25 Oct 2019
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Michael Douglas

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Michael Douglas with a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Academy Award® Winner Celebrated his 50th Anniversary in the Entertainment Business with Star Ceremony

Watch the complete ceremony as Michael Douglas unveils the Walk of Fame Star below. 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actor Michael Douglas today, Tuesday, November 6th with the 2,648th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6259 Hollywood Boulevard in front of 33 Taps.

“Michael Douglas is what legends are made of. He joins his legendary actor/father Kirk Douglas whose star and Michael’s will forever shine just a few feet from one another,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We have been patiently waiting for Michael Douglas to unveil his stellar award since he was selected in 2003 and are so excited to finally honor this Hollywood royal with a star on our historic Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were Jane Fonda and Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal. Also in attendance were the legendary actor Kirk Douglas, Cameron Douglas and actress Catherine Zeta Jones.

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.

An actor celebrating five decades in theatre, film and television, Michael Douglas is a double Academy Award winner, one as Best Actor for his iconic role as Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street" in 1978 and one as Producer of the 1975 much-acclaimed Oscar winning movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."  Since then, as an actor-producer and producer, he has shown an uncanny knack for choosing projects that reflect changing trends and public concerns. Over the years, Douglas has been involved in such controversial and politically-influential motion pictures as “The China Syndrome” (1979), and “Traffic” (2000), as well as such popular films as “Romancing the Stone” (1984) and “Fatal Attraction” (1987).

Douglas will be starring in the new comedic series “The Kominsky Method,” written by Al Higgins, David Javerbaum and Chuck Lorre, who also directed the first episode. Lorre, Higgins and Michael Douglas executive produce the series which is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. The series will be released on Netflix on November 16th.

The son of Kirk and Diana Douglas, Michael was born in New Jersey. He attended the elite preparatory Choate School and spent his summers with his father on movie sets. Although accepted at Yale, Douglas attended the University of California, Santa Barbara. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Drama in 1968, Douglas moved to New York City to continue his dramatic training, studying at the American Place Theatre with Wynn Handman and at the Neighborhood Playhouse, where he appeared in workshop productions of Luigi Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author and Thornton Wilder’s Happy Journey.

A few months after he arrived in New York, Douglas got his first big break when he was cast in the pivotal role of the free-spirited scientist who compromises his liberal views to accept a lucrative job with a high-tech chemical corporation in the CBS Playhouse production of Ellen M. Violett’s drama, The Experiment, which was televised nationwide on February 25, 1969.

Douglas’ convincing portrayal won him the leading role in the movie adaptation of John Weston’s controversial novel, Hail, Hero! (1969), which was the initial project of CBS’ newly-organized theatrical film production company, Cinema Center Films.   His second feature, “Adam at 6 A.M.” (1970) concerned a young man’s search for his roots. Douglas next appeared in the film version of Ron Cowen’s play Summertree (1971), produced by Kirk Douglas’ Bryna Productions, and then “Napoleon and Samantha” (1972), a children’s melodrama from the Walt Disney Productions.

Impressed by Douglas’ performance in a segment of the popular television series “The F.B.I.,” producer Quinn Martin signed the actor to the part of Karl Malden's sidekick in the police series The Streets of San Francisco, which premiered September of 1972 and became one of ABC’s highest-rated prime-time programs in the mid-1970s. Douglas earned three successive Emmy Award nominations for his performance and he directed two episodes of the series.

During the annual breaks in the shooting schedule for The Streets of San Francisco, Douglas devoted most of his time to his film production company, Big Stick Productions, Ltd., which produced several short subjects in the early 1970s. Long interested in producing a film version of Ken Kesey’s grimly humorous novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Douglas purchased the movie rights from his father. After a number of major motion picture studios turned him down, Douglas formed a partnership with Saul Zaentz, music executive and film producer, and the two set about recruiting the cast and crew.

A critical and commercial success, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” won five Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress, and went on to gross more than $180 million at the box office. Douglas suddenly found himself in demand as an independent producer, and one of the many scripts submitted to him for consideration was Mike Gray’s chilling account of the attempted cover-up of an accident at a nuclear power plant. Douglas teamed up with Jane Fonda and her own motion picture production company, IPC Films. A Michael Douglas-IPC Films co-production, “The China Syndrome” (1979) starred Jack Lemmon, Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas, and received Academy Award® nominations for Lemmon and Fonda as well as for Best Screenplay. The National Board of Review named the film one of the best films of the year.

Despite his success as a producer, Douglas resumed his acting career in the late 1970s, starring in Michael Crichton’s medical thriller “Coma,” (1978);  Claudia Weill’s feminist comedy “It’s My Turn” (1980), “The Star Chamber” (1983). Douglas also starred in “Running  and A Chorus Line(1985).

Douglas’ career as an actor/producer came together again in 1984 with the release of the tongue-in-cheek romantic fantasy “Romancing the Stone” and the successful sequel “The Jewel of the Nile,” (1985), and “Starman” (1984) which earned an Oscar® nomination for Best Actor for Jeff Bridges. 

Douglas returned to the screen in 1987 appearing in two of the year’s biggest hits. He starred opposite Glenn Close in the phenomenally successful psychological thriller, “Fatal Attraction,” which was followed by his performance as ruthless corporate raider Gordon Gekko in Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street,” earning him the Academy Award® for Best Actor.

His other films include: “Black Rain,”   “The War of the Roses,” “Flatliners”   “Radio Flyer”   and “Shining Through,”  In 1992, he starred with Sharon Stone in the erotic thriller from Paul Verhoeven “Basic Instinct,” one of the year’s top grossing films. He continued on with the films, “Falling Down,”  “Made in America,” “Disclosure,”   “The American President” “The Game,” “The Ghost and the Darkness,” “The Rainmaker,” “Face/Off,” “A Perfect Murder,”  “Wonder Boys”  “One Night at McCool’s”  “Don’t Say A Word, “The Sentinel” “You, Me and Dupree,”  “King of California,”  “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt” “Ghosts of Girlfriend’s Past,” “The In-Laws,” “Traffic” and “Solitary Man”   In 2010, Douglas starred in “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” reprising his Oscar-winning role as Gordon Gekko, and once again was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Douglas, along with his father Kirk, filmed the intimate HBO documentary A Father, A Son… Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Lee Grant, the documentary examines the professional and personal lives of both men, and the impacts they each have made on the motion picture industry.

Douglas portrayed the musical icon Liberace “Behind the Candelabra,” which was directed by Steven Soderbergh and co-starring Matt Damon. Premiered on HBO in May 2013, Douglas won an Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award as Best Actor in a Television movie or mini-series for his performance as the famed entertainer.

He followed with the buddy comedy “Last Vegas,” (2013) directed by John Turtletaub and co-starring Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline, and the romantic comedy “And So It Goes” (2014), co-starring Diane Keaton directed by Rob Reiner.

Douglas most recently starred in and produced the thriller “Beyond The Reach” (2014). In 2015 he also began the successful Marvel series of Ant Man movies where he portrays Dr. Hank Pym in Marvel’s “Ant Man” and “Ant Man and the Wasp” starring opposite Paul Rudd (2015). These films were his first venture into the realm of comic book action adventure.

Douglas was recipient of the 2009 AFI Lifetime Achievement as well as the Producers Guild Award that year. In 2010, he received the New York Film Society’s Charlie Chaplin Award. In 2011, Douglas was awarded the   “Chevaliers of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” by then Frédéric Mitterrand, Minister of Culture and Communication of France.  He was the recipient of two Honorary César awards in 1998 and 2016, becoming the only American to be given this honor twice.

Over the years Douglas has been an example of how Hollywood can be philanthropic and take care of its own. He has hosted 11 years of “Michael Douglas and Friends” Celebrity Golf Event which has raised over $10-millions for the Motion Picture and Television Fund and in 1998, Douglas was made a United Nations Messenger of Peace by Kofi Annan. His main concentrations are nuclear non-proliferation and the control of small arms.

 

 

★★★

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 athttp://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
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Snoop Dogg

October 25, 2019
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Snoop Dogg with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Snoop Dogg Also Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Debut and Classic Album Doggystyle
Watch complete ceremony as we assist Snoop Dogg unveil his Walk of Fame star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored entertainer Snoop Dogg with the 2,651st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, November 19th at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Jimmy Kimmel Live. “Snoop Dogg is one of those people who can do anything. He raps, he acts, he hosts a television show, he cooks, and helps community kids with his philanthropic work,”said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “He is a man of the ages and we welcome him to our Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber to unveil the star were Dr, Dre, Quincy Jones and Jimmy Kimmel. Snoop Dogg was also be joined by his wife, Shante Broadus, and family. Celebrities in attendance included: 2 Chainz, BattleCat, Big Boy, George Lopez, Jeannie Buss, Jeezy, Nia Long, Pharrell Williams, T.I., The D.O.C., Ty Dolla Sign, Warren G and many others.  In addition to commemorating his legacy with his star dedication ceremony, Snoop is also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his debut and classic album, Doggystyle , which was originally released November 1993.

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.

Born in Long Beach, California in 1971, Snoop Dogg is a multi-platinum Grammy-nominated artist, Emmy-nominated personality host, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist – a true entertainment legend. He is at the forefront of popular culture with award-winning albums and songs, hit television shows, films, lifestyle products, philanthropic efforts and digital ventures. Snoop Dogg has reigned for more than two decades as an unparalleled musical force who has raised the bar as an entertainer and a globally-recognized innovator. Throughout the years, Snoop Dogg has paved the way for many individuals, broken through countless barriers and reinvented himself – all while staying true to his roots and his fans.

Since 1993, Snoop Dogg has released 18 studio albums, sold over 40-million albums worldwide, reached No. 1 on Billboard charts internationally and received nearly 20 GRAMMY®nominations. He has set records with his seminal album Doggystyle, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 800,000 copies in the first week.

Throughout his career, Snoop Dogg has produced such chart-topping hits as “Gin & Juice,”“Who Am I? (What’s MyName?),”“Nuthin’But A ‘G’Thang,”“Next Episode,”“Beautiful,”“Drop It Like It’s Hot,”“Signs,”“Sensual Seduction”, “I Wanna Rock,”and collaborations, including “Young, Wild and Free,”“California Gurls,”“Smile B**ch,”

and “Wet”. He has collaborated with artists across all genres of music from around the world and defines music history.  His most recent album (2018), Snoop Dogg Presents Bible Of Love, his first offering in the Gospel music genre, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Charts and stayed #1 for eight weeks.

Snoop Dogg has performed across the globe for diverse audiences, including his epic headlining act at the 2012 Coachella Festival, where he brought out the Tupac Shakur hologram. In 2014, Snoop Dogg had the honor of performing at the Kennedy Center Honors at the White House to celebrate jazz legend, Herbie Hancock, in front of an esteemed audience,

including former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

In addition to his extensive work in music, the award-winning artist has acted and appeared in numerous films, including Beach Bum (currently in production), Soul Plane, Starsky & Hutch, Pitch Perfect 2, Half Baked, and Oscar ®-winning drama Training Day and TV series, including Empire, Trailer Park Boys, and Mary + Jane, The artist’s voice has also been featured in the animated films Turbo,Arthur and the Invisibles and Hotel Transylvania and TV shows, including The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Futurama, The Boondocks and The Cleveland Show . As a producer through his company Snoopadelic Films, Snoop Dogg has produced Mac & Devin Go to High School, Boss’n Up, Hood of Horrorand Reincarnated (in conjunction with VICE Films).

Snoop Dogg has also made his mark in the television space, including his Emmy Award nomination for his role as Executive Producer and Co-host of VH1’s hit show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner, Executive Producer of MTV’sMary + Jane, Executive Producer and Host of TNT’s game show, Joker’s Wild and Executive Producer of acclaimed Netflix’s show, Coach Snoop. Snoop Dogg also has numerous partnership deals with major studios and networks, including Netflix, VH1 and more.

A serial entrepreneur, in 2015 Snoop Dogg co-founded Merry Jane, a media company which sits at the crossroads of pop culture, business, politics, health, and the new generation of normalized, sophisticated cannabis culture for all. Snoop Dogg also partnered with Seth Rogen and Wiz Khalifa for this venture. Snoop Dogg has positioned himself as a savvy and forward-thinking leader in the tech space. In 2008, Snoop Dogg started his wildly popular WestFestTV YouTube channel, which is home to his GGN News weekly series and has featured interviews with top celebrities from Jimmy Kimmel to Seth Rogen to Kendrick Lamar. He has broken records on social media for his massive fanbase and engaging content.

The Entertainment Icon is also a highly sought-after speaker and has appeared at conferences and events around the world, including Google Zeitgeist, C2 Montreal, Consumer Electronic Show (CES), YouTube, AdColor and TechCrunch Disrupt where he has spoken on topics ranging from career longevity, entrepreneurship and diversity.

Snoop Dogg’s commitment and passion for community work is commendable. In 2005, he established the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) to provide children between the ages of five and thirteen the opportunity to participate in youth football and cheer. Throughout the years, the SYFL program has coached thousands of kids and many of the SYFL players have gone on to play football in college and in the National Football League. Since its inception, Snoop Dogg has personally coached a team of players during each SYFL football season. His Snoop Youth Football League was also the subject of a critically acclaimed Netflix series, Coach Snoop (2017).

 

★★★

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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Facebook: @OfficialHollywoodWalkofFame

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25 Oct 2019
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Lin-Manuel Miranda

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Lin-Manuel Miranda with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete ceremony as we join Lin-Manuel Miranda and guest speakers to unveil the star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored entertainer Lin-Manuel Miranda today with the 2,652nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  The star was dedicated in the category of Live Theatre at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Pantages Theatre.

“Lin-Manuel Miranda has made history with history! He has brilliantly made the show Hamilton a musical learning experience for young and old. He constantly displays the charisma with and talent we all want to see on the stage forever,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We are proud that Lin-Manuel Miranda’s star will add to our Hollywood history!”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce along with Walk of Famers “Weird Al” Yankovic and Rita Moreno helped to unveil the star.

Lin-Manuel co-stars with Emily Blunt in “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new original musical and sequel. The film will be released on December 19th, by Walt Disney Studios.

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.

Lin-Manuel Miranda was born and raised in Inwood/Washington Heights in New York.

He is an award-winning composer, lyricist, and performer, as well as a 2015 MacArthur Foundation Award recipient. His current musical, Hamilton – with book, music and lyrics by Miranda, in addition to him originating the title role – opened on Broadway in 2015. Hamilton was awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Drama and earned a record-breaking 16 Tony Nominations, winning 11 Tony Awards including two personally for Miranda for Book and Score of a Musical. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton won the 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. Both Miranda and Hamilton won the 2016 Drama League Awards for Distinguished Performance and Outstanding Production of a Musical, respectively.

For its sold-out Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater, Hamilton received a record-breaking ten Lortel Awards, as well as three Outer Critic Circle Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best New Musical, and an OBIE for Best New American Play. Material from the show was previewed at the White House during its first-ever Evening of Poetry & Spoken Word in 2009, Lincoln Center Theater’s 2012 American Songbook Series, and New York Stage and Film’s 2013 Powerhouse Theatre Season at Vassar College. The Chicago production of Hamiltonopened in October 2016, with a 1st National Tour and London production both opening in 2017. The London Production went on to win seven Oliver Awards in 2018, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Miranda and orchestrator Alex Lacamoire. The Hamilton Mixtape, a concept album inspired by the show’s score featuring top rappers and musicians in the music industry, was released in December 2016. Lin-Manuel received a 2017 MTV VMA Award in the “Best Fight Against the System” category for the video, “Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)” off of The Hamilton Mixtape. In January 2019, Lin-Manuel will return to the role of Alexander Hamilton when the Hamilton tour visits Puerto Rico for an unprecedented three-week engagement. Proceeds from these performances benefit the Flamboyan Arts Fund, an initiative dedicated to preserving, amplifying, and sustaining the arts in Puerto Rico.

Miranda’s first Broadway musical, In the Heights, received four 2008 Tony Awards (including Best Orchestrations, Best Choreography and Best Musical), with Miranda receiving a Tony Award for Best Score, as well as a nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. In the Heights also took home a 2009 Grammy Award for its Original Broadway Cast Album and was recognized as a Finalist for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize in Drama. In 2016, Miranda won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music for the Original London production of In The Heights. Off-Broadway, In the Heights received a Drama Desk award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance, the Lucille Lortel Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Award for Best Musical and Miranda received an Obie Award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics.

Miranda is the co-composer (with Tom Kitt), and co-lyricist (with Amanda Green) of Broadway’s Bring it On: The Musical (2013 Tony Nom., Best Musical, 2013 Drama Desk Nom., Best Lyrics). He contributed new songs to the revival of Stephen Schwartz’ Working and Spanish translations for the 2009 Broadway Revival of West Side Story. In 2014, Miranda received an Emmy Award with Kitt for their song, “Bigger” from the 67th Annual Tony Awards. Miranda contributed music, lyrics and vocals to several songs in Disney’s feature film Moana, earning him an Oscar nomination and Grammy Award for the original song, “How Far I’ll Go.”

Miranda has lent his voice to the audiobook recordings of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saen. His TV and Film credits include: The Electric Company, Sesame Street, The Sopranos, House, Modern Family, Polar Bears, Do No Harm, Smash, How I Met Your Mother, Inside Amy Schumer, Difficult People, Hamilton’s America, Saturday Night Live (2017 Emmy nomination. Guest Actor), Drunk History, DuckTales, BoJack Horseman, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, 200 Cartas, Speech and Debate and Moana.

Miranda has actively supported the relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in September 2017, creating the benefit single, “Almost Like Praying” as well as releasing its Salsa Remix, benefitting the Hispanic Federation’s UNIDOS Fund, helping relief and recovery efforts on the island.    Miranda and Jennifer Lopez released the charity single, “Love Make The World Go Round” as a tribute to the victims of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. He has continued to respond to tragedy with music, teaming with composers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and Tony Winner Ben Platt for “Found/Tonight” supporting the March For Our Lives Initiative.

 

 

 

★★★

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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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Twitter: @WalkofFameStar @HollywoodArea @wofstargirl  #walkoffame

Facebook: @OfficialHollywoodWalkofFame

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television Permalink

Sarah Silverman

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honors Comedian
Sarah Silverman With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete ceremony as Sarah Silverman unveils the Walk of Fame star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored comedian Sarah Silverman with the 2,649th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on today, November 9th, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood Toy & Costume Shop.

“Sarah Silverman is one of the funniest comedians of modern times. She tells it like it is and never holds back. We are proud to have this witty multi-talented woman on our historic Walk of Fame representing female comedians past and future,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We placed her star next to the star of Mister Rogers who she has stated is an inspiration to her.” Added Martinez

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveil the star were John C. Reilly and Jimmy Kimmel.

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 onwww.walkoffame.com.

Two-time Emmy® Award winner Silverman is one of the most versatile talents in entertainment. She currently serves as creator, executive producer, and host of the Emmy-nominated I Love You, America which returned with new episodes in September on Hulu.”

The weekly half-hour topical show portrays Silverman looking to connect with people who may not agree with her personal opinions through honesty, humor, genuine interest, not taking herself too seriously. Additionally, she will return as the voice ofVanellopein the highly-anticipatedRalph Breaks The Internet, set for release on November 21st. She also continues to lend her voice to the Emmy® Award-winning Fox animated seriesBob’s Burgersand is a part of JASH, a comedy collective on YouTube featuring original content by Silverman and friends Michael Cera, Tim & Eric, and Reggie Watts.

On stage, Silverman continues to cement her status as a force in standup comedy. In2017, she released herstandup specialA Speck of Duston Netflix, which culminated in two Emmy® Award nominations and a Grammy® Award nomination. In 2013, she debuted her hour-long HBO standup specialSarah Silverman: We Are Miracles, which earned her the 2014 Primetime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.” The special received an additional Primetime Emmy® Awards nomination that year for “Outstanding Variety Special” in addition to a Writers Guild Awards nomination. In 2014, Silverman released the special as an audio album through Sub Pop Records, which went on to receive a 2015 Grammy® Awards nomination for “Best Comedy Album.” Previously, Silverman made an impressive splash with her concert-meets-comedy filmSarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic, which garnered major attention at the Toronto Film Festival.

In the film world, Silverman was most recently seen opposite Emma Stone and Steve Carell in the critically-acclaimed filmBattle of the Sexes, which was based on the true story of the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. She also starred inI Smile Back, the film adaptation of the Amy Koppelman novel. The drama premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and was later released in theaters by Broad Green Pictures. Silverman received much praise for her role as “Laney Brooks,” culminating in a 2016 Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.” Her additional film credits includeThe Book of Henry, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Ashby,A Million Ways to Die in the West,Take This Waltz,Gravy, Peep World, I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With, The School of Rock,There’s Something About Mary,The Way of The Gunand the Oscar-nominated smash hitWreck It Ralph.

In 2010, Silverman wrote her first book, a memoir calledThe Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee. The book went on to become a New York TimesBestseller.

Silverman was nominated for a 2009 Primetime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series” for her portrayal of a fictionalized version of herself in her Comedy Central seriesThe Sarah Silverman Program. This marked Comedy Central’s first ever Emmy® nomination in a scripted acting category. Silverman also received a Writers Guild Award nomination for her work on the show. In 2008, Silverman won a Primetime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics” for her musical collaboration with Matt Damon. Additionally, she was honored with a Webby Award for “Best Actress” for her online video “The Great Schlep,” in which she persuaded young kids to encourage their grandparents in Florida to vote for President Obama prior to the 2008 Presidential Election.

Silverman has made memorable guest appearances on a number of acclaimed and notable television shows, includingMonk, which earned her a 2008 Primetime Emmy® Awards nomination for “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.” Her additional television work includes buzzed-about roles onMasters of Sex, The Good Wife,The Larry Sanders Show,Seinfeld, andMr. Show with Bob and David. Silverman has also hosted a number of major award shows, including the 2007 MTV Movie Awards and the Independent Spirit Awards.

Silverman has performed at events for the following charities: Waterkeeper Alliance, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Night of Too Many Stars, Razia’s Ray of Hope, Hilarity for Charity, AUTFEST/The Autism Society, Women Against Gun Violence, Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

 

 

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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 athttp://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 visitwww.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, Recording Permalink

Michael Bublé

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Michael Bublé with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Bublé’s 10th Album ❤ released in conjunction with his Star on the Walk Of Fame!

Watch as the Hollywood Chamber helps Bublé unveil his star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored entertainer Michael Bublé with the 2,650th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hollywood Hotel.

“Michael Buble’s velvety smooth renditions of the timeless classics from the Great American Songbook continue to shower us with love and lead us down memory lane,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “He effortlessly merges the music of the past with the present, and we welcome his bright star to shine forever on our Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were Walk of Famer David Foster, Priscilla Presley and Tom Corson, co-Chairman & COO, Warner Bros. Records.

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.

Born on September 9, 1975, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Bublé is a classic jazz and soul singer who cites Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald as his major influences. His beautiful voice and talent as one of the world’s great entertainers has grown substantially in the last decade. Beginning with a passion for singing and interpreting great standards from the American songbook nurtured by his grandfather, Bublé’s unprecedented musical course began with the release of his self-titled top ten album and a Canadian Juno Award for “best new artist.” Bublé’s sophomore album “It’s Time,” released in 2005, would be the game changer. Containing his first breakthrough single, “Home”, the CD reached No. 1 in several countries and spent 104 weeks on Billboard’s Top Jazz charts including 78 weeks in the No. 1 spot. In 2006, Bublé cleaned up with four Juno awards and received two Grammy nominations.

For the following two years, the Bublé would circle the globe eight times, visiting and performing in 40 countries. Bublé’s road to success continued in 2007 with the release of “Call Me Irresponsible.” The disc debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 charts and quickly took the top spot the following week. It reached No. 1 in seven countries and brought Bublé his first Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album and sold over five million copies worldwide.

Eight years later, Bublé released his forth CD “Crazy Love” in 2009 which debuted at No. 2, and once again jumped to No. 1 the second week in the U.S. as well as Canada and Australia. It would become   Bublé’s fastest selling album. In 2011, his studio album “Christmas” rose to the top of the charts in over 20 countries and sold over seven million albums earning a Juno for Album of the Year. His success as an international artist reached unprecedented levels of stardom around the globe.   Some of his most popular songs include such hits as Lost, Hollywood, Close Your Eyes, Everything, Home, Haven’t Met You Yet and many more.

In 2016, Bublé released his ninth studio album “Nobody But Me” on Warner Bros./Reprise Records which follows up his No. 1 “To Be Loved” album released three earlier in 2013. The multi-Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum artist’s album was also co-produced by Bublé. The music includes breathtaking reinventions of classics including “My Baby Just Cares For Me”, “The Very Thought of You”, Brian Wilson’s “God Only Knows” and the Johnny Mercer classic “I Wanna Be Around” with guest artists including Meghan Trainor and Black Thought (of the Roots). Recently,   Bublé performed at London’s 02 Arena in September and in Sydney, Australia’s Allianz Stadium this past October.

Bublé is officially back with the release of his new album ❤(pronounced “love”)out November 16th on Reprise Records. ❤was produced by David Foster, longtime collaborator Jochem van der Saag and Michael Bublé. The trio brought Bublé’s cinematic visions of this new collection of songs to life with luscious arrangements surrounding Bublé’s outstanding vocals.

Bubléhas sold over 60-million records worldwide, performed hundreds of sold-out shows and won four Grammys and multiple Juno Awards during the course of his extraordinary career.

Bublé is a philanthropist and is dedicated to giving back to the community. In April this year, he performed   at Keep Memory Alive’s 22nd Annual Power Of Love® Gala to help raise funds and awareness for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.  In 2014, he celebrated his success of his To Be Loved Tour with a donation to Nordoff Robins Foundation, which provides music therapy people across the UK.  He has donated to/and worked with: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) British Columbia Children’s Hospital (BCCH), BC Women’s Hospital, Burnaby Hospital Foundation, The Obakki Foundation, NW Orphans Fund, Fullfilment Fund LA, Fishing for Kids, MusiCares, Canucks Charity Game, numerous cancer agencies and many other worthwhile organizations and charities.

 

 

★★★

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 COMMERC – 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
Live Performance Permalink

Gustavo Dudamel

October 25, 2019

HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS GUSTAVO DUDAMEL WITH

STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Dudamel Celebrates His Tenth Anniversary with the Los Angeles Philharmonic

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored distinguished conductor Gustavo Dudamel with the 2,654th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. PST in a year when Gustavo Dudamel celebrates his tenth anniversary as Music & Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic during the orchestra’s centennial season. The star was dedicated in the category of Live Performance at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard in front the Musicians Institute.  Celebrity guests attending the ceremony included Cold Play’s Chris Martin and actor Christoph Waltz.

“Gustavo Dudamel is one of world’s premiere conductors of today’s world of classical music.  He evokes the sounds of the great classical musicians and seamlessly serves it to new and renewed fans around the world,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We celebrate Gustavo Dudamel’s accomplishments and welcome his classic shine to our Walk of Fame.”

Joining Emcee Rana Ghadban, the new President  & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star will be Helen Hunt and John Williams.

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.

Driven by an unwavering belief in the power of music to heal, unite, and inspire, Gustavo Dudamel is one of the most distinguished conductors of our day. From the great concert halls to classrooms, video screens and movie theaters, Dudamel’s remarkable career of musical achievements and championing of access to the arts for young people around the world demonstrates music’s extraordinary capacity to transform lives.

Dudamel’s 2018/19 season will center around the centennial celebration of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and his tenth year as their Music & Artistic Director. Other highlights of the season include his debut at the Metropolitan Opera conducting Verdi’s Otello; tours with the Berlin Philharmonic, Munich Philharmonic, and Mahler Chamber Orchestra; and his first extended academic residency at Princeton University.  The Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by Dudamel, will also be featured on 2019’s live Oscar® broadcast.


A lifelong advocate for music education and social development through art, Dudamel himself was shaped by his childhood experience with El Sistema, the immersive musical training program initiated in 1975 by José Antonio Abreu. Entering his 19th year as Music Director of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Dudamel also carries on the work of his late mentor with his ongoing commitment to El Sistema in Venezuela, and by supporting numerous Sistema-inspired projects around the world. With the LA Phil he also continues to expand the reach of his signature Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) initiative, including the 2019 opening of a new Frank Gehry-designed facility in Inglewood, California. 

One of the few classical musicians to truly reach mainstream audiences, Gustavo Dudamel has been featured three times on CBS’ 60 Minutes and was the subject of a PBS special, Dudamel: Conducting a Life. He has been interviewed on CNN, Conan, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Sesame Street.  Gustavo was the inspiration For Amazon Studio’s Award-Winning Series “Mozart In The Jungle”  in which he also appears and, together with members of YOLA, became the first classical musician to participate in the Super Bowl Halftime Show. At John Williams’ personal request, Dudamel guest-conducted on the soundtrack for Star Wars: The Force Awakens; he also recorded James Newton Howard’s soundtrack to Disney’s holiday blockbuster The Nutcracker, in which he makes an on-screen cameo.


Gustavo Dudamel was born in 1981 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. The Gustavo Dudamel Foundation, a registered charity, was created in 2012 with the goal of promoting access to music as a human right and a catalyst for learning, integration, and social change.

 

For more information about Gustavo Dudamel, visit: gustavodudamel.com. For more information about the Gustavo Dudamel Foundation, visit dudamelfoundation.org

 

Management:  Mark Newbanks, Fidelio Arts Limited, London

 

Public Relations: Howard Bragman, LaBrea Media

25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television 6 Comments Permalink

Ryan Murphy

October 25, 2019 6 Comments

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Ryan Murphy with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch complete ceremony as Hollywood Chamber joins Ryan Murphy and guest speakers to unveil Walk of Fame Star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored screenwriter/television producer/director Ryan Murphy with the 2,653rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hudson Hollywood Apartments. Celebrities in attendance included: Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Cody Fern, Leslie Grossman, Dominique Jackson, Peter Krause, NeNe Leakes, Judith Light, Billie Lourd, Dylan McDermott, Indya Moore, Matthew Morrison, Carly Pope, Emma Roberts, M.J. Rodriguez, Finn Wittrock and many others.

“Ryan Murphy is one of the most creative and brilliant minds in television. His shows open the doors for people to see things they may have never thought of and invites viewers to his world of exhilarating programming,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We are thrilled to have Ryan Murphy join our family of stars on the Walk of Fame.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce was joined by Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Brad Falchuk and Gwyneth Paltrow who will speak at the unveiling of Murphy’s star.

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.

Born in 1965, Ryan Murphy was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. After starting out as a journalist, Murphy moved into a career in film and television, where he’s worked as a producer, screenwriter and director. He is an Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Peabody® Award-winning screenwriter, producer and director. He created the groundbreaking television drama Nip/Tuck, which won the Golden Globe for Best Television Series in 2005 and ran for six seasons.

Murphy also created the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series Glee; Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning anthology series American Horror Storyand American Crime Story; Emmy-winning anthology series FEUD; Scream Queens; and 9-1-1. His second installment of American Crime Story, The Assassination of Gianni Versace, recently won seven Emmy Awards in 2018, including Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series and Outstanding Limited Series. His latest FX series Pose has made history by featuring the largest transgender series regular cast and the largest LGBTQ cast ever for a scripted series. Murphy produced and directed The Normal Heart for HBO, an adaptation of Larry Kramer’s award-winning 1985 play, and the film went on to win an Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie.

Murphy stepped into the film world in 2006, making his directorial debut with “Running with Scissors,” which was based on Augusten Burroughs’ top-selling memoir of the same name. He’s also directed the film adaptation of “Eat Pray Love” (2010).

On stage, Murphy most recently produced the Broadway revival of The Boys in the Band, starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer and Andrew Rannells.   In 2014, he directed the HBO movie The Normal Heart, which received Emmy and Golden Globe awards including the Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie. He is currently writing, directing and producing his upcoming series The Politician, to debut on Netflix in 2019.

In 2017, Murphy launched “Half”, an initiative within Ryan Murphy Productions which aims to make Hollywood more inclusive by creating equal opportunities for women and minorities behind the cameras.

PHOTO: ROBERT TRACHTENBERG

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.

★★★

 

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.

 

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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.

★★★

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/

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

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.

 

 

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