HOLLYWOOD (CNS) - “NCIS: Los Angeles” star Chris O’Donnell received the 2,544th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, honoring a career that unexpectedly began as a teenager when he was cast in the 1990 comedy-drama “Men Don’t Leave.” Paul Brickman, the film’s director, spoke at the late-morning ceremony in front of Jameson’s Irish […]
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Actor Vince Vaughn gets cemented at TCL Chinese Theatre
HOLLYWOOD (CNS) - Actor Vince Vaughn sank his hands and feet into the cement in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre today, two days before the release of his film “Unfinished Business.” Vaughn, 44, was joined at the ceremony by Jon Favreau, with whom Vaughn starred in “Swingers,” and James Marsden, who appears in […]
Motown songwriting team to get Hollywood star
HOLLYWOOD (CNS) - The Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting team will receive the 2,543rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today for composing more than 50 of Motown Records’ most memorable songs. Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Mary Wilson of the Supremes and singer Ne-Yo will join Lemont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland in speaking […]
Dick Gregory receives Walk of Fame star
HOLLYWOOD (CNS) - The pioneering 1960s comedian Dick Gregory received the 2,542nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. Gregory thanked Hugh Hefner for booking him to perform at Chicago’s Playboy Club in 1961, which he credited for making stand-up comedy a popular form of entertainment. Gregory went on to make sold-out nightclub performances, […]
Lakers to honor Jerry Buss
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles Lakers will conduct Dr. Jerry Buss Night at Tuesday’s game against the Washington Wizards at Staples Center on the 82nd anniversary of his birth. All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative ring with Buss’ image. Videos honoring Buss will be shown on the scoreboard throughout the […]