25 Oct 2019
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Mariah Carey

October 25, 2019
Mariah Carey Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
 
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proud honored singer Mariah Carey   with the 2,556th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, August 5, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated in front of the W Hollywood Hotel at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard, in front a massive crowd of fans that waited for hours to get a glimpse of the popular singer.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be celebrity guest speakers, LA Reid, Lee Daniels, Brett Ratner and Stephen Hill.  “Finally, all questions regarding when Mariah Carey will be honored with a star are answered! For years fans repeatedly asked us when their favorite singer would be honored, and today was the day! We are thrilled that we could add one of the world’s biggest talents to our Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Watch Mariah Carey Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony below.

Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200-million albums sold to date and 18 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Mariah is a singer, songwriter, and producer recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, 21 American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” Award, the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few. With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Mariah is truly the template of the modern pop performance.

Mariah’s ongoing impact has transcended the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. She made her entrée into the world of independent film with her landmark performance in “WiseGirls” starring alongside Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters. In 2009, Mariah was recognized with the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Palm Spring International Film Festival for her critically acclaimed role in Lee Daniels’ “Precious.” Mariah went on to appear in Daniels’ stellar ensemble piece “The Butler” (2013).

Mariah’s latest album release, “#1 To Infinity,” arrived in stores May 18, 2015 on Epic Records/Columbia Records/Sony Legacy. For the first time ever, one career-spanning chronological collection gathered all 18 of her No. 1 singles. Included as the final track on the collection was Mariah’s breathtaking single, “Infinity” (co-written and produced by Mariah). The album served as the set list for Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity, her sold-out, headlining residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

A Congressional Award recipient, Mariah has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Mariah founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development. Go to: www.mariahcarey.com

 

 

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Chris O’Donnell

October 25, 2019

ACTOR CHRIS O’DONNELL TO BE HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Chris O'Donnell Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actor Chris O’Donnell  with the 2,544th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on today, Thursday, March 5, 2015. The star in the category of Television was dedicated in front of Jameson’s Irish Pub located at 6681 Hollywood Boulevard. The location is a nod to O’Donnell’s Irish heritage.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star singer/ actor and O’Donnell’s co-star on “NCIS: Los Angeles” LL COOL J and director/screenwriter Paul Brickman. The show airs Mondays at 10 p.m. PST on CBS.

Fans all over the world watched the live streaming of the star ceremony on www.walkoffame.com.

Chris O’Donnell’s charm and diverse acting skills have allowed him to become one of Hollywood’s leading male actors. O’Donnell currently stars as G. Callen in CBS’ hit drama, “NCIS: Los Angeles,” which is in its sixth season.

O’Donnell made his acting debut with a critically acclaimed performance as Jessica Lange’s rebellious son in the Paul Brickman feature “Men Don’t Leave,” followed by a memorable cameo in Jon Avnet’s Academy Award® nominated “Fried Green Tomatoes.” In 1993, O’Donnell was nominated for a Golden Globe and won the Chicago Film Critics Award for his role opposite Al Pacino in the multiple Academy Award-winning “Scent of a Woman,” directed by Marty Brest. O’Donnell then played swashbuckling  D’Artagnan in “The Three Musketeers,” for which he was named the NATO/ShoWest Male Star of Tomorrow in 1994. O’Donnell adopted an Irish dialect to star in the romantic comedy “Circle of Friends,” and won over audiences worldwide with his stand-out performance as Robin in the highest grossing film of 1995 “Batman Forever.”

He went on to star in the dark legal thriller “The Chamber,” and Lord Richard Attenborough’s period romance “In Love and War,” before reprising his role as the daredevil acrobat and fledging super-hero in the 1997 hit “Batman and Robin.” In 1999, O’Donnell co-starred in Robert Altman’s critically-acclaimed comedy “Cookie’s Fortune” as part of an impressive ensemble cast including Glenn Close, Julianne Moore and Liv Tyler.

O’Donnell’s other film credits include the action-thriller “Vertical Limit,” the romantic comedy “The Bachelor,” “Kinsey,” Twentieth Century Fox’s “Max Payne”, New Line’s “Kitt Kittridge: An American Girl,” Warner Bros’ animated “Cats and Dogs” and the independent film “A Little Help.”

O’Donnell’s TV credits include the TNT Miniseries, “The Company,” and the hit series “Grey’s Anatomy.”

In 2002, O’Donnell made his Broadway stage debut in Arthur Miller’s play “The Man Who Had All the Luck” opposite Samantha Mathis.

O’Donnell dedicates his time to such charitable organizations as St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California, and sits on the Board of Roberts Enterprise Development Fund.

 

 

 

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Jim Parsons

October 25, 2019 2 Comments

 

ACTOR JIM PARSONS HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Jim Parsons Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Jim Parsons with the 2,545th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. The star in the category of Television was dedicated in front of the historic Hudson Apartments located at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard. “Jim’s fans have been anxiously awaiting thiswell-deserved star ceremony and they will get a big bang out of seeing our recipient receiving this honor!” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were television producer and Walk of Famer Chuck Lorre and DreamWorks Animation CEOJeffrey Katzenberg.

Jim Parsons was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He earned a BA from the University of Houston and a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the Old Globe Theater/University of San Diego.

Four-time Emmy winner, Golden Globe® Award winner and SAG Nominee, Jim Parsons continues to bring a winning combination of indelible charm, charisma and comedic timing to his roles on screen and on stage, establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s leading men. Parsons is beloved for his role as ‘Sheldon Cooper’ on CBS’ critically-acclaimed hit “The Big Bang Theory.” He has received several awards for his hilarious performance, including four Emmy Awards for ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series,’ the Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy,’ and the Critics’ Choice Television Award for ‘Best Actor in a Comedy Series.’ “The Big Bang Theory”is presently in its 8th season and airs Thursdays at 8/7c on CBS and five nights a week in syndication.

On the big screen, Parsons will play the lead voice in “HOME,” a DreamWorks Animation adaption of the award-winning book The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex, co-starring singer and actress Rihanna. “HOME” is set to hit theaters on March 27, 2015. Parsons will return to Broadway this summer in the original comedy An Act of God. Emmy winner David Javerbaum (The Daily Show) wrote the play and Tony winner Joe Mantello will direct. Parsons will take on the role of God in the play which is inspired by the Twitter account @TheTweetOfGod. Previews begin at Studio 54 on May 5 and the show officially opens May 28 which will run for a limited engagement this summer.

Parsons most recently participated in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s reading of George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly’s “Merton of the Movies,” directed by Scott Ellis. The one-night-only reading took place this past December at Studio 54, with all proceeds benefitting the Roundabout’s New Play Initiative. He also voiced the lead character, ‘Buddy’ in NBC’s animated holiday special, “Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas.” The special was based on the popular film “Elf” and the hit Broadway show “Elf: The Musical.” The stop motion hour-long special also aired in December 2014.

In Spring 2014, Parsons starred opposite Taylor Kitsch, Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo and Matt Bomer in “The Normal Heart,” HBO’s original movie adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Larry Kramer play, which was directed by Ryan Murphy. The play tells the story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s. Parsons portrayed the role of gay activist Tommy Boatwright, reprising his role from the 2011 Broadway revival. Parsons received an Emmy nomination for his role, and the film won an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Television Movie.’

Earlier in his career Parsons appeared in many films including Todd Phillips’ “School for Scoundrels” opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder for The Weinstein Company; as well as Chris Terrio’s “Heights” opposite Glenn Close and James Marsden for Merchant/Ivory.  Parsons  also created scene-stealing roles in several independent films such as “Wish I Was Here” and “Garden State,” Kevin Connolly’s “Gardener of Eden” and “The Great New Wonderful.”

On the stage, Parsons starred in the Broadway revival of Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “Harvey,” in the role of ‘Elwood Dowd’, the genial eccentric who claims to see a six-foot-tall white rabbit Harvey. The production ran with limited engagement at the famous Studio 54 in New York City. Parsons received a Theatre World Award for his debut Broadway performance as in “The Normal Heart,” starring opposite Ellen Barkin, John Benjamin Hickey and Joe Mantello. “The Normal Heart” won a Tony Award for “Best Revival of a Play” and was presented with the Drama Desk Award for “Outstanding Revival of a Play” and “Outstanding Ensemble Performance.” “The Normal Heart” also received nominations from The Outer Critics Circle for “Outstanding Revival of a Play,” as well as five Tony Award nominations. Parsons’ other stage performances include “The Castle” for the Manhattan Ensemble Theater, “The Countess” for the Globe Theater as well as “The Tempest” and “As You Like It” for the Houston Shakespeare Festival.

Parsons is a recipient of Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network’s (GLSEN) “Inspiration Award.” He dedicates his time to such charitable organizations as The Catastrophic Theatre, a local Houston theater where he used to work.

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Paul Rudd

October 25, 2019

Actor Paul Rudd Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Paul Rudd with the 2,554th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star in the category of Motion Pictures will be dedicated in front of the El Capitan Theatre at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard. Event will be live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

Helping emcee and to unveil the star were Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler and celebrity guest speakers Michael Douglas and Adam Scott.  “We are very happy to honor a man who has become one of the most familiar faces on film and television, and who has made us laugh along the way! We welcome him to our Walk of Fame family!” stated Leron Gubler.

Paul Rudd was born in Passaic, New Jersey but grew up primarily in Kansas City, MO.  He studied theater at the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.  After graduating, he landed his first real acting job playing a recurring character on the TV show “Sisters.” But it wasn’t until he played the part of Josh in the movie “Clueless” that audiences thrust him into the category of ‘that guy’ actor. Soon after “Clueless,” he was recognized as ‘that guy’ in “The Cider House Rules,”“Romeo and Juliet” and several other indie films. As a New York resident, he also performed in several Broadway productions. Rudd worked steadily for many years, before being cast as Brian Fantana in the movie “Anchorman.”  That proved to be a seminal movie in Rudd’s career because it started not only a steady run of comedy hits, but also a transition from just being a "that guy" actor to ‘that guy' who does all those Judd Apatow movies.

Rudd will next be seen as the superhero character in Marvel’s highly anticipated “Ant-Man,” directed by Peyton Reed. The film also stars Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly and Corey Stoll, and will be released on July 17, in U.S. theaters. The film premiere was held in Hollywood on Monday, June 29.

Rudd recently finished filming Rob Burnett’s “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving,” which is based on Jonathan Evison’s novel of the same name, opposite Selena Gomez and Craig Roberts.

In 2013, Rudd successfully reprised the role of Brian Fantana, starring once again opposite Will Ferrell, Steve Carell and David Koechner in Adam McKay’s “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” for Paramount Pictures.  “Anchorman 2” grossed over $170-million worldwide and received a People’s Choice Award nomination for Favorite Year End Movie, as well as two MTV Movie Award nominations. Rudd’s other film credits include such popular hit movies as “Knocked Up,” “This Is 40,” “Role Models,” “Wanderlust,” “ Our Idiot Brother,”  “I Love You, Man,” “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “The 40 Year Old Virgin,” “Clueless,” “Romeo + Juliet,” “Wet Hot American Summer,” “The Object of My Affection,” “They Came Together,” “Prince Avalanche,” “Admission,” “Monsters Vs. Aliens,” “The Ten,” “Night at the Museum,” and many others.

Rudd returned to the Broadway stage in Craig Wright’s “Grace,” starring opposite Michael Shannon, Kate Arrington, and Edward Asner. “Grace” was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Play and Rudd was nominated for a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance Award. His other stage credits include starring opposite Julia Roberts and Bradley Cooper in Richard Greenberg’s Broadway production of “Three Days of Rain,” Neil LaBute’s “Bash” as well as LaBute’s “The Shape of Things.” Rudd made his West End debut in the London production of Robin Phillips’ “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” opposite Jessica Lange. Other Broadway credits include Nicholas Hynter’s “Twelfth Night” at Lincoln Center Theater with a special performance that aired on PBS’ “Great Performances,” and in Alfred Uhry’s Tony Award-winning play “The Last Night of Ballyhoo.”

On television, Rudd was the co-writer and co-creator of the critically-acclaimed series “Party Down” on Starz. He also garnered wide recognition with a recurring role on the TV sitcom “Friends” as Mike Hannigan.  Additionally, Rudd will reprise his role as Andy in David Wain’s “Wet Hot American Summer,” along with the original cast for an eight-episode limited television series based on the cult film. The series will air on Netflix in July of 2015.

Rudd is involved with Big Slick/Children’s Mercy Hospital, Say, Project ALS, the Adrienne Shelly Foundation and the American Cancer Society charities.

★★★

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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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Joe Smith

October 25, 2019

Music Executive Joe Smith Honored with Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that music executive Joe Smith honored with the 2,558th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, August 27, 2015. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated in front of the historic Capitol Records Building at 1750 N. Vine Street. Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler unveil the star were singers Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt.

Watch Joe Smith Walk of Fame star ceremony below.

Over the course of his illustrious career, Joe Smith holds the distinction of being the only person to have headed three major record companies.

A native of Chelsea, Massachusetts, Joe Smith was President of his Chelsea High School class. After serving with the U.S. Army Infantry in the Far East, he received his BA in English and Political Science from Yale University.

Smith worked as a sportscaster and disc jockey in Virginia and Pennsylvania before moving to Boston where he became a top-rated and pioneering Rock ‘n’ Roll DJ, and appeared in the motion picture “Jamboree.”

In 1961, Smith moved to California and entered the music industry as National Promotion Manager for Warner Bros. Records. He was named Promotion Executive of the Year four times by The Gavin Report, an industry trade publication. Smith was named President of the Warner Bros. Records in 1972.

During his years at Warner Bros, he signed and/or worked with such artists as Peter, Paul & Mary, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, Alan Sherman, The Grateful Dead, Don Rickles, Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Petula Clark, The Allman Brothers Band, The Doobie Brothers, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Seals & Crofts to name a few. He also worked closely with many of the company’s Reprise Records artists including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jimi Hendrix, Jethro Tull, Trini López, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman.

In 1975, Smith became Chairman of Elektra/Asylum Records, a division of Warner Communications. For the eight years he was there, Smith worked with The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Queen, The Cars, Carly Simon, Judy Collins,  Joni Mitchell, Grover Washington Jr., Mötley Crüe, X, and Hank Williams Jr., among others.

In 1983, he was named President and CEO of Home Sports Entertainment, a division of Warner Cable. Following this, he became the first full-time President of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. During this time, he appeared in motion pictures “FM” and “One Trick Pony.”

In 1985, Smith achieved the herculean task of interviewing over 230 artists, producers, managers and executives which constituted his book “Off the Record” that would became a strong seller in Italy, England, Japan and the USA. The audio interviews on which the book is based were donated to the American people and comprise the “The Joe Smith Collection” at the Library of Congress.

 

In 1987, Smith became President and CEO of Capitol-EMl Music which included the Blue Note and Angel labels. During his seven year tenure, the company registered record profits from such artists as Garth Brooks, Tina Turner, Bonnie Raitt, MC Hammer, Bob Seger, David Bowie, Poison, Megadeth and others.

Upon his retirement from Capitol/EMI at the end of 1993, Smith assumed Executive Producer responsibilities to the World Cup Soccer tournament, where he was hired as executive producer of entertainment for World Cup USA in 1994, the first time the world’s soccer championship was held in the United States. The tournament was crowned with a Dodger Stadium appearance by The Three Tenors that Smith facilitated.

In 2001, Smith was elected to the New England Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, the Doo Wop Hall of Fame, and received the Boston Music Lifetime award.  Just last year he was the recipient of Billboard Magazine’s inaugural Clive Davis Visionary Award,

Smith has been a highly visible executive and spokesman for the music industry in Washington and overseas. He has led the fight for copyright protection and against piracy, testifying before several Congressional committees. He served as Vice President of the Country Music Association, President of the Record Industry for Community Relations and a board member of the Recording Industry Association of America and the Black Music Association.

Smith has been the recipient of a multitude of awards from organizations such as the City of Hope, B’nai Brith, NARAS and others, and was granted an honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he served as a Commencement Speaker. He has served as an officer or director of the City of Hope, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, TJ Martell foundation, Variety Club and the Neil Bogart Memorial Lab. He is a Trustee at the California Institute of the Arts, Yale School of Music, the Basketball Hall of Fame, Magic Johnson Foundation, Rhythm and Blues Foundation and the Museum of Science and Industry.

 

 

★★★

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25 Oct 2019
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Jeff Lynne

October 25, 2019

ROCK ARTIST JEFF LYNNE HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch these messages and Jeff Lynne Walk of Fame star ceremony below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored prolific singer, songwriter and producer Jeff Lynne with the 2,548th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated at 1750 N. Vine Street in front of the iconic Capitol Records building where the stars of Lynne’s friends and co-musicians The Beatles and Roy Orbison are cemented. “Jeff Lynne is one of the premier musicians of his time! With longevity and decades of his magical artistry, Lynne has captivated fans with his distinctive style and very memorable sounds,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are thrilled to add his name to our famed Walk of Fame next to his musical peers.”

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Tom Petty and Joe Walsh.

Born and raised in Shard End, Birmingham, England Lynne has been bringing music to fans in his home country and around the world for nearly four decades. He came to prominence as the leader and creative force of Electric Light Orchestra—better known by its initials, ELO. With ELO, he scored many hits throughout the 1970s, including “Can’t Get It Out of My Head,” “Livin’ Thing,” and “Don’t Bring Me Down” to name a few.

Electric Light Orchestra is one of the most remarkable success stories in rock history. ELO has sold over 50-million records worldwide, and continues to be a remarkably popular catalog. Between 1972 and 1986, Lynne wrote and produced 26 Top 40 hits in the United Kingdom, and 20 Top 40 hits in the United States.

Lynne eventually went on to concentrate on production and songwriting work for fellow major stars, former Beatles Paul McCartney and George Harrison. He resurfaced as a performer in 1988, when he became a Grammy-award winning member of the Traveling Wilburys.

One thing that has made the past few years thrilling times for Jeff Lynne fans is that the man himself has been busy working in the studio—his natural environment—and increasingly onstage as well to bring Jeff Lynne’s ELO back to life for generations of fans all around the world. The love for Lynne’s musical genius was vividly apparent in September 2014 when ELO headlined BBC Radio2’s Hyde Park festival, the first time in almost 30 years that they’d been on a festival stage. The 50,000 fans in attendance sang along in joyous rapture with every word. More than 800,000 people tuned in to BBC’s “Red Button” to watch the show.

In 2015, Lynne made a surprise performance with Ed Sheeran at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, Lynne’s contemporaries Paul McCartney and artists like Taylor Swift danced exuberantly in the aisles. Lynne’s high profile Grammy Awards appearance came nearly a year to the day after his wildly acclaimed performance at the televised Grammy salute to The Beatles, at which Lynne took his rightful place honoring his heroes and friends as he performed alongside Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh and Dhani Harrison. This exciting re-emergence also coincided with Lynne’s music—both vintage and new—being featured prominently in director David. O. Russell’s acclaimed film “American Hustle.”

In his own powerful but humble way, Jeff Lynne has been making waves all over the world for most of his musical life—a fact memorably documented in the acclaimed 2012 documentary Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO.

In 2012, Lynne returned to make waves all over again with Long Wave. Lynne’s extraordinary latest solo album found this remarkable artist recording some of the great popular songs that first inspired his lifelong and enduring love affair with popular music. The songs that Jeff Lynne revisited on Long Wave are some of the great songs that inspired him to go on to write his modern standards like, “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Showdown,” “Livin’ Thing,” “Do Ya,” “Sweet Talkin’ Woman” and “Telephone Line.”

Long Wavearrived as Lynne was also bringing his fans Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra, an altogether stunning volume featuring new versions of his past ELO smashes.

Over the years, Lynne produced and collaborated with many of the greatest musical artists of all time, including Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles themselves. He has also collaborated with such contemporaries as Tom Petty and Joe Walsh, whose latest album Analog Man Lynne helped produce. Together with Harrison, Orbison, Petty and Bob Dylan, Lynne is a member of the Grammy award-winning Traveling Wilburys—a super group like no other.

The undeniable fact is that with Electric Light Orchestra, Jeff Lynne brought the world a different sound that still sounds modern, relevant and great.  

Lynne is involved with such organizations as St. Jude Research Hospital, MUSICARES and H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Ease Abuse Related Trauma).  

 

 

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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. The Official Hollywood Walk of Fame App is now available in the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/official-hollywood-walk-fame/id725209617?mt=8. 
The Android version will premiere later this year.

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25 Oct 2019
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Kristin Chenoweth

October 25, 2019

Actress Kristin Chenoweth Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actress Kristin Chenoweth with the 2,555th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, July 24, 2015. The star in the category of Live Theatre/Performance was dedicated next to the historic Pantages Theatre, at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard. The star ceremony was live streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Walk of Famer Carol Burnett and Kenny Ortega. “We are thrilled to have triple threat and veteran of the stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth on our iconic Walk of Fame. The chatter is that fans are very excited to see their favorite actress receiving the coveted star on Hollywood’s most famous sidewalk,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth takes the lead in a career that spans film, television, voice-over and stage, effortlessly. She will next be seen in the premiere of Disney Channel’s “Descendants” directed by Kenny Ortega, premiering July 31st.

She received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the ABC series “Pushing Daisies.” Chenoweth lit up the stage of McKinley High on Fox’s hit comedy “Glee” as a former student who returned to town with more than the baggage from her flight. In her role as Glee’s quirky ex-songstress, April Rhodes, she was nominated for two Emmy Awards and a People’s Choice Award in the category of “Favorite TV Guest Star.” Though Kristin has often appeared on hit shows such as “The West Wing,” she may be most remembered by Broadway lovers everywhere. Her origination of the role of Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked” earned her a Tony Award nomination, and her Tony-winning performance in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” stole the show and hearts in the process.

Chenoweth is currently appearing on Broadway, playing the glamorous film star, Lily Garland, in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s “On the Twentieth Century,” which has received rave reviews.Chenoweth’s performance has already won her Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award. She has also earned nominations for: Tony Award in the category “Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical,” and Drama League Award.Earlier this year, she co-starred in the Universal film “The Boy Next Door,” alongside Jennifer Lopez. She was also seen in the film “A Bet’s A Bet.” She’s completed production on the indie teen drama entitled “Hard Sell.” and will be seen this summer in the Disney Channel’s live-action original movie “Descendants,” in which she will play the classic Sleeping Beauty villain Maleficent.

In 2014, Chenoweth starred as a poisonous frog named Gabi in the hit animated film “Rio 2.” She also reprised her nominated role in the 100th episode of “Glee.”  

A veteran of the concert stage, Chenoweth has performed to sold-out crowds in concert halls across the country. In 2013, she made her Australian national touring debut, headlining the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and performing at the famed Sydney Opera House. She made national headlines with her stunning renditions of Hollywood’s most beloved songs from classic films, when she performed at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl’s Hall of Fame. Chenoweth also performed at The Allen Room in New York’s acclaimed Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, with her show – Kristin Chenoweth: The Dames of Broadway… All of ‘Em!!!, which aired on PBS.

In addition to her starring roles on stage and screen, in 2009, Chenoweth wrote an upliftingly candid, comedic chronicle of her life so far in “A Little Bit Wicked,” which was released by Simon & Schuster, and debuted on The New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List.

It’s no secret that Chenoweth wears her heart on her sleeve when it comes to her love of theater, which was the catalyst for her charity partnership with the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center (BA PAC) in her home town in Oklahoma. Chenoweth is also a passionate supporter of charities which dedicate their time and efforts to helping those in need, such as the Kristin Chenoweth Art & Education Fund, The Red Cross, Broadway Cares EFA, The Point Foundation, ASTEP, breast cancer awareness, adoption advocacy and organizations supporting animal welfare.

Chenoweth earned a Bachelor’s degree in Musical Theater and a Master’s degree in Opera Performance from Oklahoma City University. She was presented with Honorary Doctorate degrees from both the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and her alma mater, Oklahoma City University. Kristin is an inductee into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, as well as the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.

 

 

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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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Dick Gregory

October 25, 2019

In memory of comedic icon and Walk of Famer Dick Gregory, flowers were placed on his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 12:30 PM PDT. The star in category of Live Performance is located at 1650 Vine Street. “The world needs more Dick Gregories! Our thoughts are with his family at the time.” Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce signed the card on behalf of the Hollywood Historic Trust and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

ENTERTAINER DICK GREGORY HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Dick Gregory Walk of Fame Star ceremony below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored Dick Gregory today Monday, February 2, 2015 with the 2,542nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star in the category of Live Theatre/Performance was dedicated at 1650 Vine Street near Hollywood & Vine. “We are proud to honor Dick Gregory with a star on the Walk of Fame during Black History month. He has given so much to the world with his wisdom through his work in entertainment,” stated Leron Gubler, President of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and emcee of the ceremonies.

Guest speakers Dr. Faye Williams, Esq. and Tommy Davidson were on hand to help unveil the star. Celebrities in attendance were Nick Cannon, Louis Gossett Jr., George Lopez, Denise Nicholas, Rob Schneider, Pauly Perrette, and Stevie Wonder. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

The day after the ceremony the celebration continued with the Dick Gregory & Friends All Star Tribute and Toast on Tuesday, February 3, at 8:00 p.m. at the Ricardo MontalbanTheatre,1615 N. Vine Street in Hollywood.

Richard Claxton Gregory aka Dick Gregory is a comedian, civil rights activist, author, recording artist, actor, philosopher and anti-drug crusader. He is a native St. Louis, Missouri.  He was drafted into the army in 1954.  After being discharged in 1956, with a desire to perform comedy professionally, he moved to Chicago.

Gregory attributes the launch of his career to Hugh Hefner, who watched him perform at Herman Roberts Show Bar. Hefner hired Gregory to work at the Chicago Playboy Club.

By 1962, Gregory had become a nationally-known headline performer, selling out nightclubs, making numerous national television appearances, and recording popular comedy albums. Gregory, whose style was detached, ironic, and satirical, gained the attention of audiences with his political and controversial stand up acts. By being both outspoken and provocative, he became a household name and opened many doors for Black entertainers.

As an influential American comedian, he has used his voice to convey to both white and black audiences his message on civil rights. His social satire helped change the way white Americans perceived black American comedians since he first performed in the public arena.

In October of 1963,  he answered the call of Medgar Evers. His life was forever changed.  Gregory went to Selma, Alabama and spoke for two hours on a public platform two days before the voter registration drive known as “Freedom Day.” Gregory later became more involved in struggles for civil rights, activism against the Vietnam War, economic reform and anti-drug issues.  

In 2000, Gregory was honored at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., by a sold out house with special tributes by Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr., Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes, Cicely Tyson, Mark Lane, Marion Barry and many more.

Gregory is listed as No. 82 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of all time. He has appeared in numerous films including: “Steppin: The Movie,” “Letter to the President,” “Malcolm X: A Search for Identity,” “In Remembrance of Martin,” “The Hot Chick,” “Children of the Struggle,” and many more. He has written 14 books and has 15 comedy albums that contain his stand up acts and his political commentary.

He has been married to Lillian Gregory since 1959 and on the day of his star ceremony they will also be celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary. They have 10 children.

Celebrities, politicians and statesmen alike from the Kennedy family to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Marlon Brando sought Gregory’s wisdom and counsel; many still do so today.

 

 

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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. The Official Hollywood Walk of Fame App is now available in the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/official-hollywood-walk-fame/id725209617?mt=8.
The Android version will premiere later this year.

 

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25 Oct 2019
Radio, Television Permalink

Don Mischer

October 25, 2019

Producer Don Mischer Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch Don Mischer unveil the Walk of Fame star below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored producer & directorDon Mischer with the 2,539th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, December 11, 2014.  The star in the category of Television was dedicated in front of the new Marshalls Store at 7013 Hollywood Boulevard.

“We are very happy to add acclaimed producer Don Mischer to the Walk of Fame,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “His productions are known all over the world and will remain part of our television history for eternity,” he added.

Assisting emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star was  Jimmy Kimmel. Seth MacFarlane also attended and said a few words on behalf of Mischer.

Don Mischer is an internationally-known producer and director of television and live events. He has been honored with fifteen Emmy Awards, a record ten Directors Guild of America Awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement, two NAACP Image Awards, a Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting, Europe’s prestigious Gold Rose of Montreux and the 2012 Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television from the Producers Guild of America.

As President of Don Mischer Productions (DMP), his credits range from “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial,” “The Kennedy Center Honors,” and the “Billboard Music Awards,” to Super Bowl Halftime shows (Prince, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen), the Democratic National Convention, the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics in Shanghai, and the Opening Ceremonies of both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games.

Mischer’srecent works include the 83rd, 84th, and 85th Academy Awards, the 9/11 Memorial Museum Dedication Ceremony with President Obama, recent Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Neil Patrick Harris, The Breakthrough Prize: Scientists Changing the World, and One Night Only’s tributes to Eddie Murphy and Don Rickles.

Mischer has also produced specials that featured performances by Beyonce, Bono, Prince, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Adele, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Streisand, Usher, Jennifer Lopez and Carrie Underwood, among others.

Mischer received the Governors Award from the National Association of Choreographers. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America, where he was recently elected to the National Board, the Producers Guild of America, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, where he has served two terms on the Board of Governors.

Don has focused his charitable efforts on helping schools raise money for their Arts programs. As educational budgets get cut, the first thing that always goes is education in the Arts. He’s helped through producing benefits for junior highs and high schools in the Southern California area, and through personal donations as well.

 

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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25 Oct 2019
Radio, Recording Permalink

Renan Almendarez Coelle

October 25, 2019

Renán Almendárez Coello Known as El Cucuy De La Mañana Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch Renán Almendárez Coello Walk of Fame star ceremony below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce today honored radio personality Renán Almendárez Coello, the famous El Cucuy de la Mañana, with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Radio was unveiled at 6141 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the newly developed Eastown. “The veteran Renán Almendárez Coello has kept us tuned to the radio for his laughs, jokes and comforting words that bridged effortlessly borders and cultures,” said Leron Gubler “His voice has inspired many generations and we are honored to welcome him on our famous Walk of Fame to immortalize his dedicated achievement.”

Assisting Emcee Gubler to unveil the star were guest speakers Singers Graciela Beltran and Tony Melendez. The star ceremony was streamed live on www.walkoffame.com.

Renán has an amazing true story in the history of the entertainment world. He currently has a radio show, El Cucuy De La Manana on Los Angeles XEWW, 690 AM. The show is syndicated across the United States, from Los Angeles to Florida.

For seven years from 1996 through 2009, he successfully delivered a continued run in the first-place within the radio industry in Los Angeles.  The unprecedented accomplishment elevated Renán to fame and popularity. His is the most-listened-to voice in radio, and has the highest loyalty of listeners in the history of Los Angeles, with a broadcast track record spanning 24 years.

Born in Honduras, where Renán Almendarez Coello began his radio career at age 15 and moved to the United States in 1982. Renán came to the United States with a dream of becoming a radio personality, repeating the success he tooled in his native country. Due to his astonishing ability to communicate with his audience, Renán’s career sky-rocketed to heights never seen before in some of the most challenging markets in the United States: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

The radio show is a mix of talk, audience calls, jokes and serious life advice. His laugh medicine provides daily doses of remedies for those who are ill and seek hope. His radio show has become an outlet for many Hispanic immigrants who do not have a forum to voice their opinions and express their thoughts.

For more than twenty years, Renán has been one of the top-ranking radio host in the Los Angeles market. His show El Cucuy de la Mañana successfully secured ABC Radio Network Syndication in 20 cities. Renán was named R&R Latin Formats Personality/Show of the Year, 2005. His book: En la Cumbre de la Pobreza (At the Height of Poverty) by HarperCollins Publishers became a best-seller.

Renán’s charisma and persona is not only about entertaining and making people laugh with his unique style of humor. His charitable contributions of time, effort and money have made him as famous as his radio career has proven his star-power status. He used his voice to raise funds in times of natural disasters, as well as successfully raise awareness on campaigns such as on immigration and voter registration. He also wanted to give back to the community and to not forget his humble origins. In 2002, Renán formed the El Cucuy Foundation and opened the El Cucuy Help Center (Centro de Ayuda El Cucuy) to provide help and referrals to thousands of people in Los Angeles. This effort was a natural extension of the charitable work he had been doing for years.

 

 

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

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

 

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