virtual Walk of Fame star ceremony in the history of the prestigious boulevard. The production was filmed at the Hollywood Museum and can be viewed on www.walkoffame.com. The event was emceed by President/CEO Rana Ghadban.  Guest speakers included Walk of Famer George Lopez, Executive Brian Dobbins, and Anthony’s mother, Doris Bowman.   Anderson’s sidewalk star is located at 6780 Hollywood Boulevard.

The decision to resume the Walk of Fame ceremonies was not made lightly and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce followed strict filming guidelines set forth by the County of Los Angeles. The county of Los Angeles adopted a staged approach, supported by science and public health expertise, to allow Music, Television and Film production to resume as of June 12, 2020. Safety guidelines included: COVID-19 testing for each participant, sanitizing the production area, maintaining social distancing, wearing proper personal protective equipment and closing the ceremony to the public. In-person participants were limited and the ceremony is available to the public on the Walk of Fame website.

Anthony was inducted into the Walk of Fame Class in 2018, but he elected to hold off on his ceremony so he could celebrate alongside another great milestone, his 50th birthday which falls on August 15, 2020.

As a native Angeleno, Anthony attended Hollywood High School’s Performing Arts classes and has played an active part in the Hollywood community, as an advocate and philanthropist, for more than 35 years. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Anthony decided to move forward with his ceremony as previously scheduled by partnering with Hollywood UNITES to help support the vulnerable members within the Hollywood community.

*Hollywood UNITES, an initiative from the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation, provides meals and vital resources to those in need to help alleviate the detrimental impact on our community through these uncertain times. Anthony’s donation to Hollywood UNITES will expand the Foundation’s reach and provide more resources to the Hollywood community.

Six-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe nominated actor, Anthony Anderson is the star and executive producer of ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom “black-ish.” The show will begin its seventh season this fall.  Anderson also hosts the ABC game show “To Tell the Truth,” now in its fifth season. He produces “grown-ish” for Freeform and “mixed-ish” for ABC, both “Blackish” spin offs. He is also executive producing “Road Trippin” with Rickey Thompson and Denzel Dion which just began airing on SnapChat. Last year, Anthony appeared in the Emmy award winning ABC live television special, “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” as Henry Jefferson in the All in the Family” portion.  In the second Emmy nominated special, “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: “All in the Family” and “Good Times,” Anderson performed the opening song with Patti La Belle.

 

On the small screen, Anthony brought his talent and humor to his own WB sitcom “All About the Andersons” which was loosely based on his life. He also starred in Fox’s “K-Ville,” had a recurring role in the police-drama television series, “The Shield,” NBC’s “Guys with Kids,” and starred in “Law & Order.” Anthony has hosted several culinary focused shows on the Food Network including “Eating America, with Anthony Anderson” and “Carnival Cravings with Anthony Anderson,” as well as served as a regular judge on “Iron Chef America.” For the past two years, he has also hosted “Dear Mama: An Event to Honor Moms,” which is VH1’s annual Mother’s Day celebration to salute moms everywhere.  In addition, he’s been a frequent guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

Anthony has received six consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, making him the most nominated Black actor in the same role in the history of the Emmys. He has also been nominated three times as a producer on “black-ish” in the Outstanding Comedy Series category. Anthony has two Golden Globe nominations and three Critics Choice nominations for his popular role in “black-ish.” Additionally, in 2020, he won his sixth individual Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series,” adding to his 15 total Image Award nominations in his career. He has been nominated for four Screen Actors Guild awards, BET Awards, and Teen Choice awards as well as one People’s Choice Awards and one Kids’ Choice Awards. Anderson has also hosted the NAACP Image Awards for the past seven consecutive years.

On the big screen, Anderson has become familiar to audiences through roles in such prominent films such as TRANSFORMERS, THE DEPARTED and   THE BIG YEAR.  Anderson first gained attention in ME, MYSELF, AND IRENE and has since appeared in such films as the BARBERSHOP franchise, SCARY MOVIE 3, KANGAROO JACK, EXIT WOUNDS, CRADLE 2 THE GRAVE, TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME, MALIBU’S MOST WANTED, MY BABY’S DADDY, AGENT CODY BANKS 2, HAROLD AND KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE, SMALL TOWN CRIME, THE STAR and the Academy Award nominated animated film FERDINAND. Last year Anthony starred in and was the executive producer of Netflix’s film BEATS.  He is currently developing the film FOOTBALL OR ME, a romantic comedy.

Anthony is active in his community as an advocate and philanthropist, He hosts the annual Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic, benefiting the American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles Mission and Boys & Girls Club of America.  He also proudly serves on the GOOD+ Foundation’s Fatherhood Leadership Council and was inducted into the Class of 2017 Boys & Girls Club of America National Alumni Hall of Fame.  Anderson has Type 2 diabetes and is an advocate for diabetes awareness and a spokesperson for the “Getting Real About Diabetes” campaign. Anderson has always been a supporter of his hometown, Compton, California.  He has partnered with the City of Compton in holiday food giveaways in the city where they provided food to over 1,000 residents.  In the battle against Covid-19, Anderson joined Mayor Garcetti at a South L.A. clinic to urge communities of color to seek COVID-19 testing.  He also co-hosted the “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” special, to support African Americans impacted by coronavirus. And in lieu of participating in the Veteran’s Day Parade due to Covid-19, he co-hosted “The 2020 National Memorial Day Parade: America Stands Tall” television special.

 


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For more information contact:  Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame

at [email protected]

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 a free event and is open to the public.  The sponsorship funds for this special honor 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

 

02 Jul 2020
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Andy Madadian

Andy Madadian

July 2, 2020 418 Comments

Andy MadadianThe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that entertainer Andy Madadian was honored with the 2,684th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star will be dedicated in the category of Recording at 6810 Hollywood Boulevard across the street from the Hollywood & Highland Complex, home of The Dolby Theatre.

Helping Emcee Rana Ghadban, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star will be Walk of Famer will be La Toya Jackson.

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.

Andy Madadian’s immense musical talent, humanitarian efforts and diverse background have culminated in a remarkable entertainment career spanning 40 years, during which he has become a beloved icon around the world. Andy has released 15 albums that have sold millions of copies internationally.

Born in Tehran, Iran, Andy’s family came from humble beginnings. He grew up with nine people living in a small one-room house. But their house was filled with love, laughter, and most importantly for Andy, music.

As Andy was beginning to explore his musical roots, his native land entered into a turbulent period that led to a civil war. He made the decision to leave Iran, and moved to California with a student visa to play soccer for Cal State University LA. Despite starting from zero with no support network or place to live, Andy managed to make a life for himself in Los Angeles. He attended classes during the day and found work playing guitar at local clubs at night. Andy then formed the musical duo Andy and Kouros with fellow musician Kouros Shahmiri. The duo released four albums together before embarking on their respective solo careers.

Andy is credited for creating a new fusion of sound that combines the music of his Iranian-Armenian heritage with African rhythms, Spanish flamenco guitar licks, and Western dance music. His global, exotic sound reflects his international roots and experiences, which have allowed him to connect with millions of people around the world

Nicknamed the “Persian Bono”. the Iranian-Armenian American musician has toured extensively around the globe playing some of the world’s most prestigious venues, theatres, and stadiums and has sold millions of albums in the process. In 2017, Andy became the first Iranian-Armenian-American singer to receive the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in New York.

He recorded the song “Stand by Me” with Jon Bon Jovi to show solidarity and bring awareness for the people of Iran, garnering over millions of hits on YouTube. In addition to high profile musical collaborations with Jon Bon Jovi, Ritchie Sambora, La Toya Jackson, Don Was and John Shanks, he has contributed musically and as an actor to films which include “The House of Sand and Fog”, “The Keeper”, as well as several indie films.

Andy  has won several awards over the course of his 40 year career, including the Icon Award and Best Duet with La Toya Jackson from the Big Apple Music Awards, the Concord Award from Moscow in 2014, The Voice of America (Persian News Program) award for Best Artist of the Year, the FOG (Festival of Globe) Award for Legendary Artist and Excellence in Music in San Jose, CA, and several awards from AMFA.

A true humanitarian, Andy has contributed to many international charitable causes during the span of his career. He is an Officer of Voices Out, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by his wife, Shani Rigsbee, a fellow singer/songwriter and film producer. Voices Out’s mission is to provide a voice and aid children and animals in neglectful, abusive and abandoned conditions both in the US and abroad.   Andy has donated countless hours and performances for fundraisers to support medical facilities around the world. Due to his international popularity and philanthropic reputation, Andy was invited to perform at the One World Peace Concert with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2012. The concert was a celebration of music, peace, and common ground.

Today, Andy is the living proof of the American dream. A long-time resident of Los Angeles, the city’s diversity and rich culture have helped to continue to fuel his unique sound that has catapulted him to international superstardom.

 

24 Mar 2020
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P!NK

March 24, 2020

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored entertainer P!NK with the 2,656th Star on the World Famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the category of Recording, on February 5, 2019, in Los Angeles. The star has been dedicated in the category of Recording at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood & Highland Complex.

“We are thrilled to honor one of the world’s most popular entertainers P!NK! She is a unique performer who leaves you in a state of joy and surprise at the same time. She mesmerizes the audience with her voice and her action-packed performances!” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Fans worldwide will join us in droves in Hollywood to see her honored on her special Walk of Fame day.”

Helping Emcee Rana Ghadban, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star will be Walk of Famer Ellen DeGeneres and Kerri Kenney-Silver.

P!nk, born Alecia Moore in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on September 8, 1979, is a singer, songwriter, performer, spokesperson, actor, devoted wife and mother, and one of the most beloved pop icons of the past two decades. P!nk got her start in the music business as a member of the girl group Choice, who signed with LaFace Records in 1995. Shortly after signing, LaFace saw unique potential in P!nk and offered her a solo recording contract. Drawing from her R&B musical influences, P!nk released her first solo studio album Can’t Take Me Home in 2000. The record was certified double-platinum in the United States and featured two Billboard Hot 100 top ten  songs, “There You Go” and “Most Girls.”

Since her debut in 2000, P!NK has released seven studio albums, one greatest hits album, sold over 50-million albums equivalents, over 75-million singles, over 2.4-million DVDs worldwide and has had 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at #1). In addition, P!nk is the recipient of three Grammy Awards (20 nominations), one Daytime Emmy Award, three Billboard Music Awards, seven MTV Video Music Awards (including the 2017 Michael Jackson Vanguard Award recipient), two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013 and has sold out arenas all over the world.

Her seventh studio album, Beautiful Trauma is certified Platinum, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s 200 chart, marked a career high for first week sales and re-entered the chart at No. 2 months after release. The album was nominated for a 2019 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. The first single, “What About US” is also certified Platinum, received a Grammy nomination in 2018 for Best Pop Solo Performance and reached No. 1 on the Adult Pop Songs chart earning her ninth leader on the chart, the most number-ones for a female.  P!NK is gearing up to return to the road for her highly-successful and critically-acclaimed  2018-2019 Beautiful Trauma World Tour in March. The tour has already sold over 1-million tickets in North America and over 600,000 people with 42 sold-out shows in Australia and New Zealand.

Most recently, P!NK graced the cover of People Magazine’s The Beautiful Issue.

P!NK is a huge supporter of various charities, including Make a Wish Foundation, Autism Speaks, Human Rights Campaign and No Kid Hungry. She remains on the UNICEF team as an Ambassador.

 

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Susan Stamberg at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., May 21, 2019. (photo by Allison Shelley)
Susan Stamberg at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., May 21, 2019. (photo by Allison Shelley)

Susan Stamberg

March 16, 2020

HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HONOR SUSAN STAMBERG
WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

 

WHO:         Honoree: SUSAN STAMBERG

Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Rana Ghadban

Guest Speakers: Actors Annette Bening and Josh Stamberg

WHAT:       Dedication of the 2,690th Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
in the Category of Radio

WHERE:    6363 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Dash Radio

WHEN:      Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. PST 

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

 

COMMENTS:

Susan Stamberg at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., May 21, 2019. (photo by Allison Shelley)

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that public radio host and correspondent Susan Stamberg will be honored with the 2,690th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star will be dedicated in the category of Radio in front of Dash Radio at 6363 Hollywood Boulevard.

“What an extraordinary woman. Susan Stamberg is revered in the world of public radio and we are proud to have her join the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Helping Emcee Rana Ghadban, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star will be Walk of Famer will be actors Annette Bening and Josh Stamberg.

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.

Nationally renowned broadcast journalist Susan Stamberg is a special correspondent for NPR. Stamberg is the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program and has won every major award in broadcasting. She has been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the Radio Hall of Fame. An NPR “founding mother,” Stamberg has been on staff since the network began in 1971.

Prior to joining NPR, she served as producer, program director, and general manager of NPR Member Station WAMU-FM/Washington, DC. Starting in 1972, Stamberg served as co-host of NPR’s award-winning newsmagazine All Things Considered for 14 years. She then hosted Weekend Edition Sunday, and now reports on cultural issues for Morning Edition and Weekend Edition Saturday. One of the most popular broadcasters in public radio, Stamberg is well known for her conversational style, intelligence, and knack for finding an interesting story. Her interviewing has been called “fresh,” “friendly, down-to-earth,” and (by novelist E.L. Doctorow) “the closest thing to an enlightened humanist on the radio.” Her thousands of interviews include conversations with Laura Bush, Billy Crystal, Rosa Parks, Dave Brubeck, and Luciano Pavarotti.

Stamberg is also the author of two books, and co-editor of a third. Talk: NPR’s Susan Stamberg Considers All Things, chronicles her first two decades with NPR. Her first book, Every Night at Five: Susan Stamberg’s All Things Considered Book, was published in 1982 by Pantheon. Stamberg also co-edited The Wedding Cake in the Middle of the Road, published in 1992 by W. W. Norton. That collection grew out of a series of stories Stamberg commissioned for Weekend Edition Sunday.

In addition to her Hall of Fame inductions, other recognitions include the Armstrong and duPont Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Ohio State University’s Golden Anniversary Director’s Award, and the Distinguished Broadcaster Award from the American Women in Radio and Television.

A native of New York City, Stamberg earned a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College, and has been awarded numerous honorary degrees including a Doctor of Humane Letters from Dartmouth College. She is a Fellow of Silliman College, Yale University, and has served on the boards of the PEN/Faulkner Fiction Award Foundation and the National Arts Journalism Program based at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Stamberg has hosted several series on PBS, moderated three Fred Rogers television specials for adults, served as commentator, guest or co-host on various commercial TV programs, and appeared as a narrator in performance with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, and in Wendy Wasserstein’s Broadway production, An American Daughter.

Susan is well known among younger women and journalists of color as an extraordinary mentor. She has been instrumental in organizing NPR workers. Her advocacy for women and minorities has been a core part of her career.

 

 

★★★

All press must RSVP ONLY to Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame

at [email protected]