The Hollywood Walk of Fame has seen a flurry of activity over the last few months. In a very short timespan, we’ve had Eric McCormack from Will & Grace, Weird Al Yankovic, Simon Cowell, Jennifer Garner, Niecy Nash, and Jeff Goldblum get their stars. In fact, look for Jack Black live on the boulevard September 18th, 2018, as he receives the 2645th star on the block.
Jack Black Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame 2019 list of inductees has been released, and as always, it’s a who’s who in the world of entertainers and those that have contributed to the business. Here’s a short list from the official Walk of Fame website for the 5 categories represented:
In the category of Motion Pictures, look for Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Tyler Perry, Gena Rowlands, Alan Arkin, Kristen Bell, and Daniel Craig.
Marilyn Monroe Walk of Fame Star
In the category of Recording, look for Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Michael Buble, Cypress Hill, and Faith Hill.
In the category of Television, we’ve got upcoming ceremonies for Alvin and the Chipmunks, Sid and Marty Krofft, Mandy Moore, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen.
Walk of Fame at Hollywood and Vine
In the category of Live Theatre, there’s Idina Menzel, Judith Light, Paul Sorvino, and Cedric The Entertainer.
There’s one last category not mentioned, and it’s Radio. There’s currently no selections.
Individuals can receive a star posthumously. In this case, there’s the ceremonies of Julia Child and Jackie Wilson this upcoming year. For those still with us, they MUST attend the ceremony. So as always, it’s a great opportunity for those hoping for a guaranteed celebrity sighting when in Hollywood. Plus, there’s usually famous guest speakers helping to celebrate the star.
Glitterati Tours can include the Walk of Fame and a peek at its famous neighbors like Grauman’s Chinese Theater and The Dolby Theatre, during our “Essential LA” and “Whirlwind LA” tours.
