25 Oct 2019
Recording, Television Permalink

Ken Ehrlich

October 25, 2019

TELEVISION PRODUCER KEN EHRLICH HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
EHRLICH CELEBRATES 35th ANNIVERSARY PRODUCING GRAMMY SHOW

Watch Ken Ehrlich unveil the Walk of Fame Star below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored television producer Ken Ehrlich with the 2,541st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Television was dedicated in front of the historic Capitol Records Building at 1750 N. Vine Street.

“It is time we honor the man who successfully elevated and transformed the artists and their music we love into memorable moments on live Television,” said Leron Gubler, President of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “Ken Ehrlich’s magical productions have touched millions of people watching these shows around the world and we are pleased to welcome him to our family of stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

The star ceremony was streamed live on www.walkoffame.com.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were John Legend, Stevie Wonder, LL Cool J and Smokey Robinson.

While the Grammy Awards are what Ken Ehrlich is best known for, his 47-year history as a television producer is filled with living examples of how Ehrlich’s creative spark and judgment has left viewers with memorable moments on the small screen, whether they be a studio full of blues legends paying tribute to Muddy Waters (“Soundstage” 1974), 350,000 fans in Times Square celebrating the NFL kickoff season with Bon Jovi, Enrique Iglesias and Alicia Keys (NFL KICKOFF SHOW, 2003), or Mick Jagger and Buddy Guy closing the show in the East Room of the White House with special guest President Barack Obama singing “Sweet Home Chicago” (In Performance at the White House; Red, White and Blues, 2012). All of these moments and so many more have come to be known as “Ken Ehrlich moments,” and they’re the most admired, and most imitated segments of live event television.

Among Ehrlich’s many achievements and innovations in the world of music television are the creation of the “MTV Movie Awards” and the “VH1 Divas” shows, which changed the face of music and led to the rise of female artists in popular music. Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion and many more benefitted from appearances on Divas shows. For the past several years, Ken and his company AEG Ehrlich Ventures LLC, have produced a series of shows from the East Room of the White House and have brought artists from Bob Dylan, Justin Timberlake, Aretha Franklin to Ariana Grande, BB King and others in performance in front of the First Family. In 2014, Ehrlich achieved a remarkable hat-trick, producing the 56th Grammy Awards show and then moving next door to the LA Convention Center to bring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and a room full of superstars together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. The latter show was so successful that CBS network repeated it an unprecedented second time within the week the following Wednesday night!

Ehrlich believes that artistic excellence in music is a moveable feast, and demonstrates his commitment to that premise by, as he says, ‘connecting the dots.’  His creation of the concept of Grammy moments’ musical performances which unite artists from different generations, genres or disciplines that ultimately go to demonstrate the universal nature of music and seeks to unite generations. Whether it be Beyonce and Tina Turner, Eminem and Elton John, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl and Joe Walsh, Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, Bruno Mars, Sting, Rihanna and the sons of Bob Marley, Ehrlich brings people together and creates television experiences that are unique and unifying. So much so that in addition to numerous awards and nominations, he has been honored by the Producers Guild of America with its Visionary Award, and Billboard Magazine has named him one of the “Power 100” in the music industry. But beyond all the star-studded spectacles that Ehrlich has created and produced over the years, he is most proud of shows he has done that have served to make a difference. Among those shows are an HBO special he did in 1988 that paid tribute to the contribution of our Vietnam vets; an epic celebration of Nelson Mandela upon his release from prison; the reopening of the New Orleans Superdome one year after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans (U2 and Green Day performed), and then a similarly-themed six hour special aired only three weeks after Katrina from Madison Square Garden which raised $10M for the residents of that city; and a tribute to the people of New York City and John Lennon, presented two weeks after 9/11. He also produced the US side of the Live 8 event in 2005.

Ehrlich has always been available when called upon to contribute his creativity as well as his staff in support of charitable causes. He produced several all-star non-televised events for Katie Couric’s Colon cancer organization, produced several more for Los Angeles’ Entertainment Industry Foundation, and in addition to being a member of the Board of Directors of the Grammy Museum, has produced and raised significant funds for the Museum through benefits, evenings at the Museum, etc. He has produced several City of Hope Award dinners, and a series of fundraising concerts in support of the fight against breast cancer (for Lifetime Television). In the last two presidential campaigns, he produced some extremely high profile and influential benefits for President Barack Obama.  In 2011, Ken directed Celine Dion’s Las Vegas show, which is one of Las Vegas’ most successful and long running star driven offerings.

He is a longstanding member of both the Directors Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America and he has maintained a strong supporting stance of the importance of keeping entertainment industry jobs here in Hollywood.

 

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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
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

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).  

 

 

★★★

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
Motion Pictures Permalink

Ed Harris

October 25, 2019

Award-winning Actor Ed Harris Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch Ed Harris Hhollywood Wlak of Fame star ceremony below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored Ed Harris with the 2,546th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was dedicated in front of the historic Egyptian Theatre. “The multi-talented actor and director Ed Harris has fascinated us with his memorable roles on multiple platforms,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “His continued success and acclaim paved the way for him to be forever a shining star among stars on our world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame!”

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were actors Marcia Gay Harden and Andy Garcia.

Ed Harrisstars opposite Liam Neeson in “Run All Night,” for director Jaume Collet-Serra, which will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures on tonight.  He will also star with Ethan Hawke and Milla Jovovich in “Cymbeline,” Michael Almereyda’s modern film adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.Harris recently completed filming on Dean Devlin’s untitled feature directorial debut, alongsideAndy Garcia.

Harris made his feature film directing debut on “Pollock,” receiving an Academy Award® nomination as Best Actor for his performance in the title role. His co-star, Marcia Gay Harden, won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar® under his direction.

Harris’ extensive film credits include “Appaloosa,”  “A History of Violence,” “The Hours,” (Oscar®, Golden Globe, SAG and BAFTA nominations); “Frontera,”“The Face of Love,” with Annette Bening; “Pain and Gain”; “Gone Baby Gone”; “The Truman Show” (Oscar® nomination, Golden Globe Award); “Apollo 13” (Oscar® and Golden Globe nominations, SAG Award); “The Way Back”; “The Right Stuff”; “The Abyss”; “The Rock”; “The Human Stain”; “A Beautiful Mind”; “The Firm”; “Places in the Heart”; “Alamo Bay,” “State of Grace,” “The Third Miracle”  “Touching Home” and many others.

On television, Harris will star in J.J. Abrams’ and Jonathan Nolan’s “Westworld” for HBO. When last on HBO, Harris won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, along with Emmy and SAG nominations, for his portrayal of John McCain in the Jay Roach-directed “Game Change.” He starred with Paul Newman in the HBO miniseries “Empire Falls,” for which he received Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Best Actor nominations. His other television credits include “The Last Innocent Man,” “Running Mates,” “Paris Trout” and “Riders of the Purple Sage,” for which he and his wife Amy Madigan, as co-producers and co-stars, were presented with the Western Heritage Wrangler Award for “Outstanding Television Feature Film.”

In 2012, at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, Harris starred with Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman and Glenne Headley in the world premiere of playwright Beth Henley’s “The Jacksonian,” directed by Robert Falls. He reprised that role to critical acclaim in the play’s New York Premiere at Off-Broadway’s Acorn Theater. Harris received both an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination (“Outstanding Solo Performance”) and a Lucille Lortel Award nomination (“Outstanding Solo Show”) for the Off-Broadway production of “Wrecks” at New York City’s Public Theatre. He originated the role, with writer/director Neil LaBute, for the play’s world premiere at the Everyman Palace Theatre in Cork, Ireland,and won the 2010 LA Drama Critics Circle Award for “Best Solo Performance” for the production of “Wrecks” at the Geffen Playhouse. His theatre credits include: Ronald Harwood’s “Taking Sides”; Sam Shepard’s plays “Fool for Love” (Obie) and “Simpatico” (Lucille Lortel Award for “Best Actor”); George Furth’s “Precious Sons” (Drama Desk Award); “Prairie Avenue”; “Scar”; “A Streetcar Named Desire”; “The Grapes of Wrath”; and “Sweet Bird of Youth.”

Harris supports many philanthropic organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, AIDS Project LA, KCRW and Wounded Warriors.

★★★

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.

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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25 Oct 2019
Recording, Television Permalink

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.

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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25 Oct 2019
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.

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

Pharrell Williams

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Is ‘Happy’ To Honor Pharrell Williams with a
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch Pharrell Williams Walk of Fame star ceremony below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored producer, singer, songwriter Pharrell Williams with the 2,537th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Recording was unveiled at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hotel Hollywood. “We are so happy to pay tribute to Pharrell Williams, one of the nicest and most talented artists in show business,” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “His music is known the world over, and we are confident that fans will be ‘happy’ to see his star shine on our Walk of Fame.  

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star was talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.

Redefining cool for a new generation, Williams is a creative force who uses music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. From his beginnings as a teenage prodigy and multi-instrumentalist in Virginia Beach back in the early ’90s, through enough hits to earn him Billboard’s Producer of the Decade in 2010, to his current status as multi-media superstar, Williams has never stopped creating.

Starting his producing career as one half of The Neptunes with Chad Hugo, Williams has helped create such classics as Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” Robin Thicke’s  “Blurred Lines,” Nelly’s “Hot in Herre,” Jay-Z’s “I Just Wanna Love U (Give it 2 Me),” Britney Spears’s “I’m A Slave 4 U,” and Justin Timberlake’s “Like I Love You.” With over 100-million copies of his productions sold,   Williams’ music sounds like something no one else has thought of just yet. He’s also created a new way of looking at established stars such as Snoop Dogg, Madonna, and even the Rolling Stones.  Over four albums, Williams and Hugo along with Shae Haley created an unpredictable hybrid as part of the alt-rock/hip-hop group N.E.R.D.

The music industry has honored Pharrell with 7 Grammy Awards including 2004’s and 2014’s “Producer of the Year.” as well as ASCAP’s prestigious Golden Note Award in 2012. He received a 2014 Academy Award Nomination for his original song “Happy” which was featured in the animated film “Despicable Me 2.” The popular song “Happy” remained atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for ten consecutive weeks, and peaked at No. 1 on iTunes in 103 markets worldwide. The song is the lead single off of his new album “G I R L.” Pharrell’s latest solo album “G I R L” was released on March 3, 2014 to rave reviews.   

Pharrell is currently seen on the NBC Emmy Award winning show “The Voice” as one of the four expert coaches.  “The Voice” airs Monday and Tuesday Nights At 8 p.m. with the finale airing on December 16.

With his latest venture i am OTHER — a multi-media creative collective that serves as an umbrella for all his endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club & ICECREAM apparel textile company Bionic Yarn and a dedicated YouTube channel —  Williams’ vision continues to push pop culture forward. Williams’ prolific body of work extends beyond the world of music. His diverse artistic creations range from designing a sculpture with prolific contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, to accessories and jewelry for Louis Vuitton, to T-shirts for Japanese mega-brand Uniqlo, to adidas sportswear, and to the forthcoming perfume collaboration with Comme des Garçons.

 Pharrell’s work in the humanitarian field is an extension of his success. In 2008, he founded From One Hand To AnOTHER (FOHTA), a foundation focused on supporting the Pharrell Williams Resource Centers’ learning programs for underserved youth in at risk communities across the nation. This past March, Pharrell partnered with the United Nations Foundation to celebrate the International Day of Happiness inspiring individuals all over the globe to demonstrate their unique “happy.”

 

 

★★★

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.

 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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25 Oct 2019
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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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25 Oct 2019
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Ray Dolby

October 25, 2019

RAY DOLBY, AUDIO PIONEER AND FOUNDER OF DOLBY LABORATORIES
WAS HONORED WITH A POSTHUMOUS STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the late Ray Dolby with the 2,540th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was dedicated in front of The Dolby Theatre at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. “We are very happy to add acclaimed Dolby sound system engineer and inventor Ray Dolby to the Walk of Fame,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “Everyone in the world has experienced the most amazing audio emanating from film screens around the world. Ray Dolby is part of our cinematic history and we are proud to add his star to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Sid Ganis, Francis Ford Coppola and Mrs. Dagmar Dolby. Star ceremony was streamed live on www.walkoffame.com

A native of Portland, Oregon, Ray Dolby is recognized around the world for developing groundbreaking audio technologies that revolutionized the recording industry and enabled cinema sound to deliver the same emotional intensity as images. He founded Dolby Laboratories in 1965 and created an environment where scientists and engineers advance the science of sight and sound to produce spectacular experiences. Dr. Dolby’s pioneering work in noise reduction and surround sound led to the development of many state-of-the-art technologies, for which he holds more than 50 US patents. Dolby Laboratories continues to deliver breakthrough audio and video technologies.

Early in Dr. Dolby’s career, while attending high school on the San Francisco Peninsula and then Stanford University, he worked at Ampex Corporation and was the chief designer of all electronic aspects of the first practical videotape recording system.

In the nearly 50 years since Dr. Dolby founded Dolby Laboratories, the company has transformed the entertainment experience from the cinema to the living room to mobile entertainment. Tens of thousands of films and billions of products and devices with Dolby technologies have made their way to theatres, homes, and consumers’ hands around the world. The industry has awarded Dolby Laboratories with 10 Academy Awards® and 14 Emmy® Awards for its groundbreaking achievements throughout the years. Today, the company’s audio and imaging technologies are an essential part of the creative process for recording artists and filmmakers, who continue to use Dolby® tools to bring their visions to life.

Among Dr. Dolby’s awards and honors are:

·         The National Medal of Technology, received from President Clinton (1997)

·         The Order of Officer of the British Empire (O.B.E.), awarded by Queen Elizabeth II (1987)

·         Honorary doctorate in science (Cambridge University, 1997)

·         Honorary doctorate (University of York, 1999)

Dr. Dolby was awarded the following industry awards:

·         Oscar® statuette from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS, 1989)

·         Oscar Class II (plaque) from AMPAS (1979)

·         Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, including for the invention of the Ampex® video tape recorder and his work for Dolby Laboratories (1989, 2005)

·         Grammy® award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (1995)

·         Berlinale Camera award from the Berlin Film Festival (2012)

·         George Gund III Award from the San Francisco Film Society (2013)

Dr. Dolby also received medals from the following professional institutions:

·         Audio Engineering Society (AES) Silver (1971) and Gold (1992) Medals

·         Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Edison Medal (2010)

As a former Marshall Scholar, Dr. Dolby was also awarded the George C. Marshall Award in 2003. He was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in the United States and the Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom in 2004.

In 2012, the iconic Hollywood landmark known to the world as the home of the Academy Awards was renamed the Dolby Theatre® and the site of the post-Oscars gala was renamed the Ray Dolby Ballroom in honor of Dr. Dolby.

Together, Dr. Dolby and his wife, Dagmar, were active in philanthropy and supported numerous causes and organizations. In recent years, two centers of science, research and patient care opened with their support: the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building (which houses the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research center at the University of California, San Francisco) and the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

 

 

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Christoph Waltz

October 25, 2019

AWARD-WINNING ACTOR CHRISTOPH WALTZ HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that two-time Oscar® winning actor Christoph Waltz was honored with the 2,536th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, December 1st, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was unveiled in front of the historic Musso & Frank Grill at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard. Helping Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star was speaker Quentin Tarantino. “Christoph Waltz is one of Austria’s greatest exports and Hollywood is thrilled to add his name to our internationally known Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Christoph Waltz, grew up in Vienna, Austria and started his career 35 year career on a German TV show as a bumbling thief in Weimar, Berlin. He worked steadily in German and Austrian films and TV with only a couple of English-language credits before his first American role   and the two-time Academy Award wins.

Currently, Waltz is appearing in Sean Anders’ highly anticipated comedy, “Horrible Bosses 2,” alongside Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston and Chris Pine. On December 25, 2014, Waltz will star as Walter Keane opposite Amy Adams in Tim Burton’s drama “Big Eyes” which will be released by Weinstein Films.  

In 2013, Waltz scored his second Academy Award for his performance in Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained.” His role also garnered him the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards for Best Supporting Actor. In 2009, he received the Academy, SAG, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Cannes Film Festival awards for his portrayal of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa in Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds”.

Waltz recently completed production on Justin Chadwick’s “Tulip Fever,” and on David Yates’ “Tarzan,” starring as Captain Rom alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Alexander Skarsgård.

Last year, Waltz starred in Terry Gilliam’s “The Zero Theorem” with Matt Damon and Tilda Swinton, and also lent his voice to Fox’s animated feature, “Epic.”

In 2011, Waltz starred in “Carnage,” an adaptation of Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning play, God of Carnage. Roman Polanski directed the film and Waltz starred opposite Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster and John C. Reilly.

He also appeared in other such films as “The Three Musketeers”  “Water For Elephants” and “The Green Hornet.”

Off the screen, Waltz spent part of 2013 directing his first opera, Richard Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavarlier.” His production premiered in December 2013 at the Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp with musical direction by Dmitri Jurowski and Philipp Pointner. The comic opera follows the romantic desperation of two couples in 18th-century Vienna.

Waltz’s work in European television, film and theatrical productions spans three decades. His motion picture credits include “Gun-Shy,” the Berlin Film Festival entry “Lapislazuli,” “Dorian,” “She,” “Falling Rocks”, “Ordinary Decent Criminal,” “Our God’s Brother,” “The Beast,” “Berlin Blues And Angst.” On television, he appeared in the Adolf Grimme Award-winning films “Der Tanz mit dem Teufel – Die Entführung des Richard Oetker” and “Dienstreise – Was für eine Nacht Dienstreise.” For his work in “Du Bist Nicht Allein” – “Die Roy Black Story,” Waltz garnered Bavarian and German TV awards and the RTL Golden Lion.

Waltz is currently involved as an Ambassador Movember Foundation, the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men’s health. The organization funds more than 832 programs in 21 countries.

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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.
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25 Oct 2019
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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

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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.

 

 

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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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