25 Oct 2019
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Bobby Flay

October 25, 2019
What’s Cooking Hollywood? Bobby Flay honored with a star on the Walk of Fame
That’s what’s cooking!
Flay is the first chef to be honored with a star on the Walk of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Chef Bobby Flay with the 2,553rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star in the category of Television was dedicated in front of Eastown Apartments at 6141 Hollywood Boulevard. Flay is the first chef to be honored with a star on the famous Walk of Fame. Event was live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber President/CEO to unveil the star were and guest speakers Iron Chef Michael Symon, President of Food Network & Cooking Channel, Brooke Johnson and daughter Sophie Flay. “We are thrilled to honor our very first culinary star on our fabled Walk of Fame,” stated Leron Gubler. “Bobby Flay has entertained the masses with his culinary expertise and has opened the eyes of food lovers everywhere.”  

A native of New York City, Bobby Flay has come a long way in both the entertainment and restaurant industry since he discovered his culinary identity at the age of 17.

From his first appearance on Food Network in 1994, Flay has been a continued presence hosting programs which are both entertaining and informative, bringing cooking tips and information on American regional fare to a national audience. Flay’s show, Grillin’ & Chillin’, premiered in 1996, followed by Hot Off the Grill and Emmy award-winner Boy Meets Grill, as well as his hit series, Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Currently, the chef and culinary superstar can be seen in his most recent primetime hit series, Beat Bobby Flay, as well as his daytime Emmy award-winning Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction. And on June 7th, he returns as co-host for season eleven of Food Network Star, where along with Giada De Laurentiis and Food Network execs, Flay will be looking for the next great television food personality. He can also be seen alongside many familiar Food Network faces in the new series Guilty Pleasures, reigning supreme in Kitchen Stadium as one of the original US Iron Chefs in Iron Chef America on Food Network, as well as Brunch @ Bobby’s, on both Food Network and sister network Cooking Channel. As if that weren’t enough, Flay is also a staple on numerous seasonal and holiday specials, including his most recent Emmy award-nominated, Thanksgiving at Bobby’s.

Flay’s shows have not only received several Emmy® awards and nominations, but also James Beard Foundation Awards and nominations as well as a People’s Choice Award nomination. In addition to his on-camera roles, Flay is a talented producer through his Rock Shrimp Productions banner, which is currently producing Beat Bobby Flay andBrunch @ Bobby’s and has previously delivered popular series 5 Ingredient Fix, Alex’s Day Off, Kelsey’s Essentials, Mexican Made Easy andSandwich King.  Flay also created Bobby Flay Fit, his first lifestyle series for FoodNetwork.com.

In addition to his extensive body of work on Food Network and Cooking Channel, Flay has also lent his culinary expertise to numerous talk shows and morning shows including CBS This Morning and the Today Show, sharing delicious recipes which he demonstrates with ease, making them accessible and achievable for a national audience. Flay also expanded his small screen credits out of the kitchen to include a star turn as himself on the HBO series Entourage.

Flay works tirelessly to challenge the way Americans view and taste food – making it bold, zesty and always fun. He continues to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for food through his cookbooks and cooking programs. Bobby’s thirteenth cookbook “Brunch @ Bobby’s” (Clarkson Potter) will hit bookstores in Fall 2015.

At the very young age of 17, Flay started working as a cook at the famed Theatre District haunt, Joe Allen’s. The job had been arranged by his father, who was a partner in the restaurant. After a short time, Joe Allen himself became so impressed by Flay’s talents that he paid the young cook’s tuition to the French Culinary Institute.

Following his graduation in 1984, Flay worked with restaurateur/owner Jonathan Waxman at Buds and Jams, where he first discovered the sweet-heat of Southwestern ingredients. It was at these burgeoning restaurants that Flay met other icons of the era – Wolfgang Puck, Jeremiah Tower – who he credits with spawning an entire generation of chefs. After Jams, Flay debuted as Executive Chef at the East Village’s Miracle Grill where he caught the attention of restaurateur Jerome Kretchmer. Kretchmer offered the 25-year old the opportunity to create his own sensation at Mesa Grill, which opened in 1991.

Two years later, Flay teamed with businessman Laurence Kretchmer to open Bolo in November 1993. During Bolo’s reign, Flay drew inspiration from the bravado and complexities of Spanish food, deftly blending the unique flavors of Spain with more familiar American ingredients. A decade later, Bolo was awarded a rare three stars by The New York Times.

Flay brought his unique amalgam of innovative food and inviting hospitality to Las Vegas with the 2004 opening of Mesa Grill at the legendary Caesars Palace. The City’s upbeat urban energy continues to provide an ideal backdrop for Mesa Grill’s lively cuisine.

At his New York eatery, Bar Americain, which opened in March 2005, Bobby Flay takes the intimacy of a midtown brasserie and injects it with authentic American flavors and style. Drawing from regional American ingredients, Flay’s dishes rejuvenate old classics and celebrate the abundance of America’s diverse and delicious heritage. Bar Americain has received rave reviews from the press, including two stars from The New York Times and in November 2009, Bobby Flay brought Bar Americain to Connecticut opening up in the Mohegan Sun.

Bobby Flay Steak, which opened in July 2006 in Atlantic City, is Flay’s first-ever steakhouse. At this restaurant, he presents classic steakhouse fare that he remembers enjoying as a child in New York City and on the Jersey Shore as well as new dishes that incorporate his famous grilling techniques and signature Southwestern fare.

In March 2007, Flay brought Mesa Grill to The Cove, Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas and in July 2008, Bobby opened his first Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP) in Long Island. At BBP,  Flay presents an array of burgers inspired by his extensive travels and love of the grill in a convenient casual setting. To date, there are 18 BBP outposts with additional locations on the way.   Flay’s sixth fine dining restaurant, Gato, opened March 2014 in New York City’s NOHO District. Gato opened to rave reviews from the press, including two stars from The New York Times, and a year later still remains one of the most sought-after reservations in downtown New York City.

 Flay is personally involved with such non-profit organizations as Citymeals-on-Wheels, Make-A-Wish foundation, Food Network’s and Cooking Channel’s philanthropic wine and food festivals (NYCWFF & SOBEWFF). He is an equine welfare advocate and his passion for horses has helped raise funds for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. He has been awarded the Earle I. Mack Champion Award recognizing his efforts on behalf of the TRF.

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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Wolfgang Puck

October 25, 2019
Wolfgang Puck Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
 
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck today with the 2,608th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The star in the category of Television was dedicated at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in front of theHollywood & Highland Center home of the annual Oscar® telecast. Puck is the Chef for the Governors Ball following the award show.“Wolfgang Puck is an innovative chef who successfully converged the industry of food into the comfort of entertainment,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “His star will mark a staple presence hot off our world-famous Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were director Brett Ratner and television personality Larry King.

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

The name Wolfgang Puck is synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts. The famed chef has built a brand that encompasses three companies: Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.

Concurrently with his restaurants, product line and catering operations, Puck has made a name for himself as a television personality. His Emmy Award-winning television series, “Wolfgang Puck,” debuted on The Food Network in 2001 and aired for five seasons. He has been a regular guest on ABC’s Good Morning America since 1986, the year he also produced his first instructional cooking video, Spago Cooking with Wolfgang Puck. Puck has made guest appearances on a multitude of television shows including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Ellen De Generes Show, Entertainment Tonight, E! Entertainment Television, Hollywood Squares, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, Frasier, The Simpsons, The History Channel, Wheel of Fortune, Las Vegas, Shark and What’s My Line. In 2001, the A&E Network featured the life of Puck on their popular Biography series. Puck has written seven cookbooks including his latest book, “Wolfgang Puck Makes it Healthy” which debuted in spring 2014. His latest endeavor is The Rogue Experience, a new restaurant located within the experimental test kitchen of the Wolfgang Puck corporate headquarters in West Hollywood, CA. Rogue presents an intimate, and untraditional tasting menu experience for eight guests each night.  

Puck began cooking as a child, at his mother’s side. She was a chef in the Austrian town where he was born, Sankt Veit an der Glan and with her encouragement, Puck started his formal training at fourteen years of age. As a young chef, he worked in some of France’s greatest restaurants, including Maxim’s in Paris, the Hotel de Paris in Monaco, and the Michelin 2-starred L’Oustau de Baumanière in Les Baux-de-Provence, in France. At the age of 24, Puck took the advice of a friend and left Europe for the United States. His first American job was in 1973 at the restaurant La Tour in Indianapolis, where he worked for two years.  

In 1975, Puck came to Los Angeles and quickly garnered the attention of the Hollywood elite as chef of Ma Maison in West Hollywood. His dynamic personality and culinary brilliance that bridged tradition and invention made Ma Maison a magnet for the rich and famous, with Puck as the star attraction. He had an innate understanding of the potential for California cuisine, and was pivotal in its rise to national attention during the late 1970s.

From Ma Maison, Wolfgang went on to create his first flagship restaurant, Spago, originally located in West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip and now on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. From its opening day in 1982, Spago was an instant success and a culinary phenomenon. Puck and his restaurant Spago earned many accolades during its popular eighteen years in West Hollywood, including winning the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef of the Year,   in 1991 and 1998, and the James Beard Foundation Award for Restaurant of the Year in 1994. Puck is the only chef to have won the Outstanding Chef of the Year Award multiple times.

Today Puck currently runs over 100 restaurant and café operations that span from Los Angeles and Las Vegas to New York, Singapore, London, Bahrain and beyond.  His trademark dishes, combined with his unmistakable panache and passion, have revolutionized the culinary industry.  

Wolfgang Puck actively supports various cultural and charitable endeavors across the globe. For Wolfgang, it is a privilege and an honor to give back to organizations that contribute to the bettering of their local communities, and that have played a role in the success of the Wolfgang Puck brand. The acclaimed chef and his team are major supporters of the American Cancer Society, the Special Olympics, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Cystic Fibrosis Society, in addition to several other non-profit organizations. In Los Angeles, his restaurants supply food to the non-profit meal redistribution group Chef’s to End Hunger, Meals on Wheels, and the Second Harvest Food Bank. In Las Vegas, the brand also helps those in need through generous support of the Governor’s Black Tie, Keep Memory Alive and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, as well as the Animal Foundation and the Public Education Foundation.

 

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Haim Saban

October 25, 2019

Haim Saban Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored iconic producer and Power Rangers creator, Haim Sabanwith the 2,605th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Wednesday, March 22nd, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Television was dedicated at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in front of thehistoric Egyptian Theatre.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Mayor Eric Garcetti, producer and songwriter, David Foster and producer and TV personality, Simon Cowell.

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Haim Saban is the creator and producer of the Power Rangers™, which debuted on American television in 1993. Two decades later, the series is still on air and currently in its 24th season domestically, where it airs on Nickelodeon and also airs globally, making it one of the longest running and most-watched kids actions series in television history. It is also one of the top-selling boy’s action toy products in the United States.

A native of Alexandria, Egypt, Saban immigrated to Israel at the age of 12, attending agricultural school and serving in the Israeli Defense Force. While in Israel, Saban built the country’s premier tour promotion business. In 1975, the Yom Kippur War brought about his relocation to France. There, he established an independent record company which soon catapulted to the top of the European labels industry, selling more than 18-million records over a period of eight years.

Looking to build on his European music industry success, Saban next moved to Los Angeles in 1983, where he launched a chain of recording studios that rapidly became the top supplier of music for television. He would venture into television production in 1988, forming Saban Entertainment, an international television, production, distribution and merchandising company. The company produced several major hits, including The X-Men™ and numerous other shows and products developed around Marvel Comics characters.

Most notably, under Saban’s guidance, the organization introduced to the U.S. the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,”™, which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Now the iconic brand will be re-imagined in Lionsgate’s highly-anticipated feature film, “Saban’s Power Rangers” hitting theatres March 24, 2017.

Saban also formed Saban Capital Group (SCG) and in 2003, SCG led a group of investors that acquired a controlling stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Media, Germany’s largest broadcasting group. Saban served as ProSiebenSat.1’s Chairman of the Supervisory Board. SCG sold the group’s controlling stake in the company in 2007 to private equity firms KKR and Permira.

In 2005, SCG teamed with Apax Partners and Arkin Communications to acquire a controlling stake in Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd., as part of the government’s privatization of the company. Two years later, SCG teamed with a group of investors to acquire Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the U.S., with the number one ranked Spanish-language television network.

The Saban Family is on BusinessWeek’s list of the 50 most generous philanthropists in the U.S. His fortune also ranks among the world’s top 200 in Forbes Magazine. Saban and his wife Cheryl started the Saban Family Foundation in 1999, which supports medical, children’s and education programs, including the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Soroka Children’s Hospital in Israel, the John Wayne Cancer Institute, the Motion Picture and Television Fund, the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, American Israel Education Foundation, William Jefferson Clinton Foundation, and the United Friends of the Children. In 2002, Saban founded the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution and he currently chairs its International Advisory Council.

 

 

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Goldie Hawn

October 25, 2019

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell Honored with Double Star Ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch star cermeony as the Hollywood Chamber honors Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell with the 2,609th and 2,610th stars respectively on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. Both honorees’ stars were dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Eastown.

“The Hollywood Walk of Fame makes an effort to place celebrities who work together or are a couple next to each other on our famed sidewalk,” stated Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez.  “We’ve placed notable partners such as film producers Richard Donner and Lauren Shuler Donner next to each other’s star on the Walk of Fame. They were the first married couple to be honored on the same day with double stars on October 16, 2008. We honored married actors Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy with double stars on March 7, 2012. Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein who worked together on the Broadway hit “Kinky Boots” were recently honored with double stars as well. There are other related celebrities who have side by side double stars, but had separate ceremonies. They include: Bob and Dolores Hope, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Sherry Lansing and William Friedkin, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Betty White and Allen Ludden, to name a few.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the stars were guest speakers Kate Hudson, Quentin Tarantino and Reese Witherspoon.

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

 

GOLDIE HAWN

Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award© winning actress, producer, director, best-selling author and children’s advocate.

As an actress, best-selling author, producer and director, Hawn is one of the most recognizable and beloved actresses in Hollywood. Her gift for performing began at age 3, which is when she started dancing. At 17, she took her talents to Williamsburg, Virginia where she landed her first professional dancing and acting role in “Romeo and Juliet.” While attending American University, she won a “Best Acting Performance” award for her role in “The Trial” by Franz Kafka.

Hawn made her acting debut in the situation comedy Good Morning, World. She rose to prominence as part of the cast of the iconic comedy show Laugh-In. In 1969, Hawn won an Academy Award© for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Cactus Flower alongside Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman.

She has starred in more than thirty films, among them, “Sugarland Express,” “Death Becomes Her,” “Everyone Says I Love You” and “The First Wives Club.” Hawn earned a second Academy Award© nomination for her starring role in “Private Benjamin,” which she executive produced. She has received nine Golden Globe nominations to date, including one for her role in “Banger Sisters,” alongside Susan Sarandon in 2003. She can next be seen starring alongside comedian Amy Schumer in Fox’s film “Snatched” opening nationwide on May 12.

Hawn has produced many other films for movies and television such as “Protocol,” Wildcats,” “Overboard,” “My Blue Heaven,” “Something To Talk About,” “When Billie Beat Bobby,” “The Matthew Shepard Story” and“Mad Money”.

Hawn made her directorial debut in 1997 with the film Hope starring J.T. Walsh, Christine Lahti and Jena Malone. She published her best-selling memoir, A Lotus Grows in the Mud, in 2005. Her book, 10 Mindful Minutes, was released in September 2011, offering guidance on raising healthy, joyful, and resilient children. She is the founder of The Hawn Foundation, an international charitable organization with a mission to equip children with the social and emotional skills they need to lead smarter, healthier, and happier lives. Working with leading neuroscientists, educators, psychologists and researchers, the Foundation developed MindUP™, an evidence-based curriculum and teaching model for grades K-8 that provides tools to help children self-regulate and understand their own emotions, moods and behaviors; reduce stress and anxiety; sharpen concentration; increase empathy and improve academic performance.

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ALL PRESS MUST RSVP TO ANA MARTINEZ AT (323) 468-1376 OR [email protected]

 

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 $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

For more than 96 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. Jeff Zarrinnam, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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Kevin Hart

October 25, 2019
Kevin Hart Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
 
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored comedian Kevin Hart with the 2,591st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, October 10, 2016. The star in the category of Live Performance was dedicated at 7013 Hollywood Boulevard next to DSW Shoes and Marshalls retail store.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Ice Cube, Will Packer and Tim Story.

“We are so excited to honor the hilarious Kevin Hart with a star on the Walk of Fame next to DSW Shoes,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. Before Kevin took the entertainment world by storm, he honed his work ethic as a shoe salesman in his hometown of Philadelphia. It’s fitting that a man who has achieved so much in his career and given such joy to so many across the world has never forgotten where he comes from. If the shoe fits, Kevin…”

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

If there’s one thingKevin Hart can do, it’s sell shoes. If there’s one thing Kevin Hart can do better than sell shoes, it’s explode into one of the foremost comedians and entertainers in the industry today.

After an electrifying performance at amateur night in a Philadelphia comedy club, Hart quit his shoe-salesman job and began performing full time at such venues as the Boston Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway, Stand Up NY, the Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.  However, it was his first appearance at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival that led Hart into roles in feature films.

Hart’s recent movie projects include the animated film The Secret Life of Pets (Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures); the highest grossing live-action comedy Central Intelligence (New Line Cinema and Universal Pictures), Universal Pictures’ Ride Along 2, which grossed more than $100 million worldwide; Screen Gems’ The Wedding Ringer, which also starred Josh Gad; and Warner Bros.’ Get Hard, which also starred Will Ferrell.  Always the consummate worker, Hart is also a force in television, executive producing the show Real Husbands of Hollywood, which just started production on its fifth season.

In addition, Hart embarked on the multi-city domestic and international “What Now?” comedy tour.  Domestically, he sold out eight tri-state area arenas, including Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, Prudential Center and Jones Beach Theater, selling over 100,000 tickets in the New York market.  He was also the first comedian to sell out an NFL stadium, selling over 50,000 tickets in one show.  Internationally, he sold out over a dozen arenas in the European market, selling over 150,000 tickets, and sold out arenas across Australia, selling 100,000 tickets.  Hart’s hit comedy tour grossed over $100 million worldwide.

Hart remained busy in 2012, hosting the MTV Video Music Awards, garnering much industry praise for his performance before his comedy tour, “Let Me Explain,” took him to 90 U.S. cities, as well as with Europe and Africa.  On his “Let Me Explain” tour, Hart became the second American in history to sell out London’s O2 Arena.  In fall 2012, Hart filmed two movies back to back: Ride Along and Screen Gems’ remake of About Last Night.  He continued his incredible run with a starring role in Screen Gems’ Think Like a Man, a comedy based on Steve Harvey’s best-selling book that grossed $95 million worldwide, as well as a supporting role in Nicholas Stoller’s comedy The Five-Year Engagement, produced by Judd Apatow for Universal Pictures.

In September 2011, Hart released Laugh at My Pain, the feature-film version of his comedy tour of the same name.  The movie grossed more than $7 million and was 2011’s most successful film released in fewer than 300 theaters.  The “Laugh at My Pain” tour was so successful, it catapulted Hart to 2011s No. 1 comedian on Ticketmaster; in February 2011, he sold out the Nokia Theater for two nights in a row, breaking the record previously set by Eddie Murphy.  This led to the Laugh at My Pain DVD hitting double platinum in February 2012, after being on sale for only a month. 

Hart’s previous film credits include Little Fockers,which starred Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller; Death at a Funeral; Fool’s Gold; and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. 

In 2009, Hart’s one-hour Comedy Central special Kevin Hart: I’m a Grown Little Man became one of the highest-rated specials for the network.  In 2010, Hart’s Seriously Funny was one of the fastest-selling DVDs, going triple platinum, aided by the Comedy Central special of the same name, which was the year’s highest-rated comedy special.

Hart’s additional television credits include hosting BET’s classic stand-up comedy series Comic View: One Mic Stand; a starring role on ABC’sThe Big House, which he also executive produced and wrote; and recurring roles on Love, Inc., Barbershop and Undeclared.

Hart’s charity endeavors include donating funds to the Philadelphia school district for scholarships and to purchase new computers.

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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George Segal

October 25, 2019
Hollywood Shows Actor George Segal Some Love on Valentine’s Day byHonoring Him with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor George Segal with the 2,602nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Tuesday, February 14th, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Television was dedicated at 6433 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the historic Pacific Theatre.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be David Spade and Kevin Smith. “George Segal is a triple threat! In his more than 50-year career, he has entertained fans of all ages!” stated, Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We welcome this Hollywood icon to the Hollywood Walk of Fame!”

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

George Segal was born in Great Neck, New York, in 1934 where he had a magic act at the age of ten. He has been performing ever since.

A veteran of stage, television and film, Segal has amassed an impressive resume of projects that run the gamut from the lightest of comedies to the most heart-wrenching of dramas. Throughout his more than five decade career, Segal has amassed five Golden Globe nominations, an Academy Award nomination, a BAFTA nomination, and received two Golden Globes.

Many fans will recognize him from his successful seven-year run in Just Shoot Me!, and more recently from his confident, jaunty turn as Hollywood manager Murray Berenson in the hit series Entourage, or as a father whose son moves back home in the sitcom Retired at 35. Segal can currently be seen as the loving grandfather with Casanova-esque qualities, Pops on ABC’s highly successful 1980s-set sitcom The Goldbergs, which is currently in its fourth season. Segal starred as Biff Loman in the television movie, Death of a Salesman, which won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Dramatic Program in 1967. Other TV appearances include Private Practice, Pushing Daisies, Boston Legal, Law & Order: SVU, Tracy Takes On…, The Real Adventures of Johnny Quest, The Larry Sanders Show, High Tide, and Murphy’s Law.

Segal’s other television credits include twelve appearances on the couch as a guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and Smothers Brothers, where he showcased his talent on the banjo. He also made multiple appearances on The Match Game, What’s My Line?, I’ve Got A Secret, Circus of the Stars, and numerous appearances on award shows including co-hosting the 48th Annual Academy Awards in 1976.

On the big screen, with credits spanning back to the early 1960s, he first gained critical attention as a distraught newlywed in Ship of Fools, and as a P.O.W. in King Rat. He recently appeared as Jake Gyllenhaal’s father in Love & Other Drugs, as well as in Roland Emmerich’s epic adventure, 2012. His early work included Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? for which he received an Oscar nomination, alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, The Owl and the Pussycat opposite Barbara Streisand, and A Touch of Class, for which he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Among his many feature comedies are Where’s Poppa?, Fun With Dick and Jane, Flirting With Disaster and Blume in Love.

For over twenty years, Segal has been an advocate, donor, and emcee for galas benefiting the charity “Erasing the Stigma” which aims to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness.

 

 

 

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Elvis Duran

October 25, 2019

Radio Personality and “Maitre D’ of the Mornings” Elvis Duran Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored radio personality Elvis Duran with the 2,603rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, March 2nd, at 11:30 a.m. PST.  The star in the category of Radio was dedicated at 1717 Vine Street at the Redbury Hotel and across the street from the iconic Capitol Records Building. 

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star was LA Reid and Chris Martin.

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Elvis Duran is a native of Texas. Duran considers himself the host of the party on his national radio show, which is the most listened to Top 40 morning show in the U.S. and consistently ranks No. 1 across multiple demographics and top markets. Broadcasting live from New York’s Z100, Duran and his on-air crew entertain listeners with up-to-the-minute entertainment and pop culture news, celebrity guests, hit songs, and regular features on the “Entertainment Report,” the news-worthy “Headlines,” and the ever-popular prank “Phone Taps.”

Duran’s radio career has spanned 30 years and has included both host and program director duties at Philadelphia’s WIOQ and Austin’s KBTS, as well as stints at Z-93 in Atlanta and KRBEHouston.He began hosting his daily radio show on New York’s Z100 in April 1996. Since then, the show has enjoyed much success resulting in a national contract in March 2009 with the country’s leading radio syndication company, Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. Within one year, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show added more than 30 stations. Today, he’s heard on over 80 radio stations including 96.5 KISS FM/WAKS-FM in Cleveland, Channel 99.9/WDKF-FM in Dayton, KISS 107.5/KKDM-FM in Des Moines, Z-104/WZEE-FM in Madison, Y100/WHYI-FM in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, and Q102/WIOQ-FM in Philadelphia. The show also airs on XM Satellite Radio, iHeartRadio.com, the iHeartRadio mobile app, and The Elvis Duran Channel on www.ElvisDuran.com.

In 2012, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment signed Duran to a new long-term deal. He continues hosting his hit syndicated show while expanding his role in such areas as talent and programming development, as well as serving as a spokesperson for the company.

The radio industry has honored Duran and his program with several awards and nominations such as “Best Morning Show” by New York’s Achievement in Radio Awards, “Personality of the Year” by the Radio Music Awards, “Best Personality” by Radio & Records,

“Best Top 40 Disc Jockey” nomination by Billboard Magazine Radio, and “Best Major Market Top 40 Air Personality” by Billboard/Airplay Monitor. The National Association of Broadcasters Elvis Duran for the 2012 NAB Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year. Additionally, Duran served as an event chair for the GLAAD Manhattan Awards in 2012 where he was also honored for his contributions to the community. In 2014, Elvis was selected as an ‘Out 100’ honoree, and was featured on the publications’ 20th Anniversary List in their November/December issue. After his incredible life transformation, Elvis was profiled in People Magazine regarding his inspiring weight loss story. Referred to as “the most important radio DJ in the country” by Huffington Post, Duran was named ‘Broadcaster of the Year’ by the New York State Broadcasters Association. In 2015, he received the prestigious honor of being inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Today, not only is Duran a driving force in radio, but he’s also been making the television rounds. As a regular guest on The Today Show, Duran appears on his own bi-monthly segment called “Elvis Duran’s Artist of The Month,” which features an up-and-coming artist he’s discovered. In addition, Elvis has co-hosted Entertainment Tonight’s live Grammy Red Carpet Show alongside Nancy O’Dell on POP Television two years in a row.  Duran also has been a guest on [as the Tonight Show or as The Late Night] with Jimmy Fallon, Access Hollywood, The Talk, Wendy Williams, The Dr. Oz Show, ABC’s Nightline, CNN, Extra TV, and more.

Beyond the studio, Duran is a committed philanthropist.  In April 2016, Elvis was asked to be the Grand Marshal for Miami Beach Pride, and invited Iggy Azalea to be his Guest of Honor throughout the weekend’s festivities. The entire Morning Show participated in the parade, and also hosted a fundraising event to benefit the LGBTQ community. He’s the co-chair of Rosie’s Theater Kids, an organization which brings enrichment through theater and the arts to underprivileged Manhattan children. With a soft spot for animals, he serves on the board of directors for Rock & Rawhide, a non-profit organization which aims to increase adoptions while providing a quieter, stress-free life for animals surrendered to shelters.

In addition, Duran is a contributor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as well as the Staten Island Zoo’s annual endowment, the Robin Hood Foundation, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, and Musicians On Call, an organization that provides live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. As an advocate for the LGBT community, Elvis also works closely with GLAAD and takes part in their national Spirit Day campaign.

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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New Edition

October 25, 2019

New Edition Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored musical group New Edition:  Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill with the 2,600th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, January 23rd at 11:30 a.m. PST.  The star in the category of Recording was dedicated at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard next to the stars of fellow Boy Band Groups Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star Jimmy Jam Harris and Terry Lewis, Stephen Hill and Jammie Adams. “Ever since fans found out that New Edition was being honored with a Walk of Fame star, it has been non-stop inquiries about when the group was going to be honored. Well, the time has come and fans from around the world have booked their flights and are on their way to Hollywood to celebrate this momentous occasion,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

For more than 30 years, New Edition has mesmerized audiences with their signature choreographed shows, smooth vocal harmonies and electrifying showmanship cementing their place in history as one of the most successful touring groups ever. Boasting music’s most  loyal audience, 15 national tours, 18 multi-platinum albums, 4 American Music Awards, 14 No. 1 records and countless Billboard Top 20 hits, New Edition remains the unstoppable measurement of true R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop music.

The New Edition phenomenon was born in 1983 in Boston, MA with teenagers Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ralph Tresvant. In 1986, Bobby Brown left the group to begin a highly-charged solo career – soon after solo artist Johnny Gill joined the band. New Edition evolved stronger than ever with “Heartbreak,” their biggest selling album with three No. 1 songs. The amazing success has proved fruitful for the brand.

In 1989, New Edition orchestrated one of music’s biggest coups by simultaneously launching Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill’s solo albums, while Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe created a high-octane group and new sound with Bell-Biv-DeVoe, which spawned the 4-times platinum cross- over hit “Poison”. Between the various projects, a cumulative 30-million records were sold and altogether, the men dominated Billboard charts, MTV, VH-1, BET and stadiums across the country.

New Edition laid the foundation for how modern-day boy bands look, feel, and sound. Boyz II Men, N’SYNC, The Backstreet Boys, and New Kids On The Block all took their cues from Ronnie DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell & Johnny Gill. After 30 years of breaking hearts on the record and from the stage, New Edition finally gets the biopic that their stellar tenure in entertainment so richly deserves. This epic three-part miniseries follows the group from their humble beginnings as kids in Boston to global mega-stardom – weathering the highs and lows of controversy, personnel changes, and the ultimate cost of fame. THE NEW EDITION STORY includes a collective of award-winning producers and directors including iconic music powerhouses James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Lewis and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Executive Producer Jesse Collins and award-winning director Chris Robinson. THE NEW EDITION STORY will air as a six hour, three night event on January 24, 25, and 26, 2017 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.

New Edition is officially a movement that turns the band into an R&B mega-group with its dynamic, razor sharp choreography and larger-than-life on-stage persona which remain undeniable wow-factor that continue to fascinate audiences all over the world.

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Adam Levine

October 25, 2019

Singer/Musician Adam Levine Honored With
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored Adam Levine with the 2,601st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Hollywood’s Musicians Institute.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were performers Blake Shelton and Sammy Hagar. Singer Gwen Stefani was also on hand for the event.   “Adam Levine fans have been patiently waiting for this day. Fans from around the world have been constantly checking with us saying when, when… Now is the time, and we invite all of Adam’s fans to join us and enjoy Levine’s ‘moves like Jagger!’ and hear his voice.” stated Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez.

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

As both the front man and primary songwriter of the multi-GRAMMY Award-winning band Maroon 5, Adam Levine continues to indelibly impact the face of modern popular music. Adam’s characteristic falsetto, a consistent infectious driving force behind scores of hit pop anthems and heartfelt ballads, has helped propel Maroon 5 into fast becoming one of the most successful worldwide acts in today’s popular music.

A native of Los Angeles, Adam founded the band Kara’s Flowers while still attending Brentwood High School. A few years later, the group would eventually transform into Maroon 5, quickly winning over both fans and critics alike with their hybrid pop rock/R&B sound. Since that time, Maroon 5 have gone on to quite an impressive career with both critical as well as commercial success. Their discography features a succession of five multi-platinum studio albums that have resulted in more than $20-million in sales, three GRAMMY Awards, 12 GRAMMY nominations, as well as gold and platinum certifications in over 35 countries. The band holds a Top 40 record that boasts a total of nine N. 1 hits among pop groups.

In 2011, Adam was the first artist to have a No. 1 Top 40 hit with Maroon 5’s “Move Like Jagger,” while simultaneously having another Top 10 solo hit on the Billboard chart with “Stereo Hearts,” (when he guested with Gym Class Heroes, which later went on to be No. 1). And in 2015, Adam remarkably hit No. 1 again when he was featured on “Locked Away” by R. City.

In addition to their immense sales history and chart dominance, Maroon 5 is also one of the most successful touring artists in pop music. When their current tour concludes in March 2017, the band will have played over 120 concerts in 30+ countries with more than 2,500,000 fans in attendance.

Outside of Maroon 5, Adam has recently broadened his entertainment resume to include both TV and motion picture roles. In February 2017, Adam will be returning for the 12th season as a coach (three-time winner) on the top-rated, three time EMMY Award winning NBC hit series The Voice (US). Adam’s other TV credits include American Horror Story: Asylum, Family Guy and 30 Rock, to name a few.

In 2015, Adam was cast in a major role in director John Carney’s acclaimed film Begin Again alongside Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo. Adam also performed the film’s theme song entitled “Lost Stars,” which earned an Academy Award nomination for “Best Original Song.” Adam partnered once again with Carney to co-write the song “Go Now,” featured on the soundtrack for Carney’s 2016 critically-acclaimed movie Sing Street (The Weinstein Company).

Next up, Levine will appear in the upcoming filmsFun Mom Night that features Molly Shannon and Toni Collette and The Clapper, alongside Ed Helms and Amanda Seyfried.

For more information please visit www.maroon5.com

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Brett Ratner

October 25, 2019

Filmmaker Brett Ratner Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored director Brett Ratner   with the 2,599th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was dedicated at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood & Highland Complex.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Studios Kevin Tsujihara, Dwayne Johnson and Walk of Famers Eddie Murphy and Brian Grazer.

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 live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Brett Ratneris one of Hollywood’s most successful filmmakers. His diverse films resonate with audiences worldwide and, as director, his films have grossed over $2-billion at the global box office. Ratner began his career directing music videos before making his feature directorial debut at 26 years old with the action comedy hit Money Talks. He followed with the blockbuster Rush Hour and its successful sequels. Ratner also directed The Family Man, Red Dragon, After the Sunset, XMen: The Last Stand, Tower Heist and Hercules.

Ratner has also enjoyed critical acclaim and box-office success as a producer. He has served as an executive producer on the Golden Globe and Oscar-winning The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Black Mass, starring Johnny Depp, and War Dogs, starring Jonah Hill; and as a producer on Truth, starring Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett; I Saw the Light, starring Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen, Rules Don’t Apply, written, directed and produced by Warren Beatty, and Sony Pictures Classics’ Land of Mine directed by Martin Zandvliet. His other produced films include the smash hit comedy Horrible Bosses and its sequel, and the re-imagined Snow White tale Mirror Mirror.

His additional producing credits include the documentaries Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Author: The JT LeRoy Story, Catfish, the Emmy-nominated Woody Allen – A Documentary, Helmut by June, I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale, Chuck Norris vs. Communism, the Emmy Award and Peabody Award-winning Night Will Fall, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Before the Flood, released by National Geographic.  He also executive produced and directed the Golden Globe-nominated FOX series Prison Break, and executive produced the television series Rush Hour, based on his hit films.

In 2013, Ratner, along with his business partner James Packer, formed RatPac Entertainment, a film finance production and media company.  RatPac has a first-look deal with Warner Bros., and joined with Dune Capital to co-finance over 75 films, including the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Gravity, The LEGO Movie, and American Sniper.  Recent films include Sully, The Accountant, Suicide Squad, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In partnership with New Regency, RatPac co-financed The Revenantand Birdman. Internationally, RatPac and Warner Bros. have formed a joint venture with Warner Bros., China Media Capital Group and WPP to finance local Chinese content. 

Since inception, RatPac Entertainment has co-financed 55 theatrically-released motion pictures exceeding $10 billion in worldwide box office receipts. RatPac’s co-financed films have been nominated for 51 Academy Awards, 20 Golden Globes and 39 BAFTAs and have won 21 Academy Awards, 7 Golden Globes and 17 BAFTAs.

Ratner is a Board of Trustees member of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance.  He currently sits on the boards of Ghetto Film School, Chrysalis, Best Buddies, and the Los Angeles Police Foundation, while serving on the Dean’s Council of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts and on the Board of Directors at Tel Aviv University’s School of Film and Television.

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

 

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