25 Oct 2019
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Felicity Huffman

October 25, 2019

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy Honored With Rare Double Star Ceremony on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actors Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy with a rare double ceremony at 7072 Hollywood Boulevard at Gateway to the Walk of Fame at La Brea on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Emcee Leron Gubler, President/CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers David Mamet and Aaron Sorkin helped unveil the 2,463rd and 2,464th stars in the category of Television for Felicity Huffman, and Motion Pictures for William Macy.

Celebrity guests included Marcia Cross, Vanessa Williams of Desperate Housewives; Justin Chatwin, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howeym, Cameron Monaghan and Andrew Stern of Shameless

This is only the second time a married couple has been honored with double stars on the Walk of Fame on the same day. *The first couple honored with stars on the same day are film producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Richard Donner on October 16, 2008.

Read their speech

FELICITY HUFFMAN

Felicity Huffman has proven herself as an exceptional actress in both dramatic and comedic roles.  Huffman earned an Academy Award nomination for her stunning performance in “Transamerica,” as well as a Golden Globe Award and Independent Spirit Award for the same role.  Huffman has also been honored with an Emmy and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on “Desperate Housewives.”

Huffman can currently be seen starring as “Lynette Scavo” on the ABC hit “Desperate Housewives” on ABC on Sunday nights at 9:00 PM.  The cast won the 2004 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and most recently won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series-Comedy or Musical.  Huffman was also nominated for Best Actress in a Television Comedy for “Desperate Housewives.”   

Huffman’s films include: “Phoebe in Wonderland,” “Georgia Rule,” “Christmas with the Cranks” and “Raising Helen”.  

 Among her television movie credits are “Reversible Errors” and “Door to Door,” both with William H. Macy, “Out of Order,”  “Path to War,”   “The Heart Department,” “Harrison, Cry of the City,” “Quicksand,” “Heart of Justice,” “The Water Engine” and Underworld.”  Other television credits include “Chicago Hope,” “X-Files,” “Law and Order,” “Bedtime Stories” and appearances as a series regular on “The Human Factor,” the ABC series “Sports Night,” “Thunder Alley,” “Early Edition,” “Jules,” and “The Golden Years.” 

Huffman is a founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company, an off-Broadway theater company where she has been featured in numerous plays including “Dangerous Corner,” “Shaker Heights” and “The Joy of Definitely Going Somewhere.”  Among her other stage credits are “Oh Hell,” directed by Greg Mosher at the Lincoln Center Theatre, “Boy’s Life,” directed by William H. Macy;“The Loop” and “Grotesque Love Songs.”  Huffman also appeared in David Mamet’s “Speed the Plow.”  She received an OBIE Award for her portrayal of Donnie in Mamet’s “Cryptogram.” 

  

WILLIAM H. MACY

                    

William H. Macy, an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy and SAG Award winner, is one of the most distinguished talents of his generation.   Macy currently stars in the Showtime series “Shameless,” which premiered in 2011. He is currently in production on the second season of the series, which returned in January 2012. The series has recently been picked up for a 3rd season.

Macy may be best known for his portrayal of Jerry Lundergaard in "Fargo," for which he received an Oscar® nomination and won an Independent Spirit Award as Best Supporting Actor.  His distinguished film credits include "Spartan," "In Enemy Hands," "Magnolia," "Pleasantville," "Happy Texas," "State and Main," "Jurassic Park 3," "Focus," "Welcome to Collinwood," "Psycho," "A Civil Action," "Boogie Nights," "Wag The Dog," "Air Force One," "Ghosts of Mississippi," "Mr. Holland's Opus," "The Client," "Searching for Bobby Fischer," "Radio Days" “Wild Hogs” and many others.

 Macy also stole scenes in the critically-acclaimed feature, "Seabiscuit," the American epic of triumph and perseverance set during the Great Depression. Macy was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as Tick Tock McLaughlin and the film was nominated for Best Picture. He recently completed production on independent film “The Surrogate.” 

Macy has been no less prolific on the small screen.  He received an Emmy nomination for his role in “Umney’s Last Case” and was seen in TNT's Emmy-nominated "The Wool Cap." Macy was nominated for an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for his performance.  In addition, the movie was nominated for an Emmy and a Critics' Choice Award.  In 2003, Macy starred  in the Showtime Original Picture "Stealing Sinatra,” for which he received an Emmy nomination in the category of "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie" for his performance.

In 2002, Macy received outstanding critical acclaim for his role as Bill Porter in TNT's "Door to Door.”  The movie, which Macy also co-wrote,  was nominated for 12 Emmys and won 6 including Outstanding Made for Television Movie as well as winning Macy the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie statue and  Outstanding Writing for a Television Movie with Steven Schachter.

In 1972 Macy co-founded the St. Nicholas Theater along with David Mamet and Steven Schachter in Chicago. Macy originated roles for several of Mamet's classic original productions, among them, Bobby in “American Buffalo,” and Lang in “The Water Engine, “soon establishing his feature film presence with writer/director Mamet.  He continued with Mamet as a Mafioso driver in "Things Change," a Marine in "House of Games" and an FBI agent in "Wag the Dog."    

*Special Note:

Other husband and wife or partner notables that are next to each other on the Walk of Fame but had separate ceremonies include: Bob and Dolores Hope; Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick; Sherry Lansing and William Friedkin; Sonny & Cher; Ozzie and Harriet Nelson; Betty White and Allen Ludden; Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon;. Producers Richard Donner and Lauren Shuler Donner were the first married couple to be honored on the same day with double stars on October 16, 2008.

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 administer 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.

 

25 Oct 2019
Recording, Television Permalink

Adam West

October 25, 2019

 

 

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Adam West Celebrates 50 Years In The Biz with Star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Adam West with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. “We are thrilled to honor Adam with this prestigious award. Fans have been waiting for this special day for many years.  Adam West fired up the billion dollar Batman franchise: the golden years and the classic Batman, the Bright Knight. He deserves his place of honor on our famed Walk of Fame,” said Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.

During the span of a 50-year career, from Batman to the voice of Quahog’s Mayor on Family Guy, Adam West has become a television icon.

Born in Walla Walla, Washington as William West Anderson , Adam began his career as a radio DJ and TV show host.  He arrived in Hollywood in 1959, after landing a contract with Warner Brothers studios.  That same year, he made his feature film debut opposite Paul Newman in The Young Philadelphians.

A long line of TV roles followed on shows like Maverick, Bonanza and The Outer Limits,  as well as a co-starring role for a season on The Detectives.

But, in 1965, his life would change forever when producer William Dozier, impressed by Adam’s talent, looks and humor, handpicked him to take on the title role of ABC’s new TV series, BATMAN.

It’s been said the biggest pop-culture phenomena of the 1960’s can be boiled down to the “Three B’s”: Beatles, Bond, and BATMAN.  In the early 1960’s, Batman was simply a cartoon character in a comic book that was close to cancellation, but Adam West’s performance in the ground-breaking TV adaptation propelled Batman into becoming one of the most-famous characters in modern fiction.  West’s turn as the “classic” Batman has laid the foundation for the success of all the incarnations of the “Caped Crusader” that have followed after him.  The smash success of the TV series, and the feature film that followed shortly thereafter, launched Adam West into international superstardom in 1966. 

After its original run, BATMAN entered into non-stop syndication and Adam West has continued to garner new generations of fans all over the world for the past 40 years.  All the while, he’s continued to work on stage, in movies and TV, and as a much sought-after voice actor.

It’s his wildly successful career as a voice actor that has brought him his most recent triumph as “Mayor Adam West” on the hugely popular, and critically-acclaimed, TV series Family Guy on the Fox network. Family Guy airs on Sunday evenings on FOX and fans can enjoy more from Family Guy with never-before-seen footage and extras when Volume 10 releases on DVD this Fall. Also this spring, fans can interact with Mr. West as he reprises his role as Family Guy’s Mayor Adam West, but this time in a virtual format in Twentieth Century Fox’s upcoming Family Guy Online game (http://www.familyguyonline.com).

For the past 50 years, Adam West has not only been an international television star, but also a devoted father and husband, philanthropist, and dedicated ambassador of goodwill for the entertainment industry as he greets hundreds of thousands of his fans during personal appearances all over the globe.

 

*Special Note: Adam West has a Guinness World Record!

 

MOST APPEARANCES AS BATMAN:

“Adam West has made 156 individual screen appearances as Batman, including 120 episodes of the 1966-68 Batman TV series and its accompanying feature film, numerous voiceover performances for animated series and TV movies, and the computer generated video short Batman: New Times’ in 2005.

 

Kevin Conroy, who has voiced the character in animated series and films since 1993, has notched up 118 appearances, putting him in 2nd place, and Olan Soule, who provided Batman’s voice during the 70s and 80s, comes in at 3rd place with 68 separate appearances.”

 

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

 

 

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

 

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to administer 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.

 

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

 

25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television Permalink

William H. Macy

October 25, 2019

 

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy Honored With Rare Double Star Ceremony on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actors Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy with a rare double ceremony at 7072 Hollywood Boulevard at Gateway to the Walk of Fame at La Brea on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Emcee Leron Gubler, President/CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers David Mamet and Aaron Sorkin helped unveil the 2,463rd and 2,464th stars in the category of Television for Felicity Huffman, and Motion Pictures for William Macy.

Celebrity guests included Marcia Cross, Vanessa Williams of Desperate Housewives; Justin Chatwin, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howeym, Cameron Monaghan and Andrew Stern of Shameless

This is only the second time a married couple has been honored with double stars on the Walk of Fame on the same day. *The first couple honored with stars on the same day are film producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Richard Donner on October 16, 2008.

Read their speech

FELICITY HUFFMAN

Felicity Huffman has proven herself as an exceptional actress in both dramatic and comedic roles.  Huffman earned an Academy Award nomination for her stunning performance in “Transamerica,” as well as a Golden Globe Award and Independent Spirit Award for the same role.  Huffman has also been honored with an Emmy and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on “Desperate Housewives.”

Huffman can currently be seen starring as “Lynette Scavo” on the ABC hit “Desperate Housewives” on ABC on Sunday nights at 9:00 PM.  The cast won the 2004 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and most recently won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series-Comedy or Musical.  Huffman was also nominated for Best Actress in a Television Comedy for “Desperate Housewives.”   

Huffman’s films include: “Phoebe in Wonderland,” “Georgia Rule,” “Christmas with the Cranks” and “Raising Helen”.  

 Among her television movie credits are “Reversible Errors” and “Door to Door,” both with William H. Macy, “Out of Order,”  “Path to War,”   “The Heart Department,” “Harrison, Cry of the City,” “Quicksand,” “Heart of Justice,” “The Water Engine” and Underworld.”  Other television credits include “Chicago Hope,” “X-Files,” “Law and Order,” “Bedtime Stories” and appearances as a series regular on “The Human Factor,” the ABC series “Sports Night,” “Thunder Alley,” “Early Edition,” “Jules,” and “The Golden Years.” 

Huffman is a founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company, an off-Broadway theater company where she has been featured in numerous plays including “Dangerous Corner,” “Shaker Heights” and “The Joy of Definitely Going Somewhere.”  Among her other stage credits are “Oh Hell,” directed by Greg Mosher at the Lincoln Center Theatre, “Boy’s Life,” directed by William H. Macy;“The Loop” and “Grotesque Love Songs.”  Huffman also appeared in David Mamet’s “Speed the Plow.”  She received an OBIE Award for her portrayal of Donnie in Mamet’s “Cryptogram.” 

  

WILLIAM H. MACY

                    

William H. Macy, an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy and SAG Award winner, is one of the most distinguished talents of his generation.   Macy currently stars in the Showtime series “Shameless,” which premiered in 2011. He is currently in production on the second season of the series, which returned in January 2012. The series has recently been picked up for a 3rd season.

Macy may be best known for his portrayal of Jerry Lundergaard in "Fargo," for which he received an Oscar® nomination and won an Independent Spirit Award as Best Supporting Actor.  His distinguished film credits include "Spartan," "In Enemy Hands," "Magnolia," "Pleasantville," "Happy Texas," "State and Main," "Jurassic Park 3," "Focus," "Welcome to Collinwood," "Psycho," "A Civil Action," "Boogie Nights," "Wag The Dog," "Air Force One," "Ghosts of Mississippi," "Mr. Holland's Opus," "The Client," "Searching for Bobby Fischer," "Radio Days" “Wild Hogs” and many others.

 Macy also stole scenes in the critically-acclaimed feature, "Seabiscuit," the American epic of triumph and perseverance set during the Great Depression. Macy was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as Tick Tock McLaughlin and the film was nominated for Best Picture. He recently completed production on independent film “The Surrogate.” 

Macy has been no less prolific on the small screen.  He received an Emmy nomination for his role in “Umney’s Last Case” and was seen in TNT's Emmy-nominated "The Wool Cap." Macy was nominated for an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for his performance.  In addition, the movie was nominated for an Emmy and a Critics' Choice Award.  In 2003, Macy starred  in the Showtime Original Picture "Stealing Sinatra,” for which he received an Emmy nomination in the category of "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie" for his performance.

In 2002, Macy received outstanding critical acclaim for his role as Bill Porter in TNT's "Door to Door.”  The movie, which Macy also co-wrote,  was nominated for 12 Emmys and won 6 including Outstanding Made for Television Movie as well as winning Macy the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie statue and  Outstanding Writing for a Television Movie with Steven Schachter.

In 1972 Macy co-founded the St. Nicholas Theater along with David Mamet and Steven Schachter in Chicago. Macy originated roles for several of Mamet's classic original productions, among them, Bobby in “American Buffalo,” and Lang in “The Water Engine, “soon establishing his feature film presence with writer/director Mamet.  He continued with Mamet as a Mafioso driver in "Things Change," a Marine in "House of Games" and an FBI agent in "Wag the Dog."    

*Special Note:

Other husband and wife or partner notables that are next to each other on the Walk of Fame but had separate ceremonies include: Bob and Dolores Hope; Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick; Sherry Lansing and William Friedkin; Sonny & Cher; Ozzie and Harriet Nelson; Betty White and Allen Ludden; Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon;. Producers Richard Donner and Lauren Shuler Donner were the first married couple to be honored on the same day with double stars on October 16, 2008.

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 administer 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.

25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

Malcolm McDowell

October 25, 2019

Malcolm Mcdowell Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actor Malcolm McDowell with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Pig n’ WhistleBritish Pub at 6714 Hollywood Boulevard. He joins fellow British luminaries Emma Thompson and Colin Firth on the coveted Walk of Fame.  In honor of this momentous occasion, The Pig n’ Whistle has named a special drink in the name of McDowell called The Clockwork Orange.

The celebration was emceed by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Leron Gubler.  McDowell's  2,465th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame  was unveiled on Friday, March 16th, 2012 in the Category of Motion Pictures. Guest speakers included actor Gary Oldman, filmmaker/musician Rob Zombie, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, from TNT's "Franklin & Bash" and director and longtime McDowell friend Mike Kaplan. Celebrity guests included Reed Diamond and Garcelle Beauvais also from "Franklin & Bash."

 

McDowell will shortly star in “The Monster Butler” to be produced by Dark House Films which will be released theatrically and then distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Additionally, on the evening of the star unveiling, and in honor of McDowell receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The American Cinematheque is hosting an in-person tribute at the Egyptian Theatre showing his most iconic film, Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange (a beautifully restored presentation!), as well as Nicholas Meyer’s blend of sci-fi, literary history and modern pop culture, Time After Time, in which McDowell stars as Victorian author H.G. Wells. There will be a Q&A between films with McDowell and Mary Steenburgen.  The tribute continues through March 19 at the Aero Theater.

A Clockwork Orange 40th Anniversary Edition, O Lucky Man!, Time After Time and McDowell’s Never Apologize are availableon Blu-rayand DVD from Warner Home Video.

MORE ABOUT MALCOLM McDOWELL

Malcolm McDowell is arguably among the most dynamic and inventive of world-class actors, yet also capable of immense charm, humor and poignancy. McDowell has created a gallery of iconic characters since catapulting to the screen as Mick Travis, the rebellious upperclassman in Lindsay Anderson’s prize-winning sensation, If…

His place in movie history was subsequently secured when Stanley Kubrick cast the actor to play the gleefully amoral Alex in A Clockwork Orange; when McDowell himself conceived the idea for Mick Travis’ further adventures in Anderson’s Candide-like masterpiece, O Lucky Man!; and when he wooed Mary Steenburgen and defeated Jack the Ripper as the romantically-inquisitive H.G. Wells in Time After Time.

Those legendary roles have endured with legions of filmgoers while new fans have been won over by his tyrannical Soran (the destroyer of Capt. Kirk) in Star Trek: Generations; his Machiavellian Mr. Roarke in “Fantasy Island” and his comically-pompous professor Steve Pynchon in the critically-hailed CBS television series, “Pearl,” starring opposite Rhea Perlman.

Other of McDowell’s distinctive motion picture characterizations include Richard Lester’s Royal Flash, Paul Schrader’s Cat People, Rachel Talalay’s Tank Girl, Joseph Losey’s Figures in a Landscape, Bryan Forbes’ The Raging Moon and the Chaplinesque studio boss in Blake Edwards’ Sunset.

On television, McDowell had recurring appearances as Terence on the HBO hit series, “Entourage,” as Linderman on NBC’s “Heroes,” Darren Vogel on “CSI: Miami,” and Bret Stiles on the hit show, “The Mentalist.” Malcolm currently stars in TNT’s newest series, “Franklin & Bash,” as Stanton Infeld. “Franklin & Bash’s” debut success and high ratings resulted in a second season pick-up. That second season is scheduled to premiere in June of 2012.

In late 2011, Malcolm was seen in the year’s Oscar-winning silent film sensation, The Artist. This year, Amy Heckerling’s Vamps with Sigourney Weaver and Alicia Silverstone will follow, as will Silent Hill Revelation: 3D.

On the charity front, Malcolm is the Honorary Chair of the Ojai Film Festival Celebrity Golf Classic, raising money to support the Ojai Film Festival. He also supports Oak Grove School, and Wild Horses in Need, as well as being a contributor to several other private charities.

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 administer 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.

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

 

25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures Permalink

Scarlett Johansson

October 25, 2019

Scarlett Johansson honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actress Scarlett Johansson with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on  May 2, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Madame Tussauds Hollywood. “We are thrilled to honor an actress who has graced the screen and stage since she was eight years old. Over the past 18 years Scarlett has matured into a recognized cinematic presence with an impressive body of work,” stated Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer.

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speaker Jeremy Renner helped Johansson unveil the 2,470th Star on the Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.    

Johansson stars in the action-adventure, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS (inDigital 3D, RealD & IMAX 3D) in which shereprises the role of ‘Black Widow.’ The film opens nationwide on May 4.   

Four-time Golden Globe nominee and BAFTA winner Scarlett Johansson, has proven to be one of Hollywood’s most talented young actresses. She won a Tony in 2010 for her Broadway debut in the Arthur Miller play “A View from a Bridge” opposite Liev Schreiber.  She was most recently seen in the Cameron Crowe film “We Bought A Zoo” opposite Matt Damon and in the box office hit “Iron Man 2.”  She also recently wrapped production on the independent film “Under The Skin” playing the lead role.   Next up, she will portray Janet Leigh in the film, “Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho” opposite Anthony Hopkins.  Soon afterward, she is slated to begin production on the film, “Don Jon’s Addiction,” written and directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Johansson received rave reviews and a Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival for her starring role opposite Bill Murray in “Lost in Translation,” the critically-acclaimed second film by director Sofia Coppola.  She was recently seen in the box office hit “He’s Just Not That Into You.”  Prior she starred in the Woody Allen film “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and played ‘Mary Boleyn’ in “The Other Boleyn Girl.”

In 2009, Johansson released her second studio album of duets with Pete Yorn called “Break Up” which has received multi-platinum status. Prior she released the album, “Anywhere I Lay My Head,” a collection of Tom Waits covers featuring one original song.

At the age of 12, Johansson attained worldwide recognition for her performance as Grace Maclean, the teen traumatized by a riding accident in Robert Redford’s “The Horse Whisperer.” She went on to star in Terry Zwigoff’s “Ghost World,” garnering a Best Supporting Actress  award from the Toronto Film Critics Circle. Johansson was also featured in the Coen Brothers’ dark drama “The Man Who Wasn’t There,” opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand.

Her other film credits include the critically acclaimed Weitz brothers’ film “In Good Company,” as well as opposite John Travolta in “A Love Song for Bobby Long,” which garnered her a Golden Globe nomination (her third in two years.) and Woody Allen's “Match Point,” which garnered her 4th consecutive Golden Globe nominee in three years.  Other film credits include “The Spirit,” “Girl with a Pearl Earring” opposite Colin Firth, “The Island” opposite Ewan McGregor, Brian DePalma’s “The Black Dahlia,” Christopher Nolan’s “The Prestige” and “The Nanny Diaries.”

Her additional credits include Rob Reiner’s comedy “North;” the thriller “Just Cause,” with Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne; and a breakthrough role at the age of 10 in the critically-praised “Manny & Lo,” which earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for “Best Female Lead.”

A New York native, Johansson made her professional acting debut at the age of eight in the off-Broadway production of “Sophistry,” with Ethan Hawke, at New York’s Playwright’s Horizons.

In the spirit of Hollywood celebrities before her, Johansson is actively working for charitable causes. She is Global Ambassador for Oxfam an anti-poverty coalition and also works as Global Ambassador for the Red (Bono’s campaign).  She also works with USA Harvest/Blessings in a Backpack as well as Planned Parenthood. 

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

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to administer 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.

 

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

John Cusack

October 25, 2019

 

John Cusack Honored with
Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomed actor John Cusack to the Hollywood Walk of Fame as he received his star on Tuesday, April 24th at 11:30 a.m. in front of Larry Edmunds Bookshop. Why place the star in front of a bookshop? In his latest role, Cusack stars as the infamous author Edgar Allen Poe in Relativity’s upcoming stylish, gothic thriller The Raven.  In theatres April 27th, the macabre and lurid tales of Poe are vividly brought to life and death, when a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by Poe’s darkest works.Directed by James McTeique (V for Vendetta) from a screenplay by Hannah Shakespeare (Loverboy) & Ben Livingston (Bruce Almighty). The Raven was produced by Film Nation’s Aaron Ryder, Intrepid Pictures’ Marc D. Evans and Trevor Macy.   

With an impressive body of work spanning the course of two decades, Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and respected actors of his generation, garnering both critical acclaim as well as prestigious accolades for his dramatic and comedic roles.  

 Cusack will also be seen next in Lee Daniels’ The Paperboy and has recently starred in Hot Tub Time Machine, which he also produced through his New Crime Productions banner, as well as  Roland Emmerich’s 2012. Later this year, Cusack will star opposite Nicolas Cage in Frozen Ground.

Cusack’s impressive list of film credits also  includes such titles as:  Igor, which he lent his voice-talent; Joshua Seftel’s War, Inc., James C. Strouse’s Grace is Gone, Menno Meyjes’ Martian Child, Mikael Håfström’s 1408, Harold Ramis’ The Ice Harvest, Gary Fleder’s Runaway Jury, James Mangold’s Identity, Mennoy Meyjes’ Max, Tim Robbins’ Cradle Will Rock, Mike Newell’s Pushing Tin, Peter Chelsom’s Serendipity, Terrence Malick’s The Thin Red Line, Simon West’s Con Air, Clint Eastwood’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Harold Becker’s City Hall, Woody Allen’s Bullets Over Broadway and Shadows and Fog, Joe Roth’s America’s Sweethearts, Alan Parker’s The Road to Wellville, Herbert Ross’ True Colors,James L. Brooks’Broadcast News and Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me and also lent his voice in the full-length animated feature film Anastasia.

Cusack first gained the attention of audiences by starring in a number of 1980s film classics such as The Sure Thing, Say Anything, Sixteen Candles and Better Off Dead. The actor would shed his teen-heartthrob image by starring in a wide range of dramas, thrillers and comedies including The Grifters, Eight Men Out,Being John Malkovich, Grosse Pointe Blank and High Fidelity, which he was nominated  for a Golden Globe Award® for Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy or Musical.

On the small screen, Cusack starred in HBO’s telefilm “The Jack Bull,” a traditional Western written by his father Dick Cusack. He also served as executive producer on the film.

 

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 administer 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.

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

 

25 Oct 2019
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The Muppets

October 25, 2019

The Inimitable Muppets Honored with a Star
on the Hollywood “Wocka Wocka” Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the legendary Muppets with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 20, 2012 at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the El Capitan Theatre. SeveralMuppets were on hand to receive the star including Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and Walter, the newest Muppet, who made his debut in Disney’s 2011 film, “The Muppets.”  On hand for the celebration were Walt Disney Studios Chairman, Rich Ross and The Jim Henson Company CEO, Lisa Henson. Leron Gubler, President & CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce helped the Muppets unveil 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Motion Pictures.

The ceremony coincided with “The Muppets” movie leapfrogging into homes on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand, becoming available in North America today.

What began with Kermit’s first TV appearance in 1955, has lead to a global phenomenon that is still going strong more than 50 years later.  Since “The Muppet Show” began in 1976, audiences worldwide have embraced the Muppets, including Kermit, Fozzie, Animal, Gonzo, Swedish Chef, the newest addition Walter and of course Miss Piggy!      

With the success of “The Muppet Show,” the Muppets branched out to the big screen, releasing their first feature film, “The Muppet Movie,” in 1979. The film starred a myriad of actors, including Bob Hope, Cloris Leachman, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor and Paul Williams. This impressive list of celebrity cast and cameos became the hallmark of all Muppet films, six of which followed, including “The Great Muppet Caper” (1981), “The Muppets Take Manhattan” (1984), “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992), “Muppet Treasure Island” (1996) and “Muppets from Space” (1999).

The latest film, “The Muppets” (2011) follows Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams), from Smalltown, USA, as they head to Los Angeles for vacation and discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze Muppet Studios and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds.

All seven films have signature soundtracks that received countless awards, including an Academy Award®nomination for Best Song for “Rainbow Connection,” Best Original Score for “The Muppet Movie” and the 2012 “Best Original Song” Academy Award® for “Man or Muppet,” from the “The Muppets” (2011).

In addition to feature films, Muppet mania continued long after “The Muppet Show” ended its run.  Many television specials and documentaries featuring the classic Muppet characters have been produced. Muppet Magazine was published from 1983-1988 and “The Muppets” comic strip was syndicated in U.S. newspapers from the early to mid 1980s. Museum exhibits (“The Art of The Muppets,” “The World of Jim Henson: Muppets, Monsters & Magic,” “The Vision of Jim Henson” and others) featuring Muppet characters toured domestically and internationally from 1980-2001.

Multiple record albums for “The Muppet Show,” “Muppet Babies” and all of the Muppet movies have been released worldwide. Hundreds of Muppet books have also been published around the world since 1976.

Throughout the years the Muppets have also produced numerous public service announcements and have acted as spokespeople for many causes both domestically and internationally, ranging from The National Wildlife Federation, UNICEF and the American Film Institute, to the University of Maryland, the American Library Association and the Better World Society. Kermit regularly appears as a giant balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.

The in-home release of the year’s best-loved and critically acclaimed family comedy “The Muppets” includes the ultimate three-disc value pack which contains the movie on Blu-ray high definition, DVD and Digital Copy, plus a download card which enables fans to have all the songs from the film’s bestselling soundtrack from Walt Disney Records.

For more information and to view who shares a star with The Muppets 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 administer 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.

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
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

Sumner Redstone

October 25, 2019

Sumner Redstone Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored media magnate Sumner M. Redstone with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and guest speaker Philippe Dauman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Viacom helped Redstone unveil the 2,467th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Motion Pictures. Walk of Famers Robert Evans, Brian Grazer, and A.C. Lyles, as well as TV personality Julie Chen, Head of CBS Les Moonves, and Brad Grey head of Paramout Pictures Studio along with family and friends.

Redstone was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Michael, owned Northeast Theater Corporation in Dedham, Massachusetts, the forerunner of National Amusements and owner of the Boston branch of the Latin Quarter Night Club.  Redstone’s education began at Boston Latin School, where he graduated first in his class. In 1944, after studying for a little more than two years at Harvard College, he was awarded a degree by Harvard University’s Special Board of Overseers. In 1947, he received his LL.B. from the Harvard University School of Law.  He opened his own private practice and a few years later, joined his father’s theater chain, where history was made. Redstone has been CEO of National Amusements since 1967.

Today, Redstone is Executive Chairman of Viacom and CBS Corporation, two of the world’s premier media companies.  Since being named chairman in 1987 Redstone has led Viacom to become one of the world’s largest entertainment and media companies, with operations that include well-known global networks such as MTV, VH1, BET, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and TV Land.  Under Redstone’s leadership as Chairman, Viacom acquired Paramount Pictures in 1993, and he has left his indelible mark on the historic studio, which is now celebrating its 100th year. CBS Corporation holds operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment including CBS, The CW, Showtime Networks, CBS Television Stations, CBS Television Studios, CBS Outdoor and Simon & Schuster.

Redstone has played a significant role in the affairs of the entertainment and communications industries. He is a member of the Advisory Council for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation and is on the Board of Trustees for The Museum of Television and Radio.  He also served as Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Theatre Owners, and currently is a member of the Executive Committee of that organization. Before that, he was President of the Theatre Owners of America, which was then the major trade association representing motion picture exhibitors.

Redstone also devotes a large portion of his time and energy to civic and community affairs.  Over the last several years, Mr. Redstone has designated more than $100 million in charitable grants to fund initiatives in the U.S. and abroad. He has donated $1.5 million to the Global Poverty Project towards eradicating polio and funded the establishment of the Cambodian Children’s Fund child rescue center along with research and patient-care advancements in cancer, burn recovery and mental health at several major non-profit healthcare organizations. Many of his major gifts have been focused on encouraging the acceleration of basic research into clinical trials and, ultimately, to individuals and their families. In addition to A Place Called Home, Mr. Redstone has supported such internationally-recognized programs as Autism Speaks, FasterCures/The Center for Accelerating Medical Solutions, based in Washington D.C.; the prostate cancer research of Dr. David Agus at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine; and the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.  Mr. Redstone has served as the Chairman of the Jimmy Fund (Children’s Cancer Research Foundation), and was a member of the Corporation of the New England Medical Center.  He is a former Chairman of the Metropolitan Division of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

During the Carter Administration, he was appointed a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee of the Arts for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and in 1984, he was appointed a Director of the Kennedy Presidential Library Foundation. He also has served yearly as a judge on the Foundation’s select committee to award the annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, since the Award’s inception in 1990.

Redstone enjoys and takes pride in teaching, and has lectured at a variety of universities, including Harvard Law School and Brandeis University.  While serving as a Law Clerk in the Court of Appeals, Mr. Redstone taught at the University of San Francisco. In 1982, he joined the faculty of the Boston University School of Law, where he created one of the nation’s first courses in entertainment law. In May 1994,   Redstone received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Boston University.

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 administer 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.

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

25 Oct 2019
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Jennifer Aniston

October 25, 2019

 

 

Jennifer Aniston Honored with Star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Jennifer Aniston with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 22, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hollywood Hotel at the famous corner of Hollywood and Vine. Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce along with guest speakers Adam Sandler, Malin Ackerman and Kathryn Hahn helped Aniston unveil the 2,462nd star in the category of Motion Pictures.

Jennifer Anistonwas born in Sherman Oaks, California. Her family moved to New York City when her father was cast in a role on the daytime drama “Love ofLife.” As an eleven-year-old student at the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City, shejoined the drama club and her experience there encouraged her to pursue acting as acareer. She then studied further at New York’s High School of the Performing Arts.  After she graduated in 1987, she landed roles in the off-Broadway production For Dear Life, at New York’s Public Theater, and Dancing on Checker’s Grave.

Aniston’s television career then started after being cast as a series regular on “Molloy” and “The Edge.” She had guest-starring roles on “Quantum Leap” and “Burke’s Law” and a starring role in “Ferris Bueller.” She was then cast in perhaps her most well-known role as Rachel Green in the classic television comedy “Friends.” For her role as Rachel, she received five Emmy nominations, two SAG Award nominations and two Golden Globe nominations. She won an Emmy (2002) and a Golden Globe (2003) for Lead Actress in a Comedy. The generosity of her fans led to her winning five People’s Choice Awards.

During hiatus from “Friends,” Aniston pursued a budding film career. She had roles in THEN THERE WAS YOU, PICTURE PERFECT, DREAMS FOR AN INSOMNIAC, SHE’S THE ONE, ROCK STAR and THE OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION — the first of her roles with Paul Rudd — and BRUCE ALMIGHTY with Jim Carrey. One of her most critically-acclaimed roles was 2002’s THE GOOD GIRL with Jake Gyllenhaal, for which Aniston received an Independent Spirit Award nomination.    

With the emotional end of “Friends” and her time as Rachel Green, Aniston devoted herself full-time to her movie career. She had starring roles in RUMOR HAS IT with Kevin Costner and Shirley Maclaine, DERAILED with Clive Owen and the box-office hit THE BREAK-UP with Vince Vaughn. For her role as a depressed housekeeper in director Nicole Holofcener’s FRIENDS WITH MONEY, the independent film which also starred Frances McDormand and Catherine Keener, Aniston received some of the best reviews of her career.

Proving her ability to navigate the world of both independent and studio-financed films, Aniston also co-starred in the box-office hits in the emotionally-moving MARLEY & ME with Owen Wilson and HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU.  She also starred alongside leading men Gerard Butler in THE BOUNTY HUNTER and Aaron Eckhart in LOVE HAPPENS.  Adam Sandler played her leading man in the comedy hit JUST GO WITH IT.  After co-starring in THE SWITCH, her first film with Jason Bateman, Aniston and Bateman costarred in the box-office hit HORRIBLE BOSSES, which also starred Jason Sudeikis and Colin Farrell, and in which Aniston played a sexually insatiable dentist. On February 24, she will be seen opposite Paul Rudd in WANDERLUST, the new comedy from director David Wain and producer Judd Apatow, which will be released nationwide by Universal Pictures.

Aniston has also pursued her interest in directing. Her first film was the short “Room 10,” which was part of an award-winning short film series. She most recently directed one of an anthology of five short films, “Five,” which explores the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives and for which she received a DGA Award nomination.

Over the years, Aniston has been involved with numerous charitable organizations, including: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, the Lili Claire Foundation, AmeriCares, GLAAD, Project A.L.S., the U.S. Campaign for Burma, Stand Up To Cancer and many others.

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

 

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to administer 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.

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

25 Oct 2019
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll

October 25, 2019

 

Our Lips Don’t Lie!
SHAKIRA HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Shakira with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hollywood Hotel on the world famous corner of Hollywood and Vine.

Leron Gubler, President/CEO of Hollywood Chamber and Los Angeles Council President Eric Garcetti and Shakira’s family helped her unveil  the 2,454th star in the Category of Recording.

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2,), known professionally as Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer and philanthropist who emerged in the music scenes of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira revealed many of her talents in school as a live performer, demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll, and Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing.

Shakira’s debut album, “Magia,” was released in June 1991, when she was 13 years old.  In 1995 she released “Pies Descalzos.” which brought her great fame in Latin America and Spain, and her 1998 album “¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?” was a critical success selling more than 7 million copies worldwide. In 2001, aided by the worldwide success of her first English single “Whenever, Wherever” that became the best selling single of 2002, she broke into the English-speaking world with the release of “Laundry Service,” selling more than 13 million copies worldwide. Four years later, Shakira released two albums called “Fijación Oral Vol. 1” and “Oral Fixation Vol. 2.” Both reinforced her success, and the best-selling song of the 2000s, “Hips Don’t Lie” won her a Grammy.

She has won two Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards and has been Golden Globe-nominated. She is also the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time.

Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”, was chosen as the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The song has received positive critical reception and has become a worldwide smash hit and the biggest-selling World Cup song of all time. On YouTube, the English version of the music video is the 3rd most watched video of all time.

The lead single from the album “La Tortura” spent a record of twenty-five weeks at number one on the U.S. Latin chart. Shakira became the first artist to perform a Spanish-language song at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2005. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 157,000 copies in its first week. It has since sold more than two million copies in the U.S., earning a 2x Platinum certification from the RIAA, and the album became the highest debut ever for a Spanish-language album.

The compassionate side of Shakira is most obvious in the remarkable work of her “Pies Descalzos” (Barefoot) Foundation, which she started at the age of 18 and has recently, opened its sixth school. The foundation provides education and nutrition to more than six thousand impoverished children in Colombia and is expanding its work to other countries, including newly-launched projects in Haiti and South Africa.

Shakira has also become a leading advocate for universal education, speaking to world leaders on the topic and advocating policy change to governments around the world. (The remarkable position she has reached was evident during a recent trip to New York, when she addressed President Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative summit one day, then headlined a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden the next.)

In October 2011, Shakira was named to the White House Education commission. This appointment confirms Shakira’s status as an important international philanthropist and advocate for social causes.