Sammy Hagar, the hard rock and heavy metal singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California. The star ceremony took place on April 30, 2024, and was attended by several famous pals, including John Mayer, Guy Fieri, bandmate Michael Anthony, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Hagar's wife, Kari Karte, also joined him at the milestone ceremony and gave him a sweet smooch. [c7b46d9c]
Sammy Hagar began his musical career playing in bands in Fontana, California after graduating from high school. He was eventually recruited to join Montrose in 1973. In 1985, Van Halen famously parted ways with vocalist David Lee Roth and approached Hagar to be his replacement. With Hagar as the frontman, Van Halen achieved great success, producing four multi-platinum number 1 Billboard charting albums: 5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance. However, after experiencing in-fighting, Hagar left the band in June 1996. [c7b46d9c]
During the star ceremony, Hagar's longtime manager, Tom Consolo, and singer John Mayer spoke at the podium. Hagar expressed his gratitude for the honor and mentioned his mother's love for the Walk of Fame in the '60s. His star, the 2,779th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is located on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Argyle Avenue. It is near the star of Guy Fieri, symbolizing their partnership in the premium Tequila brand Santo Spirit. [c7b46d9c]
In addition to the star ceremony, Sammy Hagar recently spoke with The Detroit News about his new lager, his love for fast cars, and his appreciation for Detroit fans. Hagar described his new beer as a 'crisp and refreshing' lager and expressed his plans to expand its distribution to reach more fans across the country. He also discussed his collection of classic cars and his admiration for Detroit's automotive history. Hagar expressed his gratitude towards Detroit fans, acknowledging their support throughout his career and praising their enthusiasm and energy. He mentioned that he always enjoys performing in Detroit and feels a special connection with the city and its people. The interview provided insights into Hagar's new brewing venture, his passion for fast cars, and his appreciation for Detroit fans. [e9d8299e]
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, the vocal quartet known for hits like 'Sherry' and 'December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),' also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star ceremony took place on May 3, 2024, in Los Angeles. The 90-year-old Frankie Valli accepted the honor on behalf of the other members of the group. [e53fcbdd]
Fantasia Barrino, the winner of 'American Idol' season 3, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is the youngest honoree of the year and the third 'American Idol' winner to be honored. The announcement was made by renowned producer Jimmy Jam and actress Niecy Nash. Barrino expressed her excitement and gratitude on Instagram, stating that God keeps every promise. The date of the ceremony has not been announced yet. Other celebrities on the Class of 2025 list include Jane Fonda, Jessica Chastain, and Prince (posthumously). Barrino's role in 'The Color Purple' musical earned her multiple award nominations. Fans flooded her post with congratulatory messages. [dcbd21c8]
Director John Carpenter and Robert Englund, known for playing Freddy Kreuger, will be honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2025. The announcement was made by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Carpenter and Englund expressed their excitement on Twitter. Carpenter is known for directing horror films like Halloween and The Thing, while Englund gained fame for his role in A Nightmare on Elm Street. No dates have been set for their star ceremonies. [57a96a2d]
Nia Long, a four-time NAACP award winner, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2025. She has had a career spanning nearly four decades, rising to fame for her role in the 1991 film 'Boyz In The Hood' and appearing in films like 'Friday' and 'Soul Food'. She has also appeared in TV shows like 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and 'NCIS: Los Angeles'. Currently, she is filming a biopic film about Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson, set to be released in April 2025. The announcement of her induction has been celebrated by fans and fellow artists. [01f3c70b]
Jenni Rivera, the late Mexican singer, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her five children, Jacqie, Johnny, Chiquis, Jenicka, and Michael, accepted the star on her behalf. The ceremony took place on June 26, just days before what would have been Rivera's 55th birthday. Pop diva Gloria Trevi, one of Rivera's closest friends, gave a heartfelt speech at the event. Rivera's children expressed their pride and gratitude for their mother's accomplishments and impact. Known as 'La Diva de la Banda,' Rivera was the most successful woman in regional Mexican music. She entered more than 30 songs on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, with 15 hitting the top 10. She also had 25 songs on the Billboard charts, with two reaching the top 10. Rivera tragically died in a plane crash in 2012 at the age of 43. [2e7182b0]
Jenni Rivera's five children accept a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on her behalf. Rivera, a trailblazing musician known as La Diva de la Banda, died in a plane crash in December 2012. During the ceremony, her children shared emotional memories of their mother and highlighted her accomplishments as a genre-defining artist, philanthropist, and mother-of-five. Rivera's children also mentioned her philanthropic work through the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation, which supports single mothers and victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Rivera's children had their own reality TV show called The Riveras from 2016 to 2019. The Hollywood Walk of Fame star serves as proof that dreams can come true. Rivera's music and celebrity helped abolish female stereotypes in Mexican music. She received four Latin Grammy award nominations during her career. [f321116f]
In an emotional ceremony on June 27, 2024, the late Jenni Rivera was posthumously honored with the 2,783rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The event, held in front of Capitol Records on Vine Street, celebrated Rivera's enduring legacy and her contributions to Latin music. Rivera's mother, Rosa Rivera, collapsed in tears when she kissed her late daughter's star. Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi delivered a heartfelt speech, and there were reconciliations between Jenni's siblings Lupillo Rivera and Rosie Rivera. Rivera's five children accepted the star on her behalf, highlighting the family's unity. Rivera, known as La Diva de la Banda, sold over 20 million records worldwide and released successful albums such as Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida and Joyas Prestadas. The unveiling of her star represents her incredible achievements as an artist and her impact on the music industry.
Jenni Rivera's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, along with stars of Selena Quintanilla and Henny Conklin, were vandalized with black paint. Rivera's star was found covered in black paint less than two weeks after it was inaugurated. Fans, including the Ochoa family, stepped in to clean up the mess. Rivera's daughter, Jackie, reached out to meet and thank the fans. The stars were vandalized again with black spray paint the following day. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce brought in professionals to clean up the stars. No details were available about the suspect or motive for the vandalism.