25 Oct 2019
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Jane’s Addiction

October 25, 2019

ROCK & ROLL ON THE BOULEVARD!
JANE’S ADDICTION HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Jane's Addiction Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this page

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored hometown boys, Jane's Addiction with the 2,509th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. “We are excited to honor our hometown guys on our famous Walk!” stated Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez. “They are one of the most popular rock bands around and we expect many fans at this exciting event,” she added.

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers John Densmore, Taylor Hawkins and John Doe helped Jane’s Addiction Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Chris Chaney unveil the star at 6436 Hollywood Boulevard next to the Playmates of Hollywood Store in the category of Recording.

You may watch the star ceremony exclusively on www.walkoffame.com at the end of this page.

The band was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. Founder and singer Perry Farrell found bassist Eric Avery, who then brought on drummer Stephen Perkins and finally guitarist Dave Navarro, after auditioning many players.  Jane’s Addiction became a sensation on the Los Angeles club scene and a staple on the Sunset Strip.

The band’s original line-up featured Perry Farrell (vocals), Dave Navarro (guitar), Eric Avery (bass) and Stephen Perkins (drums). Jane’s Addiction was one of the first bands to emerge from the early 1990s alternative rock movement to gain mainstream media attention and commercial success in the United States. They recorded Nothing’s Shocking in 1988 (so they are celebrating 25-years in 2013!) and Ritual De Lo Habitual in 1990, both on Warner Brothers Records.   

Jane’s Addiction broke up in 1991 and their farewell tour coincided with Farrell founding the first Lollapalooza festival, an alternative rock showcase and lifestyle festival that is still to this day one of the most influential music festivals in the world. As a result, Jane’s Addiction became icons of what is dubbed the “Alternative Nation.”  In 1997 Jane’s Addiction united briefly with Red Hot Chili  Pepper’s Flea filling in on bass. Then in 2001 the band reconnected with Chris Chaney on bass and released the album Strays, produced by  legendary producer Bob Ezrin. “Superhero” from this album became the theme song for HBO’s hit show Entourage. Farrell, Navarro, Perkins and Chaney  returned in to release their fourth studio album, The Great Escape Artist, and toured the world.

Jane’s Addiction is regarded as one of the most influential acts in alternative music. Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine compared the influence of the band to those of Nirvana. The artists influenced by Jane’s Addiction include Tool, Korn, The Smashing Pumpkins, Candlebox, P.O.D., Incubus and Rage Against the Machine… to name a few.  Some of their most popular songs include “Ocean Size,” “Stop!,” “Had A Dad,” “Been Caught Stealing,” “Three Days,” “Classic Girl,” “Ripple,” “Jane Says,” “Superhero” and many others.

The band is involved in the following charities:  Music Cares, Music Education, Los Angeles Youth Network, Grammy Foundation, Until There’s A Cure, PETA, Stand Up for SkateParks (Tony Hawk Foundation), Guitar Center On-Stage Program and Global Cool.

 

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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.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Jennifer Hudson

October 25, 2019

OSCAR© WINNING ACTRESS/GRAMMY© WINNING ARTIST JENNIFER HUDSON HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Jennifer Hudson star ceremony on Hollywood Walk of Fame at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Jennifer Hudson was honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the W Hollywood Hotel. “We are so happy to honor Jennifer Hudson with a star on the Walk of Fame. She is a great talent and a great addition to our Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Fans from all over the world have been waiting for this special day since we announced Jennifer’s selection for the star,” added Martinez.

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and music mogul Clive Davis helped Hudson unveil the 2,512th star in the category of Recording at 6262 Hollywood Boulevard in the category of Recording. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively at 11:30 a.m. PST on www.walkoffame.com

An Academy Award©-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning recording artist and best-selling author, Jennifer Hudson is an extraordinary talent.  From humble beginnings, Hudson began singing in a small Chicago church where, week after week, she brought the congregation to its feet. From there, she’s gone on to worldwide acclaim.

            On November 27, Hudson will return to theaters once more in Fox Searchlight Pictures’ “Black Nativity,” her first musical film since “Dreamgirls.”  Directed and written by Kasi Lemmons, Hudson stars alongside Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige  and Jacob Latimore in the film based on Langston Hughes’ gospel musical re-telling of the Bible's nativity story.

           Hudson has most recently been seen in director George Tillman Jr.’s “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete”, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and was released in October. The beautifully observed film features Hudson as a drug-addicted mother, “Gloria,” who abandons her son to fend for himself in the projects of New York City for a summer after she’s arrested. Just prior in September, Hudson was seen starring alongside Terrence Howard in Darrell Roodt’s “Winnie Mandela,” in which she plays the titular role of activist, politician and ex-wife to South African President and revolutionary Nelson Mandela.

This year was also a huge success for Hudson’s music career, being honored with the privilege to perform at the Presidential Inauguration, Super Bowl XLVII and the Academy Awards© in a tribute to movie musicals. In addition, Hudson just released her new single “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)” produced by Pharrell Williams and featuring T.I.. The critically-acclaimed track is the first off her new album, which will be released in early 2014. Hudson was also honored by the Recording Academy at the Annual Grammy’s on the Hill for her philanthropic efforts, specifically with her and her sister’s organization, the Julian D. King Gift Foundation. Hudson was also honored at VH1’s Do Something Awards for her charitable work and was honored again in October with the Samsung Galaxy Impact Award at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon.  

 

Expanding her talents in the arts, Hudson added author  to her list of accomplishments in January of 2012 with the release her New York Times best-selling memoir, “I Got This: How I Changed My Ways, Found Myself and Lost Everything that Weighed Me Down.”   

In 2007, Hudson won an Academy Award© for her role as “Effie” in the smash hit “Dreamgirls,” an adaptation of the Broadway musical.  Her breakout film performance also garnered a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA and an NAACP Image Award. Additional credits include being honored by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the National Board of Review and being named “Entertainer of the Year” at the Soul Train Awards.

Hudson also received an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2009 for her role in Fox Searchlight’s “The Secret Life of Bees.” Directed by Gina Prince Blythewood, the stellar cast included Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keyes and Queen Latifah.  Prior to “Bees,” Hudson co-starred in the box office hit “Sex and the City: The Movie,” joining the hit television series' original cast of Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis.

Hudson has made the same kind of impact in the world of music that she has made in film with the successful release of both of her Arista Records albums. Her sophomore album, “I Remember Me,” was introduced in March 2011 to rave reviews. The album debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top 200 and R&B Albums charts and has since been certified RIAA Gold in the U.S. She went on to receive a 2012 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top R&B Album as well as taking  home two 2012 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Music Video and Outstanding Album. Additional recent collaborations include “Think Like A Man” with Ne-Yo and Rick Ross for the title track of the film and critically-acclaimed single “Night Of Your Life” with David Guetta for his most recent hit-album “Nothing But The Beat.”

Hudson’s 2008 debut self-titled album won a Grammy Award for “Best R & B Album,” which was presented by one of Hudson’s idols, Whitney Houston. She also received three additional nominations including “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance,” “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals” and “Best R&B Song.” The album then went on to win three awards at the 2009 NAACP Image Awards including “Best Album.” The RIAA Gold Certified album entered Billboard’s Top 200 at No. 2 and marked the biggest first week sales for an R&B female entry since 2004 and has sold more than 1.1 million albums worldwide.

In 2009, Jennifer, along with her sister Julia, founded The Julian D. King Gift Foundation in loving memory of Jennifer’s nephew and Julia’s son, who they lost in 2008. As a catalyst for change in children’s health, education and welfare, the Foundation exists to provide stability, support and positive experiences for children of all backgrounds so that they will become productive, confident and happy adults. The work of the Foundation is carried out through fund-raising events, the content and proceeds of which are used to support and encourage the positive development of children. Jennifer and Julia have thus far hosted four Annual Toy Drives at Christmas for less fortunate children in the Chicago area as well as founding “Hatch Day” in 2011, an annual back-to-school supply drive, which takes place in August, on Julian’s birthday to make sure all children start their school year with the supplies they need. This year, “Hatch Day” provided backpacks and school supplies for more than 6,800 Chicago children in need.

Hudson has been a national ambassador for Weight Watchers since 2010.

 

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

★★★

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

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $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 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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Mariska Hargitay

October 25, 2019

ACTRESS MARISKA HARGITAY HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

STAR PLACED NEXT TO HER MOTHER JAYNE MANSFIELD’S STAR

Star Coincides With “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” 15th Anniversary

Watch Mariska Hargitay Walk of Fame Star ceremony at the end of this page.

 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly unveiled a Walk of Fame star for actress Mariska Hargitay on Friday, November 8 at 11:30 a.m. PST at 6328 Hollywood Blvd. “We are thrilled to let the fans know that we are placing L.A.-born Mariska Hargitay’s star next to the star of her mother, the legendary actress Jayne Mansfield on this very special day,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer. “Fans have been waiting for this ceremony for a while now and will be here in droves, I am sure,” she added.  Known for her love of “Green Juice” as she calls it, The Juice Fountain, adjacent to the star named a special concoction the “Mariska Green Juice” in her honor!

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Hilary Swank and Dick Wolf  helped Hargitay unveil the 2,511th star in the category of Television. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Hargitay is the youngest daughter of screen legend Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay.

Emmy Award-winner Mariska Hargitay stars as Olivia Benson, a dedicated and emotionally-driven detective on Wolf Films/Universal Television’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” currently in its fifteenth season. The show airs Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on NBC.

In 2011, Hargitay garnered her eighth Emmy nomination for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and won the 2006 Emmy in that category. Also in 2011, she received her sixth SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Detective Benson. In 2009, Hargitay earned her second Golden Globe nomination for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the role, winning the award in 2005. She has also received two Gracie Allen Awards for American Women in Radio and Television. Just this week, The People’s Choice Awards announced that Hargitay was nominated for “Best Dramatic Actress” for the upcoming show.

Prior to “SVU,” Hargitay starred on NBC’s “ER” as Dr. Greene’s (Anthony Edwards) girlfriend Cynthia Hooper. She gained notice as a cast regular in the sitcom “Can’t Hurry Love” with Nancy McKeon and starred in the NBC drama, “Prince Street.” Other television credits include “Seinfeld,” “Ellen,” “Thirtysomething,” and David Lynch’s “Hotel Room.” Hargitay also appeared in the telefilms “The Advocate’s Devil” and “Night Sins,” as well as the Lifetime movie “Plain Truth.” Her film credits include appearances in the critically-acclaimed “Leaving Las Vegas” and in Mike Myers’ “The Love Guru.”

Committed to ending violence and abuse and caring for those who have survived it, Hargitay spends as much time off screen dealing with these crimes as she does on set as Detective Benson. Inspired by her role on “SVU,” Hargitay created the Joyful Heart Foundation, whose mission is to heal, educate, and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues. Since its inception in 2004, Joyful Heart has directly served more than 13,500 individuals through its unique Healing & Wellness programs; connected more than 1.5-million individuals through its website, blogs and social media efforts to resources and life-saving help; secured more than one-billion impressions in digital and print media about the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse; and effected policy changes in jurisdictions from New York to California. “Joyful Heart is about the courage to heal, and our programming is dedicated to honoring that brave decision,” explains Hargitay.

Through Joyful Heart, Hargitay has used her voice to bring attention, funding and new legislation to critical issues facing sexual and family violence survivors, working with the medical community, the criminal justice system and law enforcement. She has testified before Congress urging lawmakers to address the backlog of untested rape kits in the U.S., and launched www.endthebacklog.org, the first website dedicated to addressing this issue. Hargitay recently made her directorial debut with a groundbreaking celebrity-driven PSA campaign for NO MORE (www.NOMORE.org), the nation’s first unifying symbol to end domestic violence and sexual assault.

Hargitay has also lends her time and voice to other organizations such as Lee National Denim Day, Autism Speaks, The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, The Santa Monica Rape Crisis Center, Project ALS, The James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness (JRI), Safe Horizon and the Venice Family Clinic. She has also appeared in national campaigns for NBC’s “The More You Know” and Got Milk.

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

★★★

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 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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Janis Joplin

October 25, 2019

JANIS JOPLIN HONORED WITH POSTHUMOUS
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON PERFORMED A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JANIS

Watch the Janis Joplin Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this feature.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored the late Janis Joplin with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. “Janis Joplin is an iconic figure and her songs will always be remembered by her fans around the world,” stated Hollywood Walk of Fame producer, Ana Martinez. “We are excited to add a unique tribute to Janis by her friend Kris Kristofferson who will perform a special acoustic version of “Me and Bobby McGee,” which Janis famously recorded in 1970 yet was released posthumously in 1971, scoring Joplin a number one hit.

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Kris Kristofferson, Clive Davis, and Janis’ siblings, Michael and Laura Joplin, helped unveil the 2,510th star in the category of Recording at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Musicians Institute. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

That voice – high, husky, earthy, explosive – remains among the most distinctive and galvanizing in pop history.  Janis Joplin she threw herself into every syllable, testifying from the very core of her being.  She claimed the blues, soul, gospel, country and rock with unquestionable authority and verve.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, in 1943, Joplin fell under the sway of Leadbelly, Bessie Smith and Big Mama Thornton in her teens.   A self-described misfit in high school, she suffered virtual ostracism, but dabbled in folk music with her friends and painted.  She briefly attended college in Beaumont and Austin, but was more drawn to blues legends and beat poetry than her studies. Soon she dropped out and, in 1963, headed for San Francisco, eventually finding herself in the notoriously drug-fueled Haight Ashbury neighborhood. 

Joplin returned to Texas to escape the excesses of the Haight, enrolling as a Sociology student at Lamar University. But California drew Joplin back into its glittering embrace in 1966, when she joined the Haight-based psychedelic-rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company.   The band’s increasingly high-profile shows earned them a devoted fan base and serious industry attention. They signed with Columbia Records and released their major-label debut in 1967.  Of course, it was Joplin’s seismic presence that caused all the commotion, as evidenced by her shattering performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, which was captured for posterity by filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker. In the film, fellow pop star Mama Cass can be seen mouthing the word “Wow” as Joplin tears her way through “Ball And Chain.” 

Big Brother’s “Piece of My Heart,” on 1968’s Cheap Thrills LP, shot to the No. 1 spot, the album sold a million copies in a month, and Joplin became a sensation – earning rapturous praise from Time and Vogue, appearing on The Dick Cavett Show and capturing the imagination of audiences that had never experienced such fiery intensity in a female rock singer.

Joplin’s departure from Big Brother and emergence as a solo star were inevitable. She put together her own outfit, the Kozmic Blues Band, and in 1969 released  I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama! which went gold.  That year also saw her perform at the Woodstock festival.

Joplin assembled a new backup group, the Full Tilt Boogie Band, in 1970. She also joined the Grateful Dead, the Band and other artists for the “Festival Express” railroad tour through Canada. Her musical evolution followed the earthier direction of the new decade as reflected in her final studio album, the landmark Pearl.  Embracing material such as Kris Kristofferson’s gorgeous country ballad “Me and Bobby McGee,” and her own a cappella plaint, “Mercedes Benz,” the disc showcased Joplin’s mastery of all pop genres.  The latter song was, along with a phone-message birthday greeting for John Lennon, the last thing she recorded. She died in October of 1970, and Pearl was released posthumously the following year.  The quadruple-platinum set became the top-selling release of Joplin’s career and, in 2003, was ranked No. 122 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

In the years since, Janis Joplin’s recordings and filmed performances have cemented her status as an icon.  Myriad hit collections, live anthologies and other repackaged releases have kept her legend alive, as have one-woman shows such as the hit Love, Janis (which Joplin’s sister, Laura, helped create) and 2009’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe “Best Solo Performance” nominee Janis. A documentary film is currently in development.

Joplin is also being celebrated with the Broadway musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, which opened to rave reviews on October 10th. The show is being held at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre.  

Joplin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and posthumously given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. But such honors only made official what rock fans already knew: that she was among the greatest, most powerful singers the form had ever known – and that she’d opened the door for countless artists across the musical spectrum.

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

 

★★★

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 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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Thalia

October 25, 2019

THALIA HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Thalia star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored  performer Thalia with the 2,514th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, December 5, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The fans from the states and from around the world were on hand since very early in the morning to see their favorite artist. “Thalia is hailed by her fans as the Queen of Latin Pop.  She is a singer and actress, as well as an author, radio personality and entrepreneur” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “The woman can’t be stopped, and we are proud to honor and welcome her to our Walk of Fame family.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Thalia’s guest speaker Tommy Mottola who is also her husband and a music mogul helped Thalia unveil the 2,514th star in the category of Recording at 6262 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hollywood Hotel. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com and can be seen post ceremony after the ceremony.

A dynamic singer, gifted actress and inspired businesswoman, Thalia Sodi, better known to her countless fans as just Thalia, is an international superstar. This beloved Latina’s career has spun almost three decades, which began when she was just nine-years-old in her native Mexico City. She has sold over 40-million records worldwide. She has had 28 Top 10 singles, 15 of which went to No. 1. Thalia has received numerous accolades including two Latin Billboard awards and several Premios Juventud awards. She is considered Mexico’s most famous telenovela actress with legions of followers around the globe. Her telenovelas have been translated in several languages and have aired in more than 180 countries with a viewership of more than two billion people. She has been named one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful (Los Más Bellos) a record nine-times (May 2012) and top 25 most powerful Latinas by People en Espanol.

She is currently the host of “Conexion Thalia,” a nationally syndicated radio show in its 6th year.  She is also an accomplished author. Her recent children’s book entitled, “Chupie: The Binky that Returned Home” was released October 31, 2013 (Penguin). She has also authored a memoir “Growing Stronger,” (Penguin), as well as “How-To” beauty book entitled “Belleza: Lessons in Lip Gloss and Happiness” and “RADIANTE! Fit and Fabulous Pregnancy” for moms-to-be (Chronicle Books).

One of the most-followed and influential Latin celebrities with over 12.3 million social media followers through twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Thalia.com, http://www.thalia.com/2.0/ launched in November 2007 and was featured on CWA – Creative Website Awards (January 2008) and applauded in Taschen’s design book “Web Design: Navigation.”

Thalia is a spokesperson for the March of Dimes and is a supporter of such non-profit organizations as The Robin Hood Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Casita Maria, an afterschool program and facility serving primarily Hispanic children of the South Bronx.

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

 

★★★

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

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Julianne Moore

October 25, 2019

Julianne Moore Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete Walk of Fame star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the beautiful Julianne Moore was honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. “Julianne Moore has captured our hearts on the big screen with her amazing work,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “She is one of the most gifted and charismatic actresses of our time and we are honored to have her immortalized on the Walk of Fame.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Chloë Grace Moretz, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Jay Roach helped Moore unveil the 2507th star at 6250 Hollywood Boulevard next to the W Hollywood in the category of Motion Pictures. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Actress Julianne Moore is known for her breadth of work with many memorable performances in everything from comedy to drama, blockbusters to art house fare, and from the big to the small screen.

Moore next stars in the eagerly anticipated film Carrie, a reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.  Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, Carrie is directed by Kimberly Peirce and produced by Kevin Misher, with a screenplay by Lawrence D. Cohen and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.   Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and SONY will release Carrie nationwide on October 18, 2013.

Moore currently stars alongside  Scarlett Johansen in Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut Don Jon.   Next year she will be seen alongside Liam Neeson in Universal’s action-thriller Non-Stop out on February 28th, as President Alma Coin in Lionsgate’s popular franchise The Hunger Games:MockingJay with Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Seymour Hoffman which will release on November 24th, and opposite Jeff Bridges in the sweeping fantasy adventure The Seventh Son. She also recently wrapped production on David Cronenberg’s Maps To The Stars alongside Mia Wasikowska, Robert Pattinson and John Cusack.  

Moore is the ninth person in Academy history to receive two acting Oscar nominations in the same year for her performances in Far From Heaven (Best Actress nomination) and The Hours (Best Supporting Actress nomination), after receiving many critics’ awards as well as SAG and Golden Globe nominations for both. Moore is a four-time Academy Award nominee, eight-time Golden Globe nominee, six-time SAG Award nominee, four-time BAFTA nominee, and a three-time Independent Spirit Award nominee winning in 2003 for Far From Heaven. In 2012, she won the Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role as Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in the HBO original movie Game Change. This role also garnered wins at the 2013 SAG Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Her additional honors include the Excellence in Media Award at the 2004 GLAAD Media Awards, the Silver Bear Award at the 2003 Berlin International Film Festival, the 2002 Copa Volti as Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival, the Actor Award at the 2002 Gotham Awards and the “Tribute to Independent Vision” at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival.

Moore’s notable films include Crazy, Stupid, Love; The Kids Are All Right; A Single Man; The Forgotten; Laws Of Attraction; Chloe; 6 Souls; Blindness; Savage Grace; I’m Not There; Children Of Men; Hannibal; Jurassic Park: The Lost World; The Fugitive; Nine Months; Benny & Joon; The Hand That Rocks The Cradle; The End Of The Affair; Boogie Nights; Magnolia; Cookie’s Fortune; Short Cuts; Gus Van Sant’s re-make ofPsycho; Safe; Vanya On 42nd Street;  andThe Big Lebowski.

An accomplished author, Moore recently released her fourth book My Mother is a Foreigner, But Not to Me, based on her experiences growing up with a mother from Scotland. Her previous work includes the successful children’s book series– Freckleface Strawberry, Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully, and Freckleface Strawberry Best Friends Forever.   

After earning her B.F.A. from Boston University for the Performing Arts, Moore starred in a number of off-Broadway productions. She made her Broadway debut in 2006 in the Sam Mendes production of The Vertical Hour, an original play written by David Hare.  

Moore is actively involved with Save The Children, Planned Parenthood and the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.

 

 

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Kenny Babyface Edmonds

October 25, 2019

KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch the complete star ceremony at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds with the 2,508th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. His star was unveiled next to the W Hollywood at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard. “The multi-talented Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds is an accomplished artist and his work footprints are all over the work of many of today’s artists and major hit songs,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are honored to welcome Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds on the Walk of Fame.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers Usher, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and Antonio “L.A.” Reid helped “Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds unveil the star at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard next to the W Hollywood in the category of Recording. The star ceremony streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

If you were to closely examine the annals of modern pop music history, few creative forces have been more seminal or impacted the contemporary pop/urban genres as much as Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. In a relatively short time, he has reached icon status as a poignant tune smith, prolific hit maker/producer, superstar recording artist, and revolutionary label owner. He is a statistical juggernaut, who keeps adding milestone after milestone to a legacy that seems to have no threshold or peak in sight.

A 10-time Grammy winner with 11 solo albums of his own, Edmonds’ impeccably crafted explorations of love, romance and relationships and has made an indelible imprint on the evolution of contemporary pop music throughout the world: more than 125 Top-10 R&B and Pop hits, 42 #1 R&B hits, and 51 Top-10 Pop hits (including 16 #1’s), which have produced single and album sales in excess of 500 million units worldwide.

Just a few of the vocalists from which his music can be heard:  Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Beyonce,  Mariah Carey, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, TLC, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion, John Mellencamp, Anthony Hamilton, Brandy, Aretha Franklin, Fall Out Boy, Pink, Charlie Wilson, and Chrisette Michele.

Edmonds is the recipient of numerous awards, including Soul Train Music Awards, BMI Awards, NAACP Image Awards and American Music Awards.  He was also the recipient of the third BET Walk of Fame Award (previous honors were Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston), and was named BET’s “Entertainer of the Year” at the First Annual BET Awards Ceremony.

Edmonds most recent production with other artists includes Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Keri Hilson, Ledisi, Colbie Caillat, Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande.  And next up is his forthcoming duets album with Toni Braxton titled Love, Marriage & Divorce (November 25th on Motown Records).  The album’s lead single, “Hurt You,” is garnering critical raves and is already Top 10 on the Billboard charts.  The pair’s premiere performance of “Hurt You” was recently seen on October 8, on “The Tonight Show.”  

Edmonds’ charitable work is as impressive as his professional accomplishments. His caring and generosity has earned him several accolades, including the Essence Award for Excellence, The City of Hope Award and Variety Magazine’s “Top of the Town” Honored Award.  He was the National Spokesman for Boarder Babies, and personally helped raise more than $500,000 for a transitional home, The Little Blue House, located in Washington D.C.  He has also personally donated more than $100,000 to the VH-1 Save the Music program and he continues to contribute to a host of other worthwhile organizations, including the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). In 2008, Edmonds combined his musical prowess with his charitable efforts, co writing and producing the song “Just Stand Up” with longtime partner Antonio “L.A.” Reid, which served as the backbone of a multi-purpose breast cancer awareness special. The song featured such current heavyweights as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Leona Lewis, Ciara, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, and Miley Cyrus, to name a few. Edmonds and Reid were honored by the Noble Awards for their contribution to Stand Up To Cancer.  Recently Kenny has been very active in supporting Carousel of Hope, benefiting Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.  

 

 

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Paul Mazursky

October 25, 2019

In Remembrance of Walk Of Famer Paul Mazursky Flowers Were Placed On His Hollywood Walk Of Fame StarIn memory of Hollywood film director and Walk of Famer Paul Mazursky flowers were placed today on his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. July 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. PDT.

The star in the category of Motion Pictures is located at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard.
“Rest in Peace Paul!” Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame signed the card on behalf of the Hollywood Historic Trust and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

ACTOR/DIRECTOR PAUL MAZURSKY HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Watch Paul Mazursky unveil star on Walk of Fame at the end of this page.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored director Paul Mazursky with the 2,515th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on today, Friday, December 13, 2013 at 11:30 a.m PST. “Paul Mazursky has worked on some of the world’s most iconic film and television projects,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to honor his history in the entertainment world with this star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, helped Paul Mazursky and guest speakers Jeff Kanew, Mel Brooks and Richard Dreyfuss unveil the star in the category of Motion Pictures at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the historic Musso & Frank Grill. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Irwin Mazursky was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 25, 1930. Mazursky made his film debut as an actor in Stanley Kubrick’s first feature, Fear and Desire, in which he changed his first name to Paul, and later appeared as a juvenile delinquent in the 1955 film The Blackboard Jungle. He soon became a writer and worked on The Danny Kaye Show in 1963. In 1965, Mazursky collaborated with Larry Tucker in crafting the script of the original pilot of The Monkees television series, in which they both also appeared in cameos.

Mazursky’s acting career has continued for several decades, starting with television work in episodes of The Twilight Zone, and The Rifleman. He has played supporting roles in A Star is Born (1976), The History of the World Part I (1981), Into the Night (1985), Punchline (1988), Man Trouble, (1992), Carlito’s Way (1993), Love Affair (1994), 2 Days in the Valley (1996), Miami Rhapsody (1995), and Crazy in Alabama (1999). He also performed the voice of Woody Allen’s psychiatrist in Antz (1998).

Mazursky’s debut as a screenplay writer was in the Peter Sellers comedy I Love You, Alice B. Toklas (1968). The following year he directed his first film Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (produced by Larry Tucker). Mazursky’s career behind the camera would continue for the next two decades as he would direct an impressive string of quirky, dramatic and critically-popular films including Alex in Wonderland (1970), Blume in Love (1973), Harry and Tonto (1974), the autobiographical Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976), An Unmarried Woman (1978), Willie & Phil (1980), Tempest (1982), Moscow on the Hudson (1984), Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986), Moon Over Parador (1988), Enemies, a Love Story (1989) and Scenes from a Mall (1991).

In his autobiography Show Me the Magic (1999), Mazursky recounts his experiences in filmmaking and with several well-known screen personalities including Peter Sellers.

Mazursky has appeared as himself in a number of documentaries, including A Decade Under the Influence, New York at the Movies and Screenwriters: Words Into Image. In Moon Over Parador, with the Rio Opera House available for only three days of shooting, Mazursky cast himself as a dictator’s mother when Judith Malina was unavailable, playing the character in drag.

In recent years, Mazursky had a small part as “Sunshine” the poker dealer in The Sopranos. He also appeared in five episodes of Season 4 of Curb Your Enthusiasm as Mel Brooks’ associate Norm; he later reprised the role in an episode in Season 7.

Mazursky has received five Academy Award®nominations, four for his screenplay writing on Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), Harry and Tonto (1974), An Unmarried Woman (1978) and Enemies, a Love Story (1989), and once as producer of An Unmarried Woman (nominated for Best Picture). In 2000, Mazursky was the recipient of the Austin Film Festival’s Distinguished Screenwriter Award.

Mazursky is involved in such charities as Amnesty International, Brooklyn College and Antioch College.

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25 Oct 2019
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Barry White

October 25, 2019

The Late Barry White Honored With
Posthumous Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored today Barry White posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 12, 2013. “People can’t get enough of Barry White’s music and even though he passed away many years ago, his songs will live on in the hearts of many,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are honored to have Barry White, his legendary voice and timeless songs immortalized on the Walk of Fame.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers wife Glodean White and Berry Gordy helped unveil the posthumous star at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard in the category of Recording. The Walk of Fame star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Say the name “Barry White” and you’d be hard-pressed to follow it with the name of any other recording artist with such a huge cross-sectional following.

Barry White was an American record producer and singer-songwriter. A two-time Grammy Award-winner known for his rich bass voice and romantic image, White’s greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with his Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring hit soul, funk, pop and disco songs–one of which is the world-renown classic “Love’s Theme.” Worldwide, White had many gold and platinum albums and singles, with combined sales of more than 100 million. “I’ve Got So Much to Give,” his self-produced debut album was released in 1973 on the 20th Century label. The album was an immediate success, becoming the first of four consecutive White albums to top the R&B and POP charts. It included the title track and his first solo chart hit, “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby.” which also rose to No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts as well as No. 3 on the Billboard Pop charts in 1973. Barry White’sAll-Time Greatest Hits collects 20 of the two-time GRAMMY winner’s essential songs, including “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” and “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe.”

Other chart hits by White included “Never, Never Gonna Give You Up” (No. 2 R&B, No. 7 Pop in 1973),  “What Am I Gonna Do with You” (No. 1 R&B, No. 8 Pop in 1975), “Let the Music Play” (No. 4 R&B in 1976), “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me” (No. 1 R&B, No. 4 Pop in 1977) and “Your Sweetness is My Weakness” (No. 2 R&B in 1978).

In 1972 White created The Love Unlimited Orchestra, a 40-piece orchestral group to be used originally as a backing band for the girl-group Love Unlimited. However, White had other plans, and in 1974 he released an album of their music titled “Rhapsody in White,” yielding the now-timeless composition “Love’s Theme,” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Pop charts. White was the only artist to have a No. 1 instrumental single and two No. 1 vocal hit singles (“Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” and “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything”) on the charts in the same year.

In the 80s, White signed with A&M Records, and with the release of 1987’s “The Right Night & Barry White,” the single titled :Sho’ You Right” made it to the Billboard R&B charts, at No. 17 U.S. and No. 9 UK. In 1989 he released “The Man Is Back!” and with it had three top 40 singles on the Billboard R&B charts.

He returned to the top of the charts in 1991 with the album “Put Me In Your Mix,” which reached No. 8 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and the song by the same name reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

In 1994, White released the album “The Icon Is Love” which went to No. 1 on the Billboard R&B album charts, and the single “Practice What You Preach” gave him his first No. 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart in almost twenty years, and was nominated for a Grammy in the Best R&B Album category.

His final album, 1999’s “Staying Power,” resulted in his last hit song “Staying Power.” The single won him two Grammy Awards in the categories Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.

Barry made several appearances on the Ally McBeal TV Show as the alter ego of one of the show’s characters. His voice and character was featured in The Simpsons TV series and the Cookie Monster once portrayed himself as Barry White with the “Crumbs Unlimited Orchestra” on Sesame Street.

White’s music can be heard in major motion pictures every year to this day, numerous commercials (the Pillsbury Doughboy referred to himself as the other Mr. White in a spot featuring one of Barry’s songs) and new songs by today’s contemporary artists like Jay-Z, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Robbie Roberts, Usher, P. Diddy, and countless others using samples of his music.

Sadly, White died of heart and kidney failure in 2003.

 

 

 

 

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Jane Lynch

October 25, 2019

Jane Lynch Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actress Jane Lynch with the 2,505th star on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Sports Center Store at 6640 Hollywood Boulevard. “The Hollywood Chamber is excited to honor one of Hollywood’s funniest actresses, the incomparable Jane Lynch,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “The fans were thrilled to see her on our famous walk!”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speaker Ryan Murphy and Christopher Guest helped Lynch unveil the star in the category of Television. The star ceremony was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Jane Lynch cut her theatrical teeth at The Second City, Steppenwolf Theatre and in many church basements all over the greater Chicago-land area, helping her become the comedic talent she is today.

Lynch can currently be seen in the Golden Globe and SAG Award-winning Ryan Murphy television series Glee on FOX as the one-liner powerhouse coach Sue Sylvester.  With her magnificent comedic timing, Jane has earned herself an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, and a SAG award nomination for her role as Sue Sylvester on Glee. Glee Season Four will be available on Blu-ray/DVD October 1. With her wit and luminous stage presence, Lynch served as the host for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Some of her other recent television credits include the STARZ series Party Down; Lovespring, a Lifetime original series; Desperate Housewives and Weeds; as well as the last season of The L Word, opposite Cybill Shepherd.  She has recurring roles onTwo and a Half Men, where she was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress, Criminal Minds, and The New Adventures of Old Christine.

 Jane  has a long list of film credits to display her acting talents.  She is brilliant in the upcoming film A.C.O.D. Her past film work includes The Three Stooges; Paul, Julie & Julia; The Post Grad Survival Guide; Brownie Masters; Christopher Guest’s For Your Consideration; A Mighty Wind and Best in Show;  Role Models, The Rocker; Spring Breakdown; Walk Hard; Talladega Nights; The  40–Year–Old Virgin; Margaret Cho’s Celeste and Bam Bam; Alan Cumming’s Suffering Man’s Charity; Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events; Sleepover; Surviving Eden;and more. Jane has also taken her acting chops to the world of animation in the upcoming Disney/Pixar feature Wreck-It Ralph, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Space Chimps, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Cleveland Show, The Simpsons and Shrek Forever After.

Jane recently added author to her repertoire. Her memoir, “Happy Accidents,” was released in 2011 and includes a foreword written by the legendary Carol Burnett.

Jane’s play Oh Sister, My Sister! had runs at the Tamarind Theatre and Bang Theater garnering the LA Weekly Comedy Ensemble of the Year Award.

In May 2013, Jane was featured in the Broadway production of Annie as Miss Hannigan in a limited Broadway run at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theater in New York. She also will be seen hosting NBC’s newest game show hit, Hollywood Game Night, produced by Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner.

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