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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2007 12:37:41 GMT -5
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 6/21/07 ? What do Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, The Muchkins, Tim Robbins, George Harrison and Vince McMahon have in common with each other? In 2008?plenty! As they will join the 2338 other celebrities that have been memorialized with their own stars set in stone on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. The aforementioned all made the final cut as part of The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Committee?s just announced picks for next year. And, these are just a few of the nineteen designated sidewalk stars for next year, according to Walk of Fame Chairman and unofficial Mayor of Hollywood Johnny Grant, this elite group was chosen from a pool of hundreds of star-dusted nominees. Although, the nineteen were technically ratified by the committee on June 8th , the announcement only became official today. In making public the chosen few, the perennial Grant said, ?Today I am happy to announce an array of celebrities who have earned this recognition for a combination of professional achievement and community involvement.? Created to in 1958 to give Hollywood a ?makeover?, 1,558 stars were set in stone in the first sixteen months with Gene Autry named as the only recipient to get a star in all five categories. Broken down into four categories, the Hollywood Walk of Fame stars for 2008 for Motion Pictures include Oscar winners; Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett and Tim Robbins, Spiderman?s best friend Stan Lee, makeup legends The Westmore?s of Hollywood and The Munchkins of Oz. In the Television category, it?s newsman Bill Geist, ?The Young and the Restless? 20-plus year veteran Kate Linder, comedian Howie Mandel, sitcom creator Sherwood Schwartz (Gillian?s Island, Brady Bunch), WWE wrestler promoter Vince McMahon, actress Susan St. James (McMillan & Wife) and the late actor Brian Keith (Family Affair). For music the five recipients include: George Harrison (posthumous), Christina Aguilera, Brooks and Dunn, Ricky Martin and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) will take a star on the boulevard in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category. Although the actual dates for each individual star presentation has not yet been scheduled, the Chamber insists that people stay tuned for the upcoming star ceremonies. www.hollywoodtoday.net/?p=1129Credit:Wrestlingfigs.com |
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Post by Stevo on Jun 21, 2007 12:39:32 GMT -5
Haha, greatness. Vince will be among other greats ranging from Chris Farley to Cher.
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Post by Lk™ on Jun 21, 2007 12:40:15 GMT -5
Awesome, I wonder if he'll show up.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2007 12:41:15 GMT -5
Yeah, since he is "Dead" someone might have to accept it for him.
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Post by embalmer on Jun 21, 2007 13:17:19 GMT -5
Never quite put him/it in that "Hollywood" category. Then again, if Ryan Seacrest can instantly get one, good for the Kennedy McMahon.
Actually Trump has one too right? Oh yea, so I guess it fits. Surprised still though. Heh, Sherri’s death now this, they didn't choose the best time to run this brilliant angle.
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Post by Mark on Jun 21, 2007 13:18:36 GMT -5
 wow thats crazy |
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Post by classicfan on Jun 21, 2007 13:21:39 GMT -5
Oh this will be great.
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Post by Gussy on Jun 21, 2007 13:32:23 GMT -5
vince McMahon deserves it. He took this small company and turned it into a billion dollar company. Hopefully WWE boradcasts the ceremony. If there was any award that McMahon deserved, this is on of them. I can see hogan getting one int he near future.
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Post by Gussy on Jun 21, 2007 13:32:43 GMT -5
Credit: Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com
World Wrestling Entertainment's Vince McMahon was among the names announced as being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Committee announced today.
McMahon will receive a special ceremony and a permanent star on the Walk of Fame, which runs three and a half miles down the sidewalk of Hollywood Boulevard. The date of the ceremony was not announced.
McMahon will be honored under the Television category, for his contribution to the broadcast television industry. There are five different categories an individual (including fictional characters, like Kermit the Frog and Mickey Mouse) can be honored under, one for each point of the star.
To be honored on the Walk of Fame, the honoree must agree to attend a presentation ceremony within five years of selection. A $25,000 fee must be paid to the Hollywood Historic Trust which oversees the Walk of Fame. The Trust uses the $25,000 towards costs of the star's installment and security at the ceremony, among other related costs.
Expect World Wrestling Entertainment to make a major deal out of the ceremony, including an appearance from "beyond the grave" of the "deceased" McMahon.
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Post by caveman on Jun 21, 2007 13:44:38 GMT -5
The real news is that this means a Wrestlemania 2 reunion of Vince McMahon and Susan St. James!
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