25 Oct 2019
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Bryan Cranston

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Bryan Cranston with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch Hollywood Chamber help Bryan Cranston unveil the star below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored award-winning actor Bryan Cranston with the 2,502nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, July, 16, 2013. Cranston’s star was located in front of The Redbury Hotel at 1717 Vine Street.

“Bryan is one of the most popular and versatile actors of our time,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “His distinguished portrayals and characters keep us coming back for more. We are pleased to welcome him with a well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers, Aaron Paul and Jane Kaczmarek, helped Cranston unveil the 2,502nd Star in the category of Television at 1717 Vine Street in front of The Redbury Hotel as fans around the world watched the live-streaming exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

ranston has won three consecutive Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Walter White on AMC's Breaking Bad.  He holds the honor of being the first actor in a cable series, and the second lead actor in the history of the Emmy® Awards to receive three consecutive wins. His performance has also earned him a fourth Emmy® nomination in 2012, a Television Critics Association award, three Golden Globe nominations and a Screen Actors Guild award.

On the big screen, Cranston won a second Screen Actors Guild award this year for his co-starring role in the 2012 Oscar-winning Best Picture, Argo, essaying the role of CIA operative Jack O’Donnell opposite star-director Ben Affleck.

He is currently in production on Legendary Pictures’ remake of Godzilla starring opposite Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen. He will also voice a character in DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda 3.

In 2012, he was heard as the voice of “Vitality” in Madagascar 3 Europe’s Most Wanted, which grossed more than $730 million worldwide. He also starred in Len Wiseman’s remake of Total Recall; Adam Shankman’s Rock of Ages; and Nicolas Winding Refn's critically-acclaimed film, Drive, opposite Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan.

Cranston's additional feature film credits include: Contagion, John Carter of Mars, Larry Crowne, The Lincoln Lawyer, Little Miss Sunshine, Seeing Other People, Saving Private Ryan andThat Thing You Do!

Born to a showbusiness family and raised in Southern California’ San Fernando Valley, Cranston made his acting debut at the age of eight in a United Way commercial.  It wasn’t until he finished college that acting became a serious consideration. While on a cross-country motorcycle trip with his brother, he discovered community theater and began exploring every aspect of the stage. Soon, he was cast in a summer stock company.

Cranston returned to Los Angeles and quickly landed a role on the television movie Love Without End, which led to his being signed as an original cast member of ABC's Loving. He went on to appear in numerous television roles including a seven-year run as Hal on FOX’s Malcolm in the Middle, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe and three Emmy® awards; the recurring role of Dentist Tim Whatley on Seinfeld; HBO’s acclaimed miniseries, From the Earth to the Moon, as Buzz Aldrin; and the made-for-television movie I Know My First Name is Steven, among others.

Cranston continues to pursue his love for theater whenever possible. Credits include: The God of Hell, Chapter Two, The Taming of the Shrew, A Doll's House, Eastern Standard, Wrestlers, Barefoot in the Park and The Steven Weed Show, for which he won a Drama-Logue Award.

Cranston is also a dedicated screenwriter and director. He wrote the original romantic drama, Last Chance as a birthday gift for his wife, Robin Dearden, and directed and starred in the film. Cranston has also directed several episodes of Malcolm in the Middle, the Comedy Central pilot Special Unit, Breaking Bad and recently an episode of Modern Family.

In early 2011, Cranston served as executive producer and star of an exclusive online series called “The Handlers” for Atom.com. The comedic short series followed Cranston as the character Jack Powers and his race to win a seat on the State Senate.

Cranston also produced an instructional DVD called “KidSmartz”, which is designed to educate families on how to stay safe from child abduction and Internet predators. “KidSmartz” raises money for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Will Ferrell

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Comedy Legend Will Ferrell with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Will Ferrell below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actor Will Ferrell with the 2,547th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. The star in the category of Motion Pictures will be dedicated at 6767 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Hollywood Wax Museum.

“Will Ferrell has made the world laugh with his hilarious characterizations and brilliant timing in films that have entertained so many people. We are proud to add this comedic genius to the Hollywood Walk of Fame!” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be actors John C. Reilly and Molly Shannon.

Ferrell’s latest film is the upcoming Warner Bros. comedy “Get Hard,” in which he stars opposite Kevin Hart.  It opened nationwide on March 27, 2015. 

Born and raised in Irvine, California, Ferrell graduated from USC with a degree in sports information. He worked as a sportscaster on a local weekly cable show before enrolling in acting classes and stand-up comedy workshops. He was asked to join the esteemed comedy/improv group The Groundlings after just one year of training. It was at The Groundlings that Ferrell was discovered for “Saturday Night Live”

Ferrell has come a long way since “SNL,” crossing over from television icon to a motion picture star, producer and internet pioneer. He starred for seven seasons on NBC’s seminal late-night hit after taking the nation by storm during the show’s “Indecision 2000,” with his portrayal of President George W. Bush. Some of his most memorable “SNL” characters include Craig the Spartan Spirit Cheerleader, musical middle school teacher Marty Culp, and George W. Bush. Among his many impressions were Janet Reno, Alex Trebek, Neil Diamond and the late, Chicago Cubs sportscaster Harry Caray. His work on “SNL” earned Ferrell two Emmy nominations in 2001, for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program.

Ferrell most recently reprised his role as Ron Burgundy, the character he made famous in the 2004 comedy “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” Ferrell co-wrote both films with director Adam McKay under their Gary Sanchez production shingle. “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” has earned over $172-million worldwide to date.

Ferrell also recently lent his voice to the character Lord Business in the animated film “The LEGO® Movie,” which has gone on to earn over $441-million in the worldwide box office.

Previously, Ferrell starred opposite Zach Galifianakis in “The Campaign,”and the ambitious “Casa de mi Padre,” a comedy spoof in the Latin American telenovela style, filmed entirely in Spanish, for which Ferrell served as producer and also starred as the lead. Ferrell’s many film credits also include “Elf,” “Zoolander,” “Old School,” and the screen adaptation of “The Producers,” which earned him his first Golden Globe nomination in 2006 for Best Supporting Actor. In 2007, Ferrell earned his second Golden Globe nomination, for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical, for his portrayal of IRS agent Harold Crick in “Stranger Than Fiction.”

Ferrell earned a 2009 Tony Award nomination for his Broadway debut, headlining the sold-out, Tony-nominated one-man comedy show “Will Ferrell: You’re Welcome America, A Final Night with George W Bush,” directed by Adam McKay, in which he perfected his infamous “Saturday Night Live” characterization of President Bush. At the end of its Broadway run, Ferrell performed the show, live, in its entirety on HBO, earning a pair of Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Comedy Special and Outstanding Writing.

In 2007, Ferrell and McKay founded the popular and award-winning video website Funnyordie.com. With hundreds of exclusive celebrity videos and a steady stream of huge viral hits, ‘Funny Or Die’ has become the place to be seen for comedic celebrities, and the obvious destination for a daily comedy fix. Its first video, “The Landlord,” has received over 81 million views and the site averages over 20-million unique visitors and 60-million page views per month.

Through their company, Gary Sanchez Productions, Ferrell and McKay wrote the HBO comedy series “Eastbound and Down,” starring Danny McBride, and the 2014feature comedy “Tammy,” starring Melissa McCarthy. The company currently has several feature projects in the works.

Gary Sanchez supported the 2006 Sundance hit “The Foot Fist Way,” starring McBride, who also co-wrote with director Jody Hill; “The Goods: LiveHard, Sell Hard,” starring Jeremy Piven; and “Step Brothers,” which earned over $100 million domestically. In 2006, Ferrell starred in the hit comedy “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” with co-stars John C. Reilly and Sacha Baron Cohen. Earning nearly $150-million at the U.S. box office, the film became the season’s No. 1 non-animated comedy and continues to set records on DVD.

A testament to his impact on the American comedic landscape, Ferrell was named the recipient of the 2011 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The award recognizes people who have had an impact on American society in the same vein as social commentator, satirist, and the creator of memorable characters, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).

Ferrell is heavily involved with Cancer for College, which provides scholarships for students with cancer. The charity was founded by his college friend and two-time cancer survivor Craig Pollard.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Snoopy

October 25, 2019

Snoopy Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Kids of all ages were thrilled to learn that Snoopy’s star is next to the star of his creator Charles M. Schulz

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

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Snoopy was honored with the 2,563rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, November 2, 2015. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was dedicated at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sycamore. Fans were thrilled to see that the site of his star resembled the famous comic book back yard of this famous pooch!

Helping emcee, Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Producer Paul Feig and Writer/Producer Craig Schulz.

“Kids of all ages have been in great anticipation of this star ceremony. Snoopy is one of the most popular personalities of the Peanuts characters and we are pleased to honor him with his very own star that will be situated next to the great cartoonist who created him, Charles M. Schulz!” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We hope that he writes about this special honor in his great American novel!”

Beloved since 1950, Snoopy is the world’s best known and accomplished beagle, the original “Joe Cool,” a world-famous novelist, and a celebrated World War I Flying Ace. As he has throughout his illustrious career, Snoopy is making history – as the first beagle to receive the coveted Walk of Fame star honor. When asked how he felt about receiving this great honor, Snoopy responded enthusiastically, “Woof!"

And, Snoopy’s trusted sidekick Woodstock, squawked and squeaked: “!!!????!!!”

Snoopy has a very busy career. At last count, he has worked on 45 television specials, four motion picture films and one Saturday morning TV show. He will next be seen starring in THE PEANUTS MOVIE directed by Steve Martino. His friends, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state-of-the-art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day on November 6th, 2015.

This year also marks the 65th anniversary of the debut of the “Peanuts” comic strip and the 50th anniversary of the landmark television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Peanuts creator Charles Schulz drew the most popular and influential comic strip of all time, which was read every day by 355 million people in 75 countries. In addition to the famous strip, Peanuts holiday television specials such as “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” have won several Emmys and are among the highest rated primetime TV specials.

The Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign will team with 20th Century Fox’s “The Peanuts Movie” this Halloween to help raise funds for children in need.

Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of “The Peanuts Movie” characters will support the philanthropic effort, which has raised more than $175 million for UNICEF to provide children around the world with medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education.

Snoopy has been, and remains a character everyone loves. His imagination and spark inspires laughter and thoughtfulness all over the world. Folks in every corner of the world know and love this warm puppy. He is the pet and the friend we all wish we had.

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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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Sofia Vergara

October 25, 2019

Sofia Vergara Honored With
Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Tracy Morgan

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Tracy Morgan with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete eremony as Tracy Morgan unveils the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that actor Tracy Morgan was honored with the 2,633rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, April 10, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6280 Hollywood Boulevard next to the W Hollywood Hotel.

“Funny man Tracy Morgan surely had all the fans on the Boulevard laughing at his fun comments the day of his star ceremony. A happy day for all as he was there in good spirits after his life altering situation a few years back,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are proud to add this popular actor on our historic Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were Jordan Peele and Martin Lawrence.

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.

Tracy Morgan is one of the most respected comedians in his field. Starring for seven seasons on NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock, Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as “Tracy Jordan,” the unpredictable star of Lemon’s (Fey) hit variety show, TGS with Tracy Jordan.  

In 2016, Morgan headlined a nationwide stand-up tour titled Picking Up the Pieces and in May 2017 his stand up special Staying Alive was released globally on Netflix. Morgan will next be seen this month in the TBS show “The Last OG” which he stars in and executive produces.

From his work on 30 Rock, Morgan has received an Emmy nomination in the Supporting Actor category and been nominated multiple years for the Supporting Actor NAACP Image Award. The 30 Rock cast has also won the Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.” The beloved series came to an end in January 2013. Outside of the show, Morgan also received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a comedy series in 2016 for hosting an episode of SNL.

In April 2014, Morgan released a standup special for Comedy Central, titled Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide, which brought Comedy Central one of its largest viewership for a standup special that year. Previously, his first stand up special was titled Black & Blue and released on HBO in 2010. Another milestone for Morgan was reached in 2009 with the release of his first book, a compilation of studied anecdotes and some of the more serious moments that shaped him and his career entitled I Am The New Black.

Morgan has had the opportunity to be a part of some of the most successful animated films in recent years. In 2009, he made his animation debut lending his voice for Jerry Bruckheimer’s G-Force, a combination live-action/CG film, which opened number one in U.S. box offices and was celebrated by audiences worldwide. In 2013, he starred as the bulldog, Luiz, in the film Rio and again in April 2014 when he reprised his role inRio 2. Morgan’s voice can also be heard in the Oscar-nominated film, Boxtrolls, as one of the film’s antagonist, Mr. Gristle.

Morgan has headlined across the country and abroad on various tours and festivals for his stand-up comedy. He was first introduced to television audiences in his role as Hustleman on the hit comedy series Martin. He went on to join Saturday Night Live in 1996 where he appeared for seven seasons and created such memorable characters as ‘Astronaut Jones’ and ‘Brian Fellows.’ After leaving SNL, Morgan went on to star in his own comedy series The Tracy Morgan Show and voiced “Spoonie Luv” on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers. Additional film credits include: Cop Out, the remake of the British film Death at a Funeral, First Sunday opposite Ice Cube and Katt Williams, The Longest Yard opposite Adam Sandler, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Head of State, Son of No One, Why Stop Now and Fist Fight.

Tracy has been involved in several charities such as Rebuilding Together: Veterans Housing for which he headlined a charity comedy event for the charity. He also posed for the photo book “Comic Genius” by celebrity photographer Matt Hoyle and all proceeds were donatedto the Save the Children charity.

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

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. 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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25 Oct 2019
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Jeff Goldblum

October 25, 2019

 

Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honors Jeff Goldblum with Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch below the complete ceremony as Jeff Golblum unveils the star on the Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Jeff Goldblum with the 2,638th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, June 14, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6656 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hologram USA Theatre.

“Jeff Goldblum is a unique actor who has gifted us such memorable movies with his unforgettable roles. His movies transcend generations and bring together both younger and older fans glued to adventure on the big and small screen,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “The “teleportation” of his star will instantaneously shine bright among our stars on the 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 exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Jeff Goldblum, beloved for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” franchise, “Independence Day” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” will reprise his iconic role as Dr. Ian Malcom in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” The film will be released by Universal Pictures on June 22, 2018. 

Goldblum has starred in some of the highest-grossing films and sequels in cinematic history including: “Jurassic Park” (1993), “Independence Day” (1996), “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997), “Independence Day: Resurgence” (2016); “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017), and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018).  Goldblum has also starred in films including: “Nashville” (1975), “Annie Hall” (1977), and “The Big Chill” (1983) before coming to the attention of wider audiences in David Cronenberg’s “The Fly” (1986) which earned him a Saturn Award for Best Actor. His other film credits include, but are not limited to: “The Tall Guy” (1989), “Igby Goes Down” (2002), “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004), “Adam Resurrected” (2008), “Le Week-End” (2013), “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014), and Isle of Dogs (2018).   Goldblum previously earned an Oscar® nomination for directing the live action short film, “Little Surprises” (1996).

On television, Goldblum credits include “Will & Grace” and “Portlandia.” On stage, Goldblum appeared in the Lincoln Center Theatre’s production of “Domesticated,” Broadway’s “The Pillowman,” West End’s “The Prisoner of Second Avenue,” and “Speed the Plow at the Old Vic Theatre.

Goldblum is also an accomplished jazz pianist and hosts a weekly jazz variety show with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, at the Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Angeles, when he is not working on location. He has also previously performed at Café Carlyle in New York. Most recently, Goldblum signed with Universal’s classical label, Decca Records. His debut album with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra is scheduled to be released later this year.

 

 

 

 

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25 Oct 2019
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*NSYNC

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors *NSYNC with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber and *NSYNC unveill the Walk of Fame star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored musical band *NSYNC with the 2,636th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, April 30, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard near the corner of LaBrea. They joined other boy bands at that location including: Backstreet Boys, Boyz II Men, New Kids On the Block, and New Edition.

“*NSYNC fans have been patiently waiting for their favorite group to set a date and we are announcing the date earlier than usual so they can start making plans to visit Hollywood and see *NSYNC” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were celebrity speakers Ellen DeGeneres and Carson Daly.

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.

*NSYNC – Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake have sold over nearly 30 million records in the U.S. and 42 million more worldwide. The group charted with a dozen singles, conquering Top 40, AC, Dance, Latin, Country and R&B charts. Their gargantuan worldwide “No Strings Attached” arena tour and “PopOdyssey” stadium tour rewrote sales, artistic and technical standards for road shows (when tickets for the first 52 “Strings” dates went on sale, tickets sold out in record times). Later, the stripped down “Celebrity” tour zeroed in on *NSYNC’s musical prowess. The group even refined the definition of a boy band, working with “grown-up” acts like Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Phil Collins and Richard Marx.

*NSYNC’s first single “I Want You Back” snatched three long-held records: it hit the singles charts faster than any other new act (after one week) and had the longest Top 10 stay ever for a new group (eight weeks), while they became the fastest newcomer to hit the Top 10 (in three weeks) “I Want You Back” also hit No. 13 on the singles chart, sold a million copies and remained active at radio for half a year. From there, *NSYNC cruised onto the fast track, making history with most every move. Their self-titled debut album ultimately peaked at No. 2 and sold more than 10 million copies stateside; the group was named the No. 3 new act of 1998 by Billboard. Their third single, the ballad “(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You” became *NSYNC’s first top 10 release and a No. 2 at AC radio, Fourth radio-friendly pop single, “I Drive Myself Crazy” followed. At the end of 1998, *NSYNC’s self-titled 18-month-old debut CD was the No. 4 disc of the year in 1999, while they were deemed the No. 2 pop album group/duo.As the new millennium dawned, the group contributed vocals to Gloria Estefan’s “Music of My Heart” which became *NSYNC’s biggest hit to date, peaking at No. 2 on the singles chart and at AC radio.

The release of “No Strings Attached” in April 2000 marked a transition for the group, having inked a new deal with Jive Records the previous Fall. The CD debuted at No. 1 selling one million copies the first day, a record of 2.4 million copies the first week and spent eight consecutive weeks at the summit. The first single, the independence-themed “Bye Bye Bye,” not only resonated with listeners to the tune of No. 4 on the singles chart, but it was nominated for Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards. In an instant, the world’s most popular boy band graduated to the major leagues in terms of artistic achievement. Follow-up single, “It’s Gonna Be Me,” perhaps the group’s definitive dance refrain, at last catapulted *NSYNC to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 2000. Third release, the love ballad “This I Promise You,” written and produced by Richard Marx, displayed an elegance and maturity that made the song a true classic in the group’s catalog and one of the year’s indelible melodies; it was also *NSYNC’s fourth consecutive top 10 hit and their first AC No. 1. The song was also recorded in Spanish as “Yo Te Voy A Amar,” which *NSYNC performed on the Latin Grammy Awards. “No Strings Attached” finished as the best-selling album of the year, while the group was the leading top 40 act and top pop artist/duo of 2000.

The five-time platinum “Celebrity” spawned smashes, “Pop,” “Gone,” and “Girlfriend” featuring hip-hop namesake Nelly. Since going on hiatus in 2002, the guys have embarked on a number of creative independent endeavors, including solo albums, movies, Broadway, television and music production. *NSYNC’s musical legacy includes greatest hits where each song represents a milestone along the magical journey for a young vocal ensemble that set a new standard for pop quality, tenacity and celebrity.

On the philanthropic front the members of *NSYNC created their own 501c3 foundation Challenge For The Children which raised over $5,000,000 and offered financial support to various children’s charities throughout the United States.

Bio written by Chuck Taylor.

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For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. 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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25 Oct 2019
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Zoe Saldana

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Actress Zoe Saldana With Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber and Zoe Saldana unveil the Walk of Fame star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actress Zoe Saldana today, May 3, 2018 with the 2,637thth star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6920 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Miniso store.

“Zoe Saldana is one of those actresses who captivates audiences with her performances,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “She is an amazing actress and we are proud to add her name to our illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame!”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveil the star were James Cameron and Mila Kunis.

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.

Zoe Saldana was raised in New York City and the Dominican Republic. Saldana is the epitome of a true star in Hollywood, and has built her reputation as a versatile and respected actress by choosing roles that she feels passionately about.

She reprises her role as the fan-favorite ‘Gamora,’ in “Avengers: Infinity War,” which opened in U.S. theaters on April 27. Additionally, she can be seen in the independent drama “I Kill Giants” directed by Anders Walter based on the comic book of the same name. Saldana also recently lent her talents as the voice of Captain Celaeno in the animated Lionsgate film, “My Little Pony: The Movie.”   

In 2017, she was seen opposite Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper and Karen Gillan in Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” where she again starred as the franchise’s lethal alien assassin, ‘Gamora’. The movie was a blockbuster success, grossing over $380-million domestically.

In 2016, Saldana was seen in “Star Trek: Beyond,” the third installment to the 2009 blockbuster hit.  She reprised her role of ‘Lieutenant Uhura’ opposite Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto. The J.J. Abrams’ action-packed film grossed $185-million at the box office. That year she also played the role of ‘Graciela’ in Ben Affleck’s “Live by Night.”

Saldana is best known in her starring role as ‘Neytiri’ in the record-breaking film, “Avatar,”James Cameron’s sci-fi thriller, co-starring Sigourney Weaver and Sam Worthington. “Avatar” quickly became the highest grossing film of all time, winning the 2010 Golden Globe for Best Director and Best Picture. “Avatar” went on to receive a total of nine 2010 Academy Awards nominations, including Best Picture. Saldana is currently in production on the film’s highly anticipated sequels “Avatar 2, 3 and 4.”  “Avatar 2” is slated for a 2020 release.

She made her feature film debut in “Center Stage” in 2000. Saldana’s other film credits include, among others, “Infinitely Polar Bear,” “Blood Ties,” “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” “Out of the Furnace,” “The Words,” “Colombiana,” “Takers,” “Book of Life” and “Death at a Funeral.”  Saldana has also garnered accolades for her motion picture performances as leading actress including the NALIP Latino Media Awards, Imagen Awards, ALMA Awards and Saturn Awards among others.”

Saldana recently launched BESE (pronounced “Bee-Seh”) a digital platform intended to reshape the cultural narrative by shining light on the untold stories that reflect today’s America. This platform will provide a voice to Latinx youth through social media. BESE fills a niche for young Latinx audiences craving positive portrayals of the modern American experience.

Furthermore, Saldana is spending time behind the camera with her film production company Cinestar. Founded with her two sisters Cisely and Mariel, Cinestar produced the NBC miniseries “Rosemary’s Baby” as well as the AOL Original series “My Hero.” She will next be seen in “The Honor List” for Cinestar in partnership with Popsugar, and Lionsgate's Studio L. The film will be released in mid-May of this year.

 Additionally, Saldana teamed up with the millennial mom-geared network Awestruck to create digital content for AwesomenessTV. Formerly Saldana worked with Awestruck on both unscripted and scripted content. She executive-produce two series and create a YouTube channel for the Awestruck platform with her sisters. The lifestyle network is scheduled to debut later this year on YouTube, Facebook video and Verizon’s upcoming go90    video streaming app.

In 2011, Saldana directed the short film “Kaylien” in her ongoing effort to raise awareness about autism. The short film – which served as Saldana’s directorial debut – was a part of the Glamour Reel Moments series that brings Hollywood’s leading female talent to take a turn behind the camera, directing a short film inspired by real-life story submissions from Glamour readers. “Kaylien” starred Malin Akerman and Bradley Cooper. 

When not in production, Saldana engages in philanthropic work involving children’s development, well-being and confidence building. Saldana has been very vocal in her involvement with Brave Beginnings, which focuses on bringing essential life-saving equipment and services to seriously ill children and their families.  She is also the Global Ambassador for Shot@Life, which aims to ensure that children around the world have access to life-saving vaccines.

Additionally, she also lends her support to The Step Up Network – an organization which works to propel young women from under-resourced communities to fulfill their potential by empowering them to become confident, college-bound and career-focused leaders.

In 2011, Saldana directed the short film “Kaylien” in her ongoing effort to raise awareness about autism. The short film – which served as Saldana’s directorial debut – was a part of the Glamour Reel Moments series that brings Hollywood’s leading female talent to take a turn behind the camera, directing a short film inspired by real-life story submissions from Glamour readers. “Kaylien” starred Malin Akerman and Bradley Cooper. 

Saldana has also taken part in The Haiti Relief Inc which works tirelessly to provide disaster relief to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010.  She has participated in development efforts with FINCA – an organization designed to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions to help build assets, create jobs and raise the standard of living. She has long been an advocate of autism awareness by engaging in organizations such as Actors For Autism, Autism Speaks and the annual event Light It Up Blue taking place on April 2nd each year.

In 2014, Saldana became the face of L’Oréal. In her role as an international spokesperson, she has appeared is several multimedia advertisements for L’Oréal and Kiehl’s. 

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Eva Longoria

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honors Eva Longoria with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actress and activist Eva Longoria with the 2,634th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT.  The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6906 Hollywood Boulevard.

“We are not going Overboard when we say that Eva Longoria is one of Hollywood’s most popular television stars and directors. She embodies the woman who is working hard on her craft and at the same time gets involved in world matters. We are proud to add this popular actress on our historic Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping Leron Gubler unveil the star were Felicity Huffman, Ricky Martin, and her Overboard co-star Anna Faris. Other celebrity guests in attendance included: Victoria Beckham, Marc Cherry, Marcia Cross, Eugenio Derbez, Melanie Griffith, William Macy, Alessandra Rosaldo, and Wilmer Valderrama to name a few.

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.

Eva Longoria is a Golden Globe-nominated, Screen Actors Guild and ALMA Award-winning actress, producer, director, entrepreneur, philanthropist and “Desperate Housewives” alum. Longoria is set to co-star opposite Anna Faris (“Mom”) and Eugenio Derbez (How To Be A Latin Lover) in the Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Pantelion Films’ re-imagining of the 1980s comedy Overboard in theaters May 4. Additionally, Longoria has two other feature films, Dog Days and All-Star Weekend that are set for a theatrical release later this year. Last year, she starred opposite Academy Award-nominated Demián Bichir in the Universal feature film Lowriders, which looks at the lives of low-riding culture enthusiasts in Los Angeles’ Latino communities.

Longoria starred as ‘Gabrielle Solis’ in ABC’s mega-hit and three time Golden Globe Award-winning series “Desperate Housewives,” which ran for 8 seasons and was the most popular show in its demographic worldwide airing in 208 countries with an audience of 120 million viewers. Behind the camera, Longoria is actively directing and producing – most recently directing the Emmy Award-nominated comedy series “Black-ish” starring Tracee Ellis Ross, FOX’s “The Mick” starring Kaitlin Olson, the Golden Globe-nominated “Jane the Virgin” starring Gina Rodriguez, and the new FOX series “LA to Vegas” starring Dylan McDermott. She is additionally in development as an executive producer for several other projects through her production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment including the drama series “Grand Hotel” which has been picked up to pilot by ABC. The show, which has cast Academy Award-nominee Demián Bichir (The Hateful Eight) for the lead, is written by Brian Tanen (“Desperate Housewives,” “Atypical,” “Devious Maids”) with director Ken Olin (“This is Us”).

This year marks Longoria’s 13th year as a Global Brand Ambassador for L’Oréal Paris; she owns the production company UnbeliEVAble Entertainment; recently launched her first fashion line The Eva Longoria Collection which showed at NYFW; has a home collection line with JCPenney; a New York Times bestselling cookbook EVA’S KITCHEN; and created the fragrances “EVA” and “EVAmour”. Her greatest work however is as a champion of women, the Latino community, and youth with special needs. In the wake of the #MeToo Movement, Longoria joined forces with Hollywood women to say that time was up, co-founding the #TimesUp campaign which has since swept the entertainment, film, television, music, business, tech, farm, and political industries across the world. Powered by women, #TimesUp addresses the systemic inequality and injustice in the workplace by partnering up with leading advocates for equality and safety to improve laws, employment agreements, and corporate policies, and enable more women and men to access our legal system to hold wrongdoers accountable. Longoria is also the founder ofThe Eva Longoria Foundation, dedicated to helping Latinas build better futures for themselves through education and entrepreneurship, co-founder ofEva's Heroes which enriches the lives of adolescents with developmental disabilities and is national spokesperson for Padres Contra el Cancer a nonprofit that is committed to improving the quality of life for children with cancer.

Longoria was honored by Variety with a Lifetime Achievement Award for their “Power of Women” issue and named “Philanthropist of the Year” by The Hollywood Reporter. Longoria has received countless other awards for her philanthropy and activism including: the prestigious “Dorothy I. Height Racial Justice Award” by the YWCA USA; the “Norma Zarky Humanitarian Award” from Women in Film; and the National Hispanic Foundation for the Art’s “Horizon Award.”  Additionally, Longoria received her Master’s degree in Chicano Studies from California State University, Northridge, writing her thesis on “Success STEMS from Diversity: The Value of Latinas in STEM Careers.”

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Lynda Carter

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Actress Lynda Carter with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil Lynda Carter Walk of Fame star below. 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actress/singer Lynda Carter with the 2,632nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6562 Hollywood Boulevard.

“Superhero fans will be thrilled to see the TV’s iconic original ‘Wonder Woman’ Lynda Carter honored with her well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “We are proud to add Lynda onto our historic Walk of Fame.”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler unveil the star were guest speakers Patty Jenkins and Les Moonves.

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.

Best known for winning our hearts as TV’s iconic “Wonder Woman,” Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world. In addition to her long acting career, Carter has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly-rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy nominated. She has appeared onstage with many of the world’s most renowned singers, including Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Bob Hope, George Benson, and Ben Vereen. She has starred in more than 40 television shows and films.

Carter made her professional singing debut at age 14 in Tempe, Arizona. She was crowned Miss World America in 1972. Shortly thereafter, Carter outdistanced hundreds of other actresses for the part of ‘Wonder Woman,’ a character she infused with such depth and humor that it has become one of the most indelible characters in television history. Carter’s fame led to her becoming the face of Maybelline Cosmetics, and she remained Maybelline’s top model for over a decade. But her roots remained with her music.

Singing was in her soul, and Carter was on the road performing in her teens and traveled from the Catskills to Las Vegas and from San Francisco to the saloons in Texas. An engaging storyteller, she takes her audience on a journey where her life story and her music intertwine. Though she continued to act in films and television, when she had children Carter left the road to raise her family. She returned to live performing in 2006, appearing on the London stage with an acclaimed star turn in Chicago. In 2007, Carter started touring again in venues across the country with her band of Nashville all stars.

Carter stars in the new “Super Troopers 2” film, which will be released this month, and she was recently seen on the CW hit series “Supergirl” as the President of the United States. She will also be heard narrating the Smithsonian Channel’s “Epic Women Warriors,” three-part series airing this Spring. Other TV guest roles have included “Law and Order SVU” and “Two and a Half Men”.

Carter has brought her concert to major venues across the country, including the Kennedy Center and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Her first CD, At Last, was released in 2010 and dropped at No. 6 on the Billboard charts. Her second CD, Crazy Little Things, was released in June 2011. Carter and her all-star Band will release a new album just last week called Red, Rock N’ Blues.

Carter has been honored with such awards as the Hispanic Woman of the Year (1983), Lifetime Achievement Award (Gracies) by the Alliance of Women in Media, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Humanitarian Award, and many more.

Carter has been involved in several charities including Father Martin’s Ashley Women in Recovery, The Special Olympics, Children in the Arts. She was honored with the Jill Ireland Award for her volunteer work with the Susan G. Koman Foundation. She is a strong supporter for gay rights and was the Grand Marshal for several Pride Parades around the country in the past years.

For all information, including touring schedule, go to www.lyndacarter.comand follow Lynda on Twitter and Instagram as @RealLyndaCarter

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

 

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

 

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